SOGCast 002: Jim "Wild Carrot" Jones's SOG Recon Mission to Recover Downed Pilots

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SOG Recon team leader haunted by failed mission returns to crash site on his own money
Twenty-five years later, he spent $35,000 of his money to personally return to the crash site, then things got ugly

[@K31011]

Jim looks like if you asked him to fill in on a mission right now he would say sure Im not doing anything lets go. All the SOG guys are so much more legendary in real life truly amazing group of guys.

[@JumpingJimmyJet]

Thank you. And you're right. I'm ready, anytime ;-)

[@hannibal6173]

@@JumpingJimmyJet you Sir are an incredible human being ! Salute!!!!

[@jfinn4416]

@JumpingJimmyJet one of the most impressive life's ever lived by you, sir. Inspiring. Proud to be American 🇺🇲

[@ericgibson2079]

Were all incredible- You just havent realized it yet!

[@aaronspencer3573]

@@jfinn4416 na na lplojhô

[@sheilalarkin1291]

My first husband did 2 tours in Vietnam as a Crew Chief/Door Gunner flying Green Berets into Cambodia & Laos. He told me the government was lying about being in those countries. The government kept insisting we did not have troops there. Technically, we didn’t have ground troops there but special forces were. These guys were amazing. Even though my husband was shot down 3x’s he and many others survived but there are still over 150 green berets missing, no trace😢Much respect🇺🇸

[@DowntoEarthThinkingcom]

I served wth MACVSOG in war zone D on th Cambodian border in 68/69. These guys were all true warriors far beyond what we have today.

[@shad8103]

"Gary sadly got killed. The whole team got wiped out....any way....". It's just passing conversation to these dudes. Much respect for what these guys did so long ago.

[@DavidC1]

John went into intense detail on this in one of his books and on the other episodes....heart breaking.

[@Indylimburg]

I thought the same thing. So nonchalant!

[@wilddoge8300]

@@DavidC1 you got the links for them?

[@JumpingJimmyJet]

The reason I answered that way was because it hurts to think about it. I was in the field when it happened. I still remember the "Covey" calling their code name "School House, School House, do you read me" It haunts me to this day. It's really not a "Nonchalant" answer :'-(

[@Indylimburg]

@@JumpingJimmyJet Those of us that have deployed, especially with SOF, totally understand. Much respect sir. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@mbell7860]

Great interview of a truly amazing guy. "...worse mission ever," he says with a big grin: what a life! America is preoccupied with sports zeroes and celebrity nothings when the real heroes are ignored and forgotten. Thanks for doing these interviews and documenting history that would be otherwise lost.

[@brucereed105]

Yes.

[@koltencrouse3258]

Whenever gentlemen like this speak. I listen so intently. I can’t wait for every one of these podcasts.

[@cameronmcmahon3430]

spotify has lots more uploaded!

[@GUNSHIPFLEX]

Those men were a different breed. The stuff they did w help of their indigenous guys was incredible. God bless

[@garyjames1678]

These are the best PODCASTS I HAVE EVER SEEN. THESE Vietnam War SOG-MACV are the bravest men to do what they did without all these fancy gadgets we have today. It's inspiring as heck and reinforce's my COMMITMENT TO KEEP OUR CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOMS AND AND RIGHTS. ALSO DO AWAY WITH THE FBI, CIA,IRS and start over with PEOPLE THAT'S NOT AN ARM OF THE DAMACRAT SOCIALIST COMMUNIST REGIME. If an FBI HEAD OF OPERATIONS CAN SAY THEY WILL PICK THE PRESIDENT. Not going to be POTUS DONALD J TRUMP then I can say I would go to war to fix this mess in Washington of Carrier POLITICIANS. TERM LIMITS HAVE TO BE MADE.

[@hardtopindown7781]

Years later, this man seeks to finish a mission, which, in his mind he failed. This speaks to a obsessive, dogged determination, inherited from their fathers, the greatest generation, who essentially blew up Europe, only to rebuild it. Neither ot these two treasures fell far from that tree. Thanks Jock, Echo..

[@tsimyang]

I love MACVSOG growing up I always heard about the Green Berets, Ravens, and Col. Bill Lair. I’m Hmong and a proud US Army Vet to the best country in the WORLD AND EVER. Thank you I look forward to hear about the GB, Ravens, and T-28s in Laos with the Hmong/ Miao mountain/ hill people. General Vang Pao.

[@MrDanboyd3]

Welcome

[@AnthonyEvelyn]

My respects to you and your warrior ancestors.

[@fightmilk8613]

God bless you Patriot

[@johnnyitaliano]

Thank you for your service!

[@PurrsPlace]

"Wild Carrot" is an absolute trip and "Tilt" asks and clarifies like a pro! I can listen to them all day long! To everyone involved, thank you so much for doing this! =)

[@jeffreylc]

Wow. This man is the epitome of a renaissance man warrior. I couldn’t stop watching/listening.

[@scruffy7443]

This guy still has a strong mind, you can tell he's a fast thinker the way he talks!

[@unadillariveroutdoors9690]

Legendary stories from legends.

[@patrickhollinshead1912]

Why is there not a book or documentary of this man's life!? Absolutely amazing. Most interesting man alive.

[@rustybaldwin4851]

Yes a book would be great !

[@koedeegordon]

Movie, book, documentary! The big 3

[@AberdeenAbuseAnthony]

My favorite line in this interview. "I would love to be in a war underwater"

[@richardsalyers1512]

Love sog videos craziest combat stories I've ever heard.

[@petekosar8379]

This is the best podcast I've ever listened to!!! I don't think there is anything thing that this Man can't do!!! May our GREAT GOD always Bless you and your family Sir.🙏🙏🙏

[@stephenchapman3913]

These men are so humble and are the definition of Gentleman.

[@POSSUM3K3]

Man what a life this man has had. You name it he seems to have done it. Talk about a brave and interesting person. It seems like all the SOG men have cherished their lives and precious time after seeing how quick a life can be taken. Godspeed to these great men 100% respect!!!

[@wazhazhe4091]

This is, without a doubt, one of the most interesting people I've ever heard of. What an incredible life he has led. I could have gone on listening for hours. Thank you so much for bringing us the stories of these incredible men.

[@independentomega2701]

Airborne! Thank you for interviewing this true American hero. You are doing Gods work, spreading the stories and the history of these amazing Patriots.

[@joeblinko737]

My stepfather was a SOG 1-0. One day he told us, hey did I ever tell you about my silver star? He completed one of these brightlight missions, did a walk out of Laos if I remember correctly. You guys are amazing

[@timmydlookatme]

Love your work Tilt. Much appreciation Australia

[@alanfox1309]

That was awesome. Giants do still tread this earth. thank you for your service gentlemen.

[@toddswogger5445]

My God, had goose bumps the whole show! AND THAT MY BOYS AND GIRLS, IS WHY YOU SHOULD BE PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN! GOD BLESS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!! tilt, keep them coming! Awesome!!

[@brandonblackfyre5783]

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

[@frosty_soda]

America has ditched! No offense, you have lost the USA to the crazy, lunatic, left

[@marcleblanc7021]

This guy has to be the luckiest fellow alive. All the coincidences he been in and all the careers he had. Then started his own missions. Just crazy

[@brucereed105]

These men are extraodinary in bravery and dedication. Warriors indeed.

[@sappermills]

Tilt is doing an amazing job, thanks Jocko for giving these guys their day.

[@lamcalvin123]

Man, I thought 'Tilt' was sharp... Mr. Jones here is both sharper and with more energy than me and I'm in my twenties... All the respect and thank you Tilt, Carrot, Jocko, and everyone else involved in sharing these stories

[@averagelibertyenjoyer3217]

Very quick witted, an absolute pleasure to listen to. So glad they have done these podcasts

[@sweeps42]

Listening to this and not watching the video, he sounds like he's in his 30s

[@jasondsimpson]

Why don’t we have this guy back. He’s incredible!!!!

[@joshuamacmurray1564]

In an interview of Jim on Team House Jim mentioned the name of SOG Alumnus and CMH decorated Command Sergeant Major Franklin Douglas Miller who co-wrote with Elwood J. C. Kureth a book about his Vietnam experience titled, “Refections Of A Warrior”, a book now out of print, yet one of the well written books I have ever read on Special Forces combat in Vietnam, it would be great if Jim and Tilt could do a podcast highlighting Miller’s service and his team and the events related to Frank being awarded The Congressional Medal Of Honor.

[@JumpingJimmyJet]

F.D. Miller (Mill) was a brave soldier, would fight anyone anywhere. He was the real Rambo. I served with Dougie at both, CCC and at A-502

[@benyoung552]

I love Jim… He’s one of the most interesting sog guys I’ve heard., He’s done so much cool shit in his time that it’s unreal…. Thanks for another great interview John & Jim!

[@russ1046]

I would love to hear more from Jim - I love this SOGcast. I'm sure Jim has hours more stories we need to hear! USN, Green Beret, PJ, consultant radiologist, meteorite hunter - and he sounds like he's been spectacularly good at all of them. Incredible guy. Thank you for getting some of his stories out there.

[@JumpingJimmyJet]

I want to do some shenanigans with "Black Rifle Coffee" I love those guys.

[@russ1046]

@@JumpingJimmyJet that sounds cool to me - I'm from the UK and did not know much about Black Rifle Coffee until recently. Evan Hafer seems like a super-smart guy. I'm sure between the two of you you could cook up something very interesting ... and maybe tie in their MACV coffee for good measure 😁 👍

[@dwightlight]

Check out the interviews / podcasts on the Savage Game Design studio channel, 10/10.

[@russ1046]

@@dwightlight thank you - I found that stream today and have literally just finished listening to Jim's interview over there - agreed another 10/10 👍

[@gene2049]

Jim is an incredible, interesting guy. Great courage and smart. So much respect for him and other service members. I’ve watched this video twice it was so good.

[@BlueWaterSTAX]

I'm so grateful for your generation. My uncle spent 8 months in Vietnam in a Engineer Battalion. I learned a lot from you guys. Thank you and God bless America.

[@weskerlin8566]

Gentlemen, thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I retired from the USAF and I remember hearing stories about SOG when I first entered service. I can't tell you how much I respect your service.

[@j.p.saverance8972]

John, you are an outstanding interviewer! Your background in SF/SOG gives you a basis of understanding that helps you draw out amazing stories from each guest. You obviously have done your homework in preparation for each interview. You also do a great job asking your guests to explain technical terms and lingo that your audience may not understand. These interviews should be archived in the Smithsonian. Thank you Jocko, John, the guests, and all those working behind the scenes to document these stories!

[@xprettylightsx]

Please help this podcast grow . They deserve it.

[@billwilliams4394]

These guys are the legends that they didn't make movie's about , the things they did are unbelievable , good bless them

[@timbo4374]

I thank both of these guys for their service. I absolutely love these SOG stories. These guys are the definition of bad ass. Every one of them are true heroes. All the shit these guys lived through, and for so many years, could not even talk to their family or anybody at all about what they went through. I salute each and every one of them. They were the cream of the crop of SF members. Sent on impossible missions, and no matter how incredibly dangerous the mission, they went out and did them anyway. Incredible.

[@jessicagray8852]

Man, what equal lifetimes to me later and these guys are still sharp as a razor. Lot of respect

[@cosmicwolf7101]

All you gentlemen from SOG are absolutely legends, I'm thankful that your stories are getting out and known to a wider audience.

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot290]

Tilt seems like such a cool laid-back dude. Never in a million years think that he used to literally be RAMBO. I've always had so much respect for Vietnam Vets, but it's gone to a whole new level now. So glad we get to learn about MAC V SOG and these heroes are still with us to tell their experiences. 💪💪💪

[@robertrosicki9290]

Wow , And I thought I'd seen and done some things till I listened to this interview . What a life this gentleman has lived .

[@GT-fx8fd]

This is the sickest podcast out there right now. Massive respect to Jocko and his team for promoting these badasses and heros and help get their amazing stories and history out to the world. Scouser blood as well.....says it all.... Much Love Wild Carrot

[@chrislogsno863]

Tilt you are national treasure an American hero to be looked up to one day these will be in the library of Congress these hardened warriors are quiet professionals you opened up the door to them sharing and would only talk with another sog veteran. Keep fighting the good fight, your doing the lord's work here

[@Fighting_Fatigue_117]

"Open up, United States special forces!" "Err..." "Do you have a moment to discuss Jesus Christ?"

[@ja6995]

It is truly an honor to hear these stories. It really is an amazing thing that we are able to listen to this.

[@SynapseDriven]

You gotta love Jocko for making this possible, these stories need to betold and recorded, solid one byJocko.

[@herve160181]

Wild Carrots life motto is "Sure, why not?"

[@saigoneze4465]

I’m so glad John has his own podcast through jocko .I wanted a separate podcast for SOG and I got it !

[@mattmorrison9379]

I know what I'm listening to tomorrow at work. Love hearing the Vietnam stories. I think there should be a band of brothers type show but about the Vietnam war. Any one else feel the same?

[@Network_Hunter]

...even better would be a show called macVsog

[@joshuawells3595]

Thank you for bringing these stories to light, I drive about 200 miles every day for work and I really enjoy listening to these podcasts. I am a Iraqi Freedom Vet, it got pretty sporty where I was but I can't imagine fighting the fight SOG fought. Thank you again for the stories and thank you very much for your service.

[@jeffbennett4606]

I am so intrigued & grateful for SOGCAST! Keep em coming Tilt!

[@Trve_Kvlt]

The Prairie Fire DLC for Arma 3 introduced me to MACV and started my now several month long research into the Vietnam War and the SOG boys in particular. The fact that a development team was able to collect men like Tilt and Wild Carrot to make the amazing DLC that Prairie Fire became is astounding, without it I probably would've never knew they existed.

[@ronhaworth5471]

You SOG guys have the gratitude from OUR NATION for unwavering service/USA.

[@arfshesaid4325]

thats one reasonable man , class act, thanks for your service gentlemen

[@johnqpublic2718]

Perfect timing for my one day off a month!

[@brandonblackfyre5783]

These guys remind me of my old Math Teacher from Highschool named Mr. Kevin Gast. He was a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War and the stories he told were insane. Thank you everyone for your service to this country.

[@Unkn0wnGuy]

Wow this guy Jim was fascinating. I could listen to his stories all day, incredible!

[@jfb.8746]

Those SOG stories are straight out of movies. It's insane what they did.

[@FeWolf]

Keep it up "Tilt", I really enjoy this podcast and sharing them.

[@seanberthiaume8240]

NEVER QUIT COMRADES IN ARMS!

[@ryansaccount44]

Jocko please do another interview with the wild carrot. He is too cool. Great job gentlemen

[@bonerdude]

so inspired , men are men , love you guys and thank you for shining a light in these dark times brazenly , i needed this ; REAL MEN , REAL , and so effing cool , humility and so kind hearted , so inspiring , love you guys thank you ; I have a free liberty life today because of your bravery!!! thank you!!

[@friscostreetstories5403]

Wild Carrot is so damn remarkable. A true adventurer, his story is interesting. And he seems in such great shape

[@AN-jz3px]

John Meyers non-chalant laugh at these outrageous combat situations is what makes this man a national treasure. How can you not just love this man's stories??

[@RinconPilot]

Truth is stranger than fiction. Thank you Jim, Tilt, Jocko and Echo for chronicling and sharing these stories. My Dad told me stories of Nam, I assumed he was full of it until I heard your stories. God bless America...

