PBD, your decision to make this interview a One-On-One was paramount to it's intensity. Your sidekicks (especially Adam) would have derailed the Importance/Objectiveness of the subject matter you brilliantly touched on. I am so glad that Erik Prince is on OUR side and believe he has contributed more to our nations foreign policy than he is willing or able to admit. I will not be surprised if President Trump appoints him to an advisory position. The insights I gathered today line up with my long held perspectives and leave me feeling validated against the daily onslaught of FAKE NEWS. This was truly your finest work to date. Suggestion: Please do more One-On-Ones whenever having pragmatic guests like Erik.
I’m sorry but fuck this guy. He’s blowing hot air and said in an interview he wants to re-colonize Africa. We have problems here at home. He’s a filthy globalist.
As Former Blackwater I really wish I could've been on this podcast to Co Opt from the Boots on the ground experience of what it was like working for Blackwater during those times......Best Job I Ever had.
So I've always wondered this, and this is a legitimate question I'm not being sarcastic or trying to coax you into a "gotcha!" moment or anything like that, what was the deal with BW & the ACTUAL events that did or didn't happen from your first hand or extremely close-to-primary/1st-hand-source(s). Basically, from your eye-witness POV and/or your closeness/vicinity to eye-witnesses, what actually went down do you think? I've always been extremely skeptical of anything that the government does or says, especially involving the military/LE so it's not unbelievable to me that the political or official intelligence groups or even the high-command of the regular military would leave you guys "hung out to dry" or "hanging high & dry" so to speak to cover their own asses and/or move along their agendas/narratives.
I agree. This was an intense interview. Patrick is so good at questioning. Therefore, it was a good decision to do it alone. Love listening to the home team.
As a 23 yr military veteran, I’m glad Erik set the record straight because I had received different information about Blackwater. However, I always found it very suspicious that such a reputable PMC all of sudden was “black listed.” Great interview. I hope Erik can positively impact our country in the near future. I support him.
The government doesn't like competition because it takes away all their power. And the elected politicians like the power they perceive they have. I was at small town hall for my legislator, and he was excited about his leadership role that he got, especially as a two term rep. And the one thing he said that mattered to him alot was the large government contractor that is in our district and not so much the power the small group of the rest of us because our contributions don't equal that large military contractors dollars.
Seeing how Erik Prince takes time to think about the questions and give a response shows just what a thoughtful mind he has. Great format being one-on-one, guest was well heard and no dumb derailings or time wasting side quests. This was great.
I had zero eexpectations and it turned out to be one of the best PBD pods I've ever listened to. God damn this guy is an amazing human and interesting storyteller.
I'm a 101st Iraq veteran and came out antiwar from all I seen and learned. I am guilty of thinking Blackwater was part of the problem. Wow was I misguided. This was a great interview.
Thanks for your service! I have to ask though, why did you think they were a problem? I know nothing about this subject. Edit : I read the Wiki on it. I could see how you’d blame them for putting troops unnecessarily into harm’s way.
I feel the same. I'm a former Marine but I never deployed to a war zone, part of me regrets it and the other part of me thinks I'm lucky. I've worked as a govt contractor as well. After hearing Erik speak I've come to agree with much of what he says, although not everything. Still very valid points he makes
Very impressed with this interview. Changed some of my thoughts towards Eric. He is a guy that appears to love this country. We need more guys like you and him and less government!
PBD, he did his part and came onto your podcast to shed light on what’s really going on. It’s all of our responsibility now to make change! The future is bright, much respect!
I worked for Erik’s fathers company. It was called Prince Corporation. He built an INCREDIBLE business and he was a great man. He built a company where everyone felt respected and part of the success. Paid well. Worked hard. Then he died and his kids sold it for billions. It is now shut down.
That company, worth that much at that time, applying today's business multipliers, assuming revenue in sales remained flat, would be valued at around 14 billion - 20 billion. they sold it for 1.3 billion. The dad wanted the kids and family to learn their own skills so they didn't end up becoming nepo babies. But I highly doubt he wanted his pride and joy to be sold off. Johnson Controls in WI bought them out and shut it down as competition. This of course before going public themselves now where they are worth almost $40 billion. My father also worked there. Hello Holland from Grand Haven!
@@TheeGlocktopus that’s actually not what happened. JCI bought them out and operated it for about 15 years. It was very successful. They sold it to a Chinese company called Yanfeng that shuttered the doors. If I remember right another company bought off part of it, I think it was Aptar.
I too worked for Prince Corp back in the late 80s part time after school. Incredible times. I remember Ed walking though the whole company - every building - during the holidays to shake everyone's hand and wishing them a Merry Christmas. I was a year or two behind Erik at the same high school and I remember the school receiving a brand new bluebird bus... and... a bus garage reportedly donated by the Prince family. Nothing but respect for the Prince family.
@@orangemanbad The Yanfeng deal was actually a Joint Venture in an attempt to shift production over to production of vehicle trim parts. The deal was 30% to JCI for basically use of the facility and Yanfeng held 70% (of just the venture agreement) as they took over operations, supplied and distributed the parts being made. JCI and Yanfeng partnership goes back to 1990/91 well before Prince Corp. was even acquired. At no point did one own the other or vice versa. But JCI maintained ownership of the building and property throughout. They became "Prince Automotive" for two years before the venture decided to branch out into more markets, becoming "Prince Manufacturing" - what they are known for today after. Think around this time is when they began to shift the bulk of production to N. Carolina away from Holland. Around this time is when we moved, wanna say 99 ish, so my info after is light at best. Not sure about anything in regards to Aptar.
Well you have definitely been missing out on one of the best minds in America and I’m referring to Patrick. He’s brilliant at all his one on one interviews.
@@danetteray1109 I really like his clips I just haven’t finished a full one yet, there’s too many podcasts to keep up! But I really do like Patrick. Plus, he’s a fellow 101st guy.
With the smacking of his lips, he’s bragging if you can’t tell. Don’t get fooled there’s nothing transparent about this guy. Some people called this asshole patriot, I would call him a complete scumbag. Blackwater was in charge of the transport of drugs, Poppy, etc. in Afghanistan, and torturing captives in Afghanistan and Iraq after 911.
Convicted by who? The politicians who hate him because he took money out of their pockets? The politicians who have never seen war and get rich off the slaughter of other people’s children?
My Husband's family is still in the Donbass area, {they had to move south from Luhansk due to the Western Ukraine invasion} and I KNOW how corrupt the Ukrainian gov'nt is. Very few people voted against being part of Russia, over 90% of all Eastern Ukrainian People voted 2x to get away from the Wrath of the REAL Nazis, like the Stefan Bandera followers who have been bombing them since 2012. Zelenskyy himself speaks Russian as his first language, and to watch him fake NOT being able to speak it, is disgusting. His highest ranking Generals are buying huge estates on the Mediterranean in their kids names, while sending soldiers to a meat grinder in the east WITHOUT the medical, Armor Shells, and food they need to fight, and to live. My husband passed away of Cancer just before this SMO began, and in a way, I'm thankful he's not around to see what's going on, and how my children's aunt's, uncles, and cousins aren't allowed into the USA because they now have a new Russian passport. I'm glad your family is out of there! It's definitely in their best interest!
Man Eric is the right mind and leader to be in a strong position in this country. When Trump comes back, Eric will be in his cabinet. That is when the balance of the world re balances and the shit stops running.
He’s the literal definition of Military Industrial Complex. He admits that he’s butthurt that the Pentagon didn’t give him a 400 million dollar war contract.
@@AeronStraidhe’s right bro I don’t care if he saved money and was efficient. He’s a criminal end of the day what happened in Iraq to those innocent lives ?
@Blashmack we need to care to some degree because we trade internationally. So our economy is intertwined with alot of countries around the world. When he mentioned the Suez Canal he put out a number of 90% of traffic has dropped. That's a big issue because it cause world market prices to go up over night when the trade routes are cutoff like that. The Panama Canal is another big one. If it were to shut down for an extended amount of time you could world market prices coming out of China to at least double if not more simply due to shipping costs. Pat did a stand alone solo video on the Panama Canal and Suez Canal awhile back that's about 20 minutes long. Very insightful and sheds some light on geopolitics.
Vinnie: "Ahhhh! de yaaaa, de yaaa, de yaaa um um um aaaah! Pat! Pat!" Adam: "Umm err ummm err uhhh umm uhhhh hurrrr... Bro... Bro bro... Pat, I respect you. Pat, you're the best!"
@@ruck27 Vinnie would be great if he wasn't hyperventilating mid important points and stuttering, yelling, interrupting, barely in his seat & high strung. He otherwise would have good points. Needs to limit the caffeine, coke or whatever stimulant he may be on. Adam talks like a chronic strep throat infected old school fck boy stoner who brain is fried, who tries to compensate for his poor takes & ignorance by kissing Pat's rear at least once per podcast.
Being from the UK haven’t heard of this man but my gosh this man is one to look up to. Aside from the success, service and family, I’m blown away by the way he communicates. No bull, just casually saying how it is in a relaxed way whilst also clearly displaying strength, respect and a capability to control a conversation. Very impressed by this podcast and what great job you do PBD as you display all of the same attributes 🙌🙏
Anyone imagining Adam trying to participate in this conversation? "So, Erik, how do you think about the world being the world and all the things happening in it?"
“I have a few guns…” Add humor to his logic and reason (and all other attributes) and we have someone who should play a significant role in next administration.
You can see now why the NEA and Education Department rebelled and so many children are not performing on grade level. The SEL curriculum is responsible for bullying and violence instead of bringing kids together to learn
Erik hit the nail directly on the head when he said 99 percent of Americans couldn’t even point to Ukraine on a map. Well said Sir, well said. Phenomenal podcast as always.
Podcasts are best like this - Just 2 people who DON'T INTERRUPT each other! Erik is very interesting and sits on a lot of knowledge and excellence. Thank you PBD!
Eric Prince is basically the antithesis of the modern American “male”, well educated, especially on history, an elite soldier and a true patriot. I honestly cannot get enough of his interviews.
I think Pat really enjoyed this one and that’s why the others weren’t present. He knew prior the dialect would be the fullest and informative if it was a 1 on 1 talk. Love this channel…share share share friends!
Eben Barlow is the south african version of this guy. In the late 70's and 80's the south african army was pound for pound one of the best armies in the world. I'm sure a few south african top tier soldiers must have worked for this gentleman.
Not Irani here (Jewish American) and hanging on every word of this critically important discussion with Erik & Pat. Only disappointed that there was no mention of Israel, Islamic jihad against them, etc.
God how we were lied to by the media about Blackwater and Erik Prince. We need more people like Erik in the world, he’d make a great advisor for the Trump admin
This is the first former military officer I've seen all my life who does not look like one. You wouldn't know if you were not told. He is so chill. What a fantastic man.
This was the #1 BEST Podcast I’ve EVER listened to! Hope to see the 2 of you together often… 2 LEADERS worthy of RESPECT to make the world a better place!
I have only heard corruption comments about blackrock. This was very educational and just goes to show until you sit down and talk to someone you never really know the truth. Great interview. I could listen to this guy all day.
What a great interview PBD. I learned a lot. Now would like to hear you interview Steve Bannon and of course I have been asking you to interview the great Thomas Sowell.
Mr. Prince is an incredible guest. I have heard him speak on other podcast and think he would make a fantastic presidential candidate. His mental capacity to pull intricate geopolitical and historical facts and information and place right into general conversation.
This man should have a seat in a Trump cabinet, or as a major advisor to our Secretary if Defense. His knowledge of US & international history, along with his experience & insights of the un-elected administrative branch would make him an outstanding contributor to American leadership now. I can see Prince & Vivek taking apart the administrative state & giving Trump exactly the insight & support he needs.
Not having Adam on this interview was the single most important aspect of the interview. Thank God.
agree
He’ll be on tomorrow with Tim Dillon. I feel Tim might rip him a new one, knowing him.
Never understood why people don't like it when guests get ANY pushback😂
pushback is great. That's what make a good interview great! Adam is just an insufferable man-child, imo.@@Independent365
Agreed
PBD, your decision to make this interview a One-On-One was paramount to it's intensity.
Your sidekicks (especially Adam) would have derailed the Importance/Objectiveness of the subject matter you brilliantly touched on. I am so glad that Erik Prince is on OUR side and believe he has contributed more to our nations foreign policy than he is willing or able to admit. I will not be surprised if President Trump appoints him to an advisory position.
The insights I gathered today line up with my long held perspectives and leave me feeling validated against the daily onslaught of FAKE NEWS.
This was truly your finest work to date.
Suggestion: Please do more One-On-Ones whenever having pragmatic guests like Erik.
Agreed. The dumbass sidekicks are just annoying.
I was thinking the same thing
“Soo you’re actually saying that Putin is a great guy???? Erik??” -Adam
Tom is good. He doesn’t derail the discussion. He adds excellent business insight
THIS ☝️
This needed to be a 4-hour interview. Please get him back!
SOON.
Watch Erik Prince on the "Shawn Ryan Show" ie Vigilance Elite for more!!
I’m sorry but fuck this guy. He’s blowing hot air and said in an interview he wants to re-colonize Africa. We have problems here at home. He’s a filthy globalist.
Vigilance elite podcast and Mike ritland podcast * you’re welcome
And tim pool had on him
As Former Blackwater I really wish I could've been on this podcast to Co Opt from the Boots on the ground experience of what it was like working for Blackwater during those times......Best Job I Ever had.
Thanks for service bro.
So I've always wondered this, and this is a legitimate question I'm not being sarcastic or trying to coax you into a "gotcha!" moment or anything like that, what was the deal with BW & the ACTUAL events that did or didn't happen from your first hand or extremely close-to-primary/1st-hand-source(s). Basically, from your eye-witness POV and/or your closeness/vicinity to eye-witnesses, what actually went down do you think? I've always been extremely skeptical of anything that the government does or says, especially involving the military/LE so it's not unbelievable to me that the political or official intelligence groups or even the high-command of the regular military would leave you guys "hung out to dry" or "hanging high & dry" so to speak to cover their own asses and/or move along their agendas/narratives.
@@lastmanstanding-xp3ub check out Shawn Ryans cast on the incident . really pulls the skirt down told by the guys that were there.
my friends dad was former blackwater. "never would talk about work." taught his son a lot about shooting. was a marksmen with a semi auto
There is still hope for the world if there are people like Erik
I believe the very same thing!
This is the maybe the best PBD podcast ever done.
I’m telling you it’s because there was no sosnick
Meh. It was a mutual ex-mil dick sucking. This guy was a tool of the deep state and actually thought the Church Comittee was a bad thing.
Amway is the biggest MLM company in America and you guys are rooting for it ahahah... tells me a lot about PBD's insurance business model.
66yo from Australia...>>>... Agreed, but Podcast 423 is up there too.
Pat, thank you for not having Adam and Vinny on there clogging the show with dumb questions and comments. Enjoyed this one.
it's more serious that way
Thank God that libtard Adam was not invited. Have him busy interviewing dumb Miami hoes.
I’m trying to be kind and thoughtful but honestly that’s true
I agree. This was an intense interview. Patrick is so good at questioning. Therefore, it was a good decision to do it alone. Love listening to the home team.
damn you threw Vinny under the bus 😂
As a 23 yr military veteran, I’m glad Erik set the record straight because I had received different information about Blackwater. However, I always found it very suspicious that such a reputable PMC all of sudden was “black listed.” Great interview. I hope Erik can positively impact our country in the near future. I support him.
The government doesn't like competition because it takes away all their power. And the elected politicians like the power they perceive they have. I was at small town hall for my legislator, and he was excited about his leadership role that he got, especially as a two term rep. And the one thing he said that mattered to him alot was the large government contractor that is in our district and not so much the power the small group of the rest of us because our contributions don't equal that large military contractors dollars.
😅
Agree
Watch Eric prince and shay Ryan show interview. That actually sets the record state on what happened to black water
Agree 100%. I was lucky enough to attend some of their training with Sim rounds out on their Moyock, NC compound. This was a great interview
Seeing how Erik Prince takes time to think about the questions and give a response shows just what a thoughtful mind he has. Great format being one-on-one, guest was well heard and no dumb derailings or time wasting side quests. This was great.
I had zero eexpectations and it turned out to be one of the best PBD pods I've ever listened to. God damn this guy is an amazing human and interesting storyteller.
ill 74 this. and throw in an amen.
Thank you PBD for not having Adam there asking stupid questions. This interview was awesome
Agree. They say there is no such thing as a stupid question. But there is- they are the questions Adam asks.
@@Heartsinmelodyif pat is real he should fucking boot him.
Adam is tha Best
@@tomsmith1103adam is retarded
Erik is a fascinating guest. Bring him back! Could have listened for much longer.
He is bringing the Up Phone to market. Unplugged hint.
I'm a 101st Iraq veteran and came out antiwar from all I seen and learned. I am guilty of thinking Blackwater was part of the problem. Wow was I misguided. This was a great interview.
Thankyou for your service
Thanks for your service!
I have to ask though, why did you think they were a problem? I know nothing about this subject.
Edit : I read the Wiki on it. I could see how you’d blame them for putting troops unnecessarily into harm’s way.
Same!
I feel the same. I'm a former Marine but I never deployed to a war zone, part of me regrets it and the other part of me thinks I'm lucky. I've worked as a govt contractor as well. After hearing Erik speak I've come to agree with much of what he says, although not everything. Still very valid points he makes
Blackwater is a front killing company for the US military doing the dirty jobs the military "legally" can't do. So, you are basically still misguided
I can listen to Erik Prince for hours.
Very impressed with this interview. Changed some of my thoughts towards Eric. He is a guy that appears to love this country. We need more guys like you and him and less government!
2 days in a row without Adam 🤌
Great interview!
Does Anyone know why?
@@mariawesthoff7313lets not jinx it lol
I think the audience likes to Bully Adam. He adds a distinct viewpoint even if I am more conservative than he is.
Adam is there for a specific reason, he just isn't all that good at it and most importantly not a likable character.
Adam is around to remind us there are some very dense and very loud individuals out there. That is NOT a good combination.
This is the type of podcast that put PBD in the top level. Just amazing.
This was one of the best interviews you’ve done Pat. Erik is a great guy
Fully agree
His peanut gallery wasn’t invited
💯 percent, I learned so much and got recommended such good books I’m looking to read.
@@Joe-dw1dy same here 👍
He should run for president. The more of his interviews I’ve watched on different topics he’s a smart guy.
How in the world is this not a four-hour podcast? There is so much left on the table.
Shawn Ryan Show has a 3hr42min episode w/ Eric Prince & plenty others up to six hours.
Guys like this should be running for office! Great interview!
Secretary of Defense. His knowledge and pragmatism would save the taxpayers trillions.
He may be too smart for that, we only select imbeciles for office.
Should be running our Country!
PBD, he did his part and came onto your podcast to shed light on what’s really going on. It’s all of our responsibility now to make change! The future is bright, much respect!
I am going to pay my grandson. A bright highschool senior, to listen to this twice. This wisdom is a life affirming influence.
Fight or SUFFER.
It is bright but only if most of us are willing to stand up strong.
This is the absolute best podcast PBD has done as far as I’m aware.
also the best episode on shawn ryan podcast... Prince is a real life bruce wayne
That’s a fact
Especially without having to hear Adam
I worked for Erik’s fathers company. It was called Prince Corporation. He built an INCREDIBLE business and he was a great man. He built a company where everyone felt respected and part of the success. Paid well. Worked hard. Then he died and his kids sold it for billions. It is now shut down.
That company, worth that much at that time, applying today's business multipliers, assuming revenue in sales remained flat, would be valued at around 14 billion - 20 billion. they sold it for 1.3 billion. The dad wanted the kids and family to learn their own skills so they didn't end up becoming nepo babies. But I highly doubt he wanted his pride and joy to be sold off. Johnson Controls in WI bought them out and shut it down as competition. This of course before going public themselves now where they are worth almost $40 billion. My father also worked there. Hello Holland from Grand Haven!
@@TheeGlocktopus that’s actually not what happened. JCI bought them out and operated it for about 15 years. It was very successful. They sold it to a Chinese company called Yanfeng that shuttered the doors. If I remember right another company bought off part of it, I think it was Aptar.
I too worked for Prince Corp back in the late 80s part time after school. Incredible times. I remember Ed walking though the whole company - every building - during the holidays to shake everyone's hand and wishing them a Merry Christmas. I was a year or two behind Erik at the same high school and I remember the school receiving a brand new bluebird bus... and... a bus garage reportedly donated by the Prince family. Nothing but respect for the Prince family.
@@orangemanbad The Yanfeng deal was actually a Joint Venture in an attempt to shift production over to production of vehicle trim parts. The deal was 30% to JCI for basically use of the facility and Yanfeng held 70% (of just the venture agreement) as they took over operations, supplied and distributed the parts being made. JCI and Yanfeng partnership goes back to 1990/91 well before Prince Corp. was even acquired. At no point did one own the other or vice versa. But JCI maintained ownership of the building and property throughout. They became "Prince Automotive" for two years before the venture decided to branch out into more markets, becoming "Prince Manufacturing" - what they are known for today after. Think around this time is when they began to shift the bulk of production to N. Carolina away from Holland. Around this time is when we moved, wanna say 99 ish, so my info after is light at best. Not sure about anything in regards to Aptar.
If you hear this his mother sold it so the kids don't fight over it, it was more about saving the family.. Way to listen though bud.
I'm so glad this is a one-on-one conversation. ❤
I’ve seen clips of PBD but this is my first length PBD viewing and it is because of Erik Prince. Absolute Legend.
Well you have definitely been missing out on one of the best minds in America and I’m referring to Patrick. He’s brilliant at all his one on one interviews.
@@danetteray1109 I really like his clips I just haven’t finished a full one yet, there’s too many podcasts to keep up! But I really do like Patrick. Plus, he’s a fellow 101st guy.
I am impressed with how transparent he was with costs and profits behind Blackwater. Refreshing and informative.
Now ask him to be transparent about the war crimes he and his company were convicted of.
With the smacking of his lips, he’s bragging if you can’t tell. Don’t get fooled there’s nothing transparent about this guy. Some people called this asshole patriot, I would call him a complete scumbag. Blackwater was in charge of the transport of drugs, Poppy, etc. in Afghanistan, and torturing captives in Afghanistan and Iraq after 911.
@@robertthompson5701 Shawn ryan show go watch that one, and Bryan callens interview with him if you don't want to stay ignorant.
Convicted by who? The politicians who hate him because he took money out of their pockets? The politicians who have never seen war and get rich off the slaughter of other people’s children?
@@robertthompson5701 This is a cia company is disguise.
One of the greatest pods. My parents left Ukraine in 1992 and it was a corrupt shit hole then and even more so now.
That is why Brandon wants money to support Ukraine. He can get his 10% back
My Husband's family is still in the Donbass area, {they had to move south from Luhansk due to the Western Ukraine invasion} and I KNOW how corrupt the Ukrainian gov'nt is. Very few people voted against being part of Russia, over 90% of all Eastern Ukrainian People voted 2x to get away from the Wrath of the REAL Nazis, like the Stefan Bandera followers who have been bombing them since 2012. Zelenskyy himself speaks Russian as his first language, and to watch him fake NOT being able to speak it, is disgusting. His highest ranking Generals are buying huge estates on the Mediterranean in their kids names, while sending soldiers to a meat grinder in the east WITHOUT the medical, Armor Shells, and food they need to fight, and to live. My husband passed away of Cancer just before this SMO began, and in a way, I'm thankful he's not around to see what's going on, and how my children's aunt's, uncles, and cousins aren't allowed into the USA because they now have a new Russian passport. I'm glad your family is out of there! It's definitely in their best interest!
@@intagphotovideo10% try 90%
Mine did too, and same answer.
Yes and Russia is a paradise 😂
Man Eric is the right mind and leader to be in a strong position in this country. When Trump comes back, Eric will be in his cabinet. That is when the balance of the world re balances and the shit stops running.
This guy is the literal definition of Deep State.
i hope so!!!!
Sounds good
He’s the literal definition of Military Industrial Complex. He admits that he’s butthurt that the Pentagon didn’t give him a 400 million dollar war contract.
Yes he does @kypercarjoe153!
Pat loved this podcast. Wish it was 2 hours longer. Very informative. Eric Prince is a PATRIOT!!!
The CIA’s favourite contractor. Defo a patriot🤣 idiots
He's a megalomaniac proving the need for several layers of oversight.
@copperbeckville1853 you must live in fear every day
@@AeronStraidhe’s right bro I don’t care if he saved money and was efficient. He’s a criminal end of the day what happened in Iraq to those innocent lives ?
@@cryptoajwar is hell…. If you’re holding him accountable, hold yourself accountable for allowing your govt to go to war. Your complicit, idiot
“Spin a globe and they couldnt find Ukraine on a map!” 1000% correct! We live in a time where geopolitics is trendy
One of the most true statements I've heard all year!
Too many people listening and taking advice from idiots!
Probably could say the same about WW2, WW1, and 90% couldn't tell you all the states of the Confederacy. Meaningless nonsense.
It would be better if people didn't care about geopolitics at all?
@Blashmack we need to care to some degree because we trade internationally. So our economy is intertwined with alot of countries around the world. When he mentioned the Suez Canal he put out a number of 90% of traffic has dropped. That's a big issue because it cause world market prices to go up over night when the trade routes are cutoff like that. The Panama Canal is another big one. If it were to shut down for an extended amount of time you could world market prices coming out of China to at least double if not more simply due to shipping costs.
Pat did a stand alone solo video on the Panama Canal and Suez Canal awhile back that's about 20 minutes long. Very insightful and sheds some light on geopolitics.
Pat one of your best interviews. Erik Prince is fascinating to hear speak.
If you like the typical arrogant american prick whos wants everything from everyone
I watch about 90% of PBD's podcasts...this is top 3!
Totally agree!!
What are they other two?
@@tommykoed7493Alex jones
CONCUR: government needs to be smaller -- a budget needs to be fixed and adhered. Consequences are reaped by whatever decisions.
So glad Adam and Vinnie stayed home.
Vinnie: "Ahhhh! de yaaaa, de yaaa, de yaaa um um um aaaah! Pat! Pat!"
Adam: "Umm err ummm err uhhh umm uhhhh hurrrr... Bro... Bro bro... Pat, I respect you. Pat, you're the best!"
😂
Vinnie is entertaining at least. But agreed. Tom is the only logical co-host
@@ruck27 Vinnie would be great if he wasn't hyperventilating mid important points and stuttering, yelling, interrupting, barely in his seat & high strung. He otherwise would have good points. Needs to limit the caffeine, coke or whatever stimulant he may be on.
Adam talks like a chronic strep throat infected old school fck boy stoner who brain is fried, who tries to compensate for his poor takes & ignorance by kissing Pat's rear at least once per podcast.
Pat: Guys, I'm gonna need you to sit this one out.
Adam: Seriously?
Vinnie: What? You afraid we're gonna emba...
Pat: It's for your own safety.
Being from the UK haven’t heard of this man but my gosh this man is one to look up to. Aside from the success, service and family, I’m blown away by the way he communicates. No bull, just casually saying how it is in a relaxed way whilst also clearly displaying strength, respect and a capability to control a conversation. Very impressed by this podcast and what great job you do PBD as you display all of the same attributes 🙌🙏
Couldn’t agree any more.
he has been very comitted to uk asswell his first service to canada says that
Watch his interview with Shaun Ryan.
His perception regarding Ukraine is scintillating. Peace now.
Not surprised that you haven’t heard of him in the U.K.
I want to give some love to Rob, the hardest working member of the PBD Podcast team. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Best PBD podcast Ever !!! I'm going to take an hour to let it sink in and then watch again. 🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲
Exactly
Really like this guy. We need more men like this in this Country.
By far , this podcast sits among your top ten podcasts to date
I enjoyed this one ☝️
Pat, the people have spoken, and we want a part 2, please, and thank you .
This is by far the best interview tbh
This is what is called a SMART MAN!
Anyone imagining Adam trying to participate in this conversation? "So, Erik, how do you think about the world being the world and all the things happening in it?"
lol ikr
By far the greatest interview I have watched on PBD!
“I have a few guns…” Add humor to his logic and reason (and all other attributes) and we have someone who should play a significant role in next administration.
I never viewed President Trump's appointment of his sister, Betsy DeVoss, as Education Secretary in his Administration as a coincidence!😉😉
You can see now why the NEA and Education Department rebelled and so many children are not performing on grade level. The SEL curriculum is responsible for bullying and violence instead of bringing kids together to learn
Erik hit the nail directly on the head when he said 99 percent of Americans couldn’t even point to Ukraine on a map. Well said Sir, well said. Phenomenal podcast as always.
Hell of a podcast. We need part 2
Podcasts are best like this - Just 2 people who DON'T INTERRUPT each other! Erik is very interesting and sits on a lot of knowledge and excellence. Thank you PBD!
Dude is validating a lot of Vivek’s talking points. Kind of fascinating!
having two clear minded straightforward guests in a row is a good achievement i would say. highly enjoyable.
Bring back Erik ASAP!!! This is an awesome podcast!
I never knew this guy was from Iran...... the way he asks "questions" makes things crystal clear to me now
I'm personally very concerned about that fact😳
People never forget where they came from....🧐
@@allsensesfiring maybe that's not so bad
@@allsensesfiring maybe we're not the "good guys" in this story?.... signed an Afghan vet
He was lucky to get out. I had a wonderful friend from Iran and he loved this country.
This has been my favorite PBD podcast so far.
My favorite Podcast since Peter Fry. Absolutely needs a Part 2 in the near term.
💯 GOLD. Makes me feel sane and confident knowing this man has seen through the veil and is a true American Patriot
My third time watching Erik is a gem dude he smart as hell and knows his shit would love to meet him someday
One of the most interesting podcasts I've ever heard. I've heard Eric in the past, but PBD asks amazing questions that get out great answers
Its so chilling to have PBD a one on one.
