Prison Warden interview-David Mills

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Soft White Underbelly

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Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of David Mills, a warden at several prisons in Tennessee. Here's a link to the SWU Crime and Punishment playlist: • Crime and Punishment
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@JustDatBoi
@JustDatBoi 13 күн бұрын
“Some inmates aren’t designed to be rehabilitated” Ain’t that the truth
@lisahinton9682
@lisahinton9682 12 күн бұрын
@JustDatBoi So true, indeed. And there seem to be more and more of that type these days. (And, by the way, you can edit your comment by tapping the three dots in the upper right corner of your comment, so you can add your closing quotation marks.) I like how Warden Mills says that some of them just have a black heart, "..and there wasn't nothin' you could do." So true.
@klokokloko-kq1ss
@klokokloko-kq1ss 12 күн бұрын
the system is not designed for rehab...it is designed to make money for profit via non profit ....
@JustDatBoi
@JustDatBoi 12 күн бұрын
@@klokokloko-kq1ss I believe non violent, non sexual offenders should be kept far, FAR away from serious offenders. Like if you have a drug habit you shouldn’t have to be victimized or have to fight. It’s insane we throw everyone in one building since we all know PC isn’t safe nor is general population.
@klokokloko-kq1ss
@klokokloko-kq1ss 12 күн бұрын
@@JustDatBoi still wont matter because the system again is for making money and the convicts recidivisms rate is higher than ever. the govt subcontracts to private entities....so you expect them to look away from dollars....just dirty!
@plutoplatters
@plutoplatters 12 күн бұрын
beyond true.
@Mia-qt4th
@Mia-qt4th 13 күн бұрын
"Warden David Millis had been named as the state warden of the year. Warden Millis’ commitment to professional development, innovation, and fostering a positive work environment has undoubtedly contributed to the success at Craven Correctional Institution,” said Secretary Todd Ishee. “His leadership style, marked by transparency, empathy, and a focus on continuous improvement, has elevated standards and inspired those around him.”
@goodoledog5504
@goodoledog5504 13 күн бұрын
Impressive. May God bless him for being an example of a great leader.
@sandymills9408
@sandymills9408 12 күн бұрын
David Mills not David Millis. However, Warden David Mills had received many awards to include Warden of Year as well.
@carendembowski6860
@carendembowski6860 12 күн бұрын
​@k😮arenfryberger4260
@CM7777...
@CM7777... 12 күн бұрын
Wish he could improve his health
@DonnellOkafor-pd7yn
@DonnellOkafor-pd7yn 12 күн бұрын
" you ain't no girl" We need more men like this in the country. That liberal bs isn't working
@sweetea3272
@sweetea3272 12 күн бұрын
“I was blessed to have a good wife” This man is gold. As a former officer, much respect to you!
@PiotrSzewczykPL
@PiotrSzewczykPL 12 күн бұрын
Old school 🫶
@imdjc4
@imdjc4 12 күн бұрын
Yes sir.
@nightking4615
@nightking4615 12 күн бұрын
Don't be deluded in thinking he was talking about these modern 304s in today's world.
@lucianaromulus1408
@lucianaromulus1408 12 күн бұрын
​@@nightking4615 not all women are easy, just like not all men are. Grow up. As if hussies of both genders didnt exist before 😂
@imdjc4
@imdjc4 12 күн бұрын
@@nightking4615 Clearly, you missed the point.
@janicegray5559
@janicegray5559 6 күн бұрын
Grateful to have met you and worked for you. Couldn't have worked for a better person. Your heart is huge.
@T0MFORD
@T0MFORD 13 күн бұрын
My ADHD mind can’t fathom the fact that he’s not moving at all
@JosedeJezeus
@JosedeJezeus 13 күн бұрын
A blob on a chair.
@helenmcdonnell2585
@helenmcdonnell2585 13 күн бұрын
​@@JosedeJezeusSo uncalled for.. please stop
@Terrapart
@Terrapart 13 күн бұрын
It took me a while to realize this was a video and not a picture.
@JosedeJezeus
@JosedeJezeus 13 күн бұрын
@@helenmcdonnell2585 he should talk about his food addiction and obesity
@smay1281
@smay1281 13 күн бұрын
@JosedeJezeus Leave the man alone. You have no clue what it must be like to be prison warden.
@kaylassus
@kaylassus 12 күн бұрын
This man’s voice reminds me of an old oak squeaky door. Weathered, seen some sh!t, but steady on its hinges. I’d love to pick his mind, wonderful interview as always Mark! ❤
@leanneadams2549
@leanneadams2549 12 күн бұрын
It really does but hard to listen to !
@Mr-Angelo0U812
@Mr-Angelo0U812 12 күн бұрын
​@@leanneadams2549oh geez 😮
@wadepearce6656
@wadepearce6656 12 күн бұрын
Care custody and control
@atownish1488hh
@atownish1488hh 11 күн бұрын
He is old school he doesn't speak to trannies so you can't pick his brain
@ronglennproductions5416
@ronglennproductions5416 11 күн бұрын
@kaylassus I accidentally belched as I was listening to him speak and I swear it sounded exactly the same!
@kjnest
@kjnest 12 күн бұрын
I worked in a jail for over 20 years and it takes a talented person to get respect from staff and inmates at the same time!
@carson4388
@carson4388 10 күн бұрын
Definitely a different world working in a county jail. I miss is sometimes, but definitely glad I’m on patrol instead of being in there.
@gigi9301
@gigi9301 10 күн бұрын
My hat is off to you for working in this environment; as a nurse I have been offered many prison jobs, yet always turned them down. I'm sorry that they are so short for nurses in prisons, yet I just know I don't want to be there
@michaelc3977
@michaelc3977 9 күн бұрын
@@gigi9301 Keep your hat on and ignore the KJ fantasist
@greatmusicfan57
@greatmusicfan57 8 күн бұрын
My Husband was Prison Nurse, came from being a Combat medic, EMT, Paramedic, Tech in Hospitals, Etc. He had the respect of inmates, Staff, and the Docs. Not an easy task. He knew his stuff and everyone knew damned well he did. He said the following, 85 per cent are right where they need to be, 10 per cent should be in a Nuthouse, and the other 5 percent shouldn't be there. Other prison workers say his numbers are accurate.
@jkenstube
@jkenstube 8 күн бұрын
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@TruthfromRicky
@TruthfromRicky 13 күн бұрын
Mark said let me drop a epic interview during insomnia hours to really see who’s up and awake
@towerofresonance4877
@towerofresonance4877 13 күн бұрын
Did ja listen to the video?
@ttvdizturb3d
@ttvdizturb3d 12 күн бұрын
u realize theres timezones right?
@buteocks4020
@buteocks4020 12 күн бұрын
this guy is way more human than the other death row warden guy
@7-7191
@7-7191 12 күн бұрын
They take awhile to upload sometimes not like he meant to.
@nrjaz4600
@nrjaz4600 12 күн бұрын
Bro thinks the whole world is on the same time as where they live
@valentinarose9165
@valentinarose9165 13 күн бұрын
I wish Philip Seymour Hoffman were still alive to portray this man on the big screen RIP
@brookebowers1229
@brookebowers1229 12 күн бұрын
yes! i almost expected his voice to be that of his in "caopte"
@sisterkalipso
@sisterkalipso 12 күн бұрын
Real talk
@jenniferhook7106
@jenniferhook7106 12 күн бұрын
My thoughts exactly.
@misty_loves_
@misty_loves_ 12 күн бұрын
❤❤❤❤love Phillip Seymour Hoffman
@TheTruthIsOutThurr
@TheTruthIsOutThurr 9 күн бұрын
Philip Seymour Hoffman passed away, unfortunately, so that won’t be possible.
@nomoretez
@nomoretez 13 күн бұрын
Best channel ever. Wasn't interested at first, hooked in 5min
@goodoledog5504
@goodoledog5504 13 күн бұрын
Yep. Welcome. This channel brings back compassion and truths that some of us never see. Judgement is not ours to have and this channel reminds you that you do not know what others are going through.
@bain5872
@bain5872 12 күн бұрын
I agree. I would have like to have heard more.
@terrytownsend5583
@terrytownsend5583 12 күн бұрын
Feel free to contradict yourself
@jeremylindsey94
@jeremylindsey94 12 күн бұрын
Johnny 5 is Aliveeeeeeeeeee ieieieieieiieieieieie
@marylougeorge9890
@marylougeorge9890 11 күн бұрын
@@goodoledog5504Exactly. Very well said.
@susanmiller4159
@susanmiller4159 12 күн бұрын
My husband is good friends with a retired federal prison warden. One of the most compassionate people I’ve ever met. And yes, he has some amazing stories. Great interview.
@jkenstube
@jkenstube 8 күн бұрын
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@huntercovington9421
@huntercovington9421 13 күн бұрын
A prison warden standing on the floor at the start of a riot with a shotgun is an absolutely astonishing memory from the past. Things are done so differently now, I can’t imagine that ever happening.
@karenfryberger4260
@karenfryberger4260 13 күн бұрын
Yes, now a lot of them just watch and place bets.
@FriendxA
@FriendxA 12 күн бұрын
you think so?
@teejay3272
@teejay3272 12 күн бұрын
Did you see that in a movie or something?
@plutoplatters
@plutoplatters 12 күн бұрын
they're probably not allowed to have a gun today !! wouldn't surprise me.
@Brando-UK
@Brando-UK 12 күн бұрын
I witnessed a county jailer walk into a cell where 13 inmates was tearing the tv off the wall along with the phone and anything else they could destroy. He walked in with a 12 gauge and his German Sheppard by himself and stopped that small scale riot. This happened back in 2011. True story
@lisahinton9682
@lisahinton9682 12 күн бұрын
I love that Warden Mills mentioned that he couldn't have done the job all those years without the love and support of his wife. Warden Mills seems very humble, but is clearly a bad-ass in the field in which he worked. Mark, I'd love a part two with this man, telling us more of the stories from those days. I'd also love to hear, even briefly, from his wife in that part two, about what it was like being married to him for all those years. (Imagine the conversation at the dinner table the night that he walked out onto the floor and shot an inmate!) This was a fantastic interview. I'd love more interviews of people who worked/are working in jobs that most of us will never encounter. (I loved the interview of the rock band tour bus driver, for example.)
@leanneadams2549
@leanneadams2549 12 күн бұрын
Behind every great man…..is an even better woman ! It’s true on every level and showed just how respectful he real is just by mentioning her !!!!
@Stabbytabbycat
@Stabbytabbycat 10 күн бұрын
😊
@sookie4195
@sookie4195 8 күн бұрын
As a nurse for 50 years I have my share of stories. Sometimes I can’t believe the things that I had to do to another human being.
@Sangria
@Sangria 13 күн бұрын
The "black heart" convict story was chilling
@bain5872
@bain5872 12 күн бұрын
They are people that does have a black heart and they are killers. I agree with the warden that these people's hearts and minds were altered by some event or series of events in their childhood and once they cross that line, they will always be killers. No amount of kindness will ever change them.
@LaymanGamin
@LaymanGamin 10 күн бұрын
Black heart is a racist term from the 60’s. N he says it so regular. Back then they only had racist guards and wardens . Purposely ! Wonder why? 🤔
@unleashnow226
@unleashnow226 7 күн бұрын
I when he was talking about that, It made me think about my life. I rescued dogs and all my years, I only had 1, that I called a “hollow dog” It was a odd looking husky, came in all scraped up. Another rescue begged me to take it. They thought it had jumped or been thrown out of a moving car or truck. It was not and would not bond with people or other dogs. It didn’t enjoy petting, would never acknowledge my existence, just looked past me. I kept it at my job (at a vet clinic) 2 nights trying to work with it, bathed it, gave rabies shot, collar & tag. You can usually bound with any dogs while giving it a good bath. Not this one. Doc asked me to get it out because it was trying to wreck his pens. A lightbulb went off in my head that it was a possible “escaper” and that is why they get scratched up”. I didn’t like that thought. That night, I took him to a very secure pen that I had in my barn. The next day, I come home and he had torn up the pen, and clawed through a barn door. Two days go by and I get a call at work about “ we found a dog, can you tell me who owns this rabies tag #” I happened to be a relative 10 miles away. I told him it was this dog I was asked to rescue and he said it killed 6 of his sheep, so he shot it. It all came together for me then. This WAS a hollow dog with a taste for killing. THE OWNER probably tried to keep it locked up, but it was an escape artist. THANKFULLY he was just going to tell the insurance company it was a stray dog and not hold me liable. SOME PEOPLE are like this, they cannot be rehabilitated. Sad but true😓
@TiffanyJennings91
@TiffanyJennings91 12 күн бұрын
I love this Mark! My Dad worked in the maxium security prison in Virginia for 20 years. It took a toll on him mentally. He never talks about it and I only know of a few stories. So I love this! Kudos to Mr. Mills for making the best of a very, very hard job!
@texascrimestories
@texascrimestories 11 күн бұрын
Red onion
@stevearnold8265
@stevearnold8265 9 күн бұрын
Green mashed potatos
@jcbro86
@jcbro86 13 күн бұрын
I don’t know why but this one, and your other warden video are probably my favorites. Thank you for this interview.
@goodoledog5504
@goodoledog5504 13 күн бұрын
I agree. I also don't know why. The OCD clown in the absolute best video. Hands down. You have to take a break because he is full speed...as he is putting on his clown make up and clothes. 🤣🥰
@freddelarsson4434
@freddelarsson4434 8 күн бұрын
There is alot that I love about this channel, but the number 1 thing is that the person getting interviewed is never getting interrupted. Just given a short question, and gets the time to answer how he/she wants.
@katuhstrofik
@katuhstrofik 10 күн бұрын
"we ain't got time, but i'll give you one, and then i'll give you some more" incredible. :')
@cassnate6259
@cassnate6259 5 күн бұрын
That was great, I love his manner of speaking.
@valeriemyers6596
@valeriemyers6596 10 күн бұрын
I’m a retired correctional officer. This man is a hero in my eyes! ❤
@realChewky
@realChewky 10 күн бұрын
He does seem legit. You ever hear about him before this?
@shanew8158
@shanew8158 17 сағат бұрын
He was one of the best wardens ever he promoted me to corporal in 2010 before he retired
@shanew8158
@shanew8158 16 сағат бұрын
@@realChewkyhe is legit I worked for him for a good while and he gave me my promotion to corporal I was 19 years old as a supervisor in one of the biggest prisons in the state, it made me grow up fast and warden mills taught me a lot how to handle myself as a supervisor
@thebestseason5034
@thebestseason5034 12 күн бұрын
Great interview!! I like this man so much. Imagine how great our country could be if people like this were allowed to lead. ❤
@helenmcdonnell2585
@helenmcdonnell2585 10 күн бұрын
@Anonymous-km5pj
@Anonymous-km5pj 9 күн бұрын
yes, not sideways tho
@JohnPaul-ew7bb
@JohnPaul-ew7bb 9 күн бұрын
Lead u say where to Dunkin doughnuts ?
@larryyoung5295
@larryyoung5295 8 күн бұрын
❤​@@Anonymous-km5pj
@goodoledog5504
@goodoledog5504 13 күн бұрын
Fabulous! Thank you Warden Mills. You seem like a good man and stayed good in not such a good atmosphere.
