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ResourceAvoid These Common EDC Pistol Mistakes
McPhee identifies and demonstrates three critical mistakes he observes with everyday carry (EDC) among shooters in his classes: …
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ResourceHow Jocko Would Fix the Department of Defense | Mike Drop 222
Ritland discusses Pentagon leadership, bureaucracy, and military effectiveness with his guest. They analyze recent administrations' …
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Resource#1 Leadership Mistake Jocko Sees — and How Do You Avoid It? | Mike Drop 222
Jocko Willink recounts a pivotal experience from his SEAL career where his platoon had a mutiny against an insecure, arrogant OIC …
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ResourceIs there a cure for ego? #mikeritland #jockowillink #navysrals
Jocko Willink describes the process of counseling leaders with ego problems through escalating interventions, from informal …
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ResourceLegendary Navy SEAL Jocko Willink | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 222
Mike Ritland interviews retired Navy SEAL officer Jocko Willink at his studio. Willink discusses his reading habits, Jiu-Jitsu …
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ResourceJocko Willink Recounts His First SEAL Loss in Iraq | Mike Drop 222
Jocko Willink recounts his experience as a SEAL commander in Iraq, specifically discussing the loss of Marc Lee, the first Navy SEAL …
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ResourceThe Art of Blending In: A Taxi Story from Baghdad
McPhee shares a tactical anecdote from his time in Baghdad about using beat-up taxis as effective camouflage for high-risk …
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ResourceArmy Apache Pilot Emily Joy Hills | Mike Drop Episode 36 *Special Re-Release*
Mike Ritland introduces a re-release of episode 36 featuring Emily Joy Hills, a former Army Apache pilot with 17 years of active …
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ResourceI Use This Thing Every Day
McPhee discusses his use of an ozone generator for eliminating odors from hunting clothes, martial arts gear, and van living spaces. …
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ResourceWhat Hiring a Hitman is ACTUALLY like: Misadventures in Drug Smuggling w/ Ken Behr | Mike Drop 221
Ken Behr recounts being robbed at gunpoint in his home by smugglers who were already on the run from police, stealing cash and his …
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ResourceProfessional Drug Smuggler Ken Behr | Mike Drop Ep. 221
Former drug smuggler Ken Behr recounts his journey from selling marijuana in high school to becoming a large-scale smuggler and …
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ResourceStaying Physically & Mentally Fit While Deployed
McPhee discusses physical fitness and recovery strategies during high-stress military deployments with sleep deprivation and …
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ResourceThe Moment I Knew It Was Over: Busted by SWAT & Facing 55+ Years for RICO charges | Mike Drop 221
The guest recounts the moment he was arrested by SWAT in a setup orchestrated by someone he trusted, initially thinking he faced …
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ResourceHOW you say it matters - Jocko Willink | Mike Drop Episode 222 #mikeritland #jocko
Ritland and his guest discuss the critical importance of delivery and tone in communication. The guest references a perfect example …
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ResourceJocko: Regrets & Why I'd Do It All Over Again
Jocko discusses whether he has regrets about decisions made during his military service. He states he regrets not bringing all his …
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ResourceMike Drop 2024: A Year in Review #mikeritland #podcast
This appears to be a year-in-review episode for the Mike Drop Podcast. The transcript contains fragmented dialogue including …
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ResourceMontana Knife Company Master Bladesmith Josh Smith | Mike Drop Episode 220
Josh Smith, founder of Montana Knife Company and the youngest master bladesmith at age 19, discusses his journey in knife making …
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ResourceThe Only 2 Knives You'll Ever Need with Master Bladesmith Josh Smith | Mike Drop 220
Master bladesmith Josh Smith discusses knife design and selection with Mike Ritland, explaining how different blade thicknesses and …
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ResourceKnife Sharpening 101: How to Keep Your Edge with MKC Founder Josh Smith | Mike Drop 220
Josh Smith, founder of Montana Knife Company, discusses knife sharpening techniques and maintenance with host Mike Ritland. Smith …
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ResourceWhat's In My Fridge? On The Road Snacks, Meals, & More
McPhee walks through his van refrigerator and explains his preferred food staples and meal prep strategies for van life, including …
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ResourceHow a Serial Killer Group Started Online & A Look Into 300+ Possible Victims | Mike Drop 219
The guest discusses an investigation into a suspected serial killer group responsible for deaths of young men found in bodies of …
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ResourceTrue Crime Deep Dive: John McAfee & Serial Killer Conspiracies | Mike Drop Episode 219
Alex Cody Foster, a ghostwriter who authored John McAfee's biography and has worked on multiple serial killer cases, discusses his …
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ResourceMy Favorite EDC Knife and Why
McPhee discusses his preferred everyday carry knife, the SOCP Dagger, explaining its design advantages, proper carrying methods, and …
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ResourceMeeting John McAfee: The Wild Tests He Gave His Ghostwriter | Mike Drop 219
Alex, a writer and former homeless individual, recounts how he secured the opportunity to ghostwrite John McAfee's memoir. He …
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