Bryan Callen

Bryan Callen sits down with intelligence analyst and cybersecurity expert Ryan McBeth on Off Limits to explore non‑combatant casualty values, cyber warfare, drug cartels and VPN privacy. McBeth spent two decades as an anti‑armor infantryman and later became a software architect and OSINT specialist, developing C4ISR software and consulting on information warfare ryanmcbeth.com . Now a bestselling novelist and YouTube creator, he makes complex military and intelligence topics accessible to millions of viewers. The conversation begins with the non‑combatant casualty value (NCV)—a military rule of engagement that quantifies how many civilian casualties commanders will accept to neutralize a target en.wikipedia.org . The hosts discuss the ethics of collateral damage, how NCV thresholds require high‑level approvals and how modern targeting systems use data to minimize civilian harm. They then dive into cyber intelligence and open‑source intelligence (OSINT), exploring how analysts gather information online, the role of artificial intelligence, and why protecting critical infrastructure from cyberattacks is more important than ever. McBeth shares insights into how U.S. and Mexican intelligence agencies cooperate to track cartel kingpins like Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán; joint operations have used surveillance, financial tracking and signals intelligence to bring dangerous cartel leaders to justice lawfaremedia.org . He explains why cartels operate like multinational corporations and how cyber‑enabled drug trafficking challenges law enforcement. The discussion then shifts to digital privacy and virtual private networks (VPNs), which encrypt internet traffic and hide a user’s IP address security.org, allowing journalists and activists to bypass censorship and keep their online activities anonymous. Tune in for a fascinating blend of war‑room ethics, cyber security, organized crime and personal liberty. If you enjoy long‑form, civil debates about current affairs, technology and national security, subscribe and hit the notification bell for future episodes.

Bret Weinstein joins Bryan Callen. This video is sponsored by Aura - https://aura.com/BryanCallen This is a high-level, no-holds-barred conversation about truth, institutions, and the dangerous state of modern discourse. From the failures of science and media to evolutionary psychology, cancel culture, and what it means to speak honestly in 2025 — this episode goes deep. Whether you agree with Bret or not, you’ll walk away thinking differently. 🧠 Bret Weinstein: Evolutionary biologist, author, host of The DarkHorse Podcast 🎙 Bryan Callen: Comedian, truth-seeker, and host of OFF LIMITS 👉 Follow Bryan: @bryancallen 👉 Follow Bret: @bret.weinstein Subscribe for more episodes that go way beyond the surface. SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/bryan-callen​ MERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Most gym bros think they’re strong. Dr. Mike Israetel says 90% of them are wrong. In this episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with Dr. Mike Israetel — PhD, coach, co-founder of RP Strength, and one of the smartest (and jackedest) men in fitness — to talk about: Why 90% of lifters are chasing the wrong goals What real strength actually looks like The truth about steroids, natty claims, and recovery Why Bryan’s “alpha” energy doesn’t count as a training plan How gym culture has become more about ego than progress This episode is funny, brutally honest, and guaranteed to crush a few fitness delusions. Host: Bryan Callen (@bryancallen) Guest: Dr. Mike Israetel (@rpdrmike) SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/bryan-callen​ MERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

She’s not just an attorney. She’s not just an activist. She’s not just an artist. Check out https://aura.com/BryanCallen In this episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with Elica Le Bon, an Iranian-American powerhouse who brings her whole identity into the room. Together they dive into: What it means to speak truth in a performative world The intersection of culture, womanhood, and rebellion Why intuition beats intellect in the long run Pushing back on stereotypes from both East and West And what real freedom feels like — especially for women of color Funny, fearless, and refreshingly raw. #ElicaLeBon #BryanCallen #OFFLIMITS #IranianAmerican #WomenWithVoices #CulturalCommentary #iran #israel #ActivistVoices Host: Bryan Callen Guest: Elica Le Bon Follow Elica on Instagram: @elicabon Follow Bryan: @bryancallen: https://bit.ly/bryan-callen​ MERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Harland Williams isn’t just funny — he’s a one-man acid trip with perfect timing. In this episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with one of the most original minds in comedy for a conversation that feels more like a surreal improv jam session than an interview. Topics include: Harland’s spontaneous takes on the universe, animals, and death The power of absurdity in comedy Why he avoids social media — and still crushes in person Stories from the golden era of stand-up And moments that are impossible to script but too funny to cut This isn’t just funny — it’s weird, wonderful, and wildly entertaining. Host: Bryan Callen Guest: Harland Williams #HarlanWilliams #BryanCallen #OFFLIMITS #ComedyPodcast #StandupLegend #AbsurdistComedy #PodcastClip #HarlanUnfiltered #WeirdIsFunny SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/bryan-callen​ MERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Can traditional values survive the modern world? In this episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with conservative heavyweight Andrew Wilson, a professional debater known for taking on atheists, feminists, and modern culture — and holding the line. They dig deep into: The rise of male hopelessness and weak leadership Why modern culture undermines personal responsibility Religion, masculinity, and meaning in a collapsing society Debating from faith in a secular world Why Wilson believes most "open-mindedness" is just cowardice This is not a screaming match — it’s a high-IQ debate about what still matters. Host: Bryan Callen Guest: Andrew Wilson (@andrew_wilson_official)

He’s been mocked, memed, and underestimated — but Carrot Top might be one of the most successful stand-up comedians alive. In this unfiltered episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with the Las Vegas legend to talk about everything: Fame, plastic surgery rumors, and being a comedy outlier His start in college with a trunk full of props Surviving decades in the game while critics laughed What it’s really like to crush Vegas residencies And why Carrot Top is laughing all the way to the bank This isn’t the interview you expect. It’s funnier. And more honest. Hosted by: Bryan Callen Guest: Carrot Top (IG: @carrottoplive) Subscribe for more episodes of OFF LIMITS — where comedians drop the filter and tell the truth. Vinia - Vinia.com/Callen SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/bryan-callen​ MERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Eric Weinstein drops bombs on the physics establishment.In this explosive episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with the legendary mathematical physicist to discuss why modern physics may be dead, how string theory hijacked academia, and why his “Theory of Everything” took him his entire life to conceive. Weinstein opens up about: • The flawed incentives in academia and peer review • Why string theorists “referee their own games” • The shocking intellectual dominance of one man that changed physics forever • How a viral documentary finally gave his work the spotlight • Why he believes humanity won’t survive without interstellar travel 🚨 This is not your average science podcast.🚀 From space-time not being real to why we may be living in a 14-dimensional reality, Eric challenges everything we think we know. 🎙 Hosted by: Bryan Callen🧠 Guest: Eric Weinstein (@EricRWeinstein) 👇 Drop a comment: Is physics dead? Or are we just not listening to the right people? Vinia - Vinia.com/Callen SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/bryan-callen​ MERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Jamie and Bryan sit down to break down the cult of the amateur, why Instagram thought Bryan was fit and/or gay, the way comedy used to be in Los Angeles and searching for purpose. Get tickets for Jamie's shows at https://jamiekennedy.com/ Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/live You can listen to the full episode here: APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9w SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3Lpqlnp Want to look as good as The Kid? Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Bryan and Entrepreneur Peter Diamandis break down how to hack your body for longevity, going to the moon, alternative health sciences and the will to love. Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/live You can listen to the full episode here: APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9w SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3Lpqlnp Want to look as good as The Kid? Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

Bryan sits down with Religious Scholar Reza Aslan to talk about our misinterpretations of countries outside of the west, the current conflict in the Middle East, what it means to be American, the incredible story of Howard Baskerville and more. Get Reza's new book here - https://www.amazon.com/American-Martyr-Persia-Tragic-Baskerville/dp/1324004479 Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/live You can listen to the full episode here: APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9w SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3Lpqlnp Want to look as good as The Kid? Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch #islam #israel #palestine #america #debate

Bryan is joined by Child Psychologist Miriam Grossman to talk about the prevalence of Gender Theory in the modern era, Dr. John Money and the dark origins of Gender Studies and what parents can do to have productive conversations with their children. You can read Doctor Miriam Grossman's book here - https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Trans-Nation-Psychiatrists-Madness/dp/1510777741 Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/live You can listen to the full episode here: APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9w SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3Lpqlnp Want to look as good as The Kid? Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch