Roger Reaves: Smuggling Drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel | Lex Fridman Podcast
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0:00 - Introduction
3:49 - Money
6:10 - Pablo Escobar
13:22 - Jorge Ochoa
20:58 - First time
25:44 - Landing an airplane on the highway
28:34 - Barry Seal
38:58 - Mena, Arkansas
43:50 - Assassination of Barry Seal
57:03 - American Made
1:01:14 - Blow
1:03:21 - Story of torture in a Mexican prison
1:08:01 - Getting shot down
1:21:44 - Prison
1:35:26 - Reflections on a life of crime
1:40:44 - Advice for young people
1:43:42 - Love
1:57:02 - Death
1:59:48 - Meaning of life
2:03:51 - Poem
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3:49 - Money
6:10 - Pablo Escobar
13:22 - Jorge Ochoa
20:58 - First time
25:44 - Landing an airplane on the highway
28:34 - Barry Seal
38:58 - Mena, Arkansas
43:50 - Assassination of Barry Seal
57:03 - American Made
1:01:14 - Blow
1:03:21 - Story of torture in a Mexican prison
1:08:01 - Getting shot down
1:21:44 - Prison
1:35:26 - Reflections on a life of crime
1:40:44 - Advice for young people
1:43:42 - Love
1:57:02 - Death
1:59:48 - Meaning of life
2:03:51 - Poem
will you please put lou elizondo or hal puthoff in your show my brother?
especially lou elizondo. you need to grab him before rogan. this guy is smart and you can ask him some questions no one else has broski. keep up the good work 💪
eric weinstien asked some with him briefly and I think even Eric is coming around finally.
We don’t deserve you.
This guy would make a good President
The range of people you’ve been interviewing has been next level lately. Congrats on the evolution.
THIS 💯💯
Lex is the new goat of podcasts.
There is a judge in Traverse City Michigan nicknamed Prison Powers (Judge Powers) who has publicly stated before he retires he will give out 2 million man years. I, for the life of me cannot imagine how he could be impartial or ethical as a judge. He almost always goes WAY above sentence guidelines.
@@eliaswreford4523 funny how Travis City Michigan is infested with Democratic ideals and a local Judge wants people to be in prison and maximize all sentences.
Still waiting for Jordan Peterson tho
''Beware of an old man in a profession where men die young!''
Damn that's legit. Never heard it before but yes I love it.
He gives me Don King vibes….
@@benjaminchavez1121 Seems like Lex was catching on to this around 1:19:20
33 years in prison will keep you young.
@@wadeboggs5163 :) For sure!
I have been a journalist and a documentarist for 30 years, as well as a mathematician. I cannot praise you highly enough. Thank you for being Lex Fridman.
The classic phrase of "They don't make 'em like they used to." is an understatement with Roger-fiing-Reeves. I could listen to this man tell stories all day long.
There's nothing more interesting than hearing the story of a drug smuggler told in the voice of an old west prospector
Facts bro. I KNOOOOW his movie will be made soon. And I hope he's narrating it or at least someone who can talk like him
What do you know about old west prospectors?
You need to get out and travel more. It’s not a highly unusual accent
imagine if this dude was ur plug
@@highdesertbiker how does this get highlighted? It’s a pretty bad comment.
@@HeliosDroneWorks probably because you are a professional clown?
Lex dedication to making really out of the box podcasts is outstanding
So true🙌🏽
Such an interesting range of in-depth interviews
I never clicked so fast on a video
Dude’s a gem
He's becoming like a Joe Rogan, but not an idiot, and is truly providing different, but educated view points rather than batshit insane ones.
Listening to Roger is like listening to your Grandpa tell Smuggling stories. One of my favorite smugglers to listen to… amazing life, amazing storyteller.
I’m addicted to listening to Rodger talk about his life’s experiences. & also his wife is such a treat to listen to as well. I can’t get enough. Thank you for providing us with this priceless gem of a conversation 🙏
2:08:00 this daughters poem has bright tears to my eyes
Does he turn you on ? 😂
“Being a snitch it like being pregnant. You either are or you’re not.” Best line lmao
Fascinating, I was scanning the comments and read this one just before he said it 😶
They all snitch when they get caught
@@silverstar4289 This guy didn't, and plenty of others do not either. Some people actually do value loyalty, believe it or not
@@daftmario123 almost all criminals cooperate today.
@@steveoshei1819 nope not all..but would agree by saying most
This man's voice is Southern velvet. I wish he did audiobooks.
Audio Book is available 👍
you read my mind
Absolutely
That voice 👌
He really would be a good narrator.
What a damn good interview, Roger needs a true and accurate movie done on his life, one hell of a ride.
Absolutely agree! 💯
A movie would be to short… he needs a series with 12 seasons at least..
@@mariuspetre1613 Roger told me today that he just closed with Apple on a 10 episode series.
@@aggibson74sure he did
@@Kink-Panther he had a talk at the local flight school here in Santa Barbara and that’s what he said. Interestingly enough, they did not revoke his pilot certificate and Roger is going to train for an IFR rating. He’s a student at the school.
Lex, whenever I introduce your podcast to anyone, this is the episode I show them. This is my absolute favorite. I literally laughed, cried, and just... It's just a really beautiful and amazing episode.
Whenever I feel sad or alone, watching these transports me away from any negativity immediately.
You have such a sweet and curious soul.
Dude, if you haven't yet seen or listened to his conversation with Paul Rosolie, please indulge yourself. He moved from New York to the Amazon when he was 18 and every sentence of the 3 hours he had on the show is an unbelievable tale of adventure and discovery that rivals that of the works of Homer. Please, do yourself the favor, I implore you.
@@eamonia Thank you!! I will watch that with my morning coffee! He is so fascinating.
@@candyheadxo Thank you! I'm so happy that you took the time to respond and I sincerely think that you're going to absolutely love it.
@@candyheadxoHow was it?
"What motivated you?"
"Money."
"Would you do it again?"
"No."
Best compression ratio ever.
thats not even what was said.
@NewMind Wonders easy to judge sitting from anonymity.. and just because you're too frail to live against this "nation" doesn't make you any better than him
Nobodies perfect
That sums it up..
That was one of the best podcast interview's I've ever watched. You won't see anything even close to this on television. Unbelievable!!
If you look at TV interviews in the 1950s & 60s, they used to be similar to this. Sadly, those days are far gone.
Old doco called Cocaine Cowboys . That's a good watch .
Tbats because Shit on television is fake Roberto lol
That is an absolutely incredible story and Roger Reaves has to be one of the most interesting and genuine human beings there is, along with his wife Mari, also.
too bad we are just hearing about it as he is 80 now, got out at 78.
Yup genuine drug smuggler. 😅
Outstanding
The world needs more guys like Roger true gentleman
This is the only time in my entire life where I've sat down and watched a podcast by itself without being at work or in the car or on the go. Fantastic episode. Truly one of the best podcast guests of any podcast ever.
But how could he not have had someone in his corner, a lawyer perhaps, who advised him about the way the FEDS started to apply the RICO statute to go after guys like him? And where did all his money go or how did he invest it to make it clean / legit?
@@coughforme21 someone in his corner is not necessary because lex is not divisive towards him. Simple Q&A style interview and an extra person there would have made things less candid.
@@HatedNelevated what? He's talking about during his criminal career
@@jeffmiller3499 statute of limitations
I'm pretty sure this is " the most interesting man in the world" from all the dos Equis commercials.
Lmao that is him 😂
😂😂
this old man is so jolly i love it!
Stoned you are ?
YES, BEAUTIFUL SOUL, EVEN WITH JUSTIFICATIONS OF WRONG DOINGS, BUT HE DOES SEE CLEARLY. GOD HAS AN ETERNITY FOR HIM IF HE ACCEPTS AND FOLLOWS.
