Demolition Matt & The US Military Exposed ft. Habitual Linecrosser - Unsubscribe Podcast Ep 154

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  • @TheRedSmith7
    @TheRedSmith7 7 місяців тому +3762

    My favorite part is already seeing his son with him. I love it

    • @MiaogisTeas
      @MiaogisTeas 7 місяців тому +151

      I gotta get me some allergy meds. Eyes are watering

    • @cartermccool6233
      @cartermccool6233 7 місяців тому +59

      @@MiaogisTeasyea you aren’t the only one that’s a good dad right there little jealous haha

    • @ninjaofslo
      @ninjaofslo 7 місяців тому

      Stupid onion ninjas

    • @theroyaladventure4197
      @theroyaladventure4197 7 місяців тому +36

      So awesome. He's a supercomputer. Got me blurry eyed.

    • @maxcullen3427
      @maxcullen3427 7 місяців тому +7

      Yes was great

  • @TiesOfZip
    @TiesOfZip 7 місяців тому +2555

    Fuck yes, Eli. Having your boy on camera with you, as someone with two autistic boys, makes my heart smile. Fuck yes bro. Also, pretty sure Gary/nerdrotic did it sober.

    • @ArmedNerd1988
      @ArmedNerd1988 7 місяців тому +14

      Also, Lord of Lips said he doesn't drink

    • @kolider2315
      @kolider2315 7 місяців тому +28

      Don't forget wendigoon, since he doesn't drink at all.

    • @BenSuzuki
      @BenSuzuki 7 місяців тому +14

      Yeah, Gary is sober. He already had his run-in with substance abuse

    • @milkmanchoppers
      @milkmanchoppers 7 місяців тому +8

      And clearly y'all are missing the point....

    • @jeremylandis4228
      @jeremylandis4228 7 місяців тому +5

      Holy crap... who's cutting onions?!? Eli.... crushing it Sir!

  • @Confusedreverie
    @Confusedreverie 6 місяців тому +159

    I doubt you fellas will see this, but drinking along with yall is getting me through what is unquestionably the hardest time ive ever had in my 34 years on this rock. Im a single dad with 3 girls and when they go to bed, i hang out with Unsubscribe. Thanks for keeping my head up.

    • @istoleyourporch
      @istoleyourporch 4 місяці тому +12

      Stay strong brotha man💪🏿

    • @LeviWynne
      @LeviWynne 2 місяці тому

      Y45fwphygz

    • @ItsJustAgamingThing
      @ItsJustAgamingThing Місяць тому +2

      You got this my friend!

    • @sestorm2159
      @sestorm2159 Місяць тому +1

      I rewatched this episode today and saw your comment. I’m not in your position at all but if I can quote Redgums song “long run”: It’ll be alright in the long run.
      Stay strong your daughter look up to you no matter what you think so be proud

    • @z20man10
      @z20man10 22 дні тому +2

      Hey, idk if you'll see this, but I wanna say. I'm a 17 year old guy from Missouri who's struggling with his own mortality after a recent near death experience and almost losing my dad. Whenever my family goes to bed I stay up with unsub, since I don't really have any friends. Stay strong bro, we'll get through it!

  • @ScottWaa
    @ScottWaa 7 місяців тому +1270

    Eli crushing it as a Dad! Thanks for inspiring us all! ❤

    • @Provoses
      @Provoses 7 місяців тому +22

      That intro made me tear up man. Beautiful thing to see

    • @orderly_chaos5240
      @orderly_chaos5240 7 місяців тому +8

      Me too had to have my son watch. Now he wants to play with his son.

  • @yournewzealandfamily
    @yournewzealandfamily 7 місяців тому +914

    Thanks for the mention Nic, let's do it! Machine guns!

  • @Dextronomous
    @Dextronomous 5 місяців тому +66

    That young man is surrounded by great people, and has an amazing father.

  • @matthewjones6638
    @matthewjones6638 7 місяців тому +426

    Made my wife watch the first two minutes of the episode so she could understand why we bought all three autism shirts and now she wants to buy more. 😂👍

  • @TheBigbum1974
    @TheBigbum1974 7 місяців тому +552

    When the ATF shirt asks "Has anyone ever lost a gun?"
    Dead Silence.

    • @abcdefbcdefg8352
      @abcdefbcdefg8352 7 місяців тому +35

      "brought to you by dead air silencers"

    • @Yoruichi__Shihouin
      @Yoruichi__Shihouin 7 місяців тому +18

      There was that boating accident…

    • @paulvamos7319
      @paulvamos7319 6 місяців тому +3

      ​@@abcdefbcdefg8352😂

    • @D.Peterson91
      @D.Peterson91 5 місяців тому +6

      Hahah undercover but dressed for the job. Ballsy enough to be asking loaded questions while outting himself at the exact same time.

  • @blkpanther2k5
    @blkpanther2k5 3 місяці тому +19

    Hearing the postal inspector conversation reminded me of traumatic experience with their TAC team. I was employed by a small oil and gas company for almost a year when the owner disappeared, along with millions of investor money. I hadn't been paid in three months so I briefly worked nights at a local Denny's. One day after work around 1pm, I was sleeping and woke to the sound of quiet knocking. At my front door was man and woman dressed in suits. They called me by my boss's name and asked me to step outside. I had no idea who they were so I just told them my actual name and told them I had no idea where he was. I abruptly closed the door because I was sleepy and irritated having to deal with whatever my former boss was involved with.
    Two days later around the same time of day, I wake up to someone pounding on my door. It definitely wasn't knocking and it sounded like someone was trying to break the door. I grabbed my pistol and shouted that I was armed. It was a bad part of town so it wasn't the first time I'd seen someone breaking in a house in broad daylight. The pounding stopped, so i peaked out the peephole and saw a full SWAT team outside. They began shouting orders for me to open the door and to keep my firearm visible but aimed down. I still had no idea who they were or what it was about, but I felt like I had no choice to comply. I opened the door and before I knew it I was on the ground and restrained. They identified themselves as postal inspectors and after clearing the house, the man and woman from two days ago entered. They once again called me by my boss's name and I just about lost it. They did a good job of calming me down enough to tell them where my wallet was and they were able to confirm my identity. TAC team left and I had a two hour conversation with the inspectors.
    Turns out my former boss was in deep crap. Mail fraud, tax fraud, and many other charges even including petty theft. He changed his mailing address to mine and that's why they came looking for him. They warned me that the IRS would come to visit too. Sure enough, two weeks later I learned that the IRS has a TAC team too.
    Fast forward two months, and my former boss's wife calls me to check on the oil company. She had no idea it had collapsed. I asked her where they moved to and she told me the address so I could forward mail to them. Only thing I forwarded was the address to the postal inspectors and IRS. Funnily enough, when you make enough money, jail time can be avoided on occasion. He was put on a payment plan and spent one week in jail. I am still furious that both agencies put me through all that and just slapped his wrist. I had to go testify at court 7 hours away from where I lived three times as well. Fun times.

  • @Full_Send_Gaming
    @Full_Send_Gaming 7 місяців тому +842

    I never tapped a UA-cam video so fast

  • @cam7982
    @cam7982 7 місяців тому +423

    Don't you start this podcast by forcing a tear in my eye from Eli being an awesome loving dad!

    • @MuffinManUSN
      @MuffinManUSN 7 місяців тому +3

      Good to see that young man flexing the brain power that we all knew was there. That's an awesome duo. Cheers pop

    • @tonedzeus95
      @tonedzeus95 7 місяців тому +2

      Same here man just listening as I drove to work and I had to pause and call my wife cause I was losing it

    • @noahsalazar782
      @noahsalazar782 7 місяців тому

      Couldn't of said it better

    • @MuffinManUSN
      @MuffinManUSN 7 місяців тому

      @@tonedzeus95 you're decision is approved. There are few that have our L or R Laterals like they do.
      BZ

    • @UKGuns
      @UKGuns 7 місяців тому

      I know right!

  • @gregunplugged
    @gregunplugged 25 днів тому +1

    I live around the Macdill AFB, a B2 flew directly over my house one time. Not only was it surprisingly low, but I didn’t hear it until it was directly overhead and it made the craziest sound. Super sick experience

  • @KeeperOfTartarus14
    @KeeperOfTartarus14 7 місяців тому +542

    Im a minute and 43 seconds in and in tears. The love Eli shows for his son is something i wish to emulate with my own daughter and son on the way. Thank you Eli for being an amazing dad and human being.
    Edit: corrected spelling errors.

    • @allenbedingfield2888
      @allenbedingfield2888 7 місяців тому +14

      I'm glad to see that I wasn't the only one who had a sudden attack of the C.S. gas.

    • @alastairthegreat2887
      @alastairthegreat2887 7 місяців тому +4

      Yeah, gotta wait a moment before I run some errands.

    • @angeloah
      @angeloah 7 місяців тому +6

      Same, had to wipe my eyes, (sniff sniff)I’m not crying you’re crying.

    • @Nistonxo
      @Nistonxo 7 місяців тому +6

      Bro I’m driving down the interstate in tears… Glad I wasn’t the only one

    • @Anonymoose361
      @Anonymoose361 7 місяців тому +4

      Eli and junior, bros. We love you guys. Proud to support.

