The Shawn Ryan Show

The Shawn Ryan Show

by Shawn Ryan

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The "Shawn Ryan Show" is hosted by Shawn Ryan, former U.S. Navy SEAL, CIA Contractor, and Founder of Vigilance Elite. We tell REAL stories about REAL people from all walks of life. We discuss the ups and downs, wins and ...

AI overview.Shawn Ryan is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, known for his expertise in security and tactical operations. He is also the founder of Vigilance Elite…

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Insights from recent episode analysis

On the show

Host: Shawn Ryan
Recent guests
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RW
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JM
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  • Pete Blaber2 eps
  • Ron White2 eps
  • Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke2 eps

Also: Jason Magnavice, Nick Shirley, Meg Appelgate, Samuel Reineberg, Dr Jeremiah J Johnston, Brett Adcock, Joe Kent, Zach Lahn, Andy Lowery, Louisa Nicola, Cenk Uygur, Joe Lonsdale, Josh Duhamel, Megyn Kelly, Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, Bryce Crawford, AJ Pasciuti

Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 5.8M to 31M
Listeners across platforms
  • real life stories
  • military experiences

Podcast Focus

Categories: society · culture
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  • interviews with diverse guests
  • candid discussions on life

Publishing Consistency

Frequency: ~3-4 / Week
350+ episodes since 2019
  • active for six years
  • weekly episode releases

Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.

Most discussed topics

leadership
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national security
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military service
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military
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entrepreneurship
3
innovation
3

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Medium Confidence

Total monthly reach

5.8M to 31M

Based on 3 signals.

Built from

Charts in 49 marketsPlatform followersListener reviewsHome market: United States

By chart position

  • 🇺🇸
    United States · PhilosophyHOME
    #1
    2.4M to 13M
  • 🇬🇧
    United Kingdom · Philosophy
    #2
    111K to 586K
  • 🇨🇦
    Canada · Philosophy
    #1
    110K to 580K
  • 🇦🇺
    Australia · Philosophy
    #2
    55K to 293K
  • 🇩🇪
    Germany · Philosophy
    #10
    16K to 84K
  • Per-Episode Audience

    Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days

    2.9M to 15M
    🎙 ~2x weekly·395 episodes·Last published today
  • Monthly Reach

    Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)

    5.8M to 31M
    🇺🇸84%🇬🇧4%🇨🇦4%+4 more
  • Active Followers

    Loyal subscribers who consistently listen

    3.2M to 17M
    249K real followers tracked across platforms

Market Insights

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Platform Distribution

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Distribution & Reach

About the show, platforms, and key insights.

Shawn Ryan is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, known for his expertise in security and tactical operations. He is also the founder of Vigilance Elite, which focuses on training and consulting in tactical environments. His background lends authenticity to his podcast, allowing him to engage deeply with diverse experiences and perspectives. The "Shawn Ryan Show" is unique for its commitment to sharing real stories from individuals across various backgrounds, covering themes of struggle, resilience, and personal growth. The format is conversational and candid, encouraging guests to discuss their life experiences in a respectful manner while exploring societal and philosophical topics that resonate with listeners. The podcast attracts an audience interested in authentic narratives and life lessons, with over 250,000 listeners tuning in for insightful discussions. Listeners value the blend of entertainment and genuine storytelling, as it offers a deeper understanding of the human experience beyond typical media portrayals.

By the numbers

  • Total followers: 6.9M
  • Total plays: 3254M
  • Total reviews: 44K

Platforms

  • TuneIn

    • Followers: 3.2K
  • Castbox

    • Followers: 195K
    • Plays: 3.7M
    • Reviews: 48
  • YouTube

    • Subscribers: 6.7M
    • Views: 3250M
    • Videos: 3.7K
  • Podcast App

    • Followers: 46K
    • Reviews: 43K
  • Podcast Republic

    • Followers: 4.3K
    • Reviews: 19

Key insights

What the show covers

  • interviews with diverse guests
  • candid discussions on life
  • exploration of personal struggles
  • sharing successes and failures

Audience interests

  • real life stories
  • military experiences
  • cultural discussions
  • philosophical insights

Platform reach

  • available on multiple platforms
  • includes YouTube and podcast apps
  • over six million followers
  • widely accessible content

Publishing consistency

  • active for six years
  • weekly episode releases
  • over 350 episodes produced
  • consistent content delivery

Chart history for The Shawn Ryan Show

Peaked at #1 in United States, top 10 in 25 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in United States.

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United States—#1#1—
Canada—#1#1—
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AE—#1#1—
South Africa—#1#1—
United Kingdom—#2#2—
Australia—#2#2—
Ireland—#2#2—
Norway—#3#3—
KE—#3#3—
PL—#4#4—
United States—#5#5—
Denmark—#5#5—
IS—#5#5—
Canada—#6#6—
TH—#6#6—
Sweden—#7#7—
NG—#7#7—
AT—#8#8—
HU—#8#8—

Chart Positions

50 placements across 45 markets.