Roger Reaves on How He Smuggled $1.5B in Cocaine for Pablo Escobar (Full Interview)
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2022
- In this full-length interview, Roger Reaves, former drug smuggler for Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel, talks about his early life in the states of Florida and Georgia while experiencing poverty and being forced to make moonshine illegally to take care of his family after his father died. From there, he recounts moving to California after getting married and developing his love of flying planes before becoming a fireman and buying his first plane, which ultimately led to him meeting someone who talked him into fly marijuana across the border to Mexico. For his first trip, Roger made $10K which was more than twice as much as he would’ve made as a firefighter. Naturally, he quit his job and began smuggling full-time.
Moving along, Roger speaks about running into problems in Mexico after being confronted by police while he was sweeping out his plane. He revealed that the officers fired a shot next to his head, burning his skin after finding two seeds on the ground, and Roger went on to detail how he was saved from the situation. Roger explained that the officers changed their tune and wanted to work with him. He then revealed how the officers robbed him of the $2,000 he had on him and later fired shots at his plane.
He shares a story about the Mexican Federal Police capturing him and torturing him for months. Roger detailed the various methods of torture that he endured, and he spoke about never giving up any information. Roger then speaks about meeting a fellow drug smuggler named Barry Seal in 1980, who later had a movie called “American Made” starring Tom Cruise about his life. Roger revealed that they met on a plane while he was on a trip to Honduras, and Roger stated that he was surprised that Barry told him that he had just gotten out of prison. Roger then told Barry to come to California for some work, and Roger went on to detail the beginning of their working relationship, including Barry showing Roger his flying skills.
After speaking about their operation, Roger spoke about Barry’s relationship with the then-governor of Arkansas, Bill Clinton. Roger then spoke about how Barry inferred that he was bribing Clinton with large amounts of money to land the planes in the state. He goes on to talk about when he found out that Barry Seal, who used to work for him in smuggling, was cooperating with the feds. Eventually, Barry testified against him to a grand jury and Congress. After speaking to several lawyers to get advice, who all told him that he had to “snitch” or go to prison for life, Roger explained that he fled to Brazil. Roger told Barry that he had a price on his head, and months later, he was killed by a man that Roger had previously met during a deal. Lastly, he talks about 79 years old, Mexican cartels using tunnels, his crazy run in the drug game, his 30-year bid in prison, spending time with his family, and more. - Розваги
I love how he is honest, don’t act like you are sorry for something you are not sorry for
same here i love how genuine he comes across, he just don't seem to be the type of person to have lived his life with all his stories etc, he is more like the funny grandpa you have round at xmas and holidays lol
@@jumbo7165 hell yeah lol
Yes, that came across. He accepts all without excuses, the prison years, the betrayals, loss of family life; it was a job he did well, and a way of life. He admits it'2s not a good thing. The fact that he is alive to tell his story is a better ending than so many others.
Non apologetic
Honesty, true G
He seems like the good old man. His stories are worthy of a biopic and a documentary👏🏽⭐️
It would be a great series if done correctly…
yeah they just don’t make ‘em like they use too 🤦🏾♂️.
They just did a movie with Tom cruises what else you need
yeah and tom cruises character was the guy THIS dude hired in real life to be a pliot. @@SirenitaHermosa
@@SirenitaHermosa that movie was trash. Hollywood is fake. Documentaries are more authentic.
I've never heard of Roger Reaves before this interview. I'm glad I watched this. Such a likeable guy.
I hadn't either I thought the same thing. Great interview, very likable.
It’s a lot of them,back then .! Was crazy.The just won’t (or they dead )come out
Watch Lex Fieldman with him better interview
There is no way a feature length film could properly cover all of this man's life. He would need a mini series or more.
That shit would be 7 seasons 13 episodes each an hour and 30 minutes long.
If it doesn't come out good you could just blame Trump
@@jamesmcnaughton5092 bro what
@@ernestinobreh9802 if the film didn't come out good it would be Trump's fault, everything is his fault to a liberal
@@jamesmcnaughton5092 bro what
I love when old timers tell stories from way back. Nice guy and great interview.
Facts!!!
@@justicejiang183 vlad probably done his fair share of coke 🤣🤣
Nice guy? the fuck
@@justicejiang183 Cocaine overdose is very rare, glad and also yourself must be ignorant to the facts. Also, the overdose is 100 percent on the fault of the user. Cocaine does not just throw itself up someone’s nose, if that person did not make the decision to consume the massive amounts needed to die then he would still be here today.
There aren’t many “old timers” in the drug business. They “disappear” and die before old age.
This guy is what true to the game looks like. Although his actions may seem to foolish to some remember there's cigarette and alcohol companies selling poison in our communities everyday and none of those CEO'S are going to prison.
It doesn't matter because people have a choice to buy coke or Crack or Mike's hard lemonade or 100% alcohol vodka. Whether something should be illegal or not is up for debate but when something is illegal people like Pablo can't stop at selling something that's illegal they have to do EVERYTHING illegal the second they get away with one thing
Slave owners also owned tobacco plantations during the 1600's ,1700's and 1800's. These things are vices like the Porn Industry and Sex Work. Look at all these people doing cam's. Taxed and untaxed income...
yea but ur taking all context out of the situation. Those are the only things that are similar.
100% FACTS
It's not the consequences of using what is sold or smuggled, it's the consequences of getting caught selling or smuggling it.
This guy's a real OG he escaped 5 times did 30 years in 20 some odd countries respect 👍
This man has lived a hell of a life
30 years in prison. Sure, hell of a life. How much do you want to romanticize 30 years in prison?
@Rick Allen You can be given half a millennium to live, and I bet you wouldn't even have the balls to do a quarter of what this man accomplished in his years of fruition.
@@rickallen9099 i would trade with him easily
This mf is a badass
Main Word Hell
Man I could listen to his stories all day
This type of man is Cut From a Different Cloth just unbelievable what he's done and been through he's just so cool and calm about it
This interview is pure gold, keep up the good work!
At the end of the interview, you can tell...this man wants to go on one more trip. He loves the game, he loves the hustle! It was too fun
Yep! Addicted to the game like Jordan and Paxton.
Felt like I was along with him on the trips when he was telling the stories ! What a great story teller
Such a grand story the most touching part of all of this 33 years 26; countries and his wife was there through it all
yep
This man's wife was as legendary as he was. When he said how did your family handle being on the run he said "my wife loved traveling" lol
@@zlatniljiljanak fucking awesome lol
I hope this is how my life is
Roger is a legend
Such a nice respectful guy
Could sit and listen to him all day
Nothing but respect from Glasgow Roger 😎👊🏴
Listen...this was an intriguing story, the part that hit me the hardest was the wife. For a man to come home after running rampant left right and diagonal on dangerous missions, not being there when his kids grew old. Countless birthdays and graduations, wedding anniversaries, missed..and he comes home to a cooked meal, and his clothes still there. not to mention he's the reason why his wife is a felon, and she still stayed..
Listen, You could win the lottery. Get struck by lightning. Book a trip to north Korea and shoot rock paper scissors with Kim jong UN before you EVER...EVER...find a woman this loyal these days. Out of all the fortunes this man has earned throughout his life, she was the true prized possession.
She’s a real woman for sure that’s unconditional love.These women today leaving you as soon as you get arrested 😂
@@michaelcornelius5049 Or, lose your job.
She kept every single thing exactly how he left. ♡
I found one as my lady is sticking by me through a fed case. I love this gal til the last breath I breathe
we need a part 2 this is a great interview
Something about this guy is very charismatic and likeable...
Finally a interview worth watching and I made it the whole way thru
Vlad tried to son him at the end but dude has a GOLD piece worth 10 million dollars today. F**k that 70k a yr pension from the fire department. I’m sure has a lot more pieces he can auction off. He was a true stand up guy and NEVER SNITCHED!!! I salute u OG💪🏾💯
100% earned my respect even more. Sad 2 hear pure people get tear down
Hard facts!!
This dude is a white man in the American criminal justice system. The cj system closed a blind eye to him and gave him the benefit of the doubt. I.e. the man had a bootlegging outfit going that exploded and he never faced cj consequences. It's alot easier for a white man to be able to tell this type of story than a man of color. Hell, his grandfather shot a man in cold blood in court and got pardoned by the Governor. I don't respect this guy as no OG. He benefitted by being a white man in a white man's world.
Yep, he lived the fast life...exciting and while he had his freedom, lived it atop the world... some people just aren't meant for average.
A small amount of knowledge is a dangerous thing. Reeves has not been in possession of that gold piece for many years, now. He is a man of his word. You can believe that. He has no reason to lie. His exploits speak for themselves, and they are well vetted.
Hey man say man these are my kind of interviews.. good one 👍👍👍
It's a miracle that this man made it to old age and is able to share these first-hand stories about legendary characters we been hearing about for the last 50 years. Just listening to this man you realize the kind of nerves it would take to live this life is one in a billion. When asked how did your family take being on the run his answer was my wife loved traveling. 😆 now just imagine being on the run from the American government your partner was just assassinated and you and your wife just having the time of your life. Truly mind blowing. His wife was a str8 g just like him.
💯
That is funny but so true 🤣 😂 His wife loved traveling. LMAO
This guy really needs a movie. I think it would be more interesting than barrys movie was.
The beginning with his grandfather in shackles going to court...shoots...rock music...in media res...young Roger running from something...
If he has to feel bad ,how must the government feel?
Absolutely he does!!
How does this only have 48 likes
He didn't snitch they won't make it lol
Captivating interview! Absolutely could not stop watching this one..
Wow this was an awesome interview this man lead an amazing life
Terrific work at the end of this interview with the illustration of Roger and the chances he took.
Interview fire. Was locked in the whole time 🔥🔥
Hell of an interview ❤
Could listen to this guy for hours.
Minus the interviewer.
@@Unami0929 lol he wouldn't have much direction he got too much to talk about
How! by the interviewer telling instead of asking
Best Interview Yet!
this guy has to be the most humble well-mannered criminal of all time
Y'all need to watch the interview with him on the Shawn Ryan Show, 5 hrs of cinematic gold!!
This is facts!
I reaaally doubt that..
Vlad that was a very good interview. What a life that Roger Reaves lived and to share his story is simply a miracle.....
He’s a terrible interviewer.
He doesn’t ask questions, he TELLS the interviewee about his own life. Instead of asking him something like: “how did you get started into the life, and at what age”. He says :” so you got into selling drugs at 12 when you lived in Georgia. You learned to fly at 19 right? But you were working with the fire department too. So you ended up switching to flying more, right?”
“Yes”
“And then you found out about the price difference in Mexico, right?”
“Yes.”
“So you brought it back north and made some money.”
“Yes”
He doesn’t even let the guy tell the story he wants to show off how much he knows about the guy, and thinks he knows everything and is the smartest guy in the room.”OK” “OK”
This man is truly a great guy IMO! His family seems to be a major part of his story, which you don't hear much! Regardless of what his past is, he cares about those close to him. 🖤🖤🖤
Truly a great guy huh? This man polluted countries with drugs, watched people killed before his very eyes, worked for tyrants who killed and tortured innocent families just to induce fear. Yeah such a great stand up guy he is. You see the men he worked next to at that fire department or farmers for 20k a year, those were great /stand-up guys. They worked hard for little money. But they went home every night to their wives and kids. Raised them with love, to be decent and respectful, to honor the values of hard work. How many people do you think died from the drugs this man brought into America and other countries? This man was a piece of shit who looked for the easy way to make a buck. Idiot's like you glorify these people, you are no different and will be judged one day just as he will. So till then, good luck in life, keep looking up to people like him and you one day spend eternity with him and all your other murdering heroes
He's a stand up guy! He did stuff off key, but he's the guy that backs up what he says!!
this was a great interview i was kinda surprised at it 💯
By far the most interesting stories I’ve heard on this channel
The amount of details this man can remember at his elderly age is very impressive and such a wonderful story teller, I could sit and listen to him speak all day. He seems like such a lovely individual and kind soul, it's hard to believe the lifestyle he used to live, I guess extraordinary people sometimes live extraordinary life's full of excitement and non-stop amazing and unbelievable events that make up a the most interesting life story's like this. 🌍🌎🌏
I mean with that kind of life .. seems like it would be hard to forget
This dudes a straight badass ! I wish we was family. This the stories I needed to hear as a kid ! Still great to hear as an adult lol hope this gets to be a movie ! Thank you for telling your tales 🎥
Very good interview. I want to thank Roger for being so honest and real. At least seeming so honest and real.
Ive met Roger more than a few times , had the opportunity to help him work on his car and he is a great person, very humble and generous... An all around stand up guy .
Good job Vlad!! Super dope interview this man is a legend
Vlads interviewing skills don't encapsulate someone like Mr.Reeves. it sometimes gets annoying hear vlad tell people their own life stories 🙄 especially when he corrects people lol. Usually no one can articulate a story like the person who lived it.
this interview PALES in comparison to his one on lex Friedman. It's much longer & more in depth. It's actually INCREDIBLE imo. Roger (& lex) are great humans. Such kind beautiful souls. & Roger's wife is his perfect match.
Really enjoy these type of interviews
One of the most genuine humans I've ever heard tell his story and one of the most interesting interviews I've seen vlad do props to you for this one vlad
This dude is an OG all the way💀💪🏼🫵🏼🔥🛩️🔌🗡️💯💯
Dude.... this guy is the coolest most awesome farmer/pilot that ever lived . He's fucking awesome. Thank you for your service 💯💯
His service?
Supplying drugs was his service.
That isn't a good thing you absolute mong 🤣
A very honest man! Love his responses to all the questions. I understand not feeling remorse and trust if he didn’t bring it someone else will, the world has proven that.
Roger is a real one! Shout out to his Ole lady too for having his back all those years 🙌
This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. Period. Thank you Vlad.
Great interview! All the charisma in the world.
Hands down one of the best interviews Roger is a great story tell he needs his own audio book lol 😆 😀
He's got a book
It’s on audible
This man dealt in logistics and the product happened to be “illegal”. Just think about all those planes carrying legal opioids. Legality is irrelevant. Having dinner with his friend knowing he snitched on him and roger accepting that as it is takes a real man to do. Roger is an American hero and I aspire to be like him
He’s a good man and I wouldn’t call you a fool for admiring him, but I would call you a fool for regarding Rodger as a hero.
That’s just my opinion though.
I enjoyed that. Thank you Roger. Quite the character.
One of the best interviews, this guy lived it
Greetings Vlad! This was... A Phenomenal Interview...a story that should probably be shared through out the Schools, Youth Detention Center's, Alternative School's. It just might help some People to stay on the straight and narrow. Vlad Thank you for your time. Thank you for your.. HARD-WORK. You truly are Appreciated. I wish YOU... I wish Mr. Reaves Nothing but the Best and EVERYONE STAY BLESSED!!!
haha If I heard this I would wanna become a pilot running drugs. haha
Roger is an authentic human being. He has persevered through some amazing highs and scary lows and maintained his humanity, humor and good nature.
What a wonderful man Roger is! Great interview!
His voice is fantastic. Those audiobooks would hit different fr.
*I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS MAN AND HIS INTERVIEW! Great job Vlad!*
Great job vlad? He gets all his information wrong
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Great interview 👍
This interview was awesome! Good job Vladtv!
I wish this was my grandpa. So I could sit with him and listen to all these stories in true detail as well as the ones he hasn’t mentioned. The things this man got to see is a true treasure. Regardless that he brought in drugs, he wasn’t a dealer, and people had free will and choose to use. There will always be a a market for it, might as well cash in right? I’d love to know what VLAD pays these people to do these interviewees. And you have to admire VLAD’s preparation. More often than not, he’s is thoroughly prepared with facts and other info that allows him to ask the right questions. As seen with Sammy The Bull, even he was surprised at what VLAD was able to uncover.
Brown 👃
Awesome story! He’s an amazing storyteller.
Great video Og…you doin good for 79💪💯
I wasn't trying to watch this video but it was on autoplay and it started playing he start talking I was going to turn it off but ended up watching the whole thing this was really a great interview
I cannot believe this man’s memory. I can’t remember things from 2 weeks ago.
There's some things in life you would never forget and everything he said is unforgettable if he tried.
The events in our lives can't compare to his. This guy was a real cocaine cowboy!
He's over exaggerating 😅🤣
Great interview Vlad. He needs a movie for sure
Vlad I have seen Mr. Reaves on amany of these podcasts, hands down you asked the best questions and got the best overall interview!
"We just laughed and went out to dinner!" I love this couple! 🤣😎👍
such a well-rounded yet in depth interview all around, awesome job roger, vlad & everyone involved!!
Vlad is one of the worst popular crime/hip hop journalists on UA-cam. He does his background research incredibly well and then spends the entire interview telling their story for them, everytime. Never elaborating or asking more about an interesting story or remark, just moving on to the next research point, completely unrelated from one another.
The amazing stories are what get this channel by, the interview technique is just painful to watch at times.
Roger Reeves lies throughout this interview
@@mikep11218 how do you know?
@@JamesMarshallimagesofgrace he doesn’t
@@campbell92 Exactly. " Ok, and..." That's Vlad. Way to rub it in on a 78 year old man at the end. You're such a moralizer Vlad. Stfu already. LET THESE PEOPLE TALK!
Well I must say Roget Reaves was thoroughly entertaining and I guess it’s that old southern charm cuz we have a few colloquialisms that are native to us there and do I chuckled more times than one ….the very first interview I watched start to finish without seeing the clips first
So happy for him to be out and reflecting on his life with no bitterness 🎉😊
Listen to his sit down with Lex Fridman….or even Patrick Bet David. This interview with Vlad was enjoyable but the others are a bit more thorough 😊
Stand up individual! Eternal respect!
Amazing story. Could listen to him talk for hours! Cool kind hearted soul
I think there's this narrative Vlad tries to push that all this is bad - and on some level it is.
But at the same time this is the human story and it's really much more complex and gray than just a dual outcome. Roger's story represents this more clearly than I've ever heard before and I'm glad he (Roger) kept true to who he was and not get talked into a nice clean box of good or bad.
I hope he gets a movie deal out of this interview
It in the works with one of the major talent agencies...Been (formally) in development since early this year...Shopping to streamers this Fall...
You guys… I was at work last night and this guy’s smiling at me and his wife is smiling at me, they loved my sparkly top. He kept singing Rhinestone Cowboy and then I stopped and looked at him and he goes “Lisa… I have been married to my wife for 60 years. 30 of them I was away for smuggling tons of drugs for Pablo Escobar. She stood by me the whole time.” I start crying and we all smile and it was THIS GUY. He’s got sparkly eyes and his wife is a gorgeous angel. They are coming back when I’m not so busy because I told them I’m not finished with this conversation but was super busy. I didn’t know this story but going to hold off and hear it from the horse’s mouth. Since he’s happy to share it, I’m all ears.
I’ve clearly been through some pretty major shit too for anyone with the eyes to see and the ears to hear, and that wasn’t lost on them. His wife Marrie told me she feels my soul and I know she does. Absolute beautiful people. 💝
this guy is great. great storyteller. I wanna hear more.
Vlad and PBD keep having the same guests
I loved everything about this interview except the part where Vlad tried to son him about the repercussions of his actions; and then solidifying his argument with some anecdotal evidence of a friend's death. We as humans can make the choice to abuse anything to the point of injury or death; even caffeine. People still *enjoy* these substances to this very day. It was illegal, he did his time, no need to dwell.
Vlad is such a toolbox
Facts! Drinking too much water can kill you too.
Right? That irked my soul lol, the man went to say people do horrible things off cocaine and then proceeded to bring up addiction and his friend ODing, how much you wanna bet that Vlad doesn’t have the same smoke for pharmaceutical companies
Yea I didn't like Vlad's tone at certain points...in fact throughout the whole damn interview. I saw him be more friendly with a$$holes on this channel. Like when Roger told the story about that baby being eaten by a lion? Vlad wad just like ok and changed the subject. I have many southern uncles like this; they are storytellers and it may take them a minute to make a point but damn they always get to it. Show some respect
Vlad is worthless outside of these interviews. Total bum
Roger is truly a stand up guy.
Great 👍🏼 interview
Hands down, best Vlad interview I've ever watched. Incredible story, Vlad didn't Vlad too much either. 👍👍
Gangsta is an understatement 🐐
I agree he needs a movie!
thank you for your service sir.
Vlad is one of the best interviewers in the game, this was such a great listen. Roger needs his own podcast in my opinion.
Mr. Roger Reaves got a good looking time piece.
This man is awesome. And his wife is amazing.
Great interview !
Great interview Vlad... Pop's kept it real🤐🤐💯💯 Alot of these new Guy need to listen to him‼️‼️
I wish this guy was my Grandfather this guy could teach you so much and I would be so proud of him not for the drug stuff but for this guys pure bravery and brains, could you imagine if he never got caught and he got all the interest, this type of guy needs to be a president.
Dude was solid man respect
Love your channel vlad… it helped inspire my channel. I started a docuseries about stand up comedians in nyc.
I started this video because of the catchy title and eneded up watching the entire thing while driving . Good one Vlad
6:30 one of my favorite moments in the interview dude said well throw some of that hain in there 😂😂😂😂
*hay lol
A story about a baby being eaten in a house by a cocaine queen's mountain lion.
Vlad: Okay.
HES STORY DEFINITELY NEEDS TO BE A MOVIE🔥🔥
Best interview
I could Listen to Roger Reaves for hours
Listen to his sit down with Lex Fridman….or even Patrick Bet David. They’re a bit longer and more detailed
@@davidaldridge5716 the lex one with him was the best in my opinion. PBD interrupted a little to much
@@gabagool_fool4933 oh so you know the deal. Yea Lex is a particularly good listener
After listening to this guy, i have to ask where is the movie, or was it made and i missed it. These stories are so incredible its hard to believe its true.
One of the coldest interviews I’ve seen!
That baby👶🏽🐅 lion story..Whatt😲