Jolly little psycho, not thinking of the damage those smuggled drugs cause.
This man is a kind soul.
He poisoned millikns of people with cocaine. Helping to destroy families and communities. But yes so kind 😂😂
Lex: 'And how was this guy that tortured you almost to death?'
Roger: 'Now he was a real gentleman.'
exactly!
@@bccsivxx-xxivvii lmao
Nice😂
hahhaaha epic dude, what a crazy life
lmfao
I started this podcast hoping to hear tales of drugs, money, & adventure. I ended the podcast crying and thinking about family, love, and what it means to be a loving, honorable, & happy man caught in the crosshairs of the cartel & global governments. Lex, you have a legendary podcast that will outlive your lifetime. This is the future of journalism and, I pray that you never change.
Best comment so far ….
@@AfricaGeo Thanks 😊
Me to
he wasnt caught in the crosshairs he walked into the crossfire, when u wanna make money fast like that you gotta know the pros and cons.
@@xXKillerCamoXx lol this is true.
I am a science nerd and I recently happened on Lex's channel. I have watched many of his videos. This is the first time I watched the whole video in one sitting. I dont know anything about drugs, but this was so entertaining. He is a great story-teller. THANK YOU, Lex.
It is a great thing you know nothing about drugs. It really is. I’ve lost everything I ever loved because of them. But it makes me happy to know there are people out there that will never know the pain these things cause. I wish you nothing but the best.
White folks speak with forked as native indians found..still so now
Any drug smuggler js a criminal so do not try whitewash the white criminal
You say that you have lost everything because of drugs but you or the family that did drugs dint take any responsibility for your or their actions. If someone gives me a gun does that mean that I’m going to use it? No it does? If someone leaves a car running with the key in to does that mean that I’m going to steal it? No it doesn’t. If a blind person drops money on the floor does that mean that I take it and run or do I say excuse me sir you dropped your money.😊
This is some of the best content the internet has ever offered.
This man has such a pleasant voice to listen too. I could listen all day.
As a non native English speaker I find him really hard to understand
@@KYTHERAOfficial he does have a strong Southern accent
@@nodnoc Made it through anyway, I think I got most of it right in context. Very interesting. Lex is the podcast god right now. Unbelievably enriching stuff. I love him
"Gentleman"
Thank you sir, may I have another?
@@KYTHERAOfficial I'm from South Carolina so I understood every word he said LOL
This was one of the best interviews I've ever seen. I can see how this man survived that world. He's gentle, but not weak.
This lady is epitome of ride or die. Amazing woman 🙌🏾❤️
This might be one of the best and most real, badass and heartwarming podcasts at the same time that i’ve ever listened to. So i’ll listen it again in a day or two!
I am sure Roger understands that I will read a pirated copy of his book. It’s my little contribution.
That's the spirit! Lol
Haha, I hate to say it but I Google every book I’m looking for with the word “PDF” after the title and I rarely miss. 😂 I personally believe that authors should all have a donation link on their website so that I can financially support the authors that change my viewpoint or understanding.
LOL
Hahahah
@@CaliforniaCarpenter7 Exactly. Paying up front when you don't know if it's a good book is a problem the publishing industry doesn't want to fix. Offering the majority for free as a sample and having an easy donation link is the best way to combat piracy.
Proof that being a criminal doesn’t make you a bad man. This man has values, standards, and truly believes the value of his word. Thank you for telling your story
Right? Delivering death.... oops I mean cocaine and doing it for money isn't bad at all right? Undeniable proof! I'm with you, he's a good guy great observation!
@@Saucey65 Dying from cocaine is better than dying in prison for possessing cocaine.
@@deleted01 which wouldn't happen unless you really fucked up. Possession isn't a life sentence. In the case of Roger reaves it was a year for his friend when he got caught trafficking. But wait how did we get off the topic of how drug dealers are good guys? 😂
Read his book.
@@Saucey65 still has more morals than CIA.
Roger's voice is very charismatic and easy to listen to....great episode!
This is one of the most badass and interesting stories ive ever heard. So glad you had this man on to tell his story, this man has witnessed so much history.
I was in jail with Roger. Perth Western Australia
Nicest guy you could ever meet.
He has the best stories
Around what year buddy?
Lucky to have such quality entertainment in a seemingly otherwise unfortunate setting lol
Did u used to ride bmx back in the day? Dirt jumps? I remember ur name from mates round 99 early 2000s
Were you a gentleman?
I was in prison with Jason Rapoff in Perth Western Australia. Total doosh
One of the most pure podcasts I've ever watched. Incredible.
@J W and he faced the consequences of his actions.
@J W only because of a bogus war on drugs
True gem of a podcast. If not the best out there on the internet.
Right! This was so entertaining
His book smuggler is available as an audio book and he is the narrator it's 25hrs in length.
Oh hell yeah 👍
I have audible and listened to it. Couldn't pit it down. Glad he narrated his own book. It was well worth the listen
Sold.
Darn that poem that his daughter wrote, 😢
@@rdzt233 which one ?
This has to be one of the best, if not The Best Podcast, I’ve ever listened to! So happy to see Roger back with his family! And to hear if he had the chance to do it again, he wouldn’t have done anything that kept him away from his family. What a good man! And what an even better woman! Incredible story!… And despite his absence, it appears his children even turned out to be amazing citizens. What a poem! Just shows you how important a man is and should be, to his family!
Thank you for sharing all that Roger and Marnie ❤
This podcast should be nominated for an award at the very least. Roger is a truly fascinating person who was a pawn and the true power players, per usual, didn't pay the price they should have, including several POTUS.
Why do "they" let the power players corruptions go free? Why do they lose their empathy for power? Roger says he has seen real evil in men. Greed doesn't make you evil. It makes you neglectful, impulsive, and lose ethically in areas; lose yourself unless grounded in moral righteousness.
There are no "innocent" people on this planet The Rogers of this world just see thru the corruption and hypocrisy and take their chances against all odds and..at a price ! Rodger has balls and a great spirit I, for one, respect him
Neither did Roger.
It’s just a shame so few saw that it’s a business that almost always ends badly. So few actually walked away with a load of cash. Happened to the very best of them!
@@briandenny5820 They should all be dead.
Lex, the interview of Roger was an in depth autopsy of an incredibly unforgettable character. If it wasn't true it would be laughable. He is one complex human. Thanx for giving us the opportunity to peak into his life. Great great work.
He's definitely an amazing man. Such impeccable code of morals and ethics too!
You recognition of an honest and good hearted man is spot on.
Roger Reeves is one of the most kind and interesting men that i have ever had the honor to meet and conversate with, the definition of a honest all around good person and a real stand up man . the type of person that can restore your faith in humanity , and last but not least a true gentleman .
Now THIS is the stuff, Lex. Get the elders on before they’re gone. 🤙✌️🙏
Well said. Great point.
You don't blolivwe eiervivib of f to be its self,,!!,
@@darrylaldrow7274 Were you drunk commenting?
@@snap0179 I couldn't agree more 🇬🇧
Wisdom is being lost at a rapid rate
Lex: what was it like meeting Pablo Escobar?
Roger: boy ah tell you hu-what
accurate 100%
People don't want to believe that bad people are charismatic and charming people sometimes. Yet they are. Edit I am referring to Escobar
@@KingcoleIIV *ted bundy has entered the chat*
@@KingcoleIIV calling this guy bad is subjective.. you sit from some fantastical high horse, a false authority behind your words.
Tom Segura?
This guys audio book is like listening to an old man telling his lifestory around a campfire in the summer.. This guy is very truthful and the definition of a true 1% outlaw
One of these streaming services needs to option his life story and make a series while he is still around to consult.
