We as Kenyans are greatfull for your brave and heroic actions which saved lives here in Nairobi... "salute"

45 mins of dad advice followed by dad advice. This guy was born to win.

Man what a guy. A hero and a gentleman. The best of British. We thank you for your service Chris. Wish you the best for your next chapter.

Man, as you're talking about "standing up to the bully" I, as a prior service member of the US Army, started tearing up. You're literally what makes a hero, a hero. Thank you for your selfless service.

Craighead is the definition of wholesome but deadly. If something were to happen he could switch from going on a run to saving lives in a heartbeat. True hero 🫡

This interview was basically 51 minutes of story time and dad advice. Such a great guy. Very humble and down to earth.

And that's why I'm proud to be British. A true professional of his craft. A true gentleman. A true genuine guy.

Salute. Not for the soldier, not for the hero, but for the man he is. His honesty in this interview says all. He did not want to be a hero, but he wanted to do the right thing, and wanted to fight against all that is wrong. Thank God there are people like him. I am like him in a very shallow way. All my life I have wanted to be a man like him, but I fall far short. Salute.

His story is very different from most SF guys. He’s still very guarded and that is really respectful. His work ethic at the end of his career is what defined him. #22

Lol😂. This is a masterclass in “the more I talk about the movies the less I give away about the SAS” This man has already gone down in history.👏🏻

You can always tell a man who's been tested and proved himself because people like that are always modest, calm and respectful.

All those movies you talked about, influenced me to join the Australian Army. I didn't pass the selection for SAS, but listening to Christian talk about his childhood reminded me alot of mine. Thanks, this is a great interview.

🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Hero is an understatement for this guy and many of his fellow operators.

"Who dares, wins"......this is the video we've all been waiting for. Hero.

I quote a very senior officer from the British Army who said after he did what he did "I am surprised that after the action he carried out, that he can still walk properly with balls as big as that". I know a few guys from the SAS, and like Christian, they are so down to earth real nice guys, with no pretentious about them at all. Bless them all.

I'm so glad this man is alive to speak some words on service and life. An absolute hero.

Dude, this interview is priceless, it's 51 minutes of dad advice , a wise, humble, professional, a true HERO dad, I hope all his descendants live a long , healthy and rich life.

Christian Craighead is the only person I saw at Shot Show 2023 where I was truly too star struck to even speak to him. I couldn't do shit but smile and nod as he walked by. Fucking hero.

As an American, who spend three years living and teacher in Kenya, I made several trips to the location in Nairobi where Mr. Craighead saved many lives. That said, an excellent, informative video and thank you to both of you for your service and posting this video!

It’s very comforting to know there are guys like mike and Christian out there who have the knowledge and skill set to neutralize a bad situation! Thank you both for your service!

Gotta say, he hit the nail on the head for the junior leaders group. Suffering and hardship breeds confidence and strength. It'll either make you stronger or it'll break you

I am an RAF veteran with 15 years of service. The most exciting time in my career was when I was deployed to Ascension Island during the Falklands war. Thinking back now at my time there it was more of a holiday than a combat situation. But I did my duty, preparing the Vulcan aircraft for their bombing runs on Port Stanley. Christian though, and others like him, are a different breed who deserve our outmost respect; even if they do not want it. Like him I dreamed of being Rambo, I also watched The Wild Geese when it was first released (I very much aligned with Richard Harris’s character at the time). But, unlike Christian, I never took it to the next level. I was happy and content with what I have achieved at that time. I’m now in my sunset years, will be 62 in March. I have no regrets. I have two sons and two grandchildren (who very much can control me with their little finger). I say this to those who’ve watched this vid and want or dream to be like Christian or what his fellow SAS brethren have achieved. By all means follow your dreams, your calling but do not consider yourself a failure if you do not achieve those goals. It’s the journey that matters but also it’s the acknowledgment of your own mental and physical prowess and achieving the very best that you can with the cards you’ve been dealt with. Do that and, like me, you’ll be a happy person, content and full of love with those close to you.

The quiet professionals. An excellent example of the men of the SAS.

Thanks for interviewing Christian and showing such great respect to him, he's not the kind of guy that demands respect off of you , instead he's got the skills to demand respect in endless amounts, yet chooses to be incredibly modest. Great interview and your research/ existing knowledge came across brilliantly and helped him to tell us about himself and in so reflected brilliantly of you and your respect for such a man. Top work!!!

As a UK national of similar age I remember watching ""Who dares wins" until our speakers were blown. We all know who you are and what you did, one of the most poignant moments for me was watching you come out holding the hand of the traumatised victim, before going back in. Can't wait til the MOD clears your book. Thanks Chris -Legend.

