Episode 128 - Ephraim Mattos

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4 жыл бұрын

Ephraim Mattos graduated high school in 2010, joined the United States Navy, successfully graduated BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training, and became a member of a west coast SEAL Team.
After leaving the US Navy SEAL Teams in 2017, at the age of 24, he flew to Iraq and joined a small group of volunteer humanitarians known as the Free Burma Rangers. Until being shot by ISIS on a suicidal rescue mission, Mattos witnessed unexplainable acts of courage and sacrifice by the Free Burma Rangers, who, while under heavy machine gun and mortar fire, assaulted across ISIS minefields, used themselves as human shields, and sprinted down ISIS-infested streets-all to retrieve wounded civilians.
Ephraim founded Stronghold Rescue and Relief, a non-profit dedicated to sending highly trained former Special Operations personnel into the heart of violent conflicts around the world in order to find and help the families caught in the crossfire, as well as assist oppressed people in multiple countries facing genocide and human trafficking.
Today, Ephraim continues to conduct humanitarian rescue and relief operations around the world.

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@sandrasummers5686 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a widow but my husband was a LEO and my firstborn son was killed while he was in the Navy. I went straight to his site and donated. This affected me so much! 💔🙏✝️

@Btal821 4 жыл бұрын

Ephraim has the ethically grounded insight to properly frame so much more than he’s probably willing to comment on.

@TheMissing8 3 жыл бұрын

Ephraim is the type of guy who is- in the truest sense of the word- a rebel. He rebelled against his childhood and the parochial framework that was forced on him at an early age. He follows his own path. He is based and a man of unshakeable principle. He's unapologetic about who he is and what he wants to do to fulfill his mission. I like that.

@garrisonturner3232 2 жыл бұрын

Interestingly, he also rebelled against the natural law he talks about lol. Seems to me our nature as people is to kill, steal, and destroy. But his entire life is devoted to rebelling against that very thing, putting himself at completely unnatural risk to save strangers. He even rebels against his own understanding of the world, and his own fear. Fascinating guy!

@lovejesus7775 2 жыл бұрын

He is a hero not a rebel don’t get it twisted

@joeblough261 2 жыл бұрын

@@lovejesus7775 You can be both, they are not mutually exclusive.

@southernmostrebel Жыл бұрын

Then, why does he claim that Isis is getting rehabilitated, etc., these people are deceivers also promoting dope to our veterans come on that's just evil

@internet_internet Жыл бұрын

Ephraim and the former Green Beret leader of FBR both deserve a Medal of Honor as a civilians.

@raymondrostova1984 2 жыл бұрын

Heaven has a special place for men like Ephraim Mattos

@mrmichael972 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible that he is only 27 years old.

@TheSkaterguy668 3 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how calm he looks in the actual video.

@xymoriintus 3 жыл бұрын

As a 32 year old man, this guy makes me feel bad about how I've lived my life. Thank both of you for serving

@silaskelvin2940 2 жыл бұрын

InstaBlaster

@carewser 2 жыл бұрын

It's pretty hard to compete with a real life superhero like Ephraim Mattos

@lovejesus7775 2 жыл бұрын

@@carewser absolutely

@proudinfidelpaintball 2 жыл бұрын

It’s never too late brother.

@TammyDoron 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 53...and speechless.

@MITCHMLIB 4 жыл бұрын

A Seal Vet who never used a cuss word the whole interview

@panchovilla7580 4 жыл бұрын

@@MM-eo2oz Jocko swears all the time lol you haven't listened to enough.

@jpcjpc9713 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe because he grew up in a conservative christian family.

@chadmccune2935 3 жыл бұрын

Ha---thought the same thing. Bill Rapier never cussed either (on Ritland's too).

@anthonylewis9256 4 жыл бұрын

Next time someone puts this country down make them listen to the last 1:30:00 of this podcast . We have it good folks real good be thankful

@Vitalbowhunting 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome. Good for him for choosing his path.

