Raw Video: Homeless Man's Voice Gets Natl Buzz

Ted Williams, a homeless Ohio man with a golden radio voice has already received job offers after this video, first posted by The Columbus Dispatch, made him an online sensation. (Jan. 5)

[@fringeboi]

Him saying "thank you so much" cheers me up every time

[@darkmatter2132]

Thank you so much

[@Narcostic]

@@darkmatter2132 You're welcome

[@julessantacarlo2514]

"2 minutes clean" 👍

[@mercytheclown2753]

He look so humble.

[@julessantacarlo2514]

Two minutes clean..

[@akash_goel]

Fun fact: Every radio announcer has great hair

[@Gundplanatics00]

He fixes his hair and then he becomes a radio announcer.

[@Whiskers--5]

You know you came here from the KZbin short, right?

[@Gundplanatics00]

@@Whiskers--5 I already knew about this guy but I came back because of the youtube short.

[@rc-dk6by]

Frasier crane?

[@clarisagarcia-trochez9255]

I like his hair

[@TH3SHUR1F]

Just remembered this guy, 10 years later. Glad to see he's doing well.

[@Cambaudio]

Back on the streets baby alcohol always wins

[@MrMakemestuff]

@@Cambaudio Nope, not anymore.

[@TwistersClip]

@@Cambaudio not like you think it does

[@b0sspls622]

@@Cambaudio what you on, he's still in radio and doing well

[@David-pz4dx]

@@b0sspls622 Is he?

[@b07x]

Imagine this guy hiding inside your house and speak loudly and you think that this is the voice of your local radio 😂

[@mireillebalo5110]

😀😀

[@spandexspleen]

Perfect camouflage

[@brainloading5543]

@@spandexspleen perfect prank idea you mean

[@UniversalLearnerMPC]

Exactly😁

[@elijahkumning6580]

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[@vindeliemaze9648]

The moment he said "but then alcohol and drugs become part of my life" it broke my heart. Because he once was a 14 year old boy inspired with a dream.

[@henning6158]

But now he is a celebrity so everything played out in the and google Ted Williams voice

[@thevigilant266]

That is why a man must be extremely cautious of what friends to pick!

[@pablohassan4]

Drugs bad okay...🤣

[@karoyot629]

now hes worth over 5 million dollars

[@deeperthantheabyss624]

Wait what happened?

[@lizcoello1095]

Homelessness has to be one of the worst situations to be in. It’s a blessing that this man was able to overcome that nightmare. I’m very happy for him.

[@rheeryder2524]

It is.

[@bldontmatter5319]

He didn't overcome that... He ruined it. He's a failure. A drug addict.

[@TheFaizanCh]

Times changes...In 2021, he is a celebrity and making millions through voice overs and TV shows. :))

[@eyadiguess]

MUHAMMAD SHABBIR oh really I'm happy for him

[@irmavanguard4097]

What ist His Name?

[@TheFaizanCh]

@@irmavanguard4097 Ted Williams, Golden Voice Man.

[@_HMCB_]

Is he really?

[@_HMCB_]

@@TheFaizanCh yes. I did last night. But it appears he’s back to hard times. 🥲

[@TacoStacks]

was not expecting that

[@lilper3134]

What was you expecting?

[@nugomobossshellaofficial3830]

Me too

[@thenbagreatteller1855]

Who are you? I see you everywhere.

[@Schnixxxxx]

Taco Stacks leave you KEKW

[@giraffe3718]

honestly i thought it was a cop recording, and the "natl buzz" in the title made me think he was gonna get tazed

[@GravityK-b]

He sounds like one of the podcast hosts you would hear on a GTA radio.

[@ashsscigames7994]

Fr🤣🤣

[@tuguspuspayoga]

Cris Formage, am I right?

[@hiranmaydas3050]

espantoso.

[@CJDaniLeo]

I wish he will be in GTA VI. Seriously. 🤩

[@luca.1992]

There's a probability that he DID do some work with them. Video game land is ridiculously expansive (and expensive) these days.

[@orionn3246]

He looks so positive this is wholesome asf. I wanna be his friend

[@yankmyass]

Yes

[@d2life006]

What's ur deal 🙄

[@psycholux5153]

we all wanna be his friend

[@toothpastecucumber]

He looks like Obama's long lost brother

[@BrokeMalone]

15 yr old kids wana be friends wit a 60 yr old homeless drug addict? I'm sure that will work at well

[@AP_1132]

Morgan Freeman's lost brother. XD

[@Alex-ik6pu]

mas bien ...

[@ChateauShack]

Naw... Freeman doesn't sound like a New Yorker at all but his guy does!

[@finical1]

Mike tysons sister

[@monobiteme6014]

Naah he look like Obama brother

[@weme11]

XD

[@user-84279]

Quién más vino por el Short de Locofer?😅❤ Edit 1: Gracias por los 11 likes Edit 2: Gracias por los 43 likes 👇🙏

[@MikeXY-qpro]

Literalmente yo xdd

[@user-84279]

@@MikeXY-qpro Neta?

[@MikeXY-qpro]

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[@user-yz1tl7wj5c]

10 years later and I still smile every time he says he's 2 years clean. You can tell how proud he is of himself, so glad this video gave him another chance at life 💙

[@EnergeticSpark63]

hey

[@WAVE0025]

there, Delilah What's it like in New York City? I'm a thousand miles away But, girl, tonight you look so pretty Yes, you do Time Square can't shine as bright as you I swear it's true

[@kadrawarsame8992]

This makes me so sad and happy that today in 2014 he has an amazing life and just :')

[@paulsamuel4488]

Hey its 2021 hope ur okay

[@notfaazahmed]

heya there

[@esmelacey-banks8797]

Hello 2014 I'm 2021

[@manofgod7622]

Ahh the golden 2014s. And 2015s, 2016s and the first half of 2017s.

[@everythingneon3504]

I miss 2014

[@jeremyclarkson412]

The thumbnail looks like homeless Obama

[@kaitheamineguy3969]

Underrated ASF

[@MowDaCat]

LAMO

[@jaredpioroda156]

kinda rude but ok

[@jeremyclarkson412]

@@jaredpioroda156 not rude if it’s true

[@galaxyskydream5763]

Underrated ASF HAHAAHAHAHHAHA

[@swishy1260]

Theres an update on this same guy, that homeless man who became a meme for his radio voice is now living a great life, and because of going viral he now has a job in the entertainment industry and is no longer homeless.

[@brockhuffaker4361]

Link?

[@diecastinnracing6638]

I was hoping he was doing well.

[@Xedrie]

@@brockhuffaker4361 search up Ted Williams

[@diecastinnracing6638]

@DWTZ ONE wow way to go Judge! So glad you judged EVERYONE with the same problem. Wow, the justice system would move quick with you. I bet you're the kind of person who can tell a person is guilty just by lookin' at'em right?

[@ghostspud]

@DWTZ ONE he actually did relapse, before recovering. He went in rehab. Again, search it up.

[@h8isluvx]

its crazy how homeless people have been inspiring me more than celebrities lately...

[@businessdoubt]

This homeless guy received a lot of great opportunities to change but he is still homeless to this day. He says he is sober but I am not sure how that is true.

[@laonagrouchini]

​@@businessdoubt don't know where you got that information from but that isn't true, he even ran for governor in Ohio two years ago

[@serajoe5432]

My goodness!!!!! That voice is one to reckon with.

[@shatalizer9458]

Unexpected twist, he is actually Obama!

[@k1clipz10]

HIS LONNG LOST COUSIN

[@arturoyanez9164]

🤣

[@hereist4nd140]

😂😂

[@mia-xy8oq]

@kether lecter hate to be “THAT” person, but it’s actually spelled, “thoughts” and “exactly”

[@Erebus66]

Didn't say "Uh...Uh" enough.

[@LandersWorkshop]

It's amazing his voice wasn't wrecked from years of rough living / drugs / homeless living and could still hold onto that velvet/gold quality once more. Bravo.

[@molacarthy9173]

Sounds like he never smoked, that's the one thing he probably knew to stay away from.

[@deimos2k6]

@@molacarthy9173 No, actually it has that voice just because of smoke.

[@jordanmntungwa3311]

I started smoking 8 years ago to change my voice and it has only worked a little. there are moments where I have golden voice and I'm like yeah it worked but I smoke 10 joints a day now. worth it though

[@mell561]

thats the stupidest reason to smoke ive ever heard @@jordanmntungwa3311

[@sufuehxucueh5680]

منو يشوف الفيديو ب2024 ههههه😂

[@dogewood5499]

Barack Obama and John Kerry spliced together as one being.

[@privategaming261]

Why is KZbin coming up with nice short old videos nowadays

[@Ganiscol]

Just because something is old, it doesnt become irrelevant or less enjoyable. So, dont ask. Enjoy.

[@zport1853]

they tryna help with covid depression

[@kodexpat]

because those vids made an impact on most people's lives

[@adamsbrandon2488]

KZbin is played out

[@CarolinaRamirez-vs2pn]

Quien más vino por el vídeo de LocoFer?

[@Elplayerhola]

yo

[@toxdes1]

Eu

[@limoncello946]

Lots of respect for Ted. Even though he was homeless, he didn't give up on life. He wasn't ashamed of showing his talent to strangers

[@rnony2487]

من توبز 😂 0:11

[@7up385]

ونت صادز اولاه

[@user-ej7yl1ri8x]

Only in ohio

[@kloek_jaja23]

Like si bienes por Locofer🎉

[@SaúlContreras-q7q]

Like si venía te por el video del loco Fer

[@ibashira]

Siii

[@untontosolov5805]

Simon

[@a.bachir9543]

مين جاي من عند توبز 😀

[@7amood901]

me 😂😂😂😂😂

[@justproplayer1759]

All is because of alcohol and drug like he sad

[@Partynxtd00rrrrrrr]

Plot twist: he is now making millions 💰 and working tru tv show if he never came on this video who ever made it.

[@DanielBudiP-25-12-1991]

even ohio man is unpredictable hmmm

[@averagebangladeshiislamenj7399]

He is a minion of Ohio Final Boss

[@its.ricobico]

When I found out he was hired, I was so glad I started tearing up, man

[@guaiyaxs8570]

@TedWilliam on KZbin 😁

[@yazminbarrio4713]

Presentes los que vinimos aquí gracias a @locofer. 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Yidlrrl]

Xd

[@Elplayerhola]

yo xd

[@walterllasa6222]

Alguien más vino por el vídeo de Locofer

[@황금오렌지-q3e]

Thanks so much to this guy 11 years ago who kept his hope and never stopped dreaming everyday, seeking for a chance and having those sparkling eyes. He would've been hungry cold and lonely. But he kept on doing what he could do. What a story.

[@trippydrippy9367]

Never thought i would see what Barak Obama will be looking like in the future😂😂😂

[@jeffboomhauer2724]

10 years! Wow...I remember this like it was yesterday.

[@Skyler_Momoko]

I know right!!!

[@mohamadbasher1550]

😂😂😂حلوة

[@youngmystery8417]

me too I remember it was jan 1 2011

[@patilucarrasco9390]

Quien más vino a buscar a Ted William gracias a las historias contadas por Locofer

[@fidel5807]

xd yo

[@Santiago_ml_17]

Yo

[@deshgoyt7029]

Aqui los que vinieron aver por el video de @LocoFer

[@Nonehasthisnamekek1]

The sincerity of his sentance "I'm hoping one day" really moved me. So happy for him.

[@lilperidot8783]

Person: I'm gonna make you work for your dollar Me: |:[ Homeless man: has such a beautiful voice and smile Me: :)

[@wainked]

lol what

[@vitorv.5969]

This made no sense

[@mountbiggz09]

10 yrs later and he still could of left that part out 😂

[@쑨쥐]

쇼츠보다가 이거보러온 한국인?

[@nakialindsey5684]

I admire Ted Williams this man kept his faith planted in God through all his trials and tribulations and the end result was a blessing. It teaches me to hold on to my dreams and believe and moral of the story you never know when God places someone in your path be ye ready.NAMASTE :-)

[@martinkelly1396]

I remember this on the news enjoy your day

[@VICNYSE845]

Where is he now?

[@nakialindsey5684]

Victor Adams the last I heard he was writing a book and also doing voice overs I'm sure he is doing much more ,but this story is compelling to me :-)

[@VICNYSE845]

Nakia Lindsey cool.. Hope he continues to move forward with his second chance blessing.

[@nakialindsey5684]

Victor Adams Me too this was his destiny God bless hun :-)

[@jrag1000]

At least he's got his voice.

[@Andolineaux]

He has a job now

[@GreatTasteMurder]

@@Andolineaux Cool

[@Daniel_AL]

@@GreatTasteMurder he's a celebrity now

[@mekochan4801]

@@Daniel_AL more cool

[@ram-jj6oq]

@@mekochan4801 send video about him now

[@johnbarone8948]

His voice and tone are unbelievable. I could listen to him talk forever. He seems like a very fine and intelligent gentleman.

[@westwilly6353]

"radio is theater of the mind"

[@janiwallin482]

Radio was that, these days it is no more.

