SOGCast 004: Untold Stories. SOG Recon at CCS. With Marcus Whitt

Marcus served a year in SOG, went across the fence into Cambodia, went on to serve 30 years in the Army and today helps reservists obtain VA benefits.
@jstrykermeyer

[@brentondudley3925]

I see Mr Meyer in a video I hit the thumbs up button automatically.

[@nberry3898]

Same

[@Rui_Miguel_]

Same here i could listen to their stories all day long.

[@MrCutFolks7]

Agreed

[@oldschoolfoil2365]

heheh

[@frankcastle1183]

Roger that.

[@SGobuck]

These men are incredible. So glad jocko gave you guys a well deserved platform to share your experiences. 🇺🇸

[@johnmeyer2932]

I'm forever grateful to Jocko and his team with the ever-present, ever-creative Echo Charles and now a Marine, Kerry Helton - a true creative force in his own way.

[@SGobuck]

@@johnmeyer2932 and we're forever grateful to you, sir. 🇺🇸

[@laszlokiss3808]

@@johnmeyer2932 c

[@stevenvacanti2676]

I'll 2nd that

[@mike9338]

Yes Tilt is back baby!

[@blake219]

Wow years ago I got a letter whilst abroad, explaining that my grandfather had passed after being identified. We were then told the funeral was covered for his service in Vietnam during the Vietnam war. We were under the impression he was in the air force, I believe that's what he'd say. Years had passed before we were then told he had served in Cambodia and were sent a document of awards and citations. We didn't know he was MACSOG infact we didn't even know it existed. Thank you for your service, sir

[@SF-rl7hl]

We have family friend same experience. Colonel William Bill Rhodes Green Beret served 1963-1970 started on 12 men recon, late MacV-Sog. Many missions in Cambodia & Los. But he couldn't speak of it. So his family and us never knew until some 30 years later.

[@acmh2023]

Im dying to see a podcast with Lynn Black.

[@legionarulsquad6676]

Same here

[@budgibson185]

Yeah sadly that won’t ever happen for us… he is private and enjoys his anonymity but at least we have his book

[@SGobuck]

@@budgibson185 he's definitely earned that right, God bless him. If the bar for "above and beyond" were set by the standard he demonstrated, not many would ever reach it and survive.

[@johnnysprocketz]

he’s a ghost

[@MATTtheSAVAGE]

@@budgibson185 He's been through shit so harry that he probably doesn't want to talk about it. I can respect that.

[@mattrim8657]

Some of the most badass men that have ever served

[@FreedomandBaconHomestead]

I love hearing the SOG stories! Thank you for posting this and letting their stories (finally) be told.

[@captainawesome4983]

Indeed!! ✌🏼😎 best regards from eastern Oregon.

[@benjaminsmith7228]

My grandfather is Sargeant major Lawrence William Smith, he has 22 years of service in the Marine corps from the 50s to the 70s under his belt. It's always good to see the Vietnam guys finally able to speak.

[@jaceyarnett4441]

Marc is my uncle! He is a fantastic guy, so proud of him and his accomplishments!

[@NinjaofApathy]

I know of no other podcast that shares such pure history in an era of secrecy. Thank you to all who work to make this happen and share the amazing unknown stories with us all. Much respect.

[@charliemartin4392]

SOG Cast is you tube gold. thank you Jocko and Tilt. I'm glad you all got the Frenchman on and he, himself got to tell some of his stories. keep pressing forward getting this history into the light of day. again, thank you

[@erickyle5604]

My favorite SOG pinball - Tilt. :)

[@michalpistek5293]

Real life superheroes!

[@captainawesome4983]

I personally want to Thank all of the Vietnam veterans ♥️ and say lovingly, Welcome home 🇺🇸 I am thankful for your service to our Great Nation!

[@allenculbertson8170]

God bless you Marcus Whitt and thank U for your service 🙏

[@willmears1111]

A fantastic group of guys at SOG in Vietnam. Phu Bai and Hickory Hill. 67-69 Thank you for everything.

[@owl-1314]

Great episode! I'm glad I have the opportunity to hear these legendary stories about the great men who served our country. Thank you for shining light on the real celebrities!

[@jasonholmes6578]

Hell yes. So happy to have a new episode of SOGcast. Tilt you are amazing, I have become addicted to all things SOG ever since I watched Jocko 37. Thanks for all you men have done for our great country.

