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SEAL Team Officer In Charge Sean Glass | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 211 Oct 28, 2024

Sean Glass is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, combat leader, and now a leadership instructor with Echelon Front. Sean spent 13 years in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Eastern Africa. He led five SEAL platoons in Iraq against Islamic State forces during some of the most dynamic and demanding environments where he saw first-hand the power of leadership on the battlefield. Sean returned from Iraq to serve as Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams where he spearheaded the development of leadership training and personally instructed and mentored the next generation of SEAL leaders.

Sean left active duty in 2019 and became the Chief Operating Officer of a successful venture capital backed construction technology startup, where he helped scale the company’s growth and established a highly successful decentralized, team-first culture. He also joined Echelon Front, a SEAL-led company that offers online and in-person training as a leadership instructor, along with helping to found Primal Beef, a farm-raised American beef company that offers dry-aged hand-cut locally sourced all natural delivery straight to your door.

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Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike’s bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog.

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Navy SEAL Historian Veteran Ben Milligan | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 210 Oct 21, 2024

Benjamin H. Milligan is a former US Navy SEAL, author, and military historian that served in SEAL Teams from 2001 to 2009. A native of Indianapolis, he received a BA in History at Purdue University before deploying with SEAL Team 4 in Europe and deploying into combat at SEAL Team 5. Since then, he's penned 'By Water Beneath the Walls: The Rise of the Navy SEALs', a gripping history chronicling the fits and starts of American Special Operations the ultimate rise of the Navy SEALs from unarmed frogmen to elite, go-anywhere commandos as told by one of their own. He's a father, writer, and speaker on leadership, organizational change, and American history at various universities, military commands, and veteran’s events.

So where did SEAL Teams originate, and how were Vietnam Green Beret's a part of their story? What kind of situations have helped to grow Special Operations, and what characters have worked against that progress? And when it really comes down to it, is there any truth to the myth that the Navy despises SEAL Teams? One thing's for sure - with a published SEAL Historian on the couch, researched answers are soon to follow. Let's meet Ben.

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TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS

Be Your Dog’s Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog’s health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise.

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TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING

Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike’s bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog.

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21-Year Green Beret Johnny MF Glenn | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 209 Oct 14, 2024

Johnny MF Glenn is a former Green Beret with over a dozen combat deployments - more than 21 years of back-to-back, nonstop, kinetic action in Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and parts unknown. He's seen gunfights, IED's, combat dressings, and human shields - he's been blown up five times, shot once, and had two cracks in his frontal lobe, all over the course of a career that's dotted with wild tales of 'organized' chaos that only a veteran operator could know.

But for Johnny, organized chaos isn't just a way of life - it's a mantra; a fundamental belief that when good people do good things, good things happen regardless of the circumstances. So how's a farm kid in southwest Georgia go on to become a Green Beret? What keeps someone coming back, deployment after deployment, returning to the combat zone? And when you've served as long as Johnny has, what does the cost of human life really mean?

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TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS

Be Your Dog’s Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog’s health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise.

https://www.teamdog.shop

TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING

Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike’s bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog.

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Police Officer Shot 6 Times Author TJ Webb | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 208 Oct 07, 2024

U.S. Marshall Task Force Officer T.J. Webb was shot six times while trying to apprehend an attempted homicide subject on December 10th, 2020. In the minutes that followed, his fellow officers raced him to a nearby hospital, nearly losing his life in the process. Despite all odds he survived, recovering faster than nearly any medical professional could've predicted, and medically retired in December of 2022 after 19 years of service across SWAT, k9, Narcotics, and the US Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force.

During his recovery, TJ started the 'Fit 4 Duty Foundation', a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging physical fitness in police officers around the country, along with penning and publishing his book 'Just One More'. He's received the American the American Police Hall of Fame Purple Heart, Fraternal Order of Police Medal of Valor, the United States Marshals Service Purple Heart, and the NAPO TopCop Award. Now, he's here to share his story of overcoming odds, resiliency, and helping other officer all around the country.

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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.

Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.

Go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mike and use code MIKE for 20% off your order.

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TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS

Be Your Dog’s Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog’s health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise.

https://www.teamdog.shop

TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING

Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike’s bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog.

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USMC Real Estate Entrepreneur Austin Hancock | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 207 Sep 30, 2024

Austin Hancock is a former United States Marine who served in the Iraq War, deploying to Iraq and North Africa after 2005. After serving he started a family, pivoting into the real estate investing business with a startup firm that would go on to host a multi-million dollar portfolio. Since then, he's stepped into coaching, speaking around the country to inspire others to seize the day and work towards achieving their own far-reaching goals.

But there's more to Austin's successful lifestyle than meets the eye - two felonies at seventeen, multiple V.I.P. operations in Iraq, and chasing the American dream by hard-launching your own business isn't for the faint of heart. So how'd Austin end up getting into the Marine Corps with a pending trial, anyway? What's the secret to finding your own success as a struggling veteran newly home from deployment, and then guiding others to find the same? And when it comes down to it, is Austin Hancock really a bad guy, or is he a good guy who's just made stupid mistakes? Let's meet Austin.

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TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS

Be Your Dog’s Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog’s health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise.

https://www.teamdog.shop

TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING

Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike’s bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog.

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Former CIA Intelligence Officer Andrew Bustamante | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 206 Sep 23, 2024

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The Central Intelligence Agency is skilled in many covert practices, but being honest isn't always their strong suit. Just take it from Andrew Bustamante - a former covert officer that spent seven years at The Agency, Andrew was recruited while applying to join the Peace Corps after leaving the U.S. Air Force as a combat veteran. During his tenure at the CIA, he developed a range of valuable skills, growing to master the line between truth and falsehood while also meeting his wife at the Agency, where they quickly grew to learn that the CIA was no place for families. Today, he owns and operates his own company, Everyday Spy, where he trains everybody from casual interests to Fortune 500 CEO's in the very techniques he learned as a covert operator.

But leaving a life that is, to most people, a lie isn't easy. So where does the line exist between truth and fiction? Does the CIA ever cross that line, and when they do, is it purely in the interest of all American citizens? And if Andrew's skills at the CIA helped him to accomplish every goal he's ever set out to achieve, then what possibilities can those same skills unlock in the rest of us? Let's meet Andrew.

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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.

Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.

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Navy SEAL Iditarod Racer Jeff Reid | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 205 Sep 16, 2024

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Jeff Reid has a lot of mouths to feed. He's the owner/operator of Frozen Trident, a dog kennel he and his family founded in 2018 in Two Rivers, Alaska: the dog-mushing capital of the world. He's an Iditarod racer, having received the Red Lantern Award after racing with his own dogs along the wildly difficult long-distance annual sled dog race traveling 938 miles from Anchorage to Nome. He's also a former SEAL, having served 9 years with SEAL Team 4 with two kinetic deployments in Afghanistan.

But Jeff wasn't always a dog guy - he never even owned one growing up, in fact. It wasn't until his platoon met a stray dog named Frank on his second deployment in Afghanistan that things really started to change. So how's a Pennsylvania native end up deploying to Afghanistan, serving at the Tip of the Spear, retiring to Alaska, and competing in one of the coldest, most difficult races in the country? Let's meet Jeff.

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https://www.teamdog.shop

TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING

Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike’s bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog.

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9/11 Secret Service K-9 Officer Dan Hughes | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 204 Sep 09, 2024

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Dan Hughes was working as a Special Agent in the New York Field Office of the U.S. Secret Service when the first plane hit the North Tower on September 11th, 2001. As the second plane hit the South Tower, Dan set up an on-site triage area for the injured, witnessing atrocities and providing life-saving assistance that would later earn him the U.S. Secret Service Medal of Valor for his actions on the day. Later, Dan joined the Secret Service's Technical Security Division as an Advance Agent, supervising explosive detection canine sweeps for the President, Vice President, and major Heads of State, where he would discover a major K-9 shortage for preforming pre-event security sweeps.

To help fill the role, Dan would go on to join the Bismarck Police Department in North Dakota, developing key K-9 team strategies along with his own business, 'Dogs for Defense' where he would personally subcontract K-9 security work in Iraq and Afghanistan alongside K-9 Adak (later named USA Today's #1 Most Heroic Dog) with Blackwater and other private security companies during height of the Iraq War in 2007. Today, Dogs for Defense continues to provide some of the finest working dog solutions around the world.

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The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived.

BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.

Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.

Go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mike and use code MIKE for 20% off your order.

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TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS

Be Your Dog’s Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog’s health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise.

https://www.teamdog.shop

TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING

Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike’s bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog.

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Tier 1 British SBS Frogman Dean Stott | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 203 Sep 02, 2024

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The Unrelenting Pursuit of Excellence. That's what Dean Stott's chasing - a 16-year career Veteran, Dean's started his military service by joining the SBS, an elite special forces unit of the United Kingdom. In 2011, an injury pushed Dean into the private security sector, providing expertise to governments, presidents, and royals, including single-handedly evacuating the Canadian Embassy in Libya in 2014. Then in 2016, Dean set his sights on a new challenge - cycling all 14,000 miles of the Pan-American Highway, a feat he completed while nabbing two world records to boot.

An author, a speaker, and a personal friend of England's Prince Harry, it's safe to say Dean's got no shortage of incredible stories from his globetrotting work in protecting the people that matter most, from everyday citizens to the most privileged among us. But what's the real difference between an SBS Operator and their U.S. counterpart? How does one go about evacuating an entire embassy, alone, under threat of danger? And how exactly does someone manage to cycle the entire length of the American continent in just 99 days? Let's meet Dean.

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TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS

Be Your Dog’s Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog’s health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise.

https://www.teamdog.shop

TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING

Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike’s bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog.

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Air Force Combat Controller Jared 'CCT Peaches' Pietras | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 202 Aug 26, 2024

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Jared Pietras knows the unbridled power of Close Air Support. With over 11 deployments and 25 years of service as an Active-Duty Air Force Combat Controller, he's worked with dozens of different special forces units across the globe, dispensing aerial resources wherever necessary. He's also one of the creators behind Ones Ready, an unparalleled resource providing information and consulting via podcast and special events specific to the Special Operations community.

Safe to say, there's no shortage of stories when it comes to calling in CAS, but how does somebody manage to do it consistently for such a long time? What are the nuances to managing battlefield resources, and how do you know when to deploy the right plane at just the right moment? And when it really comes down to it, how close does Close Air end up getting, anyway? Let's ask Peaches.

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The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived.

BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.

Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.

Go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mike and use code MIKE for 20% off your order.

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TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS

Be Your Dog’s Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog’s health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise.

https://www.teamdog.shop

TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING

Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike’s bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog.

https://www.teamdog.pet

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Active-Duty California K9 Police Officer Zach Pfannenstiel | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 201 Aug 19, 2024

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The Mike Drop Podcast supports active-duty police officers in all capacities. The views and opinions expressed by Zach Pfannenstiel on this podcast are reflective of Echelon K9 and not of the San Diego Police Department.

Patrol Officer. Gang Suppression Team Officer. Canine Handler. Training Sergeant. For Zach Pfannenstiel, these aren't just familiar titles - they're positions he's served as a faithful executor of the San Diego Police Department - a department that he still serves under today. He's also dedicated a notable amount of time in his career to the canine unit; over a decade in fact, where he continues to serve as the Training Sergeant responsible for overseeing a team of over 40 working dogs.

But law enforcement is about more than simply catching criminals, - just last April, Zach testified in Sacramento to combat the elimination of Police Canines with Assembly Bill 3241, representing all Canine Handlers in the State of California. It's a thankless job, but somebody's got to do it - fortunately for us, Officer Pfannenstiel is still on duty.

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Purple Heart Veteran Author Benjamin Sledge | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 200 Aug 12, 2024

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Benjamin Sledge is a wounded combat veteran. He served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, serving most of his time under Special Operations Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command. He's received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and two Army Commendation Medals for his actions overseas. He's also a multi award-winning author, having penned several viral articles and two books, the most recent being 'Where Cowards Go To Die', an unflinchingly honest detail of his time served overseas and the haunting experiences that followed.

Since then, Ben's dedicated himself to his family and his creative works, tapping into his unique narrative voice characterized by a rare blend of poetic eloquence and unfiltered authenticity. But how does an aspiring comic-book artist end up going to Afghanistan, anyway? What's the story behind that Purple Heart of his? And when a soldier does finally come home from war, does their mind ever truly leave the battlefield?

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AI Hivemind Swarm Pilot President Brandon Tseng | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 199 Aug 05, 2024

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AI isn't always welcome when it comes to advanced warfare capabilities - we've all seen Terminator 2, after all. But when it comes to saving lives overseas, safety is always a top priority. Just ask Brandon Tseng - with 7 years in SEAL Teams under his belt, he's seen firsthand just how dangerous an aptly-named fatal funnel can really be. That's why he started Shield AI, a groundbreaking technology company that's set out to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems, driven by Hivemind, an AI Pilot that's designed to enable swarms of drones and aircraft to operate autonomously, without GPS, communications, or a pilot.

So how does one go about building an artificially-intelligent driven swarm pilot? Are we headed towards a future right out of science fiction, where machine learning inevitably starts to spin outside of human control? And most importantly, can an AI-powered quadcopter really clear a hell house better than a Navy SEAL?

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Remembering Glen Doherty with BUBS Naturals Founder Sean Lake | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 198 Jul 29, 2024

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Sean Lake and Glen Doherty were best friends from the start. Right out of high school, the two traveled the country, hitchhiking across America via odd jobs and offbeat adventures in a quest to uncover the unbridled freedom at the heart of every American dream. Eventually, Glen would go on to enlist and serve as a Navy SEAL (where he would go on to meet our very own Mike Ritland) while Sean pivoted into the world of professional sports marketing. It was a friendship that transcended distance and profession, until Glen tragically lost his life in Benghazi in 2012.

To honor Glen as the patriot he was, Sean helped found the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation, as well as co-founded BUBS Naturals, a line of collagen peptides and other all-natural supplements to help athletes of all levels perform their best. It's a cause that centers around the adventure-seeking lifestyle that Glen lived - one of pride, passion, and dutiful purpose. But how'd Sean meet Glen, anyway? What kind of avenues did they fall into while hitchhiking around the country? And when you're listed as your best friends next-of-kin, what does life become after receiving the fateful call that nobody ever wants to hear?

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Navy SEAL Sniper Author Mark Greene | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 197 Jul 22, 2024

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Mark Greene is a surprisingly down-to-earth retired Navy SEAL. Born an Air Force brat (his words), Mark played college ball before dropping out, only to subsequently enlist and pursue SEAL Teams. He served on Teams 5 and 8, deploying to multiple combat theaters in the Pacific, Iraq, Afghanistan, and he even spent a little time serving alongside Mike in country, too. And most importantly, Mark got very, very good at performing extremely calculated maneuvers as a SEAL Sniper, until a fateful accident began tearing it all down.

Since then, Mark's penned a memoir in 'Unsealed - A Navy SEAL's Guide to Mastering Life's Transitions' and dedicated himself to sharing his story, in the hopes that other Veterans may find comfort when they too begin to feel isolated. The way Mark sees it, nobody expects you to go into combat all by your lonesome - so how could anybody be expected to fight their demons alone?

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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.

Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.

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Three-Time Presidential Secret Service Agent Ken Valentine | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 196 Jul 14, 2024

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As our cultural landscape changes, so do our leaders. Few know that better than Ken Valentine, of course; a retired Secret Service agent, Ken served under three Presidents - Clinton, Bush, and Barack Obama - as each wrestled with their own challenges of office, in their own time and in their own ways. For Ken, keeping up with the President wasn't just a challenge - it was a career, full of travel, intel, and unique situations that demanded not just his utmost attention, but his life and the lives of his fellow agents if necessary.

But 24 years at the Agency doesn't capture all of Ken's work - since his tenure, he's joined the Board of The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, penned a memoir about his work called 'Cheating Death: Three-Time Presidential Secret Service Agent Lives To Tell You How,' and even spent time in the fields of science and technology, joining the Board of Advisors at a new breakthrough in the field of quantum physics called 'Base Molecular Resonance Technology.' But how does somebody get into the Secret Service? What qualifications does one need to attain the position of Presidential Protection Detail for not just one, but three different sitting Presidents? And most importantly - how exactly does somebody go about cheating death? Let's ask Ken.

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Sheriff of Baghdad John 'Shrek' McPhee | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 195 Jul 08, 2024

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John McPhee, widely known as “The Sheriff of Baghdad” or “SHREK,” is a retired U.S. Army Special Operations Sergeant Major with over 20 years of distinguished service. A retired DELTA Force Operator, John was responsible for countless solo missions in country across a number of combat theaters all through out the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. After retiring from active duty, John founded the S.O.B. Tactical brand to extend his expertise to civilians, law enforcement, and militaries worldwide.

Talking to John, one thing's for sure - he's not one to apologize about anything. In fact, he's more down to earth than you might expect, and he's more than happy to answer any questions anybody dares to throw at him. So how does a homegrown Chicago man go on to run solo missions of the highest order? How does one develop the skills necessary to pass their skillset onto the next generation? And most importantly - why the hell do people call him 'Shrek' anyway? Let's meet John.

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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.

Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.

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SEAL Team 6 Jailed in Serbia Daniel Corbett | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 194 Jul 01, 2024

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Daniel Corbett provides unique solutions to those with unique problems. An elite Navy SEAL operator, Daniel deployed to Iraq with SEAL Team 5 in the summer of 2005. Later, he joined DEVGRU at SEAL Team 6 in 2007, deploying to various classified locations around the world before shifting into instructing at NSWBTC. After that, he fell into private military contracting, where he would go on to make international news when he was thrown in jail in Belgrade, Serbia for eighteen months after tracking a terrorist financier.

Today, he continues to monitor international news, taking meetings with those who need unique solutions to unique problems, but there's more to Daniel's story than meets the eye. What's it like operating at the Tip of the Spear? How does somebody get into private contracting? And most importantly - what is life like when you're spending 18 months in a Serbian jail? Let's ask Daniel.

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SEAL Team 5 Sunga Life Founder Jeff Gum | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 193 Jun 24, 2024

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Jeff Gum has a complicated career history. He served 10 years at SEAL Teams with SEAL Team Five, deploying to Iraq and the United Arab Emirates, after which he helped develop the Combatives Instructor Course to train SEALs how to lead training for their own platoons. He spent time in Denmark training Danish Frogmen, and shortly after launched his own swimwear line with 2-time ESPY award-winning adaptive athlete Kyle Maynard called Sunga Life. He even spent time working with friend of the show (and former #156 guest) Rudy Reyes over at Force Blue, developing a community of veterans to help aid in the protection of our planet's marine resources.

Since then, he's been busy - he appeared on Mike Tyson's podcast, worked with Jake Paul in his Boxing Bullies initiative, and even appeared on a South Korean game show (yes, really) called 'Iron Squad 3.' So what's it like spinning up an athletic apparel company after serving in SEAL teams? How did Jeff (and his fellow Special Forces crew) fare against the best of the best in South Korea? And most importantly - who's going to win that Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson fight in November?

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SEAL Team Seven Defense Strategies Group Zack Ferguson | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 192 Jun 17, 2024

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Zack Ferguson is a former Navy SEAL Team 7 veteran with multiple deployments to Iraq, Yemen, Africa, and the United Arab Emirates, where he served as his platoons Lead Sniper/Point man, JTAC, Combatives Instructor, and Weapons Ordnance Specialist. He's also an instructor and co-owner at Defense Strategies Group, a collective of Special Operations Combat Veterans dedicated to continued service and empowering communities through defense training and security solutions. And when he's not training with the best, he's even a competitive 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu purple belt and amateur MMA fighter, where he met fellow Defense Strategies Group instructor (and previous Mike Drop Episode #62 Guest) Angel Cortes.

But for every hardened warrior there's a complicated backstory, and Zack's story doesn't end overseas. So where did the trouble at home come from? How does a SEAL recover when they've lost everything? And most importantly, why is Zack Ferguson still fighting?

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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.

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Green Beret Chronicles Founder Jay Dorleus | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 191 Jun 10, 2024

Jay Dorleus has seen more than his fair share of explosive engagements. With 2 Iraq and 4 Afghanistan Deployments under his belt, he's served 14 years in country as a Green Beret, with his first 4 years served as a Combat Engineer specializing in demolitions - tracking IED's and disarming charges that would otherwise devastate forces on the ground. And devastate they did - to hear it from Jay, he's picked up parts of his squad mates (literally) on more than one occasion.

But violent beginnings often lead to violent ends, and for Jay, becoming a Green Beret wasn't just a matter of duty - it was a means to exact revenge on the very fighters that caused such devastation in the first place. So what's it like serving as a Green Beret in Afghanistan? How does a Combat Engineer make the leap to Special Forces? And how is Jay Dorleus still creating dynamic warriors through his company, The Green Beret Chronicles? Let's meet Jay.

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Vietnam Green Beret Col. Rich Wall | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 190 Jun 03, 2024

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The United States Special Forces are a force to be reckoned with, but like any great nation, they weren't built in a day. Just ask Colonel Rich Wall, a Vietnam Green Beret with three tours under his belt - two with Special Forces before pivoting into the MACV-SOG Program, a highly classified Special Operations unit that conducted covert and unconventional warfare operations. He'd go on to receive the Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars for his time in country, along with having taught history at West Point and working with NATO at the Pentagon.

Of course, Vietnam is a totally different theater to the more arid climates (and more modern trappings) of the Middle East, and to hear Rich tell it, you were just as likely to catch disease as you were to catch fire from your adversaries waiting for you in the jungle. So what's it like to ship out in a draft army? How did Special Forces operate back then, and how did those operations influence future works? And if Vietnam was really as bad as the history books say, then what could possible possess a man to go back again and again? Let's meet Rich.

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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.

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Primal Canine Trainer Mike Jones | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 189 May 27, 2024

Mike Jones is the owner and head trainer at Primal Canine, a dog training service for all breeds, sizes, and age that specializes in severe behavior modification cases, high-level obedience training, and working dog training. He's also a founder at K9 Street League, a professional sports league for professional protection dog sport. When he's not training or organizing events, he's working in marketing and advertising, working in research and development, running his apparel company Carpe Omnia, or volunteering at a charity event like Valor Canines working against human trafficking.

With a resume rich in experience it's hard to believe Mike started from the bottom, but he wasn't always working with dogs. How'd he end up working in 'collections' when he was only 16 years old? Where'd his work ethic come from? And when you're locked up in solitary confinement for over 500 days, what can all that time alone in a cell do to a man? Let's meet Mike.

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Pro MMA Fighter Navy SEAL Mitch Aguiar | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 188 May 20, 2024

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Mitch "Smashin' Frog" Aguiar is one tough dude. He's a 10-year veteran of the U.S. Navy SEALs, he's a professional MMA Fighter, and he's even an entrepreneur, having built two businesses out of his 'Smashin' Greens' superfood and Violent Hippie Apparel. He's also a returning guest to the podcast - longtime fans may recall his appearance way back on Episode #008 of the show when he appeared alongside Kyle Maynard.

Since then, Mitch has been hard at work building his businesses while knocking lights out both in and out of the octagon and traveling the world, constantly chasing new challenges like hiking from Sparta to Thermopylae on a fast and building Adopt a Cop Jiu Jitsu training for officers all over the country. What keeps this Smashin' Frog smashing? Let's ask Mitch.

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Night Stalker Master Aviator Author Alan C. Mack | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 187 May 13, 2024

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CW5 Alan C. Mack is an elite aviator, war hero, public speaker, and the author of 'Razor 03: A Night Stalker's Wars.' Over the course of his near 36 year military career, he flew over 6700 hours of flight time, of which over 3200 hours were flown with Night Vision Goggles. He's trained and flown with the best, and he's been a part of a number of operations that were later adapted into Hollywood film productions like '12 Strong' and 'Lone Survivor'. He even had a hand in the rescue of Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. Army soldier that was held captive by the Taliban from 2009-2014.

So how do you become one of the most skilled aviators in our Armed Forces? How do you manage to clock that many flight hours, at night, in the desert, with night vision goggles on? And most importantly - what's the secret to making those incredibly difficult flight maneuvers look so simple to pull off? Let's ask Alan.

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Ret. Blackwater Operator Author Morgan Lerette | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 186 May 06, 2024

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The world of private military contracting is wildly complicated. Take it from Morgan Lerette - he's a retired Blackwater Operator, Army Intelligence Officer, and the author of 'Guns, Girls, & Greed: I Was A Blackwater Mercenary in Iraq', an irreverently honest memoir that shows both the good and the bad of injecting private armies into active combat zones in the name of diplomacy, spread out over the early days of the Iraq War.

With gut-wrenching tragedy, dark humor, and absolutely insane party stories that make 'Animal House' seem like a Disney film, Morgan's memoir offers a firsthand perspective of how men act and react in war, for better or worse. It's a story of national incompetence, international collapse, and the search for blood and treasure that either helped - or hindered - the American war effort in Iraq. Was all the carnage worth it? Let's ask Morgan.

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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.

Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.

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Navy Trauma Nurse Jab Lab Co-Owner Nikki Selby | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 185 Apr 29, 2024

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Working in a military hospital is no easy feat. You're trained in trauma and combat care - taking every measure possible to save lives wherever possible, no matter the cost. But when you come back to the states, suddenly civilian medicine becomes a whole different ballgame. Just take it from Nikki Selby - she's a Registered Nurse with over 28 years of experience in healthcare, and more than 23 of those years were serving in the Navy.

Since she retired as a Lt. Commander, Nikki's traveled the globe working alongside executive protection, started her own business, and she's even featured on Mike Drop before, way back on Episode 48 of the podcast in 2019. So what's changed since COVID rocked the country? Does Ozempic (and other semaglutide weight loss solutions) really work? And most importantly - what's the secret to living healthy and staying out of the hospital? Let's ask Nikki.

Hear Nikki's Previous Appearance on Mike Drop in Episode 48 at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-48-nikki-selby-airborne-angel/id1346234726?i=1000458911583

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Fit Body Bootcamp Owner Bedros Keuilian | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 184 Apr 22, 2024

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Bedros Keuilian believes that you can have it all. Fame, fortune, glory - any earthly desire, all within reach, but only if you're willing to earn it. He's a CEO, entrepreneur, author, mentor, podcast host, and an early immigrant, having immigrated from Armenia to southern California at a young age. Most importantly, he's an ardent believer in the American Dream, and the power of the human spirit.

Today, Bedros uses the stage, social media, and his podcast to share his story and inspire others, but that's far from where he started. So what's it like starting over with nothing? How do you find your footing in a country where you don't speak the same language as everybody else? And most importantly - what's got Bedros so fired up in the first place?

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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.

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Navy SEAL Blackwater Team McAfee CEO Jimmy Watson | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 183 Apr 14, 2024

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Jimmy Watson has got one hell of a story to tell. He served 17 years on active duty, first with two deployments as a U.S. Marine before getting into private contracting at Blackwater, where he'd eventually rise to the rank of Team Leader and find himself squarely in the sights of the F.B.I. following the events of the Nisour Square Massacre.

From there he'd join SEAL Teams over at SDV off the coast of Hawaii, before eventually pivoting into bodyguard work for one John McAfee - shortly before becoming Team McAfee's very own CEO. Throw in a scandalous dash of crypto trading, a sketchy stint doing in contract work in Columbia, and you've got yourself one hell of a story. Fortunately for us, when it comes to Jimmy Watson, nothing is off limits.

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Air Force Pararescueman Brandon Daugherty Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 182 Apr 07, 2024

Air Force Pararescuemen, also known as PJ's, are the only elite combat force in the Department of Defense that are trained and equipped to perform personnel recovery. PJs are highly trained special operators who rescue, recover, and return American or allied forces in times of danger or extreme duress. It's a dangerous position from any angle - air, land, or sea, PJ's are there when others are not. Just take it from Brandon Daugherty.

With seven back-to-back deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and a few classified missions in parts unknown, Brandon knows a thing or two about flying into the dark. And after 10 years in Pararescue, he's since pivoted to rescuing astronauts with his company at Operator Solutions that we covered in his previous episode. But what makes PJ's so special? Where's Brandon seen the most action? And most importantly - what kind of situations has he seen that the rest of us never even heard about?

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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.

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Astronaut Rescue Air Force PJ Brandon Daugherty Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 181 Mar 31, 2024

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Brandon Daugherty rescues Astronauts. It's a complicated notion for a such a simple statement - where do Astronauts need to be rescued from, exactly? How many Astronauts are you rescuing in a given month, or even a year? And how does a guy like Brandon go from diving out of helicopters to snatching cosmic explorers right out of the ocean? Turns out, it all starts in the Air Force with a decade of Pararescue, along with seven back-to-back deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa to boot.

Nowadays, Brandon's own Operator Solutions is doing incredible work alongside the likes of NASA and SpaceX, as well as his philanthropic work over at the Alpha 5 Project for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, but you don't get to save spacemen without doing a little homework first. So how do you rescue an Astronaut, anyway? Brandon's got the answers.

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Former Secret Service Agent Evy Poumpouras Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 180 Mar 24, 2024

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You might not know it, but the United States Secret Service does a lot more than simply protecting the President. They're acting security for any Heads of State, including those foreign and domestic, alongside their families and any close confidants that require around-the-clock service. They also investigate crimes against the financial infrastructure of the United States, moving across the globe to ensure the validity of our economic systems. And with any wide berth of responsibility comes preparation - simply put, when you have to be prepared for anything, preparation quickly becomes everything.

So what's it like working inside the White House? Have there been any close calls or scandalous operations that the mainstream media never reported on? And most importantly - how can you tell whether or not somebody is telling the truth when it really counts? Let's ask Evy.

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Former Secret Service Agent Evy Poumpouras Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 179 Mar 17, 2024

The United States Secret Service is one of our nation's most important federal agencies. Serving under the Department of Homeland Security, Secret Service Agents are charged with conducting criminal investigations, protecting U.S. political leaders and their families, and ensuring the safety of visiting heads of state, no matter the cost. Just take it from Evy Poumpouras - she's a former NYPD Officer turned Secret Service Agent with over a dozen years of experience, having served under the protection detail of Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama.

And while the Agency may have 'Secret' in the name, there's plenty of questions worth asking. What's training look like when you have to protect some of the world's most important assets? How is the Agency - and the Oval Office - equipped to handle whatever may come? And most importantly - when you're protecting an Enemy of the State, just how far will you go to keep them safe?

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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.

Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.

Go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/mike and use code MIKE for 20% off your order.

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SEAL Team Eight Sniper Sam Mackey | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 178 Mar 10, 2024

Sam Mackey retired from the U.S. Navy with over 20 years of service in SEAL Teams, having served first as a Sniper at SEAL Team Eight before pivoting to SEAL Team Four. During his tenure he deployed to the likes of Iraq, Afghanistan, Uganda, Cameroon, and more. He's also nearly a record-holder, having taken a shot at the title (literally) with a particularly long-distance engagement during his time in Afghanistan. Today, he's the CEO and Co-Owner of Outsider, a high-quality outdoor lifestyle brand that's encouraing people to get outside, be bold, and live free.

Serving on a SEAL Team is tough enough, so how does somebody end up deploying twith two of them? What's the story behind that nearly-a-world-record sniper shot? And most importantly - what kind of stories do you get when you serve 20 years at SEAL Teams? Let's ask Sam.

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Arizona Border Sheriff Matthew Thomas Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 177 Mar 03, 2024

The crisis at the southern border is a hotly-contested topic among Americans, but few have seen the realities of the situation quite like Arizona Chief Deputy Sheriff Matthew Thomas. During his 31 years on the force, he's served in a variety of roles, from SWAT to Detention to Narcotics, and he's seen firsthand just how awful human beings can be to one another when there's something to be gained. In fact, that's why he sat down with Mike in studio in the first place - to talk about the very real dangers happening every day at the border, and why those hazards often seem to spill over into both sides of the fence.

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Arizona Border Sheriff Matthew Thomas | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 176 Feb 25, 2024

Matthew Thomas is an active-duty Chief Deputy Sheriff in Pinal County, Arizona - one of the fastest growing counties in the country, in no small part due to it's proximity to the southern border. During his over 31 years of duty, Matthew's served in Detention, Patrol, Traffic, Training, Academy, Narcotics, Anti-Smuggling, Motors and SWAT. Not only is Matthew a tried and true on-the-ground resource for the current crisis at the border - he's also a bellwether for how judicial precedence has worked in the state for the last three decades, and a verifiable indicator of where things may be headed next.

But you don't get to be Chief Deputy just for spending time on the force - there's a whole mess of stories just waiting to be told, from working undercover to busting trafficking rings, catching cartel members, and even a few car chases to boot. Let's meet Sheriff Thomas.

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SEAL Team Seven Defense Strategies Group Mike O'Dowd | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 175 Feb 18, 2024

Anyone can be Special Operations - or at least, that's what Mike O'Dowd thinks. To him, Special Operations is a mindset - one about never accepting failure and refusing to settle for mediocrity. He's a 9 year Navy SEAL Vet with SEAL Team Seven, having deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. He's served as a Breacher, Fighter, Waterman, Weapons Instructor, and he's even qualified as an NCAA Division 1 Athlete in rowing. He even founded Defense Strategies Training Group, a collective of Special Operations Combat Veterans dedicated to providing world-class security training with decades of real-world Special Operations Experience.

Safe to say, Mike's seen his fair share of hard times. Fortunately, like any problem, it's rarely something a little hard work (and maybe a few explosives) can't solve.

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SEAL Team Seven Canine Handler Chris Cappa Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 174 Feb 11, 2024

Training an animal to move, obey, and communicate effectively is no easy feat - especially when you're serving at the Tip of the Spear. That's where SEAL Team Seven Canine Handler Chris Cappa met Mickey anyway - a scrappy pup that would go on to become an absolute beast on deployment, snagging bites and catching bombs for nearly every op he went on. Of course, that's only part of the story, and finding out the full weight of the military's might in the wake of the coronavirus scare, traveling to foreign lands for plant-based medicines, and joining the Warrior Dog Foundation's new Home with Handlers program all play a part. Just take it from Chris.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:10 - From SEAL Team 10 to SEAL Team 7

07:11 - Mickey's First Bite

19:55 - Training for Targeted Bitework

30:00 - Dampened Deployment

35:40 - LPO of the MPC

42:59 - No Shot For Me, Thanks

50:56 - Haircuts and Mustaches

54:19 - What Would Have Been Next?

01:03:06 - Ibogaine and Plant-Based Medicines

01:21:50 - The Warrior Dog Foundation's Home with Handlers Program

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SEAL Team Seven Canine Handler Chris Cappa Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 173 Feb 04, 2024

Every warrior has a different reason for going over the wire. For Chris Cappa, it was almost destiny; a chance encounter at a local gym turned into a series of relationships that were suddenly severed in a 2011 Afghanistan Boeing Chinook shootdown - otherwise known as Extortion 17. Soon after, Chris found himself headed to bootcamp, and before long, deploying at the Tip of the Spear with SEAL Team Seven in West Africa and Afghanistan.

It wouldn't be long before Chris would find his real passion - canine handling with Mickey, the scrappy dog he feared may have been a non-starter right out of the gate. Turns out, great things really do come from small beginnings.

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Marjah Marine Infantry Squad Leader Ryan Rogers Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 172 Jan 28, 2024

There's more to being a Marine Squad Infantry Leader than simply telling other Marines what to do. You're not only responsible for your squad's successes, but you also feel the weight of the most devastating of failures. But The Battle of Marjah isn't where Lions of Marjah author Ryan Rogers' story ends - a resurgence of vengeance, a Five-Day War, and getting out alive is all an integral part of the tale. Remember - it's not about the choices, it's about the chances.

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Marjah Marine Infantry Squad Leader Ryan Rogers Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 171 Jan 21, 2024

The Battle of Marjah. A knock-down, drag-out, world class brawl. Featuring over 15,000 soldiers from all over the world, it was the largest joint operation in Afghanistan up to that point. And Ryan Rogers knows it better than most - he was a Marine Infantry Squad Leader for the whole damn thing. He was on the ground for the first day, and the next, and the day after, making the sort of decisions most wouldn't dare face. He's also the host of the Choices Not Chances podcast, and he's the author of 'Lions of Marjah', where he retells the events of the entire engagement from his perspective on the ground.

Believe it or not, there's more to this story than meets the eye - a fleet anti-terrorism security team, a surprising turn in the boxing ring, and a unique appreciation of just how powerful the men and women of the armed forces really are all play a part in Ryan's tale. Let's meet the man.

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Ret. CIA Security Officer Ryan Fugit Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 170 Jan 14, 2024

After 7 years of flying as an Apache Helicopter Pilot for the Army, Ryan Fugit knew it was time to settle down. So naturally, he moved back to the States, settled in with his family, and immediately joined the CIA as a Collection Management Officer. But working at The Agency isn't all office work - Ryan spent time in Europe and North Africa, rubbing elbows with some of the most unique individuals in spy craft. He even took his kids on a couple of operations, though they'd never know it at the time. And after all that, he took up securities work at huge Fortune 500 companies, tracking down some of the most illicit material on the internet and serving justice to the most offending trolls on the internet.

Now, he hosts Combat Story, a podcast dedicated to sharing stories from veterans just like our very own Mike Ritland, but that's far from the only detail worth sharing. How did Ryan's time at the CIA change with the constant influx of new tech, like facial recognition? Why are the world's most popular search engines seemingly so biased, and is there anything we can do about it? And when it really comes down to it, just how awful can people be to each other from behind the illusory safety of a keyboard?

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Army Apache Helicopter Pilot Ryan Fugit Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 169 Jan 07, 2024

Ryan Fugit is pretty good at seeing the bigger picture. Nowadays, he's a podcast host - hosting 'Combat Stories,' a weekly interview series dedicated to sharing war stories from some truly incredible veteran warriors - but before podcasting, he was a veteran himself, having served over seven years as an Army AH-64 Apache Helicopter pilot in Afghanistan in the post-9/11 era. After that, he spent eight years at the CIA (or 'The Agency', as it's known internally), supporting warfighters indirectly from a different kind of foxhole.

When it comes to providing additional support, whether it's in the air above a battlefield or inside the very technology that keeps us safe, it's safe to say that Ryan knows just how valuable those moment-to-moment decisions can be. The smallest move, the slightest tilt, and suddenly, everything could come tumbling down. After all - whoever said piloting a helicopter was easy?

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Top Gun Fighter Pilot Instructor Jack Stewart Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 166 Dec 31, 2023

Wait a minute, TOPGUN only trains students to become instructors? Turns out, there's quite a few details the Tom Cruise movies missed when it comes to the most elite flying academy in the world - but when it comes to real world dogfighting, it's not all about academics. It's truly a mental game, where you mean to outwit the opposite pilot before they can get the jump on you.

Just take it from Jack Stewart - after he passed through TOPGUN he too became an instructor, before pivoting into commercial aviation. In Part Two of his discussion with Mike, Jack digs into Hollywood myths, real-world dangers, and whether or not there we really are alone in the universe. And what pilot hasn't seen a few UFO's in their day?

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Dog Training Q&A with Navy SEAL Teamdog Founder Mike Ritland | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 167 Dec 29, 2023

Why's my dog so aggressive? How can I start to train them more effectively? And what's the secret to getting any dog to truly obey your commands? There may be a million ways to skin a cat, but dog training doesn't have to be that complicated. Just ask Mike Ritland. When he's not hosting his podcast, he's hard at work over at Teamdog, training elite protection dogs and providing nutrition, supplies, and insight solutions for dog owners everywhere. That's why he's sitting down for a special end-of-the-year Q&A episode of Mike Drop - to answer some of your most asked questions about man's best friend.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:53 - Is My Dog Afraid of Men?

08:52 - My Dog Loves People but Hates Other Dogs!

15:30 - How Long Does it Take to Train a Dog?

17:30 - Is Mouthing as Bad as the Experts Say?

19:28 - When Should I Start Using a Training Collar?

25:49 - Does Mike Ritland like Cats?

30:26 - Animal Canine Chiropractors?

32:16 - Aggression versus Reactivity

34:09 - Canine Puzzles for Brain Activity

37:08 - Classical vs Operant Conditioning

42:54 - How to Housetrain a Dog

46:26 - Canine Healing & Injury Care

48:42 - When's The Best Time to Socialize My Dog?

50:25 - My Dog Bites People - Now What?

55:51 - My Dog's Only Aggressive to Certain Random People?

59:12 - Barking All Night

01:03:35 - PETA and Canine Assisted Living

01:07:10 - My Dog is Scared of Other Dogs

01:08:28 - My Dog Eats Grass - What Should He Eat Instead?

01:09:48 - Signs of a Fearful & Anxious Dog

01:11:45 - Training Owners for Teamdog Protection Dogs

01:13:13 - Noise & New People Anxiety

01:15:16 - My Dog Acts Tough - Now What?

01:18:40 - Designer Breeds & Canine Marketing

01:20:55 - Help! My Dog's a Beta!

01:21:56 - Training on Bitework

01:26:12 - DNA and Canine Ancestry

01:27:17 - Family Mixes

01:27:58 - Working Dogs & Aging

01:29:54 - High Prey Drives

01:31:15 - End of Life Training

01:34:15 - Breeding for Herding

01:34:57 - High-Drive Canines around Kids

01:37:24 - Dog Allergies & Gut Health

01:39:37 - Teamdog.pet

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Top Gun Fighter Pilot Instructor Jack Stewart Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 166 Dec 24, 2023

Jack Stewart always wanted to fly. Following in his pilot father's footsteps, he pursued a career in aviation at the U.S. Naval Academy before serving 23 years as a fighter pilot, flying combat missions from three different aircraft carriers and deploying to Afghanistan as a member of an Air Force Tactical Air Control Party. He's also a graduate of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School, better known as TOPGUN, both for it's esteemed reputation of bringing up the finest dogfighters in the country, as well as the film series starring Tom Cruise, of course.

When you tell people you graduated from TOPGUN, it doesn't take long for the conversation to wander from real-life situations to whimsical Hollywood schlock, because c'mon - who doesn't want to know more about TOPGUN? Is the real program anything like what's in the movies? What kind of flight risks are people not aware of, and how does new technology help make dogfighting safer in modern warfare? And most importantly - did Jack ever buzz the tower, or is that just Hollywood bunk?

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French Foreign Legion Navy SEAL Taylor Cavanaugh | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 165 Dec 16, 2023

The French Foreign Legion - a unique corps of the French Army that, unlike nearly any other army in the world, allows foregin nationals to enlist at will. It's a diverse fighting force, deploying all over the world into any conditions necessary. They're also the home of Taylor Cavanaugh, a former U.S. Navy Vet that enlisted just a few years ago. But Taylor's not just any veteran - he's a former U.S. Navy SEAL from SEAL Team Seven.

Safe to say there's a lot of questions to ask here - why's Taylor living in France? What made him leave the United States to fight for another country? And how exactly did he come to join - and then ultimately depart from - the Tip of the Spear? One thing's for sure - when Taylor's at the wheel, it's gonna be a wild ride.

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Knife-Forging SEAL Nomad Shane Hiatt Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 164 Nov 26, 2023

Mike Ritland and Shane Hiatt have been friends for a long time. Which is a surprisingly rare thing in the veteran community - the odds that two SEAL Team guys would run into each other again and again aren't quite as high as you might think. But Shane's a nomad - a wandering traveler, that's been living out of his truck with just his dog and the natural beauty of the American countryside for over 15 years.

Fortunately, he's not just panning for change out there on the open road - Shane owns and operates SH9, an elite knife company that ships American-made products all over the world. So now that he's drifted into town again, Mike's gotta know - what's a former Navy SEAL looking for out there on the highway?

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Knife-Forging SEAL Nomad Shane Hiatt Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 163 Nov 19, 2023

It takes all sorts to make the world, but only a select few are chosen to lead. Just ask Shane Hiatt - he's a former Point Man for SEAL Team 3, where he met and served together with our very own Mike Ritland. Since then they've been good friends for over 25 years, with Shane swinging by to visit whenever he's in town. He's a modern nomad, living out of his truck for over 15 years (a self-described 'van-lifer' before it was cool) and he owns SH9, an elite knife company that ships products all over the world. He's even been on the podcast before, way back on Episode 50 with Clint Emerson.

Since then, Shane's been traveling, crafting knives and spinning yarns all over the country. But there's a lot more to his past that wasn't revealed last time he was on Mike Drop - that's why he's sitting down with Mike again to share a collective look back at where they've come from early in their careers, and the men they'd eventually grow to become.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

03:53 - This Is All A Huge Mistake

10:46 - I Live In My Truck

16:07 - Growing Up in the Rio Grande Valley

21:22 - Problems with Grandpa-Dad

34:52 - DON'T Become a Navy SEAL

43:44 - BUD/S and Two Deployments

54:57 - Testing Mettle on the Somalia Coast

01:02:15 - A Navy SEAL in College

01:11:42 - Now I Owed the Navy Three Years

01:17:23 - How Shane Hiatt Met Mike Ritland

01:29:00 - A Bad Hat in Fort Chaffee

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Navy SEAL Immigrant Drago Dzieran Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 162 Nov 12, 2023

Retired Navy SEAL Drago Dzieran has a complicated past. Before serving twenty years at the Tip of the Spear, he was a political prisoner in his home country of Poland after they assumed Communist rule. After immigrating to America, he became a citizen, joined the military, and not long after started serving with Jocko Willink over at SEAL Team 2, before eventually transitioning to SEAL Team 4. He's operated all over the world, stopped a lot of bad guys, and even archived his travels in his memoir 'The Pledge to America: One Man's Journey from Political Prisoner to U.S. Navy SEAL'.

What makes a man move away from his home to fight for another? What was Jocko like on SEAL Team 2? And what does the future have in store for Drago Dzieran? Let's find out.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:36 - Life was Totally Different Now

06:46 - A Newly-Released Political Prisoner

14:25 - An Emergency U.S. Visa

19:35 - Working-Class American Compassion

33:42 - Joining the Military

38:05 - A Brief Explanation of Skydiving (& American Women)

43:01 - I Joined the Navy, Having Never Seen the Ocean

50:47 - Joining SEAL Team 2

01:01:21 - Meet Jocko Willink

01:14:23 - Working Out on 9/11

01:28:08 - Deployed to Iraq

01:38:23 - SEAL Team 4's Craziest Raid

01:46:05 - Teams in Fallujah

01:56:05 - Dating Advice from SEAL Team 4

02:08:23 - The Pledge to America & The Navy Seals Fund

02:13:54 - Censorship and ConnectZing

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Navy SEAL Immigrant Drago Dzieran Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 161 Nov 05, 2023

Drago Dzieran was born in Poland while under Communist rule. After spending time in a Communist prison (also known as a Gulag) as a political prisoner for his activism against against censorship, he immigrated to the United States in 1984, becoming a full U.S. Citizen in 1991. That same year he joined the Navy, where he'd go on to be assigned to SEAL Team 2, SEAL Team 4, and Naval Special Warfare as a BUD/S Instructor. He's been awarded the Bronze Star Medal, The Navy Commendation Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal, among others.

Since then, Drago's helped to found The Navy SEALs Fund, freedom-of-speech platform ConnectZing, and written a book about his experiences called 'The Pledge To America: One Man's Journey from Political Prisoner to U.S. Navy SEAL'. His story serves as a reminder that America's a country of builders - people who can come together, from far and wide, and build a life for themselves and their family with a little bit of hard work and some good old-fashioned elbow grease. But how did he escape a Communist Gulag? What led him to enlist to fight on behalf of another country? And how the hell did Drago get to be so damn tough? Let's meet the man.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

03:31 - Missing Poland

09:31 - Concerning Communism

14:35 - Born into Socialism

23:23 - Poor in Poland

41:03 - Polish Education, Socialist Values

52:51 - Sports for the State

59:08 - Warsaw with Dad

01:08:08 - Learning to Box

01:18:15 - Dad Wanted to Believe

01:23:19 - Running the Bubble-Gum Scam

01:28:25 - Socialized Medicine, State-Run Media

01:42:14 - Firearms, Martial Law, & Military Regime

01:53:54 - A Three-Year Prison Sentence

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Ranger BORSTAR Actor Vince 'Rocco' Vargas Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 160 Oct 29, 2023

Nobody understands the border crisis quite like Vince 'Rocco' Vargas. Though most know him now as the actor behind Gilly Lopez on FX's 'Mayans M.C.', Vince is also a retired specialized law enforcement BORSTAR agent, where he operated for years on both sides of the border. He's also a veteran, having been deployed as an Army Ranger, and the author of 'Borderline: Defending the Homefront', where he shares more stories from his work in law enforcement.

Having traveled the country and witnessed the problem firsthand, it's safe to say that Vince has got more than a few hot takes on how to tackle the avalanche of issues that make up the border crisis. But one thing's for sure - Vince has seen the danger, and now he has something to tell us.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:16 - Going to the Border

08:47 - Drill Sergeant Selection

16:58 - You're a BORSTAR Agent Now

25:37 - The Mission That Pushed Me Out

31:08 - Sons of Anarchy & Mayans M.C.

46:27 - Authoring Borderline - Defending the Home Front

53:08 - The Great Immigration Debate

01:24:50 - Light the Fuse Retreat & The Vinny Roc Podcast

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Ranger BORSTAR Actor Vince 'Rocco' Vargas Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 159 Oct 22, 2023

'Going Hollywood'. It's a phrase that's all too familiar to Vince 'Rocco' Vargas - a veteran turned actor, Vinny's appeared in FX's Mayans M.C. along with a handful of features that have had a surprisingly large impact online. He's also a former Army Ranger, prison guard, drill sergeant, and BORSTAR agent, and nowadays he's an author, podcast host, father, and husband.

From afar, it might seem like Vince has had an easy go of things, but that's far from the truth. Struggles in schooling and a fiery need to paddle his own canoe led to military service, but what followed is a whole other ball of wax. Here's Rocco's side of the story.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:20 - Playing Gilly in Mayans M.C.

09:08 - The Threat of AI

16:11 - Gang Wars

20:49 - Going Into the Rangers

28:17 - Losing Faith in Iraq

35:26 - A Dangerous Daylight Op

44:37 - Losing Friends

52:56 - Stories from Prison

01:06:04- Reforming the Prison System

01:14:39 - Going to the Border

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Retired CIA Operative Instructor Jason Hanson | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 158 Oct 15, 2023

Jason Hanson knows how to keep a secret. It's part of his job, actually - he's a former officer of the CIA, or 'The Agency' as insiders call it - along with an instructor in escape and evasion via his his tactical spy school, a frequent media guest on television programs around the world, and even a New York Times bestselling author with his book 'Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life.' And with a resumé ranging from surveillance to Shark Tank, safe to say Jason's got more than a few good stories worth sharing from the world of intelligence espionage.

