Prison Warden interview-David Mills

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  • čas přidán 27. 05. 2024
  • Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of David Mills, a warden at several prisons in Tennessee. Here's a link to the SWU Crime and Punishment playlist: • Crime and Punishment
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  • @JustDatBoi
    @JustDatBoi Před měsícem +1028

    “Some inmates aren’t designed to be rehabilitated”
    Ain’t that the truth

    • @lisahinton9682
      @lisahinton9682 Před měsícem +8

      @JustDatBoi
      So true, indeed. And there seem to be more and more of that type these days. (And, by the way, you can edit your comment by tapping the three dots in the upper right corner of your comment, so you can add your closing quotation marks.)
      I like how Warden Mills says that some of them just have a black heart, "..and there wasn't nothin' you could do." So true.

    • @klokokloko-kq1ss
      @klokokloko-kq1ss Před měsícem +33

      the system is not designed for rehab...it is designed to make money for profit via non profit ....

    • @JustDatBoi
      @JustDatBoi Před měsícem +20

      @@klokokloko-kq1ss I believe non violent, non sexual offenders should be kept far, FAR away from serious offenders.
      Like if you have a drug habit you shouldn’t have to be victimized or have to fight. It’s insane we throw everyone in one building since we all know PC isn’t safe nor is general population.

    • @klokokloko-kq1ss
      @klokokloko-kq1ss Před měsícem

      @@JustDatBoi still wont matter because the system again is for making money and the convicts recidivisms rate is higher than ever. the govt subcontracts to private entities....so you expect them to look away from dollars....just dirty!

    • @plutoplatters
      @plutoplatters Před měsícem +2

      beyond true.

  • @freddelarsson4434
    @freddelarsson4434 Před měsícem +42

    There is alot that I love about this channel, but the number 1 thing is that the person getting interviewed is never getting interrupted. Just given a short question, and gets the time to answer how he/she wants.

  • @janicegray5559
    @janicegray5559 Před 28 dny +65

    Grateful to have met you and worked for you. Couldn't have worked for a better person. Your heart is huge.

    • @Phor0phor
      @Phor0phor Před 17 dny +3

      Can you give us an example of this man’s soft side? Because I feel like he downplayed that aspect of his experience. I’d love to hear your memories

    • @l5r90
      @l5r90 Před 15 dny +2

      Did he talk with that grave voice like that in those days?!?

  • @kjnest
    @kjnest Před měsícem +234

    I worked in a jail for over 20 years and it takes a talented person to get respect from staff and inmates at the same time!

    • @carson4388
      @carson4388 Před měsícem +1

      Definitely a different world working in a county jail. I miss is sometimes, but definitely glad I’m on patrol instead of being in there.

    • @gigi9301
      @gigi9301 Před měsícem

      My hat is off to you for working in this environment; as a nurse I have been offered many prison jobs, yet always turned them down. I'm sorry that they are so short for nurses in prisons, yet I just know I don't want to be there

    • @michaelc3977
      @michaelc3977 Před měsícem +1

      @@gigi9301 Keep your hat on and ignore the KJ fantasist

    • @greatmusicfan57
      @greatmusicfan57 Před měsícem +1

      My Husband was Prison Nurse, came from being a Combat medic, EMT, Paramedic, Tech in Hospitals, Etc. He had the respect of inmates, Staff, and the Docs. Not an easy task. He knew his stuff and everyone knew damned well he did. He said the following, 85 per cent are right where they need to be, 10 per cent should be in a Nuthouse, and the other 5 percent shouldn't be there. Other prison workers say his numbers are accurate.

    • @jkenstube
      @jkenstube Před měsícem

      czcams.com/video/_ftn2N1ZOtw/video.htmlsi=yF6YEdZoVg3vYOWv

  • @kaylassus
    @kaylassus Před měsícem +380

    This man’s voice reminds me of an old oak squeaky door. Weathered, seen some sh!t, but steady on its hinges. I’d love to pick his mind, wonderful interview as always Mark! ❤

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 Před měsícem +18

      It really does but hard to listen to !

    • @Mr-Angelo0U812
      @Mr-Angelo0U812 Před měsícem +3

      ​@@leanneadams2549oh geez 😮

    • @wadepearce6656
      @wadepearce6656 Před měsícem +1

      Care custody and control

    • @atownish1488hh
      @atownish1488hh Před měsícem

      He is old school he doesn't speak to trannies so you can't pick his brain

    • @ronglennproductions5416
      @ronglennproductions5416 Před měsícem +7

      @kaylassus I accidentally belched as I was listening to him speak and I swear it sounded exactly the same!

  • @sweetea3272
    @sweetea3272 Před měsícem +468

    “I was blessed to have a good wife” This man is gold. As a former officer, much respect to you!

    • @PiotrSzewczykPL
      @PiotrSzewczykPL Před měsícem +16

      Old school 🫶

    • @imdjc4
      @imdjc4 Před měsícem +5

      Yes sir.

    • @nightking4615
      @nightking4615 Před měsícem +6

      Don't be deluded in thinking he was talking about these modern 304s in today's world.