[@legionarulsquad6676]

My favorite bed time stories, just in time for bed 0100 . Respect from Romania.

[@drexciya8083]

SOGCast rocks! Thanks for your great work!

[@ltramd]

We need more SOGCAST more often let's gooooo!

[@youvandal411vm]

On Apple Podcast there is a bunch of them. These ones on KZbin come out months later typically after the audio is recorded.

[@jasonholmes6578]

A fellow Okie. I’m so happy I was able to listen to this mans story

[@cliftonlloyd8395]

I love everything about this. Thank you both for allowing me to hear your conversation.

[@BIGMANbrokmills]

Tilt, and his badass comrades. Thank you men, for your courage and service

[@thud918]

Keep this going tilt. Amazing stories that soldiers like me had no idea were going on while we were in country. We aren’t getting any younger.

[@clove2846]

Mr. Meyer is a national treasure, love that he's doing a podcast now. Thank you and your mates for your service sir.

[@rodschrader6379]

Blessed to hear the real deal, snake eater stories of Vietnam. This is important. Thank you ,sirs, and much respect.

[@Johnhealey-]

YES!!!! Another SOGcast!!! Hey Myer. Great content. We live it here in Australia. Thanks plenty. You funny bastard!!

[@jimwoody775]

Went through phase 1 in April/may ‘69. I remember SFC Torrez, his nickname was “terrible torrez”. A friend of mine on another E&E team was caught crossing st mereglis dz by torrez. He made the whole team lowcrawl across the dz with packs and weapons. They all had raw skinless elbows and knees when they got to the other end of the dz. rumor was that torrez trained and possibly took part in getting Che in Bolivia. Torrez was hard as a hickory knot. I became SF medic.

[@xvsj5833]

Thank You Both for sharing your stories, courage and sacrifice to serve 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 God Bless You Both 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@wazhazhe4091]

A man from Osage County, OK. My home. I'm inching my way through the podcasts and enjoying every second.

[@colbyphilpott970]

I’m in Adair

[@wazhazhe4091]

@@colbyphilpott970 That's in Mayes County, right? I used to ride my motorcycle through there and on into AK. A beautiful area.

[@budgibson185]

I’ve gotten to interview 4 of the SOG guest so far myself! It’s so awesome to go from reading about them to actually talking to these LEGENDS! I’m up to 50 interviews

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot290]

John is the badass grandpa that i wish I had 💪😆

[@phillip9617]

Respect and gratitude for these American heroes. Thank you for these stories.

[@codyknlj1930]

man i just re-watched you and mike glover on cleared hot and thought to myself "damn when are they gonna make another SOGCAST?" so i'm pumped to see this td!

[@WarInHD]

Hell yeah, I love hearing SOG stories

[@waveygravey3575]

Always a good morning with a new SOGCast

[@phoenixknight8837]

What a fascinating career and different perspective of the war. Humble heroes.

[@Rui_Miguel_]

Was wating for this since the last one was made,thank.you so much to everyone who turned this possible,i was never in military but iam a big fan of this stories.

[@damianhoratiu2287]

Welcome back! You were missed!

[@captainawesome4983]

Been waiting for the next S.O.G episode Love hearing the crazy ass stories 🇺🇸 Best regards from eastern Oregon USA ✌🏼😎

[@Elevateyourlife100]

Thank you 🙏

[@hiramhaji7813]

Outstanding podcast

[@anemoia2661]

Holy shit I've been waiting waaaaay to long for another SOGCast episode!!

[@BobbyJpure]

Y’all are awesome. God bless America

[@frostyeverclear]

I've watched about a dozen of these MACV-SOG stories and I am blown away by these men's character. They are so kind and gentle and well spoken. It's hard to believe they were our enemies worst nightmare on the battlefield. God bless them all for their service and sacrifice.

[@richieb6020]

Big fan of these. So cool to get to have this history recorded(audio and video) to have for years later to listen to. Enjoy listening to old Vietnam vets.

[@nicholascushing9193]

Fantastic! A new sog cast

[@falcon5215]

Great stuff as always. Please keep them coming.

[@Diddley-js6lf]

Mr. Meyers is one Badass Cat.. The thing in there is a huge difference between Vietnam vs Any other War Theatre because of the Jungle Warfare.

[@robertmccready5874]

About time it’s always a good day when a new sogcast notification shows up I love all you big brothers thanks John keep them coming us Afghanistan and Iraq veterans love you big brothers you guys are the reason we grew up wanting to be airborne infantry and rangers and sf special operations you guy’s were our generations rockstar’s trust me brother you have a permanent audience and subscribers with us we want to hear them all but we’ll settle for as many as you can do but we’re here keep putting them out and we’ll keep watching thanks big brother welcome home job well done this we’ll defend all the way

[@Worldshero]

You know John Stryker meyer is a true killer because he has that Mike Tyson laugh 😅 All jokes aside he is a true super hero.

[@crittjudge985]

These guys are awesome

[@jeffn.918]

57 minutes in, this guys rattling off names and unit numbers and ranks of people he's dealt with over 50 years, then he can't remember the name of a luitenant colonel and says "I'm terrible with names"!? His whole interview sounds as if he's reading from a history book! What a warrior! Much respect, great interview (as always) Tilt!

[@chrisharris6834]

Oh yeah!!!! Made my day!!! I love SOG stories!

[@bradthackston2323]

Thank the lord I was getting worried about when the next one was coming out

[@jeffwilliams9181]

Is great interview really interesting guy. All these interviews are amazing . God-bless the men of Mac V sog. And to all the people in our armed forces. All of this needs to be taught in our high schools

[@caylumhenderson9396]

Keep these stories up they’re great during work

[@dougstamper7868]

My recollection dealing w/the Chinooks hook and its charging during flight was to ask the pilot to discharge the build-up of static electricity. Never had or knew of such an incident as a Pathfinder.

[@joshmontgomery4040]

All ears 👂

[@atilla6612]

AWSOME as always

[@sparkyhenderson2695]

Interesting. In 2005 I was a DoD Civilian monitoring the performance of KBR at Camp Arifjan, Camp Victory and the Geen Zone. Camp Victory had the best DFAC. General Order No. 1 said “no alcohol” for the military so we went over to the State Dept side of the house to drink. Good memories,

[@walkercustoms]

Yes SOGCast! Love these heroes! I live in WI and have a Harley, I'll have to go try and meet these guys and everyone else this summer.

[@mike9338]

Meet them where? At the SF reunion they go to?

[@walkercustoms]

@@mike9338 I sent SOA a message asking that.

[@walkercustoms]

@@mike9338 I'm member of an "organization" that was founded and still run by Vietnam Veterans, not SF but tankers and infantrymen.

[@mike9338]

@@walkercustoms That would be a great time. I’d be worried about bothering them, because they’re trying to socialize with each other. If they allowed it, you could get some legendary stories. I’m curious to see what response you get. Bring them a rifle from your business maybe they’ll let you in haha good luck and seriously message me back if they say others can attend I would road trip out I live in MI

[@walkercustoms]

@@mike9338 on the web it sounded like anyone can join them. But I figured I best message to be sure. I'll let you know what I hear back. If I don't hear back it's probably a no. I didn't mention that I'm from another organization but I don't know if any of our old guys would be up for it so we shall see.

[@MyMy-tv7fd]

SOGCast 004: Untold Stories. SOG Recon at CCS. With Marcus Whitt

[@lukelaessig8435]

Honor and Bless you both

[@christopherschwind7221]

I think myself along with other people would love to hear a story from the A1E or AD Skyraider pilots point of view since they were so revered.

[@Maxwell-bt9hp]

Covey riders too!

[@stephenmcgraw8871]

We call it the "Commie Virus" here in Maine......Thanx guys for your amazing respective service.....

[@b.bruster1462]

Cheers men.

[@dirtydanglesferdaaa6057]

These podcasts are priceless!

[@jwv5540]

You gotta try to interview Mr Edward C Ziobron. He is American hero like yourselves that was in MACVSOG. Has a wild mission story. Google him. He also served in more recent wars as well. God bless and thank you all for your service.

[@budgibson185]

I’ve tried touching base with him. Some of the guys just don’t want to share. It’s a bummer but once you start talking to them and actually get the more serious stories , you can see why

[@jwv5540]

Yea I'm sure. I couldn't imagine going through all that. I just think what there doing with these stories is a good thing. Documenting some of the things that happened in order to help remember and honor all those guys. They deserve all the respect and appreciation plus some.

