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.

  1. 19h ago

    #354 Reckless Ben - The Internet's Most Controversial Investigative YouTuber

    Ben Schneider, better known as Reckless Ben, is an independent documentary creator and YouTuber known for combining undercover investigations, hidden-camera footage, and confrontational humor. His work has taken him inside Scientology, Twelve Tribes, McKamey Manor, and Provo Canyon School to examine allegations of abuse, manipulation, and exploitation. His hands-on approach often makes him part of the story, including posing as a teenage student during his Provo Canyon investigation. More recently, he brought national attention to a dispute between Bricks & Minifigs and a family over a $200,000 LEGO Star Wars collection that was allegedly never returned after being consigned to a franchise store. The series generated more than 500 million views across platforms in two months and ultimately led to a settlement with the family. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Privacy Isn't Paranoia. Its Protection. Download Glacier - https://theglacierapp.com Upgrade your eyewear at https://roka.com and use code SRS for 20% off sitewide at checkout. Get 10% off at https://tecovas.com/SRS when you sign up for email and texts. See site for details. Buy American at https://SnakestaffSystems.com and now on Amazon. Tell your family and friends. Grab some Caldera Lab for yourself or the guy on your list who needs it—visit https://CalderaLab.com/SRS and use code SRS for 20% off your first order. Get started with Claude at https://claude.ai/srs and check out Claude Pro for access to all features mentioned in today’s episode. Reckless Ben Links: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RecklessBen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/recklessbenschneider Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RecklessBen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 20h ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Like This Interview with Robert Greene: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing Robert Greene: The Surprising Reason You Feel Unhappy Even When Life Is “Good” from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Law of the Sublime, Robert Greene, joins Jay to explore why so many of us feel unfulfilled, even when we're achieving everything we thought we wanted. He opens up about the life-threatening stroke that changed his perspective and inspired his new book, and shares how reconnecting with our childhood interests can help us discover our true purpose. Robert also explains why boredom, struggle, and confronting our mortality can lead to a more meaningful life, how to turn envy into gratitude, and practical ways to navigate workplace politics, complicated relationships, and the feeling that life has become stagnant. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan®. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there®. JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What I Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 02:18 Why We Feel Disconnected and Unfulfilled 06:27 Pursuing The Right Goals 11:32 Near-Death Experience And Writing The Sublime 13:13 Uncovering Your Authentic Self 19:51 The Looking-Glass Self 22:20 Overcoming Boredom Through Slow Disciplines 27:38 What is The Difference Between Happiness And Fulfillment? 32:15 Resisting Modern Culture And Embracing Difficulty 36:08 Building Confidence Through Small Steps 41:03 The Anxiety of Feeling Behind in Life 48:00 Connection To Others vs. Chasing Wealth 51:17 Turning Envy Into Gratitude 55:12 Real Fulfillment Beyond Financial Success 58:32 Money As Oxygen, Not Fulfillment 01:00:13 Workplace Politics And Power Dynamics 01:02:46 Why We’re Drawn to People Who Send Mixed Signals 01:04:53 Breaking Out of Repetitive Life Patterns 01:07:23 Confronting Mortality To Feel Alive 01:14:45 Transcendence, Evolution, And Spirituality 01:19:37 The Anti-Sublime Vs. the False Sublime 01:25:02 Robert On Final Five Episode Resources: Pre-order The Law of the Sublime https://sites.prh.com/lawofthesublime Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial YouTube | https://youtube.com/@robertgreeneofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

    You Might Like This Interview with Robert Greene: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

  3. 3d ago

    #353 Dr. Thomas Madden - Rome Historian Reveals the 7 Warning Signs of a Dying Republic

    Dr. Thomas Madden is a historian, author, and professor of history at Saint Louis University whose work focuses on the ancient and medieval worlds, the Crusades, Venice, and the history of republics. In his latest book, The Fall of Republics, he examines why republics rise, endure, and collapse, tracing lessons from Carthage, Rome, and Venice to the American Founding and the U.S. Constitution. His work explores how political division, institutional breakdown, and the erosion of civic norms can weaken republics over time. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Privacy Isn't Paranoia. It's Protection. Download Glacier - https://theglacierapp.com Get Behind the Scenes content exclusively at https://patreon.com/vigilanceelite. Ridge’s biggest sale of the year is here! Head to https://Ridge.com/SRS to get up to 49% off, plus holiday extras like gift bags and classic cuff beanies on qualifying orders while supplies last! #Ridgepod Get 47% off your first order of kēpos, the award-winning daily gut health supplement, plus free gifts valued at $62 at https://trykepos.com/SRS Start your free trial at https://shopify.com/srs For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com/srs Dr. Thomas Madden Links: Website - https://www.thomasmadden.org Substack - https://maddentf.substack.com X - https://x.com/maddentf The Fall of Republics - https://www.amazon.com/dp/069119582X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Oct 29

    #352 Cain Velasquez - UFC Champion Hunted the Man Accused of Abusing His 4-Year-Old Son

    Cain Velasquez is a former two-time UFC heavyweight champion, widely regarded as one of the best heavyweights in MMA history, who later competed in pro wrestling with AAA and WWE. After a 2022 legal case that led to time in prison, he was released in February 2026 and has since focused on rebuilding his life. Today he coaches fighters at American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose and teaches Ascension Breath, a breathwork practice he credits with helping him process trauma and move forward. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Privacy Isn't Paranoia, It's Protection - Download Glacier: https://theglacierapp.com Join Vigilance Elite Patreon - https://patreon.com/vigilanceelite Don’t sleep on [@ultrapouches]. New customers get 15% Off with code SRS at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Get 31% off Buoy unflavored liquid electrolytes for any drink with code SRS at https://justaddbuoy.com Try 30 days risk free. SpotOn GPS Fence — trusted by Shawn Ryan for his dog Moose. The most reliable GPS dog fence: 100% secure from backyard to backcountry with virtual boundaries you control from your phone. No wires, no digging. Sets up in minutes, any size, any shape, anywhere. Learn more: https://spotonfence.com/srs Cain Velasquez Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialcainvelasquez Ascension Breath - https://www.instagram.com/ascensionbreath Ascension Breath Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ascensionbreath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Oct 27

    The Space Technology That Could Change History Forever

    When I had Erin Brockovich on the Shawn Ryan Show, we took a deep dive into data centers and their impact on our water supply, power grid, and ecosystems. After watching that conversation, Baiju Bhatt, my guest on episode #223, reached out with a potential solution. What if we don’t need to build data centers on Earth at all? I joined Baiju for a live conversation about his latest venture, Cowboy Space, and his plan to put AI data centers in orbit. We explored the technology behind that vision, the challenges of making it a reality, and how moving computing infrastructure into space could help meet growing demand without putting more strain on the resources we depend on here at home. Baiju Bhatt Links: Website - https://www.cowboyspace.com/ X - https://x.com/BaijuBhatt IG - https://www.instagram.com/realbaijubhatt Robinhood - https://robinhood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Oct 26

    #351 Chris Hansen - Hollywood’s To Catch a Predator Movie: “They Make Me Look Like a Vampire”

    An award-winning investigative journalist best known for NBC’s To Catch a Predator and the recipient of 10 Emmy Awards, Chris Hansen has spent more than two decades investigating everything from terrorism and aviation security to child exploitation. He has worked alongside law enforcement agencies across the country to expose online predators and today continues that work as the host of Takedown with Chris Hansen and the driving force behind TruBlu. His latest investigations focus on the evolving threats facing children online, including the dangers surrounding platforms like Roblox and the growing crisis of sextortion. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Get $10 off your first order at https://ponchooutdoors.com/shawnryan when you enter your email. Make the switch to Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/SRS50 or use code SRS50 at checkout. Live better longer with BUBS Naturals. Get 20% OFF on collagen, MCT creamers, and more with code SHAWN at https://bubsnaturals.com/srs Chris Hansen Links: Takedown predator stings drop - WatchTruBlu.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgKTJAN-IrVyX-jIJ5INEhA X - https://x.com/chrishansen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialchrishansen TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@haveaseatwithchrishansen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Oct 22

    #350 Mike Hayes - The Navy SEAL in Obama’s Situation Room During the Captain Phillips Rescue

    Mike Hayes is a retired Navy SEAL commander, national security leader, and business executive. He spent 20 years in the SEALs, ultimately serving as commanding officer of SEAL Team TWO and leading a 2,000-person special operations task force in Afghanistan. He later served on the National Security Council for Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama where he worked on the START Treaty and led the White House response to the Maersk Alabama hijacking. Today, he is a Managing Director at Insight Partners and the bestselling author of Never Enough and Mission Driven. Hayes draws on his experience across combat, government, and business to speak on leadership, decision-making, and purpose. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Privacy Isn't Paranoia. It's Protection. https://theglacierapp.com Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code SRS at https://stopboxusa.com/SRS #stopboxpod All 8 episodes of The Terminal List Season 2 are out now, exclusively on Prime Video. Go to https://drinkag1.com/SRS and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro. Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at https://hexclad.com/SRS! #hexcladpartner Mike Hayes Links: Official Website - https://www.thisismikehayes.com The 1162 Foundation - https://givebutter.com/1162foundation Books: Mission Driven - https://a.co/d/09BklBVU Never Enough - https://a.co/d/0akzYknd Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisis.mikehayes X - https://x.com/thisismikehayes LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hayes-733688 National Medal of Honor Museum - https://mohmuseum.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Oct 20

    My Unredacted Interview with The Leah Files

    Leah, I chose not to release your episode because I personally had serious concerns about the truthfulness of your statements. I take what I put out on my platform seriously for myself and for my listeners. For the sake of transparency, here's the full interview so everyone can watch and draw their own conclusions. As for my investments, I've intentionally made them public, as you see on my LinkedIn. I invest in Shield AI and Anduril for no other reason than I believe in their ability to develop technology that equips and protects the American warfighter. That's something deeply personal to me that I believe in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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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  • Creator
    Shawn Ryan
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    417
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Shawn Ryan Show
  • Show Website
    The Shawn Ryan Show

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