So how does somebody become a CIA Operative? What kind of work was Jason doing when he worked at the Agency? And just what exactly is the CIA up to nowadays, in a digital world that's constantly connected? Let's meet Jason.

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Recon Marine Fox Special Forces Host Rudy Reyes Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 157 Oct 08, 2023

Retired Recon Marine Rudy Reyes has got quite the resumé. He's a wildly popular Call of Duty character, he played himself on HBO's Generation Kill, he hosts Special Forces: The World's Toughest Test on FOX - and that's just the popular stuff. He even founded a veteran nonprofit, Force Blue, that's dedicated to changing the world through ocean conservation, all while helping veterans along the way.

Some might say Rudy's 'gone Hollywood', but pushing celebrities to their limits every week on national television isn't exactly a soft gig. Fact is, Rudy's still doing the same thing he's always done - kicking ass, taking names, and having a great time doing it.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:20 - Navigating the State Department

11:25 - Close Calls in Africa

18:04- Cringe Contracting

32:03 - Special Forces Showbusiness

47:42 - Saving Our Oceans with Force Blue

01:03:31 - I Just Want a Tombstone

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Recon Marine Fox Special Forces Host Rudy Reyes Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 156 Oct 01, 2023

Call of Duty. Generation Kill. Special Forces: The World's Toughest Test. For Rudy Reyes, it's all in a days work, but Hollywood's far from his only priority. It's change that matters most to Rudy - you can see it at Force Blue, his veteran nonprofit dedicated to ocean conservation, and in Special Forces on Fox, where he teaches stars to test their limits every week.

How does a recon marine go on to host one of the most daring shows on television? How does he end up playing himself on the breakout HBO series like Generation Kill? And through it all, how does Rudy Reyes manage to stay so positive?

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Navy SEAL Crossfit King Dave Castro | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 155 Sep 24, 2023

Every year, CrossFit's toughest athletes enroll to compete in The CrossFit Games, a three-week global competition designed to find the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth. It's a grueling endeavor, filled with agonizing events and creative challenges that are guaranteed to weed out the weak and crown the victors in glory. Just take it from Dave Castro - he's a retired Navy SEAL that's been organizing the games since 2007, way back on his parents ranch in Aromas, California.

Since those early days he's been hired, fired, re-hired, and through it all, has somehow managed to grow the games from a simple weekend workout to a globally-broadcasted event. How did he do it? What's CrossFit's role in all of it? And is a retired Navy SEAL the sole reason the Games are so brutally challenging? Let's meet Dave.

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Functional Medicine Nutritionist Rachel Scheer | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 154 Sep 17, 2023

Chronic pain. Adrenal Fatigue. Veteran Care. When it comes to meeting the needs of the average American, western medicine has a lot to answer for. Doctors today are quick to prescribe an all-in-one solution, but does that really help? Rachel Scheer doesn't always think so. She's the Founder and CEO of Rachel Scheer Nutrition, host of the Scheer Madness podcast, and actually a returning guest on Mike Drop, from all the way back on Episode 49.

So what's she been up to since she's been away? Are the Hollywood's new fad diets and latest fitness techniques actually working? And just what exactly is Rachel Scheer doing to help the average joe run faster, feel better, and live longer?

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Black Hawk Down Delta Force Operator Tom Satterly | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 153 Sep 10, 2023

As a senior non-commissioned officer of Delta Force, the most elite and secretive special operations unit in the U.S. military, Command Sergeant Major Tom Satterly fought some of this country's most fearsome enemies. Over the course of twenty years and thousands of missions, he's fought desperately for his life, rescued hostages, killed and captured terrorist leaders, and seen his friends maimed and killed around him.

Since then, Tom's found an incredible partner in Jen Satterly, started a nonprofit at The All Secure Foundation, and even kicked off a podcast of his own talking to other amazing veterans about their stories beyond the battlefield, All Secure with Tom & Jen. What keeps this warrior going? Let's hear it from the man himself.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:28 - Arsenal of Hope by Jen Satterly

08:26 - John Cougar Freedom

13:18 - Army Man

19:30 - By The Seat of my Pants

30:06 - DELTA Selection

53:23 - Surviving Somalia - Black Hawk Down

01:16:21- On a Plane for 9/11

01:25:44- Taking C Squadron to Iraq

01:32:16- NAVY Rivalries

01:36:47 - Halloween in Ramadi

01:46:50 - Truth and Regrets

01:51:21 - Dogs in Israel

01:55:17 - Decision to Leave

02:07:02 - Bagging Saddam Hussein

02:12:43 - Deck of Cards Targets

02:22:08 - Looking for Work

02:28:07 - Founding a Nonprofit - The All Secure Foundation

02:33:06 - Therapy, Behavioral Remedies, & DMT

02:44:54 - Opening Up

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MARSOC Raider Government Hacker Michael Bloch | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 152 Sep 03, 2023

MARSOC. Intelligence Hacking. Dagger Ops. For Staff Sergeant Michael Bloch, doing rad stuff is all in a days work. And after 12 years of service to our country as a Marine Corps. Raider, Bloch's been busy - he's served as a combat instructor, deployed as a contractor, and even founded his own company, EBS Defense Consulting, along with Project Vetworx, a veteran nonprofit. It's a lot for any one person to handle, much less a vet suffering post-traumatic stress. Fortunately, the V.A. has options for treatment like Nuvigil, a medication that's reported to promote wakefulness. But like any medication, too much of a good thing can quickly turn out bad. Just take it from Michael.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
09:29 - The Quintessential American Dream
20:44 - Kuwait to Babylon
29:42 - 63 Engagements a Month
36:15 - The No-Commms Christmas Eve Miracle
47:00 - The Last Day Patrol
01:00:31 - Six Months Home, Six Months Back
01:06:19 - Combat Instructing at Quantico
01:13:10 - MARSOC Selection
01:19:21 - A Raider in Senegal
01:29:57 - Defining the Dagger Op
01:37:32 - Family Matters
01:46:52 - Contracted Deployments
01:54:30 - Hacking and Cyber Warfare
02:05:25 - The COVID Mindset
02:16:45 - Starting EBS Defense Consulting
02:22:12 - On Nuvigil
02:43:12 - Bracing for Fallout
02:57:07 - Going to Trial
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Army Ranger K9 Police Officer Jon Lindsey Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 151 Aug 27, 2023

After only 18 months at Savannah PD, Officer Jon Lindsey made the jump to SWAT - partly due to his Army experiencing serving on The 75th Ranger Regiment, but mostly due to his outstanding work ethic and a natural knack for the job. Paired with K-9 Jas, the two got into their own fair share of scrapes and close calls, but nothing too serious. That is, until a race to a scene went all too wrong in July of 2021. Fortunately, when it comes to working dogs, Mike knows a thing or two about loss.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Savannah Police Academy
22:48 - Triage and Footchases
37:18 - Combatives Training
45:25 - SWAT Stories
55:39 - Crazy Calls, Shocking Situations
01:00:22 - Losing Jas
01:16:01 - Bolt Bites
01:28:37 - What's Next?
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Army Ranger K9 Police Officer Jon Lindsey Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 150 Aug 20, 2023

Officer Jon Lindsey is what you'd call a 'dog guy'. He's also a husband, a father, and a veteran - he served as a Multi-Purpose Canine Handler while a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment. After the Army, he took up at the Savannah Police Academy in Georgia, where he trained police K9 prospects, until he officially joined the department in 2019.
Since then, it's been a wild ride serving the good people of Savannah, but it hasn't all been sunshine and rainbows. Let's meet the man.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:44 - Vacation
08:43 - Fireworks over Disneyland
13:55 - R.A.S.P. - Ranger Assessment and Selection Program
23:40 - Expectation VS Reality
34:39 - Ranger School
49:32 - A PFC with a Ranger Tab
59:46 - Live Contact in Bagram
01:13:24 - Home for the Week
01:16:34 - K9 Oriented
01:23:32 - A Dog named Witty
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Air Force PJ Jason Sweet - Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 149 Aug 13, 2023

Jason Sweet's darkest days seem to be behind him now, but last we heard he still had a ways to go. In his most dangerous engagement yet, Jason digs into Mission #0427 Alpha and his closest call in pararescue before stumbling into playing Division 1 Football at the University of Arizona (yes, really) and getting his start in training the next generation with SOCOM Athlete, an elite training group for aspiring SEALS and BUD/S participants.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - Mission #0427 Alpha
16:17 - Establishing Contact
32:16- And I'm Free Falling
42:41 - Coming Home was Weird, Man
50:17 - Chasing the Football
58:39 - Playing Div 1 at University of Arizona
01:07:53 - A Blown-Out ACL
01:17:08 - The Science of Sport
01:24:11 - SOCOM Athlete
01:31:06 - Hell Day
01:36:56 - Is PJ Training Harder than BUD/S?
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Air Force PJ Jason Sweet - Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 148 Aug 06, 2023

Jason Sweet isn't like other PJ's. As a members of Air Force Special Warfare, Pararescue Specialists (PJ's) are directly responsible for the rescue and medical treatment of downed military personnel all over the world. And saving lives is only a part of his service record - Jason also spent a spell in Afghanistan, roomed with his own father while he was at boot camp, and even played on special teams for University of Arizona Football.
Nowadays he's running an elite Special Operations training program called SOCOM Athlete, merging his knowledgebase with other professionals from different arms of the military to train America's next generation of warriors. But to hear where he came from, you might be surprised to see how far he's come.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:26 - I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist
09:39 - Waking Up at 3:45am
17:12 - A Small Town in the Desert
23:04 - You Have What's Called 'Deadarm'
36:05- Training for Parajumping
51:33 - SEALS vs PJ's
01:07:58 - HALO School, EMT Certified
01:12:56 - Surprise, Dad's My Roommate
01:20:27 - Aghanistan to Pakistan
01:35:36 - High Ops - The Casualty Evacuation Platform
01:39:09 - Mission #0427 - Alpha
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Navy SEAL Filmmaker Remi Adeleke | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 147 Jul 30, 2023

Remi Adeleke has a lot on his plate. Between writing, directing, acting, producing, and even authoring his new book 'Chameleon: A Black Box Thriller', it's safe to say he's busier than ever, and that's in an industry that's not always easy to work in - film and television. He's also been on the show before - avid listeners might remember his appearance back on Episode 32 to talk about his military career as a SEAL, or when he came back again in Episode 59 to catch up and talk current events. So for his third appearance on Mike Drop - a first for any returning guest of the show - what exactly does he have to talk about? Let's get Hollywood.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
11:00 - Hollywood Surprises
14:46 - Big Budget Pictures
21:00 - Moviemaking 101
25:43 - A Self-Taught Writer
30:36 - AI and the Writer's Strike
46:10 - Writer, Actor, Producer, Director
57:52 - Bankable Names
01:03:07 - What Makes A Good Story?
01:17:00 - Targeted Content
01:23:33 - Organ Harvesting
01:34:19 - Blood Trafficking
01:42:30 - Safer Screenwriting
01:50:51 - Transformed the Film
01:58:21 - Chameleon: A Black Box Thriller
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Remi's Previous Mike Drop Episode (#59): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VUgoAvFcIo
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BORTAC Spec Ops Marine Erin 'Jammer' Switzer - Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 146 Jul 23, 2023

BORTAC: Border Patrol Tactical Unit. An elite arm of the United States Border Patrol, BORTAC works in conjunction with other law enforcement departments to stop criminals, catch smugglers, and protect the U.S. from dangers at home and away. Just take it from Erin 'Jammer' Switzer - he's been a part of BORTAC for years. And the border isn't the only place he's smashing heads - he's also appeared in Call of Duty and Amazon's 'The Terminal List' too.
But what exactly does BORTAC do? How do they operate? And what are the boundaries of their jurisdiction, if they have any at all? Fortunately, Jammer's got the answers.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:42 - BORTAC Loadouts & Tactical Gear
09:46 - Outsmarting the Smugglers
14:30 - Responding to Uvalde
17:51 - BORSTAR: Border Patrol Search, Trauma, & Rescue
22:50 - Avenging Brian Terry
38:04 - Human Atrocities
41:17 - People Processing
46:56 - Politics in a Border Crisis
56:20 - Notable Encounters
01:01:45 - Recruiting At Any Age
01:07:48 - Going Hollywood
01:16:16 - What's Next?
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BORTAC Spec Ops Marine Erin 'Jammer' Switzer - Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 145 Jul 16, 2023

Call of Duty. The Terminal List. In the entertainment world, Erin 'Jammer' Switzer is already a stud - and that's without mentioning his service record. Throughout his career, Erin spent 23 years in the special operations community after serving as a Reconnaissance Marine, where he worked alongside several K9 teams and developed a passion for working dogs. Eventually, he adopted Rex, who would eventually land roles Call of Duty, The Terminal List, and more, along with joining him in his work at BORTAC, one of the United States' elite Border Patrol special operations divisions. Safe to say, there's an awful lot to talk about when it comes to Erin Switzer. And that's not all - he brought Rex to the studio, too.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
04:48 - Call of Duty & The Terminal List
09:42 - Morning Routine
19:57 - College Ball
30:42 - Boot Camp to Okinawa
37:41 - Rolled Into Recon
46:12 - A Six-Month Extension
49:44 - Starting in Border Patrol
01:00:10 - Patrol Selection
01:12:16 - BORTAC: Border Patrol Tactical Unit
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Human Traffic SEAL Jeremy Mahugh | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 144 Jul 09, 2023

The word 'Caim' is Gaelic for 'Protection'. It's at the center of everything Jeremy Mahugh's doing at Caim Technology, an organization dedicated to preventing fraud and human trafficking. And Jeremy's perfect for the job - as a retired Navy SEAL sniper with Spec Ops and Intelligence Community experience, he's seen firsthand just how terrible people can be.
Since then, Jeremy's dedicated his career to fighting human trafficking with his team at Caim, and they're only just getting started. With access to new technologies, they're blazing a trail into the dark to save lives and tackle some of humanity's most elusive criminals.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:48 - Previously on Episode 11
10:17 - Finding Funding
15:28 - The State of Human Trafficking in 2023
24:06 - Working With the Government (and Congressman Zinke)
38:24 - Stories We Wish Weren't True
48:16 - Understanding the Victims
52:44 - The Jeffrey Epstein List
57:06 - Minor Recovery
01:02:19 - Infiltrating the Dark Web
01:07:13 - Social Media Dopamine
01:15:14 - Vetting the Foster System
01:21:34 - We're Starting with Caim
01:29:34 - Respecting Privacy, with Exceptions
01:39:06 - How Caim Works to Stop Trafficking
01:42:35 - A Two-Pronged Approach
01:51:53 - Downloading SpydrWeb
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Caim Tech - www.caim.tech
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MARSOC SERE Instructor Christian Holloway - Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 143 Jul 02, 2023

MARSOC - an elite component command of the United States Special Operations Command that comprises the Marine Corps' contribution to SOCOM. Just take it from Christian - he was one of the first Marines admitted into the Corps' elite program. Since his days in deployment, he's pivoted; a turn as a Texas State Trooper on Border Patrol and a police officer in Austin certainly don't hurt his already outstanding resume. But titles are more than just accolades - they're a sterling reminder of the gun fights, close calls, and high-speed chases that can only happen on American highways.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:06 - IED Developments
09:01 - Finding MARSOC
19:32 - The Horn of Africa
33:33 - The Service Limitations Rule
39:09 - ...Underage Drinking?
43:54- Instructing at SERE School
59:16 - The Three Most Important Survival Tips
01:06:53 - A Texas State Trooper on Border Patrol
01:19:18 - Human Trafficking
01:26:55 - Highway Work
01:34:41 - Back at Academy
01:44:38 - A High-Speed Getaway in Austin
01:52:19 - Souped-Up Patrol Cars
01:57:00 - Police Office Politics
02:00:02 - Finance, Finance, Finance
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Sponsors:
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MARSOC SERE Instructor Christian Holloway - Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 142 Jun 25, 2023

Christian Holloway was just a mild mannered, all-American, belt-fed marine, right up until he found himself being deployed as infantry to the second battle of Fallujah. It was far from the only time he'd find himself in a tough spot - Christian's got more than one story of close calls, stray squirters, and unexploded rocket-propelled grenades courtesy of Saddam's best and brightest.
Eventually his experiences led him to becoming one of the earliest members of MARSOC, the Marine Special Operations Command that's now known as the Marine Raiders, where he found even more action from an entirely different side of the globe. That's why he's sitting down today to tell us all about it.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Why Are We Here?
10:08 - David Goggins Can't Hurt Me
17:03 - I Wanted to Fly Planes
23:33 - In Country, Out of Options
37:27 - The Craziest Gunfight I Got Into
47:52 - Everybody's Got a Plan Until First Contact
01:02:45 - They Weren't Pulling Pins
01:14:08 - Searching Bodies for Intel
01:22:47 - Post-Deployment Leave
01:28:32 - Second Deployment
01:47:49 - IED Developments
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Sponsors:
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Ret. Army Ranger Police Officer Greg Anderson - Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 141 Jun 18, 2023

Last week on the podcast, Mike talked to Greg Anderson about his background and military service - after a turn as an Army Ranger with 14 overseas deployments and some additional work in private contracting, Greg stepped into law enforcement as a U.S. Marshall, and later a Police Officer for the Port of Seattle in Washington. All of these moments are things that would define anybody else's biography - soldier, contractor, Marshall, officer, and even Jiu-Jitsu gym owner would all be enough for an already outstanding life. But for Greg, it's all background for one particular day on the job - when he published an Instagram video of a fiery defiance of unconstitutional lockdown orders from inside the very squad car he served the public from every day.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - A Positive Pregnancy Test
06:10 - Hired by the U.S. Marshalls
13:01 - Smarter Criminals
19:58 - That Time We Seized a Luxury Yacht
31:46 - There For My Dad
38:32 - Starting A Jiu Jitsu Gym
48:02 - A Patrol Cop in Seattle
01:00:29 - Going Viral
01:09:26 - Putting GoFundMe Into the Gym
01:27:57 - Why Cops Don't Train
01:42:47 - What's Next?
01:54:20 - Humbled On The Mat
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Support Greg Anderson:
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Sponsors:
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Ret. Army Ranger Police Officer Greg Anderson - Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 140 Jun 11, 2023

'No one is coming to save you.' It's not quite as dour as it sounds - to Greg Andseron, it's a phrase that he says all the time at his Electric North Jiu Jitsu Academy in Washington. It reminds him to chart his own course; that you yourself are truly the only person blazing the trail for your own life. And it's perfect for him too - not all that long ago Greg was an Army Ranger with 14 overseas deployments, with an added turn in private contracting and even a brief stint as a national U.S. Marshall. He also served as a Police Officer in Seattle, right up until the heat of the COVID-19 pandemic when he went viral with a video from inside his squad car where he explained that officers like himself have a civic duty to protect and serve the constitutional rights of the American people, consequences be damned.
Safe to say, Greg's got quite a story behind him - one that's still developing, as he continues to speak his mind from his gym, his instagram, and his podcast, Endless Endeavor with Greg Anderson. But it's not always about who you are. Sometimes it's about where you came from.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:10 - Actually, We HAVE Met Before
10:17 - A Most Humbling Jiu Jitsu Story
19:01 - Ten Pages A Day
34:02 - Morning Chaos
39:55 - Growing Up On the Water
50:38 - Getting Into Ranger Regiment
59:09 - Going to Afghanistan
01:08:34 - Joining Triple Canopy
01:20:09 - Friendly Fire
01:25:49 - The August 10th Ambush
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Support Greg Anderson:
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/granderson33
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Sponsors:
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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.
Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.
Go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com and use code MIKEDROP for 20% off your order.
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Ret. Green Beret Zach Garner - Part 2 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 139 Jun 04, 2023

Zach Garner's career as a Green Beret was on thin ice. Following his first seizure, he quickly discovered that something deeper was beginning to rise to the surface - a cavalcade of medical maladies that nobody could've predicted. Fortunately, Zach's no quitter, so he shifted gears, transitioning seamlessly into contract work and participating in Iron Man marathons around the country.
But sometimes there's more to life than simply being resilient, and some illnesses aren't so easily remedied - especially when it comes to an invisible enemy so horrifying that it eats its victims from the inside. Time for some medical miracles.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Seizures
11:14 - Non-Pharmaceutical Solutions
15:51 - Four Deployments in Contract Work
20:14 - Don't Trip Over Objects in the Rearview Mirror
23:53 - Hit By a Car on a Half Iron Man
41:05 - Flesh-Eating Bacteria
55:52 - Addicted to Opiods
01:08:06 - Bad Decisions
01:15:42 - Living with Pain Management
01:23:36 - What's Next
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Support Zach Garner:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zack_next_door
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@zacharygarner
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Sponsors:
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The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived.
BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.
Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.
Go to bubsnaturals.com and use code MIKEDROP for 20% off your order.
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Ret. Green Beret Zach Garner - Part 1 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 138 May 28, 2023

Resilience is a word that gets thrown around a lot when it comes to describing the warriors and veterans that fight for our freedom, but few embody the term moreso than Zach Garner. On the surface, he's a retired Green Beret from 7th Special Forces Group that completed multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. But a peek under the hood tells a different story - surgeries, seizures, multiple-month hospital stays, and even a brutal fight with an absolutely devastating flesh-eating bacteria have all played a part in his life. But to hear Zach tell it, that's why he's here - to share his experience and the lessons he learned throughout his recovery, in the hopes of providing solutions to the obstacles we all face. If Zach can do it, anybody can.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:47 - Dad Was a Styx Fan
09:14 - Morning Routine
13:42 - Born in Illinois
20:16 - Ground Rules
26:55 - Becoming a Forward Observer
36:05 - Multiple Launch Rocket System
41:35 - Overnight House Clears
53:20 - Then I Got Stabbed at a Kenny Chesney Concert
01:01:09 - A Single Dude in Germany
01:14:51 - Special Forces
01:20:48 - Firefight in the Valley
01:28:32 - Everybody Loves an A-10
01:38:41 - The First Seizure
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Support Zach Garner:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zack_next_door
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@zacharygarner
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-garner-253605170
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Sponsors:
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Heroes & Horses Ret. Navy SEAL Micah Fink - Part 2 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 137 May 21, 2023

Know thyself - that's what Micah Fink says. And out on his Double-H Ranch deep in the backcountry of Montana, that's exactly what he's teaching combat veterans to do - providing a solution that doesn't include prescription medications or even traditional psychotherapy, but rather the opportunity to use tools to rediscover their own inner strength.
But Micah didn't just up and decide to create an environment like this. It comes from a place deep within, tapped from a well of memories he'd much sooner forget. Because according to Micah, we've all got the answers inside ourselves - we just have to find them - and us - first.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:35 - SDV - SEAL Delivery Vehicles
08:45:00 - America Is In World War Three
18:56 - ...Am I Anti-War?
25:41 - The Reasons Why You Fight Give You Power
42:25 - At Heroes & Horses, You Die
47:56 - If I Don't Have PTSD, Who Am I?
01:00:44 - You Have the Answers
01:11:06 - An Afghanistan Thanksgiving
01:18:13 - Starting The Day Cold
01:25:34 - Trading Buckles
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Sponsors:
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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.
Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.
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Heroes & Horses Ret. Navy SEAL Micah Fink - Part 1 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 136 May 14, 2023

Micah Fink is on a mission - to un-program the programmed. Deep in the backcountry of Montana, out on the Double-H Ranch, that's exactly what's happening - every year, 32 male applicants are hand-picked from a pool of thousands to join Micah at Heroes & Horses to unpack the human mind; to uncover the true meaning behind this vast experience we all call life.
Considering Micah's background as a 10 year Navy SEAL, it's probably fair to ask - what's it all mean? What's it all for? And how exactly is 41 days on the Double-H Ranch supposed to solve anything? Fortunately, Micah's got the answers.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:10 - The Great Unlearning
04:30 - Son of a Preacher Man
11:30 - Warriors and Killers
20:37 - An Apocalypse
39:07 - Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
46:02 - Granddad was a Mob Guy
50:52 - Boxing
57:55 - Homeless at Sixteen
01:07:43 - A Telephone Pole on September 11th
01:12:36 - Navy SEAL Books from the Library
01:24:42 - Santa's Not Real
01:33:32 - It Starts with Microchanges
01:44:50 - Encouraged to Rise
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeroesAndHorses
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Sponsors:
BUBS Naturals
The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived.
BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.
Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.
Go to bubsnaturals.com and use code MIKEDROP for 20% off your order.
----------
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----------
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Ret. Green Beret Storyteller Scott Mann - Part 2 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 135 May 07, 2023

On Episode 134, Scott Mann talked about his humble beginnings - enlisting in the Army, working his way up to Special Ops, and discovering some of the most untold parts of the world in a way only a good soldier can. But Scott's leadership, and the struggles that came with it, were only small part of that story. In Part 2, Scott digs into the challenges that come with leading, and the often absurd political machinations that come with it, before diving into the aptly named Operation Pineapple Express, reviewing his charitable works, and explaining just how he managed to get on a stage in his acclaimed play 'Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret.'
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:17 - Running the Ops Center
17:29 - Navigating Leadership Waters
23:13 - Challenging Calls
40:56 - Regretful Ops
46:07 - Retiring on My Terms
58:16 - Gender, Vaccines, & Social Engineering in the Military
01:02:50 - Different Ways in Ukraine
01:11:26 - Veteran Entrepreneurs
01:15:21 - Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret
01:19:01 - Operation Pineapple Express
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor
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Sponsors:
BUBS Naturals
The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived.
BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.
Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.
Go to bubsnaturals.com and use code MIKEDROP for 20% off your order.
----------
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----------
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Ret. Green Beret Storyteller Scott Mann - Part 1 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 134 Apr 30, 2023

Lt. Col. Scott Mann is a retired Green Beret with over twenty-two years of Army and Special Operations experience around the world. Over the course of his career he's deployed to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He's also an award-winning author, speaker, CEO, playwright, and actor, and that's all when he's not being a loving father and husband. He's appeared on Fox News, CNN, and other national platforms as a thought leader on countering violent extremism, building organizational relationships, and restoring trust in our communities. And today, he's sitting down with Mike to tell us all about it.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:27 - Reading The Culture Code
09:08 - Civil Servants in Logging Towns
19:02 - Ranger Qualified in Panama
24:24 - A 7th-Group Green Beret
28:48 - Headed to Peru
35:27 - Mexican Cartels & Border Talk
41:49 - Blown Up in Bogota
47:54 - The First Deployment to Afghanistan
51:48 - Political Tribalism and General Milley
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Support Scott Mann:
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Play - Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret - https://lastoutplay.com
Book - Operation Pineapple Express - https://operationpineappleexpress.com
Podcast - The Rooftop Podcast - https://spoti.fi/3FIz3vs
YouTube - https://bit.ly/3lsoR3v
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor
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Sponsors:
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Warzone Humanitarian Ret. Navy SEAL Ephraim Mattos | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 133 Apr 23, 2023

Venezuela. Ukraine. Burma. Africa. A former Navy SEAL Sniper, Ephraim Mattos is the founder of Stronghold Rescue & Relief, a humanitarian aid organization dedicated to protecting families in conflict zones all over the world. Keen listeners of the show may recall that Ephraim's actually been in the studio before - way back on Episode 53, when he was just getting started and finding his way. Now, thanks to the support of listeners just like you, he and his colleagues are saving lives and changing landscapes all over the globe. But in the worst places, run by the most vile of people, it's important to remember - no good deed goes unpunished.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - Stronghold Smugglers
08:25 - The Plan to Take Back Venezuela
17:55 - I Do Not Represent the U.S. Government
23:05 - Choosing Where to Help
26:45 - Good Guys, Bad Guys, and American Media
34:50 - A Horror in Ukraine
46:55 - Are You Sure They're Navy SEALS?
50:20 - Going to Burma
01:06:35 - Listener Supported
01:08:15 - A Jungle Ambulance Service
01:18:30 - The Snake Gunfight
01:26:00 - Losing My Friend
01:41:45 - Escaping the Ambush
01:51:45 - The Story Never Really Ends
01:54:30 - The Cities Are Warzones
01:56:45 - So... What Are You Packing?
02:03:15 - ...Jungle Squirrel?
02:07:15 - Worldly Souvenirs
02:11:25 - Going In and Getting Out
02:16:55 - What's Next for Stronghold Rescue
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Support Ephraim Mattos & Stronghold Rescue:
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongholdrescue
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Special Forces Mountaineer Bryan Ray - Part 2 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 132 Apr 09, 2023

Towards the peak of his military career, Bryan Ray had achieved nearly everything he'd set out to do. He'd excelled as a solider, embraced command, and been entrusted with the kind of decision-making that only the bravest dare to reach. But as any mountaineer knows, with the highest highs come the lowest lows, and it's all too easy for a leaders mind to wander when lives are at stake.
Part 2 of Bryan's story picks up where Episode 131 left off - a harrowing story of how another day in the desert became an unforgettable experience, for better or worse.
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Chapters:
00:00 - A RON Site Tragedy
08:00 - Learning to Cope
24:00 - Countertaliban
28:00 - Back to Afghanistan
35:00 - Serving Under Different Presidential Administrations
43:00 - A Good Ol' Fashioned Prison Raid
52:00 - Missile Rick
1:01:00 - Coursework at the Racket Club
1:04:00 - Getting Out
01:14:00 - GWOT Guys Are Gonna Run the World
01:17:00 - HVMN & Ketone-IQ
01:32:00 - What's the Worst that Could Happen?
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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.
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Special Forces Mountaineer Bryan Ray - Part 1 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 131 Apr 02, 2023

Bryan Ray always wanted to be the best soldier. He served 20 years in the U.S. Army, 15 of which were in Special Forces. He's deployed to Afghanistan, Africa, and Iraq, going from the most inexperienced infantry to ultimately running teams as command. He's also a mountain man, schooling amateurs on everything from moderate hiking to ice climbing at some of the highest elevations on earth.
Over the course of his career, Bryan's had a lot of close calls, from ISIS ambushes to a Taliban prison raid and even a hair-raising story of an AC-130 call gone wrong. And since then he's pivoted into Health Via Modern Nutrition, a Mike Drop favorite for fans of high-energy operations. But one thing he knows for sure is don't be a leg - and never, ever quit.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Traveling to Italy
04:15 - A Very Cold Shower
09:45 - Born on Fort Bragg
14:45 - Paintball with Dad
20:15 - "Don't Be a Leg"
23:45 - Fort Polk with the 509th
32:45 - Deployed to Iraq
36:15 - A Wayward Ambush
42:15 - The Army's Corporal Recruiting Program
45:15 - The Special Forces Qualification Course
58:00 - Back to Iraq as Special Forces
01:01:00 - Operations in Niger
01:04:00 - Meeting My Wife
01:08:00 - Conquering Mountains at SWC
01:21:45 - First Trip to Afghanistan
01:23:30 - The Difference Between Fighting ISIS and The Taliban
01:33:45 - Mortars on ISIS
01:38:45 - A RON Site Tragedy
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Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.
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Third-Generation Cattle Rancher RC Carter | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 130 Mar 26, 2023

Welcome to Carter Ranch, a 40,000-acre natural spring-fed slice of heaven nestled in the western slope of Wyoming's Big Horn Mountains. On Carter Ranch, owner RC Carter is raising a family, honoring his legacy, and hanging his hat on the premise that the best tasting beef has to be raised slowly and with respect to the truth, which is nature. But respecting nature takes more than simply raising cattle - it's building a sustainable environment, from the air, to the water, to the soil, to create better food with richer nutrients for a stronger quality of life. Because at the end of the day, we truly are what we eat - and nobody knows it better than RC.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - The Biggest Misconception About Cattle Ranching
10:30 - Born and Raised in Ten Sleep, Wyoming
20:00 - Regenerative Farming and 60 Million Bison
30:30 - A Typical Day on Carter Ranch
38:00 - Carbon from Cardboard
47:00 - Tilling Soil the Natural Way
52:30 - Marketing Deception Inside the Food Industry
55:00 - Reviewing The USDA
01:06:30 - All About Phytonutrients
01:11:00 - Managing Parasites
01:17:30 - Dangerous Implications of a Centralized Food Industry
01:30:00 - The Agriculture Debt Crisis
01:35:00 - The Carter Country Difference
01:45:30 - How to Get Carter Ranch Delivered To You
01:54:30 - Carter Country Meats
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Website - https://cartercountrymeats.com
Big Horn Box Meat Delivery Subscription - https://cartercountrymeats.com/products/big-horn-boxes-subscriptions
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cartercountrymeats
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@cartercountrymeats582
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MARSOC Sniper Cody Alford | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 129 Mar 12, 2023

Cody Alford served as a Marine Scout Sniper for more than 15 years, including assignments with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines (2/1) STA, 1st Force Reconnaissance, and all three Marine Raider (MARSOC) battalions. Now, he's an entrepreneur and speaker, helping others to work through post-traumatic stress and helping to dispel the stigmas associated with mental health awareness, all while running a merch company, We Defy the Norm, and living the nomad lifestyle in his van on the road. To look at Cody, you may never guess that he's served his country in so many capacities; he's an enigma in the veteran space - which is why he's sitting down with Mike to tell everybody what he's really about.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Liver Cleanse
05:00 - Temper Tantrums
11:00 - A Pocketknife for Christmas
14:00 - Convict Conditioning
19:00 - Duncanville, Texas
24:00 - Dad was a Good Man
29:30 - A Marine Corps Superfan
40:00 - Fallujah First
43:00 - Shot In the Helmet
53:00 - Taking Life
58:00 - Processing Trauma
01:07:00 - Not Everyone is in the Fight Like You
01:21:00 - Losing John
01:39:00 - Transferring to MARSOC
01:50:30 - On Varsity Now
01:58:00 - A Heart-Shaped Photo
02:16:00 - Wait for the Billow, THEN Run
02:22:30 - An Envious Desk-Rider
02:26:45 - Running The Show
02:33:00 - Evaluating the Afghanistan Evacuation
02:40:00 - Addressing Allegations
02:44:00 - The Pinnacle of my Career
02:55:00 - Inside the Ops Center
02:58:00 - American Problems
03:05:00 - Alford Solutions
03:11:00 - The Meaning of Life
03:17:00 - So... What Happens When We Die?
03:20:00 - Reincarnation, Kind Of
03:31:00 - Tumbling Down
03:37:00 - A Funny Canine Story
03:41:00 - I Got Out, My Life Ended
03:45:00 - Hippie Sh*t
03:51:00 - What's Next?
03:53:00 - Earlobe Tattoos
03:56:00 - Defy Tribe
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Coaching - Defy Tribe - https://defytribe.com
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Podcast - We Defy The Norm Podcast - https://apple.co/3XZSlmF
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Codyalford
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CodyAlford
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wedefythenorm
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecodyalford
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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.
Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.
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Sadam Hussein's Pilot Mohammed Sulaiman | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 128 Feb 26, 2023

What if you served a cruel and powerful dictator to provide for your family? Witnessed a top-secret meeting that could cost you your life? What if death notices showed up at your front door and assassins hunted you? Meet Mohammed Sulaiman: VIP Pilot of Saddam Hussein, father of four beautiful children, and keeper of secrets.
Across his career, Mohammed's had a number of wild adventures, both on the ground and off. But nothing compares to the story author Lauren Ungeldi's helped him to tell in their new book 'Flying the Tyrant' - that of Saddam Hussien, the tyrant who personally paid him to fly to secret meetings, classified conferences, and untold dangers.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
03:30 - Brought Up in the Cockpit
06:00 - Daily Routine
07:30 - How Did We Get This Interview?
11:30 - Growing Up in Habbaniya
14:30 - My Oldest Brother Was Killed
18:00 - Blocked from Global Politics
22:30 - Cuisine and Combat
26:30 - Flying before Driving
32:30 - A Prayer Tower & An Umbrella
34:30 - Joining the Air Force
38:30 - Lost Lives
44:30 - First Flight with Saddam
48:30 - Saddam Hussein, In His Underwear
52:00 - The Israeli Prime Minister Meeting
1:03:30 - Out of Country, Overweight, with an Engine Fire
01:20:30 - Nobody Knew Americans Were Coming
01:23:30 - Everything Changed in 1991
01:29:30 - America Should've Finished The Job
01:33:30 - Grounded
01:40:00 - An Active-Duty Appliance Salesman
01:45:30 - Sending the Family to America
01:51:30 - Death Threats on My Door
01:54:30 - Narrowly Escaping A Drive-By Shooting
01:58:30 - Danger Close
01:58:30 - Getting Out (with a Bad Wheel)
02:06:30 - Evading Highwaymen
02:10:30 - Safe in Michigan
02:14:30 - A New Last Name
02:17:30 - The Kids are Alright
02:20:30 - Lauren's Perspective
02:23:30 - A Quick Story of Saddam's Sons
02:29:30 - To Hell
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BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life.
Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.
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----------
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The Sharp Woman Kelly Sayre | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 127 Feb 19, 2023

Kelly Sayre is Founder & President of The Diamond Arrow Group, a company that builds women's self-confidence with realistic tactics and tools to help them live life safely and on their own terms. She's the author of 'Sharp Women', a thought-provoking read designed to break down ways for women to deal with everyday situations using their best self-defense weapon - their intuition. She's a speaker, bringing energy and humor to undeniably challenging topics like women's safety and violence prevention, and when she's not teaching people to be better, she's a mother of two and married to a police officer.
Safe to say, Kelly knows just about all there is to know about using your intuition to pick up on the little things - the signals, the red flags, and all the signs that point to danger that you can sidestep, if you know how. But how did she get there? Where did she develop the tools? And most importantly - when things start to go awry, are you really safe?
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
04:15 - Pickup Camping
06:45 - Morning Routine
09:30 - Saint Cloud, Minnesota
18:30 - Boot Camp
24:30 - Keeping Up with the Joneses
30:00 - California Dreamin'
38:00 - Hitched to a Silver Spoon
41:30 - ...Sports Tourism?
46:15 - A Women's Self-Defense Class
54:00 - Daria's Story
1:02:00 - The Real Enemy of Women
1:11:00 - What is Situational Awareness?
1:15:00 - Am I Being Followed?
1:18:30 - Rudeness & Persistence
1:23:30 - Obligations
1:29:30 - Turning Tables
1:42:30 - Sharp Kids
1:49:00 - Vehicular Safety
1:56:00 - Traveling
1:59:45 - It's Only the Beginning
2:09:45 - What's Next?
2:15:45 - Gendered Threat Assessment
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Active-Duty Green Beret Amputee Nick Lavery | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 126 Feb 12, 2023

Nick Lavery is an Active-Duty U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret. He's a six-foot-six warrior through and through, with a thorough list of awards that includes the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, two Bronze stars, the Special Operations Command Excalibur Award, and more. He's also considered the first Green Beret to return to combat as an above the knee amputee - a record-setter with a flair for sacrifice, determination, and selflessness.
Rest assured, Nick recalls exactly how he lost his leg, in an engagement so shocking that it's only counter may be the moments that immediately followed, in a horrifying Medivac incident that nearly cost him his life. But how did he survive? What called him to go back? And how the hell do you go back to being a Green Beret with only one leg? Fortunately for Mike, Nick's got the answers.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Indisputably Boston
07:30 - Morning Routine
10:00 - A New Home Every Year
17:00 - The Only Reason I Went to College
22:30 - Fort Bragg's Spec Ops Course
27:30 - Too Big to Haze
35:00 - The First Trip to Afghanistan
44:30 - Wardak - Dropped in a Hornet's Nest
49:00 - Catching Shrapnel
53:00 - A Bleacher Seat from Fenway Park
59:00 - Vehicular Ambush at a Dead Sprint
01:07:00 - Then I Got Shot in the Face
01:18:00 - Hibernating on Airdropped MRE's
01:22:00 - Flexing the Gustav
01:27:00 - Selfish Love
01:31:00 - Bach the Dog, Moe the Handler
01:35:00 - Losing My Leg
01:43:30 - Three Tournequets
01:54:00 - Six Units of The Wrong Blood
01:59:00 - Amputated Above the Knee
02:04:00 - Prosthetic Recovery
02:10:00 - Fighting to Go Back
02:20:00 - Back in the Saddle
02:26:30 - My Favorite Amputee Gunfight Story
02:31:00 - You Should've Killed Me When You Had the Chance
02:36:00 - How A Mechanical Leg Actually Works
02:42:00 - Finding Toni
02:49:00 - Objective Secure
02:59:00 - Becoming Dad
03:09:00 - What's Next?
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Ranger K9 Handler Julian McDonald | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 125 Jan 29, 2023

Staff Sgt. Julian McDonald served nine and a half years in the army, predominantly as a Ranger and a Ranger K9 Handler, with eight deployments between Iraq and Afghanistan, and a Purple Heart to match. He's also Layka's handler, who, if you haven't heard, is one of the most famous dogs to come out of the military in recent memory.
With Julian in tow, MPC Layka's graced the cover of National Geographic, been the subject of an HBO Documentary, and even helped Channing Tatum make a little movie called 'DOG'. But when you ask Julian just what makes Layka so special, it's not just the dog, but Benno - the one who showed Julian the way - that really counts.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - Seeds of Terror
10:00 - Childhood Memories
12:00 - First the Gym, Then the Sauna
16:00 - Born at Cannon Air Force Base
19:00 - Grandpa Beat Us on the Bus
24:00 - So Then I Got Expelled
31:15 - I'd Like to be a Ranger
39:00 - Baptized by Gunfire
43:30 - SEAL Team 6 & A Family Reunion
49:30 - Civilian Contractors On Target
56:30 - An Offset Infil
1:02:45 - Two Deployments in Tikrīt
01:11:00 - A Dog Handler in 2009
01:19:30 - My First Dog Benno
01:30:00 - Two Bravo
01:43:00 - Fentanyl Lollipops
01:54:30 - Surviving an IED, Barely
02:33:00 - Practically Full-Time Training
02:20:00 - A Tunnel Bite Story
02:25:00 - What Made Benno Exceptional
02:44:00 - The Dog Takes Drugs
02:48:00 - This Is It
02:58:00 - Benno's Last Deployment
03:17:30 - And Then I Had Layka
03:24:00 - Layka Gets Shot
03:36:00 - A Seven-Hour Amputation
03:44:00 - Adoption Papers
03:52:00 - Becoming a Symbol
03:57:00 - Two Years Sober
04:01:00 - Withdrawals on Deployment
04:05:00 - Finding Myself
04:11:00 - Mike on Rico
04:18:00 - Giving Gifts
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SEAL Team 4 ZeroEyes Rob Huberty | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 124 Jan 15, 2023

Artificial Intelligence? Nowadays most folks think AI is coming to take their jobs, but Rob Huberty doesn't think so. He's a retired member of SEAL Team 4 with three combat tours under his belt, not to mention a startlingly impressive sniping record at a range of over 1700 yards. Today, Rob's the Chief Operating Officer of ZeroEyes, a bleeding-edge security company that's using AI to detect firearms on existing security cameras in public venues all over the country, and Rob's not alone - he's running ZeroEyes with fellow SEAL Team 4 members CEO Mike Lahiff and CRO Sam Alaimo too. But how does ZeroEyes work? What are the risks involved? And how are a bunch of retired SEAL's going to make it better?
Website: https://zeroeyes.com
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Last Name Jokes
04:30 - Father of Four
08:15 - Born in Chicago
12:30 - A Good Old-Fashioned Hazing Story
21:00 - Joining SEAL Team Four
25:00 - Deboarding in Baghdad
39:30 - A Pretty Awesome Christmas Party
44:00 - 2nd Deployment in Afghanistan
52:30 - Sam Alaimo's Helo Crash Story
58:00 - The Shakes of the Valley
01:02:30 - Deadly Sniping at 1705 Yards
01:11:30 - Saddling Up for Deployment #3
01:21:30 - Chasing Lima One - Remembering Kevin Ebbert
01:37:30 - Commanding Officer Job Price
01:43:00 - A Dark and Silver Lining
01:46:00 - Mike Lahiff's Wharton Application
01:49:00 - Operations at Amazon
01:57:00 - The Meaning of Life from MDMA and Ibogaine
02:07:00 - Teaching Computers to Recognize Guns
02:13:00 - How ZeroEyes Actually Works
02:17:30 - Working on Existing Security Systems
02:24:00 - Gifts From the Show
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Echo in Ramadi Major Scott Huesing | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 123 Jan 08, 2023

Scott Huesing is a retired United States Marine Corps Infantry Major with 24 years of service, including 10 deployments to over 60 countries worldwide. He has led hundreds of combat missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa, and since then he's authored the bestselling book, Echo in Ramadi, which tells the story of his experiences and the sacrifices of his fellow Marines during the Second Battle of Ramadi in 2006. Today, Scott serves as the Executive Director of Save the Brave, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and active duty military personnel. But regardless of the time that's passed since, one thing's for sure - Scott still feels the Echoes of Ramadi, in one way or another.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - California & Texas
03:45 - Morning Routine
09:30 - The Waukegan Kid
14:45 - Genetically Predisposed
16:45 - Operation Desert Shield Desert Storm
25:43 - A Criminal Justice Degree
28:00 - Becoming an Infantry Officer
33:00 - Generational Differences
35:00 - So We Were Living in Saddam's Palace...
40:00 - The Impact of 9/11
45:30 - On Hazing
48:00 - Boots on the Ground
56:30 - Working For the Government
1:04:30 - The First Ramadi Gunfight
1:06:00 - Corporal Libby
1:13:00 - Where the 2nd Amendment Doesn't Work
1:23:00 - Active City Tactics
1:35:30 - Dog Day Afternoons
1:38:30 - Fighting in the Al Anbar Province
1:45:30 - The Meaning of 'Echo in Ramadi'
1:48:30 - Homeward Bound
1:54:30 - Expeditioning in the Horn of Africa
1:57:30 - ... But Do You Miss It?
2:00:30 - Getting Into Nonprofit Work
2:05:30 - Save the Brave
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Chad Robichaux's Interpreter Aziz | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 122 Dec 25, 2022

Who is Chad Robichaux's JSOC interpreter Aziz? During their eight deployments together in Afghanistan, Chad and Aziz saved each other's lives more times than either could count, providing invaluable intel and establishing connections all over the region. But when the Afghan government fell and interpreters began being hunted by the Taliban, suddenly Aziz and Chad had bigger problems. Because it wasn't just getting Aziz out that was the problem - it was getting his family out safely too. And of course, neither could have known at the time that they were building the foundation for Save Our Allies, an organization that's helped thousands of families escape since.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Merry Christmas from Mike Drop
05:00 - How Chad Met Aziz
08:00 - Bashir
14:00 - A Firefight Exit
16:00 - Buying Russian Weapons
20:00 - It's Not 'Corruption', it's 'Business Facilitation'
22:00 - Born in Kabul
24:30 - Escaping the Taliban
29:00 - Living under Mujahideen Rule
35:00 - They're Kind of Like Gangs, but Worse
41:00 - Nobody Really Thought about the U.S. until the War
44:00 - A Hairy HVT Story
49:00 - John Wick Academy
50:00 - A Shockingly Effemninate Talib
54:00 - An Administration Gone Quiet
1:00:00 - Learning to Culturally Blend In
1:09:00 - Encouraging Cooperation
1:11:00 - Close Calls at the Bank
1:16:00 - Hearing about the Withdrawal for the First Time
1:23:00 - Holding Leadership Accountable
1:26:30 - Crafting the Daily Caller Story
1:36:00 - Five Days in Hell
1:40:00 - Through the Taliban & Getting Shot at Along the Way
1:45:00 - Evaccing the Family
1:48:00 - One Backpack, One Pair of Clothes
1:53:00 - From Chad's Perspective
1:59:00 - 300,000 People Are Still Trying to Get Out
2:04:00 - Acclimating to America
2:06:00 - Chad, Meet Hatra
2:11:30 - 9 Months in Abu Dhabi
2:15:00 - Dennis' Perspective
2:19:00 - So There's a Man in a Ghillie Suit...
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Delta Force Operator Tyler Grey | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 121 Dec 11, 2022

Tyler Grey grew up in Bakersfield, California, joined the army in 1998 and quickly advanced from training into the 75th Ranger Regiment, 2nd Battalion, spending most of his time there as a Sniper. He spent the rest of his career at Ft. Bragg. Grey deployed four times - two each to Afghanistan and Iraq - before he became disabled from an explosion that occurred during a late-night house raid that turned into a gun-battle in Baghdad in 2005. Nowadays, Tyler's an actor, producer, and director on the CBS show SEAL Team, where he puts his skills to work teaching others about the challenges our country's heroes face every day. But how did he get to work on an actual television show? Do people assume he used to be a SEAL? And what exactly happened in that late-night house raid in 2005 that changed everything?
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - ...But I Play One on TV
07:30 - Military Rivalries
10:00 - Morning Routine
12:30 - Hit on a Motorcycle
16:00 - Combat in Hollywood
22:00 - Filming Action Isn't Easy
24:00 - I Do All My Own Stunts
30:00 - Breaking Into Hollywood
36:00 - Real Kits, Real Guns
42:00 - Breaching Pyrotechnics
44:00 - On-Set Shootings on The Crow & Rust
49:00 - Growing Up in Bakersfield, CA
54:00 - Green Beret Dreams, Army Ranger Realities
1:11:00 - A First-Mission Combat Story
1:15:00 - The Best-Kept Secret in the Military
1:20:00 - Spec Ops Training Starts at Zero
1:27:30 - Feeling Like a Superhero
1:28:00 - A 2-Man Graduation
1:30:00 - Big Boy Pranks
1:32:00 - A Delta Force Operator
1:36:00 - A Thirty-Thousand Foot View
1:37:00 - Horribly Wrong
1:42:00 - A Fallujah Walkout
1:44:00 - Brilliantly Operated
1:50:00 - Military Married
1:52:00 - Second Deployment, '05-'06
1:54:00 - A Morbid Curiosity
2:01:00 - A Cool Dog Story
2:06:30 - Getting Blown Up: A Play-by-Play
2:31:30 - 60 Days in the Hospital
2:35:30 - 30-40% Mobility
2:38:00 - Being In Sets You Up for Being Out
2:43:30 - A Fundamentally Self-Destructive Person
2:46:15 - L.T.S.D.
2:52:30 - Self Destruction is Growth, Kinda
2:57:30 - Finding RAMBO
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Black Hawk Down Major Jeff Struecker | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 120 Nov 27, 2022

