David Ayer is one hell of an underrated director. Harsh Times, Street Kings, End Of Watch, Sabotage, Fury, Bright, even Suicide Squad are really entertaining. That guy also wrote Training Day. What a great director. Amazing interview btw
It's magical to see that David at some point seems to forget he's in front of a camera, and he's just talking to his friend. Thank you for sharing your story, David. It's difficult to fully understand what you went through, but i'm happy you're around giving us the gift of you art.
Great interview. I'm 68 and can relate to the real you of both of you. Helps me understand we aren't all fucked up. We're real people. We are the real people.
Being an LA native myself and Growing up on Pico/Vermont area, I resonate so much with Mr. Ayer’s stories when he speaks of gangs and specific streets. I was surrounded by many of them MS, 18 St, Playboys, Harpy’s. Not only gangs but tagging crews In the late 90’s and early 2000’s, also. You can tell how much Mr. Ayer loves Los Angeles and that makes me happy because I share the same love for my city. I’ll forever be grateful I grew up in those environments because it taught me to be respectful with everyone and alert when I’m out and about. Thank you so much Jon for having David on and thank you Mr. Ayer for sharing your life stories and brilliant films with all of us. I hope to work with you professionally one day.
David ayer is a talented, gritty and awsome director, his L.A crime films are intense and real life films , huge fan of this guy , FURY, HARSH TIMES , END OF WATCH, STREET KINGS ,BRIGHT and THE TAX COLLECTOR awsome films , his version of suicide squad needs to be released , great interview
Thank you guys for this conversation and just getting to hear you both express such admiration and love for eachother, especially through the raw and visceral journey you’ve both been through in your careers. ❤
Jon, I wanna thank you. What an awesome interview. David let his soul cry out; and my soul ripped with his as I heard him speak. The warnings, the life lessons, the love for the game…the purity of it all. Wow. It was dope. It was like getting to hear two OGs talk about their war stories. Homie, this moved me. And I’m a story teller too; for I am a preacher of the everlasting Gospel of Jesus and I go around telling the youth how we as individuals can make a difference and make this world a better one. My test became my TESTimony, my mess became my MESSage, my misery turned into my minisTRY, and my pain became my platform. Bro, May God keep blessing you and David (I’m a big fan of both of you.). And I’m also directing a movie (cops and robbers) that I pray it’ll make an impact on not only the viewers but the actors involved like FURY did for you. Peace, OG. ✌🏼 PS-I also have a dog named Bam-Bam.
As a young man in the navy, joining somewhat for similar reasons. This has woken me up to my humanity. I also write, read and have nothing to live for until now. I have a vision for a film that I’ve wanted to complete. Regardless of it creating money. I want to make one film, one album and one book before I die. I’ll consolidate myself more now, to create what is necessary.
Jon. This is the first one I watched. I loved it, and what an amazing work you're doing here. It warms my heart with hope with all that kindness. Thank you so much for doing all of it and may you receive it in double.
A consistently underrated director, he is like the James Ellroy of the film industry. Street Kings is one of my favorite films! I hope we see the AyerCut of Suicide Squad one day…
Fury is my all time favorite movie. I have a stressful job. When I log on every morning, I always say "Best job I've ever had" out loud to myself. In other words, embrace the suck and get after it. Bravo on a legit cinematic masterpiece.
Fury: Ayer’s best movie and Bernthal’s best performance. Excellent interview, gentlemen…there’s nothing better than hearing about real people in life, as well as Hollywood. Thank you! Cheers
Love these unfiltered interviews Jon and crew. Makes work go by so much quicker especially with the length of the videos. Real ones is up there with the best.
Of all the films and shows that I've seen you in and absolutely loved, this right here, what you're doing here, this is so incredibly raw and powerful, just to listen to you and these guests. Don't ever stop, brother. It's inspiring.
Awww 🥰 this is the next evolution of male mentality for filmmaking... the search for truth and history in the moment... in the making and what's then translated on-screen... vibes of Schrader here - would've been so groovy to see Jon directed by him in Gigalo at this stage in both their careers and souls; First Reformed meets the original Gere film meets the unique energy Jon brings to every role. Stoked to see Ayer making more modern-masculine art like Fury and Watch with that ground-level, muddy, sweaty pathos and sincerity. Muchos gracias.
Great interview! Great director and storyteller! We need more people like this in the industry, creating compelling, tough, honest and authentic stories.
This is an amazing interview and discussion. Never really thought about David very much but has become one of my favorite people after listening to him.
Thanks for sharing your stories and experiences with us David. You've always been one of my favorite filmmakers and I own every movie of yours to my knowledge on DVD and Blu-ray. I hope you never stop creating and always keep that honesty with your work and for the love of God I hope we get to see your cut of Squad one day man.
This is such a great interview! A lot of the stuff you guys talk about regarding the sharing of emotions made me think of loss. I can't tell you how many times, after losing a loved one, I've later surmised that I've lost pieces of myself because those lost loved ones were the ONLY people I had particular discussions with or shared specific emotions with in confidence. It's always nice to know others with the same frame of mind are out there.
As someone who has never served, watching war movies has always made me appreciate the sacrifice that our vets have made for us. I have to say though Fury stands out above the rest to me. The aspect of the tank makes the bond of brotherhood during war that much more intense and unique. I love that movie and the scene where Shia prays with the soldier dying is almost too much for me to watch. "You believe in Jesus?" "Yes." "You're alright then, I'm gonna pray with you now." Dude, I can't help but cry every time. He didn't know that man at all but he was his brother regardless and he wasn't gonna let him die alone. It makes you think about how many times in history someone's had to do that for a fellow brother in arms. Thank David for that moment alone let alone the whole movie. Thank you to our veterans. I'm forever grateful.
Just rewatched End of Watch last night for the first time since it released. It’s always been one of my favorite movies, but I didn’t know anything about David until this interview. Not only did end of watch end up being one of the best action movies of all time, but it is also the movie that I first saw Michael Peña in a starring role like that and as a Mexican kid that made the movie for me even more special.
My favorite director!! The only director that puts my people RAZA! in nearly every movie he directs, and he makes us shine in them. I appreciate him so much for that, because he gives us representation and not in the back round but in the front view for the masses to see and for our people to see them selves in the front screen.
such a dope interview. i didnt even realize that most of my favorite films are david ayer films. street kings, end of watch, harsh times, fury fuckin awesome movies.
Me and my kids met John at a boxing match her close to Chicago! Solid as dude! I ambushed him lol but he was cool and took a pic with my boys! Made our night thanks John B! Much love brother!
Also on the good side I’ve watched harsh times …. 20 times plus it’s very relatable to real people like myself …. And the punisher was one of my fav series … love this podcast by the way keep it up
Innncredible. Dream or mine to be in a movie of David Ayer’s. I’ve heard a lot stories about him… Seems like such a G. Much love to both of you. Jon also is a dream to meet and just chop it up with, much less be in a movie with
All I want now is a Punisher movie/series Written & Directed by David Ayer starring Jon Bernthal 🙌
Oh man!!!! What a great idea!!!
Started watching the punisher when I was 10 I’m now a psychopath 😂
David Ayer is one hell of an underrated director. Harsh Times, Street Kings, End Of Watch, Sabotage, Fury, Bright, even Suicide Squad are really entertaining.
That guy also wrote Training Day. What a great director.
Amazing interview btw
fury is a masterpiece❤
He also rewrote "The Fast And The Furious"!
🎯 one of the best to ever write &/or direct indeed.
David is such a genuine real one!! Such a class act and deserves for his true vision to be seen
#ReleaseTheAyerCut
That original comic con SS trailer was immaculate. Hope David’s piece can finally be appreciated in its fullest
It's magical to see that David at some point seems to forget he's in front of a camera, and he's just talking to his friend. Thank you for sharing your story, David. It's difficult to fully understand what you went through, but i'm happy you're around giving us the gift of you art.
i watched harsh times few days ago and i loved it. Training day one of my favorites movies. This guy deserves so much more credit
if youve never watched end of watch [2012] thats another solid one from him
Harsh times and that soundtrack are amazing.
Great interview. I'm 68 and can relate to the real you of both of you. Helps me understand we aren't all fucked up. We're real people. We are the real people.
Being an LA native myself and Growing up on Pico/Vermont area, I resonate so much with Mr. Ayer’s stories when he speaks of gangs and specific streets. I was surrounded by many of them MS, 18 St, Playboys, Harpy’s. Not only gangs but tagging crews In the late 90’s and early 2000’s, also. You can tell how much Mr. Ayer loves Los Angeles and that makes me happy because I share the same love for my city. I’ll forever be grateful I grew up in those environments because it taught me to be respectful with everyone and alert when I’m out and about. Thank you so much Jon for having David on and thank you Mr. Ayer for sharing your life stories and brilliant films with all of us. I hope to work with you professionally one day.
Back in the day you can wear Raiders attire, but heaven help you if you wear Tim Brown's jersey all willy nilly.
Christian - were u a LA gangster ? Are u in the bizness , I would like to work / pitch scripts to him to ! 👍🥃🚬
@@garyny4073Jackie the joke man is this you??
@@ogherbzonerokskigdf3600 why would u think I'm Jackie the joke man ? No
@@meligoth The lowrider shows use to be CRAZY 💯
David ayer is a talented, gritty and awsome director, his L.A crime films are intense and real life films , huge fan of this guy , FURY, HARSH TIMES , END OF WATCH, STREET KINGS ,BRIGHT and THE TAX COLLECTOR awsome films , his version of suicide squad needs to be released , great interview
Thank you guys for this conversation and just getting to hear you both express such admiration and love for eachother, especially through the raw and visceral journey you’ve both been through in your careers. ❤
How long have we been waiting for Ayer. Loving it already. Cheers lads.
Release the damn Ayer Cut!!!
But, for real, I love David Ayer because his characters are hardened and/or grounded. No sugarcoating.
Jon,
I wanna thank you. What an awesome interview. David let his soul cry out; and my soul ripped with his as I heard him speak.
The warnings, the life lessons, the love for the game…the purity of it all. Wow. It was dope. It was like getting to hear two OGs talk about their war stories. Homie, this moved me. And I’m a story teller too; for I am a preacher of the everlasting Gospel of Jesus and I go around telling the youth how we as individuals can make a difference and make this world a better one.
My test became my TESTimony, my mess became my MESSage, my misery turned into my minisTRY, and my pain became my platform.
Bro, May God keep blessing you and David (I’m a big fan of both of you.). And I’m also directing a movie (cops and robbers) that I pray it’ll make an impact on not only the viewers but the actors involved like FURY did for you.
Peace, OG. ✌🏼
PS-I also have a dog named Bam-Bam.
“And then I wrote Training Day” god I love that
As a young man in the navy, joining somewhat for similar reasons. This has woken me up to my humanity. I also write, read and have nothing to live for until now. I have a vision for a film that I’ve wanted to complete. Regardless of it creating money. I want to make one film, one album and one book before I die. I’ll consolidate myself more now, to create what is necessary.
I only knew David Ayer through his film work. Praise God for this interview. Eerie parallels between both of our lives. So grateful to hear this.
Jon. This is the first one I watched. I loved it, and what an amazing work you're doing here. It warms my heart with hope with all that kindness. Thank you so much for doing all of it and may you receive it in double.
David is such a cool dude…I love the no BS side of him and how real he keeps it real and that is SO RARE. Thank you for this gem❤️
A consistently underrated director, he is like the James Ellroy of the film industry. Street Kings is one of my favorite films! I hope we see the AyerCut of Suicide Squad one day…
Fury is my all time favorite movie. I have a stressful job. When I log on every morning, I always say "Best job I've ever had" out loud to myself. In other words, embrace the suck and get after it. Bravo on a legit cinematic masterpiece.
“Literally, shit on the table dude” has to be the most honourable compliment one can receive.
This is the real Ayer cut we needed.
Thank you so much for this conversation. I’ve never seen a better interview in my entire life.
Growing up in East Los in the early 90’s, I always felt like training day, did pass the vibe check.
