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Shawn Ryan Show

Shawn Ryan
The "Shawn Ryan Show" is hosted by Shawn Ryan, former U.S. Navy SEAL, CIA Contractor, and Founder of Vigilance Elite. We tell REAL stories about REAL people from all walks of life. We discuss the ups and downs, wins and losses, successes and struggles, the good and bad in a respectful but candid way with our guest. We're better than entertainment, we're the REAL thing. Please enjoy the show.

Episodes

#104 MrBallen - Navy SEAL Turned Content Creator

John B. Allen, aka MrBallen is a former Navy SEAL turned content creator. Ballen went viral on Tik Tok and YouTube in 2020 with his unique "true crime" videos that brought a fresh sense of storytelling and narrative to social media. His podcasts Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories and MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries topped the charts with millions of views and subscribers. Allen co-founded Elite Meet, a network focused organization that provides support to transitioning elite Veterans and an "unma...

Apr 08, 20244 hr 18 min

#103 Randall Carlson - Rediscovering Ancient Civilizations

Randall Carlson is a master builder, geometrician, architectural designer, teacher and "renegade scholar." Carlson is an expert with over forty years of study into the intersection of ancient mythology and modern science. Through years of lectures, presentations and classes, he has been recognized by The National Science Teachers Association for his commitment to Science education. Throughout his career, Carlson has organized numerous field expeditions to explore and document evidence of catastr...

Apr 01, 20243 hr 59 min

#102 Chad Robichaux - Force Recon Marine / DEVGRU

Chad Robichaux is a United States Marine Corps Veteran, former LEO, Best Selling Author, and Founder of Mighty Oaks Foundation, a peer-to-peer resiliency and recovery program for U.S. Veterans. Mighty Oaks has raised over 55M dollars for Veterans and First Responders and has served over 500,000 service members. In addition to helping U.S. Veterans and First Responders, Robichaux helped create Save Our Allies, an organization that played a vital role in assisting the United States' Afghan allies ...

Mar 25, 20245 hr 55 min

#101 Michael Yon - Secrets of the Darién Gap

Michael Yon is a Former Green Beret, Author, Photographer, and War Correspondent. After serving in the U.S. Army Special Forces, Yon retired his rifle in favor of a camera. He began his journalism career in December of 2004 in Iraq, covering some of the World's most complex conflicts and war zones. His writing and photography lead him to over 100 countries during his 20 year career. Most recently, he's been in South America covering an unknown path for illegal immigration into the United States:...

Mar 18, 20242 hr 46 min

#100 Tim Kennedy - Green Beret Sniper / UFC Fighter

Tim Kennedy is a Master Sergeant and Green Beret, New York Times Best Selling Author, and Retired UFC Fighter. He is the Founder of Sheepdog Response, a tactical training company dedicated to preserving human life. He also helped create Save Our Allies in the wake of the Afghanistan withdrawal and successfully assisted in the evacuation of over 17,000 American allies. Today, Kennedy spends his time continuing to serve his country and community through his companies and ventures like Apogee Stron...

Mar 11, 20245 hr 44 min

#99 John Crist - Beating Cancel Culture

John Crist is a successful comedian with over one billion video views and is the host of his hilarious podcast "Net Positive." Crist is widely known for his viral videos like "Honest Football Coach," "Every Parent at Disney," and "Brands that need to be CANCELLED." Crist's remarkably successful online presence was backed by a relentless touring schedule that initially favored christian audiences and churches rather than the typical theatre circuit. In this episode, Crist recounts his meteoric ri...

Mar 04, 20245 hr 8 min

#98 Jonathan Wilson - Navy SEAL Operator

Jonathan Wilson is a former Navy SEAL and Founder of INVI Mindhealth. This episode documents his life and work, on and off the battlefield. Wilson's interest was set on the military at an early age, as his Father was an MP and traveling around became the norm. He would eventually set his sights on the Naval Academy and Naval Special Warfare. Wilson's early days were marked with mischief that nearly ended his career. Yet, through fate and luck, he made it to "Hell Week." He excelled in the SEAL T...

Feb 26, 20244 hr 8 min

#97 Rick Doblin - MDMA Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the Founder & President of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and this episode is all about his life and work. This episode is a holistic look at the point where traditional therapy meets psychedelics and how Doblin and his team have spent the last few decades appealing to the scientific community and lawmakers across the world. Doblin gives us a fresh perspective on the mental health crisis and discusses his studies & experiments in Iceland. ...

Feb 19, 20243 hr 51 min

#96 Col. John Alexander - Military Applications of the Paranormal

Col. John Alexander is a former Army Special Forces Commander with an impeccable career in leadership across multiple agencies and programs within the U.S. intelligence community. Alexander lead Special Forces teams as an Officer during the Vietnam War. He would later serve as the Chief of Human Technology at INSCOM and Army Inspector General. Alexander's work inspired and was heavily featured in the book and adapted film "Men Who Stare at Goats." He is widely credited with leading the way in re...

Feb 12, 20246 hr 49 min

#95 Joe McMoneagle - CIA's Project Stargate

Joe McMoneagle is a former U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer and was among the first Remote Viewers to be recruited into the previously classified Stargate Project. Project Stargate was the United States' first organized research into psychic phenomena via the Defense Intelligence Agency and contractor SRI International. In this episode, McMoneagle takes us back to the early days of the Vietnam War and how he was recruited into intelligence operations. The height of the Cold War fueled appetites f...

Feb 05, 20246 hr 11 min

#94 Dom Raso - SEAL Team 6 / DEVGRU Operator

Dom Raso is a former SEAL Team Six / DEVGRU Operator whose career spans across twelve years and multiple combat deployments during the Global War on Terror. Raso served in Gold Squadron, an outfit that suffered a staggering loss during an attack on August 6, 2011 when a Chinook CH-47 (call sign: Extortion 17) was shot down by insurgents. This was the most devastating day in SEAL Team Six history, as well as the single largest loss of life for U.S. forces since the war in Afghanistan began in 200...

Jan 29, 20246 hr 34 min

#93 Billy Carson - Forbidden Knowledge

Billy Carson is the Founder & CEO of 4BiddenKnowledge Inc. / TV and is a two time Best Selling Author with titles like "The Compendium Of The Emerald Tablets" and "Woke Doesn't Mean Broke." Carson also earned his Certificate of Science at M.I.T and studied Ancient Civilization at Harvard. Billy Carson has made a career out of researching ancient history and extraordinary technologies that have been hidden from the public. Carson is renown for his educational pieces on large networks like The Dis...

Jan 22, 20243 hr 58 min

#92 Christian Craighead - SAS Operator

Christian Craighead is a former member of the United Kingdom's elite 22 Special Air Service unit. Craighead is credited with saving over 700 lives of innocent civilians when he thwarted a terrorist attack at the DusitD2 Hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya in 2019. He was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for his actions. 21 people lost their lives in the attack, both American and British civilians among them. This episode covers Christian Craighead's entire life story. "Obi Wan Nairobi" joined...

Jan 15, 20243 hr 26 min

#91 Deadmau5

SRS is kicking off 2024 with legendary music producer and DJ Joel Zimmerman, a.k.a. Deadmau5. Deadmau5 has had an incredibly successful music career spanning nine studio albums and seven Grammy Nominations. In this episode, Zimmerman shares his early years coming up in Canada and the dawn of the internet music scene. He breaks down how his first critically acclaimed release came by happenstance and how he ultimately forged a new path in electronic music. Shawn and Joel also unpack how hit songs ...

Jan 08, 20244 hr 57 min

#90 Ryan Hendrickson - Green Beret, "Welcome to Afghanistan"

This week, SRS is bringing you a special holiday episode just in time for Christmas. Ryan Hendrickson is an Army Special Forces Green Beret with over twenty two years of service and is a Silver Star recipient. Hendrickson is also an author and humanitarian, founding his organization "Tip of the Spear." This episode covers Hendrickson's entire life story, from childhood to present day. Hendrickson explains his early career in the Navy and how he would ultimately pivot to being a Green Beret. Hend...

Dec 25, 20234 hr 22 min

#89 Tim Parlatore - Unpacking the Trump Indictments | Part 2

Tim Parlatore is a former Naval Officer and founder of Parlatore Law Group. He has represented Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher and President Donald Trump, among other high profile cases. Part two of this series focuses on the State cases brought against the former President. Parlatore weighs in on the Georgia case where President Trump is charged with 41 state-law felony charges. We also cover the infamous "Stormy Daniels" pay off and how Trump's adversaries are leveraging the Justice Department to ma...

Dec 20, 20232 hr 40 min

#89 Tim Parlatore - United States v. Donald J. Trump | Part 1

Tim Parlatore is a former Naval Officer and founder of Parlatore Law Group. He has represented Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher and President Donald Trump, among other high profile cases. This episode is an inside look at the multiple cases and indictments against the former President. Part one covers the events of January 6th and supposed election interference. Parlatore was on the Trump legal team during the early searches and seizures of Mar-a-lago. Parlatore also breaks down the infamous phone call...

Dec 18, 20232 hr 39 min

#88 Chris Miller - The Future of Warfare | Part 3

Chris Miller is the former Secretary of Defense with a 27 year career in the United States Army. Throughout his career, he oversaw multiple special operations organizations, culminating with his command of the 2nd Battalion, 5th SFG(A). Concluding this three part series, Chris and Shawn discuss the latest developments in the Ukraine / Russia conflict and the implications it has on foreign policy and the United States' standing on the world stage. Chris and Shawn also discuss how warfare has evol...

Dec 13, 20232 hr 4 min

#88 Chris Miller - The Hunt for Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi | Part 2

Chris Miller is the former Secretary of Defense with a 27 year career in the United States Army. Throughout his career, he oversaw multiple special operations organizations, culminating with his command of the 2nd Battalion, 5th SFG(A). In Part Two, Miller recounts the horrific abduction and murder of human rights activist Kayla Mueller by ISIS forces. This atrocity would later result in "Operation Kayla Mueller," the mission that targeted and killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Shawn Ryan ...

Dec 12, 20231 hr 21 min

#88 Chris Miller - Former Secretary of Defense on Toppling the Taliban | Part 1

Chris Miller is the former Secretary of Defense with a 27 year career in the United States Army. Throughout his career, he oversaw multiple special operations organizations, culminating with his command of the 2nd Battalion, 5th SFG(A). In Part One of three part series, we cover Miller's background spanning his impressive career. Miller breaks down one of his most important tasks–toppling the Taliban government and supporting the local resistance initiatives. This is an inside look at United Sta...

Dec 11, 20232 hr 40 min

#87 Michael Shellenberger - Elon Musk, Twitter Files and Media Collapse | Part 2

Michael Shellenberger is an award winning Journalist and best selling Author. He is best known for his book "San Fransicko," a cautionary tale of how progressives ruin cities. In part two, Michael and Shawn discuss the dissolution of partisan lines in the U.S. political system. Michael outlines the damage disinformation has done to the country's institutions and the erosion of public trust. Shawn and Michael cover the infamous "Twitter files" and the roles of faith and free will in a modern demo...

Dec 06, 20231 hr 22 min

#87 Michael Shellenberger - The Demise of California | Part 1

Michael Shellenberger is an award winning Journalist and best selling Author. He is best known for his book "San Fransicko," a cautionary tale of how progressives ruin cities. Michael and Shawn jump straight into the current state of California and its failed policies. Michael breaks down how legislation intended to decriminalize homelessness and drug abuse actually enabled the problems rather than solving them. Michael also uncovers the double standards and corruption of the California state go...

Dec 04, 20231 hr 24 min

#86 Laird Hamilton - Near-Death Surf Experiences and Surviving JAWS | Part 2

Laird Hamilton is a legendary American big wave surfer, known for riding some of the most dangerous waves ever to break. Laird is also a fitness icon and creator of Laird Superfood. Part two is the story of Hamilton's incredible surfing career. He recounts his struggle to find his footing among an industry set on sponsors and rules and how he ultimately became a trend setter rather than a follower. Shawn and Laird discuss "bio-hacking" and how Laird Superfood was created. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsor...

Nov 29, 20233 hr 48 min

#86 Laird Hamilton - The Greatest Big Wave Surfer of All Time | Part 1

Laird Hamilton is a legendary American big wave surfer, known for riding some of the most dangerous waves ever to break. Laird is also a fitness icon and creator of Laird Superfood. Part one of this two part series is a chronicling of Hamilton's childhood in Hawaii where he met his first love–the ocean. Hamilton recounts what it was like being the odd man out in a culture he would grow to be apart of. This episode also covers his early surfing career and the beginnings of his insatiable drive to...

Nov 27, 20233 hr 40 min

#85 Bryce Case Jr. AKA YTCracker - Anonymous Hacker

Bryce Case Jr., aka YTCracker, is a hacker and musician. Bryce has been called "The Original Digital Gangster" for his early adoption and manipulation of all things online. Ryan Montgomery, a fan favorite on SRS, calls Bryce his mentor. In this special Holiday release, we cover Bryce's life story starting with his early exploits when the internet was just coming into itself. We discuss his aptitude for clever digital marketing and finding money-making opportunities in every corner of America Onl...

Nov 23, 20236 hr 57 min

#84 Nick Bryant - Did Jeffrey Epstein Clone Himself? | Part 2

Nick Bryant is the author of "The Franklin Scandal" and Activist for Epstein Justice. Bryant is also credited with publishing Jeffrey Epstein's "Little Black Book." Part two is a complete breakdown of Jeffrey Epstein's vile empire and the systems that enabled his rise to a position of power in "high society." Bryant details the origins of the "Little Black Book" and uncovers the names within it. This is the account the mainstream media won't cover. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://lairdsuperfoo...

Nov 21, 20231 hr 24 min

#84 Nick Bryant - Epstein's Secret Black Book | Part 1

Nick Bryant is the author of "The Franklin Scandal" and Activist for Epstein Justice. Bryant is also credited with publishing Jeffrey Epstein's "Little Black Book." Part one is a deep dive into Bryant's investigation into The Franklin Scandal. This was one of the first child trafficking rings that was highly publicized and alerted the general population to such heinous activities. Bryant explains how the criminal underworld gave way to monsters like Jeffrey Epstein. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: htt...

Nov 20, 20231 hr 15 min

#83 Victor Marx on How Big Tech & Artificial Intelligence Influence Child Predators | Part 3

Victor Marx is a high risk humanitarian, former U.S. Marine, author, filmmaker, and lays claim to the World's fastest gun disarm. In part three, Marx tells us more about his is incredible mission work across the globe. Shawn and Victor discuss faith and the role it plays in a world on the brink. Marx's history and humanitarian work gives him a unique perspective on the challenges facing the United States today. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://lairdsuperfood.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://meetfab...

Nov 15, 20232 hr 36 min

#83 The Methods Victor Marx Used to Overcome His Terrifying Childhood | Part 2

Victor Marx is a high risk humanitarian, former U.S. Marine, author, filmmaker, and lays claim to the World's fastest gun disarm. In part two, we get into Marx's humanitarian work with All Things Possible. His missions have taken him all over the world to Iraq, Syria, North Africa and Southeast Asia – mostly in non-permissive and high threat environments. His work focuses on orphans and widows that are victims of war, abuse and crimes against humanity. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://lairdsupe...

Nov 14, 20231 hr 21 min

#83 What Led Victor Marx to Become the World's Fastest Gun Disarmer | Part 1

Victor Marx is a high risk humanitarian, former U.S. Marine, author, filmmaker, and lays claim to the World's fastest gun disarm. This is a three part series that covers his life story. In part one, Marx recounts a childhood marked by severe abuse. By the time he graduated from high school, his lifestyle was filled with drugs, fights and theft. Yet, the discipline of the military and his steadfast faith would reset the course of his life. This episode is extremely graphic. Viewer / Listener disc...

Nov 13, 20232 hr 49 min