Jesse James: I’m motivated by the impossible

[@deerjohn8041]

He didn't say it here, but my favorite quote from Jesse is "Equal opportunity for everyone, and special treatment for No One."

[@kimoandrews5802]

he is a drug addict, liar and thief. Do you really want to worship him?

[@mhia4]

I love his commitment to craftsmanship. His appreciation for who came before him. He won't call himself an artist but I'll do it for him.

[@pk13910]

I like the respect he has for his elders that manned the machines back in the day. For whatever douchy things he's done and is doing, he at least gets props for that.

[@Clevernameguy]

Love me some Jesse James. Dudes a legend, savage, and a huge motivator.

[@Clevernameguy]

@Sean comment got deleted but anyhow. Worry about your own measly small life and not others. Keyboard dudes like you don't get two pieced enough.

[@Clevernameguy]

@Sean darn. I just realized you are correct! What a loser, starting stuff with dudes on KZbin 🤣 Your welcome for your free speech BTW, served 8 years so worthless losers like you can start crap for no reason. Peace out and God bless.

[@BKMDano17]

I learned lots from Jesse. Not by working side by side as I haven't met him yet. It's more of a perspective or an approach. I'm not as talented but I do have many skills and I keep pushing. Thanks Jesse, I'll never give up!

[@chesterpuffington8368]

I Yeah I have to admit Jesse says a lot of stuff I have thought about myself. He like many many of us Americans have such a deep and profound respect for the other hero's who made America great. To dedicate your life to a craft and a style from yesteryear is admirable. The more I really listen the more I respect the real craftsman that made America great. God bless you guys for this series, peace brothers!

[@skoll_2024]

Great interview. Great interviewer. Great interviewee. Never seen your work before Graham. Thanks.

[@weaseltown]

While Jesse seems tired and almost non-intellectual... seemingly nervous or having trouble using the right words, there is absolutely no doubt, and no room for anyone to doubt that he is one of the finest and most talented craftsman of our era. I feel like he is a simple man whose talents took him places he never imagined, and several places he probably never wanted to be anyway. He absolutely defines the notion that if you are passionate, and work hard, we all possess the ability to succeed at our goals and dreams.

[@HewHolden]

He’s not an actor so he’s not playing for the screen. Just a true blue collar guy with amazing skills

[@ryandelong8672]

That dude isnt just a good craftsman, hes smart as hell.

[@johnny1903]

Amen to that

[@jeffhibshman7874]

I think you are by far the best fabricater. And craftsmen I have ever seen. And your humbleness is awesome. Wish I had a tenth of your talent and drive

[@kooookay9893]

I consider him one of the best fabricators and best builders out there he's cocky and arrogant but appreciates men and the machines they used Cnc didn't exist in the 40s

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

I can appreciate and respect work ethic and ability to be creative and love for work just as much as Jesse if not more because I lost the ability to work.

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

Good to hear him give his side on everything. Very sincere almost humble... smart enough to admit his short comings and then changing for himself and his kids !! He's ok in my book 👍

[@krygerm]

Jesse James is one of the few people in the world that I would like to meet and just sit down and bullshit with for awhile completely ignoring the fact that he's famous, the guy is human too he left the spot light for the same reasons I wouldve in his shoes nd I dont blame him at all lol keep doin what your doin Jesse make America proud!

[@jeffking9232]

MR JAMES DID BUILD IT LIKE TRUMP CLASS GUY HARD WORK KEY BEST BIKE BUILDER IN THE WORLD

[@tommangu9940]

Need a movie on jeses life, would be a blast

[@wildcycles1]

Since the beginning and maybe even more so these days, I appreciate his humility.. yeah, he's famous, but that's not what he is really about.

[@alstone5257]

MY mother was a welder on ships in ww2

[@shawnpatrick8815]

Jesse James is the man

[@l.a.3887]

I appreciate what you do

[@superdavesheets8928]

What a man of respect!

[@lakerdrinkers]

Awesome interview, Jesse is a top notch guy. He isn't trying to be someone he's not and I think that's why so many respect him!!! Rock on Jesse james.

[@EricFB]

+aaron james Fuck ya, most people cant handle the fact that he's a little rough around the edges, only difference is we all know about his flaws so it's easy for haters to hate on him.

[@lakerdrinker]

+Eric B Your abslutely right, Fuck the haters, just a bunch of jealous fucks that have no life. Jesse has a way of doing things that's motivates many. I have learned alot from the man but have never met him., It's a bucket list thing of mine to shake the mans hand.

[@williamhoeweler2343]

Bottom line the man is pretty interesting and i think its great he's letting the world see who he really is. I will admit i needed to see this interview myself just because how todays media paints thier picture of people today

[@VashStarwind]

Should post the full interview on youtube..

[@jamesguzmanii9812]

@JesseJames, that wasn't the Vallejo "shipyard" it was Richmond and I believe it was 3 days till launch. Vallejo built submarines. Though I am very impressed you know of Vallejo, my hometown. Always impressed with your work and your drive, keep living it up.

[@2bigbufords]

Yes and there is no such thing as a class C destroyer. That's not how the navy classifies its ships

[@breadfan262]

Impressive that you can hear some automated thing machining something in the background. That’s a nice place in which to exist professionally.

[@BSuraci]

Sounds like bugs in the Texas heat

[@ian9toes]

Jesse tells how he spent 6 weeks on a part that he ended up making 30/1000’s too thin and not one follow up question 🤦‍♂️

[@evilpandakillabzonattkoccu4879]

That's a great point he made....what an odd fuckin world we live in where the last thing people want is to be stuck in a factory job cutting sheet metal or welding or setting rivets so they watch TV to escape that life, fantasizing about being somebody else...and the person many end up wanting to be like is a dude that is cutting sheet metal and welding. its a bit odd if you really think about it but at the same time, it makes perfect sense. those kinds of skills arent valued like they were so its cool to see somebody who able to do them still and make modern art from it.

[@timothybyrom5560]

You speak my language Jesse. I work with a bunch of people that don't understand what makes me tick, and it sucks.

[@parentsbasement7734]

Wonder whats being machined in the background during the whole interview.

[@mikem5951]

Parents Basement Sounds like Cicadas. Must have the doors open.

[@justinchamberlain3443]

1:20 figured out a way for forge damascus steal; 30ths of an in too thin

[@AutoBikeTruck]

Yep He Tells it Like it is and Some People Dont Like It But Fuckit That"s What i Like about Him and im the Same Way in Life But Some People Dont Like it This is a Great interview Thanks For The Video

[@griffinlindsey3212]

Working class blue collar workers will always respect him. If you disagree then you’re clearly not a craftsman that wakes up at 3-4am and work all day then go to class to further learn your trade.

[@mandf8554]

Those people building war ships tanks etc in ww2 were mostly women because the men were at war so even more props to the men and women putting in that free overtime

[@NvTwist]

where is the snoring dog? keep hearing it on every episode.

[@bigdog8815]

NvTwist that’s an air compressor pressure relief valve

[@darcyherbert1145]

NvTwist rattle snake

[@gunchief0811]

i like where his head is at on the subject of what's a ero who you should respect or look too for example of hardworking sacrificial type world war two welder.. it's good to hear his thoughts on that topic. it's a time when many came together to do a common cause for the entire world not just America. but sure Pearl harbor had alot to do with it also.. and the American resolve was under estimated by our enemy...

[@edwardhendersen5643]

Hey Jesse, Edward agian from La Sierra again,and I have an idea! what if you arrange to have Kid Rock go ice skating with Mark Hammel,I'm just saying you kinda owe it to him,think how much better you'll feel🤔that if Kid Rock is available

[@TheAmazingMrMcFlyy]

Did anyone else click this to see if that was Jesse smoking a black and mild?

[@brewski2554]

Impossible to say a sentence without the word "like"

[@Hesco2-4]

I thought Damascus steel was lost for ever. I cant find anything that will legitimize what Jesse said about Damascus steel. feel free to give me an update

[@ellj1141]

there are a crap load of knives made of Damascus. Forged in Fire did an episode where the blacksmiths had to make a Damascus knife.

[@Hesco2-4]

no kidding i thought the recepie for it was lost to time

[@VashStarwind]

@@Hesco2-4 What it is, is we cant make Damascus as good as they used to, (the original recipe has been forgotten)

[@davidkess2405]

Motivated by the ....👽

[@jhill2042]

I think a rattle snake is loose in his garage .

[@smokeychecker3850]

Thought something was creeping in my house ,I paused it and tried to listen.....lol😂

[@memejmontes]

Jeremy hill those are called chicharras 😂😂 is a southern thing

[@rowdyclary360]

Cicadas they are all over Texas and the southern states. They are annoying as hell.

[@tatortot1542]

.030 is a mile doing what you do Jesse.

[@maxlank539]

Sometimes graham asks some of the dumbest questions

[@stansdad1]

All I can hear is the cicadas making noise

[@paintgunexpress1949]

😎🤘👍

[@dandosreis1541]

Mare Island naval shipyard

[@chrishahn4236]

interviewer usually wears a suit....why dress down to interview him?.. anyway it's all good...nothing to be "sorry" about...

[@brandonsoto2160]

Chris Hahn he’s dressing according to the person he’s interviewing so dressing down to interview a man like Jesse makes perfect sense

[@krisyaz1545]

interviewer sure is lame.. I want to hear Jesse talk more and go more in depth of his ideas or his motivations.

[@adammcfarren5214]

Is there a fucking rattlesnake in there????

[@michaelkenefick]

I thought the cricket in my house had changed it's tune!

[@UltraAar]

Seems pretty cocky tbh

[@andyborowitz1730]

he should not be making guns. those aren't motorcycles.

[@chrishahn4236]

the interviewer is lame... looks like he can't wait for the interview to be over...

[@GrahamBensinger]

+Chris Hahn Sorry...

[@riffraff2770]

That wasn't my take. It seemed he got real good in depth responses from Jesse. Actually thought this was a great interview.

[@EricFB]

+Chris Hahn I think he did an awesome job, he actually let Jesse talk. Most interviewers just bombard the interviewee with questions and cut them off with comments. This seemed pretty informal which I think is the only way one could interview such a person.

[@lwsevo9]

+Eric B glad someone else noticed this.

[@joshdeskin6766]

+Graham Bensinger don't worry bro, I enjoy the way you interview.

[@davidalexander3599]

dush bag

[@elbob248]

3507 Chapman Lane in Austin. You should swing by there and let him know how you feel. May he could teach you how to spell douche while he's whipping your ass.

[@davepaggy4218]

This guy is a mess . His being a trumper was the last straw for me.