My Life In The IRA - Sam Millar Tells His Story

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[@nineteen8486]

I was raised in Dublin English mother , Irish father …schooled by nuns (bastards)… English have no comprehension of the conflict . One day … all interviews will be this way … Outta the park James…. Outta the park

[@jackietreehorn5561]

Nuns were wicked as fuck...taught me in school and they could punch harder than men

[@KentJamed]

We were all lied to.Thatcher was Evil.The media were a disgrace.

[@JohnSmith-e7j]

​@@jackietreehorn5561here in America taught by nubs, actually a home for destitute kids, bloody hell as you would say. Evil women

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@JohnSmith-e7j what's black and white and red all over? A nun after I kicked her down the stairs

[@Newcxstle]

Colin’s in a pencil case

[@Ladumasports]

Having been born in Belfast In The 1970s Into a Protestant family - but being raised and now living in South Africa 🇿🇦 this podcast has given me a real perspective on what the Catholic people of Northern Ireland really had to endure over that dark period. Sam Millar is a brilliant story teller and an amazing man. Thanks again for another great podcast James - keep them coming.

[@sammillar3881]

Thanks John

[@Ladumasports]

@@sammillar3881 pleasure mate

[@metal420.]

❤️From Scotland, a total eye opener. Good Man Sam 🙏🙏🙏

[@gerarddoherty1014]

¹

[@sbyc76]

@@Ladumasports pleasure mate!! That's a murder of British citizens

[@seangleason260]

I just paused the video and reflected on my short time, my "snapshot" in an American jail & then acknowledged he did 8 years in the various circles of hell & you can tell from how clear and concise and genuine he is that the British tried they're hardest to break this lad and he remains intact, my dad was a staunch republican, born in Ireland but spent his adult life in the USA and he would tell me about people like Bobby Sands and watching this man's recollection of events it honestly gave me chills, if you can't respect this man's strength, determination and courage (even if you firmly disagree with his stance) then there is something missing in your human foundation and you should do some soul searching, this man is the personification of human determination and the will to go on, I hope I can have 1/1000th his strength and fortitude in my life and the struggles and trials and tribulations that I will inevitably face

[@sammillar3881]

Thank you chara for the kind words. Stay strong.

[@positivepoison8057]

Absolutely brilliant story !!

[@geovanniali6060]

Go raibh maith agut cara.

[@vickiwest9791]

He is incredible ❤

[@tomvirhia5909]

🙏🧡💯 Totally respect and agree. Born and bred in Glasgow-SIKH background. I have experienced being a 'black Fenian bast...being a Celtic 💚 fan. I hope WE see a peaceful united Ireland in our lifetime. The brutish empire is being read the last rites.......and we'll get our Koh-Ni-Noor returned to it's rightful home. Peace and love ✌️🧡💚🍀 Freedom is a must and a right.

[@Caveman-bu7mz]

So here’s a thing, having just returned from my first tour of Belfast and all the tourist spots of the political divide ( on both sides ) and without disclosing my back ground or beliefs as it would offer no purpose to my comment…..I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, this interview and testimony by Sam Millar is the single most informative and in my opinion, honest, piece I have ever heard concerning the troubles by someone involved. It’s fearless, brave, heartbreaking and mind blowing all rolled into one. Quite stunning. Sam, I fully tip my hat to you for your bravery and courage in the face of such dire consequences and I salute you as an inspiration.Your honesty has removed many of the so called truths I have carried on this subject which have been constantly peddled by media and other outlets that have been pushed over the years. May you and your testimony continue to reach people and educate new generations in the hope that more of us will choose the pen over the sword.God bless you.

[@sammillar3881]

Thank you, pal. Very much appreciated.

[@Caveman-bu7mz]

@@sammillar3881 your welcome Sam. All the best 👍

[@ciaran3629]

Ken I know that's you we love you too brother

[@markhynes6517]

I'm from a staunch loyalist area in Belfast and I have to say this man's story is incredible and James done a great job letting the convo flow, fair play Sam.👍🏻

[@sammillar3881]

Thanks Mark.

[@paddymuppy]

Who are you "loyal" too ?

[@bigc48]

Murdering bastard. End of story

[@paddymuppy]

@@bigc48 Who's a "murdering bastard?" and what is the story that is ended?

[@mrb3673]

@@paddymuppy a loyalist is someone who is loyal to the crown, ie the British government and would be a protestant and would describe themselves as British. A republican would be loyal to Ireland and would be Catholic and desctibe themselves as Irish. That's what the troubles in Northern Ireland were over. Neither wanted each other to be in Ireland

[@isabellmurphy651]

My grandfather was killed in McGurks bar and the family have and still are fighting for the truth. The ripple effect was to consolidate the families rage against the British Government. I grew up in the 70's was 13 during the hunger strikes, I laugh at soldiers having done a "tour" in NI which was 6mths and went home to a "normal" life and had PTSD, I say THIS WAS MY WHOLE CHILDHOOD

[@ATLmodK]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I believe Mi5 will never let any of their secrets of atrocities in all their colonies come to light.

[@ianp7206]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AdamOBrien29]

Never thought I'd see someone gatekeep trauma

[@steany241]

Heart bleeds for you, ira killed more than your grandad

[@grahamwatts8836]

You’re always welcome in Australia great weather and cold beer.

[@mariameenan7848]

Just listening to Sam about the H Blocks and it really saddens me. My Granda, Vol Teddy Campbell, was a political prisoner and died in Kesh H Blocks in 1974. I never got to know him but the older I get I'm very proud of him. He fought for what he believed in. Great interview James.

