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. 21 hr ago

    #323 Annie Jacobsen - Is America Ready for Biological War?

    Annie Jacobsen is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, investigative journalist, and bestselling author known for her in-depth reporting on national security, intelligence, military history, and classified government programs. She is the author of several acclaimed books, including Nuclear War: A Scenario, Area 51, Operation Paperclip, The Pentagon's Brain, and Surprise, Kill, Vanish. Drawing on extensive interviews with military leaders, intelligence officials, scientists, and policymakers, her work explores some of the most secretive aspects of the U.S. government, from Cold War programs and covert operations to modern nuclear strategy and emerging global threats. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Ready to upgrade your eyewear? Check them out at https://roka.com and use code SRS for 20% off sitewide. Get 10% off at https://tecovas.com/SRS when you sign up for email and texts. See site for details. Get 30% off your first subscription order at https://armra.com/srs or enter code SRS at checkout. Go to https://helixsleep.com/SRS for 27% off sitewide, exclusive for listeners of the Shawn Ryan Show. Visit https://drinkag1.com/SRS to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1 Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last. Go to https://meetfabric.com/SHAWN and apply today, risk-free. Annie Jacobsen Links: Purchase Biological War - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/783250/biological-war-by-annie-jacobsen Website - https://www.anniejacobsen.com X - https://x.com/AnnieJacobsen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anniejacobsenbooks Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AnnieJacobsenAuthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 21 hr ago ·  Bonus

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  3. 4 days ago

    #322 Erin Brockovich - Will AI Data Centers Secretly Drain America’s Water Supply?

    Erin Brockovich is an environmental advocate, consumer activist, and author who rose to national prominence after helping expose one of the largest groundwater contamination cases in U.S. history involving Pacific Gas & Electric. Her investigation led to a landmark $333 million settlement and inspired the Academy Award-winning film Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts. For more than three decades, she has investigated environmental contamination, corporate misconduct, and public health issues, working alongside communities to hold powerful corporations accountable. Today, she is focused on the rapid expansion of AI data centers, raising awareness about their impact on water resources, energy infrastructure, and local communities while leading a nationwide initiative to track data center development. She is also the author of several books, including Superman's Not Coming, which explores America's water crisis and the importance of protecting one of our most essential resources. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Go to https://moinkbox.com/SRS to get free chicken wings in every box for a year as long as you’re a paying customer. New customers can save 35% on your first month of Dose for Cholesterol by going to https://dosedaily.co/SRS or entering SRS at checkout. Go to https://rorra.com/SRS for an exclusive discount on the Rorra Countertop System and tap into clean water today. Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/SRS and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Go to https://ladder.fit/SRS to take a quick quiz and get a free 7-day trial with no credit card and $10 off your first month when you join. Shopify: Stop waiting for permission to build something. Your next revenue stream starts free at https://shopify.com/srs Erin Brockovich Links: Substack - https://substack.com/@erinbrockovich Website - https://www.brockovich.com Data Center Map - https://www.brockovichdatacenter.com X - https://x.com/ErinBrockovich Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_real_erin_brockovich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. 13 Jul

    #321 Ryan Holiday - The Stoic Survival Guide

    Ryan Holiday is a bestselling author and one of the most influential modern voices on Stoicism. His 12 books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Stillness Is the Key, have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. He's also the founder of Daily Stoic, a media company that reaches millions through books, podcasts, newsletters, and YouTube. In 2025, Ryan completed his four-book Stoic Virtues series and followed it with a sold-out international speaking tour. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Sheath. The underwear of legends. Go to ⁠https://www.sheath.com/SRS⁠ and use code SRS for 20% off. Visit ⁠https://drinkag1.com/SRS⁠ to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1 Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off with promo code SRS at ⁠https://shopmando.com⁠! #mandopod For problems worth solving — get started with Claude at — ⁠https://Claude.ai/srs⁠ Ready to upgrade your eyewear? Check them out at ⁠https://roka.com⁠ and use code SRS for 20% off sitewide. Ryan Holiday Links: Website - ⁠https://ryanholiday.net⁠ Daily Stoic - ⁠https://dailystoic.com⁠ Ryan Holiday IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryanholiday⁠ Daily Stoic IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dailystoic⁠ Painted Porch Bookshop IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/paintedporchbookshop⁠ X - ⁠https://x.com/dailystoic⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. 9 Jul

    #320 Danny Goler - Apple Vision Pro May Have Captured Something We CAN'T Explain

    Danny is an independent researcher. He is the founder of Code of Reality (COR), an interdisciplinary initiative that explores what he calls Cognitive Physics: the fertile territory where mind and matter meet. He is essentially asking, "what is the physics of cognition?". COR convenes scientists, philosophers, technologists, and indigenous wisdom-keepers in collaborative investigations designed to blur the line between observer and observed. By fostering dialogue across disciplines normally siloed from one another, COR serves as both a research hub and a cultural bridge, advancing a holistic science of consciousness that can thrive alongside mainstream physics. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Go to https://meetfabric.com/SHAWN and apply today, risk-free. Live better longer with BUBS Naturals. Get 20% OFF on collagen, MCT creamers, and more with code SHAWN at https://bubsnaturals.com/srs Go to https://calderalab.com/SRS and use code SRS for 20% off your first order. Get 10% off at https://www.Ridge.com/SRS with code SRS. Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at https://hexclad.com/SRS ! #hexcladpartner Danny Goler Links: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@dannygoler Website - https://dannygoler.com Code of Reality Retreat - https://corretreat.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/dangothoughts Newsletter - https://go.codeofreality.org/start--aeeea Non-profit website - https://codeofreality.org IG - https://www.instagram.com/dannygoler Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586952941889 X - https://x.com/GolerDanny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. 6 Jul

    #319 Mike Rowe - What Happened to the American Dream?