@bigdogpete43
@bigdogpete43 12 күн бұрын
Mr. Mills has a lifetime of experiences none of us can even fathom hidden behind that calm demeanor.
@robertedwards9861
@robertedwards9861 9 күн бұрын
i bet he can snap and turn on a dime into a damn grizzly bear lol
@Pressure289
@Pressure289 8 күн бұрын
⁠@@robertedwards9861I’m thinking the same thing. Wouldn’t wanna piss him off and see his other side haha. People who are this calm can usually be savage if needed or pushed to that point. Especially when he was younger I bet he was in good shape
@HappyFamilySingers
@HappyFamilySingers 7 күн бұрын
I did 6 years in Texas and this is the first time I have come across this channel. I am planning to watch all these interviews I think these people have important stories. I am very hopeful for what will be in them.
@MrTravis789
@MrTravis789 6 күн бұрын
He had one by a guard recently that I fell was better
@nicholaskoenig3106
@nicholaskoenig3106 3 күн бұрын
Man there are some bad interviews...but so MANY more absolutely life-changing interviews. ALways been crazy surprised with some of them. Forget about the titles of them...jus listen to them ALL because there are so many you'd miss if you just 'title-pick' them. ❤
@HappyFamilySingers
@HappyFamilySingers 3 күн бұрын
@@nicholaskoenig3106 life has been very busy in my house and after watch this one, I showed it to wife. I am a musician I have worked in the business from the age of 12, she has a career job but is an empathic insightful creative minded lady. We are caregivers for her Nana who was hospitalized during the pandemic. Nana had a son in his 60s who lived with her all his life but died in 21 after they both got corona with pneumonia and we came to live in with her after she defied doctors by surviving and during these last 2 years we have been through a lot of and seen a lot of people go through soaring highs and deep low points. I had been an hourly maintenance worker so I elected to work out of the house to better care for Nana and last week her Doctor ordered hospice. For any of you convicts that may read this well guys she held it down for me for 6 years and when I got home all my shirts were on the same hangers and my guitars were tuned ok? So there is nothing in this world I won't do for her because she is real and soon, she will be going through the ultimate grief for her the memory of her Nana. Well I have a little home studio and she has never been in the business but I found she can sing like an angel. Actually has perfect pitch so after watching this vid we were about to do song Sunday night when she told me that she has had a dream all her life to do interviews just like the style you have done your series here in. She even said the black and white had been part of the format she imagined. So, we are going to watch them together and I plan to produce them as she will write the question and conduct the interviews. Just wanted to share that because you may not have liked every thing you heard in this interview but you did hear it from the horses mouth as they say and that makes it real. We think it is important and excellent work we are inspired by.
@badlittledoll
@badlittledoll 12 күн бұрын
My dad was an inmate there. He was a Police officer b4 he was an inmate. We had alot of addiction in our family. I am a former addict/stripper, I've been homeless and I've been a model, a cheerleader, a college student. I'm dyslexic, but I've been a counselor, a special ed teacher's assistant, and a published author. I've lived a thousand lives in my 39yrs. I love this channel
@TheDsa61
@TheDsa61 12 күн бұрын
Is this artemis?
@refolo7174
@refolo7174 12 күн бұрын
Sounds like you have quite a story! Perhaps you should tell it with Mark? I can relate to parts of it, congrats on getting clean :)
@lisahinton9682
@lisahinton9682 12 күн бұрын
@badlittledoll I'd be interested in you and/or your dad coming on Mark's channel. There is a story on how a cop becomes an inmate! And then his child becoming, well, everything that you've been. Glad you're getting on with things, Doll.
@marishiten5944
@marishiten5944 12 күн бұрын
Why are you oversharing your life? Who even asked? You’re dyslexic and an author? Sure Jan.
@leanneadams2549
@leanneadams2549 12 күн бұрын
The life of an addict. One minute your on top of the world the next your under everyone’s shoes. Up down up down. But very few jails have fair officers and upper mangement is just as bad or worse. This man is one of a kind. His kind are a dying breed and thank god I’m not an addict anymore because it either leads to prison for life or taking your life. Neither is an option! Stay clean girl and so will I !!👍💪💯🙏
@gailsprangers9388
@gailsprangers9388 12 күн бұрын
This was one of your better videos in my opinion. I liked hearing someone tell their story without hearing excuses. It was interesting to hear how he interacted with everone and how they responded to his approach. He sounds like a caring man, but didn't put up with nonsense. I think people respect that.
@emeraldlotusbylori4988
@emeraldlotusbylori4988 12 күн бұрын
He demonstrates mental and emotional strength. Kudos to you Mr. Mills. I can’t imagine doing the job you do.
@marktracy2577
@marktracy2577 11 күн бұрын
This man is as good as it gets. Tough but fair.
@rebeccachampagne9801
@rebeccachampagne9801 12 күн бұрын
I just love when you stumble on natural story tellers. It's a gift or culture or something that gives some people the ability to weave pictures with their words.
@Prairie_Fairy_Fire
@Prairie_Fairy_Fire 13 күн бұрын
I could listen to this man's stories all day long. Loved this interview.
@prairiestonecollectiblescu835
@prairiestonecollectiblescu835 12 күн бұрын
Love your screen name !
