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ResourceThe ONE Thing Great Operators Have in Common
In this Mike Drop Podcast episode, a guest who works in domestic law enforcement special operations discusses how faith-based values …
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ResourceChina’s Shadow Ops: F*ntanyl, Cartels, and Operatives Flooding the U.S. | Ep. 252
John Norris, a retired special operations lieutenant with 28 years in California's Department of Fish and Wildlife, discusses his …
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ResourceChina's Drug Cartel Plan to Dominate America’s Cannabis Trade | Official Trailer
The guest discusses alleged Chinese involvement in illegal cannabis cultivation in the United States, claiming that 80-90% of …
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Resource“I Didn’t Think I Was Addicted” — Navy SEAL’s 6-Day Detox
A guest recounts hitting rock bottom after getting fired, moving to Hawaii, and going through severe opioid withdrawal. He describes …
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ResourceWhy I Left The SEAL Teams: Navy SEAL Recalls Losing His K9 In a Dangerous Op
Ritland's guest recounts the story of his military working dog Tyson being killed in Iraq in 2017, and the conflict that arose when …
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ResourceSEALs on Steroids? The PED Debate the Navy Won't Touch
Ritland and his guest discuss Naval Special Warfare's introduction of random PED testing in May 2025 following a 2022 Hell Week …
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ResourceI Almost ST*BBED a Teammate During an Ocean Swim at BUD/S
The guest recounts a violent confrontation during BUD/S training with class 287, where a teammate punched him in the face and broke …
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Resource“If I Ever Go to Prison, Send Me to Gitmo” – SEAL Reveals the 5-Star Perks Terrorists Get
A guest recounts his time serving as a guard at Guantanamo Bay detention facility. He describes the conditions, claiming detainees …
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ResourceSOB TV: The #1 Platform for Firearms Training Home Defense Tactics, & More
McPhee introduces his Sheriff of Baghdad platform and community, explaining that he created it to teach fundamental shooting skills, …
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ResourceSurviving 2.5 Hell Weeks and 6 BUD/S Attempts | Ep. 251
Mike Ritland interviews Johnny Collins, a former Navy SEAL who shares his unconventional path to earning his Trident after …
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Resource“LEAVE NO DOG BEHIND”— SEAL DOG HANDLER RECALLS LOSING K9 IN IRAQ
A former military dog handler recounts his experience working with Tyson, an alpha dog skilled in odor detection. The handler …
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Resource"He Got Shot Twice" - What Really Happens When a SEAL K9 Goes Down
A former Navy SEAL guest recounts stories from his deployment using military working dogs. He describes how a dog named Falco was …
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ResourceCorruption at NCIS: Eddie Gallagher Tells All!
Eddie Gallagher recounts his experience being investigated and detained by NCIS for alleged war crimes. He describes how NCIS agents …
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ResourceMarine Raider TAKES DOWN a Billion Dollar West-Africa Drug Op—and Barely Escapes Alive
A former Marine Raider recounts his contracting work for an Israeli company in East Africa and West Africa. In Kenya, he describes …
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ResourceThey HATED Me in MARSOC Assessment & Selection… But THIS Saved Me
Ritland's guest, a former Marine Raider, recounts his path through MARSOC selection and training. He describes the grueling …
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Resource"I WASN’T SUPPOSED TO BE A SEAL" - FROM COUNTY JAIL TO BUD/S
A former Navy SEAL recounts his unconventional path to the teams, which included time in county jail immediately after high school …
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ResourceEverything Changed After My First MARSOC Deployment: Inside Marine Special Operations | Ep. 250
Ritland interviews former Marine Raider Joe Malone, who recounts his turbulent path from a drug-addicted Chicago teenager to …
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Resource"I Should’ve Been on That Plane Crash" — A Marine’s Fate and Survivor’s Guilt | Official Trailer
A Marine recounts learning about a KC-130 plane crash in Mississippi that killed 15 Marines and a sailor—his former team that he had …
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ResourceIDF SPEC‑OPS VET REVEALS ISRAEL’S BIGGEST WEAKNESS
An IDF special operations veteran discusses with host Mike Ritland how limited civilian gun ownership in Israel contributed to the …
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ResourceCIA SAFE HOUSE OVERRUN: Shawn Ryan Reveals How They Barely Survived
Ritland interviews a former CIA contractor about his experiences on covert operations. The guest recounts dangerous situations …
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ResourceINSIDE IDF SPECIAL FORCES: What a MONTH of Intense Combat in Gaza Looks Like
An IDF special forces operator describes his deployment experience following October 7th, including 295 days of combat across two …
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Resource80 % Attrition, Zero Warning—Inside the CIA Contractor Selection
Ritland's guest recounts his transition from military service to attempting civilian careers in real estate and firefighting, which …
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Resource“I’m the Exception”: Why Most Israelis Don’t Carry or Train Off-Duty
Ritland's guest, an Israeli counter-terrorism operator with protection detail training, describes firearm regulations and carry …
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ResourceGuns, Drugs, and Hollywood Lies: David Packouz’s Untold "War Dogs" Confessions | Ep. 249
Mike Ritland interviews David Packouz, the former arms dealer whose story inspired the film War Dogs. Packouz recounts his …
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