Orlando Shooting Discussion | 06/14/16

[@nateedwards1313]

As a person who very much disagrees with your position on the gun issue I appreciate the conversation you shared with us. There was 100 times the tact and respect in this hour then there has been on any hour of news programming in the past 30 years. I think the one of the big problems on this issue is that we don't talk to each other anymore about these issues. I doubt the politicians will do it before we do.

[@MarcellinaMoon]

Thank you for this comment. I agree with The Dis panel but it's nice to see someone not agree and be able to say it with respect. I think it comes down to that: everyone thinks their views and morals are right and a lot of people cannot be tolerant of others.

[@bonez319]

I agree. That was a great comment. Let's have more discussion and less yelling and name calling.

[@Sharon-rc1dm]

I am now just watchng this episode as I have recently discovered this channel. I do disagree as well with the posiiton on gun control, but I also appreciated the way the conversation went. He shooter didn't have an AR-15, it was a different rifle. And you can't purchase a fully automatic weapon without a ton of money and a ton of permits. But, this is still a conversation that needs to be had. Hate is hate, and it disgusts me.

[@CincoSnare76]

Much respect to the DIS Unplugged team for this discussion and episode. Heart goes out to every one of you.

[@TheRealConcertKing]

I think this was a very important episode, thank you for doing it.

[@TheRealConcertKing]

***** The easiest way to get your insane ravings ignored is to type them in all caps.

[@jenpeace3763]

my heart goes out to the entire staff of the Dis for sharing this emotional episode with us. Thank you so much. Ryno my beautiful friend, you are an amazing man. Please do not feel guilty for not being there. you were exactly where you were supposed to be at that time. Don't lose your spirit sweetie. i know this is extremely hard.

[@nikkimanley2355]

Oh Ryno. I just want to give you a big hug!! I am in tears. Thank you for this show, as you all were the first people I thought of when I heard the horrible news. Sending my love to ALL of you. ❤️

[@coram9929]

Thank you for using your platform to speak about something so important. Too many people with an audience and a following have remained silent in order to maintain their subscribers. Thank you.

[@atomneely]

I am so proud of all of you guys, I think this was a very important episode to do and I know it is not easy to be so emotional and then broadcast that all across the internet. I was checking in on you guys on Sunday making sure everyone was okay, as well as some friends I have down in Orlando. The Orlando area is a second home to me, and all my thoughts and prayers go out to the communities down there as well as friends and families of the victims. Thank you for making sure that this tragedy does not get pushed aside from the public memory, and for being a group of people who are not afraid of who they are in the face of adversity. Love ya'll.

[@MxSatNt513]

Thanks so much to all of you for putting this out. Much love to the whole cast and crew.

[@nomadicchris1985]

Also thank you guys for having the courage to do this show every week and this week was no different! You guys are amazing and hugs to all of you during this hard time

[@krissakeys4684]

It can't have been easy to record this show, thank you for doing it anyway! Thanks for using your platform to speak up for what needs to be done. I hope you double your audience!! Hugs

[@bulletprfjojo5660]

Of all the media and news on this tragedy, THIS is the show the whole world needs to see. I applaud you all for your bravery and intelligence. Thank you for adding this to your channel. Thank you for being human. Thank you for hugging and holding each other also for the world to see because that's LOVE. Sending you all love, light, and support from CA.

[@nicolastewart5909]

Discovered The Dis in the past few months and been binge watching... Thank you for making this episode and speaking your minds so powerfully. I wish everyone thought the way you do. Heart goes out to all of you especially Ryno, Pete, Kevin ❤️❤️

[@DeniseBond1984]

To all of you guys.... I have been watching your show for less than 2 months now. I found it in my search for Disney shows because I love anything Disney. I go back and watch older episodes because I'm so new to your scene. I just happened upon this one today, and even tho this tragedy happened a while ago now I am sitting here with tears in my eyes and feel outraged all over again. I wanted to hug Ryno. I know I am nobody to you guys... but you all have become so familiar to me and it makes me feel like I'm sitting with great friends when I watch your show. Love you all!

[@annette4833]

Thank you for doing the show today, we can see how hard it was for all of you....Love & Support & Respect to you all!

[@deemcgee5081]

Sitting here watching this over a year later, I am grateful to Pete and to each and every one of you at the DIS for being a huge part of my life.

[@mebalcony]

Thank you for this perspective. I think everyone would benefit from watching this discussion. Thank you all for your candor.

[@rebeccaperry443]

Thank you for this episode! I'm so glad you all decided to record this. Thank you.

[@mclerno412]

Thank you all for opening up on this extremely difficult issue. I love all of you!

[@maryneal925]

I applaud you all for this episode. Your discussion helped me to process my own thoughts on this horrible incident. I was on vacation and not watching TV and stopped for lunch on Sunday where I saw this on the news. My first thought was for all of you. I immediately got out my phone and checked Facebook for any news. I was so relieved that you were all safe but my heart hurt for all the victims. I hope more eyes will be opened to the need for change in this country.

[@donnapearse498]

Awesome episode everyone and very much needed. Ryno-so sorry to hear your story. You brought me to tears.

[@jljtheraven]

To the Dis Team: My family, my wife, and my children stand with you. We raise our children not to be tolerant but to love and accept all people. Our hearts go out to you!

[@kenpavilonis2047]

Thank you for this show, guys. Powerful and necessary for those of us hurting right now.

[@robertswan2424]

This is why I love this channel you guys are not scared to tackle hard disturbing issues when the time comes

[@Purrr4n2h]

I'm happy you all had this outlet. Kudos for putting your voices and hearts out there...it matters! if only our population in it's entirety could sit and have this sort of respectful/emotional/intelligent conversation...maybe then our society could affect changes we sorely need. my heart is with you all

[@AlexandriaPurgatori]

every single time I watch your show, I fall more in love with you guys. this episode sealed it for me. this was something that needed to be said. thank you all.

[@sarahkatz5210]

Thank you for this discussion. As someone who is pretty far removed from this community, it was important for me to hear this from the mouths of people who are closely affected by this tragedy. I love you guys and I'm glad you're all safe. Hugs to everyone.

[@meganfrost8531]

Great discussion! Pete I love your passion to talk about these things!

[@mackenzieclick-mickelson9660]

I'm so grateful you guys chose to do this episode. I appreciate the frankness with which you all spoke and the real emotion conveyed (I'm not even going to lie I was getting very teary-eyed at times). It's not even about agreeing with all that you have said in the episode (as I don't on the gun issues). It's about the ability to discuss this very tragic, heartbreaking and diffiicult to talk about situation. Again really appreciate for this episode and my heart completely goes out to you all there in Orlando and anyone affected by this awful event :(

[@bethdombrowski9719]

I am so proud of you guys for having this discussion. I live next to Boston and obviously a few years ago we experienced a mass attack of our own. I spent that day trying to contact all my friends that work in Boston to make sure they hadn't stepped out to go watch the Marathon. We spent several days following in shock and fear as the search went on for the gunmen. I had several classmates who were at the finish line and witnessed the bombings. Few people understand how it feels to have something like this happen in your backyard, happen to people whose names and faces you know and recognize and could've been you. It seems to be an ever growing club however. Please know Boston stands with you, and I personally am sending you all my love and prayers.

[@cmatherne1]

My heart is broken and has been for days. I'm so happy to see that all of you on the DIS Unplugged are safe. This hate crime is disgusting. I just want you to know that I love you guys and always will! I'm standing strong with you, not only as an LGBT man, but as a lover of the City of Orlando and America.

[@rockettex6404]

Thank you so much for this podcast. Love to all of you!

[@claireandco15]

Love you all. Wish I could hug everyone on the Dis team. Standing with you from DC.

[@SweetTahariel]

My heart kept breaking, but I'm glad you made this episode. I just wish more people would have sensible discussions about these topics and see the deeper issues, as well as constructive ways to work together to solve these issues. My thoughts go to all of you, and to everyone in the community.

[@DisneyinDetail]

huge hugs to you all, especially Ryno ❤

[@erikaamicucci6011]

this made me bawl, more than a year later. love you all, thank you for all you do

[@cjaiello519]

Ryno My heart goes out to you! I can tell this is really affecting you! Seeing you become so emotional caused me to tear up. My prayers are with you and the team during this difficult time! #loveisloveisloveislove

[@lindseyjohn2982]

I've been watching your podcast for a couple of years and I love you guys even more for the raw emotion, the supportive brotherhood you have formed and the vulnerability you showed on this episode. I applaud you all for doing something positive with the power you have with your podcast. My heart is also profoundly grieved with you at yet another senseless act of hate and violence. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and everyone else who was also injured and traumatized by this event. Much love to you all as well.

