New Title: Florida Man serves four combat tours, joins the newly formed Marine Special Operations Command, kills HVT's, Overcomes PTSD, and Goes on the world's greatest fishing trip.

Shawn lays it all out on the table, giving true warriors a platform to tell their stories so people can hear and learn from. This is what we need as there are so many out there who have and are currently putting it all on the line. TEAMS!!!

My son is a MARSOC Raider and he never says shit about what he does and watching this video really awaken me to the things they go thru he has been in the same amount of time as this hero! All I can say is WOW ! Thank You for all you did !

Absolutely addicted to this show. These real life stories are mind-blowing and surreal in a sense. The more I watch the more proud I am to call America my home. Thank You Warriors. You are real life Super Heroes!

Coming back to this after the newest release with Nick. It's insane how much can change in 2 years, from the production of your show to the life this man now leads. God bless you Shawn.

Shawn Ryan is in my opinion one the best interviewers around. He sits down in a Studio that feels like a living room and talks to people like an old friend! He has been there done that and it takes a true peer To talk to these guys!

“Be a good American”. Dang that is powerful right now. Best wishes to him and grateful for both these guys.

This guy is a good dude, one of the genuinely good guys. You can tell by how humble he is. Thanks for your service man.

Amazing story. You guys are the best of this generation. Former marine 1 bn 9th marines walking dead Vietnam 67-69. Great to see the heroes that followed us. Amazing men. Semper fi.

My old man was the same way. Never heard him talk about his tours in Vietnam. Just one time when he was extremely intoxicated. And that story will be between him and me forever. He was a man's man. He loved to cook out and drink beer outta a cooler with ice . Never knew he was a Green Beret until my uncle's told me things about my dad. I miss him everyday.

IT'S FINALLY HERE. MOM! Heat my tendies up, uncle Shawn is going to tell us a story!

Somehow I just recently stumbled upon SRS. Man I gotta say each episode just keeps getting better. Thank you Shawn Ryan for what you have done, what you do and giving all of us the opportunity to hear these legends.

Shawn, - You are truly amazing and the guests you have on your podcast are extremely informative and are truly heroes.

I`m from Europe. I sub to Vigilance Elite because Shawn has no BS on his shows, and is a better interviewer than most mains stream media hosts. Bringing us real stories from real men and woman. Cheers Shawn, keep them coming, and thank you for your service....

I'm not in the military or ever served in the military but I find your lessons on life very inspirational.

I am a Retired Nurse , and I sleep better at night knowing I am protected by the finest Men in the world...The Military Men have our backs..n I give all them my respect..What a job to do...Awesome Men..Thank you from my heart..

I've been in the corps for a few years now. MARSOC marines are legendary and I have a Raider patch that I look at everyday to realize how easy I have it because of this marine.

Consider having them sign/autograph the chair. They mention how they feel honored to sit in the same chair as the others when really each are amazing as the other. The Chair will be a great memory when it is covered with autographs of American Heros and the stories that were told from it. Just an idea from their conversations.

I love listening to these guys' experiences. My nephew was in both Battles of Fallujah as a corpsman. I remember picking him and his friend up in Twenty Palms when they returned after 14 months. I took them out and bought them both a steak dinner and some beers. It was good to watch them enjoy it and to welcome them back home. I have much respect for these combat veterans.

This is by far one of the best soldier stories I've ever heard. So much appreciation for our warriors. These guy's should get the recognition pro athletes get. Thank you brother!

Thank you for everything you sacrificed for country and for us civilians. As a father with a young Marine just starting his career it’s enlightening to hear your stories I’m glad to hear that you came out of the side happy unsuccessful.

This is a killer podcast. The Marine Corps is something special. We can only explain in words but the Corps is the ultimate adventure. It all about our legacy and tradition.

It's so cool that a Navy Seal has such respect for the USMC. You're a good man Shawn Ryan. Semper Fi.

I'm watching all of your shows starting from number one after I watched the interview with Cody and heard his story. I'm not military but I think you and everyone you have on your show for your service and I'm very grateful. I don't care if they're 6 hours long you got me and honestly man I'm an accountant so my time is pretty costly. you're that good!!

Nick is one of the most down to earth likable humble guests you’ve had

As a civilian, I am honored to have had the privilege to learn from these guys. Nick's "Be a Good American" statement is powerful.

Holy shit! This vid has really opened my eyes and actually give me alittle scare. I have a lot of the same feeling. I think I may need to look into treatment. I’m a marine vet, 2003 in Iraq. This vid really hit home. God bless both of you. Shawn keep this up man. You are making a difference. Semper Fi

Thank both of you gentlemen for all you've done. True inspirations to every American. Another top notch episode🇺🇸🇺🇸

Just finished watching this podcast of Nick and Shawn for the second time! The second time was even more enjoyable than the first! Thank you both for your service and sharing your stories! God Bless!

This intro is simply outstanding. I just want to say as a Marine pog0 my "sf" friends always gave us mad respect for our Marine Corps operational tempo supporting the division etc. Getting trigger time as a transportation marine was crazy. Especially when guys in Coronado Island are intently listening to my story in late 2004, over some beers post "cheetahs" Whoah. They're like man that's crazy. I appreciate the admiration and professionalism from tier 1's and elite warriors. Super humbling. I met Chris Kyle in Dallas just before I went away to "grown up timeout" again another exemplary leader who treated me with the upmost respect and dignity. I will aways be biased and feel that Marines in combat are killers. I watched the division in 2003 from Nasiriyah to Tikrit, 2004 Ramadi/Fallujah, 2005 Syrian boarder, Haditha dam. Hard chargers! Gung Ho M'effers. This show is ABSOLUTELY #1 Thank you brother.

Mr. Kefalides. I really appreciate how humble you were in this interview! I am a Veteran also. Hope you and your son are doing great. Mr. Ryan. Love how you keep it real man. You are definitely a no nonsense type of man. I know this will sound like B.S.! But I feel like I know you better after having listened to you in your videos and podcasts. Even though I have never met you. Stay strong and healthy. Hope you and your wife are both happy and enjoying your lives. Take care. "Vigilance Elite" He'll Yeah!!

I had a handful of friends that deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. My dad deployed for both Desert Storm and Shield but these interviews also show the sacrifice they give to be the absolute best of the best. Modern day GLADIATORS! People need to hear the sacrifice these men give of themselves so we can walk around and do what we do over here because of the things these men did over there for us! Thank you men for everything!!!

Hearing him talk about mental health helps a lot. I haven't been in combat or through nearly as much as he has but hearing him speak on topics like depression makes you feel not alone.

I think it's extremely important for guys like this to talk about being down, and contemplating ending their lives. And the end result of carrying on and making it onto the next step- the sunrise after that darkness

This was my favorite interview yet! Nick you'll probably never read this but Thank you man. From an everyday guy with a 8-5 job and a wife and kids, I cant thank you and others enough for all the sacrifices you've made and continue to make. I wish nothing but the best for you and your family! Thanks

Hey Shawn, I just found your channel and I love everything you represent bro! I got a couple of DUI’s as a teenager and was heading nowhere fast. My pops gave me the best advise ever when he told me to join the marine corps. It straightened me out and I am blessed to have served along Seal’s on a med float. You guys are the best of the best. I recently quit drinking at age 50. I feel fucking great and I love your videos. They keep me on the right path. I use my drive to keep going as a small biz owner. Barely made it out of H.S. But ended up building and later selling 3 trash companies to the big haulers. I owe a lot of this to my dad and the corps. We are crazy bastards, but the good kind of crazy! Keep doing what you do sir, because it means a lot to us old timers. We are growing soft as a country and need to take it back somehow. Semper Fi Shawn and safe travels.

I think a show like this should be required for every American at age 16. I know that is young but I and non serving members of the US needs to understand this. I have never been in a restaurant with any service person(I have to identify them, hat uniform or whatever) and not tried to pay for their meal. I am not a rich person and I live paycheck to paycheck. This I feel is my duty! I want to thank all the vets out there for their sacrifice!

I was at the Pentagon on 9-11as a fairly young FF/Paramedic. I respect everything you guys do for our country. My son, my 9-11 baby created while on stress leave from the Pentagon, goes to Parris Island in September. I will show him this Video. The first and foremost thing he ALWAYS says is: its payback for you Dad and what happened to you on 9-11.

Shawn needs to get on JRE. Guys like him, Mike Glover, etc are the kind of perspectives the country needs right now. Or a podcast with Jocko would be badass. Imagine that going like... Jocko - "Good" Shawn- "Roger that". Podcast over. 10 million views. Corona goes into remission.

I am addicted! This is a great platform and I am truly grateful to you and all of the warriors that fought for us and our country.

Shawn the more I watch your shows the more that I'm impressed . The respect you show for your guess is outstanding. Nick #3 Kefalides is one BADASS Marine , I'm so glad he has pulled thru and is married - happy and doing Great Things for our VET's . i'm looking forward to show #5 . Keep up with the work that you are doing .

Thank god, so refreshing to hear this warriors story and not listen to covid and political opinions! Great podcast.

First podcast since the shit paper hoarding and I’m soo excited for it

Thank you to all veteran today and every day of the year. Truly the best 6 hour show I have ever watch.

