SASR Selection & Ayahuasca: The Science of Spiritual Warfare

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@Paprikawastaken 2 ай бұрын

Awesome interview man. I’ve had the honor of actually talking to one of these guys at the smoke pit on my first deployment. He was a part of the big JSOC task force in Afghanistan in 2018. I’m just a regular American grunt who got to work with elite operators from almost every NATO country and they’re incredible people. The SAS dude didn’t say he was SAS, nearly flat out refused to say it and was visibly uncomfortable with me asking which told me all I needed to know. We shared a smoke and chatted and I was genuinely sad when it was time for him to roll out. Such an upstanding gentleman, and the stuff they were doing was incredible. Those guys are the reason why a lot of us can sleep comfortably at night in this horrible world.

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼 I’ve had similar experiences, in fact when I first met Nico he wasn’t very open to talk about his experience and service. I think it has taken lots of years of self reflection and spiritual growth to open up. And thank you also for your service.

@jerryoshea3116 Ай бұрын

@@markopapuckovskiin the last 6 or7 yrs I've watched many interviews with SF guys ( and the SAS & SBS US NAVY SEALS AND DELTA FORCE are obviously very popular) and after an while u realise they can be quite repetitive & because of the nature of their unique craft,skills& chosen profession,naturally u can't get beneath the surface.. But my main interest is to see what makes them ' Tick' We know they're going to be Physical Superman,but I want to know or attempt to understand the Psyche,their Soul,what motivates,inspires them. As for me I was born into one of those crazy large Irish family's ( 8 kids) warring Parent in London,Eng,,lots of violence & so on,I would have joined the Army but that was taboo within the Irish culture (but I nearly joined the NAVY after staying on a base for 2 weeks but a fellow Londoner discouraged me) And then I moved to the US in 1999,I work with the Disabled ( 2 Paraplegics & 1 Quadriplegic) 60+ hrs an week& one of the guys I've taken care of him for 17 yrs,he was in the Army,but left & then had a stroke.. So it's Physically & Mentally draining & requires plenty of discipline ( i work most days& live on site),but i try to do some good, ( if possible?) I suppose it's kind of cathartic& keeps those Demons at bay. .But kudos to u,for drawing more out of this fella.

@aueyburroughs1143 Ай бұрын

Well said, this horribly terrible world.

@beastchampionship9246 2 ай бұрын

I am pretty sure I was the Acting Platoon Sergeant / CSM when a young Nick was sent to me as part of a sister company sent from 8/9 to me at 6. Andrew George was our OC and I sat down with Andy to discuss how impressed I was with the young fella. From memory I’m pretty sure I signed his paperwork to allow him to do all his own training for the upcoming Cadre Course. Andy and I said that if that young fella didn’t make, then no one would that year lol. So deeply proud to see that his Warrior Heart took him on all the adventures he sought. Proud Aussie Veteran 🙏🏻🇦🇺🔥

@Buck_T Ай бұрын

Nicely said :)

@Kefe90940 Ай бұрын

8/9 OIIIIIIIIIII

@seamac7564 2 ай бұрын

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeet man. This dude: -Living in Brazil -Beautiful teeth -Beautiful smile -F'ing beautiful -Aussie accent -Can swim -Can ruck -Can operate -Can grow a full robust beard -Has perspective For the rest of us, this is a man to emulate. Salute.

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

🤣 haha it’s pretty wild, Nico is the closest thing to a real life superhero

@hawkrolla Ай бұрын

Teeth are overrated.

@markedmunds1966 Ай бұрын

@@hawkrollayou mean teef?

@liverpool6058 25 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed the interview. I really wanted to hear some more findings of his from his journey through the Bible from one former serviceman to another, though I was nowhere near SOF. Jesus and my little Bible were my rock during many a cold nights and there is undoubtedly a spiritual component to warfare that gets so overlooked. Being tasked to kill another group of people is something that has a serious spiritual effect on us, and darkens the soul. ❤ Glad this is being looked at in a podcast.

@BRADLEY856 2 ай бұрын

This is good. Your comment regarding Leadership is well highlighted.

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@scotchy88 Ай бұрын

I remember Nick from 8/9, it was pissing down rain one arvo, everyone was holed up inside and skiving from any work, I look outside and there he is, smashing out burpees non stop, that’s when we all knew he’d go far.

@Kefe90940 Ай бұрын

8/9 OIII!

@markopapuckovski Ай бұрын

Great comment, I'll pass this on to him

@TriWayne62 2 ай бұрын

Amazing, and moving interview. Thank you both.

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

Thank you mate 🙏🏼

@BearMountainRancher 2 ай бұрын

"Dogs and warfighters, much like the All Blacks and rugby, represent a rare combination of loyalty, integrity, and competence. In this world, it's nearly impossible to find all three in one place. But when you do-when you're surrounded by men and dogs willing to lay down their lives for you-you've found a true warrior and a lifelong friend." - Nicco

@1960Sawman 2 ай бұрын

Great interview. I was hitchhiking in Montana a number of years ago and this older guy picked me up. Born and raised in England; finished his schooling in South Africa. He was in the Rhodesian SAS back in 1960-64; mostly did border patrol work. Whenever I passed through Hamilton, Montana, he would buy me some breakfast. We had some really good talks. I was hitchhiking through Nebraska a long time ago, and I met this former Navy SEAL at this cafe. He was in Vietnam in 1972. I asked him about the SEALs and the British SAS. He thought the Israeli elite forces were the best on the planet. I was hitchhiking in Oklahoma many years ago and this guy picked me up. He had been a Ranger that was in Somalia during the Black Hawk Down Incident in Mogadishu in 1992. He drove a truck in that convoy (I am thinking of the film BLACK HAWK DOWN, 2001); a Navy SEAL was riding shotgun. He thought the French elite forces were the best he had ever seen.

@avardi21 Ай бұрын

Which israeli special forces? Sayeret matkal, Shayetet 13, Shaldag, or 669?

@1960Sawman Ай бұрын

@@avardi21 He didn't say. He just said the Israeli elite forces.

@smithwick77 2 ай бұрын

I know Nick, great bloke! I follow his travels on instagram these days. Kudos to you Nick

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

🙏🏼

@Brother_Jack 2 ай бұрын

What's his insta @?

@kennethgottfredsen767 2 ай бұрын

Best podcast ive seen in years.

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

That means a lot, thank you 🙏🏼

@benw5691 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this interview!

@markopapuckovski Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@titaniumquarrion9838 2 ай бұрын

The quote at the end is a prime example of the kind of mindset and justification for violence that governments prey on to have cannon fodder in wars started and prolonged to serve the agendas of corporations, political ideologies and senior military leadership career progression. “…on order to do violence on your behalf” He says it still holds true. If that’s the case he still hasn’t realised that he wasn’t doing violence on the behalf of Australian society. He was doing it on behalf of the institutions and their leaders/owner that benefit from war and for his own ego.

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

We send young men to fight old man wars, it’s sad really…

@Buck_T Ай бұрын

Starts the moment you join the Army, War is an ugly business and unfortunately when your trained you can only hope that anything your required to do is a real and decent cause.

@titaniumquarrion9838 Ай бұрын

@@Buck_T Yep and chances are it won't be which is why I am glad my kids haven't followed in my footsteps...

@secfeed6987 Ай бұрын

Yep thats the reality today. I have no ill will towards anyone that took that path. I'm sure if they truly knew the truth, they would not have done so. But ultimately that is their journey, in order to learn, they must go through it and live with the consequences or someone else lives with it.

@titaniumquarrion9838 Ай бұрын

@@secfeed6987 Yep took me a long time to realize it and I still resisted after i did. i justified my involvement..until I couldn't anymore. A major contributing factor to PTSD is moral injury.

@Maxindifference Ай бұрын

In 1988 I joined the Australian army as a fresh 18 yr old. Straight into Duntroon. I grew up in an abusive home, went to an abusive boarding school. I lasted 2 years and chose to play rugby in NZ. Got the living piss beaten out of me, but I wanted it as the army back then wasn’t at war. Had some mates go on to SASR . Most notably Maj Gen Dan McDaniel. Lt Col Shaun O’Leary 2 Commando.

@markopapuckovski 29 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service and sacrifice

@JR-ju3kj 2 ай бұрын

This was such an outstanding interview! Thanks to you both! I'd love to see Nicholas Seedsman on some American podcasts like the Jocko Willink podcast, the Shawn Ryan podcast, Danger Close with Jack Carr( and Jack has had a lot of the SAS and SBS guys on the show) and Cleared Hot with Andy Stumpf.

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

We have reached out to Shawn Ryan and hopefully we hear back 🙂

@geoffreycoury1171 2 ай бұрын

Please do me a favour and cut back on the swearing and profanities. If you watch any people being interviewed by Jocko Willink or Sean Ryan etc, it's extremely rare to hear any swearing - even listening to the most harrowing war stories and guys being severely wounded, they temper their language. Not to sound like a wowser, but consistent swearing just sounds unprofessional and dissuades others from interviewing you. Regardless, congratulations on achieving your life goal.

@secfeed6987 Ай бұрын

hmm, very strange, I had the same drive as a kid as well, had this inner calling to fight, not sure where it comes from. I think hes right, we just keep chasing the complete opposite of what we were, if we had it rough, we almost kill ourselves to make sure we are far from that shitty low. We destroy our weaknesses so we can't be hurt again. I learned something new about myself, thank you.

@markopapuckovski Ай бұрын

I think most men feel the competitive warrior calling at some point, we just take different paths.

@Fxper 2 ай бұрын

Great interview ..... Tnxs alot for sharing !!

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

@smoothjiujitsumossvale7777 7 ай бұрын

Awesome podcast.

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼

@mikekelly1543 Ай бұрын

Interesting learning about Navy vs army leadership.

@markopapuckovski Ай бұрын

I found that surprising

@SimonM5 2 ай бұрын

Amazing insightful guy, thanks for sharing.

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

@jsmith8646 2 ай бұрын

If you join up as an ET you have a ROSO or return of service obligation, frankly you were very lucky to be able to apply to transfer before your 6 year mark. Glad you got there not many do as you well know, well done.

@decydecy4226 2 ай бұрын

this is why navy is shit..... Army in Australia is the only pointy end. Navy treats everything below ranks as shit... Army has so much more respect for ranks who do the work.

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

I have met a few people who served in the navy and the reviews haven’t been great

@jsmith8646 2 ай бұрын

Individual experiences will vary mate no different from every service or major corporation, I wouldn't be to quick to say something is shit unless you've done over a decade.

@karenlindley.9756 2 ай бұрын

As well as having the biggest balls…..these guys have got such an amazing skillset, mental disposition, great attitude and they are intelligent. I guess many see them as being brain with no brain. But that’s so not true. Kudos to all x

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

Pretty impressive human beings. Not to mention the friendship and loyalty.

@cera5456 2 ай бұрын

5 mins in and his Australian/North American accent is really throwing me off!

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

Haha persevere! It's worth it.

@jakhaughton1800 2 ай бұрын

So many tier1 soldiers are from dysfunctional backgrounds and the top of the armed forces is the answer; with some. K9 Koda sounded like your perfect companion in such shit as war.

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

I had the privilege of meeting K9 Koda, his war days are far behind him but he still lead the trail on our hike

@timmybobby4052 2 ай бұрын

Sasr is not Tier1 unit.... they wish soooooo bad

@manuelpacheco5394 2 ай бұрын

Dysfunctional background teach adaptability, perseverance, and independance.

@jsmith8646 2 ай бұрын

@@timmybobby4052 They are the epitome of Tier One boofhead 😆

@useruseruseruseruser790 Ай бұрын

@@timmybobby4052Newsflash - only because Australia doesn’t use the tier system. The world doesn’t actually begin and end with the USA as many of you think. The SASR will match it with anyone, and whatever ‘tier’ they might allocate to themselves. These guys have proven themselves over and over again.

@D1ceplaya Ай бұрын

Very interesting.

@markopapuckovski Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@BryceMcQueen-qk2zu 2 ай бұрын

SBS is. Navy SAS Army. Wonder why he didn't do SBS ? Being he was in the Navy.

@connorm3040 2 ай бұрын

australia doesnt have an SBS. just the SASR

@BryceMcQueen-qk2zu 2 ай бұрын

@@connorm3040 k, I thought it was the Brits!

@toast23481 2 ай бұрын

When you pass selection you go where they need you

@titaniumquarrion9838 2 ай бұрын

Not in Australia. You go to which SF Regiment you have applied for. At least that was the case when this guy was in.

@titaniumquarrion9838 2 ай бұрын

Thought he was a Brit? He has an Australian accent and literally mentions Australia in the first 5 minutes.

@JB-td9fz 2 ай бұрын

Needs to be clarified as SASR

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

You’re right, will get on that asap 💪🏼

@angloaust1575 2 ай бұрын

Its okay when youre young and fit however age creeps up Eventually! Wonder if he knew ben roberts smith!

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

Could be a question for a future episode with him

@adamcall3664 2 ай бұрын

What country is this guy from? Is that a partial accent?