    • @lucianaromulus1408
      @lucianaromulus1408 Před měsícem

      ​@@nightking4615 not all women are easy, just like not all men are. Grow up. As if hussies of both genders didnt exist before 😂

    • @imdjc4
      @imdjc4 Před měsícem +4

      @@nightking4615 Clearly, you missed the point.

  • @T0MFORD
    @T0MFORD Před měsícem +516

    My ADHD mind can’t fathom the fact that he’s not moving at all

    • @helenmcdonnell2585
      @helenmcdonnell2585 Před měsícem +105

      ​@@JosedeJezeusSo uncalled for.. please stop

    • @Terrapart
      @Terrapart Před měsícem +33

      It took me a while to realize this was a video and not a picture.

    • @smay1281
      @smay1281 Před měsícem +52

      @JosedeJezeus Leave the man alone. You have no clue what it must be like to be prison warden.

    • @Test7017
      @Test7017 Před měsícem +26

      Hes a dead guy breathing

    • @blackrepublicanguy
      @blackrepublicanguy Před měsícem +15

      He got that sleep apnea neck

  • @lisahinton9682
    @lisahinton9682 Před měsícem +91

    I love that Warden Mills mentioned that he couldn't have done the job all those years without the love and support of his wife. Warden Mills seems very humble, but is clearly a bad-ass in the field in which he worked.
    Mark, I'd love a part two with this man, telling us more of the stories from those days. I'd also love to hear, even briefly, from his wife in that part two, about what it was like being married to him for all those years. (Imagine the conversation at the dinner table the night that he walked out onto the floor and shot an inmate!)
    This was a fantastic interview. I'd love more interviews of people who worked/are working in jobs that most of us will never encounter. (I loved the interview of the rock band tour bus driver, for example.)

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 Před měsícem +1

      Behind every great man…..is an even better woman ! It’s true on every level and showed just how respectful he real is just by mentioning her !!!!

    • @Stabbytabbycat
      @Stabbytabbycat Před měsícem +1

      😊

    • @sookie4195
      @sookie4195 Před měsícem +2

      As a nurse for 50 years I have my share of stories. Sometimes I can’t believe the things that I had to do to another human being.

  • @Mia-qt4th
    @Mia-qt4th Před měsícem +565

    "Warden David Millis had been named as the state warden of the year. Warden Millis’ commitment to professional development, innovation, and fostering a positive work environment has undoubtedly contributed to the success at Craven Correctional Institution,” said Secretary Todd Ishee. “His leadership style, marked by transparency, empathy, and a focus on continuous improvement, has elevated standards and inspired those around him.”

    • @goodoledog5504
      @goodoledog5504 Před měsícem +28

      Impressive. May God bless him for being an example of a great leader.

    • @sandymills9408
      @sandymills9408 Před měsícem +4

      David Mills not David Millis. However, Warden David Mills had received many awards to include Warden of Year as well.

    • @carendembowski6860
      @carendembowski6860 Před měsícem

      ​@k😮arenfryberger4260

    • @CM7777...
      @CM7777... Před měsícem +3

      Wish he could improve his health

    • @DonnellOkafor-pd7yn
      @DonnellOkafor-pd7yn Před měsícem

      " you ain't no girl" We need more men like this in the country. That liberal bs isn't working

  • @valeriemyers6596
    @valeriemyers6596 Před měsícem +34

    I’m a retired correctional officer. This man is a hero in my eyes! ❤

    • @realChewky
      @realChewky Před měsícem +2

      He does seem legit. You ever hear about him before this?

    • @shanew8158
      @shanew8158 Před 23 dny +1

      He was one of the best wardens ever he promoted me to corporal in 2010 before he retired

    • @shanew8158
      @shanew8158 Před 23 dny

      @@realChewkyhe is legit I worked for him for a good while and he gave me my promotion to corporal I was 19 years old as a supervisor in one of the biggest prisons in the state, it made me grow up fast and warden mills taught me a lot how to handle myself as a supervisor

  • @nomoretez
    @nomoretez Před měsícem +317

    Best channel ever. Wasn't interested at first, hooked in 5min

    • @goodoledog5504
      @goodoledog5504 Před měsícem +8

      Yep. Welcome. This channel brings back compassion and truths that some of us never see. Judgement is not ours to have and this channel reminds you that you do not know what others are going through.

    • @bain5872
      @bain5872 Před měsícem +5

      I agree. I would have like to have heard more.

    • @terrytownsend5583
      @terrytownsend5583 Před měsícem +1

      Feel free to contradict yourself

    • @jeremylindsey94
      @jeremylindsey94 Před měsícem

      Johnny 5 is Aliveeeeeeeeeee ieieieieieiieieieieie

    • @marylougeorge9890
      @marylougeorge9890 Před měsícem +1

      @@goodoledog5504Exactly. Very well said.

  • @TruthfromRicky
    @TruthfromRicky Před měsícem +407

    Mark said let me drop a epic interview during insomnia hours to really see who’s up and awake

    • @towerofresonance4877
      @towerofresonance4877 Před měsícem

      Did ja listen to the video?

    • @ttvdizturb3d
      @ttvdizturb3d Před měsícem +7

      u realize theres timezones right?

    • @buteocks4020
      @buteocks4020 Před měsícem +3

      this guy is way more human than the other death row warden guy

    • @7-7191
      @7-7191 Před měsícem +1

      They take awhile to upload sometimes not like he meant to.

    • @nrjaz4600
      @nrjaz4600 Před měsícem +4

      Bro thinks the whole world is on the same time as where they live

  • @HappyFamilySingers
    @HappyFamilySingers Před měsícem +17

    I did 6 years in Texas and this is the first time I have come across this channel. I am planning to watch all these interviews I think these people have important stories. I am very hopeful for what will be in them.

    • @MrTravis789
      @MrTravis789 Před 29 dny +1

      He had one by a guard recently that I fell was better

    • @nicholaskoenig3106
      @nicholaskoenig3106 Před 25 dny +3

      Man there are some bad interviews...but so MANY more absolutely life-changing interviews. ALways been crazy surprised with some of them. Forget about the titles of them...jus listen to them ALL because there are so many you'd miss if you just 'title-pick' them. ❤

    • @HappyFamilySingers
      @HappyFamilySingers Před 25 dny

      @@nicholaskoenig3106 life has been very busy in my house and after watch this one, I showed it to wife. I am a musician I have worked in the business from the age of 12, she has a career job but is an empathic insightful creative minded lady. We are caregivers for her Nana who was hospitalized during the pandemic. Nana had a son in his 60s who lived with her all his life but died in 21 after they both got corona with pneumonia and we came to live in with her after she defied doctors by surviving and during these last 2 years we have been through a lot of and seen a lot of people go through soaring highs and deep low points. I had been an hourly maintenance worker so I elected to work out of the house to better care for Nana and last week her Doctor ordered hospice. For any of you convicts that may read this well guys she held it down for me for 6 years and when I got home all my shirts were on the same hangers and my guitars were tuned ok? So there is nothing in this world I won't do for her because she is real and soon, she will be going through the ultimate grief for her the memory of her Nana. Well I have a little home studio and she has never been in the business but I found she can sing like an angel. Actually has perfect pitch so after watching this vid we were about to do song Sunday night when she told me that she has had a dream all her life to do interviews just like the style you have done your series here in. She even said the black and white had been part of the format she imagined. So, we are going to watch them together and I plan to produce them as she will write the question and conduct the interviews. Just wanted to share that because you may not have liked every thing you heard in this interview but you did hear it from the horses mouth as they say and that makes it real. We think it is important and excellent work we are inspired by.

  • @katuhstrofik
    @katuhstrofik Před měsícem +40

    "we ain't got time, but i'll give you one, and then i'll give you some more"
    incredible. :')

    • @cassnate6259
      @cassnate6259 Před 28 dny +2

      That was great, I love his manner of speaking.

  • @jcbro86
    @jcbro86 Před měsícem +114

    I don’t know why but this one, and your other warden video are probably my favorites. Thank you for this interview.

    • @goodoledog5504
      @goodoledog5504 Před měsícem +6

      I agree. I also don't know why. The OCD clown in the absolute best video. Hands down. You have to take a break because he is full speed...as he is putting on his clown make up and clothes. 🤣🥰

  • @valentinarose9165
    @valentinarose9165 Před měsícem +191

    I wish Philip Seymour Hoffman were still alive to portray this man on the big screen RIP

  • @TiffanyJennings91
    @TiffanyJennings91 Před měsícem +84

    I love this Mark!
    My Dad worked in the maxium security prison in Virginia for 20 years. It took a toll on him mentally. He never talks about it and I only know of a few stories. So I love this! Kudos to Mr. Mills for making the best of a very, very hard job!

  • @emeraldlotusbylori4988
    @emeraldlotusbylori4988 Před měsícem +66

    He demonstrates mental and emotional strength. Kudos to you Mr. Mills. I can’t imagine doing the job you do.

  • @Sangria
    @Sangria Před měsícem +245

    The "black heart" convict story was chilling

    • @bain5872
      @bain5872 Před měsícem +34

      They are people that does have a black heart and they are killers. I agree with the warden that these people's hearts and minds were altered by some event or series of events in their childhood and once they cross that line, they will always be killers. No amount of kindness will ever change them.

    • @LaymanGamin
      @LaymanGamin Před měsícem

      Black heart is a racist term from the 60’s. N he says it so regular. Back then they only had racist guards and wardens . Purposely ! Wonder why? 🤔

    • @unleashnow226
      @unleashnow226 Před 29 dny +4

      I when he was talking about that, It made me think about my life. I rescued dogs and all my years, I only had 1, that I called a “hollow dog” It was a odd looking husky, came in all scraped up. Another rescue begged me to take it. They thought it had jumped or been thrown out of a moving car or truck. It was not and would not bond with people or other dogs. It didn’t enjoy petting, would never acknowledge my existence, just looked past me. I kept it at my job (at a vet clinic) 2 nights trying to work with it, bathed it, gave rabies shot, collar & tag. You can usually bound with any dogs while giving it a good bath. Not this one. Doc asked me to get it out because it was trying to wreck his pens. A lightbulb went off in my head that it was a possible “escaper” and that is why they get scratched up”. I didn’t like that thought. That night, I took him to a very secure pen that I had in my barn. The next day, I come home and he had torn up the pen, and clawed through a barn door. Two days go by and I get a call at work about “ we found a dog, can you tell me who owns this rabies tag #” I happened to be a relative 10 miles away. I told him it was this dog I was asked to rescue and he said it killed 6 of his sheep, so he shot it. It all came together for me then. This WAS a hollow dog with a taste for killing. THE OWNER probably tried to keep it locked up, but it was an escape artist. THANKFULLY he was just going to tell the insurance company it was a stray dog and not hold me liable. SOME PEOPLE are like this, they cannot be rehabilitated. Sad but true😓

  • @gailsprangers9388
    @gailsprangers9388 Před měsícem +44

    This was one of your better videos in my opinion. I liked hearing someone tell their story without hearing excuses. It was interesting to hear how he interacted with everone and how they responded to his approach. He sounds like a caring man, but didn't put up with nonsense. I think people respect that.

  • @thebestseason5034
    @thebestseason5034 Před měsícem +80

    Great interview!! I like this man so much. Imagine how great our country could be if people like this were allowed to lead. ❤

  • @marktracy2577
    @marktracy2577 Před měsícem +20

    This man is as good as it gets. Tough but fair.

  • @bigdogpete43
    @bigdogpete43 Před měsícem +73

    Mr. Mills has a lifetime of experiences none of us can even fathom hidden behind that calm demeanor.

    • @robertedwards9861
      @robertedwards9861 Před měsícem +2

      i bet he can snap and turn on a dime into a damn grizzly bear lol

    • @Pressure289
      @Pressure289 Před měsícem +1

      ⁠@@robertedwards9861I’m thinking the same thing. Wouldn’t wanna piss him off and see his other side haha. People who are this calm can usually be savage if needed or pushed to that point. Especially when he was younger I bet he was in good shape

    • @Phor0phor
      @Phor0phor Před 20 dny

      @@robertedwards9861I feel like the only thing this man snaps is buttons these days

  • @christinahite74
    @christinahite74 Před měsícem +224

    Mark, I love this interview. Thank you for finding him. I'm getting his book.

    • @wesleyalan9179
      @wesleyalan9179 Před měsícem +11

      Absolutely agree, I bet his book is really good!

    • @wizard7mm
      @wizard7mm Před měsícem

      ​@@wesleyalan9179❤

    • @shannonwireman8584
      @shannonwireman8584 Před měsícem +1

      Is there already a book? If so what's it called?

    • @christinahite74
      @christinahite74 Před měsícem +2

      @@shannonwireman8584 it sounded like it.

    • @kali-wolf
      @kali-wolf Před měsícem +2

      @@shannonwireman8584 he mentioned halfway through, it's called "Nature Of The Beast"

  • @rebeccachampagne9801
    @rebeccachampagne9801 Před měsícem +26

    I just love when you stumble on natural story tellers. It's a gift or culture or something that gives some people the ability to weave pictures with their words.

  • @susanmiller4159
    @susanmiller4159 Před měsícem +63

    My husband is good friends with a retired federal prison warden. One of the most compassionate people I’ve ever met. And yes, he has some amazing stories. Great interview.

    • @jkenstube
      @jkenstube Před měsícem

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  • @banjiegirl2001
    @banjiegirl2001 Před měsícem +14

    THAT was so good ❤ for every story he told today Im sure he has a thousand more. He seems to be a man of good character, that is so rare now. I look forward to hearing parts 2,3,4, perhaps? Who knows. 😊 Captivating.

  • @mike70s
    @mike70s Před 27 dny +4

    Fantastic interview. Its hard to comprehend how many years in total were thrown away by all the inmates combined that went through his time as a prison officer and Warden

  • @Anonymousdethroned
    @Anonymousdethroned Před měsícem +114

    Finally a great new interview that's not drug related. Repetitive drug content sucks.

    • @bartrobinson2103
      @bartrobinson2103 Před měsícem +6

      I agree tired of hearing the drug stuff

    • @DefNotAdog
      @DefNotAdog Před měsícem +5

      I do agree with this , I came from decades of heroin/fentanyl addiction and I cannot watch any of that content. I do however, love when I see a follow up of a drug addict who has gotten clean. Some are so unrecognizable it's insane. Some random yahoo off of skid row I don't have much interest in.

    • @bartrobinson2103
      @bartrobinson2103 Před 29 dny +1

      @GarthBroox Good point and I respect that!