[@amphetamineblue4172]

Did he help blow up innocent people ?

[@mariameenan7848]

@@amphetamineblue4172 Not that I'm aware of, like I said, I never met him. But I feel proud that he fought for his country. He was fighting against the Brits though, not women and children.

[@frankdunphy4595]

God bless your grandfather and his brave Comrades, best wishes from the Rebel County Cork.

[@jackoconnell4595]

God bless your grandfather, you should be very proud, he sacrificed his life for the future of his country.

[@andyflynn1688]

@@mariameenan7848 godbless your grandfather. Brave brave men that decided to make a change. Starvation, oppression, sectarian divisions all wrongs these men chose to rise up and to try make a change. You should be proud

[@angisutton1387]

Protestant English woman here amazing podcast lovely to hear the truth sam millar

[@green500]

I am a loyalist but it's really hard to dislike this guy. Proper Man. Loyal and Tough.

[@sammillar3881]

Thanks Green50.

[@silverkitty2503]

you are a fish

[@TugBlasterSpunkMaster]

I love it...where ya live? We could move mountains together you an I.

[@STEVIEBHOY]

David Irvine said the same of Óglach Bobby Sands R.I.P.

[@UsyksmashedFurytopieces]

@@sammillar3881 why do you still have so much bitterness in your heart? Among other groups, what did middle class Catholics ever do to you personally? Most likely nothing, it’s just an oul ideological, irrational, unfounded hatred you have for them.

[@stephenhughes8543]

Thank you for serving our country Sam. Unbowed, Unbroken and undefeated. God bless you. Tiocfaidh ar la 🇮🇪☘️

[@sammillar3881]

Thank you, Stephen chara.

[@SigmaJAD]

This compelling interview has now confirmed something for me. We are all being played and we always will be. Religion, ethnicity, you name it. We're just expendables and a means to make those already powerful - more powerful

[@dunk9efc338]

For all those who resonate with this comment, you’re ready to listen to what David Icke has to say. If you haven’t already.

[@stevedixon2414]

Totally agree.

[@Oppositesleeper]

Relating anything to something said by David Icke is a HUGE stretch.

[@SigmaJAD]

@@Oppositesleeper would agree with that. Let's just pour water on that straight away.

[@jasoncarroll6615]

👍

[@DeezN1892]

So frustrating as I british person to constantly have to learn about our shameful past via independant researched. My government hides this from me. I wonder what else they're hiding about our lives today!

[@IndiaNumberOneCoubtry]

Same here across the pond. Love my people and my country, hate my government and how they have raped so many people including their own citizens.

[@markmachale1169]

That the jib was safe and effective.

[@GW_01]

Stop being weak.

[@DeezN1892]

@@GW_01 says the one refusing to ask questions

[@GW_01]

@@DeezN1892 I don't do that at all.

[@markowen2193]

Ireland should be Ireland end of I served in the British Army I have always believed Ireland should be one Nation

[@williambeck1574]

@jock kelso brits the fuck out,the imperialists USED ulster loyalists in ww1 as gun fodder for German machine guns,that's your crown for you tiocfaidh ar la 🇮🇪

[@adambrown1654]

Your right mate, I’m from Dublin and I get on with English or British people especially when we’re away it’s a shame it had to be that way and it’s still fresh in a lot of peoples minds as an Irish person I fully support Irish unity of course but that doesn’t mean I hate British people I get on great and love them as people but the British government that’s different story

[@monrush]

Couldn't agree more. Also Korea should be one country, England, Wales and Scotland are one island why aren't they one country????? Why is North American one country like back in 1400 before Columbus showed up??? Why isn't Africa one country ?? It's an island too. And why don't those Celts invaders go back to where they came from?

[@andrewrcmadwilkinson6999]

IRELAND IS CATHOLIC

[@stephenbyrne2602]

Well said Ireland needs to be free but its going to be a rocky road to get there hopefully it won't cost anymore lives been destroyed here's to a unified peaceful Ireland

[@neophyte7817]

I was totally zoned in on this story there , picturing the events in my head . Belter James keep it up

[@mannyman8312]

I’m English /British, I’ve great grandparents from Ireland all catholic, yet my family are not religious. I grew up in the 70s 80s, hating the IRA, but over the years I’ve realised that if I was Irish catholic I would’ve chose the same path as Sam millar. The oppressed have a much better cause to fight for the rights of equality. Respect to any person and people fighting for change against the system, I see things so different now, and during this plandemic I realise I/we/ all of us together cannot trust the government, the BBC,the media suppression, podcasts like this give a real uncensored view of all things that the average person is oblivious too. Good luck Sam and best wishes.

[@FatRonaldo1]

I’ve thought this recently, and it’s so sad that someone’s life and viewpoint can be completely different based on being born only a few streets away from someone else

[@boxingunited2359]

spot on mate respect to you

[@jackietreehorn5561]

Boy George was an English guy and his family was in the ra! True bill

[@jackietreehorn5561]

Respect to you mate and it's great now that the internet provides people with instant uncensored news that the government can't control...don't forget it was only in the 90s that the British government were censoring Irish republican political leaders and getting actors to dub over their voices to gag their influence...

[@chiefsunna1720]

You're NOT English, then.

[@andreapearson4035]

hi James, thank you for this interview with Sam, i am a loyalist and i enjoyed listening to his story. very honest interview which i was very surprised at, and james you were very good with your questions and how you allowed Sam to answer ... well done to everyone

[@sammillar3881]

Thank you, Andrea. stay safe.