  • @mattpolinsky4234
    @mattpolinsky4234 7 місяців тому +315

    Bro making me cry at work. The interaction between Eli and his son is so cute.

  • @douglasjrboley5657
    @douglasjrboley5657 6 місяців тому +16

    I'm a 50 year old army medical corps veteran and you guys keep me going!❤

  • @crocadillius6418
    @crocadillius6418 7 місяців тому +394

    “Spank you for your service” was really under appreciated

    • @davecrupel2817
      @davecrupel2817 5 місяців тому +2

      Now THAT belongs on a t shirt 😂😂😂

  • @mike1adam
    @mike1adam 7 місяців тому +66

    “Eli doesn’t have fake emotions. Eli is genuine” and that’s why we love him so much

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround 6 місяців тому +84

    1:19:49 that clip the news shared that went viral of the shotgun shooting the watermelon was me! I was shooting my Mossberg 500 slug gun at a melon we filled with water to make it explode more. it always made me laugh that they showed me pumping the shell out after firing. 😂

  • @Anuklosmos
    @Anuklosmos 7 місяців тому +188

    Dude, the opening with your son made me tear up. He is amazing and it reminds me of talking to my son and trying to make him feel good about himself. My son is autistic and one day looked at me and said, "I am stupid becuase i'm not like other kids." It broke my heart and I have been trying to get him to understand that he is not stupid, and being different is perfectly fine.

    • @chiefslinginbeef3641
      @chiefslinginbeef3641 7 місяців тому +8

      Being different like this can mean you are the opposite of stupid buddy. Give him a big hug and tell him LT can't read a map. My boy remembers everywhere he's ever been . Not a big talker but has a memory like a steel trap

    • @PROXYNSP
      @PROXYNSP 7 місяців тому +1

      I cried reading this that’s so sad

    • @Anuklosmos
      @Anuklosmos 7 місяців тому

      @@chiefslinginbeef3641 Mine doesn't talk much either, but at 9, they boy is a tech wizard. It doesn't matter what device it is, he will pick it up, and within seconds be navigating it like he has had it for a while.

    • @femalehero420
      @femalehero420 7 місяців тому +2

      God damn my man, you’re making me tear up. My girl moved in and her daughter is autistic. I am so nervous but she is a good kid.

    • @Anuklosmos
      @Anuklosmos 7 місяців тому +1

      @femalehero420 Just figure out her tics and be supportive and all will be well man.

  • @bluexeyedxpassion
    @bluexeyedxpassion 7 місяців тому +57

    "What's that? A Flying Dorito chip that will not show up on radar and ruin your day." Love Habitual. LMFAO

    • @ghomerhust
      @ghomerhust 19 днів тому

      he comes in sideways in the best way every time haha

  • @TheLooterArmy
    @TheLooterArmy 7 місяців тому +22

    Listening to you guys makes me feel like a kid again, when my Dad and a couple others would share the funniest & wildest stories from their military or construction/demolition or biker days & I hung on every word. He was in the Navy as a BT on the Kearsarge during Korea. I joined the Navy because of him, I wanted to have stories like he did. A few months ago I was able to show my Dad a couple shorts from both HabitualLinecrosser & The FatElectrician and he laughed his ass off (he liked Grandpa Buff a lot) . We lost him on April 3rd this year to cancer. I want to thank you guys for sharing your stories and humor with us, and for all the good youve done and still do for so many people.

  • @Jessica-zb2cf
    @Jessica-zb2cf 7 місяців тому +128

    I'm a 35 year old woman, not your typical demographic, but I love you guys so much!! And hearing the mantra you teach ryden, is almost identical to the one I teach my 9 year old son who has been diagnosed adhd/add. Love to see a loving caring father.

  • @Keysmasher651
    @Keysmasher651 7 місяців тому +147

    Eli, that opening was amazing. Thank you for that

  • @GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket
    @GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket 4 місяці тому +3

    I love all the facts Nick is mentioning, the USPS stuff is some of my favorite niche info.

  • @blackdog6969
    @blackdog6969 7 місяців тому +89

    Absolute respect to Ryden for that intro, absolutely perfected it in his way. Eli, you're slaying it as a dad, my man

  • @TheNJCotton
    @TheNJCotton 7 місяців тому +319

    Eli as some one with autistic little girl, who tells her im Smart, I'm Strong, I'm Brave, I'm Beautiful, I'm loved everyday. It hit home watching you with your son. Thank you.

  • @xXPremiumBeefXx
    @xXPremiumBeefXx 7 місяців тому +5

    Habitual line crosser was my squad leader at 30- worst. Miss you man so happy to see you kicking ass and doing podcasts

  • @buell5006
    @buell5006 7 місяців тому +67

    I'm a dad of a son with autism, im so happy to see you how much support you give the community. Thanks man.

  • @shawnstell9871
    @shawnstell9871 7 місяців тому +109

    As a father to an autistic daughter, seeing you and Raiden together like that really relates with me and my daughter. Feeling that strength of community is amazing. Truly. Thank you

  • @DeanCalaway
    @DeanCalaway 7 місяців тому +2

    Finding out that Nic is the one doing the community notes on twitter just raised my respect level for him to over a million.

  • @DasByrdi
    @DasByrdi 7 місяців тому +112

    Poor Eli... having to compete with such a Handsome little man stay strong.

    • @JoeHaney-t8x
      @JoeHaney-t8x 7 місяців тому

      Yeah, poor Eli, sorry pal you never gonna measure up anymore.

  • @cheekseparator
    @cheekseparator 7 місяців тому +139

    Eli is dad goals.

  • @AlexWatersMusic
    @AlexWatersMusic 5 місяців тому +6

    The thing that happened in Russia was an Orphan source. Kyle Hill has a video on the exact details but basically, the radioactive thing was a super long term battery for an important light on a remote outpost. It got lost in transit to the outpost and then the hunter guys found it. Terrible situation all around and it shows that we need to treat nuclear energy with respect and extreme caution.

    • @WilliamWebb-eo9gw
      @WilliamWebb-eo9gw 26 днів тому

      Radioactive isotope thermal reactor, similar to what was seen in the movie The Martian with Matt Damon..

  • @houstonwalker7108
    @houstonwalker7108 7 місяців тому +36

    2 mins in and Eli’s son saying he loves us has me in tears

  • @rebelracing101rr
    @rebelracing101rr 7 місяців тому +82

    My oldest son is “high functioning” almost normal but man those small quirks he has make my day everyday. The fact this boys teaches me so much about my self keeps me going.

    • @chiefslinginbeef3641
      @chiefslinginbeef3641 7 місяців тому +1

      My boy is supposedly in the middle but since I got him into therapy early on he's rocketing up to "normality". He doesn't speak well and has emotional control problems In certain situations. This fella remembers everything. Just can't speak well.

  • @Dean89420
    @Dean89420 7 місяців тому +4

    Bro that opener with eli and his son brought tears to my eyes, so wholesome to see and such a heartwarming moment. Im buying a full metal spectrum shirt as soon as i get paid. Id be honored and proud to get a second shirt signed by his son

  • @cameronsnyder1246
    @cameronsnyder1246 7 місяців тому +85

    Eli you are a magnificent father.

  • @DavidClinkinbeard
    @DavidClinkinbeard 7 місяців тому +82

    As a father of an autistic son thank you Eli. People don't realize my boy is gifted in ways we can't be. He has saved my life. If I was smart enough I would send you a picture or video

    • @Nistonxo
      @Nistonxo 7 місяців тому +1

      You’re amazing and I’m so grateful to know you guys are part of the community too! I hope to have a son someday to be my best buddy

  • @dano1667
    @dano1667 3 місяці тому +1

    That into made me legit cry! I love seeing strong men Stand up for those that can’t necessarily stand up for themselves! Keep killin it guys!

  • @tearstoneactual9773
    @tearstoneactual9773 7 місяців тому +97

    I love how when this whole thing got started, Matt was like "I hate coming on podcasts. I've only done like two. I never do them." And now he's been on Unsub how many times? And it's pretty much always a good time.

    • @jasonmatkovich6342
      @jasonmatkovich6342 7 місяців тому +2

      If you go on a podcast with bad hosts you're not going to enjoy them, much like us watching. The best hosts make it feel like you're talking to friends

  • @gingerfurrdjedi6211
    @gingerfurrdjedi6211 7 місяців тому +28

    Seeing Habitual Line Crosser pop off about the "hypersonics" was the best part of this already awesome podcast!
    It's dudes just hanging out with Each other without a script, great media!

  • @midwesterner_farmhand
    @midwesterner_farmhand Місяць тому +1

    Not gonna lie, you talk about your son all the time and seeing him come on made my eyes start to water. Too sweet and such a smart young man. Goddamn, who left these onions out.

  • @officerrebar3839
    @officerrebar3839 7 місяців тому +92

    The fact that Nick brought the family from New Zealand is awesome. I’ve been watching their channel for about a year, so it would be great to see them on the podcast or at the range

    • @willbellamy2748
      @willbellamy2748 7 місяців тому +10

      I watch them also. Can't wait to see them on the podcast

    • @Saiman9000
      @Saiman9000 7 місяців тому +9

      I love YourNewZealandFamily, Nick's content and donut operator's.

    • @Nox_Noctua
      @Nox_Noctua 7 місяців тому +1

      when they made their trip announcement video I recommended the guys I'm so glad this is happening

  • @mikekuschka998
    @mikekuschka998 7 місяців тому +80

    Hello Rydan. Thank you for being being you. Without you, we would not have such an amazing group of creators to watch.

  • @ghomerhust
    @ghomerhust 19 днів тому

    i am a veteran. i am autistic. my daughter is non-verbal autistic. we LOVE the support you guys give to the people touched by tism!! keep it up!

  • @joelrodriguez9661
    @joelrodriguez9661 7 місяців тому +52

    Great opening to the video. Your son is awesome, Eli. My oldest is 23 and on the spectrum. Thank you for using your platform to support organizations who support our kids.

  • @jasonpavlich8579
    @jasonpavlich8579 7 місяців тому +33

    This podcast is the heart of America. Thank you all.

  • @Guttabee
    @Guttabee 6 місяців тому +2

    As someone who grew up with mental disabilities and got treated like garbage by my parents, it warms my heart, knowing that there's good ones out there.

  • @Chef_GrrFace
    @Chef_GrrFace 7 місяців тому +47

    1:48 damn that message from Eli and Ryden was so touching makes me happy I ordered full metal spectrum and tism touch shirts yesterday I was diagnosed with autism at 34 and I’ve spent the past year learning a lot about myself…and the a-10 warthog

    • @justinshuffstall4888
      @justinshuffstall4888 7 місяців тому +6

      A very fine machine of war 💪

    • @Ragingroxes
      @Ragingroxes 7 місяців тому

      I had no idea those went hand in hand lol!

    • @Chef_GrrFace
      @Chef_GrrFace 7 місяців тому +3

      @@Ragingroxes some people like trains I like things that go brrrt

    • @justinshuffstall4888
      @justinshuffstall4888 7 місяців тому +2

      ​@@Chef_GrrFaceI wish I could love a comment. Cause SAME!

    • @CooperTheHunter
      @CooperTheHunter 7 місяців тому

      @dayvvalker337 Train that goes brrrt?

  • @ryanmcmahan7248
    @ryanmcmahan7248 7 місяців тому +71

    ELI!!! Your kid is absolute coolest kid ever!!!

  • @a.perkins89
    @a.perkins89 7 місяців тому +3

    My dad was in Korea and my Grandpa was in WWII. Both Army. They died before I was an "adult" before I understood anything. Before I could thank them and know why. I wished they were still here because I have so many questions I wish I could ask them.

  • @chrisbuttonshaw2088
    @chrisbuttonshaw2088 7 місяців тому +63

    Love Eli says "show your superpowers" and is just SUCH an awesome dad.. like knew that from his stories but seeing it.

  • @jeffjonas5016
    @jeffjonas5016 7 місяців тому +76

    Father of a full spectrum warrior, thanks Eli. Her super power is memorizing and reciting everything she sees or hears. Used to quote anime and wild kratts. Now, she quotes Fat Electrician videos in civics class.

    • @SuperLane
      @SuperLane 7 місяців тому +8

      Please tell me she quotes him word for word!

    • @valentinechronicles4871
      @valentinechronicles4871 7 місяців тому

      ​@SuperLane omg, I REALLY hope so!

    • @matthewperdun9312
      @matthewperdun9312 2 місяці тому

      would love to witness the day communism comes up in class 😆

  • @Gravedigger933
    @Gravedigger933 Місяць тому +1

    It's nice of Matt to come one and help out the smaller channels.

  • @REWIND4.0
    @REWIND4.0 7 місяців тому +24

    Eli is always so humble and respectful, and he thanks us alot. I hope this message reaches the boys. Because it`s our time to say thanks. I am a Norwegian Viking at 41. I have lost my family , many years ago. I lowered my own mom down in the grave. I survived a brain stroke later due to stress and more. I wish i hadnt survived.
    Now at 41 years old, i have no friends. If the year was a good year, i might see one person. After that i will wait until next year to see if anyon shows up. The last 15 years
    i have spent every 365 days on my own. Eli have inspired me alot, alongside with the rest of the "crew" I keep the podcast running and pretend i hade real friends like you guys. Atleast by having this on in the background i can almost start to feel like a real human being. The friendship between the boys are a very rare and it seems to be just as strong as well. May you all find what your looking for on this Journey, i hope you all will find true Happiness . Forgive me for the long txt. I just wanted to say thank you to all of you.

  • @AnDyFmX06
    @AnDyFmX06 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for that intro that was very heartwarming. That is the best part of this entire podcast episode.