[@ronaldstarkey4336]

All I believe is what people tell me and what I read in the newspaper ... lol

[@jettsetter7]

Tilt, thank you. For some info, the AF (and their infinite wisdom) had 2 pilots flying in the backseat of the Phantom up until late 1968. My grandfather was a pilot who died in the backseat in Laos 03/21/1968. Their DPAA case is Refno 1100. No remains ever found, but they crashed with a full fuel and bomb load, not sure what would be left.

[@j.p.saverance8972]

Sorry for your loss. May your grandfather rest in peace. Thank you to you and your family for your sacrifice for our country.

[@friscostreetstories5403]

one of the most interesting sog stories, this man is in great shape like Tilt. "The China virus" Mr. Tilt says..LOL. Love you guys.

[@NinjaofApathy]

ATTENTION PLEASE: the SOGCast is not being uploaded to KZbin at the same rate as it is uploaded to Spotify. I don't care at all about the audio quality or video option. Please just upload all 13 SOGcast episodes to KZbin for guys like me. Thank you so much for your work.

[@paulshields4834]

It's been incredible to watch this grow from when Jocko first brought Tilt on. Incredible insights and stories, thank you. Please keep them coming. I tell everyone about the SOG guys. :-) Hats off to Jim too, what an incredible person , a fellow Irishman too, well done gents. :-)

[@juliobow3232]

Such exuberance Jim and Tilt display here with mesmerizing experiences that I didn’t want it to end! Thank you Tilt, Jocko, Echo and team! Your passion and leadership is breeding a following this nation needs. Honoring all those who served as well as serving…Grateful to my heroes….PhilleeColOH¡

[@hamhock6932]

Hit the likes. 👍 this gentleman guest is a quintessential warrior archetype. Defend the world that you love, relish, and investigate. God's speed.

[@dsj8838]

This hill crash site story needs to be made in to a movie. Amazing podcast as usual.

[@Coppersaguaro]

This guy had an incredible career. What a legend. “I never turned down a mission.”

[@DemetriPanici]

*“You can fool everyone else, but you can’t fool your own mind.” - David Allen*

[@joshantoniazzi7564]

When tilt says “just another day in SOG” my day is made.

[@lyndondellis298]

These MacvSog guys are the best! Just listening 5o them speak about things most people know nothing about, is thrilling. I also served in 1st Aviation Brigade, and the 101st Aiirborne 70,71. So I know a little bit of what their talking about.

[@tonyfknb3896]

This podcast is amazing! So happy these amazing Vietnam SF vets now have a platform to share their stories. You rarely hear from them or can get these men to share these stories. Man what a great podcast and great platform for these heroes

[@ronniehdable]

Thank you all for what you have given to the country and your brothers . It's amazing. Your ability to recall everything is amazing. Your who makes. America great. I'm 56 and my best friend lost his dad when we were 5-6 . He was a forward observer named lewis Walton . He was Mia and his son escorted him home in 1987 or so. After Lew's older sister found her dad. It's a great tale of love and lew went in the army and became a green beret,Like his dad . I go say hey to him when I'm in DC or at the traveling wall. I never met him but I felt like I met him at the wall. God bless . Ron h. Lewis is from Providence RI . We lived on Eastwood Ave near Vinny pazienzas gym . Ty

[@BB-ly3dh]

Outstanding men and Americans. God Bless. Love thos SOG Cast soo much. Thank you.

[@DarthVol24]

My grandfather is a Vietnam vet and he passed in '02. Jim looks and sounds exactly like him minus the long hair, I honestly can't describe how I felt watching this video but it brought back some great memories. Thankful for hard men like Jim "Wild Carrot" Jones.

[@Whitesp44]

Outstanding! I was listening while driving than sat in the car to listen to the rest. I can't believe these guys did what they did. Absolutely amazing. Thanks John

[@dwebb68]

Incredibly fascinating individual and an amazing military career! Great respect for all of you gentlemen!

[@kennyirish5021]

I've been sitting here for five minutes trying figure out something nice to say... I'm still so astonished by Jim's career that all I can say is... Thank You man your an absolute treasure to this nation!!!

[@GLOCKSUGAR]

Loved The John Stryker Episodes - Thanks for Making This a Regular Show, & Thank You Mr. Stryker for Sharing Your Stories

[@legionarulsquad6676]

I was waiting for this. Thank you Tilt, thank you Jocko and co. What a great guest and of course amazing stories. I will consider this my Christmas present. Respect from Romania.

[@andrewyost1122]

Hello, Legionarul I am a former PJ living in Buc. Be nice to link up with like minded people.

[@legionarulsquad6676]

@@andrewyost1122 hello dude. Sounds like a plan. How we should proceed?

[@andrewyost1122]

Ill send you an email on your youtube channel in the next days.

[@legionarulsquad6676]

@@andrewyost1122 Roger that

[@ppredmore7085]

Two great men. Awesome to be able to hear these stories from the men that lived it. Cool that your allowing Tilt to do these interviews. He’s doing a great job! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@leoamaya1818]

I started watching this during my lunch. Ran home to get a bite to eat & i jus realized.....Im gonna be late. Outstanding story & this country needs more men like this. The wild carrot has one hell of a heart. The saying they dont make em like they use too, is a hell of a fact. I am amazed & so proud of our prior generations, that did more work then any man has done today. life has become an app & this dude risked it all....& is still rockin & rollin. God Bless & thank you for your valor. Im simply feeling better that my country fucking rules....back in the day things were simple..Never forget the basics & stay vigiliant. Thank you.

[@keyrat401]

Awesome job you're getting better brother. It seems like you barely scratched the surface with this awesome man. There must be a follow-up interview to fill in all the gaps. Keep up the good work we appreciate your service sir, and look forward to all the new adventures and interviews to come.

[@Valorius]

I used to read books about you guys back when I was a teenager contemplating an enlistment in the infantry. Thanks for your service.

[@joshantoniazzi7564]

The wild carrot is great in front of the camera. He is meant for this! Great story! Love it.

[@felixbarron001]

I love guys like this. Just always positive and happy in the worst situations.

[@shawnfisher9976]

Outstanding! Like all SOG, Wild Carrot is a total stud. Thank you for your service!

[@captainsensible298]

Every interview you do is outstanding. Thanks to Joko for making this possible.

[@FreedomandBaconHomestead]

Love hearing from Tilt and his friends! Much respect for their sacrifice!!!

[@dalesuggs3658]

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE

[@youvandal411vm]

Yes!!! The Wild Carrot. Awesome 😎

[@l.g.6940]

Fascinating life and lived to tell the stories😎🇺🇸🇺🇲. Thank you🙏🏼

[@knarftrakiul3881]

This guy is living James bond. Amazing. We need to hear more of green berets. Market has been flooded by navy seals...seams like from what I can gather is seals are the hammer and green berets are the scalpels

[@1911Zoey]

Even better. He's John Stryker Meyer. Minus the women, booze, expensive watches and silly plot armour. 👍

[@indivisible885]

Mr. Jones, Mr. Meyer, all you guys have made and continue to make an impression on me, that I cannot find the words for. You're having an impact on the world, Still, and your stories are invaluable! I can't thank you enough

[@Ted-Stryker]

Please change the background to jungle and Tilt needs to wear a Hawaiian shirt. Thank you.

[@darrenhartigan3033]

Nah I love the extreme dark and how whitewash tilt is it makes him look like the reaper he is!!

[@markstewart9305]

I like both ideas and what about a green beret along with the Hawaiian shirt...

[@Dustindoesitall]

These guys are straight killers the jungle would be cool but I can't really decide the black and whitewash looks awesome too

[@bjw762]

Black and white for Joko productions..only makes sense

[@antoniopossan7359]

@@darrenhartigan3033 tilt is a big guy.. he's 6.4 feet tall, knowing what he did, it would be a quite intimidating situation

[@SF-rl7hl]

Of all SOG stories I've listen to and many were great guys hear from. This one guy Tops them all, so genuine and humble, A great American Hero!