@Stephen-wb3wf
@Stephen-wb3wf 13 күн бұрын
"I'll give you one... then I'll give you some more." Gonna have to use that.
@Anonymousdethroned
@Anonymousdethroned 11 күн бұрын
Finally a great new interview that's not drug related. Repetitive drug content sucks.
@bartrobinson2103
@bartrobinson2103 10 күн бұрын
I agree tired of hearing the drug stuff
@Jessicagolden1601
@Jessicagolden1601 7 күн бұрын
I do agree with this , I came from decades of heroin/fentanyl addiction and I cannot watch any of that content. I do however, love when I see a follow up of a drug addict who has gotten clean. Some are so unrecognizable it's insane. Some random yahoo off of skid row I don't have much interest in.
@bartrobinson2103
@bartrobinson2103 7 күн бұрын
@GarthBroox Good point and I respect that!
@dremrem3223
@dremrem3223 7 күн бұрын
me like drug stufff, me watch different stuff. me no complain
@2036livy
@2036livy 7 күн бұрын
Loved this! So much more entertaining than all the drugs and sexual abuse and transgender stuff all the time.
@baublesanddolls
@baublesanddolls 13 күн бұрын
I just opened this video and this guy looks exactly how I envision a prison warden to look.
@terrytownsend5583
@terrytownsend5583 12 күн бұрын
Stereotype
@deonteirvin6130
@deonteirvin6130 12 күн бұрын
they all look the exact same way
@terrytownsend5583
@terrytownsend5583 12 күн бұрын
@@deonteirvin6130 and what way is that
@leanneadams2549
@leanneadams2549 12 күн бұрын
No. I don’t. The guy from Shawshank movie 🎥 s the perfect ensign of a warden BUT this guy seems at least fair !
@karenfryberger4260
@karenfryberger4260 12 күн бұрын
@@deonteirvin6130 You've seen them all?
@helenmcdonnell2585
@helenmcdonnell2585 13 күн бұрын
Excellent interview, thanks Mark, wishing Mr Mills a long happy retirement. Respect
@suzyklitgaard5263
@suzyklitgaard5263 12 күн бұрын
Hi Mark. David. These interviews are important to educate the public. The real events. The meaning of the word, dedication. I wish more prison systems thought like this warden.❤
@gaigequinn9307
@gaigequinn9307 12 күн бұрын
Can we please get a part 2 where he just talks about prison stories?🙏 Gonna buy his book though in the meantime
@Suntan38
@Suntan38 10 күн бұрын
Do you remember what the name of his book was?
@joannebutzerin6448
@joannebutzerin6448 12 күн бұрын
Amazing person. Without people like him, our society would collapse into chaos. We owe a debt of gratitude to him and every man like him.
@Alextodd007
@Alextodd007 12 күн бұрын
Hello joanne
@user-sh5qv5kv1r
@user-sh5qv5kv1r 9 күн бұрын
These types of interviews are what made me fall in love with SWU.
@jalivas1224
@jalivas1224 13 күн бұрын
I loved this interview! Mr Mills hats off to you sir. I worked on Texas death row until I just couldn't anymore for my own sanity. You are a great story teller 😊
@jadewallace7241
@jadewallace7241 13 күн бұрын
Is it as miserable in there as it sounds/looks?
@joshuapace5129
@joshuapace5129 12 күн бұрын
@@jadewallace7241obviously bro and that’s coming from me done years, you really think it wouldn’t be miserable in there ?
@sweettina2
@sweettina2 12 күн бұрын
It's got to be hard. I was a nurse working the ER at the county hospital in Dallas for years. I mainly took care of gunshot and stab wounds. After so many years I thought the entire world was out there killing each other. I had to take a break from it all.
@theriddlerUSA
@theriddlerUSA 12 күн бұрын
I live in Houston and when I drive pass the prison in Huntsville it sends shivers down my spine. I can't imagine working there. I would be scared to death.
@Conspir78
@Conspir78 12 күн бұрын
Wow, ur definitely a strong person to do that. Bravo for leaving for ur own health.
@christinahite74
@christinahite74 13 күн бұрын
Mark, I love this interview. Thank you for finding him. I'm getting his book.
@wesleyalan9179
@wesleyalan9179 13 күн бұрын
Absolutely agree, I bet his book is really good!
@wizard7mm
@wizard7mm 13 күн бұрын
​@@wesleyalan9179❤
@shannonwireman8584
@shannonwireman8584 13 күн бұрын
Is there already a book? If so what's it called?
@christinahite74
@christinahite74 13 күн бұрын
@@shannonwireman8584 it sounded like it.
@kali-wolf
@kali-wolf 13 күн бұрын
@@shannonwireman8584 he mentioned halfway through, it's called "Nature Of The Beast"
@user-ch4ex3yy4l
@user-ch4ex3yy4l 12 күн бұрын
This man is a hero for treating inmates with dignity - and yes, coming down on them hard when they "acted the fool" I salute you, sir.
@kattilathehunfreedomfighter
@kattilathehunfreedomfighter 12 күн бұрын
Fascinating man! What a life he has lived. I've been obsessed with true crime since I was a kid, so this is right up my alley. He seems like he was a fair warden. We often hear horror stories about evil, power-drunk, tyrannical wardens, but I believe he probably helped countless inmates in how he treated them. I used to work in a jail and was known as the "mother hen" deputy because of my treating inmates like human beings and not trash. I held them accountable and was firm but never talked down to them like my colleagues and superiors often did. Thanks for this, Mark.
