David Choe Got Lost Looking for a Dinosaur in the Congo

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  • čas přidán 30. 07. 2020
  • Taken from JRE #1518 w/David Choe:
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  • @luiscampos-ponce949
    @luiscampos-ponce949 Před 3 lety +6954

    The fact that this story was basically a side quest overall in his life.

  • @popperoo99
    @popperoo99 Před 3 lety +4182

    "I'm seeing people murdered, I'm scared for my life, I got attacked once.... so now I'm thinking, I have to find that dinosaur."

  • @VampireNewl
    @VampireNewl Před 10 měsíci +373

    That German guy who ate all their food in one night while treating him like crap definitely had a future in politics.

    • @rankosapunica776
      @rankosapunica776 Před 7 měsíci +25

      normal german thing

    • @alexisvazquez5628
      @alexisvazquez5628 Před 3 měsíci

      🤣

    • @tessa7793
      @tessa7793 Před 2 měsíci +5

      I was thinking the same. This egoisitic personality type shit

    • @tgreg9542
      @tgreg9542 Před 11 dny

      Amen

    • @grummelbaer6568
      @grummelbaer6568 Před 4 dny

      Greetings from Germany! To all my American friends out there: Germany is a country IN Europe.
      Just want to clarify, that ALL Americans think that Europe is a country

  • @Chuck_T88
    @Chuck_T88 Před rokem +614

    Why has this not been made into a movie yet?? If Bert can get a movie, David definitely deserves one.

    • @scottm8579
      @scottm8579 Před rokem +12

      There's a similar movie story about 3 guys who travel together in the South American jungle. True story. It's called Jungle from 2017. Starring that guy from Harry Potter.

    • @moer2489
      @moer2489 Před rokem +23

      Cause it didn’t happen

    • @missionpupa
      @missionpupa Před rokem

      because its mostly bullshit.

    • @tuonglukim8973
      @tuonglukim8973 Před 11 měsíci +6

      There's a movie called Baby Secret of the lost legend from 1985 that's about the Mokele Mbembe.

    • @DH.95
      @DH.95 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Fiction

  • @fireice8828
    @fireice8828 Před 3 lety +16726

    Let’s not get distracted from the fact that there is still a community of pigmy people in the Congo who believe an Alien visited them asking about the local dinosaur

    • @ajuc005
      @ajuc005 Před 3 lety +726

      From the picture they might have been thinking he's asking about a giraffe :)

    • @milazikaps2985
      @milazikaps2985 Před 3 lety +78

      😂

    • @dankmheems290
      @dankmheems290 Před 3 lety +820

      Imagine somewhere in the Congo right now are some writings or drawings of that one time in the late 90s that an Asian descended from above to let the village touch his face.

    • @KurtGodel-po3zl
      @KurtGodel-po3zl Před 3 lety +122

      @@ajuc005 There are no giraffes there :/

    • @TanzanianRoots
      @TanzanianRoots Před 3 lety +27

      @@ajuc005 Anti-Climax of the year hahaa

  • @mr.whyaxis9842
    @mr.whyaxis9842 Před 3 lety +4409

    This guy looks like the Lion from The Wizard Of Oz.

    • @ExodiaSouls
      @ExodiaSouls Před 3 lety +36

      So on point

    • @mrglich1651
      @mrglich1651 Před 3 lety +12

      Wow

    • @ziggylayneable
      @ziggylayneable Před 3 lety +12

      Now I got that laugh that the 🦁 did stuck in my head....

    • @RazorRedPresa
      @RazorRedPresa Před 3 lety +29

      It was bugging me so much trying to think of who he reminded me of but I kept trying to think of real people from school or various jobs, lol! It would have been a hilarious sight if he did look like this when he was1 Lost in the jungle all scared holding his tail and shit quivering and blubbering with the German bossing him around punking him off for tuna and crackers!

    • @shastagrape4129
      @shastagrape4129 Před 3 lety +1

      Wow

  • @nicholasscott3670
    @nicholasscott3670 Před 11 měsíci +179

    I have watched this probably 12 times already and I gotta say, David is such an amazingly intelligent and inspiring human being. He tells a story so well, it's awesome! I hope he comes back to the show again lol.

    • @Rudeljaeger
      @Rudeljaeger Před 8 měsíci +6

      If you look his stories up youll notice its a lot of bull.

    • @hugostiglitz6823
      @hugostiglitz6823 Před 7 měsíci

      ​​​​@@Rudeljaegeryeah hes a lying piece of crap. All exaggerated

    • @ElMensajero-hs4qz
      @ElMensajero-hs4qz Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@Rudeljaegerbut that doesn’t stop you from watching them 😂😂😂

    • @Rudeljaeger
      @Rudeljaeger Před 7 měsíci

      I watched the Joe Rogan clips. I got a weird impression from Davis stories. I read some comments and did some snooping and discovered his stories were bullshit. In that order.@@ElMensajero-hs4qz

    • @lundysden6781
      @lundysden6781 Před 6 měsíci

      He's an idiot...

  • @alex7829
    @alex7829 Před rokem +12

    The way you narrate the story makes it so intriguing and makes your mind picture everything...
    I respect you so much

  • @King-ry4mo
    @King-ry4mo Před 3 lety +2124

    He asked joe if he ever got lost in the jungle like that as if it was normal lol

    • @shaiapouf442
      @shaiapouf442 Před 3 lety +10

      No! Lol

    • @karlel9663
      @karlel9663 Před 3 lety +15

      Exactly my thoughts! And Joe be like Noooo!

    • @studogable
      @studogable Před 3 lety +14

      Considering all the locations Rogan visited on Fear Factor, that would make sense.

    • @Jr7allday
      @Jr7allday Před 3 lety +1

      Are you my twin ?

    • @sxyjimbo
      @sxyjimbo Před 3 lety +8

      he asked if he has ever been in a life or death situation

  • @neidhawk
    @neidhawk Před 2 lety +5072

    This dude had lived more lives in one year than most of us do in a lifetime! Respect sir!