  • @Nubalicious944
    @Nubalicious944 7 місяців тому +12

    As someone who works for one of those delivery services, we were told under no circumstances to deliver to mailboxes. Learn something new every day!

  • @starfire6764
    @starfire6764 7 місяців тому +39

    Having Habitual Line Crosser is a great reoccurring guest.

    • @zachfarist7298
      @zachfarist7298 4 місяці тому +2

      I agree. I hope one day they get grandpa buff on the podcast lol.

  • @rebeccaernette1749
    @rebeccaernette1749 Місяць тому

    Seeing him be a dad is a treat i didnt know i needed today... he's such a great dad❤

  • @AJJohnson164
    @AJJohnson164 7 місяців тому +23

    We need more of Eli’s dad side. That’s awesome, love this channel.

  • @coleb9600
    @coleb9600 7 місяців тому +26

    My wife former postal worker. Told me that the postal inspectors will pretty much set you up if the suspect theft even going as far as dropping a quarter in the lobby. And if you pick it up your fired

  • @Shaed2002
    @Shaed2002 7 місяців тому +1

    The first 2 minutes of this video hit deeper than any moment in all of your podcasts. Eli, you are awesome bro!

  • @SPlRlT1
    @SPlRlT1 7 місяців тому +18

    Just over a month into quitting opiates cold turkey. Trying to better myself. These podcasts while running really helps the mind. Thank you Eli!

    • @Natemire
      @Natemire 7 місяців тому +4

      Congrats! Keep it up. It sounds like you're doing an awesome job.

    • @JoeHaney-t8x
      @JoeHaney-t8x 7 місяців тому +3

      Great job. Do me a favor, if you ever get the chance, spread the word to others about your story. Maybe it'll keep one more person from getting addicted. Or you may be the inspiration for someone else who needs it to help them. Good luck and if you stumble keep getting back up

    • @MorkandGork
      @MorkandGork 7 місяців тому +2

      You will never escape the taste and the urge you just move past it and focus on the future

    • @SPlRlT1
      @SPlRlT1 7 місяців тому +2

      @user-gr7sq8lr2f thank you man that really helps me stay motivated. I'm 26 and have been taking pain pills since I was 16. I hid it for years but the harder you try to hide things eventually the truth comes out. My gf broke up with me in February and that was the reality check I needed to get healthier. I'd glady share my story to anyone who may need it. Most people recommended me not quiting cold turkey but I disagree and I'm really trying to push myself. As cliche as it sounds if I can do it after a decade of substance abuse then I believe others can too.

    • @TheGhostOvHades
      @TheGhostOvHades 7 місяців тому +2

      Hell yeah man I'm about 8 months sober now, and I understand exactly what you mean about these videos helping your mind

  • @ruinedtv8415
    @ruinedtv8415 7 місяців тому +26

    The amount of inspiration I get from this podcast is insane. When I was going through rough patches you guys gave me the laughs to push through and even make me try my hand at creating a podcast to push the same kind of content and feeling to help more people in the same boat. Keep it up guys

  • @84yoda4x4
    @84yoda4x4 7 місяців тому +2

    As an Airmen deploying in Army billets, I had my first experience on a Army gun range and loved it. To see the target actually drop vs shooting a paper silhouette is so much better.

  • @mzuniga_74
    @mzuniga_74 7 місяців тому +7

    That intro broke my heart especially when Eli was going through those affirmations with his son. Love you guys and thanks for all the great content

  • @cow_powah
    @cow_powah 7 місяців тому +22

    Phew. I'll be 40. I am waaay passed that military cutoff age (at least in today's military). TFE can talk my ear off but I'm too thick headed to nod and agree. Great to see Rydan at the start. We all know you're a great dad, Eli. This just really pushes it to the next level of 'World's Best Dad'.

  • @KingKelebra
    @KingKelebra 7 місяців тому +3

    Oh snap, G'DAY LIL MAN!!! Great to meet ya, hear wonderful things mate!

  • @Jacsmith383
    @Jacsmith383 7 місяців тому +12

    I need some more habitual linecrosser on this podcast. Also I can see Eli showing through his son and it is awesome.

  • @EthanHoss69
    @EthanHoss69 7 місяців тому +13

    This podcast has helped me through some low points in life I’m sure I’m not alone. Also that beginning section you can tell Eli is a great dad.

  • @Helmfam2018
    @Helmfam2018 Місяць тому

    Thank you for allowing us to meet Raiden. Your family's journey mirrors my own, and we enjoy seeing the exposure and positivity that comes from a different outlook(especially from some cut throats/mouthy vets).
    Clarification: I'm not a Vet, but heavy respect...certainly to the 2x MOH recipient.😉

  • @danjohnson3197
    @danjohnson3197 7 місяців тому +10

    Nic is the type of person we need to teach history.