Fury: Ayer’s best movie and Bernthal’s best performance. Excellent interview, gentlemen…there’s nothing better than hearing about real people in life, as well as Hollywood. Thank you!
Cheers
Love this sit down soo much you could feel the love, bond, respect and appreciation from both of you. #ReleaseTheAyerCut as well!
Love these unfiltered interviews Jon and crew. Makes work go by so much quicker especially with the length of the videos. Real ones is up there with the best.
"can you be around people who see you, can you allow yourself to be seen" - wow... that is deep indeed
Of all the films and shows that I've seen you in and absolutely loved, this right here, what you're doing here, this is so incredibly raw and powerful, just to listen to you and these guests. Don't ever stop, brother. It's inspiring.
Fantastic Interview. David is indeed a REAL ONE.
Awww 🥰 this is the next evolution of male mentality for filmmaking... the search for truth and history in the moment... in the making and what's then translated on-screen... vibes of Schrader here - would've been so groovy to see Jon directed by him in Gigalo at this stage in both their careers and souls; First Reformed meets the original Gere film meets the unique energy Jon brings to every role. Stoked to see Ayer making more modern-masculine art like Fury and Watch with that ground-level, muddy, sweaty pathos and sincerity. Muchos gracias.
Great interview! Great director and storyteller! We need more people like this in the industry, creating compelling, tough, honest and authentic stories.
This is an amazing interview and discussion. Never really thought about David very much but has become one of my favorite people after listening to him.
Thanks for sharing your stories and experiences with us David.
You've always been one of my favorite filmmakers and I own every movie of yours to my knowledge on DVD and Blu-ray.
I hope you never stop creating and always keep that honesty with your work and for the love of God I hope we get to see your cut of Squad one day man.
David is a legend 💯💯💯
This is such a good interview! I love all of David's films, but I think I'm about to go binge watch them all again this weekend!
Fucking phenomenal, insightful, raw, and profound conversation between you and David, Jon. Amazing stuff. Fuck yeah. Keep on.
Loved this interview of two buds. Even the 4 second Dory joke!
Gosh David Ayer and John Bernthal are so inspiring. Acting in a David Ayer film where he's allowed to be himself would be a dream come true.
Mr. Ayer is such an exceptional person.
David ayer is a straight O.G! Much much respect for that vato!🤜🏻🤛🏻
Legendary Jon! Been waiting for this drop man 🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is such a great interview! A lot of the stuff you guys talk about regarding the sharing of emotions made me think of loss. I can't tell you how many times, after losing a loved one, I've later surmised that I've lost pieces of myself because those lost loved ones were the ONLY people I had particular discussions with or shared specific emotions with in confidence. It's always nice to know others with the same frame of mind are out there.
Letting this be free is good for the world. Thanks JB.
End of Watch was insane. It was as close to real as a project could get. Even the new movie Ayer came out with was pretty damn good…
I’ve listened to this conversation twice. The most honest director in the world.
waited a long time to understand the name behind Crave Films! Great interview
This was a beautiful conversation. Thank you both for sharing this.
Ayer cut ✂️ hope he gets to release it he talks so passionately about it his version
Wow... what a great podcast.... had me thinking about my own life experiences....great video
As someone who has never served, watching war movies has always made me appreciate the sacrifice that our vets have made for us. I have to say though Fury stands out above the rest to me. The aspect of the tank makes the bond of brotherhood during war that much more intense and unique. I love that movie and the scene where Shia prays with the soldier dying is almost too much for me to watch.
"You believe in Jesus?"
"Yes."
"You're alright then, I'm gonna pray with you now."
Dude, I can't help but cry every time. He didn't know that man at all but he was his brother regardless and he wasn't gonna let him die alone. It makes you think about how many times in history someone's had to do that for a fellow brother in arms. Thank David for that moment alone let alone the whole movie. Thank you to our veterans. I'm forever grateful.
you should become a recruiter
I could listen to David talk all day.
David, PLEASE write a book about your life.
David is simultaneously a creative-genius and a shot-caller!
