Wayne Hallatt - Canadian Infantry / Chosen Company | Funker530 Ep.1

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  • Опубліковано 11 бер 2024
  • Wayne Hallatt is a Canadian Infantry Veteran of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry with 18 months in combat during the GWOT. Wayne is also a current PKM machine gunner with Chosen Company, a highly kinetic unit assigned to Ukraine's 59th Brigade comprised entirely of foreign Volunteers.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 681

  • @iratespartan13
    @iratespartan13 2 місяці тому +14

    The burden men feel for decisions of command is well illustrated in Gimli's saga. While Mr. Hallatt was not an officer, he had the responsibility to the rest of the team to not lose the entire team over one man. These are heart rending decisions to make and for men to have to live with their entire lives. Witnessing a man wrestle with a decision to preserve the team was hard to watch. Great job Ronnie in letting Wayne tell his story.

  • @ethanpease3379
    @ethanpease3379 2 місяці тому +8

    First time in a while that I've watched an entire 2-hour podcast, while glued to my fucking screen. This guy is incredibly intelligent and very well-spoken. He needs to go on a few more big podcasts before he leaves North America. This man is so articulate and had me shaking the entire time. If more people heard his war stories it could have could have a extraordinary impact on the war.

  • @lib556
    @lib556 2 місяці тому +4

    Fascinating account from a former NCO from my former Canadian unit. To be fair, though I was likely already transferred to the reserves by the time Wayne joined. A lot of guys toyed with doing this sort of thing during the Cold War years and the decade of darkness that immediately followed. Here's a guy who put his money where his mouth is. He certainly has my respect.

  • @aceofsocal
    @aceofsocal 2 місяці тому +15

    Holy shit what an incredible first show! I have been watching this channel since the beginning of Afghanistan and I feel honored to have watch you guys grow and bring very neccessary context to the many pointless conflicts. Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart!

    • @aceofsocal
      @aceofsocal 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Johnny-pj5cn doesnt matter just wanted to say it if they see great if not I got it off my chest

    • @Len_M.
      @Len_M. 2 місяці тому +1

      Me too, back when it was Funkers personal channel, when I found it. I came originally to watch Canadian footage in Afghanistan. Edit: And also I forgot to say it was a great 1st Episode, hope for many more. 🤘🏻 Now make a Yeti in Black with the Funker Logo (powder coated if possible) and a cool Hoddie and or T-Shirt with the Funker530 logo where a left breast pocket would be, and some cool meme on the back. Sorry, I don’t like clothes with huge prints on the front.

  • @BladeRunnerC
    @BladeRunnerC 2 місяці тому +8

    Awww man what a powerful and honest interview in its rawest form. This is what people need to see to really understand war.

  • @runein
    @runein 2 місяці тому +7

    Respect to Wayne Hallatt. Watched all of it.

  • @andrewmastronardi251
    @andrewmastronardi251 2 місяці тому +7

    Ronnie, great job.
    Putting such a personal story to the footage is a
    perfect next step.

  • @ethanpease3379
    @ethanpease3379 2 місяці тому +7

    This man is incredibly well-spoken. would love to see him on more podcasts, breaking down footage or telling war stories.

  • @wannabeeredneck4590
    @wannabeeredneck4590 2 місяці тому +9

    IMHO this is not just an interview. This is a historical first.
    Interviewing a guy who is giving a play by play from video FPV is historical. I’m sure military has FPV with soldiers AARs but if any one knows of another interview from FPV, Birds Eye, and multiple angles that’s available to the General public would love to see it.

  • @seegurke93
    @seegurke93 2 місяці тому +16

    Bro, please hug this men. He really needs it. A true warrior but I think he needs a break. Everyone needs a break once a while! Grüße and thanks a lot for this!

  • @turfmonster2244
    @turfmonster2244 2 місяці тому +9

    Thanks to all the Veterans who have served and are serving our countries 🙏

  • @scothayes9220
    @scothayes9220 2 місяці тому +10

    Fnking epic start Funker team. I've followed Funker from long ago when there was , even then, a mass amount of footage now lost as I understand. Your team hit a home run right out of the gate in your new studio. Well done, and Ronnie at bad either.

  • @Nepomniachtchi_Austin
    @Nepomniachtchi_Austin 2 місяці тому +4

    "If you can move, move. And if you can move, don't stop"
    Fucking love that.

