015 THE LIFE OF A FORMER HELLS ANGELS CHAPTER PRESIDENT WITH MEL CHANCEY | Nick Koumalatsos 

Same here brother, I turned my life around after 35years. Turned to spirituality and haven’t looked back. I’m 46 now

Mel is the man. Role model now for anyone who’s ever run the streets.💯💯💯💯💯

MEL, for a guy who has struggled his whole life, you said something that changed my life, and I will forever be grateful for stumbling upon and hearing... "I just don't dip my toe in the pool!" I would have laughed and called bullshit.... but when I further listened, and heard you have not been on a bike since 2004!!! Testimony rang true. I have changed my life. I kept "dipping my toe" in the pool. You can ONLY be on ONE side of a coin at a time. You either ARE, or you ARN'T! I was bullshitting myself, I could change my ways, and stay in the same environment. I left many I love, and will ALWAYS care about. But you spoke truth... you cannot claim to, or expect true change, if you keep "dipping your toe" in the same old pools! Thank you Brother! EXAMPLE speaks louder than words. Thank you for reaching me, by WALKING the WALK, not just TALKING the TALK! God Bless Brother. God Bless. I pray your message and truth reach thousands, just as it reached me. Thank you again, for walking the walk, in the light of Christ.

My company sent him some hot sauce, and he was the sweetest guy, even gave us a shout out on Instagram… I’m very thankful for him GOD BLESS MEL CHANCEY!!!

Great video. I’m a retired Detective Police Captain from San Diego. I always liked the Hell’s Angels. Never have a problem.Great Guys and a lot of Veterans.❤

Just found this podcast and the host is amazing, actually lets the guest talk and completely finish. finally nice to listen to something without an interruption every 30 seconds.

Rode w Mel back in the day. Stand up guy. Saved my life twice. Wrecked my bike both times. Got kicked out of club shortly later

Mel was a different leader. He was able to connect on an emotional level with his guys. on top of being organized and articulate. Love that guy

An incredible Interview and story. I've spent time as a minister working with the biker world and others that have gotten lost in the pain and spiritual loneliness of the darker side of life. I have lived the darker side of life as well. Mel's testimony is a real treasure. Mel's testimony makes me feel thankful I chased after God and people in pain. No money there for a street minister and I'm fairly poor but I feel grateful and blessed. Thank you for this polite and respectful interview.

Grew up with Mel and his family, , 💯 real, true family man and well respected!! God bless Mel! Kolin in the house.😎🍻

Mel has the perfect voice for a radio broadcaster,sports announcer,WWE announcer etc.

I just bought a Harley Davidson last week and YT just recommended this video to me,...and I watched all of it.

Mel is such an excellent story teller, he needs to write a book or a movie deal .

I actually worked at the county jail where Mel chancy was being held at the Peoria county jail. If memory serves me right Mel was in either sp3 or sp4 ! Very nice gentleman even then !! Very cool to see him changing lives now. Especially with Veterans! As a vet myself. This is very cool !!

Ed Kozeluh rip. Always great to see individuals change their lives, may god guide you all the way!

Not going to lie, I started this interview with every intention to judge this man. Like I am any better. But wow he isn't what I expected, a very humbling experience

Mel is one of the nicest, coolest, inspirational and most genuine guys I have ever met. I don't know him that good but I have seen him around town and at my old job many times and talked with him for a little while each time. The first couple times I actually didn't even know who he was and what he used to do. He was just a cool guy and random conversations got started

Mel!!! The first celly I ever had in jail! Man it's cool seeing this. That dude is such a nice guy. Glad you're doin well Mel!!!

What a great guy Mel is. I loved his genuine story telling. I hope God blesses him for his honesty.

Wow This is the second Podcast I have seen of Mel. I can relate with what he has gone through as I have done a lot of the same things growing up with the Lord looking over me. I know he had a tear in his eye every time I was locked up but he never left my side. Mel is a baby as I am 72 and God is right beside me today. I still love the sound of the Harleys but I would take an old knucklehead any day. God Bless all.

I'm from Pittsburgh (Pagan territory) Mel is respected heavily and feared. Hate or love him, you can only respect the man for all he's been through and found God. God bless brother's

This is hands down the best interview I’ve ever seen. I’ve been a fan of Mel for years thru the bodybuilding community and watching his day in the life on RX muscle. His story is one of the most inspiring stories I’ve heard. Thank you for what you do for the bodybuilding world sir.

What a great podcast. Mel is a great story teller and a very interesting man. I wish him the best for the future. We need more like him.

Very charismatic dude, obviously sharp as heck too. I can easily see why he would get a leadership post in any organisation he cares to join, and would be killing it doing the job. Cheers!

Hulk Hogan was very kind to my son when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1990 (doctors said he wouldn't survive 5 years)....... He's almost 40 now. Please thank Terry from a grateful mom. Prayer works! ❤️❤️❤️

Wow coming to this by accident I def wasn't expecting how this story would end up taking the direction it did. What a powerful testimony!

What an incredible story, life and journey, this man had. Best part of it found the lord

Very powerful testimony. What a story. Nick does a good job of letting him talk and tell his story.

I grew up in Orland and remember seeing him in the day. I have to say so happy to see him in a great place in life.

Bless you Brother. RESPECT! GLAD TO SEE YOUR LIFE IS ON THE RITW TRACK!

I could listen to this guy talk for years. He tells his life story like former mafia guys I’ve heard on podcasts. There’s this rhythm they speak with that’s almost intoxicating.

This is crazy, I started this podcast and was really tired, I fell asleep about 20 minutes in while listening to it and I shit you not, the rest of the podcast played in my dreams. I immediately was having a dream that I was in this guys living room or something listening to and watching him and the host talk word for word. I was sleeping thru most of it but remember the whole damn thing!

I’m 54, have done a lot of things, maybe not to Mel’s level. One thing that hit me was, I started knowing God, and slid away for many years. One day I picked up my Bible and began reading again. Funny thing was that I wasn’t just reading, all of a sudden, I understood. I wasn’t just reading, I understood what I was reading!!! Just like Mel, God opened my mind. I say every day to people I talk to God about, it fine that you don’t have my faith, when God wants you to understand, he will explain it to you! Thanks guys, this video made my evening!

I've been on test now for 3 years. Absolutely a game changer. I feel better look better and I even was able to get off antidepressants. The results may very per individual but it increased my quality of life tremendously. God bless you two.

In the early 80's, I spent a weekend at the Northwest 200 Road Race, which I'd done before, but this weekend we ended up hanging around with Hells Angels, the treasurer RJ, allowed it. THAT weekend I discovered that though I thought I was a bit of a tough lad, I was scared right out of my fkn skin. The H. A. we're exactly what I thought. Way too much for me. Blessings ever from Belfast.

Wow, completely blown away. The journey that took you to the place you're at now. Mel, I appreciate your story and words of wisdom. Nick, you out did yourself on this one. This will be one to remember.

Thanks for being brave enough to tell your life story Mel,the good and the bad parts.This hopefully will make a positive difference with others who have gone down a bad road as well.

Great video. Thanks for letting Mel Speak without unnecessary interruption. What a stand up, legit, genuine guy Mel is. Much respect Mel.

I feel for this guy because as I'm honest and loyal and I've gotten thrown out under the bus many times. I took ownership of my mistakes and my punishment, from a kid up to an adult I have. What do you do though. Great story and mad respect.

One of the few biker interviews where they guy isn't consumed with acting like some monster tough guy and can actually speak like a human being, as a result he's believable.

He was very nice about the way he handled his situation and he is very respectful and impressive and very kind and loyal to his family and his friends I’m happy to see that he’s doing well and that he’s getting a lot of support from his family and friends good luck with your future

Cool story, thank you for sharing. I grew up in Chicagoland also and dealt with the gang lifestyle of the 90's. By the Grace of God my life turned around and I appreciate the courage it takes to share your journey Mel. God Bless #onelove

I really liked listening to Mel, his stories, emotions....he gives this feeling that he's a smart, upstanding guy....surely we all make some choices and mistakes that gets us in trouble this way or that but realising and taking action to be better in life...that's all that matters.

I personally want to thank you for your redemption and for your stance. God bless your family and friends

I’m a big fan of redemption stories. I’m living one myself. Wasn’t always the good guy. You’re right about needing the right woman in the mix. There are some people from the past that will always see you as that bad guy, but all you can do is keep moving forward. I relate to the gym/juice life too. I love the honesty.

Always a pleasure hearing Mel Chancey, amazing story and an amazing story teller. 10/10 interview

Great RU-vid recommendation of Mel Chancey we need him to do a podcast with Michael Franzese because their stories of them both living the street life and both having a second chance at redemption and helping others.

Never had it so good, because we had it so bad...as a recovering alcoholic, Prayer is key man. Great work man

Absolutely glued to this podcast, just an incredible witness for the lord. At 49 and a cancer patient I'm really interested in this hormone therapy, after my first my second stint of chemo I have pretty much lost all interests in sex my wife left me for a younger guy, we're back together now but because of this podcast I'm checking it out. Thank you!

Mel seems like a pretty cool guy. Glad he’s using his intelligence and work ethic for something good.

Thank you for sharing your heart and being vulnerable Nick. Following Christ is the most badass gang you can ever be a part of.

Wow, I can relate to so much in this story! From the lifestyle to the degradation, to the humility. I can relate to having an amazing woman in my corner, to HRT. In 2009 God delivered me from my lifestyle ! Living my Best life!! God Bless you my Brothers. Keep doing his work !

Listening to this, you can just see how Satan was right there guiding Mel on the path to destruction, but God was also there. Through all the bad years, God spared his life, knowing that the time would come for him to turn back to God. You just see the patience and kindness of God. Many of us know that if we had died in our dark years we would have been lost, but God showed us great grace and mercy and prevented us from dying in our sins.

I didn’t know who Mel Chancey was until I seen this podcast. Seem like the Most Coolest Dude ever. Loved The Podcasts.

I was heavily involved in Politics and big business back in NY and I can honestly say some of the Worst most wicked criminals are the ones you would least expect like politicians, judges, law enforcement agents on the local, county, state, and federal levels....it's a shame but very, very true... hopefully within time the truth will be unveiled and the Beast system will crumble before our eyes.

I was born in Chicago and grew up a similar lifestyle as you have. Thank God for his Grace And Mercy 🙌🏻🙏🏻

This is the most amazing interview I've ever seen! There's nothing more beautiful than hearing a former criminal speak of the mercies of God, & his coming to the Lord. God bless and keep you brother in Christ. ✌❤ from Canada

Gotta love the Italians I was raised Italian I'm half Pollock but lived an Italian life till this day he's right about Italian dinners even when my friends would stop by my Nana's house Wich I lived and was raised by her she'd make pasta and beatballs and sausage with it and we staid and all ate everytime she cooked she loved just to hear how good her cooking was God rest her sole.

Stumbled across this video. Talk about a huge motivation. Hope the documentary gets aired if on Netflix in Canada. As I’ve always had a passion for the gym, but just recently got out of the game. Went back into it for a couple months after being away from it for 2 year. It got so bad I was almost killed over something I didn’t have anything to do with. I’ve managed for the most part to calm situations down. But I too have begun finding my peace with the lord. I tell people my story and get told I’m an inspiration. Mel is definitely an inspiration

I went to a outdoor music festival. Big bike heavy loaded with camping gear. Riding through the camping (on a gradient) ground the bike slid out from underneath me. It was a H.A. patched member who helped right the bike. Thank you dude.

Man thank you for sharing the LORD and how he moved in your life. I can totally relate. Especially to that "alone time" God uses our mistakes to teach us and draw us to him. All things work together for the good☝️🙏

So excited to hear a new Mel interview! Such a cool guy with a fascinating story.

Wow! How inspiring! I mean... Geez, life itself offers the wisdom of gaining contentment, but you have to seek the answers too many brothers fail to comprehend or accomplish. Personally, I look at my life and can see what my bad decisions wrought. And like a Tiger too young to understand what maturity offers, I too had an appetite for things that were unhealthy both physically and spiritually. And once I survived to this point in my old age, I can see the few brothers still here that gained that same perspective. Mel is one and although I don't know him, it is apparent we are brothers from another mother. Looking back, too many brothers who had potential succumbed to life's dead ends, and as a result, their flames were extinguished prior to their enlightenment. Another brother of our survivor's club, Bob Seger, wrote two songs of merit where the lyrics detail our perspective. One is "Against the Wind" and the other is "Like a Rock." The first describes his old age sitting next to his fireplace to warm his bones only to realize the time that escaped him over the years, and the other describes his tendency to avoid life's entanglements with men with nefarious intent and schemes and to stand tall above them to accomplish his noble cause. You can hear this wisdom among people like Mel who understand their journey and what it taught them, and how they were born to reach that moment of discernment. For those of merit who are gone yet failed to gain the same, I pray for you in the hope it is of value. And I truly appreciate the stories of others who sought Jesus Christ and rest in peace prior to their deaths. To me, this is far more valuable than the pursuit of gaining the nonessentials many people die to accomplish. Mel's Italian background also offered the opportunity to know what is essential after many generations and their experiences. I know from my personal existence. What is truly essential and what everyone wants, is a good relationship with God and bask with his blessings, a good woman, family relations, the newborn babies that make it complete, and the discernment that makes it possible are the icing on the cake! Salute Mel, this one's for you, and despite your past demeanor and the sins you can't disclose, You, my friend, are on the right track. And I had the great opportunity to hear your story. Right or wrong, your discernment allows a new world to explore and it is a sad fact too many people yearned for but yet never reached that accomplishment. But we, my friend, are blessed enough to comprehend it and to live it. And I personally don't fear death. Why should I? After all, it is natural and a part of life. And I will live within my children and their children. Plus I feel I've met my purpose, plus, my soul consists of energy and energy can't fail to exist regardless of any attempts to change that.

That guy seems awesome I hope life is good to him! Sounds like he's had an amazing life tbh

Mel When I saw your 1st podcast I got it im10 yrs clean 2plus sober your Shine is so clear I spent 30 plus yrs in streets 60 in May. The phrase u said facing unknown I do it more these Days bless u

My hats off to you Mel , everyone living the life have different stories yet the same , the big secret is to actually realize we are a product of the people we surround ourselves with .

It says a lot when the youngest guy in the club is trusted and respected by all of the older members. That’s damn impressive!

Confessing to wrongs one day then doing the exact same thing again is not the Catholic way. Yes, Catholics do have confession and say that you can be absolved of your sins. But if confess knowing that you're not changing and are going to do wrong again you weren't absolved of anything. If anything it's worse if you confess and do it all again. Anyway, my little bit catholic training. This is the first podcast I've listened to all the way. I'm up from the area Mel's from. I was born in Hammond, IN and had family in South Holland, Dalton and Calumet City, I'm just a couple years younger. Very insightful from Mel on saying he isn't strong willed, he's weak willed, but stays away from the bad habits because it will pull him back in a spit second. We moved to Texas in 1982 and I've predomently have lived in the same area for most of that time. And there are a lot of people I've went to school with, jr high and high school, that have been on drugs several times. They'll get clean here and there but come right back here and before long they are right back at, to where we're not two to three generations deep of family members hooked on drugs. Get away from the temptations. Thanks for the content.

I grew up literally 2 blocks from Mel. He was an absolute beast back in the day much respect my man!

Good video. Nice to see this guy turned things around, maintained his integrity and is doing well.

Mel seems like an authentic guy. It was great hearing him recount his past, and talk about the life he's living now, in contrast. Very entertaining interview.

There are so many brothers that left the life to come to the Lord Jesus. I have found another one. I was a Texas guy so you can imagine the people I was around. Praise to the most high.

I have the most respect for him He admits his own faults don’t blame no one else. I bet he was one hell of a leader.

Shout out guys...my company did the millwork at ur Chicago corporate joint. I was the project manager. I love what you guys are doing fantastic work

These guys are inspirational to a guy like me. I can listen to an ex hells angel about christ. And a veteran about improving your life. More than a guy in a suit and tie, who never lived a criminal life, or an addiction, or serving our country. These guys are for real

I had a chance to do some shady sh*t to make alot of money... ALOT. Here I am still working demo after 26 years and still feel completely satisfied when I come home after a 10/12 hour day. Can hardly move my hands when I'm relaxed and everything pops and cracks when I get out of bed in the morning but I own my house and my truck.

I really like to listen to Mel he’s such a stand up dude. Can’t wait for the Documentary!

In the 1970s when I was an 18 year old girl I worked until 2am at 7/11 while I was going to college and I felt the safest whenever a group of Hell’s Angels came in to get beer…They were super protective of me

Blows my mind how smart and cool these Club leaders are, makes you wonder what they truly can accomplish outside the clubs

I worked with an Outlaw in the late 90's in Chicago. I was in my late teens and got partnered up with that guy. He'd just gotten out of the FBI lockup. They'd taken everything from him. His house, cars, bikes, etc. Once we became friendly the stories were insane. The Outlaws learned how to build bombs when the Italian mob started contracting them for hits. Ex soldiers and even some talk of IRA contacts. They were possibly running guns into Northern Ireland and made contacts that way. If I didn't end up quitting that job because I was a complete fuck up I probably would have ended up hanging around with those guys. I'd been to their clubhouse a few times by that point and got to know several of them. A lot of them are dead now. Hard living and other stuff.

Every Hells Angels I have ever met was like this gentleman. Straight forward and honest

This was a great interview highlighting a wonderful testimony.

That was a really great podcast. Alot guys need the brotherhood aspect. I've been looking since I got out in 16 and I've never found it anywhere else.

What a great interview. I’ve grown up around 81 and with the odd exception (as in all areas of life) they are the nicest guys you could hope to meet. I wish people would actually talk or listen, instead of believe stories written by ppl who want to vilify them just for drama etc. I grew up seeing things like toy runs, where 100s of big “roughy toughy”bikers give toys to sick children, with not a dry eye in the group. Amazing people. 😍

Was hoping to hear a podcast where mel didn't get interupted he has awesome stories.

Hell of an interview, no pun intended obviously. Had me hooked instantly

Great interview. Beautiful testimony, Mel. God bless your new Life!

i knew the old mel from when i was a kid, he was always larger than life. almost like a super hero. i can tell you for a fact the stories he tells about his former life are legit. i never saw it personally but i know. with respect, johnny apple seed

He is so well spoken. He would have been a success in literally any business.

Mel your testimony hit's hard. Thank you for sharing it. God Bless You!

That guy is fascinating, he comes off like such a stand up guy, too Anyone who thinks nice people are weak is gonna have a hard time w/Mel.

Awesome episode. I stumbled on this by accident and glad I did. Great host and awesome guest. This guest is a men’s man. They don’t make them like they used to. Nothing but respect for both gentlemen. 👍👍

South Florida here D.B. Man I’m glad I found this podcast. Great host and excellent guest.

Right on, brotha! Such an inspiring story, sir. I don't know u from tomorrow but I'm proud of ya growth, brotha. May God continue to bless you on your journey, brotha Mel.

I never heard of either of these guys, in fact not even sure why I clicked on it. I can relate so much to Mel. CLASS ACT

This episode was heaven sent. Need the TRT, love the testimony. In Florida 👍

Mel is the Man....!! So thankful for all he does for others and all the awesome things he does for the sport.

Mel knows I love him! God bless you brother 🙏

I am from Chicagoland and am currently living in Port Charlotte. What a weird coincidence to hear that this man is (was) living down the street.

Great podcast. Humble man and a good example of the fundamentals of religion, God is powerful and submitting to the Almighty is is necessary to move in the right direction. His story reminds me of how lucky I am to be alive, healthy and providing for my children. Growing up living the fast life and surviving is not like working hard and being loyal to God. No one wants to die under bad terms, getting right with God and all the people we have hurt is essential to making the amends needed to put the past in the past. Glad you made it Mel. Keeping it real is only possible with the truth and accepting the mistakes of the past, then doing our best to teach the younger generation not to give up and that its never too late to be a good person, a good father, a good Christian, good American, and a good example for others. You are helping others by sharing your life experience, thank you for sharing.