Where do you see the rise of violence and cartel presence expanding? At least 70,000 overdoses were fentanyl related. Hope you all enjoy the information that’s packed into this show! If you want to support the Shawn Ryan Show for just $5 per month you can sign up here: www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Patrons are what make this show possible. Thank you patrons! Enjoy the show everyone!
DM me about those gummies, i see you ran out. I have a better and more natural source, already established small american farm nearby, and USDA organic approved 10 acres worth. Trust me, it will be good.
Legalizing opium and making morphine available for low level use and treatment is the only way to undercut the cartels. Those are both manageable in terms of cost and health consequences. No, the cartels won't go away immediately. But you can either fight them at full strength. Or you can medicalize and legalize the drug issue and deal with it much more cheaply through health and social services and legal producers while choking out the illicit producers. It's absurd to do anything else when virtually all evidence suggests that prohibition and interdiction are the MOST expensive and MOST violent/destructive courses of action.
Ty for your continued service to 🇺🇸, SRS team! This intel is much needed for those able men&women civilian/non-civilian(active/non-active). God bless everyone & be safe!🇺🇸👍
Hey Ryan, I’m no military guy or anything like that I’m just a Chef who found your podcast. I was in a very dark place 6 months ago and listening to your podcast and all the different stories has helped me come out of my shell a little more thank you. And keep up the good work.
Keep grinding, the quality of your life is driven by the quality of your thoughts. We all go through self doubt in that quiet moment before falling asleep or when first waking up to the “suck” button stuck in the “ON” position…give yourself that brief moment of self pity, Then get your ass up and figure shit out; those moments of self doubt will fade when you focus on making things happen. Look around at the landscape around you, and take action; think, overcome, and do it with a full heart.
Shawn, my wife and I just lost our daughter Wednesday to the opioid crisis. I'm a Marine Corps combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. I've lost good friends, family etc; but I've got to tell you nothing comes close to losing a child! Thank you for shining a light on the fentanyl and opioid problem and who's responsible. One way or another this crisis has touched the lives of everyone in this country! I hate these drugs and the people who push them! If anyone watching has a loved one in active addiction please please please get them help before it's too late!! Love you brother, Semper Fi and drive on!!
I don't even know what to say. My daughter is 27, and means the world to me. All I can say is I am sorry that happened. Got to be absolutely soul crushing.
Keep up the great work! Don’t be slackin on us now! 😂 Jokes aside, amazing work and amazing content as usual. Really wish these would go more viral than they already do. People in this country really need to wake up to this out of control catastrophe of a speeding freight train crashing straight into our loved ones, friends and neighbors. Wake up America! We’ve turned a blind eye to these issues for far too long. Time to stop turning the shoulder to these issues and face them head on as a unified nation. I can dream, right?
Ioan is one of those journalists who just gets deep in and gets the job done .. when he speaks its with a passion for sharing the information that he has gathered to give you the bare bones facts no matter how grizzly or bizarre they may seem.. he’s one beast of a legend.. well done Shawn .. seeing your reaction to all the facts and information he was spitting was priceless.. Hollywood couldn’t have made up a story more compelling and bizarre as this .. outstanding show 👍🏾
Ioan Grillo is an OG of journalism. Its amazing how many times he has put his life at risk to get the full scoop on one of the most terrifying wars ever fought.
Yes, that man has been reporting since the new millennium 2000, that is, he has seen the birth and expansion of the terror of the Zetas, the Chapo wars and BL... his book: "el narco" is very good and talks about that and the perspective of how these criminals saw themselves back then until today. I know he is British, I appreciate how he pronounces names in Spanish, different from gringos and Anglo-Saxons in general (for example)) know
Shawn Ryan, you are an absolute legend the content you deliver to us all is the best on the globe. Your gratitude to your subscribers is pure genuine. To all of the people that have been guests on your show thank you. You all are incredible individuals that are the keystone to this world.
Oh man I've been waiting on this one and am psyched to see Mr Grillo pop up here. I've read all of his books and am really impressed by his cajones and reporting. Thanks Shawn for bringing more light to this very pressing issue.
Not to mention a voice (via Ioan's reporting) to the mothers who've had sons who are totally uninvolved in cartel business dragged from their homes and kidnapped then murdered in spite of the ransom being paid. That poor kid deserves to be remembered and though I'm not a great Catholic I'm gonna say a few prayers for his soul and his mother. I have heard that tale or read it in one of his books before but today it really, really hit me thinking of my own mother and how something like that would destroy her. I never cease to be given reasons to be grateful for being born an American in the 21st century in spite of all the problems we face, at least my mom isn't worried that could happen.
@@manunited7198I think some are Audio book format now too. Great way to consume the books.. I listen to alot when I'm out in the garden working. Been binging these all week..
I’m a firefighter in Arizona. The amount of fentanyl ODs are crazy. Most people don’t even know they are taking it because it’s disguised as other drugs.
I send them as suggestions to the reaction podcasts I sub to. They have a million or more subs too. And scroll to find her GH sub podcasters. Even if they miss it themselves in the comments section, people who watch.. catch my comment and send a thumbs up.. many of them.. so I know people are craving this content.. and if you think "Im just one person, what can I do?" That's what you can do.. forward this podcast to everyone in another's podcast comment section.
Mr. Ryan: The people whose voice we're hearing thanks to your podcast is just incredible. Unfiltered grit, things MSM won't show us. I discovered these podcasts when you interviewed Erik Prince and been hooked since. Keep up the good work, sir.
Currently going through a SOF pipeline and you’re one of the most respected guys doing this around. Appreciate the show and everything you are doing Shawn.
Another home run interview. Thanks for getting Ioan Grillo to enlighten on how the Mexican cartels are operating and their pervasiveness. It seems Grillo is very careful on speculating vs sharing what he knows personally.
