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  • Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of David Packouz, an arms dealer who was depicted in the movie War Dogs in Miami, Florida. @DavidPackouz
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  • @seanwood
    @seanwood 2 місяці тому +1322

    The guy is amazingly articulate. There was almost no need to edit any of the video. He was able to tell the entire story in one shot. I’m not surprised he is as successful as he is.

    • @DavidPackouz
      @DavidPackouz 2 місяці тому +98

      🙏

    • @SpanishCocaCola
      @SpanishCocaCola 2 місяці тому +13

      ​​@@DavidPackouz youre a legend in my book man!!!

    • @Guru0Pitka
      @Guru0Pitka Місяць тому +15

      @@DavidPackouz I learned so much from this interview, felt like a university course condensed into an interesting story - thank you!

    • @CalebWilloww
      @CalebWilloww Місяць тому +6

      Agreed. I think I'm as charismatic as this man, I'm nowhere near it.

    • @jegpad
      @jegpad Місяць тому +9

      Incontrovertible!

  • @rp77beach
    @rp77beach 2 місяці тому +1752

    Second favorite interview since the divorce lawyer. This guy is a fascinating storyteller. His cadence is captivating.

    • @mannezmootseng9567
      @mannezmootseng9567 2 місяці тому +29

      check out Frenchie the escort & idk his name, but he was a brothel owner. Two other great interviews too. Oh and Michael something, the corrupt NYC cop, another great one too

    • @frosty65233
      @frosty65233 2 місяці тому +42

      man that lawyer was something else. Dropped some killer knowledge

    • @marsrecordings
      @marsrecordings 2 місяці тому

      @@frosty65233DOAC interview or this guy?

    • @LimoneneDaddy
      @LimoneneDaddy 2 місяці тому

      Ah frenchie, shes the greatest ❤​@mannezmootseng9567 her and Johnny are some of the most captivating storytellers.are you referring to the kind of big Italian looking guy who was the brothel owner? Another good interview

    • @jblancodj
      @jblancodj 2 місяці тому

      @@frosty65233had to be my favorite!!

  • @rich1231
    @rich1231 Місяць тому +986

    "Everything was legal, until it wasn't." Priceless... lmao

    • @CaptainRon1913
      @CaptainRon1913 Місяць тому +7

      We heard what he said

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 2 дні тому +1

      @@CaptainRon1913yea. He was just saying that he thought it was funny ! No need to be a jerk !

  • @jm3231
    @jm3231 Місяць тому +240

    This story was absolutely GRIPPING. This guy can tell a bloody good story. I could listen to him for days. He took me into a world I had zero clue about. Fantastic. Really enjoyed it.

    • @DavidPackouz
      @DavidPackouz Місяць тому +6

      🙏

    • @Emilthehun
      @Emilthehun 11 годин тому

      ​@@DavidPackouz that's a hint. Maybe you should consider it.

  • @Darren-vh5lk
    @Darren-vh5lk 2 місяці тому +3891

    Watching an interview with an Arms Dealer... and Soft White Underbelly has 5.56m subs... how poetic...

    • @DavidPackouz
      @DavidPackouz 2 місяці тому +78

      😂

    • @Darren-vh5lk
      @Darren-vh5lk 2 місяці тому +81

      @@-taylord2am-473 Arms Dealer & 5.56million subs.... 5.56 being a size of ammunition?... What are you trying to say?

    • @Web19814
      @Web19814 2 місяці тому +31

      Please dumb that down for me

    • @hawt_fiya
      @hawt_fiya 2 місяці тому +80

      5.56 is a size of ammunition

    • @Nickz0816
      @Nickz0816 2 місяці тому +57

      This comment is sooo grossly underrated lol 😂

  • @cptdavidwebb
    @cptdavidwebb Місяць тому +448

    That was a great story. I can't remember the last time I listened to a guy talk about his life for an hour and enjoyed every minute of it.

    • @DavidPackouz
      @DavidPackouz Місяць тому +8

      🙏

    • @davidcollins8150
      @davidcollins8150 15 днів тому +1

      You should check out the Lex Fridman interview with the Mortgage broker fraudster -

  • @youngbaby3173
    @youngbaby3173 2 місяці тому +4610

    johnny sins truly has the worlds longest resume

  • @michaelkoval6508
    @michaelkoval6508 2 місяці тому +2166

    Please get Efraim Diveroli to tell his side for the LOVE OF GOD. That would be unbelievable.

    • @Sweloe
      @Sweloe 2 місяці тому +81

      This would be INSANE! PLEASE do this!

    • @stephaniee8909
      @stephaniee8909 2 місяці тому +30

      Yes I agree we need to hear his side too. We are invested now 😉

    • @stephaniee8909
      @stephaniee8909 2 місяці тому +38

      After watching this entire interview I have to say this guy is fucking brilliant ❤

    • @gymvideos4579
      @gymvideos4579 2 місяці тому +234

      Efraim doesn't do many interviews because he is a sociopath who ripped off his friends repeatedly

    • @infomercialwars
      @infomercialwars 2 місяці тому

      He sounds like every piece of shit corporate guy I've ever worked with who don't give two shits how much you've helped them make their money fuck you anyway. I don't need to hear his side because it's going to be 100% bullshit.

  • @lennycruise5066
    @lennycruise5066 14 днів тому +15

    Never sit and watched an interview for so long before. This was really informative and gripping

  • @arashf6094
    @arashf6094 2 місяці тому +774

    Its no wonder he’s been so successful. Very charismatic. Transitions a story into a sales pitch 3/4 of the way through and doesn’t make it sound boring!

    • @DavidPackouz
      @DavidPackouz 2 місяці тому +56

      Thank you! 🙏

    • @nathanpenner2966
      @nathanpenner2966 2 місяці тому +2

      😂

    • @HartJon282
      @HartJon282 2 місяці тому +4

      Very good speaker!

    • @lesliehorwinkle
      @lesliehorwinkle 2 місяці тому +11

      3/4 way? Shit, sounded like one from the start. I could cook dinner while he answered the first question.

    • @benanas09
      @benanas09 2 місяці тому +9

      @@DavidPackouz can’t wait to try floss buddy!

  • @folrry
    @folrry 11 днів тому +6

    This guy is a phenomenal story teller. I didnt get bored. Damn

  • @princesstakaloo
    @princesstakaloo Місяць тому +62

    The way this channel honestly connects every single human that watches these videos in such a unique way is just beyond words. The audience, the guests, the stories, the education in everything for everyone. Amazing. Mark doing unbelievable powerful work in the channelling x x

  • @Cecekcz
    @Cecekcz 2 місяці тому +1037

    Nothing good ever starts with "I'm gonna fly to Albania and negotiate with the Albanians." Especially if it's about firearms.

    • @Bellazme
      @Bellazme 2 місяці тому +13

      Beautifully said 😅❤

    • @jameseckert3341
      @jameseckert3341 2 місяці тому +10

      Except stories lol

    • @leneo1731
      @leneo1731 2 місяці тому

      There were a lot of things that didn't start good in this story!
      Who on earth this k it's a good idea to hide the fact that it's from another country than it originally is.
      Change the packaging and stuff.
      We're not talking about milk or chocolate here, and we're not talking about 10 k deals.
      Then cutting out the pne person who was in between.
      Just insanity the whole thing.
      Never in a million years would I dear to trick people in that setting.
      It's like trying to trick the mob.

    • @Giraffe1187
      @Giraffe1187 2 місяці тому +15

      What are you, Greek?

    • @user-qh7rj9wj4p
      @user-qh7rj9wj4p 2 місяці тому +30

      But yet the American guy is the one who fkd it all up … albania side didn’t

  • @JAalba
    @JAalba 2 місяці тому +812

    WTF!!! i watched WAR DOGS this past weekend on netflix, and the man himself is on youtube on moday morning. thank you mark from SWU

    • @beyuwallace
      @beyuwallace 2 місяці тому +14

      I just watched it this morning. I guest that was a true story.

    • @Yoshino760
      @Yoshino760 2 місяці тому +3

      ​@@beyuwallaceWho is Herbert Marcus and what is programming ?

    • @BrixRacing
      @BrixRacing 2 місяці тому +1

      Dude same 🤣 watched it like a week ago

    • @imsatanscott
      @imsatanscott 2 місяці тому +7

      I came to the comments a few minutes in thinking I had some kind of deja vu.

    • @Ceejay07
      @Ceejay07 2 місяці тому +1

      Not on my netflix😢

  • @bingbong6467
    @bingbong6467 8 днів тому +7

    A man completely devoid of ethics and more than willing to comply with something else, alarming to see no comments on this line

  • @polynesianprincess2525
    @polynesianprincess2525 2 місяці тому +524

    Being in and around Federal contracting for decades, his description of the related pre-award (e.g., auditing financial systems, site visits, etc.) and post-award processes are completely accurate. He's authentic. I started watching this interview fully expecting to click-away, but not so. He is super intelligent, and super interesting…. It was interesting to hear from the private sector side of contracting versus the Federal, which is where my experience has been... Great interview.

  • @bryceelliot
    @bryceelliot 2 місяці тому +53

    I feel like I really learned something tonight, listened to this whole thing. The guy tells it very well too. I'm sure he will continue to do well in life.

  • @cyclemoto8744
    @cyclemoto8744 Місяць тому +7

    The change in David's demeanour as the interview progresses is very astounding. Great story. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

  • @michaellawrie903
    @michaellawrie903 2 місяці тому +355

    Holy crap, started watching an interview with an arms dealer only to learn that I use his musical invention in my guitar studio. Mind blown.

    • @DavidPackouz
      @DavidPackouz 2 місяці тому +37

      🎶🙌🎶

    • @Rusty1202004
      @Rusty1202004 Місяць тому +13

      I was even more mind blown to learn that my country Turkmenistan is part of his story. Absolutely true about not giving fly permits unless getting paid😂

    • @chronokoks
      @chronokoks Місяць тому +3

      @@Rusty1202004 your country? how are you on internet? wtf

    • @Rusty1202004
      @Rusty1202004 Місяць тому +10

      @@chronokoks yeah the blocking is crazy, even vpn not helping at times. But fortunately i moved abroad

    • @chronokoks
      @chronokoks Місяць тому +4

      @@Rusty1202004 how? how are you able to move abroad from that prison? I have never met a turkmen person only of the older diaspora.. heh

  • @laceyb3729
    @laceyb3729 2 місяці тому +1109

    This is exactly what I picture an arms dealer to look like 😂

    • @jae_hood
      @jae_hood 2 місяці тому +64

      He’s also the dude from the Hitman game.

    • @blakehenderson8828
      @blakehenderson8828 2 місяці тому +22

      @@jae_hoodHitman getting high on his own supply

    • @anms2023
      @anms2023 2 місяці тому +4

      Lord of War

    • @marissaa5202
      @marissaa5202 2 місяці тому +3

      So that’s what happened to Sonny from iRobot 😮

    • @ThisGuyAd.
      @ThisGuyAd. 2 місяці тому +2

      Exactly, bald Jessie Pinkman

  • @obiegbuniwe1183
    @obiegbuniwe1183 Місяць тому +59

    This is one of your best interviews ever. Very intelligent man with a great story and an amazing ending. 👏🏾

  • @ajjimenez8701
    @ajjimenez8701 Місяць тому +24

    Wow. Just wow. I had this interview saved in my "watch later" since the day it went live and after reaching over it for two weeks I finally put it on, and I honestly cant remember being so engrossed by a youtube video.
    Such a great story and such a talented story-teller. Not only that, but in my appraisal a good UA-cam video will both entertain and produce a spark in the mind, a little moment that a new idea is introduced that beckons the viewer to investigate further, and my god this video lit off a firestorm for me.
    Fascinating, elucidating, entertaining, bravo bravo!

  • @diannh2894
    @diannh2894 2 місяці тому +68

    EXCELLENT interview Mark. Absolutely excellent. You always have something new!

  • @BoeingDidIt
    @BoeingDidIt Місяць тому +7

    My favorite interview yet, truly amazing to hear the story from the man himself. Thank you SWU!

  • @antonioperalez8808
    @antonioperalez8808 2 місяці тому +246

    This is my favorite interview by far

    • @3sTh3rRGar
      @3sTh3rRGar 2 місяці тому +4

      This is one of my favorite interviews. Seems to get better and better by the day! Thanks Mark of SWU.

    • @zosothezephead837
      @zosothezephead837 2 місяці тому +11

      Close second to Gummo The Hacker.

    • @jacquelinemuqui
      @jacquelinemuqui 2 місяці тому

      Watch Repeat

  • @dustman96
    @dustman96 2 місяці тому +189

    This guy is one smooth operator.

    • @themodfather9382
      @themodfather9382 Місяць тому +8

      These comments are unreal. He's just some random guy who said absolutely nothing

    • @brenden7684
      @brenden7684 Місяць тому +42

      ​@themodfather9382 Efraim? Is it you? 😂

    • @christinelozier3511
      @christinelozier3511 Місяць тому +2

      Yup..

    • @douglasrho5619
      @douglasrho5619 Місяць тому +1

      Lol!

    • @dbuck1964
      @dbuck1964 Місяць тому

      @@themodfather9382put some 💩 in your pie hole.

  • @indigoclean
    @indigoclean Місяць тому +7

    this is - by far - the BEST interview on the SWU IMO and also, in general. This is just... pure gold.

  • @karenfryberger4260
    @karenfryberger4260 2 місяці тому +412

    "How much justice can you afford?" Sound familiar?

    • @abegrooms621
      @abegrooms621 2 місяці тому +13

      Better call saul?

    • @LongJohn420
      @LongJohn420 2 місяці тому +9

      The American way

    • @colinrichardson6663
      @colinrichardson6663 Місяць тому +3

      Read.

    • @Edwin-fb7my
      @Edwin-fb7my Місяць тому

      As a practicing attorney it will never cease to amaze me the tons of people expecting free representation...sorry guys attoneys have bills to pay....cant afford the attorney.....theres the public defender office ready to take your case...life realities.

    • @A1_Amir
      @A1_Amir Місяць тому

      @@Edwin-fb7myDo public defenders even try that hard if they’re taking the bottom of the barrel clients?(clients who cant afford a lawyer)

  • @laylawalker8897
    @laylawalker8897 2 місяці тому +29

    I could listen to this guy's stories all day! LOVED this interview! 👏

  • @lauracornwell9129
    @lauracornwell9129 Місяць тому +12

    Thanks, Mark! That was as entertaining, actually even more so than the War Dogs movie! Loved it!

  • @oktfg
    @oktfg Місяць тому +11

    Very interesting interview. Expected to watch this over two parts. David just made his story totally engrossing to watch. Hour flew by. Well done Mark and David

  • @davebartosiak985
    @davebartosiak985 2 місяці тому +15

    This was incredible. One of the best interviews I've ever heard. Amazing work as always. Thank you!

  • @deangullberry777
    @deangullberry777 11 днів тому +1

    This story gives me so much inspiration, it’s so well told. To go from being an arms dealer to inventing both dentistry and musical products that help people… what a guy.

  • @fireuptheblades1875
    @fireuptheblades1875 2 місяці тому +284

    This is one of those dream interviews where you ask one question and the person fills up an hour plus of an engrossing story. Hopefully Mark interviews Efraim Diveroli, for a book end. The longer I watch it, I'd encourage Mark to interview David's replacements.

    • @IntentlyPurposeful
      @IntentlyPurposeful 2 місяці тому

      He's an idiot.

    • @rubyvids8857
      @rubyvids8857 2 місяці тому +7

      Agreed. This is the most intensely I've listened to one of his interviews and I've listened to plenty beginning to end. This guy David is a smart dude.

    • @DavidPackouz
      @DavidPackouz 2 місяці тому

      Thank you ​@@rubyvids8857

    • @JeffDavis-hg2to
      @JeffDavis-hg2to 2 місяці тому +8

      @fireuptheblades1875 If you enjoyed this, watch Davids interview with Mathew Cox (Who has also been on this channel). Mathew wrote Efrin Devoroli's memoir while they were in prison together. If you liked this interview, you will LOVE that podcast.

    • @JeffDavis-hg2to
      @JeffDavis-hg2to 2 місяці тому +9

      Matthew was successful in suing Warner Bros over this film. Also, there is no chance Devoroli does an interview. He wants to sperate himself as far as he can from this. Devoroli's memoir, written by Cox is, "Once a Gun Runner."

  • @zerc1
    @zerc1 2 місяці тому +29

    I enjoyed the format of this interview, no distracting graphics or music. A well spoken interviewee and respectful interviewer telling a fascinating story! Subbed!

  • @aliveinheels4540
    @aliveinheels4540 Місяць тому +19

    This chap is remarkably knowledgable about the background and history and I love that he explains it in such an interesting way

  • @yomibrown
    @yomibrown 2 місяці тому +16

    This was so amazing!!!!! Thanks, Mark, for inviting him 😊

  • @freddelarsson4434
    @freddelarsson4434 2 місяці тому +407

    To anyone interested, this is the real life dude portraited in the movie "War Dogs" David Packouz.

    • @sonnycoville984
      @sonnycoville984 2 місяці тому +14

      Was looking for this comment. Right after I heard the massage therapist detail, I was like wait is him?? 😂

    • @nicklockwood3792
      @nicklockwood3792 2 місяці тому +9

      He sounds more like the guy from "lord of war" especially with the religion part of it.

    • @JJ_hehehehehe
      @JJ_hehehehehe 2 місяці тому +3

      I was about to ask that! Thx

    • @julienotfunny
      @julienotfunny 2 місяці тому +20

      @@nicklockwood3792the lord of war guy is Viktor Bout. We exchanged him for that female basketball player that was locked up in Russia.

    • @vallmak
      @vallmak 2 місяці тому +5

      He has a cameo in the movie too. He sings at the beginning.

  • @viriathas9910
    @viriathas9910 Місяць тому +78

    Two things jumped out at me: 1. I worked in the arms industry myself for about 13 years, and when it comes to ammunition, every single case that comes out of a state arsenal, and pretty much everything made privately has a headstamp or factory stamp on it. The information these stamps give varies, but usually its going to be factory of origin and year of production. Chinese and indeed, all combloc ammunition had a headstamp scheme that was well understood by western intelligence throughout the cold war. Not to mention that Chinese ammo that was sold commercially in the US was made at state arsenals so the factory stamps would be no secret. So when he describes simply changing the boxes to conceal the origin of the ammo, I immediately knew they were going to be caught because there was simply no way that the ammo would not be inspected on arrival and the headstamps cross referenced. The military authorities probably knew from the day it arrived where it was from and simply didn't care. 2. The New York times always shows their journalistic integrity.

    • @TheJuan72
      @TheJuan72 Місяць тому +21

      You're right, that's the government , as long as there's no media scandal , they don't care.

    • @manager4409
      @manager4409 Місяць тому +1

      I bet they're more strict now

    • @brian08497
      @brian08497 Місяць тому +15

      He literally said the ARMY knew all along and even shielded them because they deemed the ammo essential to the Afghan government. They figured as soon as Obama came in he’d pull troops and the afghans would be screwed. Justice dep told them we’d not charge y’all were it not for the article that blew up.

    • @jp2135744
      @jp2135744 Місяць тому +12

      the NYT has integrity? 😂

    • @jbrassic5434
      @jbrassic5434 Місяць тому +1

      @@jp2135744 Sarcasm bro haha

  • @gailflora1835
    @gailflora1835 2 місяці тому +171

    That title didn’t sound interesting to me, but then I started listening and WOW!! This guy is super intelligent and talked very articulately and I watched the whole damn thing!!

    • @DavidPackouz
      @DavidPackouz 2 місяці тому +8

      Thanks! 🙏

    • @Hugh_Mongus_Chode
      @Hugh_Mongus_Chode 2 місяці тому +9

      Interview with an arms dealer didn’t sound interesting? 🤡

    • @gailflora1835
      @gailflora1835 2 місяці тому +3

      @@Hugh_Mongus_Chode I’m a woman so guns don’t interest me. Haha. But yet I started watching it because you never know what anyone’s gonna say.

    • @user-yr4mo3iz4d
      @user-yr4mo3iz4d 2 місяці тому

      yay you watching upgrading from books with lots of pictures

    • @nakedmongoose123
      @nakedmongoose123 2 місяці тому

      A chode calling people clowns 😂😂 dear god

  • @nickaaponte
    @nickaaponte Місяць тому +81

    I used to play bass in a house band for an open mic in downtown Miami from 2009 to 2010. David would come thru often and perform his songs with us. A few years later, I read about him in the news, and they even made a movie about him. Wild stuff

  • @ethanrosser539
    @ethanrosser539 Місяць тому +8

    The sheer number of logistics they were having to navigate on their own is just stunning.

  • @Max-lz5ym
    @Max-lz5ym 2 місяці тому +269

    Interesting guy and story, although im familiar with the style and reasoning of this channel for years now, interviews like the divorce lawyer or this one right here are very much appreciated

    • @maryrosecook8507
      @maryrosecook8507 2 місяці тому

      Loved this !!! Spot on !!!!

    • @brandyntherwanger5731
      @brandyntherwanger5731 2 місяці тому +5

      Very few and far between. After this you have 2 or 3 more videos of brain rot basically

    • @KarolM1964
      @KarolM1964 2 місяці тому

      Totally agree! That divorce lawyer was a really interesting and likeable guy.

    • @phreshian
      @phreshian 2 місяці тому +3

      100% agree. I wouldn't mind the channel switching to this style to be honest

    • @wilhelmvg9978
      @wilhelmvg9978 2 місяці тому +3

      I think Mark is obsessed with hearing and seeing peoples’ trauma. I don’t use the term “obsessed” lightly.

  • @thevet2009
    @thevet2009 2 місяці тому +334

    As a former Army contracting officer in Afghanistan, Iraq and other armpits of the world, I found this very interesting, entertaining and not surprising.

    • @em2fye72
      @em2fye72 2 місяці тому +18

      so you're a killer?

    • @EL-ee4cz
      @EL-ee4cz 2 місяці тому +2

      They made a movie.

    • @thevet2009
      @thevet2009 2 місяці тому +34

      @@em2fye72 I'm a lover, not a killer

    • @bobbyologun1517
      @bobbyologun1517 2 місяці тому

      @@thevet2009 so you love killing?

    • @garrettjones8017
      @garrettjones8017 2 місяці тому +13

      Thatvwas very rude of you​@em2fye72

  • @patrickskehill5589
    @patrickskehill5589 11 днів тому +1

    One of the best episodes yet. Guys a great storyteller.