His voice would be great to narrate it himself
Nope they much would rather keep the propaganda on their platform. Like narcos and everything else on netflix
@Rik Michael So you want to cover up the actual history with lies because you don't like the fact that the government and elites have gotten away with this?
Like Narcos more or less?
drunk history
This guy tells more truth than some will want to admit. What an amazing story.
Dude, you were flying in poison that killed kids. WTF is wrong with you?
I bought the book "Smuggler" on Audible after watching this pod cast. What a story teller! He reads his own book he wrote while spending years in prison. HIGHLY recommended
Yeah, the Clinton connection was cemented by his comment on the Arkansas safe haven.
He is more honest than most politicians
The Clinton's was in the drug smuggling business 100%
Lex I just stumbled upon your channel and truly love your interview with Roger and his lovely wife. Some interviewers make the interview about themselves but you displayed Roger as the centerpiece he deserved. Thank You!
I hardly comment on UA-cam videos, excellent interview thanks for the storires Rodger! This guys a true legend
Lex just leveled up again
He’s a lvl 48 Podcaster
Ding.
Stonks
I've got tears in my eyes after listening to that beautiful poem. I see the genuine kindness and love in all three of you, thank you so much for this interview.
Beautiful..Heart touching..
i remmember him from oz,in prison,several yrs back ,top bloke ,glad 2 see you free man,prop's & peace
😂 man I hope he got your message!
First time got sucked up in podcast story from first second of it to the last! First time on Lex's channel - what a discovery! Host is a maestral in building a story with a right questions in right moments - I've enjoyed in every second.
I'm only an hour into this... absolutely incredible story. This man didn't just live a life... he lived one hell of a journey. I'm really excited to finish the rest of it.
This is probably the best interview that I have ever listened to...and I have listened to a lot of them. This is absolutely fascinating. This dude is legendary.
I agree. And thought the same thing watching it. And I've also seen a lot of interviews for the past 3 years.
Then you should say it’s the best interview you’ve ever heard, not the best you have “listened to”. I’m pedantic, so I have to nitpick your grammar.
Legendary A-hole. He was one of the leading players for our drug crisis back then. He really doesn’t seem remorseful about it. Even when he was first arrested he just doubled down.
Nothing against you, but a man should be remembered for his actions
I found my new most favorite podcaster ,that is you Alex Friedman, I found this podcast with Roger Reeves to be one of the best podcasts I've ever seen, so much so that I have sent it out to all of my 6 children with the direction to not be afraid of the time it takes to get through it because it is so worth it ,especially at the end, thank you thank you thank you 🤗
His wife is a real one❤️👍🏾Won’t find many like her nowadays
Oh she enjoyed that money while he rotted in prison. Make no mistake.
@@Mmmmkaaay She still kept the family together, wrote to him, and was there after all those years. No amount of money would make a woman put up with that. She could have easily taken the money and left him to start a new life but she waited for him. She is a Queen
She was Dutch. Much different than an American Woman.
@@FirstLast-oz6rs Ah yes. Now if only American men could run drugs for millions of dollars and keep us in a lifestyle suitable for the queens that we are. 🙄
Yeh they don't make hoes the way they used to.
This is one of those home run interviews that knocks it out of the park
You’re one of those redundant guys who is also redundant.
Grand slam
This is a real hard ass man he didn’t even snitch he went down when so many “hard” cartel guys sang like a bird
He didn't snitch because he is NOT hard. He was afraid for himself and for his family. And he knew what happened to his friend.
Unsure if hard or smart. He had love and a desire to live. He was put away, but he still has both when the people who snitched met bad endings
35 years and she stayed. Most can't make it 35 days anymore.
There was A LOT of money involved and if you really think he gave all of it up….well I don’t know what to say to you. But don’t think any of that had to do with love
The wife was taken care of, finances and travel 😉
Love will never exist the same way it has in the past
@@bigpotato7804 good point
What a true WIFE, and one AMAZING WOMAN X
This was a good interview. Roger really tells a tale . He was spot on in terms of the drug war and the fallacy we call our judicial system.
How I am only the 15th like is a good representation of how brainwashed america is
You are 100% correct !
So your telling me that 🖤🖤 America not 😭😭 for nothing in America 😑😑
@@ybzo_go the fuck does that even mean ?
A Southern Gentleman telling stories about running drugs and making million dollar deals. Love this episode
AMAZING interview. So glad I came across your channel. ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! i really hope some network or producer does his life story. IT NEEDS TO BE TOLD!
I love Roger he is so Genuine, a kind soul. Roger is the best!
This is one, if not my favorite podcasts i ever listened to, this man and the life he lived is a piece of walking history.
Hopefully Netflix gets in contact with him, his life and adventures need to be told, what a legend!
Hollywood won’t make a movie of Mr.Reeves he has to much truth and his story won’t match up with another couple movies that have been out a long time because of that truth.
Netflix could just call it Narcos America and show the American Smugglers and the drug distribution in the states...
Best podcast,ever heard,great preface the interviewer,started with.
Look at him when his wife starts talking. Beautiful to see the love.
Incredible isn't it!?
As you said, this is one of the best interviews you've ever done, this is great.
“I like to make phone calls the same way” 😂😂
Clicked on this at random, and have to say, this is one of the most interesting podcasts I have ever heard. I absolutley loved it. One can only hope this man's spirit is contagious. Thank you kindly.
Like a District Attorney doing the questioning.......
....all this admitting to past crimes with a ...." Cant be arrested Attitude"....
You play chess?......this guy is the one that got caught first....he secretly rolls over on his employee..
Knowing his employee is working with dirty CIA.....(What an ace in the hole !)
He told the guy last time he saw him ....Cartel is going to kill you "
DEA plays the employee....sacrifices the employee..keeps this guy as their main player..
Cartel thinks this guy is a hero for not snitching and keeps him in their confidence......
he pretends to bug out to look rightous... and keeps providing deep info on Cartel To DEA
until DEA gets to the very top of the food chain.....then he retires with a hidden funds.....
Everyone is happy with him evan the Cartel....
DEA wanted the dirty CIA agents and the Cartel bosses......they got them all with this guys help......
CIA guys are dead......bosses dead or in jail.....and this guy has no fear.....the no fear is the tell...
He really needs to stop talking.......the amount of coke he brought into America killed thousands of Americans..Wrecked millions of lives......and he laughs as if it was an adventurous rodeo........
...he only trafficked in weed a short time....he mostly carried coke.....Hes got more blood on his hands than ISIS..
You can see his love of storytelling. Many people in the world, including prison have that same look.
this is one of the best interviews ive ever listened to this man has such a bright soul
First time listening to an entire 2hr podcast because I simply couldn't stop. Roger is a fascenating man with impecable memory for details that make him an incredible story teller. Such a great episode!
Like a District Attorney doing the questioning.......
....all this admitting to past crimes with a ...." Cant be arrested Attitude"....
You play chess?......this guy is the one that got caught first....he secretly rolls over on his employee..
Knowing his employee is working with dirty CIA.....(What an ace in the hole !)
He told the guy last time he saw him ....Cartel is going to kill you "
DEA plays the employee....sacrifices the employee..keeps this guy as their main player..
Cartel thinks this guy is a hero for not snitching and keeps him in their confidence......
he pretends to bug out to look rightous... and keeps providing deep info on Cartel To DEA
until DEA gets to the very top of the food chain.....then he retires with a hidden funds.....
Everyone is happy with him evan the Cartel....
DEA wanted the dirty CIA agents and the Cartel bosses......they got them all with this guys help......
CIA guys are dead......bosses dead or in jail.....and this guy has no fear.....the no fear is the tell...
He really needs to stop talking.......the amount of coke he brought into America killed thousands of Americans..Wrecked millions of lives......and he laughs as if it was an adventurous rodeo........