[@Allison_Forte]

Love and hugs to you all...Ryno your videos brighten my day--stay strong

[@shannonackley2526]

This discussion is so moving and important, thank you all for being strong enough to do it. When the Newtown CT murders happened I was devastated. It was so close for me personally and geographically that I couldn't go an hour without it being present in my mind. I was positive we would make changes in gun laws but hope of that keeps slipping away and a part of that is that many people are able to detach themselves from the horror of it. Every time I read an account of someone who was in Pulse my heart breaks, talking about the devastation and making it real for people who don't really understand is the only way to make others understand that we need to change gun laws so that this NEVER happens again.

[@thebluetarp]

everyone needs to share this. best damn discussion i have heard on this event. thanks guys, love you all!!!

[@1954steve]

amen, thank you all for your passion! I love you all so much!

[@JuliaHerrity25]

Ryno broke my heart. I can not imagine what he is going through and I'm praying for him so hard. Thank you for doing this podcast instead of the usual. It shows how human you guys are. Thank you for not pretending the world is okay because it's not. This is why I watch this show. I love you guys and I hope all of you stay safe. ❤️💛💚💙💜

[@cathleensullivan7621]

thanks we needed this. Love you all

[@junastar6178]

Don't ever feel sorry for expressing how you feel. I know this effected you all tremendously and I wish I could give you all hugs ! Bless you all !

[@nancylynch256]

Sending good thoughts, love, prayers, & healing. We are behind you 100 percent.

[@arcadiandj]

Thank you guys for sharing your responses. The response of your community to this horrible tragedy is lovely and inspiring. Sending you and yours prayers for peace. And thank you for all of your wonderful work.

[@disneyfan2314]

Thank you for doing this episode. sending you guys love from Canada.

[@ashleytharp8056]

This show was so emotional to watch. I'm glad you all did the show, I was glad to hear all of your points of view. I'm thinking of you all and looking forward to seeing you all in July at the live podcast! I just want to give all of you a big hug!!

[@music2888]

LOVE to you all, I appreciate this episode

[@adamkenney2110]

You don't know me, but I feel like I know you all from watching. Sending virtual hugs to the whole team & especially Ryno from across the pond. Thanks for sharing your feelings & thoughts with us.

[@sonyastodghill8328]

It was so hard to watch today's show. I can feel your pain and frustration in your voices. Ryno honey I'm sending a hug your way. Love to you all!

[@lyrapleiades]

Thank you for sharing your hearts with us. As an Orlando resident I'm feeling many of these same emotions. Hugs Ryno 💜

[@MrRochenator]

It's been a little over a year. I may not be directly in your community but so many of my friends are, and a sibling are but you will always have my love and support.

[@Mickey784cr]

I'm praying for you, Ryno! I'm really sorry, that's a terrible experience for you to have to go through.

[@TenTwentyTwo76]

Thanks for the frank and much needed discussion. Glad you all are safe. Prayers to the victims and their families and friends.

[@dekraut1929]

I couldn't feel the emotion of this event nearly as much on my own as I could once I listened to this. I was only 1:30 minutes in when I realized the pain you all are feeling, and it became tangible to me through you all. As a gun owner, I join you in hoping that compromises can be made, and solutions to problems like these can be found.

[@Fangrrrll]

Thank you for doing this show and sharing your feelings with us. Sending you all so much love!!

[@achasen1]

My love and prayers go out to the whole Dis team and the community and whoever just needs love right now. I know myself and most I know are actively seeking ways to help politically as well as just sending love. Ryno, you are so so so loved by the entire Dis community and I am so sorry you especially (as well as everyone else obviously) are going through this pain and injustice. Stay strong and possibly take comfort in the fact that many allies received an extreme wake up call about the work that needs to be done other than just sending love and holding vigils.

[@ninacrombie6843]

I loved DIS before this tragic event. I love you guys even more now. I can relate as my son is gay. Great job guys! Thank you

[@rainyt2672]

I was doing okay until I saw Ryno's face, Then I lost it. Great job on the discussion guys. You made some good points.

