What do Canada’s military, North Korea’s alliance with Russia, and dating advice from a U.S. Army vet have in common? This episode.

Ryan is joined by returning guest Manny—a veteran with frontline stories, global hot takes, and zero filter. From serving in Afghanistan to debating gun rights, Greenland, and Trudeau, it’s a wild, honest ride through modern geopolitics and personal reflection.

Also: he may or may not be looking for his long-lost ex-girlfriend on-air.

🎙️Chapters:

00:00 - Learning from a Taliban Commander
00:25 - Canadian Defense + Military Banter
03:50 - Inauguration & Current Events
26:12 - U.S. Wants Greenland?
35:43 - Canada’s Military and Political Drama
38:43 - Panama Canal & Gulf of America Debate
45:33 - Russia–North Korea Alliance
49:06 - POW Ethics & Global Tensions
59:04 - Guns, Open Carry & Dating Hot Takes
01:02:11 - Manny’s Love Life & Podcast Plans
01:05:46 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to begin—but what does it actually mean? And why does it sound completely different depending on who’s reporting it?

In this episode, Ryan breaks down the truce through headlines from Al Jazeera, Israel Hayom, BBC, Anadolu Ajansi, and more—unpacking how media bias shapes the narrative across global outlets. From prisoner swaps to political positioning, this isn’t just about peace—it’s about who gets to define it.

He also calls out U.S. leadership spin (Trump vs. Biden), and questions if this ceasefire is progress or just a photo op.

Chapters:

00:00 - Middle East Politics: Complexity Over Soundbites
01:16 - Ceasefire Agreement Breakdown
02:44 - Peace Treaty vs. Ceasefire
03:46 - Trump, Biden, and Political Optics
10:13 - Arab Academic Perspectives
13:06 - Israeli Press Reactions
20:37 - Prisoner Deals & Military Pullback
24:03 - Media Spin and Narrative Bias
28:08 - Global News Outlets: Side-by-Side
31:17 - Predictions & Final Reflections

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Los Angeles is burning—and not just from wildfires.

In this episode, Ryan breaks down the chaos behind California’s latest disaster. From arson arrests and conspiracy theories to celebrity hypocrisy and government failures, Stay in the Gray Podcast uncovers what no press conference dares to admit.

Is the fire response underfunded on purpose? Why was a drone allowed to crash into a firefighting aircraft? And why are celebrities silent until flames hit Beverly Hills?

You’ll hear:

• Gavin Newsom vs. Trump (forest floors and forgotten advice)

• Karen Bass’s DEI-driven fire budget shift

• Joe Rogan’s firefighter guest who predicted it all

• Plus: the infamous “P. Diddy list” and Twitter meltdowns

🎙️Chapters:

00:00 - LA Wildfires: What Happened
01:54 - Fuel, Wind & Arson Suspicions
03:39 - Conspiracies & Arrests
08:09 - Leadership Breakdown: Bass & Newsom
09:25 - DEI vs. Fire Department Resources
22:48 - Water Infrastructure & Supply Issues
25:53 - Trump’s 2019 Fire Management Advice
26:46 - Celebrity Reactions & Social Media Spin
32:30 - Joe Rogan’s Firefighter Prediction
40:30 - Twitter Outrage & Final Reflections

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What do a Tesla bombing, a race debate with Stephen A. Smith, and Biden releasing 9/11-linked prisoners have in common? They all made it into one episode—and it’s as wild as it sounds.

Ryan covers:

• Stephen A. Smith’s double standard on race and politics

• President Biden’s controversial release of Guantanamo detainees

• Tesla explosion conspiracies and how AI (yes, including ChatGPT) allegedly played a role

• Drone threats, FBI surveillance, and claims from the Shawn Ryan podcast

• Trump’s ideas about expanding the U.S. into Greenland, Canada, and beyond

It’s cold in Texas, but this episode doesn’t chill.

Chapters:

00:00 - Texas Ice Storm & Weather Updates
00:51 - Stephen A. Smith: Race, Politics & Hypocrisy
11:31 - Biden Releases 9/11-Linked Prisoners
17:48 - Tesla Bombing & AI-Driven Conspiracies
22:51 - Chinese Drones, FBI Claims & Sam Shoemate
28:18 - Public Reactions + Wild Theories
32:12 - Trump’s “Great American Expansion” Tour
45:08 - Social Media Drama & Cultural Riffs
47:29 - Final Thoughts & Signature Ryan High-Fives

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Was January 6th an “insurrection” or just another media myth? And why are Americans still arguing over how much to tip while pets are (allegedly) doing cocaine?

In this episode, Ryan cuts through the noise with a breakdown of:

• The January 6th narrative war, with Jon Stewart clips, FBI speculation, and Pelosi finger-pointing

• The tipping debate: is it time for hourly wages to replace guilt-driven gratuity?

• Outrageous real-life stories of server mistreatment

• Plus: cuddling salons in Poland, high pets, and the very short life of a mayfly

Truth, respect, and a little bit of absurdity—this one’s got it all.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & Final Episode Hype
01:05 - Dumb Headlines & Brainless News
01:55 - January 6th: The Real Story?
09:06 - AOC, Elon & Parody Politics
13:56 - Cocaine Pets & Animal Mayhem
16:32 - Mayfly Lifespans & Bug Facts
23:00 - Poland’s Cuddle Salon Craze
28:25 - Tipping Culture: Time for Change?
39:22 - Final Thoughts & Upcoming Plans
42:01 - Shower Tips You Didn’t Expect

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Happy New Year—here’s your chaos.

In this episode, Ryan tackles America’s rising extremism with a side of sarcasm and an unapologetic callout of media bias and FBI priorities. From ISIS-inspired car attacks and underreported mass shootings to a Tesla explosion near a Trump property, he asks what no one else will: Are we just getting started?

