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EARLY Access [Audio] with Marat Gabidullin from Wagner group

Marat Gabidullin, born in Siberia and raised in Uzbekistan, served in Soviet airborne forces until 1994, then spent three years in prison for shooting a crime boss. After security work in Russia, he joined the Wagner Group in 2015, rose to lead a reconnaissance company, and was badly wounded near Palmyra in 2016. He later advised the ISIS Hunters Battalion and fought at Khasham, but quit Wagner in 2019, briefly ran a Redut detachment in Syria, and left disillusioned. Gabidullin’s 2022 memoir denounced Wagner and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; he now lives in France.

Russian Mercenary Recounts the Deadly Battle of Khasham | Official Preview

Official preview of SRS #195 with former Wagner commander Marat Gabidullin.

Behind the Scenes with Father Stephen Gadberry

Father Gadberry talks with Shawn and the crew moments before the interview.

Nature vs Nurture with Religion

Father Gadberry discusses what brought him to the Catholic religion as well as other topics.

A Question from our member Dave Mata (7:11) was selected.

One Workout for the Rest of Your Life: What is it?

Father Gadberry from American Ninja Warrior takes on the Desert Island question.

Sympathy Towards Our Veterans

John Stryker Meyer details what the public perception was towards our veterans during the Vietnam War, both positive and negative.

A Question from our member Stephen Casey (6:41) was selected.

SRS #194 [Video] with Father Stephen Gadberry

Father Stephen Gadberry is a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, ordained in 2016. Born in 1988, he grew up on a farm in the Arkansas delta, served in the U.S. Air Force in Iraq, and later pursued his calling to priesthood. Father Gadberry is known for his unique blend of faith and fitness, having appeared on the TV show "American Ninja Warrior" in 2018 and 2020, showcasing a healthy, joyful priest to a national audience.

Currently serving as pastor of St. Theresa Church in Little Rock, Father Gadberry is part of a wave of young priests in Arkansas. He is an avid CrossFit practitioner, dedicating about an hour daily to fitness, and has transformed his rectory garage into a gym.

SRS #194 [Audio] with Father Stephen Gadberry

Father Stephen Gadberry is a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, ordained in 2016. Born in 1988, he grew up on a farm in the Arkansas delta, served in the U.S. Air Force in Iraq, and later pursued his calling to priesthood. Father Gadberry is known for his unique blend of faith and fitness, having appeared on the TV show "American Ninja Warrior" in 2018 and 2020, showcasing a healthy, joyful priest to a national audience.

Currently serving as pastor of St. Theresa Church in Little Rock, Father Gadberry is part of a wave of young priests in Arkansas. He is an avid CrossFit practitioner, dedicating about an hour daily to fitness, and has transformed his rectory garage into a gym.

If You Could Write a Book with Another Writer, Who Would It Be?

John takes on the Desert Island question.

Behind the Scenes with John Stryker Meyer

Shawn and John talk about several topics leading up to the interview.

Are the End Times Near?

John Burke & Lee Strobel discuss several topics in the segment of Extra Intel.

A Question from our member Ari Raag (3:25) was selected.

SRS #193 [Video] with John Stryker Meyer

John Stryker Meyer is a decorated Green Beret who served two tours in Vietnam (1968-1969 and 1969-1970) with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group(MACV-SOG). Enlisting in 1966, he earned his Special Forces tab in 1967 and joined Spike Team Idaho, later leading Recon Team Idaho at Command and Control North (CCN) in Da Nang. Meyer’s missions took him across borders into denied areas, facing intense combat—including surviving multiple gunshot wounds and leading his team through impossible odds. After Vietnam, he served with the 10th Special Forces Group, then transitioned to civilian life as a journalist and author. He hosts the podcast, SOG Cast, and preserves the legacy of special operations veterans.

SRS #193 [Audio] with John Stryker Meyer

John Stryker Meyer is a decorated Green Beret who served two tours in Vietnam (1968-1969 and 1969-1970) with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group(MACV-SOG). Enlisting in 1966, he earned his Special Forces tab in 1967 and joined Spike Team Idaho, later leading Recon Team Idaho at Command and Control North (CCN) in Da Nang. Meyer’s missions took him across borders into denied areas, facing intense combat—including surviving multiple gunshot wounds and leading his team through impossible odds. After Vietnam, he served with the 10th Special Forces Group, then transitioned to civilian life as a journalist and author. He hosts the podcast, SOG Cast, and preserves the legacy of special operations veterans.

Which Apostle would you have a conversation with?

John & Lee take on the Desert Island Question.

Behind the Scenes with John Burke & Lee Strobel

Lee and Shawn discuss confession and the new studio.

Inflation-Resistant Assets

Dave Ramsey talks about inflation-resistant assets for consumers.

A Question from our member Gigolo (0:10) was selected.

Due to the delay of content on our channel this week, this segment will be available to all tiers.

SRS #192 [Video] with John Burke & Lee Strobel

Lee Strobel is a best-selling Christian author, journalist, and apologist known for works exploring evidence for Christianity. Strobel began his professional career as a legal editor for the Chicago Tribune, earning awards for investigative reporting. Once an atheist, he set out to disprove Christianity after his wife became a believer, leading to his conversion in 1981.

John Burke is the New York Times bestselling author of Imagine Heaven and Imagine the God of Heaven and has researched over 1500 cases of near-death experiences and how they correlate with the Bible. Imagine Heaven has been translated into 28 languages with well over a million copies circulated across the globe.

