SAS Who Dares Wins with Jay Morton | James Haskell

SAS Who Dares Wins with Jay Morton
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[@dendemano]

I’m a former Royal Marine and was attached to SBS in Sigs Tp. I instructed signals to candidates on the jungle phase in Brunei. The team has a group assessment of all the candidates and if any member of the training team suggests that they wouldn’t be happy to serve alongside a certain individual it’s an instant fail. I had a good mate who was on selection at the time. He excelled on the hills and was doing well in the J. At the end of the course we have a piss-up, raffle etc.... and everyone is there for the raffle draw and a few drinks. It’s an unwritten rule that all the candidates will leave before a certain time. I was having a drink with members of the training team and support ranks, but I suddenly became aware that my good mate was still present. I thought he would finish his drink and head off, but instead of that he got himself another drink. I did my best to get the message across but he was having none of it and proceeded to get louder and more lairy. Time spent in the J and the obvious drain on his body meant that the drink had a massive impact on him. I was crying inside as I watched him slowly but surely fail the course. The training team glanced over at each other and it was blatantly obvious that he had blown it, and when he finally had to retire it was confirmed in no uncertain terms. I saw him at breakfast and we discussed his chances of getting through to the next phase. It was so sad, because he was convinced that he’d passed, just based on his performance in the J. I felt even worse for him, as the team all considered him to have done well. They didn’t actually say that he had passed, but it was clear to me that the night in question made their decision an easy one to make. Of course you have to be fit etc...... but it’s the small things that can trip you up. You might never be aware of the reason why you failed.

[@Danny-vj4fy]

Great story mate

[@zed4225]

National Service 100%, I've been saying we need to bring that back for years.

[@weemanmarsh]

That depends. Is the british military something you want full of professional volunteers who want to be there and be good it. Or do you want a force that instills discipline in your kids to compensate for bad parents and teachers.

[@M17_Max]

@@weemanmarsh It's not about preparing for war, it's about instilling discipline and teaching the importance of respect and chain of command. Most people that did National Service seem to have enjoyed it and been better for it.

[@aranstuart566]

national service would fix almost all of the problems both in today’s society and for politically. If this were to work i think it should be a scheme allowing and encouraging young people to enter special roles either in the military, the nhs or with construction - I know it’s terrible to ever look at the nazi party for inspiration (so i’m swear of the irony🤦🏼‍♂️) but if you look at what they did to instil respect in their youth, they used a very similar public service scheme in the 1930’s called ‘the national labour service’ and was perhaps the only thing the Nazi party did right. A similar scheme offering employment to the youth for development, work within the NHS and the military would be fantastic - i don’t see why something doesn’t exist already given the amount of good such a scheme would offer

[@zed4225]

@@aranstuart566 100% agree

[@jerryoshea3116]

I've thought for this many yrs👍&it works fine in many other country's.. But if u can help me out here..Being a former Londoner (born&raised into a large Irish☘️ family in the East end)who left the Country in 1999 to move to the US,where I work taking care of 2Paraplegicsc F/t (one Ex Military) and another Guy born with Cerebral Palsy and one Quadriplegic P/t.(And I worked with a WW2 Vet 10 yrs ago) .A lot o hard work long hrs!! .But with all that said,when did the UK start using the "Special forces" acronym? I always used or recognized the letters SA$ and SBS..."Special forces" was something I thought was more of a American Military description!

[@jamesloft7413]

Great interview by Haskell. Morton's a legend!

[@bernardgarrett3897]

Interesting comparison between top rugby and SAS. Big respect to both people being top of their game. Great conversation

[@chombersSOpA]

Nice you mentioned Cadets. Nothing but praise for my 13 year old daughters Detachment. Brilliantly run pre covid and weekly Zoom sessions during lockdown. Lot of effort put in by many Military volunteers.

[@dabtican4953]

@@NA-gf1zy Nah tell em you were high rank in the cadets and that you wanna go SAS selection right after you're posted to battalion. They'll think that you're super cool

[@dabtican4953]

@@NA-gf1zy haha

[@chrismalcomson7640]

I don't have a problem with national service if you've got nothing better to do. I learned a lot about myself in the army which I still use today some 40 years later.

[@fabulous235]

Great interview, well done.

[@davidwells1508]

Love the interview. Really enjoying the pod. Thanks

[@jakesainsbury3039]

Great interview!

[@qwertyPROairsoft]

Really enjoyed this, cheers

[@DA-of9sv]

Really good point at the end Haskell made about speaking to someone could help you improve your life and most people don't do it because they think it makes you look weak.

[@MikeS-ear2ear]

Did not know who James and Jay were when this popped up on my you tube list but its the first hour long interview I have bothered to watch to the end. Good stuff and more of it please😁👍🏻

[@ralphvandereb66]

great interview, good job

[@zanderzoot]

Great interviewer. Great guest. Great interview. Thank you. 👍

[@benharwood3698]

It's so awesome to hear two super tough/fit dudes going through the exact same stuff as me, figuring out what works and how to stay fit with bulging/herniated discs. I'm exactly the same way that if I sit around and nurse my back it gets worse and worse, but if I do stuff that you'd think would mess it up, it gets way better. It's interesting though - I screwed my back up lifting the back end of my 700lb snowmobile up from shin height, to get it unstuck. In rugby I see a lot of movements at the breakdown that are very similar, and wondered how those guys don't mess their backs up... turns out they do, sometimes at least (to be fair, they're a tad stronger than me lol)...

[@adrianmaycroft8406]

What a great interview , lots of good pointers 👍

[@martinius1234321]

Excellent 👌🏻 enjoyed that.

[@lazenbytim]

Yeh mucho respect to both guys. I've played rugby and been in the forces, although not at their level but even at my level there is a profound sense of wanting to be the best and doing the best for your team mates. I find it sadly lacking in todays kids that I meet in the building trade, which I'm in now.

[@telfordpetrolhead]

Listen to the podcast on Friday was brilliant your best guest yet James 👍🏻, I would like to hear you have a chat with Ross edgley

[@80proctor]

Loved this!

[@ndipszingani2885]

Yesss! Just waiting for you to go on SAS now

[@geofflewis6914]

Have to say I am loving JH and his guests - breath of fresh air ....

[@bertiescunsbutch9323]

Spot on about national service and the different types of service that could be.

[@wesleyselkridge2197]

Loved that Hask. Please take a picture of the army guy at your gym and post it online!

[@louisphipps316]

Such a class interview an interesting insite to that world

[@mataicakau237]

Awesome chat 👌

[@mc9805]

Such a good podcast

[@photographyjim]

really great interview and banter which is a really good balance. dog tags and boots in the gym was very funny. key points for the future in terms every day man and woman who do that 9 till 5 and find purose / enjoy their job. So rather than elite but more mainstream learning and satisfied purpose would be interesting. I hope you understand my thinking here?

[@haroldasraz]

Cheers for making this video. Really a fun listen. If life is too cushty for some. Then people should try working as a nurse or a physician 24 and 48 hr shifts. I'm sure there are many other jobs that will test your metal.

[@senorprofe6212]

cant wait to see that new movie tennant. love time traveling lodgers

[@NoName-ql1wk]

Really good.

[@MDavis1990]

Couldn’t agree more about the gym! People just go and fuck around/chat and take selfies - just get in and get the work done. Your there for a reason

[@stephanielenaghan670]

My first episode & definitely not my last! Really enjoyable listen 🙂

[@overthewebb]

This was a great video. James, seriously start doing yoga a few times per week, as well as doing weights. You will struggle at first, but it will change your life.

[@gamesmyth9869]

Suffering builds character

[@danielwhitehouse.892]

Brilliant

[@scottb.0185]

I thought that the SAS ‘only’ choked people. In Australia, the nickname (from regular army) for SASR is the “chicken stranglers”!

