Live Podcast With Navy Seal Luis Rivera

Luis Rivera was on the discovery documentary Navy Seals Class 234. He retired from the Navy out of the school house and started his journey into civilian life. Now an employee for the Mighty Oaks Foundation, listen to his journey live from the Mighty Oaks studio.
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[@Atombender]

Rivera was the one I was rooting for the most. Last chance for him to graduate, pulled through like a champ. He also did the graduation speech.

[@TheChurchofCacti]

Bilzerian finished hell week 3 times lol

[@Atombender]

@@TheChurchofCacti Bilzerian is a Rich Kid of Instagram and he failed Buds three times. Why are so many people falling for his bullshit?

[@Modfreak45]

Alex K. Exactly he’s just a popular fraud

[@TheChurchofCacti]

@@Atombender He was admin dropped. He didn't quit, he made it all the way to graduation twice. You're right though, the reason he was dropped was because he's selfish and not a team player. I should point out he wasn't Rich at the time. He became rich years later

[@joshuahaley4367]

I was rooting for Lively the most

[@kds7392]

Mike. I want to thank you for this interview. I went through Mighty Oaks Foundation in July 2022 and Luis was my team lead. When he says it’s life changing it’s no exaggeration. It’s literally what changed my mindset. Great interview

[@LeoWhalen1933]

I watched every second of that doc. This guy was the real deal. He rose to every challenge.

[@JohnDoe-cz3dh]

Now he’s running that hill again

[@JRAT777]

I would love to see a video with as many of the graduates of class 234 as possible. Sit them down and have them watch/ talk about the documentary, I'd love to hear the context to what was going on behind the cameras. The before and after would be a great bookend to the doc. To those that were killed in or as result of combat-- Rest easy.

[@deltaecho1]

I want to ask them if Instructor Patstone was that insane, if not more.

[@MattK-ku8td]

@@deltaecho1 I got a chance to meet him down in southern California playing paintball one morning with his nephew a few years back. Really chill guy believe it or not, very knowledgable and humble

[@andrewrankin3434]

You gotta look up Leggs. Poor guy.

[@andrewrankin3434]

@Spartan as healthy as you can be with a double lung transplant.

[@BostonsF1nest]

Just think about this- if Discovery Channel has decided to film the class before his (233) we would have seen Chris Kyle go through BUDs, if they had chosen the class after (235) we would have seen David Goggins go through BUDs.

[@divereric]

So glad this came out. Rivera was one of my favorites.

[@RandomVidz690]

Almost 20 years and he looks exactly the same.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

I know a guy who was in the teams 30 years ago....he's 55 looks the same. Fit as a fiddle. Works at it everyday. Great Christian guy.

[@TheMikeFranzonePod]

Ya LOL

[@danmoore2962]

Right on Luis! "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." God bless you on your path.

[@thecontendingforthefaith]

amen

[@raynorman4315]

I agree “Iron Sharpens Iron” instead of taking to Psychologist brothers should talk to each other! Very good interview.

[@danmoore2962]

@@raynorman4315 100%

[@19defense39]

Rivera is a true "silent warrior"....soft spoken, humble...but he can tear you apart in a heartbeat if pushed...then take a sip of water...'Merica!

[@bxi1547]

You people overestimate what seals can do in hand to hand combat.

[@trashtalkincollector]

I watched this documentary when I was in high school, a couple years before joining the Navy as a FMF Corpsman. Really motivated me to push myself.

[@BostonsF1nest]

Just think about this- if Discovery Channel has decided to film the class before his (233) we would have seen Chris Kyle go through BUDs, if they had chosen the class after (235) we would have seen David Goggins go through BUDs.

[@space2130]

@@BostonsF1nest goggins was in 234 but then rolled to 235

[@paulrivera4613]

I remember him in 200 and he's sitting on the bleachers just outside the barracks. He had just sacrificed his happiness for others and had to stop training. This man is awesome.

[@j.t.patton7820]

My 6th grade teacher was a Korean Fighter Pilot who used to say "Today is the first day of the rest of your life." Watching you two talk about redemption brought this memory to mind. What an inspiration. Thank you both.

[@paratrooperlane7022]

How humble these men are.