Great Interview!!!!!
I'm glad it was a one on one interview so we could clearly hear from him!
The injured soldier that was brain dead until he feels the warmth of his beautiful wife’s hand; is an immaculate connection of love❤😇🙏
I am shocked at how much I liked and appreciated and agreed with Erik's comments and thoughts and suggestions
Best podcast yet. Very compelling guest.
I could watch you two for days. What a conversation!!!
I’m very jealous of Erik. He has a good dad. I wish parents had more time for their child and instill education in their own perspective.
Eric Prince is basically the antithesis of the modern American “male”, well educated, especially on history, an elite soldier and a true patriot. I honestly cannot get enough of his interviews.
I think Pat really enjoyed this one and that’s why the others weren’t present. He knew prior the dialect would be the fullest and informative if it was a 1 on 1 talk. Love this channel…share share share friends!
Erik should be in charge of the entire military complex!
This guy was the real deal, Pat. Thanks for having him on the podcast.
Eric Prince gets a bad rap from the media but this dude is a really good guy.
He’s not evil, democrats own the media, they lie about everything and everyone.
Eben Barlow is the south african version of this guy.
In the late 70's and 80's the south african army was pound for pound one of the best armies in the world.
I'm sure a few south african top tier soldiers must have worked for this gentleman.
This episode is one of the best, I got educated, learnt a lot. I have nothing but respect for Eric Prince! Hope he is invited back to the podcast.
Mr. Prince is the man!!!
When he talks, we need to listen
This is one of the Best internet interviews ever. Thank you.
If the shit hits the fan, I wanna be standing next to Erik!
Not Irani here (Jewish American) and hanging on every word of this critically important discussion with Erik & Pat. Only disappointed that there was no mention of Israel, Islamic jihad against them, etc.
Patrick this was without a doubt an amazingly informative podcast, one of the best I've seen you do!
Hats off
Bloody well kept me awake...it should keep everyone who cares about America and the free world awake.
God how we were lied to by the media about Blackwater and Erik Prince. We need more people like Erik in the world, he’d make a great advisor for the Trump admin
One of the best PDB's podcasts ever. Very impressed by the guest.
these sort of men are what made america great. blunt, no nonsense can do attitude. respect.
Nope
@@feliciab1132 yup
I don't cotton to bad characters. His fruit tastes icky.
This is the first former military officer I've seen all my life who does not look like one. You wouldn't know if you were not told. He is so chill. What a fantastic man.
This was the #1 BEST Podcast I’ve EVER listened to! Hope to see the 2 of you together often… 2 LEADERS worthy of RESPECT to make the world a better place!
Left Adam out of this one? Thank you for bringing on Mr. Prince, a true American.
Excellent interview. one of the best.
“Anybody who campaigns with a chainsaw, I can identify with”, well that was just priceless!!!
I have only heard corruption comments about blackrock. This was very educational and just goes to show until you sit down and talk to someone you never really know the truth. Great interview. I could listen to this guy all day.
This is VALUETAINMENT. 💯
Not many guys are more alpha than PBD. But Mr. Prince is a man among men.
PBD is alpha to you lmao? Guy couldn’t fight his way out of a paper bag
Not long enough Pat. Very smart man would like to here more from him
What a great interview PBD. I learned a lot. Now would like to hear you interview Steve Bannon and of course I have been asking you to interview the great Thomas Sowell.
The best company, people, boss, owner I have ever had the privilege to be part of. Thank you Mr. Prince
L.A.A.R.P lol
This is the best, most informative interview you’ve ever done! Erik Prince is the man! Great job on this one PBD!
You are very good at what you do!
Mr. Prince is an incredible guest. I have heard him speak on other podcast and think he would make a fantastic presidential candidate. His mental capacity to pull intricate geopolitical and historical facts and information and place right into general conversation.
This is now my #1 podcast I love the panel
We found our next Secretary of Defense
S/o to buddy. He changed my perspective on blackwater and PMC's.
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This one of the best podcasts ever. Thanks PBD for bringing it!!
This man should have a seat in a Trump cabinet, or as a major advisor to our Secretary if Defense. His knowledge of US & international history, along with his experience & insights of the un-elected administrative branch would make him an outstanding contributor to American leadership now. I can see Prince & Vivek taking apart the administrative state & giving Trump exactly the insight & support he needs.
One of my favorite interviews, amazing🙏🏽💪🏽🇺🇸
Good, insightful interview. Thank you