You’ll also hear:

• Why a Queens nightclub shooting got buried

• The Fort Bragg–Vegas bombing conspiracy

• A Christian prophet predicting WWIII in 2025

• And... a French bar owner giving pigs pedicures (yes, really)

Chapters:

00:00 - Personal Update & New Year Kickoff
00:57 - Reunited Sisters & Internet Trolls
03:55 - Sugar Bowl Terror Attack Breakdown
09:40 - Pig Manicures & Ridiculous Headlines
11:39 - Fence Compliance Story in California
13:20 - WWIII Predictions from Prophet Joshua Giles
15:51 - ISIS Car Attack & Jabbar’s IEDs
24:58 - Protest Violence, FBI Inaction & Conspiracies
31:13 - Fort Bragg Links & Tesla Bomb Theory
37:37 - NYC Nightclub Shooting Gets Ignored
40:32 - Random Subway Attacks & Violence Trends
44:20 - Closing Thoughts & Year Ahead

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Back from a holiday sickness and ready to rant, Ryan kicks off this episode with fresh heat on social trolls, political chaos, and the never-ending battle over immigration, religion, and free speech.

From George Carlin’s take on blind faith to the mess around H1B visas and Elon’s platform policies, nothing is safe. You’ll get:

• A takedown of online trolls

• A breakdown of the H1B visa debate and American job security

• Criticism of Musk, Trump, and algorithm-driven outrage

• Reflections on God, fear, and why “open-mindedness” is now radical

• Plus, a dose of Carlin and Christmas sarcasm

Chapters:

00:00 - Personal Update & Holiday Recovery
02:09 - Social Media Trolls & Clownery
05:47 - News Highlights & Body Trivia
21:29 - Christmas, Religion & Blind Faith
28:39 - George Carlin on God
33:22 - Trump, Musk & Politics Collide
35:11 - The H1B Visa Debate Begins
50:11 - Free Speech vs. Algorithm Control
52:33 - Final Thoughts & Listener Challenge

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Terror at a Christmas market. A scandalous Santa meltdown. And flat-earthers heading to Antarctica to prove the Earth doesn’t spin.

In this holiday-wrapped episode, Ryan breaks down a tragic car attack in Germany and how religion, immigration, and politics collide in the media narrative. He also dives into:

• A failed Santa event that caused mass refunds

• Flat-earthers chasing conspiracy “proof” at the South Pole

• A phone-free challenge with a cash reward in China

• Plus: a sharp, honest take on the three Abrahamic religions and why humans keep fighting over faith

It’s chaotic, controversial, and kind of hilarious—so basically, business as usual.

Chapters:

00:00 - Holiday Vibes & Opening Headlines
02:02 - Kicking Babies & Taxing the Rich
04:13 - Listener Critiques & Ryan’s Rebuttal
19:35 - Santa Scandal at UK Event
22:01 - Smartphone Addiction Contest in China
23:24 - Flat-Earthers Hit Antarctica
29:40 - Germany’s Christmas Market Attack
34:10 - Political Spin & Public Reaction
38:35 - Religious Extremism & Media Bias
46:52 - The Abrahamic Religions: Shared Roots
54:38 - Final Reflections & Holiday Message

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The Madison, Wisconsin school shooting shocked the country—but media coverage barely scratches the surface. In this episode, Ryan goes beyond headlines to ask: is this really about guns, or are we avoiding the real conversation?

You’ll get:

• The facts about the shooter and her obsession with previous mass killers

• A blunt look at mental health and gender identity in violence

• Why the Madison police chief and elected officials are dodging hard questions

• Plus: universal healthcare debates, dog-sitter scandals, and a 106-year-old woman who celebrates her birthday with Fireball Whiskey

It’s a chaotic, controversial ride through reality—and the kind of episode that explains why this show exists.

Chapters:

00:00 - Holiday Greetings & Opening Heat
00:44 - Viewer Trolls, Butthurt Comments & Rational Debate
03:28 - Universal Healthcare: Hope vs. Reality
14:25 - Dumbest Criminal of the Week
15:57 - Dog-Sitter with an OnlyFans Twist
17:44 - Fireball Whiskey for a 106-Year-Old
19:59 - U.S. Mass Shootings Overview
21:36 - What Happened in Madison, WI
22:58 - Media Spin & Gun Narrative
24:48 - Mental Health, Identity & Accountability
28:58 - Political Cowardice & Public Backlash
41:59 - Final Thoughts & Motivational Quote

🎧 All links → linktr.ee/stayinthegraypodcast

Mysterious drones over NYC. A Russian stowaway on a Delta flight. DIY surgery disasters. And a legal verdict that split the nation in half.

In this episode, Ryan tears into the Daniel Penny vs. Jordan Neely case—breaking down media spin, ignored witness accounts, and why this case became a political litmus test. Is Penny a hero? A murderer? Or just a scapegoat?

Also covered:

• Drone flights in New York and New Jersey going unchecked

• A woman sneaks onto an international flight—what?!

• A family shoplifts from Target like it’s a group outing

• Child abuse, Super Bowl ad contests, and more madness

Chapters:

00:00 Holiday Chaos & Broken Headlines
01:03 Butthurt Comments: Third-World America?
05:14 Drones Over NJ/NY & FAA Silence
10:23 JFK Stowaway & Asylum Gone Wrong
15:33 Target Theft & Shocking Family Connection
16:53 DIY Surgery & Criminal Charges
19:06 Super Bowl Ad via Taco Bell Selfies
21:02 Daniel Penny: Verdict Breakdown
38:38 Final Thoughts & “Obsessed vs. Dedicated”

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