If You Could Have A Conversation With One Person from History, Who Would it be?

Dave Takes on the Desert Island Question.

SRS #192 [Audio] with John Burke & Lee Strobel

Lee Strobel is a best-selling Christian author, journalist, and apologist known for works exploring evidence for Christianity. Strobel began his professional career as a legal editor for the Chicago Tribune, earning awards for investigative reporting. Once an atheist, he set out to disprove Christianity after his wife became a believer, leading to his conversion in 1981.

John Burke is the New York Times bestselling author of Imagine Heaven and Imagine the God of Heaven and has researched over 1500 cases of near-death experiences and how they correlate with the Bible. Imagine Heaven has been translated into 28 languages with well over a million copies circulated across the globe.

SRS #191 [Audio] with Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, bestselling author, and radio host known for his no-nonsense approach to money management. After experiencing financial ruin in his twenties, Ramsey rebuilt his wealth and launched a mission to help others avoid the same mistakes. He created Financial Peace University, a step-by-step program that teaches people how to budget, eliminate debt, and build wealth. His “baby steps” plan and debt-free philosophy have guided millions toward financial stability and independence.

SRS #191 [Video] with Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, bestselling author, and radio host known for his no-nonsense approach to money management. After experiencing financial ruin in his twenties, Ramsey rebuilt his wealth and launched a mission to help others avoid the same mistakes. He created Financial Peace University, a step-by-step program that teaches people how to budget, eliminate debt, and build wealth. His “baby steps” plan and debt-free philosophy have guided millions toward financial stability and independence.

Behind the Scenes with Shyam Sankar

Shawn gives Shyam a tour of the studio before the interview.

*Giveaway Winners*

Thank you all for joining the fun on Wednesday and bringing so much energy with your comments and guesses! We had an absolute blast hosting this giveaway!

The prizes up for grabs were ROKA sunglasses, VE hats, VE water tumblers, and, of course, Gummy Bears! The first three to correctly guess Forrest Gump are taking home the full prize package, and we’re thrilled to announce all our winners!

Congratulations to our 10 winners:

Sethado

Chuck B

Peter Shandrick

Jon

Tyler Studt

Darian Johns

Michael Ryser

Dylan

Brandon Donnelly

Bill

To our winners: Amazing job nailing the guess! We’ll be reaching out soon to arrange your prizes. Thank you again to everyone who participated, and just so everyone knows, this will be the first of many giveaways in the coming months!

The Role of A.I. in Warfare

Shyam Sankar talks about the future of military contracts and how Palantir is at the forefront of software in the space.

Questions from our members, Tindog (0:14) and Eric Alger (3:39) were selected.

Keeping Sharp

Patreon,

I've obviously fallen out of the tactics industry and don't plan on coming back, but shooting and more specifically self defense are some things that I find enjoyment in and keeping myself proficient in. Especially with some of the things we cover on the show (specifically the threat of terrorism here in the homeland.). Anyways... I'm rusty and haven't trained much in years. This is a great drill that keeps you proficient and certainly enough to keep you and your family safe.

The drill is 2 shots at the 25yd line on an epsic target in under 4 seconds from concealed or wearing a cover shirt for a total of 3 attemps. The A box is 5 points, the C box is 4 points, the D box is 3 points (no head shots and a head is a miss). 24 points is a pass. If you can score a 24, congratulations, you've just passed one of the highest most feared standards that mil/contracting are held to. These are my first 6 shots of the day, I scored a 28 out of 30. Drill is iron sights only.

Just thought I would share as I know a lot of us out there are looking for a level of profiiency that is good enough to protect yourself and your family. If you can't make it, try it at 10yds and work your way back.

Happy shooting,

Shawn

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What's your favorite 80s Movie?

In this segment of Desert Island with Shyam Sankar (CTO of Palantir). Shyam discusses which person from history he would like to have a conversation with and his favorite movie from the 80s.

SRS #190 [Video] with Shyam Sankar

Shyam Sankar is the Chief Technology Officer at Palantir Technologies. A builder at heart, he’s spent over 20 years designing and deploying cutting-edge software and AI for both government and private sector partners. As Palantir’s 13th hire, Shyam helped take the company from scrappy startup to S&P 500 powerhouse.

A relentless opponent of inefficiency and red tape, Shyam has made it his mission to overhaul the institutions holding America back—starting with the government. His focus? The Defense Reformation: a bold effort to transform how the U.S. military buys, builds, and fights so we can win—and keep winning.

*Giveaway*

Hello everyone! We’re hosting a giveaway today and will share another exciting announcement later.

To enter: Simply post a comment below with your best guess about what this image depicts—those with the closest answers will win a variety of prizes!

Note: There will be clues given in the Vetreon Exchange periodically today.

EARLY Access [Audio] with Shyam Sankar

Shyam Sankar is the Chief Technology Officer at Palantir Technologies. A builder at heart, he’s spent over 20 years designing and deploying cutting-edge software and AI for both government and private sector partners. As Palantir’s 13th hire, Shyam helped take the company from scrappy startup to S&P 500 powerhouse.

A relentless opponent of inefficiency and red tape, Shyam has made it his mission to overhaul the institutions holding America back—starting with the government. His focus? The Defense Reformation: a bold effort to transform how the U.S. military buys, builds, and fights so we can win—and keep winning.

What Weapon System would you take to a Desert Island?

If you can only choose 1...