The fire and fight that tore Jesse James and his father apart

Jesse James opens up about his physically abusive dad, and how he rebuilt a relationship with his mom

[@20maxilo]

Jesse is a good example of someone who has been through alot and still came out on top

[@mvg-1776]

Had the same experience with my father and his third wife. If you decide to bring children in the world, and separate from their mother, or father whichever the case. Be the child's parent. Don't abandoned them because the other person says life is better without the child around.

[@rickyhogan2749]

These are great, thank you for the uploads

[@bigmikeh5827]

Been there, never looked back. Has served me well

[@BigWood3131]

I can appreciate his honesty and as one of the very best metal fabricators next to me. All these negative comments are on here from people no ones ever heard of. Keep on doing what you love the most, fab work

[@bigrip5403]

you never know what someone's story is. have compassion for people

[@bumblebimmer]

Big Rip I don’t have compassion for rich people.

[@michaellarue8645]

@@bumblebimmer im guessing you voted for hillary clinton too. Self made fool

[@michaellarue8645]

@@bumblebimmer i dont have compassion for liberals or communists. Rich or poor when you make a comment like that, good chance your a liberal.

[@bumblebimmer]

And for the record fuck Jesse James . I am not in the business of dick riding other men for having a hard life. I don't give a fuck.

[@colonelkabob5321]

@@bumblebimmer oh, you mean people who actually get out there and build wealth vs. tools like you that want shit given to them. GFY.

[@Gr8Layks]

This interviewer is one of a teeny-tiny minority of great interviewers. Why? He asks good simple questions then let's the guest speak! So many shitty hosts just love the sound of their own voice. This guy has skill and control!

[@Gr8Layks]

Team Android Canada Your "Strombo" up there in Canada is in this minority too. Great show.

[@MakMuk]

+Anonymous He lets the guest bullshit and does not call him out on his bullshit.

[@KyLesCaster]

Its because he doesnt have an agenda out to create backlash and gossip drama like 90% of interviewers out there do for their ratings.

[@freethinkersaredangerous1524]

KyLesCaster Absolutely agree

[@mikeFolco]

And the interview has continuity, he's not just reading a bunch of unrelated questions like a robot.

[@bigbasturd78]

I thought Barry Weiss couldn't get any fucking COOLER....Oh BTW he's Jesse James' God Father. WTF!

[@dwa3093]

Wow. It's amazing how many other famous people he was connected to as a kid

[@11bravo47]

Finally the truth comes out about how Barry from storage wars made all his money, I knew it! He said it was from being in the grocery business my ass.

[@billrussell7672]

+David Lo pan that was epic, now that leaves a question do you believe everything out of his mouth

[@11bravo47]

Out of Jesse or Barry's?

[@billrussell7672]

and that is a great question ,

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

+David Lo pan Ha! ha! ha! I was thinking the same thing... Produce eh? ;-)

[@11bravo47]

+JimsEquipmentShed he meant coca leaves maybe

[@9134smoke]

My relatability to Jesse's story is uncanny probably y I liked him so much watching monster garage growing up lol

[@CalebHeins]

"Went to my girlfriend's house with and her mom - you know" Graham: No, I don't know at all

[@jamiewoods9222]

Can he use that"Like" word anymore. I love the guy. He's great at metal work. One of the best i think.

[@PR4470]

He's a RACIST prick!!! How can you love a prick???

[@thebrokenglasskids5196]

@@PR4470 Jesse was one of, if not the first, custom bike builders to feature a BLACK dude on one of his bikes that were featured on the cover of Easy Rider magazine. He took a ton of shit for it, but stood his ground and insisted on it anyway. So yeah, racist? I think not. Stop reading and believing tabloid media nonsense as if it were fact, jackass.

[@PR4470]

@@thebrokenglasskids5196 That makes you an accessory to his racist views! RACIST!!!

[@steverichens4242]

I have always admired Jesse James and his truthful outlook on life, makes me wonder if he realizes that he has an amazing positive outlook on not just the younger people but those that love him as a craftsman. His stories have proven that you can go through tough times, get through it and be stronger for it and still be a success He’s the kind of guy that you wish you would of grew up with..! My oldest niece gave me a yellow Harley and even though I was grateful for it I hated the color, I would give anything to have Jesse redo it in black for me. Knowing that he hates yellow

[@46st]

Dat would be great buddy Take Care Steve lol

[@randyhutchinson9910]

this is some tough stuff man

[@RayMainBagpiper]

Good interview.

[@therapgame2685]

Awesome bro.

[@mrmidnight32]

Holy shit Jessie has partied, he talks and thinks so much slower than he use to.

[@charlesdenman9052]

I understand the young man’s hurt and pain of being accused of doing something bad that he did not do. It is devastating. That pain can morph into poorly managed rage. Totally normal. I like this man. He’s courageously honest. Integrity is his core value.

[@tiocfaidharla251]

people get on jesse for saying "like" but everyone from cali says like a lot I've noticed

[@j.a.martinez4001]

Tiocfaidh ár lá - NO NO No! not “Like” this bruh... we don’t sound the same as him. He’s saying “Like” a insane amount. He “Like” Definitely sounds “Like” a valley “Like” Girl. ( Like Totally forsure - ewwww )

[@kenadams3951]

Your the best that's for the story

[@TheBigChad]

He dated wonder woman’s daughter, god father was Barry from storage wars. Married America’s sweetheart later in life, then got with kat Von D, I never had a hero until now

[@727gateway]

I’ve never rolled my eyes harder.

[@chalupacabra1727]

WOW!!! Uncle Barry just went under the bus REAL QUICK. WTF!!!!!

[@buildfixbreak7947]

Heart breaking.

[@macthemec]

You can really see how that stings with his dad out of the picture

[@allancampbell8274]

Rough start for the kids when a man can't stand up for is own .very happy Jesse made a good life despite

[@chriscraft77022]

good video..

[@deadpoollee9497]

Like I think JJ likes to like the word like cause like likes are likeable

[@simon.houseaccount4807]

Love the bikes he builds :/. Guns are just as cool 😎 too :/ yea respect for him working so hard on his craft

[@jodythomas4324]

Weird how two of the greatest interviewers in the business right now are both named Graham (Bensinger & Norton) personally I like Norton a tad bit more but GB isn’t far behind. Love them both.

[@bartofilms]

Had no idea the man had such an interesting start in life.

[@dave1986R]

That’s a really sad story. If I had kids and I was a single father I’d believe my son or daughter over my spouse. Because even though I don’t have any kids at this time in my life I am smart enough to know that kids come first.

[@thomasmckendry8566]

Insecurity, show compassion guys...

[@Truckerdaddy]

I still can't figure out why he would cheat on Sandra Bullock.

[@doon714]

Who give's a fuk if barry sold coke. It happen's everyday.

[@jtheopinionking4490]

+doon714 The Feds care. Jesse should not have said that in public. If the police didn't know about Barry supposedly selling drugs, they do now.

[@roddepixanything2616]

Eric James, president of the James Preservation Trust, which tracks claims of being a relative of the outlaw, says it cannot find a record of him in the family tree, and has asked him to provide a family genealogy and DNA sample for the trust to review; he has not provided the requested information. "wiki"

[@shellbacksclub]

Put the loss of materialistic things infront of the loss of his dad. Says a lot.

[@rogermontee8264]

What a rough life!!!!!

[@benfordguitars]

like, you know, like I like, you know.

[@thebrokenglasskids5196]

Chill, everyone who grew up in Southern California during his time period talks like that to some extent. I'm sure people from whatever region you live in say some derpy shit, too, Chief.

[@rickyharvey7614]

like !!! like !!! like choppers !!! lol

[@donaldharvey763]

I could always relate to jesse James could tell the man had to much shit passed doen on home and he always shared but this all goes to show there are reasons people have some problems that stems from there younger years

[@vibes3360]

Barry from Storage Wars is cool!

[@billrussell7672]

that was the most human I ever seen jessie I used to dee his dad every week end at the swap meet hope all is well

[@sickboy3636]

You dee'd his dad every week? Didn't know he swung that way.

[@tommymann69]

Jesse is a great bike builder. To the ones throwing Jesse under the bus. Get a life

[@jimlatonorwalkctfuckconnec9481]

Cool interview honest shit

[@loganross1861]

If you go to the Oasis in Austin Texas, you’ll see exactly what he’s talking about.

[@finn1025]

If could be him, come on just trade me in. All the People who hates on him have a good Background they just don´t get it how hard it is to grow up in a sitiuation like this.

[@shawnmartin8485]

Amen..most people don't understand what it's like to be a kid and have to steal to eat,to be laughed at because you're got ratty clothes in school,to come home and not have water and electricity because your family is too poor to afford paying the Ridiculous amounts utility companies charge..I had a Great Mom,she didn't ever drink or do a drug Ever when I was a kid,worked her ass off for Years Alot of times with 3 or more jobs and maybe an hour or two of sleep a day but the cost of living even in the late 70s and 80s was ruff...now it's even worse and I'm a single Father of 3 girls and sometimes IDK how I'm gonna do it...I just keep moving forward...

[@bigk4755]

Yeah, not everyone gets to grow up in a normal family and have a "Leave It To Beaver" childhood. People like that rarely understand others who didn't get the golden childhood.

[@isaacgomez-everythingrevie6955]

If it's all true I actually feel sorry for him. If it's true though...

[@jackieann5494]

His voice , though ...

[@redranks8102]

The bikes tho

[@billythekid6418]

Did that keep you on the straight and narrow? I think so WELLL!!..

[@robertevans8503]

wow, he really threw Barry under the bus.

[@towtruckmafia]

Barry slid himself under the bus. Don't be a drug dealer.

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Holy shit I never knew that was his dad.

[@bigk4755]

Barry did what Barry did. Is Jesse supposed to lie and make some other BS story about why he ended up like he did? Jesse told the truth. Besides, It's not like no one knew about Barry's dealings or anything.

[@crazycanuck2578]

@@Xxmeca421xX Barry was his Godfather, not father.

[@jps226]

Graham asks questions in such a confusing way. I feel like half the time he just says something about the person and looks at them for a response...

[@gitbuckets]

That's the best interview. Open ended question or statement and let the person talk. People aren't here to hear the interview. They are here to hear Jesse.

[@Carbon225]

I was like, and he was like, and then she was like, and then they were like, and then we were like..... What a well spoken dope.

[@philgawthrop2518]

Poor baby.

[@dpeagles]

Linda Carter? Like THE Linda Carter? The internet says Linda Carter's daughter was born in 1990...Something doesn't add up.

[@ralphalvarez5465]

He called her "Super Woman" not Wonder Woman... He was just playing with the name...

[@IDGAF56852]

My step mother destroyed me and my fathers relationship years ago. Its so bad at this point in time the next time i see him will probably be at his funeral. The wicked witch from the west that ruined a father and sons bond-she has cancer now so that is karma doing its way on her,and i hope she passes away before my dad does,then i might get a chance to make up for the last few lost years.

[@mtadams2009]

I am older now and have lost both my parents, many friends and family members. My advices is to do the right thing and speak to your dad as soon as you can. If not you will have to live with regrets the rest of your life. I have found regrets are the worst as there is no way to fix them. Being the bigger person is always hard but I have never regretted being that person. I wish you the best. Take care.

[@arturomarquez8803]

Es un Excelente fabricandor mis Respetos para Jesse

[@Xxmeca421xX]

I'd like to meet Jesse. We share a lot in common.

[@DinoAungpe]

love how he keeps saying his dad married this bitch. This is good therapy for Jesse hes been thru some shit in his life

[@stoneblue1795]

+1 Jesse James

[@shawnmartin8485]

So many people hating on JJ,Idk why,he's just a person trying to make his way in a Really fked up world..and Every one of these petty bitches act like they Never crossed anyone,they did Everything perfectly and never fked anything up or hurt anyone..which makes them all Boldface Liars,let he who has never sinned cast the first stone...the important part is that just like most people he kept TRYING to do the right thing and live an Honorable Life,to be a Better Father,Husband,Son,and just that is a Very worthwhile pursuit and life well spent and I can tell you from First Hand experience that you have to have a Cutthroat side cause in business and and some personal parts of life people will try to knock you down and take EVERYTHING they can get then forget your name a day after they've Jacked you for Everything they can...it's so easy to pass judgement from a keyboard but when you Really look at it that says so much more about Self than the person you judge...

[@CMRinehart]

Funny how Jesse never said he ‘didn’t’ start the fire. I bet he did.

[@pedroadriano9183]

That was pretty interested

[@cdffvgfdfgfffvv]

I can understand my Dad was a coke dealer back in his 20s... He was a player... 😎🤟❤️

[@alexaadap]

speaking well is so important

[@whitedevil2]

+alex k he's managed to scrape by without it

[@bustarogers9990]

This guy couldn't lie straight in bed , fk knows how he conned Sandra Bullock but that con didn't last long thankfully for her.

[@ShowCat1]

I now and forever forbid the OVERUSE of the word "like." STOP IT!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thebrokenglasskids5196]

Yet you have no problem overusing exclamation points. Cool story.

[@leswingate2324]

What's wrong with this dude man why does he talk like that

[@johnnylion5535]

Thats why Barry knows all those famous people he connected them!!!!!

[@crx350x1]

#like

[@harp440]

I've always liked JJ....this was a great peek into what makes him tick. I bet he's a great dad

[@chesterpuffington8368]

Nice job giving up Berry Jessy, real nice!

[@NathanaelGreer]

The Great Restoration Fuck Barry

[@vibes3360]

That happened many years ago. I’m sure all that money has been laundered many years ago.

[@tommymann69]

Every body already knew Barry was into other stuff years ago.

[@tylerbonser7686]

It's Barry num nuts.

[@thecollector5209]

Wonder woman kept u in line

[@corbinsmith50]

He speaks like a kid.

[@scoopjohnson2021]

When you leave the ether boiling i the chefs pan....

[@sevadaj]

He meant to say Wonder Woman, not Super Woman.

[@heyricksander]

Is that a yellow bike fender?

[@i.d.j.cchevez2835]

Shit looks cream colored to me.

[@sdrake74]

good one!!! lol

[@jk-76]

Tan

[@jydk37]

This interview is filled with subtle gems. I'm not sure how this Bensinger character gets everyone to open up as much as they do, but whatever he's doing it sure works. The best parts are at ~ 5:15 when JJ is wrapping up a story about leaving his father as a kid saying "I packed up my stuff and I was gone!" hoping to leave it at that, and with no time wasted, Bensinger: "Where'd you go?" the answer sort of forcefully deflating the story by removing any sort of mysterious allure it had, which I found comedic. Then the next right at the end when JJ is talking about his 'new' family, Bensinger: "So that kept you on the straight and arrow?" JJ: "I think so..." in a tone implying he agrees, then thinks for a second "....well" now implying he doesn't because he's totally remembering whatever shit he got in to during that time. Priceless!

[@JKerr-iy2jr]

Guess his upbringing is the reason why Jesse was such a prick in his own marriage. Poor baby!

[@adamkendall997]

So the Knotts Berry Farm parking lot at 3am then?

[@eerfhcunl7212]

thats hilarious. him and rob dyrdick should open a day care. would be rad for mtv.

[@1lenzter]

Jesse james is a hasbeen! His bikes are average! His mouth and disrespect is HUGE!

[@darrenbentley4160]

I think he needs to see a shrink. At least he knows how to admit his mistakes, but he surely needs a therapy. Maybe his childhood wasn't that normal, that somewhere there there was something that affected him permanently. He isn't supposed to be judged, he badly needs counselling. I hope he realizes that before he does something he will regret for the rest of his life.

[@ralphalvarez5465]

Jesse James is appealing to many people because of his outsider attitude. The guy doesn't tolerate failure even in his own life. He is driven and that is his genius... The guy always seems like he is on edge but that is his personality.... Therapy is overrated

[@lajack5273]

u notice its everyone else's fault

[@barryoakes5976]

No

[@chuckhuckle]

I knew Barry was with the shits.

[@angeldavila4669]

Ya right went through a wall so your house was built with only dry wall no wood studs like most homes.

[@thebrokenglasskids5196]

There's quite a decent sized gap between wall studs, fella, and it takes next to nothing to crash through drywall. His story is definitely possible. I once tossed one of my sister's ex boyfriends halfway through a dining room wall like that. His left arm, shoulder, and head went between the studs and all the way through both sheets on drywall into the adjoining room.

[@dpeagles]

There is a 14 1/2 inch gap between interior studs.

[@tomnekuda3818]

"The kids were stealing from me." Imagine that.......

[@65Cobra]

Hard to imagine Jesse James as the problem.....whatever

[@roroflowazoro]

Barry Weiss is the fuckin og

[@tylerbonser7686]

It was pretty clear Barry used a lot of his own product.

[@erikcasella4826]

He never dated Lynda Carter’s daughter when he was in high school🥴, she was born in 1990 lol, he was a teen in the late 80s….

[@SupremeLeader187]

This interview dude is a nice guy but trying to figure out his hair line it was just distracting me didn’t know what going on there.

[@randallemerson3083]

My dad would punch me square in the nose. To make me smarter. At 15 in a half he knocked me out I woke in a shed white tshirt all blood. I left the next day. Been on my own my hole life no father no mother not close to any brothers or sisters. But at 54. No one's ever punched me in the nose......

[@aphysique]

How's life treating ya bud, hope all is well

[@MrTheSmokinman]

Damn, this dude was basically a Kardashian as much money he grew up into. Kinda talks like one too. Only thing that separates him apart is that he actually has skill.

[@maureenmckillop3622]

I've never heard so many excuses in such a small amount of time. His ego is gigantic and carries all his lies.

[@mikemcgrath6150]

He answered questions u dumb shit. What excuses, hes a multimillionaire.

[@pauljanssen2624]

Elise Jesse tell like it is gearhead forever

[@weakbrainthrombosis]

His dad sold drugs, and he let him park stolen cars in his garage and driveway? Not a great business decision.

[@adammfanning3654]

✌️

[@MrRufusRToyota]

Jesse gives hope that immature unintelligent guys can be successful.