The Most Interesting Expat in the Philippines. Every Man Has a Story

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[@boat6868]

Final interview? Mark, there are hours worth of additional material here. That was a quick 2 hours, very easy to listen to. Thanks for sharing.

[@hotferret]

Thanks.....Mark is Fun

[@MysticRose99]

@@everymanhasastory more pleaseeee

[@neliafernandez1337]

Very interesting...hope there’s a part 5 showing Dennis’s house & the beautiful surroundings, stay safe, tfs

[@hotferret]

Thanks

[@audtom52]

Great interview....both of you. Hope theres more of Dennis coming. Just goes to show you...theres tons of vloggers out there with fancy cuts, visual and audio effects..drone shots, but my 2 favorite vloggers...You and Paul (Paul in the Philippines) are bare bones no frill...if you have good content and a good story, people will listen...well done.

[@dougparson4407]

I enjoyed the motorbike conversation. I ride a big bike here in the US and I have rented a scooter and rode around the island of Cebu last year. I find no matter where I am, riding on 2 wheels makes your senses very enlightened and you become aware of everything. All of our senses are alive and performing at peak levels - as long as you are not drinking or tired and are paying attention. However your telepathy concept is fun to listen to - maybe your spiritual side is now awake and you acknowledge your spirit guide now !!

[@lolitareddel1413]

Every man deserves a part of the paradise garden in our soul and the Philippines offer that during your journey in life. Receive and give generously... more to come within eternity.

[@markbrown1622]

You need to do a part 5 with Dennis. Enjoyed this series immensely, but it ended just into the covid discussion. Would love to see the rest of it.

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

Do you live here in the Philippines? I vlog too. but well, beach stuff, and ordinary life here!

[@allencramer3118]

Dennis needs his own channel. He’s a deep thinker and articulate. Good watch

[@hotferret]

Thanks

[@bhinbayoucity5691]

The video got cut off...will there be a pt 5? I would like to hear more from yall on the "purpose" of this virus (population reduction method?)...

[@hotferret]

Im looking forward to sharing with Mark soon.

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

Your friend is right about being lucky to escape what is happening back in the States. I feel the same way with my situation. I ended up being based in the Philippines again. And it's honestly been a blessing in disguise. Even though some islands have bad Covid19 numbers, your island and my province have low numbers. I am based in Pampanga... where Angeles City is... I am sure you heard of it. Expat haven as well and close to an airport which can bring you anywhere in Asia on a whim without going through Manila. Out here as well, we have had very low covid19 numbers. It really depends on who is running the place where you are at. Overall, our performance here isn't that bad. Not compared to the US! I am glad I'm not in Texas right now!

[@josefinabiele6194]

Totally captivated.... love the “we” connectivity on a higher level of the community... watching from Kissimmee Florida

[@siopaothegreat]

Thanks for sharing. Always find it relaxing and very informative. Please make more. I have a stresfull 9-5 job and listening to your talk vlog helps me keep my sanity. So thanks. I was born in Phillipines and I know how hard life can be (i think that applies for majority filipinos) but for some reason I still keep missing it.

[@markmeenaghan934]

I live thru them there,so I can stand it here

[@bareski22]

I love that pinay go to the cemetery n celebrate the elders. We celebrate ghosts n candy . That holiday is awesome. I think we should celebrate passed relatives in us as well.

[@imo8628]

It was only by chance that I came across your videos, of which I have now watched the interview with Dennis,, utterly entertaining and interesting, plus a few others, your fiancee, your motorcycle and your intro videos. Myself, retired, was living for the past 2 plus years in Thailand and returned back , for a short visit, back to Australia and because of Covid19, got stuck here, so my lifestyle has been completely upturned and more or less put on hold for who knows how long. Consequently I can very much associate with your videos, thank you. I will view all your videos and have now become one of your many subscribers. Stay safe, cheers

[@clints5068]

You must have lived off of handouts my friend. America still here when you return. Never forget!!!! USA

[@hotferret]

Im expecting to not see The States Again. Moving Forward.

