Fentanyl Addict interview-Ryan AKA "Poet"

[@ETAFan]

I hope you get clean bro, I’m living proof that it’s possible and around 10 years clean! Do it for yourself, not your family or friends or love interest. If you can’t help yourself, how can you help others?

[@koskey06]

I agree but this fent is a diff kind of animal.

[@dawnhorn6247]

Is that Cyraxx in your profile picture lol.

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

Tranq dope is overtaking areas in the Northeast & the West Coast

[@Zak3588]

@koskey06 no doubt .. and it ain't even regular fetti anymore... it's either carfetti or isotanzine that's 100x stronger then fettii like car fetti or the 100 other types of synthetic opiods mixed w strong benzos like phenobarbital... trust me that shits making its way across the U.S. and u can't even get high off reg fetti anymore some cases if your doing enough of it fetti won't even get you well... I've never detoxed so hard in my fucking life.... be safe 🙏 it's a new game out here

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

@@Zak3588 how long was the withdrawal?

[@jessicaanne3710]

My heart goes out to him. He has a lot of pain and it's killing him. I hope he finds the help, love and support he needs to get clean.

[@1SlipperyPenguin]

I grew up with Ryan , was one of my best friend, he’s a good man , just been through a lot , he’s doing better now

[@a-love510]

Just watching this now. So happy to hear he’s doing better now. I hope he’s healing ❤️

[@kurdishgirl6361]

Your story touched me my friend. You are not weak for struggling. You are strong for continuing to fight. Never forget that and don’t give up on yourself. You got this! Much love 🫶🏽

[@KimbradleyMasterGardener]

Good too you from Nashville Tennessee. We have a very large Kurdish community here! Have a great day!

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@treasuretim3 So this makes you a troll🤭

[@Obiamajoyisrmd]

@@treasuretim3 you are the first trolling incel in the comments today. Congrats!

[@bonhamcarter4488]

@@wesleyAlan9179 you sound jealous and ignorant. Why do you put down a woman

[@ryansanders4162]

This is Ryan I'm now 7months clean and I'm not homeless anymore thank you for all the good vibes you sent

[@LetsKeepItAuthentic]

This has been the most moving interview I’ve had the opportunity to listen/watch on here. My God! I’m not even done yet and I just feel so much empathy overflowing. Thank you Mark for taking us into different worlds…God bless Ryan. May he truly get the break and peaceful rest he deserves.

[@HandbagDiva]

Nothing he’s saying is true

[@jamesgilbert91]

I really hope you got your booster shot 🤡

[@Saltpeanutss]

Nah you’re probably just attracted to him for whatever reason. He’s probably your type

[@yldn3178]

Easiest form of manipulation is acting a victim. He does that 100% of the time. Go figure, youre very naive.

[@brentonvelasquez4875]

Don’t be naive.

[@scorpjess84]

Heart goes out to this man...my husband came back from federal prison completely traumatized and worse than when he went in 💔 prayers an I hope he gets sober he's intelligent & so dwn to earth.

[@jamesgilbert91]

Hes a liar

[@americanlakingshomer29]

Indeed @ American C

[@scorpjess84]

Telling lies? Like?? I'm open to not gaf an know always 3 sides to any story

[@jamesgilbert91]

@@scorpjess84 first off, you couldnt get arrested for 40 felonies as a minor pre 2013; by #3 your locked up til 25. But somehow he still walked at graduation? And ran his dads business (better than dad) for 10 years...he's always painting himself in a flattering light in someway

[@scorpjess84]

@@jamesgilbert91 I beg to say different - depending on the state, you can definitely have 3 felonies not be locked up til 25 especially...including what type of felonies

[@jenellecamilleri4150]

The purest of beings. Thank you for sharing, Ryan. Your strength is unmatched. The day of accountability will come for those who inflicted these hardships in you life. So much love and so much light to you!

[@soeffinbadass]

This dude strikes me as someone who is always going to be alright. The epitome of strength and survival. Sending him the most loving and positive vibes right now and hope they find him well, albeit lost and stuck currently in the ravages of dulling what is absolutely valid and warranted emotional pain. 💜💜💜

[@matthewmartin9167]

Ryan, thank you for your story brother. You’ve helped me tremendously today, and I’m sure many many others watching. And Mark, thanks for devoting your life to bring us these stories. SWU reminds me to be grateful and see what I can do for my fellow man today.

[@joeyturbo7088]

I've lived in Chicago for the last 19 years and this guy reminds me of alot of people here.

[@pjrichards3974]

Everything you think and feel is you and you are amazing, not a joke. Drugs interfere with what we are trying to communicate at times but I understand you and you appear to be a strong person. Hugs from Texas !

[@SpiceyKy]

Thanks 😊 I really needed to read that.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Great comment, my friend ✌

[@pjrichards3974]

@@wesleyAlan9179 I appreciate that especially coming from "The King of Great Comments"

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@pjrichards3974 Wesley is a treasure.👍❤️

[@javanesemystic]

Ryan you're a smart guy. You could help so many people with your brain. Your experience (not getting into the uni wanted to study what I wanted because my parents) is the same as mine & I'm a random Asian girl in Indonesia 🇮🇩 sending you good vibes & hope you get back on track, thank you, Mark 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Obiamajoyisrmd]

It’s beautiful to know people from around the globe are connected through this. Great comment! Much love from the U.S.

