Roger Reaves: Smuggling Drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel | Lex Fridman Podcast #199

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The range of people you’ve been interviewing has been next level lately. Congrats on the evolution.

''Beware of an old man in a profession where men die young!''

The classic phrase of "They don't make 'em like they used to." is an understatement with Roger-fiing-Reeves. I could listen to this man tell stories all day long.

I’m addicted to listening to Rodger talk about his life’s experiences. & also his wife is such a treat to listen to as well. I can’t get enough. Thank you for providing us with this priceless gem of a conversation 🙏

"What motivated you?" "Money." "Would you do it again?" "No."

There's nothing more interesting than hearing the story of a drug smuggler told in the voice of an old west prospector

Listening to Roger is like listening to your Grandpa tell Smuggling stories. One of my favorite smugglers to listen to… amazing life, amazing storyteller.

His book smuggler is available as an audio book and he is the narrator it's 25hrs in length.

This man's voice is Southern velvet. I wish he did audiobooks.

Lex dedication to making really out of the box podcasts is outstanding

This man is a kind soul.

this old man is so jolly i love it!

“Being a snitch it like being pregnant. You either are or you’re not.” Best line lmao

I was in jail with Roger. Perth Western Australia Nicest guy you could ever meet. He has the best stories

What a damn good interview, Roger needs a true and accurate movie done on his life, one hell of a ride.

I started this podcast hoping to hear tales of drugs, money, & adventure. I ended the podcast crying and thinking about family, love, and what it means to be a loving, honorable, & happy man caught in the crosshairs of the cartel & global governments. Lex, you have a legendary podcast that will outlive your lifetime. This is the future of journalism and, I pray that you never change.

Lex: 'And how was this guy that tortured you almost to death?' Roger: 'Now he was a real gentleman.'

I have been a journalist and a documentarist for 30 years, as well as a mathematician. I cannot praise you highly enough. Thank you for being Lex Fridman.

That is an absolutely incredible story and Roger Reaves has to be one of the most interesting and genuine human beings there is, along with his wife Mari, also.