    • @dremrem3223
      @dremrem3223 Před 29 dny +10

      me like drug stufff, me watch different stuff. me no complain

    • @2036livy
      @2036livy Před 29 dny +4

      Loved this! So much more entertaining than all the drugs and sexual abuse and transgender stuff all the time.

  • @Prairie_Fairy_Fire
    @Prairie_Fairy_Fire Před měsícem +74

    I could listen to this man's stories all day long. Loved this interview.

  • @Bronislaavv
    @Bronislaavv Před měsícem +17

    There is Hollywood , and the Real Deal. This guy is The Real Deal.

  • @badlittledoll
    @badlittledoll Před měsícem +89

    My dad was an inmate there. He was a Police officer b4 he was an inmate. We had alot of addiction in our family. I am a former addict/stripper, I've been homeless and I've been a model, a cheerleader, a college student. I'm dyslexic, but I've been a counselor, a special ed teacher's assistant, and a published author. I've lived a thousand lives in my 39yrs. I love this channel

    • @TheDsa61
      @TheDsa61 Před měsícem

      Is this artemis?

    • @refolo7174
      @refolo7174 Před měsícem +11

      Sounds like you have quite a story! Perhaps you should tell it with Mark? I can relate to parts of it, congrats on getting clean :)

    • @lisahinton9682
      @lisahinton9682 Před měsícem +7

      @badlittledoll I'd be interested in you and/or your dad coming on Mark's channel. There is a story on how a cop becomes an inmate! And then his child becoming, well, everything that you've been.
      Glad you're getting on with things, Doll.

    • @marishiten5944
      @marishiten5944 Před měsícem

      Why are you oversharing your life? Who even asked?
      You’re dyslexic and an author? Sure Jan.

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 Před měsícem +9

      The life of an addict. One minute your on top of the world the next your under everyone’s shoes. Up down up down.
      But very few jails have fair officers and upper mangement is just as bad or worse.
      This man is one of a kind. His kind are a dying breed and thank god I’m not an addict anymore because it either leads to prison for life or taking your life. Neither is an option! Stay clean girl and so will I !!👍💪💯🙏

  • @fancypants3292
    @fancypants3292 Před měsícem +21

    I worked under Warden Mills. One of the finest Wardens, I know!

  • @user-ch4ex3yy4l
    @user-ch4ex3yy4l Před měsícem +33

    This man is a hero for treating inmates with dignity - and yes, coming down on them hard when they "acted the fool" I salute you, sir.

  • @user-sh5qv5kv1r
    @user-sh5qv5kv1r Před měsícem +10

    These types of interviews are what made me fall in love with SWU.

  • @huntercovington9421
    @huntercovington9421 Před měsícem +262

    A prison warden standing on the floor at the start of a riot with a shotgun is an absolutely astonishing memory from the past. Things are done so differently now, I can’t imagine that ever happening.

    • @karenfryberger4260
      @karenfryberger4260 Před měsícem +35

      Yes, now a lot of them just watch and place bets.

    • @FriendxA
      @FriendxA Před měsícem +1

      you think so?

    • @teejay3272
      @teejay3272 Před měsícem +2

      Did you see that in a movie or something?

    • @plutoplatters
      @plutoplatters Před měsícem +3

      they're probably not allowed to have a gun today !! wouldn't surprise me.

    • @Brando-UK
      @Brando-UK Před měsícem +15

      I witnessed a county jailer walk into a cell where 13 inmates was tearing the tv off the wall along with the phone and anything else they could destroy. He walked in with a 12 gauge and his German Sheppard by himself and stopped that small scale riot. This happened back in 2011. True story

  • @PrettyFinessa
    @PrettyFinessa Před měsícem +9

    This is one of my favorites Mark, this guy is what the Prison system needs ❤ I’m probably going to check out the book.

  • @utjon
    @utjon Před měsícem +8

    Thanks Mark, great interview. I was born and raised in East TN. Brushy Mountain was the real deal, James Earl Ray served time there.

  • @goodoledog5504
    @goodoledog5504 Před měsícem +101

    Fabulous! Thank you Warden Mills. You seem like a good man and stayed good in not such a good atmosphere.

  • @giov2316
    @giov2316 Před měsícem +9

    I have a respect for his simplicity and logical thinking.

  • @AM-yt6oz
    @AM-yt6oz Před měsícem +8

    One of the best interviews. This warden is an excellent storyteller with more stories to tell. Please do follow ups with him.

  • @karenalzayed6160
    @karenalzayed6160 Před měsícem +12

    Need more of him. Great stories to tell

  • @spiderlily4386
    @spiderlily4386 Před měsícem +15

    Former Corrections Nurse here. Good interview. I just ordeted the book. Thanks, Mark and Warden

  • @helenmcdonnell2585
    @helenmcdonnell2585 Před měsícem +54

    Excellent interview, thanks Mark, wishing Mr Mills a long happy retirement. Respect

  • @jalivas1224
    @jalivas1224 Před měsícem +169

    I loved this interview! Mr Mills hats off to you sir. I worked on Texas death row until I just couldn't anymore for my own sanity. You are a great story teller 😊

    • @jadewallace7241
      @jadewallace7241 Před měsícem +2

      Is it as miserable in there as it sounds/looks?

    • @joshuapace5129
      @joshuapace5129 Před měsícem +2

      @@jadewallace7241obviously bro and that’s coming from me done years, you really think it wouldn’t be miserable in there ?

    • @sweettina2
      @sweettina2 Před měsícem +9

      It's got to be hard. I was a nurse working the ER at the county hospital in Dallas for years. I mainly took care of gunshot and stab wounds. After so many years I thought the entire world was out there killing each other. I had to take a break from it all.

    • @theriddlerUSA
      @theriddlerUSA Před měsícem +5

      I live in Houston and when I drive pass the prison in Huntsville it sends shivers down my spine. I can't imagine working there. I would be scared to death.

    • @Conspir78
      @Conspir78 Před měsícem +1

      Wow, ur definitely a strong person to do that. Bravo for leaving for ur own health.

  • @kate4biglittlevoices
    @kate4biglittlevoices Před měsícem +91

    Really love the angle here, the story into this man, the career, and ESPECIALLY the choice of shoot location- those damn cells have stories themselves- love David Mills southern accent and storytelling , Thanks Mark 😊

  • @suzystone244
    @suzystone244 Před měsícem +25

    Hi Mark.
    David.
    These interviews are important to educate the public. The real events. The meaning of the word, dedication.
    I wish more prison systems thought like this warden.❤

  • @kattilathehunfreedomfighter
    @kattilathehunfreedomfighter Před měsícem +30

    Fascinating man! What a life he has lived. I've been obsessed with true crime since I was a kid, so this is right up my alley. He seems like he was a fair warden. We often hear horror stories about evil, power-drunk, tyrannical wardens, but I believe he probably helped countless inmates in how he treated them. I used to work in a jail and was known as the "mother hen" deputy because of my treating inmates like human beings and not trash. I held them accountable and was firm but never talked down to them like my colleagues and superiors often did. Thanks for this, Mark.

  • @jennymcbain486
    @jennymcbain486 Před měsícem +29

    Could have listened to the warden for hours. Thanks Mark.

  • @Stephen-wb3wf
    @Stephen-wb3wf Před měsícem +38

    "I'll give you one... then I'll give you some more." Gonna have to use that.

  • @aprilsmith3683
    @aprilsmith3683 Před měsícem +15

    Oh my goodness...
    They don't make them like you anymore Sir...
    An absolute pleasure to listen to you telling your story in such pleasant and measured tones...
    🇿🇦

  • @joannebutzerin6448
    @joannebutzerin6448 Před měsícem +8

    Amazing person. Without people like him, our society would collapse into chaos. We owe a debt of gratitude to him and every man like him.

  • @doreendaykin6693
    @doreendaykin6693 Před měsícem +7

    Deepest gratitude for sharing your experiences Warden Mills.🙏💙. I could listen to this man for hours and hours.

  • @krisschwarz6022
    @krisschwarz6022 Před měsícem +12

    Nice change of pace interview. Thanks Mark for bringing him on a guest to tell his story. Extremely informative.

  • @millenniumtowerskelton5143
    @millenniumtowerskelton5143 Před měsícem +41

    Great Interview! Thank you Warden Mills for your story. Stay Blessed.

  • @realChewky
    @realChewky Před měsícem +7

    This guy keeps it real. Anybody that says, "no, no, the prisoners just need love and more opportunities in life", that isn't always the case.

  • @questlove_satx
    @questlove_satx Před měsícem +65

    best interview I've seen in awhile

  • @davebladegun3009
    @davebladegun3009 Před měsícem +8

    This is one of the best interviews ever on this channel.

    • @Mukanimou
      @Mukanimou Před měsícem

      Make sure to give it a thumbs up

  • @JayTalksinjury
    @JayTalksinjury Před 25 dny +2

    Thank you, Warden, for setting a standard of as you say , " Treating others the way you would be treated !" And that gets you Respect 🙏.
    Amazing interview.

  • @gaigequinn9307
    @gaigequinn9307 Před měsícem +35

    Can we please get a part 2 where he just talks about prison stories?🙏
    Gonna buy his book though in the meantime

    • @Suntan38
      @Suntan38 Před měsícem

      Do you remember what the name of his book was?

    • @desmariie18
      @desmariie18 Před 23 hodinami

      Nature of the beast on Amazon

  • @JuliaShalomJordan
    @JuliaShalomJordan Před měsícem +9

    Thank you for hosting such a fascinating guest.

  • @Suntan38
    @Suntan38 Před měsícem +4

    This guy and the other warden you interviewed several yrs ago are my absolute favs ❤ This man just commands respect naturally.

  • @Cables_
    @Cables_ Před měsícem +8

    I have respect for anyone who's good and kindhearted regardless of their job or background

  • @gregoryreeves8586
    @gregoryreeves8586 Před měsícem +8

    I have been following Swu since the very beginning and this was without a doubt my favorite interview. Thats a good man right there 🙏🙌

  • @DonnellOkafor-pd7yn
    @DonnellOkafor-pd7yn Před měsícem +21

    In Florida an inmate like that Victor dude would be in a strip cell with no clothes, no bedding and no property for months. Thats why we have the cuff ports close to the floor on DR.
    All razors have to be returned intact after shaving.
    You spend 8 months in a cell with nothing not a scrap of paper or clothing you'll never attack an officer again

  • @chickapeas5646
    @chickapeas5646 Před měsícem +16

    These are the people we need to hear! People who have wisdom and success. Stories of the America these young people don’t seem to know! One of the best interviews, yet!

    • @predragnicic7138
      @predragnicic7138 Před měsícem

      Can you imagin him voting for Biden?

    • @chickapeas5646
      @chickapeas5646 Před měsícem

      @@predragnicic7138 I don’t even have to ask! No, I know not.

  • @bunnygaffney2765
    @bunnygaffney2765 Před měsícem +5

    This was one of my favorite interviews Mark. Thank you .I can't imagine what he seen in his day.. wow .reminds me of my uncle who was a orderly in the Oregon mental institution back in the 50s clear up to the 70s.the stories he could tell. He weighed 300lbs and was 6'8.

  • @laceyelizabeth816
    @laceyelizabeth816 Před měsícem +101

    I love when Mark asks for the interesting stories immediately. GIVE ME THE TEA 🗣🗣🗣

    • @melodydawn
      @melodydawn Před měsícem +4

      And a cigar on the side , lol

    • @melodydawn
      @melodydawn Před měsícem +3

      A Cigar on the side too , lol

    • @sjtdxitditsitdurzirxur5926
      @sjtdxitditsitdurzirxur5926 Před měsícem

      The two "funny" stories he provided were about as funny as a terminal cancer diagnosis. Typical redneck

    • @TheAnthoula14
      @TheAnthoula14 Před měsícem +2

      Lol I had the same thought exactly!
      Love that Mark, he knows what we're here for....:)

  • @virginiareed5756
    @virginiareed5756 Před 29 dny +3

    This gentleman reminds me ALOT of my daddy. He never worked in the detention field, but the sweet and calm personality but stern was daddy to a tee!

  • @mschellylove3588
    @mschellylove3588 Před měsícem +5

    The tapping of the shoe story was hilarious 🤣🤣.

  • @emiyanswer1608
    @emiyanswer1608 Před měsícem +5

    Mark this was absolutely refreshing and intriguing to watch more of these type of interviews please I could have listened another hour
    Thank you David mills for your story 👍

  • @Casper61378
    @Casper61378 Před měsícem +4

    I just ordered his book on Amazon, can’t wait to read it.

  • @reginagriffiths9571
    @reginagriffiths9571 Před měsícem +7

    Mark can you please do another interview with Mr Mills??? I love to hear him share more of his experiences from the prison!!! Quickest video that I didn’t want to end!!

  • @iemandanders353
    @iemandanders353 Před měsícem +34

    The incredible stress of his job has clearly taken a toll on this honorable man.

  • @venetia6296
    @venetia6296 Před měsícem +12

    ‘Juicy, what in the hell do you have on’ lol
    Thank you for being a fair man ✌️

  • @bryancook3233
    @bryancook3233 Před 26 dny +2

    I enjoyed this interview very much. The Warden has a very keen insight and I'm going to read his book for sure. Thank you.

  • @leebland7393
    @leebland7393 Před měsícem +16

    I really liked this one.. you can tell he's seen alot that he can't unsee..

  • @TheKenistonk
    @TheKenistonk Před měsícem +5

    What a very interesting man. I would love to meet him and his wife. I think I could spend all day just listening to the stories. I love the admiration for his wife. I also believe that a child raised in a church going home and loving parents that teach God,patience, respect and how to be a good human. I was raised in a home where my father was a baptist preacher. We moved a lot but I always knew I was loved. I truly believe it molded me into the person I am today. Mark, keep up the great work. Your work is interesting and captivating…nice job and thank you.

  • @steveng1624
    @steveng1624 Před měsícem +6

    A man that knows what he's doing and good at it.

  • @M_Darabi
    @M_Darabi Před měsícem +7

    This is sure is a interesting interview. David Mills is a stand up guy! May he enjoy his retirement!! Hopefully other Wardens will follow his footsteps.

  • @eileen623
    @eileen623 Před měsícem +4

    This man could be my grandfather, the way he speaks. My grandfather was like that. He was loved by many, but you did not wanna act the fool with him, because he had something under his passenger seat. He named her kindness. And he didn’t mind distributing a little kindness if you wanted to mess with him. Or anything that belong to him, which included me my dad, my mom all of us. Love the way this guy thinks.

  • @karenshadle365
    @karenshadle365 Před měsícem +6

    I'm only 4 minutes in & I'm thanking you Mark
    I'm sorta tired of listening to interviews of drug users and people who tell extreme tales of their childhood abuse and go on to becoming drug abusers. Not that I discount their tales! I just like it when you interview people with different points of view.