[@sharonfairleigh7253]

Thanks for doing this. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.

[@jamiekoserarena7729]

As usual, you gave us a very important conversation. Being that we are in Chicago, the only information we get is what is presented on mass media so I'm thankful all of you were able to be so candid and informative. Ryno was one of the first people I thought of when I heard about it and knew (from the show) that he was in CA. My heart is broken for all of you.

[@damianthomas5300]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us and being so open and honest. The wave of feeling here in England, even though it's nothing compared to what you must be feeling is immense. You are not alone. We all stand with Orlando, and our thoughts are with you all. Much love, xxx

[@sherylperry330]

Thank you for not doing a normal show. This is something that needs to be discussed. I love you all and my heart goes out to each and everyone of you. though I do not live in FL I have family and friends there and I just want you to know you are very much in my heart,thoughts and prayers.

[@timwilson2166]

Thank you for this honest and important discussion. I wish I could just hug you all.

[@baleyfamily]

Thank you for this, Dis Team. I've been thinking of you all since Sunday. Sweet Ryno, I send you a giant hug. I send all of you huge hugs and love, all the way from Austin, Texas. I don't know any of you in real life, but I have that weird faux-familiarity that comes with fandom, and my heart breaks for you all. Hell, for all of us.

[@thebest1yet1]

I empathize with all of you and the entire city of Orlando right now. This show was needed and I have nothing but the outmost respect and love for all of you and your outrage. It was a HATE crime and I am glad that it was stated such. Nothing I can say can make you feel better. Stay strong, never apologize for your emotions and I send nothing but love to everyone affected.

[@lauracarpenter5222]

Praying for Orlando, glad the team are safe, so sad but a discussion that hopefully will raise awareness, Thinking of you all, especially Ryno such a horrible experience for you to go through. Peace and love xx

[@davidhenry5203]

I have you all in my life each week and my thoughts when straight to you all . thank you for this show. I hope Ryno is ok

[@DisKingdom]

emotional show... actually tearing up listening to this... Such a waste of life.. No one should have to hide who they are.

[@killerrob2000]

I am sorry that you guys have to feel this pain in America in the year 2016. My wife and I enjoy your shows everyday and our heart is breaking for you guys right now. Hugs and Prayers from our family to you.

[@wadzilla5]

What an outstanding episode ... thank you. I love you all!

[@AlyciaRunsandReads]

Much love to the whole dis team ❤️❤️

[@willychho]

Thank you very much for doing this episode.

[@betho564]

I have just started watching your videos after watching a lot of other Disney or Orlando channels and found this video to be the most truthful honest reflection of this horrendous act of hate. I am so sorry this animal has done this to your friends and family but know that hatred like this can never win. You belong to a community of love, respect, inclusion, pride and most of all strength and this can never be taken away from you. Sending all my love from the uk

[@johng689]

Thanks for the show. A very heartfelt discussion.

[@pamfields8501]

Thanks for the show and sharing.

[@cameronbyrd7671]

I'm glad you the dis team is doing alright. I want you guys to know that I love the show and pray that god keeps you all safe. Very sad this incident had to happen here in Florida and in our country.

[@MarcellinaMoon]

Love to you all. I'm so sad and sorry. Thank you for this discussion. I stand with you all. ❤️💛💚💙💜

[@ohhmg2130]

*hugs* Ryno. This is so heartbreaking. "...love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.”-Jack Layton.

[@aprilb5627]

new to your channel, thank you so much for this discussion and I live in Orlando just 14 miles from pulse and I was at Ibar that night and left at 1:30 in the morning, I agree with your views on guns and wish you all well and hope more people speak up about how they are feeling.

[@dav242]

Pete - I started subscribing to the DIS Unplugged channel a few months ago and have always looked forward to each of your webisodes. This is my first time commenting on your channel, and I wanted to applaud you for having an episode dedicated to what happened this past weekend. It's forever changed how I view Orlando and gay clubs - both of which have been safe havens for me where I have always felt welcomed for who I was and where I always felt I could be my true self. This disgusting individual has changed that for me. BRAVO to you for calling him out for what he really is and tackling this horrific event head-on. I am with all of you and Orlando in solidarity. All of the innocent victims are in my thoughts and prayers.

[@dav242]

And Ryno - I'm right with you. Much love to you and all of the team.

