Delta Force Operator: "They Were Wizards Man" | Official Preview

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Tom Spooner, in his extensive military career, often likened the skilled leaders he encountered to "WIZARDS," a term he used to describe the profound impact these mentors had on his development both as a soldier and as a person.
Tom's combat career is marked by his progression through highly respected and demanding roles. After starting as an infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division, he advanced into Special Forces, becoming an 18C with the 7th Special Forces Group. His expertise and resilience were further honed in Delta Force, where he served as an operator, assaulter, and sniper. Over his 12 combat deployments-11 in Iraq and one in Afghanistan-Tom faced the realities of war head-on, engaging in hundreds of direct-action raids and enduring a cumulative 40 months in combat situations.
This episode goes deep into the life of a Tier 1 operator.
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@ShawnRyanShow Месяц назад

Watch the full episode this Friday on Vigilance Elite Patreon for a toll of $5. www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite

@robinstevens9189 Месяц назад

This is my new Fav channel! Thank you for the excellent content Shawn!

@Kennoisewater123 Месяц назад

❤

@theog7244 Месяц назад

I can't find it on your site!

@ldyobaca Месяц назад

Your interview with billy carson is not on youtube i see the shorts from it where can i see the full interview

@daveinmontana77 Месяц назад

When can you get Dale Comstock on your show?

@RosterNumber47 Месяц назад

I served with Tom in the 82nd when he was a young high-n-tight wearing, hard drinking, PT mutant/ Sergeant E5 that seemed to have a perpetual smile on his boyish face. Everyone liked Spoon-dog, and his impressions of our Company First Sergeant were hilarious. When I next saw him ten years later, it was in the middle of GWOT and he was sporting tousled hair and a fu-Manchu mustache. The ready smile was gone, and his eyes examined me with suspicion. Combat took away the old Tom Spooner forever. I’m so proud of what he’s accomplished and inspired by his story. God bless you, Tom; thanks for agreeing to this interview with one of the best in the business- can’t wait!

@terrybreadon335 Месяц назад

War takes a piece of a man’s soul

@1NationNetwork 17 дней назад

You are lucky to have known him before the death and violence- 3 tours in Syria has ripped my soul apart

@JeagerTank 16 дней назад

Combat leaves residue on your soul.

@WarInHD Месяц назад

Kyle Lamb talked about being a Cadre for CAG’s selection when Tom Spooner went through. Tom failed a 5 mile timed run, the other Cadre wanted to kick him from the course, Kyle had him checked by medical. Tom did a 5 mile run with a broken leg. Absolute stud

@Chris-xv7wd Месяц назад

God makes very few of these men

@cadreops6067 Месяц назад

@@Chris-xv7wd Out of every one-hundred men, ten shouldn’t even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior and he will bring the others back. -Heraclitus

@halbos7637 Месяц назад

F' all the political stuff, this is the REAL! I ONLY follow and listen to WARRIORS. For the they know the true price of life and liberty. GOD Bless them.

@uncleslam9436 Месяц назад

I checked myself into Warriors Heart the same day that I got out of the military last year. Just hit a year sober. Tom and his crew saved my fucking life.

@patty7804 Месяц назад

That is amazing. Great job getting sober!

@JosephKolp313 Месяц назад

Ditto Bro. DOL/RLTW.

@user-en8uq8rf1e Месяц назад

Congrats bro 🎉❤🎉😊 Simple not easy Keep talking ;)!

@Ryan-Goble Месяц назад

Desert fff AC cccccccccc c c

@SirThomasHarber Месяц назад

Thank you! I wish you good luck on your next journey in life.

@willsimmons9946 Месяц назад

I met Tom in 2015 when I did a 3 day pistol/carbine class in NC with Northern Red. He is an absolute class act. Very humble, highly intelligent, excellent instructor, and just a damn good American. This will be a great interview for sure.

@tbone6203 Месяц назад

Moyock alumni

@workingguy6666 Месяц назад

can't wait

@WhatsNextFam Месяц назад

Alot of the SF guys are in nc so I believe you

@jennesset1102 Месяц назад

Excited. All glory be to our savior and Lord, Jesus. These are the best kind of interviews.

@mr.channel6467 Месяц назад

@@tbone6203 tf are you even saying

@timcarey7967 Месяц назад

This man has saved my life with Warrior’s Heart!! Thank you Tom and keep it going

@JesseJudah144 Месяц назад

🙌🏼❤️‍🔥

@docholliday3374 Месяц назад

Tom Spooner. This is going to be amazing.

@1stdeltacommando Месяц назад

Tom is the man!!!

@ShawnRyanShow Месяц назад

It was a great interview!

@havanamarlena Месяц назад

Thanks for opening our eyes to the whole story and focusing on our American warriors.🇺🇸🌹

@jesiah391 Месяц назад

Woo woo woo! Lol

@0SlowOperator0 Месяц назад

Doesn't he own a retreat or therapy place for Combat Veterans.

@matthewzellers9777 Месяц назад

Each episode is getting better and better. This is my favorite RU-vid channel. Love watching these with my military family Semper Fi and be safe guys. 🙏

@ShawnRyanShow Месяц назад

Thank you!

@hendew Месяц назад

Fuck yes it is. Amazing things coming down the pipe for the Shawn Ryan show!!

@eamonia Месяц назад

Semper Fi, good buddy.

@somefrigginguy2844 Месяц назад

I am absolutely impressed. It's inspiring. Lots of people have stories to tell. I think the way to save the future, is to discuss the past.

@joesgotya9930 Месяц назад

Legendary CAG, A Squadron member . His younger brother Scott Spooner was in the Unit with Tom at the same time in Iraq. Imagine how surreal that would be?

@PaytonTickle Месяц назад

That entire family is filled with studs I grew up went to school with both of toms sons became friends with his youngest almost the entire friend group had they’re dad in sf and we all went into the military every single one of us. I left the week after toms youngest son left we came out of the same recruiting station every workout was a competition between him and I and we loved it.

@warriorshearthealing Месяц назад

Proud to have Tom Spooner as one of our leaders. We are very much looking forward to this episode.

@ShawnRyanShow Месяц назад

Love what you guys are doing. I’m excited for you guys to see the interview in it’s entirety.

@bdusknitting1076 Месяц назад

Tom!! I love this guy..know him personally..hes saved 1000s of addicts and alcoholics on top of being a war hero...amazing man

@dougcarey1928 Месяц назад

Proud to serve in the same company with him. D co 1/504 82nd. Great man!

@ShawnRyanShow Месяц назад

Right on!

@TomRolfson Месяц назад

Doug, copy the thanks I gave Tom. You deserve all good things. I was on that path until a careless driver broke my neck.. I'm not the kind of cyborg that can serve.

@MikeFree22 Месяц назад

B Co….glad to see there are some other old Red Devils on here!

@Robert_H_Diver Месяц назад

@@MikeFree22 HHC 1-504🤙🏼

@dynamicsinDividends6636 Месяц назад

A co and Recon 1/504th here

@dandauganda8777 Месяц назад

Whoever did the editing of this video knows his craft. Very well done 👍

@jerrodbates8480 Месяц назад

I was just thinking damn this is some serious production

@dustinwalker8152 Месяц назад

One could say a wizard.

@rezzyn94 Месяц назад

Been waiting for this one for years. Legendary for his career and even more so for helping vets and first responders after his military time. This is who young men should look up to

@austinrains5636 Месяц назад

Tom and warriors heart turned my life around! If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired in ur life be it booze,pills,any substance known to man,or ptsd reach out to them. Its ok to not be ok!

@kevinrichards1539 Месяц назад

Joined Patreon. Should have done that loooong ago. I have been so impressed with the content the SRS has presented. Many of these interviews need to be archived for historical reference. I never served in the military. Only male in my family not to do so. My service was the fire department, about an two hours outside the city. Non of my family that served in combat ever really talked about it. This show has given me a deep deeper appreciation of what they endured. I've laughed, been on the edge of my seat; shocked, mortified and hear broken. Been pissed off, and most of all been enlightened. Shed a few tears along the way at the brutal and unwavering honesty of the toughest men alive. I have been moved by your ability to listen, allowing the story to unfold. Gently, and respectfully nudging the often drifting conversation back on track. This show has kicked off countless hours of looking deeper into issues. Some issues I had no idea were issues to begin with. Thanks Shawn..

@johndunbar2393 Месяц назад

I hope this is one of those epic 4-6 hour episodes. This is probably the most excited I've been about a guest on here.

@clintdeshazo2171 Месяц назад

Same. Give me Tom Spooner leading all day. Thanks @shawneyanshow

@lauramounir3660 Месяц назад

With the zealots yelling hate in the streets about our beloved country, moral starts to buckle but listening from one of our great American warfighters restores faith that all is not and will never be lost for as long as we have men like these walking among us. Thanks Shawn!

@starkicker5623 Месяц назад

I've been watching your show develop since 2019, and it's incredibly satisfying to continue to watch. Your interview skills are wonderful. Thank you and I'm excited to 'get there' someday too.

@eversforgeworks Месяц назад

Finally got Tom on! Absolute legend and such a good humble feller to spend time with!

@johnsoutherland3403 Месяц назад

If only incredible men like this had been able to serve under a righteous and moral government instead of the monster, the creature, the predator which is the United States Government. It tarnishes their reputations and calls into question the content of their souls. These are not the men of Valley forge or bunker Hill. They are the tendrils of a world covering Demon. Soldiers of Hell, not warriors of heaven.

@ShawnRyanShow Месяц назад

It’s a good one!

@Baseballisbest67 Месяц назад

Sounds like he’s been changed by Christ. Doesn’t sound like he was humble or a good guy before. Let’s not make the mistake of thinking that was all right. Good for him for changing and praise Jesus for the change.

@eversforgeworks Месяц назад

@@Baseballisbest67 brother, it was absolutely the power of Jesus Christ! It's good to see the Lord work in alot of folks recently being more public. I lived a similar life and by his grace was saved in 2021.

@StE2155 Месяц назад

🙄

@1054delta Месяц назад

I can not wait for this interview. I love this show. You are one great interviewer Shawn, you never interrupt even when they misunderstand the question, you let them get the thought out and then you redirect. Keep up the great work.

@_dain_bramaged_9346 Месяц назад

Hell yeah! Another vet from Mogadishu, looking forward to seeing this interview. Can't wait

@discofishing Месяц назад

He was?

@ArnoTrek Месяц назад

He was not a Mogadishu vet. He was referring to his cadre during selection/OTC that were Mog vets...Tom Satterly and Kyle Lamb.

@briangrady367 Месяц назад

Thanks Shawn! Keep them coming! The ability to tell our stories or hear our brothers and sisters stories is keeping those of us who struggle on the right side of the dirt. Also, thanks for your involvement with All Secure Foundation. Tom, Jen and Stacy saved my life and changed my relationship with my wife.

@Sw22944 Месяц назад

Shawn, you are killing it with these interviews, just brilliant!

@Trey-nb8pg 28 дней назад

When I was in Bagdad in 2004, I had a buddy that got attached to a unit going to Najaf. He told me a story about how they got pinned down outside this mosque in the ruins of this bombed out town. He said these two dudes walked up out of the desert, no patches, walked into this mosque and proceeded to kill everyone inside. He said they just walked back out and disappeared back into the desert. 'Wizards' is definitely the appropriate term to use to describe Delta.

@jsmith8646 Месяц назад

As ex ADF I am always blown away when guys like Tom say "12 Deployments", for ADF a deployment was 6-8 months but from what I understand with the USA its up to 12 months?. That's a decade of in country combat, just insane what a legend.

@Economics70 Месяц назад

I think it depends. The Delta guys I think it's usually less than normal Army.

@caliber693 Месяц назад

The reason why the US is the strongest and most battle capable and feared Nation on Earth isn't simply because we're just the best, plenty of other nations have elite soldiers and combat units, however one thing the United States has done since it's founding is always been at war so we have what many countries lack and that is experience and tactical advantage at war. You can build the biggest army in the world you want like China but when you have a bunch of kids that have never seen anything and even the generals have never seen any combat it's a totally different story than a group of men that have done this many times in a country that has constantly been doing this for 200 plus years.

@Nperez1986 Месяц назад

@@caliber693Eh...you're not wrong...but you're not right. The OSS didn't start till WW2...led to Special Forces.

@caliber693 Месяц назад

@@Nperez1986 I am 100% correct, I'm not talking about any special forces, operators, or anything of that nature I'm talking about us as a country since our founding period.

@Repsol000 Месяц назад

AT EASE BOYS!!!

