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  • čas přidán 28. 09. 2022
  • Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of John, a bank robber in Los Angeles.
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Komentáře • 622

  • @AsPEctFAm
    @AsPEctFAm Před rokem +192

    When asked what his biggest fear was, he replied 'Myself' that really hit me, this related with me and probably many of you too.

  • @buzzknudson5707
    @buzzknudson5707 Před rokem +108

    the vicious cycle of emptiness, looking for dopamine, and impulsivity has made its mark on my life as well. weed, uppers, cigarettes, shoplifting, starving myself or binging, whatever can fill that void. learning to trust in myself and sit with difficult emotions without drowning them out has been an extremely painful process, but it’s healing. I hope John can find some much-needed peace. gotta break that cycle of shame

    • @90youngjulia
      @90youngjulia Před rokem +11

      This is so beautifully insightful.

    • @prophecyrat2965
      @prophecyrat2965 Před rokem

      Weeds not bad dude. Its better to live a lazy loser unproductive life, as thats the stereotype asociated with, so you are just a peacfull in the long term. Are you robbing banks? Are you killing or raping or coniting genocide or torturing or selling slaves?
      Nope, just a stoner. Now all other drugs, the ones that make you fiend and commit violince on yourself ir others, yes those are truly bad drugs.
      Weed is just a plant, a plant that cant even kill you, its people who are addicted to truly hard drugs, even pharamciticul miracle pills like “lithium” you know “anti depressants”, yes thise are some that you will be more addicted to than the stupid plant that grows in dithches and fields.

    • @nicolesawyer7117
      @nicolesawyer7117 Před rokem +5

      Love this

    • @frankwright9774
      @frankwright9774 Před rokem

      do you have borderline personality disorder?

    • @Christopher_-jp9ef
      @Christopher_-jp9ef Před rokem +4

      Well said, I can relate as well

  • @No1atNoWhere
    @No1atNoWhere Před rokem +75

    Mark is like a therapist, the way he listens, doesn’t judge, gives subtle advice… you are truly incredible Mark, thank you for all that you do.

    • @ginacampbell8766
      @ginacampbell8766 Před rokem +1

      Yes I've noticed he's heard so many stories he's starting to psychoanalyze.

    • @dreddog53
      @dreddog53 Před rokem +2

      Mark doesn't do a lot of talking - just enough to coax his guests into telling their own story in their own words. So even though the guest may be lying in their teeth, the video is still authentic.

    • @JesusSavedMeFromASuicideAtempt
      @JesusSavedMeFromASuicideAtempt Před rokem

      Certain ones He judges.certain ones He enables..

  • @nbazzi6134
    @nbazzi6134 Před rokem +214

    Mark has tapped into a parallel universe and has given us eyes and ears to see it.

    • @nbazzi6134
      @nbazzi6134 Před rokem +10

      And yet we carry on like it don’t exist.

    • @davidburke2697
      @davidburke2697 Před rokem +4

      good way to put it....

    • @jonboatmorava9115
      @jonboatmorava9115 Před rokem +14

      Nothing parallel about it. This is real as it gets.

    • @wesleyalan9179
      @wesleyalan9179 Před rokem +7

      N Bazzi, I totally understand what you mean. There's a lot of people that just don't realize how real these kinds of lives are that are being lived. So yeah, Mark has opened up their eyes to that (the parallel universe) metaphorically speaking. Have a great day, N Bazzi✌

    • @MrM0saic
      @MrM0saic Před rokem

      Devils greatest trick

  • @Imsickofallyallseeingmyname

    "I've spent the majority of my life in prison" is a sentence that really floors me.

  • @stonemedicine
    @stonemedicine Před rokem +16

    “I’ve been full of shit my whole life…” best line of the interview.

  • @southsidecustoms17
    @southsidecustoms17 Před rokem +9

    It’s amazing that he’s still seeking for self improvement, even at 63. Which just goes to prove that most people don’t have it all figured out. We should strive to swallow our pride and try to be better humans than we were yesterday. Totally appreciate this man’s story because, although I’m only 20 years old, I see some of the traits he mentioned in me. This interview is a wake up call for me to turn it all around. Hope he gets better and nothing but the best for him.

  • @chinablack
    @chinablack Před rokem +29

    Legend has it, he robbed a bank after the interview

  • @justanunknownfriend5091
    @justanunknownfriend5091 Před rokem +38

    I almost robbed a bank before. I was on the run, deep into meth and well being a marine Iraq vet shit got crazy fast. I thank god to this day that there was 3 armed security guards in that San Diego bank that day. If it wasn’t for them, it was going down. 3+ yrs sober now and thank god that’s over. I had the note written out and everything.

    • @YeshuaAnzareth
      @YeshuaAnzareth Před rokem +1

      🧢🧢🧢🧢

    • @YeshuaAnzareth
      @YeshuaAnzareth Před rokem +1

      🧢🧢🧢🧢

    • @green-iq6mb
      @green-iq6mb Před rokem

      @@YeshuaAnzareth why cap, thats a better crash than robbing a person😂

    • @knowthycell
      @knowthycell Před rokem +3

      Guy tells a story that he wanted to rob and bank but didn’t and you call it cap 😂

    • @GORILLA_PIMP
      @GORILLA_PIMP Před rokem

      What gun were you gonna use?
      Why didn't you just go to a different bank?