A quick additional point: Often, but perhaps not in every case, Marines of the 0311 MOS will train together in boot camp, then the School of Infantry, then they are assigned to the same Infantry assignment. This is part of how the USMC develops the unit cohesion Shawn and Nick we’re talking about.

I will never forget to thank God that our country has MEN like you, true patriots, Americans, hero's!!!

I can’t say thank you enough for doing what you guys have done for the United States.

Shawn you have a genuine talent for finding the most brave men, and stories us laymen would never have imagined. Your interview dialogue is very intelligent and honest. Thank you for making this accessible to us.

Putting all the service aside, hearing your story and struggle fathering your child, going through divorce, and your response to those difficulties, is one of the most inspiring things I've heard in a while. Thanks for the little 17 second teaser that was randomly posted today, I'm glad I heard the rest of Nick's story.

Amazing episode Shawn, thanks so much for allowing me to be a part of this ! You're doing great things !!

This platform is so necessary. Thanks to Shawn and his team we're able to hear stories from these incredible warriors that we probably would of never gotten a chance to hear. I'd imagine a lot of these men don't share their story with just anyone. Since Shawn himself is such a badass in his own right it makes them more comfortable and open to talking about it. So thank you Shawn for everything you did before and everything you continue to do!

Thank you Shawn, It's really hard for me to talk about things like this. I appreciate what you do for veterans. Keep bringing these things to the surface and talking about them. This has really helped me. Thank you brother!

Nick was in my company for his first deployment (my second) I like to think the infantry skills we put onto our boots helped him into what he became later into his career.

As a former Marine with a combat tour in Iraq I really enjoyed this interview. Thank you gentlemen for your service to our great country. Peace and long life to you both. Semper Fi.

Everyone needed this. Sick of coronavirus B.S needed some entertainment.

Nick has so much respect for people. I love that he doesn’t try and talk over his buddy on the phone.

Of all the men that I've met that have done amazing things for this country I wish I spent more time with them after watching several of these episodes. You're helping these people and this cause so much

Looking forward to it! How is headshot Don doing? Been thinking about him since your podcast.

Hell yeah! Been waiting on this one. Like I wasn’t waiting on the other 3 lol. I did 20 years deployed 11 times and STILL love to hear these stories! I didn’t do shit but it amazes me the caliber of men we have in this country.

Listened to your first podcast, 008 when you interviewed Eddie Gallagher. I’m a military history buff and am now hooked on your podcasts. Prior it was mostly just reading books or catching specials on tv. Thank you for your service to our country. Thank you for shining the light on those who’ve kept us free!

This was heavy, solid content as always. Thanks for the great videos and guests.

I got huge respect for guys like this. Its ashame they fight there ass off go through literally hell. For them to come home and deal with this mess here in the states they playing. Awesome Patriots like this deserve better.

I love how blunt Shawn Ryan is. I think if black rifle coffee started an snl show with veterans Shawn Ryan would have to be a cast member

One of the best shows on the internet, hands down. You’re a very astute interviewer and I love that you don’t talk over your guests. Can’t stand it when people do that. You’re awesome man. Bless you.

First episode I’ve watched. I love hearing these honest stories that these operators share with us.

18 people dislike this, dishonorable discharged

These war heros are the individuals that society should look up to versus these snicthing a** rappers. Really about that life. Thank you Shawn for your commitment on educating us on the real ones.

I love watching these interviews, there interesting, entertaining, in very in your face real, I appreciate these heroes with a passion an can't thank them enough for all they've done an still do.. True Heroes God Bless You All Never Forget..

Don’t know what to say, but thanks for the FREEDOM y’all WARRIORS have gave my family and myself. MUCH LOVE

Speechless, wow such humble people.

A great friend of mine was MARSOC and suggested this episode to me. Hearing all of this seems insane that I know personally one of the dudes who got it on against the enemy to such a degree. From a young Scout who never got the chance to deploy, thank you both and your peers for all you did over there. I wish I could've had my chance, but I've accepted that I need to move on. Amazing episode gents. Keeping moving forward. Recon.

Dude this man is an absolute beast of a man who loves his country, his son, & gotten thru so much stuff in life! Thank you for your service sir! Youre an absolute hero in my eyes!!!!

Shawn you guys are all bad ass!! Thank you all for your service! 👍👊

The Shawn Ryan Show has become my favorite Podcast literally. The production quality, the guests and Shawn asking the real fucking questions. Love it.

On behalf of USA, to every vet, thanks for kicking ass on our account. From the cooks to the operators, you are the best.

Thank you, Shawn . Thank you for everything that you have done. And also to the men and women that have been and will be on your show.