I've been refreshing your channel all day waiting on this to post. Absolutely stoked to have regular episodes every monday. I knew it was only a matter of time before you started consistently uploading. I've been hooked since episode 1 and it's clear you really have something special going here. Your audience is growing and it's about time your messages reach the masses. Can't wait to see how big it is in a few years, cheers.
I think this shows going to be bigger than joe Rogan in time! Eventually on a major network/FOX/NEWSMAX/ CBS something has to happen with this content it’s to important not to go nationwide!
Started watching your show about a year ago, it's been amazing to watch you grow as individual. It's always amazing to see people with so many skills, strengths, and training to still seek out knew knowledge, new wisdom and the uncovering of the truth. Thanks for all you do sir!
GREAT SHOW ! I cant emphasize enough to anyone who is watching this episode and keeping tabs on the cross border issues and the nuevo quasi drug war cartel situation how spot on this guy is.. I have been seeing and hearing about the ever changing and constant mutations within these complicated topics first hand sometimes and I must say how accurate this journalist is and how well he seems to understand the many different ways that these issues are related and how they are affecting each other and overlap. It really is a messy and ever-changing inter-related bunch of things that are happening within the bigger topic of there drug war. This is how splintered and yet still completely very tangibly connected the drug war has metastasized or intertwined into nearly all the aspects of the relationship of America to its neighbors in our hemisphere of there world. These complicated issues are a important part of the future and the past of the United States and its legacy , more importantly for all of us........ it is a part of our everyday present and is affecting every aspect of our lives . Especially those of use who live closer to the Southern border of the U.S. and Mexico. This guy is well informed and understands the problem and its affect on each and every one of us may it be a big or small influence on our lives. Great and informative exposé on the many faces of the drug war.
Wanted to add I love the new breaks in the videos. Showing clips of your old interviews on top of the gummy bear ads and other ads I really enjoy the spacing and the production value you bring with this show. Looks incredible, sounds flawless coming through the speakers. Y’all do an excellent job on this show and I’m proud to be a supporter
Once again it's the middle of the night in Northern Alberta in (what's left of 🇨🇦 ) fracking away and I'm completely honored to b watching another Shawn Ryan podcast . Total respect and thank you
Our problem is way beyond comprehension. It started a long time ago when a lot of our parents were let go from 30+ year jobs for no reason, crazy increases in cost of living, loss of faith in public figures of all types, lack of proper nutrition……. You can go on for days. My dad couldn’t afford the OxyContin he was carelessly prescribed anymore, so he found cheaper alternatives. As much as I appreciate your interviews, it’s somewhat difficult to listen to, as you solidify many of the concerns husbands and fathers like myself have. Thank you for the honesty and congrats on the massive milestone.
LOVED THIS EPISODE VERY CLEAR ALSO AS A MEXICAN-AMERICAN I WANT THANK SHAWN FOR SHINNING THE LIGHT ON THE PROBLEMS THAT WE HAVE IN MEXICO. THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT IT AND TAKING YOUR TIME TO BRING AMAZING GUESTS TO YOUR SHOW I HOPE YOU HIT TEN MILLION IN 2023!
As an Australian, I’ve seen the shared closeness and reliance your nations share. I can respect the idea ; “nobody want to be told what to do, least by their neighbour” Cooler minds do exist 🙏
Absolute best explanation of the complex dynamics of the Mexican dilemma. Another solid interview from you. I don’t know how you do it, but your content and delivery are truly second to none. Please keep doing what you’re doing.
Most people should pay more attention to Mexican affairs. I mean they are our southern neighbors after all. And Mexico is a pretty large country with a varied biodiverse terrain. I know some Americans have no interest in visiting Mexico but they should. It really helps broaden your perspective. I mean America did go to war with Mexico in the 1840s. We have a shared history
Been hearing SRS advertisements on my radio here in FL!! Glad to hear it. Way to go Shawn and another very informative guest with info all Americans should be paying attention to. --Brent
@@rodolfojunioracosta2547 yep, you know plenty officials/politicians in the US are being paid to keep our border open for human & drug trafficking. It most likely goes all the way to the Biden White House.
We all love the interviews with the larger than life special ops guys who pass on lessons gained from going through their own personal hell… But man o man, these interviews regarding the chaos across the border, the commentary on the political and social ramifications here.. Priceless stuff. so well done. Million subscribers because Shawn’s doing what the MSM doesn’t have the balls to do. 🤙🏼
This is one of the only accounts where the comment section is always full of people who actually have discussions or are supportive towards others. It’s nice to see that can still exist in our society despite the social division being driven by the mainstream media sources. Thanks for the high quality and unbiased content.
Another great interview Shawn! This gentleman should be contracted by the FBI; DEA; ATF; Homeland Security; the CIA; US Military and Congress!!! What a treasure trove of information and an expert on the subject!!
Congratulations on 1,000,000 Brother! I was one of your first 1,000. You are, by far, the best podcast/content provider out there. Best wishes and God bless!
Just came across your channel. Have to say, wow! You normally get at most a 25 min docudrama/interview in other channels where the topic is discussed in generalities, but this is really in depth and not rushed at all.
For anyone who found this interview as fascinating as I have and are looking for an extremely readable deeper dive into Mexico's criminal insurgency/gangster warlords I highly recommend Ioan Grillos books. They are possibly my two favorite non-fiction works. S/O Ioan!!! Any way to buy an autographed copy of any/all of them?
This is an absolutely amazing and very informative interview. Again you have brought top tier stuff bro. Thank you so much for all that you do and bring to the public. Regardless of the length of every video I find myself so intrigued that I watch it from beginning to end.
@@ShawnRyanShow Of course, it’s well earned. It was cool to watch the show take a pivot and explode upwards - stoked to see what you have in store for the future!
rick doblin is a brilliant man whos team is very close to curing ptsd. i can listen to him talk for hours, hes been doing this for close to like 40 years if not longer. hero.
I’m half Mexican, my mother is from Sonora and when my grandma died I didn’t let me mom go. She knew I was right. I’ve been to war on three separate occasions and I’m not going to voluntarily put myself in a war zone with no support cause that’s what you’re doing. Last time I was in Mexico I was in TJ stationed in Pendleton so we took a day trip. I caught onto a group of guys following me on both sides of the street watching me walk with my toddler. I knew they were locked on and I was fucking scared cause I didn’t know if they wanted me or my kid. At that moment a taxi pull up and let someone out and I dove in the taxi with the kid and thank god the driver wasn’t a prick. I explained the situation and he took me to the border. Those guys following me started running, I’m assuming to their cars but they never caught up. The driver was a good soul and didn’t even take payment. He could tell my Spanish was more Cuban than Mexican and told me to stay out of this shit hole and didn’t take payment. I can still see his face. So yeah, fuck Mexico! You can have it!
Love the Shawn Ryan show. Much respect to you Shawn. Thank you for the work you've done and continue to do. Knowledge of misunderstood situations being explained is awesome.
I live in SD and go down to TJ every once in a while for dental service, or to surf Baja, etc. every time I go down there it feels like I’m back in Baghdad. I actually felt safER in Baghdad because at least I was armed and I knew who the bad guys were. Down there., the bad guys hide in plain sight, and often wear badges. You don’t know who’s who.
I live near San Diego. Well like two hours away. But I've been to tj before. Iv taken the tj airport to guadalajara. I want to go again soon. If you ever plan to go to Mexico and not just the border cities I recommend you go with a Mexican friend that knows his way around. I always stay with family when I go. I don't go out at night. When we go out we always go together. Guadalajara is a pretty big metropolitan city. It has modern buildings and colonial architecture. And high end stores
I want to see more of Mexico but I'm kind of conscious about it. Like monterrey neuvo leon that's another large metropolis but it was once controlled by the zetas. And people there lived in fear. Until recently it's ok. Ciudad juarez chihuahua. The infamous murderous city across el paso. That's were they shot sicario. I'm afraid of that city but I'd go if it was with someone. Morellia michoacan is another one I want to go to. And chiapas. That's were the zapatista guerrillas hide in the mountains. Those guys are cool. They don't get along with narcos. They are a very independent people. They often fight for indigenous rights. Anyone that's against cartels is cool in my book
Sadly the autodefensas of michoacan or the self defense groups tried fighting back against the knights templar cartel which they did run out of michoacan but the government turned them into the rural defense police. Which was stupid because they were co opted by the state and the cjng who it turns out were funding the autodefensas. They're are still some genuine defense groups out there like el machete in Guerrero. And even In michoacan who are bravely fighting the good fight. But it's hard tell who's a fake defense group and who's real. Because the united cartels in michoacan are made up of ex templars and autodefensas. They are fighting the cjng. Mexico is a convoluted mess
😂 I surf, I carried guns in the Middle East, bad brown guys across the ocean, same with south of the border. But hey, can you do a root canal, and can I surf your waves-tubular dude surf’s up. No possible way I could be the bad guy. I’m red, white, and blue.
Enjoying this interview so far Brother - halfway thru. It is very interesting to see Loan's reaction and body language when you ask if cartels should be labeled a terrorist organization. Thank you and Congratulation on your 1M. Hooyah ⚓️
Shawn Ryan man you can have your own version of three amigos by bringing/going with these three Grillo, Chaparro, and Calderon to Mexico. Surely will bring you and all the audience a shot adrenalin and will be an amazing content! Arriba Mexico Lindo y Querido!
God this was an incredible episode. I learned so much. Thank you for your courage and tenacity Mr. Ioan Grillo. Two incredible reporters making the world a better place one story at a time. Thank you Shawn, Katie Jean, and co. We love you guys.
Absolutely enjoy listening and learning from all your guests Mr. Shawn. It's insane to hear the stories that everyone's experienced and/or have made the ultimate sacrifice. God bless you and your family. Keep up the great work
Another BANGER💥💥🫡 great job Shawn! Love watchin you and your team come through every episode! Y’all are amazing! Congratulations, you all deserve everything that is happening! Now let’s get that 1 Million Subs to 2 Mil and so on! God Bless America 🇺🇸 and God bless all of our service men and women, along with their families, out there as well!
Its always interesting to hear Shawn's opinions and takes on the drug cartels and the drug game because believe it or not my man Shawn was out there doing his thang in the coke game down South America. If you haven't heard Shawn's story on it, he talks about it on Mike Drops podcast when he did the episode on there a couple years back. Hearing about a Ex-Navy Seal/Ex-CIA Operator hustling cocaine down in Mexico and South America is a one of a kind story, that's for damn sure. I'm thankful Shawn got out of the fast life and settled down and found a good women because if not there's a good chance he wouldnt be here today. Thank you for all your do Shawn. A lot of these interviews and conversations are extremely important conversations.
Congraddies on 1 million! Been watching from the beginning. Youve kept me out of some dark times, brother. Your pod was always my go to when i was in a really rough patch in my life… So thank you for everything and thank you for putting an amazing show out there for people to enjoy. You never know who may be looking for something that may just help them along in a time of loneliness/bad habits/depression/etc. thanks for being there, Shawn! You’re a light in this dark world.🤘🏼💪🏼
Awesome source. I was somewhat skeptical but the dude knows what’s he’s talking about. This issue is so grey and he very successfully points that out. Great interview.
Hell yeah Shawn! Keep getting the truth out there! Been here since the beginning. Since Mike Drop Podcast! Now 1 Million Followers! Crazy. So awesome 🇺🇸
Congratulations on 1M subscribers. This was a great one. Sadly shortly after you posted this I saw on the news that two policeman in my area had to be treated with Narcan after they were exposed to fentanyl. This getting crazy and it’s gonna be almost impossible to stop. Hopefully we can at least arm ourselves with this knowledge going into the future.
For real, he’d fit right in and I’d love to hear a conversation with those two. I think Joe would enjoy listening to his stories from combat to psychedelics
no that's not true anymore, it was the case in the 80's, but after the kingpin killing strategy, there are now a hundred small bosses instead of Escobar type figures who can control the trade, now its just the wild west but Mexican govt still favors cartels like sinaloa who doesn't harm civilians as opposed to el mencho and CJNG and what was the ZETAS who were crushed for doing the same.
Amigos Mejicanos hace mucho (Montreal, Canada): 'no es nuestra problema. que los gringos la aman (drogas) es la problema suya...seguro es una pesadilla pa' nosotros pero......'
Not really. The funding alone on the war on drugs is way too much to go in and wreck it all. Having served in the military if there is one thing I learned it is that no agency or government organization wants their funding cut. Could America solve this issue? Of course easily. Do they want this issue solved? Not really. The money is too good.
Love this show…stumbled across it about 6 months ago and listen all day at work! I’ve started relistening to episodes! So very good! Thank you for your service sir!!
Wow 😮 My parents moved from South America to Australia in the 1970s to avoid these exact problems, shoutout to my parents for saving my life before I was even born ❤
Where do you see the rise of violence and cartel presence expanding? At least 70,000 overdoses were fentanyl related. Hope you all enjoy the information that’s packed into this show! If you want to support the Shawn Ryan Show for just $5 per month you can sign up here: www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite
Patrons are what make this show possible. Thank you patrons!
Enjoy the show everyone!
Solid work Brother! Already looking forward to the next one!
DM me about those gummies, i see you ran out.
I have a better and more natural source, already established small american farm nearby, and USDA organic approved 10 acres worth.
Trust me, it will be good.
It's so bad here in Tucson AZ only 30mins from the line... it hits here first,fastest, and hardest
Legalizing opium and making morphine available for low level use and treatment is the only way to undercut the cartels. Those are both manageable in terms of cost and health consequences.
No, the cartels won't go away immediately. But you can either fight them at full strength. Or you can medicalize and legalize the drug issue and deal with it much more cheaply through health and social services and legal producers while choking out the illicit producers.
It's absurd to do anything else when virtually all evidence suggests that prohibition and interdiction are the MOST expensive and MOST violent/destructive courses of action.
Ty for your continued service to 🇺🇸, SRS team! This intel is much needed for those able men&women civilian/non-civilian(active/non-active). God bless everyone & be safe!🇺🇸👍
Hey Ryan, I’m no military guy or anything like that I’m just a Chef who found your podcast. I was in a very dark place 6 months ago and listening to your podcast and all the different stories has helped me come out of my shell a little more thank you. And keep up the good work.
It’s all one day at a time, that where I am at today.
@@lumen8729 hang in there my brother.
Keep grinding, the quality of your life is driven by the quality of your thoughts. We all go through self doubt in that quiet moment before falling asleep or when first waking up to the “suck” button stuck in the “ON” position…give yourself that brief moment of self pity, Then get your ass up and figure shit out; those moments of self doubt will fade when you focus on making things happen. Look around at the landscape around you, and take action; think, overcome, and do it with a full heart.
I’m also a Chef nothing like a good listen while on the grind 🔥💯
Chefs are needed, I just learned how to make basic things and I am in awe of anybody who can cook
Shawn, my wife and I just lost our daughter Wednesday to the opioid crisis. I'm a Marine Corps combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. I've lost good friends, family etc; but I've got to tell you nothing comes close to losing a child! Thank you for shining a light on the fentanyl and opioid problem and who's responsible. One way or another this crisis has touched the lives of everyone in this country! I hate these drugs and the people who push them! If anyone watching has a loved one in active addiction please please please get them help before it's too late!! Love you brother, Semper Fi and drive on!!
I don't even know what to say. My daughter is 27, and means the world to me. All I can say is I am sorry that happened. Got to be absolutely soul crushing.
Damn dude sorry to hear that. Keep your head up and stay strong. Live for her. Semper Fi
@@steve6548 she was 27, would have been 28 the 17th of March. St. Patrick's day.
Iboga.
God bless you and your family brother 🙏
Happy 1M milestone Mr Shawn Ryan!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you! 🇺🇸
Keep up the great work! Don’t be slackin on us now! 😂
Jokes aside, amazing work and amazing content as usual.
Really wish these would go more viral than they already do. People in this country really need to wake up to this out of control catastrophe of a speeding freight train crashing straight into our loved ones, friends and neighbors. Wake up America! We’ve turned a blind eye to these issues for far too long.
Time to stop turning the shoulder to these issues and face them head on as a unified nation.
I can dream, right?
@@ShawnRyanShowOfficial congrats man!!!! Damn goid job!!
Ioan is one of those journalists who just gets deep in and gets the job done .. when he speaks its with a passion for sharing the information that he has gathered to give you the bare bones facts no matter how grizzly or bizarre they may seem.. he’s one beast of a legend.. well done Shawn .. seeing your reaction to all the facts and information he was spitting was priceless.. Hollywood couldn’t have made up a story more compelling and bizarre as this .. outstanding show 👍🏾
Ioan Grillo is an OG of journalism. Its amazing how many times he has put his life at risk to get the full scoop on one of the most terrifying wars ever fought.
That's what some people don't understand
Yes, that man has been reporting since the new millennium 2000, that is, he has seen the birth and expansion of the terror of the Zetas, the Chapo wars and BL... his book: "el narco" is very good and talks about that and the perspective of how these criminals saw themselves back then until today. I know he is British, I appreciate how he pronounces names in Spanish, different from gringos and Anglo-Saxons in general (for example)) know
Shawn Ryan, you are an absolute legend the content you deliver to us all is the best on the globe. Your gratitude to your subscribers is pure genuine. To all of the people that have been guests on your show thank you. You all are incredible individuals that are the keystone to this world.
Thank you for the kind words.
Thank you for this extremely informative and entertaining episode, almost better than a book.
Thank you for the kind words and supporting the show! Cheers my friend
He is able to ask the questions that I want to know the answers to and in this way I find it better than Me searching for answers on my own.
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Oh man I've been waiting on this one and am psyched to see Mr Grillo pop up here. I've read all of his books and am really impressed by his cajones and reporting. Thanks Shawn for bringing more light to this very pressing issue.
Not to mention a voice (via Ioan's reporting) to the mothers who've had sons who are totally uninvolved in cartel business dragged from their homes and kidnapped then murdered in spite of the ransom being paid. That poor kid deserves to be remembered and though I'm not a great Catholic I'm gonna say a few prayers for his soul and his mother. I have heard that tale or read it in one of his books before but today it really, really hit me thinking of my own mother and how something like that would destroy her.
I never cease to be given reasons to be grateful for being born an American in the 21st century in spite of all the problems we face, at least my mom isn't worried that could happen.
His books are worth the read ?
He's also on the JRE. Sure you already know.
@@manunited7198I think some are Audio book format now too. Great way to consume the books.. I listen to alot when I'm out in the garden working.
Been binging these all week..
I’m a firefighter in Arizona. The amount of fentanyl ODs are crazy. Most people don’t even know they are taking it because it’s disguised as other drugs.
The entire country needs to watch this Chanel. Keep up the good work appreciate what you do.
I send them as suggestions to the reaction podcasts I sub to. They have a million or more subs too. And scroll to find her GH sub podcasters.
Even if they miss it themselves in the comments section, people who watch.. catch my comment and send a thumbs up.. many of them.. so I know people are craving this content.. and if you think "Im just one person, what can I do?"
That's what you can do.. forward this podcast to everyone in another's podcast comment section.
Congrats on the million subscribers Shawn. I've been watching since ep #001. You deserve the success, keep it up!
Thank you for the kind words. We could not have done this without the support!
Same brother! Best pod hands down!
same here :)
Same!
i wake up at night sometimes from nightmare of beeing ass raped by el mencho
There’s a reason I’m 1 in a million, lol. It’s your hard work and honesty that we see and appreciate. Thank you and again congrats on 1M of us!!!
Thank you!
Mr. Ryan: The people whose voice we're hearing thanks to your podcast is just incredible. Unfiltered grit, things MSM won't show us. I discovered these podcasts when you interviewed Erik Prince and been hooked since. Keep up the good work, sir.
Currently going through a SOF pipeline and you’re one of the most respected guys doing this around. Appreciate the show and everything you are doing Shawn.
God bless you, having to survive in the woke military. Thank you for your service!
@@jessebrewer3983 you keep hating those that are different
@@musicmane4146look in the mirror.
Here from Spotify just to comment this was a tremendous interview!!! You never disappoint with amazing content.
Thanks for tuning in my friend and sharing this with us. We appreciate it!
Shawn I tried to leave 5 stars on Spotify and it won’t let me, any suggestions as to why?
I really enjoy the dark shadows that drop over Shawn every time someone mentions China.
Grillo is a beast , this podcast is going to the next level
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How / why is he a beast? Seems like a journalist … nothing super glorious
@@callofduty60 are you going to these places and reporting on these situations? If not stfu
@@callofduty60 Journalist in a high risk area seeing the worst kind of mutilations and violence tho right? I mean that shit sounds pretty rough imo
@@igzymig agreed - does sound rough 100%
I don’t know why I just can’t see this guy as a “beast” … but yes very dangerous what he’s done.
Another home run interview. Thanks for getting Ioan Grillo to enlighten on how the Mexican cartels are operating and their pervasiveness. It seems Grillo is very careful on speculating vs sharing what he knows personally.
I've been refreshing your channel all day waiting on this to post. Absolutely stoked to have regular episodes every monday. I knew it was only a matter of time before you started consistently uploading. I've been hooked since episode 1 and it's clear you really have something special going here. Your audience is growing and it's about time your messages reach the masses. Can't wait to see how big it is in a few years, cheers.
Great comment!
I think this shows going to be bigger than joe Rogan in time! Eventually on a major network/FOX/NEWSMAX/ CBS something has to happen with this content it’s to important not to go nationwide!
Me too! I jump on immediately lol 😂
This is the best place for reliable information on the cartels. Thank you Shawn
Started watching your show about a year ago, it's been amazing to watch you grow as individual. It's always amazing to see people with so many skills, strengths, and training to still seek out knew knowledge, new wisdom and the uncovering of the truth. Thanks for all you do sir!
GREAT SHOW ! I cant emphasize enough to anyone who is watching this episode and keeping tabs on the cross border issues and the nuevo quasi drug war cartel situation how spot on this guy is.. I have been seeing and hearing about the ever changing and constant mutations within these complicated topics first hand sometimes and I must say how accurate this journalist is and how well he seems to understand the many different ways that these issues are related and how they are affecting each other and overlap. It really is a messy and ever-changing inter-related bunch of things that are happening within the bigger topic of there drug war. This is how splintered and yet still completely very tangibly connected the drug war has metastasized or intertwined into nearly all the aspects of the relationship of America to its neighbors in our hemisphere of there world. These complicated issues are a important part of the future and the past of the United States and its legacy , more importantly for all of us........ it is a part of our everyday present and is affecting every aspect of our lives . Especially those of use who live closer to the Southern border of the U.S. and Mexico. This guy is well informed and understands the problem and its affect on each and every one of us may it be a big or small influence on our lives. Great and informative exposé on the many faces of the drug war.
Great podcast Shawn, keep shedding light on the nonsense our leaders put this great nation through. We need everyone to see this and take a stand.
Wanted to add I love the new breaks in the videos. Showing clips of your old interviews on top of the gummy bear ads and other ads I really enjoy the spacing and the production value you bring with this show. Looks incredible, sounds flawless coming through the speakers. Y’all do an excellent job on this show and I’m proud to be a supporter
Once again it's the middle of the night in Northern Alberta in (what's left of 🇨🇦 ) fracking away and I'm completely honored to b watching another Shawn Ryan podcast . Total respect and thank you
How did you get into fracking? Geologist? Rigger?
Love from London UK
Water transfer my UK 🇬🇧 brotha
@@unbearifiedbear1885 and hiring like mad
I don't agree with fracking but you got to do what you got to do I reckon
@@Last_Chance. Fracking is amazing..... to say otherwise is absurd
Congrats on the 1 million subs! Well earned and well deserved.
Thank you my friend!
Congratulations Shawn, but you should have a 100,000,000 subscribers. Every American should hear your podcast.
Our problem is way beyond comprehension. It started a long time ago when a lot of our parents were let go from 30+ year jobs for no reason, crazy increases in cost of living, loss of faith in public figures of all types, lack of proper nutrition……. You can go on for days. My dad couldn’t afford the OxyContin he was carelessly prescribed anymore, so he found cheaper alternatives. As much as I appreciate your interviews, it’s somewhat difficult to listen to, as you solidify many of the concerns husbands and fathers like myself have. Thank you for the honesty and congrats on the massive milestone.
LOVED THIS EPISODE VERY CLEAR ALSO AS A MEXICAN-AMERICAN I WANT THANK SHAWN FOR SHINNING THE LIGHT ON THE PROBLEMS THAT WE HAVE IN MEXICO. THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT IT AND TAKING YOUR TIME TO BRING AMAZING GUESTS TO YOUR SHOW I HOPE YOU HIT TEN MILLION IN 2023!
As an Australian, I’ve seen the shared closeness and reliance your nations share.
I can respect the idea ; “nobody want to be told what to do, least by their neighbour”
Cooler minds do exist 🙏
He needs to work on his Spanish. The way he said some stuff in spanish made me want to stop watching.
@@rodolfojunioracosta2547 way to focus on what’s not important in the video
@@rodolfojunioracosta2547 brillant comment !
@@rodolfojunioracosta2547 His Spanish is pretty good, I’ve seen several interviews of him speaking with Mexican journalists
One of the best shows worldwide. Respect from Serbia Shawn
Congrats on a million brother. Thank you for everything you’ve done and still do. God bless.
Absolute best explanation of the complex dynamics of the Mexican dilemma. Another solid interview from you. I don’t know how you do it, but your content and delivery are truly second to none. Please keep doing what you’re doing.
Most people should pay more attention to Mexican affairs. I mean they are our southern neighbors after all. And Mexico is a pretty large country with a varied biodiverse terrain. I know some Americans have no interest in visiting Mexico but they should. It really helps broaden your perspective. I mean America did go to war with Mexico in the 1840s. We have a shared history
Shawn, this is without a doubt one of if not the best interview I've seen on youtube, please do a part two... Such great work.
Perfect antidote for a Monday, thank you Shawn.
You’re welcome. New shows every Monday going forward!!
@@ShawnRyanShow It just got real! So excited to follow you on your journey!!
Thank you Shawn for having amazing guests on your show!💪🏽
This is probably the first podcast over an hour I've sat through in one go. Great content 👍
Been hearing SRS advertisements on my radio here in FL!! Glad to hear it. Way to go Shawn and another very informative guest with info all Americans should be paying attention to. --Brent
The reason they don't want to label them terrorist is that anyone who took a bribe was aiding a terrorist organization
Yup, follow the 💰🤑
On both sides of the border
@@rodolfojunioracosta2547 yep, you know plenty officials/politicians in the US are being paid to keep our border open for human & drug trafficking. It most likely goes all the way to the Biden White House.
Also if you call them terrorist the people from Mexico can claim asylum to the US Which gives them a free pass to enter the country.
The reason Mexico doesnt want to label the cartels 'Terrorists" Is simple, they dont want US sticking their dicks in Mexico
Became a regular listener after hearing Cody Alford’s story. Love what you guys are doing with this channel!
congrats on the million subs bro. I remember when you started this channel, I knew it was going to be a huge success
We all love the interviews with the larger than life special ops guys who pass on lessons gained from going through their own personal hell… But man o man, these interviews regarding the chaos across the border, the commentary on the political and social ramifications here.. Priceless stuff. so well done. Million subscribers because Shawn’s doing what the MSM doesn’t have the balls to do. 🤙🏼
Thank you Randall for supporting the show! We appreciate the kind words!
This is one of the only accounts where the comment section is always full of people who actually have discussions or are supportive towards others. It’s nice to see that can still exist in our society despite the social division being driven by the mainstream media sources. Thanks for the high quality and unbiased content.
Another great interview Shawn! This gentleman should be contracted by the FBI; DEA; ATF; Homeland Security; the CIA; US Military and Congress!!! What a treasure trove of information and an expert on the subject!!
Always on point. SRS is now part of my daily routine. Appreciate the efforts you put in.
Awesome to see how you respond to your viewers! That's great Shawn. Love the channel. Keep it up! We know you will.
Great interview. Heard Ioan in the past on other channels, great pronunciation in Spanish and a unique accent. Big thanks to the both of you.
Congratulations on 1,000,000 Brother! I was one of your first 1,000. You are, by far, the best podcast/content provider out there. Best wishes and God bless!
Just came across your channel. Have to say, wow! You normally get at most a 25 min docudrama/interview in other channels where the topic is discussed in generalities, but this is really in depth and not rushed at all.
For anyone who found this interview as fascinating as I have and are looking for an extremely readable deeper dive into Mexico's criminal insurgency/gangster warlords I highly recommend Ioan Grillos books. They are possibly my two favorite non-fiction works. S/O Ioan!!! Any way to buy an autographed copy of any/all of them?
Which one do you think would be best for first time read?