[@esveeflowers1177]

Dennis retired at 55 from City of Fresno, etc, remember? That pension affords you a good retirement living in the Philippines.

[@esveeflowers1177]

You have judged Dennis living off handouts. I don’t know how you got that conclusion, shame on you.

[@erlindafields8897]

Men will always take advantage of opportunity

[@esveeflowers1177]

Dandy Don I guess living under Duterte is better than under Trump

[@filomenaalviar9311]

Hello Mark! I enjoy watching your video but never thought of commenting until Dennis. He’s happy it’s good to be with happy person. He talks about spirituality, nature, plants/ garden which is me.

[@cazandratorri7873]

alot of wisdom from these kind of interviews, i want to hear more from people who have lots of life experience. makes me look at my life in a different perspective and think about how my older self think about what im doing now and the decisions im making

[@vinces.3860]

Great interview Mark! There is definitely more her with with Dennis. I hope you have some follow-up interviews with him.

[@jerrymccullough2941]

So, just binge watched both Pete and Dennis’s interviews. Made numerous comments on Pete’s BS🤪. I don’t think I can get around most of Dennis’s thoughts and beliefs, but I think I’d like to hang out someday. Maybe the only person I’ve ever seen rapped in a blanket in PH😎

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

I vlog too. but well, beach stuff, and ordinary life here in San Juan La Union area, like bike rides, cooking etc etc too! even spear fishing! ! Check my channel if you like vlogs on the Philippines! if you like .. please subscribe! I'm just starting out!

[@rayb3000]

Very intelligent interviewee. I like how he thinks about his answers.

[@scottsmith9201]

Need a part 5 to this. Yall left us hanging!

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

Do you live here in the Philippines? I vlog too. but well, beach stuff, and ordinary life here! Check my vlog, always looking for new subscribers!

[@olvidare7835]

It is so nice to hear about mu people and culture from your own observation. Salamat po. I enjoued the video

[@tastetheday]

Great channel here!!! I can't quit watching your videos. They are very very interesting. I just found this tonight and now I'm hooked. Yeah I agree with some of the comments below. Interview him some more! Keep it up and wishing you the best.

[@mconcerned1614]

This is like a documentary film, better than Anderson Cooper. I'd say a Pulitzer pricer.👏👍

[@mconcerned1614]

@@everymanhasastory you're very welcome.

[@ronabaquero2043]

Yes this is intellectual life experiences conversation so interesting!

[@mikeyslife241]

I would not lie, I have this unquenchable thirst, almost like a magnet, to go to the Philippines that I cannot fully explain. I worked South East Asia for 5 years ending at the end of 2016 but I have a lot of other ex-coworkers that don't share the same sentiment as I do. Jump high or low, as long as I have the breath of life in me I will be there in a year or 2. I'm glad I subbed to this channel.

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

I vlog too. and yes, you will not regret it if you retire here! The beaches here are great! beach stuff, and ordinary life here in San Juan La Union area, like bike rides, cooking etc etc too! even spear fishing! ! Check my channel if you like vlogs on the Philippines! if you like .. please subscribe! I'm just starting out!

[@reynportillano6312]

Watched the 4 episodes .... you really catched my time !!!

[@mikefixac]

He likes to make his fingers do imaginary quotes. Seems like everything is so interesting. My life is pretty boring in comparison. I'm OK though.

[@joanlavarias6705]

November 2 is All Souls Day holiday for catholics. We commemorate the souls of our dead loved ones by visiting their gravesite.

[@TrainLordJC]

Motorbike discussion at 3.00 minutes referring to speed on motorcycles. Well sometimes some people can get away with it. Within a year of marrying my filipina wife she got a phone call while we were socialising at a friend's house. Her sister's husband who was even wearing a helmet had a bad motorbike crash and ended up in hospital. Two days later we were at a wedding reception and another phone call stating that he had died! What a horrible shock to the family this was and as a result it has made life really hard for her. Just sayin'.

[@kidvinie6491]

Dennis is my kind a guy. (Has the look of Nicholas Cage lol) My worst nightmare would be to hang around in a bar talking shit. Communicating with a language barrier was interesting and it happens with babies and their parents too and even animals to a degree. We can understand what they are trying to say.

[@riderretired5258]

agree and so much from the eyes.

[@dan2soy191]

Been in Fresno many many times...it's a different world from where you are..

[@mindsub9030]

Wow, im in central California. Ive had all these experiences and i cannot wait to leave. im only 50.

[@hotferret]

Come when u can

[@stevencoughran6115]

Mark the Plumbing Co called HPS Mech Inc and we did the High School plumbing in Sanger seems pretty Kool to see Guy from my Area or State living there iam now retired at 61 and also married to a Filipina from Balonga,area but just the time I spent there 4 weeks time and 3 times total don't know if I could live there full time but keep up the good interviews

[@allone273]

Awesome conversation & video quality. I feel what's happening on this island is something called "Morphic resonance", where telepathy & coincidences become so much easier. Thanks for sharing.

[@davetherave4599]

Once again, very interesting and insightful video. I found your discussion as to why there are far fewer trafic accidents in the Philippines than one would expect given the volume of traffic, types of vehicles, driving habits, and road obstacles to be particularly interesting. And especially as it relates to the lack of inflated egos, ergo the humility one does indeed find, and everywhere in the Philippines. In contrast, I live in Israel. We have one of the highest rates of traffic accidents anywhere in the world. No trikes. No cows. Few dogs or cats in our roads. But.....LOTS of hyperinflated egos, and folks with a HIGHLY exxagerated sense of entitlement and privilege. In Israel, unlike the Philippines, it's all about ME. WE is only for suckers, or what they call out here "fryers". I have always maintained this to be the real source of our problems on the road, and I think you guys just confirmed it!

[@riderretired5258]

That's all true, but another factor is most places, seldom does anyone get over 60 kph, and because it is chaos, drivers stay focused. The give and take of most traffic is determined by a glance, quickest on horn, or largest vehicle. On the last one except for suicidal scooter drivers, they are smallest and operate on the fact that no one want to kill them because of the hassle invilved afterward. LOL

[@markmeenaghan934]

Sounds like Brooklyn

[@Ilkleyscot]

I have watched the 4 parts certainly interesting. It’s looks like a place to have a fairytale life,but it has issues like high traffic deaths and other problems,Dennis obviously has ,I get the impression the abundance of available women may have turned his head,but as a realist and atheist I find it hard to swallow, I will stop over and visit Bali on our trip to Oz after COVID-19

[@arnoldvanderhoeven7256]

hello , chatting about Agenda's, Im very sure that Agenda20/30 from the UN has something to do with it hehe , regards Arnold

[@RichardJones-kn3rq]

TRUMP 2020 BABY!

[@tjl.5102]

I really love your video series. Great stuff.

[@daps5364]

We're helping our close Friend SEMI FURNISHED HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE IN THE PHILIPPINES PARTICULARLY IN TACLOBAN CITY LEYTE Very good location near Airport 10 minutes to downtown Affluent neighborhood More worth it for money than Camella and other residentials in the city considering the land area and location. Feel the emerging city, ambiance with fresh air from Beach, Garden and trees surrounds the area but inside a gated community. DETAILS: - 1 Master's bedroom with ensuite toilet and bath (jacuzzi) - 2 Bedrooms located upstairs - 2 toilet and bath - With Island kitchen and daily kitchen - With built-in oven and stove - Bottom Freezer Refrigerator - Smart Television - With 1 King sized bed - Dining table - Sofa - 3 units of air conditioner Nestled in 275 sqm. lot area - 2 Carports Clean Title Price is US Dollar 154,700 / Php 7,500,000 Can be a retirement home, a vacation house, a residential abode or you can turn it into an investment as a rental property All these for a reasonable Price of 7,500,000 only Viewing by appointment of direct buyer only Contact US for more information [phone] - Mark [phone] - Jazle [phone] - Mark WhatsApp[phone] - Jazle WhatsApp: [phone] - Mark Viber: [phone] - Mark

[@wesleydecastro8084]

Great interview Tanks for sharing

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching Wesley

[@kjm513]

I could listen to these guys for hours, where’s the rest of interview??? Very thought provoking topics Thank You

[@robinwood1358]

Only reading it a year later, really enjoyed

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you. Glad you liked it

[@robertn2813]

It's not bad drivers that cause all the car accidents in North America . It's the sentence " I HAD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY " that causes ALL the problems on the road in N. America .

