Infiltrating the Hells Angels: Jay Dobyns (full episode)

Join Jon for his full conversation with Jay Dobyns, a former ATF agent who infiltrated the highest ranks of the infamous Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. Tune in for an in-depth look at the reality of infiltrating one of the world's most notorious outlaw organizations.
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[@comatoasted82]

I love how John conducts his interviews. He's genuinely interested, and totally respectful. He listens and soaks up all he can. He's just a good dude.

[@ZeroDarkNerdy]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@Pack_Watch]

Didnt he interview this guy already??

[@crimsoncomposure]

I'm gay

[@Jeff-jl2xc]

​@@crimsoncomposure No your not kid your just confused don't disappoint your family like that

[@Jeff-jl2xc]

​@@crimsoncomposure No your not kid your just confused don't disappoint your family like that

[@bmcminn8838]

I've heard this guys story so many times but never get bored going through it all again....dude is a beast

[@aaronanderson7619]

Or a lying crankster

[@Berserker-zr9nd]

Hes a snitch not a beast lol bet you love cops

[@jimhand6375]

My take, too..Never do anything to cost another man his freedom. Snitches are snitches. As such, liars and con men, to a one.

[@brentondudley3925]

No he isnt. If he was such a beast, what didnt they get any convictions out of his undercover work? He got 16 indictments and trials. He was trying to be a biker while working for the feds. Fuck the ATF.

[@SeanKhan-dm2kf]

Bro you guys are idiots

[@shodanart]

Dobyns days into undercover, “I get shot, I haven’t even been paid yet!” One of my favorite interviews! I’ve read Jay’s book, too! Two special people right here!!

[@shanewoods1980]

But how many convictions actually stuck on the hells angels, because of jay?

[@Jeff-jl2xc]

​@@shanewoods1980ALOT

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

No convictions, total loser

[@Rawyalty220]

Suprised this doesn’t have more views. Litterally one of the best interviews ever

[@jayemartin9610]

When his son says the rocks were for him to know he'd be there to help him fight, wow! Brought tears to my eyes.

[@mojomanmurph1925]

Hit me hard too.

[@Gaaarry]

Yeah I had to blink away and stonewall for 2seconds

[@iam100sins]

This deserves millions of views ...this is one of the best interviews ever . This can be studied

[@jupiterjunk]

14:03 - On Mistakes, Success, Violence 16:23 - Credibility, The Reality of Undercover work 38:06 - Undercover operators 44:25 - Working with people you hate, and likeable criminals. 47:08 - No loosing yourself when undercover 54:00 - Story of the Rocks 56:47 - RIGHT IN THE FEELINGS (Dad lesson) 58:18 - Karma is a B. Post Operation disputes with The Agency. 59:43 - Chemistry with Criminals 1:08:44 -Being hung out to dry 1:14:42 - ATF selling guns to the Mexican Cartels 1:16:10 - Living Day-to-day 1:20:40 - A life full of choices 1:23:34 - Guns

[@Jeff-jl2xc]

Legend

[@jupiterjunk]

@@Jeff-jl2xc Thank you. I try. :)

[@coopsawright7225]

it's a shame that there isn't a section called "catching the REAL criminals who never spend a day in jail" this crime thing will be with us until the last stone falls.

[@Jeff-jl2xc]

​@@jupiterjunkamazing work needs to be recognized

[@Jeff-jl2xc]

​@@coopsawright7225you can't stop or solve crime

[@MikeD595]

Thank you Jon for putting the full video on KZbin! Loved the episode. Great work!

[@nonenone2173]

This is my favorite episode, recently got Jay's book, and this conversation is so fluent in a natural way

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Jon is such a great listener, It really adds to the podcast letting the guests tell their stories

[@rwb_gary6355]

Brilliant interviewer, knows when listen and ask great questions at the right time. Love him ☘️✌🏽

[@jupiterjunk]

Agreed. John's good. Unlike others that inject themselves into their guests stories to highlight how they happened to have "the same experience".

