Roger Reaves: Smuggling Drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel | Lex Fridman Podcast

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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
3:49 - Money
6:10 - Pablo Escobar
13:22 - Jorge Ochoa
20:58 - First time
25:44 - Landing an airplane on the highway
28:34 - Barry Seal
38:58 - Mena, Arkansas
43:50 - Assassination of Barry Seal
57:03 - American Made
1:01:14 - Blow
1:03:21 - Story of torture in a Mexican prison
1:08:01 - Getting shot down
1:21:44 - Prison
1:35:26 - Reflections on a life of crime
1:40:44 - Advice for young people
1:43:42 - Love
1:57:02 - Death
1:59:48 - Meaning of life
2:03:51 - Poem
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Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - Noom: trynoom.com/lex - Allform: allform.com/lex to get 20% off - ExpressVPN: expressvpn.com/lexpod and use code LexPod to get 3 months free - Four Sigmatic: foursigmatic.com/lex and use code LexPod to get up to 60% off - Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/lex and use code LEX to get special savings 3:49 - Money 6:10 - Pablo Escobar 13:22 - Jorge Ochoa 20:58 - First time 25:44 - Landing an airplane on the highway 28:34 - Barry Seal 38:58 - Mena, Arkansas 43:50 - Assassination of Barry Seal 57:03 - American Made 1:01:14 - Blow 1:03:21 - Story of torture in a Mexican prison 1:08:01 - Getting shot down 1:21:44 - Prison 1:35:26 - Reflections on a life of crime 1:40:44 - Advice for young people 1:43:42 - Love 1:57:02 - Death 1:59:48 - Meaning of life 2:03:51 - Poem

[@themessengertv2108]

will you please put lou elizondo or hal puthoff in your show my brother?

[@themessengertv2108]

especially lou elizondo. you need to grab him before rogan. this guy is smart and you can ask him some questions no one else has broski. keep up the good work 💪

[@themessengertv2108]

eric weinstien asked some with him briefly and I think even Eric is coming around finally.

[@SickTroll]

We don’t deserve you.

[@SickTroll]

This guy would make a good President

[@melissaandjosh6210]

The range of people you’ve been interviewing has been next level lately. Congrats on the evolution.

[@sammuddel7751]

THIS 💯💯

[@ZeeWolfOfEazter]

Lex is the new goat of podcasts.

[@eliaswreford4523]

There is a judge in Traverse City Michigan nicknamed Prison Powers (Judge Powers) who has publicly stated before he retires he will give out 2 million man years. I, for the life of me cannot imagine how he could be impartial or ethical as a judge. He almost always goes WAY above sentence guidelines.

[@jcee4921]

@@eliaswreford4523 funny how Travis City Michigan is infested with Democratic ideals and a local Judge wants people to be in prison and maximize all sentences.

[@D3r3k2323]

Still waiting for Jordan Peterson tho

[@desmondagboada]

''Beware of an old man in a profession where men die young!''

[@doodmayne7535]

Damn that's legit. Never heard it before but yes I love it.

[@stazi7532]

He gives me Don King vibes….

[@Mona_Lisa123]

@@benjaminchavez1121 Seems like Lex was catching on to this around 1:19:20

[@wadeboggs5163]

33 years in prison will keep you young.

[@desmondagboada]

@@wadeboggs5163 :) For sure!

[@stevecase6168]

The classic phrase of "They don't make 'em like they used to." is an understatement with Roger-fiing-Reeves. I could listen to this man tell stories all day long.

[@allenn4444]

I’m addicted to listening to Rodger talk about his life’s experiences. & also his wife is such a treat to listen to as well. I can’t get enough. Thank you for providing us with this priceless gem of a conversation 🙏

[@Coincidence_Theorist]

2:08:00 this daughters poem has bright tears to my eyes

[@rolandocedillo5685]

Does he turn you on ? 😂

[@cuatro336]

"What motivated you?" "Money." "Would you do it again?" "No."

[@R_V_]

Best compression ratio ever.

[@SkandalouzStyle]

thats not even what was said.

[@Astares9]

@NewMind Wonders easy to judge sitting from anonymity.. and just because you're too frail to live against this "nation" doesn't make you any better than him

[@levprotter1231]

Nobodies perfect

[@Patso44]

That sums it up..

[@hongtrinh5569]

“Being a snitch it like being pregnant. You either are or you’re not.” Best line lmao

[@matweg666]

Fascinating, I was scanning the comments and read this one just before he said it 😶

[@silverstar4289]

They all snitch when they get caught

[@daftmario123]

@@silverstar4289 This guy didn't, and plenty of others do not either. Some people actually do value loyalty, believe it or not

[@steveoshei1819]

@@daftmario123 almost all criminals cooperate today.

[@andrenabrydon6505]

@@steveoshei1819 nope not all..but would agree by saying most

[@BlackleafLB]

Listening to Roger is like listening to your Grandpa tell Smuggling stories. One of my favorite smugglers to listen to… amazing life, amazing storyteller.

[@huso4064]

Lex: 'And how was this guy that tortured you almost to death?' Roger: 'Now he was a real gentleman.'

[@ernestorountri3034]

exactly!

[@ernestorountri3034]

@@bccsivxx-xxivvii lmao

[@ianpollard4501]

Nice😂

[@omarei]

hahhaaha epic dude, what a crazy life

[@anthonysimmons1372]

lmfao

[@nicksinger1698]

There's nothing more interesting than hearing the story of a drug smuggler told in the voice of an old west prospector

[@TheRealMikeGMuzik]

Facts bro. I KNOOOOW his movie will be made soon. And I hope he's narrating it or at least someone who can talk like him

[@HeliosDroneWorks]

What do you know about old west prospectors? You need to get out and travel more. It’s not a highly unusual accent

[@highdesertbiker]

imagine if this dude was ur plug

[@HeliosDroneWorks]

@@highdesertbiker how does this get highlighted? It’s a pretty bad comment.

[@highdesertbiker]

@@HeliosDroneWorks probably because you are a professional clown?

[@purpleranger5987]

This is a real hard ass man he didn’t even snitch he went down when so many “hard” cartel guys sang like a bird

[@Pizza-gb1ch]

He didn't snitch because he is NOT hard. He was afraid for himself and for his family. And he knew what happened to his friend.

[@DustinHasVideos]

Unsure if hard or smart. He had love and a desire to live. He was put away, but he still has both when the people who snitched met bad endings

[@donaldwilson5693]

That is an absolutely incredible story and Roger Reaves has to be one of the most interesting and genuine human beings there is, along with his wife Mari, also.

[@whatcher8151]

too bad we are just hearing about it as he is 80 now, got out at 78.

[@madfoxcityemnau6414]

Yup genuine drug smuggler. 😅

[@chasemc69]

I'm pretty sure this is " the most interesting man in the world" from all the dos Equis commercials.

[@rolandocedillo5685]

Lmao that is him 😂

[@AlbertoGonzalez..]

😂😂

[@MrDrummerman32]

This man's voice is Southern velvet. I wish he did audiobooks.

[@ashdavenport23]

Audio Book is available 👍

[@anthonysimmons1372]

you read my mind

[@Browny84]

Absolutely

[@realitynotfictionii563]

That voice 👌

[@hootiehootheblowphish4109]

He really would be a good narrator.

[@candyheadxo]

Lex, whenever I introduce your podcast to anyone, this is the episode I show them. This is my absolute favorite. I literally laughed, cried, and just... It's just a really beautiful and amazing episode. Whenever I feel sad or alone, watching these transports me away from any negativity immediately. You have such a sweet and curious soul.

[@eamonia]

Dude, if you haven't yet seen or listened to his conversation with Paul Rosolie, please indulge yourself. He moved from New York to the Amazon when he was 18 and every sentence of the 3 hours he had on the show is an unbelievable tale of adventure and discovery that rivals that of the works of Homer. Please, do yourself the favor, I implore you.

[@candyheadxo]

@@eamonia Thank you!! I will watch that with my morning coffee! He is so fascinating.

[@eamonia]

@@candyheadxo Thank you! I'm so happy that you took the time to respond and I sincerely think that you're going to absolutely love it.

[@liamivarsson]

@@candyheadxoHow was it?

[@gh8066]

this old man is so jolly i love it!

[@kowalski8]

Stoned you are ?

[@whatcher8151]

YES, BEAUTIFUL SOUL, EVEN WITH JUSTIFICATIONS OF WRONG DOINGS, BUT HE DOES SEE CLEARLY. GOD HAS AN ETERNITY FOR HIM IF HE ACCEPTS AND FOLLOWS.

[@jaybee9269]

Jolly little psycho, not thinking of the damage those smuggled drugs cause.

[@fnando1281]

Lex dedication to making really out of the box podcasts is outstanding

[@vedantg2485]

So true🙌🏽

[@rowansavage9371]

Such an interesting range of in-depth interviews

[@seempaq]

I never clicked so fast on a video

[@drew4054]

Dude’s a gem

[@liajet24]

He's becoming like a Joe Rogan, but not an idiot, and is truly providing different, but educated view points rather than batshit insane ones.

[@sethjones6778]

This is the only time in my entire life where I've sat down and watched a podcast by itself without being at work or in the car or on the go. Fantastic episode. Truly one of the best podcast guests of any podcast ever.

[@coughforme21]

But how could he not have had someone in his corner, a lawyer perhaps, who advised him about the way the FEDS started to apply the RICO statute to go after guys like him? And where did all his money go or how did he invest it to make it clean / legit?

[@HatedNelevated]

@@coughforme21 someone in his corner is not necessary because lex is not divisive towards him. Simple Q&A style interview and an extra person there would have made things less candid.

[@jeffmiller3499]

@@HatedNelevated what? He's talking about during his criminal career

[@JasminMalissLittlefield]

@@jeffmiller3499 statute of limitations

[@canadianfox3099]

What a damn good interview, Roger needs a true and accurate movie done on his life, one hell of a ride.

[@Diesel_Outlaw]

Absolutely agree! 💯

[@mariuspetre1613]

A movie would be to short… he needs a series with 12 seasons at least..

[@aggibson74]

@@mariuspetre1613 Roger told me today that he just closed with Apple on a 10 episode series.

[@Kink-Panther]

​@@aggibson74sure he did

[@aggibson74]

@@Kink-Panther he had a talk at the local flight school here in Santa Barbara and that’s what he said. Interestingly enough, they did not revoke his pilot certificate and Roger is going to train for an IFR rating. He’s a student at the school.

[@charlesmodesto5991]

I have attempted to meditate many times in my life and prior to this CD the only success I've experienced is with live guided meditation. kzbin.infoUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq This is the first CD I've used that cuts through my unmedicated ADHD and enables me to truly relax and experience a quiet and energizing interval. The instructors voice is very soothing and pleasant to listen to. I am easily able to sit successfully through the entire CD, and for quite some time after. I cannot adequately express how tremendously helpful this CD has been on my spiritual journey!! Two thumbs up and 10 stars!

[@wmtomlinso]

I am a science nerd and I recently happened on Lex's channel. I have watched many of his videos. This is the first time I watched the whole video in one sitting. I dont know anything about drugs, but this was so entertaining. He is a great story-teller. THANK YOU, Lex.

[@johnnyfire3860]

It is a great thing you know nothing about drugs. It really is. I’ve lost everything I ever loved because of them. But it makes me happy to know there are people out there that will never know the pain these things cause. I wish you nothing but the best.

[@petrabridgemohan7006]

White folks speak with forked as native indians found..still so now Any drug smuggler js a criminal so do not try whitewash the white criminal

[@enriquecardona1819]

You say that you have lost everything because of drugs but you or the family that did drugs dint take any responsibility for your or their actions. If someone gives me a gun does that mean that I’m going to use it? No it does? If someone leaves a car running with the key in to does that mean that I’m going to steal it? No it doesn’t. If a blind person drops money on the floor does that mean that I take it and run or do I say excuse me sir you dropped your money.😊

[@jameswilson2268]

Lex: what was it like meeting Pablo Escobar? Roger: boy ah tell you hu-what

[@DannySullivanMusic]

accurate 100%

[@KingcoleIIV]

People don't want to believe that bad people are charismatic and charming people sometimes. Yet they are. Edit I am referring to Escobar

[@jameswilson2268]

@@KingcoleIIV *ted bundy has entered the chat*

[@Astares9]

@@KingcoleIIV calling this guy bad is subjective.. you sit from some fantastical high horse, a false authority behind your words.