[@javanesemystic]

@@Obiamajoyisrmd Thank you Obi, I hope you have a beautiful weekend 🤍 🤍

[@veronikavolition6395]

So cool to link such different realities with a similar link

[@veronikavolition6395]

Hope you enjoy the road to your dreams, as they evolve I'm learning to swim with the current as opposed to against it myself.

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@veronikavolition6395 I was brought up to swim against the current. With hard work, I've changed so there's hope for you.👍❤️

[@kimsherlock8969]

Ryan You did well protecting your sister x So sorry for having such responsibility 😞 but you had it right I can not see you as a bad person as you are like us all wanting to escape the pain of not living up to social expectations of power in wealth. Please see the wealth within yourself Never to be sold .

[@blynch8740]

Now this is a guy who can do things in this world. I hope you get clean and become a General Contractor. Good luck sir!

[@veronikavolition6395]

Damn it's hard when our talents are entrenched in resentment towards others. Hope Ryan makes peace with it and finds his own meaning and resolve in all his talents, like contracting- if he chooses.

[@SharonBenson2674]

He doesn’t like general contracting.

[@annaxefta587]

Wtf r I talking about. Lol

[@blynch8740]

I didn’t need my Master’s degree to now that he said he did not like GC work. The guy has a skill that can lift him from the sewer grate he currently resides on top of. I think a GC is better than homeless.

[@blynch8740]

I’m going to go slow for the special people. Having a job is better than being homeless.

[@danielalabbe3925]

This story is heart wrenching. the pain people go through in their lives is unimaginable and I hope Ryan can find his way through this life.

[@stevejenkins9984]

Damn dude Urban IV drug using ever since I lost my wife and my baby boy died. The story hit home big time it's good just to know somebody else is going through a lot of the same s*** I have. You're still standing so I need to stay standing as well. All signs have been pointing for me to quit using drugs I think this was the icing on the cake I need to get clean! Thanks for sharing your story bro much love from PA I hope things work out for you!

[@elexis3728]

Hang in there Steve! Life can be so tough at times but I guarantee you it is showing you signs that there’s more to it than just this. When we are depressed it’s very easy to make the decision to do something that could negatively affect the rest of our life…if we let it. I have actually been an IV addict as well. I had a car accident in 1999 at 19 years old and I haven’t been able to walk since then because when I broke my neck it damaged my spinal cord and paralyzed me. I had been given pain medicine off and on over the years but I never stayed on them, didn’t even think about it much but TEN years later I was going through some pretty hard times and for some reason or another it changed. I had to take some pain medicine, just like I had hundreds of times before but my emotional state wasn’t well and that’s when I became completely dependent on opiates. Before I knew it I was shooting as many 80’s and 30’s as I could which was a lot because I had a Dr giving me 180 80’s and 90 30’s every single month! I was extremely lucky to have gotten clean before all the pain clinics started getting shut down causing people to turn to heroin, dropping like flies. Anyway, my point was, it is absolutely possible and things can get better. I’m sorry for the loss of your son. I can only imagine how that feels. Best of luck to you 💞

[@samanthafalls2692]

Im so sorry dude, you will be in my thoughts and prayers and i sincerely mean that

[@barbrothers2]

iv fentanyl use is really bad out here in PA. please be safe!! ive overdosed a bunch of times.

[@caseyphelps6232]

This guy is obviously lying but if it helps you…..

[@elexis3728]

@@caseyphelps6232 the guy being interviewed is lying?

[@laurieallen7536]

My God i am so sorry all this has happned to you Ryan. I can not even imagine the pain you must have felt. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You seem like a very smart man with a lot going for you, i know it may not seem like it right now but you can get clean and sober. May God continue to watch over you. If you can please keep us updated on what's going on with you i hope for all the best for you.

[@ampavoo]

AMEN !

[@SharonBenson2674]

I would like an update too!

[@matteframe]

if you think any of this guy's stories are true, you're naive. In jesus name.

[@jayp1660]

@@matteframe Amen.. I can't believe so many people are that gullible. This guy is a BS artist.

[@jadedmonk7001]

Good morning my SWU fam wherever you are in the world from the High Desert in So Cal 🏜 It's 3:10am in Joshua Tree. My nighttime companion, an owl, (possibly a great-horned owl) is outside hooting and things are so peaceful. Sending out Big Love to all💕

[@terrylucas630]

Hope all is well Jaded monk and you have a beautiful day❤️

[@myeyeswentdeaf6213]

Wats up Monk!👋😃 BKNY. Sooo, an owl….huh. Cool! Does it come around enough that you might name it?

[@HelloHello-uz6iv]

Hello!

[@RileyBanksWho]

So cool. After 30 years of planning and dreaming, this november I'll finally go to LA for the first time. never been to the US. Have a blessed day

[@Rochelle721]

Hey neighbor, good morning. Im up in Nor Cal

[@lifelongtiti]

wow. i’m sobbing; Ryan you’re a true poet and I hope you take care of yourself

[@kr00m]

That was the longest "I need a bus ticket to see my family" scam I've ever heard.

[@semajburless2741]

Right?! 🤣

[@ellieveganphilly-7335]

Lol right?!? 🚎 🧟‍♂️

[@salatheahawk2961]

😂😂😂

[@MoreStuffKSaid]

I needed this comment 🤣😂

[@zz2ipper]

Bus ?? Plane !

[@veronikavolition6395]

Ryan you are an absolute legend in my books! The way you think on your feet is so inspiring to me. Ninja! My favourite interview in the 100 or so I've watched.

[@ericabeam633]

Ryan, one thing is clear from this interview. You will be a success at anything you set your mind to. I am so sorry you’ve had such heartbreak and know that there are many strangers out here who are in your corner & also who will feel not so alone after hearing your story. This world needs fighters and you are definitely that.

[@fritzfxx]

Takes a lot to shock Mark these days. "You went to *college* ?!" Got em

[@EsotericOccultist]

It's best for society if they do die. They're holding us back.

[@lisao7600]

My heart breaks for him and all he has been through. Drug addiction is so hard to overcome, but having all that trauma he has been through on top will make it so much harder. I hope he can find some peace and strength. He sounds like a very smart guy that could really do great things if he can turn his stuff around.

[@soniamartinez5591]

Is hard but you must help yourself turn the page and remember you where there for then and they both grateful but thisis destiny but drug dont solve the problem hope you find a good again and beleived you will and gis baby will be happy to see tou happy give her this enjoy come again q couple of year and be thankful my god blesss you sir you are a angel from h aven you see but you must all founts again may help you sirhave a boy and be happy ahain god has it ptose you will see get clean

[@jacot1083]

Incredible story. This has to be one of my favourite interviews. Hope he can get clean and writes a book about his life.

[@Pattybober12]

I agree. Ryan is an incredible man. So intelligent and strong. You have to be strong to endure the things he has. I pray he gets clean and lives the life he deserves. God bless you Ryan.

[@swankyb9454]

I thought the same thing. This is my favorite interview and I have seen almost all of them

[@deeniedarlinn]

I'm from Florida, he's spoken of real schools, areas etc. Idk, he seems educated.

[@dimendkai]

there’s better fictional stories out there to write

[@suemabeus4820]

Mark, thank you for this. I hope you can continue to follow up with Ryan.

[@Breathofdeathh]

The people i meet through here never cease to amaze me. Don’t judge a book by its cover folks - take away trauma and drug use and we have a completely different path here. I think the later half of the story may be off but I Wish him the absolute best

[@knockoutgirl4616]

Heart goes out to this guy.

[@annaxefta587]

Lol ur delusional if u believe his stories. Lol

[@dolleee]

You are a very strong person, I would have never been able to handle half of the things you went through,hope your life turns around for you🙏🏻

[@ericalaughman8522]

One of my favorite interviews on the channel. Ryan you’re more incredible than you know… sending love ❤️

[@katm9843]

This dude is a great storyteller, but the part where he chokes up about the death of his daughter is just heartbreaking.

[@fasteddie0306]

He’s full of shit

[@americanlakingshomer29]

Ok

[@williamwilson7631]

He's lying.

[@johns6454]

He’s a liar, he never ran a business he was always getting into trouble and he stole money from me when my lupus was bad. Thought he was friend but just wanted my money, he wasn’t in active addiction when he stole from me either. Since the age of 12 he would always stand at the back of the bus disrespecting the school bus driver and talking about open making the girls around him uncomfortable. He did only one memorable act of kindness.

[@collettewhosthatgirl1330]

@@johns6454 oh wow, so you know this guy personally I take it? Is any of what he said true? And what was the one memorable act of kindness you say he did?

[@groominator-magneticequato7195]

Human beings are so freaking fascinating. Our relationships. Connections, love, abuse, the ways we make our ways and find independence and co-dependence. The first 2 minutes of this man’s story exemplifies this and he’s still clearly connected to his heart. Jesus. Gives me hope. He’d be amazing talking to kids/juvenile centers. What a spirit.

[@julielarson3107]

Ryan, you are a sweetheart & brilliant. Glad things didn’t work out with Kelsey. You deserve WAY better. I’m so sorry for the loss of your family. They are your Angels now looking out for you. Your in my prayers.

[@annaxefta587]

What’s wrong with u lol. Ur a clown if u believe one word of that. Lol

[@EdgenStyle]

I typically watch some videos a few times bc I end up falling asleep not bc they are boring but i watch the videos at night and I’m dead tired. Well this one woke me wide awake. What a story. Wow. What a life.

[@suggadeg]

This guys story makes no sense. Kicked out at 12. Gang life through 17. 40 felonies before 17. Boot camp for 2 years from 17-29. Then straight to college, and working for dad? How does any of this work? Side note: isn’t it interesting how all these people are geniuses? They all stopped going to school, but at some point took an aptitude test that showed they were 3 years advanced. Shit, I barely passed high school. I must be the only dumb person in the United States.

[@kurdishgirl6361]

Good thing is that your opinion is not his reality. I don’t think that you’re dumb, you just seem to have bad luck when you think buddy 😩

[@documentaryno.1802]

@@kurdishgirl6361 unless we know him, we don't know Ryan's reality - we just know what he said to Mark on one day when he sat down to tell some tales for youtube.

[@grafikj1uj1tsu]

He made a million dollars for his dad, is a tattoo artist, flown out first class to sign a half million dollar music deal, but also needs to sell drugs to afford a lawyer, doesn't have money to bail himself out of jail, has Jerry Springer drama, etc. People here are so gullible. Believe whatever nonsense guys like this say. He lives in an RV, but on the street...but in a REALLY NICE RV on the weekend.

[@darrencallaghan5916]

Yeh his story was just all over the place, I really think it's him telling a story of what he would of liked to do, that fentanyl stuff will do that to you and then kill you, I'm not going to judge him for telling a tall tale but and I hope he starts the process of truth and light

[@patricklary81]

@@grafikj1uj1tsu I agree. Not to mention the lawsuits. I call bs mixed in with exaggerated truths. I think what happens is marks channel is so popular and known, and people know that mark runs go fund me campaigns to help people, they try to garner sympathy in hopes of getting money. At the end of the day addicts are always looking for a way to manipulate and get money for their drugs. And then you add the desperation of being homeless on top. Not all addicts are that way but drugs that have withdrawal symptoms, create fear and desperation. I went through opiate addiction to pain killers, so I understand what happens. You fear the sickness. Fortunately ive never been homeless, always worked and didnt allow myself to spiral down the rabbit hole of addiction. I have my wife and children to thank for that. They always gave me a purpose, and I knew I had a huge responsibility, as does anyone with a family. But because I was once addicted, I understand the self centeredness and desperation. He is definitely intelligent, but he has chose to use it to make people feel sorry for him. Thats the manipulation in a nutshell. When people feel sorry for you, they tend to want to do things for you.

[@best7993]

Stay strong man! This world can be a terrible place. I wish you the very best and my prayers go out to you tonight. You deserve hapiness one day and you will find it. A higher power is watching over you and will make sure. Never lose faith. Be proud of who you are. It takes a lot of strenght to live through all this. Much love and strenght!

[@thethracian3998]

His autobiography will go straight to the fiction section.

[@nasrinvahidi5515]

I’m impressed by your manliness advising your friends, helping the homeless and attacking the ruthless dictator. Thank you for doing that. I wish I had the guts to do what you did. Some of these doctors need a good wake up call.

[@piper7485]

God bless this man. You see what happens when mental illness is self medicated. I feel if someone really loved and taken care of this man he would've had a better chance at a better life. He's obviously intelligent just by the way he speaks and tells his story. No wonder why they call him by "Poet". I'd purchase and read his life story thus far if he'd write it down. Lord I ask that you take care of this man and help him find his way. In Jesus Name 🙏 🙌 ❤️

[@divingduck1970]

Amen.

[@delilahcaroline3489]

Amen

[@americanlakingshomer29]

Intelligent? All those fake stories of a record deal and beating hospital staff yet is waiting for 32 million lol did you even watch this ? He could build an entire hotel by himself “ as he’s as high as a Kite here living out his fantasy in front of thousands and thousands on the worlds stage. Please stop and use your discernment, no GREEN LIGHTS GIVEN for a hit like that and this is one of the creepiest individuals this program has showcased. Nothing believable but possibly the prison stories here. The Brandon was HIM , he was abused in the Big house and that I can believe .

[@johns6454]

He lives a privileged life in Boca Raton, he was using way before the incident, as a boy he was fascinated with wanting to be a hard gangster that’s why he delusional my says he had a record deal. He literally lived near AIA in Boca in a neighborhood with Mansions and what he idolized was being a rapper or Gand banger. He basically is living his dreams now in a twisted way

[@Threedots123]

@@johns6454 you knew him?

[@veronikavolition6395]

This has been my favourite story out of the 100 I've watched! Buddy you're a legend in my books. I like the way you think on your feet. Ninja!!

[@jojobee42]

Talking 'bout potential! Refreshing to have someone like him on this channel, who's actually well educated and achieved things in life. Of course it makes his addiction even sadder, because he's now lost it all - such a big turn in life.... Could have, should have, would have... Wish him all the best though.

[@fourfurrypotatoes]

This guy has gone through hell.

[@annaxefta587]

What r u talking about. He institutionalized

[@annaxefta587]

Funny how u people will believe everything u hear.

[@Unfluencer]

@@annaxefta587 drug addicts have great imaginations

[@fran0162]

Ryan, you are such a great soul....I hope you find sobriety and peace of mind.

[@JohnDoe-jt9oq]

Those were some wild stories..... I hope he gets the help he needs.

[@SharonBenson2674]

Ryan you have had so many tragedies in your young life. You have had much success which has been peppered with some very bad situations. Believe it or not, you are very resilient. My heart breaks for you. Listening to you talk about the loss of your wife and daughter really hit me hard. I can tell that you have a good heart! I hope you win your case against that incompetent doctor. I feel confident that you will. When you get the money I hope you will put it to good use, get off drugs and hopefully have a healthy and happy life. YOU deserve it. Hang in there Bud! Hugs from Canada

[@GarySims-op2ou]

I am dizzy. Only went to 9th grade, but graduated high school and college, but learned CPR in the Marines. His family had businesses, his father sold goods overseas but was arrested and sued by Gucci and Levi's. His Grandfather just died in prison, and his dad just died last week. He has a tattoo parlor, but they fly him 1st class to LA to be a rock star? He gave his wife CPR, that he learned in the Marines, but saves her life only to have DR nick her aorta and he stands to make 42 million...Oh, and he has been around hospitals all of his life because of his family?? Dude, what the hell. You should be a fiction writer.

[@TimDwg]

Exactly. He’s full of it. These guys always have the most amazing and most difficult lives ever.

[@Mstateestate]

lies comes with addiction most addicts lie to the extreme and iits quite entertaining😂😂

[@Oh_its_Liv]

There's a reason he's called "poet" lol

[@terrylucas630]

Ryan you are a good guy bro. All is forgiven, now forgive yourself bro❤️

[@Reesa23]

Amen!

