Your interview style where you just let the other person talk is so rare yet so valuable. You get a much more real conversation when the person gets to take it where they want and talk about what they found important rather than you stringing them along so they can answer bullet points.
Other people try to control the speaker and steer them in the direction they want it to go, but Big Herc just wants to hear their story as much as we do. He knows is not about the host.
Ya a lot of interviewers are retarded the other reason Herc let's him talk is because Herc basically knows everything he's gonna talk about besides his personal experiences.
I really liked this one. Not a shot-caller, not a kingpin or banger, just a regular dude. An intelligent young man who can maybe help others stay free by sharing his experience
If you like him for being a regular ass dude in the pen, youd really enjoy the channel Lockdown 23& 1! Hes done a decent amount of time in prison but never got down with gang life or anything, but he has all the basic prison knowledge. He also is a gamer and a cool ass dude
William Perry the most gangster dudes I knew looked just like “regular dudes” it’s crazy you wouldn’t suspect they gang bang but they’re down for their shit. My big homie was dangerous and he looked like a “regular dude” lmao. Haven’t seen him in a year though since I got out that life.
@mr facts "All Mexicans are southsiders" Incorrect. Mexicans are split. Hispanic gang members from southern California are considered to be “Southsiders.” Hispanic gang members from northern California are considered to be “Nortenos.” Southsiders owe their allegiance to the Mexican Mafia, while Nortenos owe their allegiance to Nuestra Familia. The statewide north-south dividing line between Norteños and Sureños has roughly been accepted as Salinas and Fresno.
big herc knows how to show respect to everyone , by letting em talk and not interrupting them. everyone can learn from this . listen to someone to hear them out not to respond and ask them questions this is there moment not yours.
Yeah, the last few years people starting throwing around terms like “psychopath”, “sociopath” and “narcissist” .. that didn’t happen 3 years ago. Lotta experts out there 👍🏻 We just got a free physiatrist session, we blessed. 🙏
Matt V's perspective is very thorough and helpful for those who have never had a family member etc in prison. Anyone who is facing the possibility of their loved one going in should watch this.
I realize I’m commenting on an old video but yeah everybody clowning on this guy for talking a lot but I appreciated that he didn’t assume viewers know how prison works or all the lingo
Steve BigBlue he just sounded like he's been waiting to get the chance so he could debrief for a long time. He legit snitched on every aspect. Lol. But he got a lot of things wrong about the races. So I have to question his real story behind his prison term.
he probably has ADHD. The vast majority of incarcerated individuals have undiagnosed conditions, ADD, ADHC, schizophrenia, bi polar, multiple personality. Its very sad
Man what gems he passed along with this one. As fast as he speaks, I'm sure he could go on and on if you let him. He's been through a lot and I hope he finds the opportunities he's looking for in life. Thanks for sharing!
He really touched the mental aspects of dealing with the world after being locked up. I now understand why alot of my homies that went to jail act childish
Damn Big Herc. Fantastic bro. Your style of providing some direction through concise questions then letting the guy run with a stream of consciousness works great. Not cutting in every 3 sentences let’s us listen to every word and stay interested. Plus adding your own insight gained from your time is really effective. Thanks for the work you put into this series!
Great interview. Perfect example of an intelligent young man getting caught up by trying to be a gangster and letting his emotions control him instead of the other way around. Good to see you out, homie. Keep on the straight path.
Kyle B real shit. I have such a bad temper, been in PLENTY of situations that if I would’ve made the wrong decision I would be serving an elbow in Prison. So many times I had to calm myself so I wouldn’t shoot a mf, or even just threaten them with a strap enough for them to snitch on me. Life can change in an instant, I’m so glad I never made the wrong decision.
I really liked this dude. His story shows that prison truly fucks with your mind. He's been out 11yrs & the way he talks about still struggling with social interactions and responsibilities sounds like he was released 6 months ago. The PTSD from prison is real. Watching your vids are very entertaining, but it's also motivation to stay the hell away from prison.
focknfree yeah my thoughts exactly. Matt has a nervous personality, he has some trauma in his past, and I don't think he's really got the tools to manage his anxiety. He spent his first years as an adult locked up and probably formed some persistent negative beliefs about himself in there. He would probably get a lot of help from talking to a counselor or therapist. He probably had some of this stuff going on before he went in, RE: anger, getting overwhelmed, craving freedom from responsibilities.
Thank you Matt V for keeping it real. You didn't have to give us 1 hour of your time but you did and props to Big Herc for letting him let it all out. Definitely a deep interview. No hype or exaggeration, just really talk!