“Always just remember who you are and remember what you can do and stand up for those who can’t stand up for themselves and always just strive to do the right thing”. Simple yet profound knowledge drop by a true hero.

So down to earth and humble, absolute legend! Respect.

A good man with simple but deep values. Much respect.

I love that you let him talk without interrupting him. So many Podcast hosts have the rare privilege of bringing in the most interesting people on the planet, and they don't let them get their point across without constant interruption with unnecessary mindless interjections. I would love to see Christian on the The Shawn Ryan Show. My only gripe is that this interview isn't longer. Maybe one day, you can do another long format interview in the future.

Flannel Daddy yielding the floor to Obi Wan immediately. And a whole 45 minutes of real life advice. Man this is your best video far and away. I'm glad you were able to get this guy on, this was a great watch.

An absolute legend of a man! “Who Dares Wins”, this man is the embodiment of the SAS motto. I definitely urge everyone to also check out his interview on the Shawn Ryan Show. Powerful stuff.

Thanks, Mr Craighead, hero of Nairobi, for sharing on this channel. your efforts are legion. stay golden, JP

Christian is such a well balanced individual he really lives up to the motto WHO DARES WINS keep being yourselves and thank you both for being such admirable role models

You know it's going to be good when its 51mins long.

Absolutely beautiful. The mind of a soldier who is valued during an interview is worth more than a standard debrief interview soldier. Alot of great talking points of mindset, drive, and determination that any young man can gleam and use in his life. Absolute pillars of society. Thank you

That was bloody unreal! These sas operators are one of a kind of human beings.. Pinnacle of readiness and awareness! Can listen to these boys all day and still be in awee.. I’ve definitely learned a lot from this interview. Great job Mike/Micha 👏🏼 and thank you Christian, up most respect for what you have done and will do 🙏🏻

Absolute hero and a living legend. Salute to this very brave warrior.

I worked with the SAS back in the 80s and was always in awe of their professionalism combined with a crazy sense of humour.

Parachute regiment which is the equivalent of Ranger battalion Pathfinder Platoon which is the equivalent of force recon or Marsoc Special Air Service which is the equivalent of (bad ass.) Quiet humility but confidence underneath. A real life hero. Admirable man.

Thank you so much for this discussion with this incredible warrior. Thank you for your service Mr. Craighead, your bravery and courageous actions are an example to us all.

Who Dares Wins. Never a truer word spoken, when it comes to what this man did. A credit to his Nation, The Regiment and Humanity in general. Hats off to you, Sir. 🇬🇧

This gentleman is a true hero. Absolutely love the fact that zev partnered up with him.

What a great interview. Craig is a brilliant down to earth guy who had me in stitches explaining his childhood, especially about the Rambo knife. These are two of the attributes to be picked for SAS,sense of humour and been down to earth, men of character.

The World needs many more Men like Christian Craighead 👍 RESPECT

He ain't kidding about the Rambo knife. I always used to see them at Flea Markets and wanted one so bad. Then one of my friends had one and it was like a Legendary item. Great memories, thanks for reminding me of my great childhood.

I’m ex British Army (Royal Engineers) I too watched Wild Geese on VHS until I’d practically worn out the tape, Who Dares Wins I still have to this day as well as the 1st 3 Rambo movies. Along with A Bridge Too Far, The Longest Day and many many more. I’m just a few years older than Chris, but can definitely relate to everything he said with what sparked that need to join up. I also had all the Combat and Survival magazines.

Truer words never been spoken. I was in the British Army for 9 years, I had a love hate relationship. I loved being deployed, I loved my time in Afghanistan and Iraq, I loved being in the field during exorcises yet I HATED the day to day bullshit duties back home in a large Garrison. I wanted to but never applied for the SAS, I was told I had no chance and I lacked the belief in myself to go for it. Still to this day (10 years after leaving the Army) I occasionally wonder what if... Yet I can't complain, I have two wonderful boys and a great wife so I can't wish that away. Chris is right, it's better to try and fail than always wonder what if.

My formative movie was when my father, a Army officer with multiple tours in Vietnam, took me to see "A Bridge Too Far" in the cinema when I was 9 (1977). 15 years later I was in the 82d Airborne.

Got to Meet Cristian at my place of Work and have had some great Conversations with him. Such a genuine guy. I even have multiple things on my rifle that he took off of his gun and gave to me. He is super interested in other success and would do anything for those he cares about. he is absolutely genuine and the same person you see in this video. When he Volunteered his time (For FREE!!) He came down to Utah to do the training for those teachers was Awesome to see!

I had the amazing opportunity to meet Chris multiple occasions. He's the most humble and super quiet person in real life, he was one of the few people we let get his own tea because he was the only person who ever drank tea where we were XD

Thank you for posting this. Chris is obviously a top guy and represents the best of the British Army. I'm sure his attitude to life would see him through anything and we can all learn from his example.

Genuine guy no fluff just an honest good dude and badass!

What a modest lad. Proud he's one of ours 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

What a profound human being. Truly lucky to have him on this earth. Excellent interview

Chris is an incredibly fearless human being and a hero!! 🇬🇧🇺🇸🙌

Ole @Garand Thumb asking all the right questions that we wanna hear. Props to you man. This guy is incredible, alone at first running into that place takes some massive balls to pull off! Respect this guy for the Shepard he is.

Chris is the guy that really made me want to pursue a career in the military. I saw what he did there, and my first thought was "I was in that building 3 hours before shit went down" and "that man is a hero, and even if I still was in there I would be safe with him fighting for me" ever since then I've been trying to find ways to train to join Pararescue, thanks to this man right here. We Kenyans will always be grateful

Chris is what what British Special forces are all about, mental and physical strength. and as he say Anders Lassen story would inspire anyone, a Danish and British hero

No way! The Wild Geese is well ahead of the curve. One of my favourite films ever. Richard Burton's speech and his revenge scene are brilliant.

These interviews are always great. You can transfer all he’s saying about combat right into everyday life. Great food for thought.

I've known one retired SAS gentleman, was a good role model in my 7th-8th grade years, was a member of our church. Went camping with the kids kinda deal. The guy was crazy good at nighttime flashlight tag in the woods. He disappeared for a couple months a couple times. When SAS operations go bad, their government doesn't always go get them. Their friends will go though. The ultimate lesson I took away from him are integrity and loyalty matter. 30 years later still sticks.

This is so hard to imagine, seeing this friendly, humble man but also knowing what he is capable of at the same time.

A first class interview from a Humble Hero. What a genuine great ambassador for good people. Please get out there and teach your advice to young people of the world. I salute you and all that have your ethics. Respect❤

This man was prepared to do what needed to be done, a true hero. "You look around and see no one is coming, it's me, I've got to do it".

Thank you for this interview! Chris is "The Geordie Jedi"!

The man saved lives that day. He's a hero. Great interview.

I’m in my early 50s and I can confirm that a Rambo knife with a compass in the hilt was THE most coveted “no you can’t have that!” Thing a young lad could own…luckily for me my Dad was a farmer and didn’t mind me having one as long as it remained on the farm at all times…made many a camp in our little wood with it…used to love sticking it in to a tree just like the movies 😂

Everything he said about the urge to enlist, serve, and protect fully resonates with me. I grew up watching 80s action movies and 60s WWII movies - The Great Escape, A Bridge Too Far, The Longest Day, Where Eagles Dare, Who Dares Wins (which he mentioned), The Battle Of The Bulge, To Hell and Back, The Guns of Navarone, The Dirty Dozen...so many good ones. All I wanted to do was to help people less fortunate than myself against evil people in the world. My friends never really wanted to play war, everyone wanted to do wrestling moves and join Chicago street gangs. That higher calling to service has been my guiding light through my life and some wonderful films definitely helped guide my way.

Wild Geese is one of my favorite movies of all time! Saw it in the theatre when it came out. Saw it at least 4 times and own the DVD! Love the SAS history! Badasses! Thanks for your service Christian!

What a man!Thank you for your service and inspirational story

I got into this video just thinking it would be a cool story about military and his heroic action. And now I'm getting off rethinking every "plan" I've had for my safety and others safety. That is a very needed advice in the gun community.

As a Brit, I for one have the absolute upmost respect for people like Mr Craighead for everything they do and have done for our nation and people from many other nations. What a man. Brilliant interview Mike as always too, love what you do also 🤘🤘

