Episode
#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
2:51:52
Published: Thu Jun 25 2020
Description
In this episode of The Shawn Ryan Show, Shawn sits down with former Marine grunt / MARSOC Marine Raider Nick Kefalides. Nick has an incredibly compelling story from his 4 combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Nick also opens up about his injuries which lead him to medical retirement from the Marine Corps and how he overcame the dreaded transition from a seasoned war fighter to a professional bass fishing guide who now dedicates time educating combat veterans how to successfully transition. 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 Genesight test analyzes variations in DNA to understand how genes may affect an individual's response to mental health medications, reducing trial and error.
00:00 - 01:15 (01:15)
Summary
The Genesight test analyzes variations in DNA to understand how genes may affect an individual's response to mental health medications, reducing trial and error. This episode includes an advertisement for Vigilance Elite Patreon.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The podcast host thanks listeners for subscribing and reviewing on iTunes and introduces the next guest, reminiscing about their past encounters.
01:15 - 07:12 (05:57)
Summary
The podcast host thanks listeners for subscribing and reviewing on iTunes and introduces the next guest, reminiscing about their past encounters. The guest and host discuss a disturbing tactic used in war involving children and explosives.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reflects on how his childhood experiences prepared him for life in the military, from white glove inspections to navigating conflict with stepbrothers.
07:12 - 15:29 (08:17)
Summary
The speaker reflects on how his childhood experiences prepared him for life in the military, from white glove inspections to navigating conflict with stepbrothers.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A son discusses how the influence of his father, who was in the Marine Corps, impacted his own admiration for discipline.
15:29 - 20:22 (04:52)
Summary
A son discusses how the influence of his father, who was in the Marine Corps, impacted his own admiration for discipline. The conversation highlights how exposure to the military can provide experiences that are appealing and how discipline can be viewed as a valuable skill to learn.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reflects on the influence of his father as a mentor and recruiter for the Marine Corps while also expressing admiration for the effectiveness of the Marine Corps' grunt unit in warfare historically, from Vietnam to modern-day conflicts in the Middle East.
20:23 - 27:18 (06:54)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the influence of his father as a mentor and recruiter for the Marine Corps while also expressing admiration for the effectiveness of the Marine Corps' grunt unit in warfare historically, from Vietnam to modern-day conflicts in the Middle East.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A former military member discusses the strong sense of unity and commitment to the collective success of the unit that is instilled in soldiers during boot camp training.
27:18 - 33:07 (05:48)
Summary
A former military member discusses the strong sense of unity and commitment to the collective success of the unit that is instilled in soldiers during boot camp training.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A Marine discusses the timeline between graduating boot camp and being deployed, including the varying amounts of leave given, the length of workups, and the total amount of time spent in training.
33:06 - 36:44 (03:37)
Summary
A Marine discusses the timeline between graduating boot camp and being deployed, including the varying amounts of leave given, the length of workups, and the total amount of time spent in training.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares about the preparations and briefings they had before their deployment, such as writing living wills.
36:44 - 44:22 (07:37)
Summary
The speaker shares about the preparations and briefings they had before their deployment, such as writing living wills. They also discuss how new units are tested when arriving in Iraq.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recalls a day when his vehicle was struck by an IED three times and expresses gratitude for still having all his fingers and toes.
44:22 - 47:18 (02:55)
Summary
The speaker recalls a day when his vehicle was struck by an IED three times and expresses gratitude for still having all his fingers and toes. He reflects on the dangers of being in a convoy of Humvees and the importance of having extra vehicles.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A recollection of an act of bravery performed by a soldier in the military during a mission overseas.
47:18 - 56:37 (09:18)
Summary
A recollection of an act of bravery performed by a soldier in the military during a mission overseas.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The transcript discusses the infamous attack on an Iraqi police station in Al-Karma and the reaction of a squad of soldiers to the incident.
56:37 - 1:01:16 (04:39)
Summary
The transcript discusses the infamous attack on an Iraqi police station in Al-Karma and the reaction of a squad of soldiers to the incident. The attackers, armed with PKMs, RPKs, and RPGs, targeted the station, which had been abandoned by Iraqi police due to the dangerous situation in the area.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares memories of his close friendship with a fellow soldier, including both good and bad experiences they shared during their time in the military.
1:01:16 - 1:09:13 (07:56)
Summary
The speaker shares memories of his close friendship with a fellow soldier, including both good and bad experiences they shared during their time in the military. He also discusses the importance of supporting one's squad in a combat situation.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses joint training with different groups, including little birds and Apaches, to ensure that there were no reinforcements while their teams were on the ground, and how ultimately they needed to be meshed as one to be successful.
1:09:14 - 1:14:10 (04:56)
Summary
The speaker discusses joint training with different groups, including little birds and Apaches, to ensure that there were no reinforcements while their teams were on the ground, and how ultimately they needed to be meshed as one to be successful.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A Marine describes the planned and detail-oriented missions his unit executed in Afghanistan, including conducting raids and sweeping villages.
1:14:10 - 1:20:29 (06:18)
Summary
A Marine describes the planned and detail-oriented missions his unit executed in Afghanistan, including conducting raids and sweeping villages. The deployment was cut short after their convoy was struck by an IED and they were engaged in combat.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker describes his selection for special operations on permanent orders and the challenges that came with it including the scrutiny of SOCOM and engaging targets with Afghan children nearby.
1:20:29 - 1:28:26 (07:57)
Summary
The speaker describes his selection for special operations on permanent orders and the challenges that came with it including the scrutiny of SOCOM and engaging targets with Afghan children nearby.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about re-injuring himself during a Navy professional military education course, and subsequently having to have multiple surgeries and travel around the country to different hospitals and doctors for his son's medical issues.
1:28:26 - 1:33:56 (05:30)
Summary
The speaker talks about re-injuring himself during a Navy professional military education course, and subsequently having to have multiple surgeries and travel around the country to different hospitals and doctors for his son's medical issues.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Despite being sent to the school house to get his life back on track - take care of his son and recover from an injury - it was still tough for the people who didn't know what was going on.
1:33:56 - 1:39:40 (05:43)
Summary
Despite being sent to the school house to get his life back on track - take care of his son and recover from an injury - it was still tough for the people who didn't know what was going on.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A military veteran shares his experience of proving himself during his first month of deployment and how his years of training and hard work helped him contribute to the team.
1:39:40 - 1:45:48 (06:07)
Summary
A military veteran shares his experience of proving himself during his first month of deployment and how his years of training and hard work helped him contribute to the team.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recalls informing his team leader and JTAC about two men on a motorcycle with AKs who were driving past them during a firefight.
1:45:48 - 1:52:34 (06:46)
Summary
The speaker recalls informing his team leader and JTAC about two men on a motorcycle with AKs who were driving past them during a firefight. He suggests the need for brevity codes to convey such information quickly in the future.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recalls the first time he engaged an enemy combatant while providing security during a mission.
1:52:34 - 1:55:17 (02:42)
Summary
The speaker recalls the first time he engaged an enemy combatant while providing security during a mission. He was able to successfully take out two enemies using a scar heavy.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker recalls a traumatic experience during a team meeting where he was face down in a ditch with his heavy rock after days of packing it with him.
1:55:17 - 1:59:18 (04:00)
Summary
The speaker recalls a traumatic experience during a team meeting where he was face down in a ditch with his heavy rock after days of packing it with him.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A military member talks about the satisfaction of executing a successful mission by utilizing years of training, dedication, and intelligence gathering to take out high value targets in a foreign country.
1:59:19 - 2:04:56 (05:36)
Summary
A military member talks about the satisfaction of executing a successful mission by utilizing years of training, dedication, and intelligence gathering to take out high value targets in a foreign country.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses incidents where he potentially lost consciousness or suffered an injury while training in the military.
2:04:56 - 2:09:08 (04:12)
Summary
The speaker discusses incidents where he potentially lost consciousness or suffered an injury while training in the military.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
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The accumulation of years spent in high-stress situations can lead to debilitating effects of PTSD.
2:09:08 - 2:13:41 (04:32)
Summary
The accumulation of years spent in high-stress situations can lead to debilitating effects of PTSD. In this podcast, a former Navy SEAL discusses his experience with PTSD and how he overcame it.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
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Operator Syndrome is a diagnosis given to individuals who experience symptoms of PTSD that are unique to their experiences in the field, such as combat, rather than just broad PTSD symptoms that can be applied to anyone who experienced severe trauma.
2:13:41 - 2:19:11 (05:30)
Summary
Operator Syndrome is a diagnosis given to individuals who experience symptoms of PTSD that are unique to their experiences in the field, such as combat, rather than just broad PTSD symptoms that can be applied to anyone who experienced severe trauma.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the difficulty of adjusting to civilian life and finding the right support system as a veteran, and how his passion for music and his son helped him overcome his mental health struggles.
2:19:11 - 2:24:33 (05:21)
Summary
The speaker discusses the difficulty of adjusting to civilian life and finding the right support system as a veteran, and how his passion for music and his son helped him overcome his mental health struggles.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The podcast discusses why war veterans tend to self-isolate and the effects of being in war on their mental health.
2:24:33 - 2:30:02 (05:29)
Summary
The podcast discusses why war veterans tend to self-isolate and the effects of being in war on their mental health.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
During a workout, a man recognized a former military member from pictures he had seen, and offered him an epic fishing trip to Costa Rica on a private yacht.
2:30:02 - 2:35:01 (04:59)
Summary
During a workout, a man recognized a former military member from pictures he had seen, and offered him an epic fishing trip to Costa Rica on a private yacht.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A veteran discusses his struggles with finding purpose after leaving the military, and his decision to start a business instead of relying on nonprofits that he believes exploit the veteran status.
2:35:01 - 2:39:12 (04:11)
Summary
A veteran discusses his struggles with finding purpose after leaving the military, and his decision to start a business instead of relying on nonprofits that he believes exploit the veteran status.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
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The speaker discusses the therapeutic benefits of fishing for veterans, particularly those who may be struggling with mental health issues, and the importance of setting money aside to take them out.
2:39:12 - 2:49:19 (10:06)
Summary
The speaker discusses the therapeutic benefits of fishing for veterans, particularly those who may be struggling with mental health issues, and the importance of setting money aside to take them out.
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A wedding planner shared a wild story about a potential deal breaker for a relationship involving catching one's partner being breastfed by their own mother, albeit an unconfirmed story.
2:50:03 - 2:51:04 (01:01)
Summary
A wedding planner shared a wild story about a potential deal breaker for a relationship involving catching one's partner being breastfed by their own mother, albeit an unconfirmed story.