[@furbs9999]

Tom Segura?

[@TheEddyFireBall]

The people need Martin Scorsese to make a movie about this man…

[@lprophit]

beat them to it with that barry seal movie

[@hootiehootheblowphish4109]

Narrated by the man himself

[@jasonvoss1984]

Michael Mann (the director) would be great on the team too. He directed the crime/action/thrillers "Heat", "Collateral" & "Miami Vice". He likes to get the story more authentic by involving real players (ex con, special forces, etc) in the production of the movies.

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Agreed

[@Cutlass_Rudd]

Scorsese is past his prime, let someone else have it

[@davidgalindez1836]

This man is a kind soul.

[@rolandocedillo5685]

He poisoned millikns of people with cocaine. Helping to destroy families and communities. But yes so kind 😂😂

[@slove9989]

35 years and she stayed. Most can't make it 35 days anymore.

[@hedgedrisk6487]

There was A LOT of money involved and if you really think he gave all of it up….well I don’t know what to say to you. But don’t think any of that had to do with love

[@jessastephenson3260]

The wife was taken care of, finances and travel 😉

[@bigpotato7804]

Love will never exist the same way it has in the past

[@hedgedrisk6487]

@@bigpotato7804 good point

[@scottbowron784]

What a true WIFE, and one AMAZING WOMAN X

[@jasonrapoff]

I was in jail with Roger. Perth Western Australia Nicest guy you could ever meet. He has the best stories

[@jjdd7763]

Around what year buddy?

[@boyerindustries]

Lucky to have such quality entertainment in a seemingly otherwise unfortunate setting lol

[@excidium2856]

Did u used to ride bmx back in the day? Dirt jumps? I remember ur name from mates round 99 early 2000s

[@edratliff]

Were you a gentleman?

[@TroyChadwell]

I was in prison with Jason Rapoff in Perth Western Australia. Total doosh

[@paytonj2620]

I started this podcast hoping to hear tales of drugs, money, & adventure. I ended the podcast crying and thinking about family, love, and what it means to be a loving, honorable, & happy man caught in the crosshairs of the cartel & global governments. Lex, you have a legendary podcast that will outlive your lifetime. This is the future of journalism and, I pray that you never change.

[@AfricaGeo]

Best comment so far ….

[@paytonj2620]

@@AfricaGeo Thanks 😊

[@stephenpalenicek8805]

Me to

[@Lazepay]

he wasnt caught in the crosshairs he walked into the crossfire, when u wanna make money fast like that you gotta know the pros and cons.

[@paytonj2620]

@@Lazepay lol this is true.

[@slove9989]

His book smuggler is available as an audio book and he is the narrator it's 25hrs in length.

[@nickandersonco]

Oh hell yeah 👍

[@LisaMaeSV650S]

I have audible and listened to it. Couldn't pit it down. Glad he narrated his own book. It was well worth the listen

[@vintagecapgunsatyourmomshouse]

Sold.

[@rdzt233]

Darn that poem that his daughter wrote, 😢

[@smokeylebear1062]

@@rdzt233 which one ?

[@MiceDnP]

This might be one of the best and most real, badass and heartwarming podcasts at the same time that i’ve ever listened to. So i’ll listen it again in a day or two!

[@christianbenesch1]

I am sure Roger understands that I will read a pirated copy of his book. It’s my little contribution.

[@gasa6272]

That's the spirit! Lol

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

Haha, I hate to say it but I Google every book I’m looking for with the word “PDF” after the title and I rarely miss. 😂 I personally believe that authors should all have a donation link on their website so that I can financially support the authors that change my viewpoint or understanding.

[@Gallowglass7]

LOL

[@paulochikwekwe7862]

Hahahah

[@rm9308]

@@CaliforniaCarpenter7 Exactly. Paying up front when you don't know if it's a good book is a problem the publishing industry doesn't want to fix. Offering the majority for free as a sample and having an easy donation link is the best way to combat piracy.

[@robertorichardo3193]

That was one of the best podcast interview's I've ever watched. You won't see anything even close to this on television. Unbelievable!!

[@erad67]

If you look at TV interviews in the 1950s & 60s, they used to be similar to this. Sadly, those days are far gone.

[@Customwinder1]

Old doco called Cocaine Cowboys . That's a good watch .

[@stephenmcmonagle6946]

Tbats because Shit on television is fake Roberto lol

[@modestymaltese]

I have been a journalist and a documentarist for 30 years, as well as a mathematician. I cannot praise you highly enough. Thank you for being Lex Fridman.

[@officialconoussierx1664]

i remmember him from oz,in prison,several yrs back ,top bloke ,glad 2 see you free man,prop's & peace

[@openeverydoor]

😂 man I hope he got your message!

[@KingcoleIIV]

This man has such a pleasant voice to listen too. I could listen all day.

[@KYTHERAOfficial]

As a non native English speaker I find him really hard to understand

[@nodnoc]

@@KYTHERAOfficial he does have a strong Southern accent

[@KYTHERAOfficial]

@@nodnoc Made it through anyway, I think I got most of it right in context. Very interesting. Lex is the podcast god right now. Unbelievably enriching stuff. I love him

[@Porkins]

"Gentleman" Thank you sir, may I have another?

[@hootiehootheblowphish4109]

@@KYTHERAOfficial I'm from South Carolina so I understood every word he said LOL

[@alexmason1387]

Proof that being a criminal doesn’t make you a bad man. This man has values, standards, and truly believes the value of his word. Thank you for telling your story

[@Saucey65]

Right? Delivering death.... oops I mean cocaine and doing it for money isn't bad at all right? Undeniable proof! I'm with you, he's a good guy great observation!

[@deleted01]

@@Saucey65 Dying from cocaine is better than dying in prison for possessing cocaine.

[@Saucey65]

@@deleted01 which wouldn't happen unless you really fucked up. Possession isn't a life sentence. In the case of Roger reaves it was a year for his friend when he got caught trafficking. But wait how did we get off the topic of how drug dealers are good guys? 😂

[@boburwell9921]

Read his book.

[@deshraj669]

@@Saucey65 still has more morals than CIA.

[@JA-xo1qg]

This is some of the best content the internet has ever offered.

[@drkmtter7860]

Outstanding The world needs more guys like Roger true gentleman

[@miguelsantono4969]

This was one of the best interviews I've ever seen. I can see how this man survived that world. He's gentle, but not weak.

[@13daniel1974]

This guy tells more truth than some will want to admit. What an amazing story.

[@eyeson6113]

Dude, you were flying in poison that killed kids. WTF is wrong with you?

[@LisaMaeSV650S]

I bought the book "Smuggler" on Audible after watching this pod cast. What a story teller! He reads his own book he wrote while spending years in prison. HIGHLY recommended

[@timklein8413]

Yeah, the Clinton connection was cemented by his comment on the Arkansas safe haven.

[@evra0501]

He is more honest than most politicians

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

The Clinton's was in the drug smuggling business 100%

[@quickstrum]

This has to be one of the best, if not The Best Podcast, I’ve ever listened to! So happy to see Roger back with his family! And to hear if he had the chance to do it again, he wouldn’t have done anything that kept him away from his family. What a good man! And what an even better woman! Incredible story!… And despite his absence, it appears his children even turned out to be amazing citizens. What a poem! Just shows you how important a man is and should be, to his family! Thank you for sharing all that Roger and Marnie ❤

[@brxndon4148]

This is one of the most badass and interesting stories ive ever heard. So glad you had this man on to tell his story, this man has witnessed so much history.

[@N.Greeney]

One of these streaming services needs to option his life story and make a series while he is still around to consult.

[@hootiehootheblowphish4109]

His voice would be great to narrate it himself

[@Daswassuphomie]

Nope they much would rather keep the propaganda on their platform. Like narcos and everything else on netflix

[@N.Greeney]

@Rik Michael So you want to cover up the actual history with lies because you don't like the fact that the government and elites have gotten away with this?

[@dallasbagley]

Like Narcos more or less?

[@jamieg2427]

drunk history

[@willbrink]

This podcast should be nominated for an award at the very least. Roger is a truly fascinating person who was a pawn and the true power players, per usual, didn't pay the price they should have, including several POTUS.

[@mystijkissler8183]

Why do "they" let the power players corruptions go free? Why do they lose their empathy for power? Roger says he has seen real evil in men. Greed doesn't make you evil. It makes you neglectful, impulsive, and lose ethically in areas; lose yourself unless grounded in moral righteousness.

[@jasminejones9937]

There are no "innocent" people on this planet The Rogers of this world just see thru the corruption and hypocrisy and take their chances against all odds and..at a price ! Rodger has balls and a great spirit I, for one, respect him

[@mbolduc]

Neither did Roger.

[@briandenny5820]

It’s just a shame so few saw that it’s a business that almost always ends badly. So few actually walked away with a load of cash. Happened to the very best of them!

[@mbolduc]

@@briandenny5820 They should all be dead.

[@josephchadwick88]

You can see his love of storytelling. Many people in the world, including prison have that same look.

[@TonyHustle90]

This lady is epitome of ride or die. Amazing woman 🙌🏾❤️

[@jaytizzle6652]

Look at him when his wife starts talking. Beautiful to see the love.

[@frederickdoyon]

Incredible isn't it!?

[@bucky7162]

Imagine bumping into this guy in a bar and just hearing some of these stories, you wouldn't believe it lol

[@unclemonster48]

I would be thinking about the late great tim Wilson’s uncle B.S.

[@unclemonster48]

@KikuyuandLuya southern comedian from ga

[@thatdude4933]

Cool stories but in reality he just a glorified fly on the wall doing what he was told. Kinda found this podcast boring to be honest

[@bnelson313braveheart8]

Lex I just stumbled upon your channel and truly love your interview with Roger and his lovely wife. Some interviewers make the interview about themselves but you displayed Roger as the centerpiece he deserved. Thank You!

[@reshtinzegham3118]

Listening to 11 seconds of this, already in a state of shock. That one of the most prolific drug smugglers got me.

[@jimmyhenson2167]

Me too. Watch the American 🇺🇸 made movie. Brings it all together. Gotta luv southerners !!

[@reshtinzegham3118]

@@jimmyhenson2167 I have, it was good

[@zielous]

“I like to make phone calls the same way” 😂😂

[@22cryogen]

One of the most pure podcasts I've ever watched. Incredible.

[@deshraj669]

@J W and he faced the consequences of his actions.

[@matthewp5472]

@J W only because of a bogus war on drugs

[@VantageWelding]

True gem of a podcast. If not the best out there on the internet.

[@ericwiese7479]

Right! This was so entertaining

[@ryanperrey]

Wow. I’m a truck driver. I started the video in Durham N.C. I finished in Charlotte. I do believe I transcended space and time lol. This was incredibly captivating. Especially the last 30 minutes. Bravo.

[@jasontaylor2237]

AMAZING interview. So glad I came across your channel. ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! i really hope some network or producer does his life story. IT NEEDS TO BE TOLD!

[@tonygambale9786]

Lex, the interview of Roger was an in depth autopsy of an incredibly unforgettable character. If it wasn't true it would be laughable. He is one complex human. Thanx for giving us the opportunity to peak into his life. Great great work.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

He's definitely an amazing man. Such impeccable code of morals and ethics too!

[@primordialmeow7249]

"...they buttered my bum and put a red hot chili pepper up there" Then giggles. Legend

[@Jeremy-et7wl]

That is the most Mexican sounding torture ever

[@jeromegarcia5396]

🤣🤣🤣

[@HatedNelevated]

Lmfao

[@757bully5]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sosasoseante8757]

@@Jeremy-et7wl Some palates are better conditioned than other, but all bums are created equal

[@patrickrance9430]

Roger Reeves is one of the most kind and interesting men that i have ever had the honor to meet and conversate with, the definition of a honest all around good person and a real stand up man . the type of person that can restore your faith in humanity , and last but not least a true gentleman .

[@fredfintstone9528]

I hardly comment on KZbin videos, excellent interview thanks for the storires Rodger! This guys a true legend

[@angelomarsili4536]

This man is incredible. He's crazy, he's wild, he's a "criminal", he's complex, he's determined, he's a phenomenally unique blend of the mostly the best with a pinch of the worst of humanity. Yet somehow, he comes off as the most likeable person I may have ever seen interviewed. I wish he was everyone's grandpa

[@HatedNelevated]

Ikr definitely got those cool Grandpa Vibes from him

[@bojaiden5175]

He's a thief, a man without a conscience... he's evil with a smile.

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

You wish he was everyone’s Grandpa? You, are nuts!! My grandfather was an excellent, loving Christian Grandfather, that always thought of others 1st, himself 2nd.

[@rsmetz88]

@@garlandremingtoniii1338 Everyone has skeletons.

[@renegademaster32]

@@bojaiden5175 he done us all a favour bringing over our coke for us to sniff if it wasn't him it was the next man

[@kipmcbride9910]

This was a good interview. Roger really tells a tale . He was spot on in terms of the drug war and the fallacy we call our judicial system.

[@williammorris3303]

How I am only the 15th like is a good representation of how brainwashed america is

[@jerryanstey7058]

You are 100% correct !

[@ybzo_go]

So your telling me that 🖤🖤 America not 😭😭 for nothing in America 😑😑

[@joshbell882]

@@ybzo_go the fuck does that even mean ?

[@kristifaulkner4968]

I once commented on a podcast. It was yours. I wrote, "does it get any better than this.". It does. This was truly a great conversation.

[@garyriding6444]

I found my new most favorite podcaster ,that is you Alex Friedman, I found this podcast with Roger Reeves to be one of the best podcasts I've ever seen, so much so that I have sent it out to all of my 6 children with the direction to not be afraid of the time it takes to get through it because it is so worth it ,especially at the end, thank you thank you thank you 🤗

[@orneryoverwatch7031]

I'm only an hour into this... absolutely incredible story. This man didn't just live a life... he lived one hell of a journey. I'm really excited to finish the rest of it.

[@enjayflave]

Wow. Roger’s wife is just amazing. What a catch she is.

[@dalzy1969]

As a former smuggler, I too have such stories. It was better than being a rock star. To this day, I regret every moment…

[@leemontoya8028]

This mans life is more exciting than a indiana jones movie.

[@abc55052]

A Southern Gentleman telling stories about running drugs and making million dollar deals. Love this episode

[@finaltouchala]

He looks at his wife, at the end of this video, like he has never seen a more beautiful woman, and is about to cry. What an incredible ending to this story.

[@siracjaffa7879]

Nm

[@HatedNelevated]

@@siracjaffa7879 huh?

[@diviningrod2671]

@Shorty Williams not to mention the single most useful plant on the planet

[@diviningrod2671]

@Shorty Williams that's great you don't smoke it, more for me !! Lol, just kidding. You correct about Afghanistan. Some where I had read years ago that after ww2 we built roads going into Afghanistan out of asphalt ( smoother for Cadillacs) and Russia did the same, but out of concrete ( better for tanks).

[@sudorights]

@@diviningrod2671 Soviet dominance

[@larune]

Just came across Lex’s page. Phenomenal interviewer and even more phenomenal guest. Excellent podcast

[@craigryan5290]

You recognition of an honest and good hearted man is spot on.

[@jt9907]

His wife is a real one❤️👍🏾Won’t find many like her nowadays

[@Mmmmkaaay]

Oh she enjoyed that money while he rotted in prison. Make no mistake.

[@FirstLast-oz6rs]

@@Mmmmkaaay She still kept the family together, wrote to him, and was there after all those years. No amount of money would make a woman put up with that. She could have easily taken the money and left him to start a new life but she waited for him. She is a Queen

[@Izzabenito]

She was Dutch. Much different than an American Woman.

[@Mmmmkaaay]

@@FirstLast-oz6rs Ah yes. Now if only American men could run drugs for millions of dollars and keep us in a lifestyle suitable for the queens that we are. 🙄

[@SnowWhite-dr6xh]

Yeh they don't make hoes the way they used to.

[@Damaraja]

Now THIS is the stuff, Lex. Get the elders on before they’re gone. 🤙✌️🙏

[@snap0179]

Well said. Great point.

[@darrylaldrow7274]

You don't blolivwe eiervivib of f to be its self,,!!,

[@Michellee970]

@@darrylaldrow7274 Were you drunk commenting?

[@mattcurtis3019]

@@snap0179 I couldn't agree more 🇬🇧

[@djr113]

Wisdom is being lost at a rapid rate

[@nilsj1324]

This is out there as one of your best podcasts. Lex, this was better than watching a movie about it. Roger is the greatest story teller I've ever listened to. Thank you for being the kind of listener and podcaster that can bring out the best in others. I'm blown away. Thank you so much.

[@johnwoodruff3487]

Roger has incredible mental strength and what an amazing couple.

[@natebravo6804]

Regardless of countless reputable sources, people still don't believe the CIA brought drugs into the US to fund the contras. It's mind boggling. The Big White Lie and Dark Alliance are both amazing reads. Bravo on your podcast as well. You are an excellent interviewer. The questions were excellent and I felt you had a great open and unbiased neutral stance plus you gave your guest time to answer questions in detail without interruptions.

