Pablo Escobar's Pilot Reveals Insane Drug Cartel Story! | Sitdown with Roger Reaves

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  • In today's episode, Michael meets Roger Reeves, the pilot who worked for Pablo Escobar! Roger Reeves' incredible life story will leave you speechless. From smuggling drugs for the Medellín cartel to surviving brutal torture, escaping prison five times, and being lost in the Amazon-this is a tale of survival and redemption you can't miss. Listen to his harrowing adventures and inspiring comeback.
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  • @johnmiller4553
    @johnmiller4553 Před 11 dny +34

    THIS GUYS STORY DEFINITELY NEEDS TO BE A MOVIE 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

    • @flathead1930
      @flathead1930 Před 7 dny

      the satanic holywood cult would never allow it,

    • @easlgaming6734
      @easlgaming6734 Před 5 dny +1

      It is watch American made

    • @goodolboy9312
      @goodolboy9312 Před 3 dny

      Definitely

    • @KCCamaro
      @KCCamaro Před 2 dny +1

      ​@@easlgaming6734 that's not his story and it's not even all that realistic for Barry Seal either... Our old house overlooked the Mena airport, it was built by Barry Seals aircraft mechanic and after Barry was killed he couldn't afford the house anymore so I know a little bit there.

  • @arcorob
    @arcorob Před 17 dny +107

    Michael, I have reached out several times to see if you knew my dad back in the early 70's. His name was Murray Silverstein and he was the President of the Sheet Metal workers union in NY and NJ. I know he worked with Carmine's people and sadly, he died of a heart attack in 76. I know about connections ( i would hear names like Allie boy, Junior, etc) and Carmine even attended my sisters wedding (she still has the card). I just wanted to know if you knew him or ever met him. Thanks and love your channel !

    • @benallmark9671
      @benallmark9671 Před 16 dny +19

      Come on Michael answer him brother.

    • @tomcouch8754
      @tomcouch8754 Před 16 dny +4

      Psychopaths don't care
      I don't understand why you need anything else
      The dude is one

    • @johndover3594
      @johndover3594 Před 16 dny +8

      Lol they think he reads all the comments🤣🤣🤣

    • @MichaelTice-yy5bn
      @MichaelTice-yy5bn Před 15 dny

      So cringe grown men looking up to or speaking like one these corny gang bangers r something a d need to b shown extra respect lol uhhhh no

    • @rogerulloa2688
      @rogerulloa2688 Před 14 dny +2

      Hopefully he reaches out to you.

  • @notthatneysa2675
    @notthatneysa2675 Před 16 dny +41

    This is a truly brilliant sit down. I had to stop what I was doing to sit down and watch.... Not just listen. This is one of your best interviews. This man is a gem.

    • @bryanpage7206
      @bryanpage7206 Před 15 dny +5

      Great interview and I really think they should make a movie out of this man's story

  • @jamesholbrook7785
    @jamesholbrook7785 Před 17 dny +106

    Michael Franzese. I just got back home after spending three nights in jail, eight days in a mental facility and seven months in a drug rehab. I had been on Xanax for 37 years, it was prescribed.
    I’m clean now and filled with the Holy Ghost. Praise God. 🙌🏼

    • @TheWoodChuck1
      @TheWoodChuck1 Před 17 dny +11

      Congratulations! Its a long road worthy of traveling!

    • @markramo3921
      @markramo3921 Před 16 dny +1

      😂😂😂

    • @jyripeltola6677
      @jyripeltola6677 Před 16 dny +15

      Congradulations, i'm an opioid addict and used to be addicted to benzos, but those I could just kick cold turkey, right now starting to feel the withdrawal and I decided that I've had enough, I'm calling rehab on monday, wish me luck!

    • @Ifyoudontknownowuknow
      @Ifyoudontknownowuknow Před 16 dny

      ​@jyripeltola6677 suboxone saved my life.. not sure how you feel about medication associated but to me withdrawal was like straight up torture.. I couldn't do I'd rather be hit by a car lol. But subs helped me get away from M30s. Good luck!! I'm rooting for you

    • @benallmark9671
      @benallmark9671 Před 16 dny +5

      Amen my brother !

  • @mangledtrucker3353
    @mangledtrucker3353 Před 17 dny +70

    This is an awesome sit down. Fascinating story and life.👍🏻

  • @Rob-sk1im
    @Rob-sk1im Před 15 dny +6

    "I was on my gazebo, on the roof, making some repairs, and I was struck by lightning...and I've had migraine headaches and blurred vision ever since then but praise the Lord that was my lucky day because ever since then, I've had the healing power. Amen, God bless you. Thank you very much.

  • @kerrylewis2581
    @kerrylewis2581 Před 16 dny +29

    That man is a warrior. Roger Reeves is one of a kind

    • @slabbusterrtr7690
      @slabbusterrtr7690 Před 15 dny +3

      Yeah he is he's a calm guy but I bet he's tougher than a pine knot

  • @neilchamberlain2731
    @neilchamberlain2731 Před 16 dny +30

    This is your finest sit down. Thank you Michael.

  • @Tommytombstone157
    @Tommytombstone157 Před 16 dny +11

    I cried at the end of that sit down. Very powerful. Brings hope to life. Epic episode.

  • @Tommytombstone157
    @Tommytombstone157 Před 16 dny +23

    Mr Reeves interview WOW. Can’t wipe the smile off my face. EXCELLENT.

  • @evelynandersson2368
    @evelynandersson2368 Před 16 dny +18

    Thank you Michael once again for a fantastic sit down. Roger Reeves has an incredible life story. Grazie, Ciao !

  • @haterbilt9428
    @haterbilt9428 Před 16 dny +9

    I could sit and listen to Roger read the dictionary. So glad you sat down with him.

  • @BobbyGeneric145
    @BobbyGeneric145 Před 16 dny +8

    Roger does longer interviews telling the entire story. Completely insane life!

  • @felixelgatonegroguzman6887
    @felixelgatonegroguzman6887 Před 17 dny +16

    Saludos de Chapala Jalisco Mexico 🇲🇽
    Really like your videos.

  • @AndrewGrey22
    @AndrewGrey22 Před 16 dny +14

    Interviewing this guy's wife would probably be even more interesting than Roger's amazing story.

    • @jeffmiller3499
      @jeffmiller3499 Před 15 dny +1

      He went on lex Friedman and his wife is in the last part of it.

  • @garywanamaker2253
    @garywanamaker2253 Před 16 dny +4

    One of the most amazing stories I ever heard. I am a 61 year old veteran grew up in NY and served overseas and met 1,000s of people in my life time but this amazing thanks Mike

  • @slabbusterrtr7690
    @slabbusterrtr7690 Před 15 dny +4

    Holy crap you got Roger Reeves on here ??? Talk about a cool dude and a awesome story teller than man has lived one hell of a life... I've watched all his interviews

  • @michaelthrower7165
    @michaelthrower7165 Před 15 dny +6

    One of your best interviews yet!! Great job Mike!!!

  • @riceflatpicking4954
    @riceflatpicking4954 Před 17 dny +27

    I’ve seen this 1000 times and I have the book but I’m still watching

    • @marke219
      @marke219 Před 15 dny

      Me too....I even emailed him.....he's one of the coolest guys ever!

  • @WilliamSmith-bj8gt
    @WilliamSmith-bj8gt Před 16 dny +7

    Wow Michael. What an amazing interview. Thank You.

  • @ChicagoMobTrials
    @ChicagoMobTrials Před 16 dny +10

    Great guest, its great to see how happy he is considering everything he's been thru

  • @xavierjames8085
    @xavierjames8085 Před 17 dny +27

    This guys story is next level! He worked wit Barry seal who was working wit the cia n Pablo wild

    • @user-bl6ne3hc6n
      @user-bl6ne3hc6n Před 15 dny

      So they never made a movie on this guy's life??

    • @xavierjames8085
      @xavierjames8085 Před 15 dny

      @@user-bl6ne3hc6n they made a movie on Barry seal , the guy he employed who ended up flipping ( he worked for cia ) n the cartel caught him n killed him. This guy may have lately been in the movie

    • @user-bl6ne3hc6n
      @user-bl6ne3hc6n Před 15 dny +2

      @xavierjames8085 ya I know that I thought it was good movie, but this guy totally different story, there's a movie here,

    • @xavierjames8085
      @xavierjames8085 Před 15 dny +1

      @@user-bl6ne3hc6n oh trust me I def agree wit you! I tell ppl all the time truth is stranger than fiction

  • @terimeyer2665
    @terimeyer2665 Před 17 dny +12

    one of your best thank you...this man is awesome

  • @mandor13
    @mandor13 Před 16 dny +298

    I was homeless, got into drugs, went into prisons, then i got to know Jesus, He changed my life.. Now i make 22k weekly. have a home, a wife, a lovely daughter... A child of God. HALLELUJAH

    • @mandor13
      @mandor13 Před 16 dny +5

      All thanks to Christina Ann Tucker

    • @mandor13
      @mandor13 Před 16 dny +13

      After I raised up to 325k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states 🇺🇸🇺🇸 also paid for my daughter's surgery (Joey). Glory to God.shalom.

    • @JullRamirez-rf1rv
      @JullRamirez-rf1rv Před 16 dny +3

      I do know Christina A. Tucker, I also have even become successful....

    • @johnnyblokjok
      @johnnyblokjok Před 16 dny +1

      Absolutely! I've heard stories of people who started with little to no knowledge but made it out victoriously thanks to Christina Ann Tucker.

    • @mandor13
      @mandor13 Před 16 dny

      There is her line!!!! look down under this comment!!!! OK

  • @NN-lx4mb
    @NN-lx4mb Před 16 dny +7

    I have listened to Roger’s story a few times. I can listen to him over and over again.

  • @sandyb6460
    @sandyb6460 Před 14 dny +3

    The very best of all your interviews to date.
    Gods blessings

  • @TALKSWITHSMILERPODCAST
    @TALKSWITHSMILERPODCAST Před 17 dny +10

    Micheal is a gentleman

  • @larrysayers1377
    @larrysayers1377 Před 16 dny +5

    Beautiful. One of the best episodes I’ve seen to date. Thank you

  • @teokastelan2930
    @teokastelan2930 Před 13 dny +2

    Great interview, Michael ! I felt it that the man is sincere. And really for 81 years old man, he looks great and very sharp.

  • @SummerLuvr7
    @SummerLuvr7 Před 16 dny +8

    GREAT conversation

  • @Nuschler22
    @Nuschler22 Před 13 dny +3

    He wasnt in prison for possession of Marijuana. He was in jail for running drugs which destroys communities. A big difference.

    • @bluebee7689
      @bluebee7689 Před 11 dny +1

      Hardly when it is legal now

    • @woodyhayes7402
      @woodyhayes7402 Před 9 dny

      @@bluebee7689- What Roger did is still illegal. Roger downplays his evil, but strangely intertwines Jesus in his criminal life.

  • @dee24874
    @dee24874 Před 15 dny +1

    Wow- just amazing. Michael so far the interviews I have seen on your channel have not disappointed me at all. Thank you so much for this. Btw a movie should be made about this man's life.

  • @NB-uw9fn
    @NB-uw9fn Před 14 dny +2

    Absolutely brilliant interview. Hope you guys get to all meet up. 🤝

  • @oscarrojas1157
    @oscarrojas1157 Před 15 dny +2

    This is your best interview ever!!! It was moving and what a human being Roger Reeves is may God bless him for the rest of his days!!!

  • @aliciaburchell3012
    @aliciaburchell3012 Před 2 dny

    This was amazing Mr. Franzese! Ive been struggling the past few years with depression and anxiety, despite being raised by a loving Christian mom and dad, and I needed to hear this. What a reminder that God is forgiving and amazing but He's also pretty cool. Love you and your shows. I know God is going to bless you abundantly. Please say a prayer for me if you get a minute.❤

  • @ollieroger3032
    @ollieroger3032 Před 14 dny +2

    Tremendous interview, Michael. Thanks for all you bring to this channel. Great inspiration!

  • @Barbara-pz5fc
    @Barbara-pz5fc Před 15 dny +3

    I love listening to Roger!
    I read his book when it came out.
    I agree Michael,on,why isn't his story made into a movie..

  • @roomark2
    @roomark2 Před 12 dny +1

    Not listened yet , but when I see Michael has a new podcast up it usually means I'm gonna have an easy time at work this morning (I listen whilst working through the earbuds)
    One of the best out there no doubt.
    🙏

  • @zackvoss7868
    @zackvoss7868 Před 16 dny +6

    Thank u for these wild and interesting stories love em buddy

  • @cherialbaugh1741
    @cherialbaugh1741 Před 16 dny +3

    Thank you I cannot wait to listen to this interview.
    What a wild and wonderful heartfelt an adventure some story. I look forward to more details in and out of their lives and his adventures.
    I appreciate you Michael for bringing us this story 🕊️✨
    Please know that we listen to four and five hour interviews. So please feel free to make them as much as your questions come up just keep making them and if you want to release an hour at a time or all of it because you will have listeners and followers show up for as much content on people like this. When is that interesting to you and you've got the questions you also have the listeners.

  • @gailstarchuk7846
    @gailstarchuk7846 Před 16 dny +1

    Another very Excellent interview! Thank You! ✌️❤️🇨🇦

  • @judithcampbell1705
    @judithcampbell1705 Před 16 dny +3

    Fascinating story, fascinating man!!! Thank you 💛 both for this beautiful interview. I think it's one of your best yet!

    • @uk7900
      @uk7900 Před 16 dny

      I second this. So very beautiful 😍 🥹

  • @ralphconte8057
    @ralphconte8057 Před 16 dny +1

    Mike, Great show today. One of the best. Thank you.

  • @danielbock9783
    @danielbock9783 Před 16 dny +1

    I watched this podcast and its entirety
    it absolutely changed my life.
    Thank you Michael.

  • @paulie9771
    @paulie9771 Před 16 dny +3

    And that's what it should be all about....redemption, inspirational and meaningful. Thankyou Michael and as always - you're better than the others in the mob genre will ever be. God bless. Paulie from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

  • @cabochrisfx7307
    @cabochrisfx7307 Před 16 dny +2

    What an amazing interview! Can’t wait for part 2 in the US or South Africa.. until the next one! Cheers and god bless🙏🏻

  • @andrewrai5752
    @andrewrai5752 Před 14 dny +1

    Jeez when he said when he came home after 19 years his wife kept everything in the house exactly as it was….i got choked up just hearing that’s. That love story is much more powerful then the great fictional ones in the movies

  • @defma1017
    @defma1017 Před 10 dny +1

    Wow! What a testimonial! Thanks for this Mr Franzese!

  • @miasanchez6009
    @miasanchez6009 Před 7 dny

    Loved this. Thank you, Mr. Franzese for having the gift of listening. Giving this gentleman room to share his testimony. Amazing 🙏🙏🙏

  • @nicklucca7570
    @nicklucca7570 Před 14 dny

    That was one of the best and inspirational interviews yet Michael!

  • @hectorgatica6494
    @hectorgatica6494 Před 16 dny +2

    Great interview, standing applause 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @marshalllucas83
    @marshalllucas83 Před 13 dny +2

    The drugs you smuggled destroyed lives as well, " I didn't shoot the gun, I just drove the home invasion vehicle " wtf??¿?

  • @smokingun397
    @smokingun397 Před 16 dny +3

    I'm surprised Michael didn't mention Roger's book Smuggler. Everyody needs to read it!

  • @jorrdam
    @jorrdam Před 16 dny

    Mr Franseze, great episode again, keep up the good work, greets from Holland!👍🏻

  • @user-rt8ik1ow4i
    @user-rt8ik1ow4i Před 16 dny +2

    Roger, while telling the ,in church part when the verse was read to you,then the man asked you to please stand,I got emotional 😢😢😢😢

  • @johndesalvo7738
    @johndesalvo7738 Před 14 dny +2

    I mean let’s be honest Roger, if it was 35 yrs for an ounce or two, that’s one thing but you probably had a bit more than that.😂😂

  • @carmenroldan4571
    @carmenroldan4571 Před 16 dny +2

    Great show/interview-wonderful testimonies.

  • @shawnosborn7729
    @shawnosborn7729 Před 16 dny +1

    Man you keep bringing it!

  • @jessedeen7244
    @jessedeen7244 Před 15 dny +2

    Great sit down Michael!!

  • @Cyndi_Bertsch
    @Cyndi_Bertsch Před 14 dny

    How lucky we are to hear Roger talk of his incredible history. I was so captivated listening to him talk...My guess is, his book, is one the reader hopes never ends! He and his lovely wife are blessed. I hope to see him (them) here again. His message struck a chord.
    God Bless 🙏❤️
    (I'm saving this so I can rewatch whenever I need this positive message)

  • @benallmark9671
    @benallmark9671 Před 16 dny +1

    Michael , this was an important piece of work you did here in my opinion. I loved it , thank you Sir.

  • @jonp9696
    @jonp9696 Před 16 dny +2

    Best interview yet ,,,,,,,real deal

  • @SHUT-UP_MEG
    @SHUT-UP_MEG Před 15 dny

    Solid channel dude❤
    New sub!❤😊

  • @Ifyoudontknownowuknow
    @Ifyoudontknownowuknow Před 16 dny +2

    I loooooove Roger's story!!!! Soooo excited for this!! TGIF what a treat!

  • @NicknameIsTheLetterT
    @NicknameIsTheLetterT Před 17 dny +2

    Listening to this before work.

  • @johnsilver4392
    @johnsilver4392 Před 16 dny +1

    Fantastic interview & story....god bless you both ❤

  • @5thStreetFC
    @5thStreetFC Před 12 dny +1

    Very good interview 🔥🔥

  • @anniebee854
    @anniebee854 Před 14 dny +2

    What an awesome testimony! I love his positive outlook!

  • @iamjethrobill
    @iamjethrobill Před 16 dny +1

    WOW! what an amazing story!! More power and blessing to you sir Michael Franzese!!

  • @jonathonnolan2328
    @jonathonnolan2328 Před 11 dny

    This was a Great interview
    This would be such an Amazing movie 🎬

  • @kwax78
    @kwax78 Před 12 dny

    Great interview, as always.

  • @Alymylove
    @Alymylove Před 13 dny

    This was truly an incredible story, thank you so much for sharing this 🙏😊

  • @jonathanneighbors7417
    @jonathanneighbors7417 Před 16 dny +1

    I came across this man when he was interviewed by PBD and then by Shawn Ryan, if I remember correctly. Great job by both of these men with this interview!!

  • @fredkane2804
    @fredkane2804 Před 16 dny +4

    What a story........god bless us all😊

  • @tristianbiso3659
    @tristianbiso3659 Před 14 dny

    This might be your best interview, Mike.

  • @sammartinez8084
    @sammartinez8084 Před 16 dny +1

    Great show 👏👏👏 and thanks again 👍😁 and Mike may God bless you and your family 🙏🙏🙏

  • @SUSIEB0812
    @SUSIEB0812 Před 2 dny

    Great video, brother! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @johnnyk2494
    @johnnyk2494 Před 2 dny

    I met Roger at MDC Los Angeles back in 91. Very interesting person. Mild mannered man.

  • @sharonyray
    @sharonyray Před 9 dny

    Best interviews/talk I have seen ever! Both of you are scholars & gentlemen! May God continue to bless you, your wives & children. Thank you! 🙏🙏

  • @bradt8019
    @bradt8019 Před 16 dny +1

    ☝️😏👍 Fascinating interview.

  • @TheTrojangrant
    @TheTrojangrant Před 16 dny

    Great job Michael! I didn't realize you spent time in Lompoc. I moved there from Indiana in 1997.staying with my brother for a few months. My brother is an Air Force retired Lt. Col. and was assigned to Vandenberg A.F.B. at that time. I liked Lompoc during my time there . After I was there, I moved to Los Angeles/Studio City to start my new career path.

  • @benjaminduncan6220
    @benjaminduncan6220 Před 16 dny +1

    Roger is great. Been watching for a while. - from Australia

  • @madogruca
    @madogruca Před 16 dny +2

    The Dennis Hopper version called Double Crossed was based on Barry Seal and was much better than the Tom Cruisr movie imo. Came out in the early 90s I think.

  • @johnnydambrosia4726
    @johnnydambrosia4726 Před 13 dny

    That was one best interview s I ever seen in my life thank u very much for sharing this.

  • @michaelquebedeaux7738

    What a story!!!! Thanks Michael!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @robertlauderman2226
    @robertlauderman2226 Před 12 dny

    Great interview, Mike.I respect you tremendously.Your values moral And the way you carry yourself there needs to be more people like you

  • @jamesbankhead117
    @jamesbankhead117 Před 15 dny +4

    Amazing story, and when his wife showed her face….the goose bumps that ran all over my body and then the tears that ran from my eyes was an incredible experience, and I am well aware of what spirit this was ….and it was HOLY.

  • @brianduran5413
    @brianduran5413 Před 17 dny +4

    Dope story! A living legend

  • @bgdenham
    @bgdenham Před 6 dny

    I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes and running down my cheeks thinking about the day in the summer of 1958 when, as a 14 year old, I had a motorcycle wreck on Dodds Avenue and the ambulance attendant declared me dead at the scene, but there was one in heaven, who was watching over me And said , “NOT YET”. And that’s only one time how many times have there been that we don’t know about. 

  • @barbaralangley4204
    @barbaralangley4204 Před 16 dny +1

    Love your show , you’re a great speaker , God has given a gift ❤

  • @CodyRae11
    @CodyRae11 Před 12 dny

    Awesome interview!!!
    SUPER upset about the plastic surgery Michael. No more please, you are a STUNNING MAN NATURALLY!!!!
    PLEASE

  • @jancoyote52
    @jancoyote52 Před 16 dny

    Oh Michael, where do you find these fascinating guests??

  • @wilshirley8409
    @wilshirley8409 Před 12 dny

    Very entertaining. Thank you. 👍

  • @playbluesman1
    @playbluesman1 Před 16 dny +2

    Over the top Story. Praise God for Roger and his beautiful wife.

  • @sherrihinton2885
    @sherrihinton2885 Před 15 dny

    Amazing sit down.

  • @michaelgriffin8749
    @michaelgriffin8749 Před 11 dny +1

    A truly wonderful story u have

  • @slickcatz
    @slickcatz Před 3 dny

    What a story!!! Thank you again.

  • @margaretea4434
    @margaretea4434 Před 15 dny +2

    What an fascinating story. It’s a story of survival faith, hope, love most of all trust in a higher power!!!

  • @stevezane7920
    @stevezane7920 Před 10 dny +2

    How do you do 30 loads for $60 million one after the other and not just retire!? My god

  • @dannypatv
    @dannypatv Před 12 dny

    They should make a movie about this guy’s life. I think it would be really good.