  • @manuelunzueta8809
    @manuelunzueta8809 Před rokem +33

    That’s exactly how it feels in your mind you wanna do the right thing you want to stop but your body won’t let you shits crazy respect to the ppl that gotten clean!! 💯

  • @brandypou7590
    @brandypou7590 Před rokem +63

    This goes to show you that looks are truly deceiving. I would walk up to this man, start a conversation and truly believe that he was an upstanding individual in society. I think that’s what terrifies me most. Maybe I’m naive.
    I do find John very interesting and a wonderful story teller.

    • @bettysparkles4988
      @bettysparkles4988 Před rokem

      Brandy, the man you are watching (mark) takes advantage of these people…
      Please look into the Amanda rabb case. Look at the court records yourself.
      His association with Lima is sketchy
      The way he treats the sex workers is sleazy af…
      He isn’t a good guy

    • @hejdar2056
      @hejdar2056 Před rokem +17

      There are worse people to be afraid of ,, it’s money he wants not people.

    • @bettysparkles4988
      @bettysparkles4988 Před rokem

      @@hejdar2056 is she taking about John, or mark, when she is saying she is afraid? 🤔

    • @airadaimagery692
      @airadaimagery692 Před rokem

      He doesn’t even use a gun to rob the banks.

    • @ryanblanchard2508
      @ryanblanchard2508 Před rokem

      @Brandy Pou You’re a mark…that’s why.

  • @wendyzeigler597
    @wendyzeigler597 Před rokem +10

    I'm perplexed by the smile he has on his face the whole time he tells his messed up story.

    • @GORILLA_PIMP
      @GORILLA_PIMP Před rokem

      Some people are positive no matter what!!
      I guess

  • @davidfaler
    @davidfaler Před rokem +10

    John admitted that he was self destructive and lacked remorse for the things he's done. I think that John has gotten caught up in a cycle of self destruction because of his remorse. I think that John like many other addicts, gets high so that they don't have to feel anything, and that's what's really driving their addiction. It's really a way of avoiding emotional pain and hurtful memories. If a pill was invented that took away feeling emotions without all of the side effects of narcotics/alcohol it would cure most addictions. Thank you Mark for bringing those facts about in your interviews.

  • @vidamariaixchel4962
    @vidamariaixchel4962 Před rokem +10

    🎺 “And now for something completely different”. A bankrobber! 🥁😂

  • @brandyjones5363
    @brandyjones5363 Před rokem +8

    Love the honesty that comes from all the people who tell their stories/ their truths
    May they all be blessed on this journey called LIFE
    And rest in heaven to those who were called home 🙌😇❤️

  • @tadmorrison
    @tadmorrison Před rokem +10

    There are small, but essential, differences between me and people like this man. I have a brother for whom those differences are far fewer. Sad.

  • @GMECRTL
    @GMECRTL Před 7 měsíci +1

    29:26 - The way he enunciated this line, the matter-of-factness. Tragic yet powerful. I hope he can heal himself and others he's wronged.

  • @joebisson1100
    @joebisson1100 Před rokem +7

    For a guy who claims to be so dishonest he sure does say honestly a lot.

    • @POPPYNMAXX
      @POPPYNMAXX Před 20 dny

      Signs of a person being somewhat dishonest or shady

  • @PianoMatronNeeNee
    @PianoMatronNeeNee Před rokem +52

    Well…Banks rob us every day. Love this guy! I’m writing a new song, getting inspiration from your videos . Great interview Mark!

    • @davidburke2697
      @davidburke2697 Před rokem

      International, parasitic bankers are the world's most evil creatures but the law's on their side.

    • @wesleyalan9179
      @wesleyalan9179 Před rokem +3

      Cool🤟 let the inspiration roll man!

    • @mariesandiego5291
      @mariesandiego5291 Před rokem

      @Dick Long ha ha….. wish i could say what i really want to say…. People cant take a joke.

    • @mariesandiego5291
      @mariesandiego5291 Před rokem

      🤣🫣😂

    • @letakeokuk5446
      @letakeokuk5446 Před rokem +4

      @Piano Matron Née Née. It doesn’t feel so great when you’re standing behind that counter whether it’s a note pass or weapon… trust me. ✌🏾

  • @daddymac891
    @daddymac891 Před rokem +30

    I work at a bank and he's the exact description of the people they train us to deal with

    • @fermentedfruit
      @fermentedfruit Před rokem

      nd it still don't work cause there is smart ass people now a days

    • @waventures855
      @waventures855 Před rokem +11

      In what way? Fascinating

    • @gravy3858
      @gravy3858 Před rokem +1

      What do they train you to do in a robbery situation ?

    • @fermentedfruit
      @fermentedfruit Před rokem

      @@gravy3858 cry like a bitch

    • @gravy3858
      @gravy3858 Před rokem

      @@jE-vd7mf why does it matter?

  • @Rochelle721
    @Rochelle721 Před rokem +36

    Good Morning SWU fam'! Its just after 3:00 a.m. here in Northern California where it is currently 64*. Wherever this finds you, I hope you are safe, comfortable & well. From my heart to Yours, Good Vibes & Mad Love sent Your way 🥰

    • @keepitreal665
      @keepitreal665 Před rokem +4

      That's nice,thanks

    • @DetroitFettyghost
      @DetroitFettyghost Před rokem +4

      Sup Roc! This is a great interview today! It's in the low 50s here I think, been cool lately, man summer was great. Have a great day honey!

    • @SuperTink
      @SuperTink Před rokem +5

      Hey there from Bali, Indonesia 🇮🇩

    • @adnan4688
      @adnan4688 Před rokem +3

      Its chilly over here on the other side of the Atlantic pond as well. 12pm already,we are all up and running,full steam ahead.

    • @Gram72534
      @Gram72534 Před rokem +2

      4:16 am in Denver Colorado, hi roc have a good 1!

  • @mariposaazul4450
    @mariposaazul4450 Před rokem +17

    I think Mark should start to interview the Amish who get out!! Them ppl got some serious stories. Just like the LDS from Utah! Just giving an idea 💡. Love you all SWU family ❤ be safe out there. Thank God for a new day!

    • @wesleyalan9179
      @wesleyalan9179 Před rokem +3

      I can stand behind that idea👍💯

    • @thematriarchy2075
      @thematriarchy2075 Před rokem +3

      He has interviewed a woman who lived with this guy of the LDS, what's his name again?
      And Jill, a religious- trauma survivor.

    • @lyla5961
      @lyla5961 Před rokem

      Yes!!!

  • @drakebane9527
    @drakebane9527 Před rokem +19

    Something that fascinates me about most bank robbers is that they're incredibly self-aware, yet they usually tell their bank robbery stories with great glee and almost as if they're boasting. They seem to know it's not a very good thing to do, but somehow they also do not care to much for that fact. Even after theyve quit.

    • @philliesphanatic6379
      @philliesphanatic6379 Před rokem +7

      Yeah most criminals know what they do isn't good, but take pride in the fact that they didn't get caught. And if they do get caught, they take pride in the fact that they got away with it X amount of times before getting caught. I was in prison with a kid who robbed pharmacies. He used to tell the stories about how many he got away with and how much money he made. His only regret was getting caught.

    • @letakeokuk5446
      @letakeokuk5446 Před rokem +11

      Most bank robbers don’t realize the damage that they leave behind. Lot of PTSD from retail bankers who are behind that window…

    • @amberadams2935
      @amberadams2935 Před rokem

      @@letakeokuk5446 u think thy don't care or it doesn't cross their mind? I wonder tht bout ppl who do home invasions if thy realize how life changing tht is...

    • @ev25zv
      @ev25zv Před rokem +4

      @@amberadams2935 If they cared, they wouldn't do it.

    • @eoinoconnell185
      @eoinoconnell185 Před rokem +2

      Adrenaline rush

  • @sunesim
    @sunesim Před rokem +5

    John you are very intelligent and sensitive person, you are inspiring and I hope you find your way to fight your drug addiction and I believe with a little help you can always start a new life. 🙏💙 wishing you all the best!

  • @benmaghsoodi2067
    @benmaghsoodi2067 Před rokem +9

    How did you start robbing banks?
    By accident! 🤣🤣💀

  • @WhiteRosss
    @WhiteRosss Před rokem +29

    Mark you should really get an LMSW based off just all the interviews you've done. I bet you have more street smarts than some people who go to school to study social issues at this point. Thank you for all you do. John seems like a down to earth guy who made some questionable choices. Prayers to both of you.

  • @MrNeil206
    @MrNeil206 Před rokem +13

    You got this John. Thanks for sharing your story and I’m wishing you all the best.

  • @bestkksser
    @bestkksser Před rokem +38

    If you are reading this there’s a reason…No matter how good or bad you have it,wake up each day thankful for your life.Someone somewhere else is desperately fighting for theirs ❤️🇧🇸

    • @Khadijah_time
      @Khadijah_time Před rokem +1

      Bahamas in the house, giving gems early in the am. 🙌🏾💪🏾🇧🇸

    • @janicejacome
      @janicejacome Před rokem +2

      Wow..simple , yet MIND- BLOWING thought! Thank you ,because it was just what l needed to hear today! We all need to be a lil more appreciative to the Creator.

  • @5p674
    @5p674 Před rokem +6

    Drugs make people pathetic

  • @kevinhrubos5606
    @kevinhrubos5606 Před rokem +7

    Honest to God, I've got nothing in life being honest, honestly

  • @johnnylongshlong3677
    @johnnylongshlong3677 Před rokem +19

    Today marks 433 days sober from alcohol. I never knew it was possible. My best mate has seen me achieve so much (I own a successful company), and I remember asking him "do you think I can do 90 days off booze" and very unconfidently he answered "in time I think you might get there." John says his biggest fear is himself. The first 100 days off alcohol were some of the scariest days of my life, all my childhood and war trauma (Iraq veteran) came to the surface and I was trapped in intense indescribable pain, there was no escape. I remunerated so badly in rage, anxiety, deep depression, frustration that I just wanted to kill myself. I faced it all, and when I came out the other side God rewarded me with healing and my sanity. I deal with problems now like a boss. I'm still working on what genuine happiness feels like, but whatever I am feeling I am sure it's close.

    • @GORILLA_PIMP
      @GORILLA_PIMP Před rokem

      Dam it's EASY for me to not drink
      I can go months at a time sober as a judge without batting an eyelash
      The problem is i LOVE being fcd up
      If i could PHYSICALLY do it id NEVER be sober

    • @kameronclark515
      @kameronclark515 Před rokem

      Any tips?

    • @johnnylongshlong3677
      @johnnylongshlong3677 Před rokem

      @@GORILLA_PIMP - lucky you. I used to love getting hammered to, I thought it was the best feeling in the world... however, its a slipper slope for me.

    • @johnnylongshlong3677
      @johnnylongshlong3677 Před rokem +1

      @@kameronclark515 - yep. Write these down: 1. What is my purpose for quitting drink? What will the benefits be of quitting drinking? 2. What is my purpose for drinking? What is the benefits of drinking? Drinking promised me all the things sober gave me - loving myself, being happy in the moment (i no longer live for moments, i just live - happily), I "felt" confident for a moment on booze when I walked in a room, but my body is now ripped and my mind is sharp so I AM confident when I walk in a room, drinking told me it would calm my nerves but gave me anxiety, sober made me realise i needed to feel to heal, and I healed, no more anxiety. So finding your "why" is really important. Then you got to ask are you interested or committed? If you are committed nothing will stop you.

  • @hwb-zalpach
    @hwb-zalpach Před rokem

    good one. honest guy, simple straightforward no pretending. enjoyed listening.

  • @skyking228
    @skyking228 Před rokem +16

    "I've been a user all my life." Hope he considers some sort of counseling/teaching position in his later years. Always interesting, thanks!

  • @StuckTrippin
    @StuckTrippin Před rokem +1

    Wishing the best for you, John. Hoping for recovery and peaceful years for you.

  • @dk4fairtrade
    @dk4fairtrade Před rokem +23

    This guy has such a great voice... He should start a CZcams channel reading out stories...

    • @SoFarAheadOfMyTime
      @SoFarAheadOfMyTime Před rokem +4

      I would def subscribe

    • @steven3678
      @steven3678 Před rokem +1

      the guy cant use a cell fone never mind yt, hes 63 year old please see sense before u right crazy ............

    • @dk4fairtrade
      @dk4fairtrade Před rokem +3

      @@steven3678 I think you underestimate him...

    • @Madison.Rutherford
      @Madison.Rutherford Před rokem

      @@dk4fairtrade dang girl you fine

    • @steven3678
      @steven3678 Před rokem

      @@dk4fairtrade possible but think off the dudes life style , unless a dude like Mark done all the Morden technology and he just done the stories then a suppose

  • @areevpsreal9545
    @areevpsreal9545 Před rokem +26

    I really really like this guy. He could of been anything he wanted to if he hadn't of gone down that road and got addicted to drugs. He's clever, fun, good personality and comes across really nice and down to earth. Good luck to you and hope you can find happiness

    • @jamesgilbert91
      @jamesgilbert91 Před rokem +5

      Many sociopaths are.

    • @areevpsreal9545
      @areevpsreal9545 Před rokem +1

      @@jamesgilbert91 from robbing banks ? And having a drug addiction?

    • @jamesgilbert91
      @jamesgilbert91 Před rokem +6

      @@areevpsreal9545 for having no remorse for ANYTHING he's ever done. Its no accident he doesnt speak about prison even though he spent over half his life there...promise you he wasnt reading his bible.
      He plainly says he takes advantage of everyone who gives him the opportunity, & feels justified doing so because he tells them who he is before doing it.
      His genuine curiosity about WHY he's NEVER felt remorse is also a very clear sign of a sociopath.

    • @thekeyandthegate4093
      @thekeyandthegate4093 Před rokem +2

      @@jamesgilbert91
      That stood out to me as well. He doesn't seem like a bad person deep down, but he has no sense of consequence and no remorse to hold him back. He needs therapy, or some sort of mental health treatment. Although, given the stagnant and upsetting state of that industry now, they'd probably just get this guy hooked on benzos or something. It's pretty bleak. I hope he improves.

    • @jamesgilbert91
      @jamesgilbert91 Před rokem

      @@thekeyandthegate4093 the only improvement possible for a guy like this is becoming physically incapable of victimizing. Probably why he does want to go back to prison now

  • @jameskeller8480
    @jameskeller8480 Před rokem +25

    Mark needs to get an oscar.To bad America will look away and not want to deal with our problems that these people face everyday...

    • @BulkernatorKerb
      @BulkernatorKerb Před rokem

      This guy he is interviewing creates far more problems for society than society creates for him.

  • @AtibaVV
    @AtibaVV Před rokem

    Bro reallyl gives people a outlet to tell their story. This channel opens people up to different aspects of humanity and different paths.

  • @rene5375
    @rene5375 Před rokem +2

    One of my favorite interviews.

  • @DetroitFettyghost
    @DetroitFettyghost Před rokem +23

    "Your doing something that you know is not good for you.....but you do it anyways".
    That's just addiction my friend. Cunning. Powerful. Baffling. It has no rules and it makes no sense. It will when it wants and wants when you will.....
    Much love everyone from Detroits Eastside- 48205 🌏

    • @Gram72534
      @Gram72534 Před rokem +1

      Good morning brother, have a great Thursday!!!

    • @Khadijah_time
      @Khadijah_time Před rokem +1

      *You’re

    • @wesleyalan9179
      @wesleyalan9179 Před rokem +2

      @@Gram72534
      I hope you're doing well, bro! Have a great day!✌🤞

    • @wesleyalan9179
      @wesleyalan9179 Před rokem +2

      FettyG.
      Hope you have a fantastic day, bro!🤟✌ keep ya head up, keep pushing, carry on💜🙏❤💪

    • @DetroitFettyghost
      @DetroitFettyghost Před rokem

      @@Khadijah_time Hey!!! You talked to me!!!! I'm going to spell stuff wrong more often lol!! So glad to see you outside of your sad face early comment zone. I hope you are doing really well- much love to you!!

