Matt Bissonnette
Former U.S. Navy SEAL and DEVGRU (SEAL Team 6) operator who participated in the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden; author of No Easy Day (as Mark Owen) and the new book No Easy Way, and a consultant/producer for the CBS series SEAL Team.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 4h 5min
#252 Matt Bissonnette - SEAL Team 6 Operator’s First-Hand Account of Operation Neptune Spear
Matt Bissonnette, a former SEAL Team 6 operator known for his role in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, details his journey from elite soldier to author. He discusses the challenges he faced navigating government reviews and legal battles over his first book, No Easy Day. Joined by attorney Tim Parlatori, they tackle the double standards in pre-publication reviews and the financial impacts of his legal challenges. Bissonnette shares insights on resilience, family support, and the intense moments during the operation, alongside plans for his new book and consulting in Hollywood.
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Jul 13, 2026 • 3h 22min
What Happened on the Third Floor | Matt Bissonnette | Ep. 458
Matt Bissonnette, a former Navy SEAL and author of No Easy Day, recounts life in SEAL Team 6 and the night on the third floor of the bin Laden compound. He talks about the contested raid narratives, a decade-long legal fight with the DOJ over his book, near-suicidal isolation, and his move to self-publishing and raising Wagyu cattle as a new purpose.
