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ResourceThe $300M Arms Deal That Started In My Friend's Apartment | David Packouz | Official Trailer
David Packouz recounts his experience as an arms dealer, which inspired a film he estimates is about 70% accurate. He describes how …
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ResourceBetrayal in the SEAL's: How Eddie Gallagher Was Framed By His Own Men
Ritland interviews Eddie Gallagher, a former Navy SEAL, about his service record and the lead-up to his controversial final …
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ResourceShawn Ryan Opens Up About Getting Hazed -“I Got Knocked Out and Drowned in a Croc‑Infested River"
Ritland recounts his experiences as a new SEAL team member, describing how he was physically hazed after getting cocky during …
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ResourceFrom Royal Marines to Tier One Operator — Ant Middleton on What Mission Success Really Means
Ant Middleton describes the stark differences between his tours in Afghanistan as a Royal Marine versus as a tier one special forces …
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ResourceHow Shawn Ryan Trained Keanu Reeves to Become John Wick
Ritland recounts how he came to train Keanu Reeves in tactical room-clearing and weapons flow for John Wick 3. He explains that …
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ResourceThe Shocking Truth About Missing Children in America
The guest, who served approximately 100 days at the Office of Refugee Resettlement under the Trump administration, describes his …
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ResourceThe Border Breach You Haven’t Heard About – CCP Covert Ops on U.S. Soil | Mike Drop 248
Chris Clem, a former Chief Patrol Agent of U.S. Border Patrol who served for 30 years, discusses the politicization of border …
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ResourceTrump Authorizes ‘Anything Necessary’ –ICE Agents Under Fire | Official Trailer
The guest discusses challenges faced by Border Patrol agents during September 2021, when 18,000 people arrived illegally in Eagle …
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ResourceONE YEAR SINCE BULLETS GRAZED TRUMP — Insider EXPOSES Presidential Protection Failures & Fixes
Ritland's guest, a former presidential protection specialist, discusses the constant real threat to presidents' lives and explains …
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Resource"I Was Deployed to Afghanistan as a Royal Marine and SBS Operator" (Here's the Difference)
A former Royal Marine and SBS operator recounts his first Afghanistan deployment (Operation Herrick 7) as a section commander. He …
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ResourceAnt Middleton: Why Women in Special Ops Will End in Disaster
Ritland and his guest, a former UK special forces operator, discuss women in special operations. The guest argues that …
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ResourceThe FBI's BIGGEST Problem That Even Kash Patel Can't Fix
Ritland's guest, a former FBI agent, discusses structural problems within the FBI's promotion system. He explains that agents can …
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Resource"Do Not Expect Anyone to Understand" -Ant Middleton on Transitioning from SF to Civilian Life
Ant Middleton describes his transition from special forces to civilian life, explaining that he initially struggled with loss of …
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ResourceThe REAL Reason The Epstein Files Are Being Held Back By Trump's DOJ
Ritland's guest, a former FBI agent who worked child exploitation cases, discusses the Epstein files and why they haven't been fully …
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ResourceHow the FBI Took Down Atlanta's Gold Club | Mark Sewell Exposes Mafia Tactics | Mike Drop 247
Mike Ritland interviews Mark Su, a former Marine Corps captain in signals intelligence who spent 20 years as an FBI agent …
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ResourceCartel Hostage Rescue Gone Wrong: Mark Sewell Tells All | Official Trailer
Mark Sewell recounts a cartel kidnapping case in Atlanta where his SWAT team rescued a hostage chained in a basement under time …
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ResourceMusk, Farage, and My Fight to Unf*ck the UK—Ant Middleton
Mike Ritland interviews British special forces veteran and author about his potential run for London mayor in 2028. The guest …
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ResourceRoyal Marines vs SBS: The Difference Was Night and Day
Ritland's guest, a former UK Special Air Service (SAS) operator, recounts his progression from conventional Royal Marines patrols in …
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ResourceAnt Middleton on Trump's Secret Iran Attack: UK Left in DARK!
Ritland and his guest discuss the deteriorating political relationship between the U.S. and U.K., contrasting it with the strong …
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ResourceEXPOSING The Quiet Split Between UK And US Forces | Ant Middleton | Mike Drop 246
Mike Ritland interviews Ant Middleton, former UK Special Boat Service commander and bestselling author. Middleton discusses the …
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ResourceWhy Some NEVER Make It Out ALIVE from UKSF Selection | Official Trailer
Ritland's guest recounts his military experience, beginning with an early deployment where mission objectives were unclear, followed …
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ResourceHow Ukraine Just REWROTE the Rules of WAR—Larsen Jensen BREAKS IT DOWN
Larsen Jensen discusses the future of warfare with Mike Ritland, focusing on how drone technology is reshaping military operations. …
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ResourceWhat REALLY Happens When You're in AFGHANISTAN's Kill Zone
A former Navy SEAL officer recounts his 2012 Afghanistan deployment, describing the challenges his platoon faced including IED …
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ResourceThe REAL Reason I Left Olympic Swimming to Become a Navy SEAL
The guest, an Olympic swimmer who competed in 2008, recounts his transition from elite athletics to becoming a Navy SEAL. He …
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