I grew up in SANTANA as whiteboy in the 80’s and was a minority in elementary and jr high, gangs everywhere just like he claims! I left in 90(18yrsold) because I knew if I stayed my life would get swallowed by the game, a good majority of the people I was around outside of my close friends are either dead from the violence or locked up for life! I’ve had a good life since with a lot of work to get there.
It's so amazing to me how well spoken and intelligent the people interviewed on this channel are. I have a changed perspective on people after binging these videos. Thank you for opening my ignorant eyes to these sad and humanizing stories.
Yea, I was thinking the same, JR is a VERY intelligent man, Someone admitting they have regrets is something you don't hear...He is very fortunate he has his life still...God Bless everyone...
I mean I don't know why you would ever be humanizing this guy. If anything it's worse. He has the ability to not be a complete piece of trash and yet he chooses to hurt people instead.
@@genesises I'm pretty obviously not claiming he's a rabbit. I'm simply saying the guy chooses to be a piece of shit despite numerous advantages. He should not be sympathized with.
@@genesisesThank you. I just don't understand the trolls who comment negative things on this channel... and especially under someone's positive comments! They have the nerve to call other people trash when they are the ones being conplete trash by commenting such negative things.
It’s not just about poverty. It’s also about sadism. He LIKED the helplessness of his desperate buyers. It gave him a high. If he had a conscience he would have felt bad for the drug users caught in the web addiction, losing so much, having so little self-control. Ruining their future just because the urge was unmanageable. Even now he smiles when he recounts the days... cold hearted man.
Im sorry but this narrative is nonsense. If your addicted to something that doesnt reduce autonony of your actions. You still choose to buy what hes selling.
He is genuine because he readily admits he enjoys the lifestyle and despises conventional life. He reminds me of my sister, who was incarcerated for over 5 years and just could not live a normal life. It is very difficult for some people, but they never come right out and say it.
I just happened to hear Mark say, "Maybe if you had grown up in one of the Dakotas or Maine, you might not have fallen into this path. I encourage you Mark if you are ever up in Maine, go to downtown Bangor or Lewiston and interview some people there. I've watched places in Maine become over run with drugs. It's so sad to watch it change before my very eyes. Our homeless population is out of control. There were people living in tents this winter, in Maine, with snow, ice, below freezing temperatures. I'd love to see you interview some people in Maine if you can someday.
You can’t compare the gang culture in LA to whatever is in Maine .. seriously it’s ingrained in the Mexican, African culture .. generations of families in gangs
“ Drugs are powerful.” I think he meant addiction is powerful. But none the less this man’s honesty I appreciate and thank him for sharing a peek into his world of drug dealing, addiction and where he is at today. He found enjoyment in the feeling of having control over people and them needing him to care about them. Having that kind of control is what he misses. Again thank you for your honesty.
Good parents but a lot of free time. That tells me his parents had to work 2 and 3 jobs just to pay bills so there wasn't someone around to raise him. Mexicans are the hardest working people I know. No person should have to work more than one job and miss out on raising their kids
He’s absolutely right when he says it’s all about the power trip. Being in a gang definitely gives you that sense of belonging to a tight knit powerful family but in reality it’s a false sense of security in the way that you are only as good as what you can do for them. There’s a fine line between fear and respect. It can be a very alluring way of life and very hard to break free from like a drug. The high you get from the “respect” people give you everywhere you go is not really respect but fear which is the other part of the whole twisted allure. Some people even worship these gang members and aspire to be them. Steer clear if you don’t want to straight ruin your life.
I absolutely agree, fear and respect are two very different things. Respect is something I chose to give to others. Fear is something they force on me. I don't know how high up in the system this guy are, but some of the people high up can do whatever they want. There are also torpedoes and money collectors that go through life like bulldozers. And there are other people who deal drugs who have extreme powers because they have something so valuable that people will do everything imaginable to get what they have. Like he said something about in this video. That must be an insane power trip for some people.
I am lucky i didnt live in a city with many gangs or i probably would have gotten hooked just like i got hooked on drugs. But now im 3 years sober from drugs and alcohol
That someone who falls into a despicable and feared and rejected sect of society, can also seem so deeply intellectual, articulate and loveable. Mind blown
You have a really low bar for who you consider intellectual, articulate, and lovable. If you can really listen to this guy talk about doing whatever violent thing he wants to drug addicts and charging whatever he wants just for the satisfaction of watching them crawl back for more and then call him "lovable".... I just can't. You're the type of person that's going to end up in an abusive relationship if you're not already in one. He's a guy with probably an 85iq that isn't openly hostile during a short interview. Big deal the guy's trash.
The way he talks about his power trip makes him seem evil. There are many positive jobs that give you immense power to help people with that power - fireman, police, nurse, professor, surgeon, bus driver...
It’s incredible how you find so many people who’ve been through situations like this. It makes me sad that people prey on children to get into gangs and drugs. Mixed with poverty it’s easy to make these bad decisions 🥺
Wow grew up with a stable home life and both parents how tough. I grew up in poverty with single mom and I don't power trip by hurting other people and talk about how amazing it is to be hurting someone and see them look so powerless. This guy is just a scumbag.
