Brett Johnson: US Most Wanted Cybercriminal

Brett Johnson: US Most Wanted Cybercriminal | Lex Fridman Podcast

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Brett Johnson was a US Most Wanted cybercriminal, called the Original Internet Godfather by US Secret Service for building the first organized cybercrime community called ShadowCrew, which was the precursor to today's darknet and darknet markets. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
3:15 - Early years
37:32 - Phishing and social engineering
55:36 - SolarWinds cyberattack
1:01:23 - Future social engineering fears
1:04:04 - Early cybercrimes
1:16:38 - Cybercrime entrepreneurship
1:20:06 - ShadowCrew
1:51:10 - Dark web
1:59:56 - ShadowCrew arrested
2:11:55 - Cybercrime
2:17:02 - Love
2:49:06 - Prison
3:17:18 - Life after prison
3:39:06 - Advice for young people
3:40:30 - Hope for the future
3:43:59 - Meaning of life
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 6 000

@lexfridman 2 роки тому

Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - Public Goods: publicgoods.com/lex and use code LEX to get $15 off - NetSuite: netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour - Blinkist: blinkist.com/lex and use code LEX to get 25% off premium - MasterClass: masterclass.com/lex to get 15% off - Onnit: lexfridman.com/onnit to get up to 10% off 3:15 - Early years 37:32 - Phishing and social engineering 55:36 - SolarWinds cyberattack 1:01:23 - Future social engineering fears 1:04:04 - Early cybercrimes 1:16:38 - Cybercrime entrepreneurship 1:20:06 - ShadowCrew 1:51:10 - Dark web 1:59:56 - ShadowCrew arrested 2:11:55 - Cybercrime 2:17:02 - Love 2:49:06 - Prison 3:17:18 - Life after prison 3:39:06 - Advice for young people 3:40:30 - Hope for the future 3:43:59 - Meaning of life

@korsakov1997 2 роки тому

@@tannerannichiarico7255 shhh

@nielminor7529 2 роки тому

His stripper girlfriend likely never stopped doing drugs. She hid it better.

@vanessa1569 2 роки тому

@@npc2172 Ali G (if he can stop himself pontificating for 5 minutes) for shiz. Louis CK would be amazing but I doubt he’s doing any podcast; love him but he’s too much of a control freak …Ricky Gervais would be good as would Hugh Laurie.

@pb-vj1qs 2 роки тому

Lex, this is very similar to gunmo's interview ukposts.info/have/v-deo/n2aam4qBj5mi16M.html

@asap9779 2 роки тому

@@tannerannichiarico7255 nah but like he would if he could

@chauck1118 Рік тому

I'm glad he's seen the error of his ways, but I keep coming back to the people whose retirement accounts he robbed. Think about that. Working your entire life towards this goal and having it stolen from you. And then the guy who does it gets to act like a hero for turning his life around and yucking it up with Lex for 4 hours. Something about that just bothers me.

@ActivEthan Рік тому

Retirement accounts are covered, they’re fine.

@williamhodge8095 Рік тому

I see your side well, but when look at how much congress representatives, like Pelosi and pretty much all of them come into office poor and with in a couple years are worth millions at our expense makes this guy look like small potatoes,, Just sad for us the citizens

@seannym95 Рік тому

Dang… you ain’t wrong

@creationbeatsuk Рік тому

I had this exact same thought. As interesting as this guy is he has ruined lives. We turn people like this into celebrities, while people like us who try to do good for others get shit on in life. It's like when criminals start a legit business and get praised for turning their life around, well yeh... you stole a shit load of money from people, you have the cash to start your own business.

@ericavram361 Рік тому

N😅hh m i gt ini😮 nn

@ignasa007 2 роки тому

Oh man, the diversity of interviewees, this is such a special channel!

@ALCRAN2010 2 роки тому

Try Soft White Underbelly channel

@ignasa007 2 роки тому

oh wow, that's a great channel, thanks for the rcmd!

@michaelgorden8111 2 роки тому

Almost like he learned from Rogan lol

@AJ-pc9gu 2 роки тому

@@ALCRAN2010 great channel for individual stories, but doesnt do intellectual education as far as i know

@siamakkhodadoust6393 2 роки тому

@@AJ-pc9gu I guess the challenge is upon us, the commentators, to come up with our own unique conclusion.

@ALL_CAPS__ 6 місяців тому

When you grow up in a cycle of dysfunction, drugs, and crime, your thinking and behavior will always be colored by this. Unless you’ve experienced it firsthand, it’s hard to grasp how difficult it is to break these norms. Congrats to this man for changing his life. These stories need to be told so those of us that have experienced it see examples of ones that make it out.

@sooperfly88 6 місяців тому

Said well my friend

@forthehomies7043 4 місяці тому

It's unfortunate because he will always have to live with what he's done. He grew up, and he's lucky to have done so because many criminals are not given that opportunity. He's addicted to the nature of crime, that's why he's doing what he does today, by helping catch the bad guys. Fortunately he's realized and had the opportunity to realize that being in prison isn't fun. I agree with you, and for most people it is impossible to break their habits.

@god_is_good493 3 місяці тому

Truth!!! I've lived it and overcome a difficult childhood and young adulthood by testimony and faith in Jesus Christ.

@josephmcgrath5267 3 місяці тому

@ALL_CAPS__ 3 місяці тому

@@god_is_good493 I’m glad for you. I’ve known a lot of people, some in my own family, that used religion or a 12 step program to overcome. whatever your difficulties are, keep and use whatever helps you stay clean or fly straight. As they say, "the program doesn’t work, unless you work it." I’m not a believer, or did not use religion, but I do like the saying " to each their own". all religious texts can help you be better. we just have to be sure we are using what can help people, and not the parts that hurt and tear down.

@TayWoode 6 місяців тому

I can imagine a lot of people will think he’s cool while he’s laughing and joking like he doesn’t care what he’s done, he doesn’t seem sorry, he’s never to be trusted, but people will still fall for his bs, he’ll still manipulate people in a different way. He really is a narcissistic psychopath

@Lisabug2659 5 місяців тому

How anyone would believe this guy is anything other than a Narc/psychopath is beyond me. He literally is enjoying his time reliving his sad and useless escapades. Such a BS artist. He’s criminal, manipulative and finds himself fascinating.

@SacredOwl 4 місяці тому

Ya, it's obvious. When he pays his victims back and stops telling his story with glee, maybe I will change my mind, but probably not.

@peacepocket 3 місяці тому

All the laughing is psychotic to me!

@jaygoodman2466 2 місяці тому

Soo

@jimjones8967 2 місяці тому

But he's soo good at storytelling

@thiefoftomorrow 2 роки тому

It’s rare u can listen to someone you’ve never heard of for nearly 4 hours and immediately want another 4. This was off the charts

@jasonf3963 2 роки тому

Exactly. I was so hooked.

@realjamesbond 2 роки тому

@@jasonf3963 1

@watchprayact2069 2 роки тому

Not really, what keeps you hooked is wanting to know how a criminal can rip you off . In hopes they won't get you.

@GrittyC13 2 роки тому

Yeah I just saw his episode of koncrete, and clicked on this one immediately after finishing that entire episode. It’s the same story but I’m watching anyway for the details that may be in this episode that wasn’t in that one lol

@tpalden753 2 роки тому

@@watchprayact2069 or how you can be the criminal 👀

@jimbowred1983 2 роки тому

Best Lex Fridman episode ever. This guy could carry 8 hours of material. Well done. Esp staying out of his way and letting him talk.

@azithro8 2 роки тому

Qwww

@jt9907 2 роки тому

Best for me was Escobar’s pilot mule

@jspot_5198 2 роки тому

My thoughts exactly

@anthonycarrasquillo5883 2 роки тому

@@jt9907 no t a

@anthonycarrasquillo5883 2 роки тому

@@jt9907 no t a

@user-cm8en8or1p 6 місяців тому

Hard to believe he became a criminal having such a fine upstanding mother in his life.

@raydead2670 6 місяців тому

My mom does things similar but not as extreme. In terms of manipulation not selling drug nd illegal activities

@kennethianhusband7433 6 місяців тому

Plenty of people have horrible parents but don't end up being a complete scumbag

@omnificad 6 місяців тому

Sounds like a case of a mother with Borderline Personality Disorder

@007nadineL 5 місяців тому

We can assume someone abused him as a child

@kennymacdowell1257 5 місяців тому

I detect your sarcasm, but it’s truly sad for children to endure adult issues 26th year teaching elementary. :-(

@rawgasmiclove 7 місяців тому

This guy is getting a lot of pleasure telling his stories... I get the sense he still doesn't care about the hurt & trauma he has caused. I would believe he understands the gravity of his choices if he spent the rest of his life working to pay those poor people back. I appreciate the calm & quiet Lex maintains. He let's the guy spill & spill & spill.

@mcshwazy 6 місяців тому

I kinda have feeling we are hearing a lot of untrue stories that aren't really ways to find out if what he says is true or not. He was supposedly this amazing theatre student. He is very skilled with his words.

@headhuntergaming0210 6 місяців тому

i disagree

@victorblock3421 5 місяців тому

He wouldn't do what he did if he had any moral compass. Incarceration didn't change him.

@rawgasmiclove 5 місяців тому

@@victorblock3421 I do believe that people can change & see the error of their thinking but I agree with you. He hasn't changed. You can see be how much he's enjoying telling his stories &... when he gets emotional talking about the prostitute he shacked up with he's selfishly crying for himself.

@victorblock3421 5 місяців тому

@@rawgasmiclove I certainly believe people can reform themselves from bad/negative things but it depends a lot on the motivation that person had or what their moral compass is. I make mistakes every day and made some big ones in the past but shame and my moral compass brought me back from the brink and set me straight. I didn't need counseling or any of that. Being more mature helped. The key is no bad screw ups and greatly exceed bad stuff with good stuff.

@peterfazio9306 2 роки тому

This guest came out of left field, Lex. Great job. People need to know that this type of story is a real thing in the US, the richest country on Earth. It's a surreal world we live in.

@loreneskidmore2591 2 роки тому

"Richest country on earth" has a red flag and white cross. Economic wealth has been drained from us citizens for a long long time

@drewcookies 2 роки тому

The US is the 8th ranked richest. Get your head out of your ass lol

@gustavsjokvist2668 2 роки тому

Care to elaborate?

@gustavsjokvist2668 2 роки тому

@Black2th that is

@ZandarKoad 2 роки тому

But is this story real? The speaker is a self-labeled master manipulator. After listening to him speak for 5 minutes... I mean, there's just no way I can know for sure if important elements of his story are true.

@exapsy 8 місяців тому

I woke up listening to this podcast, dreaming about Prisons, and I learned 2 main things: 1. Listening to Lex Fridman's podcast's while sleeping makes you go trippin' 2. Never ever tell a prison inmate or guard or anybody that you're in there for "some computer crimes" even if you're a cybercriminal xD

@allenclark4235 6 місяців тому

I woke up listening to Theo Von and Duncan Trussel. Much nicer experience lol.

@mcshwazy 6 місяців тому

Yes! I had same experience but Lex had Donald Hoffman talking about reality. My dreams were of what he was talking about with consciousness and interfaces like what he was saying was directing my dream. When I woke up I was trippin and felt like I understood everything Hoffman was talking about in the pod. I went back and tried to watch the podcast again since i hadn't watched it prior to autoplay during sleep. When I really watched it while awake it made no sense. It was such a strange feeling I had waking up like things finally made sense and then just went away thru out the day.

@04dram04 5 місяців тому

You shouldn't listen to any media while sleeping. That programs your subconscious mind. I recommend just white noise, to sleep

@allenclark4235 5 місяців тому

@@04dram04So wouldn't the smartest thing be to let something educational play.

@sjmzeldaavgnfan 5 місяців тому

No way! It happened to you too? I swear it happened to me as well!

@JasonWh 8 місяців тому

So, as the owner of a Cybersecurity Provider firm that works to ensure guys like this aren't successful, I deal with guys like Brett daily. Ask him this... .did he go back and pay back ANY of his victims? NOPE. He's still bragging. The answer here is this.... If they sound like a used car salesman, walk away.

@Bri-254 7 місяців тому

Exactly the guy is a absolute cretin.

@BulkernatorKerb 6 місяців тому

If you knew what you're talking about you'd know their sentencing (especially for federal cases) almost always features "restitution" which is garnished from their income from the day of their sentence, even being garnished from their in-prison income.

@JasonWh 6 місяців тому

@@BulkernatorKerb I’m a cybersecurity and forensics expert. Not a corrections or legal expert. The bragging is particularly disheartening and being I deal with scum like this daily, I have no tolerance for bragging. Perhaps I don’t know what I’m talking about. Who knows.

@rockitmeena 6 місяців тому

@@JasonWh What did he brag about?

@JasonWh 6 місяців тому

@@rockitmeena at the beginning, he laughed and bragged about his theft exploits. The smile on his face tells me he’s enjoying the retelling of his exploits. I deal with guys like this on a daily basis as rhetorical owner of a cybersecurity and forensics firm. Trying to save companies from these guys dealing with terrified business owners and smalll business employees who may not have a job the next day. Dealing with those who are being extorted and threatened with the disclosure of their data and the extortion of their clients. It’s an incredibly dirty and unsavory world masked as something else.

@enriquecardona1819 4 місяці тому

Lex this has got to be one of your best interviews ever. Elon musk, bustamante and this guy. I have listened to all 3 interviews like 30x each

@brettjohnsonshow 4 місяці тому

Thank you for listening!

@jaredcrenshaw7665 4 місяці тому

Bustamante? That dude us a total slimy scammer.

@SteelxWolf 3 місяці тому

@@jaredcrenshaw7665well he is a government agent. Thats their game lol

@ErvNoelProduction 2 роки тому

This was an incredibly fascinating conversation. Lex, you are KILLING these, please more of these cyber security/cyber criminal sit downs, they're fire

@ninajefferson4018 2 роки тому

What's wrong w you. This dude stole masses of money from individuals. Not corporations from regular people. You should hate him not praise him cause he paid for his crime in prison. He didn't pay anyone back! He's a piece of garbage who should be made to pay back that lady he defrauded with the elephant.

@ErvNoelProduction 2 роки тому

@@ninajefferson4018 nowhere in my comment did I say I liked him. I liked the conversation. Reading comprehension is essential. I also showed appreciation for Lex. If you don’t like the content, you can always watch something you enjoy. Wish you the best

@spacecees9013 2 роки тому

Reed book John macfee

@spacecees9013 2 роки тому

@@ErvNoelProduction at the moment cybercrime is even more dificult

@ninajefferson4018 2 роки тому

@@ErvNoelProduction Whatev Erv.

@plasmaman9592 8 місяців тому

I can relate to his childhood. I was selling drugs at 12 to pay all the bills for my mom and moved out to live on my own at 14 and continued to selling massive amounts until I turned 18 and could get a job without a parent's signature. I took a huge pay cut but was able to get a license and buy a house and move to the county, start a landscaping business and I'm still in that house 22 years later. Now I have a metal fabrication shop.

@dreckigerdan3739 8 місяців тому

and do you wonder how many people died because of your drugs?

@kittiesandcolas7957 7 місяців тому

@dreckigerdan3739 Why would he? Not once in my life have I met a dealer who forces anyone to buy..

@dreckigerdan3739 7 місяців тому

@@kittiesandcolas7957 by your logic it's also okay to sell weapons, do even understand what kinda bullshit you wrote?

@ASTERisk44946 7 місяців тому

@@kittiesandcolas7957 🤣

@kaspervestergaard2383 7 місяців тому

@@dreckigerdan3739 One might hurt others. Drug don't directly hurt anyone else but those taking it. They know the risk. A person buying a weapon illegally, is very likely to go out and kill someone. Terrible example.

@midnitelite7210 4 місяці тому

I commend you for what you are doing with your channel. Thank you for allowing us to hear stories straight from the people who lived them.

@elizabethscrivner6891 Місяць тому

I am a therapist. I have worked in private practice and with people getting out of prison. I did CBT both types of spaces. I believe it makes a difference. I have listened to this 2 times. I find it fascinating. I have been a therapist for 25 years.

@hoi-polloi905 14 днів тому

What do you do for work?

@elizabethscrivner6891 9 днів тому

@@hoi-polloi905 😂

@CodenameDuchess1984 2 роки тому

"If you're addicted to something, you can not love anything else, except the addiction" - This line hit me on so many levels, and has put a lot into perspective

@mwalsh128 2 роки тому

Amen to that!

@spacecees9013 2 роки тому

The problem if You look bret in his eyes ,by the way blue means snakes oilsman

@CiCiLeathercraft 2 роки тому

@Brett Johnson ok “Brett Johnson” I’m sure you’re really experienced with drugs 💀🤣 is this something you talked about in bible study?

@programmer1840 2 роки тому

@Brett Johnson Great to have you in the comments, Bret. Thanks for the podcast. That point on addiction really resonated with me and it can be addiction to anything, like work.

@DotJus 2 роки тому

Addiction is the progressive narrowing of what brings you joy.

@kennethcarrier6739 8 місяців тому

I fell asleep with YT running in the background, I started having this crazy dream, and woke up and this guy was telling his story which was part of my dream…. This is crazy!

@juliecarr2465 7 місяців тому

Same here!

@garrysekelli6776 7 місяців тому

Also

@jimjones8967 2 місяці тому

This is actually a common occurrence among many people. Outside stimuli has a big effect on how your brain processes information while you are in different states of sleep. REM sleep is where the brain is influenced by outside stimuli the most.

@michaelstanley9143 Місяць тому

Same. Wild police chase dream.

@stuntman0691 Місяць тому

Crazy exact same thing here lol

@OverLeveragedTrader 7 місяців тому

I literally sat the whole interview and oh man was this a good one thanks for sharing

@kevthepoet 7 місяців тому

Lex is really good at asking the questions that will get interesting philosophical and/or emotional answers.

@NexusOfBach 2 роки тому

Lex BY FAR has the greatest introductions ever. They are so graceful, unequivocally precise, and greatly capturing. Rock on sir.

@ninajefferson4018 2 роки тому

@NexusOfBach 2 роки тому

@@ninajefferson4018 Talking about Lex get off the pipe and stop looking for a fight

@leuquim 2 роки тому

You mean unequivocally?

@NexusOfBach 2 роки тому

@@leuquim yes I did! Ty for the catch sir.

@jeweltunstall7073 2 роки тому

Very well said! Per usual it took me a Novelette to express your short and sweet and deeply meaningful perspective!!! Love this!!!

@sacredflowspace 2 роки тому

Seriously sat here and watched entire 3 hours and 47 minutes of this epicness ♾☀️🖤 thanks lex appreciate your time and consideration!!!

@seanmichael7714 2 роки тому

Same so amazing

@user-sw2tt9nl8y 2 роки тому

This podcast is like listening to a movie like 'Blow'! Amazing!! Tanx a lot @lex

@rrek7 2 роки тому

Click the ellipses (three dots in top right hand screen) and change the playback speed to 2. Cuts time in half ;)

@treverdrew6993 2 роки тому

You skipped the last 25 seconds? What's wrong with you?! Lol ...this is an amazing interview.

@morganowo1350 2 роки тому

Same. First time, too.

@DUSTINBARTRUM 7 місяців тому

People may think he’s exaggerating about how things are around here but I can assure you it’s even worse now then what he’s explaining. As hard as that is to believe. Kudos to this guy for not letting the toxicity of eastern Kentucky keep him down forever because most people around here stay here until they die.

@eddier155 8 місяців тому

Some might despise this guest, but he's highly intelligent and carries a metric ton of real life wisdom. We should all be happy that he's supposedly turned his life around.

@joblow8392 10 місяців тому

textbook narcissism, psycopathy and antisocial personality disorder. the glibness, charm, recklessness, disregard for authority, manipulation of every character in his story. amazing interview - Lex just allowed him to speak

@kam1am 8 місяців тому

So true

@xKarenWalkerx 8 місяців тому

It’s actually Borderline. Borderline in men encompasses narcissism (grandiosity), psychopathy (factor 2), antisocial is psychopathy all with Borderline pathology organization (incredibly dangerous). His mother, by his description, is Borderline too, but more female typology. Borderline Personality Disorder is strongly associated with Native American admixture. Kentucky has high amounts of native Indian in the Anglo population. Johnny Deep also from Kentucky had a similar Borderline mother.

@MisterNMason 8 місяців тому

Truth

@brezhnev89 8 місяців тому

Exactly what I thought

@Zenden1ST 8 місяців тому

@@xKarenWalkerx so borderline Personality Disorder is a racial trait now or just correlated to bad living environment???

@jordenfuhriman740 2 роки тому

This is the best podcast I've ever came across. I love the diversity of ppl he's able to bring on here it's actually impressive

@MrDonpasqualino 2 роки тому

This one and Soft White Underbelly on UKposts

@ninajefferson4018 2 роки тому

@jonmarquis4952 2 роки тому

@@MrDonpasqualino I'll have to check that one out as well....used to watch jre til he went to Spotify but lex definitely gets great guests on here

@otkspazz103 Рік тому

@@MrDonpasqualino kw

@lilnato4248 Рік тому

@@jonmarquis4952 he😊😊j 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊in

@brettbennett-kp7mq 29 днів тому

This mans truth and Story, must be made in to a movie ! Its complete with such honesty, and a youthful, and heartbreaking love story ! Its actually such a beautiful love story this is the second time ive listened to this complete episode ! I can hear his heart continue to break as he tells the story !

@Mlaprades 4 місяці тому

This is a fantastic interview.. It certainly not the only one. I'm glad I found this podcast.. thanks for your dedication and hard work

@brettjohnsonshow 4 місяці тому

Thank you for listening!

@laurakosch 4 місяці тому

@@brettjohnsonshow How do you feel about the comments that assess your personality? Especially those that remain skeptical… It must feel a bit irritating to be faced with people who are confident that they know the “real” Brett…

@brettjohnsonshow 4 місяці тому

@@laurakosch First, thank you for listening. I appreciate it. As far as the negative comments? Well, I cannot control those, nor would I want to. The positive response far outweighs the negative, so I'm pleased. That said, some of the negative comments do cause me to think if the person were watching the same interview as others

@laurakosch 4 місяці тому

@@brettjohnsonshow These comments mainly reveal the speakers’ own hearts. In our house, the one rule we have is no mind reading. We cannot know what is in someone else’s heart, or what is motivating them. To accuse someone in this way is arrogant and foolish.

@brettjohnsonshow 4 місяці тому

@@laurakosch Thank you. Truly

@Jath2112 Рік тому

It is terrifying that such a compelling and articulate person could be so casually evil.

@MrThenry1988 Рік тому

I'm skeptical

@crilf5830 Рік тому

i couldn't agree more.

@jacobgirman6352 Рік тому

Master social engineer

@flowerwater9136 11 місяців тому

It is also terrifying how casually evil his mother is to her own child.

@equaliser2265 11 місяців тому

Articulate? Hahahaahah

@rjt98 2 роки тому

At the minimum.... this is 1000x better than anything you've ever watched on cable TV.

@insigniamalignia 2 роки тому

listen the fuck up randy whateverthefuck name travis, cable tv died in the 1980's. since then, it has been fake propaganda created by the fbi to brainwash us into buying products so that they can support their overseas operations

@justinesmith3498 2 роки тому

If you like these kid of stories you should follow these 2 channels -Matt Cox True Crime -Koncrete

@thusomodika5065 2 роки тому

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@thusomodika5065 2 роки тому

@@justinesmith3498 0

@justinthomas2805 7 місяців тому

I watched the whole interview closely hoping to see real remorse, it’s very clear that this was all just bragging and proud of what he did, and still is proud about the things and amounts he pulled off

@ComicBookVault 5 місяців тому

The way he even said he is an amazing actor. Just pure narcissist, he’s so gullible of himself

@TheREALJackFurious 5 місяців тому

Like he has ALL these talents the world needs to know about. As Conor said, “who the fook is this guy?”

@Reallionaire314 Місяць тому

Idk how this channel keeps popping up on my auto play. I usually let UKposts auto play for hours, and lately about half the time I do this I see an interview from this channel. I'm always waking up to it or falling asleep to it. But today, this interview actually caught my attention. I'm going to subscribe now, and go down the rabbit hole of interviews I've missed!!

@lucashinch 2 роки тому

Absolutely the very best interview I've heard. Lex, this interview has been positively entertaining with educational insight as to the behavioral motivation, actions and consequences, for better or worse of a decent human being. I feel Brett is a success in many ways, more than I'll ever know. His story has inspired me on this quiet Sunday afternoon. Lex, I gave you 3 hours by listening to the interview and I'm certain I've spent my time wisely. This interview has reinforced to me that most decisions are made "to arrive at a destination by means of least resistance" whether metaphorically or not, changes are made due to lifes' impedances or a fear of consequences. I believe that when life becomes unmanageable , a person can truly do good for others and themselves and hopefully create change. I appreciate your work . Thank you for sharing the awesome results of your time and efforts. I'm certain what you do is not easy . You're truly a professional. Well done and thank you. Best Regards, LTH

@davidcagle920 2 роки тому

Don't forget those 47 minutes too Also this guys learned to code.

@crbradbury8282 2 роки тому

Brett's honestly and cohones shined brightest in this one sir. Lex does absolutely amazing in every interview, that's a given

@taintedsasquatch398 2 роки тому

If this is the best you haven’t seen very good interviews before.

@auspicioustoot 2 роки тому

Well Brett has turned his story into a novel basically so that he can sell it.

@lang1892 2 роки тому

nothing beats elon interview tho😙

@odnilniloc 2 роки тому

Brett is an excellent story teller. Thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Thank you Lex and Brett for this fantastic episode.

@ninajefferson4018 2 роки тому

@jimmicrackhead12 5 місяців тому

He's lying

@trevor4175 3 місяці тому

@@ninajefferson4018don't be mad at someone because they don't hate someone enough, that's a bad reason.

@syme9925 8 місяців тому

I had the pleasure of being given a Top-Secret classified briefing on Cybersecurity as it relates to industry in 2021 (in light of Colonial Pipeline). After that briefing I bought: 6 month supply of rations (rice, salt, supplements) with supplements A 9mm pistol with 1000 rounds of ammo Water filter system Backlog of prescription meds (3 months best I can get)

@Linux333 Місяць тому

So you’re a crazy person..

@jameshanna8762 5 днів тому

@@Linux333 In just the past 3 years, I watched people quarantined indefinitely, line up in the hundreds around a grocery store in the hopes of buying something to feed their family, people fighting over toilet paper, cities on fire as people run through the streets with big screen TVs, and pharmacies looted systematically. With that in mind, are they really crazy? Or are they a sane person doing the bare minimum precautionary steps to deal with a crazy world? I think you are suffering from normalcy bias to avoid having to face how fragile our society really is. But don't feel bad, as you are in the majority. Most people aren't ready for the power to go down for 24 hours, even after living through a global pandemic. They just put it out of their mind and believe that everything is going to be fine, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. "So you’re a crazy person.."

@peaknonsense2041 4 місяці тому

His story about snapping put of nowhere reminds me of that recent story of that guy jumping over the Judge's tsble to attack her out of nowhere. Maternal parental abuse is less talked about but often creates monsters.

@kenaaronbabbit9987 2 роки тому

Imagine what this guy has done that he's not telling.

@alexacosta2140 2 роки тому

That’s a good point

@justinesmith3498 2 роки тому

Probably next level degenerate sex and drugs.

@chriss1672 Рік тому

I’m sure there’s a few bodies he isn’t talking about

@dibaz1 Рік тому

Can you imagine what devastation he could do!

@CCC0122 Рік тому

Sometimes the attention one gets from telling a surreal, extremely intense true story, can trigger a person to continue with different stories that may be totally fraudulent. Amazingly enough, the man seems to have some serious things to feel guilt or shame for. These childhood stories can be true; if so, is it an excuse for some sociopathic tendencies but my attitude towards this , is at what point in your life do you stop making excuses and start building a new set of healthy memories. I wish him luck, And God Bless

@DasGigPig 10 місяців тому

I can listen to this guy tell stories all day long. Lex has a knack for finding these people, sitting them down and getting the best from them. Always wondered why his podcasts were so long, now I know why. Compelling interview.

@bohemianlamb4309 5 місяців тому

Hand's down the best conversation I have seen in a podcast. Much love to you both! Thank you for sharing.

@josephmorgan2981 Місяць тому

This is the best episode you’ve seen Homie why?

@bohemianlamb4309 Місяць тому

@@josephmorgan2981 That's a really hard one to justify given all the amazing people he has interviewed. I would say with a little more thought it feels the most relevant to current events. With all the lie's, scams, and world changing tech out there this episode gives many a glimpse of how it operates behind closed doors. Brett's honesty was refreshing.

@GenXGal 7 місяців тому

Fascinating interview. Gonna look into Brett further. I don’t like the interviewer’s style but appreciate his effort and access to this type of insight.

@brettjohnsonshow 7 місяців тому

Thank you for listening. I appreciate it. Brett

@daAwns3r 2 роки тому

Lex, I really like your interviews with criminals that turned their lives around. Like this one with Brett Johnson and Roger Reaves. Its very interesting.

@CincyPharmer 2 роки тому

Roger Reaves interview was one of my top 10 podcast episodes ever. It was like listening to Bob Ross paint stories about cocaine trafficking. Incredible.

@Patso44 2 роки тому

@@CincyPharmer underrated Bob Ross comment!

@chrisruskai9341 2 роки тому

It makes you wonder though. Did he turn it around or is it another scam?

@Shiyounin 2 роки тому

They aren't 'turning their lives around'. They get caught and then go where the money is.

@jeweltunstall7073 2 роки тому

@@chrisruskai9341 Again I love this! You’ve so sweet and short summed up my novelette!! Exactly it feels as if he may never be capable of truly being a permissive or trash his criminal minded justifications of being a predator even after himself being traumatized. Thank you I appreciate this well said comment!!!!

@astrladam4392 2 роки тому

This is a great interview and the fact that it is in all likelihood another act of social engineering makes it all the more interesting.

@SilentShiba 2 роки тому

I was thinking about that too. This guy doesn't think anything like me, but why do I like him so much?!

@bezzzbezzy473 2 роки тому

@@SilentShiba because he is a great con Artist

@kurt6469 2 роки тому

Yeah, notice how he avoids answering any details and instead just sorta steam rolls over Lex. I wonder if even half his story is true.

@selbstbestimmt 2 роки тому

The power of psychopaths.

@halbrooks4654 2 роки тому

@@selbstbestimmt My sentiments exactly, Not much emotionally centered,( sympathy/ empathic) expression, with Brett. The dudes got an attitude, of not my fault, look at my bad upbringing. BS, He knew the difference between right and wrong, but chose to do wrong. I'm, not getting any real vibes of compassion or regret, from this predator,he was stealing vunerable ppls life savings. DISPICABLE

@nancyjukanovich-knapp2789 7 місяців тому

I cannot relate to any of his story...at the same time I find it fascinating!! I hope Brett has a much better life today. The lessons he has to of learned...amazing. Amazing story. Thank you for sharing.

@Not-thatKaren 8 місяців тому

Of all the interviews Lex has done (that I’ve watched) I remember this one more than any.

@brettjohnsonshow 7 місяців тому

Thank you for listening

@TomRumbaugh Рік тому

I feel like I just heard the most persuasive psychopath on earth. It’s stunning how much I want to enjoy his shocking and terrifying stories told with such laughter.

@JoeyVol Рік тому

Most psychopath's merely hide the fact that they are so; Therefore you have to study those in your life and especially public figures who "have you" under their guise.

@pinkysidealmond2854 Рік тому

100 💯

@LetsGetSmarted Рік тому

most psychopaths are persuasive, they just don't let you in on the lie, so you assume they're normal.

@bernardinelane1718 Рік тому

Hard to believe. Thinking Bret’s acting skills were masking some truth in his story.

@DrumL3000 Рік тому

I think the mom is the worst.

@andyb4863 2 роки тому

About 2 1/2 hours in I forgot I was even watching a Lex Fridman interview. Had a split second doing other things, I almost thought I was watching a movie.

