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I Saw the Taliban's 'Dancing Boys' & Have Never Been the Same | Chad Robichaux
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- Julian Dorey Daily
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- May 11, 2026
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FULL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIlhxxI3a-U Subscribe Here: @JulianDoreyDaily CHAD's LINKS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/resilientshow/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@UCW73J_l3IHmtyNqJvPQujag BOOD: https://www.tyndale.com/p/riptide/9781496488756 WEBSITE: https://chadrobichaux.com/ War exposes realities most people never see — and some of those experiences stay with you long after. In this clip, Tier 1 operator Chad Robichaux reflects on one of the most difficult things he witnessed during his time in Afghanistan, and how it impacted him. Inside this clip: A firsthand account from Afghanistan The realities faced on the ground The emotional impact of what he witnessed How it shaped his perspective after Why these stories matter It’s a sobering look at the human cost of war. ***TIMESTAMPS*** 00:00 - 9/11 Towers Fall, Contractor Path, Tier 1 Ops, Afghanistan, Taliban Rise, War Morality 10:41 - Taliban Atrocities, Hollywood Silence, Generational Abuse, Tier 1 Missions, Endless War 19:21 - Bin Laden Debate, Mission Politics, Operator Rivalry, Kidnapping, Foreign Interrogation 29:40 - Interrogation Survival, Tradecraft, Escape, PTSD Begins, Identity Collapse 38:51 - PTSD, Jiu-Jitsu Therapy, Success vs Emptiness, Suicide Attempt, Turning Point 48:25 - Faith, Redemption, Marriage Loss, Purpose, Veterans, Mighty Oaks @JulianDoreyDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices