Killing Pablo Escobar - SAS soldier Peter McAleese hired to assassinate the worlds biggest drug Lord

Anything Goes with James English Ep/185
SAS soldier Peter McAleese tells his story.
the mission to kill Pablo Escobar.
No Mean Soldier book www.amazon.co.uk/No-Mean-Sold...
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[@connordevine3577]

The Manners this man have are exceptional, asks to swear before swearing, asks to be excused anytime he coughed etc, might of been a rough but a very good upbringing! Respect, and thank you for your service!

[@ktictac6726]

Highly likely due to his era and education , a society where respect for your peers came naturally without challenge , a far contrast to the way things are today .

[@michaelrobertson9802]

A PROPER old school gentleman, all the same a formidable gentleman. Great men like this put the GREAT in to Great Britain.

[@Imseeingyousinking]

This is a real man, not like the pathetic gangster bellends you have on here going on about how hard they are. This man is a true role model for being truly tough.

[@jerryoshea3116]

I agree with you👍..The other types u have to keep an eye on,pay attention to,but they just can't be trusted!(regardless of how charming and charismatic they are!)..But these guys are cut from a totally different cloth!

[@Imseeingyousinking]

@@jerryoshea3116 no mean soldier is why I joined para reg! Just absolutely cemented the guidance I needed. 👍👍

[@kebabtank]

@@Imseeingyousinking It's a great read isn't it? The bit about Angola was frightening!

[@Imseeingyousinking]

@@kebabtank I am going to buy and read the book again. I read it over 20 plus years ago and borrowed it from the library. 👍

[@CheekClappersPodcast]

Some of the gangsters are alright, they're not all bad. In fact some are genuinely reformed. But I agree some just want an easy life where they can brag about stabbing people and rely on cheap tactics to get respect.

[@SL-fg1cd]

More interviews with extraordinary people like this guy, too many so called 'reformed' gangsters on podcasts,.. brilliant interview.

[@welshman8954]

You mean to many cowards that's all a gangsters is a coward and a bully

[@stalyjohn9347]

True

[@chazbakes5873]

good to hear from true tough guys

[@michaelrobertson9802]

RIP to a legend. Without doubt a very humble and hard man .

[@richardkelbie5362]

Get him back on. Was a pleasure to listen to him James.

[@Liam-us3cq]

"This is not for me anymore" so refreshing hearing him saying that about drinking , great man. A proper hard story!

[@brianfindlay2925]

Peter has talked about an incredible amount of subjects here. Fantastic interview, James, one of your best.

[@jel5034]

I bought his book many years ago, incredibly driven and obviously tough as steel toe caps. When he really starts laughing it's always when he's in terrible pain! Excellent vlog James and Peter.

[@stuartsmith-hutchon8356]

These people are heroes, real heroes SAS men. James, i would appreciate a 2nd interview with this great man.

[@star10007]

That's a proper man there. More respect than any gangster or bad man. Last of a dying breed.

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@norryblue2136]

Brilliant! Could listen to Peter all day long, what an absolute legend & gentleman, respect sir!

[@medxl766]

He’s one of those old boys who when he tells you it’s raining.....you take a brolly 👍

[@benharris8644]

Reminds me of Michael Fish

[@hixyhicks]

As an English Man i have so much pride for this Gentlemen .Thank you for your service .

[@williamfraser8039]

An incredible interview. As other comments say, a completely unassuming gentleman who is clearly hard as nails, but feels no need to talk himself up or exaggerate for personal aclaim. Absolutely brilliant stuff.

[@ShukokaiStu]

That was absolutely different class James. Could listen to Peter talking all day long. A true gentleman, who is clearly hard as nails but so very down to earth and humble. Class!

[@ourwilliam2405]

I could listen to him all day. Get him back on for more detailed stories. Far better listening to him than so called gangsters. Peter Lived my dream. Youre a top man Peter. Thanks James

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

That was utterly brilliant. Could listen to Peter all day, no hint of the big ‘ I am ‘, just a pure gentleman speaking about his fascinating life.

[@Midnightwhiskeymassacre]

Not really. He sat down and did a deal with the Cali Cartel who were just as bad if not worse than Pablo and still traffic people and drugs to this day. So unless you think dealing with murdering drug dealing criminals just to catch one other mudering drug dealer just so you can earn some money is a good thing, you are very wrong. Also brutish forces have no business in columbia anyway and the pilot lost his leg in this same mindless pursuit of money. I dont call that clever or good in any way.

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

@@Midnightwhiskeymassacre read the first couple of lines of your reply and got bored. Not interested in your opinion one bit really.

[@alanarmy3397]

@@Midnightwhiskeymassacre shut up you boring fart

[@SunOfTheSun]

@UCuKxzgcVI3kvnnznw5C6j_Q shut up. Escobar destroyed families with cocaine across the whole world. Dirty dirty drug that destroyed millions of lives. So even though Cali were bad, if Escobar died it would of been good for the world. Look at the bigger picture. You think the crown who he worked for officially were any better? Clueless

[@Midnightwhiskeymassacre]

@@Kingdonnerkebab good because I feel just the same about you and your silly little comments

[@danielmichaels1505]

This is going to be a cracking interview, Looking forward to it

[@robjennings9143]

SAS are a different breed of man, So proud to be British 🇬🇧👊🏼

[@bud1876]

Agreed 100%. My dad served 18 years in the Argyll's. One of his friends who served alongside him ( who became a family friend ) decided to join the SAS. He was a tough, tough loyal man... but also the kindest gentleman you could meet. Long after retiring they all kept in touch... regularly having get togethers. Once, one of them had their house broken into and Army medals and other memorabilia were stolen. By this time most were over 60 years old, but you could still see the steel in the eyes. Needless to say every single piece stolen was retrieved, no police involved.. they sorted it out themselves quietly and quickly. I asked my dad how they got the stuff back, he said..doesn't matter how. Hard men all of them, but not one of them a bully.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@bud1876 British Special Forces are truly the real deal..Peter Macleese, Billy Billingham, Jason Fox, Ant Middleton etc they are all people i'd never want to cross!

[@jamessims5526]

They are no different to you and I. They are very unassuming, good humble people, that have the worlds best training and exceptional resilience. I am exceptionally proud to have spent several years playing rugby along side special forces operatives. They are not special people, it's a special regiment. Don't forget they are not super human, they have had super training, have access to super equipment and have (what i'll never understand, a super level of trust and reliance on each other) Good for you to be proud to be British.

[@79supersharp]

Really enjoyed this interview, one of the best yet! Fascinating.

[@carlmilburn]

Best podcast you’ve ever done. I could listen to Pete all day. Great leading questions from you as well James, you nailed that interview. 💯

[@stuhmfc8464]

Hi James this is one of your best podcasts yet. Would love to sit and have a pint with this guy just to hear other stories he seems a really genuine guy. Look at you now your absolutely flying brother keep em coming lad.👌 Love from Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@RangersMan1872]

I could listen to auld Glaswegians stories all day, this guy was a REAL man. Great interview @Anything Goes With James English.

[@garethgazz9332]

I read his book about a decade ago and the softly spoken guy in this interview was not what I had imagined at all. Great interview

[@ianmcdonald3053]

This is by far, the best podcast that James has done. I have no issue with gangsters etc podcasts having grown up in Belfast at the peak of the troubles I’ve seen it all. I do appreciate these sort of men a lot more and value their experience and truth beyond any other! Great podcast hope to see more of men like this!

[@benjybasable]

This is my favourite interview by far, Good effort interviewing James.

[@WestEast198]

Could listen to this guy all day, brilliant story's , brilliant interview 👏👏👏

[@10000benjie]

What a amazing story and lovely character ... I can't wait to read the book

[@neiljgould]

Fair play James for having Peter on, as I'm sure you know this interview is just a taster of Peter's life and achievements. His book is very candid and doesn't shy away from the dark truths of war, which many avoid and turn into a semi- fantasy, palatable for the gormless masses out there , who are often truly clueless. Last but by no means least I had the privilege to know his sister and one of his granddaughters a few years back and with hand on heart can say two of the finest , warmest and most honest people I have ever known. From fine stock indeed ! Best wishes x

[@Skinhead-201]

Another absolutely brilliant and insightful interview Jimmy. A great man to be truly feared, respected and admired. There are heroes and there are heroes. He eclipses the lot.

[@TheHarry090]

What an excellent interview, I never post a comment but felt that I had to this time a real tough bloke with a colourful life not many of this breed about 👏

[@Duckshavebigfeet]

Hats off to Peter and James, lovely interview and a very interesting, honest, humble and brave story from Peter’s life.

[@gingermongoose100]

Fantastic interview, really interesting gentleman, and a host that lets him speak without interrupting - Great work James.

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks

[@chrisorourke2749]

Brilliant interview, I read his book years ago, what a life. The hardest battle is against yourself. :)

[@mrsimo7144]

Thanks for your service, time and interview. Brilliant video. Love to all.

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks j

[@zeramoke]

You've got hard bastards, double hard bastards then you have Peter McAllese. Such a legend

[@damienholland8103]

Engaging in gun battles? Terrifying stuff. And he did it regularly lol.

[@zeramoke]

@@damienholland8103 lol yeah not just that, what a soldier! To pass SAS selection then after leaving going over and passing Rodesian SAS and recces selection at 40! That's insane, to then start their pathfinders unit and then years of mercenary madness including attempting to take out Escobar, just incredible

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Agreed.....................................🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@scottherbert3536]

One of the best interviews on the channel, nice one James.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

SAS - Hardest blokes on the planet

[@jackmehoffe9372]

Fucking right

[@funkmachine9094]

lol no

[@stevetango3981]

U never met terry cuff from chorley lancs mt awesome fellow mt

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@funkmachine9094 Yes

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@Tom D Apparently even Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee feared Ronnie Pickering

[@gjm5890]

One of the best sir. What an absolute gentleman. None of that billy big baws stuff just a genuinely good honest man. Brilliant interview I could listen to that man all day long. Cheers James

[@Winker.]

Outstanding interviewer is James, asks the questions we want to know, engaging at times but ALWAYS lets his guests talk uninterrupted when it matters most. These SAS guys are a different breed and so humble its very sobering to watch these heroes.

[@andyb251ify]

An absolute legend this man. Best guest you've ever had on in my opinion James. Not pulling down any former guests lol & probably because I'm a veteran myself! Top podcast this one pal. Pass on my appreciation if you ever speak to him again 👍

[@DRMFC1722]

Great interview. Listened to a few of your podcasts over last few months. I’m new to podcasts. And this is by far the best. Very interesting character, no bullshit, an absolute gent. I bet he has stories for weeks. Class act

[@malcolmkoo9284]

The best Podcast I have ever seen. What a legend Peter is. Well done James getting Peter to come on to your Podcast and tell his brilliant stories, I was gripped from start to finish. Love to see him on again.

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@iancox4544]

Outstanding podcast one of the best so far

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks Ian

[@audreyharalambos2592]

one of my fave podcasts well done james this man is amazing, so fearless xxx

[@deemulcahy6553]

Fantastic interview James!! Big respect to both of you ❤️❤️

[@rossboy9077]

I agree x

[@trebleking1641]

Can you imagine the superhuman level of fitness and conditioning that man had to be in to be part of the SAS? 😳🇬🇧

[@michaelmarama-de4gx]

It ain't that hard physically to get into the SAS, it's the mental application that is the toughest part

[@actionmanson]

The mental toughness of this man is inspiring. Legend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪

[@paulwilliams7985]

Watched every pod cast you’ve done for me one of the best

[@Matt-vo1ge]

His book No Mean Soldier is fantastic, would be great to read another by Peter. Really enjoyed watching that, good questions and answers - straight to the point and could have easily watched for twice as long. Cheers.

[@waynekeenan6252]

Thank you Peter for your service and for letting us listen to your story i could sit forever and listen to you also thanks to you James for yet another awesome talk your content is always on point

[@stuartsmith-hutchon8356]

I have watched most of you're interviews James. This is the best, by far. Good job.

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼😀

[@gordonferrar7782]

​@@JamesEnglish the burds must tell you you're a good listener....

[@adamcheesman1270]

Should do a part 2 great interview Bet he got stores for days

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@MancHeisenberg]

Long time subscriber here James, listened to hundreds of your interviews and this is the most captivating and interesting piece I've seen. Would love Peter to come back for part 2

[@rupertdabear3148]

Peter Macallese has his own small KZbin channel of his own if you're interested. Only 1.3k subs as of now. (10th October 2023) 👊

[@juliequinlan6564]

Great interview - such an interesting guest - I could listen to him for hours!

[@pauldent1911]

Best interview yet! Great work

[@JMilton5]

James is a great interviewer. He has a trusting personality that puts everyone at ease. Good questions and he just lets the guests talk.

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@dazzab81]

How good was this 👌 was gripped listening to the Pablo story thankyou james and Peter for one of the most interesting podcasts on here

[@inspectorclouseau3880]

Peter sounds at peace with himself, I'm proud to have met this man and shook his hand

[@garywalsh2799]

Fantastic interview James!! Please get this man back on soon!!

[@eldavieo]

That was a pleasure to watch , one tough dude

[@helensephton8572]

Brilliant podcast james really interesting podcast keep up the good work james x

[@spirrows4885]

Always a pleasure to listen to someone who’s been in the SAS (I have family that were in the SAS) it’s a real interesting thing to listen to soldiers stories.

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@aevoguitars2576]

Best stories ive heard for a while

[@nellychaz7037]

So glad I've got to hear him tell his own story. Great interview

[@speckles82]

Absolutely Fantastic interview ! please ask Peter to return for a part 2 👍.

[@derekcav7512]

Great podcast James,Peter is a true inspiration and im sure any man in the special forces past and present love him! And buy his book folks you wont be disappointed. ✌

[@DC-yz3yy]

Only recently subscribed to your channel, absolutely amazing guy a true legend this is a the kind of guy who’s life journey deserves attention!!!👏🏻

[@RangersMan1872]

Glasgow man " is it ok to swear"? Glasgow man "of course it is"! 😂

[@nickmys4137]

The first podcast I have ever watched all the way through, by anyone. Riveting.

[@leeward3090]

What an amazing story and person, brilliant interview james

[@davidharrison3086]

Amazing absolutely brilliant was hooked all the way through 👏🏻👌🏻

[@gavstenhouse8857]

What a guy Peter absolute gentleman loved listening to his story.. Another superb Podcast James 🙌🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@kevkeelan5106]

I could listen to these old war stories all night. My dad served in the Royal Engineers, in the 60s. He also went to Aldershot, then onto Hawaii, Borneo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Christmas island (Operation Dominic) and Aden, where he was shot in the stomach, which ended his career, but thankfully survived. It was rumored he was heading back for SAS selection after Aden. RIP dad, Michael "Paddy" Keelan.

[@stevemagoo1980]

My old man was a sapper he went to Christmas Island, always spun ditts about guys getting eaten by sharks in the reef. He said Aden was rough!

[@martinelliot5934]

Incredible stuff. What a life, what a story. Right up there with the best of them James. 💯👏👏👏

[@onepercenter13]

An awesome interview, James Respect Peter McAleese.........you've earned it

[@keithcarson908]

One of the best videos you've done James, fascinating, more of the same please, what a legend

[@keithhumble4654]

What a fantastic interview. I have no more words to describe it.

[@1973glenn]

Another great interview James 👏 And Peter your one hell of a man..

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks Glenn

[@cwftft4273]

His documentary is awesome. I knew about him before i joined the Army, but in Army circles, he is a total legend, particularly to us Jocks, him and John McAlleese. 👍🏻

[@jonboygeordielegend]

Another great podcast your flying now mate watched u from the start of your journey

[@JohnMacbeth]

From Devon, Southwest of England, really enjoyed this interview mate! Love hearing these veterans giving their stories. Peter is an old tough bastard! Haha 🇬🇧👍

[@MM-sq6my]

Brilliant , watched this, then went and watched the documentary now I need the book !!! Love a Sunday binge ... 😌

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@williamrichmond4573]

Love his take on life. Hes humble for a man of his calibre, and inspirational with it. I love his honesty... Cleared a few things up for me. Total respect sir, God bless & thank you for your service 💙

[@andrewmccready759]

Peter’s story is amazing from start to finish, such a humble man as well. Seen the BBC documentary a few weeks ago, now watched this and just ordered his book👌🏻 Another excellent episode James keep them coming💪🏻

[@CbrigBear87]

what documentary?

[@rupertdabear3148]

Longshot to try and get a reply after a couple of years but I'll give it a go. What documentary are you talking about? Thankyou in advance 👊

[@andrewmccready759]

@@rupertdabear3148 hi mate, lucky enough I’ve got the notifications turned on😂😂 the documentary was actually called “killing Escobar” If memory serves me correctly it was available on Netflix too but has since been removed Easy to find on other platforms though👍🏻

[@rupertdabear3148]

@@andrewmccready759 Thankyou 🙏

[@leedavidson2415]

'Can ye see it' 🤣 Top bloke, great interview 👏

[@JamesEnglish]

🤣🙌🏼

[@wc7386]

Great interview, read the book many years ago. Proper old school.

[@georgeparkin8439]

Great interview. I wish James had spent some time talking about the pathfinder in Rhodesia- Peter mentioned them a few times throughout- they are know as the most successful light infantry unit ever formed. Amzing; they lived off the land, won just about ever battle. I know a guy who was a sniper with them and a Rhodesian. Theres a book on the pathfinder I'd recommend for anyone interested and it talks alot about Peter as he was then. He's a well respected man who'd mellowed into a real gentleman. Best to him.

[@HamishBanish]

What a great interview, Well shared McAleesee. My comment on James English would be: "Questions infrequently, explores relentlessly"

[@jiltedjohn9294]

One of your best guests by a long way

[@simmsy7730]

loved this, what a man, didn't want this to finish !!!

[@neilburns8229]

Great guest what a guy , expect nothing more than the best from your interviews as usual 👌

[@ewanpatterson8415]

Absolutely amazing life story peter has, you are doing amazing things James... You will go far 👌

[@malterwitty5433]

Great interview 👍

[@helensephton8572]

Will be interesting to listen to this one james x

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@scarlettpimpernel4130]

Proper bloke, gent and one top boy. Great pod....

[@randommandem9801]

Sat with nothing to do then seen this James saved the evening nice one good content

[@winfieldcraig]

Great interview 👏👏 Respect Peter

[@ronniewilson6597]

Soldiers like Peter are legends. The Uk should be proud to have men like him in it.

[@JenniChester36]

Brilliant interview James ❤️

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks j

[@markporciani8871]

"Wars and conflict don't solve anything".. that should be our starting point in our lives. Hats off to the old still gamer recognising his faults and coming to terms with himself. Peace be with you and enjoy the twilight of your life!