Shawn Ryan Show

[@zgt5002]

He said he had shit training and bad equipment, went on to do 9 years of shoot outs and nightly raids and is still alive to talk about it. Legend

[@johnsmithe498]

That’s called trial by fire.

[@saisaiverba7658]

@@ugabuga1361 any reason you’re out here spamming this? Makes me think you’re that shadows guy on a fake account

[@LilJrrrrr]

@@ugabuga1361 he’s a terrible “journalist”. gets lot of facts wrong, and the things he does get right he just gets the info from the grillonautas2 page and blog del narco.

[@OK-1K1]

On the job training dude...

[@molonlabe420]

@@ugabuga1361 has been proven to be a fake junkie

[@johncook7364]

Why would anyone watch TV/Netflix when content like this is available for FREE!? What a time to be alive 🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@glockspecific7757]

That last part gives me a weird perspective, "what a time to be alive?" Its hard to find that answer, information was harder to come by for our parents but i also think it was a much more simple time to live. Its possible i would pick to be in the Vietnam generation.... Just a thought that came over me with your comment

[@Itsdamnitjeremy]

Facts on facts!

[@lukejeffrey1501]

its actually awesome how he is linking names to the tv show narcos: mexico which is actually a good ass show. I agree that tv is a waste of time but that show does a pretty good job keeping it realistic maybe some dramatization here and there. If i hadn’t watched that show i probably wouldn’t have clicked on this just because the show has given me a lot of insight

[@lukejeffrey1501]

everything he is talking about you can literally see being brought to life through the show. If you are gonna watch something atleast let it be non-fictional. The show has superb acting too

[@mikealessi7006]

Because we love to be entertained rather than knowing the truth and we all are guilty of it

[@ngrog234]

Shawns ability to listen then talk makes these interviews fantastic.

[@iowabuckinrut760]

Mom has always told me that very few people have the ability to actually listen and give 100% attention. Keep it up Shawn 👍

[@BostonsF1nest]

I wish he had asked him about specific cartel leaders and founders

[@Humonic]

I agree. He does a fantastic job

[@Tree86]

Spot on. He doesn’t interrupt. Great interviewer.

[@deathzmane7188]

He’s been a human ballistic missile since he was 18 up until he got out of the CIA, listening and retaining experience and information was far better to have than even his insanely scary gun skills 😂

[@IRadication]

Shawn & Ed - that was one of the most powerful interviews I’ve ever watched. Genuine huge thank you to you both!

[@GrowYourOwn13]

Fuckin ✅

[@enlightenedwarrior7119]

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[@proceramic7422]

One of the best podcasts I've watched in a long time. Doesn't get anymore real than this.

[@stevurckle89]

Amazing

[@ethanbarnes2549]

30:15

[@mikemuller59405]

This man is MORE American than people who have lived here their entire lives. Glad to have you sir. Thank you for opening up to us for us.

[@WoodysSteakHouse]

Fact

[@nickrhoads8765]

"The bad guys pick the time and the place. The good guys have to prepare at all times for that reaction" - some real sh*t.

[@byronschroedel432]

Yeah I tell that to a lot of arm chair folks that constantly underestimate the forces they may come up against, they hubris it off.

[@krisreeves5934]

This is no shit

[@Hugo-Hernandez]

This is the longest KZbin video I ever watch, and it was worth it.

[@christaylor9712]

Watch the one on Eddie Gallagher

[@luciusmirkwood1634]

Well beside the Joe Rogan/Alex Jones 2019

[@Bryan-uw1ny]

Check out the one on Eddie Gallagher.

[@spencercupit]

Best interviews on KZbin.....

[@erickiyoshiphillips2323]

Lg

[@andrewaragon2478]

I also love the way Shawn lets his guests speak and doesn’t interrupt with stupid questions. Amazing interview!

[@n.chapman6390]

Yeah!!! Unlike Tim cast....

[@bc2578]

@@n.chapman6390 Or Rogan.....

[@shaneodwyer6132]

Yes there is a lesson there that the professionals could take heed of

[@DavidBcc]

Mostly because he appears to have brain damage, thus can’t think quick on his feet, and can’t put a coherent thought / sentence together. That’s not being negative, it’s an observation.

[@flybymight]

Yeah, so much space here. Vital when emotional work is being done.

[@williamferguson8914]

Mexican culture in one of my favorite. Being a poor white kid growing up it was always the surrounding Mexican families making sure i was okay or feeding me extra food. Now as an adult i feel a certain ease and at home when i hear Mexican music playing.

[@Mhelias30]

That’s great man….. hell yeah

[@mateofuego6911]

Same bro, I've been invited to eat with Mexican families and all I was doing was walking by. Very hospitable

[@fandango_buttlicks]

Gross

[@chill_ham]

My mom is a prime example of that "Mexican hospitality" lol. Everytime someone is over, theirs has to be food or at least a cup of coffee at a minimum.

[@anjr6282]

@@chill_ham …even at 10pm. lol

[@cj5312]

Big ups to the transparency of Shawn and addiction. It’s a hard thing to admit. God bless and stay safe.

[@wyattneville7672]

Yeah i never knew he was addicted to cocaine and living in south america

[@cj5312]

Shows you even the toughest are prone to fail. Everyone is human. Humbling.

[@mrfuninthesun33]

Ya def keeping it human, that kind of honesty can help others be honest with themselves. As long as there is demand here there will be supply. And we all have an idea about how much rape n murder the suppliers commit everyday

[@general14hayabusa]

Who said he failed 😂. The main comment edited what he initially said, and thats cool people we all learn and better ourselves. God bless you all

[@incognito_1111]

@@cj5312 Very much so. These guys are an inspiration to so many people. People like me who are struggling with alcohol.

[@emisor73]

Great interview. I proudly served in the Mexican Air Force and left Mexico after my service, I emigrated to Japan twelve years ago and I can understand Ed 100%. American people, you guys are lucky and great, enjoy the great things that you’ve built and that you have, many of us just didn’t had it, we had to pack and go look for it. Shawn Ryan, excellent way to perform a deep interview and listen patiently. Gracias.

[@mindfulnessorganix1588]

Thank you for your service you deserve more respect and honor I wish you were respected more in Mexico

[@emisor73]

@@mindfulnessorganix1588 Thank you Sir.

[@massivepump3059]

Jose, what do You do in Japan? When I was in the Marines we use to go to Hiroshima from Iwakuni on the train to go to a salsa club. It was incredible how many Japanese love salsa music! Hope all is well in Japan, quidate hermano.

[@mandu6665]

A lot of Americans, and many, many other people from all over the world, don't have the luxury of packing up and looking for it, especially somewhere like Japan. YOU should consider yourself lucky. If you can't see the problems in the USA, acknowledge the fact that the little you know about the country doesn't apply to a great number of people, then you really don't know a thing about the USA. A lot of people outside the USA always have an opinion about us yet know very little.

[@emisor73]

@@massivepump3059 I’m an airline pilot. I actually talked a lot with Iwakuni controllers! Yes, salsa is big there. Take care hermano!

[@shannonhurst6116]

I have been a therapist for 23 years and this is the best description of PTSD I have ever heard. I hope more men and women hear this description and what the feeling/ thought/ behavior process is. Thank you

[@robertmoore7759]

He spoke of not having the words to explain PTSD yet he does a magnificent job painting the picture! His poetry revealed!

[@lastpaceended5866]

I like how Shawn just lets Ed speak and doesn't interrupt him every 5 seconds like Rogan or the likes. Great poddy fellas. Felt it

[@badmpg]

I watched Rogan’s interview before this, he did good, just like Shawn did.

[@crunch7500]

spread positivity not negativity

[@badmpg]

@@crunch7500 what are you referencing here?

[@joeypeeps6070]

Hater. Joe did good

[@chrisharris8778]

A talented natural. His gift is one that many journalists never attain. Honestly one of the best interviewers I have ever heard.

[@santhony74]

"Experience is a bitch of a teacher, but she will never lie to you" My new favorite quote!

[@jjw5165]

But people constantly take the wrong lessons

[@rae2737]

Great on a T-shirt.

[@digtialinfo1950]

Bet your gonna tell ppl at the bar u came up with that quote

[@santhony74]

@@digtialinfo1950 Would be difficult since I don't hang out in bars - and just because its a favorite quote doesn't mean I will ever remember to use it. :)

[@crawdadlando4053]

It’s what you yell at the new guy when he fucks up at work.

[@BPitts32]

“There’s no such thing as going back home” so profound and real.

[@scottdenn5545]

Pretty much sums up, your only home is today & if God grants it, the next day.

[@reubanrajan2679]

Man, this just cracked me 😭

[@Romanus-]

Hits deep

[@JDT6712]

I live in upstate NY and met an older Mexican guy named Flavio who said the exact same thing. He said “I can’t go back home. It’s all different now. My home is gone.” I think he lives in Texas now, he used to love fishing. Very nice guy.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Never had a home.

[@Propsman416]

2:59:30 begins one of the most powerful moments I've ever seen in an interview. This is a credit to Shawn's skill at giving his guests room to speak and feel safe while doing so, and to Ed's willingness to recognize that revealing so much of his story is important to his own healing and important for others to learn from. Thanks to both Shawn and Ed for this.

[@andyhousley78]

mate, its killing me 😢

[@Joeyhurt1990]

Ed has a beautiful way with words. The way he discribes his PTSD is penetrating. The fact that English is his second language is amazing.

[@j-t4436]

Has he ever spoken of his learning of English? Timeframes etc? As a language learner myself, it really is fascinating how good his English is.

[@BIGB3400]

@@j-t4436 I think it was on his first Joe Rogan interview. He learned English by watching American tv shows as a child.

[@sergneo]

Yes, he also has American friends/ contacts that he speaks with and has probably told these stories 20 times in podcasts and 200 times personally

[@juanloaiza8446]

Well spanish itself is a very sophisticated language, even at low levels people speak it like professionals. So it makes sense as to why his english is sophisticated aswell

[@SergioBriMa]

I would not be too surprised. Out of my 15 or so middle class cousins in Mexico, all speak English. Some just understand and speak phrases, some have minimal accent.

[@pedrogarcia9783]

Nobody better than Ed Calderon to be guest “007”. He’s the Mexican James Bond.

[@scottwest5704]

Go check out OG Shadows videos exposing dude

[@lefty_rios]

Actually he’s the Mexican Skeletor. 😈😈

[@MellowYelloh]

@@scottwest5704 og shadow is a junkie dude lol

[@ugabuga1361]

@@scottwest5704 thank you for helping spread the word. Another tip. Don’t buy cookies marijuana brand. Complete garbage weed. Try cbx brand

[@fkin8shyt]

@@scottwest5704 Don't believe shit he says. Take everything from him with a grain of salt.

[@pixelfacekillah]

Wow...what an interview! This actually BLEW AWAY Rogan's interview. Great job Shawn, you're hitting a stride.

[@HaXaW5150]

The fact that I sat through this entire interview and could've watched more says it all. This was powerful, moving, eye opening and thoughtful. I'm hoping Ed becomes a citizen of The USA. We need him.

[@islandgirlnycbk]

He is a citizen, he mentioned it in this interview 😊

[@nikkisims8656]

He's spot on about China, you only need to see what we are going through in Australia at the moment with China. Excellent interview gentlemen. 👍

[@garrettsasser4565]

What's going on?

[@nikkisims8656]

@IXOYE yep. Pretty much same here. Plus the bs thats going on with our trade with China of late. They're just being A**hole's. I just wish our government would dump them and find other countries to do business with.

[@JonnyQuest64]

@@nikkisims8656 gonna get worse if Biden is inaugurated...Trump was the first world leader to hurt them in a generation. If none of our leaders are willing to do anything how in the hell is anyone to stop them?

[@Ok-551]

It’s been happening in California for 30 yrs. I got jacked for a lot of money by a Chinese American business man and they just western Union it back to China. Breaking every wire transfer law there is. It got worse after 911 and all fbi assets switching to counter terrorism.

[@nikkisims8656]

@@JonnyQuest64 i think the only way is "we" need to be ready to go. Don't get me wrong. I'm not an obsessively prepared person but I take great comfort in knowing where, when and how I can go if needed. One of our bigger problems here in Australia are our gun laws, and like an idiot I let my licence expire years ago when I was younger and stupid and if the shtf one might be handy.

[@deepg7084]

"Experience is a bitch of a teacher, but she will never lie to you" - Ed Calderon This was an incredible interview. Calderon is just an encyclopedia of knowledge in his area of expertise. And Shawn did an excellent job of interacting with him, while allowing that wealth of knowledge to flow out of Ed without interruption. Would give 100 likes if I could.

[@reubanrajan2679]

I agree!

[@Adharshsuman]

@opK邪悪な lol 😂

[@Buugzy]

Watch

[@Sw1sher95]

Great interview. Love that he’s calling out the crazy leftists over and over in this one. Dude knows a lot

[@daddyandbella766]

Man... Its not easy telling someone you wanted to off your self... I have but my daughter keeps me going. I could never see her without me.

[@knudge6334]

Ryan your best trait when interviewing is to just listen. Lots of these types of channels the interviewers just likes to listen to themselves. good job.

[@richardcranium3417]

Truth spoken

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

I saw this guy on JRE a long time ago. I still didn't think I was going to stay long. I thought I was going to skip to one of the Navy Seal interviews but this guy is so articulate, reflective and insightful. You can learn so much from a 4 hour interview with these men who have been through so much. A lifetime of teaching in 4 hours. Great stuff! 👍 👏

[@jannettaktibbs7268]

When Ed said "A body is a gift"...I got chills all over. This is better than any movie ever.

[@xokopx4246]

"Movie"??!

[@jannettaktibbs7268]

@@xokopx4246 I wasn't trying to diminish the lost and or missing. Forgive me. What I meant was, my exposure to this reminds me of movies like "Traffic" and "Blow". Listening to Ed talk about the truth of narcotics trafficking is better than any movie I have seen. Let me be clear; 8 people dead a night in Tijuana is horrible. What the answer is I do not know. "A body is a gift" chilled me to the bone. It is horrible. I meant no disrespect to anyone.

[@Lanucana]

I have never watched a 4 hour interview in my entire life... I’m a film a TV producer and I don’t think I’ve watched that long... I watched every minute of this. Unbelievable... I’ve followed Ed for a little while, amazing to finally hear his story. You definitely got my follow... I’m speechless.

[@waynechurch9158]

Should watch one about blackwater group savage 4 hours Eric Prince

[@Unfinishedbusiness24]

Check him out on the joe rogan show 👌👌

[@anmanning]

First reaction: 3hrs and 40 mins. Holy crap i don't have time for that. Then I started watching and couldn't stop. Great stuff, eye opening, keep it up.

[@xaviergarcia6480]

Fetch

[@theamericansgarage9087]

This guy rocked my world. The way he presents his thoughts, his history, his mentality is extremely rare and completely opens a mental dialogue with what he has seen, experienced, and thought. SO much to learn from this absolute LEGEND. America is lucky to have him.

[@VontezPerfect]

Ed’s the truth. Recommend all his interviews!

[@mostlyharmless4965]

My respect to Ed, and you. I’ve been a soldier or a cop in El Paso, Texas for 37 years. I’ve worked gangs and drug trafficking organizations for well over 25 years. Ed is spot on with his descriptions of cartel life and warrior ethos. I recognize and empathize with the Hurt. Mad respect. I’m going to try and sleep, now. As I try every night...

[@chilairearts4238]

How are you doing now boss? I hope you are still going!

[@ericcruz7407]

Thank you for your service my friend

[@Kaliyuga451]

Seen Mr. Calderón on several interviews but this one specifically is the best one and on top of the food chain with information. Definitely the best podcast I’ve seen in 2020! Hope you have him more often and Thank you for letting him speak, just subscribed to this channel.

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Thank you for the compliment

[@isaacmontoya9144]

Exactly what I thought. Better than value and jre.... bold but true

[@jacobsaenz8321]

Find Ed’s course schedule and take one of his classes!!!!

[@romanticromantico1963]

Agreed

[@717tech5]

damn probably one of the realest podcasts i’ve ever watched.

[@kurtbair6645]

I’m catching up on back episodes of the SRS. This is my favorite to date and totally relevant to our future. I hope more people can tune in to this episode and take note. This is exactly the type of person we want to legally immigrate to our country. What a fantastic person!

[@jimloretta9474]

Ed Calderon is an amazing guy. He’s right on with the Mexican culture. I was born and raised in Mexico of US parents. I am a Vietnam Vet and appreciate all he has been through. He’s so full of wisdom. He needs to definitely write a book.

[@septicturtle0465]

You realize he took money from cartels and you cannot be a cop in Mexico without working for a cartel.

[@jardinero9112]

Simone que si presidente. He has risen indeed.

[@Destroymaster100]

@@septicturtle0465 yes you can. he just explained how it worked.

[@Abidan420]

@@septicturtle0465 you mexican cuz i dont think you know how it works. Doubt he took money

[@allancasian6748]

@@septicturtle0465 most of cops who grab money from cartels usually end up dead, so...

[@TiMoney22]

This might be the best episode of any podcast I've ever listened to. That last hour was powerful.

[@xaviergarcia6480]

Gnat humbug Hurley corona del mar hurly

[@akishawashington2136]

Ed Calderon is so secretly traumatized and coping with the pain of everything he's seen, that I suspect his private life is a horror show. For him to dedicate himself to exposing this level of evil that is corrupting our country and our world. This man is not an American or Mexican hero. HE IS JUST A HERO. Heart broken but refusing to stop.

