Survivorman | Amazon Director's Commentary | Episode 8 | Les Stroud
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ม.ค. 2025
- Finally squeaked out some time to do another Directors Commentary for you! This is from season one - that incredible time in the Amazon jungle when I got chased by the jaguar. Enjoy!
Directed By Les Stroud
Starring Les Stroud
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"How come the dude won't just shut up....."........."Because this is a director's....commentary....." I just about fell out of my chair laughing.
I loved that too! Better than saying shut up idiot. Just backs it down, and gives him a true Canadian insult. LMFAO!
Me too😁😂
The thing is though if you go threw and look at the comments, no one is saying that...he may get 1 or 2 comments out of 700-800 so even bringing it up is a waste of time.
@@shadowforge did you personally scroll through hundreds and hundreds of comments on dozens of videos to verify if people have commented about that? If not, stfu, and if so, good lord get a life.
Ikr! 😂😂😂
You may not believe this but, my pop and I didn't get along. And this show helped us work through our differences. Solely bc we both love this show and we could talk and come to a common census. We never had a great father and son relationship. However, we grew to have a great man to man relationship
I don't believe you
Good on ya man. I'm sure deep down your pops has love for you and hopefully things are good still
@@Bombsteezy beat me to it
@@cleverusername9369 😐
dont believes this because you have that disclaimer that I may not
The story of the Guarani elder coming to check on you, is pure, heartwarming magic. No matter who or where you are in the world, age seems to soften us all. Thanks for sharing, Les.
And as Les said, who knows how long that Guarani elder had been watching him? It wouldn't surprise me at all to learn that the old guy was checking in on him now and again since day 1, and Les never even noticed.
Did you miss the part 30 seconds later where Les said that elder was apart of the raiding party that slaughter missionaries?
Mr. Stroud I just want to say you were my hero growing up thank you for all the work you've done
Likewise, helped raise me you could say. Certainly have learned many valuable lessons and morals from this wonderful man.
Same here! Thank you!
elicit trepidation he’s like that for my family to
Same here. Thank you 🙏. I’ve enjoyed your content every since I was a teenager.
Same here! He taught me so much about connecting with the moment and the world around you. I live off the grid now lol(not a caveman though lol) and I practice the things he illustrates
I love how during the commentary for the episode where Les is stalked by a cat, he is stalked by a couple of (smaller and considerably less harmfull) kitties.
@Steev Thompson I’m sorry for your loss. It’s never easy losing a best friend. I hope you’re doing better.
I love these commentaries, don't let ppl saying "why won't the dude shut up" influence you at all. This format is perfect because of your experience in survival & is personal which is extremely rare in any film commentary. Keep it up, you're doing great🏞
DangerMouSe if people don't like the commentary they should just watch the episode on hulu
I like the commentaries too! Awesome.
Who ever said “why won’t the dude shut up?” doesn’t probably under stand what a directors commentary is.
Its just something dumb people say because they can't follow whats being said.
57:35 is the best part. Just something wholesome of locals checking in on you making sure you are ok.
Ahh the Bob Ross of the survival world. This is so chill. Started on episode 14 (thank you, algorithm) it's 1:30 in the morning and now I'm bingeing. 😭
Surviving Amazon
Unable to get Amazon deliveries after being dropped off with no address, Les wanders the empty streets searching for mom & pop shops in order to survive. One of the most harrowing episodes ever!
Protip: follow Subarus to their source Whole Foods
You are so funny😂😁👍
Les you probably won’t see this comment but thank you for doing these commentaries and continuing to make all your content through the years. I watched your shows on TV with my Dad and now he’s gone but I have started showing my son your videos on your channel. You seem like such a great person and I just wanted to say thank you!
I watched this episode just before living in the Ecuadorian Amazon for a year in a Kichwa village. Rubber boots saved my life!
I did some work in the mountains of Papua New Guinea. Rained (or snowed!) every day except 6 in three months. At the edge of the mining property there was a pile of hard hats and rubber boots. The locals from the various villages would quit or go home for awhile. They preferred going barefoot over the boots! Hard rocky trails, snow, etc. Amazing people.
That bit when he said "how come the dude just won't shut up" followed by "well...it is a director commentary"
Love you les you made my day
Anyone else notice how it sound like he says "tickle tickle tickle" in the opening theme...😂🤣 Now you can't unhear it
I love these so much. Glad you're finally on TH-cam and taking full advantage of the platform!!
Me to
Right same. I been watching this guy longer than I can remember. I was sad seeing such limited content on hulu so finding this channel makes me happy.
