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Ep. 14 - Mike Moriarty
Former Navy SEAL | Class 227
Mike Moriarty is a first-generation American and the youngest of eight, raised in Boston by Irish immigrants. Not seeing much of a future in the neighborhood, he joined the Navy at 17, eventually making his way to BUD/S in 1999—after realizing the SEALs weren’t just a Hollywood invention. He went on to serve at Teams 5, 7, and 10, and later as an SQT instructor alongside Ryan, building a career shaped by both reputation and behind-the-scenes politics. In this episode, we talk about everything from bar fights and rooftop escapes in Okinawa to getting kicked out of Sniper school for mouthing off, rolling through Iraq in HUMVVs with no doors, and the quiet shift that comes with age and perspective. It’s a deep dive into how the Teams have changed—and how Mike has, too.
MEET YOUR LIBERTY RISK HOSTS
Ryan Williams
MEET RYAN
Ryan Williams spent 10 years in the SEAL Teams, then 8 as a civilian Instructor in the SEAL training pipeline (SQT). During that time Ryan started his journey into entrepreneurship, launching his first clothing brand in 2007. Over the last 18 years, Ryan has worked behind the scenes with hundreds of brands & businesses.
Currently his companies, Industry Threadworks, and Archive 3PL, produce and fulfill apparel for a variety of brands.
Nick Betts
MEET NICK
With 47 months in combat as a sniper and a degree from the Los Angeles Film School, he bridges the worlds of warfare and storytelling. His career spans global operations with the CIA, State Department, and DoD, followed by over 15 years in marketing and creative leadership. From helicopters to film sets, he's built a reputation on precision, adaptability, and a relentless drive to get the shot—whether behind a rifle or a camera.
Kevin Kent
MEET KEVIN
Chief Special Warfare Operator Kevin Kent (BUD/S Class 200) spent 21 years in the SEAL Teams, mostly with Team 5, completing 9 combat deployments across war zones while racking up a medal haul that’d make a North Korean general jealous—though he somehow dodged the Good Conduct Medal (red stripes say it all). After retiring, Kevin pivoted to Hollywood as an actor, stuntman, weapons trainer, and military advisor on productions likeFast X, Netflix’sObliterated, andJack Ryan. He founded K-Squared Productions, directed award-winning short films, and runs high-risk executive protection gigs when he's not behind a camera. Based in San Diego, he’s a proud husband of 22 years and father to three grown kids—still thriving in the chaos, just with better lighting.
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Ep. 15 Special Crew Cast Edition
No guest, no filter—just your three Liberty Risk hosts going full send in this special hostcast episode. Ryan Williams, a SEAL-turned-entrepreneur with a sharp eye for business, Nick Betts, a combat-seasoned sniper and filmmaker with a knack for storytelling, and Kevin Kent, a decorated SEAL Chief turned Hollywood weapons expert, sit down to swap stories, drop hot takes, and pull back the curtain on the chaos, camaraderie, and contradictions they’ve lived through. From behind-the-scenes training talk to barstool-grade banter, this one’s got all the grit and none of the script.