    • @damianpos8832
      @damianpos8832 Před 2 lety +15

      Indeed

    • @Sheep-px8od
      @Sheep-px8od Před 2 lety +9

      I am godd

    • @cornelionsqween8028
      @cornelionsqween8028 Před 2 lety +13

      Not to mention all those Planet of the Apes movies he was in. #DrZaius

    • @robd1329
      @robd1329 Před 2 lety +6

      I took a 2year vacation travelling the world and met women everywhere due to covid....trust me..ive finally done it all!

    • @Blackhankhill
      @Blackhankhill Před rokem +4

      Big respect. He's so interesting to listen to too

  • @stephxo_
    @stephxo_ Před rokem +36

    Watching this video for the 5th time and I still get chills… one of my favorite interviews!

  • @zackk109
    @zackk109 Před 9 měsíci +33

    even if the story is only 10% true, guy is top tier at story telling, Dave is gonna be the best grandpa

    • @XavierParker-
      @XavierParker- Před 3 měsíci

      I’m saying cause bro what the actual fk💀

  • @ramondimas1252
    @ramondimas1252 Před 3 lety +2959

    David Choe for sure murdered that German dude.

    • @seti3bb
      @seti3bb Před 3 lety +147

      Ramon Dimas wouldn’t you too?

    • @DzBeanz
      @DzBeanz Před 3 lety +495

      The look in his eyes when he shifts the subject about how much of a dick that guy was. That's why he wouldn't say his name. Also, he did it in another country, no witnesses, no laws...yea

    • @Surfnboard
      @Surfnboard Před 3 lety +191

      Hahahahahhahaha he deeeeeeeefinetly killed that dude hahagahahahahahaha

    • @idontwantone132
      @idontwantone132 Před 3 lety +111

      yeah i think he really did lol

    • @elidames6889
      @elidames6889 Před 3 lety +114

      When you look at how many different spots he has been in and tribes he kicked it with, I believe you are right. He was probably well equipped at that point to do so

  • @human151
    @human151 Před rokem +2328

    This guy is lucky to be alive. He ignores every danger sign in existence.

  • @anthonymcfarland5720
    @anthonymcfarland5720 Před 2 měsíci

    This may be one of the most incredible interviews on CZcams I've ever heard/seen! Seriously. Compelling stuff! Wow.

  • @silverssonyoutube8438
    @silverssonyoutube8438 Před 3 lety +3237

    I can feel David choe emotional distress through my screen man .

    • @ntgme2441
      @ntgme2441 Před 3 lety +56

      Fr he said he doesn’t like himself for him he’s on some deep shit bro

    • @jrowlandj
      @jrowlandj Před 3 lety +71

      I think he operates with as little ego as able, and seems like somebody that would be really cool to take a trip with.

    • @Sosa2Paid
      @Sosa2Paid Před 3 lety +1

      frr man i was like sheeesh i feel bad

    • @kathyhoward9223
      @kathyhoward9223 Před 2 lety +21

      Hi stories seem unreal. How do you hitch hike like that and not get killed. Lol

    • @williamvb5139
      @williamvb5139 Před 2 lety +30

      @@kathyhoward9223 he explains somewhere that he thinks it’s because Asians are seen as nonthreatening

  • @BootyBot
    @BootyBot Před 3 lety +1960

    "I'm a bodyguard to a toothpaste executive"
    "ok come on in"

    • @oscardavidgm
      @oscardavidgm Před 3 lety +13

      Mmmokay (Maki's Voice)

    • @SiMoEsAmBOy
      @SiMoEsAmBOy Před 3 lety +19

      Yea this dude lies like a rugg .. terrible how stupid they think we are ..

    • @BootyBot
      @BootyBot Před 3 lety +23

      @@SiMoEsAmBOy no I actually believe him because africa be like that

    • @ashina5924
      @ashina5924 Před 3 lety +16

      @@SiMoEsAmBOy lol clearly dont know david choi, probably think hes a random guest what an idiot

    • @dankmheems290
      @dankmheems290 Před 3 lety +22

      Sounds exactly like something two 19yrolds would come up with. You have to put this in context. You're 18 and decide to go dinosaur hunting because of something you read in National Geographic. I don't think they are operating on a high "excuses" level when telling people who they are.

  • @PGofMoG
    @PGofMoG Před 3 měsíci

    Glory be to God!!! There is no other way to explain why you are still here. Much love 💯

  • @nealgrignon4826
    @nealgrignon4826 Před 8 měsíci +5

    This guy can tell a story. I'm on the edge of my seat. Amazing

  • @wesmac3349
    @wesmac3349 Před 3 lety +1028

    That was the fastest 30 minutes of anything I've ever watched. Completely captivated.

  • @sthembisomakelefane8727
    @sthembisomakelefane8727 Před 3 lety +3338

    This guy is clearly holding back on a lot of info about his trip
    If you all don’t stop fighting down there imma come down and smack you!😂

  • @monicauwilliams7698
    @monicauwilliams7698 Před 9 měsíci +13

    I have never came across a human that I wanted to know everything about from birth until now. I not only want to meet this man, but I want to sit with David and hear his entire life story. ❤❤❤

  • @PsyCygnet
    @PsyCygnet Před rokem +46

    He hits the nail on the head and people don’t believe me when I say this…..The system that’s your little false bubble of security….can collapse over night, no matter where you are. It can and will happen one day. What an amazing humble, interesting guy. What an amazing podcast! This one is definitely on the download!

    • @username-tv6uw
      @username-tv6uw Před 11 měsíci +1

      But his didn't collapse. He literally went extremely out of his way to put himself in the worst situation possible

    • @catlikepizzagaming8280
      @catlikepizzagaming8280 Před 4 měsíci

      Humble? The guy doesnt tell a 100% true story the whole video

    • @kevinmandujano3444
      @kevinmandujano3444 Před měsícem

      ​@@catlikepizzagaming8280I mean, the video with him and Vice is on CZcams, lol.

    • @JinxMarie1985
      @JinxMarie1985 Před 16 dny

      Lol who have you said this to so many times?? Haha

    • @PsyCygnet
      @PsyCygnet Před 16 dny

      @@username-tv6uw you do understand the word ‘can’ yeah?

