Podcast · 137 episodes
The Shawn Ryan Show, page 2
by Shawn Ryan · English
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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#321 Ryan Holiday - The Stoic Survival GuideStoicism as a practical “survival guide” for modern life—especially managing anxiety, anger, political outrage, and revenge impulses; using distance from thoughts, journaling/meditation, and physical…13 Jul 2026 · 3 h 13 min · 59 chapters
#320 Danny Goler - Apple Vision Pro May Have Captured Something We CAN'T ExplainDanny Goler (Code of Reality) discusses DMT-related “laser code” visuals and how they might relate to consciousness, computation, and a possible “spirit realm.” He also describes a new approach using…9 Jul 2026 · 2 h 42 min · 51 chapters
#319 Mike Rowe - What Happened to the American Dream?Mike Rowe discusses what happened to the “American Dream,” arguing it didn’t die—opportunity still exists—but the “American reality” has shifted.6 Jul 2026 · 3 h 44 min · 65 chapters
#318 Candace Owens - The Most Sued Woman in American MediaCandace Owens discusses how she handles personal attacks, her background and upbringing, and her ongoing legal and investigative claims related to high-profile controversies in American media.2 Jul 2026 · 4 h 47 min · 94 chapters
#317 Johnnie Clark - Surviving One of the Deadliest Jobs During the Vietnam WarA first-person account of Marine machine gunner Johnnie Clark’s path from poverty and early idolization of the Marines to surviving some of the most lethal early combat of the Vietnam War, followed…29 Jun 2026 · 4 h 30 min · 76 chapters
#316 Brian Keating - The First Object Ever Found From Another Solar SystemBrian Keating discusses why “alien disclosure” narratives feel underwhelming and often unscientific, argues that the U.S.25 Jun 2026 · 3 h 56 min · 77 chapters
#315 Sadhguru - Stop Letting Your Mind DESTROY YouSadhguru discusses how “being in the moment” is often misunderstood, arguing that the real problem is not the mind’s activity but how humans use their mind.22 Jun 2026 · 3 h 42 min · 68 chapters
#314 Jen Lilley - The Dark Truth About the American Foster Care SystemJen Lilley discusses the “dark truth” of the U.S. foster care system, arguing it can function as a pipeline for child sexual exploitation/human trafficking, and that policy changes to recruit foster…18 Jun 2026 · 3 h 5 min · 57 chapters
#313 Eric Frohardt - DEVGRU Gold Squadron Sniper and AssaulterEric Frohardt, a former Navy SEAL (SEAL Team 5 and Naval Special Warfare Development Group/DEVGRU), discusses his path from a small-town Iowa farm to SEAL sniper/assault roles, his experiences…15 Jun 2026 · 4 h 12 min · 74 chapters
#312 Sabrina Pasterski - Theoretical Physicist on the Hidden Code of the UniverseThe episode is a long interview with theoretical physicist Sabrina Pasterski about her work on “celestial holography” (treating aspects of the universe like a hologram), how she got into physics, and…11 Jun 2026 · 2 h 29 min · 48 chapters
#311 Ben Owen & Ryan Dalton - Arrested on Epstein's IslandBen Owen and Ryan Dalton discuss Owen’s arrest after an attempt to document “Epstein Island” (Little St. James) for awareness.8 Jun 2026 · 2 h 42 min · 54 chapters
#310 Josh Duhamel - Transformers Star Reveals His 26-Acre Off-Grid Survival CompoundJosh Duhamel discusses his off-grid 26-acre survival compound and “prepping” philosophy, plus fatherhood, identity, and how he’s shifting priorities away from constant Hollywood travel.4 Jun 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 32 chapters
#309 Megyn Kelly - "I Now Have to Worry About Getting Shot Because of My Opinion"Megyn Kelly discusses political violence and assassination attempts in the U.S., escalating tensions around Israel and Iran (including the Strait of Hormuz), and domestic political power struggles…1 Jun 2026 · 3 h 26 min · 72 chapters
#308 Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn - TikTok's #1 Sex Educator on Why Relationships Are FailingDr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn (Dr. Tara) discusses why many couples experience sexual dissatisfaction and “sexless” or low-sex relationships, arguing that sexual communication is the key driver of…28 May 2026 · 3 h 29 min · 66 chapters
#307 Ron White - The 2,500-Year-Old Memory Skill the Romans Used That We've Completely LostRon White discusses how memory can be trained (not “born gifted”), focusing on visualization/memory-palace techniques and how he applied them to memorize thousands of names.26 May 2026 · 3 h 1 min · 58 chapters
Memorial Day Special: Navy Veteran Memorizes Every Service Member Killed in AfghanistanMemorial Day special in which a Navy veteran recites, in casualty order, the names of service members killed in Afghanistan, including a focus on the “final 13” killed at Abbey Gate.25 May 2026 · 2 h 13 min · 24 chapters
#306 Bryce Crawford - Gen Z Evangelist on the Vices Destroying Your LifeThe episode centers on Bryce Crawford’s Christian evangelism and how “vices” (sinful habits, revenge, pride, and especially toxic media use) can destroy a person’s life.21 May 2026 · 3 h 33 min · 76 chapters
#305 AJ Pasciuti - Marine Scout Sniper on Hunting Juba, the Deadliest Enemy Sniper in IraqA.J. Pasciuti discusses writing and publishing his upcoming book Dark Horse (co-written with Neil McGinnis; released May 19, 2026) and uses his Marine Corps experience—especially as a scout sniper in…18 May 2026 · 8 h 31 min · 181 chapters
#304 Chris Bayless - 30 Years Undercover Inside America's Most Violent GangsChris Bayless, a retired ATF special agent, recounts 30 years of undercover work targeting violent criminal organizations, especially motorcycle gangs and their transition into the Hell’s Angels.14 May 2026 · 4 h 1 min · 96 chapters
#303 Mel Chancey - Youngest President in Hells Angels HistoryMel Chancey, a former Hells Angels leader, recounts his path from a strict Catholic upbringing in the Chicago suburbs to becoming the youngest president in Hells Angels history, then his conversion…11 May 2026 · 5 h 4 min · 105 chapters
#302 Joe Lonsdale - If China Takes Taiwan, AI Sets Back 10 YearsJoe Lonsdale discusses geopolitics and AI-driven defense, arguing that if China takes Taiwan, AI capabilities could set back the West “10 years.” He also links current conflicts to Iran-backed…7 May 2026 · 1 h 37 min · 45 chapters
#301 Cenk Uygur - The Foreign Influence CrisisThe episode argues the U.S. has become a “proxy” for foreign interests, driven by foreign lobbying (especially AIPAC/Israel) and by money-in-politics.4 May 2026 · 3 h 36 min · 82 chapters
#300 Louisa Nicola - Peptides, Cancer and the Deadly Habits That Lead to Alzheimer’sThe episode focuses on Alzheimer’s disease—how it develops in the brain, what factors the guest says drive risk (especially lifestyle vs genetics), and potential interventions.30 Apr 2026 · 3 h 8 min · 73 chapters
#299 Andy Lowery - Inside the World’s Most Advanced Drone Killing MachineEpirus CEO Andy Lowery explains Leonidas, Epirus’s counter-drone directed-energy system that uses high-power microwave energy to “neutralize” drones and other electronic threats by…27 Apr 2026 · 1 h 58 min · 47 chapters