@titaniumquarrion9838 2 ай бұрын

No idea if he was born abroad but the accent is more Aussie than whatever else is coming through. The faint differing pronouncing of certain words could also be from many things, foreign parent(s), spouse or living abroad

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

Australian born and raised. The accent is likely from recent years of travelling and living abroad.

@richardfox6023 Ай бұрын

I am ex British military SF veteran. I went to Australia for a year did not tell nobody about my background and all I got from Australians was negativity. I went there with an open mind thinking we are part of the Commonwealth. I did not realise how much the Australians dislike Brits when they came to us in the UK when I was serving, we made them feel so welcome, I witnessed a lot of big Australian ego But when it came to the crunch, only one never backed down and he learned respect the hard way, my grandfather served with the Australian military and he only had great things to say about them. What a difference a couple of generations make, this guy seems fairly grounded

@Jay-gr9ij Ай бұрын

I think it's education mate. Same thing with young Scots when they first come down to England to train. After a while they realise all the shit they've been told is lies. As for the English-we're the most tolerant decent people around.

@DM-fj8wv Ай бұрын

Nah, we've never liked whinging poms LMFAO

@Leftystrat Ай бұрын

Us kiwis love ya, we talk less than necessary😊

@Bob-sk6xq Ай бұрын

Back in the 90’s at the cricket in the SCG, the Barmy Army had the best songs, we were jealous we had no comebacks. This generation is lacking.

@RenegadeRanga Ай бұрын

Sounds like you got the shit ones, mate. The ADF has a major culture problem.

@sparda4432 Ай бұрын

Sigma.. He knows how to think

@markopapuckovski Ай бұрын

What's a sigma?

@ryanegglestone Ай бұрын

Could you post his IG or where we can follow him. Cheers mate

@markopapuckovski 29 күн бұрын

instagram.com/niclonewolf/

@markopapuckovski 29 күн бұрын

or try searching @nicolonewolf on insta :)

@whitewhale-gq2kc 2 ай бұрын

What year did he do selection?

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

I believe it was mid-late 2000’s

@OMT988 2 ай бұрын

Does this guy have a HDND tattoo....I did laugh when one of the guys explained it to me.

@Thebluesky0311 Ай бұрын

Time stamps please.

@markopapuckovski Ай бұрын

I'll see if I can get this done.

@geoffreycoury1171 2 ай бұрын

One thing I've noticed after watching numerous interviews by Jocko Willink, Sean Ryan etc and that's how the interviewees conduct themselves. From the former SEAL member that started Blackwater to Navy Cross and Medal of Honour recipients - not one of them swore or used profanity. They were all well spoken and articulated their points well. I can tell you now if you are ever interviewed by popular ex military podcasters in the USA, please hold back on the swearing. Forgive me, but the constantly changing accent really put me off also. I worked in the USA for 10 years and never lost my accent fortunately. Also I found the interview totally disjointed as to your journey to becoming an SASR member. It may have been because of the interviewer questions changing the direction of the interview, I'm not sure. Otherwise, interesting story and congratulations on achieving your goal.

@BudgetGainsByJJ 2 ай бұрын

What nationality are you

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

Australian

@BudgetGainsByJJ 2 ай бұрын

@@markopapuckovski ethnicity?

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

@@BudgetGainsByJJ Macedonian

@BudgetGainsByJJ 2 ай бұрын

@@markopapuckovski thought so! Pozdrav butska!

@markopapuckovski 2 ай бұрын

@@BudgetGainsByJJ haha thank you brother! Let's connect :) message me on Instagram

@EvangeliseerNL Ай бұрын

Ayahuasca and the whole newage spirtuality is misleading people so badly. I also was dabbing around in that 'spirituality' for about 3 years. Only to finally knock on the only door that mattered, which brought me home. And that door is Jesus Christ. Christ is the truth, the way and the life. Is that the truth? Ask Him yourself in prayer tonight.

@phatsnag Ай бұрын

Schizophrenic

@markopapuckovski Ай бұрын

I personally believe there is no spirituality without Jesus.

@EvangeliseerNL Ай бұрын

@@markopapuckovski Then we both agree with reality ;-) The only thing is which Jesus we (and people in general) are talking about, since most people creatie a 'god' and a Jesus that suits them, rather than the one that actually condemns and punishes sin as a whole/just God, but also is love as He gave his only Son to take that punishment for us. Take care!