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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.

21 HR. AGO

Peak Points | Travis Howze - The Saddest Moments with a Firefighter

We’re revisiting Episode #06 with former firefighter Travis Howze in this recap, focusing on his experience responding to the Charleston Sofa Super Store fire, a tragic event that claimed the lives of nine firefighters. This moment stands as a testament to the courage and sacrifice of those who risk everything to protect others. Shawn Ryan Links: Spotify - Full Episode Apple Podcasts - Full Episode Travis Howze Links: Website - https://www.travishowze.com Book - https://amzn.to/3mpFPdC Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/travishowze Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

36 min
3 DAYS AGO

#162 Leif Babin - What Leadership Looks Like in the World’s Deadliest Warzones

Leif Babin is a decorated former Navy SEAL officer who served for 13 years, including 9 in the SEAL Teams. He is a recipient of the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart for his service, which included leading major combat operations in the Battle of Ramadi as a SEAL platoon commander in Task Unit Bruiser. After his military career, he co-founded Echelon Front, currently serving as President and Chief Operating Officer to bring world-class leadership consulting to the private sector. Babin is also the co-author of two #1 New York Times bestsellers: "Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win" and "The Dichotomy of Leadership," both written with his Echelon Front co-founder, Jocko Willink. He continues to share his leadership expertise through speaking engagements, executive coaching, and leadership training programs, helping organizations across various industries build high-performance teams. Leif Babin Links: Website - https://echelonfront.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leif-babin-2a43b631 X - https://twitter.com/leifbabin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leifbabin/ Extreme Ownership - https://extremeownership.com/ Dichotomy of Leadership - https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250195777/thedichotomyofleadership/ Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://lumen.me/srs https://PrepareWithShawn.com https://amac.us/srs https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://helixsleep.com/srs https://blackbuffalo.com/ https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5h 32m
5 DAYS AGO

#161 Rob Luna - 2025's Million-Dollar Question: Where to Invest & Will DOGE Trim the Fat?

Rob Luna is a top-ranked wealth strategist, Fox Business contributor, best-selling author, and successful entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in wealth management. After earning dual MBA’s from UCLA Anderson School of Management and the National University of Singapore, Luna went on to manage money for high-net-worth individuals and consult for companies like Amazon, Google, and Facebook. Luna is currently focused on empowering people through entrepreneurship and financial literacy as CEO of Luna Venture Partners, home of the Rob Luna Wealth Academy, The Lunatick Investor, and Bulletproof Live. Luna's latest book "Close Your Wealth Gap" aims to help individuals build, grow, protect, and enjoy their wealth. He regularly appears on major networks to discuss stock market investing, interest rates, inflation, and economic trends. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://helixsleep.com/srs https://amac.us/srs https://PrepareWithShawn.com https://blackbuffalo.com https://betterhelp.com/srs https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Call 866-781-8900 for details about credit costs and terms. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. Rob Luna Links: Website - https://robluna.com Book - https://www.closeyourwealthgap.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelunarob Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelunarob X - https://x.com/TheLunaRob LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robluna Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 25m
JAN 17

#160 Tim Sheehy - Former Navy SEAL & Aerial Firefighter Breaks Down the Los Angeles Wildfires

Tim Sheehy is a distinguished politician and former Navy SEAL, known for his leadership and commitment to public service. He served in the U.S. Navy for over a decade, participating in numerous combat missions and earning commendations such as the Bronze Star and the Navy Commendation Medal. Sheehy then moved into the private sector and founded Bridger Aerospace, an aerial firefighting company operating across the US - most recently in Los Angeles in the Palisades and Eaton Canyon wildfires. In 2024 he left Bridger Aerospace to run for public office, aiming to bring his military experience and business acumen to government. He emphasizes policies that support small businesses, improve healthcare access for veterans, and enhance national security measures. His book “Mudslingers: A True Story of Aerial Firefighting” chronicles the history of aerial firefighting operations in the US with 100% of proceeds going to firefighters injured or killed in the line of duty. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://hexclad.com/srs https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Call 866-781-8900 for details about credit costs and terms. Tim Sheehy Links: Website - https://timformt.com/ X - https://x.com/TimSheehyMT LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-sheehy-a2362678/ Mudslingers - https://a.co/d/4WNVHPB Bridger Aerospace - https://bridgeraerospace.com/ Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 40m
JAN 15

#159 Jane Doe - Terror Playbook: Sleeper Cells, Biological Weapons and Invisible Bombs

"Jane Doe" is one of the world's foremost experts on Al Qaeda. In this episode of the Shawn Ryan Show, Jane - who agreed to share this info under condition of anonymity - explains exactly who is behind Al Qaeda's actions, how they operate, and what they might do next. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://tryarmra.com/srs https://cozyearth.com/srs https://hexclad.com/srs https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://www.bubsnaturals.com/shawn https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2h 43m
JAN 13

#158 Călin Georgescu - Does Romania's Coup Reveal NATO's Desperation to Push WW3?