  • @alexspandau2145
    @alexspandau2145 2 місяці тому +5

    This is one of the best interviews from the war that I've heard yet great job letting him just tell his story please do more

  • @cam9847
    @cam9847 Місяць тому +5

    Wayne I'm beyond happy that you're still alive! I shouldn't have doubted you when you said you're going to Ukraine to fight. I knew you had the plane ticket last we spoke, I told you not to die out there to some fkn drone. We talked a lot while you were feeding the dishwasher for a few months before you left. Good luck out there Wayne

  • @TIKITECHA-2095
    @TIKITECHA-2095 2 місяці тому +5

    seeing these bad ass dudes choke up with emotion was making me choke up, being willing to talk about this stuff is beyond human. thank you for sharing your experience with the world it is needed thank you for your service

  • @project-xj3pm
    @project-xj3pm 2 місяці тому +9

    well done Ronnie and great first guest.

  • @FreeFallingAir
    @FreeFallingAir 2 місяці тому +4

    This has to be about the best content on the tube rn. I've been promoting the hell outta it too. Thanks for doing the interview Wayne, take care of yourself, I wish you a speedy recovery. Need to follow Chosen Company alittle more closely. Ronnie great interview man, changes the flow when the interviewer actually knows the source material from experience. 🇺🇸 🇺🇦

  • @jacobtrepanier1955
    @jacobtrepanier1955 2 місяці тому +15

    I wasn't expecting a linguist. I wasn't expecting poetry. I also wasn't expecting to be so totally engrossed by this man's experiences told with such honesty and conviction. My utmost respect goes out to Wayne for his service not only to my country of Canada but to Ukraine as well. Respect also to Ronnie for providing us with such an outstanding, skillful interview.

  • @Isgonesomewhere
    @Isgonesomewhere 2 місяці тому +11

    "Not good scoobies" is something I'm definitely living by from now on.

  • @lintemann
    @lintemann 2 місяці тому +6

    Awesome podcast, guys. It has given so much more insight on what's happening on the ground in Ukraine.
    Ronnie and the guys at Funker: you are doing great and important work here!

    • @properlo
      @properlo 5 днів тому

      Да нихуя вы не понимаете что происходит на украине. И этот черт с видео так же не понимает, не смотря на то, сто участвовал в войне. Мозгов ему это не добавило. Они едут там в надежде повоевать с аборигенами, на стороне других аборигенов. Но когда оказывается что аборигенов там нет в принципе - быстро поджав хвосты мотают на родину.
      И потом сидят шутят на стримах по поводу своих погибших "братьев по оружию". Позорище.

  • @ToddDunning
    @ToddDunning 2 місяці тому +13

    World class. Next level for Funker, a channel I’ve known for so long. This has put you guys on a completely different plane.

  • @charliechristensen7514
    @charliechristensen7514 2 місяці тому

    I’m so happy it’s finally a podcast! I listen to podcasts all day while I’m working. So now I will be able to enjoy my favorite UA-cam show, but while I’m working!

  • @redghost5705
    @redghost5705 2 місяці тому +6

    Amazing guest Fantastic job Funker crew i look forward to more.

  • @jannehanhela9607
    @jannehanhela9607 2 місяці тому +6

    Extremely good interview! Ronnie knows to ask many damn interesting and right questions.

  • @colesultemeier9605
    @colesultemeier9605 2 місяці тому +2

    I've been looking forward to this

  • @krlst.5977
    @krlst.5977 Місяць тому +2

    Outstanding interview! Thank you for the video, many thanks to Wayne and men like him for their service.

  • @nickbarbe2101
    @nickbarbe2101 2 місяці тому +3

    Hey Ronnie, I love the new version of the show, I love the context that is now provided

  • @JohnClam
    @JohnClam 2 місяці тому +11

    I totally understand its your first time as a host, but, just a constructive criticism: stop trying to reframe what the guest says in a way that is more palatable to you. His words and his message are his, up to the audience to digest. That being said, i look forward to future content, great podcast.

    • @stjameso15
      @stjameso15 2 місяці тому

      Just let him answer without your spin.

  • @bobzybob1
    @bobzybob1 2 місяці тому +4

    Funking Awesome Ronnie !!! YOU D'A MAN !!!! Great new show. Thank you.