[@toehoker9199]

Sensible answer thanks

[@GodKnows235]

I'm proud to be a Irish man" Sam is man that wears his heart on his sleeve, God blessed him" His story is truly amazing 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@telstar4772]

Terrible grammar.

[@jasonirwin2947]

@@telstar4772 well he's not English he's Irish so 😂🖕

[@sammillar3881]

Thanks pal.

[@jamsiejohnston7635]

What an incredibly powerful moving interview from the heart a great listen great to get an insight into what went on, story is truly amazing Sam best podcast iv listened to 🇮🇪🍀

[@MrPitbulluk]

The pain and anguish in your voice is heart breaking. I had no idea so many wrongs were done to you. Education lied to me about your truths and to hear your words is a privilege and an honour 🙏❤️

[@RebelofIreland]

@@kiranpatel6521 How so? SF are the closest thing to the RA and they espouse unity and equality for all who you have mentioned above. They are the first to argue for social justice form emigrants in Ireland. Read up on SF policies and you will be more enlightened.

[@mariameenan7848]

@@kiranpatel6521 You're talking nonsense. They only wanted the brits out.

[@conormcandrew1646]

@@RebelofIreland "Our revenge will be the laughter of our Children."~ Bobby Sands SF supports abortion

[@conormcandrew1646]

@@RebelofIreland Also SF let's build an Irleand of equals.... Also SF you must be vaccinated and have the passport or be segregated!

[@ardri31]

@@conormcandrew1646 wrong, on both counts lol away on with your hatred and propaganda peddling, your only hurting yourself

[@meotekuav]

This has to be the most incredible, moving and inspiring interview I've seen or listened to on either TV radio or written on paper.

[@sammillar3881]

Thanks Mart.

[@The_Prophet...]

@@sammillar3881 Do you have the same views on Martin McGuinness is it the same as Adams a traitor to Ireland the same view as Brendan Hughes ?

[@JohnMcMahon.]

@@sammillar3881 I’m genuinely intrigued about what happened to Ronnie.

[@lmark3480]

@@sammillar3881 hopefully see your life story in the cinema one day

[@mickeycoleman6317]

@@sammillar3881 did you know my father francie coleman or wee Francie he was in LK not long after release he met my mother an American woman and left to new york

[@u4ia_fubar_75]

A lot of people only saw the violence not what they were fighting for. Fighting for there freedom and rights as Irish people💚🇮🇪

[@michaelmyers4053]

And yet the IRA murdered alot innocent people

[@kratosboy5557]

No doubt freedom fighters

[@Azzi_0161]

What? Murdering innocent people in Manchester and London is freedom fighting? 😂😂😂

[@billymccormick2549]

People do t even know they had a political party!!!

[@gregoryevans9601]

I've watched a lot of interviews and this one is withoubt a doubt one of the best. What a man! What a life he's led! Am really looking forward to reading his book "On the Brinks".

[@sammillar3881]

Thank you Gregory.

[@themackdaddy6146]

I’ve been following you for a while now James but I have to say my friend I was absolutely glued to this for 2 hours . Fantastic viewing

[@v1kingb1ker]

Attwood- THIS is how to do a PODCAST!!!! No interrupting sidekicks or random thigh high boots! James, best one to date mate!!!!!!!

[@ronocmarley9092]

Well said

[@thisdrinkinglife]

Exactly, n the fella he has now helping is a total fool.

[@matthewbowers6865]

That attwood is one strange fucker .their something not right about him im telling you..

[@frankabagnale6436]

@@matthewbowers6865 Yeah something funny about him

[@JoannePiekalns]

My Dad served as a British Soldier in Northern Ireland... I am English living in the Isle Of Man.... I hate war and this is tragic for everyone involved.... peace is the only answer across the world before we all destroy ourselves.......

[@thomas1677]

I'm a serving soldier in the british army, the way this man and his comrades where treated is absolutely disgusting, he's clearly a man of honour, huge respect

[@andybrown5664]

Brilliant podcast and guest james 👏👏👏am actually protestant and actully agree with what the guys saying.a dont think any country has the right to invade another country.us brittish seem to go out n get sent to war in all these diffrent countries and its a joke.should let people deal with there own problems.end of the day we are all equal,couldn't care what religion or colour people are.

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks for watching

[@matty6848]

Exactly Andy. And it’s the rich elites of Britain who decide to invade or colonise these other countries but who has to do all the fighting and dying? Yes the poor and working class. I’ll never forget when i was in the army, 8 years in all, and all the officers, and generals came from well off, educated backgrounds. There’s was never any chance a working class boy from a council estate could ever make it to a officer, although most of them would make better officers than the rich educated types. Even the British Army is class oriented. It’s not as bad as it used to be, but that class divide is still there…

[@normski6712]

My video series on the UK Assassination Policy introduced last year via Parliament and the Khazarian Mafia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXO9nKmZe66Zo5o

[@normski6712]

@@matty6848 Agreed Matt ; This is my video series on the UK Assassination Policy introduced last year via Parliament and the Khazarian Mafia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXO9nKmZe66Zo5o

[@sean3728]

Respect .

[@D...Bizzle81]

Good to see how far you've come james always brilliant guests. Definitely the best podcast on KZbin 👏 this was fascinating to listen to, storys of the troubles/IRA etc has always had my interest. My grandma was a Catholic from Cork until she moved her in the uk many years ago

[@SharonJeffreys]

Wow what a fantastic interview. I’m an English lass of 59 and remember Bobby Sands and the hunger strikes. I hated Maggie Thatcher with a passion and always respected the Irish cause. They stood up against British oppression which I admired wholeheartedly. Ireland belongs to the Irish and the British should never have been there and my opinion remains that way. I can’t wait to read Sam’s books.

[@Irishman0855]

Thank you brother peace be with you and your family

[@Atk190]

You get it! Thanks god bless you

[@chuckdrake2592]

This will be the best one yet, ,. This man has more balls than all the other guests put together!!

[@lauragrimes4682]

You obviously haven't seen the one with Fiona Donohue (#NoahsArmy) and that's no disrespect to current guest

[@jamesevans1089]

@@lauragrimes4682 got to stick your two pence in

[@jb6368]

@@lauragrimes4682 yep that was hard watch,,god help that woman.

[@unusedsub3003]

quests?

[@chuckdrake2592]

@@unusedsub3003 lol yeah have to fix that

[@313714]

Another amazing interview James! Simply one of the best interviews I have seen… You do what a lot of interviewers don’t do. You let them talk. I have noticed that you get a lot from people you interview with minimal questions. It’s a gift, people obviously feel at ease with you brother!

[@Dan-uh4mb]

Pp

[@AutumnONeill92]

Without doubt one of best interviews, I have watched. One hell of a life story right there.

[@johnryder557]

Your so beautiful

[@BBB-sl3mu]

Sam , i am struggling to find the words to sum up what i feel after this interview , i could say hurt because i realise what a torturous existence boys like you had to face ! You show that you have no bias and are only fighting tyrants . Well done James , you treat all your guests with the respect they deserve and ask the questions in a way that these guys can open up , all credit to ye man .

[@sammillar3881]

Thank you pal

[@We-Wuz-Great-201]

They were having a blast (in more ways than one). It's just not PC to say that violence is fun.

[@penguinproductions7014]

42:40 my god that’s well said, I’m 42 and English, British, very proud of it. Have always considered IRA as utter scum to be truthful… until I listened to this… he is 100% telling how he feels, not what people want him to say, I must admit I do question my thoughts (or lack of them) now.

[@RebelofIreland]

thank you for being open minded enough to listen and understand what brought about the IRA. Most republicans only want whats best and most fair for Ireland. I suppose behind every "other" their is a human being. Respect.

[@penguinproductions7014]

@@RebelofIreland thanks for the comment, I’ll be honest and say I’m still not in agreement but at the same time it has made realise it’s. Not as simple as I used to think, I genuinely genuinely wish all 4 of us could be Britain and proud to be but I know there are reasons why others may not share my views, as I say I come to this from as a very very well intended English bloke

[@Liam-us3cq]

I'm Scottish / British and totally understand his hate after what happened to him and his country being occupied, then the h block is beyond belief! Would have liked to hear his views on IRA bombings within the UK though.

[@irishbrother0075]

@Cymru The British army bomb innocent Countries never mind a fish market

[@FIONA21ful]

Question EVERYTHING

[@philcullen5065]

Absolute top class podcast James, one of many infact. Keep up the good work, best wishes to you from the Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪👍.

[@si_h44]

One of the best podcasts I've ever watched, and I never thought I would say this, I'm ex British para but I can't help but Like and respect the man, what a story, can't wait for the movie

[@WonnyJalker]

Aye para noid

[@MuaythaiMuaythai]

@@johnrus7182 these people are your people you fool we’re all Irish all same religion different sections of the same religion it’s your ideology of another country’s monarchy that separates you from having peace with your fellow Irish man your in Ireland same island may consider yourself British which is ok but you’ll never be an Englishman you’ll always be an Irishman atrocities on both sides of the war but he was a soldier not terrorist scum it’s still unsettled this war Tiocfaidh ár lá

[@marcphelan9883]

@@johnrus7182 the paras are the terrorists killing innocent men women and children all over the world but you have the British government to hide behind , cowards

[@hawdehaw]

@@johnrus7182 calling them terrorists when the para murdered civilians irony

[@MuaythaiMuaythai]

@@johnrus7182take it down from the mast you traitorous free stater

[@acousticmotorbike2118]

Sam's story is riveting. I grew up in Derry and it was traumatic. Sam's story is so humane. His resilience is remarkable. Hats off to the guy. My heart goes out to him. Lovely to see him come through the other side. Should be a movie made about him. I'd love to have a pint with Sam. What a guy. Best wishes and blessings Sam.

[@pmacc3557]

Morning. I'm from the Republic. Was never in Derry. What do you guys think of us in the Republic? Do you see us as softies or aloof to what happened in the North as we had no idea what yous had to go through? Do you envisage a united Ireland or would you want it?

[@castortroy6588]

From Derry myself , still here 🇮🇪

[@jondavidgriffin]

Incredible resiliance, you can see it in his eyes.

[@scottperry6240]

Riveting from start to finish. One of the best Podcasts interviews I have seen, such honesty and passion shown by Sam and such respectful questions by James. Sam is living evidence that Heaven & Hell are right here on earth.

[@sammillar3881]

Thanks Scott.

[@jimmymoran3839]

One of the best Podcasts you’ve ever done James. I thought the ones with Paul Ferris would be hard to beat, but this is definitely right up there

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@irishblueeyes8856]

True I was resisting subscription but this I will now listen to old school volunteers need to keep the history kids are forgotten about our history

[@jpmc114]

Was thinking the same myself that it would take a great 1 to beat the Ferris interviews but think you've cracked it now James.keep up the great work m8👍👍

[@stephenmcguire1935]

@@JamesEnglish about time u don't podcast something about Ireland lol good job James.

[@mattgosling2657]

Yeah I agree mate, I've watched dozens and dozens of these podcasts and I think this guys story is probably the best I've heard he's lived a crazy life for sure.

[@dannyfearon9905]

I’ll be honest James. I don’t usually listen all the way through I’ve got a short attention span. Can’t keep my concentration. But this one with Sam was something else. A very articulate man and honest man who’s story is both fascinating and frightening at the same time. I liked your style of not saying too much. You let Sam tell his story. I think I’ll go buy some of his books now.

[@sammillar3881]

Thanks danny.

[@sammillar3881]

Thank you Danny

[@magnusosmond1835]

I knew about the h blocks and hunger strikes from folk songs and from learning Irish and Scottish history and just knowing this man lived through them I have tremendous respect for him

[@sammillar3881]

Thank you Magnus.

[@Floridaman8783]

Amen

[@stryderjt7117]

100% one of your best interviews what a guy

[@jamesgfraser439]

This is a "masterclass" on how an interview is done. Excellent excellent interview James. Being on the other side find it incredible what this man's been through.

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks James

[@elainebines6803]

@@JamesEnglish and not interrupting guests and asking relevant questions 👏

[@williedesmond8201]

A master class what the hell ,is it really so hard to ask questions and then let the guide answer with out interrupting that's now called a masterclass now a days lol .

[@williedesmond8201]

@@elainebines6803 yea nothing amazing about that ask a question dont interrupt and let said gist answer is now a masterclass by some people lol .

[@maxtache]

What a interview, what a story. One word James, Outstanding.

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks pal

[@mattgosling2657]

@@JamesEnglish yeah I agree mate, you definitely have one of the best podcasts in the world.

[@Jonathan-iw5ic]

Very good interview, let Sam Millar tell his story with ease. I liked the candour of Sam Millar, it's the first time I've heard of him.

[@baraw9305]

James, this is a outrageous interview. What a story.

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@gazzanorth4373]

Fairytale more like....

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@gazzanorth4373 wouldn't be reading it as a bedtime story to the kids lol

[@weneverstop.4640]

@@gazzanorth4373 fairy tale ? Its all factual. Hes a best selling author. His book on the brinks has been in the top 10 best sellers for years. Hes seen and done things that you couldn’t imagine. So wind your neck in. Fool.

[@tomweldon7608]

@@gazzanorth4373 fairy tales are usually made up made up stories for kids about kings and queens who livevin big castles and sometimes their LOYAL SUBJECTS in fantasy worlds that the king is born off devine blood and his peasants worship him. Thats considered FANTASY FAIRY TALE

[@dockerslower]

Incredible life story, Sam remains unbowed, unbroken,fantastic interview James.

[@Mr80jb]

And a millionaire

[@kieranb9909]

Watched a lot of podcasts but this is by far the the best. Crazy story and how hes still alive to tell this is mental. Gripped from even just the trailer

[@jackietreehorn5561]

And his story is just one of what thousands of nationalists went through that went to the h blocks

[@josoapification]

This podcast compelled me so much I just ordered the book on the brinks. This man touched my heart.

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@sammillar3881]

Thank you chara.

[@jessnickels9014]

BOOM!! James I’ve listened to most of your podcasts, BUT THIS, this has blown my mind, I listened to it twice, one after the other, for me this IS THE BEST YET. LOVED IT, YOU ARE SMASHING IT, BIG LIVE ❤️♥️❤️♥️

[@paulross4250]

I'm English but the greatest respect to Sam Millar, how they survived that life every day

[@paulross4250]

@AlienTenno Sorry no i dont know what you mean

[@sammillar3881]

Thank you, Paul.

[@amytynan5116]

Sam what do you think of today's republicans??? I know a few and think they're just using the republican name for monetary gain

[@chrystallambie55]

@@sammillar3881 Respect x

[@jonex111]

I’m proud to be English/British but I know exactly where this man is coming from. He comes across as a fair man

[@richardcook2970]

I’m proud to be English but hate my government

[@boxingunited2359]

people need to realise it’s us against the system. they divide and conquer

[@patrickoreillyb]

Good to hear.from me as an irish republican all my life,i never had any ill will towards the english public or joe soap.it was always the government that was hated.i have to be honest what always amazed me was hearing working class people in england singing god save the queen with pride,her family are not even british and have butchered and murdered all across the globe.the day the english people get rid of the royal family i will celebrate with them.they dont care about the people.drop them

[@chrisjack8670]

@@patrickoreillyb lol

[@bigboaby555]

Real recognises Real , you are a real one .

[@allanthorpe7139]

Absolutely brilliant interview 10/10 to both of you 👏

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks Allan

[@f.b508]

@@JamesEnglish Great podcast again mate. I’ve gotten to know Sam after I watched this. And I bought his book the brinks. Reading it now too. Thanks again mate. Keep up the amazing work.👌

[@Robert-ix1uh]

I cried when he spoke about his dad and brothers not recognising him Coz he was tortured and lost half his body weight, awesome story and great episode

[@Street877]

Do you want a tissue sweet heart

[@TheSaxon.]

What a muppet!

[@sammillar3881]

Thank you Rob

[@Mr80jb]

What about the countless deaths and victim families of all his atrocities? Get real, and understand there are two sides to every conflict. It was a dirty war that should never have happened.

[@Robert-ix1uh]

@@Mr80jb I didn't see their podcast, get a grip lol

[@d26-i4b]

Love how James just sits back no interruptions throughout the podcast!

[@boxingunited2359]

one of the best interviewers i’ve ever come across

[@NoName-fv1gw]

He’s no got a choice has he 😂

[@sarahsu4863]

yes that's a good interviewer when they don't butt in. interesting interveiw

[@d26-i4b]

@@sarahsu4863 watch Ross kemps podcast he will annoy the fuck out of you😂

[@lauraoxley8238]

Exactly he's a professional. Then you have the likes of Oprah literally shouting over people ...and she's worshipped. I don't get it.

[@anitagoodsleep5330]

Bobby sands has a street named after him in tehran Iran 🇮🇪🇮🇷

[@chrisjack8670]

Cheeseburger st

[@anitagoodsleep5330]

@@chrisjack8670 your a different breed il give you that

[@chrisjack8670]

@@anitagoodsleep5330 why thank you 😆

[@anitagoodsleep5330]

@@jackietreehorn5561 see what happens when brother n sister get into bed with each other …

[@davidwhiting5630]

We should name the street where the Iranian embassy is after moshe dayan.

[@brianhughes7042]

One of if not thee best interview iv even seen. What a life store and a fantastic interview. I was born and raised in Northern Ireland in the 60’s 70’s and 80’s and lived through the troubles. My mother was able to get us out of the country and to America in 1985 but iv seen and know all about everything he’s talked about. Being brought up catholic we use to pray for Bobby Sands in our morning assembly through the whole hunger strike. I have also lost close friends to the troubles it was a really hard time over there for Catholic’s and this brings back a lot of memories good and bad. I can’t wait to see the movie about Sam’s life. What a hard life he’s had I’m glad he has come full circle and is enjoying his life now. He deserves it. God bless you Sam.

[@Johnnythehab]

Great listen. Could listen to Sam all day, what a life he's had, and a bet he's only touched on it. Much respect from ex British solider

[@matty6848]

Same here Johnny ex 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment. Although I never served In Northern. Ireland I have met a few older ex squaddies that did and they all said it could get well nerve racking at times. Did you ever serve in N.i?

[@Johnnythehab]

@@matty6848 yes a did mate but later on when things where alot more settled than they where

[@sammillar3881]

Thanks pal.

[@paulbaldock117]

Within 2 minutes of this interview I knew this was one serious man. Defiantly one of the most interesting interviews I have ever seen. This man was looked after ( and still is) because he is a major Don.

[@karenmulvey3907]

Such an interesting podcast you have lived some life mo chara my wee daddy is from Glenalina Park Ballymurphy and altough he kept his cards very close to his chest you knew he lived a very hard life. He recently passed and we returned him to the city cemetry beside his beloved Black Mountain 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@sugarplum1980]

James this is by far the best interview you've ever done. Total and utter respect to Sam. What a man. What a life. Going to buy his books now.

[@sammillar3881]

Thank you, Diane.

[@DJM0LE]

WOW this hands down best podcast yet , and well done for letting him tell his story .

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@lydonsback]

Very powerful and honest memoirs. Had me in tears in parts and hysterics in others. As half English half Irish I was never truly educated to what the troubles were about and this has got me intrigued to look into the history of both sides (soldiers not politicians). Great interview James

[@chriswild2458]

That’s an incredible interview,my father was a real British soldier but the first person in life who ever stood up for me was a staunch I R A supporter the whole thing for me is respect and open mindedness

[@keithy507]

Do you mean you respect people who planted bombs and blew up other people (including catholics) and women and children?

[@tc2664]

@@keithy507 The British government and the British military murdered tens of thousands of woman and children out in Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya etc etc could go on fs. It actually happened, it's no joke. They really did, the world knows it and yet you sit behind your computer and mention a small group that was pretty much created because of the presence of the British military in Ireland.

[@grainnefullbrook3070]

Thank you for sharing your story.... You deserve a Medal! Much respect to you 👊

[@raymondbishop5359]

What a great educational interview. Remember being in one high security prison and being shocked that the Republican prisoners actually used to laugh and joke with a couple of loyalist men on the wing. Couldn’t get my head around it but Sam has just opened my eyes as to why . Cracking interview

[@irish955]

Yes Raymond ira prisoners in the h blocks would messages on paper to other parts of the prison and they would as loyalist prisoners to pass them through the yard and they would never open them. It was crazy times there is respect on both sides

[@nafeen12]

Bobby Sands died for loyalist POW too

[@suziedarcy2856]

I couldn't agree more with everything Sam said , the chap is a legend! Can hear the emotion in his voice, Everything them men went through for us🙌. Never give up🙌 Tiocfaidh Ar La🍀🇮🇪

[@sammillar3881]

Thanks Suzie

[@davidbyrne1439]

What a gentleman and a real gripping life story he has I was gripped from start to finish absolutely one of the best podcasts I've seen, good luck in the film I'll be watching out for it

[@suelotus3717]

Had family member on the blanket protest, True soldiers of Ireland 💚 the brutality was horrendous what these prisoners enjured 😥 Great podcast 💚🇮🇪

[@Sean_1970-ED]

Not to forget the Blanket women 💚☘️🇮🇪

[@geordie-drywall]

As a geoedie boy but with strong Irish roots ,me ma and all me aunties having Irish dancing schools and proud Gorman grandparents. I always struggled with accepting me heritage especially growing up in the 90s. But i left home to travel Asia Australia new zealand etc (still here 12 years later 🤣) and found i always seemed to gravitate to the Irish crowd wherever I was and got a long with majority much better than others and fell in love with a niece of Brendan 'the dark' Hughes and spent a bit of time with his brother Kevin Barry (my name also) in Melbourne and really REALLY started to read and understand the struggle 🇮🇪 people have faced to this day. Me Dublin mob also took me to wolf tone gigs and at these moments I felt more comfortable than I ever had 💚

[@jackietreehorn5561]

Good man Kev! Geordies are the salt of the earth!