@On-Our-Radar-24News 4 жыл бұрын

I remember when this video popped of the rescue of the little girl. I had no idea it was this dude

@odie00zero 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been supporting Stronghold for their ability to help those who can’t help themselves with these talents of rescue and relief. I’m not religious as my mother was an ordained minister and watching her life from the eyes of a child and seeing how humans can be so hypocritical with their words to their actions was enough to effect me. Having said this I’m saddened because religion is so important and blatant hypocrisy has harmed it’s real helpfulness with helping people find a decent morality. But enough of that it’s my journey to come to terms with. This man regardless of anything is a real hero like all of our services members. Also a real difference is he transitioned from his country and team to the world’s weakest whom need someone help. And yes I know he’s human like all of us. But these days it’s important to find your hero’s.

@DarcyCarmen 4 жыл бұрын

Andy realizing the guest is young enough that his father was in the military during OIF was priceless.

@nancybarry4150 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this podcast. Impressive young man, he will make a difference in a big way to the less fortunate.

@AKsusan907 2 жыл бұрын

Andy, thank you for having Ephram on your podcast. I cried…and he is very correct about some humanitarian aid orgs..and the interesting reasons ppl want to join. Excellent gentlemen. Thank you.

@nicks3350 4 жыл бұрын

Although he didn’t talk an awful lot, this episode shows why Andy is such a great interviewer. He asked a few important questions, and let his guest tell his story. Great work!

@DkKristie 4 жыл бұрын

Man I’m from Kurdistan and listening to this shit gives me chills f*** insane thank you for your service

@Mark_87 3 жыл бұрын

@@hayden8491 it is if you live there

@zakstar3005 3 жыл бұрын

@@hayden8491 you could have literally just googled it instead of looking like an idiot

@tauvid9798 3 жыл бұрын

@@hayden8491 mate get educated, stop commenting if you are a no brainer

@rupertohernandez8242 4 жыл бұрын

I truly believe that God has blessed you bro. He blessed you to be a witness in your faith. Maybe not religious, but to show the world that there are people like you trying to nake a difference. For that God has TRULY blessed YOU. Semper Fi & God bless...

@mikefordy1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for having him on....once again , very inspirational and eye opening

@dong4176 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best podcast around.. it opens up what it’s happening in the world

@sixplymaple1262 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome seeing two generations of Navy SEAL getting to know each other. Thank you for letting us all listen in...

@AslanW 3 жыл бұрын

This is a true hero. You can tell that he strives to live in accordance with his own moral principles and values. This was a great episode.

@titleordie 4 жыл бұрын

“I don’t remember fourth grade... I don’t even remember what i had for breakfast” yup hahaha

@zac3392 4 жыл бұрын

I do... best 3 years of my life!

@ForOrAgainstUs 4 жыл бұрын

"Oh my word, my 'chute didn't open." Probably the first and last time those words verbatim would ever be uttered in that context.

@TheDovahkiin05 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Mattos posses so much insightful knowledge for someone who is so young

@IDWIE 4 жыл бұрын

Ephraim, thank you for being such a great human being. You represent the highest level of character, integrity, conviction, and bravery. Humanity is lucky to have people like you!

@jayb150 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible conversation. The answer to Andy’s question at 2:09::00 was one of the most thoughtful descriptions I’ve ever heard of a person’s perception of creation that gracefully considers humanity - instead of making us the center and therefore limit OF creation. Following the topic regarding motives for a cause and subsequent financial complications that arise from corruption or just plain selfishness. Honesty is, I believe, the FOUNDATION of natural law-which I had never looked up until this podcast. Bravo gentlemen. Joy = self honesty and MISERY LOVES COMPANY!

@internet_internet 4 жыл бұрын

May God Bless you, Ephraim & Andy.

@riffedwood5597 4 жыл бұрын

Cool to hear from a younger SEAL. Thanks for bringing him on Andy.

