Franklin From GTA!! South Central : STORY TIME

Today we take a deep dive into the real lives of one of our favorite video game characters... this is the Shawn Fonteno story!!!
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This is hands down one of my favorite episodes yet...just real deal conversation. His story is astonishing to say the least...I cant wait until his book drops!!!
#GTA #DOPEASUSUAL #ROCKSTAR

[@DopeAsUsual]

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[@Yomamaonmyballs]

Why would you tease me like this man I have been dieing for the episode now I have to wait for tomorrow to watch it 😭😭 but it will be worth it i am sure💯 love you yola but this is going to be the longest day of my life waiting for this to drop 🤣🤣

[@frankpirri3533]

💯🙏😀thanks so much for making this possible Yola 🍻✌️❤️

[@garretmorrison9012]

Franklin oh bro YOLA your a fuckin genius who else has interviewed this man especially in a setting like this g shit homie g shit

[@redasteroid6597]

Worth the wait

[@raiders3155]

53k n 4k likes 49k of yall sum mf clowns hit fxxkin like bruh‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@Exdash0]

Would love to see Cody from xCodeh on the channel he’s also a great storyteller and seems like a very chill dude

[@DopeAsUsual]

Yessssir

[@ajp4248]

@@DopeAsUsual exited as shit for that! Been following him forever

[@gageturner3599]

This comment deserves more likes

[@Exdash0]

A couple weeks back i was in an instagram live of cody and he said that he wants to go on the show but doesnt like flying, and he also doesnt live near where the studio is. After that he said it would be unlikely that he will be on soon but idk maybe they worked something out behind the scenes.

[@YTJarhead]

Yes please

[@yingandtheyang924]

Man Yola you keep out doing yourself with these guests, every episode it's an even crazier surprise, and I'm very proud to have seen you come this far. Can't wait for the episode man, thanks for all you do to keep us entertained, and I know this ones going in the history books 💯❤️🤙 EDIT: LEAVE IT AT 420 LIKES IF YOU TRULY LIKE THE COMMENT!!!!!!!!

[@DopeAsUsual]

Dude thank you so much for the kind words forreal !

[@lollardismontop1026]

@@DopeAsUsual it’s crazy goblin Steve O know u have Franklin bro 😂💪

[@GiovanniiRosa]

Thisss comment said it before I could

[@crispycrab4204]

@@lollardismontop1026 don’t forget Rick Ross my g that was a banger too

[@crispycrab4204]

@@lollardismontop1026 and erick khan

[@JadenCarrico]

THIS THE ONE I BEEN WAITING FOR! For those wondering he is really from the streets of LA, bro from watts he knows a bunch of the homies the character aint fake!

[@DopeAsUsual]

This story is unreal

[@raiders3155]

Yea bruh foo smashed on ice cube before u gotta be a bad mf 😤

[@mattshepherd1736]

He actually drove a car through simions shop window

[@TXboi98]

@@raiders3155 that old video of him talking about it is hilarious af 😂

[@Zee-fd2yx]

Character ain’t even match him

[@zupe8805]

I took a short listen on Spotify to feel the vibe of the ep, and man this is gonna be great one. Already got a bowl packed!

[@DopeAsUsual]

We appreciate you

[@silverserpent941]

I have always loved the GTA franchise and now that you have talked to the voice and mocap actor of Franklin just made this episode my favorite so far, keep it up Thomas🔥🐐

[@DopeAsUsual]

Thank you so much

[@TheCrazzyGuy11]

This is probably the best episode of the podcast ever. Enjoyed seeing goblin and Eric but this man is true legend in LA & his contribution to GTA was a huge part of my childhood. Last mission where u can save em all I thought that option was kill Franklin off which was specifically didn’t wanna die

[@DopeAsUsual]

Man thank you !!! This dude is so real !

[@TheCrazzyGuy11]

@@DopeAsUsual like rn my top 2 episodes are Rick Ross and This one. Idk if you have had Larry Lawton on but I’d love to see him and any other mob related people. Your way of interviewing people is hard to replicate, your able to show a side of these guys that not many people would and I feel like your able to get some awesome stories and game outta them. Also Tommy Chong, if u ever get him please ask him about where he was born ion wanna say where but he was born in my city so he’s a HUGE inspiration of mine

[@trey4747]

@@TheCrazzyGuy11 he had Tommy Chong on in season 1

[@emilia-oc9xc]

@@TheCrazzyGuy11 yesss Larry Lawton!

[@specialbrownie509]

It’s crazy how a shit ton of us have so many interests in common! Looking forward to the episode

[@jsmirk807]

This will be a legendary episode, packing many bowls to this. Happy Valentine’s day bro

[@tales5965]

these guests keep getting better and better good shit

[@DopeAsUsual]

Yo thanks man

[@KaoticByDesign]

Bro shawn is such a down to earth person, and the fact that his life mirrors his characters almost is crazy. This episode blew my mind on so many topica and realizations. This truly one of your BEST episodes yola! not gonna lie it took me a couple days to actually sid down and listen to all of it but, yall crew make such a good and inviting podcast. I feel as if im there with my favorite youtuber and Franklin from GTA! Cant wait to buy shawns book🤙🔥

[@DopeAsUsual]

Dude I agree. His story is amazing and is so similar to the game. He’s truly a national gaming treasure

[@ogkev1924]

Just listened to the audio now I’m bout to watch the video, Solo really should stream like he’s a legendary person like he’s my childhood just playing gta ALL DAY like this was the best podcast so far and I’m definitely getting that book

[@DopeAsUsual]

Yes man !! I agree 100%

[@ttaylor8830]

Man this is definitely in my top 3 episodes y’all have ever dropped. As a gta and LA culture fanatic, I knew this would be an amazing episode. Crazy he went from true gang life to being a part of the greatest game series of all time 🐐👏🏾btw the “Contract” DLC is amazing, good to see Franklin, Lamar, Pooh and Dre🔥

[@bluristrash]

Couldn’t wait for this one good job yola and for putting out the podcasts every Monday it’s the one thing I’ll always look forward to watching

[@josephgarcia6651]

That company, Lockeed Martin, that his grandma worked for is the same company my grandma worked for. Hearing him talk about his grandma hit me at home. Great podcast Yola and the Team!

[@CarterBuckets]

So fucking hyped! Thomas and Marty, you guys are legends for this one! Much love from the East 🙏🏻🌳🤙🏻💨🔥

[@DopeAsUsual]

Yoooo I appreciate you dude !!!!

[@MelanatedNMedicated]

You and Marty are knocking this podcast outta the park. I’ve been following you since before you moved to LA and it is both amazing and inspiring to see how much you’ve grown. I say a lot that I am grateful of how you’re pushing the culture forward. You’re humble and genuine and it definitely comes across in your interviews. Keep pushing. 🙏🏾

[@Young_buck2423]

Man he seems genuinely happy I'm so excited to see him being real 😭

[@17spliffs]

you keep me going when i’m not feeling it, i watch ur videos and get stoned and it just fixes everything. thank you and never stop what your doing bro

[@DopeasYola]

Let’s goooooooo

[@DopeAsUsual]

Sup booiiiii

[@topaz6959]

It's Dopeception!!

[@SteezuhSpins]

🤧🔥

[@foofromhp9306]

daumn bro i just clicked ur channel from the comments n it said i was unsubscribed 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Jayon700]

@@foofromhp9306 same here 🤦‍♂️

[@Wockhardtproductions]

Wow bro you never fail to surprise me this is crazy thanks for the dopest podcast

[@DopeAsUsual]

Yo Cory thank you

[@huntmine2343]

So hyped for this episode! Yola's ALWAYS crushing the content game!

[@fernandoibarra0228]

What a freaking episode, dudeeeeeeee. I can't believe you've known him for years bro. He's so cool and so insightful man. Can't wait for his book to drop. I can't believe how hard your podcast is going! Live episodes are gonna be so dope!

[@DopeAsUsual]

Oh man he’s a super chill dude! Coming back 100%

[@sircartier4422]

Beautiful, 2 souls who walked different lives coming together at the height of their careers. Just because of that this convo is had and we get to hear war stories that went on in our own country at one point, what a sad society we live in.

[@DopeAsUsual]

Great way to word that !

[@floydie5536]

wasnt expecting to watch the whole thing but i loved it. keep these random yet entertaining guests coming up yola

[@Jdawg8484]

never expected this one but wow what a podcast! can’t wait to see what exciting guests the future holds for us

[@DopeAsUsual]

Thanks for watching

[@astrolight2254]

I love your videos man they inspire me to be a better person in this world

[@DopeAsUsual]

I appreciate you

[@johnperry1269]

It’s so awesome watching you get talk with such a big influence! We just gettin bigger and bigger🤙🤙

[@reallstreetnigga6917]

Favorite episode so far, dude need to come back💯

[@DopeAsUsual]

100% yes

[@Crester_Green411]

Just listened to this and all I see is yola and Franklin just chillin

[@erskain]

Finishing the 2nd half right now while working. Up there with one of the best episodes forsure!

[@DopeAsUsual]

Appreciate you so much

[@mattyb6059]

This is gonna be so sick I cant wait!!! like WTF ITS FUCKING FRANKLYN FROM GTA🤯😂

[@DopeAsUsual]

So stoked for this one !!!

[@Picassoinkz]

I love waking up on mondays and seeing what yolas got for a guest this week

[@DopeAsUsual]

We appreciate you

[@Picassoinkz]

@@DopeAsUsual I was in a bad accident the beginning of last year and your videos really helped me recover so thank you for being dope af

[@Slow_SS]

Hell yeah man I can’t wait to smoke a bowl and watch this tomorrow. Hope everyone has a good time and gets stoned! Good shit yola!

[@DopeAsUsual]

Yoooo thanks for being here

[@CJ_YT.]

fk yea m8

[@Emo1918]

I need a part 2, this was a legendary guest!!!

[@stonkystyle2438]

This episode felt a lot more calm and natural than the recent ones

[@joerk992]

Ay my man your guest list has been fireeeeeee 🔥🔥 can’t wait to catch up with you on the next solo podcast

[@DopeAsUsual]

Filming the next solo in 20 mins

[@live4risk]

The energy in this vid is just amazing. You can see the respect on both sides and the stories are just amazing. Also Yola you really let people be comfortable on the podcast and get the best shit out of them. Love that❤🤙

[@007_ali5]

The guests keep getting better and better keep it yola 🙏

[@DopeAsUsual]

Yooo man thank you !

[@afterblunts]

So stoked for this episode! These recent guests have been crazy!

[@lucmorley960]

the episodes get better each time!

[@DopeAsUsual]

Thanks so much

[@nolongerbread3314]

Ay I’ve never been more happy to see an ad on a video good shit man

[@maymayschannel]

yooo i’m stoked to see this one. happy valentines hope you and rosy take the day off and do sum relaxing. u work ur ass off making content and we appreciate it🙏🏽❤️.

[@Drelaflame1]

Mannnn was crazy asf watching this man talk for a hour and a half I appreciate you bringing him on ! HAVE A DOPE ASS DAY😎

[@aaron80-00]

This about to be one of the best podcasts Thomas has done yet 💪💪

[@DopeAsUsual]

I love this one

[@coltersmootsmootdog8444]

2 worlds combining 😮‍💨🤯 couldn’t have picked a better guest

[@DopeAsUsual]

Let’s gooo

[@OFFICIAL_KAL]

Love the podcast! I’ve been watching reruns of past stuff you guys have uploaded because I’m hungry for more! Keep the grind up and as always smoke it till your mad stoned cowboy!

[@DamnBrother]

I needed to hear what he had to say. I can relate to alot so it's refreshing to hear it from an outside inside perspective. Thank you Thomas.

[@DopeAsUsual]

I’m so happy to hear this

[@alexelkins44]

Gonna have to pour up a glass of something for this one, hypeeeeee

[@DopeAsUsual]

Let’s gooooo

[@newmexicocannasprouts7627]

Gonna get next level baked for this one. I'm super excited. Love as always guys!!

[@DopeAsUsual]

Ahhhhhh yea

[@cainclemente6770]

Sorry I haven’t been as active I got covid but I’m still looking forward to each vid you post yola

[@DopeAsUsual]

Keep your head up dude

[@BIKESandBONGS]

Solo is the most genuine guy I’ve ever listened to besides Marty and Thomas. They’re all just really genuine down to earth people

[@mycxndy9854]

Hell Ye cant wait to start reading! Ive been wanting to start for a long time just needed a good read

[@DopeAsUsual]

I’m stoked to read it

[@davesnothereman4678]

This is an amazing episode. I love you yola and all the shit you do keep up the great work man. Sending nothing but positive vibes and love your way

[@xxppra6708]

This the best podcast yet. I swear I watched the whole thing 🤣

[@xxppra6708]

Been a Dopes as Yola fan and a GTA fan

[@DopeAsUsual]

Thanks man!

[@YungB440]

Been following for about 3 years and love the consistent growth via production and subs, keep up the 🔥

[@Robert-jx8nr]

“Ahh shit here we go again” 😂😂😂 this is gonna be a dope one 😎

[@DopeAsUsual]

So damn stoked

[@rhino5250]

Wrong character lol

[@richbillionaire5243]

@@rhino5250 lmao

[@joshbelcher5009]

Can't wait dude this one will be one of my favorites

[@DopeAsUsual]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@khalilsaman9534]

awesome episode. couldn't be better.

[@DopeAsUsual]

Thank you !!!!

[@RealShaggy]

This is great already, I never thought I needed this interview.

[@jakobe_4204]

Bro I can’t believe you got Franklin on the show this is gonna be🔥🔥🔥

[@DopeAsUsual]

So stoked

[@michaelcrawford3163]

Was exited asf for this one, did not disappoint, real ass episode!!

[@gc0rd645]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 look at yall turning into the chicano ryan sickler dope ass interview and solo opened the hell up about his life such a dope one this time fits the DOPE AS USUAL keep on giving us them heaters we need slink on here asap!!!

[@DopeAsUsual]

Yooo I appreciate that man

[@geoffreyschmid2663]

Been so hyped for this bro! Can’t wait till after work to watch! So stoked!!!

[@jaimzmyers3699]

I remember having to go get the stick and if it wasn't a "good one" she went and got her self one and you didn't want that🤣🤣🤣

[@DopeAsUsual]

😂😩

[@austinneel1696]

Just got done listening on Spotify in the car 1. The intro slaps in my car 2. This has been one of my favorite podcast ever keep it up bro your killin shit frfr

[@jellyxes]

It would be so tight if you somehow got all 3 on the same time. But can’t wait for this one, been playing gta story again

[@DopeAsUsual]

One day

[@mal7106]

can’t wait, last episode yt didn’t notify me so ima be waiting. really appreciate everything you do love the podcast

[@flowerasteroid6241]

I have learned more history from this episode and the rick ross episode than I have from any documentary or joe rogan episode

[@DopeAsUsual]

I’m so amazing to hear that. Sick !

[@jellyxes]

I’ve been looking forward to this for over a month now

[@DopeAsUsual]

Stoked

[@JohnnyLimitless]

You just keep topping every other episode you have me saying best episode every time man keep it up. Gotta get Hector Rodriguez aka H3CZ he the owner of Pine park and Esport gaming org called OpTic gaming. Love wu tang and old school rap and movies like you Yola

[@ebk_zax5th289]

Thomas man I love how far you have come I’m really proud brotha can’t wait what u do next 🔥💯

[@keenancrowder5782]

Man this episode has me speechless. Incredible stories, awesome seeing everyone in the live chat, hearing how solo grew up. Keep it up guys, much love❤️❤️

