Gerard Barron, born in Queensland, Australia, is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of The Metals Company, a position he has held since 2017. A seasoned entrepreneur with a track record in battery technology, media, and future-oriented resource development, Barron leads the company's efforts to harvest polymetallic nodules from the deep ocean floor, providing sustainable sources of critical metals like nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese for electric vehicles and renewable energy. He previously co-founded DeepGreen in 2011 and assumed full control in 2017, guiding it through a public listing and partnerships to advance environmentally responsible deep-sea mining as an alternative to land-based extraction. Barron testified before the U.S. Congress in April 2025 on national security and critical minerals, emphasizing the strategic importance of ocean resources. He advocates for innovation in clean tech, reducing mining's ecological footprint, and securing supply chains for the global energy transition, often speaking at forums like the St. Gallen Symposium and GESDA. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors:  â https://americanfinancing.net/srsâ NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-781-8900, for details about credit costs and terms. â https://betterhelp.com/srsâ This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. â https://bruntworkwear.com â USE CODE SRSâ â https://bunkr.life â USE CODE SRSâ Go to https://bunkr.life/SRS and use code âSRSâ to get your 25% off your family plan. â https://calderalab.com/srsâ Use code SRS for 20% off your first order. â https://shawnlikesgold.comâ â https://helixsleep.com/srsâ â https://patriotmobile.com/srsâ â https://ROKA.com â USE CODE SRSâ â https://shopify.com/srsâ â https://simplisafe.com/srsâ Gerard Barron Links: The Metals Company - â https://metals.coâ X - â https://x.com/gtbgtbâ LinkedIn - â https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardbarron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025
Keith Stansell is a former U.S. Marine and Northrop Grumman employee who was captured by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) on February 13, 2003, after his surveillance plane crashed in the Colombian jungle during an anti-narcotics mission. Held hostage for 1,967 days alongside contractors Marc Gonsalves and Thomas Howes, Stansell endured harsh conditions in the jungle until their dramatic rescue by the Colombian military on July 2, 2008, during Operation Jaque. A recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom in 2009, he co-authored the bestselling memoir Out of Captivity: Surviving 1967 Days in the Colombian Jungle (2009) with Gonsalves and Howes, detailing their ordeal and resilience. Father to twin sons born during his captivity, he advocates for awareness of hostage situations and supports military and veteran communities, emphasizing survival, family, and the human spirit in overcoming adversity. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://americanfinancing.net/srsNMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-781-8900, for details about credit costs and terms.https://betterhelp.com/srsThis episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self.https://bruntworkwear.com â USE CODE SRShttps://bunkr.life â USE CODE SRSGo to https://bunkr.life/SRS and use code âSRSâ to get your 25% off your family planhttps://calderalab.com/srs â USE CODE SRShttps://shawnlikesgold.comhttps://helixsleep.com/srshttps://patriotmobile.com/srshttps://ROKA.com â USE CODE SRShttps://shopify.com/srshttps://simplisafe.com/srs Keith Stansell Links: Book (Out of Captivity) - https://www.amazon.com/OUT-CAPTIVITY-Surviving-Colombian-Jungle/dp/0061769525 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025
AJ Gentile is an American producer, writer, actor, and YouTube personality best known as the creator, host, and writer of "The Why Files," a channel that delves into conspiracy theories, mysteries, and unexplained phenomena with engaging storytelling and a skeptical lens. Before gaining fame on YouTube, Gentile worked in Hollywood as a producer and writer, contributing to projects like The Naughty Show (2011) and Stoned Science (2018), and provided voice-over work, including roles in The Legend of Korra. In 2011, he co-founded SpeedWeed, a cannabis delivery company, with his brother Gino and wife Jen. The Why Files has amassed a large following for its professional, encyclopedia-like analysis of conspiracies without interruptions. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: â https://betterhelp.com/srsâ This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. â https://americanfinancing.net/srsâ â https://tryarmra.com/srsâ â https://aura.com/srsâ â https://shawnlikesgold.comâ â https://ketone.com/srsâ â https://patriotmobile.com/srsâ â https://ROKA.comâ â https://USCCA.com/srsâ â https://ziprecruiter.com/srs AJ Gentile Links: The Why Files - https://www.thewhyfiles.com YT (The Why Files) - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhyFiles X - https://x.com/ajgentile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025
David Rutherford is an internationally known motivational speaker, best-selling author, world-championship performance coach, and award-winning podcast host. He is also a former Navy SEAL Medic and Instructor who served for eight years in the NSW community. After his honorable discharge from the Teams, he went to work for Blackwater as an international curriculum development and training specialist. In 2005, he launched his motivational performance company, Froglogic Concepts, to initially help children develop resilience and confidence. In 2008, David was recruited to work for the CIA as a curriculum and training specialist for two years. He then went on to become operational for the agency as a security threat and protection specialist. After hanging up his kit in 2011, he kick-started Froglogic Concepts again. For over a decade, David and his Froglogic message have reached over 50 million people worldwide as a top motivational speaker, performance coach, podcast host, and author. Some of his notable successes include his role as a motivational performance coach for the 2018 NCAA World Series champions, the Oregon State Beavers baseball team, and the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox. He is currently working with a top asset management firm with over $200 billion under management as part of their advisor consulting group. He also continues to work with top college and professional athletes and teams. Davidâs passion to help people has also been focused on supporting veteransâ charities. For the past decade, he has assisted seven different veteransâ charities to raise awareness, money, and support for struggling vets. For the past two years, David, Jana, and Chris have been developing the Operator Syndrome Foundation. Due to the continued increase in SOF veteran suicides, they decided to start their own charity to target the specific needs of individuals and their unique medical and mental health issues. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://americanfinancing.net/srs https://tryarmra.com/srs https://aura.com/srs https://shawnlikesgold.com https://ketone.com/srs https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://ROKA.com https://USCCA.com/srs https://ziprecruiter.com/srs David Rutherford Links: Website - https://teamfroglogic.com | https://www.davidrutherford.com X - https://x.com/teamfroglogic IG - https://www.instagram.com/teamfroglogic LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rutherford-84256811 Froglogic Institute - https://www.froglogicinstitute.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2025
Henry L. (Dick) Thompson, Ph.D., is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and legendary MACV-SOG operator known by the codename "Dynamite." Serving as a recon team leader from 1968 to 1970, he led over 20 high-risk black operations deep into enemy territory in Laos, Cambodia, and North Vietnam during the Vietnam War's secret campaigns, earning a reputation for bravery in brutal firefights and hand-to-hand combat. After 21 years of military service, including roles in Special Forces, Airborne, and Ranger units, Thompson founded High Performing Systems, Inc. in 1984, where he serves as President and CEO, providing leadership solutions, training, and assessments for corporate, military, law enforcement, and firefighters in high-stress decision-making. A psychologist, Mensa member, and Ironman triathlete, he authored, among other books, the bestselling "SOG Codename Dynamite" series, including "A MACV-SOG 1-0's Personal Journal" (2023), sharing firsthand accounts of combat psychology and spiritual warfare. Thompson advocates for mental resilience, veteran support, and applying combat lessons to everyday leadership. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://bruntworkwear.com â USE CODE SRS https://bubsnaturals.com â USE CODE SHAWN https://bunkr.life â USE CODE SRS Go to https://bunkr.life/SRS and use code âSRSâ to get your 25% off your family plan https://shawnlikesgold.com https://helixsleep.com/srs https://moinkbox.com/srs https://mypatriotsupply.com/srs https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://shopify.com/srs https://simplisafe.com/srs Henry Dick Thompson Links: Website - http://www.hpsys.com IG - https://www.instagram.com/hps_ceo X - https://x.com/HPSys SOG Codename Dynamite: A MACV-SOG 1-0's Personal Journal - https://www.amazon.com/SOG-Codename-Dynamite-MACV-SOG-Personal/dp/B0C9SB8JGP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025
Matt Gialich is the Co-Founder and CEO of AstroForge, an asteroid mining company founded in 2022 that aims to extract platinum group metals from near-Earth asteroids to redefine sustainable mining practices. With over a decade of experience leading high-performing engineering teams, Gialich holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. His career began at Toyon Research Corporation as an analyst developing novel navigation algorithms, followed by key roles at Virgin Orbit, where he led the flight software and GNC teams and oversaw avionics development. He later served as Director of Vehicle Software at Bird, where he met co-founder Jose Acain, sparking the idea for AstroForge amid their shared passion for space. Previously, Gialich was co-founder and CEO of Ex Scientia Technologies. A Y Combinator alumnus, he has guided AstroForge to successful missions, including Mission 1's launch, and advocates for commercial space innovation to address resource scarcity on Earth. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://bruntworkwear.com â USE CODE SRS https://bubsnaturals.com â USE CODE SHAWN https://bunkr.life â USE CODE SRS Go to https://bunkr.life/SRS and use code âSRSâ to get your 25% off your family plan https://shawnlikesgold.com https://helixsleep.com/srs https://moinkbox.com/srs https://mypatriotsupply.com/srs https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://shopify.com/srs https://simplisafe.com/srs Matt Gialich Links: X - https://x.com/MattGialich LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-gialich AstroForge - https://www.astroforge.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025
