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The Shawn Ryan Show

Shawn Ryan

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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.

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  1. #307 Ron White - The 2,500-Year-Old Memory Skill the Romans Used That We've Completely Lost

    · 3 h 01 min

    Ron White is a two-time USA Memory Champion, U.S. Navy veteran, and one of the world's foremost memory training experts. Known as the "Brain Athlete," he has dedicated his career to proving that extraordinary memory is…

  2. Memorial Day Special: Navy Veteran Memorizes Every Service Member Killed in Afghanistan

    · 2 h 13 min

    In this powerful segment, Ron White, creator of the Afghanistan Memorial Wall and a Navy veteran who served in Afghanistan, solemnly recites the names of the American service members killed in action during the war.…

  3. #306 Bryce Crawford - Gen Z Evangelist on the Vices Destroying Your Life

    · 3 h 33 min

    Bryce Crawford is a Christian evangelist and street preacher known for direct, face-to-face gospel conversations in public spaces. He grew up in a church-influenced environment but experienced intense anxiety,…

  4. #305 AJ Pasciuti - Marine Scout Sniper on Hunting Juba, the Deadliest Enemy Sniper in Iraq

    · 8 h 31 min

    AJ Pasciuti grew up in Sunnyvale, California, the son of Italian and Argentine immigrants. After 9/11 reshaped his sense of purpose, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st…

  5. #304 Chris Bayless - 30 Years Undercover Inside America's Most Violent Gangs

    · 4 h 02 min

    Chris Bayless is a former Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Special Agent who spent more than three decades working some of the most dangerous undercover investigations in the United States. An…

  6. #303 Mel Chancey - Youngest President in Hells Angels History

    · 5 h 04 min

    Born and raised near Chicago, Illinois, Mel Chancey grew up in a Catholic household, even serving as an altar boy. But early in life, he found identity and belonging in motorcycle club culture. What began as…

  7. #302 Joe Lonsdale - If China Takes Taiwan, AI Sets Back 10 Years

    · 1 h 37 min

    Joe Lonsdale is a technology entrepreneur and venture capitalist known for his work at the intersection of innovation and public policy. He is a co-founder of Palantir Technologies, a data analytics platform used by…

  8. #301 Cenk Uygur - The Foreign Influence Crisis

    · 3 h 36 min

    Cenk Uygur is the CEO and founder of TYT (The Young Turks Network), host of The Young Turks — the first partner channel on YouTube — co-founder of the Justice Democrats, and bestselling author of Justice is Coming.…

  9. #300 Louisa Nicola - Peptides, Cancer and the Deadly Habits That Lead to Alzheimer’s

    · 3 h 08 min

    Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist, performance specialist, and founder of Neuro Athletics, a company focused on brain optimization and neurophysiology for elite performers. A former professional triathlete, Nicola’s…

  10. #299 Andy Lowery - Inside the World’s Most Advanced Drone Killing Machine

    · 1 h 58 min

    Andy Lowery is a retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander who served as a Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer and Nuclear Propulsion Officer, including active duty aboard the USS John C. Stennis. Over more than 30 years,…

  11. #298 Jason Magnavice - SEAL Team 6 Red Squadron Operator

    · 1 h 59 min

    Jason Magnavice is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL with over 26 years in Naval Special Warfare. He spent eight years at SEAL Team 2 before being selected to serve within Joint Special Operations Command, operating in some of…

  12. #297 Nick Shirley - Inside California’s $222 Billion Medi-Cal Crisis

    · 1 h 11 min

    Nick Shirley is an American independent journalist, YouTuber, and content creator known for on-the-ground investigative reporting and street interviews. He initially gained attention as a teenager producing prank and…

  13. #296 Meg Appelgate - Why Parents Are Being Lied To About Teen “Treatment”

    · 2 h 23 min

    Meg Appelgate is the Founder and CEO of Unsilenced, a nonprofit organization launched in January 2022 to support past, present, and future victims of institutional child abuse. A survivor of the Troubled Teen Industry…

  14. #295 Samuel Reineberg - First-Hand Account of the Old Dominion Terrorist Attack

    · 1 h 52 min

    Prior-enlisted in the U.S. Army, he began his military career as an 88K (Watercraft Operator) at Fort Eustis, Virginia, where he served aboard the Logistics Support Vessel (LSV-5) and later became the first Leading…

  15. #294 Pete Blaber - Part 2: Delta Force Commander on Pablo Escobar, Takur Ghar, and Pat Tillman

    · 7 h 00 min

    Pete Blaber is a retired Delta Force commander renowned for leading elite counter-terrorism and special operations teams across the globe, now applying his battle-tested leadership principles to corporate environments,…

  16. #294 Pete Blaber - Part 1: Delta Force Commander on Roberts Ridge: The Battle of Takur Ghar

    · 5 h 23 min

    Pete Blaber is a retired Delta Force commander renowned for leading elite counter-terrorism and special operations teams across the globe, now applying his battle-tested leadership principles to corporate environments,…

  17. #293 Jeremiah Johnston - Codex Vaticanus, Book of Enoch and the Resurrection of Jesus

    · 2 h 54 min

    Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston is a world-renowned scholar on the Historical Jesus, specializing in archaeology, ancient history, and the New Testament. In 2026, Dr. Johnston became the only academic invited to present…

  18. #292 Brett Adcock - Shawn Ryan Meets a Humanoid Robot

    · 2 h 59 min

    Brett Adcock is a technology entrepreneur focused on building companies in robotics, artificial intelligence, and aerospace. Born and raised on a third-generation farm in central Illinois, he developed an early…

  19. #291 Joe Kent - His Message to President Trump on Ending the War With Iran

    · 2 h 03 min

    Joe Kent is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer, former CIA paramilitary officer, and until recently served as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, stepping down from the post in March 2026…

  20. #290 Zach Lahn - Inside America’s Cancer-Causing Chemical Problem

    · 2 h 12 min

    Zach Lahn is a first-time political candidate running in the 2026 Republican primary for Governor of Iowa. Never having held elected office, he launched his campaign from his family farm, positioning himself as a…

  21. #289 Michael Lester - Is the United States Going to War with Iran For Israel?

    · 3 h 54 min

    Michael Lester is a decorated U.S. Marine Corps combat pilot, cybersecurity educator, and author who has spent his career operating at the intersection of military power, technology, and national security. A graduate…

  22. #288 Shyam Sankar - Are We Sleepwalking Into World War 3?

    · 1 h 35 min

    Shyam Sankar is Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President at Palantir Technologies, where he has served since 2006 as one of the company’s earliest hires and key builders. A seasoned technologist with over…

  23. #287 Butch Wilmore - He Was Stranded in Space for 286 Days

    · 3 h 28 min

    Barry E. “Butch” Wilmore was raised in Tennessee, where an early fascination with aviation, engineering, and disciplined teamwork set the course for his career. He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in…

  24. #286 Ethan Thornton - This 22-Year-Old Built a .50 Cal Rifle Out of Home Depot Parts

    · 4 h 04 min

    Ethan Thornton is the Founder and CEO of Mach Industries, a defense technology company developing next-generation unmanned systems and hydrogen-powered weapons platforms to redefine modern warfare and energy logistics.…

  25. #285 Father Chad Ripperger - Inside the Most Disturbing Exorcism Cases

    · 4 h 11 min

    Father Chad Ripperger is a Roman Catholic priest, theologian, philosopher, and exorcist serving in the Archdiocese of Denver. He is the founder and superior general of the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother (Doloran…

  26. #284 Schlep - EVERY Parent Needs to Watch This

    · 3 h 57 min

    Schlep, real name Michael, is a 22‑year‑old YouTuber and content creator known for his hard‑hitting investigations exposing child predators on Roblox. Through sting operations and decoy accounts, his channel has…

  27. #283 AJ - Former CIA Chief of Station Breaks Silence on Microwave Weapons

    · 3 h 58 min

    AJ is a former senior CIA operations officer and twice-selected Chief of Station who served across the full spectrum of clandestine operations, including warzones, denied areas, and austere overseas postings. A U.S.…

  28. #282 Nik Seetharaman - Former SpaceX's Head of Cybersecurity Critical Warning on AI Swarms

    · 6 h 10 min

    Nik Seetharaman is a special operations–trained cyber leader turned founder, known for bringing an operator’s mindset to some of the most sensitive security programs in American industry. A former JSOC advance‑force…

  29. #281 Jeremy Slate - The Fatal Decisions That Doomed the Entire Roman Empire

    · 2 h 09 min

    Jeremy Ryan Slate is the CEO and co-founder of Command Your Brand, a leading podcast PR agency that helps entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders build authority and grow influence through top‑tier podcast…

  30. #280 Sarah Adams - If China Isn’t the #1 Threat… Then Who Is?

    · 3 h 05 min

    For years, Sarah Adams has worked where threat warnings begin, not where they end. She is a targeting officer and global threat advisor with deep expertise in counterterrorism, threat network analysis, and overseas…

  31. #279 Wes Huff - This Might Be the Most Important Biblical Discovery of the 20th Century

    · 3 h 23 min

    Wes Huff is a Canadian Christian apologist, theologian, and public speaker specializing in the reliability of ancient biblical manuscripts and the defense of the Christian worldview. Born in Multan, Pakistan, to…

  32. #278 Ro Khanna - Why is Congress Afraid to Subpoena Every Name in the Epstein Files?

    · 1 h 46 min

    Ro Khanna is the U.S. Representative for California's 17th Congressional District (Silicon Valley) since 2017, serving his fifth term as a Democrat. In this episode, Shawn and Ro discuss the recent drop of the Epstein…

  33. #277 Michael Lester - Are We the Bad Guys?

    · 4 h 31 min

    Michael T. Lester, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Marine Corps combat pilot who served in Asia and the Middle East, initially believed deeply in American ideals. Over time, he experienced growing…

  34. 🚨IMMEDIATE RELEASE🚨 - I Am Being Threatened For Protecting Children...

