Shawn Ryan Show

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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.

Recent Episodes
  • #204 Larry Vickers - Delta Force: Operation Acid Gambit
    May 29, 2025 – 04:23:08
  • #203 Dave Mustaine - Megadeth Co-Founder & Frontman
    May 27, 2025 – 03:20:16
  • #202 Steve Kwast – How China is Mining the Moon and Weaponizing Space
    May 22, 2025 – 03:09:12
  • #201 Jon Truett - Optimizing Human Performance
    May 19, 2025 – 05:06:50
  • #200 Tom Homan - The U.S. Border Czar
    May 15, 2025 – 03:01:25
  • #199 Tim Tebow - Fighting For Our Children
    May 12, 2025 – 03:29:18
  • #198 Blerim Skoro - CIA & FBI Asset / Al-Qaeda Infiltrator
    May 8, 2025 – 04:00:45
  • #197 Bob Parsons - Vietnam War Veteran / Founder of GoDaddy & PXG
    May 5, 2025 – 03:24:53
  • #196 Joshua Broome - "Rocco Reed," Inside The Adult Film Industry
    May 1, 2025 – 03:05:13
  • #195 Marat Gabidullin - Wagner Group Commander / Russian Mercenary
    Apr 28, 2025 – 01:47:20
  • #194 Father Stephen Gadberry - The Unconventional Priest
    Apr 24, 2025 – 03:11:25
  • #193 John Stryker Meyer - MACV-SOG: The Secret War in Vietnam
    Apr 21, 2025 – 04:07:03
  • #192 Lee Strobel & John Burke - The Resurrection
    Apr 17, 2025 – 03:41:22
  • #191 Dave Ramsey - CEO, Ramsey Solutions
    Apr 14, 2025 – 03:41:38
  • #190 Shyam Sankar - Chief Technology Officer of Palantir: The Future of Warfare
    Apr 10, 2025 – 02:21:10
  • #189 Thomas "Drago" Dzieran - Navy SEAL / The Terrorist Terrorizer
    Apr 7, 2025 – 05:09:49
  • #188 Leigh & Robert Bortins - Why Parents Are Ditching Public Schools for Homeschooling
    Apr 3, 2025 – 03:09:35
  • #187 Doug Collins - United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
    Mar 31, 2025 – 01:54:21
  • #186 Brett Cooper - The Real Reason She Left The Daily Wire
    Mar 27, 2025 – 03:55:54
  • #185 Scott "Kidd" Poteet - SpaceX Polaris Dawn Astronaut on Spacewalk, Moon Landing and Mars
    Mar 24, 2025 – 04:22:19
  • #184 Growing Threat - Christian Persecution in Syria, Homeland Attacks and How to Prepare
    Mar 20, 2025 – 02:24:19
  • #183 Dr. Ben Carson - Neuralink, God’s Hand in Neuroscience and Human Consciousness
    Mar 17, 2025 – 02:19:17
  • #182 King Randall, I - Rescuing a Lost Generation from Gangs, Crime and Chaos
    Mar 12, 2025 – 02:19:38
  • #181 Peter Attia - The Science of Longevity, Nutrition Myths and Medicine 3.0
    Mar 10, 2025 – 02:49:01
  • #180 Major James Capers Jr. - Vietnam Marine Commando Silver Star Recipient
    Mar 7, 2025 – 03:06:17
  • #179 Paul Saladino - The FDA Approved Poison You Eat Every Day
    Mar 5, 2025 – 03:17:30
  • #178 Ben Owen - Inside the Life of an Addict
    Mar 3, 2025 – 05:27:43
  • #177 Captain Brad Geary - The Sinister Games the Military Plays in Hiding the Truth
    Feb 28, 2025 – 02:05:08
  • #176 Andrew Bailey - Suing China for $25 Billion, Abolishing ATF, Fauci and Soros Crimes
    Feb 26, 2025 – 02:44:45
