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The Shawn Ryan Show
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
The Shawn Ryan Show#297 Nick Shirley - Inside California’s $222 Billion Medi-Cal Crisis
Nick Shirley is an American independent journalist, YouTuber, and content creator known for on-the-ground investigative reporting and street interviews. He…
The Shawn Ryan Show#296 Meg Appelgate - Why Parents Are Being Lied To About Teen “Treatment”
Meg Appelgate is the Founder and CEO of Unsilenced, a nonprofit organization launched in January 2022 to support past, present, and future victims of…
The Shawn Ryan Show#295 Samuel Reineberg - First-Hand Account of the Old Dominion Terrorist Attack
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#294 Pete Blaber - Part 2: Delta Force Commander on Pablo Escobar, Takur Ghar, and Pat Tillman
Pete Blaber is a retired Delta Force commander renowned for leading elite counter-terrorism and special operations teams across the globe, now applying his…
The Shawn Ryan Show#294 Pete Blaber - Part 1: Delta Force Commander on Roberts Ridge: The Battle of Takur Ghar
Pete Blaber is a retired Delta Force commander renowned for leading elite counter-terrorism and special operations teams across the globe, now applying his…
The Shawn Ryan Show#293 Jeremiah Johnston - Codex Vaticanus, Book of Enoch and the Resurrection of Jesus
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#292 Brett Adcock - Shawn Ryan Meets a Humanoid Robot
Brett Adcock is a technology entrepreneur focused on building companies in robotics, artificial intelligence, and aerospace. Born and raised on a…
The Shawn Ryan Show#291 Joe Kent - His Message to President Trump on Ending the War With Iran
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#290 Zach Lahn - Inside America’s Cancer-Causing Chemical Problem
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#289 Michael Lester - Is the United States Going to War with Iran For Israel?
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#288 Shyam Sankar - Are We Sleepwalking Into World War 3?
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#287 Butch Wilmore - He Was Stranded in Space for 286 Days
Barry E. “Butch” Wilmore was raised in Tennessee, where an early fascination with aviation, engineering, and disciplined teamwork set the course for his…
The Shawn Ryan Show#286 Ethan Thornton - This 22-Year-Old Built a .50 Cal Rifle Out of Home Depot Parts
Ethan Thornton is the Founder and CEO of Mach Industries, a defense technology company developing next-generation unmanned systems and hydrogen-powered weapons…
The Shawn Ryan Show#285 Father Chad Ripperger - Inside the Most Disturbing Exorcism Cases
Father Chad Ripperger is a Roman Catholic priest, theologian, philosopher, and exorcist serving in the Archdiocese of Denver. He is the founder and superior…
The Shawn Ryan Show#284 Schlep - EVERY Parent Needs to Watch This
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#283 AJ - Former CIA Chief of Station Breaks Silence on Microwave Weapons
AJ is a former senior CIA operations officer and twice-selected Chief of Station who served across the full spectrum of clandestine operations, including…
The Shawn Ryan Show#282 Nik Seetharaman - Former SpaceX's Head of Cybersecurity Critical Warning on AI Swarms
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#281 Jeremy Slate - The Fatal Decisions That Doomed the Entire Roman Empire
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#280 Sarah Adams - If China Isn’t the #1 Threat… Then Who Is?
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#279 Wes Huff - This Might Be the Most Important Biblical Discovery of the 20th Century
Wes Huff is a Canadian Christian apologist, theologian, and public speaker specializing in the reliability of ancient biblical manuscripts and the defense of…
The Shawn Ryan Show#278 Ro Khanna - Why is Congress Afraid to Subpoena Every Name in the Epstein Files?
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#277 Michael Lester - Are We the Bad Guys?
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show🚨IMMEDIATE RELEASE🚨 - I Am Being Threatened For Protecting Children...
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#276 Nick Brokhausen - The Deadliest Stories From Vietnam with MACV-SOG
Nick Brokhausen is a highly decorated U.S. Army Special Forces veteran who served in the secretive Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and…
The Shawn Ryan Show#275 Jay Yu - Nano Nuclear Technology and the Future of American Energy
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#274 Tim Ferriss - Life-Changing Practical Wisdom Backed by Experience and Science
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#273 Steve Robinson - How Somali Criminal Networks Are Stealing Millions of Dollars
Steven Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of the Maine Wire, leads New England’s fastest-growing digital media outlet focused on exposing political corruption and…
The Shawn Ryan Show#272 Elizabeth Phillips - Inside Camp Kanakuk: One of America’s Darkest Child Summer Camps
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#271 Ro Khanna - The Internal Failures Undermining America’s Institutions
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#270 Oz Pearlman - The Most Mind-Blowing Mentalism Tricks
Oz Pearlman, known professionally as The Mentalist, is one of the most successful and in-demand mentalists in the world, captivating audiences with…
The Shawn Ryan Show#269 Nick Shirley - Minnesota’s Daycare Fraud, Nick Fuentes, Gen Z and Philly "Zombies"
Nick Shirley is an American independent journalist, YouTuber, and content creator known for on-the-ground investigative videos and street interviews. Starting…
The Shawn Ryan Show#268 Mike Waltz - Special Forces Green Beret Turned UN Ambassador Warns About China
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#267 Rob Luna - 50-Year Mortgages, Government Band-Aids, AI Job Cuts and the Middle Class
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…
The Shawn Ryan ShowThe Best Moments of the Shawn Ryan Show in 2025
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#266 Dr. Dan Schneider - Ancient Weapons Used Against Demons: Vigils, Fasting and Prayer
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#265 Lee Strobel - Who is the Real Santa Claus & What Evidence Connects Jesus to Christmas?
Lee Strobel is an American Christian author, apologist, speaker, and former investigative journalist who transitioned from an atheist investigative journalist…
The Shawn Ryan Show#264 Hunter Biden - His Answer to the Laptop Claims, Burisma, White House Coke and Pardons
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show#263 Steve Bunting - Inside the World of MARSOC Medics and Real-World Combat Medicine
Steven Bunting is a former U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer and Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARC) / Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman…
The Shawn Ryan Show#262 Aliia Roza - Russian Sex Spy on Seduction Perfumes, Sexpionage and Honeypot Tradecraft
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…
The Shawn Ryan Show🚨 IMMEDIATE RELEASE 🚨 Rep. Dan Crenshaw Threatens to Sue Shawn Ryan...
Shawn Ryan has a message. Please see the links below for all references made in the video. Link to the Cease and Desist…
The Shawn Ryan Show#261 Tobi Lütke - CEO of Shopify: How Shopify Became a Cheat Code for Entrepreneurs
Tobi Lütke is a German born Canadian who built a multibillion-dollar company from a snowboard shop; champions economic freedom for regular people starting…
The Shawn Ryan Show#260 Dale Hanson - Why MACV-SOG Had an 85% Casualty Rate and 1-in-4000 Odds
Dale Hanson is a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran and Green Beret who served three years as a commando in the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam –…
The Shawn Ryan Show#259 Mike Durant - 160th SOAR Pilot Who Survived Black Hawk Down and 11 Days as a POW
Mike Durant is a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 and Master Black Hawk pilot with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers)…
The Shawn Ryan Show#258 Adam Bry - Why China Fears Skydio’s Rise in AI Drone Technology
Adam Bry is the Co-Founder and CEO of Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, founded in 2014 to develop…
The Shawn Ryan Show#257 Jocko Willink - Commander of SEAL Team-3 Task Unit Bruiser aka "The Punishers"
Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, bestselling author, and leadership expert with a 20-year military career. Enlisting at 19, he completed…
The Shawn Ryan Show#256 Tucker Carlson - Epstein’s Emails, Political Blackmail and What We Already Knew All Along
Tucker Carlson is a leading voice in American politics, recognized by Time magazine as the “most powerful conservative in America,” and the host of The Tucker…
The Shawn Ryan Show#255 Ryan Montgomery – Roblox & Minecraft: Hacker Exposes the Largest Online Video Games
Ryan Montgomery is a renowned ethical hacker, penetration tester, and cybersecurity expert, ranked #1 on TryHackMe's Capture The Flag leaderboard. Founder of…
The Shawn Ryan Show#254 Brian Harpole - Groundbreaking Evidence From Charlie Kirk’s Head of Security
Brian Harpole served as a police officer in Texas for 14 years, holding a variety of assignments including patrol, tactical operations, criminal and narcotics…
The Shawn Ryan Show#253 Chase Hughes - Real MKUltra Documents, Alien Deception and Simulation Theory
Chase Hughes is a leading expert in human behavior analysis, influence, and persuasion, with over 20 years of experience as a U.S. Navy veteran. He developed…
The Shawn Ryan Show#252 Matt Bissonnette - SEAL Team 6 Operator’s First-Hand Account of Operation Neptune Spear
Matt Bissonnette is a former United States Navy SEAL known for his participation in the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden, as detailed in his bestselling…
The Shawn Ryan Show#251 Secretary Sean Duffy - NASA is Going Back to the Moon for the First Time in 54 Years
Sean Duffy is the 20th U.S. Secretary of Transportation, confirmed by the Senate in January 2025 and sworn in on January 28, 2025. A former Republican…
The Shawn Ryan Show#250 Rena Malik - Urologist Debunks #1 Sex Myth Every Man Still Believes
Rena Malik, MD, is a board-certified urologist and pelvic surgeon specializing in sexual medicine, urogynecology, hormone management, and pelvic pain. She…
The Shawn Ryan Show#249 MrBallen - Ouija Boards, Aliens Hijacking an Aircraft and Real-Life Horror Stories
John B. Allen, known as MrBallen, is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, and storyteller specializing in strange, dark, and mysterious true stories. A graduate of the…
The Shawn Ryan Show#248 Jon Delaney - Who's Protecting Jeffrey Epstein's Secrets?
Jon Delaney is the founder and leader of Real News No Bullshit (RNNBS), an independent news platform launched in January 2021 to provide unbiased, agenda-free…
The Shawn Ryan Show#247 Brandon Tseng – Shield AI’s X-BAT: The First AI Fighter Jet to Outsmart Top Gun
Brandon Tseng is the President and Cofounder of Shield AI, a defense technology company he established in 2015 with his brother Ryan Tseng, specializing in…
The Shawn Ryan Show#246 Vanessa Marin - Sex Doctor Explains Why Bad Sex Destroys Marriages and How to Prevent It
Vanessa Marin is a licensed psychotherapist with 20 years of experience specializing in sex therapy, holding bachelor’s degrees in human sexuality and…
The Shawn Ryan Show#245 Trae Stephens - Inside Anduril’s AI Superweapons: Eagle Eye Helmet and Autonomous Tech
Trae Stephens is Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, and a General Partner at venture capital firm Founders…
The Shawn Ryan Show#244 Victor Vescovo – Solo Dive to the Titanic, Cloning Humans & Reviving Extinct Animals
Victor L. Vescovo is a private investor with over thirty years of experience in a variety of complex business situations. He co-founded private equity firm…
The Shawn Ryan Show#243 Steve Robinson - What If China’s Secret Weapon Was Sold at Your Local Gas Station?
Steven Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of the Maine Wire, leads New England’s fastest-growing digital media outlet focused on exposing political corruption and…
The Shawn Ryan Show#242 Pete Scobell - SEAL Team 6 Operator Breaks Down the Hostage Rescue of Captain Phillips
Pete Scobell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL Lieutenant with 17 years of service, including six combat deployments, best known as the real-life member of the SEAL…