Life Underground | The Mole People of Las Vegas
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- Meet the Mole People that live in the tunnels underneath Las Vegas
Episode 106 of The Buckingham Show
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Foundations to help the people underneath Vegas
holysmokevegas.org/
www.shinealightlv.com/
0:00 Intro
1:29 Interview with Couple
3:54 Interview with Orange
7:16 Interview with Tony
10:02 Inside the Tunnels
19:20 outside the tunnels
22:57 Interview with Jay
35:54 Interview with Tattoo Tony
40:05 If you had one wish...
41:53 Outro
#molepeople #tunnelsofvegas #undergroundvegas - ตลก
Oh snap I’ve been waiting for this one! Hell yea Brandon!
Tommmmmyyy🤝
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take him to a gathering brandon
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His home looks a lot better now than when Tommy g visited him I’d like to think that’s cause of you big dog
Jay, the guy who was shot, has so much past and ongoing trauma and adversity in his life and yet seems to be able to maintain such a positive and greatful disposition. Amazing. A much more powerful inspiration than most vapid, high profile influencers and celebrities. Thanks for shining a light on these hidden voices Brandon.
Yes, it’s so inspiring that he lives under a tunnel in filth and disease. His resilience is exemplified by talking optimistically & not committing suicide. What a hero! depressed and cynical homeless people are disgusting! Incredibly brilliant, unique, and profound insight!
@@Pri0nDisease did he strike a nerve??
@@Pri0nDisease Shut up freak
@@Pri0nDisease who hurt you bro 🤣
@squanchy squanch lol, I think he just sees fake af comments made by people who will forget 10 mins after.
I was homeless in Nashville for a while and no one wanted to even acknowledge me. The only people that will treat you like a valuable human are homeless people whether you are homeless right there with them or not. I made a friend who hadn't seen his family for years and couldn't get back to them. He helped me find food and had the most positive attitude. Right as he said "You can always find food in Nashville if you are looking for it", a lady rode by on a bike and told us she was giving away some breakfast around the corner. We had breakfast and watched a little lightshow as the sun was shining through the leaves on the tree. One day I told him I would meet him at the library the next day, but that night my mom ended up getting in touch with me and helped me out of my situation. To this day I feel so bad for never showing up to that library for my friend. I really hope he found his way home too.
Kyle?!
I've missed you
@@datFUNKYbfucking trolls
@@datFUNKYbis he talking about you?
Go back find him, help him.
The fact that Brandon isn't just taking each interview down to a single soundbite and actually treating people as people is refreshing.
But he also called them "mole people"
While exploiting them for a monetized video… What a hero this fuckin mick is. 😂😂😂
@@MarkJackson-od3fi That's what they're known as
I saw Jay on the strip and recognized him from this video. I gave him $20, a slice of pizza, and thanked him for sharing his story.
shouldve gave him some top
Cappp
lol nope, I saw him on the bridge between Bellagio and Ceasar's@@user-sv3cm4tk8x
@@user-sv3cm4tk8x what does she gained lying about this? Miserable human price of trash.
bullshit
Thanks for taking time to talk to my people for the day. We Moles do not see nice young men like you Brando.
nice to hear from you wizard warzone
My brother lived the hobo life and I was scared for him daily. He’s safe and productive now and I hope you all live safe ❤❤❤❤❤❤be safe down there
(His tribe/group called themselves hobos, not trying to be disrespectful)
Your people you stay in the tunnels ? Why not accept the help that outreach groups offer when they go down regularly for checks ?
@@Apolloneekbecause they want to rape and kill people if they go into housing it's rules and curfew
@@Apolloneek lol bro they all said in the video there is no help ? do this leave your wallet at home and be homeless for a week go to the shelters and so called out reach programs and try to get your id lol. for real stop saying ohh you can do this and that how do you know ? you work for the guv or what how about you go down there and show him the light !!!!
A style of interviews and journalism lost to maimstream media. Gritty, real, and humanizing. The people most journalists are too scared to talk to, and too ugly to put on television. This is the real world people. Not fucking tiktok egirls. Toothlessness, addiction, struggle, and death.
Pay close attention. That guy was absolutely right, you and I are only a couple missed paychecks away from being right where they are.
Great video Brandon. Keep doing what everyone else is afraid of. People need to see the side of this country and the side of humanity that we like to pretend doesn't exist. Its important to see humanity, warts and all.
all of social media is turning into tik tok nothingness. it really is a shame. thank you for watching my content!
@@BrandonBuckingham nah man thanks for making it. Important work you're doing.
@@BrandonBuckingham Stay of Tik Tok Garbage. This long form stuff still has an audience and we appreciate it!
Lost lol Danny Mullen has been doing this for years BB just stole his whole deal
@@michaelwilcox4926 Show me one video of Danny Mullen doing something like this lol
"the ride" is such a dystopian fiction sounding thing
The wisdom that oozed from Jay…holy moly. My heart truly broke for him. He was so strong and so wise while being a few beats away from crumbling. Never judge a group by what the outliers do, they’re standouts for a reason (and I don’t necessarily mean that in a bad way). Jay, Orange and Tony, those guys have true hearts. Thanks for the introduction to the channel with this one Brandon!
The guy built a damn to stop the water. The tunnels purpose is to REDIRECT water. It’s not a home, it’s infrastructure. & if one wanted to get out, there are many resources to get out. Like the guy says “it’s a choice”
Couldn’t agree more what strong wonderful men I wish them nothing but the best
Nah bro, They’re fucking losers. All of them. All I heard in these interviews was excuses. Their very ideology is contradictory. They claim they need the help, but also say they want to be independent and do whatever they want to do. True independence is not having freedom, it’s doing what’s expected of us. One could say going to work and paying the rent is a unified construct, but I doubt any homeless person wants to be sleeping in a gutter.
Man I typically hate homeless content cause even with the best intentions it’s hard for it to not be exploitative but man. I’m blown away by how well you did this
you need to do more research there are lots of great channels
its bc brandon treats them like people and not “homeless people”
It's not that hard. Humanity is only difficult for tiktok zoomers
@@CHIEFS_DYNASTY_ it’s hard for content to shine a light on this without being exploitative. It’s not hard to be a human, even for zoomers.
orange is such a lively character man. reminds me of my grandpa a bit. i hope his situation gets better
Fr dudes a genuine man
Orange is what he chooses. Said it himself, that’s a free spirit.
@@Daniel-ww3hl We are all what we choose to be
@@fiddlesticks7245 yet some will never see
@@fiddlesticks7245 The Iron Giant taught me that.
"If you don't like your life, change it. Only you can prevent forest fires" Sublime work Brandon.
I was homeless for about two years in Las Vegas, one thing I can completely be grateful for is the fact that the homeless out there actually take care of each other. Yeah there's a few bad areas where they care for themselves, but the area I was in looked out for each other.
I was homeless for a couple of weeks in Vegas, I stayed at the rescue Misson for a couple of weeks, found some temp work, ended up getting a room.
People can get out of this situation, it's hard, but you have to put in that work frfr.
my mom hates las vegas and always complained about it since i was a child. she never let me be fooled by the bright lights for even a second. the mole people were one of the topics she would bring up. she didn't complain about the mole people themselves but she complained about the conditions that brought most of them there. the gambling and addictions that are taken advantage of by the casinos is what she complained about. same with los Angeles. she always said it was filthy
Mom the goat fr
She's right spot-on Amen
The hard truth is the city would rather have them below ground rather than above, scaring off the tourists. Every city has their answer, in Salt Lake they will give the homeless bus tickets and $100 to go to Vegas when they have LDS General Conference or a convention/game going on. It would seem the homeless problem is not as bad in Vegas as it is in other cities but that's only if you haven't been down there and seen this shit
@@johnnyhammersticks72 during the winter here in hawaii people that think they are kind hearted buy plane tickets for homeless to fly to hawaii n they are fucking stuck here after that
Your mom is filthy
I met Orange a few years ago (2018?) on the strip, he was playing a beautiful acoustic guitar (maybe the same one from this video) and I asked for a photo with my 35mm camera. I think I ran into him one more time. Glad to see he's still around and doing well!
Cool story numbnutz
@@tangoray1095 👍
C. A. P.
@@wyleFTW you lames keep saying cap like these are celebrities 😂
@@blazed1945 that's 🧢
Im a counselor at a residential home for people with mental health issues who were once homeless. We teach them life skills and assist them with getting things like an ID. I love this video so much you did a great job allowing people to tell their stories. This is a powerful video
These poor people. This made me appreciate what I have in life.
The catch 22 of getting an ID is one of the systematic issues that prevent the homeless and poor from getting back into the middle class. It’s a struggle I went through 9 years ago. Very lucky to not be in the same place as these guys.
Congrats mate, hope you having a fine time these days.
Congrats for surviving it and making it out. After 9 years of learning new way to live, I don’t know if I’d have your drive to change. Way to go!
Lol. The "middle class"
Glad your not homeless anymore though if true.
@@SerfsUp1848 the “middle class” doesn’t really exist anymore.
But their is a drastic difference between having a roof and a bathroom ID and address than not.
@@CuarentaZ40 it was kinda false advertising to begin with but yes there is a major difference when humans are treated as such.
On a handful of lonely nights I've gone and sat with homeless people in front of nearby gas stations- usually I'd have a couple drinks and share some snacks. You can get some insanely genuine conversations with these people; you can tell they seriously appreciate the company and knowing that people are willing to come hang out and not look down on them.
That’s dope
Kind of you sir.
You sound like a really genuine individual with no judgment, yes homeless people look like scum in most peoples eyes, but they all have a story of why they ended up there. I love the fact you give them the time of day and listen to them. Most homeless people are decent people, just gone through a hard time.
I've done alot of that especially when I was on drugs...always wanted to help someone that guenienly needs It. Deff scary to think that alot of people are only a few paychecks away from that just like he said. Alot are veterans or people who had a sick loved one and spent every dime trying to save them. It's really sad that most people won't even give them the time of day. People in my family will kinda brag saying yea I'll give them money. Which is nice but give them a little time, that means way more to them than anything
honestly they are just people ..
First time hearing "10% what happens to you and 90% how you deal". Hit hard. Thank you✌️😁
That laugh after orange said you become close to people around you, or you kill them. Said a lot about life there.
Ive never been happier to work overtime...Orange saying most of us are a paycheck or two away from being in the same situation hit me really hard cause its so true....
I felt that!!!
Ya man. Some wisdom there
Fr fr! I've been so blessed in my life and I don't even know it!
The government loves your taxes and the fact that you work over time too.
thanks guy with a cartoon pfp the world is better with your insight @@slamyourheadin9449
My heart goes out the homeless. None of us are 100% guaranteed to always be comfortable, have food when we want it, and a roof over our heads. I hope they can find help to get ID cards so they can get a job if they want. I would donate to that.
2:30 Broke my heart. I felt like I saw the woman she use to be before becoming homeless. Witnessing her go back to that "hopeful" version of herself for but a moment is so tragic. It sounds like life simply crushed her.
On this weeks episode we explore the tunnels underneath vegas and interview the people dubbed the mole people. Next week we will return to tunnels at 3am to do a haunted exploration video... TH-cam has been mass d3mon3tiz3ing my content so if you want to support the channel and watch extended cuts please check out my patreon. Also, all merch is in stock and ready to ship, no more long wait times. The link to both my patreon and merch sites are in the description as well as charities that help the people who live underneath vegas. I hope you guys enjoy this episode. Leave a comment and let me know what video i should do next, are there any g@ngs events or cities with interesting homeless populations i should speak to? I'm in Osaka Japan right now, does anyone have any ideas for videos I should do in Japan?
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Heyyyy seroquel Andy 🗣️
it's 3am in japan i'm so tired
Bro come to new orleans, the "interesting" history here has lead to some wild subcultures and areas. I live in the quarter and theres entire organized cliques of homeless people, gutter punks, scene kids, etc. The rest of america really should learn about what its like down here, basically a third world area.
Unreal content Brandon. PKA fan here, Finna subscribe to the patreon when I get a real job
Jay is a pure heart,you can tell that he is speaking fast so he can say everything he needs to ,this is from years of not being listened to,sad ,i have been homeless and it's really messed up,no bed no shower,no food ,no friends,and 90% of the time i would say the homeless peoples are better person than any billionnaire,politicians and especially the shelter people,who just profit on them.May God bless the unfortunates ones
I can vouch for what you said about fast speaking being a result of a person's being used to not being listened to.
How many billionaires and politicians do you know on a personal level?
@@JJUnohu take one look at their businesses. If their low income employees are happy and not trying to form a union the billionaire is possibly a nice guy. Bezos, Musk and the other shitheads certainly aren't.
@@JJUnohu hopefully none ever. The money gets in the way of empathy, compassion, humanity
@@JJUnohu oh shut your trap weirdo. bet that boot tastes real good huh
"sometimes if you want change you have to be the change"
well said brotha
I've been homeless in Baton Rouge 4 10 years.respect for another human being no matter what is the key to survival.period.
This kind of journalism is what the world needs more of, keep up the great work Brandon!
This really is a special look at some of the most adversity stricken people no one talks about that are right under peoples feet, literally. Thank you Brandon for shining lights in dark places and touching people in a real way and putting them in a very dignified light.
wise words tupac
Tupac resurrected to comment on Brandon's vid
Ia that really you pac
I clicked on this video to read comments saying there's been so many damn videos on the mole people in Las Vegas. But everyone is saying no one does them lmao. These videos are everywhereeee
I knew you were alive still
Orange and Tony. Those are some wise ass motherfuckers man. May they find peace and comfort soon.
There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with you Orange. You have a great sense of humor ( rare to find) , you're straight up with people. If I lived near Vegas, I'd have a weekly lunch day with Orange to just hear stories from him.
Holy shit man jay almost made me cry, what a teribbly selfless person. To be at the literal bottom and want to help everybody else is unreal. Top g energy
Does make you think and reflect on yourself. Man has some wisdom
one of the many really sad part is in such a short time most of them showed they were actually really quite intelligent and grounded people.
The ingenuity and resourcefulness of everyone down there is a testament to the human spirit as well as a scathing incitement on how society is that people are forced to live like this.
The even sadder part is that you shouldn't be shocked to be finding this out. a large majority of those humans are no different than you and me besides being delt a shittier hand they often never have the chance to control.
^ god forbid someone admit they learned something I guess!
@@Anne-pj7ny what??
Idk I'm 10min in and they all sound stupid as fuck so far. Like what's the ground floor for "intelligent" here? Capable of speech? Then yeah I guess they're nailing it.
i loved how one of the homeless guys intially made fun of people who are depressed but still have a roof over their head and everything but afterwards we got amazing advice from the other homeless guy " if you don't like your life change it " really amazing advice
Love the guy playing the house of the rising sun really set the tone for the video
Just remember to do it for the people man. Exposing these stories to the world through untainted lenses is extremely important. We need more creators to expose more stories like this so we can finally begin to humanize the struggle of unheard voices. Rock on Brandon
Yeah, most people talk shit on the homeless and assume they're all as bad as the one or two homeless people that steal and do random dumb shit. I look like a hippy and people usually know I'm nice but when I was homeless clerks at stores would force me to show them what was in my bag and as soon as I'd go in they'd follow me around saying I couldn't touch anything. Just because some people are shitty, the homeless get treated like they have a disease or something.
Well fucking said waterbottle cheers from Las Vegas brother 🤘🏾
Whatever dude lol. It sounds nice but not realistic. Nobody cares about these people and these videos do nothing for them. It only benefits the youtube up loader... and they know it.
380k views=world=activism 😂
I’ve learned so much watching these vids and have a activist I follow that I donate to because I see how much she does for the homeless in her area, and how much they appreciate her. The gubment does nothing to help them, only runs them in circles and throws away their possessions. Hopefully once NESARA/GESARA kicks in every single one will be given a safe place to live Ike is written in the law. If not, and if I have more, I’ve already found my lifeline to donate to help more homeless people. If I’m fortunate enough to get back on my feet one day I will do for those in my own community. It’s hard enough for me to get out of the house once a week, when I do it’s a drs appt or the grocery before I’m out of gas.
Probably the most Interesting thing I've watched this year. The editing the pacing the interviews all of it was just what I would've wanted to see. Phenomenal work dude
thank you so much for watching it
@@BrandonBuckingham it’s one of your best!
@@BrandonBuckingham what else u gonna copy from the main man Tommy g?
@@BrandonBuckingham hey dude don’t buy even close to half the excuses they use for why they’re there. It’s by choice we have lots or programs to get them out of there with help they don’t want it or to follow it’s rules so they stay. A I’d is easy as hell to get in Las Vegas you need a social and birth certificate
@@Apolloneekif the homeless doesn’t even have tooth brush how in the fuck are they susspose to get there social and birth certificate . Easy as hell tho ? Retard 🤦♂️
This was beautifully made. These are some of the sweetest and wisest people. It's so easy for others to dehumanize people due to their situations and this genuinely does an amazing job at showing how every single person has a story. These people are way more emotionally mature than most people living well off and that in addition to their values and respect for one another is absolutely amazing.
Wow, are you delusional? Yes, these people are human beings and I to have empathy but they’ve got to get off their asses and do their part just like everyone else has to, and not be burden to society…. if they want and need help. There’s a good old saying help those who help themselves.
Brandon you're an awesome person. These people deserve way more than a lot of people who take life for granted. God bless these kind souls and you too. ✌️
Orange was such a genuine raw soul. i wish nothing but the best for him and everyone there.
Orange is actually George Carlin.. he was getting a little to real so they said he died and they gave him surgery to change his face a little bit and wiped his mind..lol.. that dude is the type I would love to take out to eat and just hear him talk about life
How strange is it that the unpersoning and loss of identity experienced by the homeless is also marked by the loss of their physical IDs
Going to happen to a lot of people in our lifetime.
I work with homeless people in Northeast TN. Getting IDs is one of the largest struggles because you have to have a bc to get a photo ID. Half my clients come from other states and getting their ID is such a pain in the ass. Other homeless people steal them and then they are stuck.
Yes! I had trouble getting an ID in a new state with my old ID and social security card in hand. I had an amended copy of my birth certificate (name change) and that wasn't good enough. They wanted an original amended document, which my mom was never given, so I had to order one and wait a couple of months.
Saddens my heart to see people like Jay in that environment. A real good guy just stuck in a bind. 🙏🏽
That interview with Orange was everything. I really hope people listen to what hes saying and maybe things will start to change.
Ikr! 🍊
The biggest thing I got from this video is what Jay said, don't take things for granted because it can all be taken away from you and to not look down on others because society failed them.
Went on a total deep dive after discovering Brandon‘s channel through the whole Danny and Leo controversy just this last week, and I got to say I am extremely grateful to be here rather than watching someone exploit homeless people who by the way are in much dire situation’s. So refreshing and wholesome actually contributing to positivity and change instead of degeneracy.
Had to come back and watch this video for the situation going on right now in Vegas, I pray they are all okay rn🙏
I stayed in tunnels in Missouri and had propane torches to rid of spiders and set poison for rats and mice not 100% but close to it also the town moberly I lived in had abundance of love food and people who went out of their way to help this lasted for 3 years now I live in my own house and work for a pig farm.. God bless everyone who is going through this life is precious..
where are the tunnels at in missouri? id love to do a video on it
@@BrandonBuckingham Go look in Kansas City Missouri, there's over 150 homeless camps there.
