"REAPER" Sniper on the Bloodiest 5 Days in Afghanistan | Nick Irving • 254

[@JulianDorey]

Subscribe so I can buy a turkey

[@RodJames-official]

Thank you so much for releasing this part 2. I could listen to Nick all day long

[@AudaciousAmber]

We're doing Thanksgiving on the Eve here if you need to eat

[@andrewsheppard2404]

Wendys sell turkeys now?

[@Seaneskatejitsu]

Not funny. A lot of people out here can’t afford a thanksgiving meal for their family.

[@paceventura]

A 98% stuffed Turkey?

[@Chripiter]

My son died in Helmand province, in 9/09. He was Marine Recon. IED, like so many others. 2 others died with him, Navy corpsman Benjamin Castiglione, and Marine, Christopher Fowlks. RIP soldiers.

[@thunderdick6117]

I'm sorry you lost your boy I'm not even gonna say or pretend I know what you are feeling. I really hope you find a way to heal and live life as well as youu can. It will be rough facing every day with such a large piece of you missing but in time I hope you find your smile again . I thank you for raising a man with the courage and character to defend our great country and I thank him for his service and sacrifice on behalf of this place we call our home. I really am sorry for your loss .

[@AmericanTLBN]

Shouldn’t have been there, Afghanistan is for the afghans, point, blank, period.

[@JoshuaBunkowske]

What was your sons name?

[@650ccc]

@@AmericanTLBN Agreed

[@colinwebb4844]

Sorry for your loss RIP ur son and his comrades/brothers in arms war is he'll hopefully we will learn Colin UK 🇬🇧 ex Commando Engineer

[@kaiworleyphotography]

Dude thank you for not spamming your podcast with ads - really makes a difference to how enjoyable they are to listen to 👌🏼

[@kcopara1]

Get youtube premium. I didn't see ads

[@thor2088]

It’s KZbin not him.

[@Crsigox001]

Nothing to do with the creator its KZbin

[@smoth0p3ratorc5]

​@@kcopara1 850$ a year for youtube is commitment.

[@dellingson4833]

Ad's i've never seen one.

[@williamwells6468]

I had the honor of serving with Nick on his last deployment and the end of his career. When he talks about drinking, and not being the best soldier don’t get it fucked up this guy is a warrior. Honestly he is what I wanted to be. As a E3-4 I remember looking up to those guys like gods then seeing it first hand…. Smh. I hope he knows what he showed us we took back to Iraq and Syria and a AAA mission in Africa.

[@calebmack7652]

Awesome, man, good of you to praise 👍 Thank you for your service

[@kountrygunz2032]

Nice man. You still in?

[@littlegirllost2654]

You know, when he was talking about how good he was getting and he didn’t understand why he felt good about that, I said, because YOU are A WARRIOR. Today’s society is making a real man to be something bad. Give me a warrior who will protect his own with everything he has

[@Shineynsparkles]

Syria has been claimed by rebels again Aleppo is theirs… but why ? What is going on !!

[@Massivedumps]

​@@littlegirllost2654 😂these warriors in the comment section are at war with their wives. In a free country we don't all need to want to kill people. People like this are mentally unstable and know that they will never have a normal life. They know that they were used to fight a BS war and all they have to show is their trauma 👏

[@cassandrarogers6324]

Man, this freaking dude, he talks in pictures. He would make an awesome teacher. I forgot, Sir Nicholas you are one of America's knights in shining armor. A million thanx for your service.

[@Sublime_37]

Yeah he does. It’s like listening to a book.

[@cammiekitchens5509]

Nick Irving...The ultimate Man's Man ! God bless you and your family !

[@Nettsinthewoods]

I’ve tried listening to other US soldiers talking, but I can’t understand s word but for the swearing. This man is intelligent and articulate, he doesn’t swear needlessly and his descriptions of what he did have such clarity, you could almost be there, can actually visualise it. Excellent interview thank you.

[@ChristopherofEngland]

Its nice to hear im not the only one with the same issue as yourself the swearing is crystal clear 95% of everything not so

[@JoGaPeach4259]

I’m with you, can folks these days not carry on a conversation without swearing?

[@LillyMoon_92]

Much RESPECT 🤲

[@lllllREDACTEDlllll]

Wait... Your listening to podcasts about dudes dropping fukcers in graphic detail and your hang up is swearing?... Thats like watching porn and getting bent about actors wearing white after labor day.

[@jonhutchinson2902]

Your typical phycopath. This is how that all act and feel

[@DanCrawl]

Thanks Julian! The Reaper is a true and humble patriot. You asked some pivotal questions in which he didn’t hesitate to answer. Epic!!!

[@Love1isall]

Sent in for a senseless war, based on a lie you still believe, like a good gullible bootlicker.

[@GTinHisBagg]

What was a lie about Afghanistan?? Maybe Iraq but not Afghanistan. And these te***ist are people that are oppressing the vulnerable civilians, 💥’ing schools, p**dators of women and children, dr*g manufacturers, unalivers of anyone who doesn’t follow their religion/rules, publicly live stream to**ure and unalivings of their own civilians and ours, and the list keeps going. Even though the Iraq war was partially based off of lies, there was an extreme evil that prayed on vulnerable people and he helped suppress them so the people who had to endure their actions had a small taste of justice and got to experience life without fear and suffering for a brief moment which is more than they would’ve ever had without people like Nicholas that aren’t afraid to confront them. Not to mention all the food, water, energy, transportation, education, and medical services they helped create and build up for the civilians that wouldn’t have had the resources to establish without hero’s like nicks work and support!!!! I bet you wouldn’t be happy if the enemies had the chance to get established enough to send groups of people to cause as much destruction to our soil and civilians. You may not be able to relate to all the traumatic experiences and sacrifices our vets have to endure for us but that make it okay to be disrespectful and spread negativity towards them!!! Thank u to nick and all the other vets for your sacrifices and service 🫡🫡🇺🇸

[@frankiegunnz8066]

As a vet, we can't call ourselves a hero. But we can call another vet one and Mr. Reaper you are a HERO, sir! 🇺🇸🎖

[@MaryCummings-s9e]

Yeah, ok but what about the ghosts? Have you seen any?

[@urconfused281]

One of the most truthful and honest Spec Ops combat story teller.

[@smoothcriminal7118]

same guy that said if someone misses you with .50 cal by 3-4 yards it's gonna rip your limb(hand) off lmao

[@Steve-ev6vx]

​@@smoothcriminal7118 😂

[@mojoproductions3714]

Nick, thank you for your service, mad respect 🙏 👏

[@caring-assoul_]

Sure he is😂

[@ZZ_Trop]

He re-lives the moments. You can see the emotion on his face.

[@juliepeterson6639]

Shit, I have to come back to this, and I will. My heart is broken for everyone that served, as my extra son served at this exact time. He drank himself to death after he came home. When I think about him, I can hardly breathe because I love and miss him beyond words. Thank you for sharing this. LOVE.

[@ambermchugh9381]

Extra son, I love that. Never heard it before. Makes me so angry, these times of engagement tied our troops hands. "Show of force" like that would help with these fanatics

[@sadhu7191]

Smoking weed to this and I can feel it. They try to stay strong and happy for people around them but they ha e been deeply hurt and need gods love and long time to heal

[@sadhu7191]

In war u take on countries trauma but also country u fights trauma

[@Balithazzarr]

I don’t know where you’re from but my last names peterson too and ijust wish you peace

[@gregoryhawsjr3479]

@@sadhu7191ya. War’s definitely ugly. It stays with you for life

[@jimbriggs8648]

Nick is so interesting to listen to. He is such an intelligent person and thats why he is the best to ever do this

[@frenchielife85]

its common military knowledge

[@jimbriggs8648]

@frenchielife85 agreed however not everyone can speak in a way where it paints mental pictures in your mind of what the person is saying. It takes intelligence to do that. His words are captivating

[@frenchielife85]

@jimbriggs8648 dude my whoke family is military i know exactly wat he is saying

[@jimbriggs8648]

@frenchielife85 your whoke family? Your whole family is whoke? Yeah??? I see. You get triggered easily Francis. I worked with the military for 7 years so there's that. I'm not quite sure what your malfunction is? Reading comprehension ? Come up from your dungeon and pay attention to what you're reading.

[@whynotyou783]

@@frenchielife85what’s your point. You are your own person. Let the man express how he feels about the interview. Damn

[@thatonewayproductions5170]

God bless this man. It was hard to hear some of the things he was saying but I couldn't even imagine seeing it with my own eyes. God bless him, his wife and son and you for having him on to tell his story

[@PrettyBlueSkyeEyes]

Seems some people want to bring war to us soil. I'm pretty scared

[@jonhutchinson2902]

The u.s is disgusting. Yall praise people who murder innocent people trying to make a living. I think you forget that we invaded them. The were protecting themselves and this dude is a cold blooded killer. A pure phycopath. The interviewer tried to make him show some type of remorse or feeling be have after asking three times and getting narcissistic phycopath answers he finally said he felt something. Lol.

[@armysenior1780]

What an incredible interview. This isn't normally my type of content but it showed up in my recommendations so I clicked. This gentleman seems so sincere and genuine. That makes him easy to listen to. You did such a good job of interacting with him and guiding him through the process. I think I'll subscribe and see what else you have to offer.

[@SkyyGod64_ACTUAL]

Love Nick Irving, that YOU Julian for getting him on here and spreading his story to a group of people that may not have ever known him otherwise. Nick is a True Hero

[@Erniiee]

The way you conduct your interviews is awesome Julian. Great questions, you let the guest go on a tangent, then bring it in right back. And you don’t cloud the interview with a bunch of off topic, or random interjections. Easily top 3 podcast out there. Keep it Julian

[@randallbroadus3213]

THANK YOU NICK FOR YOUR SERVICE AND OUR FREEDOM.THANK YOU FOR TELLING US YOUR EXPERIENCE OVER THERE.GOD BLESS YOU

[@nosajj73]

I think my reasoning for gravitating towards your podcast over others, is primarily due to your sincerity. Then with the added quality and eclecticism of guests, has taken your podcast to the top tier of my viewing pleasure. I think you're in good company with JRE and Shawn Ryan. Appreciate you. 👍

[@randydiaz1880]

I love nick. Real genuine dude and so humble . God bless this patriot.

[@randybass6679]

Nicks a good guy, I bet he could tell his story for days. His Shawn Ryan interview is different and just as amazing..Bless you and Thank You Nick

[@theimmortal4718]

Funny thing about the service- At some point, you've told every story Then, you start inventing them, evidently

[@TD1021-]

​@@theimmortal4718so you're saying he's lying? And you've heard everything about his time in and know it all to verify?

[@Jordan-nf1wq]

He’s not considered a good guy to the family members of the men he killed. It was a fake war pushed and started by warmongering politicians who made billions off of it like Cheney.

[@kountrygunz2032]

@@TD1021- I mean hes told lies. All these seal team guys make stuff up

[@TD1021-]

@@kountrygunz2032 I'm not saying he has or hasn't none of us know we weren't with Nick or Shawn in their time in the military. I know guys in the military don't name people shit like the reaper for no reason and I don't see other guys coming out n shooting down the shit Nick says like guys have with someone like Rob O'Neill and such. I don't see people shooting down Shawn either but he's a bit more discreet about his career so who knows. I know I've never served one of my guys that lives on my block did 2 tours in Afghanistan tho and the before n after is real. Hes told me a lot of similar shit about the people there guys rapin little boys n animals it's absolutely disgusting and the guys there get offended heavily when they would try to intervene like it's normal over there they use little boys there as sex slaves and it's normal not frowned upon or anything. The more I learn about some of these places the more glad I am to be living in America

[@josephmomma1702]

One of the best interviews I've seen and heard. Great job by both. A new hero!

[@sheabrown3089]

Excellent interview,,and I especially liked the honesty and candor at the end. Why were we there ? Julian does great interviews. Good luck Reaper. Sobriety allows you to be the nice kind intelligent man 24/7. Proud of you .

[@herrm777]

There’s a lot of people in this country that i think should watch this to understand what people are willing to do and sacrifice for all of us and our country. Too many people take these guys and who they are for granted.

[@chriszubryd]

You ask all the questions i would, nothing left on the table, amazing interviews.

[@necromancer0616]

@Julian Dorey, That was amazing brother. I wish good on Nick and his family and hope they can settle their differences and he can do many more pod casts because to me it seems that these talks are also good therapy for guys like him. Peace!

