Former Aryan Brotherhood Leader Michael Thompson Tells His Life Story (Full Interview)

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Published 2022-09-17
Michael Thompson came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he detailed being a former high-ranking member of the Aryan Brotherhood. However, Michael started off speaking about growing up on a reservation in the Sierras with his father, who was half Native American. After moving off of the reservation at just 12, Michael detailed being on the bull riding circuit and later facing life for an incident that he hopes will soon be exonerated. While in prison, Michael spoke about being recruited by several gangs and joining the Aryan Brotherhood. Michael explained how things were structured, and he also detailed things that he witnessed while in prison, including prison wives. While in Folsom Prison, Michael was locked up with notorious criminal Charles Manson, and he also spoke about a run-in with Joe “Pegleg” Morgan, the first non-Hispanic member of the Mexican Mafia. After some shake-ups within the Aryan Brotherhood, Michael thought about leaving the gang, and Michael then spoke about cooperating with authorities. To hear more, including Michael speaking about getting out of prison in 2020, hit the above clip.

All Comments (21)
  • @andrewwebb2866
    What makes this so surprising and intriguing is how principled, well spoken and modest he is. He's polite and he thanks Vlad for every compliment and well-wish. Makes you wonder how legit some of these in-it-to-be-a-name 'jaw-jackers' convict interviews are.
  • @SModelMafia
    It’s mentioned several times by everyone, this gentleman is one I could listen to for hours,and hours. Extremely articulate, and polite. Even describing “ Prison Wives “ and murder, it’s like talking to a family member. Great Interview !
  • The worst way to respond to someone answering your question is with "okay". Come on Vlad
  • My husband had a great career in the oil field. He was a 4 point anchor capt. Has worked all over the world in places other people were not able to do the job. Then he lands in prison for 2. ....... 2 year stretches . He had a hard time adjusting to life and work again. And this man spent 45 years in prison and he is so composed......cant help but like him.....dont care what he did...we are all just human beings in the school of Earth......we are here to learn and suffer...and i would say this man has had plenty of both. Thank you
  • @2kt2000
    He speaks so "matter of factly" about everything. No fluff. thats an interview that kept me engaged throughout. Super believable demeanor.
  • @g13magurany
    This is bar far, one of the best Interviews, good job Vald. And I like how u just let him talk with minimal interruptions.
  • @dockaz5725
    Former CO here. Mike survived by learning fast, and being a stand-up grown ass man. I'm glad he got to be on the outside again. I don't wish that for many convicts at all.
  • @Brownseer
    1. Re-keistering a knife using multiple people’s blood is freakin insane. And 2. This dude definitely needs to be interviewed by a professional. It would be so much smoother of a conversation. This entire interview was carried by Thompson himself.
  • @saviola5194
    When you have a vlad interview at 1pm but you gotta hunt some dinosaurs at 3
  • This guy is proof that you don't know who you're dealing with all the time in this life. This dude sounds like he should be narrating documentaries. Treat everyone you encounter in this life with respect.
  • @cinnamongirl5410
    Why'd you cut it out at some points? Would have liked to hear the full response, especially as it was addressing the core subject matter.
  • this dude survived eternity in prison with people around every corner wanting him dead. that is one tough S.O.B.
  • @IamThatDude
    I did NOT expect this to be how this interview went. WOW! One of the best I have watched, ever. The history of the AB was on point; his transformation was epic, man; just a great interview.
  • @austinshane26
    45 years in prison. My god 😱 this guy's been in prison for 20 years longer than I've been alive
  • @TheJimmyblue
    This is by far the best and most authentic interview I have witnessed in this genre. Micheal blew me away, I will watch this countless times for sure....articulate, genuine, and intelligent.... blew me away !
  • @RS5Nola
    Man this interview was by far one of the best I have seen. His story has drama, horror and suspense I would read his book.
  • @look4yourself
    Definitely one of the top interviews on Vlad’s books. I’m mad that it’s only 90 minutes.
  • @rollone5138
    Vlad gettin better at letting people talk instead of interrupting all the time
  • @RavenTheValkyrie
    This guy has a library of information in his head. Hes seen so much of what ( hopefully) most of us will never know. Thank the gods! I love listening to him speak. Hes so contemplative, so wise, the way he presents himself you would never know hed been in prison for 45 years. Thank you for telling us your experience, sir.
  • @luckylady597
    Thank you Vlad for having Mr, Thompson as a guest. This was one of the most fascinating conversations. His life story is interesting and informative. I wishn him luck. 😊