[@geordie-drywall]

@@jackietreehorn5561 funny I watched a doco with the Hughes family about Brendan and there was a bit where he spoke about the only guard who even treat him like a human(on one of his isolation periods) was a gerodie screw who confessed to him his family were Irish and did what he could to help 💚

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@geordie-drywall not surprising at all, the normal English involved in northern Ireland were more tolerant and only doing a job and never could understand the posioned cesspool of sectarianism in the north....it fucks me off that this place still hasn't moved forward, a mess of a place...in the south religion doesn't even come into social mixing....sad really... spent time in Melbourne too...I was a regular in the pint on punt in Windsor lol

[@AnthonyScott5425]

This is hands down one of the most profoundly moving podcasts I've ever watched! Almost lost for words. Thank you for sharing this with us, Sam. What you've endured, and what you've had to do, to where you are now, is a feat in which most folk could never truly comprehend (me being one of them). Nevertheless I am grateful for even being able to hear your story. Stellar work, as always, James. You've got to be up there as one of the best podcast hosts on KZbin. Not even Joe Rogan himself is covering some of the things you've done. Take a bow, fella.

[@sammillar3881]

Thanks pal.

[@mattgosling2657]

@@sammillar3881 I agree with everything this guy says, you have an amazing story buddy.

[@jacktrout4484]

I want to leave a comment so everytime someone watches,comments, or likes this video ill be reminded of this awsome interview. As an Irish-American thats a U.S Marine I have nothing but respect for people like this. 🇮🇪☘️🇺🇲 we love our Irish cousins from across the pond no matter what you think of us. Sláinte

[@TheBluHerring]

Thanks brother from across the ocean. Let me tell you the only Irish people here who would think badly of you for claiming your Irish heritage tend not to be well liked even amongst our own people. They're usually the sort of people who would condemn our heroes of 1916.

[@WaffleHouseBandit]

The way Mr Miller manages to find common ground with working class loyalists easier than middle class republicans says it all! So good to hear from a man who's been tested many times and remained headstrong.

[@sammillar3881]

Thank you.

[@nineteen8486]

That was the comment of the video ..

[@chulainn32]

All republicans should see it the same way in my opinion.

[@riansgreat3]

@@chulainn32 he is a republican.. What about the loyalists? Or are you just going to be a hypocrite about it

[@chulainn32]

@@riansgreat3 Not sure I understand what you mean. I am a republican that grew up on the border. I have more in common with the lads growing up on the loyalist estates than I do with middle class republicans in Dublin, Cork etc. In my opinion all Irish republicans, and most do by the way, should recognise that it is much a class struggle as that of independence. Regardless if catholic, protestant, nationalist, unionist...highest unemployment in UK/EU, lowest for housing, education etc etc. An Ireland of equals as proclaimed in 1916.

[@bigdevine]

What a brilliant podcast. Sam has lived the life of 10 men. As a scouser I’m absolutely gutted it was a scouser who fucked him over in New York :( he’s spot on when he talks about the working class too, there is still an ongoing class war, it’s a shame people don’t see that and we remain divided.

[@dominicseanmccann6300]

Class war..all it's ever been.look what the bastards' are doing to us now. About time people got off their collective arses before it's too late.

[@LemonCheeser]

Wow. What an incredible interview. One of the best I've ever seen and an amazing story.

[@stid12300]

History, psychology, crime, drama and even some therapy in another great interview from the master, Sam English. Murder is never ok.

[@johnfogarty91]

Doesn't matter what flag you fly under, this man has a very interesting story to tell. "My father said, you call no man Sir"

[@gavb9816]

sounds like mancho BS to me. You have to do what you need to to get by

[@patrickkearney8053]

Amazing mate 👌

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@gavb9816 *macho

[@1820frankie]

What a story James. Good on you for bringing guests like Sam on. Absolutely brilliant. Going from strength to strength James. Best in the business Fact. 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👏👏👍

[@sammillar3881]

Thanks pal.

[@gwynjordan7353]

I have now completely changed my mind regarding the IRA these people have been through hell,in their own country, having said that, violence don't solve anything ,so let's pray all Ireland are able to live in peace

[@Ceinoneill96]

Another top class podcast James mate! Best in the game at the minute. Sam is a true Irish hero💚

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks pal

[@castortroy6588]

Can't wait for this , will be watching from Derry 🇮🇪

[@luckyman09]

London

[@mikelavin7317]

Up the derry 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mikelavin7317]

@John mcauley move to London ya rocket

[@christinamcilwaine350]

@John mcauley no such place it's Derry 🇮🇪

[@castortroy6588]

@John mcauley myth lad

[@peaceatlast2684]

This man is everything that is good about Belfast. He reminds me of the honest men I was surrounded by as a child in the seventies True freedom fighters, people who knew they deserved better than society was treating them Knowing that Ireland deserves to be it’s own entity not invaded and ruled by England He speaks the truth implicitly unlike the ones in power today from all backgrounds driving people into poverty and mistrust. I salute him God bless him No one school be deemed or made to feel second class citizens in their own country I believe that so many young me suffer mental health problems due to the fact that they have to somewhat hide their patriotism for the country they were born, surely this is unacceptable Sams family must be proud of the man he is Well done

[@jimmymcgill713]

Derek Wood and David Howes

[@peaceatlast2684]

Yes that was an awful time God rest those two people If we want to start on whatabouttery we would be here for a very long time Children’s deaths on both sides the list goes on and on

[@peaceatlast2684]

I remember my own Mother a catholic , crying for days when that happened, I can’t recall anyone I knew celebrating that incident

[@jamesoneill2933]

@@jimmymcgill713 If you were to be honest, you would know that those two unfortunates were sacrificed for political expediency by British politicians. Their parents went to their graves never having had a truthful explanation of why they happened to be there ,when they met their grisly end. The ones who should really have went to prison for that , watched in real time on a big screen in Lisburn HQ. Now that's real evil.

