Evan Hafer hosts retired SAS soldier, Christian Craighead. Christian is best known for his actions in January 2019 when he engaged against terrorists in a Kenyan hotel siege. Evan and Christian discuss Christian's military career, favorite firearms and what's next for the operator after retirement.
0:00 - Intro
2:33 - Joining the British Army
4:13 - Becoming a British paratrooper
7:17 - Jumping out of a balloon
10:48 - Harnessing adrenaline
16:14 - Training young soldiers
19:42 - Pathfinder Platoon
22:42 - Highly outnumbered
26:34 - First time engaging the enemy
32:00 - Getting injured and returning to work
36:14 - Mentally preparing for combat
45:06 - Getting comfortable with chaos
53:50 - One Man In
59:43 - What’s it like getting shot?
1:03:10 - Commercial
1:03:25 - Recovering after getting shot
1:06:37 - British weapons
1:12:19 - Favorite pistols
1:19:29 - British firearm laws
1:25:02 - Investing in the Warrior Culture
1:31:10 - Demolition Man
1:33:29 - Christian’s upcoming schedule
1:36:58 - Outro
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One thing I love about America is how much they appreciate their armed forces. There's not enough appreciation in the UK for the military anymore.
Couldn't agree more. I also love that about our american cousins.
There is 2 armed forces in America lol US Citizens are more loaded than a lot of entire countries lol
Same as Australia
I think all countries love their armies but the United States likes to showcase its capabilities.
I respect our armed forces present, past, have friends who served, but I think the political cloud that over hangs what the forces do tarnishes them
hey Chris, shout out from Nairobi! You saved so many people's lives that day. It is because of your selfless act that many people are able to still see their friends and family and enjoy good times with them. Waiting on that book to be released!
@@rashadrafiq9875 thats not the same operation
@@thirstybonsai1888 i think he showed that as an example comparison
@@thelaundryman9287 fair enough
@@rashadrafiq9875 They must have gone on to train the Uvalde PD.
@@rashadrafiq9875 this was back when Kenya was still used to bombing attacks and not prepared for gunmen. The army was also deployed instead of Military SF, plus the Recce Special Police did not work with the army during the operation so it was a shit show. Since then the SF and Special police have become better trained and corruption in the military is not there but there is still a way to go with the National police.
Crushed, ejected from the vehicle, neck broken in 3 places, back broken in 7, dislocated hip, multiple broken ribs, tension pneumothorax, broken shoulder blade and collar bone, skull fracture and a subdural hematoma. "So I was in a bad way" This man takes understatement to an entirely new level.
i came to the comment section looking for this right after hearing it and i'm not one bit disappointed.
Us brits are known for the understatement
@@tobytaylor2154 That's an understated understatement.
He's British we don't like to make a fuss.
its the english way.
Hello Chris, From Nairobi, you are a legend here. Your selfless service during the Dusit incident is forever appreciated. Asante sana.
Not only was he in the parachute regiment but also made it in the pathfinders platoon and then the SAS. That is legendary.
Yeah hard asf
Pathfinders to 22 Is a very common path tbh or lads go into SRR also a very similar job role, people forget around 70% ov SAS is made up ov para reg.
@@YoYoZamolo 😂🤣😂🤣 okay mate Wateva you say, you no how many women have passed selection for srr???
@@YoYoZamolo no female has ever deployed with SRR mate nobody even come close, SRR selection is very tough tbh and they are actually based in Hereford with the 22.
@@YoYoZamolo I said deployed Mate no female ever deployed, I never served SRR but worked with them in 08 when I was in a tigger team, I thought all the briefing courses where held in Brecon?
I’ve trained with the Brits during my time in the Marine Corp. Very motivated and focused group of individuals. If y’all think the us Americans are bad ass those British dudes were straight up doing pt while wearing full gear on the summer at 29 palms before conducting field operations with us. Those dudes are nuts.
We don't see a lot of sun in Britain. When we do, it hits 37c for 4 days and we all grin and bare it out of sheer stubbornness.
Ye were a bit odd
@@ljt3084stiff upper lip mindset. I will say we are mad at times lol
@@ljt3084 SOOOoooooooooo TRUE😂😂😂😂
I trained at 29 palms in the British army I agree that place is hot as balls lol
Thank god these guys are on our side! Shoulder to shoulder. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
There’s a lot more 🇺🇸🇬🇧 out there that are retired badasses. Especially between 33-45. I was talking with a co worker that is 27 and was 11B and never been in a firefight. 2003-2011 were different times.
yeah - fighting for israel
@@decespugliatorenucleare3780 Hahah frfr
To shoulder 🇨🇦
🏴🇺🇲🇬🇧 couldn't be prouder
Thank you, Christian Craighead, for sharing your fascinating story! Truly so inspirational! God bless You!!
I remember when that happened and all the facts eventually came out that he was just a lone guy, heard something go down, grabbed his Kit and was like 'Hold my Tea Lads, I'll sort this out"
Fucking love that statement!!!
💯🇬🇧❤️
Black rifle coffee donated to blm.
@@boobio1 yeah what actually was going on with that and the Clinton stuff? Got swept away pretty good
@@jamiewalker8772 all SF stuff should be swept away pretty quick especially with the amount of light and bad media and investigations into SF from Aus, England these days possibly states I would say. War is war.
The Man, The Myth, The Legend/Jedi Obi Wan Nairobi and boom Northerner 🇬🇧
Plastic Northerner, lol.
@@stephenhogg2472 owt north of Sheffield counts :D
Cheers mate
@@spookytoaster2770 lol that's my motto, if it's below Sheffield it's southern
Anything south of Yorkshire but that includes Lincolnshire due to the Humber being a large divider 🤣🤣
he deserves a movie
Who Dares, Wins. That says it all in my opinion. Well done, Mr. Craighead, you're exactly how I imagined. You're a credit to The Paras, Pathfinders, The SAS, The British Army, our Country and a real hero. 🇬🇧
Mans a walking legend
I agree, dad
Your listening to this to.lol #GGfam
@@fd4life4life98 of course hes a demi god in my eyes lmao
You're a bit of a legend yourself Nicco.
Oh shit I haven't been on your channel for a minute!
I was in the SAS, the Salvation Army Swansea... hearing a shaking charity tin still gives me flashbacks
Pfffft lad 🤣👍
My friend was in the sally. When they went to Russia to help the Russians who are poverty stricken out side of the cities the Russian government banned them from the country because it’s an army the Salvation Army a charity organisation like any other it’s just because they used the word army like an army of volunteers to go out and do charity work although the army does have ranks and structure they are only a charity and are salvationists and were founded in 1865. The Army's purposes are "the advancement of the Christian religion... of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole. Now they are the wokest charity organisation in the country. They used to be good but nowadays they are at the bottom and need to do on charity them selves. They still do good work but they are no where near as prevalent as they used to be. Go woke, go broke.
@@Biketunerfy sounds like he was on Sally Team 7. I heard about them when I was on my BCTR course (Basic charity tin rattling)
@@ds5398 the Russians are crazy. Throwing out a charity not because it’s an army of charity workers like they said but to save face because they need help.
@Michael Doolan yes exactly, the Salvation Army was thrown out from Russia because it had the word army in it. I didn’t know about the Nazi persecution connection though. But in reality the Sally Army were thrown out of Russia because it made Russians look like paupers outside the cities limits.
I were in the same company as this guy in 2 PARA in the mid 90s. Such a nice kid and good to see him doing well for himself.
Dunno what your opinion would be but have to say didn't find his comments about the SA80 reflected by the 1 PARA guys I got to hang out with in a previous job (not serving - my job was related to stores and clothing). They didn't love it but didn't hate it - with the upgraded optics and a bit of furniture swapped they were pretty happy with it.
@@Rroff2 1 para have been using C8’s like the rest of the SFSG for years now. But yeah, it’s a serviceable weapon in its A2 format with the upgrades. Would still prefer an AR though
@@louissanderson719 This was late 90s when they were still based out of Aldershot.
@@Rroff2 It's better now but it used to be atrocious. The whole thing needed a big overhaul and it's better now than then.
@@Rroff2 the fact its not used by any of our special forces or elite units tells you all you need to know. H&K literally polished a turd. Someone in the procurement dept got a massive bung for that weapon system and us poor buggers suffered for it. They even tried to replace the GPMG with the LSW ! a 5.56mm 30 round magazine weapon for fire support, replacing a 7.62 belt fed monster..... ridiculous!
How Proud i am of Chris Craighead even more so knowing he's a Geordie as us Geordies are Super proud of where we are from and what a Human Being you are Cristian
F**king awesome to see a member of UKSF on an American podcast, especially a down to earth humble bloke like Christian. His time in serving in the Pathfinders should not be ignored, an elite small unit of the British Forces which can be deployed forward of SF. Respect to BRCC and Evan for a great podcast and interview 🤙🏼
Check Jocko's podcast with the SBS guy.
The man needs to be given a Victoria Cross. He has earned it.
Pathfinders are no joke. He did nine years. That is a real achievement. E must have fought hard against the HR to remain for such a stretch. There must be some good stories behind that too. Could he have a stubborn streak? 😂
@@XTRakki Dean Stott.
@@JRock3091 got a CGC
as a Kenyan i thank you for your service sir.
Chumvi mingi,this guy was in lobby as The terrorists were hunted down by a team of 9 Kenyan SWAT.
@@georgemala4046 Are you belittling his brave actions that day. from what i saw he rescued dozens of people and coordinated the whole show. then the kenyans went in. They were hiding while this guy was bringing people out to them. People whom would have been victims. Kenyan SF cannot hold a candle to this guy.
@@Steelninja77 He was escorting victims who escaped the building to safety as our SWAT team fought the terrorists from room to room.He did not fire a single shot! Those are the facts as we know them in Kenya
@@georgemala4046 do you know that for a fact or are you just a keyboard warrior😂😂😂
@@georgemala4046 he killed two of the terrorists
I remember explaining to my 6 year old daughter the day that Chris went in there, that there are real life superheroes amongst us. They don’t fly or run fast, but they can call upon supernatural courage when people need saving.
Thank you for your service Obi Wan Nairobi. Parachute reg, Parthfinders and SAS, a true warrior
Love the fact he drew a line under the SAS days. Very professional
Gotta take opsec seriously.
He doesn't have a choice, he could be breaking the law if he discusses classified information. His book will be vetted and cleared for publication, then he'll know what he's allowed to talk about.
He is a liar that's why!
@@JohnnyLudlow u wot m8?
@@JohnnyLudlow Why would you even spout that disrespectful sh!t?
Chris: i was in the 22 sas and thats as far as im willing to talk about. Seals: 👁️👄👁️
I heard the average seal writes 4 books and starts 2 podcasts within 9 months after retirement
@@CB-dl1vg hahahahah youre dirty man. Don't do the SEALs like that.
@@em34ev3r and within a year they’re doing nation wide self help motivation tours to promote their 5th and final book: “Embrace The Suck Part 5”
Not to shit on any SEALs but 22 SAS are just built different and there mentality is just different!
@@dannyjay3754 What are the differences?
Craighead was with an entire SEAL Team but they couldn't get a movie or book deal so they backed out and he went in alone
😂😂😂😂😂
LOL Craighead was doing host nation advising and training with the Nairobi security and counter terrorism forces. A role that our US Green Beret ODAs do on a daily basis going back decades. After that incident with Craighead, the Uk military created the new British Ranger Regiment to take this role off 22 Hereford and Poole SBS, directly copying the US ODA charter to Special operations. SAS and SBS would be officially “unilateral” going forward, and the Ranger Reg would work the “bilateral”.. You lot copied us, so the SAS would never be in that position ever again LOL
@@joesgotya9930 What in the fuck are you talking about. Clueless fucking dribbler. Classic basement keyboard warrior.
So humble, man storms a building practically himself with balls of steel yet he’s nervous AF in front of a camera!
This explains why our Delta Force is so lethal and effective. Born from the British SAS.
based off of them
British freemasonry owns and operates this country thru their lodges and the Jesuits faction of freemasonry controls ALL the high ranking military thru Vatican. This souldier forgot to mention this.
@@MortallyConfused that's the whole point of his comment lol
NAILED THAT ONE.
Com on mate . Don't be a saw looooooser deep down in your heart you know the boys from England are the best . Hahahahaha
youve heard of the 1000 yard stare? well fucking hell this guy has it. Respect to him and all our british forces.
Its hard to not love the sas. We worked with them during gwot a ton of times, some of the best fighters on the planet. What this guy did was just incredible and inspiring. In my experience, I've got no doubt that if any of them were in the same position would do the same. Thats not to downplay what Craighead did, but to highlight the caliber, training, and ability of the 22nd. I'm just glad they're friends, fighting with them is something I wouldn't ever care to experience.
Who were you with? They usually operate like delta would
One of the most _Hollywood_ things I've ever seen a person freely, willingly do Endless Kudos and respect - there are still reasons to be proud to be British ❤🙏🏻🇬🇧
There are endless reasons to be proud to be British 👍
❤❤❤❤❤ Yes, this kind of grit my father has. Now I know it's just in his blood.
I was based in Kenya (embassy) at the time this went down. I was waiting for a call Chris..lol. Glad to see him again. A humble kind bloke. We went back to the Dusit2 hotel a few weeks afterwards and got fucking hammered
Whatever the question was, Mr. Craighead had a polite answer. A seriously humble person very down to Earth. This was an excellent podcast.
Black rifle coffee donated to blm.
@@boobio1 What's blm?
Imagine how many guys this man had killed and how down to earth he is absolute savage
@@huchotaimen Burn, Loot, Murder. Blm!
I liked the bit at 48mins when they're talking about civilians vs operators, and how civilians would have a heart attack in normal military situations. I liked Mr Craighead's response, because all operators were once civilians. The point of selection and training is to find out you can do things you didn't think were possible. Or not, but then those people don't pass selection. It's something I noticed when I did my first parachute jump as a civilian. I think it was a 2.5 day training (no log carrying), then static line from 4,000ft. I was number 2, and remember the feelings of getting in the plane. Big hole in the side, not normal. Sitting on the floor, not normal. Taking off and climbing, thinking this isn't too bad. Then still climbing, and I can see my parent's house from here. And then my turn sitting in the door, thinking I really can't do this. Then the instructor tapping my shoulder, saying 'Go!' and I was gone Then after landing, meeting up with the instructor, and the class was split between people who thought 'never again', and people who just wanted to get on the next lift, and do it again. I think it's an experience everyone should try because a) It's awesome! and b) it boosts confidence because you've survived that experience. I also liked the way my first jump was a bad one. I got wacked on the back of the head by the risers, yanked those apart and saw I was pretty badly twisted. But remembered the training, kicked out of those and enjoyed the float back to the ground.
Chris you are insanely humble. Thank you for what you did. Your action will always be remembered.
@@yyy-875 amen
His humbleness, selflessness and bravery is so inspiring - such a contrast in a world full of too many narcissists … My utmost respect to you Sir. 🐾
Absolutely bang on
totally agree mate, people always expect a gorilla type 6;8 person whos obnoxious and a bully, but tbh, these people wouldn't last 5 mins in training, im an ex para, and tbh i know ive nothing to proof some question my time in, but im not bothered, and im not going to cow up to the msm version of the way people are lead to think of us.
Can't get in sf without humility, hothead without control compromises everyone's safety my bro in law is ex22, sure but not cocky
Humility is the word. "Humbleness" ffs 😂 bloody yank "education system" 💩
@@philmckenna5709 Sorry … German here … Appologies if I slaughtered your language.
Military discipline for those in their late teens is not merely good for a fighting force, but also for a career at being alive.
That is insightful...absolutely true.
If an old Man is fighting he knows what he's doing.
I joined the British army at 16, and it made me a better person, after serving in the gulf war I can hold head above anyone my age and above, knowing how I'd done compared to them
I spent my last few weeks in the Navy doing work ups for a ship being deployed. Lots of emergency training, which I knew I wouldn't need to do again in life. 2 months later my next door neighbours burned down our apartment block, with me being first to discover the fire. Training kicked in, didn't even think. Still to this day, decades later, I can still listen to multiple conversations at once and decide which one takes priority and not forget the others
I’m a clinical scientist and was born and work in Newcastle. Same place Chris is from. First time I’ve come across him. My childhood dream was always to become elite military. SAS. I was obsessed by fitness mental toughness and always will be. I was also an only child and naturally found academic stuff easy. I couldn’t watch my parents give everything they had then disappear off to war and possibly leave them without a son. So went the academic route, a lot of my research looks at how humans cope with stressors, and am now branching out into business. Chris Ryan was from the same part of the UK. But I’ll be following Chris here in whatever he does. He’s a guy I’d love to go for a drink with. Awesome to listen to.
I remember watching British paratroopers training Kenyan soldiers at an airport in Malindi in the early 80s. Most people will have no idea what I'm talking about but you never hear how much the British support their former colonies.
The French as well. Both countries get the heavy-handed judgement of being colonialists, but no one acknowledges the work they still put in for those nations.
Do you mean the high jacking
@@curiousodditythe British also ended slavery
Lol what? Is that supposed yo justify the centuries of looting and plundering in the colonies?
@benjaminfoucher1339 lmao stfu. The French hijack the gold from all the former colonies and force them to store it in the French reserves and this severely restricts the ability of former colonies to spend money to improve their country
Great podcast - this guy is a one man army. Glad he’s on our side! 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦🇦🇺
You forgot about New Zealand 🇳🇿 Their NZSAS is the 2nd best Australia's SASR is 3rd.
@@barryhamilton7845 yeah sorry about that.NZSAS has a great reputation.
"kill the Queen's enemies" .....the bottom line, thank you for this video.
What a great podcast. I'm a Northerner in the US and hearing him speak made me a bit homesick.
Nothing beats hearing a fellow Geordie when you're abroad
I hope you don’t get mistook for a jock marra
why do people always jump on it that he's a northerner but when it's a southerner we just class him as a british soldier or just a normal Brit. We don't go cor he's a southern lad ...southerner here. lol
@@Steelninja77 maybe Southerners have no pride in themselves or where they come from
@@Steelninja77 If you have to ask. You'll never know or get it.
You can tell Chris still has it, the way his eyes lock on to Evan, the intense look in his face that remains constant through the interview. He just looks completely switched on and ready to react to anything at any time. Very rarely seen in humans. Skip to 1:11:00 and just observe his behaviour, fascinating.
The speed with which his eyes bounce around and scan the room is a dead give away that this guy is apex.
@@thebullgator Yeh, I noticed that - he is eyeballing everything at speed - you can just tell that if shit went down he would explode into action - controlled aggression.
@@thebullgator perfect word for Christian = apex predator
Yeah this guy looks like he can never sleep because he’s so switched on.
Yes I do that too but I'm wuerd because I'm not sas lol
I'm amazed he can sit down with balls a big as his, he is a Legend.
What I love is his matter of fact attitude to his skills. It's like a "Your washing machine has packed in? hey, I know how to fix that" Or "Your car won't start? I can sort that out". In this case it's a life and death situation but he just does his job because he knows how and his training and experience just kicks in. Just one incredible, amazing man and so down to earth and humble.
Glad a fellow geordie become such a selfless legend and save so many lives
We could have used Christian in Texas when police were standing outside the school while the killer was inside. Here I am. Send me!
That's so sad.. All those kids.. Yea the police just stood outside standing about... Yea Chris would have sorted it. Wonder if he would have saved any of those kids lives...... We'll never know a.... . Greetings from the UK.
@@johnwatts9932 Crazy to think, all those police officers and no one had the mentality and guts like Christian did. Really tells you how rare of a man he is.
I really think that police chief was paid by the Democrats to let uvalde happen. He got secretly sworn in to city council. Which is exactly what happens to Democrat operatives. They fail upwards.
@@Jack-oz4bf That's a possibility considering how batshit crazy the dems are with wanting to take away the guns.
@@petarpetrovic8705 it's a fair comment,but I think it can be down to a persons 'upbringing' (Perhaps if they were surrounded by violence, experienced abuse)this can obviously mess someone up,but sometimes if the said individual joins the Military,trains hard,gets physically &mentally fit,he may then learn to put his early life experiences to use or even use it as a motivating factor,which then exploits his already 'heightened awareness' and hones the instincts! ... Hopefully this makes some kind of sense!!.
I work in cyber intelligence now as a civilian and spend a lot of time in the UK. Looking to buy a place in London but I travel all over working with ROCUs etc. Anyhow in the US Geordies are what we call the salt of the earth people. They are good, sort of old fashioned, honest hard working folks. The kind of dudes you want as a best friend
Well..... ya welcome in Newcastle anytime you like after that comment 😁 👍
Yeah geordies and jocks are cut from the same cloth and make brilliant soldiers.
I'm from northern Ireland, spent 10 yrs living in Newcastle, place is gorgeous and the people are fantastic 👍 great conversation and I hope the book gets cleared, definitely picking it up
Ahhh mint hearing someone speak so highly of my city! glad to hear you made fond memories pal 👍
@@Goatlinton yeah I lived near Newcastle for 10 years also. Alnwick. Loved the place and the people.
Spent many good times in Newcastle, N. Ireland. A beautiful place as well.
people say the North is a shithole.. but its our fuckin shithole haha. Im playing. Just love my country tbh lads
I DID NOT think I could love or admire this chap anymore than I already do with seeing his courage in nairobi !!! But his laid back ,Take it in my stride , casual atitude is fantastic And even better is he is from round the corner from here in Lancashire 😁👍💖
Phenomenal interview and chat. Well done. Working with those dudes in Afghanistan/Iraq…sheesh. Aussie SAS as well. Exemplary human beings.
Love from an Australian
Dude breaks his neck and back and then proceeds to get in his first gun fight with a Browning Hi Power. The nuts on this guy!!!
Big British bollocks mate. Fucking love to hear about it.
..don't forget the shoulder, ribs and skull. Just an afterthought. The f#ck?
As an American who has deployed/lived/trained alongside the Brits. The last 20min of this podcast was bang on accurate. The rest of the podcast was great. Best one I’ve ever seen yall do.
It's funny because generally British soldiers are better trained and skilled than their equivalent American counterparts. The absolute minimum basic training for infantry in the UK is 23 weeks or about 6 months, the absolute minimum for infantry in the USA is a heck of a lot less than that. The royal marines which are not even classed as SF in the UK have the longest basic training out of any non SF NATO force 36 weeks or 9 months of basic training before they can pass out. They also have around 85% drop out rate. The paras also have similar standards. Chris passed out from the paras which around 80% drop out from basic, then passed selection for paras pathfinder platoon which take from the best of those who already passed para selection, then when onto pass sas selection which takes generally from the best of those units that already 80% don't make the cut, then over 90% of those tiny minority the cream of the crop who passed the initial selection of their original units and have had a minimum of 4 years in those units (most of the time a lot more and multiple deployments) fail at SF selection. The equivalent of sas/SBS is not the seals or rangers etc. It's devgru and CAG/delta. The host of this show is leagues below Chris in terms of training and soldiering skill.
@@thretman5302 Honestly starting to believe that Brits just need that time to get to the same level as American troops. Like Chris said, Warrior culture isn't being cultivated in the UK.
@@omLDN that's blatantly untrue. Just look at the standards for even being considered for royal marine or para training. A well known US marine youtuber who is known for trying out other nations fitness tests couldn't even pass the pre joining test for the royal marine training yet alone the actual commando tests to be badged a royal marine. The same thing would have happened with p coy. Keep in mind he passed us marine selection/training and has been a us marine for years. Certain royal marines have trained devgru on occasions in certain things. I've never heard of the equivalent happening the opposite way round non tier 1 units training the sas or SBS.
@@thretman5302 lol bro could you lick the boot any harder? Holy shit 😂😂😂
@@omLDN absolute bollocks. Paras and Royal Marines are hard as nails, they wouldn’t get through the training if they weren’t.
I love seeing the human side of these extra trained commandos. This guy should do a speaking tour. A true brittish hero.
"It wasn't a proper fight, if you like." Love listening to English English! Awesome stories as well! 👍
sorry man this just made me laugh so hard. I myself like Mr craighead come from Newcastle upon Tyne and we are always asked if we are even English and what language we are speak. thanks for the laughter anyway. stay great.
I’ve been waiting for this podcast for YEARS !!!!! I’d love to see him on joe Rogan and vigilance elites channel as well.
Agreed🙏 vigilance elite would be awesome 4-5 hours
@@YSOTDAN yeh I commented that on his pod like 1 day before Chris came on this pod lol
He was already on Rogan
@@JohnBlaze505 I can’t find him in podcast catalogue in Spotify
@@YSOTDAN it’s crazy how Shawn’s podcasts run that long but never is there a single dull moment at all. My eyes are glueddddd to the screen from start to finish on his podcasts
Thats so funny. For such a badass, he seems like a kind of awkward and shy guy! What a cool dude!
Traumatic brain injury can change you. Maybe he was not always like this. But he is a real badass!
@@AC-qz3uj I bet you he was always like this. People in the SAS and SBS are often very down to Earth guys.
@@CFMLEAP Yep, usually salt of the earth and quite understated in their mannerisms.
He is actually very typical. Known some guys who had been in SAS / SBS etc. and they are all pretty much the same. Solid.
One of the most notable characteristics of the Brits is they are never afraid to get their hands dirty. Many others will do the same, however it is not as common.
I love how this highly trained SAS operative just let the other guy talk and never said anything about himself the entire time and Evan never realized it.
Its very interesting how Mr. Hafer is trying to put words on Chris' mouth and Chris is not taking the BAIT. Also, the lighting, the chairs, table, angles, the interviewer, etc. its NOT CONDUCTIVE to someone sharing their story. Especially when you interview a commando who possibly has PTSD and many physical injuries from War.
@@joemac1290 i would think they would both know if it was conductive or not.. evan himself has seen and done some.
Good to see an Englishmen representing. A Tonne of respect for everyone at BRCC and there counterparts.
being in highschool and seeing the photos of 1 man operating so hard was truly inspiring
I arrived in Nairobi the day the attack happened, my hotel was 1-2km away. I was watching it on tv as soon as I got my my room, we had the israeli embassy outside our hotel and israeli guys guarding all our entrances. awesome to hear this guy
Just finished watching it, brilliant! Can’t wait for the next one. 🇬🇧🇺🇸😎👌🏻
1. These terrorists were there to die. Armed with assault rifles and suicide vests and the complex location. 2. No colleagues, no INT the list goes on. 3. Kills 2. Rescues loads. 4. Mission impossible or what!!! 5. Must be one of the bravest actions ever by a lone operator in history.
It should be Sir. Christian Craighead VC. There is no reason why this man should not be given a Victoria Cross. He was on a training mission. He basically grabbed a gun and did the absolute right thing.
@@JRock3091 VC's have relatively strict criteria. The medal he was awarded is still a an extremely high honour.
History is a hell of a long time mate. There have been lots of events that were never recorded.
@Abe Froman his actions saved a lot of people and he ran into the danger practically on his own with no thought of himself only saving others and taking the enemy out .. their are many VCs awarded that don’t come near this bravery in my opinion .. yes not a war but he was still a British serving soldier and in this day and age the fight on terror is a war
@@paulholman8594 VC is only awarded for actions in face of the enemy. The argument is that the terrorists were not a recognised enemy of the UK, nor where they attacking the UK, therefore a GC and VC were not applicable. It's not like he wasn't given an extremely high level bravery award.
Solid interview and as a brit - massive respect to Christian as he's very modest about his achievements, not many make the grade he's achieved!! 😎😎👍👍
Black rifle coffee donated to blm.
@@boobio1 can you evidence that?
I lived in riverside apartments right over the fence from that compound. Was present during the Westgate mall attack. Kenyans for the most part are a peaceful society and sad to see the decline in their safety. Glad you stepped up to the call that day!
Thanks for what all you guys have done. Keep up the fight though, more tough times to come. Your platform online can do a lot to help the country stay on track.
I spent 24 years in the Army, 17 of those in USASOC. You Sir are the definition of the Quiet Professional. The "meek shall inherit the earth"? Only if they know proper gun control
A good book about SAS selection was " The Quiet Soldier" by Adam Ballinger. Sergeant says " any of you ever heard of the quiet man?....well shut the f... up then!"
@@davidbaker8483 I'll have to check it out. Thank you
@@davidbaker8483 They grey man
@@davidbaker8483 It's a fantastic book. And about joining a Reserve Regiment. Takes a whole lot of dedication to work all day then train to a level of fitness and competence for the SAS.
It's about time. I've been so excited to here his story!!!
Respect to you Chris. My uncle was a member of the SASR and CDO regiments in Australia. He was also 3 and 4 RAR. He transitioned from SASR to 2CDO and got deployed to Afghanistan. He was thrown 35 metres from a black hawk crash and lost two of his team members, he also ended up in a wheelchair. He has competed in the Invictus Games and won gold for Australia. Now he works with returned diggers and police officers who suffer from PTSD with the RSL in QLD. Thanks for your service mate.
Same to your uncle mate. Sounds like a great bloke. My grandfather spent the whole WW2 in PNG, so he broke the allies record for that theatre for missions flown (simply cause he didn't die really). I was the only one who wanted to hear his stories so was the only one that joined up in the entire family. When he died, his medals came to me. Different breed those vets
First time listening to a full podcast in a long time, always been fascinated by this event, cool to see this guy come to light
I was here for this great conversation!!!
This was a great one Evan !!!👍
What a nice vibe this interview has
Thoroughly enjoyed this! Craig is a gentleman in the highest degree.
Facinating interview. Thank you guys for everything.
Awesome interview. Can't wait for another podcast with him.
beautiful conversation gentlemen, thank you for sharing.
This guy is incredible i cannot believe his bravery after everything i have watched on him tonight ( happy new years everyone i am at home taking care of my mum so no partying for me lol ), he and many others are why i am proud to be English and i am proud of our S.A.S , if a job needs doing they are they guys to call no matter where in the world it is .
Really looking forward to his book. Great interview.
Yes yes yes, solid work, this bloke is something else, thank you. For making my Tuesday better guys.
This man actually...became a legend with the most unselfish action I've seen in a long long time
Great podcast can't wait to hear more about his career
What a great podcast, would love to hear more from him
This was a very good podcast. I respect how he stays quiet on SAS stuff but really wish he would have talked about more. Hopefully he sorts book out with Ministry of Defense and I can read it soon. Great podcast
They have to sign a secret service acts which prohibits them from talking about or selling stories from sf operations this came about after alot of vets were selling their stories for books etc so we won't hear much about what went on with Afghanistan and the Iraq invasion
Brilliant podcast thank you guys ...most definitely will be buying the book 👍💯❤
Great show. Thank you both for your service. God bless both of you.
Been wanting Chris to do one of these for AGESSSS
What an amazing humble man!
Top quality interview with no bullshit. I'll be watching more of these.
Absolute legend - respect to CC, BRC & 16AAB - Pathfinders lead the way
Sounds like Chris is going about it in a way that respects his unit. He will be inspiring to many young ones, and one day someone will say they joined the SAS because of him and his story. “You can either ride the brand, or ride FOR the brand.” -DEVGRU Commander
Mr Christian, Thanks for what you did for my People, I'm Kenyan who calls UK my home for 26+ yrs, I was in a Coma for 2 Weeks but NHS gave me a 2nd Life, i wish i could buy you a pint, I'm more I.T., Computer, Programming, Electronics specialist and I'm impressed how The British/UK helps us, Roles reversed Mr. Christian, Ive Offered All my Skills & Services to i cant mention who & who because of You, I will mention your name & hope to meet you in Person one Day, I hope i can assist My 2nd Home a Fraction of what you did in a couple of hours, Thank you again Sir, Cheers.
Nice humble guy...same for 90% of the UK SF community. 73,000 - that's the head count of the British Army - coincidentally the same number of Special Forces that USA has. 73,000 operators MARSOC, Force Recon, Green Berrets etc. And Johnson talks big about the British Army which he has basically de-funded...
Great conversation. Always interesting to get the different perspectives of professionals with a similar ethos but differing backgrounds and nationalities.
That was an awesome listen on a Monday!
Awesome podcast with a true legend
This guy is a super hero a real avenger thankyou for your service
I just love the common sense of these gents proper blokes 💪🇬🇧🇺🇲
Massive thank you to Chris for serving our country for so long and so professionally much love and respect to him always! 🤘🏼
One of the best videos I have seen on KZhead. Delighted to hear the Geordie. Catterick is literally up the road from where I live in North Yorkshire.
Proud of you mate; you’re a living legend!
This man is a legend around the campfire.
Absolutely stellar stuff! I await his book....and my next shipment of Black Rifle Coffee...Godspeed, gentlemen!