Hostage's Release In Syira Rivals Spy Thriller: WATCH

Sam Goodwin's release from captivity in Syria is straight out of a spy film.

Goodwin recently joined me on American Joyride to discuss his time being held as a prisoner of the Syrian regime and dictator Bashar al-Assad. He was kidnapped during a 2019 trip to the country. Syria has been consumed by violence and war for around 14 years at this point.

His eventual release involved a motorcade racing from Damascus to Lebanon that was loaded for bear, and it wasn't slowing down or stopping for anyone or anything.

You can watch Sam talk about his dramatic release starting around 45:00 (follow me on Instagram for more pro-America clips and content), and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

Thankfully, Sam made it home safe and is back in America. I hope you all enjoyed hearing him share his story as much as I did. Make sure to follow along at all the socials below:

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David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick covering a variety of topics with a focus on football and culture. He also hosts of the podcast American Joyride that is accessible on Outkick where he interviews American heroes and outlines their unique stories. Before joining OutKick, Hookstead worked for the Daily Caller for seven years covering similar topics. Hookstead is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.