John "Tig" Tiegen 13th Anniversary of the Benghazi Attacks
The Shawn Ryan Show
About Tig
Tig is a former U.S. Marine Sergeant and security contractor renowned for his heroic actions during the 2012 Benghazi attacks. Serving with the CIA's Global Response Staff, Tiegen was part of the elite team that defended the U.S. diplomatic compound and CIA Annex against militant assaults on September 11, 2012, saving numerous lives over 13 grueling hours.
With over 13 years in high-threat security for Blackwater and government agencies, he has deployed to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. Tiegen co-authored the New York Times bestseller 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi (2014) and served as a consultant for Michael Bay's film adaptation (2016).
A sought-after motivational speaker, he shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and teamwork through his organization Beyond the Battlefield, supporting veterans and first responders.
He continues advocating for truth, patriotism, and mental health awareness, often speaking at events about overcoming adversity. Tiegen is running for mayor of Colorado Springs.
John "Tig" Tiegen Links
- Linktree
- Website
- X
- Book: 13 Hours
- Album
- YouTube: The Modern Patriot Podcast
- Facebook: The Modern Patriot Media
- Campaign: Tig for Mayor
Raw Description
<p>John “Tig” Tiegen is a former U.S. Marine Sergeant and security contractor renowned for his heroic actions during the 2012 Benghazi attacks. Serving with the CIA's Global Response Staff, Tiegen was part of the elite team that defended the U.S. diplomatic compound and CIA Annex against militant assaults on September 11, 2012, saving numerous lives over 13 grueling hours. </p> <p>With over 13 years in high-threat security for Blackwater and government agencies, he has deployed to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. Tiegen co-authored the New York Times bestseller 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi (2014) and served as a consultant for Michael Bay’s film adaptation (2016). </p> <p>A sought-after motivational speaker, he shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and teamwork through his organization Beyond the Battlefield, supporting veterans and first responders. </p> <p>He continues advocating for truth, patriotism, and mental health awareness, often speaking at events about overcoming adversity. Tiegen is running for mayor of Colorado Springs.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://betterhelp.com/srs">https://betterhelp.com/srs</a></p> <p>This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self.</p> <p><a href="https://bunkr.life">https://bunkr.life</a> – USE CODE SRS</p> <p>Go to https://bunkr.life/SRS and use code “SRS” to get 25% off your family plan.</p> <p><a href="https://meetfabric.com/shawn">https://meetfabric.com/shawn</a></p> <p><a href="https://shawnlikesgold.com">https://shawnlikesgold.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://helixsleep.com/srs">https://helixsleep.com/srs</a></p> <p><a href="https://mypatriotsupply.com/srs">https://mypatriotsupply.com/srs</a></p> <p><a href="https://patriotmobile.com/srs">https://patriotmobile.com/srs</a></p> <p><a href="https://prizepicks.onelink.me/lmeo/srs">https://prizepicks.onelink.me/lmeo/srs</a></p> <p><a href="https://rocketmoney.com/srs">https://rocketmoney.com/srs</a></p> <p><a href="https://ROKA.com">https://ROKA.com</a> – USE CODE SRS</p> <p><a href="https://simplisafe.com/srs">https://simplisafe.com/srs</a></p> <p><a href="https://ziprecruiter.com/srs">https://ziprecruiter.com/srs</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>John "Tig" Tiegen Links:</strong></p> <p>Linktree - <a href="https://linktr.ee/tigtiegen">https://linktr.ee/tigtiegen</a></p> <p>Website - <a href="https://tigtiegen.com">https://tigtiegen.com</a></p> <p>X - <a href="https://x.com/TigTiegen">https://x.com/TigTiegen</a></p> <p>IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tigtiegen">https://www.instagram.com/tigtiegen</a></p> <p>LI - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tig-tiegen-6421455">https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tig-tiegen-6421455</a></p> <p>Book (13 Hours) - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/13-Hours-Account-Happened-Benghazi/dp/1455582271">https://www.amazon.com/13-Hours-Account-Happened-Benghazi/dp/1455582271</a></p> <p>Album - <a href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/johntigtiegen/rest-now-brothers-2">https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/johntigtiegen/rest-now-brothers-2</a></p> <p>YT - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheModernPatriotPodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@TheModernPatriotPodcast</a></p> <p>FB - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheModernPatriotMedia">https://www.facebook.com/TheModernPatriotMedia</a></p> <p>Campaign - <a href="https://tigformayor.com">https://tigformayor.com</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>
Show Notes
About Tig
Tig is a former U.S. Marine Sergeant and security contractor renowned for his heroic actions during the 2012 Benghazi attacks. Serving with the CIA's Global Response Staff, Tiegen was part of the elite team that defended the U.S. diplomatic compound and CIA Annex against militant assaults on September 11, 2012, saving numerous lives over 13 grueling hours.
With over 13 years in high-threat security for Blackwater and government agencies, he has deployed to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. Tiegen co-authored the New York Times bestseller 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi (2014) and served as a consultant for Michael Bay's film adaptation (2016).
A sought-after motivational speaker, he shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and teamwork through his organization Beyond the Battlefield, supporting veterans and first responders.
He continues advocating for truth, patriotism, and mental health awareness, often speaking at events about overcoming adversity. Tiegen is running for mayor of Colorado Springs.
John "Tig" Tiegen Links
- Linktree
- Website
- X
- Book: 13 Hours
- Album
- YouTube: The Modern Patriot Podcast
- Facebook: The Modern Patriot Media
- Campaign: Tig for Mayor
Raw Description
<p>John “Tig” Tiegen is a former U.S. Marine Sergeant and security contractor renowned for his heroic actions during the 2012 Benghazi attacks. Serving with the CIA's Global Response Staff, Tiegen was part of the elite team that defended the U.S. diplomatic compound and CIA Annex against militant assaults on September 11, 2012, saving numerous lives over 13 grueling hours. </p> <p>With over 13 years in high-threat security for Blackwater and government agencies, he has deployed to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. Tiegen co-authored the New York Times bestseller 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi (2014) and served as a consultant for Michael Bay’s film adaptation (2016). </p> <p>A sought-after motivational speaker, he shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and teamwork through his organization Beyond the Battlefield, supporting veterans and first responders. </p> <p>He continues advocating for truth, patriotism, and mental health awareness, often speaking at events about overcoming adversity. Tiegen is running for mayor of Colorado Springs.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://betterhelp.com/srs">https://betterhelp.com/srs</a></p> <p>This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self.</p> <p><a href="https://bunkr.life">https://bunkr.life</a> – USE CODE SRS</p> <p>Go to https://bunkr.life/SRS and use code “SRS” to get 25% off your family plan.</p> <p><a href="https://meetfabric.com/shawn">https://meetfabric.com/shawn</a></p> <p><a href="https://shawnlikesgold.com">https://shawnlikesgold.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://helixsleep.com/srs">https://helixsleep.com/srs</a></p> <p><a href="https://mypatriotsupply.com/srs">https://mypatriotsupply.com/srs</a></p> <p><a href="https://patriotmobile.com/srs">https://patriotmobile.com/srs</a></p> <p><a href="https://prizepicks.onelink.me/lmeo/srs">https://prizepicks.onelink.me/lmeo/srs</a></p> <p><a href="https://rocketmoney.com/srs">https://rocketmoney.com/srs</a></p> <p><a href="https://ROKA.com">https://ROKA.com</a> – USE CODE SRS</p> <p><a href="https://simplisafe.com/srs">https://simplisafe.com/srs</a></p> <p><a href="https://ziprecruiter.com/srs">https://ziprecruiter.com/srs</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>John "Tig" Tiegen Links:</strong></p> <p>Linktree - <a href="https://linktr.ee/tigtiegen">https://linktr.ee/tigtiegen</a></p> <p>Website - <a href="https://tigtiegen.com">https://tigtiegen.com</a></p> <p>X - <a href="https://x.com/TigTiegen">https://x.com/TigTiegen</a></p> <p>IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tigtiegen">https://www.instagram.com/tigtiegen</a></p> <p>LI - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tig-tiegen-6421455">https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tig-tiegen-6421455</a></p> <p>Book (13 Hours) - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/13-Hours-Account-Happened-Benghazi/dp/1455582271">https://www.amazon.com/13-Hours-Account-Happened-Benghazi/dp/1455582271</a></p> <p>Album - <a href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/johntigtiegen/rest-now-brothers-2">https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/johntigtiegen/rest-now-brothers-2</a></p> <p>YT - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheModernPatriotPodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@TheModernPatriotPodcast</a></p> <p>FB - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheModernPatriotMedia">https://www.facebook.com/TheModernPatriotMedia</a></p> <p>Campaign - <a href="https://tigformayor.com">https://tigformayor.com</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>