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.
The Shawn Ryan Show hosts Lt. Col. James Lechner (Ret.), a 27-year Army veteran and former Ranger who participated in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu as a young officer. The episode centers on Lechner's firsthand account of the Black Hawk Down operation, where he was wounded in combat and awarded the Purple Heart. Beyond…
Worth it if you're interested in military history, the Black Hawk Down operation, combat narratives, or want insight from someone who lived through one of the post-Cold War era's defining moments.
The Shawn Ryan Show hosts Wynonna Judd, the five-time Grammy Award-winning country artist and member of the legendary duo The Judds alongside her mother Naomi. This nearly 5-hour conversation covers Wynonna's four-decade career spanning her rise to fame with The Judds, their eventual split, and her subsequent solo…
Worth it if you're a dedicated Wynonna Judd fan or deeply interested in country music family dynamics and personal recovery stories, and have nearly 5 hours to spare.
The Shawn Ryan Show hosts comedian Dusty Slay for a nearly 3-hour conversation covering conspiracy theories and fringe topics including moon landing skepticism, flat earth claims, alien existence, and biblical references to the Nephilim. Slay is a successful stand-up comedian from Alabama with credits including The…
Worth it if you enjoy long-form comedy conversations and don't mind hearing conspiracy theories discussed in an entertainment context, though the actual tone and depth are unclear from available information.
The Shawn Ryan Show hosts Jimmy Watson, a former Marine, Blackwater contractor, and Navy SEAL who served as head of security and close confidant to John McAfee from 2017 onward. Watson provides firsthand accounts of his time in McAfee's inner circle during a period marked by intense legal troubles, paranoia, and…
Worth it if you're deeply interested in John McAfee's final years and willing to invest 5 hours for firsthand security-detail anecdotes mixed with Watson's faith journey.
The Shawn Ryan Show hosts Mike Jones (Garand Thumb), a U.S. Air Force veteran and prominent firearms instructor known for testing weapons, gear, and survival tactics. The episode description positions Jones as an expert on SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) training and operating in extreme environments.…
Worth it if you're already a Garand Thumb fan or deeply interested in firearms/tactical training, but the episode's actual focus and value are impossible to assess from available information.
Shawn Ryan presents a detailed walkthrough of his personal everyday carry (EDC) setup in 2026, covering the complete range of gear, tools, technology, and sentimental items he relies on daily. The episode is structured as a comprehensive breakdown of his EDC across multiple categories: clothing and accessories (hats,…
Worth it if you're a dedicated Shawn Ryan fan interested in replicating his specific gear choices or seeking tactical/lifestyle product recommendations.
The Shawn Ryan Show hosts investigative journalist Katarina Szulc, a Canadian reporter based in Mexico who specializes in on-the-ground coverage of cartel violence, organized crime, and security issues. Szulc has transitioned from traditional newsroom work at outlets like CBC and CityNews Vancouver to independent…
Worth it if you're interested in cartel tactics and modern organized crime, and trust Szulc's on-the-ground reporting enough to commit 2 hours without knowing the specific focus or findings.
Byron Tau, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter at ProPublica and author of 'Means of Control,' joins Shawn Ryan to discuss how U.S. government agencies conduct mass surveillance of American citizens through legal data purchases rather than traditional wiretapping. The episode focuses on Tau's five-year…
Worth it if you care about privacy rights, government accountability, or understanding how constitutional protections have eroded through legal loopholes in the digital age.
The Shawn Ryan Show episode #339 features Christian Craighead, a former British SAS operator with the Parachute Regiment and 22 SAS, discussing his firsthand account of the January 2019 al-Shabaab attack on the DusitD2 hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya. Craighead was present during the assault and directly participated…
Worth it if you're interested in counterterrorism operations, SAS tactics, firsthand accounts of high-stakes security incidents, or detailed narratives of real-world crisis response.
The Shawn Ryan Show hosts Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, a prominent American cardinal and canon lawyer known for defending traditional Catholic doctrine and liturgy. Burke's credentials are substantial: he previously served as Archbishop of St. Louis, held the position of Prefect of the Apostolic Signatura (the Church's…
Worth it if you're interested in traditional Catholic theology and want to hear from a prominent Church intellectual, but verify the actual content covers the New Testament topics you're seeking.
The Shawn Ryan Show hosts Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church known for defending traditional doctrine and liturgy. Burke holds significant positions including membership in the College of Cardinals (appointed by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010) and previously served as Archbishop of St.…
Worth it if you're a devoted Cardinal Burke follower or deeply interested in traditional Catholic theology, but the show notes provide no evidence of what Old Testament material is actually covered.
The Shawn Ryan Show hosts Byron Boots, a University of Washington professor and CEO of Overland AI, to discuss his work developing autonomous ground vehicles for military applications. Boots brings significant credentials to the conversation: he holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon, previously worked at NVIDIA and Google,…
Worth it if you're interested in military robotics and autonomous vehicles and don't mind sponsor-heavy podcasts with expert guests.