Blake Scholl is the Founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, a company he started in 2014 to revive commercial supersonic flight with the Overture airliner, designed to fly at Mach 1.7 and carry 64â80 passengers. A Carnegie Mellon University computer science graduate (BS, 2001), Scholl began his career as a software engineer at Amazon, later owning a $300 million P&L at age 24, and co-founded Kima Labs, acquired by Groupon in 2012. Inspired by seeing Concorde in a museum, he self-taught aerospace engineering to launch Boom, which achieved the first privately developed supersonic flight with the XB-1 demonstrator in January 2025. With orders from United, American, and Japan Airlines, Scholl aims to make sustainable supersonic travel mainstream using 100% sustainable aviation fuel, targeting passenger flights by 2030. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://tryarmra.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://shawnlikesgold.com https://hexclad.com/srs https://hillsdale.edu/srs https://ketone.com/srs Visit https://ketone.com/srs for 30% OFF your subscription order https://ROKA.com â USE CODE SRS https://trueclassic.com/srs https://USCCA.com/srs https://blackbuffalo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025
Dr. Dan Schneider is an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and an Associate Staff Member at the St. John Henry Newman Research Centre for Theology at Maryvale Institute in Birmingham, England. A former U.S. Army attack helicopter pilot, Gulf War veteran, and amateur boxer, Schneider has nearly two decades of experience in Catholic evangelization and teaching. As a founding member of Liber Christo, a movement with Fr. Chad Ripperger, he provides resources for priests and laity in the apostolate of deliverance and exorcism. Schneider is the author of The Liber Christo Method: A Field Manual for Spiritual Combat (TAN Books, 2023), offering practical âguerrilla warfareâ tactics for spiritual battles, including five key strategies: Renunciation of Evil Influences, Repentance, Examination of Conscience, Learning Power and Authority, and Prayer. A sought-after speaker, he advocates for sacramental living and spiritual discipline to combat diabolical influences, drawing on his military and theological expertise. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://tryarmra.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://shawnlikesgold.com https://hexclad.com/srs https://hillsdale.edu/srs https://ketone.com/srs Visit https://ketone.com/srs for 30% OFF your subscription order https://ROKA.com â USE CODE SRS https://trueclassic.com/srs https://USCCA.com/srs https://blackbuffalo.com Dan Schneider Links: The Liber Christo Method - https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-liber-christo-method-a-field-manual-for-spiritual-combat Spiritual Warfare Q & A - https://tanbooks.com/products/books/spiritual-warfare-q-and-a-for-priests-and-laity Website - https://liberchristo.org Website - https://montechristo.net FB - https://www.facebook.com/VirginMostPowerful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025
Baiju Bhatt is the Founder and CEO of Aetherflux, a space-based solar energy startup launched in 2024 that aims to beam power from orbit to Earth using infrared lasers. A first-generation American of Gujarati descent, Bhatt co-founded Robinhood in 2013 with Vlad Tenev, serving as co-CEO until 2020 and Chief Creative Officer until March 2024, helping to revolutionize commission-free trading. He holds a BS in Physics and an MS in Mathematics from Stanford and previously started two finance companies in New York before launching Robinhood. Inspired by his fatherâs career at NASA, Bhatt founded Aetherflux, which has raised \$60 million in funding with plans for a 2026 satellite demonstration to deliver clean energy to remote regions. He is a Forbes-listed billionaire with a net worth of $2.5 billion and an advocate for commercial space innovation. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: â https://betterhelp.com/srsâ This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. â https://bunkr.life â USE CODE SRSâ Go to https://bunkr.life/SRS and use code âSRSâ to get your 25% off your family plan â https://shawnlikesgold.comâ â https://helixsleep.com/srsâ â https://rocketmoney.com/srsâ â https://ROKA.com â USE CODE SRSâ â https://ziprecruiter.com/srsâ Baiju Bhatt Links: Aetherflux - https://www.aetherflux.com X - https://x.com/BaijuBhatt IG - https://www.instagram.com/realbaijubhatt Robinhood - https://robinhood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025
Brian Armstrong, born in San Jose, California, is the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, which he launched in 2012 with Fred Ehrsam. A Y Combinator alumnus, Armstrong grew up in a middle-class family and earned a B.A. in Economics and Computer Science from Rice University in 2005, followed by an M.S. in Computer Science in 2006. Before founding Coinbase, he worked as a software engineer at Airbnb developing anti-fraud tools and founded UniversityTutor.com, an online tutoring marketplace. Under his leadership, Coinbase went public via direct listing in 2021, reaching a $100 billion valuation. As of 2025, it serves over 110 million users with a market cap around $60 billion. A Forbes-listed billionaire with a net worth of approximately $10 billion, Armstrong is a vocal advocate for clear crypto regulation. He founded the Stand With Crypto PAC in 2023 to support pro-crypto politicians, promotes decentralized identity solutions, and has pledged 99% of his wealth to charity through the Giving Pledge. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://bunkr.life â USE CODE SRS Go to https://bunkr.life/SRS and use code âSRSâ to get your 25% off your family plan https://shawnlikesgold.com https://helixsleep.com/srs https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://ROKA.com â USE CODE SRS https://ziprecruiter.com/srs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025
Joe Pyfer, born in Vineland, New Jersey, is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Middleweight division, nicknamed "Bodybagz" for his devastating knockout power. Raised in a challenging environment marked by abuse and homelessness, Pyfer began training in martial arts at age four, starting with jiu-jitsu and judo, and later wrestling in high school. Turning pro in 2018, he captured the Art of War and ROC middleweight titles before earning a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in 2022 with a second-round TKO. With a record of 14-3, including nine knockouts and three submissions, Pyfer has delivered highlight-reel finishes in the Octagon, earning Performance of the Night bonuses for wins over Alen Amedovski, Abdul Razak Alhassan, and Marc-AndrĂ© Barriault. His latest victory came via unanimous decision against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 316 in June 2025. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://tryarmra.com/srs https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://shawnlikesgold.com https://ketone.com/srs Visit https://ketone.com/srs for 30% OFF your subscription order https://lumen.me/srs https://masachips.com/srs â USE CODE SRS https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://ROKA.com â USE CODE SRS https://USCCA.com/srs https://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://drinkhoist.com â USE CODE SRS Joe Pyfer Links: IG - https://www.instagram.com/joepyfer UFC Profile - https://www.ufc.com/athlete/joe-pyfer Journey to the UFC: Joe Pyfer debuts on Daily Wire+ July 25th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025
Simone Ledeen is a national security expert and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Policy, where she oversaw U.S. defense strategies for countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and others. With an MBA and finance background, she served as an advisor to the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq and later as Executive Director at Standard Chartered Bank, leading the launch of its multi-national financial crime compliance program. Ledeen has held roles at the U.S. Treasuryâs Office of Intelligence and Analysis and is a Senior Fellow at the Strauss Center for International Security and Law at the University of Texas at Austin. Her expertise spans technology, special operations, intelligence, and geopolitical issues, as seen in her 2025 discussions on Israel-Iran conflicts. The daughter of historian Michael Ledeen, she advocates for innovative defense solutions and public-private partnerships to address global threats. Based in Austin, Texas, Ledeen consults through Maven Defense Solutions and Vantage ROI, focusing on strategic advisory in defense and finance. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://tryarmra.com/srs https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://shawnlikesgold.com https://ketone.com/srs Visit https://ketone.com/srs for 30% OFF your subscription order https://lumen.me/srs https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://ROKA.com â USE CODE SRS https://USCCA.com/srs https://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://drinkhoist.com â USE CODE SRS Simone Ledeen Links:X - â https://x.com/SimoneLedeenâ  LI - â https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-ledeenâ   Website - â www.simoneledeen.comâ  Maven Defense - â www.mavendefense.comâ  Strauss Center Profile - â https://www.strausscenter.org/person/simone-ledeen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025