[@AlexisGM]

Vine por Locofer

[@petal9547]

From many sources: After the video went viral, Williams received job offers, money, and clothes from people who were touched by his story. He revealed in a January 2013 segment for Today that he was living in an apartment and was steadily employed as a commercial voice-over artist for Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. He also started the Ted Williams Project with Kraft, a non-profit foundation that provides necessities to homeless shelters. Williams spends a lot of his time helping the homeless 1 In 2021, Williams announced that he was running for Ohio governor He is now a well-recognized, successful American announcer, radio personality, and voice-over artist

[@moister4681]

So the comments are basically his biography with updates of his current situation

[@Ike_AW]

I have noticed you are a verified youtuber

[@jannisgrendel6162]

Hahaha

[@paulmnchn8369]

Lol

[@definitelymdt]

I have noticed you are a "verified" youtuber

[@ssompi69xd420]

Just happens in Ohio!

[@jamesstewart4314]

Yes I too have a great voice but whatever happened to this guy anyway we haven't heard a word from him

[@ottonormalo4638]

He seems to be a celebrity now, even has a Wikipedia article: Ted Williams, media personality.

[@youmube7690]

For those who don't know what happened to him, he really became what he wanted, he became rich.

[@saladdressing3464]

What excactly

[@australia.thegreatsouthern3837]

Inspirational. I'm watching this 10yrs after the video was posted. I pray this guy got a break on radio or TV.

[@SaitamaTheLastAirbender]

I literally know about this guy a minute ago from Andy Jiang.

[@jameswarren423]

Very sad to see someone with such talent and a wonderful voice. Hopefully someone snags this guy up and gives him a job.👍🏼🤩❤️

[@underscorebutbetter]

Umm

[@calvinchan2003]

Something tells me you've been living under a rock son

[@Piqaiso]

Uh huh.....

[@stinkyeena]

A little bit of searching on youtube and you'll find that he has gotten tons of support since the exposure of his video!

[@Toni-ed6oi]

Drugs

[@TheTrashStash]

the guy who recorded this probably didn't think he would of changed this mans life. because of this video, i hear Ted Williams on my local radio station reading the weather forecast every day.

[@marnegro8079]

He's a talent

[@Ajaymori7]

Legend watching in 2021

[@chillhopify]

why is his voice similar to someone from "Courage the Cowardly Dog"

[@flornaciente2585]

Vine por Locofer

[@Felipe1977]

Why is this so awesome? 😂 That voice 😱

[@ImTheSecretSquare]

This is one of those things that is kind of sad in a way. It's inspiring that a guy can turn his life around... but how many homeless people have an obvious skill developed to this point? 99.9% of the guys on the street corners are way less employable than your average Joe Shmoe.

[@desolate2]

A skill developed to this point? He's just talking.

[@Nerudah]

Justa G No it's diction.

[@fuckamerica109]

It may be a majority but by no means is it 99.9%...

[@desolate2]

Laydown Delivery No, it's talking.

[@Иисус-й3е]

@@desolate2 hello

[@chlorgexidin]

Какой же все-таки крутой чувак. Рада, что он достиг высот в этой жизни.

[@redcayman6769]

а кто он?

[@wielkison8154]

@@redcayman6769нашел, погугли Ted Williams

[@orenmauritzen8674]

This is the human incarnation of ASMR Fun fact straight from Wikipedia: "On April 23, 2021, Williams announced that he is running for Governor of Ohio in 2022 as a Democrat" and if he stays sober he cannot lose, not with that voice

[@MinogFarted]

Oh wow, cool fact

[@orenmauritzen8674]

@@MinogFarted Lol did you move? Just kidding :))

[@one.2622]

@@orenmauritzen8674 I can tell you wanna be Japanese so bad lol

[@orenmauritzen8674]

@@one.2622 No I do not, I am a very proud Chilean from Norway...

[@lukkeras]

i can honestly say that I feel so happy for the man, he lost and found himself and purpose on his life!!!

[@LilShleetz]

Its so cool what this video has achieved. I just referenced it in a thesis as an example for how people got second chances through YT

[@dehash666]

Wow, it was 10 years ago! I remember this video, just came to watch it one more time.

[@SaeedAbdullaXO]

i should be studying

[@Brun7w7]

😂😂😂

[@Roblambertbooks]

Wow! Great voice!

[@leofilethin2278]

Who knew he would later become the president of the united states of America

[@johnnytheyoungmaestro]

I'm so happy he is doing well for himself nowadays. He's gotten cleaned up, and he is quite successful. I give this man huge props for having a natural talent of having, truly, a golden voice. :)

[@AussieVet]

Now has his own YT show....

[@은경공주]

가진거 없다고 무시하지 말자 인생역전 주님 손에 달렸다 ❤

[@goodguyty]

Howard Stern believed that this was staged. How could a guy with a delivery like that find his way out on the street?? IJS.

[@mobus1603]

+Hatori Hanzo Cocaine is a helluva drug.

[@raysonraypay5885]

Cuz stern is a tool; great radio host though, too bad

[@nicholvs]

True inspiration till this very day 🙏❤️

[@keralacomrade1]

മലയാളീസ് ഉണ്ടോ

[@JamesBond-kh8dk]

Does anyone have an update on this legend? Did he get his life back after his struggles?

[@jennifersolomon2769]

Yep this video went viral & today he is a multimillionaire with his golden voice

[@JamesBond-kh8dk]

Brilliant. The lord works in mysterious ways.

[@mynameisnik]

Бля, ютуб намекает как быстро я старею. Я же помню как увидел это видео впервые 12 лет назад...

[@MisterBinx]

The voice is unbelievable. He's too talented not to get work.

[@salastudiocreacion]

Actually he got a job in a Radio's company

[@thaPUNISCHA]

Je is rich af now haha

[@managerteqmo9397]

അടിപൊളി

[@vishnuprasadsasikala8565]

Malayali❤️

[@maryferreyros7005]

I think after seeing all the story, personally they guy that offer him a job first he should offer him help with rehab and who knows maybe he wouldn't accept it. He really is a liar a manipulate person, he needs rehab to change his life. ALL addicts act like that

[@potatomatop9326]

Me hungry at 3am: *opens fridge* Him inside fridge: when you're listening to nothing but the best of oldies you're listening magic 98.9.

[@spectre6442]

Its been 10 years but when i listen to this again give me chills the best voice 👍

[@boomslang2681]

Watching this put a smile on my face.

[@trent8663]

This man is an inspiration! I hope he is still using that awesome voice to make a living. Ted Williams to boot!!!! What a triple crown this guy has; the name, the voice, the heart!

[@LifeIsGoodLydie]

Thank you to the person who took the time to video tape this talented man and change his life!! Bless your heart for caring.

[@solkef3]

. .

[@AMIRA-99999]

You alive?

[@ciarangallagher9330]

Really hope this legend made it

[@jsc20082]

I love his little laugh after each "radio" line. He's a kind and gentle man.

[@phonkyfeel1]

Life is a trip. He knows it, well enough to have attained a sense of humor about it. And to gladly make people happy with it. Mental monk level

[@MarmelYT]

He seems like such a nice guy with potential. Just missing guidance

[@potto1488]

He is now worth 5 million

[@alexroyer8683]

Doubt it. He asked me for a ride at a gas station while back in exchange for some cigarettes ...

[@kyezun]

@@alexroyer8683 look up his name

[@alexroyer8683]

@@kyezun I'm not kidding. Dude was hitching rides from the gas station in Columbus, OH. Literally a few miles from where this video was filmed lol. Was super nice guy and looked cleaned up, but something is off.

[@alexroyer8683]

@@kyezun Just looked it up. Article from this year: "Ted Williams appeared on The Tamron Hall Show in January of 2021, about 10 years after his initial viral video. This interview led to a few sad revelations, including that Williams is once again homeless."

[@delix787]

I legit thought this guy was Obama! 😂

[@pn8746]

i am 100% sure he will change his life from homeless to millionaire in coming years!! do inform me if my prediction get true..hihi

[@t106-hakim3]

that kind of "ignorance" didnt work here man

[@Blobfishareunique]

I just searched “man has beautiful voice” and this come 😢

[@freshmintz4719]

My friend met him

[@Marina-ul8si]

Que hermosa voz!

[@hungtheheroluu]

I came here after watching Rhett and Link talk about the radio voice man.

[@maryshall89]

Wow this was 10 years ago 😳 time flies I'm praying for him

[@afridgetoofar1818]

I can smell his breath through my computer screen.

[@dominikkuharic1259]

that's sad

[@prodtristn]

Now he is a multi-millionaire sportscaster with 9 kids.

[@Doomblud]

I googled this thinking it was a joke It is not

[@47dark]

@@Doomblud is the 9 kids part true, dang😂

[@2FigureTony]

This is the only man to ever USE HIS FAME TO GET SOBER. Todays day and age its always the other way around. Nothing but praise to this man.🙌🙌