@Garand Thumb Thanks for this great interview, I’m a British ex army guy who joined aged one week before my 17th birthday & just managed to catch the first gulf war in 1990, I went straight into adult basic training & it was brutal as Chris stated, nobody at home thought that I would pass but I did with flying colours at my first attempt. I was initially in The Royal Signals as a radio op, went on thru P Company & ended up as a JTAC, it’s all very very different these days but for the better. Chris reminded me of a few things when the shite hits the fan u gotta force yourself to stand up when it’s ur turn in life, I have forgotten so much, not even sure if i could do a 9 line these days, not even sure if a 9 line is still a comms thing but it was great to reminisce. Thanks again from across the pond in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. EDIT I have googled the format n after reading half of the first sentence it all came flooding back to me as if I had never forgotten it. Pasted belong if anyone else is interested…. This is the format for calling in a 9 Line: Line 1. Location of the pick-up site. Line 2. Radio frequency, call sign, and suffix. Line 3. Number of patients by precedence: A - Urgent B - Urgent Surgical C - Priority D - Routine E - Convenience Line 4. Special equipment required: A - None B - Hoist C - Extraction equipment D - Ventilator Line 5. Number of patients: A - Litter B - Ambulatory Line 6. Security at pick-up site: N - No enemy troops in area P - Possible enemy troops in area (approach with caution) E - Enemy troops in area (approach with caution) X - Enemy troops in area (armed escort required) * In peacetime - number and types of wounds, injuries, and illnesses Line 7. Method of marking pick-up site: A - Panels B - Pyrotechnic signal C - Smoke signal D - None E - Other Line 8. Patient nationality and status: A - US Military B - US Civilian C - Non-US Military D - Non-US Civilian E - EPW Line 9. NBC Contamination: N - Nuclear B - Biological C - Chemical* In peacetime - terrain description of pick-up site

The mindset of these guys is mindboggling.

This man is one of a million. It's a miracle to have him at the right time. 🤘

The Rambo knife! Hilarious. I remember when I fronted up to Basic Training for the Army I had packed my "Rambo Knife" in my kit. Day one week one, kit check out it came and by god I copped a smashing from the staff. I earned the name Rambo and that was me for six months to become an Australian Para. Even today I have mates 35 years later who call me Rambo! Love it! I ended up serving 34 years and countless tours like we all did. Love the warrior!

glad to be allies with people like this 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🇬🇧

I love how humble Chris is. He almost comes across timid, until you remember, he is a real ex sas person. These mother fuckers are ligit killing machines. I have a close family member that was 14 yrs sbs. And he has serious ptsd issues. So Mr Craighead. I know your mental strength is unrivaled. Your one of the small circle of English people that make me proud to have great English heritage. Thank you 🙏🙏u

Thank you for your service, Sir. A true hero. A national treasure. God bless you 🙏

A blessing from the Lord. Two most handsome devils😩

What a great interview! Craighead really seems like a great guy. It's remarkable to me how humble and down to Earth these high-speed, low-drag guys tend to be. My previous job had me dealing almost daily with 160th SOAR, Rangers, Green Berets, SEALs, etc and without exception every one of 'em was polite, kind and unassuming. I suppose you don't need to bluster when you're been there and done that. I'm especially impressed with Christian's statement that he'd rather be gunned down than to shoot someone that doesn't need shooting. Our American "warrior cops" seem to have lost sight of the fact that a warrior exists to protect as much as to destroy. Thanks for a great video, GT!

Well done mate! I was working for a security company (our guards were there) around the corner when it kicked off and you got there so fast and did what was required. We heard it all kicking off. Can't wait to read your book. Hats off!

Excellent interview, what a top bloke Chris is, could listen to him all day 👍🏻

Our Delta Force was quite literally modeled on men like this. Awesome interview, Mike.

What a true British Warrior ! 🗡🇬🇧 Love this guy from France 🇫🇷 (I discovered this man in a French Ops Magazine called RAID the same year )😉

A truly humble warrior. My jaw is still on the floor.

" Heroes get remembered but legends never die " and he is an absolute Legend

Great interview, thank you

Awesome interview. We are so proud of You Mr. Craighead! It hit the spot so well with me. I also carry and I live in Europe, where the question of carrying and stepping into action is a very complicated topic.

Christian Craighead is a Legend and a Hero! Can never get enough podcasts with him. They could make a movie about him, I could totaly see a younger Sean Bean playing him

What a badass warrior! I am so glad he is now in the US, we are very fortunate to have him here. I love listening to his stories and advice

Loved his logical demeanor and knowledge about the mentality of facing the unanticipated but being prepared regardless of the situation. Thanks again

That was truly fantastic, really enjoyed that.

In the U.S. “Who Dares Wins” was released as “The Final Option” - one if the best raid scenes EVER…especially the first person perspective through the gas mask lenses.

Damn, he even has cool hair. What a legend

Such an informative interview. I've learned so much listening to Chris discuss firearm readiness, visual competency, to knowing your target. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and story.

Daniel mentioning the old British movie “wild geese” reminded me my Dads best friend was apart of the actual event it was inspired by, the Angolan civil war. He was one of the contractors that fought there and spent 12 years in prison 😂

This can’t be real, 2 absolute legends in the same room

It's new personality time.

well done for executing a great interview without needless interjection. appreciate you from across the pond