[@hammond9075]

“My fingers look like a set of Allan keys” 😂😂 oh dear, poor bloke.

[@davidsweeting6876]

One thing I found a little disappointing about this is, there was a lot of taking the piss of others for doing things they wouldn't personally do, they don't know what that person is going through/training for, the bloke in the gym training in military gear could be attempting to get into the reserves (which for him could be a big deal) and all he knows to do is train his body in the conditions he believes he will encounter, they should encourage, not discourage, just my two pence worth PS I should add I have massive respect for anyone who has even attempted selection, so this is an observation and not a dig

[@exmoorfarmer4880]

Dont knock 23 or 21 fellas - plenty of men have died from those units serving in theatre. Great interview, Jay is very down to earth and natural. James good to see you branching out and there must be a comedy series based around a rugby club....

[@vanlifenomad]

Drains & Radiators, heads up J

[@petersone6172]

James should’ve asked if he’d considered doing a mad jack by going into a fire fight with long bow, arrows and sword.

[@jamespoland6824]

Really like how Jay describes his experiences

[@johnny8772]

Although i agree some form of national service would be great, there is an issue, if we took 100k of our youth into an army training programme, it would take at least 15k from the current army to do it, at 82k filled and we are at 76k at present, it is not viable

[@stewartschomberg9287]

What a chat

[@azhivago2296]

Surprised they are insulting the SAS Reserves - they are official special forces soldiers who have shed their blood overseas for the UK. 21/23 deserve just as much respect as 22.

[@danielmccarten4357]

It's usually just banter in the forces. But mostly it's just them giving a comparison between the two. Sure 21/23 do a great job, but it isn't full time and they're just not 22.

[@azhivago2296]

@@owenluke8015 well, I don't know who you are or what you claim to know, but the army website officially describes them as SF and there are easily searchable news articles on 21/23 personnel killed in action.

[@danielmccarten4357]

@@azhivago2296 Sure they still go out on combat roles, but they don't have the full training or expertise like 22 reg SAS does. It's not a dig saying they're bad or not usable. They just aren't the full package

[@azhivago2296]

@@danielmccarten4357 Well whatever the full package is meant to be, keep in mind ex22 guys have failed getting in 21/23.

[@danielmccarten4357]

@@azhivago2296 They probably have. It's almost the same selection, but they won't get the full training afterwards as it isn't full time. Which means if more important or serious jobs need doing they will call up 22

[@jamiewebb-harries6363]

Top blokes

[@mutely7152]

I reckon something like national community service were you take a year out and do something for the community in some kind of way rather than some military thing!

[@MrPolicekarim]

I think they did that in Germany. Also they could do their service in the riot police I heard.

[@davsavchav]

How small is that cup of coffee next to James' hand (2:30)

[@ORANGEGOBLIN1973]

Lmao, I was thinking the same thing...He's a fucking giant!

[@emperorsykes]

Re. People putting effort in when at the gym - don’t forget these people have proper jobs.. which is likely where they’re pushing themselves to achieve. The gym for these people is a pleasure/enjoyment thing, not a place where they go to give themselves adversity. For you two, given your careers, physical fitness is a key component at what made you good at your job. It’s a very different perspective. If being able to do ++pull ups quickly followed by 50 press-ups etc. Benefitted my career then I’d be pushing it too.

[@itshardmakinganamefo]

I think that’s a mischaracterization. They said when they work out they would go until they’d feel sick. That wasn’t a slight on ability but an observation about the average person’s workout habit.

[@TheDiamond-sw3qp]

Mate people could 100% be pushing themselves more in the gym and it would benefit them massively, the amount of people I see strolling around half on there phone and barely putting any effort in is a joke. It’s definitely doable with a job.

[@thomaskeil89]

I get your point however I think you have missed their point totally. People go the gym/go for a run and don’t push themselves to their limit, have you heard of the 40% rule? That when your brain is telling you you can’t do anymore you’re only 40% of the way to what your body can achieve. I’ve finally got into running this year and a 5k was daunting enough let alone 10k, I never believed I could do it and on the first 10k I did non stop my mind wanted me to stop after like 2k, then again after 5 but I kept pushing myself and the satisfaction I got from it is indescribable.