Isaiah Taylor is the audacious visionary behind Valar Atomics, an El Segundo based startup on a mission to reinvent atomic energy and fuel the future of mankind. Isaiah Taylor dropped out of high school at 16 to start a business and write software for the world's largest hedge fund, but his real obsession, inherited from his physicist great-grandfather, is nuclear energy. After ten years of obsessive research, Isaiah founded Valar Atomics with a radical plan to reboot the atomic age with mass-manufactured nuclear reactors which can make energy for AI and reverse combustion itself, turning atmospheric CO2 and water into carbon-neutral jet fuel and gasoline cheaper than drilling for oil. In one year, Valar Atomics has already built a 100,000-pound prototype reactor, the first step on their journey to making civilization beautiful again with abundant energy. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://aura.com/srs https://bubsnaturals.com â USE CODE SHAWN https://shawnlikesgold.com https://helixsleep.com/srs https://hexclad.com/srs https://ketone.com/srs Visit https://ketone.com/srs for 30% OFF your subscription order https://moinkbox.com/srs https://preparewithshawn.com https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://ROKA.com â USE CODE SRS https://shopify.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. Isaiah Taylor Links: Valar Atomics - â https://www.valaratomics.comâ X - â https://x.com/isaiah_p_taylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025
Gavin Newsom, born in San Francisco, California, is the 40th Governor of California, serving since 2019. A Democrat, he was Lieutenant Governor (2011â2019) and San Franciscoâs youngest mayor in a century (2004â2011), gaining national attention for issuing same-sex marriage licenses in 2004. Diagnosed with dyslexia at age five, Newsom graduated from Santa Clara University in 1989 with a BS in Political Science. He founded PlumpJack Group in 1992, growing it into a multimillion-dollar enterprise with wineries, restaurants, and hotels. Newsom survived a 2021 recall election and was reelected in 2022 with 59% of the vote.He authored Citizenville (2013), advocating digital governance, and has hosted the podcast This is Gavin Newsom since 2025. Newsom champions progressive policies. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://aura.com/srs https://americanfinancing.net/srs https://bubsnaturals.com â USE CODE SHAWN https://shawnlikesgold.com https://helixsleep.com/srs https://hexclad.com/srs https://ketone.com/srs Visit https://ketone.com/srs for 30% OFF your subscription order https://moinkbox.com/srs https://mypatriotsupply.com/srs https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://ROKA.com â USE CODE SRS https://shopify.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. Gavin Newsom Links: Website - https://www.gov.ca.gov X - https://x.com/GavinNewsom Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GavinNewsom YT - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisisGavinNewsom PlumpJack Group - https://www.plumpjack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025
Shawn Ryan Show has donated to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Donate & Get Involved - https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201 Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker Technology Corp., a company focused on cloud seeding and weather modification. A Thiel Fellow and rising figure in climate tech, Doricko has recently faced public scrutiny following the major floods in Texas. His team conducted a brief cloud seeding operation on July 2 in a limited area of the state, then suspended operations out of caution. While some have raised questions about a possible connection between his work and the recent flooding, Doricko joins us to explain what cloud seeding actually involvesâand to weigh in on the growing speculation surrounding it. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://USCCA.com/srs https://masachips.com/srs https://ROKA.com https://tryarmra.com/srs Augustus Doricko Links: Rainmaker - https://www.rainmaker.com X - https://x.com/ADoricko LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustus-doricko-660b20145 Substack - https://substack.com/@doricko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025
Katherine Boyle is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and cofounder of its American Dynamism practice, investing in sectors such as defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and infrastructure. She serves on the boards of Apex Space and Hadrian Automation, and is a board observer for Saronic Technologies and Castelion. Previously, she was a partner at General Catalyst, where she co-led the seed practice and backed companies like Anduril Industries and Vannevar Labs. She was also a reporter at The Washington Post. Katherine holds a BA from Georgetown, an MBA from Stanford, and a Master's from the National University of Ireland, Galway. She sits on the boards of The Free Press and the Mercatus Center. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://tryarmra.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://shawnlikesgold.com https://hillsdale.edu/srs https://masachips.com/srs â USE CODE SRS https://paladinpower.com/srs â USE CODE SRS https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://ROKA.com â USE CODE SRS https://trueclassic.com/srs https://USCCA.com/srs https://blackbuffalo.com Katherine Boyle Links: Website - https://a16z.com/author/katherine-boyle X - https://x.com/KTmBoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025
Charles Hoskinson is the CEO and Founder of Input Output Global (IOHK), the company behind the Cardano blockchain, a proof-of-stake platform hosting the ADA cryptocurrency. A mathematician by training, Hoskinson co-founded Ethereum in 2013. He launched IOHK with Jeremy Wood in 2015, raising $62 million in a 2017 ICO for Cardano, initially targeting the Japanese market before global expansion. Hoskinson advocates for decentralized governance, as seen in Cardanoâs 2024 Voltaire framework and 2025 Wyoming Integrity PAC to challenge state stablecoin policies. His ventures extend to longevity science, with a $100 million investment in the Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic in Wyoming, and quirky pursuits like glow-in-the-dark botany and a 2023 Papua New Guinea expedition for extraterrestrial objects. With a net worth estimated at $1.2 billion, he owns an 11,000-acre Wyoming ranch and remains a vocal critic of centralized control in crypto. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://tryarmra.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://shawnlikesgold.com https://hillsdale.edu/srs https://masachips.com/srs â USE CODE SRS https://paladinpower.com/srs â USE CODE SRS https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://ROKA.com â USE CODE SRS https://trueclassic.com/srs https://USCCA.com/srs https://blackbuffalo.com Charles Hoskinson Links: X - https://x.com/IOHK_Charles YouTube - www.youtube.com/@charleshoskinsoncrypto Input Output Global - https://iohk.io Cardano - https://cardano.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025
Jay Cal is a former British special forces operator who served in the elite 22 Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment following a distinguished career as a Royal Marine Commando. After passing the grueling SAS selection processâknown for its 90% dropout rateâJay went on to serve in high-stakes operations including counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and covert reconnaissance. A seasoned operator, he embedded with Delta Force and later served as a trainer for Navy Special Warfare Development Groupâs Green Team. Since retiring from the military, Jay has worked in private security and consulting, applying his deep expertise in tactical operations and risk management. He now brings that experience to his current role with GBRS Group. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://tryarmra.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://shawnlikesgold.com https://hillsdale.edu/srs https://masachips.com/srs https://paladinpower.com/srs â USE CODE SRS https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://ROKA.com â USE CODE SRS https://trueclassic.com/srs https://USCCA.com/srs https://blackbuffalo.com Jay Cal Links: IG - https://www.instagram.com/jay_cal87 Patreon - https://patreon.com/GBRSGroupEveryday Patriot - https://everydaypatriot.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025
Make your voice heard by calling your Senatorâs office directly to let them know that your public lands are not for sale. Find your Senator's contact information here - https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm Braxton McCoyâveteran, rancher, and public lands advocateâjoins us to break down a controversial Senate proposal that could lead to the largest sell-off of public lands in modern U.S. history. Introduced by Senator Mike Lee (RâUT), the provision initially called for selling 2â3 million acres across 11 Western states, with up to 250 million acres labeled as âeligibleâ for disposal. Though the Senate parliamentarian recently struck it from the reconciliation bill, Lee plans to reintroduce it in narrower form, targeting BLM lands near growing cities. Braxton explains why this fight matters to hunters, ranchers, local communities, and anyone who cares about public access, habitat, and heritageâand what citizens can do to stop it. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self.https://bruntworkwear.com â USE CODE SRShttps://expressvpn.com/srs https://shawnlikesgold.com https://helixsleep.com/srs https://ketone.com/srs Visit https://ketone.com/srs for 30% OFF your subscription orderhttps://roka.com â USE CODE SRShttps://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://shopify.com/srs Braxton McCoy Links: Website - https://braxtonmccoy.com X - https://x.com/Braxton_McCoy IG - https://www.instagram.com/braxton.mccoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025
Katarina Szulc is an investigative journalist and the host of Borderland: Dispatches, a show delivering raw, on-the-ground reporting from the front lines of Mexicoâs cartel war. With a sharp lens on organized crime, corruption, and cross-border conflict, she brings listeners real-time snapshots of a rapidly evolving crisis thatâs reshaping both Mexico and the United States. Reporting from across North AmericaâMexico, the U.S., and Canadaâsheâs known for her fearless fieldwork, unflinching interviews, and a relentless drive to uncover the stories that others wonât touch. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: â https://www.americanfinancing.net/srsâ nmls 182334, â nmlsconsumeraccess.orgâ â https://www.tryarmra.com/srsâ â https://www.betterhelp.com/srsâ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp â give online therapy a try at â betterhelp.com/srsâ and get on your way to being your best self. â https://www.shawnlikesgold.comâ â https://www.drinkhoist.comâ - USE CODE SRS â https://www.patriotmobile.com/srsâ â https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs Katarina Szulc Links: X - https://x.com/KatarinaSzulc IG - https://www.instagram.com/katarinaszulc Substack - https://katarinaszulc.substack.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@katarinaszulc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025
Scott Nolan is the CEO of General Matter, enriching uranium in America to reshore domestic nuclear fuel capacity and power the American energy production needed to lead in AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. General Matter is backed by Founders Fund, the first institutional investor in SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril.Scott is also a partner at Founders Fund, where for the past 13 years he led hardtech investments across energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, aerospace, and defense. Companies Scott has worked with include SpaceX, Neuralink, Crusoe Energy, Planet Labs, The Boring Company, Nubank, Impulse Space, and Radiant Nuclear. Previously, Scott was an early engineer at SpaceX, where he helped develop the Merlin engine systems and Dragon capsule. He earned his Masterâs and Bachelorâs degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University, and his MBA from Stanford University. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.americanfinancing.net/srs nmls 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://www.tryarmra.com/srs https://www.betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp â give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.drinkhoist.com - USE CODE SRS https://www.patriotmobile.com/srs https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs Scott Nolan Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottpnolan X - https://x.com/ScottNolan General Matter - https://www.generalmatter.com X - https://x.com/generalmatter Founders Fund - https://foundersfund.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025
Hsiao Bi-khim | èçŸçŽ is Taiwanâs Vice President, sworn in on May 20, 2024, alongside President Lai Ching-te. A seasoned diplomat, she served as Taiwanâs de facto ambassador to the United States from 2020 to 2023, becoming the first Taiwanese official to attend a U.S. presidential inauguration since 1979 when she attended Joe Bidenâs in 2021. Known as Taiwanâs âcat warriorâ for her deft diplomacy, Hsiao strengthened U.S.-Taiwan ties, advancing arms sales, trade agreements, and Taiwanâs global presence despite Chinaâs opposition. Born to a Taiwanese father and American mother, she grew up in Taiwan and New Jersey, earning a BA from Oberlin College and an MA from Columbia University. Hsiao advocates for Taiwanâs sovereignty, democratic resilience, and inclusion in international organizations, as seen in her 2025 meetings with U.K. and Israeli delegations. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: â https://www.roka.comâ - USE CODE SRS â â https://www.betterhelp.com/srsâ â This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. â â https://www.bubsnaturals.com/shawnâ â â â https://www.meetfabric.com/shawnâ â â â https://www.shawnlikesgold.comâ â â â https://www.helixsleep.com/srsâ â â â https://hexclad.com/srsâ â Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/srs! #hexcladpartner â â https://www.moinkbox.com/srsâ â â â https://www.paladinpower.com/srsâ â â â https://uscca.com/srsâ Hsiao Bi-khim | èçŸçŽ Links: X - https://x.com/bikhim X - https://x.com/TECRO_USA Presidential Office - https://english.president.gov.tw Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs - https://en.mofa.gov.tw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025
Erik Prince is an American businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL, and the founder of Blackwater, a private military company established in 1997. A graduate of Hillsdale College, Prince heads Frontier Resource Group, a private equity firm, and promotes economic development in emerging markets. He hosts the podcast Off Leash with Erik Prince, launched in 2023, and founded Unplugged, a privacy-focused smartphone company. Prince, a vocal advocate for privatizing military operations and deregulation, has been linked to controversial arms deals and Trump-era political operations. Erik Bethel is a General Partner at Mare Liberum, a fund focused on sustainability and national security in the maritime domain. He is a global finance professional with experience in the private and public sectors. In 2020, he was nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Panama. Previously, he was nominated by the President and confirmed unanimously by the Senate to represent the United States at the World Bank. At the World Bank, Erik participated in the analysis and deployment of over $100 billion of capital in the developing world through grants, loans, equity investments, and other financial products. Previously, Erik spent over twenty years working as an investment banker and private equity professional at Franklin Templeton Investments, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley. Erik earned a BS in economics and political science from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves on several Boards, including the United States Naval War College Foundation, is a Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and is an Advisor to Oxford Analytica - a geopolitical think tank. He speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.roka.com - USE CODE SRS â https://www.betterhelp.com/srsâ This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. â https://www.bubsnaturals.com/shawnâ â https://www.meetfabric.com/shawnâ â https://www.shawnlikesgold.comâ â https://www.helixsleep.com/srsâ â https://hexclad.com/srsâ Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/srs! #hexcladpartner â https://www.moinkbox.com/srsâ â https://www.paladinpower.com/srsâ â https://uscca.com/srsâ Guest Links: Erik Prince X - https://x.com/therealErikP LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-prince  Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-leash-with-erik-prince Frontier Resource Group - https://www.frgroup.com Unplugged Phone - https://unplugged.com Erik Bethel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-bethel-692604Mare Liberum - https://www.mareliberumcapital.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025
Alex Wang is the CEO and co-founder of Scale AI, a leading data platform accelerating the development of artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016, Scale AI provides high-quality training data for AI models, serving clients like OpenAI, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Defense. A former software engineering prodigy, Wang dropped out of MIT to build Scale AI, which is now valued at over $13 billion. Recognized on Forbesâ 30 Under 30 and TIMEâs 100 Most Influential People in AI, Wang is a prominent voice in shaping the future of AI innovation and deployment. He advocates for responsible AI development and policies to ensure ethical and secure AI advancements. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: â https://www.roka.comâ - USE CODE SRS â https://www.americanfinancing.net/srsâ NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org â https://www.tryarmra.com/srsâ â https://www.betterhelp.com/srsâ This episode is sponsored by better help. Give online therapy a try at â betterhelp.com/srsâ Â and get on your way to being your best self. â https://www.shawnlikesgold.comâ â https://www.lumen.me/srsâ â https://www.patriotmobile.com/srsâ â https://www.rocketmoney.com/srsâ â https://www.shopify.com/srsâ â https://trueclassic.com/srsâ Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at â trueclassic.com/srsâ ! #trueclassicpod Alex Wang Links: Website - https://scale.com Scale AI X - https://x.com/scale_ai Alex X - https://x.com/alexandr_wang LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/scaleai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025
Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next generation cloud seeding company. He is a UC Berkeley dropout, Thiel Fellow, and member of the El Segundo hard tech scene. Rainmaker uses weather resistant drones to increase precipitation and novel radar hardware to measure how much man-made precipitation is created. Rainmakerâs first priority is reversing the desertification of the American west, and ultimately to terraform deserts into abundant, green, arable land. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.roka.com - USE CODE SRS https://www.americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://www.tryarmra.com/srs https://www.betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored by better help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.lumen.me/srs https://www.patriotmobile.com/srs https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs https://www.shopify.com/srs https://trueclassic.com/srs Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/srs! #trueclassicpod Augustus Doricko Links: Rainmaker - https://www.rainmaker.com X - https://x.com/ADoricko LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustus-doricko-660b20145 Substack - https://substack.com/@doricko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025
Timothy Alberino is an author, researcher, and explorer known for his bestselling book Birthright (2020), which offers a groundbreaking perspective on biblical narratives in the context of artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and UFO disclosure. Often called a modern-day Indiana Jones, Alberino has traveled globally to investigate alternative history, megalithic architecture, ancient giant mythologies, and the UFO phenomenon. His expeditions include leading searches for lost Incan cities in Peruâs Andes with Spanish explorer Anselm Pi Rambla since 2018. Alberino has hosted, produced, and directed documentaries like True Legends: Holocaust of Giants (2017) and True Legends: The Unholy See (2016), exploring topics such as Nephilim, cryptids, and occult conspiracies. A former resident of Peruâs Amazon jungle, where he lived with local communities and mastered Spanish, he now resides in Bozeman, Montana, with his wife, Jasmine, and their five boys. Alberino is an advocate for uncovering hidden truths about human history and biblical prophecy. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: â https://www.roka.comâ - USE CODE SRS â https://uscca.com/srsâ â https://www.aura.com/srsâ â https://www.betterhelp.com/srsâ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at â betterhelp.com/srsâ  and get on your way to being your best self. â https://www.helixsleep.com/srsâ â â https://www.blackbuffalo.comâ â https://www.meetfabric.com/shawnâ â https://www.shawnlikesgold.comâ â https://www.hillsdale.edu/srsâ â https://www.paladinpower.com/srsâ â https://www.patriotmobile.com/srsâ â https://trueclassic.com/srsâ Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at â trueclassic.com/srsâ ! #trueclassicpod Timothy Alberino Links: Website - https://timothyalberino.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TimothyAlberino X - https://x.com/TimothyAlberino The Alberino Analysis - https://thealberinoanalysis.com Book by Timothy Alberino - As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases (paid links): Birthright: The Coming Posthuman Apocalypse and the Usurpation of Adam's Dominion on Planet Earth The Book of Enoch: With Commentary & Concept Art on the Book of the Watchers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025
Dino Mavrookas is the Co-Founder and CEO of Saronic Technologies, a defense tech company pioneering AI-powered autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) to strengthen U.S. and allied naval capabilities. A former U.S. Navy SEAL with 11 years of service and eight combat tours, Mavrookas enlisted after 9/11 and gained firsthand insight into the importance of technological superiority in complex operational environments. He founded Saronic in 2022, and under his leadership, the company has raised over $850 million and reached a $4 billion valuation by early 2025âdeveloping scalable, mission-driven ASVs for modern maritime defense. After his military service, he earned a BASC in Computer Engineering from Rutgers and an MBA from The Wharton School. He then transitioned to private equity, serving as a Senior Associate at Vista Equity Partners and Vice President at H.I.G. Capital, focusing on technology investments. A 2015 Pat Tillman Scholar, Mavrookas also serves on the board of the Navy SEAL Foundation and advocates for expanding opportunities for veterans in elite academic and professional programs. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.roka.com - USE CODE SRS https://uscca.com/srs https://www.aura.com/srs https://www.betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://www.helixsleep.com/srsâ https://www.blackbuffalo.com https://www.meetfabric.com/shawn https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.hillsdale.edu/srs https://www.paladinpower.com/srs https://www.patriotmobile.com/srs https://trueclassic.com/srs Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/srs! #trueclassicpod Dino Mavrookas Links - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dino-mavrookas Saronic Technologies - https://www.saronic.com Navy SEAL Foundation - https://www.navysealfoundation.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025
Larry Vickers is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, with extensive service in the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force). After retiring, he became a leading firearms instructor, CEO of Vickers Tactical, and a key consultant for firearms manufacturers like Heckler & Koch and Wilson Combat. Vickers is also known for his YouTube channel, Vickers Tactical, where he reviews firearms and shares expertise with millions. As a historian and collector, he brings a wealth of knowledge on military tactics, gear, and the evolution of firearms. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: â https://www.americanfinancing.net/srs â nmls 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org â https://www.tryarmra.com/srs â â https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com/srs â â USE CODE SRS â https://www.shawnlikesgold.com â â https://www.hometitlelock.comâ â USE CODE SRS Go to â https://www.hometitlelock.com/srsâ and use promo code srs to get a free title history report so you can find out if youâre already a victim and 14 days of protection for free! Make sure to check out the Million Dollar TripleLock Protection details when you get there! Exclusions apply. For details visit â https://www.hometitlelock.com/warranty â â https://www.lumen.me/srs â â https://www.ziprecruiter.com/srs â â https://www.rocketmoney.com/srsâ Larry Vickers Links: Website - https://lavickers.com IG - https://www.instagram.com/thelarryvickers YT - ââhttp://youtube.com/vickerstacticalinc FB - https://www.facebook.com/LarryVickers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025
Dave Mustaine is the co-founder, frontman, primary songwriter, and sole consistent member of the thrash metal band Megadeth. A pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Mustaine formed Megadeth in 1983 after his departure from Metallica, where he served as lead guitarist and co-songwriter. With Megadeth, he has released sixteen studio albums, sold over 50 million records worldwide, earned six platinum certifications, and won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2017 for the title track of Dystopia. Known for his intricate guitar work, snarling vocal style, and lyrics exploring war, politics, and personal struggles, Mustaine remains a towering figure in heavy metal. Despite overcoming challenges like substance abuse, a 2002 arm injury, and throat cancer in 2019, he continues to tour and create music, with Megadethâs latest album, The Sick, The Dying⊠And The Dead!, released in 2022. He is working on his 17th album. Mustaine is also expanding his familyâs wine venture, House of Mustaine, and mentors emerging artists. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.americanfinancing.net/srs nmls 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://www.tryarmra.com/srs https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com/srs â USE CODE SRS https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.hometitlelock.com â USE CODE SRS Go to https://www.hometitlelock.com/srs and use promo code srs to get a free title history report so you can find out if youâre already a victim and 14 days of protection for free! Make sure to check out the Million Dollar TripleLock Protection details when you get there! Exclusions apply. For details visit https://www.hometitlelock.com/warranty https://www.lumen.me/srs https://www.ziprecruiter.com/srs https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs Dave Mustaine Links: Website - https://www.megadeth.com X - https://x.com/DaveMustaine FB - https://www.facebook.com/davemustaine IN - https://www.instagram.com/davemustaine Megadeth - https://www.megadeth.com House of Mustaine - https://houseofmustaine.com As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases (paid links):Megadeathâs Greatest Hits - https://amzn.to/4m5cnJc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025
Steven L. Kwast is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General and the Co-founder and CEO of SpaceBilt, a company reimagining the entire spacecraft lifecycle to enable scalable, sustainable space infrastructure. A 1986 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate in astronautical engineering, he served 33 years, commanding units like the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing in Afghanistan and the Air Education and Training Command. A combat-tested F-15E pilot with 3,300+ flight hours (650 in combat), he also holds a Masterâs in Public Policy from Harvard. A key advocate for the U.S. Space Force, Kwast now leads innovation in space technology and speaks on national security, space policy, and economic development beyond Earth. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: â https://uscca.com/srsâ â https://www.betterhelp.com/srsâ This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at â betterhelp.com/srsâ Â and get on your way to being your best self. â https://www.meetfabric.com/shawnâ â https://www.fastgrowingtrees.comâ - USE CODE SRS â https://www.shawnlikesgold.comâ | 855-936-GOLD â https://www.helixsleep.com/srsâ â https://hexclad.com/srsâ â https://www.paladinpower.com/srsâ â https://www.patriotmobile.com/srsâ â https://www.rocketmoney.com/srsâ â https://www.shopify.com/srs Steve Kwast Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kwast-362a3a15Â Skycorp Incorporated - https://www.skycorpinc.com SpaceBilt - https://www.spacebilt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025
Steven L. Kwast is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General and the Co-founder and CEO of SpaceBilt, a company reimagining the entire spacecraft lifecycle to enable scalable, sustainable space infrastructure. A 1986 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate in astronautical engineering, he served 33 years, commanding units like the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing in Afghanistan and the Air Education and Training Command. A combat-tested F-15E pilot with 3,300+ flight hours (650 in combat), he also holds a Masterâs in Public Policy from Harvard. A key advocate for the U.S. Space Force, Kwast now leads innovation in space technology and speaks on national security, space policy, and economic development beyond Earth. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: â https://uscca.com/srsâ â https://www.betterhelp.com/srsâ This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at â betterhelp.com/srsâ Â and get on your way to being your best self. â https://www.meetfabric.com/shawnâ â https://www.fastgrowingtrees.comâ - USE CODE SRS â https://www.shawnlikesgold.comâ | 855-936-GOLD â https://www.helixsleep.com/srsâ â https://hexclad.com/srsâ â https://www.paladinpower.com/srsâ â https://www.patriotmobile.com/srsâ â https://www.rocketmoney.com/srsâ â https://www.shopify.com/srs Steve Kwast Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kwast-362a3a15Â Skycorp Incorporated - https://www.skycorpinc.com SpaceBilt - https://www.spacebilt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025
