Shawn Ryan Show

#45 Bob "Ninja" Poras - CIA / Delta Force Operator | Part 1

Jan 16, 2023

Bob "Ninja" Poras, a former Delta Force operator and CIA GRS agent, shares thrilling tales from his covert missions. He describes intense moments during Operation Just Cause in Panama and eerie encounters while working against Pablo Escobar. Bob breaks down the significance of leadership in special ops and reminisces about his unique upbringing in the San Fernando Valley, which fueled his military aspirations. He also touches on the evolution of firearms training and the psychological challenges faced by those transitioning from military to civilian life.

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Bob "Ninja" Poras

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Empowering Firearms Training for Everyday Situations

22min

Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Myths and Health Boosters

4min

Exploring a Journey from Childhood to Military and Intelligence Success

2min

Growing Up in the Valley: A Journey of Loss and Responsibility

15min

From Aspirations to Ranger Training

29min

Navigating Military Bureaucracy

13min

Leadership and Camaraderie in Operation Just Cause

3min

Tales of Tactical Operations in Panama

21min

10.

Chaotic Missions: Unveiling the Reality of Military Operations

15min

11.

Trials of Special Operations Training

24min

12.

Journey Through Selection

23min

13.

Life in High-Stakes Operations

5min

14.

Reflections on Class Numbers and Unit Identity

4min

15.

Nineties Military Operations: Reflections and Realities

27min

16.

Perspectives on Military Operations

6min

17.

Evolution of Medical Practices in Combat Operations

3min

18.

Tactical Turmoil: Navigating Missions and Emotions

21min

19.

Navigating Conflict: Memories from Bosnia

5min

20.

Reflections on Military Retirement

20min

21.

Reflections on Deployment and Personal Sacrifice

2min

22.

The Intricacies of Manipulation and Wrestling Narratives

2min

Bob "Ninja" Poras has us wondering where he got his call sign. He spent most of his career in the shadows. Some days "AWOL", but most of them fighting as the tip of the spear with 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment–Delta (1st SFOD-D), and eventually - working for the CIA as a GRS operator.

He covers lessons in leadership and the perfect grenade toss while operating in Panama during 'Just Cause,' his first brush with the same Delta squadron that would later be his own. We later learn where the famous trope "this is my safety" originated from. We wrap up part one of this two-part series with Pablo Escobar, Bosnia ops with German GSG 9, and more.

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