[@209Cynthia]

He needs to lose the wig!

[@lauralauristan7677]

@@209Cynthiawhat wig?

[@fabiosplendido9536]

What? He's a f*cking terrible listener. He doesn't shut up!

[@260Jake]

As a biker myself, i loved the book. I loved learning about the man. And this might be one of the best interviews with Jay Bird. Great content!

[@cypresswoods5220]

He's a Fcukin Narc

[@johncamp7679]

I remember my cousin and a kid that lived up the street got into a fight, and his Dad came out, and basically said the same thing. It made me feel small, I knew at that moment even though his son just lost a fight, that he would become a better person than I would by not having that kind of Dad in my life.

[@jeff0247598]

I was a patrol deputy in a central valley California area that was busy for 15 years. I've experienced some scary, traumatic and wild stuff but nothing like Dobyn's career. Policing is linked to sports and the military because of the type of people it attracts. People who like to compete. Once you've been scared out of your wits and know that death can be the outcome, it becomes addictive. The streets get into your blood and "normal" life isn't enough. I think that's why a lot of cops have mental health trouble after retiring. I left because of injury in 2019. I miss it but I've grown into "civilian life" and don't miss the constant stress of today's policing world. To be a street cop today, which is only 7 years since I left, I believe is incredibly more difficult. In the world of social media and everything heavily politicized it's too easy for a street cop to get railroaded in a bad incident that the optics are bad on. The general public doesn't understand the animal of policing and how dangerous and unpredictable it is. They see cops as heavy handed or over zealous in tactics not realizing this is how we are trained. When policing as a patrol officer, a "routine" traffic stop or disturbance call or 911 hangup can turn into a hellish nightmare in a second. Looking back, I really don't believe policing is healthy for most folks for more than 10-20 years. It's a toxic environment at best.

[@jeffmiller3499]

I agree with your statement. & I couldn't imagine being a cop at any point in time, especially today. My thing is, the constant harassment & assault on our rights and freedoms. The absurd tickets & subsequent fines. They're complete horsesh!t. (Not to mention unlawful, although very few know that.. Unless you profit from driving aka commerce, you aren't legally obligated to have a driver's license OR tags to travel in your private property. OR abide by the nonsense codes and statues. *It's when you get that license you sign away your rights* Read Uslawbooks / travel if you don't believe me. Kinda like how you become financial cattle the second your parents sign your birth certificate, but that's a whole different thing. Anyway) Pulling people over for not using a turn signal or a light out & doing anything besides making them aware is unacceptable. It doesn't help keep our community safe. it isn't building good relationships. It is doing ONLY negative things. Besides for you guys, putting $ in your pocket. You'd think taxes & selling all the stolen property from people would be enough but. Nope gotta also steal time and money from people that worked for it. (People also aren't aware PDs and courts are their own companies. & Judges have their own little clubs essentially. Everything's a fkn racket) Asking where we've been, where we're going. What's in the car. Absolutely none of your business. If we're not causing trouble or even affecting anyone else's lives, damaging property etc. Police should mind their own business. There's PLENTY of corrupt officials & evil companies doing unspeakable things, poisoning our environment, putting toxins in every consumable. But nope! Gotta harass & rob the average guy, while all the actual demons conduct their business with impunity. & I'm not putting a blanket on all cops either. there's a lot of great men and women that are one. It's the people at the top making the evil decisions. & Always will be. BUT until they have robocops, the unjust laws and rules cannot be enforced UNLESS the patrolmen do it for them. (& There's way too many that choose their job over what's right) lord knows these bums never do their own bidding or get their own hands dirty. Ok that's all I had to say lol. Hope you were one of the good ones, fellow Jeff

[@understanding77]

Just wanna say thank you for your service, despite all the bs politics and general consensus of police, i believe most of you guys are putting your life on the line and truly want to protect and serve. I cant even imagine to understand what it's like being in the lines of danger on a day to day basis.

[@S04pDr0p]

Its been my belief for a long time that people generally think of violence in a slowly escalating process where you inch towards violence in some sort of stepped process. The reality is if you go into that situation and they go straight to step ten and you went from step one to two then you end up dead. Your only real choice is to go to zero to ten faster or hope they only go from one to five, but police are prevented from doing so by social expectations which makes the role inherently more dangerous the less the public trusts in policing agencies.

[@-N-O-P-E-]

@@jeffmiller3499you didn’t need to waste time typing all that. All you had to say is you’re a sovereign freak show. “I’m NoT dRiViNg I’m TrAvELliNG.” 😂😂😂 “iT’s A vEsSaL! NoT a VeHiClE!” 😂

[@kal-eljordan8329]

Those looking for a fight aren't as prepared as those ready for a fight.

[@tamararachel3994]

Much respect and love to Jay Dobyns for sharing about his life and the hardships that came along with it. Great interview Jon!!

[@roberthvistendahl8635]

I can't do anything but say that your sincerity Jon keeps me sane and knowing I'm living in the real world

[@cheyenneasiafoxe292]

Unlike Vlad who's the worst interviewer with his ih okay stupidity this John is a wonderful interviewer and his genuine interest and admiration and great questions are terrific. Thanks John!

[@botfantasies6229]

I felt so defeated yesterday. I had a long drive ahead of me and so I took that time to have an honest talk with myself, out loud, alone in the car. I always told myself, my entire adult life, that I was just a perfectionist but I realized that I actually had a fear of failure, a terrifying fear of failure. I used the pursuit of perfection as something to hide behind. Some how, some way, the next day, today, KZbin recommends me this channel, and this video. I've never been on this channel before. I don't know either of these guys. But I do like biker club shit so it's not completely out of pocket. And so here is a guy, two guys really, talking about the fear of failure. Here are two guys talking about the audacity to put themselves out there. Here are two guys who are their own best friends and their own worst enemies. I guess I wasn't talking to myself in my car yesterday. This was an incredible conversation between two real mother******* and one that I needed to hear. Thank you for this.

[@mattsweeny3957]

Only a very special person can do this work like Jay did it. I couldn't follow through after , I formed a great bond with a guy. Thats Brutal... What an understanding fambly too! A good woman keeps us in check. Its a Hella balancing act... Great interview Bro Matt

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

Only a snake could do a job like this. The HELLS ANGELS DIDN'T LOSE ONE PERSON TO JAIL BECAUSE OF THIS CLOWN

[@kal-eljordan8329]

​@@Rockandrollgeerage OK clown.

[@Dalpha64]

Jay we have a common friend in Sweden that helped me out of the Angels. Respect you as well as Jon

[@Hugh-Janus528]

It was me You're welcome

[@Dalpha64]

@ thank you sir😉

[@Matthew_Hines]

Incredible interview! Thanks for putting this out. Lots of wisdom here.

[@heathallen7864]

Mr. Bernthal, this podcast episode KICKS ASS! I became aware of you and your career via the series The Walking Dead and became an official fan after watching your work on The Punisher. Keep up the good work, exercise a modicum of humility, be grateful for what The Great Creator has blessed you with and you will continue to KICK ASS!! Right on brother, good shit!

[@Centerpieceofmind]

Celebrities don't read comments, lol......

[@oberder7038]

I'm glad i found this channel today! You are a great interviewer

[@dblock265]

I’m amazed how I’m intrigued I am by this story great interview and I just subscribed never knew John had a podcast I’m here for it !!!

[@KujoYT]

Was a good time. Job well done Jon & crew! And you are correct, Dobbs is the man. May the muse continue to favor & strike you Jon, best wishes to you & yours (+)

[@roosternm6830]

Thank you Mr Bernthal. Jay Dobins has all the balls. Great interview. You asked all the questions I wanted to ask.

[@bryanluntz1603]

My Name Is Jay Dobyns I'm Hear To Stop The Rob'ns Take The Criminal Trespass From Out Of Your Minds Jay🦅 Great Interview Jon Enjoyed Listening Jay

[@therealseedplanter5992]

I asked john to release full episodes and he did just that My man!

[@e.jaycoon7550]

Wow just an awesome interview and a great informative presentation!

[@Rick-N-Something]

Fantastic interview from start to finish

[@davidhaynes3126]

Loved “ Shot Caller” great story, so well produced

[@24bk]

Awesome episode. Really loved the character of Jay Dobyns 😁😁👍

[@Covfefe_and_Chaos]

This is a great interview. God Bless Jay Dobyns. I’m glad Fast and Furious is discussed in this interview- Believe it or not, a lot of people don’t know about this. R.I.P. Border Agent Brian Terry .

[@odanabunaga2505]

Fingers crossed for a series where Jon plays a role inspired by Jay's story. I'd binge watch.

[@ZeroDarkNerdy]

Yet another amazing episode! Excellent job Jon!

[@grimmlight4541]

His story with his Dad is why we need more fathers in the home and in our society. Masculine stoic men need to teach our children to become men and not soy emotional weaklings.

[@JadeClelland-bd4jm]

Great interview. Thank you to both

[@johnfullmer7659]

❤great video it's real truthful and honest can't wait for the next one!!! Take care of yourself and your family and crew!! Stay healthy and happy enjoy your day!!!!

[@josephmoore5658]

I hope u see this john ......every interview I have watched really does bring ya into their lives....keep it up Rock and rolll

[@Chrisblau]

Right? He listens intently and does such a good job of directing yet letting the conversation flow naturally. Great interviewer man.

[@DjAcesOfficial]

The fact he kept the shirt, to show it during his story. What a legend.

[@adamhill2788]

I've been following J BIRD and his law enforcement career for years, so f'n interesting! Well done Jon, great content and you pulled the real info outta him🤘

[@D.S.T.K]

What a good interview. Good questions. Actually listening. Feels naturally. Probs to you. And what a great story although it have been a though time. Thanks for sharing.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Shows like Sons of anarchy got me interested in understanding Biker gangs, His work has really helped my understanding

[@Skiwald]

Solid interview, good job putting all of this together!

[@treygiles917]

This was a awesome podcast show thank you to both of you guys..

[@sentfromdaniel]

“No one’s coming to save you” -Greg Anderson Quote that comes to mind when he’s discussing the notes out on him and his family. Some of the realest stories I’ve ever heard on the Mike Drop podcast and on this

[@christianT1998]

I love every one of your podcasts brother! I’m manifesting a interview on your show one day and can’t wait to talk about some real shit🙏

[@mojomanmurph1925]

The three interviews with George Christie, Mel and Jay have been very interesting understanding both sides and there's much they haven't said.

[@Noswad58]

John does the best interviews ever

[@besticandogolf5901]

Love these episodes. But the frequency of the micro ads is insane. Less breaks, but longer duration would be much better.

[@chillaxn5453]

That's what I'm talking about these r bangers I could listen to these stories all day everyday peace and blessings thanks for everything u do homie

[@forrestchristy6631]

One of the best interviews I've ever seen, even though I'm usually trying to learn from academics, almost like lecture material. The interviewer's manner of interest goes a long way, but the content was next level

[@trevorgordier3938]

Heard or better yet “ read” what Jay did undercover … just incredible … how he can be normal after how far he went under and into his role is just incredible … good life and cheers Jay … your truly incredible to me … 🤙

[@anthonyb556]

Would think that doing interviews would only keep it fresh in the minds of the hell's angels and increase the chances that they continue to come after him

[@davidhaynes3126]

Yeah that was a cool interview. Listened to the entire episode.

[@jamesr4853]

Jay's dad said " you have to fight back" God bless America! It is that simple folks. I loved the podcast.

[@jessiejames5134]

Great interview!

[@djtakesnorequests]

This is a great channel.