[@slowsubaruBL]

Hearing Shawn's story on addiction was really inspiring. Good stuff Yola

[@GiovanniiRosa]

I’m finna get that contract, I been 💤 heavy. I did NOT know gta online was this HUGE

[@j-bear5756]

Right on!! Killing it with these guests. Always looking forward to watch. Keep it up! 👍🏾🤟🏾🙌🏾🇨🇦🇨🇦🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@02baby_]

How dope would be if Yola had his own podcast station with a hand full of others on GtA 6 Radios 👀

[@DopeAsUsual]

That would be epic

[@tjactonyt]

@@DopeAsUsual what we need is Thomas the dopest dealer in gta

[@zach9658]

when shawn said something about franklin telling you to quit your addiction I got chills and decided to quit nicotine, not as serious as pills but I'm putting this up to hold myself accountable thank you thomas and shawn for turning me around for the good.

[@coleaustin8467]

I actually got the notification for the video💯couldn't watch it till now cuz of work but let's gooo

[@DopeAsUsual]

Ahhhhh yea let’s go

[@sleazyslug9936]

I can't wait to get home from school get baked asf and watch this shit🔥🔥🔥

[@winstonkostrzewa1585]

Bro, YOLA finds the best guests. This is incredible. Never would’ve thought I’d hear this guy speak

[@BrandoGee]

This is sick everyone I know grew up on GTA

[@DopeAsUsual]

Same 💪🏼

[@Skinsuit13]

The editing on this one is great!! Awesome episode playas

[@niclasc2152]

Get David Googins on the podcast haha👌🏽✅

[@DopeAsUsual]

Dude!!!

[@Kaleb69]

cant wait for this episode huge fan of gta and of mr. clinton himself. keep up the good content yola

[@CravenKush]

Love how this podcast ended with “so they really just….??” Tf😭😭

[@CravenKush]

Jk such a fire episode though this was sick!! Such cool shit to know and literally don’t think anyone knew they were real people!

[@DopeAsUsual]

😂

[@TY2L0]

Yola is killing it!!! He’s gon make a change in this generation, I love how you are yourself man! That’s rare now and days 😂 foreal

[@jamescharboneau9513]

Love the pod cast keep doing your shit yola

[@DopeAsUsual]

Man thanks so much

[@WestbrookOverrated]

Top 3 podcast so far in my opinion, definitely need him back after the book

[@DopeAsUsual]

Coming back asap

[@dakidmiguel]

this gone be heat 🔥

[@DopeAsUsual]

💪🏼🔥🔥

[@JoeKammerExclusive]

i’m loving the new intro! and the guests lately have been awesome to hear from

[@VoltZRR]

You know what this means, We need the Trevor episode next lmao

[@DopeAsUsual]

Sap

[@DopeAsUsual]

Asap

[@itsjoseph875]

One of my favorite episodes I grew up on gta

[@DopeAsUsual]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@catrachoforlife9290]

I hope he brings chop with him lmao

[@DopeAsUsual]

😂

[@haydentv8551]

Can’t wait, I’ve seen the clips you posted on Insta and it’s hella funny can’t wait to Watch the full thing🔥🌳💨

[@jordanjackson9822]

Aw shit here we go again 😂

[@DopeAsUsual]

Ahhhh yea !!

[@user-ww6di8vh5u]

I hopped on the premiere last couple of mins and holy shit I was hyped🤯good shit yola , you got my like

[@jplcash]

Oh man im so excited for this one franklin is top 3 characters ever in gta series maybe even number 1 but trevor and niko and big smoke are close for me too even though big smoke is a piece of shit his character still gave me tons of laughs and one of my favourite npcs in gaming history

[@DopeAsUsual]

Super stoked for this one

[@mater4209]

Yessir let go, alway on upping yourself yola and Marty keep it coming 💯

[@JoseHernandez-ey1zj]

Always was my favorite character on gta5 and it really felt authentic whenever he came on the screen. Thanks Yola you’re a goat in the making