@@TheFrottola that's a nice way to deflect personal responsibility. I had a choice in my personal relationships growing up despite being around a lot of scumbags. I ultimately chose to not be around people like him. He plainly states he doesn't blame anyone else and that these choices were his choices and his choices only. He can't get over the pathetic power trip he gets from assaulting desperate drug addicts so he chooses to keep doing what he's doing.
I love this channel and was part of the reason I started my channel. To give people a view from an Ex-con perspective. To let the world know that not everyone who's been to prison is a bad person. God bless everyone.
Amen. I have never been. I know your truth is the truth. Sending you love and increased peace daily. Please be a light and share truth as you see fit. It moves and changes things in a glorious way. ♥️🕊🌠
“Poor” people trying to take shortcuts with crime and then blaming it on being poor. Whereas the majority of people who came from those same communities are not criminals and have developed a career of some sort.
Mark was more engaged in this interview. Junior is pretty self-aware and openly discussed questionable things he did without being overly guilty or insecure. Great insight
I've heard a number of people that Mark interviewed say something similar to what Junior said, about how he'd have gone to school to become a doctor to help people instead of being part of the life they chose and I listen to them speak and think to myself that it isn't likely they would have made it. Not for lack of determination or desire but because it's clear they just don't have it. I believe Junior though. He's a smart guy. Really introspective, and thoughtful with his replies to Mark. He has the mental capacity to have made it as a doctor. He has that raw intellectual horsepower that so many people that make these pie in the sky statements lack. I wish him well. I think there's still time for him to do some profound good with his life.
somethings wrong with you i think if you think that i cant imagine you are a very good judge of character lol a guy looking you in the eye and telling you all the ways he is a piece of shit, thats not a show of good heart.
@@bntagkas he's a bad person because he's answering questions about his past? You don't know anyone friends,family, random people that don't have fucked up stories? Lol you have a bad judge of character did you watch the whole interview?, see he married?, plenty of people change but its people like you that can't accept people can't change they're just destined to follow the past 🤦🏿♂️ makes no sense. You can do fucked up shit IN THE PAST and live a perfectly fine normal life and refelct/reminisce about past actions that doesn't make you a bad person.
Sad to watch this one, this bloke strikes me as someone who could have really done something great. He presents really well, he looks like a really nice chap, sad how the "bad" got hold of him. Hope in years to come he gets something excellent going for himself.
I am so confused, for 20 minutes he talks about dealing drugs, the power tripping, how drugs are terrible... and then after 20 minutes talk about being a junkie, overdosing on heroin and speed? Huh? It's like he opened up and started being honest after a while or something
A lot of drug dealers end up using the very drugs they sell. I was a coke dealer for a small cartel for 7 years. Now im homeless and addicted to fentanyl. Vicious cycle.
I'm from North Dakota. ND is very different from LA but We do have gangs, human trafficking crisis right now and the opioid crisis here is insane. As an ER nurse, the number one patients I receive are from drug overdoses. ND has everything you see on this channel, but it is very much hidden. Fentanyl is the number one drug in my state. It's now a huge problem in our community. Alcoholism is considered the norm where I live, unfortunately. ND has what you need for great content! I will show you all the hot spots this summer. Just DM me!
@@MsHillsdale California is the Gang capital you can't compare these gangs to those soft azz gangs from these different states not to mention we politic in the streets and in the pen over here in Cali, other states don't they're messy, unstructured, and unorganized.
I really enjoyed this interview. Junior is very intelligent, well spoken and honest. He has a powerful story to share and many people would benefit from listening to his testimony. I pray that he has continued success, sobriety and is able to be a good father to his children and a good partner to his girlfriend.
Seems like a Decent man at heart, I hope he stays in recovery from drugs and alcohol. It’s possible, I’m 33 going on 3 years absolutely abstinent from illicit street drugs, alcohol and nicotine. It’s possible, it can happen if you make it happen.
Sad how he said, He doesn’t have many good memories!! How he mentioned he would have become a doctor. Maybe helped ppl instead of hurting ppl!! Good luck Junior
So interesting to listen to some who blame their environment and others (like Junior) who don't blame anybody or anything other than themselves in making the choices they made and taking personal accountability.
This interview was amazing and inspirational. It explains so well why people will turn to a life of crime and quick money vs. what many would see as a droning "normal" life.
Well, when you grow up in an environment in which you’re battling monsters daily you become hardened. Then, you get locked up and battle even more hardened monsters. So, at some point you assume a role of survival of the fittest mindset. This isn’t a guy that has to worry about the school bully taking his lunch money like we envision on tv.
This guy's battling demons on a daily, and I'm sorry to say, he's not on the winning side. As long as you're breathing, you can turn away. The second you're not, it's too late.
I'm done. I can't. I can't continue I'm sorry. As a recovering addict, remembering those days being almost sick and dealing with fucking dealers like this...Makes my skin crawl. Look I'm not saying I'm right and he's wrong we're both wrong but fuck that shit you don't sleep on my money...
Agreed. nothing brave or honorable about this loser, just another over glorified predator. Mark interviews predators, victims, survivors and this is not a victim or survivor, based on what he admits; he’s a predator. And there’s nothing honorable in that.
