Cleared Hot Episode 170 - Wil Willis
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Wil Willis is a former Army Ranger and Pararescueman as well as a tv show host of military shows such as Special Ops Mission, and Triggers: Weapons That Changed the World. Most recently, he was the host of the History channel program Forged In Fire for seven seasons.
Willis was born into a military family and raised on a military base until his father's retirement in 1991. Willis enlisted in the United States Army after he graduated from high school in 1993, serving with the Army's 3rd Ranger Battalion on active duty from October 1993 until February 1998, then in active duty as an Air Force Pararescueman from June 1998 until March 2007.
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I thought that at the hour mark Will was going to shout "listeners, 1 hour has passed, you have 2 hours remaining..." 😁 ⚒🔩🔥🗡
elapsed 😆😅🤣😂
Missed opportunity for sure, but bless you @Mr.P for filling in.
“Why would you want to jump out of a perfectly good airplane?”
“Have you looked around? This is not a perfectly good airplane.”
Never understood that phrase when I went airborne. “Perfectly good” is not the phrase I’d use to describe any of the planes or helicopters I jumped out of.
Andy, this was probably one of the Best (Show's) Pod cast, I've ever watched...Thank you for what you do...
Wil is awesome. Great guest! Also, we want more Mike Glover.
This is my ultimate dream podcast, so glad I found it - love both of you so damn hard!!
Yeah its is true their is people like that thanks for sharing wil and thanks andy for the PODCAST.
Great conversation and guest...keep up the great work.
Props for acknowledging your BPD. Sometimes, part of the disease is not believing you have it!
This podcast was outstanding. When he started talking about personality issues I thought "Man, that's me!". Please get him back.
Its funny hearing him get hate from Spec Ops missions, that used to be one of my favorite shows on the military channel when I was a kid. Everything in that era was super corny but it was still pretty cool
Best episode ive listened too..
This guy is awesome, lol!!!
Our parents tried their best. I so miss my Father that chewed my ass, he eventually became my best friend
This was quite the wild podcast! Andy, you have the patience of Job! How did you stay engaged in the conversation the entire time? Wil is a very cool dude with a wild life and story.
this guy is so self-effacing and honest....wow.
If you ever arrived at PermDuty to find out you are walking right into deployment ( Haiti) then hit that like button, if you actually got on the bird and made it over Florida... then SLAM IT
Heavy
Ahh learning from Mickey at carry trainer
"The un-opened G.I. Joe" bit is some of the funniest stuff I have ever heard.
What a legend 😂
Dude for real. Best comment in this section. Will will always be a badass, not just for his training, but for his honesty
I almost drove off the road when Wil said that, I was laughing so hard
@1:59:04 un-opened G.I. Joe
I LOLed while driving when I heard that!
Let's start a petition to bring back an even better version of Spec Ops Mission with Wil Willis that show was amazing.
100%
He kicked ass on that show, for sure.
Hell yeah. Amazing concept. With modern drone and camera tech, the show would be insanely badass.
@@goonhoona8186 exactly not to mention all the modern day operators that are popular that could make an appearance. It would be a hit.
@@ssc1226 Agreed a modernized version with him would be great he needs another TV show.
Andy, this one was on a Joe Rogan level but better
I was just thinking how much more I enjoyed this interview than any recent rogan podcast. Andy did a great job of listening and directing the conversation when needed. Really impressed.
What a fucking insult to Andy. Damn.
Isn't this the ranger roll guy? 😂
It is indeed
This guy is responsible for me knocking the wind out of my wife! Hahaha still never figured out how to do it and she won’t let me try again
@@riffedwood5597 Fuck, my wife tried it on me. She got it down but knocked the wind out of me!
@@riffedwood5597 lmfao😂 oops
7.3 million views and I've never seen that! Thank you! LOL
This podcast episode does in fact “keeel”.
🙏 😂
It will cut
Came here hoping to find this comment, was not disappointed
Nice
Wil Willis, wow never see a man so open and honest about himself, so much respect for this man, I salute you Sir
He is a liar that assaulted a blk guy waiting for his friends. THen filed a false report that none of his fellow officers supported. NOT ONE! the system got him off.
The honesty is great. So humbling. It’s a very rare quality to find
@@My2CentsYall How about you provide some documentation to back your claim.
@@reclaimyourlifenow How about look at the footage. 1. where is the cigarrette he was smoking ... did it eat it. 2. no other officer was there to testify as to his claim. 3. you can clearly see in the footage from what footage that was taken who the aggressor was. Being a cop is good cover if you want to do evil. Because society need policing its the best cover. You can hunt people as a cop and as long as you can find a way to justifiy it in report your good to go especially if their are no witnesses.
@@My2CentsYall Footage? This is the Cleared Hot Podcast on UA-cam. Episode 170. Have a good life on whatever planet you are on.
It's amazing that he's strong enough to talk about his mental health openly like this, very impressive man and enjoyed the podcast!
This guy is like a Real Life Jon Bernthal Character 💯💯😂
The punisher checks under his bed for wil Willis
The willyman
Bernthals a fake tough guy who paints his nails.
@@shidder_mutt That's why I said "Real Life"....
hahaha so true. he should be the next one
@@DJgoon12 lol fighting often means you’re hard even for normal standards?
One of your best podcast yet. This guy is a straight shooter and total humble bad ass. Miss watching Spec Ops mission lol
Was that the show where he would go against other former military guys with Sim rounds? That was a great show.
@@santhony74 Yes it was. It premiered for one season in 2009 on the Military Channel (now called A.H.C). Alot of people now adays are making fun of it but the truth in my opinion was back then there wasn't very many shows like that and they did a great job of depicting real life scenarios the best they could on a TV show. It was great and I wish Wil Willis would do more military documentary and TV shows he's very knowledgeable on multiple diffrent subjects.
@@dorianpoling6591 Agreed!
Shit! He’s not going back to the Forge! Not the same without him!
Dude i loved "spec ops mission" maybe im the only one. 🤷♂️🤣
Na dont let people fool you that show was the shit! Everyone now is too cool to admit they probably watched more then 1 episode lol
I thought it was super cool too
Whiskey Whiskey. Lol
Loved the show! WHISKEY! WHISKEY!
I thought it was the shit
That was one of the most real podcasts I have ever heard. Not to bring up others but it seems that lately most are just the host talking on and on instead of guest. Bravo for selecting a topic and sitting back and letting guest just talk. Real men, real problems and real conversation. Great stuff Andy!
No joke right? Made me feel a little better knowing other people are coping with issues and doing great at life. This conversation rocked.
@@ironclad0331 No shit, it was a great conversation.
As I'm listening to this I just keep hearing Ray Liota in the back of my mind saying "as far back as I can remember I always wanted to be a Ranger."
Interestingly enough, the guy Ray Liotta plays in Goodfellas, Henry Hill was a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne.
Hell yeah, I’ve been waiting for this since you mentioned him on Free Range American!!!
same
The "Jesus survival" shtick was rather unexpected and epic )))
Time stamp?
@@themadmonk6379 2:33:48
Thank you for letting the guest speak you're podcasting better than most.
I was just thinking that this episode too. Lotta hosts just neeeeed to be heard
Definitely. Andy really has the potential to become one of the best on YT.
I dont know if Andy had that many chances to interject lol
This was a good episode, I enjoyed hearing will Willis unhinged opinion of forged in fire and also learning more about him. It was a pleasure to have met will when I was a competitor on FiF it is very true that you are judged now on how you did on forged in fire and that’s silly. Wills encouragement after asking me to leave the forge after the final weapon testing, reminds me from time to time to keep pushing on. After watching this and listening to some of what he’s gone through I have gained a deeper and greater respect for him. Good luck will.
what is FIF and can you explain this more?