Just rewatched End of Watch last night for the first time since it released. It’s always been one of my favorite movies, but I didn’t know anything about David until this interview. Not only did end of watch end up being one of the best action movies of all time, but it is also the movie that I first saw Michael Peña in a starring role like that and as a Mexican kid that made the movie for me even more special.
That was so badass. Needed to hear all of this. Thank you.
David is awesome. I hope we all can see his cut of SS soon ❤️
Raza in Los Angeles love David Ayer.
This was such an awesome, humbling, and insightful conversation. Huge respect.
I just found the podcast and this is my third episode in a row thanks John.
Hands down best one yet....ive been a huge fan of david for a long time
Ohhhh I’m so hype for this!
LOVE David Ayer!! Thank You, Jon!! Two of my FAVORITE creatives right here!! RESPECT.
Such a raw and real interview. Thank you for sharing!!
My favorite director!! The only director that puts my people RAZA! in nearly every movie he directs, and he makes us shine in them. I appreciate him so much for that, because he gives us representation and not in the back round but in the front view for the masses to see and for our people to see them selves in the front screen.
Love your work brotha. Stay save and stay blessed 💯
Incredible interview. So honest and raw. Much respect to you both.
Truly incredible, God bless you both 🤙
such a dope interview. i didnt even realize that most of my favorite films are david ayer films. street kings, end of watch, harsh times, fury fuckin awesome movies.
CMR much LUV N RESPECT to both these vatos .. the OG grew up in the same area of LOS as me 🤝🏻🍻🍻🍻
Incredible talk. I love hearing David's take on Hollywood. Release the Ayer cut!
Me and my kids met John at a boxing match her close to Chicago! Solid as dude! I ambushed him lol but he was cool and took a pic with my boys! Made our night thanks John B! Much love brother!
1:11:13 Suicide Squad discussion
thank you
Thanksss
Thanks for the timestamp on David Ayer's least interesting part of his career.
@@Largentina. Thanks for the useless comment
@@HorrorMetalDaniels Anytime, kiddo.
Amazing interview by two of my fave creative people! Imagine a punisher film by Ayer starring Bernthal!!!
RESPECT TO THE HOST AND GUEST
Also on the good side I’ve watched harsh times …. 20 times plus it’s very relatable to real people like myself …. And the punisher was one of my fav series … love this podcast by the way keep it up
Love this show!
Didn’t know I needed this video…
David Ayer made the best cop movie ever (as a law enforcement officer for 20 years). End of watch. Amazinh
And this guy also wrote the first Fast&Furious? That is an impressive variety of movies, he worked on.
Interesting dude.
Had to tune into this one 🔥🔥🔥
Fury was AWESOMMEEEE!!!
What a good interview
Damn... Give me an Ayers PUNISHER!!!
Wow. Such a G. I relate to this man beyond. So many 💎
Harsh Times is a fuckin masterpiece.
I’ve seen clips of your podcast but subscribed after fanexpo Toronto. I like your outlook 👍
Street Kings is such an underrated gem of a film.
David ayer you are a real one brother! Keep up the amazing work ain't no other guy/director like you love every film you've made ❤
David should direct a movie about his life!
Wow. Loved all of those movies. Gritty as sh%t.
Wow lovely conversation ❤
Two solid dudes right there! 💯 💪🔥
Bro I totally forgot about Harsh Times!
That was bad ass also!
Hell right
As an aspiring filmmaker from the South Side of Chicago, this is so inspiring. God bless you both legendary artists. #ReleaseTheAyerCut
What a g , respect ✊ 🙌🏼🗝️
A prequel to harsh times would’ve been cool to see Jim in the streets and join the army to becoming a ranger
Innncredible. Dream or mine to be in a movie of David Ayer’s. I’ve heard a lot stories about him… Seems like such a G. Much love to both of you. Jon also is a dream to meet and just chop it up with, much less be in a movie with
While im not a releasetheayercut fan. I gotta say this podcast was the most chill geniune conversation ive seen in months
Wondering if Michael Mann has had any influence on Ayers.. both capture California in their films so well in different ways
There's no way he didn't. Even if it was indirect influence.
An amazing watch thank you