Episode
#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
2:08:51
Published: Thu May 05 2022
Description
Eli Crane joins Shawn Ryan to talk about his time as a Navy SEAL Sniper, starting his multimillion-dollar company "Bottle Breacher" in his garage, and running for Arizona State Congress. From childhood lessons to failing sniper school, Eli is an example for every American who has ever had to persevere through life's great struggles. View the rest of the interview on Rumble https://rumble.com/v13itqk-shawn-ryan-show-eli-crane-navy-seal-sniper.html Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
The speaker notes one of the biggest differences between joining the Navy and pursuing a career in politics is the long-standing desire to become a SEAL, as opposed to politicians who often give off an impression of a "peppy attitude" and an "elevator sales pitch."
01:51 - 07:03 (05:12)
Summary
The speaker notes one of the biggest differences between joining the Navy and pursuing a career in politics is the long-standing desire to become a SEAL, as opposed to politicians who often give off an impression of a "peppy attitude" and an "elevator sales pitch."
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A veteran shares about his time in Iraq, his parent's divorce, and his love for hunting as he reflects on his life up to this point while mentioning the appealing aspects of Yuma, Arizona.
07:03 - 11:40 (04:37)
Summary
A veteran shares about his time in Iraq, his parent's divorce, and his love for hunting as he reflects on his life up to this point while mentioning the appealing aspects of Yuma, Arizona.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Upstart offers personal loans online with easy payment terms, helping users pay down high interest debt, consolidate debt, or fund personal expenses.
11:40 - 16:22 (04:42)
Summary
Upstart offers personal loans online with easy payment terms, helping users pay down high interest debt, consolidate debt, or fund personal expenses. The podcast also discusses the experience of overcoming difficult challenges and the importance of perseverance.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A man discusses his older brother's dedication to studying and how it has influenced him to recognize the value of having someone who can understand and decipher legalese.
16:22 - 23:39 (07:17)
Summary
A man discusses his older brother's dedication to studying and how it has influenced him to recognize the value of having someone who can understand and decipher legalese.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The host reflects on how wealth and status, while enjoyable, do not bring ultimate fulfillment in life.
23:39 - 28:38 (04:59)
Summary
The host reflects on how wealth and status, while enjoyable, do not bring ultimate fulfillment in life. He notes that having a purpose-driven life with a mission greater than material things is more important.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares his thoughts on why he believes being politically incorrect is an advantage when running for office.
28:38 - 33:04 (04:26)
Summary
The speaker shares his thoughts on why he believes being politically incorrect is an advantage when running for office. He also reveals his experience with academic review boards and his commitment to toughness.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A former member of the United States Navy shares his experiences, including having to watch for people jumping overboard and the sense of superiority that can come with the job.
33:04 - 39:16 (06:12)
Summary
A former member of the United States Navy shares his experiences, including having to watch for people jumping overboard and the sense of superiority that can come with the job.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses how catching pneumonia during military training added to the already present anxieties and pressure of passing physical fitness tests but eventually he was able to overcome these obstacles.
39:16 - 46:13 (06:57)
Summary
The speaker discusses how catching pneumonia during military training added to the already present anxieties and pressure of passing physical fitness tests but eventually he was able to overcome these obstacles.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares his experience of joining Seal Team Three and receiving training while the main team was away.
46:14 - 49:54 (03:40)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of joining Seal Team Three and receiving training while the main team was away.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A veteran reminisces about the time when his wife moved out and he was not present during their weekend together due to his duties as a soldier.
49:54 - 55:46 (05:52)
Summary
A veteran reminisces about the time when his wife moved out and he was not present during their weekend together due to his duties as a soldier.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reflects on the trust put in their unit during deployments, especially after losing close friends.
55:46 - 1:00:12 (04:26)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the trust put in their unit during deployments, especially after losing close friends. They discuss some of the tactics used on missions and the sacrifices made.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the added stress that comes with being in a military unit, including the fear of potential harm to oneself or a comrade and how it can affect personal relationships.
1:00:12 - 1:09:57 (09:45)
Summary
The speaker discusses the added stress that comes with being in a military unit, including the fear of potential harm to oneself or a comrade and how it can affect personal relationships.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the challenges of balancing work and family life, including the strict rules at their workplace regarding time off.
1:09:57 - 1:14:30 (04:33)
Summary
The speaker discusses the challenges of balancing work and family life, including the strict rules at their workplace regarding time off.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares his experience in sniper school where he learned the importance of stocking and choosing the right route in order to build the final firing position within 300 yards of the target.
1:14:30 - 1:22:35 (08:04)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience in sniper school where he learned the importance of stocking and choosing the right route in order to build the final firing position within 300 yards of the target.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares that they lost 4-5 guys of sniper school due to a van fight on their way back from Bloomington, Indiana.
1:22:35 - 1:26:20 (03:45)
Summary
The speaker shares that they lost 4-5 guys of sniper school due to a van fight on their way back from Bloomington, Indiana.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reflects on the experience of a woman who lost her husband in the military and finally had his remains brought home, and the efforts that went into finding him after his plane was shot down.
1:26:20 - 1:30:43 (04:23)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the experience of a woman who lost her husband in the military and finally had his remains brought home, and the efforts that went into finding him after his plane was shot down.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A soldier describes how he saw and heard combat from inside a house, including an instance where a man was shot through a car windshield.
1:30:43 - 1:41:18 (10:35)
Summary
A soldier describes how he saw and heard combat from inside a house, including an instance where a man was shot through a car windshield.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker describes being in survival mode while waiting to get extracted in a conflict zone, knowing that they might not be able to leave until nightfall due to the risk of exposure.
1:41:18 - 1:48:46 (07:28)
Summary
The speaker describes being in survival mode while waiting to get extracted in a conflict zone, knowing that they might not be able to leave until nightfall due to the risk of exposure.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares a personal anecdote about successfully selling a product from a one-car garage and impressing a potential client at a pitch meeting by arriving with a variety of products to showcase in a limited amount of time.
1:48:46 - 1:54:32 (05:45)
Summary
The speaker shares a personal anecdote about successfully selling a product from a one-car garage and impressing a potential client at a pitch meeting by arriving with a variety of products to showcase in a limited amount of time.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reflects on his experience transitioning from the Navy to participating in team building exercises and preparing for a reality TV show.
1:54:32 - 1:58:54 (04:21)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his experience transitioning from the Navy to participating in team building exercises and preparing for a reality TV show.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses finding help for anger issues and how he met people struggling with the same problem that made him realize the mentality was causing pain and hurt to those around him, by referring to the biblical story.
1:58:54 - 2:02:50 (03:56)
Summary
The speaker discusses finding help for anger issues and how he met people struggling with the same problem that made him realize the mentality was causing pain and hurt to those around him, by referring to the biblical story.
Episode#25 Eli Crane - Navy SEAL Sniper
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about the importance of respecting differences, having the right to worship in one's own way, and being able to agree to disagree in a civilized manner, as it gives a new perspective on life.
2:02:50 - 2:08:01 (05:11)
Summary
The speaker talks about the importance of respecting differences, having the right to worship in one's own way, and being able to agree to disagree in a civilized manner, as it gives a new perspective on life.