  • #175 Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - The Nicotine Debate, Aging Conspiracies and Living to 100
    Feb 24, 2025 – 02:24:10
  • #174 Joshua Mast - U.S. Marine's Message to President Donald Trump
    Feb 21, 2025 – 05:15:22
  • #173 Jared Hudson - The War Against Evil: A Navy SEAL’s Fight to Save Children in America
    Feb 19, 2025 – 03:40:04
  • #172 Travis Haley - Blackwater Sniper's Controversial Moments in Deadly War Zones
    Feb 17, 2025 – 04:27:28
  • #171 Palmer Luckey - Superhuman Soldiers, AI Missiles and Exoskeletons in Warzones
    Feb 14, 2025 – 03:51:26
  • #170 Mike Benz - USAID Funding CIA-Backed Mercenaries, Media Superweapons and Samantha Powers
    Feb 12, 2025 – 02:39:21
  • #169 Vivek Ramaswamy - Making Ohio Tax Free, DeepSeek, DOGE and the Education Crisis
    Feb 10, 2025 – 01:42:40
  • #168 Lue Elizondo - X-15 Rocket Plane, UFO Cover-Ups & a Mind-Blowing Google Search
    Feb 7, 2025 – 02:51:06
  • #167 Lindy Li - Obama’s Third Term, Kamala Paying Beyoncé, Cardi B, and Oprah
    Feb 6, 2025 – 01:45:11
  • #166 Diana Pasulka - Religious History, UFO Phenomena and the Ancient Mysteries of Purgatory
    Feb 5, 2025 – 02:34:07
  • #165 Chris Bledsoe - The Episode We Never Censored
    Feb 3, 2025 – 02:45:23
  • Peak Points | "I Was Covered in Blood" - Terrifying Moments as a Police Officer
    Jan 31, 2025 – 37:20
  • #164 Mike Grover - How Hacking Tools Are Changing Cyber Warfare
    Jan 29, 2025 – 02:35:07
  • #163 Gary Brecka - Biohacking Secrets to Longevity, Aging Myths and the Science of Nutrition
    Jan 27, 2025 – 03:24:25
  • Peak Points | Travis Howze - The Saddest Moments with a Firefighter
    Jan 24, 2025 – 36:14
  • #162 Leif Babin - What Leadership Looks Like in the World’s Deadliest Warzones
    Jan 22, 2025 – 05:31:51
  • #161 Rob Luna - 2025's Million-Dollar Question: Where to Invest & Will DOGE Trim the Fat?
    Jan 20, 2025 – 01:25:07
  • #160 Tim Sheehy - Former Navy SEAL & Aerial Firefighter Breaks Down the Los Angeles Wildfires
    Jan 17, 2025 – 01:40:06
  • #159 Jane Doe - Terror Playbook: Sleeper Cells, Biological Weapons and Invisible Bombs
    Jan 15, 2025 – 02:43:10
  • #158 Călin Georgescu - Does Romania's Coup Reveal NATO's Desperation to Push WW3?
    Jan 13, 2025 – 01:07:16
  • #157 Peter Berg - Exposing Big Pharma, Lone Survivor, and Hollywood’s Dark Side
    Jan 9, 2025 – 02:10:47
Recent Reviews
  • DRW1071
    Excellent
    I love the show. I feel that it’s honest conversations and valuable information. I don’t necessarily agree with all of the guests…but I’m thankful Shawn gives them a platform. Awesome…
  • dogg dad
    Top Notch
    Top notch, keep it up brother!
  • PG7976
    Curiosity
    I really appreciate the shows willingness to explore all sides, topics and viewpoints. Shawn interviews with respect, genuine interest, and gets his guests to really dive into their topics. I also appreciate the willingness to discuss Christianity and its history. Thank you.