[@markhuntermd]

Government creates the problems and sells the solutions! Post-911 opium imports from Afghanistan into the United States have grown exponentially from year to year. In the United States, opioid abuse and dependence have grown whilst treatment has been largely unsuccessful. For many decades, Rockefeller blocked the use of buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid addiction. Instead, he forced the use of methadone which has the same side-effects as heroin - Except the recovery takes nearly twice as long with methadone when compared to opioids! FACT: the Rockefeller solution is worse than the addiction to opioids! For the patient, coming-off opioid addition or methadone use is greatly traumatic. Except methadone takes much longer to recover from than opioids! For the next several weeks, patients coming off either opioids or methadone will feel profoundly cold; sleep will be diminished as they toss & turn in bed; their mind will be ‘racing’ and they will feel highly emotional; they will have very little or no motivation; appetite will greatly diminish resulting in massive weight loss, (e.g., thirty pounds lost in a 200 lb male over a period of thirty days is typical). Naturally pain perception will be greatly enhanced: a small breeze will feel like being scratched with pine needles; sound & light brings on piercing pain; and according to one patient, “The act of breathing felt like my chest and ribs were continually being ripped out of my body.” The patient will typically experience some alteration in motor function such as tremors and/or restless leg syndrome (RLS). About twenty days following opioid cessation the patient’s appetite, motivation and ability to rest will slowly return. Unfortunately, those recovering from methadone will suffer longer (typically 4 - 6 weeks). With buprenorphine, the side-effects of opioid cessation are impressively diminished. Motor symptoms will be greatly diminished; appetite and the ability to rest will be largely improved. Furthermore, the patient remains far more functional during the recovery process. The War On Drugs was never meant to be won. Just like all the other wars. The US Government is the CAUSE of most the problems! And now the Senate and others have discovered that Fauci designed and created the covid-19 virus!Piece for KZbin BUSH Contra Cocaine The US National Security State brought in the cocaine that created the crack epidemic: Contra Cocaine Train. They called it Operation Black-Eagle. [1] Yet no one was punished. Instead, Oliver North got his own talk show; and Admiral Poindexter was made head of the newly formed Orwellian Office of Information Awareness! The US Government creates the problem - then profits from selling a solution! Now the USA holds 30% of the world’s prisoners! The National Security State has been importing the drugs and controlling the drug trade since at least Vietnam. A Senate Committee attempted to inquire why the Obama administration was caught arming, training and laundering the Mexican drug cartel money. Obama and Eric Holder simply said they didn’t want to talk about it. Nothing happened. The US National Security State created the crack epidemic and imported heroin from Afghanistan. The CIA, Bush, the Contras and Crack Cocaine - The CIA planes brought guns, washing machines, gourmet food, and fancy furniture into Colombia and took drugs back to the U.S. “The people involved in drug smuggling are agents of the Central Intelligence Agency." Former Congressional counsel termed the combination of Contras and drug dealers "a marriage made in heaven" Costa Rica investigated large quantities of drugs frequently passing through CIA land and airstrips Just as they had done in Vietnam, Public officials and covert operators collaborated to suppress this information Head of the Justice Department's criminal division did not prosecute a single Contra-related narcotics trafficker The Mafia, the CIA and George Bush: Business Ties, the Crimes of Bush's Sons, BCCI Scandal (1992): kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGqVe4Cqm9l3rs0 The CIA, Bush, the Contras and Crack Cocaine: www.albionmonitor.com/9612a/ciacontra.html [1] impiousdigest.com/operation-eagle-ii-the-top-secret-cia-drug-running-empire-and-george-h-w-bush/ Side Note: Dan Quale introduced CIA operative John Hull to Oliver North to help run the cocaine trade. [5] George Bush made Dan Quale his VP so he could not be impeached for profiting off the Contra Cocaine Train. Quale himself was involved in cocaine train. Therefore, any indictment of Bush over the cocaine would take out Quale as well. [5] spartacus-educational.com/JFKhullJ.htm Also listen to CIA officer speaking here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHzFc6GVYtqGd7s The CIA, Bush, the Contras and Crack Cocaine The CIA planes brought guns, washing machines, gourmet food, and fancy furniture into Colombia and took drugs back to the U.S. The CIA called it Black-Eagle. [1] www.albionmonitor.com/9612a/ciacontra.html [1] Refer to operation Black-Eagle (later renamed Supermarket). impiousdigest.com/operation-eagle-ii-the-top-secret-cia-drug-running-empire-and-george-h-w-bush/ Side Note: Dan Quale introduced CIA operative John Hull to Oliver North to help run the cocaine trade. [5] George Bush made Quale his VP so that he could not be impeached for the cocaine trade. Everyone in the beltway jokingly referred to Quale as Bush’s impeachment insurance. As long as Quale was there as VP, Congress couldn’t take out Bush via impeachment without simultaneously taking out the VP and turning the Executive branch over to the head of Congress. [5] spartacus-educational.com/JFKhullJ.htm Also listen to CIA officer speaking here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHzFc6GVYtqGd7s Bill Clinton was rewarded with the Presidency for bringing in the Drugs for George H. Bush, Sr. and the National Security State. Whilst ramping up the so-called war on Drugs, Bush and the National Security State were busy creating America’s crack epidemic. They racked in so many prisoners under this arrangement - hundreds of thousands of nonviolent offenders - that Wall Street Corporations were permitted to wildly cash in on the Private Prison racket! The Clinton’s provided State security for the flights of CIA drug planes into Arkansas, (NSA called it the Black-Eagle [4]). Larry Nichols, a Clinton hit man working for the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (a money laundering scheme run by the Clintons and Rose Law Firm), [1] taught us that only the true psychopaths will rise to power in politics. Uncover tapes caught Roger Clinton buying cocaine - And on those tapes he said most of the cocaine was for his brother Bill, “who had a nose like a vacuum cleaner!” At the same time, Bill Clinton had settled several dozen rape charges by paying off women with CIA/Bush cocaine money and having them sign a non-discloser agreements. The CIA pedophile train (Epstein/Maxwell/Wexner - honey trap operation) and CIA drug dealings makes psychopaths loyal to the trade; and as such, they are rewarded with powerful positions within government. So, if Supreme Court Justice Scalia isn’t willing to play ball, the CIA will have one of their Kompromats smother him with a pillow. Everyone in top politics are a corrupt Kompromat. This guarantees that no substantive investigation will transpire, (JFK, RFK, Contra Cocaine, etc.). Epstein was just another notch on the ‘hashtag’ Clinton Body Count list. As were Gary Webb, Freeway Rick Ross and DEA agent Kiki Camarena. When it suited them, the CIA had Pablo Escobar taken out and replaced him with a new boss. [2] When Gary Webb ratted out the CIA for the cocaine train, Jeffrey Epstein and Leslie Wexner (CIA pedophile train) moved Southern Air Transport (CIA drug freight) to Ohio. Leon Black, (CIA money laundering operations) Bill Barr and his father promoted these operations on behalf of the National Security State. Thanks to the unchecked horrors promoted by the National Security State, only Super Predators become top officials in government, politics, and Wall Street. Check out Whitney Webb’s new book, “One Nation Under Blackmail: The Sordid Union Between Intelligence And Organized Crime That Gave Rise To Jeffrey Epstein”. Epstein & Maxwell were small potatoes in the National Security State pedophile operation. [3] Robert Maxwell’s, The Mega Group, was focused on Zionist policy goals, specifically blackmailing who would become the next president, Bill Clinton. Whitney conclusively documents the union between Wall Street, the mafia - specifically the New York-based mafia, the national crime syndicate - and the CIA and how really all of them engage in sort of this blackmail behavior and how it’s sort of the norm among these power elites in New York and in these intelligence agencies. Side Note: Dan Quale introduced CIA operative John Hull to Oliver North to help run the cocaine trade. [5] Refer to operation Black-Eagle (later renamed Supermarket). www.amazon.com/Compromised-Clinton-Bush-Terry-Reed/dp/1561712493 [1] www.truthandaction.org/larry-nichols-i-was-a-hitman-for-bill-and-hillary-clinton/2/ [2] shaunattwood.com/book/clinton-bush-and-cia-conspiracies-from-the-boys-on-the-tracks-to-jeffrey-epstein/ [3] trinedaily.com/2022/03/09/the-journey-84-whitney-webb-the-network-behind-epstein/ [4] impiousdigest.com/operation-eagle-ii-the-top-secret-cia-drug-running-empire-and-george-h-w-bush/ [5] spartacus-educational.com/JFKhullJ.htm Also listen to CIA officer speaking here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHzFc6GVYtqGd7s

[@JRsmith.]

Arkansas and Bill Clinton

[@MyUserTubeAccount]

people still line up to hand over their rights to these people, its truly crazy. the Founding Fathers were very smart, but could not forsee the depravity 200yrs down the road.

[@markhuntermd]

@@MyUserTubeAccount - Precisely! I would submit the USA is a cult from which few have the will-power to escape! In the USA, the people are too frightened to consider their belief system might be a fraud. I've been there. You go kicking and screaming. It's really scary to accept the world which you held as safe and workable is a toxic fraud. The ramifications of this truth are overwhelming! What to do? What will happen to me if the world I believed in is a fraud? But the fact is: the US Constitution is dead; liberty, freedom of speech dead! It is for this reason people remain in destructive and abusive relationships and cults - Afraid to walk outside that open jail cell door! Today, all the provisions of the US Constitution are cancelled for the first time since the birth of the nation! Therefore, at this time, we have no rule of law! The one with the most money or power reigns supreme above all else! You have no access to the courts or justice; or, decent health care for that matter! In fact, the US Government can arrest you for any reason - OR NO REASON - and lock you up indefinitely without trial! Seize your assets without filing charges! Moreover, the US Government can, and does, torture now! Some examples: US Judge Rules Citizens Have No Right to Grow Food threepercenternation.com/2016/09/miami-bans-vegetable-gardens/ ‘Camping’ on Your Own Land is Now Illegal countercurrentnews.com/2015/10/camping-on-your-own-land-is-now-illegal-govt-waging-war-on-off-grid-living/ Florida court rules off the grid living is illegal - Government claims it owns all photons emanating from the sun www.disclose.tv/news/Florida_court_rules_offthegrid_living_is_illegal/100317 Lawmakers in 10 States Blocking you from using Solar Panels! ecowatch.com/2016/04/27/states-blocking-rooftop-solar/ Man Gets Prison Sentence For Collecting Rainwater On His Own Property

[@twstdreality]

I think you need to read more than two books that are definitely gonna be heavily biased before making any conclusions. Confirmation bias is hard to avoid

[@swingsetsounds7983]

That poem got me. What a lucky man to have that kind of love from wife and daughter.

[@kblo7473]

First time got sucked up in podcast story from first second of it to the last! First time on Lex's channel - what a discovery! Host is a maestral in building a story with a right questions in right moments - I've enjoyed in every second.

[@popefrancis80]

Discovered you a week ago with the Paul Rosalie episode, and now im hooked. I am so happy I found you. The episodes are so interesting, and dont have the usual silly fluff other podcast do. So good

[@dflsam]

Lex just leveled up again

[@daheikkinen]

He’s a lvl 48 Podcaster

[@Moonmonkian]

Ding.

[@chuchaftw]

Stonks

[@realsouthernmamayall8711]

My late husband's Uncle. Seeing him on here makes me so star struck because of Lex. This is awesome Roger 😘

[@NotOnDrugs]

I wish he was my uncle lol

[@Schuffe37]

This guys audio book is like listening to an old man telling his lifestory around a campfire in the summer.. This guy is very truthful and the definition of a true 1% outlaw

[@tekoadenomie8437]

Imagine being in prison and having this old timer to tell you stories all day and night! Easy time

[@treypeters1087]

Now imagine the rest of the dorm of people banging on the doors all night rapping and talking just to make noise. Not easy time

[@tekoadenomie8437]

@@treypeters1087 have you don’t prison time or jail time before? All depends where your location is. You could be in solitary confinement where it can be very quiet, and second you get use to loud noises. Your mind adapts to the environment your in. I have read books peacefully while someone is screaming like they lost the mind and another is pounding on the door for hours. Glad you haven’t had to experience any of those things, and as long as the clock is ticking and I have a number not a letter it’s easy time💯💀😂

[@josh124c]

This is one of those home run interviews that knocks it out of the park

[@enricopallazzo3244]

You’re one of those redundant guys who is also redundant.

