The Shawn Ryan Show

Shawn Ryan

Booking Overview

This is a long-form interview show focused on national security, military and intelligence operations, crime, politics, religion, and firsthand accounts from high-profile figures and subject-matter experts. Credible pitches include decorated military or intelligence personnel, investigative journalists and authors, senior religious leaders, and experts with direct experience in major security or geopolitical events; booking difficulty is high because recent guests have substantial credentials, public profiles, or exceptional firsthand experiences.

Metrics

Episodes: 403

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: >100k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 6.6M subscribers

Instagram: 3.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

operations@vigilanceelite.com

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Host

Shawn Ryan - Former U.S. Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, founder of Vigilance Elite, and host of The Shawn Ryan Show.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Decorated military or intelligence service, senior religious leadership, investigative journalism, recognized authorship, or direct experience with major security, criminal, political, or geopolitical events.

Required Achievements:

Pulitzer Prize or comparable journalism recognition, Published books on significant national security, military, religious, or political subjects, Decorations or distinguished service in elite military or counterterrorism units, Senior leadership roles in major religious or public institutions, Firsthand involvement in high-profile security or geopolitical events

Recent Guest Discussions

Katarina Szulc - Cartel Recruitment Of Drone Operators, Organized Crime, Political Corruption, Cartel Violence, And The Intersection Of Technology And Modern Warfare.

Byron Tau - Government Surveillance, Commercial Data Purchases, Border Patrol Monitoring, Privacy, And The Implications Of Surveillance Tools Operating Inside The United States.

Christian Craighead - The 2019 Dusitd2 Terrorist Attack In Nairobi, Counterterrorism Operations, Civilian Rescue, And His Firsthand Experience Responding To The Attack.

Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke - The New Testament, Catholic Doctrine, Traditional Liturgy, And Christian Theology.

Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke - The Old Testament, Catholic Doctrine, Traditional Liturgy, And Christian Theology.

Recent Topics

Politics, National Security, Military, Intelligence, Counterterrorism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Shawn Ryan Show

#343 Jimmy Watson - John McAfee's Bodyguard Reveals the Dead Man's Switch

September 28, 2026

Jimmy Watson is a former Marine, Blackwater contractor, Navy SEAL, and former head of security, CEO, and close confidant to John McAfee. He joined McAfee’s inner circle in 2017 and experienced firsthand the legal turmoil, paranoia, and instability surrounding him. After leaving that world and battling addiction and personal loss, Watson returned to his Christian faith and now speaks about faith, purpose, and helping others out of destructive cycles. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Privacy Isn't...

#342 Garand Thumb - SERE Specialist on Surviving the Most Dangerous Places on Earth

September 24, 2026

Mike Jones, also known as Garand Thumb, is a U.S. Air Force veteran, firearms instructor, and one of the most recognizable voices in the firearms and tactical community. Through his platform, he tests weapons and gear, breaks down tactics and training, and explores survival, preparedness, and what it takes to operate in extreme environments. Privacy Isn't Paranoia. It's Protection. Download Glacier - https://srs.site/glacierapp Website - https://theglacierapp.com Shawn Ryan Show Spon...

Shawn Ryan's Everyday Carry: 2026 Edition

September 23, 2026

Shawn Ryan breaks down his complete everyday carry, from the gear, tools, technology, and sentimental items he’s carried throughout his career to the essentials he still relies on today. He also walks through the evolution of his concealed carry setup, from the Glock 17 and Glock 19 to the SIG P365 platform, before revealing his newest everyday carry firearm for the first time. Get Your Own Dolphin - https://srs.site/DOLPHIN-TEE Shawn Ryan's Essentials: CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES Hat - https://...

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