In 1993, U.S. Special Operations Forces were sent to Somalia to capture war criminal Mohamed Farrah Aidid - a mission made famous by the movie "Black Hawk Down". For many, the movie's a glimpse into what really happened - but for Jeff Struecker, it's merely a shadow of a memory he's been remembering for 29 years. Because Jeff Struecker was there during the Battle of Mogadishu, and he remembers everything. Frankly, between serving 23 years in the military, raising five kids, earning a PhD, authoring six books, hosting a podcast, and leading the fine members of his congregation every single Sunday morning, it's still difficult to forget. That's why he's sitting down with Mike to tell his side of the story - the real story - and get to the bottom of how it all happened.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - Best thing about being a pastor
3:55 - Favorite childhood memory
4:50 - Last book
7:50 - First three hours of the day
8:40 - Distance running and mountain biking
10:10 - Raising awareness on veterans suicide
13:25 - Growing Up Divorced
26:00 - Training to become an Army Ranger
28:00 - Panama invasion
35:30 - Carnage in the Gulf War
39:30 - One of the worst things he saw in Desert Storm
41:30 - Leading up to Somalia
45:00 - First days in Somalia
50:30 - Being a combat leader in this type of environment
55:30 - Black Hawk Down
58:10 - Reviewing the Film
1:01:00 - Timeline of the 18-hour firefight
1:05:30 - Most intense firefight of his life
1:06:30 - Black Hawks shot down
1:09:00 - UN Armor arrives
1:10:30 - Funny moments during the fight
1:13:00 - Sun comes up
1:16:30 - Zombie tactics
1:20:00 - What the movie got wrong
1:25:30 - Number of dead
1:28:00 - After the fight
1:30:00 - Combat stops in Somalia
1:32:00 - Stick with the fight until you win
1:33:00 - After Somalia
1:36:30 - Silver Star
1:39:00 - Joining the ministry
1:40:00 - Becoming an Army Chaplain
1:41:30 - Theology school
1:44:00 - History of Christianity
1:50:30 - Violence among denominations
1:57:00 - What is it like to be a chaplain in combat?
1:59:00 - Firefights as a chaplain
2:02:00 - Fears of starting a holy war
2:04:00 - Casualty Notification
2:06:40 - Perspectives on everyday problems
2:08:00 - Other veterans that are chaplains
2:10:00 - Requirements to be a chaplain
2:13:00 - Confidentiality as a chaplain
2:14:30 - Why does God let bad things happen?
2:16:00 - Families taking out their pain
2:17:30 - Poor leadership
2:20:30 - Wrapping up
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Ukraine Relief Veteran Mark Turner | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 119 Nov 20, 2022

What's happening in the Russia-Ukraine war? Retired Recon Marine Mark Turner might have the answer. He's a founder of The Overwatch Foundation, a humanitarian nonprofit that's been assembling teams of U.S. Military Veterans to provide critical natural disaster relief and urgent humanitarian response communities all over the world. Mark isn't just sending heroes to help - he's been there, on the ground, in the days and weeks following the Russian invasion into Ukraine. So what's going on over there? Is it really as bad as they say? And most importantly - what can we do to make real change?
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Scottish Stereotypes
05:00 - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
11:30 - Growing Up Scottish
19:00 - Religion, Religion, Religion
24:00 - American Culture Shock
28:00 - Like Wrestling, But Better
31:00 - 4 Years of JROTC
42:00 - Election Security
44:00 - Arriving in Iraq, 2004
47:30 - Pulling the Trigger to Jason Mraz
52:00 - More Training, Less Doing
58:00 - Aggressive Intelligence
1:00:00 - The Battle for Yusufiyah
1:12:00 - Growing An Underground Network
1:15:30 - A Newly-Retired Marine
1:20:00 - Cartel Contracts in Mexico
1:23:00 - Close Calls
1:31:00 - Stateside Work
1:36:00 - Hurricane Work
1:45:00 - A Ukrainian Friend
1:49:00 - Four Days Into the War
1:58:00 - Training The Troops
2:04:00 - Russian Saboteurs
2:08:00 - Shaking Like A Leaf
2:19:00 - On Russia's Invasion
2:29:00 - Back to Ukraine
2:43:00 - Available Arms
2:59:00 - Rallying for Round 3
2:57:00 - Not What We Planned For
3:02:00 - Volunteering
3:04:00 - Our Third (and Fourth) Outing
3:13:00 - Some Have TOO Much Gear
3:16:00 - A Missing Marine
3:23:00 - Raising Funds & Gathering Resources
3:35:00 - Finding A Purpose
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Vietnam Veteran Colonel Nelson Modrall | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 118 Nov 13, 2022

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Who is Nelson Modrall? He's a former teacher, Silver-Star Colonel, and he just so happens to be the very first Vietnam Veteran to ever grace the Mike Drop studio. That's why Mike's sitting down with him to talk about his tour in the ill-fated country - the tunnels, the injuries, and all the Agent Orange you could stand. What did Nelson find out there in the jungle? Tune in to find out.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Platoon and Forrest Gump
03:30 - Expert Marksmanship
06:30 - The Case for Christ
08:30 - Morning Routine
10:00 - Born and Raised in Saginaw, Michigan
12:30 - Anticipating Vietnam
16:30 - Ukraine & Russia
19:30 - Collegebound
25:00 - In the Army Now
31:30 - Draft Recruits
34:00 - Landing in Vietnam
36:30 - My First Mission
47:30 - Finding the Hidden Enemy
52:30 - Going Loud
59:30 - Agent Orange
1:01:30 - Ambushing the Ambushers
1:06:00 - Fighting the Jungle
1:16:30 - Injured by Contact
1:27:30 - A Field Hospital in Saigon
1:33:30 - Lasting Injuries
1:38:30 - Recovering Stateside
1:42:30 - Chasing the Aviator
1:44:30 - Aviation Intelligence Officer
1:54:00 - Missions In Flight
1:04:00 - On Leaving Vietnam
2:09:00 - The Vietnam Memorial
2:11:00 - Teaching the Next Generation
2:18:00 - Strategic Intelligence
2:20:30 - Bucket-List Items
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Former Counterterrorism Officer Drew Berquist | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 117 Oct 30, 2022

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Drew Berquist is a complicated guy. Between his military work as a former U.S. Intelligence Officer in Afghanistan, his media work as a former CRTV and BlazeTV correspondent and current host of “This is My Show” w/Drew Berquist. What's not complicated is just how dedicated Drew is to his country, his friends, and his sources, even when things get hairy. Enjoy this episode of Mike Drop as host Mike Ritland unpacks his career in the Intelligence Community.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - CIA Orientation
04:00 - Kids in the 80's
12:00 - Football in Minnesota
19:00 - Making My Own Degree
23:30 - How to Apply for the CIA
31:00 - An Arabic-Speaking NSA Employee
41:30 - Language Barriers
45:30 - Navy-Adjacent Iraq Interpretation
50:30 - You Have to Protect Your Source
1:01:30 - A Human Intel Collector
1:11:30 - CIA-Certified Training
1:22:00 - War Dogs & Arms Dealers
1:27:00 - Interrogations
1:32:00 - Pul-e-Charkhi Prison
1:47:00 - You Son of a Gun, I'm In
2:00:00 - Definancing ISIS
2:11:00 - Extracting Shafi
2:33:00 - Getting Into Digital Media
2:38:00 - This is My Show with Drew Berquist
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Exonerated Major Fred Galvin | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 116 Oct 23, 2022

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Major Fred Galvin is a retired Marine Corps Major who served as an enlisted Marine and officer for over 26 years. He served on multiple combat deployments in Afghanistan, including where he commanded the Marine Corps’ first Special Operations Task Force. He's also been painted as the "posterboy for the largest mass murder in U.S. Military History." Since then, he's fought for the freedom of every single marine that was under his command that day - to exonerate the men who volunteered to lay down their lives for their country and restore their reputations, even at the cost of his own career. So how did he do it? What happened that day? And most importantly - who's telling the truth? Fortunately for Mike, Fred's got the answers.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
04:00 - A Few Bad Men
12:00 - Double Jeopardy
16:00 - Daily Routine
20:00 - Kansas Roots
25:00 - A Brand New Marine
29:00 - Penny Stocks
32:30 - Back In at 25
37:00 - Force Recon Okinawa
46:00 - Yuma, Arizona
53:30 - Marine Special Operations
1:03:00 - Firefight Stories
1:11:00 - Backstabbed
1:21:00 - Corruption in the System
1:35:00 - There's Money in Wargames
1:41:00 - Retelling The Incident
1:59:00 - They're Saying You Did Something
2:09:00 - Guilty Until Proven Innocent
2:13:00 - Acquittal By Night
2:20:00 - Willing to Sacrifice Lives
2:30:00 - 'They Acted Appropriately'
2:38:00 - Finding Tesla
2:52:00 - The MARSOC 3
2:58:00 - Filthy Fred
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Veteran with a Sign Zach Bell | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 115 Oct 16, 2022

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"No one listened to me until I held up the sign." That's Zach Bell's outlook anyway - known online as Veteran with a Sign, Zach's got a lot of hot takes about America's military and the heroes who serve. That's why he's sitting down with Mike to talk about his time serving as an infantryman in the Marines, the nightmare reality of his time in Marjah, and how something as simple as putting sharpie to cardboard turned into a movement that's quickly becoming too big to ignore.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - Lightning-Round Questions
10:00 - Tennessee, Born and Raised
19:30 - LiveLeak Changed Everything
30:30 - The Trouble with Stolen Valor
38:30 - A Parris Island Marine
45:00 - Boots on the Ground in Afghanistan
51:00 - My First Gunfight
57:00 - So We Went to a Wedding
1:03:00 - Hell is on Earth, and it's in Marjah
1:17:00 - On U.S. Withdrawal
1:23:00 - Squad Dog
1:27:00 - Back in the Workforce
1:30:30 - Veteran with a Sign
1:40:00 - Brothers In Arms
1:47:00 - Mike's 'Epstein' Fox News Joke
1:51:00 - What's Next
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Former Congressman Allen West | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 114 Oct 09, 2022

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Wait a minute, a politician? On Mike Drop? Relax - Allen West is one of the good ones. He's a Republican Politician and Retired Military Officer who, believe it or not, doesn't work too far from the studio. That's why West was kind enough to dip in and spend some time talking about Parachuting into Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, running for Texas Governor against Greg Abbott in the 2022 Primary, what it's REALLY like to work in Congress, and answer a lightning-fast round of rapid-fire foreign and domestic policy questions that have been on Mike's mind for years. Strap in.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
2:00 - Congressional Surprises
10:30 - The Worst Part of Washington D.C.
12:30 - Pro Term Limits
22:00 - Running for Governor
26:00 - Morning Routine
27:30 - Growing Up in Atlanta
32:30 - On Welfare
36:30 - Commissioned at Fort Sill
40:00 - Desert Shield, Desert Storm
47:30 - Officer Evaluations
58:00 - Military Retirement
1:03:00 - Money in Politics
1:06:00 - Rebuilding Education
1:12:00 - A Republic (If You Can Keep It)
1:16:00 - Citizen Involvement
1:18:00 - Women in Combat Roles
1:20:00 - Russia & Ukraine
1:22:00 - On China
1:23:30 - Bills in Congress
1:25:00 - Foreign Aid
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Medal of Honor Marine Kyle Carpenter | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 113 Oct 02, 2022

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It's kind of crazy when the whole world wants to know about the only five seconds you can't remember. At least that's what Kyle Carpenter says. For Kyle, those five seconds happened on a rooftop in Helmand Province, Afghanistan when he jumped on a grenade to save himself and fellow Marine Nick Eufrazio. Now, after three flatlines, three years at Walter Reed hospital, dozens of surgeries, and a Medal of Honor award in 2014, Kyle's here to talk about it.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
3:00 - Lightning Round
18:00 - Growing Up Carpenter
26:00 - Chasing the Military
48:45 - Boot Camp on Parris Island
1:14:00 - Training at Camp Lejeune
1:33:45 - Boots on the Ground in Afghanistan
1:52:00 - Combat Stories
2:28:00 - Setting Up at Compound
2:53:00 - Kyle Gets Hit
3:04:00 - Putting the Pieces Together
3:23:00 - The Road to Recovery
3:43:00 - Receiving the Medal of Honor
4:01:00 - Kyle Today
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K9 Handler/Trainer Dan Cliff | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 112 Sep 18, 2022

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In this episode of Mike Drop, K9 Handler/Trainer, Dan Cliff shares stories from his time in law enforcement. Mike and Dan cover a myriad of topics including live bites, hot pursuits and more.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
1:47 - Lightning Round
10:39 - Thin Blue Line
13:32 - Morning Routine
19:27 - Getting Into Law Enforcement
23:02 - First Assignment
28:01 - Patrolman Pursuit
34:42 - Bicycle Patrol
41:25 - First K9 Call
45:45 - First Bite
51:37 - Feline Diversion
55:45 - Live Bite Stories
1:08:22 - K9 Presence
1:12:38 - Robbery
1:18:08 - Use Of Force
1:22:56 - West Coast
1:27:50 - Training Stories
1:35:53 - Zlatan
1:37:26 - Use Of Force Checklist
1:39:33 - Most Memorable Engagement
1:54:16 - Passive Bite
1:59:52 - SWAT Team
2:05:57 - Current State of Law Enforcement
2:16:19 - Car Chase
2:18:11 - Moving Forward
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Catching Medical Serial Killers: Special Agent Bruce Sackman | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 111 Sep 11, 2022

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BRUCE SACKMAN is a renowned investigator specializing in tracking down MEDICAL SERIAL KILLERS and is in demand as a consultant on that subject all over the world. He is a former Special Agent in Charge of the Northeast Field Office, Criminal Investigations Division, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Inspector General where he was responsible for criminal investigation in 295 VA facilities.
He is a licensed private investigator and conducts internal investigations for one of the largest medical centers in the world. He is president of the Society of Professional Investigators.
Read More at https://behindthemurdercurtain.com/.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
1:29 - Lightning Round
9:59 - Morning Routine
17:15 - Career Path
20:07 - DOD Fraud Cases
28:39 - Penalties
33:08 - Construction Fraud
35:33 - Narcotics Cases
43:54 - Director of Pharmacy Case
51:13 - Medical Serial Killers
1:05:11 - What Makes a Medical Serial Killer?
1:11:00 - Victimology
1:17:28 - Coincidences
1:19:05 - Maintaining Objectivity
1:26:22 - VA Cases Victimology
1:31:20 - Michael Swango
1:39:46 - Working with Michael Baden (Autopsy)
1:47:02 - Sentencing
1:50:03 - Obscure Methods
1:56:24 - 2020
2:00:00 - Moving Forward
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DEVGRU Operator Eddie Penney | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 110 Sep 04, 2022

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In this episode of Mike Drop, former DEVGRU Operator Eddie Penney returns to the show and talks about his new book: Unafraid: Staring Down Terror as a Navy SEAL and Single Dad, BJJ and a myriad of other topics.
After two combat deployments with SEAL Team Two, Eddie tried out and was selected for DEVGRU, the elite of the elite and the tip of the nation’s spear in the fight against terrorist threats worldwide. Terrified of missing the action, Eddie became a breacher, the first man to the door on a target and one of the most dangerous jobs imaginable. Eddie endured five more deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa in his role, relishing in taking the fight to the enemy as he engaged in countless examples of extreme close-range combat.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
0:55 - Lightning Round
7:29 - Workout Routine / Combative Training
11:34 - Mindset / Situational Awareness
12:43 - BJJ
17:53 - New Book
26:43 - Writing Process / Relationships
33:41 - Family
37:39 - Dealing With Failures
39:47 - Taking Life
46:34 - Dreams / Brainspotting
54:57 - Writing Process / Relationship With Wife
56:39 - Tier 1 Character Trait
1:05:50 - Faith
1:08:53 - Culture War
1:18:37 - Unafraid
1:35:30 - Vets In Politics
1:37:25 - Equal Opportunity
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I Died 3 Times In Surgery - U.S. ARMY Captain Derick Carver | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 109 Aug 28, 2022

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In this episode of Mike Drop, U.S. ARMY Captain Derick Carver opens up about the attack on January 19, 2010 and his road to recovery.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
1:43 - Lightning Round
8:14 - Morning Routine
10:59 - Weight Lifting Injuries
15:59 - Childhood
20:21 - Chess
23:59 - Joining The Army
34:47 - Ranger School
37:28 - First Deployment
41:10 - Jan 19, 2010
1:12:26 - Dying
1:18:18 - Medications
1:20:23 - Recovery Process
1:25:17 - Pain Management
1:31:38 - Alternative Medicine
1:34:00 - Reflection
1:36:56 - Transitioning To Civilian
1:48:38 - Moving Forward
1:49:33 - Politics
2:00:03 - BRCC
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Fullest Potential - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 108 Aug 21, 2022

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In this episode of Mike Drop, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon covers a myriad of popular medical topics.
Dr. Lyon received her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified in family medicine.
She earned her undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she studied vitamin and mineral metabolism, chronic disease prevention and management and the physiological effects of diet composition.
She also completed a research/clinical fellowship in Nutritional Science and Geriatrics at Washington University in St. Louis.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Lightning Round
7:00 - Daily Routine / The Practice
12:32 - Eggs
16:08 - Reach Fullest Potential
22:21 - Digestive Standpoint / Worms
23:57 - Sushi and K9 Kisses
27:26 - Seed Oils
33:02 - Diets
36:48 - Plant-based Protein
46:42 - Inflammation / Insulin Resistance
55:46 - Protein
1:01:57 - Artificial Sweeteners
1:04:10 - Men vs Women Diet
1:09:20 - Generational Change
1:10:34 - Age Related Diet and Exercise
1:17:59 - Steroids
1:27:03 - Caffeine, Nicotine & Depression
1:36:39 - Joint Health
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Medal of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 107 Aug 14, 2022

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In this episode of Mike Drop, Florent Groberg opens up about his childhood as a French immigrant and shares stories from his time serving in the United States Army. He dives deep into the incident on Aug 8, 2012 for which he was ultimately awarded the Medal of Honor.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
1:38 - Lightning Round
30:42 - Childhood
47:38 - Joining The Army
52:49 - OCS
58:31 - Ranger School
1:07:29 - First Deployment
1:16:50 - Sponsors
1:24:18 - Mission Objectives
1:28:37 - 50 Cal
1:39:37 - Executive Officer
1:46:07 - Aug 8, 2012
2:16:13 - Recovery
2:18:59 - Medal of Honor
2:37:27 - Moving Forward
2:38:33 - Warriors Ethos / Bravo Sierra
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Former JTF2 Sniper/Assaulter Jeff Depatie | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 106 Aug 07, 2022

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In this episode of Mike Drop, former JTF2 sniper/assaulter Jeff Depatie shares stories from his time serving in the Canadian military. Depatie is the co-founder and the Chief Course Architect of The Process. His vision is to identify superior non-military men and bring them together to see if they collectively can solve some of the world’s biggest issues from the ground up.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
1:03 - Lightning Round
19:05 - Morning Routine
25:55 - Alternative Medicine
32:34 - Childhood
40:00 - Joining The Canadian Military
45:08 - Sniper Training
48:25 - Deployment
1:10:02 - Three Day Engagement
1:18:39 - Hindsight
1:22:33 - Scoped Kill
1:31:05 - JTF2 Selection & Training
1:40:41 - Canadian Gun Rights
1:42:57 - Sniper School
1:44:48 - Longest Kill
1:50:22 - Iraq Deployment
2:01:28 - The Special Forces Experience
2:06:59 - Citizen Green
2:10:14 - The Process
Support: Jeff Depatie
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U.S. Army Sniper, Googan Squad & Lunkers TV - Robert Terkla | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 104 Jul 31, 2022

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In this episode of Mike Drop, Robert Terkla shares stories from his time serving as a sniper in the U.S. Army attached to SEAL Team 3. Terkla is now a professional fisherman, successful businessman and powerhouse YouTuber @Lunkers TV and @Googan Squad.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
1:43 - Lightning Round
7:34 - Childhood
13:51 - Joining The Military
18:48 - Becoming an Army Sniper
22:01 - Deployment
25:49 - Gear
30:00 - 50 Cal Story
33:50 - When You Gotta Go
39:50 - Bodybags
44:05 - Firefights
57:40 - Drug and Gun Routes
1:01:04 - Engagements
1:11:15 - Leadership Decisions
1:22:57 - Turnover
1:29:19 - Back From Deployment
1:31:22 - Selection
1:33:57 - Got Out / Transition
1:38:36 - Businesses
1:40:27 - Lunkers TV & Googan Squad
1:54:44 - Moving Forward In Business
2:01:18 - The Hat
Support: Robert Terkla
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Navy SEAL Sniper Ryan "Birdman" Parrott | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 103 Jul 24, 2022

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In this episode of Mike Drop, Ryan "Birdman" Parrott shares his stories from SEAL Team 7, sniper operations, base jumping and much more. Parrott opens up about the IED attack that gave him the nickname "Birdman". He is the founder of Sons of the Flag, The Bird's Eye View Project and The 7X Project.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
2:06 - Lightning Round
15:45 - Childhood
22:44 - Bootcamp
24:04 - BUD/S
28:11 - SEAL Team 7
36:33 - First Deployment
41:20 - IED
48:01 - al-Zarqawi
51:32 - Philippines
57:58 - Iraq
1:01:39 - Sniper Stories
1:09:39 - Transition
1:15:26 - Sons of The Flag
1:22:38 - Bird's Eye View Project
1:27:11 - 7X Project
1:37:42 - Legacy Jump
1:48:20 - New Mission
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Kyle Creek aka "The Captain" | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 102 Jul 17, 2022

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Kyle Creek, aka "The Captain" is a creator, writer and instigator. He is the author of "Speech Therapy," "F*cking History," and the "Feel Free to Quote Me" series. He is a world-class ad man and the host of “Shark Sex 101” for Discovery Channel’s Shark Week.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
0:39 - Lightning Round
22:09 - Morning Routine
28:55 - The Captain Diet
31:33 - Childhood
36:14 - Sports, College and Addiction
43:37 - Drinking
49:28 - Advertising Career
57:02 - Content Types
59:13 - Advice For New Writers
1:01:27 - Mental Health
1:11:44 - TV and Movies
1:14:15 - Publishing Volume and Attention Spans
1:16:37 - Music Tour Manager
1:26:19 - Overcoming Depression
1:35:40 - Divisiveness in Society
1:42:55 - Gun Control
2:02:26 - Abortion
2:09:58 - New Projects
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Navy SEAL Ultrarunner Chadd Wright | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 101 Jul 10, 2022

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In this episode of Mike Drop, Chadd Wright opens up about his time at SEAL Team 8, Ultra Running and the Three of Seven Project.
Chadd served in the SEAL teams as a Team Leader on multiple deployments, a SEAL instructor and Master Training Specialist. Retiring in 2019, he is now a part-time defense contractor, business owner, entrepreneur, competitive Ultrarunner and husband.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
1:18 - Lightning Round
9:57 - Ultrarunning
25:00 - Saved
52:18 - Morning Routine
55:13 - Childhood
59:37 - Joining The Navy
1:01:22 - BUD/S
1:07:13 - SEAL Team 8
1:18:40 - Africa
1:33:10 - Obama Security Detail
1:37:43 - Addiction
1:54:01 - Running
2:08:15 - 3 of 7 Project
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SEAL Team 6 Operator GBRS Group CEO Cole Fackler | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 100 Jul 03, 2022

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Cole Fackler
GBRS GROUP - Founder, CEO
NAVY SEAL – 17 YEARS
SEAL TEAM 10
NSW DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Cole grew up in Hampton Roads, Virginia and after graduation enlisted into the military in 2003. He spent 17 years in Naval Special Warfare and was medically retired due to injuries sustained from his intense deployment schedule. Since his retirement he has channeled his focus continuously into the NSW community, helping veterans who are in transition, Gold Star Families, and the community at large. As a husband and father of four he understands first hand the grief, challenges, loss and sacrifice that many SOF veterans and their families experience.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Episode Start
2:15 - Lightning Round
13:44 - Phatty Origin Story
26:40 - BUD/S
33:59 - SEAL Team 10
50:49 - Dogs on the Battlefield
58:36 - Development Group
1:21:09 - Jumping Dogs
1:26:00 - Real World Mission
1:37:41 - DEVGRU Deployments
2:03:58 - Dogs at DEVGRU
2:13:16 - Injuries
2:19:11 - Retirement
2:28:12 - GBRS Group
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Chris Williamson Host of the Modern Wisdom Podcast | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 99 Jun 19, 2022

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Episode 99: Chris Williamson, the Host of the Modern Wisdom Podcast, club promoter, and the Love Island star who will unfriend you on your birthday. Life should be lived by design and not default. Chris and Mike cover a variety of topics from club promotion to existential risk. #chokeyourself
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:04 - Lightning Round
9:38 - Morning Routine
12:07 - Childhood
17:37 - Club Scene and Promotion
24:02 - Uvalde
31:35 - Difficult Decision Making
35:28 - 2nd Amendment
43:09 - Political Processes
56:07 - Existential Risk
1:14:20 - Abortion and Shaming
1:20:16 - The Modern Wisdom Podcast
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Canadian Armed Forces Artillery Gunner Kelsi Sheren | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 98 Jun 12, 2022

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Episode 98: Kelsi Sheren is a Canadian Forces Veteran who fought on the front lines in Afghanistan as an artillery gunner. She opens up about her time at war, her struggles with PTSD after returning home and her recovery.
It is now her mission to help others struggling with PTSD through her jewelry company, Brass & Unity. In 2016, she started Brass & Unity to help save her fellow soldiers lives, or at least try to give them a second chance. After serving on the front lines in Afghanistan (Infantry & Artillery) at 18 years old and losing many of her friends during battle, she came home with severe PTSD. After 7 years of anger and pain she decided to use her struggle for good, and try to help others through their struggle.
To accomplish this, B&U donate's 20% of net profits to help rehabilitate soldiers & First Responders.
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - Lightning Round
30:30 - Joined The Canadian Military
33:00 - Canadian Boot Camp
40:38 - Women In The Military
54:23 - Workup Before Deployment
1:00:43 - Afghanistan
1:16:29 - CST One Week Went Haywire
1:41:00 - PTSD
2:06:45 - Alternative Medicine and Art Therapy
2:27:18 - Brass And Unity
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Surviving Narcos with Mexican Cartels | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 97 May 29, 2022

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Episode 97 tells the most recent chapters of former Navy SEAL, founder of Vigilance Elite, and host of his own wildly popular show Shawn Ryan. Shawn had ventured south into Mexico and Colombia. From visiting migrant camps to a real life "close call " scenario made for a movie, it's and episode you don't want to miss a minute of. Strap in, and lets go for a ride in a way only Mike Ritland and his guests can take you on. Enjoy this Mike Drop #gochokeyourself
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1:20 - Lightning Round
28:00 - Migrate camps
1:01:00 - Think you know a guy
1:49:00 - Trip to Mexico
2:22:03 - Outro
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Cowboy Governor with Chad Prather | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 95 May 22, 2022

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Episode 95 of Mike Drop welcomes recent Cowboy Gubernatorial Candidate Chad Prather. An American conservative political commentator, comedian, and internet personality. Also, an active YouTuber where he comments on life, right-leaning politics, and current events. Finally, find and follow the Chad Prather Show on Blaze Tv.
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1:10 - Lightning Round
46:28 - Border Crisis
1:08:13 - Breaking things down
1:28:53 - What is next for you
1:35:50 - Outro
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Navy SEAL'S Jason Bourne with Clint Emerson | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 94 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 94 May 13, 2022

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Bestselling Author, and the guy James Bond wishes he could be returns to the show for his third time. Clint discusses his new book The Rugged Life. 10 chapters teaching you self-reliance, how to live off the land, and be prepared for the unexpected in this modern guide to self-sufficiency and homesteading. Need more than survival? An episode with Mike & Clint wouldn’t be complete with some stories back when they were in the Teams. You’ll love this episode so much, you may #chokeyourself
1:00 - Intro
2:00 - Breaking down Clint's new book
40:00 - Lightning Round
1:06:00 - The disguise game
1:34:00 - Surveillance
1:34:41 - Foreign Policy
2:03:20 - Closing
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Navy SEAL to Congressional Candidate with Eli Crane | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 93 May 06, 2022

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Five war time deployments, three of them to the Middle East with SEAL Team 3 and served our country for 13 years. Former Navy SEAL & entrepreneur Eli Crane is fed up with the lack of leadership and accountability found in modern government. Mike and Eli talk about his views on taking his experience to capitol hill. Who’s ready to be motivated and encouraged to step up and find your own ways to lead! Sit back and enjoy episode 93❗️#chokeyourself
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0:55 - Lightning round
20:44 - Campaign issues
44:33 - Social media fix
58:30 - Policy questions
1:34:41 - Foreign Policy
1:48:39 - Closing
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Surviving The Wilderness of Everyday Life with Cody Lundin | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 92 Apr 29, 2022

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The difference between living & dying depends on what you know. Episode 92 explores those differences with Cody Lundin, a survival instructor. He teaches at the Aboriginal Living Skills School in Prescott, Arizona. Here Cody teaches real and necessary life-saving skills in his Modern Wilderness & Urban Preparedness Courses.
Prepare to be educated in all thing's “survival” on this episode of Mike Drop #chokeyourself
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2:57 - Lightning round
48:45 - Childhood/ growing up
52:26 - Catalyst to go survival route
1:01:11 - Random survival questions
1:15:03 - Cody asks Mike questions
2:02:45 - Cody’s courses available
2:04:21 - Wrap up
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BLM and Race Hustling with Brandon Tatum | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 90 Apr 15, 2022

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BLM and Race Hustling with Brandon Tatum | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 90 Apr 15, 2022

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!Welcome back or if you are new to Mike Drop, welcome and you are in for a real treat. On today's episode of Mike Drop we have Brandon Tatum a American Conservative, a former police officer & former football player. Mike starts off asking Brandon what growing up was like which leads into Brandon reliving his football days on the field which not getting drafted to the NFL got him to pursue being a police officer. We also get into BLM and a few other topics you don't want to miss on this episode. We hope you enjoy this episode of Mike Drop, if you don't, you know what to do. Sponsored by @teamdog.pet. ----------Table of Timestamps:0:26 - Intro1:09 - Lightning round8:38 - Childhood/ Growing up 12:48 - High school/ College football day's18:50 - Joining Tuscan PD41:00 - Racial issues facing America1:01:10 - Do you find that to be true 1:14:49 - Get ahold of you1:16:36 - Outro ----------Support Brandon Tatum Website: https://theofficertatum.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaYw_yJ_YLPEv6zR2c7hgHAInstagram: @theofficertatum ----------Support Sponsors:Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MIKEDROPgo to magbreakthrough.com/mikedrop and use MIKEDROP during checkout to save 10 percent and get free shipping.Fueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.petOrigin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USA---ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND:SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs- MikeRitlandCo.comTeam Dog Online dog training- TeamDog.pet
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Navy Seal Charged with Murder in Iraq Dan Cerrillo | Mike Drop- Episode 89 Apr 08, 2022

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!On today's episode of Mike Drop, we have Dan Cerrillo who is a decorated Navy SEAL veteran who currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for American Addiction Centers. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, Navy Commendation and Navy Achievement Medals, all with combat distinguishing devices, as well as the Purple Heart Medal. Dan also gets into being charged with murder while on tour and also some private contractor work. So, pull up a chair and enjoy this episode of Mike Drop and if you don't you know what to do. Sponsored by @teamdog.pet. ----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 - Intro4:04- Favorite US city you have not lived in26:01- Street smart standpoint 35:11- Talk to you about murder55:53- Any other missions that stand out1:19:20- Time doing Contractor work 1:42:20- Inconvenience with people 2:06:15- Therapy2:28:41- Movement to legalize 2:39:20- Mature Man 3:04:41- Outro ----------Support Dan Cerrillo Website: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/industry-experts/dan-cerrillohttps://www.spartan7inc.com/teams/dan-cerrilloInstagram: @dancerrilloTwitter: @cerrillodan ----------Support our sponsors:Super Speciosa wants you to try their " super leaf" so badly their offering you an incredible deal.Go to GetSuperLeaf.com/MikeDrop and use promo code: MIKEDROP to get 20% off.Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MIKEDROPgo to magbreakthrough.com/mikedrop and use MIKEDROP during checkout to save 10 percent and get free shipping.Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USAFueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.pet---ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND:SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs- MikeRitlandCo.com
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Pushing The Limits with Onnit Founder Aubrey Marcus | Mike Drop- Episode 88 Apr 01, 2022

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!On today's episode of Mike Drop we have Aubrey Marcus founder of Onnit which is a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Mike and Aubrey get right into conversation today from topics on hardest business lessons all the way down to where his idea was created. You don't want to miss this episode of Mike Drop, if you don't go choke yourself. Sponsored by @teamdog.pet. ----------Table of Timestamps:0:00- Intro0:57- Why do you think humans are here and exist4:10- Do you think that is by design 11:04- Close near-death experience 18:49- Emotionally jealous 28:00- Did you read sex at dawn31:08- Two-year time frame 31:40- You read a lot34:10- Hardest business lesson 39:39- Morning routine 44:47- Childhood1:00:34- Career path standpoint 1:05:45- Where was the idea created1:12:24-Is there a product you want to develop 1:23:14- Prescription standpoint1:29:00- Lightning round 1:36:00- Outro ----------Support Aubrey MarcusWebsite: https://www.aubreymarcus.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC604SM0YhltEKZ5hmDs_GqwInstagram: @aubreymarcusTwitter: @AubreyMarcus----------Support our sponsors:Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MIKEDROPgo to magbreakthrough.com/mikedrop and use MIKEDROP during checkout to save 10 percent and get free shipping.Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USAFueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.pet---ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND:SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs- MikeRitlandCo.com
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Hit By An IED In Iraq With Daniel Gade | Mike Drop - Episode 87 Mar 25, 2022

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!On today's episode of Mike Drop we have Daniel Gade who is an American disability and veteran benefits activist, political candidate, professor, and researcher. Mike & Daniel get into Running for senate and Mike also ask if you could would you ever meet the person who blew your leg off ? So go ahead and pull up a seat you don't want to miss this episode of Mike Drop, if you do, you know what to do. Sponsored by @teamdog.pet. ----------Table of Timestamps:0:00- Intro1:40- Last full book you have read2:30- Black earth2:54- Last book you finished 3:18- Morning Routine3:55- Diet lifestyle4:25- Running for senate13:40- Your take20:48- Light switch to join the military 25:05- First interaction after leg blowen off28:20- Your take on west point 41:00- Did you have a since of purpose why you where there47:32- Your take on what's the difference52:45- Rpg 56:14- Injury from rpg56:40- Day you were blown up 1:07:10- You every think about who set the bomb off1:09:14- Would you meet the person who blew you up 1:10:17- You think he would feel that way1:13:33- What happen after you blew up1:15:50- Desire to survive1:20:10- More you take for grant 1:23:16- Was it a mistake going 1:28:49- Should we have a involvement 1:34:40- Involvement 1:52:15- Going to help you get where you want to be 1:55:04- Mike makes a suggestion2:10:51- What do you do here2:13:10- Anything you like to add2:14:12- Outro----------Support Daniel Gabe Website: https://woundingwarriors.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GadeforvirginiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/gadeforvirginia----------Support our sponsors:
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Live From January 6th Chrissie Mayr | Mike Drop - Episode 86 Mar 18, 2022

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!On today's episode of Mike Drop, we have Chrissie Mayr who is a writer, producer, actress and a standup comedian. Mike has a bunch of different questions from Morning routine to the craziest Porn star story. Her album Live from January 6th is out as well. Pull up a chair and listen to this great episode and as always thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy this episode of Mike Drop, if you don't, you know what to do. Sponsored by @teamdog.pet. ----------Table of Timestamps:0:00- Intro1:55- Craziest Porn star story3:53- Guiltiest pleasure tv show 5:34- Best pickup line7:10- Morning routine 8:13- Originally from11:37- Turning point to be a comedian 17:26- What is taught at class 21:54- Scenario that stands out at improv class26:02- Rundown process34:46- Reading the room35:37- Tweaking and learning the crowd 44:54- Shits getting out of hand 50:18- Why are you there Russia 1:08:19- Politically standpoint1:12:51- Your option 1:18:51- Live from January 6th1:22:32- What else is going on 1:25:21- Outro ----------Support Chrissie MayrWebsite: https://www.chrissiemayr.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChrissieMayrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chrissiemayrInstagram: @chrissiemayrpodTwitter: @ChrissieMayr----------Support Mike Drop on Patreon:www.patreon.com/mikedrop---Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USAFueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.pet---ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND:SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs- MikeRitlandCo.com
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Darrin Niemeier FBI Human Remains K9 Handler | Mike Drop - Episode 85 Mar 11, 2022

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! On todays episode of MIke Drop we have Darrin Niemeier who is a FBI human remains K9 handler who just happens to have Storm one of Mikes dogs. From working in the fire house to out in the field with the FBI this is a episode you dont want to miss.I hope you enjoy this episode of Mike Drop, if you don't, you know what to do. Sponsored by @teamdog.pet. ----------Table of Timestamps:0:00- Intro1:50- Most grossed out human remains found 2:51- Most embarrassing dog story5:05- Morning routine at the firehouse6:17- Originally from 6:28- Being in the fire dept push you to train dogs7:36- Terms childhood Suprise people8:53- What was the process10:13- What's the academy like11:53- Fire & Science standpoint 13:40- Dealing with people in emergency 15:55- Terms of fires you been on 20:20- Worst fire that you every fought 28:27- How do you handle losing guys on the job34:40- Is there a method45:29- Working K8s50:05- Donating dogs52:31- Had cancer 58:35- Going through chemo 1:00:00- Getting into human remains 1:09:04- Cold case stories1:14:02- First mission1:17:10- Any searches with FBI you can share1:32:00- Story you can share 1:43:14- Outro ----------Support Darrin NiemeierTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@darrinniemeierFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stormk9solutions/----------Support Mike Drop on Patreon:www.patreon.com/mikedrop---Support our sponsors:Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.
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Devgru Missions And Thoughts on Ukrainian | Mike Ritland - Episode 84 Feb 28, 2022

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!Rob O'Neill is a former United States Navy Seal. O'Neill was in mays 2011 Operation Neptune Spear with Seal Team 6, O'Neill was the individual to kill Osama bin Laden. In todays episode Mike and Rob get into his new book as will as the mission to killing Bin laden. They also talk about what's going on in Ukrainian. Enjoy todays episode of Mike Drop, If not go choke yourself!Sponsored by @teamdog.pet. ----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:56 - Favorite condiment 2:10 - Best I killed Osman Bin Laden story4:05 - Do you still get recognized 5:37 - Do you get tired of it 13:08 - Daily routine 15:31 - Speaking gigs18:24 - Most surprising group to speak to 21:28 - Do you use PowerPoint22:48 - Childhood26:05 - You have siblings 27:38 - Any sisters29:58 - Inspirations for joining the navy35:30 - Showing up42:06 - How many years on seal team 242:52 - Terms on switch over 45:10 - Did you go to Ukrainian 45:54 - What is your impression of the Ukrainian people 47:34 - Screening process58:31 - Got into squadron 1:03:00 - Did you get to the crash site 1:11:39 - Dog Story 1:13:37 - Dogs get used on the missions 1:19:30 - One deployment stand out 1:42:30 - After the mission 1:46:22 - Conspiracy theories 1:47:52 - What is your take on Ukrainian 1:58:44 - The book2:03:20 - Outro ----------Support Rob O'Neill Website: http://www.robertjoneill.com/Nonprofit: http://www.robertjoneill.com/RobertJONeill_Charity.htmlInstagram: @mchooyahTwitter: @mchooyah----------Support Mike Drop on Patreon:www.patreon.com/mikedrop
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What Really Happened with Eddie Gallagher | Mike Ritland - Episode 83 Feb 25, 2022

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!Edward R Gallagher is a retired United States Navy Seal who came to national attention in the United States after he was charged with 10 offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice over accusations with an ISIS prisoner, but later was acquitted. His book The Man in the Arena: From fighting ISIS to Fighting for My Freedom. Tells his story. On today's episode Mike and Eddie talk about his nonprofit The Pipe Hitter Foundation and also answer some viewer questions. I hope you enjoy this episode of Mike Drop, if you don't, you know what to do. Sponsored by @teamdog.pet. ----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:06 - How have things been 3:03 - What's the process 6:13 - How difficult is it to say no or pick10:13 - What do you have going on outside the foundation15:00 - Speaking engagement 17:32 - Relationship standpoint 23:13 - What is Eddie reaching for if he hears a bump in the night 25:20 - Would you go back for vacation in the middle east 28:48 - Did buds help prepare you for prison 30:05 - Did you drop the soap 35:56 - How did you deal with the mind f*%#38:30 - Keeping your hope up39:20 - Treatment program 47:34 - Was there a spot where you focused 50:05 - Where there anything you saw that you forgot 53:43 - Was there any childhood that you forgot 56:02 - What is all intel in the experience drug wise 1:01:01 - Looking back1:03:25 - Line series on Apple 1:09:32 - Workout routines 1:14:20 - How left is the military and how woke 1:19:54 - Personal constitution 1:25:55 - If you could do it all over again 1:27:00 - What's the #1 thing you want your kids to realize 1:28:20 - What do you think about Canada Convey1:34:38 - If nothing would have happened would you have stay in the seals 1:35:56 - Anything you would have done differently1:42:18 - Has any of those guys reached out to you1:46:46 - As Secretary of the navy what would you do 1:48:39 - Trainee that died in buds1:53:04 - Anything you want to talk about or add
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Episode 1 | Q&A Feb 18, 2022

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!Welcome to the first Q&A session here on Mike Drop! Today Mike answers viewer's questions for YouTube, Instagram and even Facebook. Have a question for Mike comment below and maybe he will answer your question on the next Q&A show. I hope you enjoy this episode of Mike Drop, if you don't, you know what to do. Sponsored by @teamdog.pet. ----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:30 - Tell us a little bit about your Tattoos2:55 - F*** one, marry one, Kill one3:14 - What's your favorite EDC handgun? 4:19 - What was the scariest mission you have been on 5:10 - Having a stubborn dog issue 7:51- How many times have you choke yourself 7:59 - Have you ever had any equipment fail on you? 8:45 - What is mike like? 9:51 -What's the best life advice you have got from someone? 10:40 - Did you have dogs growing up or get them after the military 11:27 - Would you rather be immortal or be able to read peoples thoughts? 12:10 - What's your take on the Mark Owen interview?12:40 - If you had to pick one candy for the rest of your life?12:50- What's the best lesson you learned the hard way14:38- If you didn't go to the seals what job do you see yourself doing15:17- What do you really think is going on worldwide17:05- You usually ask people how a certain issue affect them 23:28- Do you believe being fully dedicated to a job25:17- What do you think about rottweilers 27:56- How do seals avoid being deployed29:28- If you had the time what would you want to learn to do 30:47- What do you like to do 31:00- If you could have stay in the teams would you have done a full career31:37- How many dogs would you give away for free to get on Joe Rogan 32:10- What's the biggest similarity between humans and dogs33:47- What are my three favorite moments when you were in35:34- What are your Strategy 37:08- Do you think the job get watered down38:29- What kind of jeans do you wear 39:07- what do you want to be when you grow up40:00- Are there examples of you doing something dumb on the teams
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Episode 82: Being Your own Boss with Bobby Sausalito Feb 11, 2022

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com (https://www.mikeritlandco.com) for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!Bobby Sausalito is a Comedian, political commentator, and Internet personality most notably recognized on Instagram as @takenaps. He is a self-proclaimed "loud-mouthed New England guido" living in South Florida and making comedy videos about politics, the economy, current events, real estate, roasting, travel, and dubious observations. Bobby has amassed a social media presence of over 140,000 followers and earned over 15 million video views and counting. Today, Bobby talks to me about a lot of things from the Biden administration’s effectiveness, to the Chinese Olympics. Bobby also tells me about his life story, how he starts off in Connecticut and, through hard work, hardships, determination, and a never-give-up attitude, is able to work for himself and be financially set. I hope you enjoy this episode of Mike Drop, if you don't, you know what to do. Sponsored by @teamdog.pet. ----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:46 - Breaking The Ice7:21 - Morning Routine8:30 - Do Drugs Help With Creativity?19:45 - Growing Up29:17 - Leaving Connecticut and Entrepreneurship40:58 - What Does Bobby Do Now? 47:05 - How is Joe Biden Doing?59:10 - Chinese Olympics and Politics1:02:54 - Ukraine, Russia, and the Biden Administration1:10:19 - The Canadian Trucker Protest; Freedom Convoy1:14:33 - Cryptocurrency 1:25:20 - How To Be Financially Stable1:30:52 - Betting on the Big Game1:35:17 - Outro----------Support Bobby SausalitoWebsite: https://bobbysauce.com/ (https://bobbysauce.com/)Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/takenaps (https://www.patreon.com/takenaps)
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Episode 81: Living Amongst the Taliban with Hollie McKay Jan 21, 2022

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com (https://www.mikeritlandco.com) for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!Hollie McKay is a foreign policy expert and war crimes investigator. She was an investigative and international affairs/war journalist for Fox News Digital for over fourteen years where she focused on warfare, terrorism, and crimes against humanity. Hollie also saw an unfathomably important part of US History: America hastily withdrawing troops out of Afghanistan. Hollie McKay went behind the enemy lines, to live amongst them, and see the culture and changes that came as the Taliban rapidly took over the country. Hollie talks me through daily life there, the unstable infrastructure, blown up roads, no water, and many more hardships, but she also brings up some interesting points that the US Media has greatly exaggerated. Hollie has worked on the frontlines of several major war zones and covered humanitarian and diplomatic crises in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Iran, Turkey, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Burma, Russia, Africa, Latin America, and other areas. I hope you enjoy this episode of Mike Drop! Sponsored by @jockofuel and @teamdog.pet.----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:40 - Adjustment back from Afghanistan5:43 - Are there Americans in Afghanistan?11:20 - How is the Infrastructure?18:33 - Why did the US condone Afghan Corruption?23:07 - Do we view the Taliban as a legitimate government?25:30 - What are the next steps in Afghanistan?31:31 - Afghan Banking43:33 - Getting Into Afghanistan and the fall of the Government57:48 - The emotional contrast in the veteran community1:07:35 - Covid in Afghanistan1:13:56 - Is their contraband in Afghanistan1:33:01 - Afghan Airports1:48:41 - What made you say ‘It’s time to go!’?1:59:50 - Chinese involvement/Mining2:03:42 - What would President McKay do?2:08:42 - What misconceptions does the American Society have?
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Episode 80: Force Recon to Legacy FC Champion with Chad Robichaux Dec 16, 2021

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!Chad “Robo” Robichaux’s reputation proceeds him wherever he goes. Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSD and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit, serving the active duty and military veteran communities with highly successful faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. Chad is also a highly skilled MMA fighter, attaining the rank of 6th best in the world at his prime. He also tells us the unfiltered truth about Afghanistan, and how he founded his non-profit, Save Our Allies, to do something about it. I hope you enjoy this episode! Sponsored by @jockofuel and @teamdog.pet.----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:42 - Breaking the Ice 10:42 - Morning Routine13:21 - Growing Up19:16 - Seals Vs Force Recon25:29 - High School28:57 - Joining the Marines45:19 - Time as an Air Marshal and a Cop58:30 Jujitzu1:05:08 - Deployments1:13:53 - An “I can’t believe that just happened” Moment1:29:46 - Transition Out, Mental Health, Relationships and Depression1:38:01 - Faith1:42:55 - The Mighty Oaks Foundation1:44:33 - Faith and Fighting2:00:32 - Back to Mighty Oaks2:05:44 - Afghanistan and Save Our Allies2:27:23 - Outro----------Support Chad Robichaux: Save Our Allieshttps://saveourallies.org/Mighty Oaks Foundationhttps://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/InstagramChadRobo_Official----------Support Mike Drop on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/mikedrop---Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USAFueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.pet---ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND:SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs- https://MikeRitlandCo.comTeam Dog Online dog training- https://TeamDog.petSupport Mike Drop on Patreonhttps://Patreon.com/mikedrop
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Episode 79: SEAL Pararescue Combat Deployments with Chad McCoy Dec 09, 2021

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!Chad McCoy has most likely seen every injury known to man. After 17 combat deployments all over the world in the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa, it’s safe to say he’s seen it all. Chad walks us through his life, and shares many great stories about his time in the combat zones, giving us all the great details. Hope you enjoy it! Sponsored by @jockofuel and @teamdog.pet.----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction2:07 - Breaking the Ice5:26 - Morning Routine 7:25 - Growing Up14:19 - Joining The Airforce37:08 - Real World Rescue39:33 - 24th to Green Team42:12 - Attaching to a Unit56:15 - Medicine1:03:04 - Bouncing between the Army and Navy1:04:55 - 17 Combat Deployments1:18:39 - First Operation as a Shooter1:29:17 - Being a Medic in Somalia1:42:21 - Craziest Injury and Dogs1:52:33 - Time with Gold Team and Extortion 172:01:28 - An Operation That Went Horribly Wrong2:09:42 - Crazy Injuries and Battlefield Medicine2:16:08 - Constipation Climb 2:19:40 - Securing a Merchant Vessel2:22:09 - CPR on a Plane2:25:18 - Leaving Afghanistan and Military Hierarchy2:30:51 - Transitioning out of the Airforce2:46:59 - Foxtrot 3 and Lifeline Rescue Tools 2:51:21 - Outro----------Support Chad McCoy: Doolittle Labs: https://doolittleinstitute.org/team-di/

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Episode 78: SEAL Teams to Orange County Cop with Travis Kennedy Nov 26, 2021

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDdNaGF4bW1sNnZ1ZERlUFNXM2NCSUctUWg0d3xBQ3Jtc0tsbWhZd2FpVUV6V01nZHRETVlNT1ZmWWFkRDNnSHhzM3hKR0lXcFRSc3FMdFpvLXZhNDFmN1M5UjgxTFFYT3Q4SGJJemNlRVZjcnhuVjU3ZHp6Z01wUExsbU5RV1Vkejg5NzZOMHpBS25ZTUNBSy1iWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mikeritlandco.com) for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!Travis Kennedy has a lot of great stories to tell; he has 3 deployments with the Navy SEALS, two to Afghanistan and one to Columbia, and is a cop in southern california. Travis walks through what it was like to be a SEAL, from enlisting and BUDS training, to deploying in one of the most dangerous places in the world. Kennedy then talks about how he transitioned out, became a true entrepreneur, starting Kennedy Defensive Solutions, and finally how he became an orange county cop. Hope you enjoy it! Sponsored by @jockofuel and @teamdog.pet.----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtaDwKl60DE&t=0s) - Introduction1:40 - Breaking the Ice6:12 - Morning Routine10:31 - Growing Up15:41 - Military Decision20:37 - BUDS and Education31:00 - 1st Deployment to Afghanistan39:40 - Close Calls49:17 - Dogs On Deployment55:47 - Post 1st Deployment57:13 - 2nd Deployment to Afghanistan1:35:21 - Post 2nd Deployment and BUDS Instructing1:44:40 - 3rd Deployment to Columbia1:55:51 - Transitioning Out and Post Military 1:57:59 - Kennedy Defensive Solutions2:01:07 - Police Academy2:03:20 Policing in California2:11:50 - Domestic Abuse2:21:27 - Stereotyping in Police2:31:00 - Proactive Policing
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Episode 77: 82nd Airborne to Podcasting with Dan Hollaway Nov 11, 2021