@miguelorengo8506 Месяц назад

This is going to be one of the most awesome interviews I’ve ever seen! 💪😎

@BigTpetty Месяц назад

Wow. I have always wondered about this guy. Heard much about him. Amazing that we get to have a front seat with you as you interview him. Thanks Shawn! 💪🏻

@bbarker2663 Месяц назад

I have to say your production from when you started the podcast has gone from very good to beyond amazing. Love watching the evolution of VE and your success. Cheers, señor.

@GeoffPeterson33 Месяц назад

HOLY SHIT YOU GOT TOM SPOONER. I’ve never been so pumped for an episode man.

@thiswanderlove3500 Месяц назад

Same!!!

@billplunkett8989 Месяц назад

Looking forward to this interview!!

@samanthabalmaceda221 Месяц назад

The amount of knowledge and truths you are exposing just keeps getting better and better! Thank you and keep doing what you were called to do Shawn!! Fighting the good fight. God bless you and your family

@paul-martinkellyialtd2855 Месяц назад

Awesome, and powerful as ever. Looking forward to the interview

@TheNatestEver Месяц назад

Been wanting to hear full interview with Tom for two years this is amazing, Tom is a legend with a ton of deployments and does alot for the community! Thank you Shawn and Team

@jrmiller6464 Месяц назад

Proud to say I’ve known Tom since I was a kid. My father dated his mother for years. Him and his brother Scott were some bad dudes.

@JaneLaPlace Месяц назад

Thank you for bringing me back from the edge with these testimonies & your story, Shawn. Forever grateful. ❤

@RICOVYBEZ Месяц назад

His Eyes Tells A Story Within Itself, Blessings unto you & your Family. 👊🏽

@manuelsuda Месяц назад

Hey brother, it's great to see this many subs on your channel. Keep it up man. Blessings

@JohnFlynn-np5wv Месяц назад

Shawn, thank you for all that you do. I wonder if you knew you had this gift back when you were on the Teams. Congrats on your success. Keep it coming.

@jimmyjameswu6474 Месяц назад

😮Yes! SRS keeps bringing more and more captivating content. Can’t get enough.

@Epiphany715 Месяц назад

Whoooooo! This will be legendary. @ShawnRyanShow you've done it again Sir 🙌🏾

@hejdu13337 Месяц назад

Tom Spooner, finally. this is gonna be a legendary interview with a legend.

@alliancejiujitsuauckland-m6231 Месяц назад

I met Tom and he’s an absolute amazing human. 🙏🏽

@guillermomira2122 Месяц назад

THANK YOU RYAN!! Have been waiting for this one for a long time!

@semii001 Месяц назад

Cannot wait to listen to the full podcast and hit the gym, nothing more motivating than listening to these warriors stories. Thank you Shawn for putting these out for the public!

@snactimusmaximus Месяц назад

A+ production quality, man!

@G6Tarantula Месяц назад

The caliber of editing on these previews is just…. Idk. I’m speechless. They are utterly superb and that’s a serious understatement.

@matthellcat2494 Месяц назад

Oooh man. Im excited to watch this! Man your channel is great Shawn

@MikeFree22 Месяц назад

Excited for this one Shawn! Doing great work brother….GREAT work!

@LOGFAN87 Месяц назад

Damn Shawn it’s amazing how far you come! Been here since the beginning. One of my favorite podcasts!

@andysenadbajric Месяц назад

Awesome interview!!!

@jollyg83 Месяц назад

I love listening to Tom’s story and May 13 is my birthday. What a treat it will be, looking forward to this one for sure.

@jeremyhirst4937 Месяц назад

Looking forward to this episode!

@figgiefigueroa7372 Месяц назад

Like always this channel has great guests. Love it 🎉🎉🎉

@randomman057 Месяц назад

I've seen clips from another interview with this man and always wanted to know more, this is awesome.

@JungleJerk Месяц назад

Love what you have done for so many

@chrisbarnett7591 Месяц назад

This is going to be great!! Awesome job Shaun

@ColKurtzknew Месяц назад

You got him on !? Huge !!! So much respect for both Tom and his brother. There's a cool vid with him and Jamey on an Iraqi rooftop well worth a view. Looking out for this drop.

@Chevydude1982 Месяц назад

love Tom. him and his brother are 2 of the baddest men ive ever served with. Much love brotha, miss u guys.

@Basher45RC Месяц назад

This episode is going to be amazing! Shawn, who ever does your intros & edits is top notch!!

@terrybreadon335 Месяц назад

Much respect. Can’t imagine going through that! I was so angry and cried about Mogadishu for a day. What they did to our men. My dad was a Normandy Vet I wasn’t born yet but I have his Purple Heart and Bronze. Star. Thank you for walking through fear to hero 🫡

@rahker Месяц назад

I can not wait for this. I've been wanting to see Mr. Spooner on your show for a looooooong time.

@commonsgiant Месяц назад

You have always been good at asking the right questions, but you have taken it to the next level. It feels like you trust yourself more. Well done!

@tedheath2326 Месяц назад

It’s amazing what Tom Spooner has accomplished, 1 in a million guys !!!! …. I’m definitely watching this whole show !!!!

@zachariah9739 Месяц назад

Tom IS an absolute legend! Stoked for this one!

@ivandoinstuff Месяц назад

The editing is awesome!

@RV_Chef_Life Месяц назад

I don’t know who does these shorts but props to you. They are amazing ❤

@dustinwalker8152 Месяц назад

Wow! Having this dude on is some epic stuff Shawn! Edit: Documenting these guys stories are recording and preserving history, thank you Shawn and team for doing this work.

@johnottobre3674 Месяц назад

Aw man. I’ve been waiting for spooner interview!

@kabaenvironment2537 Месяц назад

God bless you and your family Shawn. It's amazing what you have done with this channel for putting on the table the stories of our brothers...God damn few can understand 🙏🤙

@davidkelley6986 Месяц назад

I was always hoping you would have him on your show. Great human being !

@callightman5409 Месяц назад

Beyond excited for this. This man is legit as they come. Can’t wait to hear his story. I’ve been following him and his brother for years. Ryan this is amazing.

@justinalbers3167 Месяц назад

Holy shit! I can't wait to hear you and Tom chatting!

@bostonfrombrady Месяц назад

12 and More than !000! Ty Mr. Spooner. Getting better Mr. Ryan! We appreciate the work

@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi Месяц назад

Great interview. My first impression of him is that he is extremely humble. It seems like he has no ego whatsoever.

@blech71 Месяц назад

Wow I can’t wait to hear this one and go on an amazing journey!

@karlboilard6925 Месяц назад

Excited for this one love all the delta and tier 1 episodes so much amazing stories

@John-kc8ln Месяц назад

Absolutely love what you are doing Shawn. Keep pushing forward!🇺🇸

@bazztiki Месяц назад

So excited to see this episode

@Logjammer69 Месяц назад

Glad to see great content again, it was out there for a bit man tbh.

@facilitatinghappiness Месяц назад

This is a good one Shawn!

@jamesdean3474 Месяц назад

Can’t wait for this episode!

@timw.6910 Месяц назад

SRS just gets better and better. Thank you Shawn for the wonderful content.

@barry6557 Месяц назад

Excited for this one. Let's Go!

@gladiator_games Месяц назад

These previews are awesome.

@JOE-on4pi Месяц назад

Stoked for this one!

@REKLUSE53 Месяц назад

Shawn, your videos have changed my life for the better.

@lisap4251 Месяц назад

I can’t wait to see the whole interview.

@Forged407 Месяц назад

Been waiting for this!!!

@canadianjake1995 Месяц назад

Shawn, uou are absolutely killing it with these guests man! Top teir man, respect!

@bcy412 Месяц назад

Thank you for your service

@danielthorpe7413 Месяц назад

Wow!! I'm so looking forward to watching this one.

@johnnyturbo8460 Месяц назад

Looking forward to hearing his story.

@gabrielmartin7008 Месяц назад

I can’t wait to see this. Interview Tom Spooners brother too he is a bad ass.

@Andez182 Месяц назад

I’ve been waiting for this one!

@lyngruen8607 Месяц назад

I could NEVER do what you and your guys with you did. God bless you. I applaud 👏 you and much respect.🇺🇸🪖🇺🇸 Stay well and be safe 🙏 ❤️ Texas Nana

@nicknoble9955 Месяц назад

Can’t wait for this episode! Tom is a true American hero and someone I have respected since the day I met him and his brother Scot. Very excited about this show. Great work Shawn.