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These are wonderful Les. Thank you for making these commentaries and sharing your stories. This is and will always be one of the best shows ever to be placed on television. Many thanks also for placing your content on TH-cam for us to view and enjoy. :)
I could listen to you talk for days. Oddly calming voice of reason. Screw the trolls man. They will never change.
Les you are a legend, man. Seriously. You pioneered something that will forever grow in media - unfortunately, some for the worst. But what you've sacrificed to create what you have for the world to see is priceless (but i sure hope you have made quite a bit of money from it). All of your work and sacrifices - will forever be known and will be referred to forever. Thank you, Les. You are truly a legend.
Les,
just wanted to say, growing up as a kid I loved your show. Other kids say Tom Brady was their "hero", you were mine.
As an adult now, I have you to thank for my passion and respect for the outdoors.
I just love how much pride he takes in his work. Les Stroud is absolutely my hero
I guess pride works to describe it lol.
This is my favorite of all of the directors commentaries because of how you describe your interaction with the native peoples.
I know that the reason why you are still alive, Les, is because you do the training and you know what decisions will risk or save your life.
Many other people that attempt such adventures DO NOT survive, because of poor decision making and just not having the knowledge they needed to go into the situation they decided to challenge.
I would love to see you and your son do a Survivorman and Son commentary together!
Love everything you do! You’re an inspiration and a great educator! Stay safe!
Your wish has been granted!
@@kcadventures1454🤣🤣. 🤜💥🤛
I love the fact that, that little tribe elder kept checking up on you out of worry, lol. Your impression of him made him sound adorable. Great person!
Good to see the legend getting some chill time
“Sometimes I don’t even know why I’m alive” cracked me up man! Glad you are alive making these epic commentary videos
Can’t wait for this man, I found all the previous ones on accident...So glad I did though! Plz Keep em coming!
Me too! I'm off grid so no cable TV here. So I watch a lot of TH-cam, and one day Bam! There's Les! It's only been a couple days and I've watched nearly everything already! I'm so stoked to hear of SVM tv!!
Creating a homestead in Colorado same here. Am from the UK so apart from Ray Mears and ex SAS lofty wiseman we have nothing that even comes close to les. Ultimate respect for this man.
"The Feeeet fungus blues" Hell yeah! This was spectacular, great to have you back, these are worth their weith in paladium
I saw him say the amazon jungle was his favorite place to do survivorman, but watching this it looked like pure hell.. i was actually itching just watching it because he was being swarmed by bugs, flies, mosquitoes, ticks, even the freaking butterfly in the amazon jungle were hostile to him. But maybe it was a treat for him to get to live near those amazon tribes and learn so much.
“Jackass with insects” 😂. Totally agreed. Keep up the good content Les. 👍🏼
the directors commentary vids is such a lovely reason for me to watch all your episodes again! im waiting to get to the on where youre out at sea
1:02:40 What you said is true not only to survival situation but even in our daily enviornment.
It's so easy to grab some pop and enjoy that sugar rush, but it often comes with a severe drop.
When you eat and munch on fruit though as a snack, idk gives you that incredible energy to sustain you.
I've slowly stopped drinking HFCS, and eat grapes, apples, pears, oranges, etc now.
I feel incredibly better :=)
You're a real hero of mine Les.
I canceled an outing with my friends to watch a marathon of yours, which I kinda regret, because I didn't know this would all be available at my fingertips.
This episode is one of the reasons I liked Survivor Man so much. It is so good in so many ways.
Forget the haters Les, most of us are here to hear your talk through our favorite episodes. Much love to you and yours from NJ.
I love how detailed you were with the break down. you also didn't focus on any one particular aspect of the episode but instead catered to every type of viewer that's likely to be watching you. The people interested in the survival part as well as the people interested in the video making part. Great stuff. Thanks a bunch, Les.
Don't forget being onstage with alice cooper and a harmonica lol. That's the last thing i expected to hear when i clicked play. Man that would be one awesome memory to add to what's obviously a massive collection of awesome memories. Les is the man.
We need more TV like this. I just don't watch network TV anymore. It's just 10 different clones of Alaskan Bush People and Deadliest Catch.
Ok but I love Deadliest Catch >_>
@@awildmausappears It's better than most but I really can't make it through that type of programming anymore. It's like hmmm, how many jump cuts can we make of this guy bending over to pick something up with the most bass-y cliched music we can find? My UK friends watch that stuff on TH-cam because they think it's hilarious how over-the-top it is.
Same, commercials and scripted drama killed it for me.
@Big Crunch And ironically, streaming services are evolving into the very thing that they made obsolete.
Deadliest Catch is amazing.
They overhype a string of pots that is garbage, with music that brings your heartbeat up, just to be massively disappointed. It's the most american show out there. Big pumping ego, and very little substance at all.
Thanks for the amazing content, this is one of my favorite episodes! Here's a comment for the algorithm :)
The cat is just chilling with a front row seat! How awesome lol
I use to watch Survivor man years ago & was truly amazed & now the commentary is icing on the cake.
I could listen to les talk all day. Never get tired of his stories.
Les, if you see this, you are one of my favorite human beings that I've never met. You were a major factor in developing my genuine love for this beautiful Earth we live on and all its beautiful inhabitants. The respect, and appreciation, for every environment you've been in, and the humbleness that was woven throughout, has been something I've revisited many times over the years, and something I have taken with me in all my experiences.
This is the best way to watch old SM episodes. Thanks Les.
Because this is ...."Directors commentary" love it lol!
The thing that makes Survivorman unique is the ordeal. There are many things to worry about, at least be concerned about. As a viewer we imagine how we would deal with it. It's good that you remind us of things like sleeping on a platform to get off the jungle floor, the creepy crawler's domain, but your also up on a platter for a hungry jaguar.
Avid fan. Seen all of your shows many times.
Enjoying the commentary series, get to see another side of many things.
Glad you are doing well and I hope you're enjoying life.
1:00 he grunts and then large bubbles appear behind him. Lol
Les! You are my hero. Good to see you doing good.
I like how you share the stories of the others you've worked with. That poisonous caterpillar and fall is crazy.
Les you are a national treasure. I bought an autographed photo of yours on ebay years ago. And even tho it got torn in shipping its still one of my most prized possessions in my mancave. Thank you for these commentaries. I truly enjoy them
Definitely glad you mentioned the flies and told us that information. I was definitely wondering how you were doing that when I watched it the first time around!
I don't know why but for years I've watched this while I was down and still do. For some reason it helps me pull myself together. Thank you Les
Survivorman is a story of struggle, even near experiences, but coming out of it in the end to a better future. Plus I watched this a lot as a kid so there is a nostalgia comfort for me. My two cents.
The End of the Spear. Beyond the Gates of Splendour. Unbelievable stories. Absolutely unbelievable.
That was a great one. Hearing that jag calling out as it followed you was chilling. It didn't care that you knew. It was coming for you.
Now days people film themselves constantly. You see people doing it all the time. You paved the way for a lot of that in my opinion. How many people were talking to their cameras before you did this show? Now everyone does it. Selfie sticks are used now more than camera men.
Les! your the man keep surviving its what we all wanna see
i love your cats and your documentarries,I wish I could take a part in your survivor adventures
I love this! And the little stories we would have never known about
I used to love watching your show on OLN when I was in my teens. Nearly 30 now, and I’m glad to see these old episodes revisited with commentary. You truly are lucky you never bit the dust the way Steve Irwin did.
OMG Les..I would have died of fear...being stalked by a Jaguar..I don't know how you ever kept it together..Bless your heart.
Les thank you for uploading these and pausing it while you're talking... this was 1 of my favorite shows growing up as a teenager and they were truly helpful & inspiring. Now I spend an average of 100+ nights a year in the wilderness, usually by myself.
As Les continued directors commentaries, the more it became, getting drunk with Les. #1 fan my dude!
I really look up to this guy. Les is a fantastic film maker. Huge fan of everything this guy does. His music is fantastic as well.
I'm super impressed by Barry's work as well. He does fantastic work considering he never really knows what the source material is until the last second, and then makes excellent choices on the fly. I always feel like I'm right there with Les. He's def one of the best out there. You got lucky I think Les... there's a lot of hacks in the t.v. biz..
Thank you for making these!! Much love bro!
I love how he always talks about he has to set up the shots then go back and actually do them, and then he starts the episode by obviously pressing record, then going underwater and coming back up for the intro.
Watched the Show for years ,Les! Since I CUT THE CABLE< It's Great to find Your Directors Cuts On Here!! KEEP "EM COMING!!
Along with various podcasts, the outdoors, training body and mind, a ritual of gratitude, the space decluttering makes, Les Stroud's uploads have been an uplifting part of 2020.
I loved the story about the guy watching you to make sure you were safe!
OMG I'm so glad your on youtube! I used to watch survivor man with my dad when I was young! Your such and inspiration and just a cool dude in general. And even better that your a fellow Canadian! REPRESENT!!
Adds a whole new story to your already great survival show
I look forward to these commentaries. Love to see your thoughts on the Norway episode
These commentary episodes are something else! this is great.
Yes!!! Been looking forward to the next directors commentary!
You go les!
This was amazing. I remember watching this episode when it was coming out as a new episode as "new" on discovery channel. Ive seen every single episode numerous times. I learned a lot from you. I dont know if you will ever see or read this. But I've used it in the past to help me. Various techniques and fire starting implements learned from your teaching. Huge and long, long time fan. Always will be. Thanks Mr. Les. Means a lot.
Yeah man, I've seen the original episode a whole bunch of times. I'm watching the director's commentary because I want to hear everything Les has to say. Otherwise I wouldn't be watching a director's.....commentary. Are people really that clueless these days? Preach, Les! Spit that game! Make it a 2 hr show! I'm down!
Epic and very relaxing commentary. Loved all of the ones before this. I was in my early adolescence and teens or so when watching this over and over. Some of the best television out there that there was.
There are guardian angels disguised as people looking out for you everywhere...and there is always the hope that people can and do change, grow, and learn to accept others. Wow. Beautiful story of the elder watching over you.
I've watched a few of these Director's Commentary shows and this one was by far the best. I think maybe because you were on vacation and had had a few drinks and you were just so comfortable in the moment. But I think what I love most about these is seeing you reliving the time you spent there and all you went through. You've got quite a legacy. ~ Cheryl
Les you have no idea what you have done for me Thank you so much you are truly an inspiration Not just in survival but in the way you look at life.
I spent some time in the amazon some years back. The rain really needs to be experienced to be believed. It rains so hard, you can hear it coming ten, twenty minutes in advance-- That's how loud the roar is, the sound of the deluge smashing into the foliage.
I have been watching the commentaries lately. They are just wonderful. I used to watch your shows back in the day when they first aired and now, I am completely immersed in your commentary simply because you are telling another version of the show. I especially love when you describe how you were feeling during the whole experience. Thank you.
I have been waiting for this specific episode's director's commentary and I was not disappointed! I'm waiting for the complete Survivorman Director's cut with commentary boxed set!! Including all episodes of Survivorman, Survivorman and Son, 10 day, AND Beyond Survival! Thank you in advance Les!
Watching all of the episodes! Thanks again for making them available to us Les! What a wealth of information!
I love director's commentary, it is nice to get back stories to things we'd otherwise never know, unless we were neighbors with Les.
Genuinely love these commentaries. Thanks Les, feels like I’m getting a whole new series of survivorman.
Loving the directors commentarys and seeing you remembering and talking about all the filming and surviving at the same time puts in to perspective the one of a kind show this really is. the beautiful shots and raw nature of the show arepersonal experiences of Les, left for us and himself to enjoy for the years to come. You sir have left a legacy something I hope to one day achieve.
I love Les Stroud!! He is THE survivorman; the one & only. Thank you so very much for both the channel & the director's cut, new content, music, just for all of it! It's getting me through this crazy virus time. Blessings
Thank you Les for all the vital information packed in just one video
Les, during the first crazy days of the Pandemic, your vids saved me. The Survivorman 2020 vids were just the thing. Thank you!
Love the director commentaries Les!! Keep em coming!!
I never got to watch your show growing up! So...it's new to me and I've been binge watching for the past 6hrs! I am really glad you've put these up for all of us to either re-enjoy or enjoy for the first time. I wish there were more shows like this. I love your narration and lack of fluff. Just good logic and to the point. And...if I may add.... you have aged so handsomely. Like a fine wine 😁
This commentary really makes you appreciate all the hard work it took to make such wonderful shows. Thank you!
My girlfriend and I are so happy you’re still making these! Please keep them coming if you can, we can’t wait for more on the Bigfoot series!
This episode was so intense! Thank you so much, Les. So kind of you to share these, along w awesome commentary. God bless you, Survivorman!
-Shannon Aguilar
I really liked the original intros with the maps! It always “set the stage” for me and made me feel like I was “in the know”. Oh - well. Still loved the show but missed that context.
Lisa Gauvin Those were some of my favorite episodes, and I also liked it when they showed how he got rescued.
i agree plus a lot of us with geography is awful.
This one stuck with me (they all did) but great as always to rewatch with you. Plus those pool side cats are fun to see in the background too! Long lost cousin of the jaguar.
The story about the old man watching out for Les is gold
27:00 Ignoring them also makes you look like a complete survival badass
Why are you a furry
@@mclovin6434 You just made me do a Big LOLs
😅😂right🤘
Love your videos so much I can actually connect and learn so much your videos are amazing and just wanted to thank you! You explain in details feelings and how your mind works and makes me want to adventure out now! So thank you for these awesome videos!
les is so real, even left the guy picking at his toe in the background
Loved your films for years and very much enjoying the director’s commentary versions. Thank Les, not only for the effort and great information but being the first to do it and easily the best at it. Not like Bear…whatever his name is as I forget 😄
These are awesome to watch and learn from. Thanks Les! 🌟