No one asked fam.
@@Long-Horse I did
@@sherman1476 Cool story, just needs more dragons and shit.
I went from owning my first home in Louisiana at 20yrs to being homeless at 26yrs because of a man. I drove across the US in my 2003 mazda and after a year I'm about to sign a lease to my first apartment in WA. Life can change in the blink of an eye and you never know when you can be in a helpless situation. No one is above anyone and I truly believe that if everyone was willing to love and help one another, things would be a bit brighter.
but…”because of a man”???? this is just a message to never give someone else power over you, always make your own money because that is a huge reason people lose it. hope you’ve learned since & can support yourself now
Literally just typed out nearly the same comment only I’m not even remotely close to getting my own place. Can’t afford it. First time in 15 years post my divorce. I’ve never not had my own place until these last 4 years and I am literally trapped.
Accountability is a woman's kryptonite... sorry that happened
Always a man's fault right? No accountability? None?
If you owned the home, how did a man make you homeless?
Respect to the under vages crew .. Jay has good stuff to say ..he puts a point on life
Having been homeless here in northern MN around 6 years ago, I feel this and really appreciate the way you still treat them with compassion. We definitely need more people like you in the world man, keep up the great work.
Northern MN is brutal in the winter my friend
@@AD-rs5sk That it is man, it was a miserable experience to be completely honest, and I’d never wish that on anyone else . I got a LOT out of it personally in the sense that it taught me to value the little things as well as genuine company (some people just aren’t good to be around obviously,) so I’d like to say it was for the best and helped me view things more positively
is your name eli by chance? i live in PA and i had a friend named eli that hopped a train and ended up in MN, no one has had correspondence with him since 2017
@@TehQSAclan It’s not, unfortunately. I do hope Eli is doing well though. If a guy like me can bounce-back I bet your buddy’s doing fine too, man. It can be rough up here but overall I’d say it’s a much simpler life in MN than most other places.
when he said that american working class is just a paycheck or two away from being where he is, that really struck me man. ive always lived my life in fear of not being able to provide, and letting the bills and all that shit drown me.
Hit me too. It’s a 100% fact. A couple paychecks missed because of serious illness or injury or tragedy of some sort, can & does land an average working American in these types of situations. With the most recent inflation of groceries, you just know that people are going hungry so some asshole can put a couple extra bucks in their big ass bank account.
Bills are a never ending stressor for people that work hard just to keep their head above water & hope like hell nothing, no bad life event comes along to rock the “boat” because if it does…it could mean loosing everything.
Nah, they choose to be this way. Everybody has the same 24 hours.
@@E_Legal_Alien not true, one man's brain can be impaired or wired differently which causes perception of time and behaviors to be different.
people are vast Sal Monella, we are not nearly as dense and identical like you believe.
@@xdirtyrandyx keep making excuses. How about you practice what you preach and invite them all to live in your backyard.
@@E_Legal_Alien is english hard for you to understand bud? can you show me where i said you need to invite homeless into your house?
these guys are so much more intelligent well spoken & kind than anyone would assume from looking at them. i’m guilty of this too. this really makes me want to get some background on the local homeless people around me.
Please do it
All meth heads.
the first guy in the vid with that girl, why he talk fast like that
@@SuperThesavagehe’s a meth head.
@@SuperThesavage drugs
The purest souls god bless you Jay .
And the towering casinos are a stonethrow's away. Utter insanity.
I’ve seen a couple docs on this place but tbh I wasn’t sure what to expect when I clicked this. I just found your channel and I wasn’t sure if it was going to rip on these guys or portray them with humanity. This was done well and thank you for treating everyone like fellow humans.
Yes he is a genuine human being and humanises these poor individuals and treats them with respect.
Orange was a great interview, really has a good way of putting it into perspective. Also has a very genuine, kind soul.
Amazing guitarist as well.
Makes a hell of a skin lamp too I must say
i think, as someone with depression, anxiety, cptsd, autism, and more, that its important to be able to be grateful for what you have while also acknowledging the shit youre going through is fuckin rough. i wish i could just pick myself up and make the most of my life but i realistically wont be able to do that without some help, which, as these people have shown, governments truly hate giving out. i am grateful for the people in my life who support me. i also know that its not enough. i am very fortunate to have my room with my computer and my plushies, and still it sucks that ive been through all the awful shit that i have and that my brain is in the state that its in. all i can do is be patient with myself and do my best, and i recommend that everyone else do the same. live with kindness and compassion towards yourself and others whenever you can.
I wish the very same to you 🫂
Thank you for this video. It does help to keep those of us who are more fortunate to be more thankful and humble. I have a big heart for the homeless. I walked into a church service once, not knowing anything about who attended or what the services were about, to a church load of homeless people. But I didn’t see the ‘homeless.’ What I saw was the hand of God over this congregation and it about took the wind out of me. I immediately sat down and started saying, ‘thank You Jesus!’
