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ResourcePete Hegseth: Venezuela Strike, Counterterrorism Ops, Drug War
Mike Ritland and his guest discuss Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's emphasis on military standards and the guest's agreement with …
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ResourceThe Exact Moment a Routine Patrol Turned Into a Full Ambush
A military veteran recounts the moment a routine patrol convoy turned into an ambush. He describes how, just after sunrise during a …
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ResourceWhat No One Tells You About Joining DEVGRU | Ep. 274
Former Navy SEAL Eric Frohardt recounts his path from Iowa farm life through SEAL teams to medical retirement. Frohardt shares his …
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ResourceWhy Navy SEAL Hopefuls Fail Before BUD/S Even Starts
Ritland interviews a Navy SEAL who recounts his journey through BUD/S Class 319 in 2015-2016. The guest describes multiple …
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ResourceCody Alford: How Marine Raiders Operated in the Early Days of MARSOC
Cody Alford, a former Marine Raider, recounts his early deployments with MARSOC in Afghanistan. He describes proposing an ambitious …
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ResourceThe Most Underrated Skill in the SEAL Teams
A former Special Forces warrant officer recounts his career progression through multiple deployments, focusing on his experience …
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ResourceInside DEA Covert Ops In Venezuela
A former DEA agent recounts his deployment to Venezuela from 2010-2012 as a country attaché during the Hugo Chávez era. He describes …
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ResourceJocko Willink: The Real Problem With Military Leaders Nobody Talks About
Ritland and guest Jocko Willink discuss military leadership, the Afghanistan withdrawal, and combat operations in Ramadi. Willink …
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ResourceEpstein Transparency Debate: The Real Issue Nobody's Addressing
Mike Ritland criticizes what he perceives as inconsistency in the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files, arguing that …
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ResourceDan Crenshaw Confronted By Nick Tran | Ep. 273
Mike Ritland interviews Nick Tran, a Vietnam War refugee who witnessed the fall of Saigon at age five and later served 13 years in …
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ResourceTwo Weeks Before Deadly Deployment, I Became a Single Dad of 3
A Navy SEAL recounts receiving full custody of his three children two weeks before a deployment, missing the deployment where his …
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ResourceDelta Force Perspective: Inside Operation Absolute Resolve
McPhee provides insider commentary on a Delta Force raid, discussing the months of planning and preparation involved, the …
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ResourceGroomed for Tier One—But a Machine-Gun Round Blew Half His Face Off
A former Navy SEAL recounts the firefight that ended his military career during a deployment in Iraq's Anbar Province. He describes …
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ResourceChasing Pirates at Sea… Until THIS Happened
The guest recounts a mission to rescue hostages taken by Somali pirates that was abruptly called off when they were about one …
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ResourceZOMBIE TACTICS: The Drug That Fueled the Somali Terrorists
A guest recounts his experience during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu (Black Hawk Down), describing how Somali fighters used a drug …
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ResourceAndy Stumpf: Who Killed Charlie Kirk?
The speakers discuss the ongoing investigation into an unspecified incident, expressing uncertainty about whether the truth will …
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ResourceThe Reality of Killing in Combat — Mike Ritland Opens Up
In this episode, Mike Ritland reflects on the psychological and moral dimensions of combat, discussing how active-duty service …
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ResourceMike Ritland: Setting the Record Straight on Charlie Kirk's Assassination
Ritland and his guest discuss societal responses to the shooting of political commentator Charlie Kirk. Ritland reflects on what he …
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ResourceJocko Willink on Hegseth: Is He the Change the Military’s Been Missing?
Ritland discusses military leadership and the Ramadi deployment with a guest. The conversation covers accountability in senior …
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ResourceFrom Army Ranger to Undercover Counter Narcotics Agent | Ep. 272
Craig Douglas recounts his journey from a bullied child who found structure through martial arts to serving as an Army Ranger in the …
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ResourceThey Tried to Scam Shawn Ryan—And THIS Happened
The speaker recounts a story about deliberately approaching street drug dealers in impoverished areas of Colombia, specifically …
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ResourceAndy Stumpf: Why Politicians Beat Wall Street Every Single Year
Andy Stumpf discusses statistics showing that certain elected officials achieve investment returns (such as one individual with a …
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ResourceDale Comstock REVEALS the MIND Ritual That Made Him an MMA CHAMPION
Dale Comstock discusses visualization and meditation techniques he learned from various sources, including a sensei who recommended …
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ResourceAndy Stumpf Warns: Venezuela Could Become Iraq 2.0
Andy Stumpf and Mike Ritland discuss U.S. military engagement in Venezuela and the domestic use of National Guard troops. Stumpf …
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