Jon Truett is a former British Army soldier with a 23-year career, including 20 years serving in the elite 22 Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment of the United Kingdom Special Forces. Enlisting in the Parachute Regiment in 1998, he passed the grueling SAS selection process in 2002 and participated in numerous high-stakes operations, including multiple deployments in Iraq combating insurgent networks. His service spanned complex global conflicts post-9/11, involving counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and covert reconnaissance. Truett faced significant psychological and physical challenges, including stress-related alopecia and personal tragedies, which shaped his perspective on resilience and mental health. Today, he is an advocate for neurotechnology, exploring wearable devices to enhance human performance and detect neurological conditions early. Truett shares his expertise through speaking engagements, podcasts, and his work with organizations like Avanti Communications, where he serves as Director of Special Programs, focusing on strategic solutions and interdisciplinary collaboration. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://uscca.com/srs https://www.betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://www.meetfabric.com/shawn https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com - USE CODE SRS https://www.shawnlikesgold.com | 855-936-GOLD https://www.helixsleep.com/srs https://hexclad.com/srs https://www.paladinpower.com/srs https://www.patriotmobile.com/srs https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs https://www.shopify.com/srs Jon Truett Links: IG - https://www.instagram.com/jon_neuro LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-truett-60841b222 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025
Tom Homan is the U.S. Border Czar under President Donald Trumpâs second administration, appointed in November 2024 to oversee border security and interior enforcement operations. A career law enforcement officer, Homan served as Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from 2017 to 2018, where he implemented stringent immigration policies. With over 4 decades of experience, including roles as a police officer and Border Patrol agent, Homan is a leading advocate for enforcing immigration laws, focusing on deporting individuals deemed public safety or national security threats. Homanâs initiatives include increasing ICE detentions and prosecuting those who impede federal immigration enforcement. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: â https://www.roka.comâ - USE CODE SRS â https://www.americanfinancing.net/srsâ NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org â https://www.betterhelp.com/srsâ This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at â betterhelp.com/srsâ  and get on your way to being your best self. â https://www.bubsnaturals.com/shawnâ â https://www.fastgrowingtrees.comâ - USE CODE SRS â https://www.shawnlikesgold.comâ â https://www.drinkhoist.comâ - USE CODE SRS â https://www.hometitlelock.comâ - USE CODE SRS â https://www.moinkbox.com/srsâ â https://www.preparewithshawn.comâ â htps://www.paladinpower.com/srsâ â https://www.patriotmobile.com/srsâ â https://www.ziprecruiter.com/srs Tom Homan Links: Website - https://www.ice.gov X - https://x.com/Tom_Homan Book by Tom Homan - As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases (paid links): Defend the Border and Save Lives: Solving Our Most Important Humanitarian and Security Crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025
Tim Tebow is a former NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner, and two-time BCS National Champion with the Florida Gators. A first-round draft pick by the Denver Broncos in 2010, he led the team to a playoff victory in 2011. A New York Times bestselling author and outspoken Christian, Tebow founded the Tim Tebow Foundation to combat human trafficking, support orphans, and provide medical care for children worldwide. Today, he inspires millions through his philanthropy, motivational speaking, and books like Shaken and Mission Possible. He is a leading advocate for the Renewed Hope Act which is a bipartisan bill that aims to enhance Homeland Security Investigations' capabilities by hiring and training over 200 analysts and investigators, authorizing expert consultants, and establishing advanced victim identification training to combat child sexual exploitation and rescue over 50,000 unidentified victims. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.roka.com - USE CODE SRS https://www.americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://www.betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://www.bubsnaturals.com/shawn https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com - USE CODE SRS https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.drinkhoist.com - USE CODE SRS https://www.hometitlelock.com - USE CODE SRS https://www.moinkbox.com/srs https://www.preparewithshawn.com htps://www.paladinpower.com/srs https://www.patriotmobile.com/srs https://www.ziprecruiter.com/srs Tim Tebow Links: Website - https://timtebow.com/media Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@timtebow_15  IG - https://www.instagram.com/timtebow   FB - https://www.facebook.com/TimTebow X - https://x.com/TimTebow Tim Tebow Foundation - https://timtebowfoundation.org The Renewed Hope Act - https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/5015/text/isTell your Congressman to pass The Renewed Hope Act - https://timtebowfoundation.org/advocacy Books by Tim Tebow - As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases (paid links): Mission Possible: A Daily Devotional: 365 Days of Inspiration for Pursuing Your God-Given Purpose Mission Possible: Go Create a Life That Counts Bronco and Friends: A Party to Remember Bronco and Friends: Mission Possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025
Blerim Skoro is a Kosovo-born former CIA operative whose life took a dramatic turn after deserting the Yugoslav army in the 1990s. Arriving in New York as an asylum seeker, Skoroâs journey led him from a drug trafficking conviction to becoming a key informant for the FBI and CIA post-9/11. Posing as a radicalized Islamist, he infiltrated al-Qaeda networks in the Balkans, Middle East, and Pakistan, providing critical intelligence. His covert work ended after a 2010 shooting in Macedonia, when the CIA severed ties, leaving him with minimal compensation. Facing deportation in 2016, Skoroâs story, detailed in the documentary The Accidental Spy, highlights the perils of espionage and abandonment by his handlers. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: â https://www.tryarmra.com/srsâ â https://www.identityguard.com/srsâ â https://www.betterhelp.com/srsâ This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at â betterhelp.com/srsâ  and get on your way to being your best self. â https://www.blackbuffalo.comâ â https://www.boncharge.com/srsâ â https://www.meetfabric.com/shawnâ â https://www.shawnlikesgold.comâ â https://www.helixsleep.com/srsâ â https://www.hillsdale.edu/srsâ â https://www.patriotmobile.com/srsâ â https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs Blerim Skoro Links: Check out the documentary The Accidental Spy coming soon! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2xOkWvXkIQ (Film trailer) For sales or screening queries, please contact the film's producer, Johnny Howorth [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025
Bob Parsons is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart. After graduating from college, he founded Parsons Technology, which was later sold to Intuit. He then founded GoDaddy, which became the world's largest domain name registrar. He later sold a majority stake in GoDaddy and founded YAM Worldwide. He also founded PXG, a golf club company, and The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, which supports marginalized populations. Parsons is also the author of the bestselling book "FIRE IN THE HOLE!". Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.tryarmra.com/srs https://www.identityguard.com/srs https://www.betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://www.blackbuffalo.com https://www.boncharge.com/srs https://www.meetfabric.com/shawn https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.helixsleep.com/srs https://www.hillsdale.edu/srs https://www.patriotmobile.com/srs https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs Bob Parsons Links: X - https://x.com/DrBobParsons Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drbobparsons YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/ThinkFast126 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebobparsons/ Website - BobParsons.comBook by Bob Parsons - As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases (paid links): Fire in the Hole!: The Untold Story of My Traumatic Life and Explosive Success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025
Joshua Broome is a former adult film star turned pastor, speaker, and advocate for redemption. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he entered the porn industry in his early 20s, earning accolades like âPorn Star of the Yearâ and appearing in over 1,000 films before walking away in 2013. After hitting rock bottomâstruggling with identity, shame, and a life unravelingâhe found faith, left the industry, and rebuilt from scratch. Now married with four children, Broome shares his raw journey of transformation, warning about the destructive ripple effects of porn on marriages, mental health, and society. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: â â â https://www.roka.comâ â â - USE CODE SRS â â https://www.americanfinancing.net/SRSâ â NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org â â https://www.expressvpn.com/SRSâ â â â https://www.shawnlikesgold.comâ â â â https://www.hillsdale.edu/SRSâ â â â https://www.shopify.com/SRSâ â â â https://trueclassic.com/SRSâ â â â https://www.ziprecruiter.com/SRSâ Joshua Broome Links: X - â https://x.com/iamJoshuaBroomeâ Â Instagram - â https://www.instagram.com/iamjoshuabroomeâ Book - â https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/154600565Xâ Book me to speak - â https://www.joshuabroome.me/speaking-requestsâ Resources for unwanted sexual behavior - â https://ignitemen.net/the-p51-project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025