[@bradthorne22]

What a legend! Thank you Rivera for your service to the nation.🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jeanettewerling991]

If Mighty Oaks can help Luis with his struggles, I suspect it can help many others! Great job with explaining your journey Luis. No man is meant to walk alone. "For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!" Ecclesiastes 4:9

[@MightyOaksFoundation]

Awesome talk! Thanks for stopping by the studio

[@jzo08]

This was a documentary made a huge impact on me and my time in the military. I am not SOC, but the mindset issomething I am able to capture and pass on to my junior Marines.

[@tjo1984]

Great to see Rivera as he is today. I've wondered about him, after first seeing the doc on class 234 years ago.

[@JB_Royal_Ambassador]

3 years ago I wasnt ready. It took my 2nd 20th anniversary to start reaching out. That is March of this year. Mike... I contacted mighty oaks thanks to this show (and Chris Van Sant episode). My application is in and seeing Luis name on the reply email made me come back and leave this message. Thanks!

[@sku32956]

Enjoyed this watched first thing in the morning drinking coffee ,good to see Rivera again!

[@brianhudson8455]

Damn a Submariner and SEAL. much respect, from a veteran submariner

[@eltorrente1021]

I was a submariner, too. I was hoping they would talk more about his experiences in the sub force. Still a great interview though.

[@jcavilaramos5697]

Same here. I really wanted to know how he prepared for BUDS while serving on a submarine.

[@jakedewald]

Loved this honest look at the failures/sacrifices that guy's face when they spend so much time away.

[@dsubversion]

Great discussion into radical life changes. God Bless these warriors 🙏🙏🙏

[@gcolla8585]

Awesome story, awesome guy God bless you Mr. Rivera.

[@rossifumifan1]

One of the best interviews I've ever seen on a veteran. As a Puerto Rican I couldn't be prouder. Thank all of you for your service.

[@yakamoody3573]

This is a deep thing!! Thank you for speaking about this. Praises to God.

[@ddtrahan]

Wow, the most confident, secure, magnanimous, humble SEAL who unintentionally deflects Mike’s overstated desire to separate their SF backgrounds from the rest of the humanity. I salute you bro for realizing you are human and family is number 1! The only reason I listened to this is bc Rivera didn’t mention his status, and didn’t jump in the “we are different” Mike was trying to achieve. Also the only high speed guy not trying to make money with background...while silently helping others. True warrior

[@dalesfailssagaofasuslord783]

Bro honestly you have some sort of weird hard on for Mike. Maybe you had an experience with when he put you in ur place, it sure, but you come off sounding very very pussy.

[@ddtrahan]

@@dalesfailssagaofasuslord783 I would be elated to show you, I live in South Louisiana. Let me know when ur in the AO!

[@jasonjewell4199]

Mike the funny thing about classy 234 is that I would not be subbed to you if not for that show. I got me very interested in special forces. I looked a lot into The Seal. Found Goggins,Jock,Latrell,Emerson,Rutt, Who then led me To Shawn Ryan and his podcast. That lead me to finding you and recently Kennedy and Emily Hill. Funny you say that ,Because I am should that video peeked the interest of a lot of people. You guys are all bad ass. Thanks for your service and what you do!

[@crowmancaveman2gen-xer280]

Your podcast is a trip Mr. Glover, best wishes to you.

[@billymurph8125]

DUDE IS A TRUE AMERICAN BAD ASS !!!!!!!! I WATCHED 234 LIKE 5X. I'M SO GLAD LUIS GOT HONOR MAN FOR THE CLASS. NOT A EASY THING TO DO.

[@gs2496]

Great show! The interviewer asked great questions. Well done video, wish all the best for these guys. Thank you for your service and sacrifices.

[@Mightymerc1]

Excellent video. Keep up the good work.

[@firstnamelastname3558]

Rivera was the guy we were all really pulling for in the now-famous BUD/S Class 234 featured on the Discovery Channel.

[@lukereef]

Man, so happy I found this, what a gift to see where Rivera is now and have him share his story. Thanks Mike and Luis

[@billjordan5507]

Outstanding podcast in every way. Just started following Mighty Oaks on Twitter and FB. Godspeed in your most noble efforts!

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

When you are absolutely determined, nothing will get in your way.

[@evaneason6906]

His stare when listening is piercing.

[@MrJamesjustin]

You blokes are winners in a number of ways. Good on you for what you are doing.

[@bobmcelroy7289]

This was awesome! Appreciate your content, but really glad to see your forum show this as well. No man left behind, means the wives and families are brought through as well. Love it!

[@bryanl2390]

awesome podcast. great to hear riveras story.

[@mikegriffin7727]

So funny. I watched class of 234 on military channel about 15 years ago. And when I’m watching it I see the dive class. I see the seal instructor with a light voice and I’m like wait I know that voice. I look at the name and petty officer McKintry was the instructor. I went to boot camp with him and we all KNEW out ofntheb5 of us that wanted to be a seal. He would make it. In 1991. And to be watching TV 10 years later and see him on it was mind blowing.

[@jackcompton8752]

Lou is the real deal! A warrior of the heavenly kingdom. Love you brother.

[@danielbaugher826]

Jack Compton amen brother God love you 🙏🏻✝🇺🇸💚✝😇

[@randy464]

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger is my mantra.

[@scottacklin9782]

Luis, what a great example you are holding up. Thank you for your service in both military and Mighty Oaks and for your faithfulness to the biblical model of a true man. It is a great encouragement to see that Chad Robichaux's ministry has such a huge impact. I got to meet him and hear his "get off the x" speech a while back here in Prescott at Heights. Thanks to Mike as well for an outstanding interview!

[@svanlinge6917]

Wow- I loved this, i never heard of Mighty Oaks, Jesus rocked my world!

[@kerrypope767]

Nice job on Mike drop , Thank you for your service.

[@ObamaFromKenya]

Kerry Pope Rivera was on Mike Drop🤔

[@eliasbonilla8087]

Thank You both so much. I learned more then I would have imagined. After 20 years in the military and 25 years in law enforcement I am just learning how huge Balance is. It was never taught in any class or training I ever attended. Great Job Gentlemen. All the Best to you both.

[@motorbikeray]

(3:50) Rivera dropped out of BUDs his first time through in 1995 because he was newly married. Marriage does that to a man's high-speed goals. He made it through BUDs the second attempt five years later because he became a free man after getting divorced.

[@smb2265]

I'm stunned when i see downvotes for some videos...these guys have given everything to their country and are now even giving back...there is some weird twisted fucks in this world man...thanks for your service guys

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

it might be because the host is not a trained media guy he talks too much doesnt let guest talk and lead the convo

[@70Crema]

Honest and real. Thank you!

[@saileshnatenatesan8495]

Thank you for your service 🙏🏽 🇺🇲

[@WestCoastIrk]

234!!!

[@carlosfernandez1]

Saludos to Luis. Very interesting interview. From Puerto Rico.

[@CarolinaNocked]

Love Louis. Wish there had been more questions to him and more opportunity to hear him talk and a little less evaluation on the interviewers end. Also wish you had dug deeper on the transition into his faith and the challenges he experienced there as a warrior having to learn how to submit to his faith. Maybe you can have him on again and dig deeper into that

[@BostonsF1nest]

Just think about this- if Discovery Channel has decided to film the class before his (233) we would have seen Chris Kyle go through BUDs, if they had chosen the class after (235) we would have seen David Goggins go through BUDs.

[@Slurexjk]

The Kids Nice think about this too! there’s probably so many badass motherfuckers we will never get to hear about from previous and future classes, truly amazing individuals!

[@zwem6]

I think Danny Dietz was class 232. Michael Murphy was class 236.

[@ObamaFromKenya]

The Kids Nice you do actually see Chris Kyle’s class, briefly, at the end of Hell Week, 234, well what’s left of them, they look over and 233 runs by on the beach and the instructors say to them that’s class 233.

[@BostonsF1nest]

Barry Obama ya in the brown shirts I know

[@Ace-vn2ch]

Praise The Lord!

[@70stunes71]

WT first phase A school, was on Coronado island , then Lebanon, then last 3 yrs NATO support in Europe. 1981-1987 . Was great watching this to see what happened after he made it through BUDs.

[@chrism6904]

Shit I thought he looked familiar! What a beast! Glad he's still doing well!

[@paleamigo8575]

I instantly remembered everything about Rivera the second I saw his profile and name. I remembered his rank, length of service at the time of the video and how many times he had gone through BUDS from watching those episodes on the discovery channel years ago. I often wondered if he had made it all the way through. This interview and his story were both phenomenal! Congratulations to Rivera and his family on all of their personal and professional achievements.

[@FloridaSean]

Great documentary

[@strongsecurity7747]

Amazing

[@patriotgardener8837]

One of the best interviews I have seen Bro. I know personally that home life can be a bitch, a complete lie to yourself. One thing that was not mentioned, it also takes a great Wife and great kids to hold things together at home. We all make our own choices in life. Take care Bro. Hawk out!!