  • @davidt8145
    @davidt8145 7 місяців тому +5

    Eli, props to you on how you are as a father. The world needs more men like you.

  • @ZeroFksGvn
    @ZeroFksGvn 6 місяців тому +1

    The most fun I’ve ever had on a stress shoot was at Hood while in 1ID, we ran through a storm sewer to a ladder into a building, climb a few staircases and a second ladder to the roof and dispatch 3-5 targets at 200m with our designated weapons.

  • @ccfalcons58
    @ccfalcons58 7 місяців тому +14

    That intro was absolutely amazing.

  • @stephenmcnair2749
    @stephenmcnair2749 7 місяців тому +6

    Eli and Matt are great dads! Inspiring and wholesome start to the podcast with Eli. And Matt protecting his family both in person and online. Much respect.

  • @rogermoore2661
    @rogermoore2661 4 місяці тому +1

    Dude the first part with your son is really awesome! Savants literally have superpowers. Your son is awesome! Happy for yall

  • @huntersteel3750
    @huntersteel3750 7 місяців тому +5

    Eli thank you so much for your dedication to being a businessman, a father, and an entertaining and awesome person. Happy to see you love ryden so much and to support him all the way 🙏

  • @ddub6137
    @ddub6137 7 місяців тому +24

    I’m still active duty and my son (almost 2 years old) is currently being tested cuz they believe he’s on the spectrum, this is seriously super inspiring and cool to see and I want to say thank you for what you do. I of course bought 2 shirts just to show my appreciation

    • @chiefslinginbeef3641
      @chiefslinginbeef3641 7 місяців тому

      Getting them into therapy as early as possible is great. Depending on your state be careful with ABA bc it's tied to CPS and they are staffed by liberal women. Had one who wrote an anonymous report about me for owning guns and having beer at my house.

  • @Daeraug81
    @Daeraug81 7 місяців тому +1

    My wife bought a shirt for me and some stickers. My oldest son has mid-range autism. He just turned 18 last month. We saw y'all in San Antonio and look forward to seeing y'all live again.

  • @Allen338LM
    @Allen338LM 7 місяців тому +4

    That's awesome seeing Eli and his boy thanking everyone that helps support the channel

  • @jhavisto
    @jhavisto 7 місяців тому +7

    Love that New Zealand couple and their family videos!

  • @birthdaysuits5624
    @birthdaysuits5624 Місяць тому

    dude that intro with ur son man that hit hard in the feels for real. so proud of you as a father!!!!!

  • @Egress_Operator
    @Egress_Operator 7 місяців тому +6

    I love seeing Eli being the Amazing Father we all know he is. The affirmations was awesome. Youre a good Father Eli and good role model.

  • @lucky7th331
    @lucky7th331 7 місяців тому +13

    Seeing Eli and Ryden was so wholesome 🥺

  • @viewphoenix3418
    @viewphoenix3418 6 місяців тому

    I love how absolutely genuine they are about loving their jobs and loving the fans that let them do their jobs. I’ve never felt so loved and not to even have been at the show. Have to go someday for sure.

  • @Four9sFineJewelry
    @Four9sFineJewelry 7 місяців тому +5

    Yup! I was that guy in the comments section proud Nick got you to quit the Army. Always great to see you, HLC!

  • @brandontucker6958
    @brandontucker6958 7 місяців тому +9

    Damnit Eli with that opening, I'm at work and almost started crying. I have a few issues and struggle with social ques and social skills, my daughter is a little over 2 and I'm terrified she'll be like me and have social issues that don't get helped until her late teens like me. Being able to see you in dad mode, even that little bit, and see how easily he's able to show himself and talk even though you've said before he's not interested speaks volumes of how great you are, and how much I hope I can be with her. Love the show, you guys always make me laugh and get through my day.

  • @williamcook8743
    @williamcook8743 Місяць тому

    Great job Eli. Love to see another dad who's proud of his family

  • @liamroarke7991
    @liamroarke7991 7 місяців тому +4

    Also. Straight up. The special messages make my heart feel full.

  • @seanmcardle1486
    @seanmcardle1486 7 місяців тому +35

    Eli, the “nuclear” thing you guys were talking about are Soviet Era, Beta-M Thermoelectric Generators. They were used to power remote lighthouses and radio communication stations. When the USSR collapsed, they were essentially “orphaned”, and locals break them open looking for scrap to use or sell, and they have zero idea what they are. The consequences you guys briefly spoke about. There’s lots of similar stories, and they typically don’t end well.

    • @lockheedmartinf-22raptor73
      @lockheedmartinf-22raptor73 7 місяців тому +6

      And the specific event happened in Lia, Georgia. It's scary that after the event, the IAEA launched a search throughout the country and found hundreds of other RTGs that were abandoned after the soviet collapse, and it's possible that there's more today.

    • @oFFtheWall518
      @oFFtheWall518 7 місяців тому +2

      Kyle Hill does a great video on it.

    • @atbgaming8342
      @atbgaming8342 7 місяців тому +2

      I was about to comment this, but luckily read the comments first. RTGs is what they're called, I think... Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators.

    • @TheEclipse420
      @TheEclipse420 3 місяці тому

      ​@@oFFtheWall518 My absolute favorite content provider for accurate knowledge of radiation and its effects

  • @michaelandminervadavis8723
    @michaelandminervadavis8723 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Eli you got me crying bro that was the sweetest thing ever I feel like I got an emotional sucker punch right there I wasn't expecting that wholesome intro

  • @MsAelim
    @MsAelim 7 місяців тому +7

    Heck yeah! Nice and early to listen to the boooys! 🇿🇲 Also that intro with your son was so sweet. Those affirmations are wonderful

  • @ValBMG
    @ValBMG 7 місяців тому +8

    I'm not crying. you're crying! So wholesome.

    • @angeloah
      @angeloah 7 місяців тому

      1) (sniff sniff)
      2) are you crying?
      1) (sniff) no, you’re crying
      2) (sniff sniff)

  • @ArtistryBranson
    @ArtistryBranson 6 місяців тому +2

    Ho. Lee. Shit. The very first time I watch an episode (pile on later), I'm greeted by an amazing young man that automatically stole my heart. My son Carter is on the spectrum. I'm the only constant he's ever known in his life. He's my hero. God bless you and your family! Much love from the Arkansas Ozarks!

    • @libertybell8852
      @libertybell8852 6 місяців тому

      Awe!! My friend's daughter was diagnosed non-verbal autistic and she had a SHIT therapist/pediatrician and they never recommended sign language?!! Like wth?! They've been doing that forever because it helps so much usually. Well.. my sister is deaf, so I started to teach her and after 2 days she knew all the basic signs, every sign for foods that she liked, water, use the bathroom, too loud, hot, cold, sleepy, bed, bath, movie, colors, numbers, yes, no.. lots of others, but she just soaked it in. Her frustration overload stopped. She was so much happier! She even hugged me, and she didn't hug anyone. ❤ But it's like I told my friend, "she KNOWS what she wants, she just can't tell you! That would piss me off too!" But she'd been told that ASL wouldn't help her because she "wouldn't understand." I helped her find a better doctor, and 8 years later... she can speak and only has overload issues in big crowds or when she's really tired. She's the best kid, though! Just makes me so mad that she spent those couple years dealing with a doctor that didn't care enough to help the kid and get her an accurate diagnosis

  • @grantsleeman
    @grantsleeman 7 місяців тому +4

    I love the intro!! You can see how proud Eli is ❤

  • @captaincouldverc
    @captaincouldverc 7 місяців тому +5

    Eli Eli Eli.....
    Thank you for blessing us with that majestic intro.
    Ryden (I hope I got your name correct) you are incredibly smart and fast with your witts young man.
    I now truly see exactly why your dad speaks so highly of you.

  • @andrewpace6871
    @andrewpace6871 5 місяців тому +1

    Those super powers are amazing! Best part of my day thus far! Thank you!

  • @Akaz_Cosplays
    @Akaz_Cosplays 7 місяців тому +6

    Eli you made me cry bro, as an autist myself who knows when I have a kid they have an 88% chance of being autistic and has been a teacher for autistic kids, that little clip gave me hope that one day I could be a good parent.

    • @phl_knives
      @phl_knives 7 місяців тому

      He made me cry as well. For the same reason. I don't know my % but I know they're higher than ehen I was in my 20s
      With that mindset you're going to be a good dad. I have no doubts about that.
      I talked with my therapist and said I had a concern of being a good dad. She said any man who is genuinely thinking about what he needs to do, what kind of father he wants to be and strives to be a better man will be the best father possible. She said having 3 kids and her husband and family who had that mindset like you mentioned is who is a good example of what dad's should be. Eli is a great example of this.
      I hope to see in the comments when you have your first child. I hope you see the post when I do. Hopefully sooner than later for us both.
      Have a great weekend. You got this. No matter the challenges. You are clearly the dude who will face them and grow from them. 🙏

  • @IamMenaceVO
    @IamMenaceVO 7 місяців тому +45

    We need some UnSub artwork with Nick, Cody, and Brandon as Hobbits, and Eli as Gandalf the Brown weidling a shovel.