[@capyking12]

Your story breaks my heart. I just lost my 42 year old son to a drug overdose this past February. He struggled most of his adult life with drug addiction. He would go to rehab and then relapse. He never stopped trying to beat it but now it’s too late for him. There’s so much more to life than living high. Your son needs you to be active in his life. Please try to get off of drugs and start living life again. I hope you find peace soon. God bless you and stay strong.

[@Bobsbud100]

So sorry for your loss 🙏

[@johns6454]

I knew Ryan for a very long time since the age of 12 and I don’t think there’s any hope for him because even at the age of 12 he was addicted to these grandiose story telling opportunities and garnishing attention for being a hard-core person he was raised by social media not by his parents and he lived a very privileged life in Boca Raton. We literally lived in a neighborhood with mansions on the beach he is the epitome of Neglectful parents who allow their sons to have unfettered access to the Internet he made everyone on the school bus uncomfortable by constantly talking about pornography and peoples Privates when everyone else was prepubescent. He ended up stealing money from me years later and he was not even an active addiction it was just his way of living. He hung out with people that all have the same mentality as him that’s why he was drawn to California he used to tell people even at the age of 12 that he wanted to go out surfing the biggest wave that’s how he wanted to die. I think there’s an underlying histrionic disorder here because he’s always had a habit of making up grandiose stories

[@thepersianpapi]

Sorry for your loss 😢 RIP

[@HoneySuckle123]

@john s I knew it when he said the nurse said "Obama doesn't pay any of his bills" I have experienced the exact opposite ESPECIALLY for the below poverty candidates, hospitals receive the green light immediately. Dr. Visits and clinics can be picky but I have never saw a hospital turn up their nose. Either way Poet we just want you healthy and happy.

[@teresa4949]

Incredible interview. It's a shame that no matter how much education one has just 1 little slip up makes all of that irrelevant. Almost like it never happened. This man if given the opportunity should work with at risk youths. His education and most importantly real life experience could make a huge impact on kids and a turn around. Your seem to be a good person. Mark great interview. I'll pray for you. Stay safe. May God bless you with HEAVY FAVOR and the right people to give you a hand up. 🙏🙏

[@glockinshpiel]

We have it all wrong in the US. They take away everything for felons, it’s just terrible. No voting, housing, jobs, can’t own weapons for self defense. I hope this shit changes bc it just keeps then down.

[@ayejay5603]

This guy's story is all over the place.

[@melanieabalos3108]

@@baublesanddolls I'm trying to piece it together.... I was believing everything up until the baby and wife dying in the hospital...

[@noweare1]

I was looking for this comment. I agree.

[@MCFLilhomie]

@@baublesanddolls ikr who gave this man a half a million he full of crap

[@jamesgilbert91]

@@baublesanddolls thank you! I just got past his explain-a-brag of "running dad's company (better than dad) for 10 years," & say's "I cleaned banks." I think he's lying in hopes his kids see this. Or hes just a compulsive liar

[@christopherpederson1021]

Yea, he tells fables

[@R33Z47]

This guy went through so much in life it’s so very sad to see I hope god answer all your prayers brother stay strong 💪🏾

[@tinafrancis4293]

God bless you Ryan, you have so much to give in this world, hope things work out for you love Tina from UK ❤️❤️

[@tinamarie1111]

My favorite interview by far Please take ur experiences to help urself and others

[@ohitslit]

This man is very interesting and seems very smart And intelligent, I’m sure if he wasn’t dealing with the drugs he’ll be doing something great in society, Hey brother just a message to you don’t give up keep on going and do what you want in life to meet those goals. And it’d be great to see you update on him, a follow ina month or so.

[@raveholly]

I wish you success and healing in ur recovery.

[@jojobee42]

Maybe his life has gone a little different than what he tells us? Troubled home, dropped out of school, selling and doing drugs, getting into trouble, multiple stabbings, probably plays music but for sure was never offered a deal, took up tattooing to make a living, had been on-and-off on the streets due to his addiction... Maybe that's more like it? The high school graduation could be true though because if you get locked up as a young person you can actually study there and finish school, as most do.

[@heather8518]

Yeah, he's supposedly fresh outta prison (which means out of practicing music), but he's just so good that he's getting a half a million $$ record deal? Plus all the other things that don't make sense about his story. His dad ruined them financially til this day, but then dude gets out of college & makes the company millions. His dad sold bootleg clothes, but then he redid contracts for the flooring business. Maybe the guy is just mixing up stories, but makes it hard to follow if that's the case.

[@MEL2theJ]

Thank you for the interview Poet and SWU

[@curateipsum8311]

I am very skeptical about the story this guy is telling. Some of it appears to be completely made up and other things seem improbable. For example around 16:30 he says he “was probably terrified” as if he doesn’t know how he felt during a situation that supposedly happened to him

[@thedutchmaster420247]

Honestly no way in hell that that type of malpractice/criminal case is going on and you can't find a single article about it.

[@carla8695]

I'm surprised at the amount of people that believe this guy's story. So many far fetched scenarios. Dr's testing drugs to find out its freon, ambulance going to wrong hospitals twice, and so on and so on

[@alyons0110]

I was thinking this too. When he explained his wife and daughter dying I was like this has to be in Gray's Anatomy.

[@rafterman5072]

Yeah, he is either straight up lying or stretching the truth. This is common for a lot of these people living on the streets. I wish people would stop being so gullible though.