[@gwynja3191]

I checked out Mighty Oaks. Seems like a great organization. One I would like to support.

[@rememberussliberty1822]

Loved that documentary. Watched it over and over until I went to Parris Island..Wonder where Lively is at? Probably DEVGRU

[@andyrobbins9683]

Lively is out. He is a civilian.

[@rememberussliberty1822]

@@andyrobbins9683 oh no shit thats whats up

[@dmo544]

Lively did ten years as a seal and was at class 334 trident pinning ceremony. Just this past year.

[@northdouglas6833]

Special Forces training is the utmost important task for men to do for THE MAN. In order for HIM to understand.

[@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis]

Hey! I recognize that guy

[@recmod148]

It was great to watch him on discovery channel growing up. It was better to have him as a buds instructor. I never made it, but senior chief Rivera could hammer out pull-ups and dips better as an instructor than he did in the 234 documentary.. lol.

[@shanewhite4788]

Mike , that was by far one of if not the best interview's I've had the pleasure of being witness to . Granted I'm not a card carring interview critic , but I know good shit when I see it , but I have to say Mike that was not it ! No sir that was Great Shit ! Not only was the guest some one I've been very interested in finding out the " where are they now " info on , but the way you created , controlled , and maintained a perfect , seemless , transition and flow in topics , back and fourths , and not only interesting , but extremely informative , and usefull information . I know almost all guys with backgrounds similar to yours have a tendency to Excell at everything they do , well brother this is no different . I've only known of you and your channels since seeing you hanging out putting in content with Sean Ryan , so forgive me if im telling you shit you already know . Either way that was perfect in my opinion . Really Great shit. I also have a bunch a friends that have a similar background as yourself . Definitely not the level you took yourself to , but a bunch of like minded individuals " is that an oxy moron ? " Like minded , individual . Sorry , anyway that trully enjoyed finding out about you and the content you put out . We're trying to get you out there as much as possible . One last thing . I heard you say on Sean's show that you grew up in Daytona Beach , I grew up in Titusville FL . Merritt Island , and Cocoa Beach . I'm 45 and all my friends grew up here as well . On more than one occasion I'd tell a Friend to check this dude out " you " they'd come back and say damn that dude looks familiar . Curious if you spent any time in the area s I mentioned . Alright I'm outa here . Thanks again . Michael Shane White

[@unclebob1959]

I dont think he was a bad father at all. He did more for their freedom than anyone else. Hooyah!

[@oliverallen5324]

Military service should be a class freshman year of high school. If we’re gonna have mandatory service, they should know what great men they’ll have the opportunity if they apply themselves to learn from.

[@jerrycraig6522]

Have you heard of JROTC, I was in my first year of high school, the recruiter was good at reading young hoodlums!!!

[@dsvet]

Mandatory service is slavery. It implies the Stste owns you and your body; a communist mentality.

[@EagleLogic]

Crazy how he doesn't age

[@LIYW]

Thought Mike was the SEAL and was like wow that guy looks just like that SF guy lmfao.

[@dsvet]

He is, he is a Green Beret

[@LIYW]

@@dsvet yeah I know i just thought he was a SEAL that looked like Mike but it is obviously Mike lol

[@alexandriajosephinelopes2964]

Holy Gun Show 💪💪😏

[@18ipmg]

Chanting in your head does help with pain detachment psychologically.

[@18ipmg]

I use self defining words I aim to be. 5 powerful words. Just repeat in your head.

[@kentwilliams4152]

Yup - a good sailer and 10 years submariner! (Sub-marine-er)

[@magawestpitbull6217]

I loved the documentary not so much this interview. Interviewer talks too much. But God bless you two I did get a lot at the end.

[@David-wl4hx]

I agree he talked way too much, kind of defeats the purpose of having a guest lol

[@BostonsF1nest]

Just think about this- if Discovery Channel has decided to film the class before his (233) we would have seen Chris Kyle go through BUDs, if they had chosen the class after (235) we would have seen David Goggins go through BUDs.

[@aixpert291]

The Kids Nice I’d want to watch the class with Marcus luttrell so we could try to spot when he switches out with his twin brother!

[@K_Type]

Great interview, always wondered how he made out

[@BlowinGrapesss]

What happened to that guy "Lively" from 234?

[@lyodbraun]

gsxr13 he went on to a ten year career as a navy seal and now does movies or something like that as a producer

[@dallasfortworthfoundationr8215]

What a great way to get through Buds, geting over a ex, that will drive you to move mountains, lol.

[@joshuahaley4367]

That’s why Rob O’Neill joined

[@ObamaFromKenya]

Josh Haley ONeil wasn’t married, Rivera was big difference

[@morpheus8233]

Hahah before you mentioned the discovery channel I was thinking I know this fucking guys face

[@pablogonzalez8304]

Just like in the Movie Apocalypse Now "don't look at the camera keep moving like you are fighting"

[@imaguccigoober9065]

Good stuff

[@thealize808]

Sometimes I wish I'd done things different growing up.

[@daniellong2100]

Such common themes.

[@mikeu.s.n.9099]

I always wondered what happened to him

[@BOBSMITHH]

Geez he hasn't aged one bit!

[@extremebreedscatlife]

A lot of the time we think because we're taking care of business at work and the bills are being paid money's in the bank for on the table all the basics that we think what means family should be happy but we're not there mentally and that's what they need more than anything. I sent 12 years as a functioning addict not military but still I have the same mind set drown myself with work and think that would allow wife to make everything at home work because she didn't have to work she was able to take care of the kids and house and herself but the part of me not being there mentally wasn't seeing how everyone was growing to dislike me as the man

[@danielbaugher826]

Yeah Luis Buds class234 " I guess I just have a never quit attitude " GOD BLESS IN JESUS NAME AMEN AND GOD BLESS MIKE AND ALL THE AMERICAN/ ISRAELI MILITARY IN JESUS NAME AMEN 🙏🏻✝🇺🇸💚😇

[@globetrotternews]

What happened to the Silent Professionals. Why are the Seals so eager to show their stuff on social media. Surely our adversaries also watch. In the seminal military book, The Enlightened Soldier, there is a great line: "Always be more than you appear to be". Seals need to resist the urge to be on social media talking their craft. Let their deeds speak for themselves. Stop tooting your own horn for financial gain and notoriaty.

[@jdkoz98]

Dude he’s talking about training from 23 years ago

[@myessyallyahamericus8405]

i dont know what im talking about unless i was there, i tell people all kinds of things that happened before i was born with twice the certainty as if i lived it because i believe my imagination is more accurate than my ears hearing other peoples stories.

[@ericthomas9915]

🚧

[@bobbybooshay8641]

Army rank is ridiculous. I was in the Air Force and it took on average four years to become a buck sergeant. I worked with Army guys who were E-4's and above with barely any time in service. Looking back it's embarrassing they do it like that.

[@vincek8405]

Took me almost 3 years to get my E4 in the army

[@jaybird9391]

These men are operating at the highest levels in the military bro, you're kidding right?

[@BluEN1111]

12:00

[@williamrunner6718]

I would have made a great Navy Seal. I had never heard of them until I had already gotten out of the Army. I am mentally tough, very physically fit and grew up with a swimming pool and I was always swimming in lakes and rivers growing up. A very strong swimmer! I ended up in the Army Infantry. Anyway, it's all good. Maybe in my next life?

[@footbalr074]

ok boomer

[@williamrunner6718]

@@footbalr074 Fuck you wimpy ass millennial.

[@pnum9618]

me two

[@armandoperez308]

If you get born human again, that would be a big coincidence born human again after you die, good luck though. I wonder what I would be born as after I die. Because the same way you born human you could of be born as any other animal but you got born human and now you thinking like a human and that's why you think this is impossible. Whe you die you wouldn't remember this live and a just keep going.

[@crankymcgee]

@ You are a millennial, dumbass. 😂

[@HarPlayer]

Phil talks 2 MUCH!!!!!!😠😠😠😠😠😠😒😒😒😒😒😒😒 LET Rivera Talk it's about him!!!!!

[@kerryrimildi2320]

Ha ha the door.

[@krisspradlin715]

Maybe the using intellect to build, instead of using the will to demolish. Yen yang

[@jevanscarlson5087]

"He retired from the Navy out of the school house". What, was Rivera right out of Little House on the Prairie? Schoolhouse?! Fieldcraft Survival, schoolhouse = ONE word!

[@lizzapaolia959]

😁

[@williamrunner6718]

Hail O’ Hail O’ Infantry Queen of battle follow me An airborne rangers life for me O’ nothing in this world is free

[@DZ60]

Class 234. God bless those men.