[@ganjuhman]

Never get tired of Nick Irving’s stories

[@keahilumho8914]

Thank you Nick as a civilian and American. May God bless all the works of your hands brother.

[@CammyMoto]

I can listen to Nick’s voice all day, I hope he knows he could pod/radio.

[@Galveston33]

As a 💯 straight man I agree

[@adilamusicTV]

​@@Galveston33 lol bro had to set the record straight 😂

[@Monroe_420]

With his interviews I can picture myself there it's insane

[@JulianDorey]

he's so good at telling a story

[@tylero2112]

He really is.. also i believe him. I think a lot of people lie​@JulianDorey

[@LilyAriana-vf5og]

@@tylero2112You can tell he’s not a liar he doesn’t tell over the top stories. You can tell when most guys are adding some seasoning on there stories lol

[@jasonweishaupt1828]

A good story teller, with a good story, and an audience with good imaginations, makes for a great experience for the listener.

[@jasonweishaupt1828]

@@LilyAriana-vf5og seasoning 😂

[@JohnDoe1900s]

By far the best podcast I’ve seen with this guy. Great job on the interview and conversation. Somehow manage to ask the questions I would want to ask if i were there

[@JUSTmeESTFG]

Nicks story telling is so casual yet so captivating. Such an interesting bloke. Another fire epp to top 10 we go

[@TheSaltySlim]

I’ve watched a bunch of podcast about Nick. The way he tells his stories are so detailed it’s like I can picture what he says and what he’s doing in my head. LoL

[@jonhutchinson2902]

So you like to picture people being slayed to death? Hmm seek therapy.

[@TheSaltySlim]

@ get bent. I like to picture the families of love ones that were slayed get justice

[@seanmolony-redstickastro238]

Just an incredible interview. His humanity is so clear and on display. What a super person.

[@karmaMatters123]

Wow, I’m Canadian and not quite affected by the war like the US is. But thank you for your duty and heroism in helping to keep the world more safe. 🙏🏼 🏅 ✌🏻 ❤

[@Echolimabravo321]

Amazing interview!! Blessings to" Irv" and all the guys that served , and their families!!

[@qintan4951]

My father was a Japanese soldier. He saw lots of headless ghosts soldiers lined up on the uphill side of the mountain in Philippine during the World War II. It happened quite often, especially, on the full moon night. At that time, Japanese military officers beheaded lots of captured American soldiers on the brink of creeks. Hence, the river was blooded red.

[@BobMaloogaloogaloogaloogalooga]

Holy moly

[@FuriousMess]

Great interview. Nick you remind me of my dad in a lot of ways. He was at the North end of Chosin in Korea running a Browning M1915 squad as Sgt. His stories were almost super human to me 🇺🇸

[@kristinarodby5678]

It was a privilege to hear about this brave Man service. Thank you so very much. It changes my perspective and flushes out what my dad probably went through as a marine on a Navy ship in Vietnam is not even enough.

[@tammiejohnson7516]

Thank you so much for your service! This was a great interview and I learned a lot. My Father served and then went to Saudia Arabia for 14 years. He's 94 and he still can't talk about Vietnam or any other war he took part in. So glad you are sharing your story. God bless you

[@braxtonvestal777]

So stoked part 2 dropped thanks julian!

[@carguynewton9054]

Awesome interview, real talk, Nick is a hero, hope to shake his hand one day. God Bless you and your Family.

[@Balithazzarr]

Ive always liked this man in interviews because his descriptions are pretty good for a civilian to understand.

[@growinlegit]

This was a fire interview one of the best to date I have watched

[@jawnblaze1758]

You the man Julian, and thank you to Mr.Irving .

[@kenji444]

I love how he's dealing with his experiences. He's talking about it. I dont care what anyone says, taking a life has to do something to you mentally and with his kills i know they weigh on him in some way.

[@QYRANG]

Great interview! Respect from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Optimalworld]

I don’t know what type of person I would be after going through what he did. Guys like him keep us safe.❤🙏🏽✌🏾

[@tykendrick800]

They do what their told. If they told them to decrease human population in the US. Do you think they would hesitate to do it?

[@austinhess4967]

​@tykendrick800 are you serious? You think the military would easily turn their guns on US population without any thought? Have you met any military men before? That would go against the vast majority of what they believe in and sign up for. You're trippin.

