MACV-SOG Veteran | Jim Shorten "Wild Carrot"

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  • Опубліковано 4 лют 2025

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  • @b-52eggbeast88
    @b-52eggbeast88 Місяць тому +104

    Jim is a character in our video game SOG Prairie Fire. He helped us design it. A true gentleman.

    • @youvandal411vm
      @youvandal411vm Місяць тому +3

      We meet again...

    • @zibzibber6458
      @zibzibber6458 Місяць тому +4

      @@youvandal411vmvideo game? Is this fully developed and available?? If so, on what console??

    • @youvandal411vm
      @youvandal411vm Місяць тому +10

      @@zibzibber6458 PC only. Arma SOG Prairie Fire. It's a badass game. I have 1000+ hours in it.

    • @joshuaugust
      @joshuaugust Місяць тому +3

      Please update graphics and port to ps5 like reforger! 🙏

    • @nerodcs3087
      @nerodcs3087 Місяць тому +3

      SOG Prairie Fire is the only reason i knew about macVsog. and people say you dont learn anything from gameing. now i am down the rabbit hole watching all the interviews i can get.

  • @nationwood7460
    @nationwood7460 Місяць тому +73

    Can’t get enough interviews with these MACV-SOG dudes. Absolute badasses

    • @JimTripp2159
      @JimTripp2159 Місяць тому +6

      Couldn’t say it better myself

    • @wes11bravo
      @wes11bravo Місяць тому +8

      These guys are all glad to have the opportunity to tell their stories but there is zero ego or any hint of a brag with any of them. Total quiet warriors.

    • @brettbaker8357
      @brettbaker8357 Місяць тому +3

      Different breed 😂

    • @bowen5995
      @bowen5995 Місяць тому +2

      Amen, absolutely silent hero’s and should get all the notoriety as possible. 💪🏽💯🇺🇸

    • @brettbaker8357
      @brettbaker8357 Місяць тому +1

      Any others you recommend? I saw John Stryker Meyer

  • @joehornick6249
    @joehornick6249 Місяць тому +38

    Gosh, he is atleast mid 70's and still a picture of optimism, enthusiasm, and vigor. We should all count our blessings and strive to live like that!

  • @bearowen5480
    @bearowen5480 Місяць тому +12

    Jim's only regret was not getting to be a jet fighter pilot! Wow! As a retired career Marine Corps and Air National Guard tactical jet pilot, I'm humbled by that. I have to say that as a supreme adventure addicted adrenaline junkie like Jim, there's no comparison between what he did and I did. I had plenty of fun and adventure as an A-4, A-6, and F-4 pilot, but nothing in the world like Jim experienced in his amazingly eclectic and unique military career! As a jet jockey, usually the only purple heart you get is awarded posthumously. On every SOG mission Jim had, he was facing at least a 75% chance of being killed or wounded. I salute you, Jim, for everything you did for our flag and country. Special thanks for your extraordinary effort to recover the remains of those two brother F-4 pilots. Semper Fidelis, Semper Amici, Brother, and welcome home! 🐻🇺🇲

  • @hectormartinez9657
    @hectormartinez9657 Місяць тому +19

    Anytime I see “THE WILD CARROT “, I’m definitely listening! Love hearing Mr. Shorten’s stories!

  • @RobertTheTexan2
    @RobertTheTexan2 Місяць тому +23

    Bring an Army veteran I take immense pride in my MACV-SOG brothers. My brothers were writing THE BOOK - /SOP/TTP for SOF. I love these stories and my respect if it’s possible just continues to grow and grow. Love and respect my brothers.

    • @franksuarez633
      @franksuarez633 Місяць тому

      La

    • @xprettylightsx
      @xprettylightsx Місяць тому

      May God Bless you and your family sir. Merry Christmas. A heartfelt bow to you sir for your service and sacrifice to our beautiful country. I if able will never forget your time in uniform.

  • @markrevels4234
    @markrevels4234 Місяць тому +7

    I’m 60 year old army veteran.. and to this day , I’m completely fascinated and totally impressed by the MACV/SOG guys and their missions in Vietnam….old school badassery !mixed with pure intestinal fortitude and human intelligence..Not dependent completely on Technology, No ISR platforms, no GpS etc ….. nothing against all that , but it was a true
    Warriors environment !!
    Keep up the great work mike ,I would love to see more of these guys on the show….
    I would love to visit a MACV/SOG museum!! We must remember these warriors and all that they contributed and never forget their sacrifice.
    Charlie Mike brother !!

  • @3tvet
    @3tvet Місяць тому +29

    His memory is so sharp and he is so intelligent. Please get him back on to tell more stories mike. I’ve listened to everything SOG and Carrot is one of the best.

    • @josephjames5749
      @josephjames5749 Місяць тому

      Hes a radiologist. He's a very smart guy

    • @3tvet
      @3tvet Місяць тому

      @ the intelligence I speak of cant be learned.

  • @kccombatives
    @kccombatives Місяць тому +7

    This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever heard. Incredible stories

  • @ChevyRob313
    @ChevyRob313 Місяць тому +39

    Keep pushing content glover your killing it brother

    • @johnb7490
      @johnb7490 Місяць тому

      Would like to see him back, great job Mike

  • @MarcoPolo-zc6zo
    @MarcoPolo-zc6zo Місяць тому +6

    Amazing interview. This has to be one of the best I've watched in a good while. I remember a PJ extending a last minute invite to me for a day patrol/ride a long. Being the loyal knucklehead I've always been, I said I needed to put in 2 weeks notice to call off work. Woke up at 3am the next morning and have been kicking myself ever since.

  • @quintindarcey
    @quintindarcey Місяць тому +12

    You're the man Mike, keep putting out the content!
    Much admiration from Alberta, the Texas of Canada

    • @pathwalkerrising-phoenix3683
      @pathwalkerrising-phoenix3683 6 днів тому +1

      As a Texan I agree that Alberta seems to be the Texas of Canada. I've thought that for a long time. Respect.

    • @quintindarcey
      @quintindarcey 6 днів тому

      @pathwalkerrising-phoenix3683 We certainly share a lot of the values as you guys down south of the border. 51st state sounds pretty good.

  • @JustinRahn-q6d
    @JustinRahn-q6d Місяць тому +8

    Fantastic interview. Grew up around WW2, Korean and Vietnam vets. Great respect for all of them. WW2 vets literally saved the world and then just came home and acted like nothing even happened. Korean vets got fed to the wolves but still saved South Korea against impossible odds only to be ignored and forgotten. Vietnam vets never stood a chance thru no fault of their own. Got treated like dirt by our government and the American people. They all deserved better from the country that sent them. Knowing all that I still joined after 9/11. It was the right thing to do even though the politicians screwed us over from day one. Thanks for interviewing men like this while you still can. Thanks for everything else you and others like you are doing to raise awareness and keep us informed.

  • @darkhorse6829
    @darkhorse6829 Місяць тому +9

    I seen pics of the "wild carrot" in SOG books. ive watched several of his podcast interviews. he has a.remarkably calm, peaceful demeanor. Salute!!! Jim the Patriot Gentleman.

  • @MichelleAllen206
    @MichelleAllen206 Місяць тому +13

    MACVSOG, much respect, for a myriad of reasons! ❤🇺🇸💙 🤘🙏

  • @chrisiverson6647
    @chrisiverson6647 Місяць тому +4

    The real life Jason Bourne! Respect brother.

  • @Alvis____pan
    @Alvis____pan Місяць тому +3

    I can tell that the host is very attentive and focused on listening to the speaker's story, showing a passionate gaze. The interaction flows beautifully-it's amazing!

    • @tratko3150
      @tratko3150 24 дні тому

      Mike Glover was the first interview Shawn Ryan did on his podcast. Glover is the real deal.

  • @alanwilliams2251
    @alanwilliams2251 Місяць тому +9

    Appreciate your continued podcasts Mike. God bless brother!

  • @davidboon7219
    @davidboon7219 Місяць тому +4

    This Man is a True Magicial Man !!! Never to be repeated !!! A PROPER LEGEND AND HERO FORGET THE REST !!!!

  • @Tom-xb8xt
    @Tom-xb8xt Місяць тому +4

    What an amazing life story this man has lived thus far. Thanks, Mike, for a great interview.

  • @dancoursey5447
    @dancoursey5447 Місяць тому +4

    Thank you both for putting all this out there so everyone remembers. God's love.

  • @JG-id5vi
    @JG-id5vi Місяць тому +12

    Love the vietnam stories, Mike. It's important for you and guys like you to get their stories told. They aren't getting any younger. My uncle did 2 tours as a marine in Vietnam and is no longer with us due to agent orange complications. I really wish I had gotten to hear his story, but he never liked to talk about it.

  • @jasonolden6624
    @jasonolden6624 Місяць тому +2

    I truly enjoy this gentlemans story very inspiring as well as interesting. You can tell what a humble and smart individual this man is and with zero ego. I also love the way Mike interviews people down to earth and very honest. Thank you Mike and Jim for an hour or more of riveting story telling and great chemistry between two Army Heros!!