@giov2316
@giov2316 10 күн бұрын
I have a respect for his simplicity and logical thinking.
@spiderlily4386
@spiderlily4386 11 күн бұрын
Former Corrections Nurse here. Good interview. I just ordeted the book. Thanks, Mark and Warden
@realChewky
@realChewky 10 күн бұрын
This guy keeps it real. Anybody that says, "no, no, the prisoners just need love and more opportunities in life", that isn't always the case.
@DonnellOkafor-pd7yn
@DonnellOkafor-pd7yn 13 күн бұрын
In Florida an inmate like that Victor dude would be in a strip cell with no clothes, no bedding and no property for months. Thats why we have the cuff ports close to the floor on DR. All razors have to be returned intact after shaving. You spend 8 months in a cell with nothing not a scrap of paper or clothing you'll never attack an officer again
@kate4biglittlevoices
@kate4biglittlevoices 13 күн бұрын
Really love the angle here, the story into this man, the career, and ESPECIALLY the choice of shoot location- those damn cells have stories themselves- love David Mills southern accent and storytelling , Thanks Mark 😊
@questlove_satx
@questlove_satx 13 күн бұрын
You'd love Barry Mills, then.
@iemandanders353
@iemandanders353 12 күн бұрын
The incredible stress of his job has clearly taken a toll on this honorable man.
@Raystacyy
@Raystacyy 11 күн бұрын
is that what u think
@shannonbarthelette4749
@shannonbarthelette4749 10 күн бұрын
Agreed. Sometimes, our body takes on our stress.
@banjiegirl2001
@banjiegirl2001 12 күн бұрын
THAT was so good ❤ for every story he told today Im sure he has a thousand more. He seems to be a man of good character, that is so rare now. I look forward to hearing parts 2,3,4, perhaps? Who knows. 😊 Captivating.
@aprilsmith3683
@aprilsmith3683 12 күн бұрын
Oh my goodness... They don't make them like you anymore Sir... An absolute pleasure to listen to you telling your story in such pleasant and measured tones... 🇿🇦
@Bronislaavv
@Bronislaavv 10 күн бұрын
There is Hollywood , and the Real Deal. This guy is The Real Deal.
@fancypants3292
@fancypants3292 12 күн бұрын
I worked under Warden Mills. One of the finest Wardens, I know!
@mschellylove3588
@mschellylove3588 10 күн бұрын
The tapping of the shoe story was hilarious 🤣🤣.
@AM-yt6oz
@AM-yt6oz 11 күн бұрын
One of the best interviews. This warden is an excellent storyteller with more stories to tell. Please do follow ups with him.
@jennymcbain486
@jennymcbain486 12 күн бұрын
Could have listened to the warden for hours. Thanks Mark.
@junecook1473
@junecook1473 12 күн бұрын
I can’t believe how judgmental these people’s comments are on a good man who is an honest, hardworking, fair, good man who did a great job. Obviously people are more concerned with appearances than how a person performs. Seems people are unable to see past appearances which has nothing to do with how someone works. Sad.
@Splintered-
@Splintered- 12 күн бұрын
Thank you for addressing this. I believe social media, AI and commercialism has programmed the younger generation to judge on shallow and false pretenses…. They need everything presented quickly and wrapped with a pretty bow on top… They lack the reality of what the world truly is. Morality, empathy and simple kindness are lacking in most of the kids today.
@utjon
@utjon 10 күн бұрын
Thanks Mark, great interview. I was born and raised in East TN. Brushy Mountain was the real deal, James Earl Ray served time there.
@PrettyFinessa
@PrettyFinessa 11 күн бұрын
This is one of my favorites Mark, this guy is what the Prison system needs ❤ I’m probably going to check out the book.
@questlove_satx
@questlove_satx 13 күн бұрын
best interview I've seen in awhile
@karenalzayed6160
@karenalzayed6160 12 күн бұрын
Need more of him. Great stories to tell
@krisschwarz6022
@krisschwarz6022 12 күн бұрын
Nice change of pace interview. Thanks Mark for bringing him on a guest to tell his story. Extremely informative.
@doreendaykin6693
@doreendaykin6693 10 күн бұрын
Deepest gratitude for sharing your experiences Warden Mills.🙏💙. I could listen to this man for hours and hours.
@Cables_
@Cables_ 10 күн бұрын
I have respect for anyone who's good and kindhearted regardless of their job or background
@evryhndlestakn
@evryhndlestakn Күн бұрын
That's good to hear. Great attitude. 👍
@millenniumtowerskelton5143
@millenniumtowerskelton5143 13 күн бұрын
Great Interview! Thank you Warden Mills for your story. Stay Blessed.
@bain5872
@bain5872 12 күн бұрын
I've known three guards and all three seem to lose their humanity after working in the prison system. In conversations with them they tended to get jaded to the point that every inmate belonged there and they were all the same. For a man to spend that many years in a prison and still have ability to know that they are some good in people, is remarkable.
@teejay3272
@teejay3272 12 күн бұрын
It's absolutely the way that it works. Inside and outside are ENTIRELY different environments. If you don't turn off the outside emotions when you're inside you're a target. And I don't think they were wrong in thinking every person inside belonged there. Or that they were all the same. There's very little choice. Let your guard down and a criminal WILL take advantage. I've done work in prisons and will never, ever walk inside one again. Being an officer is a job that's usually taken by young guys just looking for some money. Usually not a lot of opportunities around where prisons are located. And then they get in and don't leave. And it messes them up. It's a bad, bad world that most don't even think about. No thanks.
@tiffanythreatt7800
@tiffanythreatt7800 10 күн бұрын
Ok Signal Corp
@bain5872
@bain5872 10 күн бұрын
@@teejay3272 I agree. It will most certainly change a person and your right about the types of people that take these guard jobs. I know that I want no part of it so, my hats off to the ones that take on this kind of work.
@teejay3272
@teejay3272 9 күн бұрын
@@bain5872 Yeah. It's something I don't think people really consider. What guards go through and why they take those jobs. I sure as hell couldn't do it. When you're around the energy all day it's tricky to turn it off like a light switch.
@venetia6296
@venetia6296 12 күн бұрын
‘Juicy, what in the hell do you have on’ lol Thank you for being a fair man ✌️
@Alextodd007
@Alextodd007 12 күн бұрын
Hello Venetia
@venetia6296
@venetia6296 12 күн бұрын
@@Alextodd007 Hey man how’s it going!
@karenshadle365
@karenshadle365 12 күн бұрын
I'm only 4 minutes in & I'm thanking you Mark I'm sorta tired of listening to interviews of drug users and people who tell extreme tales of their childhood abuse and go on to becoming drug abusers. Not that I discount their tales! I just like it when you interview people with different points of view.
@laceyelizabeth816
@laceyelizabeth816 13 күн бұрын
I love when Mark asks for the interesting stories immediately. GIVE ME THE TEA 🗣🗣🗣
@melodydawn
@melodydawn 13 күн бұрын
And a cigar on the side , lol
@melodydawn
@melodydawn 13 күн бұрын
A Cigar on the side too , lol
@sjtdxitditsitdurzirxur5926
@sjtdxitditsitdurzirxur5926 13 күн бұрын
The two "funny" stories he provided were about as funny as a terminal cancer diagnosis. Typical redneck
@TheAnthoula14
@TheAnthoula14 12 күн бұрын
Lol I had the same thought exactly! Love that Mark, he knows what we're here for....:)
@JuliaShalomJordan
@JuliaShalomJordan 11 күн бұрын
Thank you for hosting such a fascinating guest.
@gregoryreeves8586
@gregoryreeves8586 12 күн бұрын
I have been following Swu since the very beginning and this was without a doubt my favorite interview. Thats a good man right there 🙏🙌
@Suntan38
@Suntan38 10 күн бұрын
This guy and the other warden you interviewed several yrs ago are my absolute favs ❤ This man just commands respect naturally.
@veravajr
@veravajr 11 күн бұрын
This man is very calm and cool clear thinker. He seems well qualified as a warden. Good interview,Mark.
@lightofthewayshower9350
@lightofthewayshower9350 13 күн бұрын
I thought I was the only one that described POS as having a black heart. When my kids were young I always told them about 2 kinds of people....ones with a red heart and ones with a black heart....and you couldn't tell the difference all the time just meeting them. That's why you always had to be on your guard and keep your distance.
@sickomode5000
@sickomode5000 12 күн бұрын
"Guard" haha
@luciepepe1322
@luciepepe1322 12 күн бұрын
@lightofthewayshower9350 You are very wise and your kids are very lucky. I always realized that there are "bad apples" but did not learn that there are people with black hearts who look/behave just like we do but do evil things against us when no-one's looking. "Black hearts" can not be helped, are among us, and there are many of them. They cover what they do so well that it took me 55 years to figure them out. I am shocked and heart broken to realize how many of them are my family members.
@kristylee2834
@kristylee2834 11 күн бұрын
Former TDCJ C.O. here. He's right, you're more inclined to work harder for good leadership. This video brought back so many memories...the texas prison system made me grow up real quick. Lord have mercy, the stories I could tell.
@davebladegun3009
@davebladegun3009 10 күн бұрын
This is one of the best interviews ever on this channel.
@Mukanimou
@Mukanimou 9 күн бұрын
Make sure to give it a thumbs up
@TheKenistonk
@TheKenistonk 12 күн бұрын
What a very interesting man. I would love to meet him and his wife. I think I could spend all day just listening to the stories. I love the admiration for his wife. I also believe that a child raised in a church going home and loving parents that teach God,patience, respect and how to be a good human. I was raised in a home where my father was a baptist preacher. We moved a lot but I always knew I was loved. I truly believe it molded me into the person I am today. Mark, keep up the great work. Your work is interesting and captivating…nice job and thank you.
@leebland7393
@leebland7393 12 күн бұрын
I really liked this one.. you can tell he's seen alot that he can't unsee..
@bunnygaffney2765
@bunnygaffney2765 11 күн бұрын
This was one of my favorite interviews Mark. Thank you .I can't imagine what he seen in his day.. wow .reminds me of my uncle who was a orderly in the Oregon mental institution back in the 50s clear up to the 70s.the stories he could tell. He weighed 300lbs and was 6'8.
@reginagriffiths9571
@reginagriffiths9571 12 күн бұрын
Mark can you please do another interview with Mr Mills??? I love to hear him share more of his experiences from the prison!!! Quickest video that I didn’t want to end!!
@JayTalksinjury
@JayTalksinjury 3 күн бұрын
Thank you, Warden, for setting a standard of as you say , " Treating others the way you would be treated !" And that gets you Respect 🙏. Amazing interview.
@emiyanswer1608
@emiyanswer1608 12 күн бұрын
Mark this was absolutely refreshing and intriguing to watch more of these type of interviews please I could have listened another hour Thank you David mills for your story 👍
@peggycrochetz2400
@peggycrochetz2400 12 күн бұрын
A Wonderful interview❣️ Thank You Mark! Thank You Mr Mills for your remarkable years of service❣️
@vickijohnson264
@vickijohnson264 13 күн бұрын
This was a great interview. Its nice to interview in the studio but when you get to go to the location, thats a nice change. I would like to read his book. I feel like hes a very fair man and took his job seriously. I feel like his job also taught him alot about human nature and what things contribute to prisoners going into a life of crime in the first place. The inmate who cut the guard and even threatened the warden and his entire family, I was glad to hear when he was no longer a threat cause I believed he wouldve made good on his promise.
@miriamyanez9692
@miriamyanez9692 12 күн бұрын
Excellent person that warden, to interview…. he explains everything to a tee, it’s like I’m seeing the whole situation play out…in the prison….🙏 God bless him and his family ✝️
@chickapeas5646
@chickapeas5646 11 күн бұрын
These are the people we need to hear! People who have wisdom and success. Stories of the America these young people don’t seem to know! One of the best interviews, yet!
@predragnicic7138
@predragnicic7138 9 күн бұрын
Can you imagin him voting for Biden?
@chickapeas5646
@chickapeas5646 9 күн бұрын
@@predragnicic7138 I don’t even have to ask! No, I know not.
@ashleyy_444
@ashleyy_444 12 күн бұрын
God bless you, Warden Mills. I could listen to you speak all day. Your stories are fascinating.
@smegheadGOAT
@smegheadGOAT 12 күн бұрын
Now this is powerful content Mark, in a hundred years your videos will use by historians and scholars.
@Paula14609
@Paula14609 12 күн бұрын
Excellent interview. Thank you Mr Mills. I love this genre of interviews Mark. And Mr Mills, I hope you are enjoying & will continue to enjoy life in retirement.
@shannanberry
@shannanberry 12 күн бұрын
And this is what makes swu better than tv... The wide range of humanness... I love these videos❤❤❤and iv just put mr mills book on my amazon list.... ❤
@robsterboy5612
@robsterboy5612 12 күн бұрын
These are very enlightening videos. I always come away with different opinions than I had, before watching a video. Well done show, I appreciate it being available to me!
@M_Darabi
@M_Darabi 12 күн бұрын
This is sure is a interesting interview. David Mills is a stand up guy! May he enjoy his retirement!! Hopefully other Wardens will follow his footsteps.
@jamesbckmstro3
@jamesbckmstro3 12 күн бұрын
I don't think they mentioned that that prison is where they filmed the movie The Green Mile, I drive by it very many times a year, it's about 6 miles from me.
@krazeelety
@krazeelety 12 күн бұрын
Really?! Wow thx for the interesting tidbit. That's one of my favorites
@eileen623
@eileen623 12 күн бұрын
This man could be my grandfather, the way he speaks. My grandfather was like that. He was loved by many, but you did not wanna act the fool with him, because he had something under his passenger seat. He named her kindness. And he didn’t mind distributing a little kindness if you wanted to mess with him. Or anything that belong to him, which included me my dad, my mom all of us. Love the way this guy thinks.
@softsoundwhispers
@softsoundwhispers 13 күн бұрын
Love the angle you’ve taken with this one. Such an interesting story! I used to listen to your videos at bed time but they are so darn interesting I just keep watching so now I listen to you in the car! Daily ❤
@erinmanor1302
@erinmanor1302 10 күн бұрын
My father was a guard in NYS prisons and I would have loved to hear him tell stories about his life as part of the prison. It was interesting hearing David talk. It reminded me of some of my dad's stories.
@jayne0814
@jayne0814 13 күн бұрын
Mark, I really enjoyed this one. I look forward to more like this. 😊Thank you!
@Vivley93
@Vivley93 11 күн бұрын
More warden and inmate interviews!!!!
@bartrobinson2103
@bartrobinson2103 10 күн бұрын
I agree
@anamericanprayer1967
@anamericanprayer1967 12 күн бұрын
God Bless You ❤ I will be purchasing your book - thank you for serving & protecting communities.
@greglarsen2123
@greglarsen2123 10 күн бұрын
Great interview Mark! What a genuine man! Bless his heart for enduring such a difficult job!
@randomized4266
@randomized4266 11 күн бұрын
I love the stories from the wardens. Prisons are a different society all together we rarely hear about what happens behind those walls.
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