[@DaveBaratta]

Top interview great talk thanks for sharing this💯👍

[@GreenStrokeHillbilly]

Just rewatched his interview with Pat Mcafee from like 4 or so years ago. Great interview back then too, glad to see Jay gettng another round of interviews, this and vladtv

[@audielowe2700]

Another great interview..

[@arzaduzit]

Best one yet man that dude is so inspirational

[@bookbm]

Had no idea about this Podcast. Time to go down the rabbit hole

[@jackjames9373]

Awesome interview

[@jimmykovein8135]

I would love to watch this all the way thru, great interview, but 4 ads in the first 10 minutes can't handle it

[@evanberrios9445]

Wonderful interview I loved to quote he said his son had to teach him his job

[@AP_in_SC]

Abolish the ATF

[@Midnight_Wesker]

Why? Seems like a terrible idea.

[@Elmont-Rules13]

This guy’s a legend in his own mind nothing stock, not one conviction stock

[@danielhayden6761]

Jay, Bill Queen,,, both employed by the feds to live a life of lying and creating crimes when they were unable to witness any.

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

Absolutely, a complete scumbag

[@seansquill8773]

One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen….Amazing story! The corruption is so wide spread that it’s on both sides of the fence and it looks more and more like the supposed to be bad guys take care of their own while the supposed to be good guys (ATF) good guys didn’t really back their guy up. I give Jay a lot of dam credit 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@changeyourstars]

Jon you should definitely try to do a series based on jay infiltrating the angels. Im a Harley rider( no club) doing work for Taylor Sheridan on landman in TX right now

[@mattsweeny3957]

Sounds like my father. I had a similar experience like Jay and Football was the perfect outlet for me too. Our fathers grew up very tough and watched Butkus, Bednarick, Nitschke play football. Holy Shit...Imagine Jay and Pat Tillman in ASU at the same time!! I'm getting the book. Matt

[@jesperpetersen636]

To be a good assistent / help or right hand to the one in charge is an important role to have. I allways use that mindset when im cooking with my wife🙏🏻🙂

[@mattsweeny3957]

How could a genuine tough guy NOT respect WHAT JAY pulled off? As big as BALLS as u can get ! Matt

[@mrdrivebytrucker]

First Jon, let me say, you are one of my favorite actors. Now the bad part. You say it’s an honor to meet Jay and it’s an honor to meet George. Can you explain how those two statements can both be true? Thanks man

[@jbro52]

Football shaped my life so much , love the fact my kids both enjoy the sports also. U guys are great! Love

[@olpoppy7323]

Best Jay Bird interview to date. Ive seen several and you killed it bro.

[@changunn]

I can just see this story playing in my head as he’s telling it!!

[@josephconant7145]

Hey jay dobyns that dam Miami Vice got me too..😅 i was under for 4 1/2 years. Went to school with "Uncle Charlie Fuller " in merdian. Very thankful to ATF for that. Saved my life serveral times.

[@anthonyhartnett1002]

Jon asks the PERFECT questions.

[@phillamoore157]

I’ve been following Jay Dobyns for a LONG time, and I’m a HUGE fan of Jon Bernthal. There was NO way I was going go miss this video. I just feel silly I never saw this till now.

[@scottydoo919]

Jay was at a Illinois drug enforcement officers class in Peoria il years ago. It was horrible how the government let him just hang out there. Thy knew had knowledge of hits in him and thy didn’t even follow them up. I’m glad he’s still around. He was upset at the conference when some officers went out and some bouncers tried to rough them up. Stand up guy here. He stood up for the officers.

[@HodgeySYL81]

Cause he did a terrible job 81 knew he was a cop Jay Dobyns is not a legend, you do know he never was a full member and lied right? You have to know a member for atleast 5 years before even becoming a hangaround then that takes 1-2 years then when become prospect that takes 2 or more years before being a member, and he says he was a member in 2 years! Its all bullshit, 81 mc members have said he never patched in, even ex 81 mc members say it to, no undercover cop has ever become a full member in 81 mc, even watch Peewee interview on KZbin on Vegas profile stories he talks about it, Jay Dobyns is a fraud and a liar

[@mattsweeny3957]

Jay's got a BALLS....you can't teach that. Pat Tillman and his Brother Kevin had Balls like that (as do many Soldiers, sailors, Marines, military & some police). Amazing 👏 story. Matt

[@jasl9987]

Wow.... this was an unbelievable interview. I actually came here from a vlad interview that I hated. I didnt hate Jay, just how Vlad interviews Is very off-putting to me. The difference in who we saw between Jon interviewing and Vlad is night and day. This was so good. You have a gift Jon!

[@ios6605]

You keep saying Motorcycle gang ‼️ they’re called motorcycle clubs 🌹

[@Spanner249]

He really does listen thankfully. I do wish he would get a greater diversity is guests. I really would love for him to interview people who do service work like those who work in places like mental institutions, domestic abuse shelters long term medical care facilities. Their stories are never told, yet if you ever listened to some of their experiences it would stun you. Obviously it wouldn’t be as popular, but we really need to bring light into some of these dark places they don’t make action movies about.

[@declanmcmanus5674]

Not saying this to be flippant, but why don’t you do it? That’s the beauty of social media; anyone can be a content creator. You appear to have an idea and a passion for it. Why wait for someone else to do it?

[@alexwhittemore21]

Sounds boring ngl

[@4ThoseAbout2RaxxWeSaluteU]

What a fascinating guests that was terrific. I watched a couple of his interviews now, and I'm not sure I understand exactly why his relationship with law enforcement colleagues deteriorated as badly as it did.

[@wcraigburns3458]

A very very special person . Nerves of steel .

[@JeffreyKangas]

I love his interviews !

[@Pharoyar]

This made my day. thank you.

[@jadepaulsen8456]

Excellent interview.

[@emmot44]

Incredible story. Good job.

[@soulfireclash2882]

I really wish some of the undercover guys would just be honest and say l really just like the freedom of acting like a criminal and getting away with it. Having no stake in it like not being from a shit household growing up shitty or poor and doing all this crazy shit is fun as fuck. I wish someone would finally say this. It wouldn't make them a bad person it makes sense but just actually be real.

[@rileymcintosh4852]

Absolutely right about that

[@TONYchicago1111]

Jons Final Score: 323 Right's 247 Sure's 112 Yup's 97 wow's 73 of course's 65 yeah's 42 fuckkkk's

[@chuuurd]

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” - Wayne Gretzky - Michael Scott - Michael Jordan

[@marcclement7396]

Ha! You got it!

[@therealitalianstallion]

What's up Jon.Good stuff..✝️✝️

[@pontaas1101]

Gretzky not Jordan Quote " You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. ." Just a heads up! 👍

[@jamessunstrum2459]

BOO. BOO. BOO.

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

I hate guys like this. Lie to people, gain their trusr and put them in jail.

[@albertmedel6130]

Tell George Christie you said it was an honor to meet this ATF agent

[@justanotherrandomcomic]

When someone named Mike Miske, who thought they were a crime boss put a price on my head, the powers that be eventually sent two great friends from my past to come see me after the fact, to let me know everything was alright. Unfortunately the "gangstalking", or constant attention from people I didn't know needed to make that happen, while well intended, led me to incorrectly believe that the hit was much higher level than it actually was, and I was too paranoid to recognize my friends after all these years. I wish someone could have explained the situation to me at the time.

[@shustyrackleford_710]

Seek counseling and medication, I wish you the best

[@justanotherrandomcomic]

@@shustyrackleford_710 Thanks, God is my medication, my KZbin channel is the therapy 👍

[@jasl9987]

Why the hell didn't I know Frank had a podcast!!!! Literally in love with him lol.

[@perunwszechmocny7248]

I'm at the beginni g of the story and I'm already love it ... Fathers lessons, wish that i could have such patience hahahah