...he only trafficked in weed a short time....he mostly carried coke.....Hes got more blood on his hands than ISIS..
@@skip777 cry about it
That poem got me. What a lucky man to have that kind of love from wife and daughter.
Roger has incredible mental strength and what an amazing couple.
I lost touch with lexs pod, after switching through content on every platform possible, be it anime, be it netflix, be it youtube. Bt its only lex, that somehow calms the anxiety instead of creating more. Gives me hope, makes me optimistic.
Lex has touched on his admiration for Rogans ability to interview, when to let a person marinate a thought, when to guide them, when to prod or expand, most importantly when to SHUT UP. Far too many interviews die because the interviewer gets too wrapped up in the idea it’s about them. This guys story is probably a top 5 most fascinating stories i’ve ever heard in my life. Lex handled this interview masterfully, i loved it.
100% agree....who are the other 4? Thanks
@@deslars1956 the other 5 most fascinating stores you mean?
@@professorzoom7800 yes please :)
@@deslars1956 i’ll have to look some of them i don’t remember their names.
one of my favorites that i do like is this endurance athlete body builder guy. he’s JACKED but swam around ALL of great britain 😂
The people need Martin Scorsese to make a movie about this man…
beat them to it with that barry seal movie
Narrated by the man himself
Michael Mann (the director) would be great on the team too. He directed the crime/action/thrillers "Heat", "Collateral" & "Miami Vice". He likes to get the story more authentic by involving real players (ex con, special forces, etc) in the production of the movies.
Agreed
Scorsese is past his prime, let someone else have it
Wow. I’m a truck driver. I started the video in Durham N.C. I finished in Charlotte. I do believe I transcended space and time lol. This was incredibly captivating. Especially the last 30 minutes. Bravo.
This is out there as one of your best podcasts. Lex, this was better than watching a movie about it. Roger is the greatest story teller I've ever listened to. Thank you for being the kind of listener and podcaster that can bring out the best in others. I'm blown away. Thank you so much.
Brilliant fucking intro. Lex is getting exponentially better at these. How great will this podcast be in several years, should it continue
Give me a break Jose.... this man did his time, lived a crazy life, and has a cool story to tell... always has to be someone somewhere that finds a problem where there isn't one.
@@userumbleandgettr4freespee501 No - drugs being illicit gave that extra value to Central American producers. You're just carrying weight for DEA, FBI and cops all over America violating the 5th Amendment to disenfranchise PoC.
People like YOU - defending monstrous bureaucracies which build a prison state - you are the real assholes. Not people altering their consciousness.
@@milesteg8627 nothing wrong with altering ones consciousness but you left out the addictive part, people that know it is rational to quit but there brains dont let them it is not like it is just a hard choice. Also drugs dont get designed for the most consciousness altering substances that will help you gain insight in life they will brew together poison you will never get off again until you are dead. Maybe it is possible to create a legalized drug industry were a lot of this could change but the current one is people selling addictive poison and designing their substances exactly for that purpose. It is basically impossible to decriminalize smth that is that addictive and it will get only worse the human body isnt a moving target sience gets an ever increasing power over it. Allowing the design and selling of products that try to get the effect but cut down the harm, addictiveness might be a way. People today are weak they cant even stop eating when it clearly harms them a lot sure who is the one that is allowed to force them to stop the answer should be somewhere along the line when their rational self chooses x there should be outer mechanisms that help them to enforce it when their lower instincts kick in - Brain computer interface introduces itself lol. Idk what the solution is but I coul very well imagine a whole society getting destroyed by cheap, ever available drugs, wouldnt be the first time.
Also getting his children involved... bringing them to meet these people. It was pretty clear from early on that these people were murderous... plenty of evidence
@@userumbleandgettr4freespee501 his wife is as sweet as he is. With family that clearly love him. No doubt he’s a badass. you can call him bad all you want. Or talk about being a libertarian that believes in freedom, which means nothing when you hold him responsible as an enabler. By libertarian, I think you mean cnn liberal.
