Planet Tyrus

On this episode of Planet Tyrus, Tyrus sits down with William “Bill” Dillon: a 102-year-old WWII Navy submariner and radioman who served aboard the USS Sailfish (SS-192) in the Pacific. Bill shares unforgettable stories from the Great Depression, intense submarine war patrols, surviving depth-charge attacks, and the Battle of Formosa, where Sailfish helped rescue downed American pilots. Plus, Bill discusses his book, “The Strike of the Sailfish,” and why telling the full story matters. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Facebook 👉https://www.facebook.com/PlanetTyrusPod X 👉https://x.com/PlanetTyrusPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Planet Tyrus, Tyrus sits down with Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb for a wide-ranging conversation on interstellar visitors, UFO/UAP skepticism, and why real science starts with asking the questions other people are afraid to ask. From ʻOumuamua to the latest “3I/Atlas” debate, Loeb breaks down what we know, what we don’t know, and why the anomalies are worth investigating, not dismissing.   STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrus sits down with Christie Hutcherson, Founder & President of Women Fighting for America, to unpack border operations, cartel infrastructure, human trafficking, and national security risks that rarely make the headlines. Christie shares what she says she’s witnessed during high-risk field work: cartel corridors in “no man’s land,” trafficking networks, stash houses, and the warning signs everyday citizens can look for. They also dig into accountability, “following the money,” NGO funding, and why intelligence-sharing matters just as much as enforcement. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Harrison of History Channel’s Pawn Stars joins Planet Tyrus to break down how a Las Vegas pawn shop became a 17+ year TV institution, and why Rick refused to turn it into fake “reality drama.” Rick talks about the history of pawn shops and why being fair is the best long-term business strategy. He also discusses how the show’s “history from your uncle” feel has helped it last. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Payne joins Planet Tyrus for a real-world investing conversation that goes beyond Wall Street hype. Tyrus shares how Payne’s advice helped him stop treating the market like “craps in Vegas,” focus on long-term research, and build a portfolio mindset that actually brings results. Payne breaks down why investing is often made to feel “mysterious,” how the Main Street investor revolution changed the game, and why being a customer can turn into being a part owner if you learn to think differently. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Planet Tyrus, Tyrus sits down with self-taught historian & anthropologist Jeff Hengesbaugh, a lifelong collector of frontier artifacts whose collection has supplied props for major productions (including America Primeval). Jeff shares the wild story of traveling 3,000 miles on horseback from the outskirts of Phoenix to British Columbia using mountain-man style gear, learning survival the hard way: lost horses, scarce water, hunger, and changing ecosystems. You’ll also see hands-on artifacts in-studio including historic rifles and a special gift. 00:00 Jeff’s historic Fox News entrance 01:20 Jeff’s “extreme history” life + movie prop collection 03:50 The 3,000-mile horseback journey to British Columbia 7:16 Water, hunger, horses, and survival lessons 17:26 The lost Hawken rifle + why it mattered in the West 22:59 Proving it’s a Hawken 24:56 The Jim Beckwourth connection + signature discovery 35:36 Tyrus holds Beckwourth’s rifle 39:42 Flintlock vs percussion & why the Hawken changed everything 55:05 Skunk hat + piñon coffee wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this holiday special, Tyrus is joined by a few surprise “elves” to break down his favorite Christmas memories and family traditions. From laughs and stories to a few strong opinions, Tyrus opens up about what the holidays really mean to him. Does he love Christmas or just tolerate it? What’s the one Christmas movie he’ll actually sit through? And which traditions still matter no matter how busy life gets? Pour some eggnog, settle in, and celebrate the season with Planet Tyrus, holiday edition. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrus sits down with Senator John Kennedy for a wide-ranging conversation on common sense, leadership, and the Senator's new book How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will. From growing up and living in Louisiana to the realities of policing, crime, and public safety, Tyrus and Senator Kennedy dig into why experience matters in politics. The two trade stories and humor while breaking down how politics drifted away from everyday Americans, and what it would take to bring it back. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrus goes solo on this episode of Planet Tyrus to open up about rejection, insecurity, and chasing NFL dreams that never quite materialized. He shares stories from body guarding for Snoop Dogg to breaking into wrestling, and how carrying old hurt nearly sabotaged every opportunity he had. This is “My Story PT. 2,” a real talk blueprint for young men learning to own their mistakes, drop the baggage, and finally grow up. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrus sits down with longtime friend and former teammate Brett Wetton for a raw conversation about resilience, identity, and the road from Rhodesia to becoming a CEO and leader in service to others. They revisit their days on the field, the life lessons that shaped them, and the powerful mission behind the Nebraska Greats Foundation. This episode is a deep dive into grit, growth, and the impact of choosing not to quit. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Planet Tyrus, Tyrus & Dr. Gregory Skomal dive deep as they explore great white behavior, tagging stories, shark migrations, and the mysteries still hiding in our oceans. From cage-diving tales to near-miss encounters and cutting-edge shark tracking tech, this episode is a must-listen for any ocean or shark lover. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Planet Tyrus, Jeff Dye joins Tyrus for a fast, funny, and open conversation about comedy, wrestling psychology, growing up different, and why accents, timing, and even childhood embarrassments still stick with us. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Planet Tyrus, Tyrus sits down with the one and only Sage Steele for a conversation about life after ESPN, navigating media culture, rebuilding with purpose, and the major life changes she’s embraced over the past year. Sage opens up about her 16-year journey at ESPN, leaving on principle, discovering her voice as an independent journalist, and how faith shaped her next chapter. They also dive into horses, travel headaches, raising kids with resilience, redefining success, and learning to build a tighter circle of people who truly matter. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrus sits down with Brian Kilmeade for a sharp, energetic conversation on Fox News life, sports discipline, coaching, history, and what keeps Kilmeade driven after decades on air. They dive into his transition from sports reporting to news, his work ethic, his stories with Jim Brown, and the research behind his bestselling history books. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ 00:00 – Tyrus Welcomes Brian Kilmeade 02:30 – How Kilmeade Became Fox’s Hardest-Working Guy 05:55 – News vs. Opinion: Kilmeade’s Approach to Facts 15:20 – Soccer, Coaching Kids & Competition 17:55 – Jim Brown Stories & UFC Origins 24:00 – Writing History Books & America’s Complex Past 30:00 – War of 1812, Crisis Moments & Modern Parallels 37:00 – NFL Talk: Giants, Cowboys, 49ers & Player Culture 55:00 – 2024–2028 Politics 1:00:00 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Thanksgiving Special of Planet Tyrus, Tyrus opens up with a look at gratitude, pressure, aging, sacrifice, and what the holiday really reveals about a man’s life. From the pride of providing to the fear of falling short, from missing moments with family to chasing success in the spotlight, Tyrus shares the victories, regrets, and lessons he’s learned along the way. He also gets into the fun side of the holiday; legendary Thanksgiving food debates, cranberry sauce memories, and why sweet potato casserole might be the greatest comfort dish of all time. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrus sits down with comic book artist Gabe Eltaeb, the man who walked away from DC Comics to stand on principle and build Big Man Comics. In this powerful conversation, they talk values, freedom, and the courage to create in a culture that often punishes originality. Gabe opens up about leaving Superman, launching Truth Justice American Way, working with Dean Cain, and now collaborating with Tyrus on The Unstoppable Tyrus, a brand-new hero born from grit, redemption, and science-meets-faith storytelling. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Tyrus and Nick Pope, former UK Ministry of Defense UFO investigator, as they dive into the biggest questions about UFOs, UAPs, and extraterrestrial life. From secret military encounters and triangular crafts over Britain to the Rendlesham Forest incident, Pope shares what he learned during his time at the real “UFO Desk.” STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Planet Tyrus, Tyrus sits down with legendary NFL coach Steve Mariucci, the man behind the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions sidelines, for a conversation about football, leadership, and life after coaching. Tyrus and “Coach Mooch” also swap personal stories about life lessons, failure, and finding purpose beyond the field. Whether you’re an NFL fan, athlete, or just love sports talk, this is one you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this heartfelt episode of Planet Tyrus, Tyrus sits down with one of the most influential figures in his life, Coach Martinez, his former offensive line coach and mentor. From long runs in the California desert to lessons in discipline, faith, and accountability, Tyrus opens up about how Coach Martinez’s guidance shaped the man he is today. Together, they revisit their time at Antelope Valley Junior College, the bonds built on and off the field, and the life lessons that extend far beyond football. Coach Martinez shares his journey from growing up in East L.A. to becoming a respected football coach known for his hands-on leadership and quiet strength. The two discuss mentorship, integrity, and what it means to lead by example proving that the best coaches build character, not just athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Planet Tyrus, Tyrus sits down with longtime collaborator and writing coach Chris Epting to talk about his brand-new book, "What It Is, America," featuring a foreword by President Donald J. Trump. From being rejected as an author to becoming a New York Times bestseller, Tyrus opens up about his creative journey, fatherhood, cancel culture, and the honesty behind his latest work. Chris Epting, acclaimed author and memoir coach, joins Tyrus to unpack what it takes to write truthfully, face your own flaws, and capture America’s stories without the filter of Hollywood or Washington DC STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 YouTube👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetTyrus Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Homepage👉 https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/planet-tyrus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices