Jocko Podcast 181 w/ John Stryker Meyer: On The Ground in Vietnam. Mayem and Bravery.
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0:00:00 - Opening.
0:05:05 - John "Tilt" Stryker Meyer: "On the Ground"
2:37:57 - Aftermath and Lessons learned.
2:50:47 - Final thoughts and take-aways.
2:53:07 - Support: How to stay on THE PATH.
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3:31:17 - Closing Gratitude.
I was a 20th SOS Green Hornet gunner 70'-72' and I want to thank Tilt for his lauding of our efforts. Always good to hear from a "Ground Studies" team member.
t sam thank you for your service and welcome home
T Sam you should reach out to Jocko. Would love to hear the stories!
@@fish4kbcf Well BWB, I am somewhat chagrined by the fact that many of my memories of 70-72 when I was in the 20th SOS, are quite tenuous. I don't know that I would have a lot to comment on.
@@Tsamokie Either way, we're grateful & thankful to you
@@mq9893 Thanks qh.
The comment section for these podcasts is probably the most civilized part of the entire internet.
Sad but true.
100% right rofl I have been online since it started hardcore early World of warcraft player and pretty much learned at a early age that everything and everyone on the internet is a troll but this comment section doesn't feel like the internet lol so let me fuck that up... FUCK YOU FUCK AMERICA! lol
Facts lol
I noticed that myself. While other comments sections on other channels are soap boxes for the stupid, this place doesn't suffer those fools.
Yea, it’s out of deep dn respect and fear of Alphas, used be you gv civil respect, to everyone, now takes “trained killers”, lol, our treasured American Heroes, to get that respect, most of net is rudeness crude, nice change... I’m grateful for these Podcasts..
I’m Cambodian. I can totally see a Cambodian guy coming in with a grenade over a lost poker game lol. I love hearing about the interaction with the natives. Great episode.
I like that aspect as well...in these podcasts as well as the one with the Frenchman. id like to know more about the locals that helped them. Both on the ground and in the air
I know some big guys and some little guys, the Khmer I know have 3 loads of heart. Much respect.
@BitchesKnowAbout MuhPatriarchy +1 i was going to say the same thing
Call me a people snob, but detonating a hand grenade in a crowd of people who kicked your ass in a card game does not constitute ‘interacting with natives’ but murdering innocent people. Lol? Really? It really occurred, and real people died! No F-ing LoL about it.
@@roymoore3156 dude, what crawled out of your ass and pissed in your cereal? Chill the fuck out.
I've read the book, but seeing John Stryker Meyer's mannerisms, watching his expressions, hearing his inflections, and Jocko's follow on questions make this podcast a true jewel. Well done!
Na vila vila tá todo mundo Segue o cara fala uma letra distorcida sobre a minha vida Vila Azul ela fica apoiando na Vila Azul ela cara falou um monte de besteira lá monte de m**** e o povo não acredita no escuta que o povo que ele tá falando que eu não entendo tudo errado na Venezuela O povo tá tudo certo lá cara tudo
His laughs the best
@CryinBranston The book was very good. Due to time constraints Jocko skips over a lot of information. There is so much more to read about.
@CryinBranston I've read everything I can get my hands on about MACV SOG. "Across The Fence" would be a good start.
@CryinBranston Yes - available on Amazon.
Meyer is one of the baddest men to ever serve in the US Army, but I love that he looks like a history teacher and laughs like your friend’s dad telling jokes at a party. So unassuming. What a legend!
Perfect example of don’t judge a book by is cover
His average day was more ridiculously fuked than most people ever see deployed.
He sure does look like a history teacher; and sounds just as unassuming as our economics teacher. Mr. McMurray was vietnam era marine; if it wasn't for some kid asking if he had a picture of the younger him; we would've never known.
I worked with and played rugby with a guy like John. Great laugh and easy going but I knew he was tough as nails and an extremely high pain threshold. He was a Sergeant in the Dutch Commando and fought communist cannibals in the jungles of Dutch New Guinea in the 70's. He never said much but one comment I remember was "We never took any of them prisoner and they never took any of us prisoner". It took a few minutes for me to understand what he meant.
!Meyer""HOOAH""Meyer! there's you a Hooah Sandwich!
This dude...is just one of those dudes no matter how hard ya try...ya can't become one...if you are..you just are
cant kill em either.... how any SOG man American or Local is amazing considering their mission and the US not helping and denying you exist.... woof
M M Except they had the best air support pretty much always available and SOG had an over 100% causality rate
J W such a nice, funny, and happy dude. But probably has stacked more bodies than half the active military today.
J W combined
@@kyleadams1102 indeed
Jocko, you struck gold with this warfighter. I love his stories, but I really enjoy his remarkably balanced perspective on enduring these things -- which comes through in his demeanor and presentation. It's great to see him laugh at himself and still understand the sobriety/weight of what he did. Thanks for getting him on these last couple podcasts.
The one to signal the helo with his tracers after the failed smoke, had me rolling on the floor.
Oh yeah check john L plaster as well
I agree and well said. 👍
I’ve enjoyed every single podcast but these last two have been straight 🔥🔥 I could listen to this man for days.
His writings are exquisite. Very unassuming badass.
Chee bo ha
__. & i
These SOG podcasts have been by far my favorites I listen to them over and over again
Tilt got his sog podcast now
I often forget how lucky I am to have never experienced even the slightest fraction of the horrors of war.
Very astute observation. Good day sir.
Im so grateful for these guys. I was army 11B and never got deployed.
@@davidsuggs7623 11C1P here, completely agree. Crazy.
Brandon Stone Stone pog or grunt, you signed your name on the dotted line. You’re a brother of mine
I couldnt imgaine what my life would have been like if I had not been to Helmand and seen action. I want more than life itself to go back!
I think Jocko's favorite thing in the world are 5 second claymore fuses.
Dont we all?
🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤙
Check
That or getting new equipment and then another new guy right after
Get some
“I had my first Jocko moment, the good news is we found them, the bad news was they were coming to kill my ass” lmao 😂🤣
"Where surrounded " " good we know where they are" "Chesty Puller"
I loved it
😂😂
This aged like Milk 🥛 with the Rob O'Neill, Marcus Luttrell and Jocko stuff coming to light ....
1:14:20 Spider would hang out the window and make a gun run with a CAR-15. I honestly don’t know if I’ve heard of a more badass moment in this podcasts entire history. Except for Dick Thompson jumping into the triple canopy by himself to singlehandedly help the rescue mission.
Thank you!! I was trying to remember which podcast that was!
lots of people make up stuff in battle, but Dick Thompson watching the shiny, new rope turn red with his blood on the way down to the canopy....THAT HAPPENED!!!
My buddy Ray Waters was awarded a medal for valor out side of combat, he was jumping out of an aircraft into with a war correspondent who's shoot didn't open, so ray grabbed the guy before he pulled his own shoot. He broke both of his legs on impact but the guy who's life he save walked away with a few scrapes and bruises.
@@johnathanblackwell9960 cool story bro...tell it again.
Dick Thompson was the "Bright Light!!".
I could listen to this man all day long. Thank you for your service sir
My father served two tours with MAC-V-SOG in Viet Nam. He never really spoke about it prior to his passing from lung cancer as a result of exposure to agent orange during his service. I miss him, and respect him for his service.
you ever get any info from the historians of the unit ?
My grandfather served in Vietnam. It’s crazy to think that he died at 18 shortly after getting over there. He died younger than I am now. Just wild.
Sorry to hear that. It’s so sad the number of young man we have lost to war. And just as amazing are the teenagers or just becoming young men that have shown such bravery. I look back on the ages of many of the brave man that Fought to settle our country and become forefathers to our nation and it is just unbelievable. Pray for a day that we no longer have to send our children in the battle but can sit down across the table from each other and communicate and compromise to avoid the scars of battle. Too many wars are fought for elitist, politicians, bureaucrats that do not deserve the lives that our young man and women are willing to give for their corruption.
Mr Myer's laugh just cracks me up! God Bless this warrior!
reminds me of Peter's laugh on Family Guy.
Some want to meet the Pope, some want to meet a President. I want to meet "TILT" !!!!!!
I would also like to spend an evening with Tilt, as long as he talked I would buy the beer...
Im with ya id rather meet a real hero
And you won't find them at the Vatican or the white house these days
I've been around Governors, A former President, and the Pope, and I've gotta tell you there was nothing epic about any of them. They were a bunch of fools who needed larger fools to take care of them and liked doing anything they were told. This sounds like hatred for hate's sake, but it's not. I'm just saying at the end of the day no matter what was debated or decided, no matter how much technology we have, no matter how much money changes hands, life is still only about survival.
This guy should be the Sec of Defense.. Id trust anything he came up with
That C-130 story was the most awesome shit I’ve ever heard
I’d would’ve shit my pants waking up to that
I honestly can't fucking believe it
All of these stories are amazing.
Tilt's laugh after JW recounts one of his harrowing missions is more a giggle reminiscent of some school kid remembering some prank on a teacher, speaks volumes of this man.
Tilt has a few cemeteries under his belt and a badass American hero and a damn legend! Thank you for the stories to be heard
I really like this guy ... my favorite interview (really like ALL of Jocko's guests, but love this guy's attitude).
Yeah very positive and I get the feeling if he was 30 years younger he be doing the same kine of thing today.
Roger Hayden has been my long-standing favorite but this guy ties it up. Love the old guys!
Unreal humility and appreciation....loved hearing how fond he was of his S Vietnamese teammates
@@CrusteanParliament yes Roger Hayden was hilarious!! When he referred to his 9 and a half horse power boat motor as 9 and a whore I died laughing. 'You know what i mean.' Lol
@@davidpierce9949 shut up
It’s so funny how taken back Jocko is with all these stories, it’s like he’s at a loss for words after everyone and then he goes and tells a more ridiculous story than the one before it. I died laughing when John was telling the C-130 story and there was a short moment of silence and Jocko just goes “this is ridiculous” 😂🤣
“Covey would make a gun run with his CAR-15” “...I don’t even know what to say to that”
My grandfather served 3 tours as a volunteer in Vietnam as someone with a heavily redacted DD214. Thank you Jocko and Mr. Meyer for shedding some light on things he may or may not have experienced. I would hope to know if any of these fine men would have known my grandfather.
i just learned mysef cux of the same thing but they got multiple dd214
I loved 180 so much. Thanks for 181!
As did I
Amen.
Can you please get that pilot on the podcast that John Stryker Meyer talked so highly about!
Emily Joe -I agree. Have both him and John on the show so they can remember stuff together. My high school had a “USO Show” where WW2 vets would come in and tell stories and answer questions. Some of the best moments were when vets from different parts of the war reminded each other of events long forgotten. You could see this flood of memories (both good and tough) come over them as another vet told a simple story. I’d like to see that happen with those two.
What was his name?
It was either Capt Tuan or Capt Thinh, the King B pilot. Lives in Arizona these days.
@@Trixta024 John Stryker Myer. IE Jason borne
@@stevensimpson7068 No, he’s talking about Captain Tuong
This Man's laugh is infectious! It sounds like he is so sweet and at that same time you know he can Stryke you down in a second with his pinky. 😉
"The only time we killed babies was if we ran out of rations" Lmaooo I love this guys demeanor
😅
😊😊😊😊😊😊
“Johnny’s home” I felt that one too
Right in the feels
Right in the guts
Anyone else really dig Mr Meyer’s laugh? This man is a legend and he seems like he’s hilarious. They don’t make em like that generation anymore. Thanks for bringing him on Jocko!
Jocko: “That’s a nightmare.” Tilt: “Your worst one.”
The best podcast I’ve ever listened too! Amazing man ol’ tilt. It really bothers me how a war fighter like him comes back and can only get a job driving a bus. there needs to be more for you guys with that skill set, crazy! Go Stryker01!
This guy is a national treasure.
@Jocko Podcast, as soon as I heard the first interview, I knew I had to come back for more details in the second segment. It didn't disappoint. The "pucker factor" on these stories is next level, and I've spent a week visiting a Green Beret who served in Vietnam at his home in the mountains, one of the finest warriors I've ever met. I have that same level of respect for John, Well done sirs.
Who would give this podcast a thumbs down? The man is a living legend. Thanks for have him back Jocko and Echo.
Agreed what dickless Jack would thumbs down!!
Charlie
Jocko, you are the man! I listen to your podcasts while working out. I’ve changed from a 280 pound flabby excuse to a solid 240 pound man. Still more work to do. Was in great shape in my 20’s. List it in my 30’s. Back at it in my 40’s. Keep up the great inspirational work, my friend.
The nightmares this guys been through and he has a completely light- hearted personality.
Thank you sir, for giving us the opportunity to hear the stories of bravery and sacrifice that the men lived through during the Vietnam war. It strikes a special chord for me since my father Wilfredo Mercado Santos was K.I.A. On 04/11/1967 in the province of BING DINH. it helps me to understand what he lived through and fully appreciate the men who fought by his side. Too often civilians are oblivious to the horrors of war and forget too often those that have died to make their lives safe at home and abroad. I wish you all the best and continue the good work, we need it.
Wilfredo Mercado that’s sad about your father. My dad was there partially in 67. He said he was on the rock half the time and VN the other half. He said that he was an advisor in the Corps and would have to take a combat command in order to get promoted. He figured he used up all his luck on Iwo , ww2, and Chosen reservoir , Korea, as well a good friend on the generals staff shipped out and was killed 2 wks after arriving in VN. Again sorry for your loss.
He just has the coolest laughter. 😀
These guys deserve Medal of Honor’s, it’s unbelievable what they went through
What? Shot in the cock?
sometimes the stars just align.....incredible experience with a great story teller that has charisma.
You "missed me" with that comment. Terrible aim. Figures.
I've read all of Stryker's books and John Plaster's among others and all of them are completely insane. I love the way he doesn't shy away from what happened and has a positive attitude.
The surgical precision and execution between the Ground Teams and Air Support in these missions is mind-blowing. Must've been one hell of a spectacle to see that in person, let alone live it. What a remarkable man and an incredible, unimaginable story he has to tell. LEGENDARY. 🇺🇸
Think about the fact that they were proving the concept in real time. They set the rules, and procedures for today's tac air coordination. WILD.
@@BANDERSJR yeah, that's a good point...never thought of it objectively in that way. Might've done a bit of modification in the way of extraction protocol since then though lol - not everybody is a badass to Tilt's level, getting pulled out of the shit on strings, sometimes upside down..😅
A New Jersey legend! One of the best to ever come out of the Garden State
Makes me proud to be from Jersey
JSM: “….Bought us a couple of valuable seconds.” Jocko: “Seconds…?” JSM: “They were coming.” The intensity of this conversation is incredible.
What an amazing man! Mr. Meyer, you are a grade "A" certified BADASS! Thank you brother!
National Treasure. Definitely in the top 10 of dudes you would want to live forever.
My friends dad was a MAC V LRRP. He passed two years ago. He did share stories time to time. I think he served with Tilt. These men were warriors...
3rd Brigade LRRP Phantom Force 1968
A real hero and patriot. God bless you and the rest of the SOG warriors.
I've listened to 180 probably 5 times already.looking for more Stryker interviews and I see 181!!!!
Glad I'm not the only one who listened to it more than once hah
I can't stop listening to them! Now we have 4 long episodes too, awesome.
One of the deacons that was in my church was SOG. Have no idea what he did or where he was. He was a 30 year retired green beret. Hardest man I ever knew.
I wonder how the whole ( thow shall not kill ) thing worked out for him
@@videosYOUenjoy the actual ancient Hebrew translation is thou shall not commit murder. Big deference.
@@videosYOUenjoy well same god ordered Israelites to take jericho and kill everyone inside women and children. So That commandment wasnt clearly for the war.
@@videosYOUenjoy-Murder is the actual translation, not kill.
Every breath of air is sweet, and our gift is to be alive.
"This is Jocko Podcast", yes sir Uncle Jocko and cousin Echo!
I listen to American heroes like this, and then listen to our politicians and social justice warriors and I wonder what these men think about the weak American attitude of the current time
papalou7171 you hit the nail on the head.
It sickens me to know that these warriors and the absolute best of our nation are ever used just to grow certain people's bank accounts. Just a waste of our most honorable.
@@HiVoltish Blame the French for Vietnam on that one brother.
@ thats cause they told the truth and it was unfavorable for sog
@Anthony Swiss communism is a working class party. Thats why the elite have indoctrinated you to think its evil.
Depending on one's age and time of service , SOG and its exploits was the source of fact,legend and myth . John S. Meyer has placed the flesh on the bones of legend .
Proud to be an American having men like Mr. Meyer fight for our freedoms.
How about you do the American thing and step up
This is my Favorite Podcast you've done. The reason why is Ive read the books. Because I grew up around some of these Great Soldiers my Uncle Spider was who they spoke of Flying Covey He is one my Heroes along withe Brother 31 active in Special Ops and our mutual friend 27 year NAVY Seal Tony E. Think the World of all you Soldiers who keep America Free
A true representation of a humble, poetic, and knowledgeable leader. Glad to see he was a Green Beret.
In the last 2 days ive listened to the three podcasts with John. Im for sure going to read all his books. This guy is the fucking man!
The best and brightest to come out of Vietnam, just excellent. Thank you
10:18 lol. This guy & Roger Hayden are phenomenal. I could listen to them talk for days.
I don't get it - 33 "dislikes"? What's there to dislike in one man telling his stories and reflections in a podcast? It's not as if it is a movie-review which you like or dislike? It is a man whom been in a very rough war and managed to survive to tell the story, unlike many others.
Yoshimurha they’re called SJW Liberal Snowflakes who can’t understand or appreciate bravery and honor.
Soybois and turds.
This is going down as my favourite podcast of all time. After hundreds of casts I know nothing will ever come close. Much respect for your service. Thank you.
Agreed. Top 3 of all time
I grew up when the Viet Nam vets were coming home. I'm just a bit older than Jocko. Listening to these two was just a whole lotta AWESOMENESS!!! And then...Echo Charles and Jocko with the knife!!! Good Times!!! The time FLEW BY!!! Thank you!!!
I'm an airborne infantry combat vet from Iraq but my experience pales in comparison to what this hero accomplished. These men were the real snake eaters. We had nods, thermals, etc., almost constant air and uav support. These dudes were behind enemy lines against all odds. It was a mission just to get into a mission. Operators by every sense of the word.
I love tilt's demeanor, his humor, what a heroic Soldier!
When he tells these stories that are so wild and near death events and then giggles a little tells me he is just a different breed of human
We're still listening after 3 hours. Post 3 hours is like a cool down from a good work out session. Thank you for all you guys do!
Jocko does a great job orating a book ,he pauses just long enough to peak/heighten your feelings or anticipation.His ability to get his guests to talk about things they might want to forget is great,like Dakota Meyer,he works them by telling his experiences to feel a comradery and bring out the best.Where did he get the idea of a podcast? Joe Rogan was his influence years ago,that was a good one on joes show,check it out on y-tube of course.
The definition of a badass. Goodness Lord how is that guy here to tell those incredible stories. Simply amazing
Iconic legend John Stryker Meyer, unbelievable missions that today's SF heros are in awe of. He is one of a kind.
Love him! He seems to have processed the horrors he’s seen very well, and found the healing humor in this absurd situation. Much love and respect, Mr Meyer. Thank you for all you do!
He should have on Army Scout Sniper Ed Eaton. Dude was a freaking savage!!! The fact that he hasn't won the medal of honor yet just completely blows my mind!!!!! It's just so beyond ridiculous. His actions of valor that day n Vietnam went above and beyond the call of duty, as he stared into the face of ALMOST CERTAIN DEATH, outnumbered 30 to 1, he risked his life to save his fellow injured troops. IT IS A FACT THAT WITHOUT HIM THEY WOULD'VE ALL DIED!!!!!!!
You earn the MoH not win it
@@xJakeShiesty Thanks Captain.
Wow, this guy is great and has a great sense of humor. Thanks for getting him on. This is unreal.
I liked what he said in #180 “Sometimes you gotta laugh to stop from crying”. An interesting way to say - stay positive.
What a TRUE ANERICAN HERO!!! I would love to drink a couple beers with this guy and hear some more stories!!!!
I love the part about showing up to the pentagon with flowers 💐 and wine 🍷 to get good assignments.
Imagine hearing that laugh, in the jungle, at night.
David Bradley 😹😹😹😹
I love this man. He is truly one of a kind.
1:05:30 William Brown remains were found in 2012 he's from my hometown
Fidelium animae, per misericordiam Dei, requiescant in pace. Amen 🙏
I’m so glad that Tilt survived that hell. Proud of our American warrior!
Wow. Unbelievable. You can’t believe how bad ass these Vietnam guys were/are.
In my eyes there there just as good as the world war 2 guys.
Fantastic podcast. Thank you for bringing Mr. Meyer back on.
This man’s 1st tour ended around the time I was born. I’m 53. My memories at 23 are not nearly so sharp. I guess the intensity of the experience makes for a hell of a difference.
Yeah I've heard many vets say during interviews that you can leave the war, but the war never leaves you!
Amazing story. Vietnam special ops is wild man. Wild in a good way :)
Awesome. I was hoping part 2 would be up quick
That dude is a straight up legend of man!! Effortlessly cool and you know he is a pure bad ass through and through. So much respect to him!
“Very rarely, throughout history, a leader with incredible instincts, great confidence, sensible humbleness, AND clear vision for what short and long term success looks like, that they raise everyone else to a higher level. Often times, the enemy does not even know who is truly in charge, until it is too late.” MJ
Awesome podcast. Jocko and Echo should also invite some former Mikeforce (Mobile strike force) members that worked with Montagnards primarily, their stories are amazing as well.
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This is like, Premium American history. We are very lucky to hear these stories and experiences.
I had a strange experience where I felt like my values and convictions would not overlap very much with those of this person since I don't care that much about the US, their military, God, and probably most implied political views. But I still found myself compelled to sit down, shut up, and listen to the stories about this incredible human. It's amazing how transcendent these things are.
John Stryker Meyer is one of my heroes! Amazing man!
These men are true heroes i cannot believe the shit they have gone through without freezing up, god bless you all
Amazing! just amazing. I noticed you paused at the johnys home part. Your voice was a lot stronger continuing than mine would have been and I sometimes get told I have no empathy or emotions at all! These stories are so powerful I don't know what to say. Bravo gentlemen!
For my third go round with all SOG podcasts on this station. Salute! - Wow!
I'm getting the book, what a story, I went in 77, most of the nco's were vietnam vets.. you sir are truly a hero.
I read all of his books. The stories are just absolutely insane.
Love the Vietnam "on the ground" chats, keep them coming
Great Jocko podcast. Love to hear John Stryker tell the history of what they done. Great history we should never forget. Badass
Some unreal stories. If more people would listen and understand what these men went through, they would be the superstars of our world. Not actors or athletes. So much respect for this man I would love to just shake his hand.
Jocko’s open jaw awe “ridiculous” respect for John’s exploits was cool. And his unlikely return: “Johns home”. Moment.
Who's cutting onions in here ffs.
Yes indeed, The”Johns home” moment was a definite “Who’s cutting onions in here”moment !