    · 7:35

    Please watch the full video to hear my defense’s response to Camp Kanakuk’s attorneys’ demand letter requesting the removal of parts of my interview with Ro Khanna. If you would like to read both letters yourself, you…

  35. #276 Nick Brokhausen - The Deadliest Stories From Vietnam with MACV-SOG

    · 3 h 18 min

    Nick Brokhausen is a highly decorated U.S. Army Special Forces veteran who served in the secretive Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) from 1970 to 1971, conducting…

  36. #275 Jay Yu - Nano Nuclear Technology and the Future of American Energy

    · 1 h 43 min

    Jay Yu is a prominent DeepTech and NuclearTech entrepreneur with a Wall Street capital markets background. Driven by a vision to make energy more accessible, affordable, and sustainable worldwide, he currently serves…

  37. #274 Tim Ferriss - Life-Changing Practical Wisdom Backed by Experience and Science

    · 3 h 45 min

    Tim Ferriss is the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, including The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, and The 4-Hour Chef. His podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, has surpassed one billion…

  38. #273 Steve Robinson - How Somali Criminal Networks Are Stealing Millions of Dollars

    · 3 h 10 min

    Steven Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of the Maine Wire, leads New England’s fastest-growing digital media outlet focused on exposing political corruption and organized crime across local, state, and regional levels. A…

  39. #272 Elizabeth Phillips - Inside Camp Kanakuk: One of America’s Darkest Child Summer Camps

    · 4 h 02 min

    Elizabeth is the founder of No More Victims, an advocacy organization that passes child protection laws, and has served as the executive director of the Phillips Foundation since 2013. After her younger brother Trey…

  40. #271 Ro Khanna - The Internal Failures Undermining America’s Institutions

    · 1 h 49 min

    Ro Khanna is the U.S. Representative for California's 17th Congressional District (Silicon Valley) since 2017, serving his fifth term as a Democrat. Born to Indian immigrant parents, Khanna graduated Phi Beta Kappa…

  41. #270 Oz Pearlman - The Most Mind-Blowing Mentalism Tricks

    · 2 h 06 min

    Oz Pearlman, known professionally as The Mentalist, is one of the most successful and in-demand mentalists in the world, captivating audiences with jaw-dropping demonstrations of mind reading, suggestion, and…

  42. #269 Nick Shirley - Minnesota’s Daycare Fraud, Nick Fuentes, Gen Z and Philly "Zombies"

    · 1 h 29 min

    Nick Shirley is an American independent journalist, YouTuber, and content creator known for on-the-ground investigative videos and street interviews. Starting with prank and shock content as a teenager, including a…

  43. #268 Mike Waltz - Special Forces Green Beret Turned UN Ambassador Warns About China

    · 2 h 25 min

    Mike Waltz is an American politician, diplomat, author, businessman, and retired U.S. Army Colonel, a combat-decorated Green Beret with 27 years of military service and the first retired Special Forces officer elected…

  44. #267 Rob Luna - 50-Year Mortgages, Government Band-Aids, AI Job Cuts and the Middle Class

    · 1 h 57 min

    Rob Luna is a prominent wealth and business strategist with over 25 years of experience in wealth management. Renowned as one of the nation's top financial advisors and consistently ranked by Forbes, he currently…

  45. The Best Moments of the Shawn Ryan Show in 2025

    · 3 h 02 min

    Looking back, 2025 stands as one of the most defining years in the history of The Shawn Ryan Show—a year that pushed far beyond the studio and into the heart of stories that don’t fit neatly into headlines or…

  46. #266 Dr. Dan Schneider - Ancient Weapons Used Against Demons: Vigils, Fasting and Prayer

    · 3 h 37 min

    Dr. Dan Schneider is an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and an Associate Staff Member at the St. John Henry Newman Research Centre for Theology at Maryvale Institute in…

  47. #265 Lee Strobel - Who is the Real Santa Claus & What Evidence Connects Jesus to Christmas?

    · 2 h 14 min

    Lee Strobel is an American Christian author, apologist, speaker, and former investigative journalist who transitioned from an atheist investigative journalist into a leading Christian apologist and author, blending…

  48. #264 Hunter Biden - His Answer to the Laptop Claims, Burisma, White House Coke and Pardons

    · 5 h 32 min

    Hunter Biden is an American attorney, businessman, and author and the son of President Joe Biden. Born in Delaware and shaped by profound personal tragedies and a diverse career in finance, policy, and international…

  49. #263 Steve Bunting - Inside the World of MARSOC Medics and Real-World Combat Medicine

    · 4 h 10 min

    Steven Bunting is a former U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer and Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARC) / Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman who spent over a decade embedded with Marine Recon and…

  50. #262 Aliia Roza - Russian Sex Spy on Seduction Perfumes, Sexpionage and Honeypot Tradecraft

    · 3 h 28 min

    Aliia Roza is a former secret agent turned women’s empowerment coach, public speaker, and influencer with over 1 million followers on Instagram who specialized in seduction and psychological manipulation to dismantle…

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