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The Shawn Ryan Show

Shawn Ryan
Mental Health
Vietnam War
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China
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Cybersecurity
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Sex Trafficking
Christianity
Navy Seals
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Ukraine
Consciousness
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NASA
Defense Technology
Artificial Intelligence
PTSD

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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Cain Velasquez
Former two-time UFC heavyweight champion, fighter and coach who teaches Ascension Breath
American Kickboxing Academy
Episode: #352 Cain Velasquez - UFC Champion Hunted the Man Accused of Abusing His 4-Year-Old Son
Baiju Bhatt
Founder of Cowboy Space and co-founder of Robinhood
Cowboy Space
Episode: The Space Technology That Could Change History Forever
Chris Hansen
Investigative journalist, 10-time Emmy Award recipient, and host of Takedown with Chris Hansen.
TruBlu
Episode: #351 Chris Hansen - Hollywood’s To Catch a Predator Movie: “They Make Me Look Like a Vampire”
Mike Hayes
Retired Navy SEAL commander, national security leader, business executive, and bestselling author
Insight Partners
Episode: #350 Mike Hayes - The Navy SEAL in Obama’s Situation Room During the Captain Phillips Rescue
Leah Files
Economist, financial analyst, and corporate intelligence consultant with experience supporting U.S. intelligence agencies
Black Widow Global
Episode: My Unredacted Interview with The Leah Files
AJ Gentile
Creator and host of The Why Files, a series exploring mysteries, conspiracies, science and the unexplained
The Why Files
Episode: #349 AJ Gentile - Grand Canyon Conspiracies, AI Extinction and Nuclear War on Mars
Frank Wright
World War II Marine veteran, 4th Marine Raider, drill instructor, and author
United States Marine Corps
Episode: #348 Frank Wright - The Last Living Original Marine Raider From WW2
James Lechner
Lieutenant Colonel, Army Ranger veteran; author of With My Shield
Former US Army Ranger, author
Episode: #346 James Lechner - Army Ranger Recounts the Battle of Mogadishu: Black Hawk Down
Cactus Moser
Husband of Wynonna, musician, drummer
Highway 101
Episode: #345 Wynonna Judd - Dolly Parton, Naomi Judd's Death & Finding Her Biological Father

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Shawn Ryan
Host of The Shawn Ryan Show, former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, founder of Vigilance Elite

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 130.5k ratings
  • 345

    Fantastic interview with Wynonna Judd. Absolutely incredible story. 👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stark 44
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank You !!!

    For All the Work & Services you’ve done for our Country . I love your YouTube channel , it is very informative I hope you continue to be successful with all your endeavors. God Bless you and yours . Thank you from

    Noble Oklahoma C.Davis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zoo pie 69
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bible series

    If you haven’t heard Father Mike he’s a catholic guy that really explains the Bible so I can understand. I mostly don’t have a clue but father Mike helps a lot. Good luck. My husband and I enjoy your show

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    wtfetkm
    United Statesa month ago
  • Dusty Slay

    Another wonderful episode full of intriguing ideas. Bless you both

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walter's Person
    United Statesa month ago
  • Cannot stop listening!

    I cannot get enough of this show. Thank you Mr. Ryan for what you have created!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Chew-n-Butts
    United Statesa month ago

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#351 Chris Hansen - Hollywood’s To Catch a Predator Movie: “They Make Me Look Like a Vampire”
Q: What advice do you have for parents?
Hansen recommends beginning conversations as soon as children use phones or computers, establishing open communication, and assuring children they will not be blamed or punished if an adult behaves inappropriately. If a child is victimized, he advises reporting it, contacting law enforcement and support organizations, and finding help for the child as quickly as possible.
#351 Chris Hansen - Hollywood’s To Catch a Predator Movie: “They Make Me Look Like a Vampire”
Q: What is it that makes predators attracted to children?
Hansen says offenders vary: some are persistently attracted to children, while others exploit online anonymity, become desensitized, or pursue opportunities through grooming. He describes patterns in how they seek out children, build trust, and escalate toward in-person contact.
The Space Technology That Could Change History Forever
Q: What's the hardest part about this right now?
Bhatt says the main challenge is coordinating resources and technology milestones across a complex company spanning data centers, rockets, lasers, optics, photovoltaics, and power.
The Space Technology That Could Change History Forever
Q: Why are you building the rockets themselves to deliver the data centers to space?
Bhatt says independent access to orbit is limited, and controlling launch economics is important to making the company's space-based data centers and energy grid viable.
#352 Cain Velasquez - UFC Champion Hunted the Man Accused of Abusing His 4-Year-Old Son
Q: What age did you start talking to your kid about this stuff?
Velasquez says he and his wife taught their children from a young age about appropriate touch, bodily autonomy, and telling a parent if something feels wrong.

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A hard-edged interview show that features high-profile guests across cybersecurity, military, politics, religion, science, and philosophy, conducted in a candid, no-nonsense style. Episodes emphasize real-world lessons from leadership, resilience, and ethical questions, often blending personal origin stories with practical takeaways for professionals and curious listeners alike. Noteworthy is the willingness to host diverse, sometimes controversial figures and to explore big themes—from national security and technology to faith and personal transformation—through a practical, story-driven lens.

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Recent guests on The Shawn Ryan Show include:

1. Cain Velasquez
2. Baiju Bhatt
3. Chris Hansen
4. Mike Hayes
5. Leah Files
6. AJ Gentile
7. Frank Wright
8. James Lechner

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