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ResourceCan Ketamine Treat PTSD? - Pioneer SGB Physician Dr. Eugene Lipov Talks Treatment | Mike Drop 218
Dr. Eugene Lipov discusses his treatment approach combining stellate ganglion block (SGB) with ketamine for blast-related traumatic …
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ResourceMiracle PTSD Physician Dr. Eugene Lipov | Mike Drop Ep. 218
Dr. Eugene Lipov, an expert in PTSD treatment, discusses his pioneering work using stellate ganglion block procedures to treat PTSD …
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ResourceWeekend Recap: Wreaths Across America
McPhee recounts his experience volunteering with Wreaths Across America, a national initiative that places wreaths on graves in …
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ResourceEssential Supplies in My Go Bag
McPhee discusses the contents and rationale behind his vehicle go bag, designed for highway emergencies and civil unrest scenarios. …
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ResourceLegendary FBI Undercover Special Agent Jim DiOrio | Mike Drop Ep. 217
Mike Ritland interviews Jim DiNapoli, a West Point graduate, former Army Ranger, and retired FBI special agent in charge who spent …
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ResourceMoney Laundering 101: What OZARK Gets Right with FBI Corruption Expert Jim DiOrio | Mike Drop 217
Former FBI corruption expert Jim DiOrio discusses money laundering techniques with Mike Ritland. DiOrio explains that shell …
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ResourceLegendary FBI Agent Reveals Why US Politicians Always Get Away With It w/ Jim DiOrio | Mike Drop 217
Mike Ritland's guest, a former FBI corruption investigator, recounts his experience investigating Senator Robert Torricelli for …
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ResourceRifle-to-Pistol Transitions - Intro
McPhee teaches rifle-to-pistol transition techniques, explaining when this niche skill is necessary and how to execute it …
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ResourceBlackhawk Crash Survivor Turned Shooting Pro Saves Veteran Lives with Trevor Baucom | Mike Drop 216
Trevor Baucom, a Blackhawk crash survivor, describes how he was invited to shoot competitively for Smith & Wesson in 2010 as part of …
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ResourceDisabled Ranger Competitive Shooter Helo Pilot Trevor Baucom | Mike Drop Ep. 216
Trevor Baucom, a former Army Blackhawk pilot, recounts his experience being paralyzed from the waist down after a 2010 helicopter …
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ResourceMiracle Blackhawk Crash Survivor Recalls MAYDAY Moment with Trevor Baucom | Mike Drop 216
Trevor Baucom, a former military helicopter pilot, recounts the night his Black Hawk crashed in Afghanistan during a mission to …
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ResourceAlways Carried These for Special Forces Missions
McPhee describes the three weapons he carried during Delta Force missions and his rationale for each: a primary rifle (typically an …
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ResourceHVT MARSOC Missions & Deck-of-Card Targets with Marine Raider John Dailey | Mike Drop 215
John Dailey, a Marine Raider, recounts his MARSOC deployment experiences targeting high-value individuals in Iraq. He describes …
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ResourceMARSOC Marine Raider Instructor John Dailey | Mike Drop Ep. 215
Mike Ritland interviews John Daly, a retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant with 21 years of service, primarily in Force …
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ResourceMARSOC Raider Recalls Bullet-Time Combat Firefight with Instructor John Dailey | Mike Drop 215
John Dailey, a MARSOC Raider and former Recon Marine, recounts a nighttime firefight in Afghanistan shortly after 9/11 where his …
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ResourceMy Pistol Recommendation for Beginners
McPhee recommends the Glock 48 as an ideal beginner handgun, explaining why he carries it and how its size makes it proportionate …
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Resource13-Year Green Beret IED Survivor Ryan Hendrickson | Mike Drop Ep. 214
Ritland interviews Ryan Hendrickson, a Green Beret combat engineer who stepped on an IED in Afghanistan in 2010. Hendrickson …
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ResourceLandmine Removal Expert Talks Defusing Russian IEDs in Ukraine with Ryan Hendrickson | Mike Drop 214
Ryan Hendrickson, a former special operator with IED clearance experience from Afghanistan, describes his work training and …
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ResourceGreen Beret Steps on IED - Here's What Happened Next with Ryan Hendrickson | Mike Drop 214
Ryan Hendrickson, a Green Beret, recounts stepping on a pressure plate IED during a mission in Afghanistan on September 12, 2010. He …
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ResourceUsing Fear to Your Advantage with John "Shrek" McPhee
McPhee discusses how he managed fear during his military service in high-stress combat situations, arguing that repeated exposure, …
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ResourceBecoming A New Man at the French Foreign Legion with Taylor Cavanaugh | Mike Drop 213
Ritland's guest recounts his experience joining the French Foreign Legion after leaving the Navy SEALs. He describes the multi-stage …
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ResourceCelebrating Veteran's Day 2024 | Mike Drop Ep. 213
Mike Ritland introduces a Veterans Day special episode featuring a montage of stories from previous guests. The episode includes an …
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ResourceClose Call Knife Fights with Legendary Delta Force Op John 'Shrek' McPhee | Mike Drop 213
Mike Ritland's guest, an unnamed former Special Operations veteran, recounts combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. He describes a …
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ResourceElection Night 2024 with Clint Emerson & Clark Impastato | Mike Drop Ep. 212
Former Navy SEALs Mike Ritland, Clint Emerson, and Clark Impastato record a special election night episode discussing their time in …
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