[@oovii808]

​@@tykendrick800absolutely.

[@mrnocap346]

First to watch! Love all the reapers stories! Stay blessed brother 💯

[@JulianDorey]

LFG

[@JanzZone]

Damn, Nick is so honest! He’s a great story teller. Hopefully there’s more

[@JustinDoin]

Oh man! This is gonna be the best interview. Only Julian can do it

[@BobbyJpure]

I really enjoy hearing this guy, great story and great speaker. Super funny too. Thanks for y'all's time and service Nick.

[@JiggyGnorrus]

Great guest, i really enjoy the way he tells his story.

[@JulianDorey]

Me too

[@melissatimi8022]

Julian, I have enjoyed watching your interviews more than most podcasts out there. They are so at ease with you and bringing up pictures for them, probably brings on more memories. Not sure if others do that and we just can't see them. But, you have a natural talent. To Nick, The Reaper, this interview is so much better with Julian than others I've watched of you. I appreciate you both. Thanks!

[@alonzobarnes302]

1:28:40 😂 Having a “pause” moment in the middle of telling a combat story is crazy

[@WarrenG-xk4nj]

Bro😂

[@rellgrafx]

Whenever I see Nick Irving on KZbin I immediately click… great story teller even greater person..

[@mlroser83]

Bro this interview is so personal and it helps so many people hearing it.

[@JasonNapier-v3x]

Rewatching this for the 2nd time bc ive missed a few things here and there. I know Nick from back in my army days and hes a cool guy!!! Love these podcasts Julian keep them coming...

[@freedom6919741]

This guy is a bad dude!! Thank you for your service and telling your story!

[@petrastonier8494]

Nick is totally honest in confessing his “job” to the world. We need more confessions from our soldiers to help them heal, and for us to understand what they’re being asked to do, especially if it’s for billionaires to become trillionaires. This is one very brave soldier. May God bless him and his family. Much love and respect and you’re in my prayers.

[@realist516]

I prey that you find the peace in life you seek. You are the definition of a soldier. You did what you had to do never feel guilty for that brother. Its you or them easy decision you have a right to self preservation as much as the next man. Thank you for your storys and service god bless you my brotha!

[@jonathanrivera6860]

This interview was awesome - loved it! Great Job Julian!

[@erikguth4830]

This interview, this channel and the vlad channel have done more for me than any other element I’ve attempted in my life. I’m ok… I’ll be ok now. Thank you. Irving made a poignant statement pertaining to watching others fail out of ranger training. He picked up on that special adaptation. I’ve always felt that those moments that we could be broken have trained us to better us in the ultimate fight that is yet before us. Through all I’ve endured most others would be in a rubber room or heavily addicted to something. And I never wanted to be so Eastwood hard that I had no joy and laughter. Yet my own countenance makes people flee from me when in fact I’d rather they speak. Ugh!

[@andrewsutton4168]

Awesome podcast! I’ve seen the reaper on a few podcasts now. You can tell he’s a good dude.

[@MidWestLife2022]

The bravery this man has to say "well drop it on us then"........For all your sacrifices, for your bravery, for your marksmanship skills, for your leadership skills, and for your survival skills that many will take with them in the future, we thank you Sir.

[@bobbybright9334]

What a great guy! Once again julian fkn great guest brother

[@TravelatorH8r]

As many times as I hear Nic. K talk about his experiences the more it seems like he's still coming to terms with being A. God of death. He Carries it very well

[@eddybrevet6816]

To consider there r decent human qualities in enemies, victims of circumstances beyond their control and nothing but ignorance,

[@brycebehler5493]

Buddy, calling it game 2 is a small but amazing move. Right up your alley. Love it

[@DoctorSuezz]

I love and appreciate this man. My heart is filled with gratitude for his service.

[@Y1kkz]

S/O to Julian bro. In a age where short form content is the standard, these be having me watching for hours on actual interesting things and people

[@mike-cl1mm]

Irv , you’re an amazing man, Julian does a great job of letting people tell their story. So much personal sacrifice that needs to be heard for those who paid so much even their lives. I am retired army and only proud of those I served with. I agree , it’s was so other get richer,

[@alexcauston2822]

Can't wait to listen to this at work tmr got it saved to my watch later 🙏

[@diontate122]

I'm about an hour and a half in and I've watched the whole video up to this point. Great video.