@SkittleMom 7 місяців тому

Fantastic story and lessons… Brett is Dave Ramsay’s voice twin. I kept hearing Dave talking about debt and income and getting rid of car payments while he talked. 😅

@josephkraus 7 місяців тому

💯

@ginalacombe633 7 місяців тому

It took three different sittings to watch this interview. Damn that honest eight. I took so much away from both of you. Lex, you're just so chill. You love love. Awe, be still my heart. Brett, you ooze charisma. A paradox INDEED. Aside from the criminal man, when you spoke of never loving anything more than the addiction. How one cheats themself of real human connection to another. FUCKING OUCH. I'm still choking back tears, but for the first time maybe ever, I'm ready to face me. Funny were a person gets a pearl. I'm a FUCKING liar. It's exhausting. Thank You. I hope for you PEACE & LOVE & LIGHT

@msblanqui1 6 місяців тому

Wow...your reaction is quite interesting, truly. Thx for sharing

@makobrkic1988 Рік тому

This guy is happy where he is now, and would not change anything in his past because he would not be where he is now... He caused so much pain and suffering and we, as society, are feeding him now. He doesn't deserve to be concerned a hero!

@SP-iv2jj Рік тому

agreed

@coryaw95 Рік тому

He has served his time. He is allowed to be satisfied with who he is.

@anthonysteen56 Рік тому

And what if you made a list of your shortcomings, rules and laws you’ve broken? What if you shared them publicly? How do you imagine the people would think of you?

@mrbananaflasher Рік тому

@@Cookieisaqueer Sounds like you don't believe in redemption. That being your opinion you're obviously entitled to, but you don't fundamentally get to dictate the inner state of any individual; regardless of their actions. Especially when your virtues are predicated on the belief of being better than someone. If you truly believe in what you say, then your problem wouldn't be with the individual, rather the justice system as a whole. What is the purpose of serving a sentence then, if not to pay for what you've done?

@mrbananaflasher Рік тому

He would not change anything in his past, because he can't. This is a foolish statement. To me this seems to be made to invoke a reaction because it literally has no other purpose or meaning. Him not deserving being 'concerned a hero' is a valid opinion, yet I've not seen a single comment stating this. Again, stated to invoke a reaction. Saying anyone doesn't deserve, or denying an individual happiness regardless of their actions, only reflects upon your own poor sense of worth. How can you find happiness unless you accept things, including the past, as they are?

@jers132 2 роки тому

Love Brett's openness. Sharing history, no matter how challenging, helps so many!!

@sepi372 Рік тому

He lies that’s why it’s exciting. Just sounds like every other b.s. artist. Total garbage not a human being.

@LoremLorem Рік тому

I think around 2:10, when opens up about lying, I first time felt love towards him. He is smart, he knows what he has done. If only all these smart griminals used their power to change the world to good. If anyone, I assume they know how to do it. Don't you? Peace and love man, not suffering.

@alejandroestevez876 7 місяців тому

What a great episode 🙏🏻 A lot of lessons to be learnt from it. Thank you for sharing Lex!

@NurseClaudia 4 місяці тому

I listened to the whole thing! So fascinating!!!!! Thank you

@rg10870 11 місяців тому

This was incredible. As somebody who started his life off not as a choirboy much like Brett Johnson did. This podcast brought back a lot of memories of the old me. And he's absolutely right and I don't know if it's former criminals only that want to live their life in this fashion. But he is absolutely 1000% correct. It's all about how can I benefit somebody else. Service over self. Famous quote that help change my life in a very dark time was from Gandhi and he said "if you want to find yourself lose yourself in the service of others" that's probably a paraphrase and you're welcome to Google the exact quote. But it changed my life. Just like this man. Unfortunately I did not have to go through what he did to get myself on track. I did unfortunately have to deal with the Secret Service and I can say they were extremely professional and very good at what they did. But if anybody's reading this take my word for it and Brett Johnson's word for it and try your best to help others, make the world a better place to live in, open doors for old people when you're not having a good day. The getting is in the giving. Thank you for listening to my TED talk. Lol

@timothyjones2143 Рік тому

The more I watch Lex, the more I am liking him and getting hooked on his podcast. Used to be a JRE fan for years but I’ve switched to Lex, I trust him more and I think it’s a better program.

@jhorsechief Рік тому

Lex challenges his guest on a human level that we can all relate to

@rmdbourg Рік тому

Lex is light years more intelligent than Joe…and Joe isn’t a dummy

@ericvoots Рік тому

Thats because Lex doesn't tell the same 10 anecdotes every episode

@callancollins7708 Рік тому

@@ericvoots or make every conversation about trans or the pandemic

@stevrgrs Рік тому

As many people have stated prior, Lex is the intellectuals JRE :P

@antzrussell4404 5 місяців тому

Lex in your opening commentaries exactly how u feel, your podcast is amazing and I hear it more and more everyday and I appreciate you for at least trying to get through to some, to create a better understanding for all of us thank you ❤️✌️🐜

@Phreakazoid_ 8 місяців тому

Brett has such an interesting story man. A good example of how all of us can turn things around in a positive way, no matter what

@jaymanishere13 7 місяців тому

He still stole many people’s retirement funds and permanently ruined their lives

@Mercury6_ 2 роки тому

Lex this is upper level conversation. You’re a legend for this one. So good

@davidbarbour2368 10 місяців тому

The famous charm of the sociopath is chillingly on display. Lovable, infectious laugh. The pain he caused is touched upon but eventually lost in the entertaining recounting of his adventures.

@Whatintheworld259 3 місяці тому

Yeah it’s worth seeing so we can recognise it. Sad for the victims loosing their savings

@just.play1ng 3 місяці тому

One of the best interviews to date. We need more of these kind of guests.

@brettjohnsonshow 3 місяці тому

Thank you so much for listening. I appreciate it

@sibyl999 6 місяців тому

I have watched this interview, in an enthralled state about four times. I love Brett and this talk. Yet I question why is this talk promoted to such a degree that more and more millions of humans have now listened to it? I have already heard it and loved it and Brett, bien sûr. Why is this talk being promoted so much by the AI algorithms? Why does it want me to watch it again and again? Don't get me wrong I love Brett. Many hearts I send to Brett and Denise.