[@emperorsykes]

I 100% get they’re saying that “people go to they gym but don’t push themselves to the limit” - my whole point was explaining a potential reason why this is the case. Not sure why you’d think I’d missed the point when my whole comment was debating the point..

[@emperorsykes]

Yeah I get that - I was debating a reason why this is the case

[@adrianmaycroft8406]

Hi tech ...silver shads ! Hell yeah

[@SpeedBird001]

amazing interview, underlines the BRITISH SF guys are the BEST in the world, I live in the States, and whilst there is respect for SFOD-Delta, and DEVGRU, they're still a notch behind the SAS and SBS.

[@SpeedBird001]

Sorry mate - I’ve got a huge amount of respect for Delta, they’re awesome. However, they were formed on the back of Clnl Beckwith spending time with the SAS during the Malaysian war. He was so impressed and formed Delta once he got back to the States, and modeled Selection similar to that of the BRUTALLY demanding both physically and mentally of the SAS/SBS. I do agree however that a combined T1 force from the aforementioned Nations is a formidable force for sure. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones

[@dread4836]

Hilarious, James is a natural, real down to earth conversation

[@christurner2339]

Is Hask massive or is that coffee cup rather small? 🤔 😂

[@robssteven]

I'm convinced its shot glass sized.

[@Alex-mj5dv]

He’s a fucking unit. Was probably 130 kegs here

[@mccadders2808]

Comedy coffee cups or is The Hoff really that big lol!

[@papalazarou7880]

Hero 🇬🇧

[@Alex-mj5dv]

Jeeze Hask you were in some shape here

[@pauljones8218]

he looks ucking huge

[@parasinthephilippines]

One Life.

[@plummetplum]

The twist was that those coffees were actually large sized.

[@dread4836]

SF are the best, total respect and admiration for these military men, hate celebs

[@danielfinch362]

When I was in the army I knew a bloke who done SAS selection he completed the course but they wouldn't let him into the Regiment because they didn't feel his face would fit.

[@overthewebb]

That happens a lot. Plenty of guys get to the end and get rejected as the staff don't think they will fit in, but as they talked about some idiots also slip through.

[@Military872]

Not Pretty enough, probably.

[@jordancox8280]

If they're on long term ops in the middle east and you're a tall, ginger, green eyed with acne scars, it doesn't matter that you aced every test in first place without sweating, unfortunately you're not going to get in. Special forces are "grey men". Blend in easily, don't draw attention. That's what's so random about actually meetings some people in SF, they're just so ordinary looking!

[@dabtican4953]

@@jordancox8280 Why'd they bother letting that person go on selection in the first place and I'm pretty sure there are gingers in UKSF anyways, I know of some gingers in the US tier 1 units

[@jordancox8280]

@@dabtican4953 it depends on what the focus is at the time. I did say in my comment, specifically if the focus is Middle East and they are potentially intelligence gathering. There certainly are red haired guys in the SF, especially for domestic counter terrorism etc... And they can't stop you doing selection regardless of whether you might pass or not based on physical attributes.

[@jackmclean55]

thought james had podcast with joe

[@Ps-tc9ko]

Please please please bring back National Service (praying hands) if only to stop lack of structure and how unappreciative some people turn out to be. For years I've heard and seen some stuff that my brothers and I would never have dreamt of doing when we were kids. It's not just the fact that our parents would kick us into touch but it just wouldn't have entered our heads to drop litter or be disrespectful to people. Bring back the good old days...and climb a mountain..cold showers etc good stuff😊

[@jakhaughton1800]

Has you need a talk show on tv

[@dread4836]

bloody hell so inadequate compared to these great men

[@kevindoughty3907]

If we called our Corps Man “Mate” we’d be getting a thrashing ourselves.! 🤷🏻

[@dread4836]

still hoping James does MMA thing

[@FreeRangePelican]

Looks like some borrowers handed them the coffee's hahah.

[@DB-lh3qp]

haha made me chuckle

[@prestonian23]

if Jay came back to Preston nowadays he'd think he was back in Afghanistan!

[@fedup3449]

You don´t need a military environment to understand a sense of responsibility. You just need to be a decent human being.

[@michaelwilliams1189]

Hey dude less of the beat on the Welsh dude hahaha made me laugh even tho I'm Welsh :)

[@Smudger_83.]

James the posh boy Haskell

[@adamwales20]

Is that a shot of coffee 😄

[@adamrice617]

I thought the same, or are they both completely massive! 😂

[@4naans790]

Big hands

[@phantomopera5525]

Jay Morton😍

[@tomflynn8007]

I went to join the sas but they told me I was far too handsome and manly. I told them that they need to see through my external beauty and magnificence and recognize the fact I'm a stone cold killer. I'm now the boss of MI5. Never give up on your dreams.

[@speedo9556]

This is the most bullshit story I've heard 🤣

[@dabtican4953]

Yeah I went on selection and passed with flying colours but they RTU'd me at the end for being too good, life goes on.

[@stangordon2136]

@@dabtican4953 They couldn't have you showing everyone else up mate

[@hanoitripper1809]

Theres a peeping tom filming in at 7:45

[@robtriton]

I wish the USA had a 2 year mandatory military service. The youth of today are ridiculously soft.

[@NWO2023]

This fella James is well funny, Jay is defo the grey man can tell why he passed selection

[@3Elcid]

22SAS was a unit fighting terrorists secretly without uniforms, military ID cards and were unhailed, the United Nations Geneva Convention laws governing how wars are to be conducted and what is legal in a war such as legal weapons to be used by soldiers state that soldiers who operate without uniforms are illegal, but these Tier One Special Forces counter terrorists are working for the British government and other governments legally and are real government workers.

[@twothreebravo2374]

What was the leaving Chris Ryan behind reference? 😂

[@jamespoland6824]

I’ve been trying to find that ever since I heard it

[@jamespoland6824]

Could you time stamp it please

[@twothreebravo2374]

@@jamespoland6824 29:00

[@tobyn123]

"The worlds soft, you can get water without shitting yourself" - Errm....

[@lamboman68]

What reg was he in before the sas?

[@Dd-fb2tj]

3 para

[@TheRishy99]

Did someone forget to colour grade this, looks so flat

[@callumweaver52]

I was enjoying this till he said “beat the fuck out the Welsh” bastard...😂lol

[@miroslavamm6912]

OOOOH HE WENT TO 'CADETS'. WAS THIS WITH NISANSALA AND BENHAVILL??? AHAHAHAHAHA

[@duncanemery4303]

You are not like ordinary people I am ordinary I have not been in SAS point proven

[@KevinLearAdventures]

Smashed my back in 1985 and prevented me finishing a course and my back is still in shit state nearly 49 years later the sciatic is shocking....oh I’m now 62 😎

[@caiotefu9856]

James, what are you doing taking the piss out of the one guy that fucking walked God knows who how many miles (Chris Ryan) into safety. You won't even be able to walk 1 mile, so you know... let's get it right, you know, unless you got something you need to tell me about Chris Ryan except for Hearsay from the Regiment!

[@Trevessa24]

Lie on the base questions. Got through three in the eighties. Guilty as the day.

[@davidwells1508]

What do you mean.

[@Sandow.]

@@davidwells1508 You're asked a series of questions to get a base reading, it's usually name, date of birth, day of the week etc. The readings from the following questions are then measured against the base readings. Generally you can't lie on the base questions though, as they ask you something they know to be fact.

[@davidwells1508]

@@Sandow. thanks for the reply.

[@stevecummings5062]

This man seems like a nice guy, but very little special forces about him. Forgetable.

[@vicvinegar4540]

Tenet was garbage