Marat Gabidullin, born in Siberia and raised in Uzbekistan, served in Soviet airborne forces until 1994, then spent three years in prison for shooting a crime boss. After security work in Russia, he joined the Wagner Group in 2015, rose to lead a reconnaissance company, and was badly wounded near Palmyra in 2016. He later advised the ISIS Hunters Battalion and fought at Khasham, but quit Wagner in 2019, briefly ran a Redut detachment in Syria, and left disillusioned. Gabidullinâs 2022 memoir denounced Wagner and Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine; he now lives in France. Journalist and researcher John Lechner reports from conflict zones and specializes in Russian PMCs. His book Death Is Our Business (Bloomsbury, 2025) charts the rise of Wagner, following earlier work such as Beginnerâs Chechen and upcoming Circassian and Sango language texts. A former policy analyst for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and an emerging-markets banker at Deutsche Bank and Lazard, Lechner holds degrees from Harvard (Slavic Languages) and Georgetown (MSFS). Fluent in five languages and conversant in several others, he is a recognized expert on Russian foreign policy and has written for The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Foreign Policy. He lives in Washington, DC. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: â https://www.roka.comâ - USE CODE SRS https://www.americanfinancing.net/SRS NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://www.expressvpn.com/SRS https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.hillsdale.edu/SRS https://www.shopify.com/SRS https://trueclassic.com/SRS https://www.ziprecruiter.com/SRS Guest Links: Marat Gabidullin FB - https://www.facebook.com/share/15TBVmf2mt/ Book - Moi, Marat, ex-commandant de l'armĂ©e Wagner - Les dessous de l'armĂ©e secrĂšte de Poutine enfin rĂ©vĂ©lĂ© https://a.co/d/csNMjFH Book - Ma vĂ©ritĂ© https://a.co/d/bLZYssf John Lechner X - https://x.com/JohnLechner1 IG - https://www.instagram.com/johnalechner/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/john.lechner.5 Book - Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare https://a.co/d/7rKXhnI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025
Father 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 Romeâs Pontifical Gregorian University, heâs a scholar and a shepherd. As Word on Fire Institute fellow, heâs also hosted EWTNâs Breaking Bread and tackled obstacle courses on American Ninja Warrior. When heâs not leading Mass at St. Theresa Church in Little Rock, heâs lifting weights or coaching CrossFit, he spends time with his dogs, Murph and Shorty. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.tryarmra.com/SRS https://www.betterhelp.com/SRS This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://www.boncharge.com/SRS https://www.meetfabric.com/SHAWN https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.helixsleep.com/SRS https://www.lumen.me/SRS https://www.patriotmobile.com/SRS https://www.ziprecruiter.com/SRS Father Stephen Gadberry Links: IG - https://www.instagram.com/fatherstephenjgadberry  âThe Making of a Catholic Priestâ documentary - https://youtu.be/HumCsGbVAp4 Ministry with Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire IG - https://www.instagram.com/bishopbarron IG - https://www.instagram.com/wordonfire_catholicministries Mayhem Hunt IG - https://www.instagram.com/mayhemhunt Saint Theresa Catholic Church IG - https://www.instagram.com/sainttheresalr YT - https://youtube.com/@sainttheresacatholicchur-kb8cn Saint Theresa School IG - https://www.instagram.com/stscougars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025
John Stryker Meyer is a decorated Green Beret who served two tours in Vietnam (1968-1969 and 1969-1970) with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam â 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) in Da Nang. Meyerâs missions took him across borders into denied areas, facing intense combatâincluding surviving multiple gunshot wounds and leading his team through impossible odds. After Vietnam, he served with the 10th Special Forces Group, then transitioned to civilian life as a journalist and author. He hosts the podcast, SOG Cast, and preserves the legacy of special operations veterans. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.tryarmra.com/SRS https://www.betterhelp.com/SRS This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://www.boncharge.com/SRS https://www.meetfabric.com/SHAWN https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.helixsleep.com/SRS https://www.lumen.me/SRS https://www.patriotmobile.com/SRS https://www.ziprecruiter.com/SRS John Stryker Meyer Links: X - https://x.com/SOGChronicles Website - https://www.jstrykermeyer.com Across the Fence - https://www.amazon.com/Across-Fence-John-Stryker-Meyer/dp/0983256705 On the Ground - https://www.amazon.com/Ground-Secret-War-Vietnam/dp/0983256756 SOG Chronicles: Volume I - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0983256780 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025
Lee 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 Colorado Christian University and continues to write, speak, and equip others to explore and share their faith. John Burke is the New York Times bestselling author of Imagine Heaven and Imagine the God of Heaven, based on his research of over 1,500 near-death experiences. A frequent speaker and media guest, John co-founded Gateway Community Church in Austin, Texas, which he led for 26 years. He now hosts âThe Imagine Heaven Podcastâ and continues to speak globally on faith and the afterlife. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/SRS NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://www.identityguard.com/srs https://www.BetterHelp.com/SRS This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://www.bubsnaturals.com/SHAWN https://www.ShawnLikesGold.com https://www.drinkhoist.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://www.hometitlelock.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://www.Moinkbox.com/SRS https://www.PrepareWithShawn.com https://www.PatriotMobile.com/SRS https://www.Shopify.com/SRS Lee Strobel Links: X - https://x.com/leestrobel Seeing the Supernatural - https://www.zondervan.com/p/seeing-the-supernatural Website - https://leestrobel.com Books - https://leestrobel.com/books Speaking - https://leestrobel.com/speaking John Burke Links: For everything John Burke, go to - https://linktr.ee/johnburkeauthor  Website - https://imagineheaven.net Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@JohnBurkeImagineHeaven Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnburkeofficial John Burke Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/johnburkeofficial Imagine Heaven Facebook page: type https://www.facebook.com/imagineheavenbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025
Dave 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 people how to budget, eliminate debt, and build wealth. His âbaby stepsâ plan and debt-free philosophy have guided millions toward financial stability and independence. Ramsey is the host of The Ramsey Show, a nationally syndicated radio program and podcast where he offers practical advice on money, relationships, and personal growth. Through Ramsey Solutions, heâs built a media empire focused on financial education, reaching audiences through books, courses, events, and digital content. Grounded in Christian values and tough love, Ramseyâs message continues to inspire a grassroots movement of people choosing to live debt-free and take control of their financial future. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/SRS NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://www.identityguard.com/srs https://www.BetterHelp.com/SRS This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://www.bubsnaturals.com/SHAWN https://www.ShawnLikesGold.com https://www.drinkhoist.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://www.hometitlelock.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://www.Moinkbox.com/SRS https://www.PrepareWithShawn.com https://www.PatriotMobile.com/SRS https://www.Shopify.com/SRS Dave Ramsey Links: Build a Business You Love - https://ter.li/1izvr8  Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@daveramsey  IG - https://www.instagram.com/daveramsey  FB - https://www.facebook.com/daveramsey X - https://x.com/DaveRamsey Website - https://www.ramseysolutions.com Show - https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows Coaching - https://www.ramseysolutions.com/life-and-career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025
Shyam Sankar is the Chief Technology Officer at Palantir Technologies. A builder at heart, heâs spent over 20 years designing and deploying cutting-edge software and AI for both government and private sector partners. As Palantirâs 13th hire, Shyam helped take the company from scrappy startup to S&P 500 powerhouse. A relentless opponent of inefficiency and red tape, Shyam has made it his mission to overhaul the institutions holding America backâstarting with the government. His focus? The Defense Reformation: a bold effort to transform how the U.S. military buys, builds, and fights so we can winâand keep winning. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://roka.com - use code SRS https://tryarmra.com/SRS https://BetterHelp.com/SRS https://Blackbuffalo.com https://boncharge.com/SRS https://MeetFabric.com/SHAWN https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD https://Helixsleep.com/SRS https://hexclad.com/SRS https://hillsdale.edu/SRS https://PatriotMobile.com/SRS | 972-PATRIOT https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SRS Download the app today and use code SRS https://RocketMoney.com/SRS Shyam Sankar Links: X - https://x.com/ssankar Substack - https://www.shyamsankar.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shyamsankar On The Defense Reformation - https://18theses.com First Breakfast - https://www.firstbreakfast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025
Thomas "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 deployed to Iraq multiple times, earning numerous commendations for his valor in combat. Heâs the author of The Pledge to America and a vocal advocate for freedom, using his tech skills to combat threats to free speech. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://roka.com - use code SRS https://tryarmra.com/SRS https://BetterHelp.com/SRS https://Blackbuffalo.com https://boncharge.com/SRS https://MeetFabric.com/SHAWN https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD https://Helixsleep.com/SRS https://hexclad.com/SRS https://hillsdale.edu/SRS https://PatriotMobile.com/SRS | 972-PATRIOT https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SRS Download the app today and use code SRS https://RocketMoney.com/SRS Thomas "Drago" Dzieran Links: The Pledge to America - https://www.dragodzieran.com/book  ConnectZing - https://connectzing.com IG - https://www.instagram.com/dragodzieran X - https://x.com/DragoDzieran Website - https://www.dragodzieran.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025
Leigh 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, Leighâs passion for home education began with homeschooling her own children. Sheâs authored several booksâincluding The Core, The Question, and The Conversationâthat guide parents through the classical trivium. Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, was homeschooled by Leigh and now leads the organization with a bold vision for educational reform. A mechanical engineering graduate and entrepreneur, Robert champions faith-based, family-led learning, helping over 125,000 students across 50 states and 30 countries thrive through critical thinking and community. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD https://AmericanFinancing.net/SRS | NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://trueclassic.com/SRS Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/SRS ! #trueclassicpod https://ZipRecruiter.com/SRS https://ExpressVPN.com/SRS https://hometitlelock.com/SRS Go to https://hometitlelock.com/srs and use promo code SRS to get a FREE title history report so you can find out if youâre already a victim AND 14 days of protection for FREE! And make sure to check out the Million Dollar TripleLock protection details when you get there! Exclusions apply. For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty https://Hillsdale.edu/SRS https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SRS | Download the app today and use code SRS Classical Conversations Links: Special Offer For SRS - https://info.classicalconversations.com/shawnryan Classical Conversations - www.classicalconversations.com Leighâs Website - https://leighbortins.com Robertâs Website - Robertbortins.com Podcast - www.Refiningrhetoric.com X - https://x.com/TheRobertBshow Education Independence - https://chooseeducationindependence.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025
Doug 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 Georgiaâs 9th district (2013â2021) and in the Georgia House (2007â2013). An Air Force Reserve chaplain since 2002, he deployed to Iraq in 2008 and was promoted to colonel in 2023. With a Master of Divinity and a Juris Doctor, Collins combines faith, law, and military experience in his mission to overhaul the VA by focusing on efficiency, transparency, and veteran care. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD https://AmericanFinancing.net/SRS | NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://trueclassic.com/SRS Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/SRS ! #trueclassicpod https://ZipRecruiter.com/SRS https://ExpressVPN.com/SRS https://hometitlelock.com/SRS Go to https://hometitlelock.com/srs and use promo code SRS to get a FREE title history report so you can find out if youâre already a victim AND 14 days of protection for FREE! And make sure to check out the Million Dollar TripleLock protection details when you get there! Exclusions apply. For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty https://Hillsdale.edu/SRS https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SRS | Download the app today and use code SRS Secretary Doug Collins Links: X - https://x.com/SecVetAffairs Call 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) â This is always the right number to reach VA and available 24/7/365.  Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Dial 988 and Press 1 to reach the Veteran Crisis Line â confidential and standing by 24/7/365. More information: http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/. Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) if you are a Veteran at risk of homelessness or a family member, friend, or advocate. Confidential and available 24/7/365. You may also chat online: National Call Center for Homeless Veterans - VA Homeless Programs Submit your question to https://ask.VA.gov/ if you prefer to digitally send VA sensitive or private information.  Login to www.VA.gov or use the VA Health and Benefits Mobile App to directly message your health care provider. Schedule 1-on-1 virtual or in-person assistance with a VA Benefits Expert: https://va.my.site.com/VAVERA/  Find a VA facility near you: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025
Brett 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 in theater and acting, Cooper brought a unique blend of performance and insight to her online presence, quickly amassing a large following among Gen Z audiences. In 2025, Cooper launched The Brett Cooper Show, an independent platform where she continues to deliver her signature commentary with an even bolder and more personal voice. Her show covers a wide range of topicsâfrom politics and entertainment to lifestyle and social issuesâalways with a focus on authenticity and intellectual independence. As she expands her media presence, Cooper remains a rising voice in the conservative movement, connecting with a new generation through her unapologetic take on the modern world. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD https://patriotmobile.com/srs | 972-PATRIOT https://cozyearth.com/srs https://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://roka.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://tryarmra.com/srs https://identityguard.com/srs https://boncharge.com/srs This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. Brett Cooper Links: Social Links - https://linktr.ee/imbrettcooper Website - https://brettcooper.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025
Scott âKiddâ 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 excellence. Poteetâs dedication to both teamwork and mentorship helped guide the next generation of pilots, showcasing his commitment to service and the advancement of aerospace. Since retiring from active duty, Poteet has remained deeply involved in pioneering space initiatives and operational leadership. He served as the Mission Director for Inspiration4âSpaceXâs first all-civilian orbital missionâand continues his journey into human spaceflight as a pilot for the Polaris Dawn mission, part of the groundbreaking Polaris Program. Through these endeavors, he exemplifies a passion for pushing the boundaries of exploration and technology, reflecting both his military heritage and forward-thinking vision for space travel. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD https://patriotmobile.com/srs | 972-PATRIOT https://cozyearth.com/srs https://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://roka.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://tryarmra.com/srs https://identityguard.com/srs https://boncharge.com/srs This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. Scott "Kidd" Poteet Links: Website - https://www.kiddpoteet.com X - https://x.com/KiddPoteet IG - https://www.instagram.com/kiddpoteet Polaris Program - https://polarisprogram.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025
Shawn 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 and intelligence-sharing with questionable actors, which have inadvertently strengthened extremist groups. The discussion warns that the U.S. withdrawal from Syria could lead to the resurgence of ISIS and the ethnic cleansing of religious minorities. The panel critiques U.S. foreign policy, particularly the decision to engage with the Taliban while sidelining the Afghan resistance. They warn of al-Qaedaâs ongoing plans for attacks on U.S. soil and the infiltration of Taliban operatives through flawed vetting processes. The conversation underscores the lack of a long-term counterterrorism strategy, raising concerns that current missteps may lead to another major terrorist attack. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner https://amac.us/srs https://bubsnaturals.com/shawn https://americanfinancing.net/srs | 866-781-8900 NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-781 8900 for details about credit costs and terms. https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://helixsleep.com/srs https://preparewithshawn.com https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://shopify.com/srs https://hexclad.com/srs #hexcladpartner This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. Guest Links: Sarah Adams https://x.com/tpasarah https://bit.ly/m/benghazi Scott Mann https://x.com/rooftopleader The Gathering Storm https://tfpineapple.org/tgs-book https://rooftopleadership.com Legend https://x.com/reallegendafg https://www.vets4nrf.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025
Dr. 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 at the back of the head, the first successful neurosurgical procedure on a fetus inside the womb, and developed new methods to treat brain-stem tumors. He retired from medicine in 2013 after a distinguished career that included over 100 neurosurgical publications and numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. As HUD Secretary, Carson oversaw initiatives such as the expansion of the Rental Assistance Demonstration program, the establishment of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, and efforts to reduce veteran homelessness. Following his departure from HUD, Carson founded the American Cornerstone Institute (ACI) in 2021, a conservative think tank centered around advancing policies that promote faith, liberty, community, and life. He also founded Carson Scholars and Little Patriots Learning to directly support excellence in education for young thinkers. Carson continues to be an influential figure in conservative politics and public policy discussions. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner https://amac.us/srs https://bubsnaturals.com/shawn https://americanfinancing.net/srs | 866-781-8900 NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-781 8900 for details about credit costs and terms. https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://helixsleep.com/srs https://preparewithshawn.com https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://shopify.com/srs https://hexclad.com/srs #hexcladpartner This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. Ben Carson Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realbencarson X - https://x.com/RealBenCarson American Cornerstone Institute - https://americancornerstone.org Little Patriots Learning - https://littlepatriotslearning.com Carson Scholars -https://carsonscholars.org YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWET2F0fctmIwnGUP_8FMw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025
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