[@jamesgilbert91]

Arrested for 40 felonies before 18 in Florida, graduated high school early, graduated college, ran dads business (better than dad) for 10 years, before going to prison for a big drug deal he was doing for a noble cause! 🤡😆 Are these real people commenting or are you CIA bots designed to make me loose hope in humanity? If you believed this guy, please get your booster shot!

[@TimberLumberJack4850]

Contradicts himself a lot. KnowhatImean?

[@semajburless2741]

@@TimberLumberJack4850 🤣💀

[@Legallygrando]

This man's story is incredible. Im praying for him.

[@joediditde]

that was probably one the most insane horror stories ive ever heard his baby and wife dying the same day its hard to imagine something more cruel to happen to a man he had to numb that pain with drugs

[@Zionplaysrivals]

SWU has really helped me understand how we have people that live in different realities. The human mental multiverse.

[@rahrahrobbbieee]

This fantasy world is deep.

[@melanieabalos3108]

@@rahrahrobbbieee You all think he's lying about everything?

[@natahliak7691]

@@melanieabalos3108 No not everything but it's hard to believe where the truth begins. He reminds me of my ex best best friend. Smart, educated, troubled and a pathological liar. They want you to pitty them so you don't see who they really are for one reason or another. I learned the hard way but my ex best friends reason was to cover up the fact that he was a murder. He is rotting in prison now exactly where he belongs.

[@melanieabalos3108]

@@natahliak7691 Glad you didn't get hurt! That's crazy!

[@natahliak7691]

@@melanieabalos3108 Thank you but I was never in danger thankfully. I've known him all my life and he is my daughters Godfather. We later discovered that he murdered 2 women. 1 was only 15 and other was 23. He was caught in the act on CCTV. No amount of lies would get him out of this one. He is currently serving 50+ year sentence. Which is not enough I say. These poor young women and thier families I just can't wrap my head around it. 😢

[@thecolorfulvegan]

I can’t wait to watch him succeed .. you heard him, he loves the competition of life, let’s see his hunger for life after he sees so many rooting for him!

[@1776crossing]

This guy is the biggest liar Mark has ever interviewed

[@emm2937]

@@1776crossing 🎯💯

[@aliciamari85]

@@1776crossing you know him personally?

[@aliciamari85]

@@emm2937 yall friends?

[@hoaxingtheworld4212]

@@1776crossing I find maybe 8% of these talks are honest. Laughable tho. 🤣

[@djvelocity]

I know prison is terrifying but he really sells the package that *”prison is ****ing terrifying!”* 😳

[@divingduck1970]

"Scared Straight" has nothing on this man's stories.

[@djvelocity]

@@divingduck1970 haha 😅

[@Wohali33]

8 years later and still deeply emotionally affected by the loss of his wife and daughter.

[@HandbagDiva]

How can you possibly believe that’s true

[@Wohali33]

@@HandbagDiva huh? It takes a pretty basic level of emotional intelligence to see this. Have you even watched the video?

[@Racheldorenofficial]

@@Wohali33 Unfortunately I think a lot of people here might know drug addicts in real life. Sadly they are amazing liars and they cry and have super exact details for their lies too. I am related to one, so I see a lot of lies in what he is saying. Mostly the kid and wife dying in the hospital the way they did. My guess is the wife is alive but the baby did die. He might lie about the wife to seem more sympathetic because maybe he left her or started doing drug after his daughter died.

[@Wohali33]

@@Racheldorenofficial No one knows if this story is true. No one really knows if what anyone is saying about their life is true. Regardless of consensus reality, his emotions are real and apparent in this moment. When we start to create our own story about someone’s life, we fall away from what’s most important. He’s suffering and it’s speaking through his disposition.

[@petakucas7389]

Honestly Ryan, you have so much to give..Please stop taking drugs, you will have such a great lif..xxx

[@SwipeTheStones]

That man is lying his ass off. Impossible to determine what % of what he's saying is true

[@joez3706]

My feeling is that most of what he said was a lie

[@emm2937]

Agree!!

[@SwipeTheStones]

Contradictions left and right. Most notable is the lawsuits. First they were settled and then they are in process still

[@usim6698]

Agree & I have a feeling "brandon" is him.

[@joez3706]

@@usim6698 🤔

[@Thenettis]

The part about his wife…. Def brought me to tears. I hope he’s okay

[@robociock]

Keep strong as you always have been poet, you can be an help for others too. Thank you for sharing your incredible and heartbreaking story

[@dailymeditation1996]

Oh Ryan I am so sorry for everything you have been through. You are beyond strong to be still with us on this Earth. please get cleaned up in some weird way you are an Angel here. Your suffering is beyond belief and do not blame you for getting addicted it is the only escape you have to the torture you have endured. Praying for you ❤

[@laraoneal7284]

He sure did a lot in a short period of time. I don’t believe much of it.

[@BulkernatorKerb]

Glad you can see this too, this guy is a bit full of it. Can see how he'd be an amazing con artist in order to get his next hit.

[@jamescavanaugh1431]

As soon as he said the word "salutatorian" I started thinking BS.

[@MizzLolaWestCoast]

It’s obvious you’ve never been in CYA or prison. It’s all about kill or be killed!

[@katelynbrown98]

I like this guy a lot. I like how he talks and wants to take care of/look out for others. I hope he can get clean.

[@jeffhiggs3830]

Mark,come on man. You needed to shut this BS down and throw this one in the yea right folder

[@grinchlette]

I wish I could hit the reset /re-do button for this man. Sincere prayers and love sent your way.

[@caseycunningham3933]

How do so many people not ducking get it?! If drugs were not illegal and people who use them, like Ryan, like myself, and so so many others, were not sent to prison with actual criminals and killers- then most of the bad shit never happens. There's no more cartels, way less OD deaths because people actually know what they're getting. I am so tired of this bullshit system and these bullshit laws. Ryan thank you for telling your story. I feel for you and and got love for you brother. Peace and Love everybody.

[@matt.willoughby]

Drug laws cause way more harm than the drugs themselves ever could.

[@markcurry3083]

Ryan never said what he went to prison for 5 times

[@jujujouet7944]

Yup...how about Brittney Griner imprisoned in Russia for 10 years just for "allegedly" packing vape cartridges w/ hashish oil. Outrageous sentence.

[@myeyeswentdeaf6213]

The wicked part about it is the government knows this. All these things that we think need fixing are not broken. Everything is functioning as intended. These are not bugs in the system they are features.

[@diesto-vg5jz]

Oh they get it. leaving it illegal so it can obliterate people's lives who can't buy their way out of trouble, and then put them into for profit private prisons IS THE ENTIRE POINT. The government has chosen to essentially genocide and torture millions of people via prohibition and it was a conscious decision, they have no illusions that they will "win" the drug war. The drug war raging harder and worse is their goal.

[@amykenley4668]

This broke my heart especially at the end. What he went through especially with his wife and child and is still a good person inside. My heart goes out to you and I truly hope you find peace and happiness. You deserve it. You and I have many things in common and it can be a lonely life. Good luck to you.

[@GiGi_to_3]

I'm traumatized after the DooDoo story. 🙄🙄🙄

[@LilyOfTheTower]

I watched this weeks ago and im still bothered by "Doodoo" 💩

[@meshacaudle2551]

I'm DooDoo 💩 spooked too

[@cordienehigbee4105]

All I can say is wow …,, Thank you Mark you are a amazing man for even going down this path to show all the different people in this world Makes me thankful that I have a normal and good life Thanks again Sir.

[@erikjohnson29]

Dude blames everyone except accepting responsibility.

[@SevenDeeone]

I hope you find your way to happiness. One thing i have learned through my own journey is that there are so many people hurting in this world. Everyone has a story. No body is perfect. If nothing else to truly wish people well and extend love and forgivness out into the universe in my opinion there is a greater hope for people to find there way to the peace that they truly hope to one day find. Thanks for your work mark in getting this all out there...

[@myeyeswentdeaf6213]

Good Morning! 👋😃from 6:00am Brooklyn NY 🇺🇸 to whatever time of day it is wherever in the world 🌎🌍 you are, my SWU family.

[@derekw9608]

Good morning from Buffalo! 😁

[@tamiwallace7572]

Good Morning from Texas!

[@margiesullivan5776]

Good morning from an unusually HOT 🥵 London UK

[@alysonw8747]

Saturday night 8.20pm Melbourne Australia

[@elisaschulman2356]

Good morning from North Carolina

[@alexandrasaadi7149]

This straight up broke my heart dude.

[@jayheinz6344]

there once was a junkie named poet, he was a salutatorian and had a record deal but people didn't know it. he has BA, marine training and a construction company but the records don't show it. im willing to bet, if he gets 32.4 million he will blow it.

[@mariofromthebarrio956]

Such a sad story. Thank you for sharing.

[@veronikavolition6395]

Oh my God I just got to the hospital part....horrendous. I am absolutely appalled and so angry! This makes me so glad you're posting these stories Mark. I believe a big part of why it went down that way was stigma. The family didn't get treated the same as an average Joe. Sharing these stories helps dissolve stigma. Oh my God tho. Sorry Ryan, sorry you had to go through that. Giving you a piece of my heart.

[@HandbagDiva]

You can’t possibly believe these crazy stories🤣

[@robertmathias1462]

The hospital part isn't true. It makes absolutely no sense.

[@veronikavolition6395]

@@robertmathias1462 it may not. have happened exactly like that detail for detail (severe trauma has a way of skewing our memory, especially as we repeat the story over and over in our head, which -as rumination-, occurs even more so with trauma). BUT I know in my heart what the feeling of being treated differently during a crisis, based on your presentation is like. I know that for him.

[@josephwiacek8123]

Veronika- The guy said he beat up 12 hospital workers including doctors, his Dad cleared it up with a phone call, and ended up suing the Hospital for millions. But not before he called his personal Coroner in to prove his medical diagnosis correct. C’mon. Really??

[@veronikavolition6395]

@@josephwiacek8123 I heard it a different way :)

[@jewellmendes1496]

Life’s hard knocks and addiction have destroyed many 😢

[@BeltlessTrenchcoat]

the record deal, skipping grades and going to university, story about his wife… i want to believe him but it sounds a little bit fishy.. Anyone one else think so?? 🤔

[@howwerunit8070]

100 percent

[@nonchalant9486]

Lol, thought I was the only one, but it's his story I guess 🤫😂😂

[@nonchalant9486]

Lol, thought I was the only one, but it's his story I guess 🤫😂😂

[@BeltlessTrenchcoat]

yeah the longer i’m listening, the more bs it sounds

[@pugsymalone6539]

It's a common drug addict scenario; they merge reality and fantasy, they "can do anything," and their stories would require ten lifetimes to live.

[@nataliereyes9145]

i wish i could help this gentleman. give him a hug and tell him that we can see the good in him even though he has gone through so much and feels alone

[@lugortube]

I’m not sure I believe a word this guy says but it’s entertaining.