  • @angelcordova8511
    @angelcordova8511 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you guys.

  • @billyblackman9996
    @billyblackman9996 2 місяці тому +20

    Captivating. Every minute. Don’t listen to douches who have the attention span and intellect of a mosquito, complaining about a lack of video or graphic context during this fantastic interview. I watched every second of that interview and for what it’s worth, must commend you on your professional, respectful, focused approach to allowing him to tell his story, while sticking to the overall game plan / format that y’all had in mind. Please keep this up! Don’t change a thing. F the trolls.

  • @Shepards5
    @Shepards5 2 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for this.

  • @allenvandyke732
    @allenvandyke732 2 місяці тому +14

    Superb show Ronnie. We truly have not helped enough in Ukraine short of our boots on the ground.

  • @jasoncarpenter1974
    @jasoncarpenter1974 2 місяці тому +4

    Thank you for the great podcast. I found it very informative

  • @wideohujoviny3126
    @wideohujoviny3126 2 місяці тому +6

    Ronnie shitting on reddit was the happiest momment of the week for me so far.

  • @richardmaberley8478
    @richardmaberley8478 2 місяці тому +6

    Great interview! Thank you Ronnie. I am Looking in from Canada.

  • @dens686
    @dens686 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent interview, long, but very informative and easy to listen to. Keep up guys!

  • @brandongreen4303
    @brandongreen4303 2 місяці тому +5

    Incredible interview.

  • @Klartext_Politik
    @Klartext_Politik 2 місяці тому +7

    Awesome interview. Thanks for your insides

    • @trevorsigmon9500
      @trevorsigmon9500 2 місяці тому +6

      You mean insights.... I hope

    • @jamesdoranto9013
      @jamesdoranto9013 2 місяці тому +1

      @@trevorsigmon9500we did see his xray shrapnel pics, kinda works.

    • @jrwood88
      @jrwood88 2 місяці тому

      Gotta appreciate him , here 💩 have some of my insides as well!😊

  • @roundrock63
    @roundrock63 2 місяці тому +10

    Ronnie this new format is great and you did a great job managing this interview. Look for to more.

  • @watdeneuk
    @watdeneuk 2 місяці тому +10

    Damn this was heavy. Also a very insightful episode. Thanks Dirty P for what you've done. Thanks Funkerteam, and great job Ronnie, good questions, very objective.

  • @Nikkila6
    @Nikkila6 2 місяці тому +1

    Great interview! A real mans man right there!

  • @Tbone1492
    @Tbone1492 2 місяці тому +6

    Good Podcast. Good man🙏

  • @PJSO
    @PJSO 2 місяці тому +2

    Damn good podcast. Awesome to hear the context behind a video. Great insights.

  • @clamum9648
    @clamum9648 2 місяці тому +15

    43:00 hell no Russia don't care about their troops' lives. As an outsider looking in, it seems to me life has been cheap in that land for a long, long, long time.

  • @sproc01
    @sproc01 2 місяці тому

    thanks for this and happy birthday as per usual.

  • @FuzeTheWholeTeam
    @FuzeTheWholeTeam 2 місяці тому +5

    wonderful video

  • @Colonel1233
    @Colonel1233 2 місяці тому +9

    Wooow, now this is what we can call some real content, I was like damn 3 hours... and I just couln't stop watching, that doesn't mean that the other shows are not good, in the contrary, I love what this channel is doing ! And all my respect goes to the heoric fighters fighting for our values ! fighting for asleeped Europe, fighting for the rest of us ! Slava Ukraine !

  • @moxie_ST
    @moxie_ST 2 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for Great video, cudos to Pete 🤟

  • @toadster20000
    @toadster20000 2 місяці тому +7

    I wish I could like this more then just a click

  • @volgg
    @volgg 2 місяці тому +6

    jesus christ, the story about him rescuing the wounded guys with no guns and other equipment, under fire and through a mindfield AND 1 enemy drone is some medal of honor stuff.....

  • @metalmix7773
    @metalmix7773 2 місяці тому +1

    Crazy stuff man.

  • @marlonbrando2698
    @marlonbrando2698 2 місяці тому +9

    As a fellow Canadian, this guy is par for the course for our Warfighters. Poet-warrior.