[@sammillar3881]

Thanks pal.

[@Benji_Over_9000]

This was an amazing story from a man that's been through a lot. Looking forward to reading his books! Thank you James for this interview, I'll be looking out for more podcast episodes

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@shahineali5858]

That was a great interview. Thanks to both of you.

[@sammillar3881]

Thank you, Shahine.

[@simonsouth6184]

Wow... what a story... i wish this man well... from start to finish this was a fantastic interview james.

[@m-o-l]

This is without doubt the best life story I've heard on KZbin. Amazing stuff !!

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@Busybee65]

Fantastic podcast, the way Sam described the horrors of being tortured in the H blocks was disturbing , true hell on earth. Glad you finally found some peace in your life with your family and writing .

[@sammillar3881]

Thanks Anthony.

[@Busybee65]

@@sammillar3881 No thank you, I began to question my patriotism when Thatcher sent her stormtroopers and the army in against us striking miners in 84, she called us English working class, the enemy within. That changed my view of everything.

[@christophermarshall5015]

i have not seen this so to be fair i cannot comment on the content, HOW EVER i have seen the results of an IRA" Q&A" session on a bloke they thought was a "grass" ever you ever seen anyone "played" with, a black and decker to both knee caps and a blow torch on the old you know where's? then shot in the head and dumped in a school cark park as a "warning" because at the age of 18 i did. there were no "good sides" there

[@Mr80jb]

All sides were evil and bad. The innocents on both sides suffered. It was always about the money.

[@williamhendry912]

@@sammillar3881 some story sam

[@joeloughran1352]

Fair play Sammy Millar, H blocks a living hell. More power to the blanket men, no time for SF never had. But much respect for the blanket men.

[@sojapaneasy9567]

@@johnrus7182 dirty protest its called ya dummy ASC what was yous doing sitting with feet up drinking tea watching cricket

[@kezymck6456]

This is by far the best 1 I’ve watched 👌

[@chrystallambie55]

Respect to you Sam Millar how you survived that. Great interview x

[@user-ns8ld5sn7k]

Hi from Offaly

[@danielhand6630]

Hates middle class catholics for not getting involved in the conflict but says he wouldn't let his own kids get involved and there all going to university see the hypocrisy.. great podcast

[@Mr80jb]

Wouldn’t trust that guy for sure. Middle class Catholics were the good ones who went to church and followed Jesus not evil doers.

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@Mr80jb like paisley the good Christian church goer..he may as well pulled the trigger himself...for a man of god he never really took the commandments literally...picked and chose the bits that suited his bigotry

[@josephharley9448]

One of the best interviews ive seen in my entire life.

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@norrie2896]

Thanks Sam & James, this has been by far the best podcast I've watched, much respect guys ❤️✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks

[@Lambertsteeth]

A fantastic episode once again James. What an eye-opener from a man who clearly does know the divide better than most. Great insight. 👏🏻

[@jaysprintz6982]

Well done Sam such an amazing story and so happy I got to hear it god bless an all the luck in the future 👍🇮🇪👍

[@lukescott8566]

Can’t wait to listen to this… Every podcasts just gets better. Keep up the amazing work. 👍🏼

[@steec6713]

Na some are def better than others. Not better every time

[@michaelmcmanus16]

Fantastic interview James and very insightful. Especially when Sam states the affinity with working class loyalists as opposed to middle class Catholics. I’m an ex soldier and spent 2 years in Ireland. The working class are their own worst enemy and should unite against the system that divides them. Sam is a good man and brave to fight the system that has oppressed him. Essential viewing 👍

[@geoffpoole483]

A stroll along the Shankill Road shows that area isn't exactly paved with gold. In many ways it's as deprived as the Falls Road area.

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@geoffpoole483 it's only gonna get worse too, Brexit is the biggest disaster to ni ever

[@Lokkk350]

I still remember the 3 IRA bombs that went off on Finchley Road london in 93. I got arrested for it, chased down a road by a handfull of armed coppers shouting don't shoot like in the movies lol I was only a kid ffs being Scottish totally did not help,luckily I'm still here to this day

[@jackietreehorn5561]

That was mi5 agent Austin powers chasing thinking you were fat bastard 🤣

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@Lokkk350 moral of the story is...don't get between a Scotsman and his bucky! Lol

[@Lokkk350]

@@jackietreehorn5561 just aswell I didn't already drink a bottle as id probably be dead lol

[@tonyg7940]

James is gonna be big time in a few years. If he can get over to America he's going to be HUGE

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks tony

[@rastaman5354]

Serious interview went to Belfast few months ago, took black taxi ride around had a catholic driver bring us around. It’s crazy to think all this went on. Best of luck in life Sam

[@sammillar3881]

Thanks pal.

[@374psalm]

Another great podcast..you are mint at doing these james...the way you let them speak...but ask the right questions at the right time is second to none for me mate.

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks Rob