@GuildBankLooter , I would not want to be the guy in the car with his kids and this dude pointing a gun at me. However, he paid his time, doesn't seem to have a mom but has some family that still cares. So for that, I hope he finds stability and moves on.
dope ass interview he touched on a lot of topics that some people forget to mention and Matt V keep ya head up man if a 9-5 thing ain't working for you try finding a way to start your own thing there's plenty of opportunities online
Cole Jackson Apple hires ppl to work from home as customer service all you need is a good home internet connection they provide you with a 💻 and headset
Big Herc, I am a Corrections officer for many years, and I want you to know what you are doing is awesome. It is also REAL and the Truth. Please keep Rocking your channel. I believe your channel brings this ethos to light for all of us. Bravo Zulu!
I think this might be my favorite Interview you've done. Matt V is a great story teller, he is very erudite, he's obviously a smart man. It's very interesting to see the perspective of what you might call a "regular guy" none gang banger, big shot criminal type. I really enjoyed this one.
Man this guy had some crappy friends he tells them he is gonna turn himself in and police are gonna search the car and they leave the guns in the car. Who does that?
I know this is the way a lot of people role, but I think it's wrong to bring other people in on your shit like that. If you have dirty guns, take care of them yourself without asking your friends to put themselves in legal danger too for something they haven't anything to do with. It's a different thing if the friends offer to help, and if I was his friend and felt I could bail him out, I would have done so. But if I was the dude with the guns, I wouldn't be going around expecting my friends to take part of the responsibility for me.
Herc man, you are the best interviewer ever, you need a tv show, you only interject when something needs explaining to help everyone understand the conversation at hand, its like you know what everyone needs to hear to fully grasp these stories and experiences
I love the way you just listen. A lot of us (myself included) can learn a lot from actually listening to someone, letting them speak, and just being present in the moment.
This man needs to be a regular on your show or at least a part 2. So much knowledge, well spoken, and humble. I hope the best for this man. Keep your head up and I hope you go far in life👍
Wig splitter ..... nah he's a busting ass cheeks splitter..... Eyes light up and drowl runs down his chin....with the shear prospect of fresh fish cheeks being busted
great interview. I liked how he talked about the psychological aspects of being locked up. The mental battle was one of the biggest things i struggled with when i did time. I didnt do a lot of time i was sentenced to 36 months in the feds. But regardless i went through some trial and tribulations
This guy seems like a pretty chill cat. He speaks well and comes across as an educated smart guy. I don't know why he didn't check and make sure his homies cleaned out his ride. Seems like something so easy and quick he could have done to avoid loosing YEARS of his life...? Maybe I'm just paranoid and thats why I always air on the side of caution. I'm sure there is more to the story than I know so I can't really speculate, just my opinion on what I know. Good little interview Big Herc. Keep em coming! -Mark
He was probably naive at that age, thought his friends would get rid of the guns as it would be something he would do for a friend, he's pretty chill too so probably didn't think it was a big deal, small favour, shitty friends.
This dude is genuinely a good guy. You can tell he explains the struggle of trying to be a good person after prison. That’s a really brave thing to do, find a job, raise a kid, not turn violent in situations. I hope the best for this guy you can tell he’s really smart
at 54:15 . Damn, sometimes I wish the stigma for guys wasn't that we can't show emotion. he even says " sorry I didn't mean to cry" as if emotion can be controlled 24/7, because that's honestly the expectation. For any guys who feel like they can't show emotion, fuck that. Let it out, nobody is judging you.
K9ishere This kid seems to be a very thoughtful individual. His father was dear to him, and it was courageous of him to not try to hide that grief. His family was there for him and he seems to have the tools, I so would love to see him succeed, he reminds me of my own oldest son actually.
Right on man we all have souls, and sometime s we need to let out out the emotions suppressed by societal expectations(it can feel good to let it out!)
Yup i could feel his pain i was there once and never showed no "weakness" as we call it but deep inside me i was dying never again smh god keep me out of trouble
best interview Big Herc i love it the more longer the interviews the better i seen all the recent ones but this one still being an older interview is great
Hey Herc, just discovered your Fresh Out Series...can't tell u how grateful I am for you doing this...My heart is heavy & nowhere to turn to...for an understanding on prison life, EXTREMELY worried about what my lil brother will soon be facing. 😢😢 Matt V. Thanks 4 sharing ur story...I grew up in the IE, Rialto also...my bro is at WVDC....broken. 😢😢😭 God Bless u Both! Much ❤ & Mad Respect.
I understand why you feel that way and given what you just shared it seems your views are set in stone. Don't get me wrong though I'm not hating on you. In fact if you wouldn't mind I would like to know what occurred and lead to you getting assaulted? But if you don't want to go into details I understand, either way peace brother.
S cell Thank u so much for your compassionate & caring message. I pray for him all day everyday. I ask the Lord to be merciful & protect him. I pray God will forgive him for what he's done & keep him out of harms way. We've always been close & I'd be torn apart if he was taken from me. My heart breaks for him everytime I watch him walk away. I have sent him a few spiritual books that has stories from inmates..& Bible verses. Again, thanks for your kind words. God Bless.
This guy reminds me of that one actor, I don’t know his name, but he was the Jewish soldier in Saving Private Ryan. The dorky guy that gets into a fight in Dazed & Confusion.
Big Herc this is easily one of your best interviewers I take my hat off to that real man right there not just good story matter but good knowledge keep up the good work
I really love this one because it's so easier to grasp for someone who's never been to prison how he explains his experience And he's a good story teller too
Mike Gee that is so true brother. I had some shit bottle up for a long time. It was eating at me. One I was talking to someone about it and it came out just like this.
Great Interview. By far one of the most honest Interviews Ive seen. Matt is very Honest and Humble he doesn't try to be Mr. Super Ex-con bad ass he tells it how it is. Matt should go to juvenile detention centers and speak to the youth for intervention programs.
Some would and I agree with the thought in general... Sadly many of the youths won't listen if they don't respect you, and this guy not presenting himself as a violent, hustling, drug dealing dude would not be someone they'd respect at that point in their lives because they value what they perceive as power (violence, high criminality, etc).
@All Roads Lead Here , yup, some kids grow up in high stress, come out to adulthood with traumas. There's a guy David Goggins, has a great book, talks about callous in your mind and overcoming hard shit so you can be ready for hard shit to come. There's no rest my friend.
He touched on sooo many gems that I don't or didn't heard in other stories. I hope he can find peace. It's obvious that he still struggles. Thank you!!
Yooo this guys genuine. Not to mention funny. Good interview, and great job interviewing. Herc, you most always let your guests speak openly and unhindered 💪🏼🙏🏼 appreciate ya
Great interview, real insight into the drudgery and degradation of prison, but also the overwhelming adjustments needed to just survive on the outside without the regimen and structure of institutional life. Hang in there man, take care of your son and good luck!
@@rogervasquez7094 he definitely sees things like an autistic person.. very literal and breaks everything down, like big herc dont already know hahahaha.. doesnt recognize social cues , he definitely aint a career criminal. i hope he learned his lesson and takes the high road when them soccer dads " Challenge " him lol
Wow such a powerful interview!!. Hearing this man's perspective of how it was hard for him to transition from being in prison to the outside world. My goodness. This is why rehabilitation is so important. My boyfriend is currently incarcerated right now,and I'm watching videos similar to this so I can get an idea of what to expect or to see things from his perspective and understand a little better on what to expect and how I can help him once he gets out. Thank you so much for this channel!! It's so educational and insightful.
Big Herc, you have the gift of truly listening... Makes you a great interviewer. The mental anguish in jail must be excruciating. A few seconds of violence, days of boredom, slowly turning into years.
Smart guy always watching and learning being self aware. made a mistake as a youngster paid the price hope he finds peace if he doesn't got it already.
Big Herc great interview and great job letting the guy talk without interruption. He obviously had a lot to get out. You probably serve as a physiologist to a point for some of these guys. Good Job!
a 15 min argument changed his life forever. Good interview, glad he's telling his story to persuade other kids headed in that direction to think twice before doing street shit
Your interview style where you just let the other person talk is so rare yet so valuable. You get a much more real conversation when the person gets to take it where they want and talk about what they found important rather than you stringing them along so they can answer bullet points.
agreed
Other people try to control the speaker and steer them in the direction they want it to go, but Big Herc just wants to hear their story as much as we do. He knows is not about the host.
Ya a lot of interviewers are retarded the other reason Herc let's him talk is because Herc basically knows everything he's gonna talk about besides his personal experiences.
PurpleScoutCookies agree 100000 percent!!
yup
I really liked this one. Not a shot-caller, not a kingpin or banger, just a regular dude. An intelligent young man who can maybe help others stay free by sharing his experience
William Perry Yeah this is one of my favorite interviews , but he is a southsider he said it multiple times.
If you like him for being a regular ass dude in the pen, youd really enjoy the channel Lockdown 23& 1! Hes done a decent amount of time in prison but never got down with gang life or anything, but he has all the basic prison knowledge. He also is a gamer and a cool ass dude
William Perry the most gangster dudes I knew looked just like “regular dudes” it’s crazy you wouldn’t suspect they gang bang but they’re down for their shit. My big homie was dangerous and he looked like a “regular dude” lmao. Haven’t seen him in a year though since I got out that life.
@@AntonioSaved real gangsta's are lowkey.
@mr facts "All Mexicans are southsiders" Incorrect. Mexicans are split. Hispanic gang members from southern California are considered to be “Southsiders.” Hispanic gang members from northern California are considered to be “Nortenos.” Southsiders owe their allegiance to the Mexican Mafia, while Nortenos owe their allegiance to Nuestra Familia. The statewide north-south dividing line between Norteños and Sureños has roughly been accepted as Salinas and Fresno.
big herc knows how to show respect to everyone , by letting em talk and not interrupting them. everyone can learn from this . listen to someone to hear them out not to respond and ask them questions this is there moment not yours.
carlitos B.goode hella right
I agree, herc knows how to conduct a interview better than most
sorry I gotta do it
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Yup, especially talking a SURENO 13 .
He should take NORE's spot on Drink Champs.
When homie cried for a sec that was deep, and my only family dog ever died while i was into that was deep as well. Blessings to yall man much respect
@@kennethsmith9330 sociopaths usually have empathy towards animals more than other humans
David P oh shit....
David P I guess ima sociopath 😵
@@davidp5722 lol I like how thats what ur brain goes to maybe ur the fucked one
Yeah, the last few years people starting throwing around terms like “psychopath”, “sociopath” and “narcissist” .. that didn’t happen 3 years ago. Lotta experts out there 👍🏻
We just got a free physiatrist session, we blessed. 🙏
Matt V's perspective is very thorough and helpful for those who have never had a family member etc in prison. Anyone who is facing the possibility of their loved one going in should watch this.
I realize I’m commenting on an old video but yeah everybody clowning on this guy for talking a lot but I appreciated that he didn’t assume viewers know how prison works or all the lingo
Dude had so much to get out. He couldn’t keep it all together and jumped around a lot but he was very genuine and real. Great interview
Steve BigBlue he just sounded like he's been waiting to get the chance so he could debrief for a long time. He legit snitched on every aspect. Lol. But he got a lot of things wrong about the races. So I have to question his real story behind his prison term.
Joe Days don’t lie bro
Joe Days ?
Fasho dude the weight from his chest has been lifted for sure
he probably has ADHD. The vast majority of incarcerated individuals have undiagnosed conditions, ADD, ADHC, schizophrenia, bi polar, multiple personality. Its very sad
I like how the host never interrupted. He only pushed the story forward. 👍🏻
Yes, he's an excellent interviewer
Man what gems he passed along with this one. As fast as he speaks, I'm sure he could go on and on if you let him. He's been through a lot and I hope he finds the opportunities he's looking for in life. Thanks for sharing!
Lyle Benzo 😆
He talks fast but it was so easy to follow him... A lot of people in New York talk like this too I know because people say I talk to fast all the time
He really touched the mental aspects of dealing with the world after being locked up. I now understand why alot of my homies that went to jail act childish
Big Herc. You should do a follow up on this guy. I want to see how the homie is doing now
Yes! Even 2 yrs after your comment still would be awesome to get an update!
Homie is good.
Wes Watson wants to see his paperwork
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Adam your gonna get your wig split
Hoop that shit
Loool
Adam You forgot your paperwork didn’t you
Damn Big Herc. Fantastic bro. Your style of providing some direction through concise questions then letting the guy run with a stream of consciousness works great. Not cutting in every 3 sentences let’s us listen to every word and stay interested. Plus adding your own insight gained from your time is really effective. Thanks for the work you put into this series!
Great interview. Perfect example of an intelligent young man getting caught up by trying to be a gangster and letting his emotions control him instead of the other way around. Good to see you out, homie. Keep on the straight path.
Legend has it that Matt V is still talking at the park
Eye Pac that legend is myth
Eye Pac lol
lol... ice cold.
It's Sept 27th 2018......and he's still in the park still talking
For real tho a real chatter box
5-10 minutes cost him 7 years. Wow. Always keep your cool.
That's so powerful. One bad decision. As men, our fucking ego gets us in a lot of issues. Fucking biology, women just don't understand
Kyle B real shit. I have such a bad temper, been in PLENTY of situations that if I would’ve made the wrong decision I would be serving an elbow in Prison. So many times I had to calm myself so I wouldn’t shoot a mf, or even just threaten them with a strap enough for them to snitch on me. Life can change in an instant, I’m so glad I never made the wrong decision.