    Mike Rowe is an Emmy Award-winning television host, producer, narrator, bestselling author, and podcast host best known for creating and hosting the long-running TV series Dirty Jobs. Through his work, he has highlighted the importance of skilled trades and vocational careers across America. As founder of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, he has helped award millions of dollars in scholarships and championed efforts to bring shop classes back to schools. He also hosts the popular podcast The Way I Heard It, where he shares stories and interviews with entrepreneurs, tradespeople, and other remarkable individuals. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Rowe has become one of America's most recognizable advocates for hard work, opportunity, and the skilled trades. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Get 20% off Rho Liposomal NAD+ at https://rhonutrition.com/discount/SRS with code SRS; risk-free 60-day money-back guarantee. Start therapy with BetterHelp and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/srs. #ad Go to https://helixsleep.com/SRS for 20% off sitewide. Save time and meet great candidates sooner with ZipRecruiter—try it for FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/SRS. Get 50% off your first order of Sundays for Dogs at https://sundaysfordogs.com/SRS50 or use code SRS50 at checkout. Mike Rowe Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikerowe Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRealMikeRowe X - https://x.com/mikeroweworks Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealmikerowe Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@therealmikerowe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. 2 Jul

    #318 Candace Owens - The Most Sued Woman in American Media

    Candace Owens is an American political commentator, author, and independent journalist known for her outspoken views on politics, culture, and current events. She rose to prominence through conservative media and has built a large audience by challenging mainstream narratives, investigating high-profile stories, and advocating for free speech and individual liberty. Today, she produces independent content covering politics, media and global affairs. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: If you’re serious about selling to the Department of War, go to https://SBIRAdvisors.com and mention Shawn Ryan for your first month free. Get 30% off your first subscription order at https://armra.com/srs or enter code SRS at checkout. Ready to upgrade your eyewear? Check them out at https://roka.com and use code SRS for 20% off sitewide. Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code SRS at https://stopboxusa.com/SRS #stopboxpod For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com. Candace Owens Links: Website - https://candaceowens.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@RealCandaceO X - https://x.com/RealCandaceO IG - https://www.instagram.com/realcandaceowens TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@candaceoshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. 29 Jun

    #317 Johnnie Clark - Surviving One of the Deadliest Jobs During the Vietnam War

    Johnnie Clark is an American author and Vietnam Veteran, best known for his 1984 Vietnam War memoir Guns Up!. Many of his works fall into the genre of non-fiction military and contain a tough, no nonsense portrayal of combat, courage, and camaraderie. Mr. Clark joined the Marine Corps at 17 years of age after graduating from St. Petersburg High School. He served as a machine gunner with the famed 5th Marine Regiment during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. He was wounded 3 times, mortar round, grenade, and gunshot. During his rehabilitation from gunshot wounds in Okinawa, Mr. Clark began training in Martial Arts as part of his rehab program. In 2015 Mr. Clark returned from Korea after testing for his 8th Dan in Tae Kwon Do. He was also promoted to 9th Dan in the Ji Do Kwan. Grandmaster Clark owns and operates Johnnie Clark Tae Kwon Do and Judo school in St. Petersburg and has been inducted into the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Mr. Clark’s books, Guns Up! and Semper Fidelis, are recommended reading by Lt. Col. Madonna, former MCG, to all newly commissioned officers at The Basic School. His books have been required reading in many colleges and high schools around the country as well as the Commandant’s List of suggested reading for all Marines. Many commanders have distributed Mr. Clark’s books to our troops now fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. He is the recipient of the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association Brigadier General Robert L. Denig Memorial Distinguished Service Award for writing. Mr. Clark has been awarded America’s 3rd highest medal for bravery and gallantry in combat, The Silver Star, 3 Purple Hearts, Vietnam’s highest Medal of Honor, The Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, The Civil Action Combat Medal, The Marine Combat Ribbon among other decorations. Mr. Clark currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida with his wife, Nancy, and dog, Gunner. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/SRS50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code SRS50 at checkout. Ready to upgrade your eyewear? Check them out at https://roka.com and use code SRS for 20% off sitewide. Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/SRS #Harryspod New customers get 15% off Ultra Pouches with code SRS at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at https://shopify.com/srs Johnnie Clark Links: FB - https://www.facebook.com/authorjohnnieclark IG - https://www.instagram.com/johnniemclark Website - https://johnnieclark.com 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
    382
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Shawn Ryan Show
  • Show Website
    The Shawn Ryan Show

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