  • @Mmmmkaaay
    @Mmmmkaaay 2 місяці тому +279

    I'm a massage therapist. Maybe I could be an arms dealer too!

  • @anthonyloconte7835
    @anthonyloconte7835 Місяць тому +45

    As a viewer with a Federal Firearms License which includes full auto manufacturing. I can tell ya everything he is saying is correct. It's not that easy anymore, they added some changes to the bid process now. Because of these guys. Now I have never bid on a government contract because I have no way to fill it. But because of these guys. Now the US government inspects even the manufacturing lines to ensure you have the capability to make the product you are saying you can. Love this interview.

    • @manager4409
      @manager4409 Місяць тому +4

      Yea I'm sure it's way more strict now after this shit.

    • @jayemayyalldamnday
      @jayemayyalldamnday 14 днів тому

      We're these arms just for the Iraqi Army? I can't imagine us arms could be supplied by 2 dudes who could easily be sabotaging or creating some nefarious alterations or backdoors or even tracking devices in them. That would be a great tactic for an enemy. Supply the enemy their arms, put tracking devices in them like an individual holo shell at the bottom of make a custom RPG warhead with small device endless possibilities

  • @TwiztidPain
    @TwiztidPain Місяць тому +133

    Man, this guy I would have loved to have as a business partner. He is smart, level-headed, and seems to see the bigger picture.

    • @DavidPackouz
      @DavidPackouz Місяць тому +3

      🙏

    • @savedbythespell
      @savedbythespell Місяць тому +15

      The guy who admitted to fraud? That’s who you want as your business partner? lol

    • @Dan-yh4uz
      @Dan-yh4uz Місяць тому

      ​@@savedbythespellthis channel consistently shows how people are completely duped by charisma and articulation over and over again.

    • @CFox.7
      @CFox.7 Місяць тому +8

      A religious jew with no ethics motivated by blood money - what a shocker !

    • @CFox.7
      @CFox.7 Місяць тому

      @@DavidPackouz A jew with no ethics motivated by blood money - what a shocker !

  • @trevmait
    @trevmait 2 місяці тому +16

    what an incredible story!! thank you so much for sharing. this has truly inspired me, at 41, to take a different direction in life. so much gratitude for this. thank you again.

  • @tatsumakisenpukyakku5576
    @tatsumakisenpukyakku5576 2 місяці тому +27

    honestly the best, most unexpected interview.

  • @valerieewing3306
    @valerieewing3306 Місяць тому +4

    So much pleasure listening to this man, to his admission to being wrong, his redemption and ability to persevere and find a path to success, and take others there with him; "A rising tide lifts all boats" such the perfect aphorism. Thanks for making this important documentary.

  • @jspur6
    @jspur6 2 місяці тому +5

    Dude this was the best interview you’ve ever done, thank you Mark for always delivering!

  • @lynda_marie2857
    @lynda_marie2857 2 місяці тому +70

    This video is probably in the top 5 best videos on this channel, if not top 3.

    • @DavidPackouz
      @DavidPackouz 2 місяці тому +3

      🙏

    • @MrOloh
      @MrOloh 2 місяці тому

      What are the others you recommend?

    • @lynda_marie2857
      @lynda_marie2857 2 місяці тому +2

      @@MrOloh Some of the Whittaker videos are good, the older ones. I can’t watch too many videos of hookers and heroin addicts , but the videos about Rebecca are pretty eye opening, and show a side of Mark that are interesting. There are also some interviews with Prison wardens.. those are good.

  • @natzl4261
    @natzl4261 5 днів тому +1

    Wow what a story! Thanks for bringing it in.

  • @dizigned193
    @dizigned193 2 місяці тому +6

    What an amazing episode. Thank you!

  • @karenhoffman4045
    @karenhoffman4045 2 місяці тому +6

    Great interview. Thank you for bringing him to us.

  • @timothyjensen3802
    @timothyjensen3802 Місяць тому +6

    I watched this movie "war dogs" twice on 2 overseas trips to eastern europe. Amazing to hear the real story from this guy. fascinating.

  • @captainkhakis9826
    @captainkhakis9826 2 місяці тому +14

    He had a cameo in the War Dogs movie towards the beginning on the film, he was playing guitar in the nursing home when his character is trying to push bed sheets, actually a pretty good guitar player/singer

    • @DavidPackouz
      @DavidPackouz 2 місяці тому +8

      Thank you 🙏🎶

    • @captainkhakis9826
      @captainkhakis9826 2 місяці тому +2

      @@DavidPackouz very unexpected to hear from you man, pretty awesome. You are a good musician, I collect instruments and play, your reply made my day. Thanks David.

    • @didgejamman
      @didgejamman 22 дні тому +1

      I’ll have to go watch again and try and catch that.

  • @hollyharris1874
    @hollyharris1874 2 місяці тому +14

    David, you're a great storyteller! So great that you turned everything around & hopefully it inspires others to do similarly.💜

    • @DavidPackouz
      @DavidPackouz 2 місяці тому +5

      Thank you 🙏

    • @hollyharris1874
      @hollyharris1874 2 місяці тому +1

      @@DavidPackouz Holy crap! 😂TY so much for the TY! I watched War Dogs. Your cameo - Yay! Also, the Instafloss looks amazing! Well done, you!💜

    • @besix
      @besix 2 місяці тому +2

      @@DavidPackouz helping the families of the kids that got killed in the Gerdec factory would also be a way to pay back. Their parents are still to this day fighting for their rights.

  • @cjwest9094
    @cjwest9094 Місяць тому +5

    Dude could seriously just play his own role in the movie. Gift of the silver tongue, and seems to come across as genuine.

  • @danzahhh13
    @danzahhh13 2 місяці тому +4

    Great interview. I went straight back to watch the movie again and realised that David features in the movie playing the guitar and singing. So cool!

  • @robertkahn1635
    @robertkahn1635 Місяць тому +8

    Wow- this video was truly "Not" what I had expected.
    Kudos 2u- my brother for being so well spoken & informative.
    I totally saved this vid & my intentions are to share it w/ those that are special 2me- while I personally look into some kinda Mechanical Engineering degree myself.
    * U ARE THE MAN *...
    Thank You Sincerely...

  • @victoriagrace2856
    @victoriagrace2856 Місяць тому +17

    I write contacts for the military. Everything he said was spot on. Guy knows his stuff

    • @DavidPackouz
      @DavidPackouz Місяць тому

      🙏

    • @victoriagrace2856
      @victoriagrace2856 Місяць тому +2

      @@DavidPackouz also makes me wonder how legit these companies that I award to are 😂😂

  • @RickMentore
    @RickMentore 2 місяці тому +9

    A Redemption story; from Arms dealers, merchant of death, to Inventor, what a fantastic story!

  • @ivantopalov7839
    @ivantopalov7839 2 місяці тому +7

    This is the most interesting, satisfying and cool thing I have watched in months. Thanks for telling us about this guy!

  • @Getep
    @Getep Місяць тому +5

    Another fascinating story. I can watch your stuff all day.
    Super kudos for all you do.
    Pete 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
    Stockport, England.

  • @mellowpepper4784
    @mellowpepper4784 2 місяці тому +68

    Mark, you've outdone yourself. Thanks for all you do!

  • @Tony-Pino
    @Tony-Pino Місяць тому +8

    It just dawned on me that when these business guys are watching the news, and they hear about a new war starting somewhere in the world, instead of fear or sadness they immediately think "Cha-ching".

  • @LonaLee
    @LonaLee 14 днів тому +1

    What a great interview. Thank you for enlightening me to an industry I had zero clues about.

  • @kdel3694
    @kdel3694 2 місяці тому +5

    One of the good interviews that I don’t cry at listening to stories at abuse . Great story.

  • @DEVINMALEK
    @DEVINMALEK 2 місяці тому +12

    War dogs is such a great movie. Glad to finally put a face to the story! Great interview

    • @ReshonBryant
      @ReshonBryant 2 місяці тому

      Bro looks like a Jewish Prince William.

    • @manager4409
      @manager4409 Місяць тому +1

      He's in the movie singing at the nursing home

  • @elpepe-wx7oj
    @elpepe-wx7oj 8 днів тому +1

    this was so amazing especially at the end how he turned his life around for music its so inspiring. happy to have this in mind.

  • @BluBanks.
    @BluBanks. 29 днів тому +29

    ANYONE REMEMBER "WAR DOGS" MOVIE?! WAS BASED OFF THIS DUDE💯

    • @ether23-23
      @ether23-23 9 днів тому +4

      NO WAY?! WHAAAAAAAT?? REALLY?!?! THAT'S FUCKING INSANE BRO WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT??

    • @J_Trask
      @J_Trask 6 днів тому +1

      Really?? 👁️ 👄 👁️

  • @jillhenschen5487
    @jillhenschen5487 2 місяці тому +4

    This is an awesome interview! I’ve seen the movie a couple times but enjoyed hearing it this way

  • @AnnekeGermers-in6pb
    @AnnekeGermers-in6pb 15 днів тому +2

    30000 contracts per day...
    Government is too big.
    And who is paying for it?

  • @47mphill
    @47mphill 2 місяці тому +18

    Another great one Mark !