He had the burner with him. He was eventually going to pop out. Product of his environment.
Steven sanchez Yup. Check that ego asap.
@@bOObies2 your cheeks would get busted 24/7
i didn't expect to watch all of this but it was worth the watch, and I'm glad this dude is out as he is a good person. very informative interview.
This was a great interview with a good guy. Thanks Matt.
Fresh Out- Life After The Penitentiary keep up the good work Big Hurc
This is a dope ass interview. He outlined somethings that weren't mentioned in previous interviews. Dope asf.
Fresh Out- Life After The Penitentiary . love the videos.
Reggie Lydell burpees, chin ups n dips
Why the fuck didn't he dump his own guns in a damn river or the Ocean? lol i don't understand that shit.
Don't fuck with del taco workers!
lol
1256 8488 you might get yo wig split!
You might get your burger put on ice with a side of coke and some lead.
I really liked this dude. His story shows that prison truly fucks with your mind. He's been out 11yrs & the way he talks about still struggling with social interactions and responsibilities sounds like he was released 6 months ago. The PTSD from prison is real. Watching your vids are very entertaining, but it's also motivation to stay the hell away from prison.
focknfree yeah my thoughts exactly. Matt has a nervous personality, he has some trauma in his past, and I don't think he's really got the tools to manage his anxiety. He spent his first years as an adult locked up and probably formed some persistent negative beliefs about himself in there. He would probably get a lot of help from talking to a counselor or therapist. He probably had some of this stuff going on before he went in, RE: anger, getting overwhelmed, craving freedom from responsibilities.
Preach 🙌
I agree 100% prison PTSD is real
this is one of the best interviews you've done.
Thank you Matt V for keeping it real. You didn't have to give us 1 hour of your time but you did and props to Big Herc for letting him let it all out. Definitely a deep interview. No hype or exaggeration, just really talk!
Really articulate guy. One of the better interviews, he is really engaging and keeps your attention.
@GuildBankLooter , I would not want to be the guy in the car with his kids and this dude pointing a gun at me. However, he paid his time, doesn't seem to have a mom but has some family that still cares. So for that, I hope he finds stability and moves on.
GuildBankLooter he was kid who was hot headed and who now has paid his debt to society. Just a man trying to make it like everyone else now
dope ass interview he touched on a lot of topics that some people forget to mention and Matt V keep ya head up man if a 9-5 thing ain't working for you try finding a way to start your own thing there's plenty of opportunities online
theplainland1 like what
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The dude spoke it real well! Nice upload Herc!
Big Herc, I am a Corrections officer for many years, and I want you to know what you are doing is awesome. It is also REAL and the Truth. Please keep Rocking your channel. I believe your channel brings this ethos to light for all of us. Bravo Zulu!
🙌
This dude is 100% accurate on California prison system.
This guy is interesting. Intelligent dude. Lots of insight, really illustrates what prison life is like. Great interview!
Intelligent? He says "ya know" every 6 words. I GET IT "I KNOOOW"!!!
Sheridan saul you are just a hater and judge him because of his vocabulary but is easy when you grew up with a silver spoon
Well there are different types of smarts. Im just not sure which one you reckon.
I did not notice this all all. Perhaps you exaggerate?
Yeah. An articulate guy.
This is the most enlightening Prison Talk I have seen. I love both of these guys. This video makes me want to do something to help.
If you know someone locked up send em spm $$
this channel has some of the most interesting and valuable information about life ive ever seen in one place
If he tossed the guns and denied he had one. I bet case woulda been tossed. He basically told on himself
Basic mistake
The dude, his wife, and the kids are witnesses but who knows
@Roman Vega lol it doesnt just work that easily
Roman Vega criminals aren’t very smart
PKD Orion Prop guns still get you charged.. you’re brandishing a weapon ffs
I think this might be my favorite Interview you've done. Matt V is a great story teller, he is very erudite, he's obviously a smart man. It's very interesting to see the perspective of what you might call a "regular guy" none gang banger, big shot criminal type. I really enjoyed this one.
Yes, Matt V, very articulate, excellent. It was time to talk. No to ADHD allegations. Huge effort from Matt V's dad. Cheers from Oz.
2 good guys. Both articulate, interesting story. Glad you both made it out.
Man this guy had some crappy friends he tells them he is gonna turn himself in and police are gonna search the car and they leave the guns in the car. Who does that?
Lames
Pussy as fuck , any one of the homies would of took it and cleaned the whip out smh
Why didnt he just hide em?