@ladspell 4 жыл бұрын

It's great to see you getting better and better as an interviewer/podcaster. Follow you since first Rogan and really enjoy your content and you as a guest AND in a more active position

@nicklepsch4960 4 жыл бұрын

Andy is absolutely spot on w the argument situation...if someone comes at you they’re definitely not looking for a solution...kindness really does kill..it kills a shitty mood...this podcast is gonna sky rocket 🚀

@unicornprincess8896 3 жыл бұрын

Ephraim you are an amazing person. Thank you for your service 💞

@BostonsF1nest 4 жыл бұрын

The work this guy is doing is absolutely incredible. Makes you wonder why the US military is training special operators for 18 months to go sit on a beach in the Philippines while shit like he described in Mosul is happening. Regardless, excellent podcast and I appreciate all the work you’re putting in.

@JRsmith. 4 жыл бұрын

He literally said there was a seal unit on the other side of Mosul... our Canadian special operators were there aswell in Iraq. This guy although probably well intentioned in his own mind, was undisciplined and wanted to be a hero. still so young and ruined alot of potential opportunity to develop his skills and progress in military.To each their own.

@robertastephani6802 4 жыл бұрын

Have you read/listened to Thomas Wiktor/Carlos Osweda? Apparently "we" aren't doing much of that any more.Everything changed in 2017 going forward regarding how special ops are conducted. :-) Makes sense when you hear DJT say "Even one death is too many." Doesn't just apply to this CCP Virus.

@louisking5571 4 жыл бұрын

@@robertastephani6802 Hey could you explain what you mean by that? Do you mean special operators are not in mosul anymore? Or do you mean we don't train operators to sit on beaches in the Phillippines?

@songen1042 3 жыл бұрын

I think the Philippines is a horrible example as there is combat in the Phillippines from terrorist groups, but yes sof operators shouldn't be deployed to 1st world countries

@BostonsF1nest 3 жыл бұрын

@@songen1042 Lol I wouldn’t refer to the terrorist cells and random engagements in the Philippines as combat... and it’s miles away from being an actual war zone than places in the Middle East

@jonnyw82 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this one, just bought his book a couple days ago.

@weezyano3379 3 жыл бұрын

True Hero at Heart ❤️. He went to Iraq on his own an didn’t have to. He truly cares about human life. No matter race or where there raised at. U can tell he was the one who beat up the bully’s an made them stop picking on weaker kids at school❤️💯🤙🏿

@donaldmike9709 4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t started the podcast yet, but Andy you are awesome. Incredibly inspirational. Looking forward to the podcast!

@glennrudolph 4 жыл бұрын

Gonna be a good morning with this in the background

@832KJV 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive human being. May God keep you safe Ephraim.

@israhelldid9116 2 жыл бұрын

God bless people like these heroes.

@HuGenitals 4 жыл бұрын

Had to come here and drop a like after hearing the audio of this.

@northstar92 3 жыл бұрын

enormous respect for this hero

@jimmyjones4398 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding.

@zachring7461 4 жыл бұрын

“Above all i fear they would say that you are weak and we are strong” W.C.

@Kamoisabozz 4 жыл бұрын

this guy is a hero...jesus christ. words cant describe...

@curtismichael630 4 жыл бұрын

Love your podcast/KZfaq channel keep up the good work

@lalakingo7 4 жыл бұрын

Andy, I really hope you will read this and respond. I would love to know what you think about all this. Cause you were very very quiet throughout this. The reason I love your podcasts so much is the perspective you bring, whether I agree or not. There is a way you break things down and analyse them thats just awesome. And jeez I am kinda at a complete loss with this guy. Would really love to know a proper breakdown about it all this from you. What did you think of his time after service as a medic ? and what do you think of his non-profit ?

@jimbanzo 4 жыл бұрын

Killing it Andy.

