CIA Operators INTENSE Gunfight: Taking on 26 Enemies with a Light Machine Gun, Pistol, and Grenades

This is among the most intense single-man gunfights ever recounted on the Shawn Ryan Show, and quite literally on any podcast. Tony Cowden shares the raw details of a prolonged engagement after being compromised. He found himself all alone, his partner having been killed at the outset of the fight. In the end, he had (9) 9mm rounds and (14) 5.56 rounds remaining.
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[@ShawnRyanClips]

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[@bodyboardingchronicles602]

We all been issued " Brown Underwear " Anybody have " CODE BROWN " story?🙊🙉🙈

[@dorjedriftwood2731]

Serious doubts that “most guys don’t want to admit” this sort of stuff. This seems to be the stuff all these guys love to tell. Most all of you guys seem to have phenomenal sense of humor.

[@shroompicn-shrooman]

That is 100% an American Badass.. glad he was on our side WOW .. 👏 GREAT WORK 💪🇺🇸👍.. Awesome video.

[@Jay-O_Carlow]

LMFAO🤣0:38 Lol ,, Its so common when you are hauling the mail in full kit to trip , and then you become that Guy! Lol ,, It sucks gear is heavy and it happens more than you think if you are running full speed But to breach a door with your face is a first for me LOL, This was Awesome Shawn . Huge fan buddy you know that been with you years and years .. Your content just get's better and better and the people you bring on are A listers Tier 1 Top Shelf guy you get onto the show Thanks so much for the quality work,, I'd love if you brought Marcus on and i know you too are good mates So be really cool to see , Loved the vid of you back in teh day with the wizard and Rut Marcus And that story you tell , That you were getting QRF from GRS and thinking a platoon of guy's & M60's & Javelins and You heard him before you saw him .. Loving life like a puppy dog RUT LOL But that all went away once you told him what the story was and he got quiet real quick lol , This was the guy in the Bath / Tub story shitting bricks I'd just love to see you and Marcus catch up and get more people to hear about Axe Mikey and Danny and Turbine 44.. Hopefully you can get him on, Thanks for this episode amazing job as always buddy

[@usafret4709]

Man, dude is telling the story like describing a fishing trip. I cannot imagine the stuff he deals with. All respect!

[@bumblebee623]

You apparently never hung out with real men. Doesn't suprise me now a days with all the gender confused

[@Samantha-xy4ed]

That's why he got picked for that👍

[@thomasdeebel6695]

@@egbertmcfliesterheimer7133really? He sounds impressed by someone who is definitely much more capable at this than him. Think about it? How many regular people could be trained up to that level? Obviously, it’s a narrow group that could even compete for it the spots and a smaller group that can do it. Cut the regular guy a break. He’s only showing respect.

[@BlueMoonday19]

Despite some of the lame replies to your comment, I get what you're saying dude. This guy is even more low key than most of the other SF guests on the show. It is both fascinating and impressive for many reasons, including those you mentioned.

[@usafret4709]

@@egbertmcfliesterheimer7133 Read comment below. I was there and served with these folks. I have met folks who have seen and described what he has been through in the same way.

[@ncaley1]

The smile on his face when he said “they won’t kill more Americans” warms my soul.

[@superbarnie]

Too bad this guy is a known bullshitter.

[@kemacal]

That's why he's there...

[@HerrLoeblich]

what about germans? french? spanish? english? polish or bulgarian? greek? chinese? korean? maybe the word 'people' would be nicer?

[@Leonlldas]

Me to bro. Fucking got to respect guy like this 🙏🏽✊🏽

[@jordan2735]

@@HerrLoeblichshut up

[@blacklabel3980]

this is the kind of CIA operator we want to see; not that weird ass big poof hair dude that rats on his fellow dudes for drinking

[@mrwayne5158]

Not all officials have the same duties

[@johnwinner8511]

Lol cocaine import agency

[@bobandywiththebrandy1990]

that goofy dude would destroy your life lmao

[@johnwinner8511]

Why would he do that, he doesnt even know us. People shouldn't take the comments to hard . Besides I'm sure he has better things to do in life then seek revenge against commentors .

[@johnwinner8511]

I just find it funny that the CIA use to import cocaine.

[@duggervaughan8768]

To be in the boots of some of these guys .. we just don't even remotely have a clue what they did, what they went through or have seen. My absolute gratitude for you. Always.

[@MrRolloBaggins]

Boots.... Or Solomon's?? Lol

[@Insideman666]

Go to chicago and join whatever local gang you can find within the 2 block radius you reside in and you’ll get much more action than any Veteran has had in any war since Vietnam, seriously 😬.

[@OCHOCINCO98]

​@@Insideman666youre conparing apples to oranges

[@Insideman666]

@@OCHOCINCO98 you’re right, gang members in Chicago are much more accurate than illiterate Talibans, and due to their vast experience they’re also much more capable of urban warfare + city ambushes so it is actually more dangerous to be there than the height of the war in Iraq 🤷‍♂️. Shii just go look at the stats 🥲

[@Insideman666]

@@OCHOCINCO98 fkn Detroit a warzone tf 😂😂

[@Danny0dbert]

Jeez this story is fricking nuts. You guys have literal balls of steel. Glad your on our side. Keep it up Shawn.

[@jamariobrown-tolliver8163]

​​@@rd24lifeexactly, they forget SF rely on air assets like they did in Syria with Wagner which everyone forgets that it was a Air Force AC 130 that smoked them not the SF

[@christoronaldo7673]

Its nuts because it's a made up story that never happend as he described it.. maybe 20% of his story is true

[@richr108]

Flat out KILLING it Shawn! Keep doing the good work brother appreciate all you do to bring so many great humans onto your show to tell their stories.

[@superbarnie]

unfortunately, Tony Cowden is a cheat and a liar

[@clemtutt7967]

To me, Tony’s wisdom and insightful messages from the full interview is the most compelling aspect of this episode. I’m an old grunt myself, so I can appreciate his stories, but I can see so much of myself in him that it’s uncanny. I had to do a few classified ops, and holding onto those secrets until death is no fun. I truly appreciate this channel so much. It has changed my life.

[@Engels_Family]

This is some of the best combat stories yet. Most of your guests share one, or maybe two that stick out to them. This man let's us see so much, through his words. Yet even with so many, hes still a great guy.

[@Engels_Family]

@@Dillydilly956 🤣🤣 yeah, ok. I'm sure you have the proof, to even suggest such a claim. Let's see your combat experience....

[@simpleman3674]

Dude the description of his bro jumping and his reaction and the lead up to the muzzle in his face was hilarious, this dude is a great story teller lol

[@a.m.phaneuf6164]

His honesty and humor kept him alive, in my view

[@lh1678]

3:37 Guy was like "My bad bro..I thought you were someone else"

[@Poopshooter_fpv]

These types of guys give the best war stories because they try to find humor to lighten the vibe and doesn't focus on the graphic part....because war isn't nice or pretty so it takes a special type

[@geoffap0]

Sean I listened to the Podcast and a day later wanted to hear Tony’s Lone CGB story again and found it here. Your interviews are AWESOME!

[@marine47ncaa25]

First “CIA” dude you’ve had on who I actually believe.

[@Theirhypocrisyisrealb]

Probably 1st class actor lol

[@Regan4491]

@@Theirhypocrisyisrealbdork

[@budoka34]

@@Theirhypocrisyisrealb, he's also an 18 series with multiple combat deployments. He's as real as it gets.

[@tedarndt6254]

​@@budoka34Thank you, The funny guy hasn't a single clue.

[@neglectfulsausage7689]

Ive jump from first story roof before. It can hurt a little bit but you can take if if you plan to collapse and put your knees into your chest. If you were to fall flat you could break bones and crack your head open. I've also missed a rung of a ladder and fell to the ground stiff legged from only 3 feet up, and that really hurt my knee. I dont trust someone who says "yeah I fell two stories man, it hurt!" and doesnt say "I broke all these bones and fractured my skull"

[@LK-bz9sk]

Great story teller and so humble.

[@deepg7084]

I think his sense of humor and gregarious nature are what allowed him to go through these experiences and retell the stories in such a calm way. This sounds like an intense battle and yet he made it sound like he was dealing with a couple karens at the park lol. "Now he had a couple less friends with him", "dropped that dude" 😂

[@joefried6604]

This guys wants to be a Politician ? Perfect personality for that

[@mehhhzy3786]

Dudes like damn man I'm such a goofball for flinching with an AK-47 dropping a mag next to my head

[@marcalexander6450]

Hahahah right

[@thomasgumersell9607]

Incredible the way he recounts his individual AAR. As if he was describing a sorting event he was in. Yet they played for keeps over there. Truly a very hard operator. Really enjoy each of your interviews Shawn. You of course have been through similiar situations yourself. Thank you both for your service. 💪🏻🙏🏻✨

[@jw19119]

Heard some crazy stories during and after my Army time from Vietnam vets I know and have met, and was fortunate enough to meet a few WWII vets and listen to their stories. This is up there with the craziest stories I’ve heard from anyone that served. Glad he shared this cuz most of those guys won’t share these stories. They feel the average person won’t understand.

[@Jas_Flash92]

Of course they wouldn’t understand especially back then. I couldn’t imagine either you guys had nothing to work with to survive compared to the soldiers today. y’all went through hell and a lot of you didn’t come back home.

[@JJones-cl4dm]

What a badass! Telling his war "I almost got smoked" stories like it was nothing but stuff he did while playing call of duty. Much respect to those guys

[@anthony_sasquatch8056]

I appreciate his vulnerability here…it took time for him to be able to talk about this…thank you both Shawn and Tony for this clip.

[@AndrewGrey22]

I would have loved to see their faces as he calmly strolls up to their car. I bet that was priceless making them faceless.

[@J-PLeigh8409]

That pursuit alone thru a foreign city mostly hostile, is insane, talk about fight or flight & training kicking in...you gotta be on point & a bit lucky to survive, good on him & rip to his bro

[@philreadjr]

He's a vibe, just telling a story like it's normal life... Love his attitude, giggling about super gnarly stuff..

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

He scares me. Reminds me of myself. No bs. He has similar humor and logic. Weird.

[@GhostStylez]

If it wasn't for "The Shawn Ryan Show" these amazing stories would never be told, nor heard!!! 🔱SALUTE 🔱👻

[@ryt2carry]

I can't thank you and all your brothers, in service, enough for all you do. I know these stories bother you, but I'm so glad you can deal with them. I can't imagine what you went through.

[@namesecondname4548]

Thats a GREAT interview

[@jamesmiller8591]

I could listen to this guy 4:34 all day, honest down to earth thank you for your service, and thank you for my freedom. God bless.

[@ShawnRyanClips]

Uncle Tony!

[@kemacal]

This is so true.... 💯 my friend

[@wiggles7172]

One of the best story tellers you've had I reckon Shawn. Riveting.

[@davidsnyder2000]

Damn!! What a series of events! Holy crap crap. This guy explains these things so well 👍 The best part is he breaks down what the abbreviations mean for the military weapons and devices used. On most interviews, the soldiers will say they used an EDM and I have no clue what they’re referring to. This guy breaks it down for the average person who hasn’t served in the military. Explaining these things paints a much fuller picture of things he was dealing with 👍 Thankyou

[@noobchickensupper6471]

Ok bot

[@jaycarmichael]

Amazing interviewing skills and amazing storytelling skills ❤

[@claudecashbigcashmoney]

man o man you are one brave s.o.b. I glad you're on our side.

[@echoscope4278]

Somebody that can take the ugliest clusterf¿ck of problems you could possibly dream up, and still do the damn thing. I have nothing but respect and gratitude for anyone who has ever answered that call to duty.

[@samuelandrade6646]

i love these stories!!

[@vnkaha]

i watched this yesterday . I see this video again today and i see i havn't pressed thumb up buttom. i instant pressed it and watching again this video. 100% worth . This guy is amazing story teller.

[@oksanaglazkova1820]

I never tired of this Man stories, such a badass and charismatic at the same time. God Bless❤

[@Ihatecommies42]

Another excellent interview! Thanks again! I appreciate it

[@SADefense]

Thank you more please

[@davidbanik3488]

Mosul 04-05 vet! Crazy place to be at the time.

[@travismiller4614]

Badass interview Shawn

[@firearmshunter101]

Absolute stud

[@DirtDigglerDetecting]

WOW . Just crazy. Thank God an Bless You ALL.

[@user-jx2gw4cn2j]

This guy is an awesome story teller. I could listen to him all day.

[@jasonhamilton6098]

This guy strikes fear in Chuck Norris

[@bernardmoore8877]

Much respect. This man is amazing

[@Ks48778]

Thank you

[@bashbrothers9433]

Hands down best PODCAST out there. Hands down

[@tedheath2326]

wow ............ pretty crazy ........ good interview

[@DilanHamawandy]

As a Kurdish-American thank you for your service!

[@Anonymouspops]

It’s so crazy how he can just tell this and be so nonchalant. But that’s how you can tell he’s been through way more than that, before that moment. War is HELL

[@RSAXXX6969]

Good story teller 😉

[@buzzardwhittle4336]

Damn good stuff. Great story...

[@pitt6766]

Great stories, awesome show

[@ShawnRyanClips]

Thank you!

[@NinjaChokeOutside]

“They didn’t shoot anymore Americans”. Dude is a cold blooded hero.

[@Quxrk]

Incredible. What a warrior.

[@homeroquinonez1142]

Its crazy my mind cant even comprehend it

[@zackcrotty4111]

If Spicolli from Fast Times went into SF, this would be him! Lol! Thank you for your service!

[@isthatajet4615]

The way laughs about stuff you know he has been through it god bless this man and his fam

[@TheKrblum]

Guys an awesome story teller

[@SpaghettiFPV-tg3qh]

Love these stories Blokes handling it well top dude

[@freelancenerd4804]

That’s a hard listen. ✌🏼

[@Conradical_85]

Love this guy 😅😅😅 great story teller.

[@michaelblack1925]

See this man's stroy are the main reason why I come to this channel

[@tripptoomuch]

Tony looks like he would be Luke Rockhold's older brother!

[@clippzone1445]

I knew it wasn't just me seeing that shit 😂

[@Ravishrex1]

Sound like him too, you know he is legit but...

[@SUzzer-jy9lj]

Love your content

[@bigblade9518]

I would love to drink some beer with them, and hear some Real Crazy stories... This is definitely getting to be my favorite podcast.

[@danielbertoldivivan3333]

Very cool video. Greetings from Brazil

[@jarhead3864]

“Ya know, tryna give them a lil love”. What a legend

[@golddeagle7]

thats a great story that really sells his personality. Class A student of the CIA. disarms you effectively.

[@joken7449]

If you question what he says, he'll challenge you to a fist fight. But he'll pay for your flight, what a nice guy.

[@Johnnysocks]

I really appreciate his goofy story’s. That they also react like anyone else who has had a gun stuck in their face.

[@j.sargent9172]

I lived the street life for awhile, and also a good friend's dad was a drunk who used to shoot over our head for a laugh when we would come home. At the time it's never funny but after a few times telling the story you try to find a lil humor and be thankful you're alive. I think some of these guys humor us the only way of dealing with reliving/telling the story. Some of those foreigners suck at aiming too, can be comical how far off they're shooting 😂

[@jrey800]

Used to go that way to harbur gate all the time...

[@lw3894]

This dude is so rad

[@mechaman7818]

"Now this is operating!" - Manakin Slaywalker.

[@westtexasprepper]

His story telling reminds me of Rob "Rabbit" Pitt, very similar styles, so funny.

[@GoonBae]

Idk how, but I knew this was gonna be good one

[@michaelburke5812]

Glad they are on my team!!!

[@Tony.795]

I some circles the three letter agencies are not seen in a positive light anymore though.

[@ZackShepard00]

13:21 he just described the cod suppression mine!

[@davidpignatore6532]

"At this point, I pulled up the SAW"! Yea, I guess that would help in that kinda situation lol.

[@shanen5788]

Respect 💯

[@GettingMilkSon]

He’s got the trigger pinned EVEN… while under our suburban… I lost it 😂😂😂

[@madagain5919]

Shawn love the content ty for everything...i need a job ..would love to be part of the team

[@unbrandedindustriesincorpo1701]

These dudes are badass.

[@followingtheword9640]

I remember seeing a dude with a tricked out bicycle. He had at least 4 sets of mirrors, tassles, the works. 😂

[@nightfury6836]

This guy is an OG 😎🔥

[@omsounc4s-official504]

Wish I Had This Guy For Show & Tell When I Was 4

[@jamesjefferson6670]

This needs to be made into a movie 🍿

[@Aggie98bqn]

Get up dude….haha…first 30 seconds…classic talker/story teller

[@ROESPLETZ]

For every story ever told there are thousands more. It’s sad the life lose in war

[@devianclark1294]

What part of the interview was this ? Because I watched the interview and I didn’t see this in the interview I would love to hear the end of his experience.. the video cut off

[@Latinastyles]

Crazy story! Never knew these guys had boots on the ground. Wow

[@Tony.795]

If they need plausible deniability they use their own people that don't have any affiliation with the military. It's easier for the agency and the government to act a fool that way if anyone should get caught. I guess that's the reason.

[@Latinastyles]

@@Tony.795 My great uncle worked for them many years and passed away 15 years ago. He would never say much but had artifacts from all around the world! Served with the OSS in WWII and worked with the Agency until the early 90s. He even visited me as a kid in Honduras, his name is on the US Special Operations Honor Roll, Lt. Michael DeMarco OSS. Apparently they broke up the OSS and put him into the Agency. We were always told he was a chemical engineer, it was strange because he was all over South America from the 60s to the 90s. Great viewpoint! I never got to ask him much and he did not say anything if asked when he was home.

[@austinharding1255]

Bro he just casually is like yeah I killed these guys and I drove this other dude over. These guys walk among in American society and have God knows how many bodies. Insane dude.

[@gululujalaja1656]

Word is desensitization

[@MS-zb5fr]

What a great man this guy is!

[@kemacal]

Warrior mentality... he said God bless his heart, as this dude was being killed still trying to take them out while being dragged by a car to death.... damn bro. Also shows, never give up even if you're about to die...

[@tylerfoley2859]

That’s awesome 🇺🇸👍🏼

[@lacedjunglejuice]

This man played the call of duty black ops campaign in real life 💀

[@christiankeen1644]

A real life cartoon with a penchant for violence.

[@jnewguyin]

Do those type of armored vehicles have armor around the engine?