Tldatroof homies r shit for sure tho
I know this is the way a lot of people role, but I think it's wrong to bring other people in on your shit like that. If you have dirty guns, take care of them yourself without asking your friends to put themselves in legal danger too for something they haven't anything to do with. It's a different thing if the friends offer to help, and if I was his friend and felt I could bail him out, I would have done so. But if I was the dude with the guns, I wouldn't be going around expecting my friends to take part of the responsibility for me.
Herc man, you are the best interviewer ever, you need a tv show, you only interject when something needs explaining to help everyone understand the conversation at hand, its like you know what everyone needs to hear to fully grasp these stories and experiences
I love the way you just listen. A lot of us (myself included) can learn a lot from actually listening to someone, letting them speak, and just being present in the moment.
This man needs to be a regular on your show or at least a part 2. So much knowledge, well spoken, and humble. I hope the best for this man. Keep your head up and I hope you go far in life👍
Lace up those shoes is a start and get out there and get your money Matt. Real smart dude make it happen bro. Stay up
Right, forget getting a job, start a business. Especially if you have criminal record, doing your own hustle is the way to go.
Fausto Essentuki ur right dude,I have seen ex cons start online businesses and make 6 figures a year.
This guy should write books
Books......Meth is so real!
Both of these gentlemen are too wise and intelligent to have e de gone to prison. Glad they're both living well.
Aaron Roberts or did prison give them wisdom
Turned it up in the car to hear the guy, went deaf when Herc coughed. 😂
Justin Ross 36:15 damn
I thought someone was in my house that cough was so loud
Had my headphones , scared the f outta me lol
🤣🤣🤣Scared TF out of Me...
Big herc gets happy and laughing when cheek talk comes in
merz Flex cause hes a cheek busta!!
Bussin cheeks like it's no tomorrow
No surprise, it is a meme at this point. I have to imagine he goes through comments a lot and see all these jokes.
Wig splitter ..... nah he's a busting ass cheeks splitter..... Eyes light up and drowl runs down his chin....with the shear prospect of fresh fish cheeks being busted
Big herc loves the idea of cheek busting
i got respect for this guy real talk
R kelly
I appreciate the way big herc interview. I hate to watch a interview where the interviewer doing all the talking
Vlad? More then half is the interviewer trying to tell a story to relate to the person's story. Or saying their own personal thoughts and feelings.
great interview. I liked how he talked about the psychological aspects of being locked up. The mental battle was one of the biggest things i struggled with when i did time. I didnt do a lot of time i was sentenced to 36 months in the feds. But regardless i went through some trial and tribulations
Oh no big deal just 36 months... that’s a long ass time bro!
That’s some time
I think Herc regretted not choosing a more comfortable place to sit for this interview :D
They ass probably hurting sitting on that for that long
Legend has it the guards let this guy out just so they can have moment silence😂
😂😂
I would have split his wig if he was my celly talking that much
🤣🤣🤣
Big Herc, hire this guy, he's intelligent, he's going to be a good empoyee with the right mentorship.
Big Herc, you have tons of great interviews, but this had to be the best one I’ve seen. Thanks for the real
How the fuck does this dude go to prison. He seems like the nicest dude on earth. Definetly one of my favorite Interviews.
Everyone makes mistakes, you can’t control your environment and plus who’s not dumb as a kid?
Firstno way *was a criminal
John Bautista
He was young and immature oh and on drugs with no positive influences..
@Firstno way here we go......🙄 He was weak or he wouldn't have done what he did.
Cause he brandished the damn gun dude.
Dude seems like he had a lot of time to reflect and really appreciates having a platform. I hope he can make his life work.
This dude is detail as hell he needs to speak to the youth
This guy seems like a pretty chill cat. He speaks well and comes across as an educated smart guy. I don't know why he didn't check and make sure his homies cleaned out his ride. Seems like something so easy and quick he could have done to avoid loosing YEARS of his life...? Maybe I'm just paranoid and thats why I always air on the side of caution. I'm sure there is more to the story than I know so I can't really speculate, just my opinion on what I know. Good little interview Big Herc. Keep em coming! -Mark
He was probably naive at that age, thought his friends would get rid of the guns as it would be something he would do for a friend, he's pretty chill too so probably didn't think it was a big deal, small favour, shitty friends.
just82much sometimes you just get caught up in the IE.
Are you being sarcastic ?
Mike Gee are you the "homie" who left the shit in his car??? What kind of sorry ass logic is that??
just82much he learned life's main lesson. You never count or rely on anyone in life
Fucking amazing interview man!! Guys like this make your job easy. Definitely one of the best I've seen from your show. Again..great episode!
Damn, the homie had 4 different story lines happening at all times 💯
This dude is genuinely a good guy. You can tell he explains the struggle of trying to be a good person after prison. That’s a really brave thing to do, find a job, raise a kid, not turn violent in situations. I hope the best for this guy you can tell he’s really smart
Great job Matt V... You're succeeding just staying out here being you. Praying for you going forward.
This is one of the best, true, and honest interview I have seen on your channel.
at 54:15 . Damn, sometimes I wish the stigma for guys wasn't that we can't show emotion. he even says " sorry I didn't mean to cry" as if emotion can be controlled 24/7, because that's honestly the expectation. For any guys who feel like they can't show emotion, fuck that. Let it out, nobody is judging you.
You have to remember, for a part of his life, it was looked at as weak/prey....I understand him fully.
K9ishere
This kid seems to be a very thoughtful individual. His father was dear to him, and it was courageous of him to not try to hide that grief. His family was there for him and he seems to have the tools, I so would love to see him succeed, he reminds me of my own oldest son actually.
Right on man we all have souls, and sometime s we need to let out out the emotions suppressed by societal expectations(it can feel good to let it out!)
yeah sometimes I feel like letting my emotions out then I go to the bathroom and shit it all out 😀and i feel better arriiintintintin😂
Yup i could feel his pain i was there once and never showed no "weakness" as we call it but deep inside me i was dying never again smh god keep me out of trouble
this was the best interview I've seen all year long
best interview Big Herc i love it the more longer the interviews the better i seen all the recent ones but this one still being an older interview is great
I honestly think these videos will spark the mind to help reform the prison system.
Hey Herc, just discovered your Fresh Out Series...can't tell u how grateful I am for you doing this...My heart is heavy & nowhere to turn to...for an understanding on prison life, EXTREMELY worried about what my lil brother will soon be facing. 😢😢 Matt V. Thanks 4 sharing ur story...I grew up in the IE, Rialto also...my bro is at WVDC....broken. 😢😢😭 God Bless u Both! Much ❤ & Mad Respect.
S cell Do you actually believe Jesus will protect you? Religon helps alot of people mentally but physically, come on.
I understand why you feel that way and given what you just shared it seems your views are set in stone. Don't get me wrong though I'm not hating on you. In fact if you wouldn't mind I would like to know what occurred and lead to you getting assaulted? But if you don't want to go into details I understand, either way peace brother.
S cell Thank u so much for your compassionate & caring message. I pray for him all day everyday. I ask the Lord to be merciful & protect him. I pray God will forgive him for what he's done & keep him out of harms way. We've always been close & I'd be torn apart if he was taken from me. My heart breaks for him everytime I watch him walk away. I have sent him a few spiritual books that has stories from inmates..& Bible verses. Again, thanks for your kind words. God Bless.
XBr0wN3y3zX Where is WVDC? I did 4 years in CDC prisons and I ain't never heard of a WVDC
S cell so he chose you but let all the children die a sliw death through cancer. Wake up to your self. Get that head out your butt
Great interview. Herc let him speak, and Matt covered a lot of angles most don't when speaking on this topic.
People who have done time have the most interesting life stories to tell.
Matt seems like a smart, cool guy. I hope he is doing well.
This guy is too intelligent to have done this deed that landed him in jail. I'll need an update on his progress in a few years
This guy reminds me of that one actor, I don’t know his name, but he was the Jewish soldier in Saving Private Ryan. The dorky guy that gets into a fight in Dazed & Confusion.
mdavid32 me too
Haha that's exactly what I was thinking
Who are you? Isaac fuckin Newton!?
Damn man good call he does look and sound a lot like that guy
Private Melish
He said “chanqlas I mean flip flops” lol I thought that was funny 😄
this is one of my favorite interviews.
Big Herc this is easily one of your best interviewers I take my hat off to that real man right there not just good story matter but good knowledge keep up the good work
I really love this one because it's so easier to grasp for someone who's never been to prison how he explains his experience
And he's a good story teller too
Super interesting dude. Very humble. Def not a racist. Talks a mile a minute though lol
Nick Gunz he doesn't pause or stutter . you know that he's not feeding him bull shit.
hes obviously extremely fried on methamphetamine
He has a shitload to say. Been keeping it in.
Mike Gee that is so true brother. I had some shit bottle up for a long time. It was eating at me. One I was talking to someone about it and it came out just like this.
Probably hyped himself up on coffee or something lol. But yes, he does talk a mile a minute.
Great Interview. By far one of the most honest Interviews Ive seen. Matt is very Honest and Humble he doesn't try to be Mr. Super Ex-con bad ass he tells it how it is.
Matt should go to juvenile detention centers and speak to the youth for intervention programs.
Some would and I agree with the thought in general...
Sadly many of the youths won't listen if they don't respect you, and this guy not presenting himself as a violent, hustling, drug dealing dude would not be someone they'd respect at that point in their lives because they value what they perceive as power (violence, high criminality, etc).
Hey how many ex-cons have PTSD? I figure a lot of them actually need psychological counseling when they get out of that hellhole.
A bunch but our country is pretty far behind on this kind of mental health issues.
@All Roads Lead Here , yup, some kids grow up in high stress, come out to adulthood with traumas.
There's a guy David Goggins, has a great book, talks about callous in your mind and overcoming hard shit so you can be ready for hard shit to come. There's no rest my friend.
Thank you Big Herc and Matt V for sharing and your testimony. This discussion has value beyond the context.Thanks!
He touched on sooo many gems that I don't or didn't heard in other stories. I hope he can find peace. It's obvious that he still struggles. Thank you!!
Amazing interview. He should become a motivational speaker. He seems a natural. Thank you Big Herc and Matt for an hour of real talk.
I like how he admits to getting beat up, getting checked, no outrageous stories, just real day to day stuff
The best interview
I hope and pray that Matt V made it this far. Big Herc, thanks for being your usual humane self and letting him get it all out.
Thanks. And I'm still around.
Yooo this guys genuine. Not to mention funny. Good interview, and great job interviewing.
Herc, you most always let your guests speak openly and unhindered 💪🏼🙏🏼 appreciate ya
You get the best people to interview
IT'S WIG SPLITTIN TIME
It's cheek bustin time!
Great interview. He's so bright & articulate.
"The police just drove by" lol
Love the show, btw.
Seen that.. life is real lol
21:21
One of the only videos I've ever watched that were so long, great job Big Herc.
Man this is some gold I love this page. Wish I had this before I went down. I'm 3 years out from a 5. Bless you Herc
Great interview, real insight into the drudgery and degradation of prison, but also the overwhelming adjustments needed to just survive on the outside without the regimen and structure of institutional life. Hang in there man, take care of your son and good luck!
I took a nap some time between the video and when I woke up my dude was still talking 😂 Can't be mad tho, he's just tryna be heard
Hes probably on one
@@rogervasquez7094 nah, probably just has some mental problems like most prisoners or ex cons.
@@rogervasquez7094 he definitely sees things like an autistic person.. very literal and breaks everything down, like big herc dont already know hahahaha.. doesnt recognize social cues , he definitely aint a career criminal. i hope he learned his lesson and takes the high road when them soccer dads " Challenge " him lol
i actually watched the whole interview. great work by bigherc916
Wow such a powerful interview!!. Hearing this man's perspective of how it was hard for him to transition from being in prison to the outside world. My goodness. This is why rehabilitation is so important. My boyfriend is currently incarcerated right now,and I'm watching videos similar to this so I can get an idea of what to expect or to see things from his perspective and understand a little better on what to expect and how I can help him once he gets out. Thank you so much for this channel!! It's so educational and insightful.
big respect to big herc for his positive energy bringing us the truth from people like this fine young gentleman here. bless
I cant even begin to describe how recognizable this is. Great interview !
My stomach felt ill At around 4:50 when he said he asked his "friends" to handle the car...big mistake.
Jesse Rapkin that was the mistake
Yeah why didnt he get rid of them himself. That was stupid
I would have been like "Yay, free guns"
Never leave something that critical to anyone. Great story.
@@GBHanny8 same 🌝😂😂😂
Thanks for the interview. I find this inspiring. Matt seems like a good guy
This was such a real video to watch. Pure humanity. Much respect to Matt V.
Big Herc, you have the gift of truly listening... Makes you a great interviewer. The mental anguish in jail must be excruciating. A few seconds of violence, days of boredom, slowly turning into years.
Smart guy always watching and learning being self aware. made a mistake as a youngster paid the price hope he finds peace if he doesn't got it already.
Big Herc great interview and great job letting the guy talk without interruption. He obviously had a lot to get out. You probably serve as a physiologist to a point for some of these guys. Good Job!
Whunter22 , I think you meant “psychologist”, as physiology relates to the physical body.😉
a 15 min argument changed his life forever. Good interview, glad he's telling his story to persuade other kids headed in that direction to think twice before doing street shit
Thank you for making me think Twice before acting out! God Bless both of you guys!
I have a family member coming out of prison after many years. These episodes really helps me to prepare to help.