This man is incredible. He's crazy, he's wild, he's a "criminal", he's complex, he's determined, he's a phenomenally unique blend of the mostly the best with a pinch of the worst of humanity. Yet somehow, he comes off as the most likeable person I may have ever seen interviewed. I wish he was everyone's grandpa
Ikr definitely got those cool Grandpa Vibes from him
He's a thief, a man without a conscience... he's evil with a smile.
You wish he was everyone’s Grandpa? You, are nuts!! My grandfather was an excellent, loving Christian Grandfather, that always thought of others 1st, himself 2nd.
@@garlandremingtoniii1338 Everyone has skeletons.
@@bojaiden5175 he done us all a favour bringing over our coke for us to sniff if it wasn't him it was the next man
Just came across Lex’s page. Phenomenal interviewer and even more phenomenal guest. Excellent podcast
Discovered you a week ago with the Paul Rosalie episode, and now im hooked. I am so happy I found you. The episodes are so interesting, and dont have the usual silly fluff other podcast do. So good
My late husband's Uncle. Seeing him on here makes me so star struck because of Lex. This is awesome Roger 😘
I wish he was my uncle lol
His daughter’s poem was so touching, I cried….again. Gotta remember to pick up a box of tissues for future episodes. Mercy. These just keep getting better and better!
Wow, quite the story. Lex, I believe that is the best interview that I have ever experienced in my life.........you truly excel, and yet you ask the hard questions. I also think that we can all appreciate everything that Roger stated in this interview as being truthful and honest. He doesn't sugar-coat anything.........very matter-of-fact. WELL DONE-EVERYONE.
I would love to have Roger as my grandfather. When his telling his stories you’re at the edge of your seat and you just want more. Good job lex I love your podcast
They gotta make this a movie!! his detail is more than amazing!!😊
This guys memory is astounding… and Lex asks all the right questions… excellent episode!
He has written a book so he has gone through the memoriet thoroughly.
I think he is a psycopath.
@@harryolsen603 I do not agree
@@harryolsen603 based on what?
@@harryolsen603 ummmm please explain?
20:58 OMG. I'm from Xalapa ,Veracruz.
The first time he was smuggling he was were I live.
Never thought to hear about Xalapa in Lex's podcast!!
Feel the same about Moreno valley and terminal island he talks about...
Am looking at this over and over again.
I came from watching American Made and left much more centered and with knowledge. Not to mention was able to listen to this insightful conversation-
Thanks Lex and the Rogers Family
One of the BEST interviews I’ve ever heard. Let us count our days as we gain a heart of wisdom. Thank you Roger Reaves for your legendary story.
I've seen many of Lex's podcasts and really wasn't expecting one about drug smuggling to become my favorite so far. Roger's story telling ability really is captivating and this podcast was one of the best unexpected surprises in a long time. It's hard not to get a little teary eyed toward the end. You can really see Lex's interviewing ability improve and grow.
I don't see any real reason for this interview other than hype.
What's so fascinating about romanticizing drug trade?
Lex simply manipulates your perception of his persona by hook you. How primitive.
@@randomvoid2823 the reason is to try and educate people like yourself that think this is romanticising the drug trade when it is actually a more accurate telling of the story. The reason these conversations are important is to show how much damage the war on drugs has and continues to cause. The only manipulation you should focus on has you believing racist war mongers like Richard Nixon and Harry Anslinger. How primitive.
Amazing. I truly enjoy your interviews.
Lex Fridman, that was an excellent interview. Thank you very much for sharing this.
Just love how different this show can be episode to episode. Absolutely love it.
Wow. Roger’s wife is just amazing. What a catch she is.
Man roger is just 1 of the nicest human ive seen in a long time..i gotta keep rewindin cause im loosin sum steps of his stories i feel
Best podcast out there, it has everything, excitement, struggle and love
"I like to make phone calls the same way..." Epic quote
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