[@thanedogg]

@ryry32 you can read hillary's emails from her private server from the wikileaks dump. I'm sure some of Holder's dirty dealings are in there. Good news: the truth is out there. bad news: no one gives a fuck.

[@miikkahursti9975]

He s c Fake.Hes with FelixArianoCarte

[@miikkahursti9975]

@Wille Myöhemmin..

[@BUTTA170]

Very well put!

[@strafer8764]

Or maybe he just considers his job exciting and you construed the rest of that in your imagination. The whole chase is a game. The dealers don’t want it any more legal than his superiors do.

[@mikemuller59405]

I've nvr been to war... I joined the Army in 2010. I nvr deployed, served my time and got out. I cant explain the amount of guilt I feel knowing my brothers and sisters went to fight and I didn't. I can't have ptsd. They and people like you have seen so much more. How can I say I hurt??? People died. People were ruined for life. I was here safe. Thank you for ur time and stories.

[@samanthak5831]

I came back 6 years ago after living in Sinaloa for 10 years. I am american but my heart is in Mexico. I am glad that people are finally able to hear the true reality of was has and is transpiring in Mevico. The movies ,etc. do NOT portray even 1/100 of the truth. I lived 45 minutes from the capital on a good day because you never know what is going to happen on your journey from 1 minute to the next. I pray that everyone wakes up and is grateful for life. Even all the aches and pains it gives us. I thank ALL the men/women who served and currently serve our nation. My father was a Marine during the Korean war. He would always teach me to remember "Which side are you on". Blessings everyone.

[@BigDee33]

Love to hear your story sam

[@j.lagunascortez4113]

Jesus Christ stop scaring people I come and go every day I don’t even see what you’re talking about.

[@sparky-281]

@@j.lagunascortez4113 from all what I've watched over the years and gore vids ive seen I would be scared to go to Mexico, but I watch a dude og shadow from siniloa he says tourists are barely ever targets of the cartels, plazas need the money from tourism trade just as much as the drug money so makes sense to leave tourists alone, I'm guessing don't mess with there business u will be okay or maybe don't drive fancy trucks around they might just take it and next time you see it will be on a 50 car long convoy with cjng stickers on the side.

[@sycospart10]

And what about all the men and women who have died heroicely in the drug war in mexico ?

[@booknookable]

The realest conversation I’ve ever heard. God bless both of these men

[@Pixiecut75]

The best interview/podcast I’ve seen this year. Being born in Mexico and migrated to the US legally in 2003 I could not be happier to have the opportunity to have a life in the greatest country. God bless the USA 🇺🇸

[@lancemcdaniel2576]

I don’t know how I found this channel. I’ve never experienced combat. I had a rough youth in regard to drugs and alcohol. Been clean & sober since ‘94. This is the most therapeutic and educational, certainly historic episode by far so far. Even not knowing what you guys experienced you’ve tapped into pain and suffering and what you’ve done and do to address it, survive it. This two people talking things out is absolute fucking magic. Thank you both. Know this is amazing and appreciated what you do. Thank you.

[@eddym.1784]

This interview is impressive. The dialogue the experiences and the honesty both talk about are unbelievable thank you for this. In general most people can not communicate like this. Thank you both for making me get outside my small world. And look at other people's experiences and service. Thank you

[@ShawnRyanShow]

It’s a pleasure.

[@ben_3256]

The most powerful interview I have ever watched.....and I've watched a lot of Rogan.

[@chma0401]

Plus his aesthetic and lighting is 100x better than Rogans

[@omerta5357]

He was also on jre

[@luisabarca9431]

Ed Calderon's insights were gold. We need a Part 2 to dive deeper. Let's make it happen, Shawn!

[@monkeychief68]

Amazing how articulate Ed is and his english is better than many college grads.

[@chrismxc22]

His English has no Mexican accent. He has a heavy heavy American accent in Spanish.

[@RichardCranium321]

The way he just seems to disconnect for a moment when recalling stories brings to light some of the effects of PTSD as they manifest in life. Can't imagine what he's seen & what he still sees in those short flashbacks. Thank you and the marines that helped you along the way, you're a good man & true patriot! God bless. 🇺🇸

[@alexander1902]

You should look closer into his background. He was never a marine, and there are no good Mexican cops in Tijuana.

[@Vicb1]

Ed is borderline phony, he’s trying to draw parallels from his street cop experience to actual spec ops combat veteran. Tijuana was stomping grounds... yes, there was a street war happening when el Teo’s group fractured and went against AFO. Don’t let him fool. He could have still been a cop if wanted to.

[@RichardCranium321]

@@Vicb1 your perspective is skewed, it's the other way around. This wasn't about ed trying to connect to ex spec ops/cia, it was about Shawn having a conversation with a man who's seen just as much shit as he has, if not more. As explained, everyone from terrorist cells from France to middle East all the way to the Asian triads have adopted some aspect of cartel influence.

[@Vicb1]

@@RichardCranium321 nah man, not skewed. My perspective is from Mexico, I have a home there and consider my second home... I too, am a dual citizen, Mexican and American citizen with most of my family still in Mexico. Do you really think Ed has seen as much shit as Shawn?? No freaking way! Don’t be fooled. There’s a big reason Mexicans don’t know this guy nor support the guy.

[@RichardCranium321]

@@alexander1902 you should look closer at what I actually wrote before posting knee jerk reaction - i never said HE was a marine, just thanked the marines who helped him along his journey. Also, giving yourself no out is a good way to be proven wrong. Please name the officers in Tijuana that you don't trust. As I'm sure it's impossible for you to know every officer, I have doubts that there isn't a single good one... if that's the case, why are ranking cops targeted by sicario? Why the need to silence journalists if the cops won't do anything? Less logic here than in a Joe Biden press conference - and that's an achievement

[@joeybowers1502]

I like that he lets his guest speak.

[@fallosantis569]

I ve noticed that, and its refreshing , but I've also noticed Ed would not let him talk.

[@Dvanblake]

This was such an incredible show! I have watched clips of this multiple times, but finally watched it all the way through today. Man, Ed has a way of vocalizing thoughts or information in such a clear, concise manner that is incredibly calm and insightful. God Bless the guy for what he and his partners have been through. Man, just can't say enough about all of this! I came for the entertainment mostly but stayed for all the truths thrown out here. As a Tennessean, that tearful bit about driving through woods and over rivers and thinking of it as "heaven" really hit home hard. Thanks for hosting this one, Shawn!

[@waynechurch9158]

Love when he is on Joe Rogan been on several times legend

[@AC-zl2so]

The best, hands down, interview with Ed I've seen yet. Thank you for the upload

[@davidb9779]

Hes a liar who block people on Social Media whem they expose his lies

[@Aynalwartz]

What’s he lied about ?

[@davidb9779]

@@Org80 Instead of providing proof he blocks haha what a snowflake free speech also includes speech you dont like

[@naruii5160]

@@Org80 i agree, you should definitely block people for exposing your lies, you should do anything to cover your ass.

[@pamelasidelka9626]

@@naruii5160 lol

[@zZzPoPTaRTzZz]

Shawn, Thanks for opening up a bit just in the first 6 minutes of the show. I learned something new about you and you gained even further respect from me. Appreciate ALL that you do/done.

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Vincent12]

@@ShawnRyanShow couldn’t agree more with Mike. Thank you Shawn

[@amanda_ksmo]

My thoughts as well. I think, Shawn, does an amazing job showing his human side. Makes me dig him even more.

[@spalleesjp]

As a retired Special Agent and former Detective Sergeant, this hits home! Excellent and accurate. God bless!

[@mokiicustoms]

dude i go to Sonora 2x every 2-3 months, belive me its not that bad, they only go after each other(cartels), & the majority of the "civilian" casualties u hear about are 97% of the time scumy business people that most likely screwed someone over, anything from $5,000usd & above, just think about how many people get away with screwing other people financially here in the USA, well let me tell you that does not happen so easy in good'ole Meh He Co(Mexico)!!!!! p.s. china is definetly up to "no-bueno" something sketchy asfuck !!!

[@FingersFew]

Thanks for the work. Stay safe.

[@mokiicustoms]

@@Org80 yes, do u have one or maybe two???

[@skeeter2786]

I am prior Military (USAF) and Law Enforcement (22 1/2 years). I never thought that I might have PTSD until I watched this and I have watched many interviews . Might need to self evaluate.

[@jessicaochs3567]

This episode made me cry. The way this man speaks- he is such a vivid story teller you really feel you are right there with him. What a wealth of information and thanks to him for being so vulnerable in sharing so much of himself with us!

[@DrugDinosaur]

Me too. Especially when he started talking about his mom.

[@isjhoelcanizales3292]

This is the best interview I’ve ever seen. Had to go back a few times and replay certain parts. Amazing!!!!

[@DangerousFreedoms]

I did the same. I wanted to make sure I learned something.

[@norm187]

Couldn't agree more. I'm blown away right now

[@Vicb1]

Don’t believe everything you hear... lots of over embellishment from Ed.

[@jerrycraig6522]

Same here, I gotta watch 2 or 3 times so I don't miss stuff!!!

[@DangerousFreedoms]

@@Vicb1 Can you explain your point?

[@MazaKruz]

I felt that near the end Shawn was ready to wrap the podcast up but seeing Ed open up and become vulnerable he felt the need and compassion to be there for a brother from a different war but nevertheless sharing similar trauma

[@proudinfidelpaintball]

Proof that Shawn is indeed human. 🤙🏻 And a fantastic interviewer. As for Ed…..he either has cajones the size of watermelons…. Knowing that the groups he’s talking about have a basically unlimited reach…..Or …. He’s being super humble about his skills…. Either way God Bless him for sharing with us. ❤️🇺🇸 I’m glad he’s in the USA!!!

[@duale031]

@@proudinfidelpaintball o⁰

[@samatrein8212]

I feel Ed Calderón is so interesting that he could easly become an inspiration for a character (Similar to Alejandro/Medellin from the Sicario films)

[@reyrodriguez1005]

You could argue that Ed has been in more combat situations that the vast majority of our combat troops. Dude was in it. It was culture to him. Mad respect

[@K9Paul]

I felt the same. Ed hit a point where the interview was over but he still needed to talk. I think we’ve all been there. Thanks Shawn for supporting Ed. He is one of the best guests you’ve had. I spent a career in LE K-9 and still learned a lot!!!

[@juanbautista4570]

Man this popped up in my recommended so I clicked on it to learn more about the tactics and strategies that the cartels and narcos use in drugs human trafficking and other stuff. This is really amazing I came from a Mexican family and when he says to take it like a man he is talking some real shit. This really made me reflect on my life am so glad I watched this podcast.

[@notmyrealname260]

As real as it gets. Thank you both for your service to humanity. Much love.

[@veiledrecalcitrance4314]

Listening to Ed talk about being Mexican and escaping Mexico makes me damn happy I was born here in the US. With all the bitching people in this country tend to do it’s a good reminder to hear how good we actually have it here. I think the biggest problem is the US will never understand what the situation there is. Unless you’ve grown up in a ghetto, we don’t get it because we’ve never lived it, I get why those kids idolize Pablo or El Chapo, it’s the alternative to living a lifetime of being dirt poor, just like how thugs here idolize/idolized Scarface. Makes me respect Ed even more for not caving to it

[@jonsnow8550]

Yes sir, God bless.

[@howiestyles4938]

Unbelievable English is his second language. He is so articulate and intelligent yet likable. What a trip man

[@BuckFiden33]

Yeah as a Mexican that was brought to the USA as a 3 year old and lived all my life in poor neighborhoods for the most of my life here in America, believe me when I tell u we have it soo easy here lol living in the ghetto here in America is like living in a high class neighborhood in Mexico we definitely take everything for granted here. At least here if you’re poor you can get government assistance like ebt welfare wic food stamps or look for a job lol over there you’re not finding a well paying job you’ll starve

[@jonsnow8550]

@@BuckFiden33 It didn't feel right to like your comment so thank you for insight. Best of luck to you sir.

[@mq9893]

Gabriel Strom..Absolutely man, ungrateful & disconnected to their soil, spurned on by societal norms/media/popular narrative. Every American kid should have to experience 3rd world living first hand, or a selfless service in US of some kind, a real world service by the time they graduate high school. Also, the people from El Chapo's town & more were helped with food, schools, medical, roads etc and a gov't in a far away place is saying, "hes bad". When a child hears his mama thank this man as they are about to eat, that child will believe what he sees and not what negative is said. Same w Pablo in Columbia. I'm not saying what they did was right or wrong or that drug trafficking is good, just my opinion on why they are idolized.

[@brandonblackfyre5783]

"We're going to wrap this thing up" Goes for another whole hour 🤣😂👍 I love it. One of the best podcast in the game right now. Some of the best post and pre production I've ever seen

[@KevNice11]

Shawn this has got to be the best interview that you’ve had so far and the best of 2020, PERIOD. I totally felt and understood every moment of it. The depth and truth of Ed totally grabbed me. I watched it through in one sitting and when they’re over an hour I usually watch in pieces. You absolutely must have him back Multiple times more. Thank you...Thank Ed for me. God bless you both.

[@natalieaustin8707]

Best interview I've seen in a long time! The interviewer allowed him to clearly explain his story and educate the public and for that, THANK YOU BOTH! Brave is an gross understatement.

[@ChonkieC]

Don't remember Ed getting so deep on JRE. What a story

[@joshuasmith6346]

Thats because JRE is a fake

[@emanuelhoyos1030]

Probably because JR can’t relate to his experiences; Shawn has a similar background and has had similar issues to Ed, so it was more like a conversation than an interview.

[@BostonsF1nest]

The Ion Grillo podcast on JRE is fuckin phenomenal tho

[@bradpointer6134]

@@emanuelhoyos1030 what do you mean cant relate. When Ed started talking about the more mystical aspects of society, Rogan would have totally related to Ed's psilocybin experience then cut him off and proceeded to talk over Ed about DMT and edge out every attempt he'd make at getting a word in then switch it upon get back to his roots and ramble on about 11 hydroxy metabolite for an hour then move on to finally ask Ed the big final question, how to defeat the cartels... And cut him off after two sentences to correct him with a bunch of his pattented completely out of touch, disconnected, sheltered, unaffected rich guy bleeding-heart leftist bullshit.

[@MeMe-py6bb]

@@bradpointer6134 I’m dying at “when he goes to ask the big final ?” Man Rogan must’ve asked that ? 10x at least in his interview. He just didn’t know how to respond or continue after Ed was talking. He obviously didn’t know enough about the situation this guy faced in Mexico or he’s just a reet. But here Shawn did it right asking at the end. He got a lot more out of this guy than both the Rogan interviews in my opinion. I’ve seen both & was figuring I’d more of the same here but no way.

[@MM-qp4db]

Adding to the nearly 4k comments may seem like a waste, but f*ck it....gonna do it anyway. Haven't had to experience many of the things you guys have lived through...can't imagine the struggle of coping with it in the daily....but I can say this: you guys are still here with us in this world for a purpose. A much higher purpose.....whether it's to educate...or to inspire another to carry on for another day. Thank you both for your service to change the world, whether in county or out. I pray that you both find peace and solice

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Cheers 🍻

[@mandypreston7710]

Well said!!

[@timbalui]

Greetings from Tijuana, Mexico. Great interview ... Ed speaks the truth.

[@given0077]

Yup, all that shit migrated us in Juarez too its been rough times.

[@ktm250sxUbeazy]

Living in Tijuana. Do you fear death everyday you walk out your front door or do you not think about it cause your use to it or because its not in your area?

[@timbalui]

@@ktm250sxUbeazy No, I don't necessarily fear for my life because mainly homicides are linked to cartel activity, however, I'm constantly aware of my surroundings, where, when and how I travel, my attire and try not to provoke by minding my manners. There are different factors to consider when living outside of the US.

[@lackerslacker]

@@given0077 even Eds old boss haha Comandante Leyzaola. Arriba Juaritoz!

[@maxrosenberg1167]

GOD BLESS TIJUANA AND GOD BLESS MÉXICO 🇲🇽 #usaandmexicobestfriendsforever 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽

[@joedeleon1189]

I keep on coming back to this podcast over and over again... and each time I pick up stuff I missed previously. This is my all time favorite episode of the show. You both are amazing.

[@edmeds1336]

Dude you have one of the best produced and designed podcast out there. Love it!

[@PawgSlayer]

Completely agree, producer has talent. Its like comparing a indie film to a hollywood blockbuster. Great stuff

[@jordanmiller4487]

Those two dislikes are from narc-fanatics.

[@tacticool_weeb8450]

Lady’s and gentlemen ,SHAWN RYAN... the worlds most dangerous candy salesman

[@Abellt1d]

Lmao 😆

[@bboness713]

Here little commie, want some gummy bears?

[@roninr2790]

@@bboness713 pew pew pew

[@barryosbourne2581]

3 hours 40 minutes not long enough. I could listen to this all day Love ya Mr. Ed Calderon, may God be with you. True patriot

[@gdk7704]

One of the most honest and heartfelt interviews I have ever seen! Even though I am in no way related to any of this type of work, I believe we can all relate to what these guys were talking about. All the best to both of you my brothers!

[@ReaperNola]

As someone who's been thru addiction, I have even more respect for you as a person now. It takes balls to be honest to yourself and your peers.

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Agent_Sparkle]

@@ShawnRyanShownever knew that about you. Always respected you but hearing you say that bumped it up 1000%. Struggled with opiate addiction after multiple surgeries and kicked it luckily. You're the man and gonna be a kick ass Dad, as a father of two congrats.