@Sarge80 4 жыл бұрын

Mr Mattos: I grew up around Cheese, corn and cows. Me: dang he is from the Netherlands... Mr Mattos: I grew up in Wisconson. ..........Hahaha

@eriklarson9137 4 жыл бұрын

Wisconsin is beyond the cheddar curtain. We don't talk about Wisconsin.

@andrewhamilton7628 Ай бұрын

Hahaha

@lovejesus7775 2 жыл бұрын

This man is my hero!!!

@akimbo5u 4 жыл бұрын

Really great podcast loved every minute of it! Would love to see a cross podcast with Rogan so he gets even more exposure. Afterall i found out about jocko and andy from Joe

@garydaly 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview thank you

@ArturoGarcia-oe1ib 4 жыл бұрын

Whose the accident that gave this a thumbs down

@Vitalbowhunting 4 жыл бұрын

Isis fighters

@williamstocker584 10 ай бұрын

An isis sympathizer

@mrsir1872 4 жыл бұрын

damn, i might need to go fly somewhere and go on vacation for a while. id freakin love to travel with no one in the airports, what a dream. might have to go experience this.

@V00ify 4 жыл бұрын

remember turning in hand written receipt from bill's bar in pattya for lodging receipt...somehow sfg knew of this place already great conversation...thanx

@itruck1 4 жыл бұрын

Pattaya is a fun place to hang out for a month or two, or three. LOL

@usuallyadam 4 жыл бұрын

If I close my eyes, its literally Andy talking to Andy.

@AMG-316 4 жыл бұрын

If any of you doubt the level of hard ass of this kid.... You can see him lay down heavy covering fire while one of the Berma Rangers rescues a poor little girl sitting with her dead family in the middle of the street caught in a cross-fire... Dude gets shot and keeps firing!! Total badass stud Muffin!! 🤙🛹🇺🇲✊

@smithaz1981 4 жыл бұрын

This podcast is gaining momentum.

@nicholasemerson9852 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine having to leave the seal teams to kick ass and save lives.

@zac3392 4 жыл бұрын

Good thing for the video... can hardly tell the voices apart

@Dreyden- 2 жыл бұрын

I just watch a stream about Ephraim Mattos. He is my Hero.

@pavelowjohn9167 4 жыл бұрын

Another great podcast, keep 'em coming. Favorite part: At the 1:20:00 mark, I could almost read Andy's mind when Ephraim said "...there was no US military presence". Andy: Oh there was a US military presence there, E-man, it was a SEAL on terminal leave (aka still on active duty). Had to laugh a bit at that, I can remember being on terminal leave and having to remind myself "you're not out quite yet, dude, don't do anything crazy."

@ForOrAgainstUs 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving me a heads up for this part. I was waiting for it, putting the pieces together as I get there, and the penny drops around 1:17:00 and it's just gold from there.

@defdef1354 2 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me about 5 months before this podcast. Went to the airport a hour and a half early and had a hour and 20 minutes of wait time after security for my flight lol

@caseyosborn444 4 жыл бұрын

This dude is nails!!🤘🏻

@TammyDoron 2 жыл бұрын

I am 53 years old. I want to grow up and be even a third the man Ephraim is.

@MrTheG1 4 жыл бұрын

Great podcast

@artrock8175 3 жыл бұрын

The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything ― Albert Einstein

@ConnyYngve 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the you having him back. One of the best podcast I've listened to. The actions to save that girl is Medal of honor material in my opinion (eight civilians have received the honor for their actions on the battlefield). Andy look really uncomfortable (with all right's) as he is talking about the battle of Mosul. Thanks for another awesome episode!

@ottohonkala6861 4 жыл бұрын

thank god for video....could we get subtitles next?

@Boltman47 4 жыл бұрын

I hope he talks about the craziness in Venezuela a week or two ago

@raderadic1646 4 жыл бұрын

Great podacst Andy. Best regards

@sidcrosby7370 2 жыл бұрын

if someone ever will tell the girl "i love you so much, i would die for you" it will leave her cold, as in her childhood there were brave men, who already proved that.

