Interview with a drone pilot

[@niklasw.1297]

The timing on that one freeze frame where BigMac holds an explosive into the camera was comedic if unsettling

[@SK_2521]

He has little merry song “If something goes wrong I won’t know, and it’s not my problem”

[@Lashb1ade]

kzbin.infoUgkx0SN8XFRDoaDbF3yqC2ABTmc7Q851ecUy?si=W32iXxhtzfgZccpH That's a good clip to share.

[@mostlychimp5715]

I learned something about myself when I immediately broke out laughing.

[@Murrray_Duncan]

Joe has the best show and tells on KZbin.

[@7pop217]

You could hear it in lindy's voice he was genuinely unsure if he was safe

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Lindy does a better job interviewing than most professional journalists who like to hear themselves talk

[@earlofdoncaster5018]

That's because most professional journalists are in the entertainment business rather than the journalism business. They also tend not to have much knowledge of the subject in hand, whereas Lindy does.

[@henrikoldcorn]

Lindy is one of the few people to have seriously interviewed themselves ;)

[@diatonicdelirium1743]

Professionals do it for money, i.e. entertainment and shock value, while Lloyd does it out of genuine interest in the story.

[@afluffywhitekitty8589]

that's because ypu're not looking for genuine interviews. They exist

[@diatonicdelirium1743]

@@afluffywhitekitty8589 I know they exist, just very few in the main stream. Lex Fridman comes to mind. Some Dutch podcasters I follow as well.

[@paradox7358]

Thanks Lindy for recording history. It's one thing to follow the news. It's another to hear a first hand account.

[@mjbranch2109]

Or to watch the footage directly from these sadistic children with Xbox controllers 😅

[@JohnMiller-zr8pl]

Yeap, yeap, yeap.

[@wimdb86]

"Recording History".. Glorifying International TERRORISM this is.

[@Kylemathews1]

​@@mjbranch2109Drone controls are much more advanced than xbox controllers

[@gmeme9252]

@@Kylemathews1 And the guys that operate them, especially FPV and the munition droppers are extremely sadistic. Especially on the part of Ukraine, its sad and frankly disgusting. There is a plethora of this to from fragging wounded soldiers, chasing them in circles with fpv drones and even fragging surrendering men. Both sides are guilty but I have come across 2-3 times as much of this crap from Ukraine.

[@LukeCusatoMusic]

So crazy. I met this guy at Chester train station near the beginning of the war. He told me he had to come back because he had Lyme disease and he told me his name but I couldn’t remember. Now seeing people say ‘Big Mac’ it was absolutely him. Such a small world. Hats off to you man for continuing to support Ukraine! It was nice to briefly chat

[@BigMakBattleBlog]

did i meet you with Dale.? i think i remember ?

[@LukeCusatoMusic]

Hey dude! No, as far as I remember you were on your own. Still wearing your military gear as you literally got back from Ukraine. I think you were waiting to be picked up and I was also waiting for a lift. I noticed your gear and the Ukrainian pin flag you had and so we started chatting 😊 I told you that my partner is Ukrainian and I think at that time I was waiting for her visa to be accepted as she waited in Poland. I’m sure you also told me that you had to leave because of lymes disease. Was that around April time of 2022? Maybe my partner was already in the UK at this point, it’s a little while back now anyways haha. Amazing to see you’re still active dude! Hats off to you and keep up the good fight 🙌🏼 Incredible to see

[@LukeCusatoMusic]

In fact I think we could have met briefly in March 2022, my partner says she was still in Poland at the time and she also remembers when I mentioned to her that I met a British soldier who was fighting for Ukraine 👍🏼

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Did you ask him how much he knee about the reality of the war ? Or did he just join for blood/ money?

[@elitedavidhorne8494]

​@@realMaverickBuckleyif you watch his first interview you could find out for yourself why he joined up.

[@mohammedosman4902]

Lindybeige becoming a must watch war journalist still baffles me to no end. BigMac is an absolute legend

[@lauraylilly]

He just shuts up and lets people tell their stories. Few interviewers do that. They want to control the conversation, put their subjects on the spot, and catch them in lies. Or it's all softball questions and ego massage. Lindy doesn't seem to ask many questions. He gives them a lot of rope.

[@AXharoth]

he is like a born soldier , made to be it

[@CoffeeAndPaul]

​@@AXharoth, but what's truly wonderful about Mac is that he realized ways to make a new home & a new life far away from what we would consider home. Maybe he doesn't think he's special but he very much is. Dude will always be a good role model.

[@AXharoth]

@@CoffeeAndPaul for sure for sure , very special i agree

[@AntoineBilliard]

1:21:30 MISSING-PERSON REQUEST : Lloyd is looking for information about JON SHVED, volunteer from Tenessee, as he has lost all contact with him. (putting this here in case people don't watch until the end)

[@keatoncampbell820]

I live in that place. What city in TN? I might be able to reach out to his family, although I'd probably just check first

[@johnnymatias3027]

Thank you for posting. There isn't much of anything I can do but I'll certainly be keeping an eye out for news of him. Hope he's alright.

[@iginheo]

Called the local Sheriff's office to put out a welfare check on one Jonathan Shved. Hopefully they find him. Pretty sure it's him from the photos of him pole vaulting. His GitHub account also went silent right around the start of the war, and I don't think he finished his '22 year at uni. Hopefully I'm wrong about it all and it's someone else but that's not looking very likely.

[@pythaesfromtheonionpatch1640]

Im in ukraine i will ask around and post anything here

[@seb_5969]

A Jonathan Shved with a fitting profile picture was active June 19th on Facebook and there are no memorial letters in his name, so chances are that he is well

[@marcinkrzeszowiec1538]

this is such a magnificent documentary series, with the 4 distinct time periods for these interview. Stunning work. Congrats to both of you for your time and willing to share and present the story is such a way.

[@AXharoth]

its a bit weird to call it a story , its a current reality not a story

[@marcinkrzeszowiec1538]

@@AXharoth stories can be real. I don't think a story is defined as fiction or for entertainment purpose. Never thought of it that way. And for sure I was not trying to imply that. also...can't spell history, without the story :)

[@AXharoth]

@@marcinkrzeszowiec1538 i cant explain but it sounds off to me but thats just me

[@BSpinoza210]

This dude being interviewed, by my US eyes, is the most British dude I've ever seen in existence.

[@elljones991]

As a British person he’s even very British from my perspective. one of the few greats remaining

[@andersjjensen]

Not a posh Britt by any means, but most certainly shining example of what good common folks should aspire to be.

[@tomasznasiowski5075]

yeah, very British, I love it. But they seem to disappear. As if the British were more and more timid of being British.

[@DavidWhite-n7v]

Most British people want nothing to do with this war. In the average pub in Britain this guy would come across as a weirdo - dangerously earnest and unhealthily interested in violence for a war that's not his own.

[@andersjjensen]

@@DavidWhite-n7v BS. UK polls show incredibly strong support for Ukraine. Also remember that we can see your auto-generated username....

[@ukraineaidops]

Thank you for the shout out, BigMac! You're doing phenomenal work.

[@ninemoonplanet]

You've done a lot to keep Ukraine going, soldiers alive. Thank YOU 💪🔱🇺🇦

[@BigMakBattleBlog]

As are you guys

[@mcnally211]

😂hes a MERCENARY, no glory fighting for money. Or does he support NAHTZI ideology, like Ukraines national hero( Stepan Bandera). He does use racist language like Orks.🤷🏼‍♂️ you should watch the documentary by Oliver stone called "Ukraine on fire", just so you understand exactly what your supporting. P.s. calling me a bot or Putin puppet wont work, I'm neither so take what I'm saying personally cause it will make you look childish. Counter what I've said with facts & logic. I'll hear you out.

[@mcnally211]

​@@ninemoonplanet yes! Keep Ukraine fighting till the last person, you support tossing old men & young boys in Van's , giving them 3 wks of training & sending Ukrainians to the front. The average age of a Ukraine soldier is 43!. Ukraine is almost landlocked, a generation is wiped out, lost 80% of its economic heartland in the east, running at 20% of its power needs, no economy. Lost 27% of its land mass, its population has been cut in half, they are attacking nuclear facilities & their national hero is a NAHTZI! Stepan Bandera! 🤡🌎

[@DarkestAlice]

Thanks to you, for your phenomenal support of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Перемоги та миру всім українцям! 🇺🇦

[@skelator_]

Jesus i could barley recognise joe he looks so different from the first interview

[@olgagaming5544]

LOL this is the guy from 1st interview

[@aaronleverton4221]

He had a beard when Lindy was forging his sword.

[@tobymilitart8796]

war...

[@tylerdurden629]

He has obvious signs of PTSD

[@fridrekr7510]

It's so funny to go back and see all the vatniks yapping about him in the first interview, how he was a loser and would die at first contact, and here two years later Joe became a marine gigachad and is still fighting the good fight.

[@historyismetal2187]

This series of interviews is such a gift, thank you Lindybeige

[@98olober]

That camera freeze was intense XD

[@sarcasmo57]

It was a rather inauspicious moment.

[@timverrecchia1654]

The fact mac froze at 1:10:30 just as he was showing the sensitive cluster bomb for a second made me think he just blew up, im sure the thought passed Lloyd's mind to 😂

[@gwtpictgwtpict4214]

The look on Lloyds face as he slowly realises his mate has turned into a killing machine...

[@69spook]

......😂 I saw that too. This is not playing at soldiers.

[@jimbob-robob]

Was he ever really a mate, though? They don't seem to be from similar class or social structure for a start and maybe the only reason they're in contact is the series of interviews...

[@69spook]

@@jimbob-robob "Mate" in inverted commas ....😂

[@AXharoth]

@@jimbob-robob well he might felt more realtable before , now he's a straight up stone cold death machine

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Lloyd realises his friend was physically damaged by that explosion and is dealing with it by becoming an extremely effective operator.

[@camrenwick]

I'm an old British army veteran. Well done BigMac. You're dedication to helping Ukraine deserves huge respect and gratitude. May you stay safe and defeat the enemy. Victory, peace and freedom for Ukraine.

[@plaguevictim1111]

war tourism is not a good thing. stay home and have a family. dont go to a foreign country to die

[@JustAsPlanned1]

​@@plaguevictim1111Joe says he's feeling the most useful he ever felt in this life. Maybe fighting a foreign war isn't for you, but it's certainly for him.

[@camrenwick]

@@plaguevictim1111 Tell that to the Russians

[@karenrobertsdottir4101]

Watching these sort of interviews always makes me so damned angry that we don't provide more military support to all those fighting so hard to win this conflict.

[@PitchBlackTales]

@@karenrobertsdottir4101 There is around 3k Brits fighting in Ukraine. Although not state sanctioned, its great we are doing our part for freedom against tyranny.

[@user-g7x4o]

i was just rewatching the old interviews with Mac just the other day and was hoping yous would do more. fantastic content! Glad to see you again safe and well Mac!

[@FulloutPostal]

bigmac announced this interview quite a while ago on his channel, so for me it was more "when" than "if"...

[@jackbenny4458]

His KZbin channel is BigMacs BattleBlog.

[@timothymoffat3095]

Thanks for that. Subscribed.

[@jon9021]

Excellent, cheers!

[@GinoLuccio]

👍

[@benbaselet2026]

This should be a pinned comment at least!

[@hannekezijlmans6578]

Be prepared to be insulted! (Top bloke, tells things as it is!)

[@kylemiller7840]

I absolutely love both of these gentlemen. Thanks Lindy, for realizing interviewing this gem was a fantastic idea!!!!

[@ConnectionIsLost]

Big Mac is real. He tells the truth about stuff and straight up, no BS. Which I really like. So BIG thanks for this! /Cheers

[@AXharoth]

word

[@jonno27]

These are always excellent interviews. I have been following Joe since his channel started. While I love his absolute sense of pragmatism, what really impresses me is his keen understanding of his sense of purpose within a historical context.

[@AXharoth]

word!!! well said

[@prodTyeDye]

Always happy to hear from BigMac, I hope he can eventually fit back into society whoever he’s really done in Ukraine!

[@AXharoth]

impossible

[@fran7336]

That freak will harm people in the UK

[@aria8928]

Is he mentioned a couple times and was planning on doing last time he'd left ukraine, mac plans to do de-mining post war either in ukraine or elsewhere.

[@joku02]

BigMac! The man, the myth! The Legend returns!

[@ra8784]

Slayer of cigarettes.

[@alexandercowlishaw]

The timing of that freeze ha

[@AXharoth]

terrifying xD

[@stevenwillard8436]

Good to see you, Joe! Thanks, Lindybeige for the interview. ONE-SOCK GOT BIG!!

[@polartechie]

Dude, as the interview proceeds, Joe sounds more and more badass!

[@jamesmarshall8681]

Good to see Big Mac looking well and being marvellously articulate about all he’s up to. He says this is the greatest thing he’ll ever do, but it’s more than that. He’s doing the greatest, most important thing in the world right now anyone could be doing. Massive respect

[@JamesonRutfordPhD]

LOL no. Building a family and raising your kids right is the most important thing anyone could be doing. My Country or the Globalist Oligarchy’s are trying to conquer the world and create a one world government. We have transitioned past the days of invasion & Conquer through military force, they have a new weapon “Democracy” where you get all of the control with none of the responsibility, Elections are determined by who has more money behind them and the U.S picks a puppet can be anyone let’s use a random Comedian who you’ve likely did a full psychoanalysis and know he is willing to sacrifice to the last Man to keep in power. And that’s why NATO broke there agreement with Russia and has been expanding NATO and have installed there puppet and put pressure on Russia until they had no other option but to use military force to make sure NATO doesn’t conquer Ukraine. Russia wants no part in a war with NATO bc it is strategically suicide, anyone who can think critically and analyze the situation from multiple perspectives not just there own will come to the same conclusion. And from there perspective to not send whatever amount of money of weapons to Ukraine would be almost treasonous. Ukrainian people aren’t looked at as our ally’s there just as much a threat as Russian. There’s no disconnecting the two it would be like if Texas succeeded and Russia came in backed a candidate and elections are determined by who spends more and then pushes the U.S into invading Texas when they start trying to Become a part of NATO that means that if an “attack” on Texas happens then everybody HAS to go defend and now it’s 6 on 1 and then you takeout Putin install the next puppet and keep going spreading “democracy” like a snowball rolling down a hill. Every country keeps there “sovereignty” and runs itself like normal on everything the globalist Government doesnt give a shit about. Regular people will have no idea and those that do will be suppressed and shutdown and the people will think it’s there will making it happen so they not only happily accept but will fight for that fairytale. If you belong to a nato country then this is already your reality. We’re watching from inside completely oblivious but the globalist are working hard to work out the perfect amount of weapons that this war stays consistently draining both sides. Think about it like a game the best possible scenario is to keep the war going have them fight it out until last man standing and then “democracy” conquers your country but you like all the others accept believing it is the will of the Russian people and things become normal and everyone will be oblivious and if they get control of the entire world there will be a worldwide push toward Tyranny and like the frog in the pot of water by the time people wake up it will be far too late and those last resistant hops to get out of the pot creates a tyrannical hell the world has never seen. I have no idea if it’s taking place now or took play long ago and were born into oblivion. I know someday in the future people will look back on “Democracy” and tell each other they must never forget as they step onto the Ferris wheel with the future looking only up with nothing to get in the way maybe they will be the ones to once they reach the top do what no humans have did before and turn around where they actually witness the downfall instead blindly falling backwards reminiscing about what once was until the bottom where excitedly show the 2 kids next in line where to sit for the best possible view. And around and around the stupid little ape goes

[@AXharoth]

one of

[@cyan_oxy6734]

Looking well??? He looks terrible and you can tell he's been through it. He's most definitely incredibly brave for doing this work but he's sacrificing a lot of his future sanity I think.

[@EmperorHirohito-kv2uc]

As a Ukrainian I must thank Joe and other international soldiers most sincerely for protecting our nation ! Doing your part in protecting the Free World is worthy of great respect.

[@kdolo1887]

GB doesn't allow whites to protest stabbings. What free fucking world are you even talking about?

[@annaniskanen2557]

I maybe only a half-Ukrainian but still I am deeply grateful to everyone helping my motherland. We all do what we can. And thank you Lindy for making these interviews - it is important to document common soldier's perspective and volunteer point of view is as important as is Ukrainian one. (For now it is still too painful for me to listen to the whole interview but I appreciate it having been done.)

[@whiteknob7944]

Send more of your women west please.

[@kim-ys2fs]

@@whiteknob7944 Id say you've still got 10+ more years before you've 'grown up'

[@edytha2090]

Beggar's.for money and men... Idiotic people

[@WindHaze10]

Yes! Finally time for another interview video about Ukraine war soldier. These are one of the best content you have produced past few years.

[@MrZenzio]

This guy is like the Operation Flashpoint campaign; starting as a grunt, and gradually working in each possible role.

[@theguy9208]

straight up videogame character. started out nobody ended up as not quite special forces, not quite grunt, not quite commander, with explosives, a drone, and a thermal sight on his exotic weapon. he did all the sidequests lmao

[@UnfollowYourDreams]

Look at all the gear and special abilities he already unlocked in ranked multiplayer. Dude is OP, he can teabag you with a drone and then call in arty on your position without leaving spawn area.

[@ianeichenlaub5084]

I'm looking forward to him being captured, but escaping by stealing and flying a foreign helicopter. That was the most bonkers that game got

[@jakeyjakey4018]

strange they tried to put him in logistics with the obnoxious and simpletons.. im sure its not telling, just interesting

[@UnfollowYourDreams]

@@jakeyjakey4018 might be because he doesn't speak the language.

[@TheAlpo40]

I worked with Joe in Berlin ten years ago. He was a character then, and he's a character now. Stay safe, Joe.

[@BigMakBattleBlog]

i didnt have many job... felix vom der maybacufer? or somone from the magazine ?

[@TheAlpo40]

The stubborn yank with whom you butted heads occasionally at the magazine. Been hoping to get in touch, man. I've been thinking a lot about you since I saw your mug on KZbin and thought . . . That's Joe!!!! I'm proud of you. Stay safe. Godspeed.

[@Brownie861]

so happy you let him have his own voice and did't cut it out. and just warn people about it bc this is how it is. I really like the interviews. Also he reminds me of my old sgt back in 2007 tough as nails

[@Nthsey]

11:13 The part about Surzhyk is absolutely fascinating to me as an American-born Russian. I know the lingua franca of Ukraine varies from more Polish-sounding, to more mutually intelligible with standard Russian(which I understand), or even its their own unique qualities of Old East Slavic descendancy depending on whose speaking. Must be a nightmare of a language salad to untangle for an Englishmen midwar but I say godspeed to you, BigMac!!

[@Gentleman...Driver]

I am a Greek guy living in Germany. Had basic English in school and went in 2010 to the US as a tourist (my language skills have improved quite a bit since then). What I found out was that even Americans dont understand Americans each time. Like, there are so many different dialects and languages, it gets sometimes hard to understand, but somehow it works... Cant say anything about active war zones but as Joe pointed out, they seem to give him clear instructions and otherwise give him free room to do whatever he does.

[@lauraylilly]

I've read about it, but this is the first time I've seen it mentioned in the wild.

[@strangeke7750]

It’s a remnant of our ties with Russia. I think it will be more Ukrainian as Ukraine continues its independence and Ukrainian is taught in school. Can you believe that in some schools in Ukraine Russian has been taught up until 2022? That’s madness

[@maciejdolacki9283]

@@Gentleman...Driver ravens have 13 words but they vary geographically and cant understand each other except for one word. guess

[@Gentleman...Driver]

@@maciejdolacki9283 Is it "Love"? 🥺

[@jameson32]

Thanks for posting this Lindy. I've watched you for nearly a decade, and sincerely believe this is your best content. I get to watch a brave man discuss his experience while witnessing a delightful reversal where you take the role of the primary researcher rather than quoting Livy, etc.

[@dfgdfg_]

"I feel thoroughly useful." Top man 👏👏👏

[@Marvelcurd]

As a Ukranian, this interview shows by far the best understanding and depiction of the real situation. Kudos to you, sirs!

[@BigMakBattleBlog]

ласкаво просимо

[@MetalMeansClassic]

​@@BigMakBattleBlogGod bless you, buddy! Thank you for your dedication and service, sir! p.s. I am as well a Ukrainian

[@patrickwhittome4859]

There's a harder edge to Joe these days. Good for him. The world badly needs brave men to fight dictators. Respect and thanks.

[@Hereford1642]

Putin is elected. Zelensky currently is not having exceeded his mandate in May.

[@oliverpiper1882]

​@@Hereford1642 because of martial law buddy you know because it's in the middle of an invasion.... Also how tf would you even run elections when a part of Ukraine is under russian occupation

[@InstigationFixation]

@@Hereford1642 The election he had earlier this year was a farce. Jesus himself wouldn't get 88% of the vote, especially during a war.

[@lagoonlane]

​@@Hereford1642 Putin was elected in a sham election

[@lagoonlane]

​@@Hereford1642how's the weather in Moscow?

[@RatTailMongo2]

I do love love love these Joe McDonald interviews. He’s a good storyteller and dedicated to the cause.

[@troycongdon]

Comments help the algorithm so I’m here making one. I like this kind of content, please make more of the same. Thank you Lindy.

[@MajerLayzer]

What a brave chap, love the unfilteredness of his chat

[@ImNotAMonster0]

Fantastic interview, Lindybeige. This was very insightful to see how some soldiers may think. The level of human tragedy that may come from such a large volume of the soldiers suffering Traumatic Brain Injuries is terrifying and saddening.

[@xeel224109]

Building drones > digging holes. Nice career move!

[@5ianist]

one doesn't exclude the other

[@KnowArt]

thanks for arranging this interview. Very insightful

[@avoiddramapeople]

amazing man... amazing heros in ukraine... and outside, knowing how to help them fast to get what they need... warriors for "freedom"... against slavery, against evil indoctrination... thank you for helping them. thank you for preventing the orc enemy spreading... thank you for risking your life for freedom. stay safe cat 🫶

[@AXharoth]

why freedom in quotes xD

[@olafstillemus7857]

I started watching your videos as an history reenactor and fantasy enthusiast. Now I defending my country as UAV pilot and stumble on your channel once more. What can I say, your channel is very up to date for me 😂

[@kcgeil]

Love this guy. Nothing but truth pouring out of him.

[@chaplainhyena1523]

Brilliant interview. Thank you both

[@polartechie]

a snack for Joe and doggo. Joe's strength is incredible!

[@The_ZeroLine]

Well, then you’d do better to send the $ to him.

[@EmergencyChannel69420]

This guy... it's been a while since I've felt proud to be British, but wow. Thank you sir and good luck to you ❤

[@utubejeffo]

Thank you, Lindy. God bless and keep this bloke and guide his hands.

[@TheChodax]

Great to see he's still alive and kicking. Keep safe fella.

[@jessicarowley9631]

Yay! I've been waiting for this ever since Joe mentioned it on his channel. Thank you both for this. I have no problem with the way Joe expresses himself has never worried me. He is a soldier, he's being honest and as an intelligent man he has a level of understanding that is more than worth listening too. Thank you for interviewing him again.

[@ulrichmachtle4864]

one thing stuck with me: the young fresh lad that died beside a well trained soldier, by the same grenade in the trench. the unforgiving equalizing factor..

[@tylerphuoc2653]

Yeah, explosives like grenades, mortar shells, and artillery have caused the most casualties in war since the mid-1800s

[@sundancetitan5675]

I think it was artillery that got them both not a grenade

[@sandymckerchar3287]

It was artillery, yes.

[@DjDolHaus86]

Being a long serving combat veteran or simply surviving a war is equal parts luck and skill. The training and experience will give you a better chance of avoiding becoming a casualty but a lot of it is completely out of your hands.

[@andrewstephens8790]

@@DjDolHaus86 it should also be noted that technological progress has continually reduced the need for "skill" and increased the factor of luck. when we fought with hands and melee weapons men of most cultures spent their entire lives training for combat, and while luck is always a large factor, there is far more chance for skill difference to matter in a sword duel compared to musketeers in lines, and even less in modern conflicts with artillery, mines, drones, night/thermal vision, etc.

[@BD-sb7hb]

You Tube failed to recommend this video to me even though Lindybeige is my favorite channel that I subscribe to.

[@wimdb86]

That's because even KZbin is learning you shouldn't promote American Terrorism and Internationaly Terrorist Actors.

[@mandowarrior123]

He doesn't post regular enough or 4+ hour sleep compilations. Watch his videos in .25x speed and you'll get them more often

[@guillaume4519]

Do not trust algorithms. Check your subscriptions instead

[@clamum9648]

Just because you subscribe to a channel doesn't mean every video will show up in Recommended. That's what the Subscriptions page/screen is for, to watch videos from channels you really like (subscribe to).

[@sniperfity2327]

This was my 5th video recommended today and I don't even watch this series regularly

[@jacobvisor3034]

Glad to see Big Mac is still alive and kicking butt over there. His kit video and stories from the front were eye openers way back when to how different this conflict is from the way we’ve been fighting for the past two decades.

[@ParameterGrenze]

I can’t stress this enough: These interviews with people that where or are actually there are gold.

[@wrobelsparrow]

Excellent work both of you. Thank you!

[@r-saint]

Annexation of Crimea is only recognized by 2-3 countries Lindy, like Syria and North Korea. It's internationally recognized as Ukraine.

[@joythought]

I was shocked at Lindy's ignorance on that. Otherwise, a brilliant interview.

[@Whattwa]

He does say some really dumb things all the time. It’s why I stopped watching this channel aside from these interviews

[@iota-09]

admittedly, i didn't know either, it appears in some locations the news of the annexation came through but not of his lack of recognition...

[@SLGY]

You didn't understand (either did Joe) what Lindy said, listen to it again 32:55 Lindy didn't clarify for some reason. Lindy said to *cut off* Crimea you'd have to go into Russian territory. A map might help you visualise 👌

[@r-saint]

@@SLGY Incorrect.

[@katefate4368]

Great interview! Thanks you so much BigMac!

[@Gamesick-go9sr]

lindy love seeing you posting interviews again and i love this guys story telling.

[@myleft9397]

It's great to see one of these videos again! I'm still watching it... Please make more of these videos interviewing soldiers from the front! [edit: 1:10:05 was more ominous than funny, but 38:40 and 1:20:00 had me lol]

[@choban1984]

This guy is an absolute treasure!

[@annalapidus943]

I'm glad to see Big Mac in good spirits and of course alive.

[@thecoshman]

These interviews are some of the most beautifully sobering snapshots you could imagine. From such a comfortably detached position, these feel like topics we'd rather ignore; but in reality are what, in time to come, hopefully, will be what we the lucky ones can enlighten ourselves with, in the safety of hindsight.

[@bentrinker1937]

It’s great to hear from Joe again! I feel vindicated for a long time My position has been that drone directed artillery is a game changer and here’s a good lad singing praises to drone directed artillery.

[@ravndrup]

Thank you Lindybeige, great interview !!!

[@scitor]

1:11:25 It was the perfect moment 🤣 I was scared for a bit there but then remembered that you posted the video so it had to be fine, right? ;) great vid as always!

[@AXharoth]

you got good wit, i didnt think about it xD

[@seahorse9434]

What a completely pointless loss of human life this war has been

[@lindybeige]

Yup.

[@musicaccount3340]

Very much avoidable too

[@johnbaker5565]

Which is why war is discouraged as a way of doing politics. All wars are human sadness, but when attacked you either fight back or roll over.

[@bartholomewtott3812]

Ukraine should have been in NATO.

[@tubthump]

@@bartholomewtott3812what do you think the response from USA would be if, for example, Mexico announced its intention to form a military alliance with Russia which would see Russian missiles deployed along the border with Texas?

[@kim-ys2fs]

Lindy i used to watch you YEARS ago! i go through phases of deep dives into history and watched many of your videos avidly. Something distracted me, new computer after and i couldnt recover my old google account (which didnt matter beyond youtube). Someone mentioned you do these interviews in one of my top ten ukraine war focused channels earlier today, remembered you immediately. I've just finished watching this vid and that was an amazing insightful interview! An amazing guy who not only looks to me like dave lister (red dwarf character) his honesty n energy were on par with that of the character. Im going to check his channel out. i loved his attitude, his intellect, his humour. I am so very pleased to rediscover you! And i am so very pleased that you are doing these interviews, good work allround, thankyou. Hope someone is able to put you in touch with that guy or his family.

[@AXharoth]

watch the previous ones , this is liek the 3RD or 4TH

[@RoberinoSERE]

I'm 63 now with cancer and a former Submariner in my 20s and ORNG combat engineer in my 30s from the 1990s but if I were 30 or 40 now, I'd love to go and fight for Ukraine. God bless all of you heros.

[@DonPeyote420]

Thank you for bringing up surjyk, it really is a cultural phenomenon of modern Ukrainian life and I think it has to be acknowledged, because it just is a natural way that many people communicate in, especially in rural areas. It's just how people speak. When I try to communicate in proper grammatical Ukrainian in the villages, I still sound like a city boy because people just don't talk how the unfortunately deceased Mrs. Farion, may she rest in peace, would have wanted them to, at least not yet.

[@cerberus2373]

Lindybeige detected, veins injected.

[@indiomoustafa2047]

Ah, a fellow Lindybeige and heroin enjoyer.

[@TheSuperQuail]

golden beige texture like wool

[@aaronritchie6426]

@@TheSuperQuailhahaha

[@Kenjitsuka]

I've been a big fan of his KZbin channel, BigMacs Battleblog, since day one. And I can really recommend it!!!

[@chuckygobyebye]

I'm so happy to see Big Mac again. Sounds like he's going good work. Slava Ukraine. Still no link in the description.

[@GandalffladnaG]

Thanks to both of you for doing another one of these interviews. Always happy to see another video of you two talking about what's going on over there. Keep it up Mac!

[@intruder313]

Well this was one of the best interviews and among the most candid war stories ever - amazing it's ongoing and this guy remains in severe danger as I type.

[@luminyam6145]

Wow, what a fantastic interview, and now I have someone new to follow. Thank you.

[@dookiepost]

BigMac is always a good interview. Since Lindy forgot to include his channel (again) here it is: www.youtube.com/@BigMakBattleBlog

[@rubenskiii]

Watching this quickly before KZbin brings the hammer down on this because Joe lights a cigarette.

[@DuaneDiddley]

I know right. I just saw that lightsaber guy (hacksmith) light up and was legit shocked to see it on KZbin!

[@amhuman5138]

The timing on the lighting is IMPECCABLE, I lost it.

[@ethan073]

He’s back!! Really, really love these interviews.

[@dennislundbergpetersen2836]

nice to see BigMac agin

[@tiapina7048]

Have you checked his channel?

[@fernandoalegria4240]

The Warrior with Honor. There is no debate who the monster behind all this is. Semper fi, Slava Ukraine.

[@fernandoalegria4240]

The PTSD can be dealt with later. There will be a price.

[@dmk_games]

Crazy that when interviewing someone from a warzone, where they were in war to kill people trying to kill them/their comrades. And whether to keep swearing in or not is a consideration. Us humans are a funny lot.

[@mickkelly-e9i]

Killing people ok shouting fuck whilst doing same not 😂

[@AXharoth]

youtube demonetises videos for that , dont be a moron

[@o.bandura]

I remember the first interviews of BigMac here on the channel. He has changed a lot like many of us. He is now completely our Ukrainian military man. He is doing a tremendous job to keep Ukraine safe. Thank you so much for what you're doing Joe🙏

[@MT-cn3qs]

Thank you very much for the follow-up with BigMac and for an interesting interview. I’m glad to know that BigMac is doing well and in good shape. He will be remembered as a Ukrainian hero, and he’s already a hero to me for stepping up to a noble cause-to save Ukraine and democracy! Слава Україні!

[@durbeshpatel3047]

Whens the next election democracy man? Lmao

[@1599maybole]

@@durbeshpatel3047to even suggest a proper election could be held in a war of this ferocity you are off your f-ing cake

[@durbeshpatel3047]

@@1599maybole thats funny, we held elections in vietnam, ww2, ww1 and the civil war. They cannot vote or leave they are total prisoners to Zelensky

[@AbdulHannanAbdulMatheen]

👏👏 Great Interview Best wishes to BigMac and the people of Ukraine

[@HistoryPhilologistDude]

watched till the end

[@GinoLuccio]

Something longer than a 10-second short 😆 Also more interesting, I wasn't sure what to make of BigMac before, but he's growing on me. Cool to get an update!

[@Venator1230]

Many great comfortable and joyous years of life to you, Doggy One-Sock If I did hear that name right. Please watch over BigMac and bring happiness to him. Watch over him, BigMac... Thank you so sincerely from the bottom of my heart for your decision to defend Ukraine.

[@jeffreyrichardson6119]

Glad to see BigMac doing well! Thank you for doing this interview!

[@garybrindle6715]

Good to hear from the soldier in the front lines, thanks to you both for an informative interview...subscribed again.

[@D4N1011011]

I've just donated £20 to the drone fund!

[@walterjohnson6357]

Great interview with Joe and understanding that it could end at any moment without anyone knowing what happened.

[@martinhendrick1254]

Leidy is sometimes lost for words . Amazing interview. Thanks.

[@wishingb5859]

Major respect for BigMac. Major respect.

[@mickcallus6398]

Well done Joe, if I were younger (57yo ex- military) I'd be with you... More power to you 👍 Slava Ukraine 💪 👍💪 💪

[@74wrighty]

Big respect. Best to have a useful interesting life than a long one. I hope you have both.

[@mrSaber79]

This was another amazing interview!!

[@jrnmller1551]

Thanks Lindy and Joe, keep on keeping on!!

[@d180jnr]

Great to see more Joe, I'm sure these videos will be used in future history documentation

[@somersethuscarl2938]

Lindy ... Lazerpig and HistoryOfEverythingChannel have just published their trip as Press, they even got to go to Pripyat! Sure you could get over there and do one of your great History Travelblogs from Kyiv Odessa and still meet BigMac somewhere Hat's off to Joe as always and to You

[@happydan20]

These are fantastic. i don't expect you to be a hard hitting fact checking journalist. The fact that you tease out this primary source accounts will be valuable for decades.