  • Brodie&Morgam
    Shawn is the REAL DEAL
    I’ve been a VE Patreon member since the early days of the show and am humbled to play a small part in supporting the show. You will never find a more real and humble man anywhere. Thanks for all you do Shawn being a VE patron Is something I will always be proud of!!!
  • mdpeterson02
    Keep it Up
    Thank you for service and Love the show! Listening to you (& Peter Berg) led my wife and I to have our own profound “plant based”medical treatments. Wouldn’t have done them without your advocacy, so thank you.
  • jj the gymnast
    Shawn Ryan
    I just listen to you on TC Podcast. I absolutely love when my favorite podcasters are on each other’s podcast. Shawn, you’re amazing and are doing a fantastic job! I am praying for you, your family and your team for complete truth in God’s word and continuing your growth in God’s word. I love hearing about your journey. I live in Tennessee and when I’m in town, I’d love to run into you, team & family. Please don’t take that in a creepy way! lol. I’m 51 year old mom of a 17 year old daughter and happily married. I homeschooled my girl. I encourage her to listen to podcast for educational purposes and I love yours! I love what you and your team are doing!! I appreciate it! God blessing to you all. Keep on keeping on! Btw! No hit piece could cancel you! Jesus knows your whole story! He’s using you for good! Praise God for that! I sure do!
  • Tiny jim97
    Your story
    Absolute great show Shawn there is no better podcast out there than this one but I'm very curious because there are sometimes where you talk about yourself in these interviews why can't we get Shawn Ryan as the guest have somebody interview the interviewer very curious about your story and I'm sure the listeners are too
  • Sahmdi22
    Godswork
    Hello, Sahmdi here. Thankyou Shawn. I saw Christ in visions during passover and if it be his will I would like to meet you. Also, Thankyou Rocco, Shawn, all those work make a foundation for your beautiful curiosity, The pastors, The love for Christ and God our hallowed father. Heaven is surely back and your voice is amplifying this. You all have given me heroes I long thought where gone. a gift of faith in humanity once again when I thought all was lost including self. ❤️❤️❤️ if its your will, its amazing, yet its godswill which is uncomprehendebly amazing to me. 🥰
  • Dusty hook
    A great podcast hosted by a great man.
    Thank you for being real! I feel very connected to Shawn after listening to his interviews. Some guests on the podcast interest me and some do not interest me, that being said I still listen to the episode because of the way Shawn conducts the show. Great questions and stories and Real life experience that is conveyed with love and real genuine motive. Your values and view of the world is spot on !! So glad I found this podcast it gives me hope, makes me laugh, and teaches me things nearly every new episode that comes!!!! THANKS!
  • rapgod32
    Simply great
    Great man, great show.
  • Kat-ie Eight-ie
    Dave Mustaine
    Having been a long time fan of Dave Mustaine and his work. I was really impressed when he was on your podcast! I l appreciate you and your team for putting out great content.Every time I listen I learn something new! Thank you
  • Ragnar 41
    Amazing
    This show is riveting! No matter who the guest is, I’m glued to it. I think it’s the best out there. Heavy hitter guests. Whether it’s the war fighters of the past or the intelligence folks folks on the front lines today. Unbelievable interviews! You learn just how much you don’t know because it usually doesn’t fit the political or the media’s agenda. I also realized that as an aircraft mechanic from Desert Storm, that I wish I could have done more. I wish I could go back and make a bigger difference. Risk more like so many of Shawn’s guests have. Great job Shawn and crew. I’m all in.
  • Big Bu
    Eye Opening Truth
    Thank you Shawn for giving us the truth. I enjoy all the topics and personalities you have on your show. They are mind opening and much appreciated. Your guests are all well spoken and have such high level experience that normal people like me would never have access to. So thank you for interviewing the folks you do. I’m glad you have documented our military vets, their stories will forever be remembered, in their words. Well done. I hope you have a very long and storied career. Thanks again and god bless.
  • Joselh6899373
    To Listeners
    Through my listening with this show I’ve learned that he is not only one of the greatest podcasts to listen to but it’s very genuine and unbiased, can never stop watching.
  • OG Lineman ⚡️
    Appreciation
    It’s seldom in life that you find someone who is humble & genuinely trying to help people. Your perspective & genuineness in this life unfortunately is hard to find . I appreciate the show & production staff . Showing people the way, the truth & the light through GODS redemption power .
  • kingnaric49
    Really good content
    I followed Sean‘s podcast for a few years and the content is always amazing.
  • Makayla Stark
    AMAZING
    This is the greatest podcast. I never used to like podcast but the SeanRyan Show changed that for me. It’s taught me so much as well as it’s a platform that provides informative that can be trusted. Love this show and am always so excited to see what’s next. Sean you need to get Tim Ballard on the show!
  • Dave Affolter
    Great podcast
    Shawn Ryan is the podcast I listen to more than any other in my library. Great guest list and Shawn does an excellent job hosting.
  • Herky Bird Jockey
    SRShow
    This show ever fails to encourage me. It is a must listen to show. Shaun has a real talent to lead the guest down the right direction.
  • Paleo Paula
    Disappointing
    Shawn Ryan is obviously intelligent with many interesting life experiences. But his shows are too crude for me. He and his guests snicker at evil practices. I can get information without the added on filth and evil.
  • CATR6719
    Honest and real
    Real people sharing real life stories, giving glory to God.
  • just4 Me2enjoy
    Love
    I hate podcast. I think the majority are irrelevant. But this is the only one I will willingly listen to. The stories are riveting. It’s not just an impersonal edited transcript interview. It’s personal and relates to people on a humanistic level. I hope you are around for the long haul
  • Brado100
    Fantastic show seeking truth
    Just an incredible discussion with Steven Kwast covering topics from science, the future, innovation, philosophy, military readiness, political environment, geopolitics, energy, economic opportunity, cosmology, spirituality. Found the exposure to China’s efforts to harvest helium 3, the potential to harness solar energy in space, the mysteries of quantum physics, and how President Trump is scaling up America’s space program as part of the effort to restore our nation’s leadership for the future.
  • T8surf
    The best
    I’ve learned so much, thank you for what you guys do.
  • SummaSymma
    No critical thinking? No problem!
    Jesus was woke, idiots.
  • Paul Vitucci
    Transparency and Truth
    Thanks for your service. Those of us who never served will never know. We are still grateful. Stay true to your faith and your mission, our country needs this more now than ever.
  • bwtb the boyyyyyyssss
    Stud
    Shawn is an absolute stud. Gives all credit to the man upstairs. Would love to shake this man's hand one day.
  • ThaPresidentCole
    Amazing
    Absolutely love the pod, love how Shawn always keeps us in the loop on happenings. Love the stories told by guests. Just awesome, these pods get me through days at work, long drives, or even just passing the time.
  • Munchie Nuggets
    Honesty and Integrity
    Love the show, thank you for always being honest and integral. I trust you 🙏
  • Cajun_GaryN
    An Amazing Podcast and a Host Who Is A True American Hero
    I’ve been hooked on the Shawn Ryan Show for a while now, and it’s become a staple in my daily routine. Whether I’m plugging in at work to make the hours fly by or popping in my earbuds during exercise walks, this podcast never fails to keep me engaged. It’s the perfect companion for multitasking—keeping my mind sharp and my spirits high no matter what I’m doing. What really draws me in is how informative and inspiring the show is. Every episode is packed with real stories from real people, and I always walk away having learned something new—whether it’s a fresh perspective, a life lesson, or just an incredible tale I can’t stop thinking about. Shawn has a knack for bringing on guests from all walks of life, and their conversations are so authentic and deep that I feel like I’m right there with them. One standout moment for me was the recent episode with Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson. Hearing him open up about his journey was equal parts entertaining and motivating—a great example of why this podcast is so special. It’s not just background noise; it’s a source of education and inspiration that sticks with you. Today, on Memorial Day, I want to give a big shout-out to Shawn Ryan himself. As a former U.S. Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, his service to our country adds an extra layer of meaning to the show. His veteran background shines through in the respect and candor he brings to every interview, and it’s an honor to listen to someone who’s given so much. Thank you, Shawn, for your sacrifice and for creating this amazing platform. If you’re on the hunt for a podcast that’s equal parts entertaining and enriching, the Shawn Ryan Show is it. It’s perfect for workdays, walks, or whenever you need a boost. Do yourself a favor and tune in—you’ll be glad you did!
  • Lazuli7
    WOW!
    Great show, great guests, great interviews!
  • Dalton from KY
    Best podcast to date
    It truly is my honor to be able to listen to this show, so much knowledge to be gained from this. Thank you for your service of this country and thank you for doing this show. This show has helped me through some hard times and has made me laugh out loud quite a few times. Thank you again Shawn for doing these amazing interviews for us to enjoy. God Bless you.
  • WP/HE
    SRS is one of the best podcasts
    SRS is one of the best podcasts on any platform, very informational and entertaining. Shawn keeps the interviews professional while not sounds like a stuck up office nerd. Always a good listen.
  • Reavo34
    Fantastic
    Combat vet here, I’m currently at the end of season 2, this show is fantastic! Thank you for bringing awareness to the vet community. Keep up the great work brother
  • HGT0007
    The Shawn Ryan Show
    One of a kind podcast and very informative. Amazing guests as well. Highly recommended!
  • Sarah Hendrickson Coughlin
    Been a fan since Victor Marx
    I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to handle the interview with Tom Homan being 8 months pregnant, but that was such a well informed episode! I legit have been praying for those kids since I saw the clips on instagram with Tebow. Thankful for the work you are doing! Definitely doing the Lord’s work and shining light to the public in these very extremely dark places! Lord protect and bless you and your family!
  • c3enough
    Align yourself with intelligent people
    I ran into clips of SRS on instagram late last year. I started listening in January and I haven’t stopped. I totally dig the people he interviews and he is very thorough. I love his return to faith as I continue mine. A lot of the interviews have helped with my own mental health and at times I have shed many tears hearing the stories. God works in many ways and he picked Shawn to spread the message of God!
  • Joshua D. B.
    Recommendation
    Look into Lucas Boykin with T.Rex Arms. Christian in the citizen defense industry.
  • Dan22##
    More trash
    Warriors! Heroes! What a load of self serving garbage. Shameful cowards and shallow thinking is all you are. Celebrate the ignorant. Yay.
  • Forgiven by God Grace
    Love the Show
    Shawn you are doing a Great job, love the people you interview and your style, stay on your journey with God.
  • 3outof4
    Exciting,Unfiltered Heros
    Coming from a military family and being a veteran myself having served in 3 out of 4 branches , This podcast is the real,unfiltered told stories of true 🇺🇸Heroes !! I was hooked after the first one ! I love the way Mr. Ryan has setup this podcast ! The way the guests open up about up their upbringing ,families,why they decided to serve, and their career progression. This podcast is definitely my new favorite! Thanks for your service and time putting together this great show
  • Lisa of Montana
    Now YOU are “on the circuit”
    I don’t get it…..I think he is an awfully awkward interviewer & boring (I have never not turned off an interview with Homan until this one) - but thank you for your service. Would YOU interview YOU, now that you are “on the circuit” you speak of. Hmmmmm
  • PaintBunny
    Powerful
    I’m an 81 year old grandmother and don’t know how I ended up . listening to your interview with Joshua Broome. Yes it was raw but with a purpose. Shame and evil grow in the dark so thank you and your guest for exposing it to the light. It was so powerful I shared it with my pastors wife and my daughter who shared it with her pastor. Pornography is a huge issue even in the church. I’ve been going back to listen to your other podcasts. Thank you! 2 Corinthians 1:3- 11.
  • Red Tube Bar
    Real good real true
    I’m not sure how I missed this pod but thanks to Tucker I’m here and here to stay. Shawn is a good guy. A kind soul. He listens, he cares, and he has a heart. Excellent content. Subscribed.
  • Will19Farnaby
    Scum of the Earth
    I had the unfortunate experience of being introduced to the SRS by a childhood friend — more specifically, to the lunacy of Erik Hecker’s videos about America’s “top-secret directed energy weapon system” in Antarctica. It was, without exaggeration, the most laughable, whiskey tango, trailer-park-grade drivel I’ve ever heard spewed from a human mouth. Erik Hecker isn’t just misinformed— he’s a total joke. He’s a pathological liar wrapped in delusion and dressed up as a whistleblower. He’s quite possibly the biggest loser on the internet, barely edging out Shawn Ryan for second place. And speaking of Shawn Ryan— what kind of self-respecting host brings this clown on three separate times when not a single legitimate journalist or podcast has touched him with a ten-foot pole? That alone should tell you everything you need to know. If you apply even the bare minimum of critical thinking and deductive reasoning, it becomes glaringly obvious: Shawn Ryan isn’t just gullible — he’s either complicit or catastrophically stupid. Either way, he’s pushing lies to a gullible audience under the thin veneer of “truth-seeking.” Let’s be real — if there were even a sliver of truth to Hecker’s absurd claims, media outlets, independent journalists, and podcasters from every corner of the internet would be on it. Look at what happened with real whistleblowers like Julian Assange or Edward Snowden. Their revelations rocked the world. Hecker? He’s a meme in the making. A joke. A delusional man screaming into the void while Shawn Ryan hands him a microphone and nods along like it’s Pulitzer-worthy material. Shawn Ryan isn’t a patriot. He’s not a truth-teller. He’s a grifter feeding low-IQ conspiracy porn to the gullible masses. He and Hecker deserve each other — two backwoods frauds circling the same toilet bowl of intellectual bankruptcy. And I sincerely hope the public catches on and both get exactly what they deserve: obscurity, irrelevance, and the ridicule they’ve earned.
  • Katie the gardener
    Tim Tebow interview
    Shawn, first , I’m a relatively new listener to your show. They interview you did with Tim Tebow was fabulous! As a Christ follower, I greatly enjoyed listening to it and resonated with him. Also, you may already be doing some things he mentioned to know if we’re hearing God speak to us ~ does our thoughts line up with Scripture, pray about it, and seek godly counsel. Those were wise words and ones I try to live by as well. Not all ideas are God’s will for me . Sometimes it’s just me thinking this is God leading me. I recently started a Chronic Pain & Illness support group ministry at my church. Prior to starting it, I prayed, checked it against Scripture, & sought out godly counsel before God gave me the green light to forge ahead. Hope these comments are helpful! Rejoicing in Him
  • Tom R84
    Prior service US Marine
    I absolutely love the content, there is nobody better to listen to than Shawn Ryan.
  • yogajpwr
    Thought Provoking at its Finest
    This podcast overall is just incredible. To Shawn and the entire team-I listen to A LOT of podcasts as I drive a lot for work as a nurse. You’ve opened my eyes, mind and heart to so many topics delivered in such a genuinely high-quality way….I can only thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing such thoughtful, high quality information to your discussions. Keep going!!!!
  • Busted Knuckle 907
    Fantastic show
    I love the Shawn Ryan show! I’ve been listening since episode 2. But one thing I would love to see is Shawn interviewing himself. I would love to hear Shawn’s story in the same way he interviews his guests.
  • Chuck196
    Amazing & Entertaining
    I love this show and have learned SO much since I started tuning in. I drove a lot for school and this is the perfect blend of information, insight, historical, and flat out bad a**!
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