💯💯i liked dude until he started talkin about the deal ans having dude wrapped around his finger naking him wait 8 hours then charging him more...hell nah
@@skyking228 And thank god, because Latinos (not just Mexicans) are damn hard workers. Doing work few people above the poverty line would - like hard labor for very little pay that gets fresh produce on store shelves.
It's the way a former drug addict talks about being high it's one of the greatest feelings you'll ever have but to have the strength to never go back is something that takes insane effort. Power can be just as intoxicating and addictive as hard drugs, that longing for the power you once had will never go away but you can tell he's changed for not giving into it.
Jail is temporary (well...that's the idea). Prison is where you go after your court hearing IF you are sentenced to serve time. "County time" and jail time interchangeable.
I grew up in Santa Ana, I moved out when I was about 14. I was in a gang but it wasn't anything too serious but sometimes I think what if I didn't move to Temecula. After school I would go out do mischievous things without supervision. I suspect my grandparents who took care of me were too busy and expected me to be "playing". Sometimes I wonder if I would have been like these people, someone formed by circumstance and poor decisions. Growing up my uncle would tell us stories of his gang life and he would joke about my grandparents phrase " otra ves" which means, again. Since my uncle was a gang member people would shoot up my grandparents home and every time my grandpa would yell "OTRA VES". It became a funny story but when you really think about it, its sad. Luckily no one was ever hurt.
24:37 Junior was wise enough to casually steer Soft White Underbelly away from discriminating against men at a biological level. He repeatedly rebutted or rerouted the interviewer's misdirected statements against men. The ridiculous statement that removing testosterone would prevent gun violence is dangerous misandry. However, he acknowledges that the men in these situations are hotheaded because they have big egos. This man speaks truth, he knows men need to play a part in the solution.
You legitimately need a helmet if you believe that testosterone has nothing to do with gun violence. I must be missing the large gangs of women and the wars led by women over stupid ego shit. The guy even agreed with mark TF are you watching.
@@racingbeats1493 are you really that blind. There are a lot of all female gangs that are equally as violent. Women in the cartels are just as bad if not worse when it comes to terrorizing people.
@@rar6546 He laughed at Mark because Mark was being an inconsolable child. That's the "yeah sure whatever, next question" version of agreement, and it's Mark forcing his opinion on Junior. Junior realized that it wasn't worth fighting Mark and privately rejected the idea after trying to reason with him.
What a well spoken man-gentleman-with the way he presents himself and dissects his feelings and lifestyle. Best of luck. I believe he will make a success!! Good for him being clean today. So hard to do. So so hard.
It always strikes me how friendly and warm these gang members seem in these interviews. Something about being in front of the camera almost brings out the child in them.
Wow to all the comments saying he seems nice and friendly. You are not good judges of character 😮 this guy seems like a small child that had no love from his father and thus is terrified of the world.. he probably must supress this terror through rage which he probably takes out mostly on the closest ones. He seems very borderline.
I went to jr high with him He was such a cool dude Hope you make it out JR Que Dios Te Bendiga 🙏🏽 We was just a product of our environment. rooting for you 💯
I agree with an earlier poster. He comes off nice and friendly, but his words are sometimes chilling. Manipulating. Bullying behavior. Power tripping on and taking advantage of people who are hurting with their drug addictions. Sick. Cruel. Unlikeable. Do better. Be better.
He is still alive because there is a bigger plan for him. He has a natural charisma that could serve him well to do things for the good. I wish him well.
Hello Mark! Ive been following your account for a while and it’s absolutely my favorite channel. Its so interesting to hear people from all walks of life tell your story. It would be awesome if you included Drag Queens in your channel. I would appreciate it a lot :)
Conditional 'love', which is basically what gang membership is, is better than none to some. Even to those with more than enough going for them, and with love, it's magnetic because of the power.
When he responded to the question of how bad was it in LA County Jail & he talked about how long it took to get a cell & bed & the big rat. I thought he'd be responding with something like how violent the environment was. I guess he overlooked that.
Probably one of the more intelligent speaking and wise interview I have seen. He is a VERY smart man and he is VERY lucky he is still alive....I feel the same about me...I have done shit in my life, that makes me wonder how I am still alive?....Hearing him say he has regrets is very interesting, most say " I have no regrets" of course I do...All the people I have wronged, all the people who loved me who I have hurt...so many regrets but we can ONLY MOVE FORWARD!
He’s such a smart man and had so many fascinating stories from his life and being apart of a gang. If he wants to start living better which seems like he’s starting and trying too he could really be great!! And have a wonderful rest of his life with his children you can tell he really loves them and wants the absolute best for his family. We’re all praying for you junior !!! You got this life and god really does have a purpose for you todo just you being alive or not serving life in prison is only by god doing that and saving you over and over so you have something big in your life that’s coming don’t miss it! Look for it your purpose man cus your real smart and you could still do anything possible in your future life !!! We’re all praying for you and your women and childern that love and care deeply for you!! God bless you full of life,wisdom, and love man!!!!
He has no memories for the things he has done. You can tell by the look on his face and the way he would tell you about things ,just the way he would say things. Kind of jokingly and not giving a damn.
This guy is so cool if he only had gone down the right road its clear he would be a successful member of society. Its a shame because hes charming intelligent and somewhat charismatic. He would make a great actor maybe he should try it. It changed my life. If you are reading this Junior, peace man, from Ireland.
This guy is so cool!.... an amazing human - It takes a real man, to admit his faults. Stay clean my friend! you will not regret it! I'm clean and sober for 9 years now.
I think positive role models are a big factor. Maybe that’s obvious, but I never had any growing up and I am reaping the consequences now that I’m approaching 50. I hope a lot the youth watching these videos, get something positive from the messages given by the guests on Mark’s channel. I’ve been inside that bottle for 35 plus years, so it’s too late for me.
Perfect example of: “If you don’t have time to raise your kids, the streets will gladly do it for you.”
I grew up in SANTANA as whiteboy in the 80’s and was a minority in elementary and jr high, gangs everywhere just like he claims! I left in 90(18yrsold) because I knew if I stayed my life would get swallowed by the game, a good majority of the people I was around outside of my close friends are either dead from the violence or locked up for life! I’ve had a good life since with a lot of work to get there.
Santa Ana the spot more people need to know about orange county
Glad you made it out Desert. Enjoy life
Good for u. And what do u want now. Pat on the back.
@@annaxefta587 loll damn you being hella petty chill 🤦🏻♂️ You a torta and stay in Santa Ana Huh? LMFAO 🤣
@@annaxefta587 hater most people don't make it out so whats with the hate...
It's so amazing to me how well spoken and intelligent the people interviewed on this channel are. I have a changed perspective on people after binging these videos. Thank you for opening my ignorant eyes to these sad and humanizing stories.
Yea, I was thinking the same, JR is a VERY intelligent man, Someone admitting they have regrets is something you don't hear...He is very fortunate he has his life still...God Bless everyone...
I mean I don't know why you would ever be humanizing this guy. If anything it's worse. He has the ability to not be a complete piece of trash and yet he chooses to hurt people instead.
@@racingbeats1493 because he is human, that is the whole point.
@@genesises I'm pretty obviously not claiming he's a rabbit. I'm simply saying the guy chooses to be a piece of shit despite numerous advantages. He should not be sympathized with.
@@genesisesThank you. I just don't understand the trolls who comment negative things on this channel... and especially under someone's positive comments! They have the nerve to call other people trash when they are the ones being conplete trash by commenting such negative things.
It’s not just about poverty. It’s also about sadism. He LIKED the helplessness of his desperate buyers. It gave him a high. If he had a conscience he would have felt bad for the drug users caught in the web addiction, losing so much, having so little self-control. Ruining their future just because the urge was unmanageable. Even now he smiles when he recounts the days... cold hearted man.
He's a sociopath
Yea he aint 💩. His dad wasn’t 💩 and his sons ain’t gonna be 💩.
Women, please stop choosing to give birth to children from 💩 like him. Thanks.
Im sorry but this narrative is nonsense. If your addicted to something that doesnt reduce autonony of your actions. You still choose to buy what hes selling.
Never to late to change
And maybe just a tad bit of egoism.
He is genuine because he readily admits he enjoys the lifestyle and despises conventional life. He reminds me of my sister, who was incarcerated for over 5 years and just could not live a normal life. It is very difficult for some people, but they never come right out and say it.
Living "a normal life" is a sickness as well
I'd rather be dead than be just another brainwashed follower living in fear
I just happened to hear Mark say, "Maybe if you had grown up in one of the Dakotas or Maine, you might not have fallen into this path. I encourage you Mark if you are ever up in Maine, go to downtown Bangor or Lewiston and interview some people there. I've watched places in Maine become over run with drugs. It's so sad to watch it change before my very eyes. Our homeless population is out of control. There were people living in tents this winter, in Maine, with snow, ice, below freezing temperatures. I'd love to see you interview some people in Maine if you can someday.
The Dakota's are shit holes (I'm from SD.. left soon as I could book a flight myself at 12/13yrs old)
That’s true, however it’s not the same when it comes to gangs like where he grew up, which probably had him surrounded by bad influences
But he is correct in saying what he said, the gang culture in L.A & Southern California is truly unlike anywhere in this country
You can’t compare the gang culture in LA to whatever is in Maine .. seriously it’s ingrained in the Mexican, African culture .. generations of families in gangs
@@BumblebeeMan there are white gangs and white people in gangs of mixed races too.
“ Drugs are powerful.” I think he meant addiction is powerful. But none the less this man’s honesty I appreciate and thank him for sharing a peek into his world of drug dealing, addiction and where he is at today. He found enjoyment in the feeling of having control over people and them needing him to care about them. Having that kind of control is what he misses. Again thank you for your honesty.
Always good to see different perspectives from people, helps round you out
Good parents but a lot of free time. That tells me his parents had to work 2 and 3 jobs just to pay bills so there wasn't someone around to raise him. Mexicans are the hardest working people I know. No person should have to work more than one job and miss out on raising their kids
Good morning!!!
Thank you Mark for all you do and for bringing awareness. I'm here for it! 💞
Much love from Little Rock, Arkansas!! 💖💪🏽
True i m from bosnia
I'm always amazed about the depth of some questions. And how the people genuinely open and talk about their most inner stuff.