[@duffyy1]

Great discussion guys. Sad it's over this but it needs to spoken about.

[@laurawood2337]

Thank you for this show. I know someone who's boyfriend was at Pulse that night. He is ok. Some of his friends are not. I've never been so connected to an event like this before. I immediately thought of my coworker and the Dis when I woke up on Sunday. Also Ryno - don't be afraid... all of the Dis watchers are with you.

[@sweatslaysparkle7869]

this was an important video to make. Do NOT apologize from taking a break from normal content to make a point to pay respect to these victims as well as speaking your peace on the topic....this is YOUR channel, YOUR content...if people don't like it, click out of the video until next week. You guys are doing the right thing and its important to talk about uncomfortable things. Love you guys, xoxo

[@seanlee1952]

I feel more at home in Orlando then I do in my actual home town in the UK. Because I'm not actually from Orlando and I don't actually know anybody personally that was involved in the attacks I felt as though I couldn't cry, I kinda felt in a weird way that it wasn't appropriate even though I wanted too. This made that all go out of the window and I'm sat here a damp mess with this sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I love that you guys did this show, it had to be done.

[@paulparker1137]

My thoughts & prayers are with you all in wake of the horrific tragedy in your city I'm from London,England & I love coming to Orlando to Disney etc & watching your videos on You Tube I'm thinking of all the PEOPLE who lost there life's so terribly & I'm thinking of you all as well Stay Strong, Paul

[@missmindy327]

My heart goes out to you and the team. I stand by you here in Arizona.

[@Canadianwdwfan71]

Thank you for this honest and un-apologetic discussion. You are all entitled to feel and believe what you do and I agree with so much of what was discussed. Initially I was very relieved to hear that you all were safe but I realize now how much this has directly affected you and has hurt you all deeply. I will keep you all in my thoughts and I pray one day we won't have to keep experiencing these tragedies around the world. Please know you have the support of many and you are all loved. :)

[@LB-oe4hk]

thank you for this guys! it was a great episode, very relevant and real.

[@juswise78]

This was a very moving episode, and Im sure it was very carthadic not just for the team but for the audience. Thank you for sharing your feelings. Rhino, hang in there man. The sky is dark now but when the sunlight finally comes it will shine out the clearer

[@_aambam_8921]

Omg this episode is LIFE! This discussion is so raw and useful. Thank you for sharing and speaking up about this. Especially Ryno’s reaction, my heart melted and my lungs felt like they were deflating when he was expressing himself and sharing how surreal this was for him and for all of you, not only as gays but as locals. This show really made me feel like although I don’t know any of you other than following this podcast, i cannot express how much this blows my mind that strangers can relate to other strangers. I sympathize with all of you as do thousands of others. You guys are amazing. 💜

[@stacymogle4142]

Kevin and Ryno, I wish I could give you both great big hugs. Ryno - you are so right. We need to start with the basics of just treating people decently - loving your neighbor. Until we start teaching our kids to accept EVERYONE and that it's ok not be the exact same as everyone else, we will continue having hate. I fully believe kids are not born to hate; hate is taught by people around us. But as parents, we have the greatest influence to teach love over hate.

[@MandyJones]

So glad you did this.... Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the victims and their friends and families

[@SpencersVentures]

Love you all so much!

[@MPep1989]

Thank you for the show. As a local, I can relate very much to what everyone is feeling. This dialogue is necessary, even if it won't change anyone's minds.

[@NJR711]

I very much agree with you Kevin. Thank you to all of you for being honest and bringing such a heartfelt and serious discussion to the table. I'm thankful you didn't try to gloss over it. My love and thoughts are with you all.

[@brianro50]

I listen to you podcast every week , that said I was very touched by this most recent show a person could turn the news off and listen to this to get an insight from your point of view . Thank you for all you do. I don't believe you will lose any listeners because of this show. You are all great people. .

[@rfunch1]

Standing in solidarity with you. Hugs to Ryno and the whole team.

[@marinaroco972]

Soy de Argentina. Y no puedo esta vez escribirles en inglés, porque no me alcanzan las palabras para decirles que aún tan lejos, física y culturalmente, nunca me sentí tan cerca y orgullosa de un grupo de personas extraordinarias como lo son en DIS. Love, love, love. We all are equalls. I'm SO PROUD of you all.