  • @larsandreasrisy4402
    @larsandreasrisy4402 Місяць тому +5

    Interesting interview👍
    Loved listening to your conversation with this oldschool warrior,two different generation Green berets💪👍
    Keep up the great work Mike😃💪

  • @chadh3441
    @chadh3441 Місяць тому +4

    Great interview Mike! Thank you both for your Service and Welcome Home! Cheers

  • @randalramsey605
    @randalramsey605 Місяць тому +2

    Excellent interview! Multifaceted individual. Good story teller. I haven’t heard a better interview. Respect.

  • @nashrunner
    @nashrunner Місяць тому +2

    Jim is one of the most fascinating guys. Jim please get your books (and audiobooks!) published ASAP!

  • @yorkeoldfather3146
    @yorkeoldfather3146 Місяць тому +4

    Jim Shorten has an amazing story, and he must have a photographic memory to remember so many names and ranks from so long ago. Great Interview.

  • @mikez6289
    @mikez6289 Місяць тому +2

    Green Berets are true force multipliers. This gentleman is a testament to that. Thank you both for your service

  • @toddwheeler1526
    @toddwheeler1526 19 днів тому

    Outstanding interview. The country is truly blessed to have men like "WILD CARROT JONES ". May you have as much peace as possible sir. PTSD is a lifelong challenge. Like you said, the little room and sights, sounds, smells etc etc. Shit happens, awareness, cope and move on. You are loved and respected, prayers.

  • @DavidHamros
    @DavidHamros Місяць тому +3

    What an Amazing person. Welcome Home, Thanks for sharing.

  • @ryandbdb
    @ryandbdb Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely, I can’t get enough of MACVSOG stories. Incredible. The wild carrot is just an amazing human being. Thank you for sharing sir.

  • @LibertyAndJusticeForAll
    @LibertyAndJusticeForAll Місяць тому +2

    THE BEST INTERVIEW YET! EXTRAORDINARY MAN! AMAZING CAREER(S)! DEFINITELY SOMEONE TO LOOK UP TO!

  • @pathwalkerrising-phoenix3683
    @pathwalkerrising-phoenix3683 6 днів тому

    I love listening to Jim's stories on different podcasts etc. He is definitely a legend.

  • @user-vg3yc6gk5f
    @user-vg3yc6gk5f Місяць тому +10

    Fantastic interview with John McPhee's biological father....... what a machine!!

    • @omerta8966
      @omerta8966 Місяць тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @user-vg3yc6gk5f
      @user-vg3yc6gk5f Місяць тому

      I mean he smiles the same way John does when he talks about one of the times he almost died ​@@omerta8966

  • @jerrytoler9789
    @jerrytoler9789 Місяць тому +4

    I always enjoy Wild Carrot's interviews.

  • @reaper6404
    @reaper6404 Місяць тому +3

    This interview was AMAZING. What a stud and American Hero

  • @bowen5995
    @bowen5995 Місяць тому +2

    Love Carrots stories and he is such an unsuspecting Hero and I think that’s Bad Ass!! 💯💪🏽🇺🇸

  • @kilcar
    @kilcar Місяць тому +3

    It's such a privilege to hear this man's service. God, I with we had 50k of him!

  • @Josexferr
    @Josexferr Місяць тому +3

    Thanks for y’all service - Texas and the United States of America

  • @BCDESIGNS07
    @BCDESIGNS07 Місяць тому +7

    Happy Holidays Mike🫡

  • @TheGainfather
    @TheGainfather Місяць тому +1

    Always enjoy hearing the badass stories from the wild carrot! A true legend.

  • @ricardohernandez844
    @ricardohernandez844 Місяць тому +3

    Right on Mike 👏 keep up the good work
    . I miss that podcast

  • @shawnlytle7797
    @shawnlytle7797 20 днів тому

    I am prior army 13b. At 45 years old, these guys are my heroes. you too Mike. It's your mentality, the sheer force of will that may come naturally to you but make no mistake..it's rare. Thank you for your service gents.

  • @holleymoviestar
    @holleymoviestar Місяць тому +8

    Mr. Shorten; welcome home sir.

  • @Exist_Outdoors_
    @Exist_Outdoors_ Місяць тому +1

    These SOG interviews are the best. Jim is an excellent story teller, I always tune in when I see his name.

  • @zackweeks5391
    @zackweeks5391 Місяць тому

    Mike your interview skills are off the charts. Thank you very much these interviews NEED to be listened to.