This is an amazing channel. It helps my mental health honestly. Thanks for all you do.
He’s absolutely right when he says it’s all about the power trip. Being in a gang definitely gives you that sense of belonging to a tight knit powerful family but in reality it’s a false sense of security in the way that you are only as good as what you can do for them. There’s a fine line between fear and respect. It can be a very alluring way of life and very hard to break free from like a drug. The high you get from the “respect” people give you everywhere you go is not really respect but fear which is the other part of the whole twisted allure. Some people even worship these gang members and aspire to be them. Steer clear if you don’t want to straight ruin your life.
I absolutely agree, fear and respect are two very different things.
Respect is something I chose to give to others.
Fear is something they force on me.
I don't know how high up in the system this guy are, but some of the people high up can do whatever they want.
There are also torpedoes and money collectors that go through life like bulldozers.
And there are other people who deal drugs who have extreme powers because they have something so valuable that people will do everything imaginable to get what they have.
Like he said something about in this video.
That must be an insane power trip for some people.
I liked this guy for a couple of minutes. Then he started showing his true colours.
Great comment this👍
Couldn’t have said it better myself
I am lucky i didnt live in a city with many gangs or i probably would have gotten hooked just like i got hooked on drugs. But now im 3 years sober from drugs and alcohol
That someone who falls into a despicable and feared and rejected sect of society, can also seem so deeply intellectual, articulate and loveable. Mind blown
You have a really low bar for who you consider intellectual, articulate, and lovable. If you can really listen to this guy talk about doing whatever violent thing he wants to drug addicts and charging whatever he wants just for the satisfaction of watching them crawl back for more and then call him "lovable".... I just can't. You're the type of person that's going to end up in an abusive relationship if you're not already in one. He's a guy with probably an 85iq that isn't openly hostile during a short interview. Big deal the guy's trash.
I know, its crazy how sociopaths are such good actors!
The way he talks about his power trip makes him seem evil. There are many positive jobs that give you immense power to help people with that power - fireman, police, nurse, professor, surgeon, bus driver...
I don’t think police is a good job for someone that gets power trips when in a position of power
@@deadman983 ya don’t say?
@@xiner1337 ya did say
This was a great interview, well done sir!
Imagine this dude living in your neighborhood. The price of your house just went down 40%. A menace to society.
It’s incredible how you find so many people who’ve been through situations like this. It makes me sad that people prey on children to get into gangs and drugs. Mixed with poverty it’s easy to make these bad decisions 🥺
Damn bishhhhh u stay spamming for likes lol
@@biggnacho6505 she’s been a viewer for a long time. Definitely not spamming for likes. There are obvious spammers but she obviously is not.
Wow grew up with a stable home life and both parents how tough. I grew up in poverty with single mom and I don't power trip by hurting other people and talk about how amazing it is to be hurting someone and see them look so powerless. This guy is just a scumbag.
@@racingbeats1493 he's a product of his social relationships. He took the "easy" way to make money and gain "respect."
@@TheFrottola that's a nice way to deflect personal responsibility. I had a choice in my personal relationships growing up despite being around a lot of scumbags. I ultimately chose to not be around people like him. He plainly states he doesn't blame anyone else and that these choices were his choices and his choices only. He can't get over the pathetic power trip he gets from assaulting desperate drug addicts so he chooses to keep doing what he's doing.
I love this channel and was part of the reason I started my channel. To give people a view from an Ex-con perspective. To let the world know that not everyone who's been to prison is a bad person. God bless everyone.
Loser.
Amen. I have never been. I know your truth is the truth. Sending you love and increased peace daily. Please be a light and share truth as you see fit. It moves and changes things in a glorious way. ♥️🕊🌠
@@chriskyle9713 your comment says so much more about you…….
Good job bro, keep moving in a good direction, thats all we can do.
What are you talking about? This guy is definitely a bad person by any normal persons moral compass.
“Poor” people trying to take shortcuts with crime and then blaming it on being poor. Whereas the majority of people who came from those same communities are not criminals and have developed a career of some sort.
There’s something about a drug dealer with a pot belly that just doesn’t sit right with me
They all look that around here.
🤣🤣🤣
He should try crack. I hear it’ll melt the belly fat right off within 2 weeks. Slim down in no time
Mark was more engaged in this interview. Junior is pretty self-aware and openly discussed questionable things he did without being overly guilty or insecure. Great insight
sociopaths don't feel guilt
I've heard a number of people that Mark interviewed say something similar to what Junior said, about how he'd have gone to school to become a doctor to help people instead of being part of the life they chose and I listen to them speak and think to myself that it isn't likely they would have made it. Not for lack of determination or desire but because it's clear they just don't have it. I believe Junior though. He's a smart guy. Really introspective, and thoughtful with his replies to Mark. He has the mental capacity to have made it as a doctor. He has that raw intellectual horsepower that so many people that make these pie in the sky statements lack. I wish him well. I think there's still time for him to do some profound good with his life.
Very well spoken, bring him back. 👏 I wish the best for him. Bless you Mark.
