America's Airborne Anti-hero - Jake "McNasty" McNiece 

Definitely different from the usual. lemme know what you think.

You’re slaying long form content bro

This man is a real life open world videogame protagonist. Completing missions with good intentions in the most chaotic way possible often involving unnecessary violence and stealing vehicles.

That's gotta be the biggest flex EVER "I started with 6 eggs, cleared a whole town full of enemies, disabled 10 tanks, and now I have 5 eggs"

My dad was a Force Recon Marine from '59-'70. He did combat tours in '65, '66, '68, and '69. He was born in '42, was orphaned at 4 and grew up mostly homeless, as a greaser in north Tulsa. When he was 6, he escaped from an orphanage. He never told anyone what happened in there, but he crawled through a broken window and then coiled barbed wire to get out. He was caught, sent to a hospital to get stitches for all the cuts on his hands, arms and face, and was sent back. Two months later, he escaped again. He died in '87, and still had faintly visible scars from that on the right side of his face. I didn't know much about what my dad did in Vietnam, because he felt I was still too young (11) to hear those stories when he died. After he died, from time to time we'd meet a guy who served with him. So, I heard some stories. Jump to the week of my 18th birthday. It was one of the worst weeks of my life. On November 7th, my mentor died of a heart attack. On the 8th, the storage place my mom was keeping my dad's guns got broken into and stolen, so instead of getting the guns he left for me in his will, I got a police report. On my birthday, my girlfriend dumped me for another dude. On the 10th it was the USMC's birthday, and I went to my mentor's funeral and memorial service. …but it all turned around on Veteran's day. On the 11th my friend Richey (who had recently come home from Marine Basic Training) and a bunch of us went for coffee. He started talking about how his DI would sit them down some nights and tell them stories about this badass sergeant he served with in Vietnam. Some of the stuff Richey talked about was pretty familiar. When I finished one of the stories, he was like, "How do you know about this?" I was like, "What's the name of the sergeant?" He replied, "Wait, was Sgt Rock your dad!?" He got wicked wide-eyed, and quietly said, "Dude, your dad's a fucking legend…" Those last five words made all the shit I had gone through that week okay. This badass old DI was telling his Marines stories about my old man. Most of my dad's stuff was classified and a lot of records got lost in a fire in St. Louis, so I don't think I'll ever really know the stuff he got up to. …but the stories I do know, I tell to friends, keeping him alive in memory. So, I love the way you tell stories about these warriors. Your sense of humor is a lot like his was. Keep up the good work, man.

I met one of the original filthy 13, he told me a story about some officer telling him and Jake to open a safe in Normandy. Jake being Jake applied the rule of all the explosives will work....well he collapsed the building and the safe was still intact. So they picked the lock instead.

Definitely one of the best war history tellers on the interweb

My dad served 3 tours in the 101st Airborne in Vietnam from 67 to 69. He started as a paratrooper, then flew a med vac chopper his last 2 tours. He unfortunately passed away in 1974 when I was 10. Thanks to all the men, and women that served in out military. Jake was definitely a BadA$$. Great video. Just subscribed.

I grew up in ponca city where he is from. I was able to meet and interview him in high school for a project. Was a great experience and he was a total bad ass

The cherry on top is the fact that he did all this insane shit, went home, and lived to 93 before dying of old age. This man did more in one lifetime than most of us probably could in 5

You know its deadly serious when this is Electrician's longest video, he's like Internet Historian telling tales of the past & we eagerly listen

in my headcannon whilst the CO was signing off on the order to send mc nasty in he muttered to himself "hes germanys problem now"

That 136 mile march is insane. The first time I went on one it was only a few miles, I was in the best shape of my life, and I had run a marathon. I thought it would be cake....it was not.

Your line to the end “he then proceeded to show the Nazi princess that inches are better than centimeters” is absolutely top notch! Busted out laughing with that quip!

I rarely comment on RU-vid videos but I felt compelled to do so on this one. As a fan of war time stories this is one of the best narrations I've ever heard. Laid out the story flawlessly. Instantly got me to subscribe. Thank you for your service McNasty!

I listened to his book on audible and he narrates it himself it's top notch WW2 shit. The best is hearing him chuckle about him and his men's antics. It's a must read

I had the EXTREME HONOR to meet, speak to, and listen Jake's stories, three different times, over a three year period. He came out to a D-Day reenactment paintball game in Wyandotte OK, for three years running. The twinkle was still in his eyes when he was relating the stories of WWII. It was such an honor to have him teach the young players, (and not so young players, like myself) what the war in Europe was truly like. Thank you so much for telling Jake's story.

I used to go to church with Jake. He's one of the most humble, down to earth people you'll ever meet.

This one hits home for me so much. As a proud grandson of both our Grandfathers who served in WWll & our mothers Father who also served in Korea I can attest the stories they share are very important for us to learn and share. When growing up we were told things they didn’t want to share with the wife(our grandmothers)! This Awesome man Jakes story is amazing & so inspiring. He’s definitely a true leader & legend, thank God for him & those like him who pushed through to victory each in his or her own way.! Thanks for the enjoyable long content. I most definitely subscribed & plan to enjoy more of your content. A good friend of mine told me of you this morning at Work, I’m thankful he did 😉!

This story struck close to my heart as I had the Honor to not only hear his stories first hand but we also sat down with Jake McNiece for lunch and dinner. He is a true Amearican hero! One of the greatest memories of my life!

It’s amazing they made planes strong enough to not only take off but sustain flight while carrying this man’s gigantic balls.

I was so excited to see this video. I spent 20 years in the Oklahoma National Guard and had the honor one Veteran's Day of assisting with the install of a handicap ramp at Jake McNiece's house. After the install he signed our copies of his books, take a picture with us, and told us stories for hours. He told us the story of when he stole the train, but it was not just because he didn't want to walk back to the barracks, but he had missed the last bus back to the barracks. He also told a story about jumping out of a plane behind enemy lines with his pockets filled with tobacco and no food because he could find food. He ended up landing in water and ruining all the tobacco he had.

Just found your channel today and after listening to this story about one of our country's real life badasses, I definitely subscribed. You told his story so well that it played out like an action comedy in my head that if one didn't know that it was real, it would be totally unbelievable. Well done. 👍✊

Absolutely love your style. Captivated to the end, every time. No unnecessary BS, just fast paced info.

When I was in high school we had a history class where we had to find, interview and do a report about a veteran in our local community. The teacher told us to reach out to Jake but I had no idea just how much of a bad ass he truly was. If I could go back and grab 17 yr old me by the collar...... I grew up in Ponca city and had heard the name but never actually knew him, or met him.

Jake's my grandpa. Thanks for sharing his story with a new audience. Phenomenal job. Most of those stories I'd heard before but definitely a few new things too. You left out the bit that he went to join the army cause he'd gotten in a bar fight and was trying to get out of town haha. For anyone new to him, there's plenty of videos on RU-vid of him telling stories, he's one of the greatest storytellers I've ever heard. There's also a book if you look it up.

Loved your video! Jake was certainly a colorful character but extraordinarily talented at what he did. Maybe lucky too. I found myself laughing hilariously at some of his antics and your delivery was superb! Thanks for making my evening just now!

Taking a cue from the use of colorful language within this content, this was the most bada$$ thing I have ever seen on youtube! Loved it!

I had the pleasure of meeting Jake and spending some time visiting with him. He also signed a copy of his book. Jake lived in Ponca City, Oklahoma and he was a pillar of his church and the community. Like many soldiers from WWII who successfully returned to civilian life he was humble and left his "McNastiness" behind in Germany.

this man is literally the definition of " it's nice to meet you, but it's even nicer to meet me"

You are quickly becoming my favorite content creator on any form of media. I just wish i came across your channel sooner. Keep it up man, you're killing it!

When I was in grade school jake came to my school and told us some stories from his training days. I don't remember many of our speakers from school but ill never forget him. He was quite the story teller and one amazing man. So glad I got a chance to meet him.

Jake was my great uncle, I listened to him tell me these stories at family reunions. He was legit.

Completing a 137-mile ruck march without changing socks or getting a blister is "a superhuman feat" - I see what you did there👍

This is the single most bad-ass psychotially cool channel of all. You have managed to make history not only fascinating, but entertaining!! I didn't learn much history in high school (sat next to a smokin' hot blonde, who I took to senior prom, but didn't do any post-graduate work with) I'm obsessed with you stories. Please carry on with the good work.

Working in the hospital i took care of a few of these warriors, they were really bad ass legends. I was honored to serve with the Marines and be called Doc

My dad has described berserkers as "men you wind up, point at the enemy, and hope they don't come back." Barely five minutes in, McNiece is sounding like a prime example of a berserker.

HELL YEAH to the longer form content man!! Excellent shit, this man sounds insane 🤘🤘

You tell these stories with great abilities and this one has been ny favorites for humor. Thank you.

Just found your channel yesterday. Subscribed. The was the best story and your telling was great. These are the stories I like to hear about veterans. Definitely be watching more content.

You’ve arguably become one of the best storytellers on the tubes. Don’t know if this story can be topped. The man is a walking clusterf*ck and there’s not a damn thing anyone can do about it BUT they need him. My hats off to you for another incredible story!

I had the honor of knowing Jake for many years and can say that as a young man he was lets say “WILD”, but as an older man when I met him he was very welcoming and kind. Jake and his fellow troopers of the 101st were normal men capable of extreme violence when needed. That also applies to the other units and branches of of armed forces, thank God we have men and women who have been willing to put their lives on the line for the rest of us. Jake and the rest of his generation are missed, but should never be forgotten. Thank you for this video.

All I can say is thank you!! This is the first video I have seen of yours and am now subscribed, I fucked up my knee at work in January requiring me to have surgery I’m currently down for 12+ weeks not being able to do anything and having to be on crutches I’ve watched almost everything I care to watch, I found this and now have to watch all your videos! Thank you!

I had an uncle who was an army captain in WW2. He had similar stories, a few as colorful as McNasty's, When I was little he would regale me and my cousins with his great stories of the war in Europe, complete with photos from his little box camera. Yes, some of the photos were horrifying! I loved every minute of his retelling. I loved every minute of this video.

35 minutes and I was still disappointed that the video ended. You're story telling aptitude is unmatched. Tons of laughs and some really cool history.

“He doesn’t fear war, war fears him. He doesn’t follow commands, commanders follow him. He doesn’t care about the odds, because the odds are ever in his favor…he is….the most interesting man in the world”

That is the first time I ever heard his story that way and all the information you gave. I truly enjoyed learning more about the real heroes of our past. Thank you.

What an absolute LEGEND!!! Like wow… What an amazing character! Absolutely love the way you narrate too my friend. Keep up the good work. 💪🏼

I am born (1993) and raised in Eindhoven, let me tell you.. The 101st Airborn devision are for ever famous heroes in my city! Not only because of the museums and memorials, but also because everyone knows who are resposible for our freedom! Thank you 101st

This country needs more people like Jake today.

I'm benging your channel like crazy dude. Your doing a great job, and I like your delivery. Your keeping this old man entertained. No fiction is as exciting as real life.

Dude. I was born 15 years after WWII. Love war stories, and you are the best teller of these I have come across. Again thank you.

You knocked it out of the park with this story! To go 35min not because we said yes but you had to cuz this guy was larger than life & his story was epic! No way could you shoehorn his story in 10 minutes & felt like you did it justice. I truly enjoyed your storytelling. Thank you

Jake was an absolute BEAST and there should be an accurate movie made about him and his true story.

New subscriber here, first off, I f***ing love your channel!!! As an Army vet myself I thoroughly appreciate and enjoy your story telling and sense of humor. Im absolutely rolling 😂 Will definitely buy some merch to help you out. Keep up the fantastic work and putting out great content!!!

I honestly enjoy your story telling. This is also such a badass story to tell. Excellent content.

My grandfather who was 101st during WW2 and was at Normandy and Battle of the Bulge talked about this guy. Good to hear his name again and fully understand all stories I heard as a kid.

Nic, this is your mostest epicest history lesson yet!! I've come across at least 3 different versions of Jake "McNasty's" WW2 exploits, and yours is BY FAR the most in depth, giggle-ridden, hyper detailed explanation of historically accurate shenanigans and chicanery I've ever come across!! Keep up the amazing work, Brother!! Fair winds and following seas, Andy Fortenbacher, GM1 USCG, retired

I watched someone elses commentary on your videos. Immediately came here subscribed and sent the link to friends and family and posted on fb . Your commentary rocks!

I love your history videos, dude. And your appearance on unsubscribe with Nikko and angry cops was awesome

What an absolute dude. I love that he did all of that, eggs included, and then sees the light and becomes a quiet mailman with a family.

New sub here….I came here from “What It Do Dave“ channel reacting to your video: Iran navy smoked by America 🇺🇸 had to be one of the most entertaining and funniest narrations I had ever came across!🤣 thank you for all the laughs and your style of comedic storytelling 🤙🏽👊🏽 -One ❤️ Love

Great job on this video! Very informative, you kept me interested from start to finish!!!!

As military history "guy" (with the degree and receipts to prove it), it is my humble opinion that this format is what you were made for. I know this is hard work, and likely took a good deal of time to put together and I really appreciate it. Your new slogan should be "Make History Great Again." The way you showcase the history of amazing American heroes with your unique (and Freaking Awesome) sense of humor and style is something that always has me looking for more. Keep it up!!!!

You are the only person on this platform that can keep my attention for 35 mins.. your storytelling skills are unmatched, thankyou for your service and the constant history lessons..

You definitely have a talent for making the hell of war entertaining and fun to learn. You are also a hero for putting in the hard work and bringing these guys to life. Maybe we can show these kids now a days how lucky they are. Having such real men in there past. Thanks a million.

Really good video. I am really awed at your storytelling. It's oddly enthralling.

I met Jake McNiece several times. I was friends with one of the Filthy 13, Jack Agnew. I knew Jack for years. I met Jake when he and Jack were at the World War II Weekend in Reading, PA in 2009. Jack had some great stories about Jake's exploits. Jack was also involved to some extent. I never could get him to give me a straight answer on that. God bless you Jake and Jack. You guys did a hell of a job.

This is one of those stories that would not fit in a 5-10 minute video. I enjoyed every second of this story. That man is a legend.

I found you because of the New Zealand family youtube channel reacted to this video. Im so happy to find you. You're a great story teller, so funny. Thank you for sharing these amazing military people's stories.

She was epic! Thanks for sharing her story. More people need to hear it!

My dude, I have to tell this story. I’ve been sharing your videos with my wife, and told her I wanted one of your tanks for Father’s Day. My nine year old daughter informed my wife that calling you “the Fat electrician” was extremely rude! Then my dear wife had to explain that it is the name of your channel name and not a dig at your tactical fluff.

Jake Mcnasty is literally the reason for “If you need it done, call the 101” what an absolute legend im honored i got to wear the same patch as him

First video I’ve watched on the channel. Loving it. Good stuff

I had totally forgot about McNasty! Thx for the reintroduction amigo. That guy was something else.

What a guy, please tell more fantastic tales like these.., we need to know what our soldiers did.

This is premium story time in direct competition with Reading Rainbow. Nick, you are the man that sheds light on the most ridiculous military stories in a fun and entertaining way that educates is and informs us of their importance. Thank you for this work that you do.

You are seriously the best story teller ever!! Absolutely amazing!!

Amazing content my man! Keep up the good work. I definitely will be suggesting this channel.

I am a 74-year-old retired combat wounded Marine. God bless you and thank you for the story sir.

I love this story, another one you might look into, if you haven't already, is Joe Medicine Crow. During WWII he performed all the requirements for becoming a war chief. Kind of like McNasty here, while every one else is fighting a war, he's out there doing side quests like it's a video game.

I had a social studies and history teacher that explained history the way you do in your videos and is the reason why I thoroughly enjoy learning about history

I grew up in Oklahoma and met him. I was maybe 10. Was at the VFW with my grandpa. I shook his hand and then sat and listened to my grandpa and him talk. I had ice cream and was bored honestly. My grandpa was a Marine who served in the Pacific. Looking back, I wish I would have listened to that conversation better.

34 Years ago I joined a local gun club here in Eastern Pa. At that time there were manyWW2 vets. One of our guys was a man named Jack Agnew. Jack was 101 airborne ,3 combat jumps and was at Baston. He was part of the Dirty 13. To me he was Larger than life. A very modest man. I never heard a 4 letter word from him. Another member Jack was great friends with was a Nazi Paratrooper, (Fallschirmjager) .Tony was born in the Czech Republic and became an American in 1953. Jack an Tony would go to reunions at Fort Indian Town Gap in Pennsylvania. I miss them Both very much. In 2006 I accompanied Tony back to Germany for his last Fallschirmjager reunion. He Pass away Jan 2009. Two Great men both Americans.

I had the honor to meet Jake and he was one hell of a man. Super nice and talked with me for a long time about his life in and out of the war.

Your videos are great to just listen too while doing renovations. Entertaining as hell

first time listening to your channel, dude your an amazing story teller !! you just got a new sub!

Jake is more than a hero, he’s more than an anti hero He’s a legend

This has been probably the best 36 minutes of History I've ever had the pleasure of watching! I've seen a kind of biopic about this guy and his "Filthy 13", and I learned more about this man's story here than I ever knew about this man! This guy was the definition of Badassery, thank you for sharing his story! Also as to length/theme of your future videos, let me just say YOU ARE KILLING IT!

Ty for these. These vids are awesome. I love ww2 dtuff and this is a great thing to work and listen to

Hey man, first time I’ve ever seen your Channel, and I don’t know why it came across my suggested. However, I did enjoy the story. Thanks for sharing! I have to add as a classical school teacher, we read through stories and great epics of the Iliad, Odyssey, Aneid, Beowulf, Dante, and much more. Much of our discussion is revolved around the hero and what that is. I was flexed by your understanding of hero and if you’re used to our DC and Marvel comics, I can see why you find the heroes unrelatable. I didn’t want to point out though, the throughout history and in many of the classic stories, the hero was not perfect even though he did try to show virtue. A true hero is someone who’s driven by standards beyond themselves even if they fail to uphold them 100% of the time. if you haven’t checked any of the stories out, you may enjoy them! All the best to you! P.s. Jake sounds like the Maverick of the Army

Jake has to be the sole reason Article 15 exists. Also, dude you are easily like the American version of Count Dankula. Absolutely entertaining and a phenomenal story teller.

My name is Jake and I joined the army right out of high school. My drill sergeants called me "McNasty" I never understood until now why they called me that. I wasn't quite as crazy as this guy but I definitely had a problem with authority throughout my entire military career and was constantly losing my rank and being demoted back to private 😂😂😂. I am honored to carry on his legacy.

Late to the party here, but i wanted to say thanks. I saw your vid, and then got Jake's book out of the library. Absolutely crazy! Thanks again

I found you from following Brandon Herrera and donut for years and I gotta say I love every video you do. I love history and especially military and combat history. You fucking kill it brother!!! Much love from San Antonio man!!!!!!

I honestly have no real words. This man....is just...dayum. He is the embodiment of 'no effs given'. I think the greatest tragedy of his military career was that the one egg was destroyed, forcing him to dine on only five instead of six. In all seriousness, this guy sounds like an absolute mad-lad legend. Incredible. Also, loved the video. Length was no problem and I enjoyed hearing so much about this guy's life. If you wanna keep doing stuff like this, go for it. I don't mind either way.

I will NEVER forget this story. Thank you for shining a light on history.

Dude U could make videos that are Hours Long and I'd Still Love Watching The Entirety of All of them... I Truely Enjoy the Historical Stories and Learning about this stuff Years After schooling (I'm 35) I NEVER Had a Teacher That Could Make the Lesson Plan this Interesting and Keep My Attention. YOU Sir Have a True Talent!

One of the best story tellers of our time. Please keep these coming.

You just never know what those old men who can barely get around now have been through, how big of a badass they were or the stories they could tell.