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Episode 76: Special Forces Doctor Mike Simpson Oct 30, 2021

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmhpUFowQ2dCYzM0bWZBNkdlbFhKRFkwdGpad3xBQ3Jtc0tscG5Ga19OZm5sdDI2Y01JTTN1WFhaYW9YRjVudHdlR0hRTm16OUo1bWJzRGRoQTRQRDFiMjF4RmdjT2ZoamJqdEQ5QjNyU1Riejk1a1VibXI0MGlESjFVWlI2Mkh1UTUyX2FlVXNPMnlVTmFTUXRZbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mikeritlandco.com) for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! Dr. Mike Simpson has quite the record: Airborne Ranger, Special Forces Operator, and physician. Mike’s military career spanned thirty-two years of service and included multiple tours of combat. From the operating table to jumping out of helicopters and planes, Mike shares his story through it all, giving his opinion on important topics as he goes along. It is amazing to hear what he has to say about the world today. Hope you enjoy it! Sponsored by @jockofuel and @teamdog.pet. ---------- Table of Timestamps: 0:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=0s) - Introduction1:47 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=107s) - Breaking the Ice15:41 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=941s) - Morning Routine21:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=1280s) - Childhood Life25:44 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=1544s) - Progression in the Army41:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=2461s) - Southern Fort Renaming49:14 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=2954s) - 18 Deltas are essentially PAs1:04:17 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=3857s) - Combat Deployments1:25:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=5112s) - Leaving the Military1:34:47 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=5687s) - Opinion on how the USA left the Middle East1:39:11 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=5951s)
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Episode 75: 29 Years in Special Operations with Rick Hogg Sep 06, 2021

Rick Hogg has spent almost 3 decades in the U.S. Army, most of which with joint special operations command. He also spent several deployments as a k9 handler, also at the highest level possible. It was great to sit down with him a...
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Episode 74: A Gold Star Widow's Fight For The Truth with Michelle Black Aug 02, 2021

Losing our countrymen in war is something that is we have to deal with, but one we accept in that it’s a necessary evil to combat those who wish us harm. When those deaths are clouded in controversy, it makes it incredibly tough to accept. I sat down with green beret Gold star widow Michelle Black, to talk about her search for the truth after her husband was killed in Niger.
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Table of Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
5:45 - Breaking the Ice
9:00 - 20 Acres in California
13:00 - My Green Beret Husband
21:00 - Online Poker?
27:00 - An Active-Duty Wife
34:00 - The Afghanistan Deployment
37:30 - Cattle Thieves
42:00 - Premonitions
46:30 - The Tongo Tongo Ambush
56:00 - An American Funeral
1:01:30 - Then Donald Trump Called
1:07:30 - A White House Visit, A Trump Hotel
1:17:30 - ISIS Releases the Video
1:27:30 - Kids in the House
1:34:00 - Recounting the Events
1:56:00 -The Final Part
2:00:00 - An Investigation
2:10:00 - Wrapping Up
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Episode 73: God's Undaunted Plan with Kyle Thompson Jul 19, 2021

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Episode 72: California Cop with Officer Kyle Shoberg Apr 30, 2021

Active police K9 handlers are usually at the tip of the spear when it comes to dealing with the toughest calls. I sat down with Kyle Shoberg, who’s spent 14 years as a police officer - and half of that as a handler. We get in to the difficulties of policing in such a polarized political climate and also numerous shootouts he’s been in during his tenure.
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Table of Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
9:00 - Breaking the Ice
13:15 - Morning Routine
18:00 - Growing Up in California
29:15 - Police Academy
32:00 - Justice with Discretion
39:15 - Public Perception
43:30 - First Years on the Force
55:45 - George Floyd
59:45 - My First K-9
1:10:15 - Dog Bites
1:22:45 - New Dog, New Day
1:29:15 - First Gunfight
1:42:15 - An Explosive Situation
1:55:15 - A Stolen Car
2:04:4 5 - Shootout at the Sunrise Mall
2:21:15 - PTSD
2:31:15 - Departmental Changes
2:37:00 - Defund the Police
2:49:00 - Looking Ahead
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Episode 71: Breaching Bottles with Eli Crane Apr 19, 2021

The discipline required to be an effective sniper is similar to the discipline required to be a successful entrepreneur. I sat down with former Navy SEAL sniper and Bottle Breacher CEO Eli Crane to discuss his time in the teams, going on the show “Shark Tank”, and the transition into being a businessman after his career.
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Table of Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
6:00 - Breaking the Ice
11:15 - Growing Up in Yuma
21:00 - In the Navy Now
30:00 - Fleet Deployment
39:30 - Second Hell Week
50:15 - A Courthouse Wedding
57:15 - Seal Team 3
1:12:30 - Light Up The Car
1:30:00 - Sniper School
1:43:30 - Dog Days
1:55:30 - Search and Rescue
2:00:45 - Deciding to Quit
2:07:45 - Seals vs Football
2:16:45 - BottleBreacher
2:30:00 - Inside the Shark Tank
2:46:45 - Brand Ambassador, Sig Sauer
2:52:45 - Looking Ahead
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Episode 70: Broken Boys Break Things with Sean ‘Buck’ Rogers Mar 29, 2021

In today’s episode of “you thought you had a tough childhood” I sit down with former Green Beret and combat veteran Sean “Buck” Rogers. He has an incredible story of resilience and making the most of any situation.
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Table of Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
9:30 - Morning Routine
12:15 - Working Out
17:00 - Growing Up
27:30 - The French Fry Incident
33:30 - Fighting Words
46:30 - Sunday Barbecues
58:15 - Father Figure
1:12:15 - Married Life
1:22:45 - Ranger “Enlistment”
1:36:30 - Second Selection
1:51:00 - Purple Heart & Bronze Star
1:03:15 - Dog Tales
2:10:00 - Becoming a Cop
2:15:30 - The George Floyd Riots
2:25:30 - Observations on Emotion
2:40:30 - Sean ‘Buck’ Rogers
2:47:30 - In Conclusion
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Episode 69: Only Cry for the Living with Hollie McKay Mar 22, 2021

I’ve had the honor to meet many a strong independent women in my life, and this episode was no exception. I sat down with Hollie McKay, author of “Only Cry For The Living” who has spent years covering the war torn Iraq/Syria region of the Middle East at the height of the ISIS onslaught. It was both inspiring and gut wrenching all at the same time, and really gave me a perspective reset that is always powerful and necessary to appreciate what we have and where we live.
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Table of Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
12:00 - Morning Routine
13:45 - Growing Up Australian
27:15 - Coming to America
33:00 - Thoughts on Unbiased Journalism
40:30 - Becoming a War Correspondent
51:00 - Living On the Road
1:08:30 - Reporting on ISIS
1:22:00 - Presidential Changes
1:36:30 - Russian Influence
1:43:30 - Crimea
1:47:00 - President Hollie McKay
1:59:00 - How to Fix Democracy
2:15:30 - Food Poisoning
2:19:40 - Reflecting on Other Countries
2:30:25 - Positive Stories From The Front
2:40:25 - What’s Next?
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Episode 68: A God-Fearing DEVGRU Man with Bill Rapier Mar 01, 2021

The Duality of Service when completing 10 combat deployments with development group, all while being a staunch Christian is delicate yet impressive balance. I had the honor of sitting down with AMTAC shooting owner Bill Rapier, where we discussed his time serving in one of the most prestigious units in existence, growing up overseas, his family and faith, and living off the grid in Northern Idaho. Super interesting life of one hell of a warrior.
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Table of Timestamps:
0:00 - Show Start
8:30 - Starting the Day
26:00 - Germany, Year 5
33:30 - Fighting at San Jose
29:50 - Culture Jock
44:45 - Military Aspirations
54:30 - The Lord & The Carpenter
1:00:15 - Sniper School
1:11:00 - Black Hawk Down
1:17:30 - Two Deployments in Iraq
1:25:45 - Eight Deployments in Afghanistan
1:35:00 - Going Hot
1:46:00 - Dog Days
1:58:30 - Religious Extremists
2:05:30 - Killing In the Name Of
2:11:00 - Big Picture People
2:27:30 - General Thinking
2:34:30 - AMTAC Shooting
2:50:15 - AMTAC Blades
2:56:30 - Preferred Carry
3:04:30 - Homesteading
3:17:30 - Off-Grid Parenting
3:19:30 - In Conclusion
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Episode 67: Taming Mother Nature with Trent S. Feb 08, 2021

Since the beginning of combat, weather has played an enormous role in how it's won and lost. Countless souls have been lost due to miscalculations of weather and it’s impacts on the battlefield. In this episode, I sat down with an active duty Air Force Special Warfare Weatherman. From being in gunfights alongside green berets, to missing windows of helo extract that results in being snowed in for 2 days, a fascinating look at a very small and elite, yet vitally important element of this nations war-fighting tip of the spear.
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Table of Timestamps:
0:00 - Show Start
7:00 - Breaking the Ice
17:00 - A Mormon from Utah
26:00 - High School Car Salesman
34:00 - Special Ops Weather
37:00 - Ambushed in the Valley
44:45 - Taming Mother Nature
53:45 - Deployment, Round 2
1:01:00 - Long Days in Qandahar
1:01:45 - F*cked Up Forecasts
1:10:45 - Crisis Response Force
1:20:00 - Presidential Changes
1:24:15 - Active Duty COVID Woes
1:27:45 - Senior Master Sergeant
1:38:30 - Coin Collector
1:45:00 - A Message from Mike Drop
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Episode 66: Motrin and Ice with Leo Jenkins Dec 14, 2020

From living in Mexico to traveling the world on a hundred bucks, former Army Ranger medic turned author Leo Jenkins is one of the most interesting men in the world. Great stories of special operations medics and what happens after the fact in this one.
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Table of Timestamps:
0:00 - Show Start
6:20 - Breaking the Ice
16:00 - Baja, Mexico
24:30 - Arizona Origins
33:15 - September 11, 2001
42:00 - In The Army Now
4:00 - Operation Red Wings
1:02:00 - Going to Iraq
1:05:30 - Operation Simpson
1:22:00 - Dog Bites
1:42:50 - College Boy
2:03:50 - Why We’re Still Fighting
2:13:10 - Colorado Felonies
2:20:00 - $100 to Slovenia
2:33:10 - Jonesing for the Road
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To find out more about Leo or to purchase one of his books, find him on Amazon or follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/leo_jenkins.
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Episode 65: Captain Phillips & Extortion 17 with Terry Houin Dec 07, 2020

The story of Captain Phillips and the sniper operation that saved his life and rescued him is one of the best our country has. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Terry Houin, one of the deadliest men on the planet, and who was one of the snipers on that operation. We talked about his amazing 26 year career as a SEAL, primarily spent at Development Group in the SEAL teams.
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Table of Timestamps:
0:00 Show Start
5:15 Breaking the Ice
16:45 Dairy Farm Roots
20:00 Boot Camp in Orlando
27:00 Seal Team 4
37:40 Gold Squadron
43:10 Afghan Deployment
51:40 Headed to Iraq
55:10 Jessica Lynch
59:00 Birthday Party
1:06:00 Sniper Overwatch
1:18:00 Husband and Father
1:21:50 Extortion 17
1:27:20 Captain Phillips
1:51:40 Master Chief
1:56:30 Shrapnel & PTSD
2:06:00 Family Man
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To find out more about Terry or to follow him on Instagram, find him at www.instagram.com/terry.houin.
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Episode 64: Back From The Dead with Jason Redman Nov 23, 2020

In this harrowing tale of learning true leadership the hard way, I sat down with former Navy SEAL Jason Redman to talk about his story of coming back after being seriously wounded in combat and making the most of adversity. From Ranger School to Iraq, there's no shortage of great lessons learned and how to maximize opportunities from the adversity in this one.
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Table of Timestamps:
0:00 Show Start
7:26 Breaking the Ice (Best Childhood Memory)
17:50 Growing Up Redman
29:10 Sights on Seal Team
41:10 Run Through The Jungle (Seal Team 4)
46:20 Freshman Year, 9/11
53:40 Make the Call
1:02:40 Sh*tcanned back to Bagram
1:07:30 Ranger School, Round 1
1:15:30 Ranger School, Round 2
1:20:40 Back in (Platoon) Black
1:28:00 Jason's Injury
1:46:10 Off the Medevac
2:00:45 The Wife, The Kids, & The Recovery
2:15:40 Lessons in the Aftermath
2:21:10 Living Proof of a Comeback
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To find out more about Jason or to purchase one of his books, visit www.jasonredman.com (http://www.jasonredman.com/) or find him on Facebook and Instagram @jasonredmanww.
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Episode 63: Kevin Owens - Irish Born, American Made Sep 01, 2020

From being an Irish special forces soldier conducting operations at the height of the British/IRA conflicts to fighting for America as a Green Beret in Iraq and Afghanistan- Kevin Owens has Over 30 years of experience fighting for the country he lives in at the highest level possible. Absolutely riveting insight and interview sitting down with him discussing his Irish childhood and vast combat experiences as an adult.
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Table of Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Breaking the Ice - 1:43
Growing Up Irish - 10:30
The Northern Ireland Conflict - 20:10
Antifa, Police, and Peaceful Protests - 34:30
Irish Army vs American Army - 42:37
Discharge By Purchase - 49:30
The Mogadishu Job - 56:20
In The Army Now - 1:05:20
An Irish Diet - 1:17:30
Special Forces - 1:27:50
Taking The Leash Off - 1:40:30
Sniper School - 1:52:40
Professional Soldier, Personal Man - 2:02:40
Retired (Medically) - 2:10:55
Canine Combat - 2:24:26
Voting in 2020 - 2:28:55
Irish Stereotypes - 2:38:20
FieldCraft Survival - 2:40:45
Closing Remarks - 2:44:10
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Episode 62: Angel Cortes - Gang Signs & Ranger Tabs Aug 17, 2020

I talk a lot about maximizing opportunity as I believe there is no shortage of it in this country. This episode is a prime example of it. I sat down with Angel Cortes - former L.A. gang banger turned Army Ranger, and now studying to be a registered dietician to help the type of communities from which he came from. Lots of great insight into immigration policy as well as rising up in the face of abject poverty and adversity.
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Table of Timestamps:
Breaking the Ice - 2:15
Trouble at Home - 11:00
Morning Routine - 19:45
Illegal Immigration - 30:00
How to Cross the Border - 39:00
Gang Signs - 49:45
Cops and Robbers - 1:00:30
Idols and Superheroes - 1:08:00
Joining the Military - 1:16:30
Boots on the Ground - 1:31:30
How I Got Out - 1:41:00
An Army Story - 1:48:15
Florida Ranger School - 2:04:15
Coming Home - 2:20:20
Diet and Exercise - 2:30:15
A Question for Mike - 2:49:15
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Episode 61: Matt Hanson - Running with Ironman Jul 27, 2020

The Ironman race... 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. A ridiculous feat of preparation, endurance, and mental toughness. To not only finish, but to be a 3 time North American champion and shatter numerous course records around the world is on a different level. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt Hanson who accomplished just that, and asked him all about what that’s like at that magnitude. I was always a big fan of triathlons growing up, and this episode I had a lot of questions and desired insight into the mind of someone who has competed at that level. From bike crashes to shitting yourself, we get into what it really takes to push yourself way past what you thought was possible.
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Table of Timestamps:
Breaking the Ice - 5:55
Morning Routine - 12:45
Growing Up in the Midwest - 21:40
First Major Injury - 29:45
The First Ironman - 36:30
Peak Workout - 48:00
Strategy & The Chess Game - 59:30
Turning a Profit - 1:08:30
Drug Testing - 1:15:45
Workout & Nutrition - 1:25:00
Matt Hanson Coaching - 1:35:30
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To find out more about Matt or to find out how Matt and his team can help train your brain and your body to overcome any race, visit www.matthansontri.com or follow Matt on @matthansontri on social media.
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Episode 60: Yousef Badou - Identifying the Threat with Emergence Disrupt Jul 13, 2020

Born in Kuwait and baring witness to the gulf war Iraqi invasion of his home country, Yousef Badou grew up around the kind of violence that made him want to combat it as he got older. After serving several combat tours as a U.S. Marine, he took part in a special project to train and teach other war fighters to be able to assess and predict violence through body language and context. I had the pleasure of sitting down him to discuss all things related, and of course tie in the parallels of dogs.
Sponsored by @jockofuel, @originusa, and @resiliencecbd
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Table of Timestamps:
Breaking the Ice - 2:00
Growing Up in Kuwait - 15:15
Home Sweet Home - 28:30
MSG (Marine Security Guard) - 40:00
End of the Tour(s) - 55:00
The Marine Corp Combat Hunter Program - 58:35
A Civilian Instructor - 1:11:00
Behavioral Analysis - 1:18:00
How to Practice Behavior - 1:36:15
Traveling and Safety - 1:48:30
Emergence Disrupt - 1:58:35
Wrapping Up & Contact Info - 2:04:45
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To find out more about Yousef or to find out how Emergence Disrupt can help increase situational awareness and behavioral analysis in your organization, visit www.emergencedisrupt.com or follow Yousef on Instagram at www.instagram.com/yousefbadou_emergence.
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Episode 59: Nick Irving & Remi Adeleke - Police, Protests, and George Floyd Jun 15, 2020

The last few weeks have been some trying times in our nation, to say the least. I wanted to bring two former guests on with as relevant of a perspective as I could think of to both shed some light from their perspective as well as give mine, while having a healthy and necessary discussion. This episode I had the honor of having former SEAL Remi Adeleke and former Army Ranger Nick Irving discuss all things race-related for our country. I hope that those who listen, do so you understand and not respond or confirm. Starting by respecting one another, and truly trying to understand the others perspective is the key to moving forward and coming together.
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Table of Timestamps:
Breaking the Ice - 2:35
Going to Protest & Defunding Police - 18:30
Bold Accusations & Spotting Racists - 33:00
Devil's Advocate & Colored Skin - 44:30
Heavy Statistics & White Flags - 1:03:00
Playing Politics & Textbook Racism- 1:17:10
Black Doesn't Sell & Privilege - 1:29:40
Hard Times & Colored Handouts - 1:46:30
Education & Managing Resources - 2:05:50
New World Order & Police Suggestions - 2:15:30
Colin Kaepernick & The N Word- 2:34:00
Black Lives Matter - 2:53:35
Donald Trump & Making Us Great - 3:08:00
Looking Ahead & Moving Forward - 3:20:45
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Episode 58: Will Chesney - Navy Seal Dog Handler & Author of 'No Ordinary Dog' Apr 27, 2020

The most famous mission in modern history, a bad ass K9 that accompanied the SEAL team that conducted it, and the operator/handler that took K9 Cairo on that mission. That, ladies and gentlemen, is the latest Mike Drop episode. I had the honor of sitting down with @willcheeese, author of @noordinarydogbook, to talk about all things Operation Neptune Spear to take down the worlds most wanted man - Osama Bin Laden.
Sponsored by @jockofuel and @originusa.
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Table of Timestamps:
Breaking the Ice & Dog Treats - 2:35
Afraid of Heights & Hell Week - 12:35
Giving Up Tridents & Seal Team Four - 20:25
Night Sniper in Iraq & Mike Day - 25:05
Close Calls & Dog Exposure - 37:05
Falco the Dog & K-9 KIA - 44:35
Handler School & Meeting Cairo - 58:55
Cairo & The Baby - 1:12:55
Reunion & Broken Canines - 1:43:55
Virginia & Operation Neptune - 1:53:05
The Bin Laden Raid - 2:03:05
Back In The Saddle & Getting Blown Up - 2:21:55
N.I.C.O. & Thirsty Problems - 2:34:35
Dieting & The Corona Twenty - 2:46:25
No Ordinary Dog (Wrapping Up) - 2:57:55
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Episode 57: Akshay Nanavati - USMC Veteran and Author of 'Fearvana' Apr 10, 2020

What do you get when take a former U.S. Marine from India, who post service gets enlightened and on the level with the Dalai Lama ? You get a super interesting cat named Akshay Nanavati (@fearvana). Incredibly fascinating sit down with the author of the book Fearvana, and we talk about life in many different spectrums.
Sponsored by @jockofuel and @originlabs.
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Table of Timestamps:
Breaking the Ice & The Dalai Lama - 1:33 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_U_dwrDevs&t=93s)
Seven Days in the Dark - 3:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_U_dwrDevs&t=225s)
Pride & The Adventure - 14:19 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_U_dwrDevs&t=859s)
How to Meditate & Ultrarunning - 17:33 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_U_dwrDevs&t=1053s)
Born in Bombay - 25:13 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_U_dwrDevs&t=1513s)
Green Card Enlistment & Iraq - 34:33 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_U_dwrDevs&t=2073s)
Seven Months Out & Chasing the Edge - 48:07 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_U_dwrDevs&t=2887s)
Breakpoint Binging & Post-Traumatic Growth - 53:33 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_U_dwrDevs&t=3213s)
Fearvana & Success Victims - 1:04:38 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_U_dwrDevs&t=3878s)
The Three Sections & Sugarcoating - 1:26:23 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_U_dwrDevs&t=5183s)
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Episode 56: Jeff Morris - Former Army Officer and Author of 'Legion Rising' Apr 03, 2020

Hearing about men being led into battle and ultimately being lost is something that is never easy to listen to, but is necessary to digest as a nation keeping the promise to never forget about its soldiers that pay the ultimate sacrifice. I sat down with Jeff Morris, author of “Legion Rising” about his role as an Army captain in charge of numerous men lost at the height of the Iraq war. Many tough memories recounted on this one, memories we all need to be aware of.
Sponsored by @jockofuel and @originlabs.
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Table of Timestamps:
Small Talk & Coronavirus - 3:27
Dad Work & Baseball - 17:10
Navy Bound & Selling Cars - 31:25
9/11 & 14 Weeks - 39:13
Alpha Platoon & Combat Cherry -49:55
Seeing Atrocity & Firefight - 56:55
Haifa Street & Going Home - 1:16:55
Redeployed & I.E.D.'s - 1:35:25
Dead Girl Road - 2:04:15
Looking in the Mirror - 2:21:43
Animosity & The Burden of Command - 2:31:15
Homebound & Going Dark - 2:36:25
The Legion 8 Foundation & Workout - 2:44:15
Finances & Corona (In Conclusion) - 2:47:25
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Episode 55: Nick Bare - Former Army Officer & Founder of Bare Performance Nutrition Mar 27, 2020

Being a veteran entrepreneur myself, I find it extremely beneficial and therapeutic to sit down with fellow veteran entrepreneurs. In this episode I sit down with Nick Bare (@nickbarefitness) former Army officer, founder and CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition to discuss both his story and go over some great lessons learned on starting a business from scratch while on active duty.
Sponsored by @jockofuel, @originlabs, and @bubsnaturals.
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Table of Timestamps:
Small Talk & Ice Baths - 0:25
Dairy Farms & Eating Disorders - 13:43
Into the Army & South Korea - 27:44
Ranger School & Starting a Business - 37:44
Entrepreneurship & Leveraging Time - 46:14
Bare Performance & The Kerosene Method - 58:54
COVID-19 & Chinese Manufacturing - 1:06:14
Average Joe Fitness & Good Feelings - 1:13:14
Overrated Cardio & Iron Man - 1:24:14
Writing a Book & Entitlement - 1:28:44
Winning the Day Back (In Conclusion) - 1:34:44
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To purchase a copy of Nick's book, "25 Hours a Day: Going One More to Get What You Want," visit https://amzn.to/3alQEYh.
To learn more about Nick, visit his website at www.bareperformancenutrition.com, follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness, and subscribe to him on YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition.
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Episode 54: Mike Day - Former Navy SEAL and Author of Perfectly Wounded Mar 20, 2020

There are times when I have the opportunity to sit down with some extraordinary men and am routinely humbled by their stories. This was absolutely one of those times. Mike Day is a retired Navy SEAL who was shot 27 times on one mission, and managed to kill the 4 insurgents who shot him, then walked himself to the medical helicopter. This is one of the most remarkable stories I've been honored to be told first hand, and one that I know you guys will appreciate.
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Table of Timestamps:
Breaking the Ice & Bullet Wounds - 1:24
Growing up Tough & Trouble at Home- 5:54
Out of School & Into the Military - 22:53
Out of a Plane & Into Team 8- 40:39
2006, Iraq, & Fallujah - 54:01
Shot 27 Times in One Firefight - 1:05:35
Evac to Germany & Coming Home - 1:28:54
Up on the Saddle & Back Into Jumpschool- 1:40:37
Retired, Retired? - 1:48:11
Trauma Builds Resilience (In Conclusion) - 1:56:54
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To learn more, visit Mike Day's website at www.perfectlywounded.com Preorder Mike’s book, ‘Perfectly Wounded,’ coming June 9th at https://amzn.to/2WjIUlA
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Episode 53: Ephraim Mattos - Former Navy SEAL and Author of City of Death Feb 22, 2020

I've had the pleasure of speaking to quite a few fellow combat vets about their experiences in the Middle East. Even with that, I wasn't prepared for hearing Ephraim's account of the battle for taking back Mosul from ISIS after U.S. Forces pulled back. Author of "City of Death" and founder of Stronghold Rescue and Relief, Ephraim Mattos shares his detailed account of a truly remarkable battle in one of the oldest cities on Earth.
Visit Stronghold Rescue and Relief at www.strongholdrescue.org @strongholdrescue
Find City of Death on Amazon
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Episode 52: Eddie Gallagher - Retired Navy SEAL Feb 13, 2020

Arguably the most polarizing story in the history of the SEAL Teams, the war crimes accusations surrounding Eddie Gallagher have made it a tumultuous story for our entire nation. The president intervened when pre-trial confinement protocol wasn’t being followed, the media has portrayed a narrative and perspective, now it’s time to hear Eddie’s side of the story. I sat down with Eddie face to face, and wanted to get all of the questions I think most of us have answered. Irrespective of what side of the fence you sit on, listen to the whole thing and get all sides before you judge.
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Episode 51: Mike Glover - The Fieldcraft Survival Expert Jan 15, 2020

The inspiration that comes from speaking with real life heroes is impossible to quantify. I continue to be humbled by the caliber of individuals that are willing to share their story with me. In sitting down with former green beret/unit member and owner of Fieldcraft Survival, Mike Glover, I continue to be amazed. After 20 years of service to this country in the highest of capacities, we talk about his experience as tomb guard, green beret, and Tier 1 operator. More importantly, we talk about how those experiences shaped who he is and how he brings that knowledge to your everyday citizen through his company, Fieldcraft survival.
- Jump to a Topic -
18:36 - Childhood/growing up
23:15 - Joining the military
31:49 - Tomb of the unknown soldier duty
40:50 - Special Forces training
49:10 - Special ops deployments/operation redwings
1:24:00 - "The Unit"
2:03:40 - Benghazi
2:15:06 - Friends lost in combat and how to deal with it
2:18:56 - Getting out of the military
2:46:20 - Active shooter/ 2nd Amendment
3:04:55 - How to fix politics and D.C.
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Episode 50: Clint Emerson and Shane Hiatt Jan 01, 2020

This episode is especially meaningful for me. Two of my closest friends, (Clint Emerson and Shane Hiatt) that I’ve been to war with, and all three of us close with Glen Doherty. We talk about our time together with Glen in platoons at SEAL team 3, Iraq, and transitioning out into entrepreneurism afterward. Never a dull moment with these two bad asses.
Sponsored by @originlabs @originusa @bubsnaturals
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Episode 49: Rachel Scheer - Modeling, Nutrition, and Functional Medicine Dec 31, 2019

With all the conflicting information out there about health and nutrition, I feel obligated to bring different folks on regularly to discuss the ins and outs of all things food. In this episode I sit down with nutritionist and fitness model Rachel Scheer, and she drops some serious knowledge. Grab your notebooks on this one!
Sponsored by @originlabs @originusa
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Episode 48: Nikki Selby - Airborne Angel Dec 07, 2019

A strong, powerful and independent woman who perseveres through whatever stands in her way... is a perfect description for my guest on this episode. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lt. Commander Nikki Selby, a combat veteran flight nurse with an absolutely incredible story she was kind enough to share with us. Prepare to be inspired folks- this one is fantastic.
Sponsored by @originlabs @originlabsusa
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Episode 47: Jason and Iris Gardner - Back to the Basics Oct 25, 2019

Our way of life that has become routine and ordinary is one of the biggest contributors to our societal degradation. The only way to fix this issue is for each of us to act, and that starts with setting the example. In this episode I sat down with Jason and Iris Gardner, and they exemplify such an example. Very raw emotion from both about life experiences, the horrors of combat, sexual assault, and the positives we can all draw and learn from with those experiences.
Sponsored by @originlabs @originusa
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Episode 46: Sam Bonilla - Law and Order, Chicago Oct 18, 2019

There's no job more polarizing and controversial right now than being a police officer. There have been a number of stories in the past few years that have fanned the flames of controversy as it relates to how officers use their authority. It's a constant tough job where split second decisions that have life long impacts occur constantly. This episode I sit down with Sam Bonilla, a captain with a Chicago suburb police department, attorney and USMC vet right in the thick of where our mainstream media highlights such issues. We talk about all things cop, from race relations to drugs, second amendment rights, Body cams, abuse of power and training deficiencies. Great perspective from a man who's lived it for over two decades.
Sponsored by @originlabs @originusa
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Episode 45: Nick Koumalatsos - Excommunicated Warrior Oct 11, 2019

The rivalry between Marine Raiders (MARSOC) and the SEAL teams is fierce and constant. I'm often asked about the difference between the two, and what they are like. In this episode I sit down with Nick Koumalatsos to talk about them, Force Recon, and all things leatherneck. More importantly, we dive into his book "Excommunicated Warrior" to discuss the path and struggle that exists for veterans as they find their way back into the civilian world upon exiting from the service. Great info and insight about struggle and how to overcome it.
Sponsored by @originlabs @originusa
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Episode 44: Eric Maddox - Finding Saddam Oct 04, 2019

Ladies and gentleman... we got em. Those words forever etched in our minds from the day that Saddam Hussein was finally captured after months of raids and tireless searching. I sat down with the man responsible for breaking the source that led to that capture. Saddams right hand man finally gave him up after Eric interrogated him, and account of the amazing journey of the operators that ultimately nabbed him is gripping to say the least.
Sponsored by @originlabs @originusa
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Episode 43: Thomas Pecora - Counter-Terrorism Sep 27, 2019

Have you ever wondered what the inner workings of the CIA's real life Jack Bauer style CTC command is really like? In this episode we find out all things related to it, as well as the CIA's overseas security details at every level. I sat down with Thomas Pecora and discussed his new book "Guardian" and got a ton of insight into the dark world of anti terrorism that most people only watch movies about. I was on the edge of my seat to say the least!!
Sponsored by @originlabs & @originusa
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Episode 42: Matt Pittman - Meat Church Sep 20, 2019

You guys asked for it, and I'm delivering it. Matt Pittman of Meat Church baptizing the Mike Drop podcast with all kinds of crazy BBQ knowledge. We talk all things meat, delving into all the intricacies of the most primal cooking method out there. No shortage of info to get you up to speed to throw down in your backyard in this one.
Sponsored by @originlabs & @originusa
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Episode 41: Jaeson Jones - Cartels, Drugs, and Walls Sep 13, 2019

The tumultuous situation at the border is more complicated than we hear about in the media. We only hear what they want us to, and it’s not even close to what really goes on. In this episode I sit down with Jaeson Jones, former higher up at the Texas department of public safety, where he ran counter terrorism/narcotic operations as well as the renowned Texas rangers. We get into all things border security, drug legalization, and how to combat the constant pressure coming up towards us. There’s a lot of dicey situations uncovered in this one, strap in and hold on.
Sponsored by @originlabs & @originusa
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040 John Nores Aug 16, 2019

There are many dark elements of our society that we rarely get to see light being shone upon. I sit down with Lt. John Nores of the California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife highlighting the dangerous work he & his teammates have done combatting the environmentally devastating marijuana grow sites in CA. Lots of riveting operational stories in this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-War-Operations-Reclaiming-Wildlands/
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039 Dakota Meyer Aug 09, 2019

There are times in life when you are faced with impossible decisions. Impossible decisions that no matter what you pick, the outcome is of the gravest of consequences, and people die. This episode I had the honor of hearing first hand that experience from the one and only Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipient and world class patriot. The depth of this interview can not be overstated, one that every American should listen to. @dakotameyer0317
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038 Tony Blauer Jul 26, 2019

How prepared are you in terms being attacked in a real work setting? Violence is part of human nature, & there are examples all day everyday of people who are woefully underprepared for it. I sit down with the legend, Tony Blauer of Blauer Tactical Systems. Tony is the real deal and after 40 years studying violence, mindset, resiliency & more his program is much deeper than a how to punch or choke someone out, there are so many good real world lessons in this one!
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037 Taylor Canfield Jul 12, 2019

The SEAL teams are filled with ultra competitive over achievers, men who set their minds to accomplish a goal & don’t stop until they are either successful or dead. I am incredibly fortunate to be able to sit down one of those men in this episode. Former combat veteran SEAL, SEAL K9 handler & now NASCAR race car driver Taylor Canfield joins me and tells his gripping story of overcoming challenges and ultimately kicking life where it deserves. No shortage of inspiration on this one!
@Taylor1canfield
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035 Nick “The Reaper” Irving Jun 10, 2019

You guys asked for it, & you got it. Circling back with the reaper, aka Nick Irving. After such positive feedback after our first episode with him, we sit down again & go deeper into some of the social policies we talked about the first time, what he’s been up to since that episode as well as his new book & what’s coming down the pipeline.
Reaper: Threat Zero
https://www.amazon.com/Reaper-Threat-Zero-Sniper-Novel/dp/125012736X/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=Reaper%3A+Threat+Zero&qid=1560143063&s=gateway&sr
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034 Hamody Jasim Jun 03, 2019

There are times in our lives when we feel defeated, at our lowest, and like we can’t win. Most often here in this country, the “problems” that we complain about are very trivial. I talk a lot about perspective on my shows and how we should all use it to gain insight on the issues we face. I sit down with Hamody Jasim & talk about his time growing up in Iraq during Saddam's reign & post regime. A remarkable & moving episode. @the_terrorist_whisperer
The Terrorist Whisperer https://amzn.to/2IjvI7M
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033 Mike Sauers & Samantha Bonilla May 24, 2019

What do you think of when you hear the term “power couple”? Think no longer, in this episode I sit down with former SEAL and Forged clothing co-founder Mike Sauers and his beautiful former marine turned model/private investigator/veteran and first responder advocate Samantha Bonilla. There’s no shortage of back and forth between the adventurous duo in this comedic episode of both of their life stories.
@forgedmike
@samantha_r_bonilla
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032 Remi Adeleke May 03, 2019

Where does your perspective come from? Is it influenced by real life experiences from having been immersed in other cultures or is it sheltered by affluent America? This episode gives a nod to the former as I sit down with an incredible man born in Nigeria, who’s also a former Navy SEAL, Man of God, actor and all around amazing human being. Remi Adeleke shares with us his real life coming to America story in this incredible episode of inspiring perseverance.
Pick up his book https://amzn.to/2GY5MPj
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031 Chris Osman Part II Apr 19, 2019

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be locked up abroad? Well, wait no longer, in this episode I sit back down with former Navy SEAL, Chris Osman, after recently being arrested & jailed in Haiti. You may have seen the headlines & stories about what he and others were doing out there. We talk about what happened from beginning to end. You won’t want to miss this one, truly an eye opener for even the most seasoned world traveler. @_chris_osman_designs
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031 Chris Osman Part I Apr 19, 2019

If a former Marine turned SEAL started his own tactical gear company at the turn of the century before all the big name companies do, what do you suppose would come of that? A self made entrepreneur with a ton of lessons learned the hard way so you don’t have to. In this episode I sit down with Chris Osman who graduated BUD/s class 215 with me, we talk about his military time, combat & transitioning into a multi-million dollar business owner. @_chris_osman_designs
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030 Shawn Ryan Apr 12, 2019

Former Navy SEAL
CIA security contractor
Trained Keanu Reeves for John Wick to be even more of a bad ass
Reminds you of Dirty Harry 2.0 with his Sahara Desert bone dry sarcasm
This episode I sit down with Shawn Ryan of Vigilance Elite to discuss all things bad ass. No feelings spared here (are you surprised at this point?) and lots of good info and stories shared in true Mike Drop fashion.
Vigilanceelite.com
instagram.com/shawnryan762
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029 Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Apr 05, 2019

What do years of figure and fitness competitions followed by becoming a doctor of health and nutrition give you? Grab your notebooks and pay attention, this episode I sit down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and talk about all things nutrition and fitness. A ton of great useable and pertinent info on this one that I’m still learning from.
@drgabriellelyon
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028 Collin Joseph Apr 05, 2019

From pipeline welder to successful online fitness coach, entrepreneur and body builder, this episode I sit down with Canadian Collin Mayne to talk about his inspirational journey to get to where he is today. A number of great lessons learned on this one for starting your own brand/business, as well as some motivation for getting after it in the gym.
@collinJoseph_fit
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027 JP Dinnell Mar 22, 2019

When teachers of leadership & excellence share their motivation & lessons learned, it’s imperative that they have the real world examples of walking that walk to back it up. The guest of this episode couldn’t be a better example of overcoming odds and setting the example for all of us to live by. I sat down with former SEAL & Echelon Front instructor JP Dinnell where he gives us the riveting example of what determination and never settling while striving for greatness looks like.
instagram.com/jpdinne
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026 Dr. Jason Piccolo Mar 15, 2019

With all of the current political infighting about border security, the wall, and human trafficking - this episode is a timely & important one. I sat down with Dr. Jason Piccolo, long time border patrol & federal agent to discuss his book “Unwavering." There were many details I learned in this one, & it gives great insight into issues facing our border agents as well as the macro big picture on the political scale.
Unwavering: A Border Agent's Journey From Hunter to Hunted
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025 Benito Olson Mar 01, 2019

Combing special operations and working K9’s is the marrying of two things I’m most passionate about. In this episode I sit down with Benito Olsen, former K9 handler attached to SEAL team 6 for numerous combat deployments & remarkably harrowing stories of missions he’s conducted with dogs overseas. The emotions brought during this episode managed to overcome us both and I’m very honored to bring this showcasing of how important & dogs are to our special operations troops.
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024 Lara Logan Feb 15, 2019

6 years ago, Lara Logan interviewed me for a 60 minutes piece. I had the opportunity to interview her in similar fashion. Like you’ve never heard or seen her before, her amazing journey & career as a world renowned journalist, in some of the most dangerous places on earth. The bravery & courage she shows in this interview sharing details of being in war zones as well as being sexually assaulted in Egypt is impossible to overstate. Enter the world of one of the most badass women to ever grace the news worl
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023 Eddie Penney Feb 01, 2019

The parallels of character that exists in a SEAL team 6 operator & devoted father who suddenly found himself taking care of several children by himself immediately returning from combat is incredibly inspiring. I sit down with Eddie Penney, CEO of Contingent group & former SEAL team 6 operator. He gives us amazing insight into the incredibly competent and world famous unit that has been responsible for numerous high level operations.
Instagram.com/eddie.penney
www.contingentgroup.com
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Team Dog 004 Jan 25, 2019

In this Team Dog Podcast episode I talk about my training philosophies and I take a Q&A from the audience.
If you own a dog, come JOIN the Trikos Team Dog Community TODAY at www.teamdog.pet for training lessons, a dog den resource site for everything dog (poisonous foods, first aid, equipment, health checks, and more), forums with an active dog community, and Live Video Chats with me to answer any and all questions.
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022 Erika Jayne Jan 11, 2019

What does a former Navy SEAL and a real housewife of Beverly Hills have in common? More than you would think... this episode I sit down with my good friend and protection dog client, the one and only “the pretty mess” aka Erika Jayne. In true Mike Drop fashion no punches are pulled and I ask her what I want to and how I want to ask her about her life and how it is to be the star of a hit TV reality show. Never a dull moment in this one!
www.Erikajayne.com
Instagram.com/@theprettymess
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021 Jeff Nichols Dec 21, 2018

Have you ever wondered how our nations most elite counter terrorism strength and conditioning coaches get those pipe hitters in world class shape? Imagine one who also spent years as a tier one operator himself, then became that same units lead mofo to condition those guys. Good news- you don’t have to imagine. This episode I sit down with former Navy SEAL and CSCS Jeff Nichols @jeffcscs to talk about both his time in the teams as well as becoming the lead human performance coach in the community.
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020 Mario Romero Dec 05, 2018

What would have happened if Neil deGrasse Tyson went into special operations? Well, you’d get what we have on this episode where I sit down with Mario Romero- former Navy SEAL turned Columbia grad and now NASA employee. We talk about his career in the teams and what the transition to math geek/pathway to becoming an astronaut looks like.
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019 Jack Carr Nov 16, 2018

What do you get when you take a SEAL from enlisted to officer, leading men on the battlefield fighting the war on terror to a first time thrilling fiction author with a story based on his knowledge of the government & special operations? Jack Carr is what, ladies & gentleman. Had a blast sitting down with him & catching up after 20 years talking about how his time fighting overseas influenced his brilliant writing career off the battlefield.
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018 Johnny Walker Nov 09, 2018

15 years ago, if I had been face to face with this man, there’s a high probability we would have been trying to kill each other. The fact that we are sitting here now the way we are as brothers truly highlights how amazing this nation really is. This episode I sit down with Iraqi interpreter to U.S. Special Operations forces “Johnny Walker”. We talk about his story growing up In Iraq and how he became so heavily involved helping SEALs & ultimately coming here and becoming a U.S. citizen.
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017 Dr. James Mitchell Nov 02, 2018

Have you ever wondered what the inside scoop is on waterboarding and breaking the worlds most dangerous terrorists including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed? Well, you’re in luck. This episode I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. James Mitchell, the man and patriot behind the interrogation of Al Qaeda leadership in shadowy CIA black sites, as well as the implementation of the enhanced interrogation techniques immediately after 9/11 to thwart future attacks. This one is real eye opener!
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016 David Rutherford Oct 26, 2018

It’s Mr. positivity on this episode folks, Dave Rutherford joins me to talk about all things motivation and a lot of good life lessons. There’s no shortage of meaningful and deep conversation in this one, and journey that Dave has undertaken is truly inspiring. Settle in and enjoy, this one showcases many good rules to live by!
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015 Mike Ritland Q & A Part II Oct 05, 2018

A two part Question and Answer with yours truly. I tried to answer all your questions. This is not a dog specific podcast. However, one common question I received was how to deal with dog loss which I felt would be appropriate to answer on this one. Almost everything I’ve learned I’ve learned the hard way. I hope answering these things for you, will help you out. From leadership, entrepreneurship, hazing, life in the SEAL teams, political topics and much more this two part Q&A is jam packed.
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015 Mike Ritland Q & A Part I Oct 04, 2018

A two part Question and Answer with yours truly. I tried to answer all your questions. This is not a dog specific podcast. However, one common question I received was how to deal with dog loss which I felt would be appropriate to answer on this one. Almost everything I’ve learned I’ve learned the hard way. I hope answering these things for you, will help you out. From leadership, entrepreneurship, hazing, life in the SEAL teams, political topics and much more this two part Q&A is jam packed.
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014 Debbie Lee Sep 11, 2018

Our first Gold Star parent and female guest, Debbie Lee, the mother of Marc Lee who was the first Navy SEAL killed in action in Iraq joins me in a very touching and emotional tribute to her sons sacrifice and what it means to this nation. We discuss her and her sons childhood, the nature of the mission that took her sons life, and how she has ultimately turned her grief into helping scores of veterans and their families with her amazing charity “America’s Mighty Warriors”
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013 Jeff Gonzales Aug 31, 2018

What’s not intense about U.S. special operations battling it out with cartels? From executing counter narc tactics in central and South America, fighting in Panama and then turning it into one of the most successful shooting, consulting and training schools - this episode we sit down with former Navy SEAL and Trident concepts owner Jeff Gonzales to talk about all that and some serious fitness training as well. Packed episode as always and in true Mike Drop fashion.
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Team Dog 003 Aug 15, 2018

In this Team Dog episode of Mike Drop, I sit down with Eric and Ted from Working Dog Radio to discuss experiences in K9 training and deployment in law enforcement as well as some risqué undercover sting stories from Eric that you won’t want to miss!!
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012 Health & Fitness Jul 27, 2018

Morning routine. I ask each Mike Drop guest what their morning routine is, and it’s spawned many listeners asking about mine. I’ve tried just about everything I’ve come across over the years with diets and exercise plans, many of which have been a bit off the wall or relatively extreme. In this episode I talk about not only my full morning routine, but the rest of the day during normal work days in terms of nutrition, exercise, sleep and recovery.
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011 Jeremy Mahugh Jul 20, 2018

This episode is a powerful one that will surely hit home. I sit down with Jeremy Mahugh, fellow SEAL and co-founder of Deliver Fund, an anti human trafficking organization. Deliver Fund is a non-profit that utilizes special operations members’ specific skill sets and operational experience to help support law enforcement in combating the human trafficking trade here in the U.S.
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010 Andy Stumpf Jul 05, 2018

This guest has pushed the boundaries of human performance in wingsuit flying and smashed world records in doing so, is a decorated combat veteran Navy SEAL and all around Patriot. Andy Stumpf and I talk about his experiences that have gotten him to where he is today, and also answer a lot of your questions regarding hot bed political and societal issues relevant in our country today. There’s no shortage of perspective and solutions in this episode.
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009 Bryan Black Jun 29, 2018

This episode I sit down with Bryan Black @bryanpblack owner and founder of ITS tactical (Imminent Threat Solutions. We cover a veritable smorgasbord of info in relation to home and personal security, fieldcraft and survival gear, and overall how to make yourself better prepared for a host of predicaments. Lots of good how-to and useful tips in this episode coupled with a number of gear reviews of different products out there.
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Team Dog 002 Jun 21, 2018

In this Team Dog Podcast episode I talk about my training philosophies and I take a Q & A from the audience.
If you would like a better relationship with your dog, are having any training issues, join the Team Dog Training Community and train your dog from the comfort of your home with me!
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008 Mitch and Kyle Jun 05, 2018

Double dose of inspiration: in this episode I talk with Mitch Aguiar and Kyle Maynard together. I talk with Mitch about his childhood influences and what brought him into the SEAL teams, the mindset motivation he possesses and what drives his inner savage as well as his transition from professional warfighter to professional MMA fighter. Kyle gave me incredible insight about what growing up struggling with the physical challenges he faced taught him and the role his family played in shaping who he is today.
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007 Memorial Day May 27, 2018

Memorial Day episode. This episode means quite a lot to me for a number of reasons. I talk about my service, growing up in the SEAL teams, the importance of the next generation being able to carry on the true meaning of Memorial Day, and I also talk about something in this podcast that I have never publicly talked about before. Only a handful of friends know this.
Until Valhalla gentlemen-
Glen Doherty
Ty Woods
Jason Freiwald
Dave Scott
Tom Retzer
Extortion 17
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006 David Andrews May 11, 2018

This episode, I welcome Super Bowl LI champion, staunch advocate for the Warrior Dog Foundation and current starting center for the New England Patriots David Andrews. We talk about what it takes to make it in the NFL, his relationship with warrior dogs, overcoming loss and hardship, performance-enhancing drugs and of course the controversy behind the anthem kneeling. Great stories and insight into the most elite level of America’s most popular sport.
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005 Clark Impastato Apr 27, 2018

This episode, I welcome a former SEAL training classmate who I’ve not seen in over a decade, Clark Impastato. He has run the full gambit of Navy SEAL, overseas security contractor, and undercover cop with Phoenix PD. We delve into the journey that many of us veterans face when getting out of the military and trying find our way with our unique set of skills. There’s no shortage of jokes and ridiculousness with us catching up after all this time.
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Team Dog 001 Apr 16, 2018

This is the kick off to my first Mike Drop Team Dog Podcast episode. In this episode I talk about philosophies behind my training and I take a Q & A from the audience.
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004 Chief Beck (Kristin Beck) Apr 09, 2018

After a 20 year career in the SEAL teams conducting 13 deployments and spanning the globe, Chief Beck came out as the first openly transgender SEAL. We have an incredibly candid talk about the many political and societally-charged issues surrounding our nation in regards to this topic.
There are a number of perspectives that Chief Beck has that will surprise you — and rest assured you won’t hear a talk like this on mainstream media outlets.
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003 Jay Dobyns Mar 26, 2018

After being an All Pac-10 wide receiver and not making the cut at the NFL combine, Jay Dobyns was on a new mission. That mission was a dangerous one of busting criminals as an undercover agent with the ATF. With a lightning-fast learning curve of being shot on his first operation, he spent the next 20+ years infiltrating all manner of criminal enterprises — including the notorious Hells Angels motorcycle club.
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002 Nick “The Reaper” Irving Mar 09, 2018

Hear firsthand the gripping account of what it’s like to end 33 lives in 4 months with a sniper rifle in Afghanistan. Nick “The Reaper” Irving joins us to talk about his experiences as an Army Ranger sniper in the global war on terror.
Being the first black sniper in 3rd Ranger battalion's history, we also delve into the tense race relations in this country and how our similar backgrounds can be a means to move forward working together as a nation.
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001 Clint Emerson Feb 26, 2018

From being raised in Saudi Arabia to being hazed in the SEAL teams and ultimately becoming one of the most accomplished spies this country has ever had the pleasure of employing — we welcome New York Times bestselling author of 100 Deadly Skills, world-class secret squirrel and patriot Clint Emerson.
In this podcast, we learn a number of useful, life-saving skills to deal with today’s real world threats and get to know what it’s like to be a real life Jason Bourne!
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Introducing the Mike Drop Podcast! Feb 10, 2018

An intro to my new podcast Mike Drop. I will be releasing twice a month episodes.
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