I appreciate his honesty. Really interesting hearing his story.
When you give advice and they see you are not following it, that's when you say, "DO AS I SAY NOT AS I DO" , God bless you bro!
“The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.”
Robert Deniro : A Bronx Tale
Absolutely, who said "keep your friends close but your enemies closer "
Yeah you've seen the real life of the kid who played calogero in the movie? That kid had a real talent of acting, but ended up in jail
@@maluku1807 because of drugs.
This guy seems like a good dude. Just got around the wrong people. You can tell the guy has got heart. Good interview
somethings wrong with you i think if you think that
i cant imagine you are a very good judge of character lol
a guy looking you in the eye and telling you all the ways he is a piece of shit, thats not a show of good heart.
@@bntagkas he's a bad person because he's answering questions about his past? You don't know anyone friends,family, random people that don't have fucked up stories? Lol you have a bad judge of character did you watch the whole interview?, see he married?, plenty of people change but its people like you that can't accept people can't change they're just destined to follow the past 🤦🏿♂️ makes no sense. You can do fucked up shit IN THE PAST and live a perfectly fine normal life and refelct/reminisce about past actions that doesn't make you a bad person.
28:14 - What were your drugs? -> Everything.
He never mentioned any plants (psychedelics). They could have helped him.
A guy with such a brain, waisted part of his life. I hope he succeeds
*Wasted
Sad to watch this one, this bloke strikes me as someone who could have really done something great. He presents really well, he looks like a really nice chap, sad how the "bad" got hold of him. Hope in years to come he gets something excellent going for himself.
He needed his Dad, break the cycle and be what you're Father wasn't to you...
Finally a guy who's honest and doesn't just whine about his situation or what caused it
I am so confused, for 20 minutes he talks about dealing drugs, the power tripping, how drugs are terrible... and then after 20 minutes talk about being a junkie, overdosing on heroin and speed? Huh?
It's like he opened up and started being honest after a while or something
A lot of drug dealers end up using the very drugs they sell. I was a coke dealer for a small cartel for 7 years. Now im homeless and addicted to fentanyl. Vicious cycle.
Mark changed gears in the interview and asked him what the lowest point of his life was.
He never denied being a user.
"I would help people, not hurt them" is some serious positive personal growth
not really....anyone can say those words
It's 3am here in Cali. I can't effen sleep
😑... its ok... im also in cali but im on a work break 😑
@@NAT-turners-Revenge
Work break here in GA, 7am
I LOVE that mark uses square so casually in conversation
“Bad people” surround most of us, but most of us don’t become gang members. We are responsible for our own choices and actions.
And he said, many times, that he was responsible for his decisions.
If you grew up where I did you’d probably be a gang member too
I'm from North Dakota. ND is very different from LA but We do have gangs, human trafficking crisis right now and the opioid crisis here is insane. As an ER nurse, the number one patients I receive are from drug overdoses. ND has everything you see on this channel, but it is very much hidden. Fentanyl is the number one drug in my state. It's now a huge problem in our community. Alcoholism is considered the norm where I live, unfortunately. ND has what you need for great content! I will show you all the hot spots this summer. Just DM me!
Gangs in LA are WAAAAAYY different then ND…Its like comparing oranges to apples
@@Tengohuevos_Vergacuelga13 Yeah. The gangsters in ND are sly. Not as open as they can be in CA. CA is softer on gang
@@MsHillsdale Idk about that
Los Angeles is where its at homegirl
@@MsHillsdale California is the Gang capital you can't compare these gangs to those soft azz gangs from these different states not to mention we politic in the streets and in the pen over here in Cali, other states don't they're messy, unstructured, and unorganized.
I really enjoyed this interview. Junior is very intelligent, well spoken and honest. He has a powerful story to share and many people would benefit from listening to his testimony. I pray that he has continued success, sobriety and is able to be a good father to his children and a good partner to his girlfriend.
Read the reply to the above comment, this guy is a loser
Seems like a Decent man at heart, I hope he stays in recovery from drugs and alcohol. It’s possible, I’m 33 going on 3 years absolutely abstinent from illicit street drugs, alcohol and nicotine. It’s possible, it can happen if you make it happen.
Sad how he said, He doesn’t have many good memories!! How he mentioned he would have become a doctor. Maybe helped ppl instead of hurting ppl!! Good luck Junior
So interesting to listen to some who blame their environment and others (like Junior) who don't blame anybody or anything other than themselves in making the choices they made and taking personal accountability.
This interview was amazing and inspirational. It explains so well why people will turn to a life of crime and quick money vs. what many would see as a droning "normal" life.
Well, when you grow up in an environment in which you’re battling monsters daily you become hardened. Then, you get locked up and battle even more hardened monsters. So, at some point you assume a role of survival of the fittest mindset. This isn’t a guy that has to worry about the school bully taking his lunch money like we envision on tv.
Someone on this channel that actually regrets hurting the people he did his life. Actually refreshing.
This guy's battling demons on a daily, and I'm sorry to say, he's not on the winning side. As long as you're breathing, you can turn away. The second you're not, it's too late.
