I've Been Held Hostage By Rebels & Fought The Taliban | Minutes With

In this episode of Minutes With, we sit down with Sebastian Junger, a renowned journalist and filmmaker who has spent over 20 years documenting life on the front lines in war zones. Sebastian shares stories from his career in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Liberia, recounting the most shocking events he's witnessed and delves into the ethical dilemmas faced by war journalists. He also reflects on the profound impact of a near-death experience he had in 2020, offering insights into how it has reshaped his perspective on life and work.

Thank you to Sebastian Junger for taking part. His book “In My Time of Dying” is out now.

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[LADbible]

Thank you to Sebastian Junger for sharing his story. His book 'In My Time of Dying' is out now.

[smaevie]

Only realised half-way through that this dude isn't just a War Reporter, he directed AND produced "Restrepo" - one of the greatest War Documentaries ever made.

[tonyalways]

LADbible videos are fabulous. I wish they were longer or included follow ups with some of the interviewees. Real journalism providing real information and education.

[SCOak]

His experience in Sarajevo talking about being depressed when he came home because in Sarajevo he had banded together felt alive every minute was precious he was on the cusp of life and death minute by minute… it’s so true and needs to be examined and spoken of more . Beautiful this man’s experiences and his life is brilliantly told in this short thirty minutes. He needs to do more of this.

[Loneranger]

Both his books, “Tribe” and “War” are master pieces. They helped me understand and accept my PTSD

[jeannecastellano]

I'm such an admirer of Sebastian Junger. His writings are very intelligent and he does a valuable job to humanity of explaining our convoluted and oftentimes, violent world. Thank you for this superb interview!

[anomietoponymie]

Mr. Junger, I really appreciate your honesty. Talking about war feeling "real" and meaningful as opposed to life in peacetime, talking about the fact that war reporters "make a living off watching people suffer, " neither of these points have I ever heard before. I am particularly impressed by your point about meaningfulness.

[what]

This was a fascinating interview. I thought it was very interesting when he spoke about the ethical difficulties of being a journalist who documents these tragic situations.

But also, am I the only Princess Bride fan who noticed him say "a ground (land) war in Asia? Inconceivable!"

[dalma]

You're a star, keep shining bright!

[nataliasamborska]

Wow this was such a great episode ❤️I really enjoyed watching it 🙏thank you

[smorris]

For everyone that enjoyed this interview, his TED Talks are also great as are his books. And of course Restrepo/Korengal are fantastic documentaries to watch.

[ayameisastar]

He talks the same way about war that my veteran family members do. I hope he got help for his PTSD

[DocM.]

When he said Korengal Valley my eyes got wide like "God DAMN. You went THERE!???" My jaw dropped after he said Restrepo. And that was only ONE of his tours... Legendary. Thank you for your service Sir. ❤

21:42 Id like to think *that* was the moment Tim put his hand on Sebastian's shoulder to say with love "Its okay brother. Its time to let everything out and start to heal."

Ths was one of the most powerful emotional interviews I have ever seen...

[unocoltrane]

Couldn't figure out how to edit to add, so new comment. I really identify with your point about coming back to soft, comfortable America and feeling a lack of purpose after Afghanistan. After I came back from Marjah in Helmand province, I didn't deal with any emotions and felt a sense of unreality. I still feel like everything is unreal, but have come to realize that everything happens the way it's meant to, whether I like it or not. I've recommended your book Tribe to several people, but I don't think anyone's read it yet. I guess that ties in with my sense of being a background character in my own life: I feel like people sorta forget I'm here and don't really listen to or hear me. Big fan of the few things of yours I've read like Death in Belmont as well.

[thedinkydreads]

His eyes....I can only imagine the things they've seen.

[motaman]

I was literally thinking about Restrepo yesterday! Time to watch again.

[kelseymac]

That felt like a real privilege to listen to. Thank you. What a beautifully spoken man.

[dexikid]

He’s the greatest journalist of my time. Absolutely incredible writer. Perfect storm changed my life as young kid

[gabewaite]

"Our debt to the universe is that we are alive, and eventually we gotta die, and its gonna find you wherever you are."

Brilliant quote.

[NiclasOttesen]

Great author and reporter. All his books are great. One of his works is "The Perfect Storm", about commercial fishermen in the American Northwest. Dangerous job indeed.