Călin Georgescu is a prominent Romanian politician, agronomist, and frontrunner of the contested 2024 Romanian presidential election. He holds a Ph.D. in pedology from the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, served as the Executive Director of the National Centre for Sustainable Development in Romania from 2000 to 2013, coordinated Romania's National Sustainable Development Strategy, and held positions as Executive Director of the UN Global Sustainable Index Institute and President of the European Research Centre for the Club of Rome. In the 2024 Romanian presidential election, Georgescu emerged as a surprise frontrunner over pro-Western candidate Elena Lasconi, winning the first round with 22.95% of the votes. His campaign focused on national development, sovereignty, and reducing Romania's dependence on imports. The results were then annulled by the sitting Romanian government following allegations of Russian interference and the use of undeclared campaign funds - drawing comparisons to recent political turmoil in the USA. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://tryarmra.com/srs https://www.bubsnaturals.com/shawn https://cozyearth.com/srs https://hexclad.com/srs https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Call 866-781-8900 for details about credit costs and terms. Călin Georgescu Links: Website - https://calingeorgescu.ro Instagram - https://instagram.com/calingeorgescuoficial Facebook - https://facebook.com/calingeorgescuro TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@calingeorgescuoficial YouTube - https://youtube.com/c/CălinGeorgescuOficial Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 7m
JAN 9

#157 Peter Berg - Exposing Big Pharma, Lone Survivor, and Hollywood’s Dark Side

Peter Berg is an American director, producer, and writer. He began his career as an actor, before transitioning to directing with his feature debut "Very Bad Things" (1998) and has since helmed notable films including "Friday Night Lights" (2004), "Hancock" (2008), "Lone Survivor" (2013), "Deepwater Horizon" (2016), and "Patriots Day" (2016). His episodic television work spans many critically acclaimed series like "Friday Night Lights" and “Ballers”. Berg has also tackled complex and dark subjects like the Sackler family’s big pharma influence through “Painkiller” and the complex realities of settling the American West in his upcoming series “American Primeval”. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://helixsleep.com/srs https://amac.us/srs https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://shopify.com/srs https://meetfabric.com/shawn Peter Berg Links: Website - https://www.film44.com/ IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000916/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pberg44/ American Primeval - https://www.netflix.com/title/81457507 Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2h 11m
JAN 6

#156 Chris Fettes - A SEAL Team 6 Sniper’s Worst Nightmare

Chris Fettes, a former Navy SEAL, served for 13 years with SEAL Team 10 and Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), deploying to combat zones in Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia. During his military career, Fettes developed a passion for making ice cream, often bringing his high-end Italian ice cream machine on deployments. He would create frozen treats for his teammates and even distribute ice cream to local children in war-torn areas. After leaving the military in 2016, Fettes pursued his passion for ice cream making by enrolling in Penn State University's Ice Cream Short Course. In 2022, he launched Be Free Craft Ice Cream, an artisanal, small-batch ice cream company based in Virginia Beach. Fettes' business pays homage to his military roots with flavors like ‘Cookie Commandough’ and ‘Pointman Pistachio.’ He is currently exploring his next venture of opening a brick-and-mortar shop in Virginia Beach. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://amac.us/srs https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://shopify.com/srs https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.458% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-781-8900 for details about credit costs and terms. Chris Fettes Links: Website - https://befreeicecream.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisfettes6/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-fettes-28346266/ Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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I love your show!

2 days ago

Aksarahbeth

Dear Mr. Ryan, I absolutely loved your episode with Lee Strobel! Continue doing what you’re doing, and seeking the kingdom of Heaven! You said on this episode that you read every review, I would love to recommend you interview Lorna Byrne. She wrote Angels in My Hair, Angels at My Fingertips, and more! She sees angels physically! I’ve read a lot of her books, and truly believe you would love to interview her, plus as a viewer I’d love to see that interview! Thank you for taking the time to read this, Mr. Ryan. Thank you for your service to our country, and God bless you!!
Super interesting

2 days ago

kwynhoff

Shawns show is always interesting and the guests are great. The topics are ones you cant hear about anywhere else. Worth your time forsure. Real news from real people thanks shawn!
Awesome

2 days ago

bunt tom

So glad you got Texas Batman! Keep up the great work, Shawn!
Enlightened

2 days ago

Watchme63

I was enlightened In many ways by listening to Brad Geary’s story from August 5th 2024. I am an American and I am disgraced to hear what has happened to Brad Geary and I am praying that Congress will sit up and take notice to fix this. I also heard Gallagher on your show and read his book. As an average American the only thing I can do is pray!!! I pray that Brad does not give up. This should never have happened. Thank you all for your service!

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.