[@jade276white]

super genuine thank you guys

[@MichaelCampbell-f2t]

I served 20yr army airbourne ranger and nick is spot on amongst other places countries not even war but hostile nations

[@davelockhart5250]

Love that guy! Just tells the truth the whole truth. No ego involved

[@AnthonyGarcia-se2yd]

Damn, my fav interview so far! The reaper really knows how to make u feel him.

[@mikem.s.1183]

A guy I worked with (me, the R&D manager, him my Networks specialist) was a Ranger who was deployed with NATO special ops for years (non US). He was also a sniper. He hated talking about it all, but from he told me Nick's experiences are very similar to his. Nick is not lying one bit.

[@newjsdavid1]

I really appreciate this man’s service to the country, courage, and integrity.

[@bobbybright9334]

You are smokin on the guest bro. Wow you are on a great roll. Atta boy

[@johnmorganjr769]

Nick is one of my favorites. Highly detailed. 'Real deal' 🇺🇸

[@brandongilhooly3545]

I love listening to Nick's stories and trying to understand what is was like to be boots on the ground. Thank you for your service Mr. Irving !

[@NikiReynolds_2swift]

I am so obsessed and amazed by him. I LOVE watching his videos and I read one of his books and now I'm on the second one and I'm getting all of his books.

[@Derekkennedy972]

THANKS FOR BEING AWESOME JULIAN!!!!

[@steventhomas2936]

Facts love his content!

[@noahgreer6614]

Awesome podcast Sgt Irving and your brothers thank you for your service 🫡

[@RonaldColeman-ef2rc]

You guys were a diversion for the HVT. You helped complete their mission.

[@brentongore7388]

The way he explains everything makes me really relate like to a scary level ... I feel like we're the same person ... not done the things he has by far but I definitely have the same thoughts and some actions and situations especially mentally ... really enjoyed this interview.

[@Kevin-jn4bb]

Thank you Mr. Irving for your service!!!!🙏🙏🙏 Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!

[@CamdenLee-j5v]

You can tell he’s not lying like Rob O’Neil every interview with this guy is a hit

[@xMr_Sebax]

And his story is always the same too

[@wolfpack7871]

I can listen to this veteran for hours upon hours. I salute you, sir

[@DavidAndersonKirk]

Man I gotta say- hearing him talk about losing his friend, that broke me up a bit. I’m grateful for hearing this story as tragic as it is.

[@nagchumpalot]

Crazy thing is all those people he shot and killed had friends and family too.. Its just really crazy to think what Soldiers have to do.

[@DavidAndersonKirk]

@@nagchumpalotit’s sad as hell around. War is hell. None of those people needed to die, we had no business being there in the first place etc

[@paulevans543]

Nick Irvin im sure you've heard this many times but you are a true American treasure, you are a hero in the highest regards, always remember that and even if the corrupt government used you and countless others used you for their gain know that I and we as fellow Americans love you and wish nothing but the best for you and your family! God bless you brother!!

[@YohIB]

Every American should listen to this for perspective.

[@baxterscientific]

Celebrate your wife and your child every day brother. I made some mistakes and unalived someone once and it changed me. Was not my fault but I never got a second chance. I say to anyone that is in the depths of dispair and thinkinng "this is it" *ITS NOT* Life moves forward and it gets better. Celebrate those that Love you and make sure they know you love them too. Life is too short. Solid interview .. Thank you both.

[@earlpark206]

This guy is a true American hero and seems like a real humble regular guy. He’s not telling us what we need to do to be a true alpha male or that we need to run 3 marathons a day. Thank you for your service.

[@dianasullivan7672]

Love your show, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

[@stretch4595]

“It was fun”😂😂he describes war like another day at work , buddy a different breed fr

[@TravelatorH8r]

I envy people that can compartmentalize as well. As nick does

[@davidmGers]

Thanks

[@Wraith1283]

Absolutely amazing episode. Reaper is a fucking hero.

[@kimoniday2704]

All love for you nick as a civilian speaking your truly an inspiration to me may god bless you and your family an may you stay in his grace