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ResourceHow to Unf*ck Iran & the Middle East From a Navy SEAL's Perspective
The guest, a former Navy SEAL officer, discusses military leadership challenges and reflects on conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, …
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ResourceWhy Olympic Swimming Didn’t Prepare Me for BUD/S
A former Olympic swimmer discusses his experience going through Navy SEAL training (BUD/S) with Mike Ritland. The guest explains …
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ResourceUnconditional Surrender or Else? Trump on the Brink of War | Larsen Jensen | Mike Drop Episode 245
Ritland interviews Erik Vendt, a former Navy SEAL and two-time Olympic swimmer (Athens '04, Beijing '08) who still holds American …
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ResourceLarsen Jensen: Olympic Swimmer Turned Navy SEAL | Official Trailer
Larsen Jensen, an Olympic swimmer who won a bronze medal in the 400m freestyle at the 2008 Olympics, recounts his journey from …
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ResourceAlien Origins: Why The Book of Enoch Was Left Out of the Bible
The guest discusses theories about human origins, suggesting humans may be related to aliens based on differences from other …
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ResourceThis Is Why 90% of Recruits Fail Delta Force Selection
Ritland interviews a former Delta Force operator who shares his selection experience and the mindset that enabled his success. The …
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Resource"My Manual Became The Base Doc For Army Combatives" -Dale Comstock
Dale Comstock recounts his journey from childhood street fights to developing combatives programs for Army Special Forces. He …
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ResourceDelta Force Selection—The Psychological Breakdown That Kills Recruits
Mike Ritland's guest, a former Delta Force operator, recounts his military journey from an Army recruit in 1981 through selection …
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ResourceDelta Force Cost Me My Marriage – Dale Comstock Opens Up
Dale Comstock, a Delta Force veteran, discusses the personal costs of his military career, particularly his multiple marriages and …
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ResourceDelta Force Operator Reveals Why the War in Iran Was Inevitable | Mike Drop Episode 244
Mike Ritland hosts former Delta Force operator Dale Comstock, who discusses his upcoming book about mercenary work in Yemen, …
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ResourceDale Comstock: Becoming One of America’s Deadliest Soldiers | Official Trailer
Dale Comstock describes his intense preparation for Delta Force selection, including carrying an 82-pound rucksack (half his body …
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ResourceAGAINST MILITARY ORDERS - SOF Operator Back on Deployment
A Special Operations Forces operator recounts how he returned to combat deployment in 2010 just two months after being medically …
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ResourceDid the U.S. Accidentally Strengthen Iran?
A former Navy SEAL officer discusses his career trajectory and decision to leave the teams. He reflects on his deployment to Mosul …
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ResourceWhy IRAN Got STRONGER After We “Won” in Iraq
The speakers discuss whether the Iraq War was a strategic mistake, arguing that removing Saddam Hussein destabilized the region and …
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Resource"Rockets Flying into Israel Every Day" — The Origins of WW3
A guest recounts his military service path in the Israeli Defense Forces, beginning with combat units and transitioning to a search …
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ResourceSOF Operator Shot 3 Times
A Special Operations Forces operator recounts a firefight in Afghanistan where he and a small team fought through an ambush to …
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ResourceBullet Magnet Green Beret Chuck Ritter | Mike Drop Episode 243
Mike Ritland interviews Chuck Ritter, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Sergeant Major with 27 years of service and 17 deployments. …
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ResourceGreen Beret Survives Massive IED and Gets Shot 3 Times
A Green Beret recounts his father betting against him finishing basic training, then describes two severe combat incidents. He …
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ResourceSEAL Team 6 vs. DELTA: Who Wins?
Ritland and his guest discuss the debate over which tier-one special operations unit is better at close quarters battle (CQB), …
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ResourceWeird Dog Guy Eats Sh*t
Ritland recounts a humorous story from his time deployed in Jalalabad about a fellow handler nicknamed 'weird dog guy' and his …
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ResourceWhy Shawn Ryan Needed a SEAL Sniper in Romania
Ritland recounts providing personal protection for podcast host Sean Ryan during an interview trip to Romania in January. He …
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ResourceLegendary SEAL Team 6 Operator Chris Fettes | Mike Drop Episode 242
Ritland interviews Chris Fetis, a former Navy SEAL sniper with over 12 years at SEAL Team 10 and Development Group. Fetis recounts …
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ResourceEven Starving, I Wouldn’t Eat This
A former hostage describes the food he was given during captivity, including various animals hunted by his captors such as cayman, …
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ResourcePinned to a Tree with One Shot
A former Navy SEAL recounts his experience passing BUD/S and Green Team on his first attempts, then describes combat deployments …
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