  • @LK-bz9sk
    @LK-bz9sk Місяць тому +3

    Thought I would watch for a few minutes and save for tonight ……ended up watching it in one sitting. Excellent guest.

  • @1Morethan6
    @1Morethan6 25 днів тому +2

    Rarely do I watch through an entire hour interview, but with how this guy kept me locked in within his story, it went by like it was 10 minutes. Would love to see an update on him for sure.

  • @vepeu
    @vepeu 2 місяці тому +163

    the sales pitch 3/4's of the way thru lol

  • @ianm9853
    @ianm9853 Місяць тому +7

    This is one of the most fascinating interviews on UA-cam hands down.

  • @clobo70
    @clobo70 14 днів тому +1

    What an amazing guy, I was hypnotized the whole video

  • @bfgivmfith
    @bfgivmfith Місяць тому +3

    I am so grateful I got to watch this! Fascinating!!!!!!

  • @amberearheart3326
    @amberearheart3326 Місяць тому +4

    What a absolutely wild detour this man had!!! Way to GO!!! Awesome awesome story

  • @dome744
    @dome744 Місяць тому +1

    never in my life i've thought i whould / could listen to a man telling his story about arms dealing. he has such a great way of telling his story, it's like a movie rolling in my head. freakin awesome

  • @melaniegrant3934
    @melaniegrant3934 2 місяці тому +6

    Thank you for interviewing this man I loved it

  • @estbeta
    @estbeta Місяць тому +3

    He’s a great storyteller, im loving this episode!

  • @jking5772
    @jking5772 17 днів тому +1

    This guy is more clear than any college professor. Great storyteller and educator.

  • @rafaelcorrea-rm1kz
    @rafaelcorrea-rm1kz Місяць тому +3

    This Interview was awesome, this guy is really smart, talktive, and knows exactly what to say.

    • @DavidPackouz
      @DavidPackouz Місяць тому +1

      🙏

    • @lisahenning5209
      @lisahenning5209 Місяць тому

      @@DavidPackouz CON ARTISE & MONEY GRUBBING CREEP....WHY DO YOU LIKE HIM????
      CON ARTISTS & NARCISSISTS ARE ALWAYS "CHARISMATIC" SHEEEEEESH !

  • @Lizabethmoore-ow6mw
    @Lizabethmoore-ow6mw 2 місяці тому +4

    This is an amazing interview!!! Brilliant!!!

  • @thebiowatchlist
    @thebiowatchlist Місяць тому +2

    Incredible story teller, amazingly articulate, great interview, likable person.

  • @martinharrington8922
    @martinharrington8922 2 місяці тому +24

    This has to be one of your best interviews.

    • @damowantswealth
      @damowantswealth 2 місяці тому +2

      I would say this is just one guy spinning his own PR. He's very good at it though I'll give him that

  • @artscollab
    @artscollab Місяць тому +5

    Gosh, that in-breath seemed loaded with emotion at 1:02.

  • @J_Trask
    @J_Trask 6 днів тому +1

    I saw this guy as being more sleazy, but he became more relatable when he started talking about his new business ventures.

  • @hanslamontagne
    @hanslamontagne 2 місяці тому +6

    wasn't even an interview, David is a story teller, and one hell of an interesting guy. SWYB giving us the greatest content.

  • @markdittbenner9949
    @markdittbenner9949 2 місяці тому +4

    Really fascinating story One of the best you've ever had on your channel

  • @raeelliott2314
    @raeelliott2314 Місяць тому +3

    Great interview!

  • @DSMITH-cz7xi
    @DSMITH-cz7xi Місяць тому +3

    This guy is remarkable at "Just talking to YOU",and not crooked as hell,I bet he could sale anything,dude is open minded,and seems powerful mentally!!!

  • @LeslieCabrera-r5g
    @LeslieCabrera-r5g 15 днів тому +1

    Great interview, Mark!

  • @TarotwithAmore
    @TarotwithAmore 2 місяці тому +5

    Absolutely riveting! Thank you!

  • @crosbym.8925
    @crosbym.8925 2 місяці тому +33

    Wow what a great story!! Ive never watched War Dogs and really didn't know anything about this kinda thing going in to the video. Ill have to watch that movie now! Thanks Mark for another great story for me to listen to!

    • @hollyharris1874
      @hollyharris1874 2 місяці тому +2

      I am a huge movie fan but resisted WD for years (IDK why), but curiosity got me last night. It's pretty darn good; well-paced & entertaining. It leaves Netflix July 7th if you can/want to catch it there. David has a cameo! 💜

    • @sethsmith6042
      @sethsmith6042 2 місяці тому

      The timeline of the movie doesn't match up to what David is describing but all in all it seems to reflect the story fairly well