@christianstevens9804 4 жыл бұрын

After listening to you interview with Grossman (painful to follow his logic?) this is refreshing. I was worried Ephraim was going to be a Christ warrior and he sounds like an awesome humanoid doing truly amazing things for those caught in the crossfire.

@austinohlrich9370 4 жыл бұрын

Can I get an Amen for best fuggin podcast channel!!

@panchovilla7580 4 жыл бұрын

Andy was about to have a heart attack when he heard he used his iPhone 😭😭

@nickswenson4845 4 жыл бұрын

YO great podcast interesting contrast in the different parts of his life journey! Try to get Eddie Penny on please, hes also got an interesting path to faith

@anderschristensen4072 2 жыл бұрын

wow...just wow. no need to say more.

@theengineer9910 4 жыл бұрын

great podcast andy

@doggie7602 4 жыл бұрын

Holy shit, they sound just like each other. I was doing something else while listning and if i zoned out a little, then i kinda got confused who was talking. Great stories and interesting person.

@nicholasemerson9852 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I thought the same thing

@tomthomsen 4 жыл бұрын

HOW ARE YOUR VOICES SO SIMILAR??? I can’t tell when Andy is talking.

@theguy1633 4 жыл бұрын

Theres footage of Ephraim and his guys saving the girl, along of when he got shot but kept going. Incredible stuff. He talks about it in the podcast around the 1:37:45 mark kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJOYhM940snKdHk.html 1:41:15 in the podcast is 0:45 in the footage I have linked above.

@dylanclark8358 4 жыл бұрын

I saw that video a couple years ago and a bunch of times since. It's crazy hearing him talk about everything leading up to that. You don't get 2 perspectives too often.

@mr.tall-man1573 4 жыл бұрын

Good I was about to post it.

@BostonsF1nest 4 жыл бұрын

Wow I heard him mention it was filmed on Ritlands show but I forgot to look it up. Incredible footage and that story is fascinating.

@stevenh6376 3 жыл бұрын

In stark contrast to seal Gallagher

@southernmostrebel 3 жыл бұрын

deception

@chriswehrer7213 4 жыл бұрын

Im donating u deserve every dollar!

@riggsmurtah2788 4 жыл бұрын

Crazy hardcore SOB going to Erbil with little support, not even with a contracting agency DAMN.

@amandachairez6634 4 жыл бұрын

My mind is blown and he is a year older than me! I need to do more! 💀🔨🔨🇺🇸🚑

@zac3392 4 жыл бұрын

I think it’s: “A soft answer turns away wrath...” I guess “breaking bones” is the military version of the saying 😝

@leesadexter7187 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Mattos I have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING but TOTAL respect for you & your guardian angel & our 12 star General Mother Mary!!! If it wasn't for DIVINE INTERVENTION you would have lost your life along time ago!! You were born to do this fight against the most vile & evil in the world...it was planned BEFORE you were born. The people you worked with also. God bless you.. actually he already has! If it wasn't you fighting against the evil thousands more would have been killed. What a warrior you are!! Thank God you were born!

@mattadrev471 3 жыл бұрын

1:41:00 It was the right call man.... We need you here to keep fighting and telling these stories.

@joelbebermeyer985 4 жыл бұрын

Good on ya sir!

@samross8329 4 жыл бұрын

Truer words have not been said about NKO or DTS

@Kahweekah2o2f 3 жыл бұрын

Marvel? DC? He’s like hold my beer

@pc15494 4 жыл бұрын

anyone know which podcasts andy was on prior to this? the two in chicago?

@Yogamannn 4 жыл бұрын

I feel that God is like the force

@thecombatengineer7069 4 жыл бұрын

There’s an Amazon Prime series called “Hunting ISIS (2018)” did you work with those guys? Season 1 ends before they hit West Mosul, but the Iraq guys seemed to be doing something similar.

@Patty2Hotty 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for mentioning the series. Just added it to my watch list