  • @shermrock345
    @shermrock345 2 місяці тому +5

    The last casualty number I heard for Russia that's creditable is 300,000 Plus. This is dead not injured.

    • @brianmurray1395
      @brianmurray1395 Місяць тому

      Ukrainians is somewhere around 6-700,000 dead wounded they say are close to a million.

  • @RichEmbury
    @RichEmbury 2 місяці тому +3

    Thanks Wayne for all your service to Canada for all those years, and your representation with the motley crue of international badasses in Chosen. For those of us who can't, we appreciate what you do to fight off the invaders and help Ukraine protect itself. Stay strong. 🤜🏼💥

  • @jlopez4295
    @jlopez4295 2 місяці тому +9

    Congratulations on the show Ronnie. Happy Birthday from AZ Oblast 🎉

  • @Sizablemicheal
    @Sizablemicheal 2 місяці тому +3

    My dude hell yeah

  • @Lamenter69
    @Lamenter69 2 місяці тому +8

    Great discussion. Looking forward to the future of Funker

  • @hansericsson7058
    @hansericsson7058 2 місяці тому +13

    Thanks Wayne for calling these assholes out.

  • @1991sealed
    @1991sealed 2 місяці тому +3

    Good content

  • @DawnOfNihil
    @DawnOfNihil 2 місяці тому +2

    Happy belated birthday Ronnie!

  • @roostersunday
    @roostersunday 2 місяці тому +3

    Shawn ryan show type interview! Outstanding brother

    • @-NINE-THREE-
      @-NINE-THREE- 2 місяці тому +1

      But the Shawn Ryan show does it better. These guys need to stick to what they were doing before, because that was unique

  • @timothymorgan8254
    @timothymorgan8254 Місяць тому +2

    "Fack around and find oot, eh?"
    What a guy.

  • @dr.fistus94
    @dr.fistus94 2 місяці тому +2

    fantastic stuff. keep on trucking, greetings from german rom a dude beign around from before the great youtube purge ;)

  • @Isgonesomewhere
    @Isgonesomewhere 2 місяці тому +17

    I fucking loved this, thank you Funker530 Team, Wayne, Chosen Company, Ukraine.
    Heroyam slava, all the best to you all.

  • @estebanvarady
    @estebanvarady 2 місяці тому +9

    Great interview, goob job. Best of luck Chosen.

  • @juicyj3819
    @juicyj3819 2 місяці тому +9

    🇨🇦 ✊🏻

    • @Len_M.
      @Len_M. 2 місяці тому +3

      ✊🏻🇨🇦 warfighters, but 🖕🏻the 🇨🇦 Government and anyone that voted for Mr. Dressup, and 🖕🏻Trudeau for soiling the name Mr. Dressup.

    • @dodoDodo-of6pu
      @dodoDodo-of6pu 2 місяці тому

      ​@@Len_M.If it makes you feel any better, according to the least poles the Libs have a 99% chance of losing the next election. It's already been predicted that this will be a record loss in Canadian politics.

    • @Len_M.
      @Len_M. 2 місяці тому

      Why do my comments disappear? Like UA-cam or whoever go 🖕🏻yourself.

    • @Len_M.
      @Len_M. 2 місяці тому

      Gone again… quit messing with my posts! I must be on manual review. Did I say something naughty? 😂

    • @dylanpersinske1600
      @dylanpersinske1600 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@Len_M. Yeah UA-cam censors anything it doesn't like. Welcome to communism

  • @FreeFallingAir
    @FreeFallingAir 2 місяці тому +10

    This is great content. Thanks for doing the interview Wayne. Take care of yourself. RIP Swede 🇺🇸 🇺🇦

  • @yurigradoff4261
    @yurigradoff4261 2 місяці тому +10

    This guy is fuken legend.. great interview.

  • @perrinayebarra
    @perrinayebarra 2 місяці тому +4

    May your beard grow ever longer.

  • @Sullixio
    @Sullixio 2 місяці тому

    Time always heals

  • @MundMTuer
    @MundMTuer 2 місяці тому +6

    Thank you ❤

  • @franktothemax
    @franktothemax 2 місяці тому +6

    This was a hard listen. Keep bringing these story’s into the light Ronnie.

  • @spartanecho2157
    @spartanecho2157 2 місяці тому

    Love the long forum like shawn. Reason I watch and wear a hat weekly analysis sudo news. Marry the two...

  • @keeperofthelists4771
    @keeperofthelists4771 2 місяці тому +10

    Patricia Company 🇨🇦❤❤❤

  • @1fires1
    @1fires1 2 місяці тому +6

    This is awesome. Thank you.

  • @jonathanwalkden7974
    @jonathanwalkden7974 2 місяці тому

    wow incredible insite

  • @keeperofthelists4771
    @keeperofthelists4771 2 місяці тому +8

    Has Wayne spoken to his Member of Parliament? He needs to share his experience to more Canadians.

    • @nosenseofconseqence
      @nosenseofconseqence 2 місяці тому +1

      Absolutely agree. There are many Canadians who've served/are serving in Ukraine, and we would greatly benefit from hearing their experience on a national level. Makes me proud to be Canadian.

  • @idahoutex7249
    @idahoutex7249 2 місяці тому +10

    That was rough... And i now have urge to send everyhing what i have to Ukraine...

  • @vitaliy9932
    @vitaliy9932 2 місяці тому +20

    Thank you Wayne and all those in the Chosen Company for everything that you do for Ukraine. We love you all and can't thank enough for your heroic work! 💙💛
    Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

  • @Kimycola
    @Kimycola 2 місяці тому

    💪💪💪

  • @bluev7427
    @bluev7427 2 місяці тому +4

    I’m here for this

  • @bluev7427
    @bluev7427 2 місяці тому +18

    I’m very glad they showed that BSter who claimed to fight off 3,000 Ruzzzzians

    • @Lockdown335
      @Lockdown335 2 місяці тому +7

      Dude seemed like an absolute cooker lol wtf

    • @lukeamato423
      @lukeamato423 2 місяці тому +5

      How much crystal you think that guy snorted before he made that video?

  • @coldc7
    @coldc7 2 місяці тому +10

    P.P.C.L.I outstanding Regiment.

  • @SchlomoGoldbaum
    @SchlomoGoldbaum 2 місяці тому +3

    Oh my gosh... i have sooo much respect for you wayne. Thank you soooo much for your service!
    Slava Ukrainii!

  • @Smashpatate
    @Smashpatate 2 місяці тому +5

    Love the interview BTW

  • @WT_Door
    @WT_Door 2 місяці тому +3

    Amazing, visceral and engrossing. Thanks.

  • @bluev7427
    @bluev7427 2 місяці тому +2

    Really enjoyed this. Thank you

  • @tylarhaugan7908
    @tylarhaugan7908 2 місяці тому

    If the pkm didnt have those connected links be goated

  • @rms0194
    @rms0194 2 місяці тому +3

    Is there a P.O. Box we can send stuff? I have a LPVO I no longer need or have a use for I can’t find anyone that’s willing to sell it or take it

    • @JDMRT
      @JDMRT 2 місяці тому

      Send it to me I’ll take it:)

  • @groundfog
    @groundfog Місяць тому

    👍🏻🔥

  • @user-py4cq9ry9e
    @user-py4cq9ry9e 2 місяці тому +1

    👏👏👏👏💪👏👏👏

  • @warvoksworkshop9370
    @warvoksworkshop9370 2 місяці тому

    Video issue: 16 mins in or so noticeable auto focus issues when Ron starts talking with his hands in front of the camera. (Tie his hands together is the AI suggested comment here lol Did you kick a Roomba or something). Great episode thus far going to continue watching.

  • @toadster20000
    @toadster20000 2 місяці тому +5

    ❤ 3 hr almost wow great story love hearing a fellow Canuck talk

  • @vincentxavier1317
    @vincentxavier1317 2 місяці тому +1

    👍

  • @frankiy2012
    @frankiy2012 2 місяці тому +1

    👍🤙

  • @MonkeyEmpires
    @MonkeyEmpires 2 місяці тому +2

    Congrats on episode one!

  • @TheEmiljoergensen
    @TheEmiljoergensen 2 місяці тому

    Interviewers focus on the timeline and the where and who is very good. The reframing of points made by the interviewee can be a problem, but it can also be useful to make sure you're on the same page, and it doesn't seem insistent to me
    Sub earned

  • @mattdaugherty7730
    @mattdaugherty7730 2 місяці тому +8

    Wishing Wayne, his Company and all of Ukraine the best. Wishing you health and happiness. No Slack!
    🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