[@Mstateestate]

its all lies😂😂😂😂

[@RobWilliams-e1e]

Yeah his story changes or it doesn’t quite go together right. Like things don’t fit. It would be a shame if he did all this just to lie and tell a story so people would listen. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ryanjoyce5205]

This dude is a good story teller

[@rahrahrobbbieee]

The fantasy land is deep in this one.

[@ryanjoyce5205]

So many things he said doesn add up so much bullshit coming out don't know what's real or fake no ü

[@junglegirl5174]

I wouldnt call this good. Too obvious it's bs. Good storytelling is when it's beliveable but not true

[@ryanjoyce5205]

@@junglegirl5174 I was being sarcastic I don't believe a thing he said I think it's all bullshit n if there is any truth to any of his story idk what was true

[@shannonhuddleston4980]

Good morning SWU and Ryan much love to you from Louisiana ❤️

[@KimbradleyMasterGardener]

Good Morning from Tennessee.

[@mercedes523]

5 years sober here. PTL. I wish this for all of us. We don’t choose what we become. It starts from depression. I wasted 10 years of my life. I’m still digging out of the mess I’ve made. I lost a lot !

[@RoyAlexander214]

This dude is one hell of a storyteller. Anyone who really pays attention to his stories will see that it’s 99% storytelling and 1% truth. Very entertaining and dude could be one hell of an actor. Maybe there are some people that are listening that needed to hear some of these fairytales to help them through something and that’s all good but giving this any recognition as truth only adds fuel to the fire. Thank you Mark for the amazing content. Your a saint brother( I know you wanted to laugh when he went into the college bs) that’s where the timeline goes all over and the lies are even more obvious.

[@cinaferguson752]

Thank God I am not alone and it’s so obvious IT WAS ALL LIES and people are so sorry for him and I’m embarrassed for them buying him his BS STORY!

[@CashanovaXTREME]

I’m getting tired of the people on this channel claiming every one of these people are intelligent, beautiful souls. They are not. They are manipulators, liars, thieves, criminals, etc.. if you lost your wallet and one of these people found it, you think you’re getting it back?

[@cinaferguson752]

@@CashanovaXTREME Not nearly enough are intelligent or have a beautiful soul but there are real victims of childhood abuse /SA that I have empathy for… but they speak the truth shame and all! This guy wouldn’t know the truth if it slapped him across the face and boy I know it has💯A LOT OF WOUNDED SOULS I DO HAVE EMPATHY FOR AND I HAVE BENEFITED FROM THIS CHANNEL…. This dude nah I’m good!

[@CashanovaXTREME]

@@cinaferguson752 I agree with your assessment. I feel the same way.

[@rebekahfisher8585]

Agree with you. He’s a storyteller alright.

[@jebwaldoharrilal]

This one realllly touched me, wow… Ryan, I’m praying for brother.

[@mrjay42]

His wife and his daughter died :'( Oh god, to be honest, I was listening to this video doing other stuff...and then...his story, his struggles, what he went through...tears got of my eyes without even me realizing.

[@joez3706]

You can't believe everything you hear ..

[@mhgscrubadub9917]

@@joez3706 What are you implying by that?

[@joez3706]

@@mhgscrubadub9917 he is mentally ill and much of what he's saying may not be true

[@katiethurman2412]

I have watched a lot of interviews and I really loved this one. He's been through so much and it's so sad. I pray he gets clean and lives a straight happy life. It CAN be done and it's never too late.

[@jakemitchell1671]

To all who view this interview with compassion and see this man as a victim, you have plenty of support and confirmation of your views. The comments are overwhelmingly sympathetic. That being said, don't withdraw in horror when someone expresses a different view. This man had FORTY+ felonies by age 18. He's spent a massive part of his life locked up. He's fathered children that he didn't support. At what point do we expect an obviously-intelligent man to assume responsibility for his life and actions? WHY in God's name are people so quick to feel sorry for a person like this? It's an insult to all those who came from challenging backgrounds who did NOT abandon all responsibility and live the life of a drug-addled vagrant? Is there really ANYONE who viewed this actually believes a record company paid him HALF A MILLION DOLLARS for his music? "Oh bless him....such a sad story....so heartbreaking...your story has helped me....I pray for you....your story touched me...." How about being "touched" by victims of abuse and poverty and neglect who went on to success? This guy supposedly graduated from high school EARLY (yeah, right), and then went on to become SALUTATORIAN at his college. Where did the money come from? Does that sound like a guy who has been crapped on his entire life? Wake up people. Not every addict is a "sad" story.

[@April-t6z]

You're just negative. This guy's a hero! A real life gang banging Doogee Houser, the Wolf of Wallstreet, Jim Morrison, Mother Theresa all in one. All while surviving gang stalkers, freon antifreeze hot shots, homicidal doctors, life in the clink with Doodoo, stabbed, and crashed a motorcycle at 82 mph exactly with no helmet without a scratch on him.

[@jakemitchell1671]

@@April-t6z LOL, great comment

[@torilamb1389]

Man, I just want to give him a big big hug!!! I feel his pain.my heart breaks for him. So bad.

[@shaolin2129]

I hope these doctors, lawyers, record executives and ganstalkers stop messing with him.

[@AcesizOfficial]

Crazy story

[@philrussell7924]

This poor guy has never known happiness in his whole life. Hope he catches a break and finds peace at some point