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ResourceLoyalty at the CIA? Former Spy Talks Playing Politics with Andrew Bustamante | Mike Drop 206
Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA officer, recounts a critical incident from 2014 when he approved an emergency six-figure funding …
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ResourceFormer CIA Intelligence Officer Andrew Bustamante
Mike Ritland interviews Andrew Bustamante, a former Air Force veteran and covert CIA intelligence officer. Bustamante discusses his …
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ResourceHow to Launch a Nuclear Missile - Kickstarting WW3 with Andrew Bustamante | Mike Drop 206
Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA officer and Air Force nuclear missile officer, explains the detailed process of launching a nuclear …
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ResourcePolice Officer Reacts to Tyreek Hill Bodycam Arrest Footage with TJ Webb | Mike Drop 208 Preview
Mike Ritland and TJ Webb, a former law enforcement officer, analyze bodycam footage of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill …
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ResourceNAVY SEAL vs IDITAROD - Racing 1,000 Miles of Ice with Frozen Trident's Jeff Reid | Mike Drop 205
Jeff Reid, a Navy SEAL who competed in the Iditarod, recounts the opening days of his 1,000-mile sled dog race across Alaska. He …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Iditarod Racer Jeff Reid
Jeff Reid, a former Navy SEAL who served nine years with SEAL Team 4 including two Afghanistan deployments, discusses his journey …
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ResourceWorking out and Meal Prepping
McPhee reflects on September 11th's personal impact on his life and family while preparing to grill a tri-tip steak. He emphasizes …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Smuggles Dog Out of Afghanistan - Bringing Frank Home with Jeff Reid | Mike Drop 205
Ritland's guest recounts his deployment experience smuggling an Afghan puppy named Frank back to the United States by creating fake …
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ResourceBreakfast of Champions!
McPhee shares his current breakfast routine and discusses his weight-cutting strategy for upcoming martial arts competitions, noting …
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Resource9/11 First Responder Recalls The Morning Of with Secret Service Agent Dan Hughes | Mike Drop 204
Secret Service Agent Dan Hughes recounts his experience on September 11, 2001, when he arrived at the World Trade Center just as the …
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Resource9/11 Secret Service K-9 Officer Dan Hughes
Mike Ritland interviews Dan Hughes, a former Secret Service agent, K9 handler, and two-time All-American wrestler who beat Brock …
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ResourceTaking Accountability: Staying Positive Amid Life's Challenges
McPhee reflects on a recent loss at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition and discusses his mindset shift toward renewed gratitude and …
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ResourceTraining Blackwater K-9's with Dogs For Defense Inc. Founder Dan Hughes | Mike Drop 204
Dan Hughes, founder of Dogs For Defense Inc., discusses his experience working as a K9 handler with Blackwater in Afghanistan. …
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ResourceMy First Jiu-Jitsu Fight at Worlds: A Journey to Remember!
The transcript appears to be fragmented audio from a training session, containing primarily music, applause, and brief verbal …
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ResourceAfter Action Report: Breaking Down My Worlds 2024 Performance
McPhee provides a post-competition report after competing in his first jiu-jitsu tournament at age 55, where he lost in the first …
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ResourceBuried Weapons in the Desert - Inside International Security Work with Dean Stott | Mike Drop 203
Dean Stott, a former Special Forces operator, recounts how he transitioned into the international security sector after leaving the …
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ResourceCoach Shoutouts: Honoring My Mentors on the Road to Worlds 2024
McPhee delivers a gratitude message acknowledging the many jiu-jitsu coaches, training partners, and dojos who have supported his …
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ResourcePost-Worlds Celebration: Enjoying My First Drink in Weeks!
McPhee shares personal reflections on returning home from a competition, discussing his experience abstaining from alcohol during …
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ResourceWorlds 2024: My Jiu-Jitsu Journey Recap and Lessons Learned
McPhee provides a post-competition breakdown of his jiu-jitsu match at a major tournament, where he lost to a Mongolian judo …
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ResourceTier 1 British SBS Frogman Dean Stott
Ritland interviews Dean Stott, a former British Special Forces operator (SBS) and world record-holding endurance cyclist. Stott …
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ResourceTorture Training at SERE School with Tier 1 British SBS Op Dean Stott | Mike Drop 203
Dean Stott, a former British SBS operator, recounts his experience at SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) school during SBS …
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ResourceSOB Condom Holster
McPhee demonstrates and reviews the SOB Tactical 'condom holster,' a minimalist leather appendix carry holster he designed based on …
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ResourceScouting My Competition Mat for Worlds! Grateful for This Journey
McPhee discusses his experience at a jiu-jitsu competition, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to compete at his age and …
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ResourceSOB Rifle B-Sling
McPhee demonstrates the design and proper use of the SOB Tactical rifle sling, a quick-detach 1-inch sling he developed for tactical …
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