I'm done. I can't. I can't continue I'm sorry. As a recovering addict, remembering those days being almost sick and dealing with fucking dealers like this...Makes my skin crawl. Look I'm not saying I'm right and he's wrong we're both wrong but fuck that shit you don't sleep on my money...
Exactly this guy gets a kick out of seeing people suffering. Straight loser nothing honorable about that.
Agreed.
nothing brave or honorable about this loser, just another over glorified predator. Mark interviews predators, victims, survivors and this is not a victim or survivor, based on what he admits; he’s a predator. And there’s nothing honorable in that.
💯💯i liked dude until he started talkin about the deal ans having dude wrapped around his finger naking him wait 8 hours then charging him more...hell nah
Finally someone from Santa Ana on here !!! So much going on in that city… main st especially
SoCal and Mexico are full of these guys.
Yup, and there is nothing we can do about it.
@@skyking228 stop voting democrat
@@col.cottonhill6655 Willy Brown and Alex Soros have pushed California beyond the point of no return.
LOLOLOL!!!!!!!
Uh, correct, Mexico and SoCal have a lot of Mexicans - is that a revelation for you?
@@skyking228 And thank god, because Latinos (not just Mexicans) are damn hard workers. Doing work few people above the poverty line would - like hard labor for very little pay that gets fresh produce on store shelves.
seems like he wants to get back into it the way he’s reminiscing
It's the way a former drug addict talks about being high it's one of the greatest feelings you'll ever have but to have the strength to never go back is something that takes insane effort. Power can be just as intoxicating and addictive as hard drugs, that longing for the power you once had will never go away but you can tell he's changed for not giving into it.
I’ve never heard a drug addict be against weed because it’s not water soluble. Weird rule to impose on yourself.
for international watchers, what's the difference between jail and prison, and what's a "county time"? (as mentioned on 1:33). thanks soo much.
Before sentenced in court you are put in jail/county. After being sentenced you go to prison.
@@dontomaso9299 ah, ok. thanks so much!
Jail is temporary (well...that's the idea). Prison is where you go after your court hearing IF you are sentenced to serve time. "County time" and jail time interchangeable.
Junior sure does a lot of smiling while describing some pretty nasty stuff. It’s disturbing.
He's definitely a sociopath
I just think of all the people he hurt and damaged
I grew up in Santa Ana, I moved out when I was about 14. I was in a gang but it wasn't anything too serious but sometimes I think what if I didn't move to Temecula. After school I would go out do mischievous things without supervision. I suspect my grandparents who took care of me were too busy and expected me to be "playing". Sometimes I wonder if I would have been like these people, someone formed by circumstance and poor decisions. Growing up my uncle would tell us stories of his gang life and he would joke about my grandparents phrase " otra ves" which means, again. Since my uncle was a gang member people would shoot up my grandparents home and every time my grandpa would yell "OTRA VES". It became a funny story but when you really think about it, its sad. Luckily no one was ever hurt.
24:37 Junior was wise enough to casually steer Soft White Underbelly away from discriminating against men at a biological level. He repeatedly rebutted or rerouted the interviewer's misdirected statements against men. The ridiculous statement that removing testosterone would prevent gun violence is dangerous misandry. However, he acknowledges that the men in these situations are hotheaded because they have big egos. This man speaks truth, he knows men need to play a part in the solution.
He didn't steer SWB away, he agreed with Mark.
He's a weirdooooo
You legitimately need a helmet if you believe that testosterone has nothing to do with gun violence. I must be missing the large gangs of women and the wars led by women over stupid ego shit. The guy even agreed with mark TF are you watching.
@@racingbeats1493 are you really that blind. There are a lot of all female gangs that are equally as violent. Women in the cartels are just as bad if not worse when it comes to terrorizing people.
@@rar6546 He laughed at Mark because Mark was being an inconsolable child. That's the "yeah sure whatever, next question" version of agreement, and it's Mark forcing his opinion on Junior. Junior realized that it wasn't worth fighting Mark and privately rejected the idea after trying to reason with him.
What a well spoken man-gentleman-with the way he presents himself and dissects his feelings and lifestyle. Best of luck. I believe he will make a success!! Good for him being clean today. So hard to do. So so hard.
I like this dude a lot. Junior if you see this man you’re still above ground and there’s still time to change your kids perspective
No,sorry this guy is a loser and always will be... he is evil and gets off on the power he has over people.
Good childhood, bad people surrounded him. Naah my brother, u let bad people surround you.
I swear Mark is pimping on the side. He loves referring to that “square life” 😃
How do you think he knows all the pimps and ho’s. He out here working the streets too lol
On god
This was a really good one, Mark.
It always strikes me how friendly and warm these gang members seem in these interviews. Something about being in front of the camera almost brings out the child in them.
They’re getting the attention that their parents couldn’t give them
@@Chief_Mozey_48_Reactsisn't that what we all want, really?
trauma makes the economy go round
Wow to all the comments saying he seems nice and friendly. You are not good judges of character 😮 this guy seems like a small child that had no love from his father and thus is terrified of the world.. he probably must supress this terror through rage which he probably takes out mostly on the closest ones. He seems very borderline.
indeed
The people that say those positive things about him would be the easiest people for him to prey on tbh
mmh.. nah. You think everyone is good thats your problem. Id trust this guy as far as I can throw him. Youre naive.
@@NewYorkBattleCat did I not just say that he was no good?
"What a waste" the three most painful words to hear from a man u look up to.
Forgiveness saved my life.
I went to jr high with him He was such a cool dude Hope you make it out JR Que Dios Te Bendiga 🙏🏽 We was just a product of our environment. rooting for you 💯
"Anything that was water soluble" . Damn . That's heavy man
Very honest man. Very responsible for his choices, which is pretty rare for so many. Good luck to him🙏🏻…
Damn when Mark said "someone is protecting you" I felt that shit stay up people love for all
I really enjoyed this interview.. I have family from out there. He’s a smart man
I agree with an earlier poster. He comes off nice and friendly, but his words are sometimes chilling. Manipulating. Bullying behavior. Power tripping on and taking advantage of people who are hurting with their drug addictions. Sick. Cruel. Unlikeable. Do better. Be better.
16:40 creeped me out....how he smiled when talking about having control
He is still alive because there is a bigger plan for him. He has a natural charisma that could serve him well to do things for the good. I wish him well.
I wish I could have empathy, but for the first time in these interviews I cannot.
Sadism is frightening.
As though as he is, there is something very gentle and kind about him
Keep it up Junior im sure ur kids kids and family are proud of u,stay clean brother one day at a time
Hello Mark! Ive been following your account for a while and it’s absolutely my favorite channel. Its so interesting to hear people from all walks of life tell your story. It would be awesome if you included Drag Queens in your channel. I would appreciate it a lot :)
I know people this guy is full of it .
Conditional 'love', which is basically what gang membership is, is better than none to some. Even to those with more than enough going for them, and with love, it's magnetic because of the power.
Thanks for another GREAT interview 💯🙌🔥💪💯
GBY Mark 🙏🏼💙🙏🏼
This is how poverty is handed down through generations of family.
I’ve slept 2 weeks on concrete floor LA county irc last summer
When he responded to the question of how bad was it in LA County Jail & he talked about how long it took to get a cell & bed & the big rat. I thought he'd be responding with something like how violent the environment was. I guess he overlooked that.
I’m from Santa Ana. I got out.
Probably one of the more intelligent speaking and wise interview I have seen. He is a VERY smart man and he is VERY lucky he is still alive....I feel the same about me...I have done shit in my life, that makes me wonder how I am still alive?....Hearing him say he has regrets is very interesting, most say " I have no regrets" of course I do...All the people I have wronged, all the people who loved me who I have hurt...so many regrets but we can ONLY MOVE FORWARD!
Thats true, He's well spoken!
pretty smart for a dumbass 🤣
Smart for a street thug but I wouldn't say very smart.
Blessed. It is beautiful. ♥️🕊
wow, a guy that can have a normal conversation, what a genius! Guy probably has an 85iq relax buddy.
man he put that "brother and sister" statement in the wrong place, had me raising an eyebrow for a second
He’s such a smart man and had so many fascinating stories from his life and being apart of a gang. If he wants to start living better which seems like he’s starting and trying too he could really be great!! And have a wonderful rest of his life with his children you can tell he really loves them and wants the absolute best for his family. We’re all praying for you junior !!! You got this life and god really does have a purpose for you todo just you being alive or not serving life in prison is only by god doing that and saving you over and over so you have something big in your life that’s coming don’t miss it! Look for it your purpose man cus your real smart and you could still do anything possible in your future life !!! We’re all praying for you and your women and childern that love and care deeply for you!! God bless you full of life,wisdom, and love man!!!!
One of the best interviews. The guy is very well spoken and sincere.
Mark ❤️ u do such great interviews. Thanks for bringing UA-cam the real
Buenos Días Mark, Let's Learn!!!
U should get a cartel member interview that will be a whole other level
He has no memories for the things he has done. You can tell by the look on his face and the way he would tell you about things ,just the way he would say things. Kind of jokingly and not giving a damn.
This guy is so cool if he only had gone down the right road its clear he would be a successful member of society. Its a shame because hes charming intelligent and somewhat charismatic. He would make a great actor maybe he should try it. It changed my life. If you are reading this Junior, peace man, from Ireland.
This guy is so cool!.... an amazing human - It takes a real man, to admit his faults.
Stay clean my friend! you will not regret it!
I'm clean and sober for 9 years now.
I think positive role models are a big factor. Maybe that’s obvious, but I never had any growing up and I am reaping the consequences now that I’m approaching 50. I hope a lot the youth watching these videos, get something positive from the messages given by the guests on Mark’s channel. I’ve been inside that bottle for 35 plus years, so it’s too late for me.
respectfully, i dont think its too late for anyone. keep your head up.
Junior. Thank you for sharing your story. Very well spoken….
if i remember correctly, mark interviewed someone who moved to North Dakota(he mentions the state in the video)
Yep you don't want to get caught doing anything wrong when travelling to Indonesia. 30 people locked in a room with a toilet for months
Good 👍🏼 interview
the thumbnail looks like mikes brother from prison break lol
I think he might be a sociopath. I don’t think he feels bad at all. He loves getting what he wants at any cost. Doesn’t matter if he hurts people.