[@keeponrollin7922]

Grand slam

[@professorzoom7800]

Lex has touched on his admiration for Rogans ability to interview, when to let a person marinate a thought, when to guide them, when to prod or expand, most importantly when to SHUT UP. Far too many interviews die because the interviewer gets too wrapped up in the idea it’s about them. This guys story is probably a top 5 most fascinating stories i’ve ever heard in my life. Lex handled this interview masterfully, i loved it.

[@deslars1956]

100% agree....who are the other 4? Thanks

[@professorzoom7800]

@@deslars1956 the other 5 most fascinating stores you mean?

[@deslars1956]

@@professorzoom7800 yes please :)

[@professorzoom7800]

@@deslars1956 i’ll have to look some of them i don’t remember their names. one of my favorites that i do like is this endurance athlete body builder guy. he’s JACKED but swam around ALL of great britain 😂

[@jonmartin5318]

As you said, this is one of the best interviews you've ever done, this is great.

[@robd1811]

as a fellow georgian roger reaves always brings a smile to my face reminds me of so many people i have known or met

[@anthonyvincentsukkar8047]

Ill say it again Best fucking podcast. Penrose and Pablo in the same place

[@BfreshMedia]

First time listening to an entire 2hr podcast because I simply couldn't stop. Roger is a fascenating man with impecable memory for details that make him an incredible story teller. Such a great episode!

[@skip777]

Like a District Attorney doing the questioning....... ....all this admitting to past crimes with a ...." Cant be arrested Attitude".... You play chess?......this guy is the one that got caught first....he secretly rolls over on his employee.. Knowing his employee is working with dirty CIA.....(What an ace in the hole !) He told the guy last time he saw him ....Cartel is going to kill you " DEA plays the employee....sacrifices the employee..keeps this guy as their main player.. Cartel thinks this guy is a hero for not snitching and keeps him in their confidence...... he pretends to bug out to look rightous... and keeps providing deep info on Cartel To DEA until DEA gets to the very top of the food chain.....then he retires with a hidden funds..... Everyone is happy with him evan the Cartel.... DEA wanted the dirty CIA agents and the Cartel bosses......they got them all with this guys help...... CIA guys are dead......bosses dead or in jail.....and this guy has no fear.....the no fear is the tell... He really needs to stop talking.......the amount of coke he brought into America killed thousands of Americans..Wrecked millions of lives......and he laughs as if it was an adventurous rodeo........ ...he only trafficked in weed a short time....he mostly carried coke.....Hes got more blood on his hands than ISIS..

[@ianadams7135]

@@skip777 cry about it

[@robertcronin6603]

Roger's voice is very charismatic and easy to listen to....great episode!

[@evotito1]

this is one of the best interviews ive ever listened to this man has such a bright soul

[@krsmedley]

Clicked on this at random, and have to say, this is one of the most interesting podcasts I have ever heard. I absolutley loved it. One can only hope this man's spirit is contagious. Thank you kindly.

[@skip777]

Like a District Attorney doing the questioning....... ....all this admitting to past crimes with a ...." Cant be arrested Attitude".... You play chess?......this guy is the one that got caught first....he secretly rolls over on his employee.. Knowing his employee is working with dirty CIA.....(What an ace in the hole !) He told the guy last time he saw him ....Cartel is going to kill you " DEA plays the employee....sacrifices the employee..keeps this guy as their main player.. Cartel thinks this guy is a hero for not snitching and keeps him in their confidence...... he pretends to bug out to look rightous... and keeps providing deep info on Cartel To DEA until DEA gets to the very top of the food chain.....then he retires with a hidden funds..... Everyone is happy with him evan the Cartel.... DEA wanted the dirty CIA agents and the Cartel bosses......they got them all with this guys help...... CIA guys are dead......bosses dead or in jail.....and this guy has no fear.....the no fear is the tell... He really needs to stop talking.......the amount of coke he brought into America killed thousands of Americans..Wrecked millions of lives......and he laughs as if it was an adventurous rodeo........ ...he only trafficked in weed a short time....he mostly carried coke.....Hes got more blood on his hands than ISIS..

[@LeonardoHOrtiz]

20:58 OMG. I'm from Xalapa ,Veracruz. The first time he was smuggling he was were I live. Never thought to hear about Xalapa in Lex's podcast!!

[@jeromegarcia5396]

Feel the same about Moreno valley and terminal island he talks about...

[@nicholasdambrosio3591]

How could you not love this guy. He’s so happy go lucky. I could listen to his story’s for days.

[@Last_Chance.]

This is an incredible man that has lived an awesome life but what impressed me more than anything is the absolutely amazing woman that stood by his side. I've never seen that kind of love before.

[@scowen4388]

Being an Arkansan and growing up hearing stories about The Mena Connection, there is still so much more to the story that hasn't been told...

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Steven... Shaun Atwood wants everyone who has heard firsthand Mena stories to contact him.

[@scowen4388]

Everything from gun parts production, to black mail, to corruption of some of the highest players in state government....there's quite a bit

[@blakerainwater6036]

Rumors, lies, and false propaganda

[@scowen4388]

Blake, obviously you don't know the people involved. I personally do

[@blakerainwater6036]

@@scowen4388 If there was any truth to that, you wouldn't be typing it out for the world to see on YT.

[@kyleatkinson7040]

The irony here is incredible. It makes me a feel certain kind of sadness, while assuring me there are beautiful people on this earth.

[@chuckwarchild3150]

They gotta make this a movie!! his detail is more than amazing!!😊

[@dead_panda6864]

I just listened to this at work and man I feel like this changed my outlook on a lot of things.

[@JoshuaFletcher]

"I like to make phone calls the same way..." Epic quote

[@the1kezia]

@@spectator5144 @5:55

[@masonginni8872]

just met this man on a hike and got to walk with him as he told his stories absolutely fascinating

[@TheTamrielDrunkard]

No way, are you serious?

[@scatman2020]

awesome interview I loved every second of it, he seems like a genuine good hearted man God keep him and his family safe