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  • čas přidán 11. 04. 2019
  • Former Navy SEAL?✔️
    CIA security contractor?✔️
    Trained Keanu Reeves for John Wick to be even more of a bad ass?✔️
    Reminds you of Dirty Harry 2.0 with his Sahara Desert bone dry sarcasm?✔️
    This episode I sit down with Shawn Ryan of Vigilance Elite to discuss all things bad ass. No feelings spared here (are you surprised at this point?) and lots of good info and stories shared in true Mike Drop fashion.
    Vigilanceelite.com
    shawnryan762
    If you would like to support the podcast and want to see the podcast continue, please visit mikeritland.com/mike-drop-podcast/
    #MikeDrop #MikeDropPodcast

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  • @winstonsmith993
    @winstonsmith993 Před 3 lety +796

    The more I learn about Shawn Ryan the more I like him.

    • @ksagstertohi6156
      @ksagstertohi6156 Před 3 lety +65

      Shawn Ryan is a real down to Earth dude, but don’t trip...a fully legitimate bad-ass he is, and one of the most lethal men you will ever meet.

    • @jesseb4827
      @jesseb4827 Před 3 lety +15

      Check out vigilance elite. Incase you don’t know.

    • @jakesales7321
      @jakesales7321 Před 3 lety +13

      He is awesome ai! From Australia

    • @ShawnRyanShow
      @ShawnRyanShow Před 3 lety +72

      Thank you 🙏🏻

    • @ksagstertohi6156
      @ksagstertohi6156 Před 3 lety +16

      @@ShawnRyanShow Thank you for serving out great Country. We owe you a debt of gratitude while we all try to figure out how to really show out appreciation for you and the other Men and Women (sorry folks, that’s all God created) who put on the Uniform. God Bless.

  • @JohnWesleyAustin
    @JohnWesleyAustin Před 4 lety +68

    This was my 1st Mike Drop. I wanted to hear Shawn in depth. I really enjoyed the absolute zero bullshit from both of you. Thanks for sharing & for your Service.

  • @antoniodgo100
    @antoniodgo100 Před 4 lety +535

    As a truck driver I enjoy listening the podcast as I’m driving down the road lol 😂
    Thanks to all the military people for their service

    • @benyoung552
      @benyoung552 Před 4 lety +49

      Hey, u truckn guys are the heroes now... Covid19 BS... Good on u fellas

    • @punishedsnake6141
      @punishedsnake6141 Před 4 lety +15

      Walkin tall in the left hand lane, driver.

    • @Tesla_ofthe_Skies
      @Tesla_ofthe_Skies Před 3 lety +11

      NIGHTRIDER TRUCKER thanks for all you do as well especially right now, people don’t realize the shelves would be empty without men/women like yourselves. Me, I’m just a lonely yard shifter and too thankful for the podcast.

    • @Tesla_ofthe_Skies
      @Tesla_ofthe_Skies Před 3 lety +2

      @@benyoung552 yep always have been too, without them shelves in every major department store especially food and bottled water are empty within 96 hours!!

    • @Rrrakanishu
      @Rrrakanishu Před 3 lety +7

      Me too. You should check out Shawn Ryan's interview with Ed Calderon. It's a good one.

  • @Fishin_Carolina
    @Fishin_Carolina Před 5 lety +52

    Two men that have given more to this country than can every be repaid. Thanks for a great episode and thanks for putting your asses on the line for this nation.

    • @JB-ve8ze
      @JB-ve8ze Před 4 měsíci

      he did 4 years then got out..... i hope you are joking?

    • @Fishin_Carolina
      @Fishin_Carolina Před 4 měsíci

      @@JB-ve8ze who? 😂😂

  • @bluevandal8132
    @bluevandal8132 Před 9 měsíci +32

    I’m happy Shawn seems much happier now days ‘23 compared to pre-psychedelics.

  • @tvern77
    @tvern77 Před 4 lety +83

    I love how Shawn drops bombs. He’s a no BS kinda guy.

  • @chriscanterbury8647
    @chriscanterbury8647 Před 3 lety +18

    Good to see a couple of Iowa boys doing as much for our country as you guys are. Thank you both from omaha, Nebraska🇺🇸

  • @milkshake1993
    @milkshake1993 Před 6 měsíci +11

    I've watched so many SRS episodes I had to find an interview of him, and who better than Mike Ritland, 2 crazy cool dudes. Im a trucker, never been in the military, but thank you for your service Shawn and Mike and all other service men. We appreciate you ❤

  • @josephblake8418
    @josephblake8418 Před 5 lety +323

    This is the absolute best Shawn Ryan interview I’ve ever heard. Very personable. Very relatable.

    • @ShawnRyanShow
      @ShawnRyanShow Před 5 lety +58

      This was an awesome podcast. Mike did a phenomenal job.

    • @JimA-pp2nu
      @JimA-pp2nu Před 3 lety +2

      get a life

    • @ayda2876
      @ayda2876 Před 3 lety +5

      'relatable' sure man sure

    • @American-BadAss732
      @American-BadAss732 Před 3 lety +6

      Yea dudes like this should be running the country instead of shitbird politicians

    • @matthewmc4363
      @matthewmc4363 Před rokem +3

      You know…
      He is so humble on his own whatever cast.
      It’s actually interesting watching…..
      these guys are parallel.
      Tit for tat.
      I like that.

  • @MikeRitland
    @MikeRitland  Před 5 lety +256

    Fun fact- Only because I’ve seen it a few times now, although joking about it, no stories or content was edited out. That blip you see in the beginning is due to working with a new video editor and trying to sync up audio / video. Working out the kinks.

    • @kojoe6984
      @kojoe6984 Před 5 lety

      Cool story bro !!! 😂😂 Keep workin on the kinks brother awesome stuff as usual fuck who noticed that kink an thinks u edited something out

    • @okdirt208
      @okdirt208 Před 5 lety +3

      Mike I dont know how far you are from Waco but if you like law enforcement history the Texas rangers hall of fame ( not the baseball ramgers) the real rangers is in Waco and it's pretty bad ass they have a bunch of confiscated guns that are hard to put into words

    • @markhc4581
      @markhc4581 Před 5 lety +1

      @@elmatador6589 Do you mean the same Lighthouse Point near Pompano Beach? Nice fucking neighborhood.

    • @Fireoncityy
      @Fireoncityy Před 5 lety +2

      @@elmatador6589 wtf are you talking about lmfao

    • @elmatador6589
      @elmatador6589 Před 5 lety

      @@markhc4581 Exactly. Him and Rut both. Near Deerfield Beach. Right? Nice. Right on the Intercoastal. Remember that dude who bought a tank in Iraq from eBay and he got it home and discovered the fuel tanks full of gold? That's how Navy Seals get their loot back home....
      Shawn paid cash for his water front mansion. Nice, huh?
      These guys are as scumie as it gets. Low life thieves.

  • @RanchExplorerHQ
    @RanchExplorerHQ Před 10 měsíci +15

    My mom says I cuss too much. I remember the good ole days when I listen to y’all. God bless you both, thank you for sharing.

    • @rizzbok13
      @rizzbok13 Před 5 měsíci

      You mean thank you for fucking sharing. Haha. God bless!

  • @dustyomeara5070
    @dustyomeara5070 Před 3 lety +170

    Mike Ritland’s one liner jokes when he’s replying to a story are legendary.

    • @joeyimrich346
      @joeyimrich346 Před 2 lety +12

      The free range gynecologist 😂

    • @marianomelendez666
      @marianomelendez666 Před 2 lety +7

      Lol, right!? There was another episode where he had on a SEAL (forgot who) who was recounting how they had to manouvre up very steep terrain on the side of a mountain in Afghanistan to assault some dwellings there. Without missing a beat, Mike throws in a "Jeffersons" reference and says, "movin on up." Bwahahahaha!!

    • @clippzone1445
      @clippzone1445 Před rokem +1

      🤣🤣

  • @VikingVic76
    @VikingVic76 Před rokem +9

    Shawn Ryan is a beast in his own right, from his work experience in the military and for CIA to the amazing job he's doing with his podcast. I was a high-school lacrosse teammate & surfing buddy of Seth Stone, he was a good dude. RIP Seth Stone Gone but not forgotten!

  • @jeffery703
    @jeffery703 Před rokem +17

    Man I love Shawn he reminds me of both my uncles who have been to war since desert storm to 13 tours in Afghanistan/Iraq. Very humble and beautiful people.

    • @tannermikal2
      @tannermikal2 Před 5 měsíci +2

      I promise you I have an old buddy who is no longer with us since Covid isolation quest 🙄 but he is Shawn’s doppelgänger to me and it’s looks and a lot of the mannerisms and it’s so weird but also so connecting in a weird , higher energy realm and it’s positive. Idk just rolling with it but made me think of it.

  • @nana-booboostickyourheadin4169

    Shawn is humble af. I had to watch this podcast to find out all the combat tours he did

  • @jakesales7321
    @jakesales7321 Před 3 lety +10

    "No respect or fear for the consequence." The best quote i have ever heard. Ever.

  • @axeswrenches9005
    @axeswrenches9005 Před 3 lety +24

    There is so much knowledge from experience pouring out of both Shawn and Mike that it’s mind blowing

  • @Blackopsmechanic338
    @Blackopsmechanic338 Před 4 lety +10

    “I want to help people”... much respect for both of you. Thank you.

  • @REDLINE195
    @REDLINE195 Před 3 lety +13

    The look of confusion from shawn at 4:22 "How could you hate sri...racha". This is one of the better interviews I've seen. Well rounded.

  • @Last_Chance.
    @Last_Chance. Před 2 lety +76

    Shawn is so vigalent and elite.

    • @massivepump3059
      @massivepump3059 Před rokem +1

      😀, he’s cool though

    • @nicknormando4220
      @nicknormando4220 Před rokem +3

      So vigilant and elite

    • @zacguiza-mckay7937
      @zacguiza-mckay7937 Před rokem

      Magnets are Amazingly interesting.... To me... I like supermassive blackwholes..,.. I WISH I could make a call to the past and the present Future past .. 3 way on a hardwire phone ..then press hard pause...

    • @Eddie53172
      @Eddie53172 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Vigilance and eliteness 👌🏽

    • @Last_Chance.
      @Last_Chance. Před 11 měsíci

      @@zacguiza-mckay7937 yes that would be great

  • @BostonsF1nest
    @BostonsF1nest Před 4 lety +66

    This honestly might be one of my favorite podcast episodes of all time. I listen to it all the time

  • @mattb8436
    @mattb8436 Před 5 lety +324

    "Basically, Vietnam would be my dream war". Shawn Ryan

  • @jonathancain7243
    @jonathancain7243 Před 4 lety +12

    This is my first time seeing Mike, but I've been following Shawn for a while now. This is my favorite interview so far. Fantastic.

  • @djayj1220
    @djayj1220 Před 4 lety +11

    Can't get enough of listening to Mr. Ryan. Great questions Mike, thanks for pushing the him to talk story, a rare treat. you both are heroes in my book. Great podcast, subscribed

  • @davefowler9258
    @davefowler9258 Před 5 lety +13

    Two awesome dudes. Always great to see Shawn on a podcast. Great work fellas much respect

  • @KennyJordana
    @KennyJordana Před 5 lety +16

    Big up to all of the Navy Seals out there past and present. I appreciate you guys.

    • @danielbaugher826
      @danielbaugher826 Před 3 lety

      Amen 🙏 JESUCRISTO BENDIGA AMIEN ALLELUIA JESUCRISTO BENDIGA AMERICA AMIEN ALLELUIA 🙏✝️💚🤩🥛🌟🇺🇸❤️⭐️🇮🇱🇩🇪🤩😇

  • @bcb76
    @bcb76 Před 3 lety +17

    Mr. Ryan is exactly the type of dude you want your team regardless of your mission.

  • @happinesshotel5375
    @happinesshotel5375 Před 2 lety +22

    I remember watching this years ago when it first came out, but I’m going through rewatching all of mikes videos. But holy moly twenty deployments! That’s insane

    • @ObamaFromKenya
      @ObamaFromKenya Před 2 lety +2

      @Happines Hotel yeah but those were CIA deployments 😬

  • @Typo94
    @Typo94 Před 4 lety +231

    The part about pirates drowning because they’re wearing body armor and their laugh 😂😂 holy smokes

    • @albertahrlett7215
      @albertahrlett7215 Před 4 lety +3

      Native European yes

    • @jimnagelnagel1120
      @jimnagelnagel1120 Před 4 lety +5

      It was kinda funny

    • @mikepaling8427
      @mikepaling8427 Před 4 lety +14

      That’s my favourite part of this lol.

    • @MatraBatra
      @MatraBatra Před 3 lety +2

      kinda scary how they're so used to seeing people die

    • @agentorange20
      @agentorange20 Před 3 lety +9

      good laugh, can imagine it playing out... “Hey, another skinny can’t swim, some ammo saved.”

  • @dgillian183
    @dgillian183 Před 2 lety +67

    Fast forward 3 years and Shawn has his own outstanding podcast!!
    *great interview/chat! Thanks for your service, gentlemen!!

  • @wtfisgoingonhere1076
    @wtfisgoingonhere1076 Před 3 lety

    This was great.
    Mental illness, mental hygiene, & mental health are so important!
    I can’t fathom what lives on in a combat vet or contractor’s mind after all the outside noise stops!
    I just know that I’ve had around 40 years of massive unexpected adrenaline dumps. Frequent, intense, and rolling in and out like waves. Just pushing through it, working on the deeper stuff and finding exceptionally people as inspiration to keep doing the work.
    Y’all amaze me & I think you guys are the ones I need to be listening to in order to stay in the fight & motivated.
    Thanks guys. All of you combat vets out there.
    Who knew you’d come home from war and inspire civilians to keep working hard on their mental health. To me, speaking up about THAT stuff is as courageous as anything else you’ve done in your lives. Thank you for that!!
    🤘🏻🇺🇸

  • @phillysphinest3946
    @phillysphinest3946 Před 4 lety +5

    Now I'm back at the end of the podcast to double down with my THANK YOU to both of you . I greatly appreciated your time

  • @isoawe1888
    @isoawe1888 Před 5 lety +123

    Amen on lack of accountability. Has to be one of the major underlying causes of today’s problems

    • @vincentrepins5825
      @vincentrepins5825 Před 4 lety +1

      Saute in yugoslavian ain't succotash

    • @mikexxxmilly
      @mikexxxmilly Před 3 lety +2

      Accountability and people apologizing when they did nothing wrong to preserve others feelings.

    • @thomasdog3370
      @thomasdog3370 Před 3 lety

      fought with the wife about that 20 yrs. now she hasn't seen her grandson for 3 as our son thinks im a dick 4 holding him accountable

    • @manhalen7046
      @manhalen7046 Před 3 lety

      Yep. We all need our asses beat from time to time, it's what keeps the universe in check.

  • @MatteBlackSilhouette
    @MatteBlackSilhouette Před 4 měsíci +5

    Shawn has really mellowed out.

  • @thekameleon9785
    @thekameleon9785 Před 5 lety +93

    Shawn needs to write a book on his experiences.

  • @Tweedy708
    @Tweedy708 Před 11 měsíci +3

    That was one great interview!!! I was finding excuses to carve out time to listen to this one. Shawn, enjoy your trip to Utah, please share more.

  • @RagnarLothbrok2222
    @RagnarLothbrok2222 Před 5 lety +284

    Shawn is no bullshit and a good American. Good podcast fellas.

    • @MikeRitland
      @MikeRitland  Před 5 lety +65

      Thank you!

    • @ShawnRyanShow
      @ShawnRyanShow Před 5 lety +71

      Thanks man.

    • @gregstokes7117
      @gregstokes7117 Před 4 lety +10

      Agreed. Great dudes , both of em.

    • @michaelmartin96
      @michaelmartin96 Před rokem

      It hard to even. Imagine Shawn being a trained killer. He is as mild mannered and as adjusted as a man can be. I guess he knows how to switch on and off

    • @jamiewalker8772
      @jamiewalker8772 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@ShawnRyanShowit’s true though.
      I remember the days before you even done your podcast. If I remember rightly someone who was interviewing you said “you should do this”
      Either way I’m glad that you do as it’s now my absolute favourite show. By a long ways.
      I used to be a JRE guy but now is too mainstream is not the same.
      Keep being you brother.
      Much love as always Uk 🇬🇧

  • @mikeboucard8535
    @mikeboucard8535 Před 3 lety +3

    Great show ... Huge thank you to both of you for all you’ve done for this country

  • @esty1341
    @esty1341 Před 3 lety +20

    "then my A.D.D kicks in". I felt that.

  • @peshmerga-zebari
    @peshmerga-zebari Před 11 měsíci +18

    Shawn has come so far keeps growing much love ❤

    • @wbrockstar9550
      @wbrockstar9550 Před 9 měsíci

      Until this podcast I didn't realize Shawn had done those,not him at all, jobs between leaving the teams & joining the cia.I also can't imagine going from the secret world that SEAL's live in then back to the US to attempt a normal (boring) life.I salute/say thanks to both of you guys for your prior service & sacrifice.

    • @Kennoisewater123
      @Kennoisewater123 Před 2 měsíci

      He’s a amazing right? Best in the biz. Mike is no slouch wither

  • @user-ih2hi2pc1z
    @user-ih2hi2pc1z Před 5 lety +10

    Man these podcasts are so good, started listening these more than JRE.

  • @notundermywatch3163
    @notundermywatch3163 Před 5 lety +159

    Shawn is a stud. Was looking forward for you to bring him on. Cheers

    • @ShawnRyanShow
      @ShawnRyanShow Před 5 lety +22

      Kriztofer Plitzkin thank you 🙏🏻

    • @jackhartsough3
      @jackhartsough3 Před 5 lety +2

      @@ShawnRyanShow Shawn yo dude sounds like you got a fan club bro!!

    • @gd8313
      @gd8313 Před 5 lety +4

      Stop the grab assin fellas

    • @JohnSmith-ei6sc
      @JohnSmith-ei6sc Před 2 lety

      Jack from philly woah dude yooo dude wooahhh ahhhhwooooowee yooooooo lmao clown.

    • @notundermywatch3163
      @notundermywatch3163 Před 2 lety +2

      @@gd8313 it's a Navy thing lol

  • @sherribugd3799
    @sherribugd3799 Před 3 lety +1

    Omg. This is the first Mike Drop I’ve caught. I literally hit like when I heard your tag line about relevance and feelings!! Love it!

  • @Alex-bq3dx
    @Alex-bq3dx Před 4 lety +127

    “Do you drink now?”
    “I don’t, I have, I do drink”

    • @gvictor
      @gvictor Před 4 lety +21

      for those of us who've overcome a drinking problem, we get it 🤣

    • @mikexxxmilly
      @mikexxxmilly Před 3 lety +16

      G Victor lol facts. “No not anymore” *only been three weeks*

    • @igintell7295
      @igintell7295 Před 3 lety +4

      @@gvictor yerp

    • @josephvega3763
      @josephvega3763 Před 3 lety +2

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @stevelandsaw3132
      @stevelandsaw3132 Před 3 lety +2

      In his defense he wasn’t drinking at that moment.

  • @James-xv8xv
    @James-xv8xv Před 5 lety +39

    You're a legend mate - respect from Australia

  • @BostonsF1nest
    @BostonsF1nest Před 5 lety +97

    “No now he actually runs an ice cream shop” LMAO

  • @desert07576
    @desert07576 Před 5 lety +2

    First time listening was a pleasure! Thank you both for your service you gentlemen are a dying breed that this country lacks !! 1 New subscriber .

  • @banaire
    @banaire Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome interview by Salt of the earth, Real Men. No BS answers to direct questions. I was glued to the PC screen through he entire time. TY for your service guys. Wish you lived next door!

  • @JdeVos
    @JdeVos Před 5 lety +5

    Awesome way to end the week! Thank you for a great episode guys.

  • @ianhall6614
    @ianhall6614 Před 5 lety +63

    It's 1:30 am do I sleep, or do I tell my boss to choke himself when he asks me why I'm so tired in the morning....

  • @JuanRodriguez-my8mm
    @JuanRodriguez-my8mm Před 4 lety +3

    Another great podcast, thank you Shawn for sharing parts of your life and Mike for making the podcast happen!

  • @thelugoffgamecock792
    @thelugoffgamecock792 Před 4 lety +2

    Damn son, this is the type of podcast that is hard to find. Many thanks brother!

  • @blakebiltwell5
    @blakebiltwell5 Před 5 lety +25

    Wow! Good interview...
    Mike get more of your SEAL friends that’s in the CIA contract.

    • @ryanstoyles7611
      @ryanstoyles7611 Před 5 lety +8

      @Stoogs I swear when I read this, It was in Mike Ritland's voice and cadence and everything haha
      Mike, that you?

    • @MikeRitland
      @MikeRitland  Před 5 lety +9

      😂

  • @hotrodrigs1
    @hotrodrigs1 Před 5 lety +32

    Wish he would have told the story of Rut showing up.Hilarious

    • @ShawnRyanShow
      @ShawnRyanShow Před 5 lety +7

      hahaha

    • @SGM514
      @SGM514 Před 3 lety

      Shit where do I hear that story at ?

    • @dustyomeara5070
      @dustyomeara5070 Před 3 lety

      George Washington’s AR-15 - It’s on his channel. Vigilance Elite.

  • @BostonsF1nest
    @BostonsF1nest Před 3 lety +19

    I really hope Shawn gets Eddie Penney on his podcast soon. Consequently, I hope Shawn comes back on Mikes podcast soon. This might be my favorite podcast episode of all time because Shawn and Mike have a similar sense of humor so it flows nicely.

    • @brandonblackfyre5783
      @brandonblackfyre5783 Před 2 lety +3

      He did have him on and it was a great podcast.. I am from the future...

    • @brandonrabe5710
      @brandonrabe5710 Před rokem +1

      ​@@brandonblackfyre5783 came true.

    • @josiahtitus
      @josiahtitus Před 10 měsíci

      i want more old guys from like ODAs or old team guys on the pod cast, maybe even plank owners from the teams

  • @amac8487
    @amac8487 Před 5 lety +5

    Great Podcast! Stand up guy, love the honesty and straight to the point no bullshit perspective.

  • @nicholejohnson7437
    @nicholejohnson7437 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Who would have thought THEN, that The Shawn Ryan Show would be # 2 today. 🎉 Congratulations @theshawnryanshow @vigilanceelite ! Wtg!

  • @triggerfinger1808
    @triggerfinger1808 Před 5 lety +69

    Shawn is the man, sold dude. Would love to see Rob O’Niel on a Mike Drop.

  • @BPeterson730
    @BPeterson730 Před 4 lety +1

    Great interview Mike. Thanks for sharing your story Shawn! Glad you made it home safe after doing business.

  • @martymcpeak4748
    @martymcpeak4748 Před 2 lety +1

    I just discovered Shawn's channel and saw a lot of interviews with other Operators but now I get to hear his story. I'm glad I discovered this channel as well. Ya'll have very similar interview styles, needless to say you have my subscription.

  • @ssheldon1616
    @ssheldon1616 Před 4 lety +12

    “That’s not funny”
    “Shut up”
    Classic

  • @BT1776
    @BT1776 Před 5 lety +13

    “Don’t touch, I know it looks good”, 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🙈

  • @danielpowers2413
    @danielpowers2413 Před 3 lety +1

    Huge respect for you guys. Not my first time watching this recording. Keep it up!

  • @travisbond635
    @travisbond635 Před 3 lety

    Great show guys. I work within 30 miles of Shawn place and would love to take some classes from him in the future. Y'all are doing a great service to our country. Thank you both.
    God bless America. 🇺🇸

  • @ryanburbridge
    @ryanburbridge Před 2 lety +4

    8 minutes in and i realize how much i appreciate the way ryan asks and listens. He just lets the interviewee just open up… silence is important. I will definitely check in on other podcasts by mike. But Shawn is killing it.

  • @timvaughn8696
    @timvaughn8696 Před 5 lety +11

    Mike
    Great podcast with Shawn, a true warrior. I humbly thank both of you for your service and your continual service.
    On another note how many boxes of Milk Duds did this interview cost???? Inquiring minds want to know.....

    • @ShawnRyanShow
      @ShawnRyanShow Před 5 lety +2

      hahaha

    • @ObamaFromKenya
      @ObamaFromKenya Před 4 lety

      El Matador dafuck 🤷‍♂️

    • @brysonjones1491
      @brysonjones1491 Před 4 lety

      El Matador your a fucking moron

    • @ChicagoMike85
      @ChicagoMike85 Před 4 lety

      El Matador lol... crazy comment, but you’re right unfortunately! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 still is respectable to be in the military, the discipline, the training, it turns you into a real man.... I regret not going... as long as I didn’t fight any wars for them!

  • @dowth3
    @dowth3 Před 4 lety

    I never see these things in real time, but thanks for a great show! I don't have much free time, so I have to watch them in bits, but this was absolutely refreshing. I appreciate honor, credibility and a no BS mentality, and I learn a lot, too! I gotta say, as a military brat in a civilian life with no family left, listening to you guys shoot the breeze reminds me of my beloved papa and brothers who are gone, and that's a gift. Giving honor a platform is important; thank you both for what you do!

  • @sammomat6260
    @sammomat6260 Před 5 lety +2

    Always a pleasure to watch and listen to Shawn!

  • @rafaelpereira8205
    @rafaelpereira8205 Před 5 lety +95

    I fucking love this podcast dude, another great ep, I run extra miles just to keep listening .... Tks again Mike, Shawn is legit!! Cheers from Brazil

  • @voodu24apexfoxtrot46
    @voodu24apexfoxtrot46 Před 3 lety +14

    Want to throw it out there, your dads ice cream shop is awesome Sean. Your brother reps your your hat and the family is great. Shout out to you Mike and the interviews you bring in. Love the content. Prior Army infantry guy and love the stories and the outreach.

  • @irishhomebrewer
    @irishhomebrewer Před 3 lety

    Greetings from Ireland. Hooked on these interviews. You casually throw a deep question there and don't interrupt. Let the story flow. Awesome

  • @bigfootswatching9986
    @bigfootswatching9986 Před 4 lety +30

    I LOVE THE FACT THAT SHAWN IS A STRAIT UP HONEST , NO B.S. , GOOD HEARTED AMERICAN DUDE. YOU SIR ARE A PRIME EXAMPLE OF WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS. JUST TOO MANY FAKE PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT WON'T ADMIT OR BE REAL ABOUT WHAT THEY THINK OR FEEL!!!

  • @LP3me
    @LP3me Před 8 měsíci +14

    It’s crazy hearing these spec ops stories. As a regular Army guy I always looked up to these guys and assumed their workload was double ours. Come to find out us regular army infantry guys were doing a lot more than these spec ops guys. Shawn said he did 3-5 month deployments, we did 12 every time, minimum. They said they would sometimes go out on hits and sometimes they would have nothing to do. We went out every single day for 12 hour patrols. Every day. Sometimes they would last long se when we found weapons caches, IEDs or if we made contact with the enemy. Not only that, almost every night out company did raids to capture key leaders. So you could have been out for 13 hours that day, walking through villages looking for bad guys and weapons, sleep for 2 hours, then go out at 1am n a company raid. I did hundreds of raids, patrolled every day, for a freakin year! Sleeping on the ground in tents in the middle of nowhere with no electricity or showers or good food.

    • @aidenvawer-mccann8068
      @aidenvawer-mccann8068 Před 7 měsíci

      From the canadian infantry, thank you for your service. I look up to guys like you.

    • @LP3me
      @LP3me Před 7 měsíci

      @@aidenvawer-mccann8068 hey thanks man. I appreciate your service as well. The Canadian soldiers I met were always squared away and I thought it was amazing you guys helped fight in the Global war on Terror.

    • @ziplo
      @ziplo Před 7 měsíci

      @@LP3mewhat where the Canadians like on the field ?

    • @LP3me
      @LP3me Před 7 měsíci

      @@ziplo never saw them in the field. We were usually alone in our sectors but I saw Canadian soldiers in passing on larger bases and the green zone. They were always squared away with their gear and equipment. They were cool with us when we’d ask questions about where they were at or what they were doing. It’s just cool seeing another countrys troops there in support of our effort.

    • @ziplo
      @ziplo Před 7 měsíci

      @@LP3me that’s nice it is pretty Canadian to have a very well put together pack and everything

  • @malloc88
    @malloc88 Před 5 lety +6

    Great Podcast. Thank you Mike and Shawn, you guys are awesome. Much respect.

  • @jerrymarshall2095
    @jerrymarshall2095 Před 4 lety +1

    One of the best run interviews iv ever listened to.BRAVO.

  • @melissatimi8022
    @melissatimi8022 Před 11 měsíci

    I learned so much from listening to this guy. I think Mike did an awesome job keeping this going. Its 2023 and Im just now discovering this show. Im one of those ignorant people from a small town of Kansas who was never around anyone in the military very much. I liked the comment about doing your research before going into something or.... well.... you were talking about shooting a gun at the time but I would not have really thought about that in the beginning of anything. I always jumped in feet 1st to see if I landed. It truly was so interesting listening to this episode. Hope all turned out and turns out well and you dont have to worry about what people are going to think of you when you are dead. Here you are living on and I'm pretty positive the both of you will be remembered for the good bad and the ugly about your lives. You did good...Thank you!

  • @EPHESIANS-2.4-9
    @EPHESIANS-2.4-9 Před rokem +3

    What an awesome episode. A favorite and so was the last episode.

  • @deanp.tolentino8528
    @deanp.tolentino8528 Před 3 lety +9

    What happened in Benghazi was a Travesty losing my Buddy defending our people who at the end got four American's killed. Miss you Buddy.. Tyrone Snowden Woods, Company 129 Division 8. April - June 1990 Recruit Training Command San Diego Bootcamp.

    • @ObamaFromKenya
      @ObamaFromKenya Před 3 lety +1

      What happened in Yakla was a travesty as well, Senior Chief William Ryan Owens lost and no ostensible benefit to defending America, other than killing Al Alawkis children.

  • @rayman1230
    @rayman1230 Před 3 lety +1

    As a military member myself, I found multiple points mentioned here to be so on point. Its refreshing to hear individuals who take face value for what it is and be real with life and with yourself. Keep up the great interviews to the both of you.

  • @GentiluomoStraniero
    @GentiluomoStraniero Před 3 lety

    This by far is one of my favorite interviews. Keep em coming Mike!

  • @thebowtielife3130
    @thebowtielife3130 Před 4 lety +14

    I’m just a dumb ass civilian who never served with no excuses. Every time I hear about you guys loosing brothers in battle it chokes me up, I often find myself in tears ..I cant imagine what that does to you guys. I do some digging into every vet we loose (when hear about them on CZcams or social media). I force myself to stop what I’m doing to learn about their life and their families. Maybe out of guilt for not serving or just because I love this country and have a deep no bull shit appreciation for all of you guys. With that said thank you both for your service to this wonderful country without you we would have nothing! Your all true bad ass mother f$#kers!

    • @chago7995
      @chago7995 Před 3 lety

      You can put your grain of salt by joining the reserves

    • @thebowtielife3130
      @thebowtielife3130 Před 3 lety

      @@chago7995 wish that was the case I have 3 blown disks from a motorcycle accident. They won't take me

    • @deadlyloyalty8927
      @deadlyloyalty8927 Před rokem

      @@thebowtielife3130 if youre not lyin you’re not tryin

  • @brandonjack9078
    @brandonjack9078 Před 5 lety +19

    Mike “that’s good shit” ritland

    • @nope5534
      @nope5534 Před 4 lety +8

      Shawn "no shit" Ryan

  • @Ras7685
    @Ras7685 Před 2 lety

    The good thing about these podcast's is they are here forever. I have been watching these guys for a few years and I rewatched this one 6/8/22 and really enjoyed it.

  • @jamesgranderson2890
    @jamesgranderson2890 Před 2 lety

    I watched this when it first posted and thought it was great then, but, it’s even better the second time around. Thanks guys!

  • @AC-hl7pc
    @AC-hl7pc Před 4 lety +3

    Mike and Shawn thank you for your service are country. And thasnk you for giving back

  • @peady64
    @peady64 Před 4 lety +5

    Shawn and Mike are the real deal. Just raw and honest. My kind of people. Hats off to you Sheepdogs....

  • @thejitreport38
    @thejitreport38 Před rokem +1

    My 2 favorite team guys in one interview! Thank you both for sharing!

  • @damianbigelow9511
    @damianbigelow9511 Před 6 měsíci +2

    4 years later and Shawn Ryan still has no competition!!
    He's still the on the top of the food chain with a small handful of others. ❤❤

  • @bespokefit
    @bespokefit Před 4 lety +12

    This is great stuff. Mike, you've got a talent for interviewing people. And you've got some great guests.

  • @johnstephennaylor
    @johnstephennaylor Před 5 lety +3

    One of the best podcasts I've ever seen. Nice job!

    • @ShawnRyanShow
      @ShawnRyanShow Před 5 lety

      Callsign: Saint Alfonzo it was awesome 😎

  • @jillhill5421
    @jillhill5421 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing your experiences with us all. And to both of you thanks for your time. James

  • @johnmacri7440
    @johnmacri7440 Před 4 lety

    These are great videos and gives the viewer a peek behind the military curtain and the backgrounds of these heroes. I cant thank them all enough. Mike you are phenomenal

  • @PatriotsOfNewEnglandX6
    @PatriotsOfNewEnglandX6 Před 5 lety +15

    What a cool fucking Mike Drop Podcast!! Thank you guys!!! It’s Always interesting and worth listening!! Big Fan!

  • @lucasfilmfan
    @lucasfilmfan Před 5 lety +3

    Love this podcast. It really goes in to the details and I love it.

  • @judgegarry
    @judgegarry Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks guys, you both are an i;illustration that the most important tool in war fighting, and life in general, lies between one's ears... Hand salute!

  • @silentmarine4993
    @silentmarine4993 Před 3 lety

    Baddest conversation I've ever heard. Thank you both brothers.

  • @Jonathan-fn5dq
    @Jonathan-fn5dq Před 5 lety +5

    Great work as always. It would be so cool to see John Lovell or Paul Howe on here.

  • @chopper8582
    @chopper8582 Před 5 lety +466

    Shawn is a puppet of the milk dud industry.

  • @-blicky
    @-blicky Před 3 lety +1

    I have been following Shawn for a while, but never really knew much about his personal life to this extent. Great video, and thanks!

  • @afternoont1135
    @afternoont1135 Před rokem

    Fell asleep listening to Shawn Ryan and autoplay brought me here. You're a great interviewer and I'm subscribed now