[@SD-wo5ru]

You Don't have to be Rich to be Clean P.S Siquijor is Beautiful, Cambugahay Falls, and Salagdoong Beach is awesome jumping off the cliff platform never gets old ! : )

[@charitohancock9817]

You are Blessed if you accepted it. Exprience and seeing it in reality is another path for to cross the way.

[@FredDaviesCOM]

Funny you mentioned asswong. Don't know if I spelled it correctly but that is the legendary wolfman type creature who makes noise on roofs and steals children... Dennis is sure down to earth! Next time I get to the Philippines I'm gonna try to visit you fine gentlemen.

[@bradley_Bradley]

What a cool guy Dennis is. Cross between Nicholas Cage and Alice Cooper ( if he had longer dark hair). He def has an interesting Story

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

funny.. yeah.. totally nick cage / alice cooper! Do you live here in the Philippines? I vlog too. but well, beach stuff, and ordinary life here! Check my channel if you like vlogs on the Philippines!

[@MartineReed]

Wait... you mention the Georgia Guidestones and then just cut it off? What’s up with that?

[@tsif7828]

"Have you ever heard of the Georgia guidestones?" Cut. A better cliffhanger than the old Batman tv show. We demand a part 5 ))

[@billwilenski]

Hello this is a great interview man I like this guy he’s just staring out into space telling stories and you’re just taking down that information if this pandemic wasn’t going on I’d definitely come out there and check it out what’s weird is I have a brother I don’t really talk to him anymore but he was married to a Filipino girl and I think she’s from that Mindanao area and she became Americanized she split from him after she got her full of whatever it is citizenship

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

You're right about that when you mention that the people who are out for a cheap scam often draw in the same people who are out for a cheap scam. It is the law of attraction.

[@livehealthyfinishstrong]

Get into a discussion with Dennis about growing up in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He seems to want to talk about it anyway. I grew up in that same church, left in my early 20s. I am 64 now, but their apocalyptic theology haunted me for years after I left.

[@livehealthyfinishstrong]

@@everymanhasastory Thanks! He is a very interesting interview! The “Branch Davidians” of Waco, TX (that went up in flames) were a fundamentalist split from the main Seventh-day Adventists. David Koresh was obsessed with SDA apocalyptic teaching. The government actually played right into his teaching. SDAs have long taught that the government (the world) would come down on them because of their unique teachings.

[@esveeflowers1177]

You’re in paradise Dennis. I was lockedown in the Philippines for 3 months due to covid-19 & was in a hurry to come back here in Madera, CA near Fresno only to arrive where covid-19 infections & deaths is more than 55 times even though population is less than 4 times that of the Philippines. I was in Dumaguete last March 12th when the lockdown was announced but had to catch the next flight out to Manila then travel to North Luzon where I was on lockdown until May. I see a lot of “invincibility” mentality fueled by freedom to do whatever fueling infections & deaths especially among the young students going back to colleges. The seriousness of the pandemic has not set into the American psyche that it is still being taken for granted. Sadly, it starts from Trump who frequently dismisses scientific advice from his own task force in contrast to that of the Philippines. You are in the Philippines for the right reasons and wish you the happiest years of your retirement years ahead. You impressed me as a good, loving, educated human being which is a perfect complement to the Filipino culture.

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

You made me laugh when you said you find it hard to believe in the Old man in the sky on a lazy boy chair. That's priceless! HA! Filipino old religions are fascinating. Spain had a huge influence on us, but man... them old religions often did make more sense. Go look up the old Filipino traditions and religious practices of pre Spaniard Filipinos. The way they structured male and female relationships is very fascinating. Not as strict as the Victorian Spaniard model forced upon the population. If only more people knew.

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

I think also... because living in a foreign land attracts expats of a certain adventurous type... it is easy to find likeminded souls, I suppose. And yes, you are right about some who have stayed too long and are now just complainers. But as you said, they are very few. Most of the expats I meet are like you guys. Adventurous and friendly. :)

[@ErinIsReal]

Great guys and stories, but why don't you own cars? Much safer and versatile!

[@BestdaughtereverEver]

Please continue your conversation about covid 19 injection? Have a part 5. Just as it’s about to get interesting, it’s over.

[@hotferret]

I hope Mark and i do a Point...Counterpoint on Cv19 soon

[@briandora]

He looks a bit like Christoffer Lee lol

[@clivejury5536]

Haha totally agree he does resemble Dracula

[@jjdf8382]

What's good about driving in the Philippines is Predictability. Most drivers pretty much predict what the other driver will be doing next so they are ready to react to it.

[@Johnb-ht1je]

Every time I go to the Philippines, I always ask myself the same question. Why is there not any Filipino Nascar racers? They are amazing drivers at inches apart. Zoom, Zoom! Great videos. I always try and find out peoples stories and how they ended up on an island with no running water and electricity when I go there.

[@marski5260]

I heard and saw it on video they throw their garbage behind their house that’s why you don’t see it.

[@bisdakdiay]

Good man always meets another good man. It’s law of attraction.

[@glennmike2182]

It s folklore to keep children in the house for the night

[@johnhordista1439]

You are living in Pandora. That's what it is.

[@hotferret]

True

[@caseywiseman5286]

Been riding the PI motorbike vacation for last 16 yrs, lovit, hit a dog n Calapan, near misses on countless chickens, swapped plastic with 2 cars in flow, its not safe, but it's also a real fN adventure, gotta ride safe anywhere u ride, American Healthcare guy here, regular Philippines motorbike dude, its 1 reason I keep coming back, it's fun and usual, stay safe and practice whatever kinda telepathy that keeps u rubber side down, gonna try fishing next trip, just waiting 4da pcr testing and lockdown 2b tappos, if u like da beach and motorbikes, u should visit and check it out, good luck guys, cheers

[@ショーンカトリーナ]

Calapan city, oriental mindoro?

[@williamdoss1526]

I agree 100%, and found very interesting,thanks!

[@glennmike2182]

Driver here in there philipines don't know how to step on breaks

[@bw2442]

Listening to such varied topics I think both you guys might enjoy a KZbin channel called. The God culture…. The guy is married to a Filipina and teaches Bible like you’ve never heard before, in particular what interested me was his teachings that the Philippines was an important place in Bible times and a source for the gold in solomons temple and he proves scripturally that the garden of eden was in the Philippines ect ect.

[@chinadave4261]

Tell Dennis it's a inter nural connection we all have it, some more than others. I found it when I was in China in 1999 when not many spoke English but I could communicate and not say a word I know what your saying

[@hotferret]

Nice

[@BestdaughtereverEver]

Can you research about the strange occurrences / stories in Biringan, Samar? About people getting lost in fairy land in the forest and never be seen ever again after they ate the fairies food?

[@GlobetechtruthJF]

Yes, what a great 4 part...Denise is as I would say a like spirit and of same in all respect, intellect and background and experiences...left Thailand after 3 years forced corona but saw the writing in January back to Alberta. Have been to the Philippines many times and decided that's where I'm heading soon (can't wait for a language break), and as travel, permits to meet up with a long time Filipino penpal over 2 years now. She as well says she is divorced thought that was interesting topic that it's illegal, wow, maybe she thinks annulment is the same as. At any rate, been there many times and looking forward to the beautiful Islands again. Great series and enjoyed...peace and stay healthy.

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

You will love it here in the Philippines. I vlog too. but well, beach stuff, and ordinary life here in San Juan La Union area! ! Check my channel if you like vlogs on the Philippines! if you like .. please subscribe! I'm just starting out!

[@riderretired5258]

Maybe she is divorced obtained in another country. My understanding is if a woman is divorced in another country, if the husband initiates the divorce it is recognized here, but if she initiates, then it is not recognized. Not sure if that works the same way for men or not.

[@reynportillano6312]

I witnessed tears falling from dennis' eyes but he's not crying ,,, the REAL emotions of a true PERSON... I love Dennis

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

Really great interview!

[@bethisma9318]

Another interesting story .....

[@BestdaughtereverEver]

Needs part 5 or 6. Interesting discussions more of futuristic stuff.

[@glennmcallister2509]

Great interview. Love your videos.

[@briandora]

How did he lose his fingers ?

[@davidross3088]

Enjoyed these interviews thanks. What’s the cost to live out there per month. Not cheap but living quite well?

[@iloiloguy]

Need to find parts 1 and 2. 🤔

[@digzdirt]

26:00 hit the nail on the head, it's no accident..

[@davidgodshall2535]

Interesting interview - very well done! If not processed through the daulistic mind, the sharing of experiences and opinions like these can help us to recognize that we are all equal and inter-connected, appreciate our good fortune and to naturally extend our care to all others.

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

Do you live here in the Philippines? I vlog too. but well, beach stuff, and ordinary life here in San Juan La Union area! ! Check my channel if you like vlogs on the Philippines!

[@riderretired5258]

@@sanjuanlaunionvlog Not sure how many more times you plan to post this, but your chnl must really be doing poorly, otherwise you wouldn't be trying to use other vlogger chnls who actually have good content to try to snag viewers. Enough reason for me to forget about it without ever viewing it. I initially had planned to check it out.

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

@@riderretired5258 I was hoping to gain a couple Subscribers.. people interested in province life here in the Philippines.. sorry if I bothered u. I still like your channel..

[@Grandpa_Mike]

Thank you, you’ve just answered driving in Vietnam for me.......telepathy explains it perfectly :)

[@MrJacksuper]

enjoy guys and please protect yourselves from any form of scams... there's always an opportunist everywhere you go so please be careful... there's nothing wrong to be less trusting to anyone even your own family. all of us must have that sort of reservation for us and keep that tightly within us specially when it comes to money...

[@eli.capinbxu]

Guy's don't believe those supernatural beings in existence in Siquijor! If I can be able to meet you guys, I'd love to talk superstitious beliefs here in Philippines.

[@retro-butionautomotiveprod9614]

these are really good stuff here, Philippine driving style Podcast , i can relate

[@antoniomagadan1542]

Nicolas Cage in the house. Very interesting conversations. Enjoy your stay both of you guys. Visit my place here in Davao city fruits and banana lots to offer here. Stay safe!

[@fairaudit]

enjoyed your series with Dennis,.great guy, should get into another couple of series with him man.

[@sultana.6375]

Trump2020

[@OPMfan65]

1:50 You said: 'I hit a rooster myself and he's delicious', ha ha roadkill. How did you cook it? Tinolang Manok? 20:26 Siquijor Island - Aswang island ... I heard about it, didn't know its actually true.

[@pacificislander8503]

Traffic in the Philippines= ORGANIZE CHAOS

[@estelagranados7672]

It's true. If you give a person a space to talk, he will open up. A 4-part interview? I'm glued! How about a house tour?

[@dan2soy191]

Most pilipino don't communicate much but understand each other...true

[@ronabaquero2043]

Wow ive been waiting for this kind of conversation in a long time in you tube so many lessons and u could also title this to “life experiences” with interesting stories and topics.

[@johnakidd]

I watched all 4 videos. Very interesting. Dennis has done a lot of living during his 66 years. And still going strong.

[@maxburrel1642]

Nice interview Mark. I don’t get tired of hearing your beautiful voice...

[@joserizal8331]

oh man, just when the topic got really interesting and it ended :( can u pls post the part5

[@mconcerned1614]

That woman is also responsible for that German's death so she will have her karma.

[@PMLynch]

I can see a My Dinner With Andre sequel in the making.

[@collegedropout2004]

When does he tell us how he lost the tips of his middle fingers?

[@joanlavarias6705]

They recycle, they do composting or burn their trashes.