This church also served a big meal after service was over to everyone who attended. I volunteered to be a server. I treated each person like they were dining at the most prestigious restaurant. I threw away garbage. I refilled their coffee cups. I wiped down messes. I was in heaven on earth. ❤
Orange seems like a really cool guy. His words of wisdom and his personality are something a lot could learn from.
Yea dude super cool to just abandon your family and society and go live in a tunnel doing drugs.
Thank you for not turning this into another "homeless freak show". By the way they engage with you its evident that you went into making this with respect. Kudos!
My dude finally blowing up like he deserves i bet mayo is traumatized and jealous
Thank you for treating these human beings with such humanity and humility. Thank you for giving them a voice ❤
As a native of the San Francisco Bay I spent a lot of time talking with people like this and sharing what I can. Pair of gloves here, bag of chips there. These people are often brilliant people no different than any of us. It doesn’t take much to be in their position. Love your fellow humans and certainly stop judging them for their vices
Nice bro i live in Daly City.
@@domalbanese9691 I Miss being in daily city. I’m out in concord
@@llab3903 how's that big change from San Fran huh?
Papers or not In finland we get apartment from the city and they pay your electricity bills and give you around 530 euros for food etc.. Just to avoid people doing stuff like this. But some people still do it 😶 hospitals are free and medicine are free if you have no work. Like night and day vomparing us to finland. Damn.
@@jbowman7758 I’m from concord so the Diablo valley is home. I’ve worked in the city most of my life but I’d never live over there. It’s much quieter and peaceful out here. There actual wildlife and dirt
Watching this video oddly soothed me and put some perspective on problems in my life. Life really isn’t bad as it seems, these people are in such a messed up situation but they make the best out of it and that’s all anyone can do. Thank you for always putting out interesting vids Brandon, keep it up.
we all need some perspective in our lives. i know i get way too in my head and need damn near constant reminders to be appreciative. life is weird
@@BrandonBuckingham your a great guy and thanks for providing us with epic content 🙌🤙
The greatest burdens in life are the ones we impose upon ourselves.
@@BrandonBuckingham I snagged a couple cold headbands awhile back. I hope you keep finding ways to continue enjoying filming, we really enjoy watching
@@BlooCollaGal or being born dirt poor, disabled, addicte drugs, being evicted, ect.
I LOVE these people ! Just try living one day in their shoes ! 💞❤️❤️❤️❤️💞
Hey Brandon, God bless you, I seen so many videos where it's treated as a problem that has to be fixed in a way that's condescending and demeaning and your humanistic approach is very appreciated
I just laid hands on my passport, birth certificate, social security card, and credit cards. I’ve never been more thankful for these instruments, and this is something I would have never thought about fr if I hadn’t watched this. I’m going to be more grateful of my day to day, as I type this with the heat hitting my face from the vent, as I lay on a Casper mattress watching TH-cam premium, smoking good weed. Life can always take a turn.. and it’s crazy to see what could be
How’s ur Casper mattress?
@@burymeinjhenny918 it’s really nice ngl, worth the money
The amount of wisdom and vocabulary that old man had is crazy. Definitely changes my perspective on homeless people .
So you're admitting that you've been a victim that has been brain washed! Well, amazing what watching just 1 movie can do!
@@amyzieger5198 go outside and drinka 40 w them theyr pretty much my obly friends now
There are plenty of highly intelligent homeless people/addicts (both often go together). Addiction and mental illnesses are just that, illnesses. And they don't discriminate. The difference between a homeless addict and a housed or recovered addict is a supportive family.
@@WinterReflections that's true, however in some cases it could be the family made an ultimatum where they get help or they have to leave. Everyone has a different story to share. So much money is supposedly spent to help the homeless, but where does it go? In so many cities the money is mismanaged and there aren't enough resources to help homeless addicts and those with mental illness. I don't see an end to this issue until politicians stop becoming so corrupt and greedy and that's on both sides. Democrats and Republicans are both guilty.
@@sakitsakinabuhi6851 me to bro
All these people have amazing insight and positive thoughts! Their comments are spot on. I commend all of you. You are all thriving, not just surviving!
man jay is one heck of a guy and I wish I could meet him to talk with him! ill be praying for ya jay, you're here for a reason buddy you know that! wish you the best jay!
Orange could be a crazy voice actor. I like listening to his random banter lol Not only that he's articulate enough to be able to write his own wacky lines. Really think he has a talent in his voice and the way he talks about stuff.
You're a good dude Brandon. Been watching Sam for a decade, been listening to Zilla for several years, eventually found your videos in the last couple years.
