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The Shawn Ryan Show

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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#294 Pete Blaber - Part 2: Delta Force Commander on...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/04/06

Pete Blaber is a retired Delta Force commander renowned for leading elite counter-terrorism and special operations teams across the globe, now applying his battle-tested leadership principles to corporate environments, authorship, and innovative security solutions.Born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois, as one of nine children in an Irish-Catholic household. Pete attended Southern Illinois University. His military career saw him rise through the ranks of Delta Force to high-level command roles,

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#294 Pete Blaber - Part 1: Delta Force Commander on...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/04/06

Pete Blaber is a retired Delta Force commander renowned for leading elite counter-terrorism and special operations teams across the globe, now applying his battle-tested leadership principles to corporate environments, authorship, and innovative security solutions. Born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois, as one of nine children in an Irish-Catholic household. Pete attended Southern Illinois University. His military career saw him rise through the ranks of Delta Force to high-level command roles,

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173:35

#293 Jeremiah Johnston - Codex Vaticanus, Book of...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/04/02

Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston is a world-renowned scholar on the Historical Jesus, specializing in archaeology, ancient history, and the New Testament. In 2026, Dr. Johnston became the only academic invited to present evidence for Jesus and the Resurrection at the World Economic Forum in Davos—bringing the Gospel into one of the most influential global stages. His evidence-based approach bridges rigorous research and compelling communication, making the case for faith both intellectually credible and

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#292 Brett Adcock - Shawn Ryan Meets a Humanoid Robot

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/03/30

Brett Adcock is a technology entrepreneur focused on building companies in robotics, artificial intelligence, and aerospace. Born and raised on a third-generation farm in central Illinois, he developed an early fascination with technology and building systems from the ground up. After attending the University of Florida, he set out to tackle ambitious, capital-intensive industries with the goal of reshaping transportation, labor, and human-machine collaboration.At 26, Adcock founded Vettery, an

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#291 Joe Kent - His Message to President Trump on...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/03/26

Joe Kent is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer, former CIA paramilitary officer, and until recently served as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, stepping down from the post in March 2026 following a principled disagreement over U.S. policy in the Iran war.An Oregon native and graduate of Norwich University in Strategic Defense Analysis, Kent served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, completing 11 combat deployments across the Middle East and other high-threat regions. His

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131:39

#290 Zach Lahn - Inside America’s Cancer-Causing...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/03/23

Zach Lahn is a first-time political candidate running in the 2026 Republican primary for Governor of Iowa. Never having held elected office, he launched his campaign from his family farm, positioning himself as a self-funded outsider independent of party leadership and corporate donors. His candidacy is rooted in a belief that Iowa needs leadership grounded in rural life rather than professional politics.Lahn’s platform is socially conservative and economically populist, with a strong focus on

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#289 Michael Lester - Is the United States Going to...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/03/19

Michael Lester is a decorated U.S. Marine Corps combat pilot, cybersecurity educator, and author who has spent his career operating at the intersection of military power, technology, and national security. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a member of MENSA, Lester also holds a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and an MBA, giving him a rare blend of technical expertise and strategic insight. During his military career, Lester flew combat

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#288 Shyam Sankar - Are We Sleepwalking Into World...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/03/16

Shyam Sankar is Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President at Palantir Technologies, where he has served since 2006 as one of the company’s earliest hires and key builders. A seasoned technologist with over two decades of experience, he has led the design and deployment of software platforms that support some of the world’s most complex and high-stakes environments. from defense operations to enterprise systems.Sankar holds a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell

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209:42

#287 Butch Wilmore - He Was Stranded in Space for 286...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/03/12

Barry E. “Butch” Wilmore was raised in Tennessee, where an early fascination with aviation, engineering, and disciplined teamwork set the course for his career. He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in electrical engineering from Tennessee Technological University, along with a master’s degree in aviation systems from the University of Tennessee. Before NASA, Wilmore served as a U.S. Navy aviator, test pilot, and squadron officer, accumulating more than 8,000 flight hours and 663 carrier

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244:27

#286 Ethan Thornton - This 22-Year-Old Built a .50...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/03/09

Ethan Thornton is the Founder and CEO of Mach Industries, a defense technology company developing next-generation unmanned systems and hydrogen-powered weapons platforms to redefine modern warfare and energy logistics. Ethan left MIT after one semester in 2023 to focus on building Mach full-time.Originally from Texas, Ethan grew up on a farm where he began prototyping weapons in high school. Funded through car tech jobs, knife and furniture sales, and small engineering projects. His early hands-on

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249:43

#285 Father Chad Ripperger - Inside the Most...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/03/05

Father Chad Ripperger is a Roman Catholic priest, theologian, philosopher, and exorcist serving in the Archdiocese of Denver. He is the founder and superior general of the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother (Doloran Fathers), a religious community dedicated to spiritual warfare, deliverance ministry, and the traditional liturgy.Born in Casper, Wyoming, and raised in a devout Catholic family as the youngest of six children, Father Ripperger was ordained in 1997 with the Priestly Fraternity of St

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237:09

#284 Schlep - EVERY Parent Needs to Watch This

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/03/02

Schlep, real name Michael, is a 22‑year‑old YouTuber and content creator known for his hard‑hitting investigations exposing child predators on Roblox. Through sting operations and decoy accounts, his channel has uncovered widespread grooming networks using the platform to target minors.A survivor of Roblox grooming himself—exploited as a young teen by a prominent developer once promoted and partnered with the company. Schlep turned his personal trauma into a mission for accountability. His YouTube

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238:15

#283 AJ - Former CIA Chief of Station Breaks Silence...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/02/26

AJ is a former senior CIA operations officer and twice-selected Chief of Station who served across the full spectrum of clandestine operations, including warzones, denied areas, and austere overseas postings. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate with a B.S. in Physics and a former Marine combat arms officer, AJ spent his career leading high-risk missions in defense of U.S. national security.In 2021, while serving in Southeast Asia, AJ experienced what he describes as a directed energy attack associated

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#282 Nik Seetharaman - Former SpaceX's Head of...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/02/23

Nik Seetharaman is a special operations–trained cyber leader turned founder, known for bringing an operator’s mindset to some of the most sensitive security programs in American industry. A former JSOC advance‑force operator attached to an East Coast Naval Special Warfare squadron, he ran advanced cyber warfare and close‑range reconnaissance missions before crossing over into the world of high‑stakes defense technology and enterprise security.In industry, Nik helped build and lead security at

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#281 Jeremy Slate - The Fatal Decisions That Doomed...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/02/19

Jeremy Ryan Slate is the CEO and co-founder of Command Your Brand, a leading podcast PR agency that helps entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders build authority and grow influence through top‑tier podcast appearances. He is also the host of The Jeremy Ryan Slate Show, where he explores how power truly operates—through history, empires, and modern influence networks. A bestselling author, global speaker, and authority strategist, he equips founders and executives to turn their stories into

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#280 Sarah Adams - If China Isn’t the #1 Threat… Then...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/02/16

For years, Sarah Adams has worked where threat warnings begin, not where they end.She is a targeting officer and global threat advisor with deep expertise in counterterrorism, threat network analysis, and overseas intelligence operations. Sarah served in the Central Intelligence Agency’s Counterterrorism Center, as well as in the Near East and Iran Operations Divisions, working complex operations against both state and non-state adversaries. Her deployed field work spans Europe, the Middle East,

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#279 Wes Huff - This Might Be the Most Important...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/02/12

Wes Huff is a Canadian Christian apologist, theologian, and public speaker specializing in the reliability of ancient biblical manuscripts and the defense of the Christian worldview. Born in Multan, Pakistan, to missionary parents, he spent his early childhood in the Middle East before returning to Canada, growing up in a diverse environment exposed to various worldviews. At age 11, Huff was diagnosed with acute transverse myelitis, a rare neurological condition that paralyzed him from the waist

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#278 Ro Khanna - Why is Congress Afraid to Subpoena...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/02/09

Ro Khanna is the U.S. Representative for California's 17th Congressional District (Silicon Valley) since 2017, serving his fifth term as a Democrat. In this episode, Shawn and Ro discuss the recent drop of the Epstein Files and the two tier system of justice in America.Follow the market here - https://polymarket.com/event/will-anyone-be-jailed-over-epstein-disclosures Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Go to helixsleep.com/SRS for 27% Off Sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout so

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#277 Michael Lester - Are We the Bad Guys?

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/02/05

Michael T. Lester, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Marine Corps combat pilot who served in Asia and the Middle East, initially believed deeply in American ideals. Over time, he experienced growing disillusionment as U.S. actions abroad often contradicted official narratives and failed to align with stated goals of promoting democracy and freedom.His book provides a non-partisan analysis, arguing that repeated harmful outcomes across administrations are systemic features driven by

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🚨IMMEDIATE RELEASE🚨 - I Am Being Threatened For...

The Shawn Ryan Show ·

2026/02/04

Please watch the full video to hear my defense’s response to Camp Kanakuk’s attorneys’ demand letter requesting the removal of parts of my interview with Ro Khanna. If you would like to read both letters yourself, you can do so here:https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1-anLwZmDRG6Y7dor8pKldmiIlIiouSC5 Watch the FULL episode with Elizabeth Phillips: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5O8WBQW4lwRpYkS3iR20u8?si=p30yIWWyREmCdQ1m3amrkQ&t=5&pi=3u6d1eGZTLGSX Watch the FULL episode with Ro Khanna:

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