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ResourceThe Most Secret Tier 1 Unit in the World? Joe England Breaks Down ISA (TF Orange) | Ep. 287
Ritland interviews Joe England, a former Tier One operator (Task Force Orange/ISA) and Blackhawk pilot. England recounts his journey …
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Resource22 Meters From a 500-Pound Bomb: Behind Enemy Lines in Afghanistan
A guest recounts a 2016 mission in Baghlan province, Afghanistan, where his team attempted to clear Taliban-controlled villages. The …
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ResourceArmy Ranger Trapped in a Kill Zone with the SAS
Ritland's guest recounts his experiences across eight deployments with the 75th Ranger Regiment, including one to Afghanistan and …
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ResourceThe TRUTH Behind Joe Kent's Resignation & Israel's Influence in America
Mike Ritland and his guest discuss recent geopolitical events, including Joe Kent's resignation, tensions with Iran, and U.S. …
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ResourceDelta Force Selection: Officer vs Enlisted - What's the Difference?
Ritland interviews a former Delta Force officer who recounts his experience with Delta selection, training, and multiple combat …
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ResourceCease Fire Violated: Israel, Iran & the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Explained
Mike Ritland and his co-host discuss a news report about Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Beirut, …
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ResourceThe HARDEST Part of Combat
A guest recounts a combat incident where a severely wounded child was brought to their position with a catastrophic head injury. The …
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ResourceSpecial Forces Selection vs Flight School: Which One's Harder?
A former Special Forces soldier turned Army helicopter pilot recounts his unexpected struggle with severe depression and suicidal …
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ResourceHe Was In SEAL Team 5 During 9/11… Then THIS Happened
A former Navy SEAL recounts his career progression through SEAL Team 5, including deployments during and after 9/11, primarily …
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ResourceThe Unwritten Rules That Separate DEVGRU From Everyone Else
Ritland interviews a former DEVGRU operator who recounts his five deployments to Afghanistan and Somalia, describing differences in …
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ResourceAustralian Commando Operation in Afghanistan Gone WRONG
An Australian commando officer recounts a 2012 Afghanistan mission in Helmand Province where his unit, supported by U.S. Marine …
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ResourceThe Iran War EXPLAINED: Nukes, Oil, Israel and the REAL Reason Behind It All | Ep. 286
Mike Ritland interviews Clint Bruce, a former Navy SEAL officer, NFL player, and co-founder of Carry the Load. Bruce recounts his …
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ResourceInside the Combat Control Teams: The Elite Special Operations Unit No One Talks About
The guest, an active-duty Combat Control Team member, discusses lessons learned from combat, including the importance of taking …
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ResourceFlorent Groberg Reveals the Exact Moment He Learned He’d Receive the Medal of Honor
Florent Groberg recounts the moment he learned he would receive the Medal of Honor, describing how he received an unexpected call …
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ResourceDelta Force Operator Reveals the Operation That Earned Him the Silver Star in Iraq
Ritland's guest Jeff recounts a 2007 operation in Hawija, Iraq that earned him the Silver Star. The mission involved partnering with …
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ResourceMy First Day in Iraq With SEAL Team 3 Didn’t Go as Planned
A former Navy SEAL recounts his first combat deployment to Iraq with SEAL Team 3. He describes the journey from San Diego through …
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ResourceTrump’s Real Play in Iran
The speakers discuss whether U.S. actions in Iran might create another insurgency, as history suggests. One speaker argues that …
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ResourceWhat REALLY Happens In Real Life Covert Operations?
The guest, a former Navy SEAL and special operations veteran, describes the harsh realities of covert operations with host Mike …
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ResourceAustralia's Special Forces: From Sydney Terror Threats to Afghanistan Kill or Capture Missions
Former Australian commando officer recounts his early operational deployments, including domestic counterterrorism duties, …
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ResourceHe Hunted an Al-Qaeda Leader—Most of This Is Still Classified
Mike Ritland interviews a former Navy SEAL about his military career and post-service life. The guest discusses tracking a …
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ResourceSustained Contact for 3 Days: Surrounded w/ Low Ammo
A guest recounts a three-day sustained combat engagement in Afghanistan where his Canadian company, alongside American forces and …
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ResourceBreaking Down What's Really Happening in Iran
Mike Ritland interviews an Australian guest about geopolitical tensions in Iran and the Taiwan Strait, as well as domestic issues in …
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ResourceBUD/S Pool Comp Almost Killed Me (Here's What Happened)
A former Navy SEAL recounts his BUD/S training experiences, focusing on the challenging underwater evolutions. He describes nearly …
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ResourceHow Brutal Is Australian SF Selection? | Ep. 285
Mike Ritland interviews H Russell, a former Australian special forces major and veteran advocate. Russell discusses his military …
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