@@TeSoad90 its a tv show on history channel - Forged in Fire. 4 Competitors build knives , and other historical and fictional weapons in competition with each other. The judges determine the winner.
That was 3 1/2 hours well worth my time. S/F
Wil Willis is like the Matthew McConaughey if SF. Great interview
I listen to a lot of podcasts while I’m driving. This conversation was amazing. Wil Willis is too open and honest for most production houses. I’m not especially interested in military things; however, I love real life. Wil Willis is real life. I can’t believe UA-cam recommended this video. This guy is a grown man.
Where's Nguyen?!?
Awesome podcast. CAN WE GET DON SHIPlEY please? (Caps to make the comment stick out lol)
@Joe Schmoe Hahaha! How terrifying would it be to get that call. Cant believe some people think they can actually lie their way out haha
I think his son Dj Shipley would be better
@@songen1042 I gotta check him out
That'd be epic! Andy would have to fly to Virginia to do it though.
"We've been at this for over three hours man, where can people find you?" 37mins later...
6:40 Intro
Doing the lords work.
Need more people like you
Those 6:40 pay Andy's bills, quit whining or learn to ff
I don't think you know how youtube works kiddo.
@@ASR84922 😂😂😂
Hey Andy, can you get one of the GBRS guys or a 24thSTS operator on? Im sure your viewers will more than appreciate it!
“The gayest shit I ever did was in the Army” hahahahahahaha
Yeah that definitely checks out haha
Sounds about right.
Only because he wasn't in the Navy!
That Jesus perspective absolutely scrambled my brain. I’ve never thought about it in that way.
Me either. But it did not take into account the fact that Jesus predicted his death and resurrection. But still interesting.
Wil fails to take the Shroud of Turin into account. The image on the shroud is a photographic negative, but photography wasn't even invented until the 1800's. Carbon dating is flawed, but it can be historically traced back to the 1300's. Plus there is no paint, ink or dye on the shroud. Only some type of high tech energy could have created the image. Fairly conclusive evidence that Jesus was raised to life after being dead.
29:40 - "It was provided, but not used" That about sums up my early years in the trades with PPE. Sure sucks to be partially deaf.
union millwright here
Wil's childhood experience, although more severe than mine, was uncomfortably familiar.
Same
Disappointed that Will isn't telling you how much time you have left at your forge
What a good dude. Listening him talk about his childhood and the forgiveness and understanding he has is mind blowing. It’s pretty humbling to listen to people like this, who o we come serious adversity to become good people. Thanks for being transparent and honest man.
I'll be the first to admit that quite often it's a whole lot less about forgiveness than our capacity to push things aside and either grey rock or just not rock that boat at all.
I'll give you something to think about: have a watch of the first hour as he spoke about his, obviously painful, childhood. He twitched & fidgeted, played with his rings, shifted in his seat, and clutched at his own arms. Whether these were self soothing movements or just outlets for all that emotion, I can't say. What I can say, is that during the second half of the show, he calms down, he's slower, more deliberate, and far more in control as he speaks of his adult career (and life he has control over vs the previous hour when he was speaking about a time he had zero control).
Personally, I think the difference is pretty marked but I know what to look for in adults who were abused as children, how they deal with it, and how it manifests.
@@Kymberlee_W Very perceptive and thank you for pointing out what we all instinctively pick up on. It tells me child abuse is no excuse for crime and there is something seriously wrong with you if you voted for Biden!
This has been one of the best Cleared Hot episodes...bar none!
I remember this dude from the Military Channel. He had his own show . This is a pipe swinging bad ass for sure .
Anybody that can shoot standing unsupported and split 2 bullets on the blade of a kabar is epic level badass. And he was a PJ.
Yeah, thats part of why he was so good on Forged. He had hosting experience. The new host seems clueless😕
his enlistment / recruiter story is so spot on. This PJ is hilarious.
"How many times have you smoked weed?"
"Once"
"When was the last time you were high?"
"...Yesterday."
This was a great episode! Mr. Wil Willis seems so humble and down to earth, sarcastic yet serious, and upfront and honest. The planet could use some more guys like him these days. Shout out to Air Force Special Tactics.... Solid troops. You guys rock!
Wil, bring that spec ops show back!!!! You could have so many guests come on and do it now!
Appreciate you talking about BPD and your childhood Wil. I had similar experiences as a kid, also grew up to join the Australian Army and served in SOF as a Commando. I've since left and have recently been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder after so many issues without ever really understanding why. Much respect to you mate. Cheers.
Great episode. Gotta get on rudy reyes or pat mcnamara
This dude was one of the main reasons why I enlisted after he did the special ops show damn he’s cool
Andy please get Tyler Grey on, that would be a legit podcast
I was 18 when I joined the Marines in 1997. I had good mentors growing up but I needed the discipline. I spent 8 years (4 more due to 9/11) and it provided direction. I could have done 12 more but after my time I realized I wanted to finish college and while I loved the marines, I wanted something different.
My dad was a Vietnam vet from the 82nd Airborne. His father was in Patton’s 3rd Army. It’s funny how complex our relationships can be with our fathers.
We all have different experiences and I’m glad I have mine. I enjoyed listening to this episode.
Can't wait for Wil to come back! Been a fan of his for a long time. My father used to do the Canadian equivalent of PJs in our Air Force called Search And Rescue Technicians or SARTech. They do everything PJs do except combat SAR, they do SAR within Canada and on humanitarian missions. They even share the same motto; he always said that PJs were an amazing bunch of guys and he always loved working with them. Respect to all the PJs out there. These things we do that others may live.
@0:22 “Donde esta la bibliotheca” -Deadpool.
La bibliotheca esta aqui.
Huh. Why did I think "Community"...?
@@Highwaym4n "Donde... esta... la bibli-o-teccccca!!!"
La bibilioteca est là-bas - that'll cover you in Spain & France, well... Half and half lol 😎
I legitimately needed to hear this podcast at the point where I find myself in this journey. I would love a part 2!
Wil’s brutal honesty and self awareness is refreshing! Thank you both for your tremendous service!
Willis's stories had me dying throughout the whole interview 🤣💀
I have listened to this podcast 3 times. Every so often I watch it again. I really can't wait until round 2.
Was Special Ops Mission the show where one guy ran around smoking 4-5 other guys with simunition??
That show was underrated. It showed how chaotic cLearing a building alone can be.
“Spanish Rice Incident”
Such a glorious phrase
I laughed at that one. I though I was the only kid who had to hide food that my parents forced me to eat during dinner.
Two words: Pork. Chops.
Ugh!
That’s my new band name
@@tommy1138 mine was boiled liver with overcooked spinach. OMG, so disgusting.
@GettingAIDS BeatsGettingWOKE My mother, who is your average southern white lady. She's a lousy cook because her mother was raised in an orphanage & wasn't taught to cook.
Granted, mom got better at it as I got older but my dad like liver & we were poor so we ate what was cooked - didn't matter if it was over done or even burnt.
I love forged in fire. This was the first time I got to hear who will Willis really is. I've seen all of his shows. It's refreshing to hear someone be honest with who they are. This was 3 hours or so but was easy to sit through.
Andy I know you're the lead singer but when are you going to have the rest of Creed on your podcast? Hope u start touring again.
The best “cleared Hot” podcast ever!
Only thing that could top this one would be a podcast with Seagull!!!
Correction: The only thing better would be a brand new episode of "Special Ops Mission" Feat. Andy Stumpf.
Damn Wil is popping up everywhere. Just watched a knife forging show with him. Just saw a video on buddy carry by him. Now this, Wil is the shit!
Agreed!
Amazing podcast! I'm glad Wil spoke on BPD. My wife is a certified DBT therapist and has mentioned this illness before. It was awesome to hear it discussed on this platform.
Wil Willis is a good dude. I always remember Spec Ops. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Amazing Mr. Willis is so open with his past. A lot of people go through similar child hood issues and it's incredible how different people turn out. Thank you for your service!
Wow, talk about getting to know the other side of the polished TV personality.
For real I’m rockin half a chub over here dog
We all miss Wil, he was a big part of the show for me and my husband. I can see him doing anything. Vets, mental health! make it happen, producers!
You have to get Will back.
Loved the podcast.
Thank you
Wil Willis would make a awesome podcaster
Thank you, Wil for the DBT shout-out. It is a very under-rated approach to growth when members have these personality traits. Maybe someday small unit commanders will understand how to interact with their service members with borderline traits. Courage and respect.
This is The Best Podcast I have ever listened to. Thanks for having Will on!
Damn he has an awesome head of hair. I miss him on Forged in Fire. It was cool hearing his story.
If jesus had been an operator...
jesus had trauma care given to him by pjs
Special ops mission was a dope show! I loved that shit when I was in 6th grade or so
2:33:47 That is quite the interesting take on the miracle of Jesus, but it makes complete sense!
this guest talks a lot and is an emotional train wreck, but andy keeps him rolling along
Will Willis is a damn treasure, love this dude.
Holy shit, not what I was expecting from the forged in fire guy. That was extremely interesting.
Long time Willis fan boy and follower. Special mission Ops! We need that show back!
Pourriez-vous revenir présentez le meilleur forgeron s'il vous plaît ? Vous le présentiez tellement bien. Vous nous manquez !!
Honestly an amazing Episode, Wil's honesty about his life and mistakes is something rarely seen. I would love to see him back on the Podcast.
Ya me too, he was the most open guest I have seen yet.
I want to hear him talk about the special operations show and how those mission might be handled in real life. Great podcast! Let’s hear part 2 soon!
Here in September 2024. Still one of the best episodes you've had. Wil seems like such a down to earth, cool dude.
I’m always trying to go back thru his old episodes to find a good one. Glad I found this one!
Love this guy! He explained a lot about my life that I didn't realize. Thank you #andystumpf
Yeah I think I have borderline personality
Wil is awesome! I remember fondly of Special Ops Mission, man and watching it as a kid.
Whiskey Whiskey Out! 😎
Awesome podcast!
Next guest Sean Ryan?
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I had never heard of your podcast before - I'm a huge Forged in Fire fan and wanted to see for myself what people complain about with Wil. What I found was an incredibly honest and self-aware individual. Very interesting conversation - subbed!
i loved SPEC OPS MISSION...wished there had been more episodes
For those of you wondering, 2:45:00 is when Wil starts to explain his reason for leaving FIF. I have really enjoyed watching Wil throughout the years on various shows, and after hearing why he left, it makes me respect him even more. All we have is our integrity, and our dignity, and he worked hard to keep that present in the show, and if they weren’t willing to keep that, he was correct in leaving.
Thanks for the timestamp!
@GettingAIDS BeatsGettingWOKE he wasn’t fired. I think he voiced his opinion too much, and it seemed Wil was unwilling to compromise to remain on the show. For the record, I agree with Wil. The FIF judges were constantly talking about combat effectiveness and capabilities while they themselves know nothing about combat. Wil is no stranger to the army, yet is not a combat veteran and has voiced that in multiple interviews. I believe he finds it insulting for the judges to insinuate that these weapons will be effective in combat, when they are not the subject experts in that field. Also, he obviously took issue with Ben Abbot being a judge, Ben having won the show twice, he felt that Ben is too biased to be a judge. That the show needed to maintain its integrity if it’s to be considered a legitimate contest amongst smiths.
Ok after several days of watching this I finally finished, here's what I got from it, Andys a great listener, Wil's a very interesting person and he likes to talk a lot. And.............................. You know what I mean........ :)