Episode
#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
4:44:00
Published: Fri Dec 24 2021
Description
Mikal Vega, a man of many accomplishments who has earned a substantial number of different titles. A Navy SEAL, EOD (explosive ordnance disposal), Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, CEO of Vital Warrior, and Master of Self Awareness, just to cover a few. We cover his childhood, his military time both as an EOD Tech, and an Operator at SEAL Team 8, his transition into civilian life, and finally his current career both in Hollywood and Directing for Activision's Call of Duty franchise. Mikal Vega Links: https://www.instagram.com/mikalvega https://vitalwarrior.org https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3819620 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
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The podcast interview with David “Bo” Bolgiano discusses his impressive career path including his role as an EOD guy and Navy SEAL, as well as his work as an actor, director, writer, producer, stunt man, and video game director, and how he maintains self-awareness.
00:00 - 07:15 (07:15)
Summary
The podcast interview with David “Bo” Bolgiano discusses his impressive career path including his role as an EOD guy and Navy SEAL, as well as his work as an actor, director, writer, producer, stunt man, and video game director, and how he maintains self-awareness.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about a friend who swears by workout supplements and how he himself loves gummy bears.
07:15 - 09:00 (01:44)
Summary
The speaker talks about a friend who swears by workout supplements and how he himself loves gummy bears.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A story about a warning for a tough individual named Hooch.
09:00 - 12:26 (03:26)
Summary
A story about a warning for a tough individual named Hooch.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Summary
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Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses how certain behaviors in the military may not be understood by outsiders and are predicated on experience.
15:48 - 20:25 (04:37)
Summary
The speaker discusses how certain behaviors in the military may not be understood by outsiders and are predicated on experience. They also touch on personal anecdotes about their own experience.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The podcast guest shares his experience as a wounded soldier and highlights the importance of military psychologists in maintaining the combat abilities of vulnerable or already traumatized soldiers.
20:26 - 24:52 (04:26)
Summary
The podcast guest shares his experience as a wounded soldier and highlights the importance of military psychologists in maintaining the combat abilities of vulnerable or already traumatized soldiers.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker emphasizes the importance of acknowledging past experiences and using them as a foundation for spiritual growth, leading to progress and understanding.
24:52 - 31:36 (06:43)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of acknowledging past experiences and using them as a foundation for spiritual growth, leading to progress and understanding. The negative mindset associated with past events can become addictive, but a plan can be formulated to overcome it.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A former Navy SEAL reflects on his experience of growing up without his father around most of the time due to work requirements and divorce.
31:37 - 34:58 (03:21)
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A former Navy SEAL reflects on his experience of growing up without his father around most of the time due to work requirements and divorce.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares their experience of struggling to fit in and experiencing bullying at church camp, but finding solace in creativity.
34:58 - 39:21 (04:22)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of struggling to fit in and experiencing bullying at church camp, but finding solace in creativity. Amidst the chaos of sexual abuse and other abuses happening around them, they found a home in creating.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares a personal story about being tormented by grown men while out at a hunting camp and how her stepfather failed to protect her.
39:22 - 43:36 (04:13)
Summary
The speaker shares a personal story about being tormented by grown men while out at a hunting camp and how her stepfather failed to protect her.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The guest shares his experience with PTSD and how art saved him.
43:36 - 48:45 (05:09)
Summary
The guest shares his experience with PTSD and how art saved him. He also talks about how veterans are treated and his mission to help them find a purpose through their creativity.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The host shares how the men his dad would bring over when he was a kid were like superheroes and discusses how military cross-pollination used to be more prevalent.
48:47 - 55:49 (07:01)
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The host shares how the men his dad would bring over when he was a kid were like superheroes and discusses how military cross-pollination used to be more prevalent.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker quit drinking because strange events would occur when they were intoxicated, and they didn't want to experience those things anymore.
55:49 - 59:22 (03:32)
Summary
The speaker quit drinking because strange events would occur when they were intoxicated, and they didn't want to experience those things anymore.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares a story about his experience during Buds training where he was recognized by an instructor, and discusses the concept of swim buddies.
59:26 - 1:03:24 (03:57)
Summary
The speaker shares a story about his experience during Buds training where he was recognized by an instructor, and discusses the concept of swim buddies.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Navy SEAL Cory Sandhagen talks about the pain of going down a fast rope during training and how he handled it.
