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Undercover Cop: "Everybody Was Trying to K*ll Us" | Official Preview

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Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join In this episode of the Shawn Ryan Show, retired ATF Special Agent Chris Bayless sits down to discuss his 30-year career in federal law enforcement, including decades of undercover work, infiltrating outlaw motorcycle clubs, working cases tied to the Hells Angels and Mel Chancey, violent crime investigations, stash house operations, and the evolving challenges facing undercover agents in the age of AI and facial recognition. Bayless also reflects on the realities of ATF enforcement, the personal cost of living around dangerous criminal networks, the impact on family, and his perspective on redemption, faith, and second chances after a life spent face-to-face with America’s most violent offenders. Support the Shawn Ryan Show for $5 and get the chance to watch the shows AD FREE, with the exception of Shawn's personal reads, before they release!! Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 #PODCAST #NEWS #CRIME #TRUECRIME #POLICE #COPS #LAWENFORCEMENT #DIDYOUKNOW #HORROR #HISTORY #LAW #OFFICER Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.vigilanceelite.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762

Top Comments (10)

@pauldlubaciv2867 2026-05-13

Would be nice if the cops worked this hard to catch pedophiles.....

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@DTM-q9d 2026-05-13

Shawn, I just finished the Mel interview and thought this was the full interview with Chris. Can’t wait for it and appreciate what you are doing with these interviews!

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@DadHominem 2026-05-12

Interesting preview. I grew up next door to a leader in the local HA club in central California. They had some wild parties and awesome motorcycles. They were always very nice to me, and I wanted to grow up to be just like them. I became a police officer instead. Same adrenaline rush doing dangerous things, but without the inconvenience of periodic jail time. I'm glad I made the choice I did.

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@Charles_Dean 2026-05-13

Back to back with Mel and Bayless! This is gonna be bada**

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@Bagellboss 2026-05-13

Just finished Mel’s interview. Stoked for this one

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@kkmbugua 2026-05-13

Can't wait for the full interview.

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@ChrisS-e8l 2026-05-13

Grew up knowing Mel. A super nice and respectful beast. He demanded respect and he get got it!! Mel loved his family and friends!! He was not someone you wanted any type of smoke with. Seeing his transformation showed me GOD is a forgiving GOD!! With that being said if he was able to turn his life around I believe anyone can. Everyone sat back and was just waiting to watch Mel go back to his old ways which never happened. Jesus just wants us to come home and and be in relationship with him.

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@LivTruth1 2026-05-12

Great show ....Thank you gentlemen!

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@ScallopBoatCaptain 2026-05-12

i live close to a HA clubhouse, and they're some of the most solid people you'll ever meet. not to mention the neighborhood & surrounding area(s) are super safe.

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@ChasM11067 2026-05-12

Ron Burgandy in opening😂😂😂

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