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Resource'They Kept Us In Boxes' - Held Hostage in Colombian Jungle
A former hostage describes being held captive in the Colombian jungle by what appears to be guerrilla forces. He recounts being …
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ResourceHow to Remove HUNDREDS of Ticks
A guest recounts his experiences sleeping in the jungle for extended periods, describing the various hazards including poisonous …
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ResourceHELD HOSTAGE: How I Carved a Chessboard to Survive
The guest recounts how he carved a chess set while held hostage in a barbwire camp, starting with a pawn and eventually completing a …
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ResourceThe Deep Concealed Holster: What It Is & Why You Should Use It
McPhee demonstrates his SOB Tactical deep concealed holster, explaining its design features and practical applications. He details …
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ResourceColombian Hostage RESCUED After 5 Years | Mike Drop Episode 241
Former Air Force imagery analyst Mark Gonsalves recounts his experience being taken hostage by Colombian FARC guerrillas during a …
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ResourceHostage Economics 101
The guest describes how he traded cigarettes for various items while being held hostage, including soap, scissors, fishing line and …
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ResourceCould YOU Survive a Navy SEAL Interview?
Mike Ritland conducts a rapid-fire interview with a guest, asking numerous questions about various aspects of the guest's …
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ResourceHow I Survived 5 Years as a Jungle Hostage
The guest recounts his experience as an analyst finding coca operations in Colombia, describing how his reconnaissance plane crashed …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Issues Challenge: Live a Life Worth Dying For
Mike Ritland reflects on Memorial Day, clarifying that it honors those who died in service, not all veterans. He asks listeners to …
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ResourceSpace-X Astronaut Explains What's REALLY Inside Area 51
Ritland interviews a guest who is a former Air Force pilot and astronaut about Area 51, discussing its security protocols, access …
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ResourceThe SOB "P" Tool - Undetectable Self Defense
McPhee demonstrates and discusses the P tool, a G10 composite plastic self-defense tool designed for close-quarters situations. He …
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ResourceBehind the Space-X Curtain: Elon Musk’s Plan to Colonize Mars
A guest discusses Elon Musk's SpaceX vision for Mars colonization, describing Starship's planned capacity of 100-150 passengers with …
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ResourceWhat Earth Looks Like From Orbit | The Overview Effect
A former astronaut describes his experience viewing Earth from orbit, explaining the "overview effect" — a cognitive shift that …
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ResourceSpaceX Astronaut Scott 'Kidd' Poteet | Mike Drop Episode 240
Scott 'Kidd' Poteet, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronaut, discusses his experience on the …
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ResourceInside SpaceX | Elon’s Fighter Pilot Turned Astronaut
A guest describes being selected for the Polaris Dawn mission based on his contributions to Inspiration 4 and his test pilot …
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ResourceRisking Lives for Exxon? No Thanks
The guest recounts working for Petroleum Helicopters flying to oil rigs in Louisiana, where he flew a hurricane evacuation mission …
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Resource"There Were 300 of Them" - Apache Pilot Recalls Su*cide Cult AMBUSH
Ritland's guest recounts a combat engagement on January 28th during his deployment, describing a mission to support a downed Apache …
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ResourceApache Pilot Reveals What War Really Looks Like | Mike Drop Episode 239
Former Army AH-64 Apache pilot Dan McClinton discusses his military aviation career with host Mike Ritland. McClinton recounts his …
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ResourceStay Safe From Your Back in Any Fight
McPhee visits Chris Holdsworth at Holdsworth MMA to demonstrate practical self-defense techniques for when trapped on your back …
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ResourceCombat Pilot Unleashes Pure Hell
A former combat helicopter pilot recounts his experiences in combat, including his first time firing at enemy combatants and being …
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Resource“We Should Have K*lled Them” | Navy SEAL Regrets
A guest recounts a mission where his team took boats toward Basra and encountered Iranian vessels that threatened to kill them if …
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ResourcePete Hegseth & The SignalGate Situation
A guest, identified as a former high-ranking military officer, discusses his views on current Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and …
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ResourceVice Admiral Navy SEAL Bob Harward | Mike Drop Episode 238
Mike Ritland interviews Vice Admiral Bob Harward about his Navy SEAL career spanning pre-9/11 operations through post-9/11 …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Takes Command Just Days Before 9/11
A former Navy SEAL commander recounts his military career leading up to and following the September 11 attacks. He describes taking …
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