  • @2alsen
    @2alsen Před 3 lety +2402

    I was lowkey excpecting him to find the dinosaur lol

    • @Thecrazyraven.
      @Thecrazyraven. Před 3 lety +15

      😂 me too!

    • @S00
      @S00 Před 3 lety +35

      @@Thecrazyraven. Herman Regusters found it in 1981 and recorded the sound of it. Search up Living dinosaurs: Mokele-mbembe Sound Recording

    • @pinesol1388
      @pinesol1388 Před 3 lety +6

      @Jimmy Peeps Show cool

    • @jwp999999
      @jwp999999 Před 3 lety

      And me

    • @NYMAN110
      @NYMAN110 Před 3 lety +20

      He might have if he didn’t stop.

  • @KINDAtheexpert7608
    @KINDAtheexpert7608 Před 3 lety +1431

    This MIGHT BE the BEST STORY ever told. This dude is a LEGEND

    • @aaronafre1920
      @aaronafre1920 Před 3 lety +14

      Agreed

    • @no_limitken
      @no_limitken Před 3 lety +1

      @@aaronafre1920 same

    • @joeski1073
      @joeski1073 Před 3 lety +16

      He has lived such a legendary life for real. Such a genuine guy too

    • @stevenquintero3416
      @stevenquintero3416 Před 3 lety +3

      I feel like a ww2 vet would have the greatest stories

    • @ericl9781
      @ericl9781 Před 2 lety +1

      Watch “Thumbs Up!” DC is a legend in the community and he lives this shit

  • @jeremyjensen6832
    @jeremyjensen6832 Před rokem +15

    I love how he says he doesn’t want to cuss and then he starts dropping F bombs😂😂
    I don’t personally like when I swear, but it is often great for people who want to express themselves strongly - and this is an emotionally tough situation.
    Never stop being who you are Mr. Choe!!

  • @elisavetsandoval5362
    @elisavetsandoval5362 Před rokem +3

    These stories are wild and super intresting. Love this interview.

  • @josephmarquez8662
    @josephmarquez8662 Před 3 lety +2808

    asian guy: “The names David” african guys: “ahh yes Nintendo”

    • @maryagyemang9870
      @maryagyemang9870 Před 3 lety +71

      No not the African people he meant the blacks in American used to make fun of them not the African blacks.

    • @tommydotson2306
      @tommydotson2306 Před 3 lety +3

      Lol

    • @bilbobaggins5938
      @bilbobaggins5938 Před 3 lety +136

      @@maryagyemang9870 He was talking about Australians and South Africans, not blacks.

    • @maryagyemang9870
      @maryagyemang9870 Před 3 lety +12

      @@bilbobaggins5938 he was clearly talking about black Americans

    • @bilbobaggins5938
      @bilbobaggins5938 Před 3 lety +96

      @@maryagyemang9870 1:30 - 'Most of the other people there are from Australia and South Africa. And what I love about them is they're so racist that they don't even know they're racist; like, I'm the only Asian guy there and they're like "Nintendo!", "Sega Genesis!", I'm like "I've got a name." and they're like "No, you're name's Nintendo." and I'm like "Ok.".

  • @Jackjohnjay
    @Jackjohnjay Před 2 lety +3314

    I love this guy. I didn’t go looking for dinosaurs but I went out seeking the meaning of life as a teenager in the 90’s. People have no idea what life was like before the internet. It was such an incredible adventure. I’m so glad I got to experience it.

    • @solideomusical
      @solideomusical Před rokem +29

      What did you find?

    • @dg8522
      @dg8522 Před rokem +316

      @@solideomusical debt

    • @8422373
      @8422373 Před rokem +25

      @@dg8522 HAHAHAHA

    • @markjamison4256
      @markjamison4256 Před rokem +79

      Same here bro it seemed like every day was an adventure and maybe it was just me people seemed nicer and more positive but of course back then I didn’t have a concense I seemed more free I didn’t care about nothing I wasn’t scared of anything I was a little crazy but now as a adult I feel caged and I worry about everything it sucks

    • @markjamison4256
      @markjamison4256 Před rokem +22

      This dude is a good story teller I felt like I was listening to one of those audio books

  • @raulreyes7044
    @raulreyes7044 Před rokem +1

    Hi Joe I'm 63 mexican living in ny for long time i just wanted to let you know that I love your channel you have people telling they stories.....God bless

  • @saraj-wn1nr
    @saraj-wn1nr Před 5 měsíci +2

    I love Joe’s ability to listen.. not over talk or interrupt but just listen and be interested

  • @maryjustice2024
    @maryjustice2024 Před rokem +4

    What a beautiful person to look for the humidity and the gratitude and the simplicity of life in the open field.

    • @joemama4473
      @joemama4473 Před 3 měsíci

      Watch his new interview, he's back on drugs...

  • @mr95supercoupe
    @mr95supercoupe Před 3 lety +1522

    Ahh the good ol "I'm a bodyguard to a toothpaste executive" trick

    • @madmindzvargas3770
      @madmindzvargas3770 Před 3 lety +46

      Shit is hilarious

    • @Kube_Dog
      @Kube_Dog Před 3 lety +3

      @@madmindzvargas3770 It kinda is when you think about it.

    • @MoejiiOsmanTV
      @MoejiiOsmanTV Před 3 lety +80

      LOL it was pre 9/11.....ive pulled some crazy shit at airports in the 90s now that I think about it. Kids today who don't kno what life was like Pre 9/11 will never understand real freedom

    • @joem6360
      @joem6360 Před 3 lety +6

      Works everytime

    • @eljefe308
      @eljefe308 Před 3 lety +2

      Kube Dog I didn’t even have to think about and I still found it hilarious

  • @williamcolumbia8740
    @williamcolumbia8740 Před 3 lety +866

    David: "yeah I almost killed a guy"
    Joe: *yawns*

    • @williamcolumbia8740
      @williamcolumbia8740 Před 3 lety +58

      @sfairraid 13 nah I've seen his other videos. He's crazy but legit

    • @mksp_
      @mksp_ Před 3 lety +52

      sfairraid 13 they were legit friends? You must never had a friend you admired that died
      Also, theres a huge difference between anti social and sociopath

    • @shooeeeeee
      @shooeeeeee Před 3 lety +32

      @sfairraid 13 good job doc don't ruin the cushion on the armchair by leaning too much.