Really respect you using your platform to bring light to issues like this
Should try Danny Mullen he's the freer of slaves the rightful heir to the oval office and he is a much better youtuber than this fraud
As someone who lived in Vegas During my up bringing I’m happy people are helping the homeless. Some of the best people I’ve met lived on the streets of Vegas so it’s nice to see any support
First video of yours Brandon. Your genuine, humble, understanding approach made me press the subscribe button. I’m definitely looking forward to watching more. A big thank you 😊
This is the Brandon content I absolutely love. No making fun, no jokes. Honest, true solid interviewing. Love you Brandon ❤❤
Same! I admit I was worried when I watched the, "weighted blanket video".. However he seems to be doing much better and in a much better place right now!
I did notice he was into potentially boxing for a minute? Or did he box someone..? That and the S*neako drama kind of turned me off for a bit. Glad he's back to doing this style of content. It's probably much better for the soul, connect with and meet new people/share their stories. Always great content!
Boxing isn't even a bad thing, really, especially not when it is done right. It's just cringe when Someone picks it up and after a couple of weeks of doing it starts calling out any and everyone. Even people they know there's no shot of actually happening with. It seems to happen a lot these days. Not to say Brandon couldn't! I am not sure what his height / weight is, but him vs S*neako or even an undercard at the creator clash would have been cool. Maybe him vs Infrabren or something 😂
Orrrr Brandon vs Jerma! 🙈👌
Realest documentary
MDE never dies
Everyone has their own story and where they came from, thank you for giving them an opportunity to share their life and what they have to go through!
Taking your time when doing the interviews is the best way to be respectful
I've lived here in Vegas for two yrs now and at the start I would help as many homeless as I could with whatever I had in my pocket, since then I've had ppl screw me over and been forced to remove homeless working as security this city strips your humanity in two yrs I started to look at homeless as a plague thank you Brandon for showing me and others the full story and bring som humanity back to the world
fellow local, it can be hard sometimes, but the small kindness can go a long way. i mostly just talk to people now, offer them company. i have a regular at my job who lives in the tunnels. hes the sweetest and most thoughtful customer. he tries to tip me when i give him change. which is something i ponder often.
@@thelameg6 That man sounds nice. And all of the ones that were shown in this video seem nice as well. The problem is that not all of them are that way, and for every 1 nice one, there's 3 that are "addict homeless" people. And just like with anything else, the bad ones of the bunch give a bad name to the good ones in the bunch. Some people (seen A LOT in New Orleans) are just drifters - hippie types. The ones who choose that lifestyle because they don't want any responsibilities. I have a hard time finding sympathy for those people, sometimes - depending on the "type" they are. There's a way to live "off the grid" if you want to. The proper way to live off grid isn't by mooching off the backs of other people though, when you're choosing to live like this. Have a craft that you do and barter for services/items that you want or need if your morals are against money. Or go around asking people to help them with something in exchange for something else or in exchange for money. But don't sit outside of a gas station or at an intersection asking for a handout from people. The types that are willing to work in whatever capacity I can respect, but the ones that just want handouts - I don't have respect for. I work for the little that I do have and am struggling to get by. I would love to live off grid and have zero responsibility. But the thing is, there is no such thing as having 0 responsibilities unless you're mooching off of someone else. You're either working for money and using that money to buy food and necessities; or you're living off grid and farming for your food or hunting for your food - collecting your own water etc. Even if someone came up to me and wanted to trade me something that they made but that I didn't need - for something that I had, I'd still be willing to go for it just because of the effort in them and their respect for hard work; my hard work that got me whatever it is that they wanted from me, and their understanding of the value of that work.
@Donnell O it's really sad about her teeth.
The way Brandon looks at these people while they talk, you can tell he has reverence for them. One of the best docs I've seen in a minute tbh, if anyone was gonna go down there to do this I'm glad it was him ❄🚴
I loved this and hearing everyone’s stories and what they had to say. You seriously did an amazing job with this.
Bro a real one. I been watching him for awhile. Thanks for shedding light on this.
I lived in Portland Oregon from 2013-2017-ish and I was shocked by the homeless people.
I grew up in the rural Midwest and I was completely unprepared for the West end of the Burnside Bridge.
I came really close to being one of those people who had two bad weeks and becomes homeless forever; I had to rely on family to avoid it.
Portland is far worse now, it's sad, I expected something totally different
These dudes are right about the I.D. thing and the shelters being atrocious. I was homeless for a short period of time and man ,It's no joke especially coming from everything to having nothing and being in a shelter and having an addicition on top of it. Its a nightmare. I understand people choosing to do it to get out of the system and live free but its a hard way to live.
