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.
What this show covers
Catholicismpreparednessorganized crimesurveillanceprivacyinvestigative journalismCardinal Burkeintelligenceleadershiptrauma recoveryresilienceArmy RangersBlack Hawk DownUkraineDrone Warfare
What listeners will find here
A Ranger’s firsthand path from Black Hawk Down to modern drone warfare
The episode centers on James Lechner’s combat journey, from fighting in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu to later roles in Ramadi, SOCOM, the CIA, and Ukraine. It looks like a wide-ranging military conversation that connects one of America’s most famous urban battles to today’s evolving battlefield.
Wynonna Judd on grief, family roots, and a new chapter in country music
Wynonna Judd reflects on her life in country music, the loss of Naomi Judd, and the search for her biological father. The episode centers on how a legendary career and deeply personal family history meet as she steps into a new era with The Hard Truth.
Dusty Slay brings comedy-world charm to moon landings, flat earth, aliens, and Nephilim
Dusty Slay joins for a conversation orbiting moon landing conspiracies, flat earth ideas, aliens, and the Nephilim. If you know him for laid-back Southern observational comedy, this episode looks like a chance to hear that personality applied to big, strange, curiosity-fueled topics.
Inside John McAfee’s orbit through the eyes of his former bodyguard
John McAfee’s former bodyguard and security chief, Jimmy Watson, talks about the chaos, paranoia, and legal turmoil he witnessed up close. The episode also follows Watson’s path through addiction, personal loss, and a return to faith and purpose.
Garand Thumb on survival, tactics, and operating in extreme environments
Mike Jones, known as Garand Thumb, joins to talk survival, preparedness, firearms training, and what it takes to function in dangerous places. The episode centers on his background as a U.S. Air Force veteran and SERE specialist, and the practical mindset behind tactical readiness.
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