    • @denmark39
      @denmark39 Před 3 lety +14

      sfairraid 13 The German ate the last ration several times and he has no blonde hair in the picture even though he says so. He just seems untrustworthy to me

    • @greggcannon483
      @greggcannon483 Před 3 lety +13

      @@denmark39 he said that he had blonde hair the first time he went (the dinosaur expedition with the german), the picture was taken during the 2nd trip he made (was asked to go back with a camera crew)

  • @vickilawrence7207
    @vickilawrence7207 Před rokem +7

    Wow! That's insane but very adventuresome! That took a lot of balls! + he's opening up about a lot of personal pain! That's extremely brave!

  • @wds525
    @wds525 Před 11 měsíci +9

    So good to listen. I love Choe's narratives. He's always so calm and credible, I can tell by his body language and microfacial expressions (portuguese expert here) that he is telling the truth. Love him.

  • @richardchikosi4320
    @richardchikosi4320 Před 3 lety +650

    I don't think I've ever been so engaged in a guest's part of the conversation. I was glued to the screen. What an interesting guy

    • @wotwot5212
      @wotwot5212 Před 3 lety +4

      Watch a couple episodes of DVDASA, you will get bored of him really really fast

    • @sliperysid
      @sliperysid Před 3 lety +3

      Really? I thought he was rather self absorbed, lacking in humility and almost racist. (If it was a white chap using the same racial generalisations as he did, I'd be sure of it).

    • @richardchikosi4320
      @richardchikosi4320 Před 3 lety +24

      @@sliperysid what are u talking about? how is he being racist? He was the one saying how wherever he went he was a victim of racial discrimination. Strange I'll watch again but I didn't see that at all

    • @richardchikosi4320
      @richardchikosi4320 Před 3 lety

      @@wotwot5212 what is that

    • @wotwot5212
      @wotwot5212 Před 3 lety +1

      @@richardchikosi4320 David Choe and famous pornstar Asa Akiras podcast, think the last episode came out in 2015. David went kinda mental for a few years after that and has tried to remove every episode from the internet but they keep getting reuploaded

  • @EtzelXX
    @EtzelXX Před 2 lety +2576

    Imagine finding Asian Jesus talking to trees in a jungle

    • @Shtave3
      @Shtave3 Před 2 lety +111

      @@youngsologaming819 Bet you're real fun at partys

    • @Ace-dv5ce
      @Ace-dv5ce Před 2 lety +8

      @@Shtave3 I don’t think saying Jesus is real is the right comment for what you said

    • @doorhandledestroyer
      @doorhandledestroyer Před 2 lety +45

      @@youngsologaming819 oh you’re one of those cringey atheists yikes

    • @ClownScript
      @ClownScript Před 2 lety +16

      @@youngsologaming819 naw m8 im a atheist too but Jesus was a real man, we know his mom death place and home region

    • @melanphilia
      @melanphilia Před 2 lety +2

      Amen! 😃😃

  • @aarongrabowski3775
    @aarongrabowski3775 Před rokem +2

    I watched some of the videos from when David went into the Congo. It was on vice. David looks so much better with his hair long and blonde. This man is such an awesome story teller.

  • @jimellis2118
    @jimellis2118 Před 7 měsíci

    Awesome...Awesome...thanks for returning with an apt ability...still brothers. Awesome

  • @nacho9mg
    @nacho9mg Před 3 lety +2445

    I think this guy must of played Jumanji and never finished the game

    • @jhova187
      @jhova187 Před 3 lety +13

      😂 what year is it?.....

    • @jonbush7467
      @jonbush7467 Před 3 lety +6

      This guy never finished high school.

    • @alflo5900
      @alflo5900 Před 3 lety +9

      The original Jumanji!

    • @andrewbayram765
      @andrewbayram765 Před 3 lety +3

      I thought the not finishing high school was a compliment. As in look what this guy has done how fantastic. You don't need to finish high school to achieve stuff.
      I am from the UK so I'm probably missing some nuances here. But awesome guy never the less. Much respect.

    • @BadPandaRacing
      @BadPandaRacing Před 3 lety +3

      Yall are killn theze comments lmaooooooooo

  • @myfloridalife2651
    @myfloridalife2651 Před 2 lety +3502

    "I'd experienced a lot of abuse from black people...so I went to the Congo in the middle of a civil war." Epic.

    • @rackojama
      @rackojama Před 2 lety +288

      They're not the same black ppl

    • @winterwarden
      @winterwarden Před 2 lety +15

      lmaooo

    • @wernerbro3208
      @wernerbro3208 Před 2 lety +90

      @@rackojama No? Yall look alike.
      xD

    • @rackojama
      @rackojama Před 2 lety +50

      @@wernerbro3208 could be but not the same black ppl in many terms just like how a Russian and Argentinian aren't the same

    • @LuisLopez-wp4wy
      @LuisLopez-wp4wy Před 2 lety +49

      @@rackojama russia & argentina have 0 correlation with eachother

  • @CuntillaDeville
    @CuntillaDeville Před 6 měsíci

    Wow…. His story is amazing!!! It got really dark for a moment. What a life changing, humbling, amazing experience.

  • @cristianreyes5251
    @cristianreyes5251 Před 11 měsíci +8

    I felt it when he said his life has been very reactionary. Some people just dont want to listen and explore the world, no matter the danger.

  • @whadatmowfdu7320
    @whadatmowfdu7320 Před 3 lety +2572

    Talking about finding a dinosaur in 95 and murdering a German with a rock and meeting a Pygmy and The one thing that doesn’t seem believable to joe is the tree being 200 ft tall. 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @jilltanyan6236
      @jilltanyan6236 Před 3 lety +60

      Lol. I CAUGHT THAT TOO, LOL

    • @dankmheems290
      @dankmheems290 Před 3 lety +85

      It was probably more around 100 feet, but still, it's fucking tall.

    • @buzzardsmith3676
      @buzzardsmith3676 Před 3 lety +46

      Nothing as big as his tales though, he's definately a good storyteller

    • @deroxanlit4181
      @deroxanlit4181 Před 3 lety +19

      He doesn’t know the exact height of the tree

    • @TheDzudas
      @TheDzudas Před 3 lety +36

      Yeah there is trees in Congo. Around 70 m long

  • @russellnentwich8745
    @russellnentwich8745 Před 3 lety +646

    This dude is like a crazy ass character in a Cheech and Chong movie.

    • @FlipNasty1
      @FlipNasty1 Před 3 lety

      This dude IS a cheech and Chong movie

    • @JinxMarie1985
      @JinxMarie1985 Před 16 dny

      More like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas type sh**

  • @Keepbreathing.
    @Keepbreathing. Před 10 měsíci +19

    This dude is absolutely fascinating. Some may think he’s crazy but I could listen to him all day!

  • @vincerutter1921
    @vincerutter1921 Před 6 měsíci +6

    David choe you sir are a madman, thank you so much this story is beyond amazing

  • @xenotbbbeats7209
    @xenotbbbeats7209 Před rokem +2630

    My brother lived in the Congo in the bush for two years when it was called Zaire. When he returned, he was even more quiet than usual. He went from 5'10" and 170 lbs, to 140 lbs. and almost died twice; once from amebic dysentery, and once from malaria. He's 6 years older than me and I was still a teen at that time, so he saw that I was trying to figure out how to deal with his PTSD, so he started teaching me Lingala and Mbaka. I have no idea how to spell those languages. He didn't want to teach me French, which was also spoken there, for some reason. I can say that my brother is definitely a genius. My dad was a member of MENSA but seemed moronic next to my brother. But unlike my father, my brother was always more mature than his contemporaries. But when he returned from Africa, it was as if he had emotionally aged another ten years. Whatever he saw, and he only gave me glimpses, changed him forever. Years later, when I asked him why he was so quiet and pensive after his return, he thought for a moment and said, "It took me a while to get used to people complaining about the most insignificant things. The people I lived with in the jungle had nothing. If they had shoes, that was very unusual. Before I left, I gave them everything I had. I realized that they needed those things so much more than I did." My brother, to this day, is my hero.

    • @samvasquez8273
      @samvasquez8273 Před rokem +66

      God Bless you and your Brother💗

    • @johnnyvalentino8720
      @johnnyvalentino8720 Před rokem +35

      Thats amazing

    • @conorthompson943
      @conorthompson943 Před rokem +33

      Mbote! Your brother sounds like a legend! What years was he in DRC/Zaire?

    • @vincentkohsman3947
      @vincentkohsman3947 Před rokem +51

      I lost 2 children in less than 2 years, I understand what your brother says and does, it really puts life into perspective.....(the part about people complaining about the most insignificant things)

    • @xenotbbbeats7209
      @xenotbbbeats7209 Před rokem +53

      @@conorthompson943 I was borrowing his 1962 VW Bug so it had to be the early 80s when he returned. I want to say he returned in '81 or '82 because I don't think I borrowed it for very long. There was always scary political stuff going on in that region as well. He still doesn't talk about it. He only mentioned good things like sitting by a campfire in what he said was the darkest night you've ever seen be ause there wasn't any artificial light for miles. Suddenly, a rhino ran up from the bushes and started stomping out the fire. The people from Zaire he was with calmly, but quickly got out of the way and didn't seem phased. When the rhino was done and left. My brother asked what that was all about. They told him that rhinoceroses put out fires when they see them! I don't know if that's a belief they have or if it's really what rhino's do, but that night, that's exactly what that particular rhino did.🤣

  • @austinjohnson6400
    @austinjohnson6400 Před 3 lety +596

    David: "I get to the congo and it smells like burning trash, there's a civil war going on, bullets are flying through the air, I'm seeing people murdered by hanging and stoning, I was even attacked once, and I'm in fear for my life...…….. So now I'm thinking...…...I HAVE GOT TO FIND THIS DINOSOAR"
    I love this man.

    • @140nonickname
      @140nonickname Před 3 lety +7

      I know you weren't making any negativ comment but it makes so much sense to me that he thought that. Imagine doing something so reckless arriving there and realising what you have done you would hope the crazy risk you are taking is worth it

    • @sliderdimension
      @sliderdimension Před 3 lety +1

      I love this guy too!

    • @werroloco3112
      @werroloco3112 Před 3 lety

      @Gap yeah man I feel like he's disappointed in himself he became so self aware at a later age. I feel like if he found himself sooner he wouldn't be so down. He's still tryna find himself

    • @jine7123
      @jine7123 Před 3 lety

      @@werroloco3112 Man, that's pretty well thought out actually... I'm 32 now and have a lot of learning to do still...

    • @Looking-great
      @Looking-great Před 3 lety

      Yeah we heard it. No need to repeat what he says, we watched it.

  • @GreedyPuppy7
    @GreedyPuppy7 Před rokem +2

    OMG I love David Choe and his experiences.

  • @Badaboom88
    @Badaboom88 Před rokem +1

    Wow what a story. I loved every minute off it.

  • @holden4010
    @holden4010 Před 2 lety +1554

    the way he relives every moment of how he almost killed that guy just tells you that shit scarred him deep

    • @Salty-yb6wi
      @Salty-yb6wi Před 2 lety +126

      pretty sure he actually ended up killing him. he talked about which version of this story to tell because it could get so dark. had “murder dave” come to the mic for a minute and specified that he had totally lost his mind. he gave such a detailed account about taking his money and getting pride and ego back like he has actually done it. story didn’t end up getting very dark at all so clearly this was the happy version of the story?