I love how these gentlemen keep that good energy, even though the circumstances may not be the best
There’s something oddly profound and endearing about a homeless person saying “if you don’t like your life, change it”
these are real people. hit with bad luck. anyone really is 1 paycheck away from living like this. these guys have more gratitude than anyone who is privileged.
and the fact they do want to keep pushing forward. and are grateful just to be "above" ground so to speak says a lot
I was homeless for many years, from 18 to like 26, and this just brings back so many emotions. A strong nostalgia, but also so much trauma and exhaustion, being treated like literal scum of the earth. But also perseverance, resiliency, and a certain kind of pride in my ability to make something out of nothing, to survive in spite of all of the internal and external challenges you're constantly fighting. But for me focusing on survival was a way to avoid my past and current circumstances and focus on making sure I was getting things done- locating food, fresh water, securing a safe shelter or sleeping spot, making sure you have all other supplies you need and maybe finding a way to get clean and wash your clothes.
As someone who DOES live in a house with depression, dealing with my past has been a bigger task than living in survival mode-because survival mode is comfortable. Life is harder to face now that I'm not forced to be out in it.
I've met the worst of people out there, but also have met the most beautiful, kindest, talented, and amazing people, both on the streets and the people who reach out and extend kindness just for the sake of being good people.
I love the way you go down there with an open mind and heart, most of those peoples life stories are incredibly moving, full of heroism and tragedy, incredible talent, heartache and resilience, creativity, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
Congrats on pulling through and getting off the streets Juliana❤. I fully agree with you that our mind is the most tricky to deal with, in survival mode we "only" have to take care of the body and that can be easier since the body is very straightforward about what it wants. If you're into reading I'd really suggest Inner Engineering by Sadhguru, it has helped me (and millions of others) enormously on how to deal with our minds, and thus with our past. Take care.
@@andyb6851 thank you! I love reading, and I have just added it to my reading list! I know enough to know, that I don't know much of anything when it comes to listening to myself, all the different parts of myself, and how to love and care for myself truly. Navigating my own inner world is something I have very little knowledge or experience in, so I must look to people far more experienced than myself. Thank you for the suggestion and kind words, I will definitely get my hands on that book!
You are stronger than most people. Big respect
I absolutely loved this video. It was sad to see that so many people are struggling to get an id that’s the same issue homeless individuals in portland oregon are having. I hope these people get the assistance they need. Thank you for interviewing them and in a respectable way too.
They explained so many misconceptions and cleared up my confusion on how they get are stuck where they are. With the police being unwilling to offer help because they’re privately funded. That’s so bizarre to think about. I’ve never been to Las Vegas so I wouldn’t have ever known. Something needs to be done to prevent this from happening to more people in the future.
You met so many great people there. I'm going through a lot right now, and this changed my perspective. Thank you. Please let them all know they've made a difference to those who watched this.
You can't buy nothing with difference
Same
Honestly homeless people are the strongest most grateful humans. When your used to privilege it’s easy to lose sight of the things that truly matter. Thank you for sharing your stories they are truly eye opening. As a person who struggles with depression, I needed this video
Every time I gave money to homeless they always bitched about wanting more, that's why I stopped giving because they weren't grateful at all.
It's kinda of silly to lump all people in group that way. It's like saying all church people are the most honest, kind people you'll ever meet.
They could at least throw their garbages and not pissing and pooping everywhere. Ah yes and don't shoot yourself in the middle of the street. Funny how everyone in this comment section love so much homeless people but don't even look at them IRL.
@@royharper2003i gave a pizza to a homeless person once and he went crazy at me. A couple months later i gave a pizza express gift card to a homeless person, he was happy. I understood food for a night is good, but the option of the card gave the dude more options.
If youre on the streets for a living, you watch normal to rich people swanning around spending all day long. Spend spend spend. Yes give me more than $3 that isnt gonnz buy me nothing
Jay (and the others) but especially Jay, humbled me. His wisdom, the raw reality of his past and present, his resilience IS an example of a spirit which refuses to give in. The show must, and inevitably does go on, I could listen to Jay for hours, I’m sad at the plight of these people but I feel glad to listen to their perspective.
Thank you for this video it is truly enlightening
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Damnnn I have so much respect for orange and Jay. Someone please help them get their ID’s. No one deserves to be the outcast of society.
I appreciate you taking the time to meet these people and offer them a voice. Jay’s story is unbelievably tragic - poor guy has nothing to live for, yet he pushes on with a positive spirit regardless. What a human.
such an inspiration.
Jay totally has things to live for. He's got his friends, his happiness, his ability to experience and take in the world around him. There's always something to live for. But I totally agree he's a very positive person despite his struggles, and being that functional and coherent after getting shot in the freaking head? Man's a god damn beast!
This is badass, dude. People have made superficial videos about the tunnels before, but you can really see you took the time to get to know these people. I've been to Vegas several times, and I had no idea the situation was this dire down there; that's the problem. The city wants to hide these people away like an embarrassment.
Thank you showing the wonderful personalities in these individuals. I hope society, government gets its stuff together to stop people from having to live, or die, this way. ❤
I recently watched a documentary about the people living underneath Bukarest, Romania. Even babies and toddlers. It's very sad but not surprising that it also happens in America.
Vegas local here. Been living here for most my life and have always known about these folk. This was such a good segment and it helps show the gritty world we don't see.