[@DiogenesWasRight90]

"Flaming hot cheetos should be illegal, not psilocybin" Best quote of 2020. I'll be seeing you someday, Ed.

[@OK-1K1]

Most authentic interview I’ve seen you did so far. Ed poured his soul out. Man has a helluva a mileage and a tortured mind. I do hope he finds his way eventually.

[@siner2442]

He’s definitely lived many lives in this lifetime… and problaly has died a few times also.

[@flybymight]

I am just in tears here. Two tough guys who are open hearted and willing to process. Thank you.

[@JUNIORMICH]

"...either you change on your way back to home, or the home you left changes when you are away..." Damn, bro. To hear that from your jefita. Just, damn!

[@scottdenn5545]

So surreal!

[@setnomA]

On the set player

[@GRehillMusic]

I've never listened to a full podcast in my life. Thank you for sharing this. All of a sudden my "challenges" don't feel so adverse. Please know this has helped people.

[@willkennedy8317]

I've watched Jocko, Jorden, Joe, ben,Adam corolla and this is the best podcast I've ever seen, thank God for this

[@isaacmontoya9144]

Facts

[@bowa1977]

his rogan appearance was also good if not better

[@isaacmontoya9144]

@@bowa1977 was good but not better... he got way more into depth here...

[@given0077]

I think it Joe rogan had more funny moments since Joe is a comic but this one is one warrior interviewing another warrior. They understand each other.

[@kratoids]

I used to listen to JRE all the time until I started getting into all the SEAL podcasts (Jocko, Andy Stumpf, Mike Ritland, Shawn Ryan) and they are just way more entertaining in every way imo

[@aaronvandyk265]

I have been saying it for years, and Ed nailed it on the show.....China is playing the Long game. We, the USA, need to wake up really quickly. Awesome show!!! Keep up the great work.

[@bryangibson2788]

First comment I've read that actually discusses the substance of the interview....another reason we are in deep sh!t if we don't wake up fast.

[@lovedeathpizza9081]

Top 2 or 3 episodes of any podcast I’ve ever listened to. I was doing fine up until the story about his mother, then I lost it. Thank you both for this.

[@DELL.ACNT.]

Same. That's the part that hit me. Maybe because I cannot remotely relate to almost anything else that discussed, but I could picture what if I had a moment like that with my mom, how that would tear me apart.

[@jyankowsky]

Had the pleasure of meeting Ed recently, and as much as he’s seen and as much as he’s done and had done to him, he’s managed to stay connected (reconnect?) to his humanity and is a genuinely decent human being and a lovely person.

[@catb633]

Ede you are a decent man. I am very impressed how you handled your emotions knowing that to talk about what you have been through was hard I wish you wellGod bless you.👍

[@josephfinateri5643]

This was beautiful. Extremely touching at the end. It was real, often never spoken about. God Bless you both and all that you've done. Not many people will get to grow old and say they risked their lives for their Country, community, family, friends, strangers. Thankless careers. But God bless all who will risk it. I chose this path in life.

[@sharksbreath4626]

Just wondering if I have enough room to say this to a dude. I'm a survivor of drug wars, gang violence, robbery 's,home invasion. Alot of my best friends are dead. Life is kinda dull and the only people that can understand me is military? Now All I want to do is talk?

[@sharksbreath4626]

I've been told by Doctors that my PTSD is as bad as a soldier that has done at least 4-5 tour's to iraq?

[@onemaddad3823]

This interview, and show, is absolutely incredible. It has to be one of the best shows out in a long time. These are some of the most hardcore, elite, bad ass, real men, who have performed some of the most difficult jobs anywhere in the world, and we are getting to listen to them tell their stories, experiences, lessons learned in blood. It’s invaluable and honestly, you can’t put a price on it. These shows are long, and each and every interview I’m sad that it’s over. These are all incredible men, many of whom are battling demons still. They need to know how much support they really have, and these shows open a door for them, and for us, that has never been there before. We can empathize with them, and somewhat “be there” to support them. Thank you Shawn. I’m so glad you’ve found your next mission.

[@joeblincoe3122]

Shawn, you do a fantastic job with these shows, what I really appreciate about you is that you really listen to your guests. You really bring the quality in the guests you put on so it would be a shame to not hear what they have to bring to the table. Thank you for allowing them to tell their stories and the support you bring to your community.

[@ShawnRyanShow]

It’s an honor to do it, every single time.

[@chrisharris8778]

@@ShawnRyanShow your spectacularly good at this I hope you realize what a gift you have. The discipline to shut up and listen is a rare talent. Appreciate your work very much.

[@nottooobvious4890]

When Ed started talking about getting off the bus, I went into a trance listening. That is the best way I’ve ever heard anyone explain it. I felt that one in my bones.

[@cdcarias95]

138?!

[@carlostelles1264]

I have seen ed on other podcasts sharing his experience and knowledge with out having his face blurred or voice distorted, the MAN has balls of steel!! RESPECT!!!

[@PiSkiS320]

I’m from the border as well, what you have here is simply priceless, by far the best interview ever! Ed should have his Netflix series for sure! Thanks Shawn! Amazing job you guys are doing here!

[@blackfeetnavajo8580]

3 hours ain’t enough for this American ...please let this be just part 1 of series 10

[@xekret]

Mexicano 100%

[@jmartin6158]

@@xekret he’s an American now

[@spacepenguin22]

@@jmartin6158 he’s both

[@thevoid7179]

@@jmartin6158 No piece of paper will ever take ur roots and culture away

[@deathzmane7188]

@@thevoid7179 Culture is not nationality, once you decide to rest your head someplace you are now that nationality along with your birth nationality. He’s as much of an American as someone born here

[@nitendrapratapsingh1411]

The latter part of this interview was so good that one should listen to it again and again to understand the beauty & importance of life and valuing the good things we have in life w/o thinking too much about the future.

[@waqidj]

I wish more of these idiots in our country would watch this. They don’t have it bad regardless of what they are told to believe. Fucking AC running water and food with shelter and cars for almost everyone who can work at Walmart. Much better than Mexico or India or China.

[@sebastiangarcia41910]

@@waqidj I try not to ever forget, sometimes I wish I could send some of these people to Mexico and not the resort part of Mexico...

[@C-24-Brandan]

A Tactical/Real World Course with Ed, Mike Glover & You would be epic! Also a podcast with the 3 of you together on it would be a good way to end the year !

[@ShawnRyanShow]

I’m secretly trying to make that happen. I guess it’s not so secret anymore. 🤫

[@nicholasemerson9852]

And Andy stumpf could be there talking shit on the sidelines.

[@joshuafuentes1633]

I have such deep love and respect for Ed after hearing his story. I myself suffer from some serious survivors guilt from my best friend who passed of a drug overdose who when saving my very life one night when I was overdosing myself took my stuff out of my pocket because the ambulance was comming...he then continued to try some when I was in the hospital and went brain dead. His family later pulled the plug on him a week later. I've never said this out loud. But hearing your story Ed it gave me the courage to actually put it into words. I commend you guys for the career paths you took and I by no means do i have any service experience. But I totally understand how you guys feel with survivors guilt. It haunts me to my core every day. I'm new to your material but after hearing Dj Shipleys story the other night, I was immediately in love with the podcast.

[@marv5078]

I'm sorry for you loss

[@Toshpug127]

Best 3.5 hours I have spent on KZbin ever. This was amazing, I could see the stories playing out in my head. So amazing!

[@Garrus1995]

Ed is a true hero and we need more men like him on both sides of the border to change things for the better.

[@joker28666]

or less crime so we wouldnt need to sacrifice heroes like him

[@Garrus1995]

Chicken or the egg, guy. We need strong, honorable men to step up and implement the kind of change that will eliminate major corruption and crime. That way there won’t be as much a need for guys like Ed in the future.

[@elrambo2175]

Good to hear about Leyzaola. This man is a hero, he’s the reason I’m enlisting. Ed Calderon is doing a great service, this shit ain’t getting any smaller.

[@toddhayes9955]

Thank you. Your interview with D.J. Shipley and this interview regarding PTSD and getting out put words to what I went through then and what we all go through for the rest of our lives. I could never get my words to describe what was going on in my head. It is helpful to know I'm not the only one, pretty much all vets go through this to some extent. Thank you again.

[@gdh388]

Much respect to you both for sharing your PTSD experiences & solidifying how real it is. I’m a retired U.S. Army Veteran & like you guys said, I wake up each morning trying to find my place. This is the best interview I’ve seen & I hope this interview touches the mind of a Veteran & gives them hope. I wish you both success in your future endeavors & God bless you & your families.

[@Daddy53751]

It takes a while, But it gets easier. The secret I’ve found is find some things to love and do, then you will find that you “become” something else. What I mean by that is rather than being “whatever I was and without a place now” kind of thing you move into being the next thing you are going to be. Now make no mistake, You will always know where your exits are, and who’s in the room, But that’s a good thing.😉👍🏻 Ps, Life is good my brother, just different. 1CAV

[@majorskillz6235]

I was like fuck! A 4 hour podcast!? And now im listening it for the second time 😂 great podcast ryan!! Keep it up sir

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Haha 😂 Thank you 🙏🏻

[@revyr6156]

Yeah same this is my second go through, what a guy!

[@cm3516]

watched a second time. Needed some substance and patriots at this time in the US... keep up the fight.

[@renzevanabbema1516]

me too

[@leosantoro1852]

exactly my thoughts. I've had to pause and rewind just cause I miss a little tiny bit lol good listening what a legend. Also props to you Mr Ryan. much love from Australia

[@gonz4527]

Happy thanksgiving to all the vigilance elite fam. God bless.

[@nottooobvious4890]

God bless you brother and a Happy Thanksgiving to you

[@minorityvoice9253]

Happy Thanksgiving. This interview along with the episode of The Last Narc the story of the murder of Kiki Camarena, is eye opening. I pray for my brothers and sisters in Mexico and the world who are victims of such horror and greed.

[@brojitsu]

One of the best podcasts I have ever heard. Great work Shawn. I love this guy.

[@user-gu3ie]

I'm gonna call it now.. Shawn is what Joe really tries to do.. this podcast is such a gem,Shawn really listens to the guest,gives great feedback,can also back stories up with amazing stories himself..the angles are great,and always keeps it 100. Vigilance elite needs to be on the top spot on KZbin and spotify,.because this podcast is criminally underrated

[@NaNa-re3wc]

Ed Calderon is such a beautiful, one of a kind soul. It feels both humbling and empowering to listen to him speak. I’m glad he exists and great interview. I definitely agree with his view on pharmaceuticals. When I was on them I felt like I lost myself and like I was just existing not ever truly living. Lifestyle changes are often difficult, but the best route long term.

[@BearArmsChannel]

I think he's full of crap

[@junesnow5422]

Ed’s story; no f-bombs, no bravado, just pure words, put together to tell a story you wish you could unhear because it changes your perception of the world.

[@ericwhite1080]

He dropped a f-bomb for sure

[@tyler238]

That was deep af when he said that his cop buddy told him “a body is a gift”. That definitely makes sense, especially the way the cartels work nowadays.. changed my perspective because I used to think bodies hanging from the bridges and shit was fucked up. ...Crazy world we live in

[@Rozza43]

I feel so many of this guys stories could be made into bad ass movies.

[@et2012te]

I thought the same thing, but they should make a series of truth. The harsh reality of what is really going on with the drug cartels and the people who are really trying to fight this monster and the corruption that's in the shadows.

[@Mayan_Hawaiian]

hell yeh

[@Rozza43]

@Ms Bliss Those movies were slightly disappointing, I was excited when I saw the original previews. Great cast and an interesting subject...but I did not really enjoy them. Maybe I need to give it a second chance

[@jayfry7191]

No kidding right? And the buddy peeing out of his testicle would be a great scene for after a raid. Just great!

[@ethanbarnes2549]

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