[@jwv5540]

I grew up with his son. When you Google him it gives links to the story about how he got the medal for what he did in Vietnam for macvsog. He was just awarded I think a silver star in the early 2000s. It was when they gave medals to the guys from sog. I just thought I'd throw that out there for anyone interested. Thanks again for the videos.

[@shootermcmillan]

You gotta get with Jack Carr and Antoine Fuqua.....this is a project I would pay to watch. These SOG Stories are amazing without any embellishment. Perhaps they aren't feature length worthy.....but mostly what we get are B.S. America hating Vietnam stories. These men are in their twilight, and for decades were not allowed to share these stories. My uncle served at an A camp up north, he only talks about the war when he wants to share something funny that happened, "Fang" the camp dog, shooting rats in their tents with wax plugs in a 1911....the pics of the poor monkey they captured and tired to shave. Point is, these stories are IMPORATANT, the funny ones, the brutal ones, the heart wrenching ones, the absolutely valorous ones where men went on these brighlight insertions and didn't come home. Im also interested in the strories from our enemy, men with loved ones who were told to go and defend their country ....as they saw it. The story where Hal Moore met his oposing commander decades later is amazing or the guy in one of your SOG casts who said he was shot 3 times by one of our troops in an LZ....

[@budgibson185]

There could be a movie a year and it not even start to make a dent … I’m started interviewing men about 3 years ago and have tons of wild stories lol

[@quinnmccullough414]

You guys are freaking awesome!!!

[@TheOnlyMG]

My dad was in SOG for the IOWA Recon team.. was apart of Apache Snow and recon for hamburgerhill.. 3 Purple Hearts 2 Bronze Stars (1 with V Device) and a Silver Star..

[@phoenixknight8837]

What was his name?

[@keelsmac01]

Man. I hope you got the stories! Not sure if he’s still alive, if so he should get on here or write a book. We need this in our country right now?

[@MrMmaretic]

Great stories

[@carlharris5047]

I really love all the podcast but I wish they were on the History Channel

[@codyjackson9544]

Been waiting on a new episode..love this channel

[@Watching_tv115]

They have the coolest patch ever.

[@electrolytics]

Awesome History. Thanks you guys.

[@836dmar]

What a career! Thank you so much for your service!

[@angelocos1]

This a great interview. This guy is great

[@michaeljiron9280]

Wow thank you guys,how could you be so brave

[@cv.601]

Good day gentleman

[@MuadDab]

Holy shit when he said he grew up in Osage County Oklahoma it all clicked. I grew up in Pawhuska (county seat) and Mr. Whitt talks like everyone I’ve ever known

[@paulmackenzie5526]

Good job Jocko . letting him take command . few months down the line , he s in his element , great way he asks questions so the listeners can understand . man he s sharp

[@RikodiusRex]

Thank you! I love to get soggy!

[@auusstin8404]

We need more!!!!!!

[@michaeloliveri2577]

much respect!

[@ytsucksmnkyballz]

Green berets are just extraordinary people before they even join the army. Love it

[@randallbroadus3213]

My mother sick the redcross on my brother while he was in nam.he wrote back and told my mother that there would be times he couldn't write and or tell her what he was doing.his commander chewed his ass out about not writing home.

[@travisstockwell8460]

They had the highest casualties but also the highest kill death rate 158 enemies to one SOG operators

[@aaronbradley6945]

Love it

[@robertlucyksr667]

Tilt and his badass buddies! Does it get any better?

[@jandejong2889]

Excellent stuff. Would like to see John Plaster.

[@jamesporter1123]

Greetings from Scotland and Glory to UKRAINE another fantastic podcast

[@Bill-yy3ck]

Marcus, you mention a William Davis. We had a SGT Davis transfer into B Co 3/8th 4th Div in Dec 68. It was said that he came from SF. Carried an NVA pack instead of the standard pack all us 11b carried, and he traveled light. Had his S**t together. Always wondered what happened to him. Bill B Co 3/8 4th Inf Div 68-69

[@Krystianc98]

Fuck yeah.

[@WarInHD]

I’m curious if he knows Bill Wheeler or Barney Girdner, they were in 12th SF Group

[@garycooper4526]

totally agree with his wind up!!!

[@grunt-0311]

I was stationed in al hillah after we fought to Baghdad, oddly enough my chemistry professor in college many years later was from al hillah

[@agustintellez136]

Told you...all I needed was some sleep and piece of mind... I'm just about good as new again...