My Reaction To Going on Shawn Ryan’s Show: The Unseen Truth Behind The Curt
By The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
August 20, 2025
What is it REALLY like to go on The Shawn Ryan Show? In this episode of The David Rutherford Show, Navy SEAL veteran David Rutherford pulls back the curtain and shares his full reaction and behind-the-scenes experience after sitting in Shawn’s infamous leather chair for a marathon 7-hour interview.
From the lead-up to the recording, to stepping into Shawn’s brand-new, world-class podcast studio, to seeing firsthand how Shawn and his team operate at the highest level, this is the inside story you won’t hear anywhere else.
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👉 In this video, David breaks down:
What it feels like to share your deepest stories on The Shawn Ryan Show
How Shawn Ryan’s studio and production team create one of the most cinematic podcasts in the world
The emotional toll and transformation of sitting in Shawn’s chair for 7+ hours
Why Shawn Ryan is called the “Oprah for Operators”
What makes Shawn’s interviews so powerful, raw, and unforgettable
For years, The Shawn Ryan Show has set the standard for long-form storytelling, featuring elite military operators, intelligence officers, politicians, and people with life-changing stories. But very few know what it’s like behind the cameras—the nerves, the preparation, the energy of Shawn’s team, and the feeling of baring your soul to millions of viewers.
David takes you inside that journey, offering a rare and personal reaction to what many call the most intense and moving podcast platform in the world.
If you’ve ever wondered:
What happens before and after a Shawn Ryan interview?
What makes Shawn Ryan different from every other podcast host?
How does his team capture and produce such powerful stories?
…then this video is your inside look.
⚡ Watch the full conversation now and discover the truth behind The Shawn Ryan Show.
👉 Watch David’s full Shawn Ryan interview here: [link]
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Shawn’s New Studio
04:26 - Getting The Invite
10:12 - How Shawn Crafts His Podcast
23:12 - The Nerves Leading Up To The Show
33:28 - The Day of The Recording
44:18 - The Emotional Experience of Recording The Podcast
52:50 - What Happened After The Show
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This story originally appeared in The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show