  • @JOSHUAloves1
    @JOSHUAloves1 Před rokem +4

    The level of selfishness is just unheard of. Smooth talker. Indeed he is. But just completely immoral and incompetent. By choice. Completely narcissistic. He admits that he has no level of empathy for anything he's ever done wrong to people. That's why he's been able to do it for so long and now the consequences are swallowing him whole.

  • @gilbertvehicleservices
    @gilbertvehicleservices Před rokem +62

    John is a likable guy who clearly struggles with antisocial personality disorder and drug abuse.
    His admission that he has never worked for anything in his life is a step forward in turning his life around. His fear of dying in prison seems strong. I wish him the best.

    • @charlesgerety1403
      @charlesgerety1403 Před rokem +3

      He seems like a good guy. Im glad he is staying out of trouble.

    • @evil1143
      @evil1143 Před rokem

      Ted bundy was a likable guy and also had ASPD. I don't wish people like that well.

    • @billscannell93
      @billscannell93 Před rokem +1

      It is so strange to hear someone frankly tell you he has never felt bad about the many bad things he has done. How could you not? It's a nearly impossible state of mind to imagine.

    • @carlweiskott7623
      @carlweiskott7623 Před rokem +1

      @@billscannell93 it did seem strange. He later agreed that he is carrying a lot of guilt however. The soundbite I choose to focus on is his strong agreement that he wishes he had stayed in school. Even after doing whatever he wanted for a lifetime

    • @Heopful
      @Heopful Před rokem +1

      antisocial personality disorder? I'd say he's remarkably balanced(for who and what he is/was.) Just had a drug addiction and was resourceful/brave enough to try it.
      edit: wait up he's on heroin that explains the chill

  • @path8675
    @path8675 Před rokem +16

    I think he suffers from low self-esteem and that is what makes him sabotage himself and take the low road instead of staying on the straight path. He seems intellectual and a nice person, not violent. It's just the self-sabotage that ends up hurting himself and the people around get caught in the crossfire so to speak

    • @ferguson8143
      @ferguson8143 Před rokem +1

      And that fact that's its easier then taking the high road

    • @path8675
      @path8675 Před rokem +2

      @@ferguson8143 Well it's not exactly easier in the long run but that also

    • @ferguson8143
      @ferguson8143 Před rokem +1

      @@path8675 right

    • @path8675
      @path8675 Před rokem +3

      @@ferguson8143 People tend to also do things that feel familiar to themselves. It often feels easier to turn the boat back around and sail back to the familiar harbor than to sail off into the unknown

    • @ferguson8143
      @ferguson8143 Před rokem +3

      @@path8675 I agree as I would say most people are like that and won't step outside thier comfort zone because it's easier not to but if it was easy then everyone would be doing it.

  • @stevetrivago
    @stevetrivago Před rokem +4

    He’s proud of it… That’s a real Bank Robber 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @thestraydog
    @thestraydog Před rokem +37

    In the same vein of robbery, crime, redemption, and the stories that come with it, may I suggest looking into interviewing Larry Lawton? He has a decent following here on YT and is a fascinating storyteller with a lot of knowledge. Just an idea, keep up the good work, Mark!

    • @evil1143
      @evil1143 Před rokem +5

      He looks to normal these days to warrant it, this guy wants skid row bums fringe people.

    • @FIREB4II
      @FIREB4II Před rokem +2

      Larry is extremely washed up

    • @heatherh.197
      @heatherh.197 Před rokem +10

      ​@@evil1143 your wrong about Mark. Show some respect

    • @Kryynism
      @Kryynism Před rokem +2

      No no no. That doofus has his own platform. Everyone else doesn't.

    • @jimjamauto
      @jimjamauto Před rokem +3

      @@evil1143 Mark has interviewed high profile mobsters in the past

  • @martincorbett7168
    @martincorbett7168 Před rokem

    i relate to alot of these interviews it scares me but also makes me feel normal cuz im not the only person.. thanks for sharing love CT

  • @tbachs2192
    @tbachs2192 Před rokem +6

    Thank you for your service!

  • @panchh9228
    @panchh9228 Před rokem +11

    I don’t trust this guy at all, gives me psychopath/ narcissistic vibes.. talks about how smart he was, says he has no remorse or feels nothing for his robbery’s and is very charming AVOID.

  • @beverlycowan6025
    @beverlycowan6025 Před rokem

    Thank you for your honesty ❤🙏

  • @loosegoose937
    @loosegoose937 Před rokem +20

    How the heck did you find a bank robber?! Lol

    • @babyloco8199
      @babyloco8199 Před rokem +10

      When you interview people in the underworld so to speak then people know people.

    • @chefkenburnem211
      @chefkenburnem211 Před rokem +7

      In line at Citi Bank ovcourse

    • @chefkenburnem211
      @chefkenburnem211 Před rokem +1

      I wondered the same thing, only my interest of where,n how was the Whittaker's.. bank robber in L..A ?? That's the capital of bank robbers , besides my neighborhood in Boston . Nothing to be proud of, it just is

    • @Andrea_k86
      @Andrea_k86 Před rokem

      @@chefkenburnem211 Lol!😆

    • @GORILLA_PIMP
      @GORILLA_PIMP Před rokem

      ​@@chefkenburnem211
      Right he like
      "Cool ill meet you outside in 5"

  • @taticute9750
    @taticute9750 Před rokem +1

    He’s so happy telling the stories like an achievements 🤷🏽‍♀️💰

  • @a519original6
    @a519original6 Před rokem +1

    This is the best channel on CZcams.

  • @twillia40
    @twillia40 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The worst mistake parents can make with their kids is spoiling them. My mom didn’t know how to show love to me so when she married rich when I was 17 I got everything I ever wanted. Cars, clothes, trips, jewelry, everything. That lasted until she cut me off when I was 25. I was sent out into the world unprepared. I had no life skills whatsoever. Now that I’m a parent, I knew not to make that mistake with my kids. It took me years to mentally be okay with going from unlimited money to waiting for a pay check every two weeks. If you think you’re doing your kids a favor by spoiling them, let me tell you, you’re only crippling them.

  • @thewolf2153
    @thewolf2153 Před rokem +2

    This could easily be me if I hadn’t gotten sick and tired of being sick and tired.

  • @michellefranklin3479
    @michellefranklin3479 Před rokem +9

    Interesting interview John certainly has charisma, softly spoken. Shame his whole life has been dictated by addiction and crime, could've been so much more. Hope for his sake he finds a way..

    • @nikkimcmurtrey2565
      @nikkimcmurtrey2565 Před rokem +1

      He still can be...

    • @michellefranklin3479
      @michellefranklin3479 Před rokem +1

      @@nikkimcmurtrey2565 True, of course he can and hope he will.

    • @moogle68
      @moogle68 Před 10 měsíci

      The calmness is an aspect of the heroin/fentanyl high. Not for everyone, but most people that do heroin/fet do it because it forces you into an unbreakable spell of feeling happy and contentment, like this man is displaying. This is how+why people with all sorts of jobs can use it daily, even when working or, like me, specifically _for_ work. I'm usually a bit weird/awkward socially when there isn't some activity for me, and those around me, to focus on. When I started working at a fine dining restaurant here in Washington DC as a food runner they wanted me to move up to serving and while I did end up doing _okay_ as a server without using dope, I excelled when I did dope before coming in to work because it did the same thing for me socially as having 1-2 moderate-strong beers would, which is to say it would tear down and barriers of insecurity or anxiety that I would put up as an emotional defense due to being hurt by people I trusted or made friends with in the past. That is where the benefits from a couple beers would end, but with dope it _also_ made me feel happy and outgoing as though I had just accomplished some long term goal or difficult task, even though all I had done was perform a simple medical procedure by IVing a drug I bought from someone I met by chance through a friend. The allure of dope is being able to, like the guy in the video just did, perform socially at your very best (calm, confident, outgoing, happy, humble) at all times, in all situations, so long as the drug is present at high enough quantities in your veins. This man never even mentioned suicide being attractive to him, and it's like that for many users, but with fentanyl being so much stronger than dope, it just takes one mistake in judging your dose with a new batch for you to die, and that's the only reason it's been as deadly as it is.

  • @andyc280081973
    @andyc280081973 Před rokem

    John has my full and undivided attention, and curious respect for who he is, despite his history - and that's through his honesty in this interview. I wish I could tell him that.

  • @sahand8897
    @sahand8897 Před rokem

    Beside the stories, bravery of sharing them in these talks fascinates me.

  • @sfwatxyo2162
    @sfwatxyo2162 Před rokem +4

    His mentality could have made him a stellar veteran, has all the attributes of a good soldier if his strengths could have been used for protection instead of destruction.

  • @Mo-rd1ow
    @Mo-rd1ow Před 3 měsíci

    when ur stressed one of the first things your body pushes down is empathy. drug use is also a big stressor

  • @KroD313
    @KroD313 Před rokem +1

    Amazing interview. I understand his point of views so much. Addiction fuels so much of our decision making abilities. Shit is sad.. trying to get clean now but I'm too suicidal 💔💔💔

    • @baublesanddolls
      @baublesanddolls Před rokem +2

      @Southwest Kev Please do not commit suicide. Your addiction is a temporary problem and life can and will get better. Please get help right now. Go to the hospital right NOW and tell them just what you wrote. You can go on suboxone so you don't withdraw and can get your life back on track. You've got this.

  • @bladewalters9967
    @bladewalters9967 Před rokem +10

    I always find it hard to belive someone who has to tell me they are telling the truth after every sentence

    • @billg7205
      @billg7205 Před rokem +5

      This guy literally started the interview with "you can google me". There's been a lot of questionable story teller videos who haven't done that.

    • @billg7205
      @billg7205 Před rokem +3

      Guy's an old school black man. Honestly is as much as a part of the speech from his day as "you know what I'm sayin'" is now, which people literally do use after every sentence.

    • @krisstapleton196
      @krisstapleton196 Před 7 měsíci

      Look up "John earl Wright white bag bandit" and you will see he's telling the truth.

  • @Quasar222
    @Quasar222 Před 4 měsíci

    Hey Mark. Love your channel/content. Can you do a follow up interview with John? Would be interested in seeing how John is doing. Thank you.

  • @seefeelsixtynine
    @seefeelsixtynine Před rokem +3

    Superficially charming, "no sympathy button"..classic psychopathy..

  • @beetlejuice4693
    @beetlejuice4693 Před rokem +7

    I worked with 2 Bank robbers one stole about 6k the other 138k the guy who stole 138 was trying to recruit guys at work to do another this is all after he did 7 yr in prison for the robbery his sister told on him because she wanted more money he had given her 10k but once she found out how much he took she wanted more

  • @monkeypot7641
    @monkeypot7641 Před rokem +9

    Mark...."what are you afraid of?"
    John....."Myself"
    Me.......Speechless!!!

  • @SonofAsg30
    @SonofAsg30 Před rokem

    What are you afraid of?
    “Myself”
    I felt that.

  • @naiahmarie5320
    @naiahmarie5320 Před rokem +1

    He’s very smart I hope one day he gets the strength to stop his addiction and have a better quality of life

    • @Mark-gn5rw
      @Mark-gn5rw Před rokem

      If he was really smart?
      He would be able to get a job instead of stealing

  • @mrlboroughocho786
    @mrlboroughocho786 Před rokem +2

    Watching these older cats, like john or repeat for instance is the most captivating for me. I wasn't so sure why but probably because they remind me of my dad and his own recklessness, and the cautionairy tale of how me or friends of mine could turn out.

  • @fireinthelake
    @fireinthelake Před rokem +11

    He has no remorse bc he was never at fault when he was a kid, he could do what he wanted when he wanted and never had to consider anyone else. His parents did fail him bc they instilled no sense of discipline in him. Was the granny he mentioned his dads mother? Wouldn't be surprised if she was. Great video, love to you John

    • @baublesanddolls
      @baublesanddolls Před rokem +9

      Yes, however there are billions of spoiled rotten children who don't grow up to be thieves and compulsive liars.

    • @fireinthelake
      @fireinthelake Před rokem +4

      @@baublesanddolls ok but there are different levels right? And different circumstances intertwining each situation that will create different outcomes. For example, how many of those 'billions' were shipped off to a different city when they were 16 where they had enough freedom to get into LSD and heroin? A very small %

    • @jimboelrod7853
      @jimboelrod7853 Před rokem

      That's bullshit. The most violent hard-core people come from abusive families and authoritarian youth camps / juvenile detention. I get the feeling this guy has not committed any violent crimes.

    • @dgtwo3724
      @dgtwo3724 Před rokem +3

      This guy is interesting from the perspective that he seems to wish he felt bad about the things he's done. Most people lacking sympathy or empathy are fine being that way. This guy wishes he had those qualities.

    • @thr33f0ur5ive
      @thr33f0ur5ive Před rokem

      Theft is wrong but taking a couple thousand from a bank doesn’t seem like something to be to remorseful about

  • @shaylaster1607
    @shaylaster1607 Před rokem +3

    It’s bad when a hard core criminal says the laws are a joke!

  • @Monzta
    @Monzta Před rokem +8

    Even though he is a horrible person, he is very likable.

    • @rahjhaneyarbray8034
      @rahjhaneyarbray8034 Před rokem +2

      Good people do bad things he could honestly be a really great person dealt a horrible hand

    • @nickmacleod5078
      @nickmacleod5078 Před rokem

      A lot of bad people don't admit they are bad people, but John is different.

    • @Monzta
      @Monzta Před rokem

      @@rahjhaneyarbray8034 I get that, but he admitted to hurting people close to him. Plus, if I told you I was a career bank robber, you wouldn't trust me.

    • @rahjhaneyarbray8034
      @rahjhaneyarbray8034 Před rokem

      @@Monzta and that’s def true but the fact he can admit that means he knows he had a problem to begin with and that’s often the first step to getting better like u said he hurt people close to him but doesn’t that make u wonder y

    • @Monzta
      @Monzta Před rokem

      @@rahjhaneyarbray8034 Yeah, I figure it's stimmed from his childhood. He said he was the youngest and his parents bought him everything he wanted. However, he also said that he has never felt bad for any of the things he has done.

  • @Reesa23
    @Reesa23 Před rokem +4

    Famous last words Always! "It actually started out by mistake". One mistake can ruin you. Scary thought really.

    • @GORILLA_PIMP
      @GORILLA_PIMP Před rokem

      Yes yes i can confirm this!!!
      Try THOUSANDS of cataclysmic back breaking "mistakes" though!!!!

  • @mariaalards6465
    @mariaalards6465 Před rokem +1

    John,the year you went to prison for 9 years,I got of an 11 year heroin addiction and got onto methadone which has given me a good life as I don’t need or want to get any.Please try it,with lots of love from France 🇫🇷 to John ❤️

  • @SAMSTRECKER
    @SAMSTRECKER Před rokem +3

    Bank insurance facilitates these types of robberies as they are trained to not instigate to avoid personal harm as giving someone $1,600 is much cheaper than dealing with a shoot out

  • @sublimebud
    @sublimebud Před rokem +1

    Just a few moments into the video i'm sort of realizing he's got the same attitude / charisma as
    Larry Lawton , a ex jewel thief AND a little dash of Matt Cox ( also was on SWUB ) .
    Likeable dude

  • @bogman192
    @bogman192 Před 11 měsíci

    He seems like such a nice/smart guy. What a memory he has for street names, etc.I wish him the best...

  • @TheLLovee1
    @TheLLovee1 Před rokem +3

    My brother in law was a bank robber he did 16 years in the feds

    • @GORILLA_PIMP
      @GORILLA_PIMP Před rokem

      DAYUM!!
      How many banks he rob?
      Just by himself?
      He use guns everytime?
      How much money he get?

  • @adityatyagi4009
    @adityatyagi4009 Před rokem +3

    This guy is a soft spoken sociopath. I don't understand these comments who compliment him for being so intelligent.

  • @donaldbrownjr.5473
    @donaldbrownjr.5473 Před rokem +4

    Is it me or does anyone else think this guy looks very similar to Scatman Crothers?

  • @moisturisedgnome1181
    @moisturisedgnome1181 Před rokem

    This man tells the truth. Tried heroin once, throwing up, sick , felt terrible.
    Had to try it again to make sure it was that bad... and it was lovely 😍

  • @sii9423
    @sii9423 Před rokem +1

    Found myself laughing out loud to certain parts of this..... His tangents are something out of 70s movie.

  • @tinks7414
    @tinks7414 Před rokem +2

    John, I really like you a lot. So articulate and intelligent. Some people are naturally addicts and that's you I'm afraid. However, you can break this cycle. The hard decisions are usually the right ones.

  • @Leogx13
    @Leogx13 Před rokem +6

    Mark never sleeps

    • @Adamas11
      @Adamas11 Před rokem +4

      Scheduled CZcams video drops are the best.

    • @DetroitFettyghost
      @DetroitFettyghost Před rokem +3

      He wakes up and reads the comments he says. So he's just waking up I believe. And yea- when you upload a yt video you can set the date and time you want it to go public, hence forth how he always hits 3am Cali time on the nose 👃

    • @wesleyalan9179
      @wesleyalan9179 Před rokem

      @@DetroitFettyghost
      It drops at 6am here in Atl. Always!

    • @DetroitFettyghost
      @DetroitFettyghost Před rokem

      @@wesleyalan9179 6 am in Detroit too lol!

  • @teebo3069
    @teebo3069 Před rokem +2

    I pulled his paper
    work he’s telling the truth

  • @KrustyKlown
    @KrustyKlown Před rokem +3

    Why has CZcams demonetized this channel??? WTF is wrong with censorship in social media?? Why would hearing REAL voices like this be banned??

  • @jessetapia3996
    @jessetapia3996 Před rokem +2

    I've met 2 bankrobbers while doing jail time. the 2 things they had in common besides being bankrobbers is that they were heroin addicts

  • @zosothezephead837
    @zosothezephead837 Před rokem

    "I've never worked a day in my life". Not something I'd admit with a smile on my face.

  • @michaelriley2
    @michaelriley2 Před rokem

    I really hope he makes it. He seems like a genuine person. He doesn't seem like a criminal. This man has potential to help young people if he cleans his life up. He has that quality that people feel comfortable around.

    • @baublesanddolls
      @baublesanddolls Před rokem +2

      While you turn your back and he robs you blind. The guy's a thief, even steals from his own girlfriend. Can't be trusted.

    • @dontknow3949
      @dontknow3949 Před rokem +1

      LMFAOOOO sorry but this is the most hardcore naive comment I’ve ever seen. This man is a complete psychopath. A very interesting person and an interesting interview for sure. But he seems genuine and not like a criminal?? LOL

    • @baublesanddolls
      @baublesanddolls Před rokem

      @@dontknow3949 I agree. Many of the comments on this channel are bots or from people who live in a bubble and have never left their white picket-fenced yard!

    • @cK-2794
      @cK-2794 Před rokem

      He’s a lifelong crook. Nothing else.

    • @milesdavis3610
      @milesdavis3610 Před rokem

      He robs bank who cares I think he's a legend. I worked at macdonald's in Australia and we got robbed by a guy with an axe and his friend. I didn't care 😂

  • @jonkaylor7483
    @jonkaylor7483 Před rokem +2

    Don't feel bad, we called a guy in school the tea bag bandit

  • @abelmcguire1951
    @abelmcguire1951 Před rokem

    Your ability to be consistent w latest awareness can and will keep you keep clean if you really want it...blame no one!
    John maybe you have anger issue but are a shamed to show it, you could have learned that as a child. I have learned to get it out privately and move on...and that helps my personal awareness in being a human that feels without hurting myself and others.

  • @day-v
    @day-v Před rokem

    he has kind eyes I'm sure that has benefited him throughout life

  • @saucenflow
    @saucenflow Před rokem +1

    how oceans 11 miss this dude

  • @ardien.535
    @ardien.535 Před rokem +3

    man i feel for this guy

  • @AKA_grim_jones
    @AKA_grim_jones Před rokem

    Is this a re upload?

  • @LL_SHAWN_P____
    @LL_SHAWN_P____ Před rokem +3

    It’s easy to be generous when a person didn’t work for the money.

    • @LL_SHAWN_P____
      @LL_SHAWN_P____ Před rokem

      See everyone I did not like my comment until someone else liked it first. I think people are so retarded that like their comment that they just wrote right away. Lol that’s straight dork

  • @myeyeswentdeaf6213
    @myeyeswentdeaf6213 Před rokem +6

    Good Morning!👋🥸from 6:15am Brooklyn NY 🇺🇸 to whatever time of day it is wherever in the world 🌍🌍 YOU🫵 are, my SWU fam.

  • @virgo51210
    @virgo51210 Před rokem

    He sounds and acts just like Randall’s dad William from This Is Us.

  • @danhoebbel2250
    @danhoebbel2250 Před rokem

    Love this guy!

  • @TreeSnackz
    @TreeSnackz Před rokem

    Fire 🔥 guest

  • @OnlyElshafto
    @OnlyElshafto Před rokem

    'its a heluva time 2 wanna start livin' thats profound dude.. Wish you well man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💯