  • @mateo1681
    @mateo1681 Před měsícem +33

    Great interview. More interviews of people who WORK.

    • @ashyranae
      @ashyranae Před měsícem +1

      These type of interviews are the most intriguing! I can’t watch the “street” ones.

    • @hensonlaura
      @hensonlaura Před 12 dny

      There are so many wonderful and interesting people that are proactive in life. I get weary of the constant parade of victims & I think positive, inspiring people should be highlighted too.

  • @Splattervision-qh1sd
    @Splattervision-qh1sd Před měsícem +7

    I really enjoyed that. Thank you Warden Mills and thank you Mark.

  • @baublesanddolls
    @baublesanddolls Před měsícem +99

    I just opened this video and this guy looks exactly how I envision a prison warden to look.

  • @peggycrochetz2400
    @peggycrochetz2400 Před měsícem +15

    A Wonderful interview❣️ Thank You Mark! Thank You Mr Mills for your remarkable years of service❣️

  • @miriamyanez9692
    @miriamyanez9692 Před měsícem +7

    Excellent person that warden, to interview….
    he explains everything to a tee, it’s like I’m seeing the whole situation play out…in the prison….🙏 God bless him and his family ✝️

  • @ginagreen5756
    @ginagreen5756 Před měsícem +4

    This is my favorite interview on this channel so far - so interesting!

  • @veravajr
    @veravajr Před měsícem +4

    This man is very calm and cool clear thinker. He seems well qualified as a warden. Good interview,Mark.

  • @bain5872
    @bain5872 Před měsícem +17

    I've known three guards and all three seem to lose their humanity after working in the prison system. In conversations with them they tended to get jaded to the point that every inmate belonged there and they were all the same. For a man to spend that many years in a prison and still have ability to know that they are some good in people, is remarkable.

    • @teejay3272
      @teejay3272 Před měsícem +4

      It's absolutely the way that it works. Inside and outside are ENTIRELY different environments. If you don't turn off the outside emotions when you're inside you're a target. And I don't think they were wrong in thinking every person inside belonged there. Or that they were all the same. There's very little choice. Let your guard down and a criminal WILL take advantage. I've done work in prisons and will never, ever walk inside one again. Being an officer is a job that's usually taken by young guys just looking for some money. Usually not a lot of opportunities around where prisons are located. And then they get in and don't leave. And it messes them up. It's a bad, bad world that most don't even think about. No thanks.

    • @tiffanythreatt7800
      @tiffanythreatt7800 Před měsícem

      Ok Signal Corp

    • @bain5872
      @bain5872 Před měsícem

      @@teejay3272 I agree. It will most certainly change a person and your right about the types of people that take these guard jobs. I know that I want no part of it so, my hats off to the ones that take on this kind of work.

    • @teejay3272
      @teejay3272 Před měsícem +2

      @@bain5872 Yeah. It's something I don't think people really consider. What guards go through and why they take those jobs. I sure as hell couldn't do it. When you're around the energy all day it's tricky to turn it off like a light switch.

  • @hunrb27
    @hunrb27 Před měsícem +4

    I was running and this randomly was next on my playlist. I wasn’t going to listen, but decided too. Great decision. This was absolutely fantastic 💯

  • @hi-techredneck7069
    @hi-techredneck7069 Před měsícem +16

    Regardless of what you think of the Prison system, Warden Mills is an honest hard working Warden. He would of been akin to Tom Hanks in Green Mile. He's been a great asset to The Great State of Tennessee. If you ever get a chance to goto Brushy Mountain Prison here in Tennessee,,GO! It's now a museum, has a Great Restraunt, a Ghost hunt and if you like 4 wheeling, Wind Rock trails run right to the Old Prison. Beautiful country out that way. So much history with Warden David Mills. Great interview Mark! 🇺🇸

  • @RACHEL2320
    @RACHEL2320 Před měsícem +4

    This was a fabulous interview! One of my favorites so far! I could listen to Dave's stories all day! I will ABSOLUTELY be buying his book! It's available on Kindle too. Definitely going to be my next purchase ♥️

  • @judylewis.806
    @judylewis.806 Před měsícem +3

    God bless you mr mills, you have touched & made a difference. Thank you for being you. Your an amazing man. Love your stories. Would love to hear more.

  • @randomized4266
    @randomized4266 Před měsícem +4

    I love the stories from the wardens. Prisons are a different society all together we rarely hear about what happens behind those walls.

  • @nonodaclown9033
    @nonodaclown9033 Před měsícem +5

    Hello from Knoxville Tennessee I really enjoy these interviews thank you for opening up for us

  • @ashleyy_444
    @ashleyy_444 Před měsícem +6

    God bless you, Warden Mills. I could listen to you speak all day. Your stories are fascinating.

  • @nxise823
    @nxise823 Před měsícem +4

    That’s a real dude right there. Fantastic interview.

  • @smegheadGOAT
    @smegheadGOAT Před měsícem +10

    Now this is powerful content Mark, in a hundred years your videos will use by historians and scholars.