    • @shawnoconnor8075
      @shawnoconnor8075 Před 2 lety +69

      @@Salty-yb6wi I was thinking the same exact thing man he definitely killed him and honestly he’s right in his circumstances and terms it really doesn’t matter too much

    • @Jiang-
      @Jiang- Před 2 lety +30

      dude def snitched on himself

    • @janedoll3237
      @janedoll3237 Před 2 lety +102

      @@Salty-yb6wi eh, I don’t think he did because the German guy translated the French later in the story. It’s hard to tell how much of it all is real though.

    • @daveyj.2807
      @daveyj.2807 Před 2 lety +14

      Knowing me I'd try to put the rock back down trip and *SPLAT* no more German man

  • @lolunderstated533
    @lolunderstated533 Před 3 lety +492

    Plot twist: David WAS the German dude too, it was like fight club but he was in the jungle looking for a dinosaur.

    • @valocc
      @valocc Před 3 lety +12

      I’m calling bullshit on his stories too 🤨

    • @shannonchristie8741
      @shannonchristie8741 Před 3 lety +8

      Valerio Occhiuzzi he’s watched tropic thunder too many times

    • @Kube_Dog
      @Kube_Dog Před 3 lety +6

      Why would a Korean dude be named "David?" Something's not right with this dude.

    • @CaptainPrice360
      @CaptainPrice360 Před 3 lety +3

      @@shannonchristie8741 I dont know what it's called. All I know is the sound it makes, when it takes a mans life.

    • @wesp202
      @wesp202 Před 3 lety +2

      Wtf i had that same thought

  • @JamesWilmore-gv1qr
    @JamesWilmore-gv1qr Před 7 měsíci

    You not the only one mr choe im glad you still here to man i bet you not going in that jungle anymore

  • @freespiritwithnature4384
    @freespiritwithnature4384 Před 9 měsíci

    David Chow just wants to be a better human! I love David Chow!❤❤❤

  • @ChristelVinot
    @ChristelVinot Před 3 lety +1802

    who just goes to the congo and walks into the jungle with no guide, no direction, nothing? Wow. And he's here right now, how unbelievable. An incredible dude.

    • @arjitjere1559
      @arjitjere1559 Před 3 lety +11

      @Michael Fitzpatrick yolo

    • @thugnastynastythug9181
      @thugnastynastythug9181 Před 3 lety +38

      And not dead. That's the crazy part

    • @franzfries6848
      @franzfries6848 Před 3 lety +26

      drugs

    • @thatdude3130
      @thatdude3130 Před 3 lety +6

      He's telling a story from 1994. Relax. One day you'll share a story about some stupid shit you've done.

    • @ChristelVinot
      @ChristelVinot Před 3 lety +71

      @@thatdude3130 what are you talking about? I'm praising an amazing and incredible man. Do you always tell people to calm down when they admire someone?

  • @JackoJ15
    @JackoJ15 Před 3 lety +288

    "I'm talking to the vegetation" will always be an under rated line.

    • @JohnSmith-yd5wq
      @JohnSmith-yd5wq Před 3 lety +3

      Les Strouman said thats normal talking to the trees and the plants. Keeps you sane.

    • @billville111
      @billville111 Před 3 lety +3

      Doing stand-up to the trees"

  • @Piglethunter
    @Piglethunter Před 9 měsíci

    9:00 very true - it is what it is, but we can all frame it better. Thanks dude. And wow, what a story. This guy has lived, but sounds like he's wound himself up in these situations out of stubbornness and then 'learnt the hard way'.

  • @jackamelung8705
    @jackamelung8705 Před 6 měsíci +1

    love David's stories, you can tell there is no bull shit... totally awesome

  • @babarianking2894
    @babarianking2894 Před 3 lety +737

    ok this dude need to write a book about everything in life

    • @rohithreddy75
      @rohithreddy75 Před 3 lety +22

      now i know why people read books lol

    • @aaronafre1920
      @aaronafre1920 Před 3 lety

      Yup

    • @matgood6231
      @matgood6231 Před 3 lety +14

      i never read books but i was just about to search if this guy wrote a book. im downbto read whatever

    • @Garrus1995
      @Garrus1995 Před 3 lety +2

      Hell yes. I almost feel like he doesn’t want to, though, because of the painful memories that would resurface from his early life. Then again, it could potentially be therapeutic if he did. I hope Dave considers it; maybe his story can inspire more people to overcome pain and live more fulfilled lives.

    • @georgevanasch7212
      @georgevanasch7212 Před 3 lety +1

      Or a movie

  • @rodneysmith4945
    @rodneysmith4945 Před 3 lety +366

    No one will ever beat this podcast, ever.

  • @user-to2kn7iz3u
    @user-to2kn7iz3u Před 10 měsíci +4

    He’s gonna have the best story’s for his grandchildren

  • @robinkrieger8003
    @robinkrieger8003 Před 8 měsíci +1

    For some reason, Joe seems to be at his best as an interviewer in this segment ….he gently leads him to tell his story …..and we stay enthralled….

  • @exquizit_d
    @exquizit_d Před 3 lety +639

    I swear he looks like the lion from wizard of oz.

    • @declanoneill2014
      @declanoneill2014 Před 3 lety +13

      I was wondering what the fuck he looks like and thats exactly it!! Hahahahahahhaahhaha

    • @xiu-quiahuitlleal3427
      @xiu-quiahuitlleal3427 Před 3 lety

      I thought the same thing

    • @buildertrash4102
      @buildertrash4102 Před 3 lety +2

      Ahhhhhhhhh🤣🤣🤣🤣, thats it!. Belter😄👌🏻 (I’m only ten minutes in, it’ll have to be audio only only now ya rasper ☺️✌🏻)

    • @erickjohnson7703
      @erickjohnson7703 Před 3 lety +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭💀💀

    • @mwg911hk
      @mwg911hk Před 3 lety

      🤣🤣

  • @imanf18bro
    @imanf18bro Před 3 lety +244

    Choe’s looking like he just found his way back and came straight to the studio.

    • @bangkao8073
      @bangkao8073 Před 3 lety +1

      😂😂😂😂

    • @lIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlI
      @lIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlI Před 3 lety

      *Tru*

    • @yungdoenewcali4943
      @yungdoenewcali4943 Před 3 lety

      This comment actually made me laugh

    • @Kube_Dog
      @Kube_Dog Před 3 lety

      @@yungdoenewcali4943 You may be comedy -deprived. It's a condition where you have so little comedy, even really stupid and failed attempts at being funny can make you laugh.

  • @NagaMinati-lm5bb
    @NagaMinati-lm5bb Před 8 měsíci

    This is the most stupid yet the coolest story I've ever listen to.... ❤ I love it... ❤❤

  • @derrickomezzone1331
    @derrickomezzone1331 Před rokem +2

    Absolute class 😊laughed so much I was crying 😂

  • @Thettruthornothing
    @Thettruthornothing Před 3 lety +378

    This gentleman is civilized crazy person. And I’m happy he exists.

    • @evanchapm
      @evanchapm Před 3 lety

      @@bthomas2782 .o

    • @Flyingwalrus42
      @Flyingwalrus42 Před 3 lety

      I couldn’t have said it better myself!!

    • @JR-ju3kj
      @JR-ju3kj Před 3 lety +1

      I thin you're confusing eccentricity,oddness,weirdness and quirkiness for insanity.There can be some overlap and there can even be a VERY thin line but there's still usually a difference.
      Of course,people can be FUNCTIONALLY out of their mind,too but I personally don't think that David Choe is crazy.

    • @zyncra3965
      @zyncra3965 Před 3 lety

      @@JR-ju3kj Naw, he's crazy

  • @robbybee70
    @robbybee70 Před 3 lety +477

    somewhere in Germany there is a politician on a talk show telling the story of this time he was in the Congo, trying to help an Asian American keep focused in a dire situation while the poor fellow lost his mind talking to trees...."it was not easy, I had to stay on him and ride him pretty hard, but I got him out of there...."

    • @TehUltimateSnake
      @TehUltimateSnake Před 3 lety +10

      Bruh we have to find that video

    • @robbybee70
      @robbybee70 Před 3 lety +5

      @@TehUltimateSnake I don't speak German! but I'm glad my comment was well received

    • @damienhorvat458
      @damienhorvat458 Před 3 lety

      @@robbybee70 You are born before 2001.

    • @robbybee70
      @robbybee70 Před 3 lety +5

      @@damienhorvat458 um....nonsequitor

    • @stuartlittle340
      @stuartlittle340 Před 3 lety

      @@damienhorvat458 You're born after haha

  • @BpcEstiLo22
    @BpcEstiLo22 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Nintendo has an amazing story. I enjoyed hearing a lion looking man tell it. Props to Joe for interviewing him‼️

  • @monicauwilliams7698
    @monicauwilliams7698 Před 9 měsíci

    I love this part of his experience!!❤️❤️

  • @Yourfinaltragedy
    @Yourfinaltragedy Před 3 lety +1525

    This story sounds like a setup to a joke.
    "So an Asian guy and a German walk into the jungle."

    • @dankmheems290
      @dankmheems290 Před 3 lety +60

      The funny part is the pygmy's were more into the Asian guy then the German lol. So if any Asians want to be a God just find a hunter gatherer tribe that will take you as their leader.

    • @syrussthagreat237
      @syrussthagreat237 Před 3 lety +1

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @jojonorris8047
      @jojonorris8047 Před 3 lety +1

      LMAO !!!!

    • @iarbaaz
      @iarbaaz Před 3 lety +11

      @@dankmheems290 Its because they see europian people often like scientists and photographers. they would have seen Asian dude the first time.

    • @kurtasee2314
      @kurtasee2314 Před 3 lety +3

      Yea but the truth is a German guy raped a asain guy in the jungle :'(

  • @mathuhodges4692
    @mathuhodges4692 Před 3 lety +2300

    This dude is probably Jesus in some religion in the Congo's

    • @tyrinscott6118
      @tyrinscott6118 Před 3 lety +12

      Lol

    • @tr3yy
      @tr3yy Před 3 lety +69

      @El lado derecho dont be pushing your fairy tales on me

    • @tr3yy
      @tr3yy Před 3 lety +42

      @El lado derecho even if there is a heaven or hell I'd already have a VIP pass to the latter.

    • @johnbarker256
      @johnbarker256 Před 3 lety +10

      praise moloch the owl god

    • @RahulPatil-nm6hb
      @RahulPatil-nm6hb Před 3 lety

      hahaha..so true !!

  • @darcyrosewilson
    @darcyrosewilson Před 9 měsíci +5

    I found myself literally holding my breath as David was telling his story about how he was contemplating killing that guy 😮

  • @markp911
    @markp911 Před 3 měsíci

    Vice travels was the best. This particular episode was one of the best episodes.

  • @robertdavis5569
    @robertdavis5569 Před 2 lety +440

    He believed in Santa Claus until he went to the north pole and didn't find him

  • @adesh2383
    @adesh2383 Před 3 lety +1295

    Joe Rogan concerned “How big are the frogs?” 7:28

  • @gavingreene7133
    @gavingreene7133 Před rokem

    What a strong minded dude. I love his perception of how he’s fu**** and still thinking of himself when he gets out.

  • @justinduke6262
    @justinduke6262 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great Topics, Great Host, 🙂

  • @thepeejmoses4343
    @thepeejmoses4343 Před 3 lety +278

    Netflix needs to make a series about Dave’s search for the dinosaur in the Congo jungle!

  • @peterjohnjoseph
    @peterjohnjoseph Před 3 lety +712

    He looks like Steve Aoki went to the Congo and came out having aged 40 years in a week.

    • @pascalauandrei1326
      @pascalauandrei1326 Před 3 lety +11

      More like if Aoki and Elon Musk had a child

    • @jackhenderson2562
      @jackhenderson2562 Před 3 lety +8

      He looks like if Steve aoki got lost in a forest in Congo while looking for a dinosaur

    • @C4LLM3AN1MAL
      @C4LLM3AN1MAL Před 3 lety +1

      Or Whang.

    • @Lightworkerforhire
      @Lightworkerforhire Před 3 lety

      Lion from wizard of Oz.

    • @JetSawce003
      @JetSawce003 Před 3 lety +4

      I'm so high i thought i was watching steve aoki the whole time... Wtf hahaha then i checked the title

  • @TheGreatjerusalem3.0
    @TheGreatjerusalem3.0 Před rokem

    David choe you’re best artist ever I hope you return the Congo again but this time bring some groups especially if have weapons with you including food supplies

  • @kgotsodnepe4926
    @kgotsodnepe4926 Před rokem +17

    I am in South Africa and I know this dude is right, about a huge wild animal in Congo, it makes noise after some time, and all the other wild animals run out to villages. this happens maybe once a year or once in ten to six-years it just don't have the timing. people die when they go there

    • @yadanie6194
      @yadanie6194 Před 7 měsíci

      Then why haven't they found it? They know the exact location of the supposed dinosaur but can't get a single shot or footage.

    • @masterreif
      @masterreif Před 6 měsíci

      @@yadanie6194 maybe because it is a jungle and if you go more than 1km into the jungle, you cant be sure to find out of the jungle and the area is big like a country.

    • @thatguy-uy9qx
      @thatguy-uy9qx Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@masterreifor maybe it's not a dinosaur. It's some other undiscovered creature

  • @VXBAKER
    @VXBAKER Před 3 lety +1138

    All I got out of this is that I'm gonna stop wearing underwear.

  • @bigmike9558
    @bigmike9558 Před 2 lety +624

    “It’s not a bad thing to describe things accurately”. That’s exactly why I love this pod cast

  • @TristoHTX
    @TristoHTX Před rokem +1

    I fucs wit stories like this that make my mind work 🔥🔥🔥🤯

  • @Skreamies
    @Skreamies Před 9 měsíci

    Davids Vice train hopping doc was awesome, the guy is super interesting

  • @raya2569
    @raya2569 Před rokem +1624

    Only on JRE can a full grown man say
    "SO NOW I'M LIKE, NOW I REALLY HAVE TO FIND THIS DINOSAUR"
    and you take him seriously

    • @just_karl5651
      @just_karl5651 Před rokem +43

      "and so I did stand up to the vegetation"

    • @BipoIarbear
      @BipoIarbear Před rokem +4

      I felt like I was at school listening to kids goals an the hippy chicks perks up

    • @cyprezz_
      @cyprezz_ Před rokem +5

      i mean it could be some crazy animal we thought was extinct honestly, but still yeah

    • @andromedagalaxynebula5751
      @andromedagalaxynebula5751 Před rokem +6

      Who was that comedian who talks about hanging out with the Russian mafia when he visited Russia on a school field trip. 🤔

    • @axemurdrer13
      @axemurdrer13 Před rokem +5

      @@andromedagalaxynebula5751 bert kreischer

  • @kianafsah
    @kianafsah Před 3 lety +364

    This dude is probably one of the most interesting guests Joe has ever had

    • @christainmarks106
      @christainmarks106 Před 3 lety +7

      Him and bob Lazar....

    • @nessc9550
      @nessc9550 Před 3 lety

      Yesss him and Tim Kennedy !

    • @drpepper3726
      @drpepper3726 Před 3 lety

      Maybe most crazy

    • @fingersm
      @fingersm Před 3 lety

      Always is!

    • @AirSullivan504
      @AirSullivan504 Před 3 lety +1

      He was who got me into the podcast!! His first appearances were 392 and 563. The first ones are awesome too

  • @tallblondegirl5823
    @tallblondegirl5823 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Can you imagine as a parent getting that letter from your child!!!... Now I continue watching..

  • @jbh2045
    @jbh2045 Před 3 lety +131

    That story would make a hell of a movie, for christ sake!

  • @joesaid3807
    @joesaid3807 Před rokem

    wow ' what an interview ' amazing story , interview him again , there's more to this guy , regards joe from OZ

  • @ricjenner1120
    @ricjenner1120 Před 3 měsíci

    First saw Choe I’m Thumbs Up, didn’t look him up for years, now I see this ! Wow, I’ve been missing out 😅

  • @cristophermora7171
    @cristophermora7171 Před 3 lety +177

    David Choe found the dinosaur, he's just not allowed to say.

    • @rittis013
      @rittis013 Před 3 lety +2

      Why tho

    • @masumoto007
      @masumoto007 Před 3 lety +9

      @@rittis013 it would wreck everything the world believes🤷‍♂️

    • @rayaanhussain2642
      @rayaanhussain2642 Před 3 lety +3

      I feel like they showed him the dinosaur but while he was fucked up out of his mind so it seemed like it was part of his trip

    • @franksbtka1624
      @franksbtka1624 Před 3 lety +11

      Once he saw the beauty of pristine dinosaurs in pristine nature, he knew humans must never know.

    • @tsuchinoko01
      @tsuchinoko01 Před 3 lety +1

      @@franksbtka1624 hahaha n1

  • @deantopping156
    @deantopping156 Před 3 lety +356

    The whole time he's actually just walking around Venice Beach...

  • @pedrogordils595
    @pedrogordils595 Před rokem

    Hey Joe how you doing I see a lot of your broadcast this guy David choe he's awesome

  • @columbiannecktie9675
    @columbiannecktie9675 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Guy said "I've literally been everywhere and im fucking bored dude" 😂 wow

  • @hollyk7052
    @hollyk7052 Před 3 lety +597

    Jealous of his ability to ignore fear responses, and live completely out of spite and adventure

  • @svenov3167
    @svenov3167 Před 3 lety +796

    this is one of the craziest stories I've ever heard in my life.

    • @jamiestewart48
      @jamiestewart48 Před 3 lety +11

      This is now close up there with the Cerrone cave diving nearly dying story on Joe Rogan. God damn.

    • @casperverhoef1724
      @casperverhoef1724 Před 2 lety

      saitama

    • @ethanlopez4265
      @ethanlopez4265 Před 2 lety

      @Jake Stockton dokney kog

    • @gracejoy3737
      @gracejoy3737 Před 2 lety +4

      He completely lied about it

    • @AJDMedia
      @AJDMedia Před 2 lety +2

      @@gracejoy3737 What does he gain from lying about this?