This is an absolutely amazing and very informative interview. Again you have brought top tier stuff bro. Thank you so much for all that you do and bring to the public. Regardless of the length of every video I find myself so intrigued that I watch it from beginning to end.
Crushing the space w/ these interviews - congrats on the success!
Thank you my friend!
@@ShawnRyanShow Of course, it’s well earned. It was cool to watch the show take a pivot and explode upwards - stoked to see what you have in store for the future!
I like this interviewer the best. He doesn’t put up a show and lets his guests talk and asks good questions.
This is my favorite episode of this show
Sean your content quality has grown so much. Keep up the good work sir.
Thank you for the kind words!
Mr Shawn Ryan congratulations on the 1 million subscribers. It’s just the beginning of something bigger. Love the content. Never quit.
Awesome..thank you mr ryan and crew for bringing us these incredible videos
You’re welcome!!
rick doblin is a brilliant man whos team is very close to curing ptsd. i can listen to him talk for hours, hes been doing this for close to like 40 years if not longer. hero.
Shawn I have been following Ioan and his adventure's for many years...thank you so much for this interview! Once again great show friend
I’m half Mexican, my mother is from Sonora and when my grandma died I didn’t let me mom go. She knew I was right. I’ve been to war on three separate occasions and I’m not going to voluntarily put myself in a war zone with no support cause that’s what you’re doing. Last time I was in Mexico I was in TJ stationed in Pendleton so we took a day trip. I caught onto a group of guys following me on both sides of the street watching me walk with my toddler. I knew they were locked on and I was fucking scared cause I didn’t know if they wanted me or my kid. At that moment a taxi pull up and let someone out and I dove in the taxi with the kid and thank god the driver wasn’t a prick. I explained the situation and he took me to the border. Those guys following me started running, I’m assuming to their cars but they never caught up. The driver was a good soul and didn’t even take payment. He could tell my Spanish was more Cuban than Mexican and told me to stay out of this shit hole and didn’t take payment. I can still see his face. So yeah, fuck Mexico! You can have it!
They wanted your kid which is terrifying because they weren't deterred by the fact her father was with her
Deep as a father I feel you bro
Thank goodness 💓💓
You & your baby we're ok!!!
Jesus Christ loves you!!! 🌻🌻♥️♥️
Good father
@@sproutsisters5398yea that was about to go really, really badly for all involved parties
Loved this dude on Joe Rogan and NEEDED more content from him. Can’t wait to listen.
learn READING
He writes
Another absolutely cracking show with brilliant guest ..Thank you Shawn 👍🏻
Love the Shawn Ryan show. Much respect to you Shawn. Thank you for the work you've done and continue to do. Knowledge of misunderstood situations being explained is awesome.
I’m in law enforcement in Australia and love listening to your podcast. Cheers for the content mate.
I live in SD and go down to TJ every once in a while for dental service, or to surf Baja, etc. every time I go down there it feels like I’m back in Baghdad. I actually felt safER in Baghdad because at least I was armed and I knew who the bad guys were. Down there., the bad guys hide in plain sight, and often wear badges. You don’t know who’s who.
I live near San Diego. Well like two hours away. But I've been to tj before. Iv taken the tj airport to guadalajara. I want to go again soon. If you ever plan to go to Mexico and not just the border cities I recommend you go with a Mexican friend that knows his way around. I always stay with family when I go. I don't go out at night. When we go out we always go together. Guadalajara is a pretty big metropolitan city. It has modern buildings and colonial architecture. And high end stores
I want to see more of Mexico but I'm kind of conscious about it. Like monterrey neuvo leon that's another large metropolis but it was once controlled by the zetas. And people there lived in fear. Until recently it's ok. Ciudad juarez chihuahua. The infamous murderous city across el paso. That's were they shot sicario. I'm afraid of that city but I'd go if it was with someone. Morellia michoacan is another one I want to go to. And chiapas. That's were the zapatista guerrillas hide in the mountains. Those guys are cool. They don't get along with narcos. They are a very independent people. They often fight for indigenous rights. Anyone that's against cartels is cool in my book
Sadly the autodefensas of michoacan or the self defense groups tried fighting back against the knights templar cartel which they did run out of michoacan but the government turned them into the rural defense police. Which was stupid because they were co opted by the state and the cjng who it turns out were funding the autodefensas. They're are still some genuine defense groups out there like el machete in Guerrero. And even In michoacan who are bravely fighting the good fight. But it's hard tell who's a fake defense group and who's real. Because the united cartels in michoacan are made up of ex templars and autodefensas. They are fighting the cjng. Mexico is a convoluted mess
😂 I surf, I carried guns in the Middle East, bad brown guys across the ocean, same with south of the border. But hey, can you do a root canal, and can I surf your waves-tubular dude surf’s up. No possible way I could be the bad guy. I’m red, white, and blue.
@@TommyHohn wow
cant wait for this one. Ioan is such a great guy. watching everything from him
thx again for a great episode
Shawn is so professional and unbiased, this guy is as real as it gets. He’s in my top 3 podcasters
Refreshing all day.. until alexander's episode comes out.. cant wait
CONGRATS FROM SWEDEN! YOU RYAN ARE STRAIGHT UP THE GREATEST PODCAST OUT THERE!!
Enjoying this interview so far Brother - halfway thru. It is very interesting to see Loan's reaction and body language when you ask if cartels should be labeled a terrorist organization.
Thank you and Congratulation on your 1M. Hooyah ⚓️
I noticed it too, but can’t blame the guy, he’s still gotta go back and live there.
@@felixalvarez6374 No blaming involved ofcourse...
He said he's not against but he thinks it's not the end all be all
Shawn Ryan man you can have your own version of three amigos by bringing/going with these three Grillo, Chaparro, and Calderon to Mexico. Surely will bring you and all the audience a shot adrenalin and will be an amazing content! Arriba Mexico Lindo y Querido!
That would be awesome!
God this was an incredible episode. I learned so much. Thank you for your courage and tenacity Mr. Ioan Grillo. Two incredible reporters making the world a better place one story at a time. Thank you Shawn, Katie Jean, and co. We love you guys.
Absolutely enjoy listening and learning from all your guests Mr. Shawn. It's insane to hear the stories that everyone's experienced and/or have made the ultimate sacrifice. God bless you and your family. Keep up the great work
Thank you Ioan for sharing all of this info! Thank you SRS once again for another amazing show!
Another BANGER💥💥🫡 great job Shawn! Love watchin you and your team come through every episode! Y’all are amazing! Congratulations, you all deserve everything that is happening! Now let’s get that 1 Million Subs to 2 Mil and so on! God Bless America 🇺🇸 and God bless all of our service men and women, along with their families, out there as well!
How is it that Ioan is still alive with all that he knows? Amazing. Scary too.
Makes you wonder.
Its always interesting to hear Shawn's opinions and takes on the drug cartels and the drug game because believe it or not my man Shawn was out there doing his thang in the coke game down South America. If you haven't heard Shawn's story on it, he talks about it on Mike Drops podcast when he did the episode on there a couple years back. Hearing about a Ex-Navy Seal/Ex-CIA Operator hustling cocaine down in Mexico and South America is a one of a kind story, that's for damn sure. I'm thankful Shawn got out of the fast life and settled down and found a good women because if not there's a good chance he wouldnt be here today. Thank you for all your do Shawn. A lot of these interviews and conversations are extremely important conversations.
Congraddies on 1 million! Been watching from the beginning. Youve kept me out of some dark times, brother. Your pod was always my go to when i was in a really rough patch in my life… So thank you for everything and thank you for putting an amazing show out there for people to enjoy. You never know who may be looking for something that may just help them along in a time of loneliness/bad habits/depression/etc. thanks for being there, Shawn! You’re a light in this dark world.🤘🏼💪🏼
Congrats on 1 million Shawn! Been here since the beginning and not going anywhere!
Nice sir thank you 🙏 these programs are much appreciated in Mexico 🇲🇽. Grillo is the real deal when it comes to cartel info.
Congrats 🎉 on a million and many more to come 🔥 Mr Shawn Ryan 😈🔥
Thank you!! ❤
Loan’s accent has me all over the place!! It sounds like Irish, Latino, British, Peaky Blinder!! 😁🤣
Another great episode Shawn!!
Indeed, thought the same myself ... He even goes a bit 'Terry Tibbs' here and there.
Yeah, his accent is cray. Sounds like Ali G one moment and Tony Blair the next!
He sounds Albanian from his surname , must have a mixed british accent
Hell yeah. Thanks Shawn! This gonna be an outstanding episode
Awesome source. I was somewhat skeptical but the dude knows what’s he’s talking about. This issue is so grey and he very successfully points that out. Great interview.
Really enjoyed this interview ! Thank you.
Heard Ioan Grillo on JRE a few years back, fascinating stories this man shares.
Another great SRS interview, too!
Absolutely awesome interview! Too bad it wasn't twice as long... I want to know how does Ioan stay safe, why do cartel members talk to him?
Hell yeah Shawn! Keep getting the truth out there! Been here since the beginning. Since Mike Drop Podcast! Now 1 Million Followers! Crazy. So awesome 🇺🇸
Congratulations on 1M subscribers. This was a great one. Sadly shortly after you posted this I saw on the news that two policeman in my area had to be treated with Narcan after they were exposed to fentanyl. This getting crazy and it’s gonna be almost impossible to stop. Hopefully we can at least arm ourselves with this knowledge going into the future.
When Shawn goes on Rogan it’ll be like seeing your favorite teachers interact congratulations on 1m 💯 💪
For real, he’d fit right in and I’d love to hear a conversation with those two. I think Joe would enjoy listening to his stories from combat to psychedelics
Damn it’s almost like there is some intelligence agency controlling the drug trade and calling it the war on drugs
if you know, you know
no that's not true anymore, it was the case in the 80's, but after the kingpin killing strategy, there are now a hundred small bosses instead of Escobar type figures who can control the trade, now its just the wild west but Mexican govt still favors cartels like sinaloa who doesn't harm civilians as opposed to el mencho and CJNG and what was the ZETAS who were crushed for doing the same.
uploaded less than 30 sec ago but this will be a good work listen
Enjoy your work week my friend!
Thanks!
Thank you Ryan for supporting the show! Have a great day my friend!
I subscribed. I really like the lengthiness of your episodes.
Amigos Mejicanos hace mucho (Montreal, Canada): 'no es nuestra problema. que los gringos la aman (drogas) es la problema suya...seguro es una pesadilla pa' nosotros pero......'
I remember being in JTF6 as a Recon Marine in the 90s. Seeing what they have become over time I think this could be the next war.
Not really. The funding alone on the war on drugs is way too much to go in and wreck it all. Having served in the military if there is one thing I learned it is that no agency or government organization wants their funding cut. Could America solve this issue? Of course easily. Do they want this issue solved? Not really. The money is too good.
@@0akland510 🥇
@@0akland510 exactly! Cartels control everything including human trafficking that leaves good money.
@@Yayita-lo3oo it’s not just them, it’s the US government profiting from this war on drugs as well.
@@0akland510 of course!! Biden is one big capo for the cartels.
Cartels and human trafficking are getting bad in Alabama yet no one is paying attention to it. Very sad
Love this show…stumbled across it about 6 months ago and listen all day at work! I’ve started relistening to episodes! So very good! Thank you for your service sir!!
Congratulations on reaching such a large milestone!
These videos are massively educational and help give perspective to the citizens.
Wow 😮 My parents moved from South America to Australia in the 1970s to avoid these exact problems, shoutout to my parents for saving my life before I was even born ❤
Australia pretty nice place for a former penal colony.