1:03:24 - 1:07:47 (04:23)
Summary
Navy SEAL Cory Sandhagen talks about the pain of going down a fast rope during training and how he handled it.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A man recounts the time he fell off a rappel tower and experienced disorientation and slowed movements, while his friend witnessed the fall.
1:07:47 - 1:13:55 (06:08)
Summary
A man recounts the time he fell off a rappel tower and experienced disorientation and slowed movements, while his friend witnessed the fall.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A conversation about leadership qualities includes a humorous anecdote involving a custody battle.
1:13:57 - 1:19:51 (05:54)
Summary
A conversation about leadership qualities includes a humorous anecdote involving a custody battle.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Patrons can access tactical training videos through a three-tiered system with tier three receiving full access to all videos, while tier two can access over a hundred videos in the tactical training library.
1:19:53 - 1:24:26 (04:33)
Summary
Patrons can access tactical training videos through a three-tiered system with tier three receiving full access to all videos, while tier two can access over a hundred videos in the tactical training library.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The long-term effects of war on veterans can include physical ailments such as cervical spine damage and vestibular damage, as well as psychological trauma from traumatic events like ambushes and roadside bombings.
1:24:28 - 1:31:12 (06:44)
Summary
The long-term effects of war on veterans can include physical ailments such as cervical spine damage and vestibular damage, as well as psychological trauma from traumatic events like ambushes and roadside bombings.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares how he excelled at quickly communicating and identifying targets during specific time-sensitive missions.
1:31:12 - 1:39:06 (07:53)
Summary
The speaker shares how he excelled at quickly communicating and identifying targets during specific time-sensitive missions.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A military veteran shares his experience of working with foreign forces in combat, and how he taught them tactics to build up their own strength and autonomy.
1:39:06 - 1:48:26 (09:20)
Summary
A military veteran shares his experience of working with foreign forces in combat, and how he taught them tactics to build up their own strength and autonomy.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares an experience of how a woman offered anything she could, like bread, to him during a deployment in a country where the locals were being threatened by a group of terrorists and actively helped the American troops.
1:48:26 - 1:58:48 (10:22)
Summary
The speaker shares an experience of how a woman offered anything she could, like bread, to him during a deployment in a country where the locals were being threatened by a group of terrorists and actively helped the American troops.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
In this episode, the guest speaks about his experience as an ops chief during his deployment to the West Coast in the third phase.
1:58:48 - 2:05:23 (06:34)
Summary
In this episode, the guest speaks about his experience as an ops chief during his deployment to the West Coast in the third phase. He shares his thoughts on how to cope with overwhelming situations while in the military.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares a story of challenging security guards and discussing injustice, leading to a realization about the weight of these issues.
2:05:23 - 2:10:01 (04:37)
Summary
The speaker shares a story of challenging security guards and discussing injustice, leading to a realization about the weight of these issues.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses his successful surgery and unique recovery method, as well as his unconventional approach to training and experience writing for combatives manuals.
2:10:01 - 2:15:30 (05:28)
Summary
The speaker discusses his successful surgery and unique recovery method, as well as his unconventional approach to training and experience writing for combatives manuals.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares their experience of feeling like a husk when coming off mind-altering drugs and warns against attempting to quit without a doctor's guidance due to potential psychotic symptoms.
2:15:30 - 2:21:43 (06:13)
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The speaker shares their experience of feeling like a husk when coming off mind-altering drugs and warns against attempting to quit without a doctor's guidance due to potential psychotic symptoms.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
This podcast discusses the intense heat and physical demands of Bikram Yoga, including the speaker's experiences with heat exhaustion, mental breakdowns, and profound events.
2:21:43 - 2:31:30 (09:46)
Summary
This podcast discusses the intense heat and physical demands of Bikram Yoga, including the speaker's experiences with heat exhaustion, mental breakdowns, and profound events. Some instructors supported their students, while others did not.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Expanding the rib cage and increasing the partial pressure of oxygen through breathing at an accelerated frequency can improve health and performance by getting the glandular system, including the pineal, hypothalamus and pituitary glands to secrete hormones which ultimately results in higher quality of thought and better focus in life.
2:31:32 - 2:38:13 (06:41)
Summary
Expanding the rib cage and increasing the partial pressure of oxygen through breathing at an accelerated frequency can improve health and performance by getting the glandular system, including the pineal, hypothalamus and pituitary glands to secrete hormones which ultimately results in higher quality of thought and better focus in life.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses how trauma can get stuck in our heads and prevent us from fully processing it, but with the right system and mindset, we can use our life experiences to develop the strength needed to fulfill our purpose.
2:38:13 - 2:46:16 (08:02)
Summary
The speaker discusses how trauma can get stuck in our heads and prevent us from fully processing it, but with the right system and mindset, we can use our life experiences to develop the strength needed to fulfill our purpose.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A Navy SEAL tries meditation for the first time and experiences a physical sensation of cool air entering his body.
2:46:18 - 2:52:34 (06:15)
Summary
A Navy SEAL tries meditation for the first time and experiences a physical sensation of cool air entering his body. He encourages listeners to listen to the atomic vibration sounds recorded by NASA and shares how he felt unable to drive for two hours after his first meditation session.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker narrates their experience of overcoming mental pain by confronting their fears during a teacher training.
2:52:34 - 3:00:47 (08:13)
Summary
The speaker narrates their experience of overcoming mental pain by confronting their fears during a teacher training. They describe the process as moving the noise in the mind to bear the experience of pain.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
By broadcasting unconditional love into our memories, we can rewrite our perception of them and elevate our foundation to a higher level.
3:00:50 - 3:05:20 (04:29)
Summary
By broadcasting unconditional love into our memories, we can rewrite our perception of them and elevate our foundation to a higher level. Our ability to rewrite these perceptions gives us power over our past experiences.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the purpose of life as experiencing the infinite within the finite and shares how they processed their son's death through long hours of meditation.
3:05:20 - 3:11:37 (06:16)
Summary
The speaker discusses the purpose of life as experiencing the infinite within the finite and shares how they processed their son's death through long hours of meditation.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker emphasizes the concept of "violence of action" as a destructive force driven by fear and inflicting harm.
3:11:40 - 3:14:47 (03:07)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the concept of "violence of action" as a destructive force driven by fear and inflicting harm.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about how overcoming challenges, with the support of close relatives, can lead to strength and personal growth.
3:14:47 - 3:20:35 (05:48)
Summary
The speaker talks about how overcoming challenges, with the support of close relatives, can lead to strength and personal growth.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The podcast discusses different ways to overcome bad habits such as anger, masturbation, drinking and obsessive thoughts.
3:20:38 - 3:23:02 (02:24)
Summary
The podcast discusses different ways to overcome bad habits such as anger, masturbation, drinking and obsessive thoughts.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The discovery of truth within oneself is the highest purpose in life, and seeking that truth allows individuals to develop their own internal navigational system.
3:23:03 - 3:24:58 (01:55)
Summary
The discovery of truth within oneself is the highest purpose in life, and seeking that truth allows individuals to develop their own internal navigational system. Finding that truth requires active effort and commitment to the journey.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker uses the metaphor of a wave to express the importance of adapting to change and being mindful of the present moment.
3:24:58 - 3:30:19 (05:21)
Summary
The speaker uses the metaphor of a wave to express the importance of adapting to change and being mindful of the present moment. Failure to do so could lead to negative consequences.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker emphasizes the importance of aligning oneself towards positivity and shares the power of writing one's own reality.
3:30:19 - 3:33:16 (02:57)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of aligning oneself towards positivity and shares the power of writing one's own reality. It is crucial to practice the right way to pursue one's goals.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Exploring the importance of finding a teacher for starting a spiritual journey and how the right teacher will appear when the student is ready.
3:33:17 - 3:36:35 (03:18)
Summary
Exploring the importance of finding a teacher for starting a spiritual journey and how the right teacher will appear when the student is ready.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Developing awareness of our unwanted thoughts and using mantra can help us be vigilant of our thoughts.
3:36:36 - 3:39:06 (02:30)
Summary
Developing awareness of our unwanted thoughts and using mantra can help us be vigilant of our thoughts. It is also important to pay attention to what we are watching, hearing, eating, smelling, and tasting.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Former Navy SEAL shares how breathing can affect stress and depression and advises to become mindful of your breath when feeling those emotions.
3:39:06 - 3:42:16 (03:10)
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Former Navy SEAL shares how breathing can affect stress and depression and advises to become mindful of your breath when feeling those emotions.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The true service of God is seen in unlocking a student's potential and it comes in handy in the SEAL community where it can serve the mission better.
3:42:18 - 3:46:40 (04:22)
Summary
The true service of God is seen in unlocking a student's potential and it comes in handy in the SEAL community where it can serve the mission better.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A former team guy talks about how he got started in the movies and why it was just for fun.
3:46:40 - 3:51:25 (04:45)
Summary
A former team guy talks about how he got started in the movies and why it was just for fun.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker had to sprint down a tilted building whose whole floor was on a gimbal, making the building unstable and at risk of collapsing.
3:51:25 - 3:53:56 (02:31)
Summary
The speaker had to sprint down a tilted building whose whole floor was on a gimbal, making the building unstable and at risk of collapsing. Looking out of the window made him nervous and his heart started beating.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recalls a moment of ultimate certainty of purpose during combat, but struggled with finding a new purpose upon returning home.
3:53:56 - 3:59:17 (05:21)
Summary
The speaker recalls a moment of ultimate certainty of purpose during combat, but struggled with finding a new purpose upon returning home. However, he found support from individuals within the military and entertainment industry.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses how veterans are often not seen as being creative, but shares his own realization that he can use creativity to make a positive impact, just as he once used destruction in the military.
3:59:17 - 4:04:53 (05:36)
Summary
The speaker discusses how veterans are often not seen as being creative, but shares his own realization that he can use creativity to make a positive impact, just as he once used destruction in the military.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A producer discusses the demanding and sometimes hazardous working conditions on movie sets, including living in cramped quarters and having to pick up dangerous debris, but also the potential for exciting opportunities like appearing in movies.
4:04:53 - 4:08:15 (03:22)
Summary
A producer discusses the demanding and sometimes hazardous working conditions on movie sets, including living in cramped quarters and having to pick up dangerous debris, but also the potential for exciting opportunities like appearing in movies.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about how he started connecting with people in the entertainment industry to get his project going.
4:08:15 - 4:11:36 (03:20)
Summary
The speaker talks about how he started connecting with people in the entertainment industry to get his project going. He shares how he went from having no budget to getting volunteers to work on his project.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker describes an interaction with someone who noticed his talent in directing camera choreography during filming.
4:11:37 - 4:15:59 (04:22)
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The speaker describes an interaction with someone who noticed his talent in directing camera choreography during filming.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses their emotional reaction to the cancellation of a project and their subsequent coping mechanism of playing the Diablo franchise.
4:15:59 - 4:21:20 (05:21)
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The speaker discusses their emotional reaction to the cancellation of a project and their subsequent coping mechanism of playing the Diablo franchise.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about his experience with Mocap stage services and how he was disappointed with the final result.
4:21:20 - 4:28:01 (06:41)
Summary
The speaker talks about his experience with Mocap stage services and how he was disappointed with the final result. He explains that he did not attempt to deceive anyone and was not trying to cause any harm.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about their experience being a first assistant director, handling logistics on set, and the connections they made while working in the film industry.
4:28:01 - 4:36:29 (08:28)
Summary
The speaker talks about their experience being a first assistant director, handling logistics on set, and the connections they made while working in the film industry. They also reflect on the ability to love unconditionally as a part of their personal growth during their journey.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The Jeep lineup for 2022 promises power, technology, and comfort for its buyers, from the Grand Cherokee to the Compass.
4:36:29 - 4:42:44 (06:15)
Summary
The Jeep lineup for 2022 promises power, technology, and comfort for its buyers, from the Grand Cherokee to the Compass.
Episode#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A story is discussed in the podcast where a wedding planner has allegedly caught a partner in the act of being breastfed by their mother, which would be a deal breaker for any relationship.
4:42:44 - 4:43:12 (00:27)
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A story is discussed in the podcast where a wedding planner has allegedly caught a partner in the act of being breastfed by their mother, which would be a deal breaker for any relationship.