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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Join Janine (she/her) and Locke (they/them) as we sit down with each other and a guest to discuss their favorite Pokemon! We'll ask the questions, come up with nicknames, and read Dex entries of any and (hopefully) all Pokemon so we can find out what makes them all special and unique. Most importantly, we want to show that every Pokemon and every person is amazing in their own way. Follow the show on Twitter @MyFavoritePKMN for updates, show announcements, and little surprises here and there ...
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#194 Father Stephen Gadberry - The Unconventional Priest
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3:11:25Father Stephen Gadberry is a priest in the Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, ordained on May 28, 2016. Born and raised on a farm in the Arkansas Delta, he enlisted in the Air Force after high school, serving in Texas, Germany, and Central Iraq during the mid-2000s. With degrees in philosophy and theology from St. Joseph Seminary College and Rome’s …
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#193 John Stryker Meyer - MACV-SOG: The Secret War in Vietnam
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4:07:03John Stryker Meyer is a decorated Green Beret who served two tours in Vietnam (1968-1969 and 1969-1970) with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group(MACV-SOG). Enlisting in 1966, he earned his Special Forces tab in 1967 and joined Spike Team Idaho, later leading Recon Team Idaho at Command and Control North (CCN) i…
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#192 Lee Strobel & John Burke - The Resurrection
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3:41:22Lee Strobel is a best-selling author, journalist, and Christian apologist best known for The Case for Christ, which recounts his journey from atheism to faith. A former award-winning legal editor at the Chicago Tribune, Strobel has written over 40 books, including The Case for Faith and The Case for a Creator. He founded the Strobel Center at Color…
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#191 Dave Ramsey - CEO, Ramsey Solutions
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3:41:38Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, bestselling author, and radio host known for his no-nonsense approach to money management. After experiencing financial ruin in his twenties, Ramsey rebuilt his wealth and launched a mission to help others avoid the same mistakes. He created Financial Peace University, a step-by-step program that teaches pe…
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#190 Shyam Sankar - Chief Technology Officer of Palantir: The Future of Warfare
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2:21:10Shyam Sankar is the Chief Technology Officer at Palantir Technologies. A builder at heart, he’s spent over 20 years designing and deploying cutting-edge software and AI for both government and private sector partners. As Palantir’s 13th hire, Shyam helped take the company from scrappy startup to S&P 500 powerhouse. A relentless opponent of ineffici…
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#189 Thomas "Drago" Dzieran - Navy SEAL / The Terrorist Terrorizer
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5:09:49Thomas "Drago" Dzieran is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, author, and software engineer. Born in Communist Poland, he spent time as a political prisoner before immigrating to the United States in 1984. After becoming a U.S. citizen in 1991, he joined the Navy and served 20 years, including stints with SEAL Teams 2 and 4, and as a BUD/S instructor. Drago …
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#188 Leigh & Robert Bortins - Why Parents Are Ditching Public Schools for Homeschooling
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3:09:35Leigh Bortins is the founder of Classical Conversations, a global homeschooling program rooted in classical, Christian education. With degrees in aerospace engineering and ministry, she blends analytical rigor with deep educational vision. A mother of four and grandmother of three, Leigh’s passion for home education began with homeschooling her own…
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#187 Doug Collins - United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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1:54:21Doug Collins is the 12th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, sworn in on February 5, 2025. A Republican with a track record of public service, Collins served as U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 9th district (2013–2021) and in the Georgia House (2007–2013). An Air Force Reserve chaplain since 2002, he deployed to Iraq in 2008 and was promo…
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#186 Brett Cooper - The Real Reason She Left The Daily Wire
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3:55:54Brett Cooper is a conservative commentator, actress, and digital media personality best known for her sharp wit and cultural commentary. She first gained national attention as the host of The Comments Section with The Daily Wire, where she dissected viral content and offered her take on pop culture, politics, and current events. With a background i…
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#185 Scott "Kidd" Poteet - SpaceX Polaris Dawn Astronaut on Spacewalk, Moon Landing and Mars
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4:22:19Scott “Kidd” Poteet is a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and highly experienced pilot who served more than two decades in the military. Over the course of his Air Force career, he flew F-16s in multiple combat deployments and held roles in leadership and training, earning a reputation for his strong work ethic and focus on mission excelle…
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#184 Growing Threat - Christian Persecution in Syria, Homeland Attacks and How to Prepare
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2:24:19Shawn Ryan Show welcomes back Sarah Adams, Scott Mann and Legend to the show. This episode explores the growing influence of terrorist networks in Afghanistan and Syria, with guests detailing how al-Qaeda and the Taliban have facilitated the training and mobilization of fighters. They highlight U.S. policy missteps, including funding through NGOs a…
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#183 Dr. Ben Carson - Neuralink, God’s Hand in Neuroscience and Human Consciousness
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2:19:17Dr. Ben Carson is an American retired neurosurgeon, author, and politician who served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021. As a pioneering pediatric neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Carson performed groundbreaking surgeries, including the first successful separation of conjoined twins joined…
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#182 King Randall, I - Rescuing a Lost Generation from Gangs, Crime and Chaos
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2:19:38King Randall, I is the founder of The X for Boys, and a mentor to hundreds of young men in his community. Randall's organization is a charter school in Albany Georgia that aims to teach boys the true meaning of masculinity, manhood, and how to be protectors and providers in their communities through various programs including automotive repair work…
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#181 Peter Attia - The Science of Longevity, Nutrition Myths and Medicine 3.0
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2:49:01Peter Attia, MD, is a Canadian-American physician, author, and researcher specializing in longevity medicine. He received his medical degree from Stanford University, trained in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the National Cancer Institute. Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical p…
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#180 Major James Capers Jr. - Vietnam Marine Commando Silver Star Recipient
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3:06:17Major James Capers Jr. is a distinguished Marine Corps veteran renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to U.S. military special operations. As one of the first African American members of the elite Marine Force Reconnaissance unit, he led numerous covert missions during the Vietnam War. His valor and leadership earned him multiple commendatio…
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#179 Paul Saladino - The FDA Approved Poison You Eat Every Day
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3:17:30Paul Saladino, MD, is a double board-certified physician and a prominent advocate for an animal-based diet, known for his controversial views on nutrition and health. He graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Washington. Saladino is the author of The Carnivore Code and The Carni…
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#178 Ben Owen - Inside the Life of an Addict
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5:27:43Ben Owen is an Army Infantry veteran, a father to eight children, graduate of the University of Alabama, and American Patriot. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, Ben has excelled in leadership, strategy, raising brand awareness and sales. He is the President of digital media and data intel company Black Rifle Co, co-founder of We Fight Monster…
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#177 Captain Brad Geary - The Sinister Games the Military Plays in Hiding the Truth
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2:05:08Captain Bradley Geary is a Navy SEAL officer with a distinguished 24-year career in Naval Special Warfare. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2000 with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and completed SEAL Qualification Training with class 234. Geary has served in various leadership roles, including at SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team T…
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#176 Andrew Bailey - Suing China for $25 Billion, Abolishing ATF, Fauci and Soros Crimes
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2:44:45Andrew Bailey is a prominent figure in Missouri politics, currently serving as the state's Attorney General. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and later earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri, where he also participated in the Army ROTC. His professional history includes deployment to Iraq, as well the roles of Assistant Attorne…
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#175 Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - The Nicotine Debate, Aging Conspiracies and Living to 100
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2:24:10Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a board-certified family physician and founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine, emphasizing skeletal muscle for health and longevity. She holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and completed fellowships in nutritional sciences and geriatrics. Dr. Lyon advocates for high-quality protein diets, resistance training, a…
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#174 Joshua Mast - U.S. Marine's Message to President Donald Trump
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5:15:22Major Joshua Mast, a U.S. Marine Corps officer, gained attention for his efforts to adopt an Afghan war orphan. Mast initiated adoption proceedings for a baby girl found on an Afghan battlefield in 2019. His actions, motivated by a desire to ensure the child's safety, led to a complex legal battle involving the Department of Justice and the State D…
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#173 Jared Hudson - The War Against Evil: A Navy SEAL’s Fight to Save Children in America
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3:40:04Jared Hudson served as a SEAL Operator and sniper with Naval Special Warfare, with deployments in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He founded The Shooting Institute (TSI), providing tactical training to law enforcement, military, and civilians, and Covenant Rescue Group (CRG), a nonprofit combating human trafficking and child…
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#172 Travis Haley - Blackwater Sniper's Controversial Moments in Deadly War Zones
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4:27:28Travis Haley is a legend in the armed forces community. As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance, he’s built an illustrious career in both military service and the private sector. After combat tours in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, Haley transitioned to private military contracting with Blackwater USA, where …
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#171 Palmer Luckey - Superhuman Soldiers, AI Missiles and Exoskeletons in Warzones
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3:51:26Palmer Luckey is an entrepreneur and innovator best known for founding Oculus VR and Anduril Industries. In 2012, he launched Oculus VR and developed the Oculus Rift, a groundbreaking virtual reality headset that redefined a wide array of industries. The company was acquired by Facebook in 2014 for $2 billion, where Luckey subsequently worked until…
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#170 Mike Benz - USAID Funding CIA-Backed Mercenaries, Media Superweapons and Samantha Powers
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2:39:21Mike Benz is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom Online, a non-profit watchdog group dedicated to protecting digital liberties and restoring the free and open Internet. He previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Communications and Information Technology at the US State Department during the Trump admin…
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