Dude I just stumbled upon these. Watched the ed Calderon episode . Keep em coming. Better than entertainment. With men like these we can sleep better at night. God bless America and thank you for your service guys 🇺🇲

"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem". Ronald Reagan. God Bless you! Thank you very much for sharing such fascinating stories!🇱🇷❤👊

Thank you both. Your courageous acts didn’t end when you came home. It takes real courage to open up and talk about the difficult stuff, especially this way. Your new chapters are going to be even better than the previous ones. Stay strong and welcome home gentlemen.

Thank you to both men for being patriots, and hour dedication to America and for your selfless service to our freedom! #freedomaintfree!

Oooooorah Devil Dog! Hearing my fellow Marine telling his story makes me so proud to be a Sgt. of Marines and have served our great country 🦾🦾🦾💯

Nick is a total badass! This episode was everything we’ve been waiting for. 💪🏼👍🏼

Crazy how vets are never supposed to talk about their time now we get all these inside stories thanks to podcasts

Sean, your show can be very overwhelming, I am just an old veteran, when I see the level of sacrifices this man made and the contests He has faced in his life, I get very angry. I think God that I believe in God and trust God, I pretty much failed at everything else, but somehow, I am strong and healthy, and would give my life in a heartbeat for anyone of these men that you interview

My name is Dan and I just want you guys to know that I really Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done. Thank you Soldiers for your Service. Your video that I just watched really hit home what you have gone through. God bless you both and to all of the veterans.

My dad was a Vietnam combat veteran And after some decades finally talked a little bit about his experience. He was part of a strike unit with the Big Red 1, and before that had done some training in Alaska where he met my mom, an Inupiat native. There was the ptsd which maybe didn’t have such a terminology back then when I was a kid, his mentioning of being called certain things coming back stateside, they were even shot at on a train returning, etc.. Ptsd like me going to wake him up for dinner and him jumping up ready to fight, him in a moment of anger when I was a kid saying he’d killed more people than I’ve seen. Ptsd affects generations I think. Thanks to him and thanks to this channel for your service and for dealing with what it really means.

Shawn, just recently came across your channel and I'm hooked! Keep up the great work brother 👊

As a fireman, 18+ years, his discussion on PTSD and TBI resonated with me. Great interview. No holding back

Saying "Thank You For Your Service" has positive meaning in the presence of these men. Thank You.

I wish something like this had been available for my dad. Green Beret, 3 tours in Vietnam. He would have really benefited from these interviews. Once he separated he pretty much withdrew from society & struggled with being alone.

I just want to thank all branches of the US military...I'm British but my fellow countrymen have fought and died in many foreign wars for a very long time now...thank you for your service guys 🇬🇧 🙏🇺🇸

Thanks for all of these interviews you've been doing, Shawn. I've gone on a binge watch through all of the episodes you have released so far. They have helped me through some tough times in these last few weeks and given me inspiration as well. Thanks for all you guys do and keep it up. We all appreciate it!

Shawn, I love what you’re doing with this channel. A friend who I served with in the Marine Corps shot me a link to the Eddie Gallagher interview over a text a couple weeks ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. Your respect for all branches and the way you allow the stories to be told is above what I expected. Keep it up, and thank you for your service.

Ive been home 15 years now, drinking made all my shit pile up and made it impossible, i struggled the last few of 7 years out the Army to quit. Had 14 months off the bottle 3 months back now 5 months off, not turning back. Alcohol does NOT help. Im lucky to have had a few people pipe up later about it, I spent alot of time alone in that bottle too, i did learn alot of what not to do. Thank you Nick for youre service and youre continued service to our fellow vets welcome home.

Nick’s face when Shawn got Dan on the phone. Respect from each man to one another. You can see Nick’s heart explode.

I have never been in the military, yet grew up in a military family who served in the second world war, and in Aden in 68. I really admire your guests who in my opinion, have been terribly treated by their own politician's and services.. Great interview, and an in depth look in to the real stories of those who defend the real higher ground and protect not only our countries, but lives of complete strangers. Thank you both Nick and Shawn for this incredible content 🙏

I didn't go through even 2% of Nick Kefalides and his story really hit close to home for me. I had a couple events happen in Iraq and was forced out medically, my whole life plan was to stay in the army and make it a career. Long story short life had a different plan. I spun my wheels for years before finding purpose, even know it is still hard but I take it a day at a time. Thank you for telling your story, it helps many people going through shit.

This interview was so damn good, loved every minute of it. So many vets can definitely relate to the transition from warrior to civilian, it's one the hardest things ever!

Nick and Shawn, you guys are literally saving lives with your content and with the help that you are giving servicemembers in transition.

God bless you both. I never served, but I have HEAVY admiration for the folks in uniform. I’m glad Nick found his way on this side. Awesome story!!!!