  • @riddick2k707
    @riddick2k707 27 днів тому

    This guy is incredible. As an army brat, I’ve been reading about SOG for years and don’t remember these stories about PO/SGT/Dr. Jim! I’m going to have to go back and read my library again. What an outstanding life story- and he’s got many more years to go. Thank you both for sharing.

  • @bernardRissen-x6x
    @bernardRissen-x6x Місяць тому +3

    Hey Mike loving these pod casts keep it up, speaking of jumps C1/508 pir had the division record for unassing the aircraft.that was 1975 .We were real lucky our first Sgt was in 7th group nam Mike force, he hooked it up and we would run into teams training and they shared there experiences in Vietnam,we loved these men they had all of our attention they were like a big Brothers.

  • @ryanmercier1236
    @ryanmercier1236 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for your service and welcome home.

  • @ottoso7044
    @ottoso7044 Місяць тому +5

    I wish you would’ve asked him to talk more about Jerry MadDog Shriver! We need more videos about him!!!

  • @jakelopes2789
    @jakelopes2789 Місяць тому +13

    Like button for America ❤

  • @UnSengorX
    @UnSengorX Місяць тому +2

    Have to bring the Lynne Black

  • @patgleason2993
    @patgleason2993 Місяць тому +1

    Heard about Jim from other SOG interviews. Man I love this guy!

  • @g-man2228
    @g-man2228 Місяць тому +1

    Love these interviews with the SOG guys, thanks Mike….👊🏻🇺🇸

  • @chummy22
    @chummy22 Місяць тому +1

    Can’t get over sog and the stories it is truly insane I got a few of tilts books for Christmas and it’s the first thing I honestly read since middle school I’m not even from America but the missions these guys were doing are nothing short of mind blowing I will consume any and all sog content

  • @explorecriminalminds
    @explorecriminalminds Місяць тому +3

    He is on heavy meds for this PTDS, dry mouth, kind of a auto pilot guide I call it. Good man that misses his friends because are corrupt government. I love you brother TY for your service.

  • @frederickking1660
    @frederickking1660 16 днів тому

    Great interview. Best ever. This man was and is a superman.

  • @jamesm4252
    @jamesm4252 Місяць тому +2

    A Brave Patriot and a Multi Talented Soldier...

  • @cascadekid1
    @cascadekid1 Місяць тому +1

    Outstanding interview. Get that museum going!!

  • @adamhoffman3687
    @adamhoffman3687 Місяць тому +2

    I really enjoy Jim's interviews. He always has a why can't we? Attitude not a what for Attitude.

  • @waynethompson3605
    @waynethompson3605 Місяць тому +1

    Man this was great, thanks Mike!

  • @anthonyluisi7096
    @anthonyluisi7096 25 днів тому

    This was the funniest most interesting interview I have watched in a long long time 😂👍👍👍👍👍

  • @arkvadik8578
    @arkvadik8578 Місяць тому +1

    Great interviewer/⁵ and interviewee...thank you.

  • @reggieringgoldjr68
    @reggieringgoldjr68 Місяць тому +1

    Right on, Mike. Keep it moving, Brother.......🤝🏾🇺🇸💪🏾🫡

  • @robertvannatta2349
    @robertvannatta2349 26 днів тому

    He talks about so many exemplary men what balls these guys had. Unbelievable stuff you gotta love this. He talks about what all of us men wished we were or could be. Legendary

  • @bpjbp
    @bpjbp Місяць тому +11

    Wild Carrot looks and acts so young. What was he? 6 years old at the time? Amazing.

    • @JumpingJimmyJet
      @JumpingJimmyJet Місяць тому +6

      I'm going on 79 years old. ;)

    • @robertvannatta2349
      @robertvannatta2349 26 днів тому

      ​@JumpingJimmyJet, man, you look 50 bud not a day older. If that my goodness, man. You must have found the fountain of youth over there or your Viet girl had some special thing

  • @rickypickles2219
    @rickypickles2219 Місяць тому +1

    hes such a silly and funny guy. kinda nerdy. insanely badass too i love it lol. these guys are legends

  • @mikez6289
    @mikez6289 Місяць тому +1

    You are an incredible interviewer Mike

  • @tylermoore7320
    @tylermoore7320 Місяць тому +4

    More Mac v sog guys 👌🏾🙏🏾

  • @TheDivingBee23
    @TheDivingBee23 Місяць тому +2

    So the rate of SK (Store Kepper) and PC(Postal Clerk) both merge and converted to LS(Logistics Specialist). This is gonna be a great podcast.

  • @FeWolf
    @FeWolf Місяць тому +1

    He is amazing, my Dad served in MAC V SOG. He did 3x tours, reason to find a lost teammate.

  • @s.k.mcduffie6475
    @s.k.mcduffie6475 Місяць тому +1

    I've met Old 70 something year old grown men that when I mentioned Bob Howard they broke down in tears. Genuinely a bad ass individual

  • @vettevegas
    @vettevegas Місяць тому +2

    Mike, you should interview some of the historical Vietnam PJ's from this era.

    • @vettevegas
      @vettevegas Місяць тому +1

      Like Robert LaPointe.

  • @gkelley47
    @gkelley47 Місяць тому +1

    maybe the best vietnam interview i have heard,

  • @unregistered617
    @unregistered617 Місяць тому +1

    Great interview and guest.

  • @Josexferr
    @Josexferr Місяць тому +2

    Jim is the man

  • @PeterReeves-s6k
    @PeterReeves-s6k Місяць тому +1

    The wild carrot!! Need more of these sog interviews

  • @StrategicCIS
    @StrategicCIS Місяць тому +1

    I lived in Nha Trang for a while. Looking out west to the mountains, driving from Cam Ranh to Nha Trang, it looks forboding even now. I can't imagine being out there back then. When is someone going to make a movie about these legendary men?

  • @MK7779-
    @MK7779- Місяць тому +1

    Inspiring story, thank you for sharing

  • @JohnGatesIII
    @JohnGatesIII Місяць тому +2

    I miss EVERYTHING about jumping but that sudden stop at the end.

  • @vettevegas
    @vettevegas Місяць тому +1

    Thanks Mike. I love these Vietnam guys most of all. I think Ill watch a little John Wayne today.

  • @Carltonpercy69230
    @Carltonpercy69230 Місяць тому +3

    Awesome man

  • @joeysanders3234
    @joeysanders3234 20 днів тому

    Best interview ever!!

  • @helloworldRR
    @helloworldRR 29 днів тому

    Thank you 4 upur services i will remember....

  • @billyfromidaho7009
    @billyfromidaho7009 Місяць тому

    The SOG warriors were a unique breed. Keeping what they did and saw secret for so long had to be harder than anyone can imagine. God Bless them. They are true hero's doing what they were asked.

  • @PaEMT_FF9
    @PaEMT_FF9 19 днів тому

    Truly Interesting History. Keep Doing The Things.
    Thank You.

  • @badhabit7524
    @badhabit7524 Місяць тому

    Jim Wild Carrot Shorton, GodBless you Brother! Awesome interview!

  • @edwardrichard2561
    @edwardrichard2561 25 днів тому

    Thank you Jim

  • @brettbaker8357
    @brettbaker8357 Місяць тому +2

    Incredible wow

  • @ramblinman5350
    @ramblinman5350 Місяць тому +6

    ½ a cup of gasoline in the mortar tube ... yep Wild Carrot title fits.

  • @minjagaming2629
    @minjagaming2629 Місяць тому +1

    Dude a legend

  • @darebear12345
    @darebear12345 Місяць тому +5

    You kill these Mac v sog interviews I only watch Jockos to get more content

  • @chuckb3489
    @chuckb3489 Місяць тому +1

    Wow so a radiologist is actually an MD, a licensed medical doctor. What a life Wild carrot lived.

  • @adamcuneo7189
    @adamcuneo7189 Місяць тому +5

    My dad used to know a former Green Beret who served in Vietnam, his name was Jim Daniels, he was a cool guy, he claimed to have blown up the North Vietnamese President's house, he wasn't home though.

  • @GolfRemoEchoGolf2
    @GolfRemoEchoGolf2 29 днів тому

    Love this guy !

  • @jdsaldivar5606
    @jdsaldivar5606 Місяць тому +1

    82ND
    JUMPMASTER...best Job I ever had.
    The responsibility and the Authority was a drug for me.

  • @japekki666
    @japekki666 29 днів тому +2

    Hi! If you get again MACV-SOG Veteran to an interview could you please be kind of enough to ask do they remember Lauri Törni aka Larry Thorne? They should because he was a legend already at that time in Green Berets. He was in MACV-SOG and also was Winter War Hero for Finland. He fought under 3 flags.

  • @jamescrouch740
    @jamescrouch740 Місяць тому +1

    Great Man !!!

  • @Rya17392
    @Rya17392 Місяць тому +1

    LETTTSSSS FUCKKINGGGG GOOOOOOOOOO WILD CARROT. also would love to see some of these sog warrior go on Joe rogan podcast maybe alongside another sog warrior or a vet from modern day US conflict