@nicoleselsky7273 2 роки тому

When Lex said, “I always wear my heart on my sleeve. If I get hurt for it? That’s life” how sorrowful that we live in a world where some people that are so unconditionally full of love have to coexist with people that only know hate and dishonesty. Sadly, we can only hope that love overshadows the hate. Keep grinding Lex 🤟🏼

@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200 2 роки тому

I don't agree with your dualism

@nicoleselsky7273 2 роки тому

@@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200 I don’t even know what that means? I just meant like there is happiness and sadness, it sucks that really good people encounter the worst of the worst of other people sometimes. I don’t have to agree… since it’s also a personal view, I haven’t met too many good people in my life but that doesn’t mean I don’t know that good people are out there/exist

@novictim 2 роки тому

Everyone is evil in the wrong circumstances. And the other way round. People that are unaware aren't aware of being unaware. Everyone thinks they are justified in their actions.

@nicoleselsky7273 2 роки тому

@@novictim Oh I like this

@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200 2 роки тому

@@nicoleselsky7273 I know I'm just saying sometimes when we get fed up of the bad things we like to escape to this very well defined world of good people here vs evil people there.. and then we get tricked into wars lol

@lethalentertainment4728 2 роки тому

This is going to be a good one. Plus 3hrs. Love how you do longer content lex. Ok let's check this out!

@jonathancunningham8377 2 місяці тому

Lex you’ve quickly become one of my favorite channels. Love all the different aspects of life you touch on and for some reason it’s all topics I’m interested in. Hope you never quit!

@Austin_Bowers 7 місяців тому

What an opening👏👏👏 Can't wait to hear more stories like this, thank you Brett!

@Joelio8701 2 роки тому

This guy is like the Breaking Bad version of Dave Ramsey 🤣. Amazing story this should be a movie - It’s like Catch Me If You Can meets Shawshank Redemption meets Breaking Bad meets Wolf Of Wall St

@landenx 2 роки тому

😂😂 literally same voice

@Jaspermoises1835 2 роки тому

Holy crap! I thought the EXACT SAME THING!! 🤣

@barryroodhuizen2365 2 роки тому

😂😂

@ericwilson2632 Рік тому

Dam....

@jacobdorph816 Рік тому

Perhaps Hollywood screenwriter will pick upp om this imterview and present new movie idea, "The Social Engineer"

@fishingbob8374 2 роки тому

Lex really shedding a light on a lot of the dark corners of our society. Great work here.

@Internaut787 7 місяців тому

Fascinating interview, his life can be made into a TV series or a movie.

@williambock1821 7 місяців тому

If you ever get to the point where you can’t afford TP, just take it from public rest rooms. You don’t really need to shop lift toilet paper.

@douglasbennett1768 Рік тому

As it happens, I watched the interview with Chris Tarbell then this one. Chris mentioned that he didn't have any anger towards the people he took down, but that Brett really pissed him off. It would be a very interesting show to see Lex moderate a back-and-forth style Q&A between Chris and Brett. I'm sure they would venture into some engaging technical areas, but the conversation around actions and their consequences would be intriguing. This idea would probably be something Lex could do with many of his guests since he talks with such wide ranging subjects. His calm and deliberate demeanor would most definitely produce some great conversations.

@Mdautkreix Рік тому

Would love this.

@sheenatiller3502 Рік тому

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I’d like to see that.

@tylermiller8142 Рік тому

I could see how Brett would piss him off 😂😂 that’s a good idea though I would watch

@RichardCranium321 Рік тому

brett > chris

@douglasbennett1768 Рік тому

@@RichardCranium321 Maybe... Brett has an amazing ability to understand systems and , I'd say, to instinctively identify vulnerabilities. Chris is a protector with an ambush predator's patience. He'll poke and prod and eventually find that one thing that let's him get his man. Both men have genuine skills and those skills come with upsides and downsides for those around them depending on how they're utilized. They have different moral compasses. That's why I think it would make for a good talk, as long as there's a moderator who can keep them on track and away from each other's throats. I see a possibility of genuine hostility developing in the absence of third party guidance.

@boredagain1 Рік тому

Hey Lex could you please tell Brett that there's an opening for a leadership position at the Thieves Guild, I already have too much on my plate as Archmage of the college

@mikemyer3361 Рік тому

Wait I’m the grey fox now soooo what’s wrong with the guild?

@mikeg4691 Рік тому

STOP You have violated the law!

@taglor Рік тому

I'd help out but I'm tending to my knee. It took an arrow 🥸

@Jayfordy Рік тому

I will be awaiting him in Riften, unless you see the meeting more fit for Whiterun.

@Ultimate9tailchakra Рік тому

What In the secret code is going on here?

@ASTERisk44946 7 місяців тому

Ex bh here just wanted to say that this man had empathy when young even if he doesnt know it but he didnt have sympathy heres why: Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. Sympathy on the other hand is the feeling of sorrow or pity for someone else's misfortune. which according to his own explanation of his prior feelings i belive this was a better way of describing what he was missing when he was younger

@pixl2286 6 місяців тому

I pray for this man. It seems he recognizes how terrible he has been in his past, and I truly hope he works towards change in his life. I see a great person underneath all this trauma and unfortunate habitual behavior, hopefully it can shine through irrefutably through time and effort.

@Parkissssss 6 місяців тому

By openly laughing and publicly mocking the victims of his crimes?

@pixl2286 6 місяців тому

@@Parkissssss I think you're exaggerating what he did because he even got emotional at one point. However, I never claimed that he did anything great, only that I hope he works toward change in his life from his past. Laughing is by no means a measure for his regret of what he did, people react and express themselves differently.

@nigelcrits 2 місяці тому

@pixl2286 it's an act.

@pixl2286 2 місяці тому

@@nigelcrits maybe, maybe not

@JenEpervary Рік тому

This might be one of my favourite interviews to date. Not only is Brett an incredible story teller (and has an incredible story) but I feel, it is only on the Lex Fridman podcast that a conversation can hold the vulnerability and complexity of the human condition. I am always so appreciative of the way Lex interviews with heart, with holding that space for the guest to speak their truth. That silent support, that space leaves so much room for emotion and beauty. Thank you for creating that space Lex. Thank you Brett for your truth.

@JoseMartinez-zh1tk Рік тому

Good point and well said.

@ladanmanavi 2 роки тому

This almost 4 hours, but I can't stop watching. What an fantastic interview.

@surfingtothestars 2 роки тому

now you see how he could easily manipulate and scam people lol

@BrainHealth- 5 місяців тому

Brett you are a born teacher. You are not only smart, but compelling. Lex thanks for the long form dives you offer. Outstanding .

@edikii Місяць тому

I get this episode in my autoplay queue everyday. At this point ive seen it like 5 times completely

@Christian-ry3ol 2 роки тому

I was planning on watching 5-10 mins jjsut to see what this guy was about. and i stayed the whole fucking show. Amazin conversation. i'll be definetely following brett's podcast

@egoten5578 2 роки тому

I did the exact same thing! Lol

@einnor165 2 роки тому

100% same here

@Mike-bs5pi 2 роки тому

Being a "very good social engineer", as he says, in conjunction with what he's known for and what he brags about, the smart move would be to disbelieve everything he says. Bringing my own experience with social engineers/manipulators into focus, my sensors go off when he talks. What makes this most interesting, and lends to his ability to social engineer, he even explains how he's engineering us, the audience, as he does so @ 44:50

@sacredflowspace 2 роки тому

Very interesting imma have to go back n check it….

@nou6587 2 роки тому

He still doesn't care. Just less risk and maybe more beneficial to be "legit" at this point in his life.

@adamlane6453 2 роки тому

Reminds me if that scene from A Scanner Darkly... "See, the guy never really posed as any of it. He only posed as a worldfamous imposter. Turns out he just pushed a broom at Disneyland, until he read about this actual world-famous imposter, and he thought, I can pose as all those things, then he thought, hell, I'll just pose as an imposter. Save a lot of time, a lot easier. Made almost as much money as the real imposter with books and movie rights."

@chadeddy5042 2 роки тому

He's a POS, still full of it. Just yuck!

@ReedoAce 2 роки тому

@@chadeddy5042 he’s definitely 2 faced going against his own crew. Trust no one

@michelemurphy3541 7 місяців тому

Lex, is was a fantastic interview bud. Nice job. Super proud of you. You are truly a delight and I love you so much.

@Mtbdrumrunner 7 місяців тому

thank you so much for posting this! I have a lot of trouble falling asleep, this helped so much, I was OUT like a sleeping baby, thank you!

@kbtred51 Місяць тому

backhanded but me too, not one I will repeat

@anmekas 2 роки тому

Thank You Lex ! These Podcast have really been a beacon of hope for me ! Thank for doing you and being you !

@bobbybrown5217 2 роки тому

💯✌️

@treader1974 2 роки тому

at first glance, i passed over Lex multiple times. But man, he has me hooked. Mindful, interesting, and inquisitive.

@stephenroland3907 4 місяці тому

I’ve just now seen this episode last week and I’ve watched this episode twice and I love the Brett Johnson Show. I work in tech and I’m learning a lot from your show

@brettjohnsonshow 4 місяці тому

Thank you so much!

@FerrelFrequency 7 місяців тому

You just can’t help but LOVE this guy. Anything he talks about is interesting, and the way that he talks about ANYthing makes you interested.

@nickpearce2968 6 місяців тому

True and you just discovered how easily you could fall victim to a psychopath like him. Look past the charm.

@BeauSearow 2 місяці тому

You love that he destroyed innocent people's lives?

@casehannum8745 Рік тому

Lex, you have become such an amazing interviewer. The way you steer the interview, ask the right questions at the right time; I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate you and the work you put into this podcast. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Lex.

@gimme3steps933 2 роки тому

This was the first time I’ve heard a Lex Fridman podcast and I gotta say I really enjoyed it. I’ll be talking about it with friends as well as finding another episode. Very entertaining and I enjoy the questions Lex asks.

@burtonlee8642 Рік тому

I am not sure if I have heard a better podcaster/interviewer.

@justlucky8254 Рік тому

Joe Rogan has always been my favorite and one of his interviews with Lex led me here. Now I have two favorite podcast hosts.

@patrickdevlin4060 4 місяці тому

I have listened to this guys interview a lot, I think this is the best interview ever, Brett has had a colorful life, as we would say in Ireland, he is some craic 👍🏼

@brettjohnsonshow 4 місяці тому

I really appreciate you listening. Thank you. If I can ever assist with anything, please let me know.

@mrslkungpowchikn1206 4 місяці тому

Wow what a great interview. Probably one of longest ive ever listened to / watched (i did over about 3 evenings). At the end, i was a little sad it was over. Helps me maintain my hope in people and great wisdom at the end there. So enjoyed both your interactions together - thank you very much gentlemen. PS at the end of the Bret Johnson interview for a second there i thought you were about to share a quote from the King James Bible! 📚 😂 ❤

@js7018 2 роки тому

This is one of the very few if not only 4 hour interview i can watch in one sitting; and even come back to and revisit, and still not be bored. Any other interviews from this guy?

@nocomment1212 9 місяців тому

That guy thinking a stripper who was sucking him dry financially was in love with him is the funniest thing I've heard all year 🤣

@jenniferrosander6974 8 місяців тому

Simpin hard

@nocomment1212 8 місяців тому

@@jenniferrosander6974 like Simpin' & Delilah🤣

@faded.0913 8 місяців тому

Came here looking for this comment 😂. He was a sugar daddy nothing more

@christophertheoutcast5256 3 місяці тому

This is a great podcast, please disregard any mean messages, this is just another perspective that we wouldn't have without you Lex.

@kenstreet1769 5 місяців тому

I'll Have to admit this was one of the best. To the Host You rate yourself as one of the Best. Your guest put a new light on criminal backgrounds. This was a tough one to vote on. Who was better in this podcast? Brett Thank you for opening my mind. Lex keep up what you're doing. Thank you both! Nice Job! 👍

@steveg6035 2 роки тому

Lex. You handle each person before you with grace, with curiosity, with warmth, and with love. In return you have cultivated what has become a beautiful place of refuge and sanity in a divisive world. I hope you appreciate what a gift this is for us

@thunderballz74 2 роки тому

Great interview and an intriguing insight into what created a criminal, what kept the lifestyle choice going, what finally changed the man.Hats off to you sir...you've done a fantastic job here. 😀

@ninajefferson4018 2 роки тому

@gorgegarcia6609 2 роки тому

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@Sharkdog11b 6 місяців тому

Lex that intro was beautiful that’s the perfect way to explain how we should all treat people and ourselves. I appreciate you and your heart felt way of thinking. You use not your heart and brain not just the brain like so many others

@jbshark5941 6 місяців тому

That was the most interesting,engaging guest you have ever had on your show. Well done lex.

@taylor5218 Рік тому

"you know what you would be good at? Being an actor" hahahaha great job Lex

@XLpacman805 Рік тому

This is actually a really good PSA for cybersecurity.

@CCitis 6 місяців тому

People can change. Period. As a despicable person my self, please know that change is possible. And going on to right your wrongs and do good is possible. There is redemption. I say this to anyone who thinks they are too far gone. Turn yourself in, do what yah gotta do, but there is redemption: