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ResourceFighting Flesh-Eating Bacteria | Mike Drop Clip - Episode 139
A guest recounts contracting a flesh-eating bacterial infection in 2020 after kayaking in Florida with a fresh tattoo on his leg. He …
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ResourceRet. Green Beret Zach Garner - Part 2 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 139
Retired Green Beret Zach Garner recounts a series of medical crises following his military service, including recurring seizures …
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ResourceRet. Green Beret Zach Garner - Part 1 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 138
Mike Ritland interviews Zach Garner, an Army veteran with four combat deployments who served 11 years before medical retirement due …
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ResourceThe Depressed States of America | Mike Drop Clip - Episode 136
The speaker discusses a 30-year study questioning the effectiveness of SSRIs and antidepressants, claiming the serotonin hypothesis …
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ResourceHeroes & Horses Ret. Navy SEAL Micah Fink - Part 2 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 137
Retired Navy SEAL Micah Fink discusses his experiences serving in SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) teams, describing covert undersea …
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ResourceHeroes & Horses Ret. Navy SEAL Micah Fink - Part 1 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 136
Retired Navy SEAL Micah Fink discusses his philosophy on modern society, parenting, and veteran wellness with host Mike Ritland. …
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ResourceThe Problem with Political Tribalism | Mike Drop Clip - Episode 134
Mike Ritland and his guest discuss what they characterize as political tribalism and divisive leadership in American society and the …
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ResourceRet. Green Beret Storyteller Scott Mann - Part 2 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 135
Scott Mann, a retired Green Beret, discusses his three deployments to Afghanistan in increasingly senior leadership roles. Mann …
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ResourceRet. Green Beret Storyteller Scott Mann - Part 1 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 134
Mike Ritland interviews retired Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann, a former U.S. Army Green Beret with nearly 23 years of active duty …
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ResourceRebels in Burma | Mike Drop Clip - Episode 133
A guest recounts his experience providing medical aid to rebels in Burma during combat operations. He describes saving one fighter's …
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ResourceWarzone Humanitarian Ret. Navy SEAL Ephraim Mattos | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 133
Mike Ritland interviews Ephraim Mattos, a former Navy SEAL and founder of Stronghold Rescue and Relief. Mattos recounts his …
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ResourceA RON Site Tragedy | Mike Drop Clip - Episode 132
A guest recounts calling in an AC-130 airstrike on what appeared to be two armed adult males near a RON (Rest Overnight) site in …
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ResourceSpecial Forces Mountaineer Bryan Ray - Part 2 | Mike Drop Episode 132
Ritland's guest (unnamed in this excerpt) recounts a traumatic combat incident from his 2016-17 Afghanistan deployment when an …
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ResourceSpecial Forces Mountaineer Bryan Ray - Part 1 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 131
Mike Ritland interviews Brian Ray, a retired US Army Special Forces operator with 20 years of active service and extensive mountain …
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ResourceOur Food Industry is Dying | Mike Drop Clip - Episode 130
The guest, who appears to be a beef producer, discusses consolidation in the food industry with Ritland. He recounts how a friend …
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ResourceThird-Generation Cattle Rancher RC Carter | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 130
Ritland interviews RC Carter, a fourth-generation Wyoming rancher and owner of Carter Country Meats, about the consolidation and …
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ResourceMARSOC Sniper Cody Alford | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 129
Ritland interviews Cody Alford, a former Marine Corps sniper, Recon, and MARSOC operator who served 15 years on active duty. Alford …
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ResourceSadam Hussein's Pilot Mohammed Sulaiman | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 128
Mike Ritland interviews Mohamed Suleiman, who served 32 years in the Iraqi Air Force including as Saddam Hussein's personal pilot, …
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ResourceGood Bad & F*cked Up - Pig Gloves Main
McPhee reviews a new set of FR (fire-resistant) gloves from SKD Pig, comparing them to aviation gloves he used during his military …
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ResourceThe Sharp Woman Kelly Sayre | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 127
Kelly Sayre, founder of Diamond Aero Group and author of 'Sharp Women,' discusses her journey into women's safety and situational …
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ResourceAustralia - Part 1 - John "Shrek" McPhee
McPhee recounts his first deployment story to Australia with the Australian SAS, describing the long journey with multiple flights, …
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ResourceActive-Duty Green Beret Amputee Nick Lavery | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 126
Mike Ritland interviews Nick Lavery, a currently active-duty Army Special Forces (Green Beret) soldier with 15+ years of service, …
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ResourceThe Pewter - John "Shrek" McPhee
McPhee demonstrates and discusses his 10-inch AR pistol build, explaining his approach to rifle sizing, component selection, and why …
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ResourceRanger K9 Handler Julian McDonald | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 125
Former Army Ranger and K9 handler Julian McDonald discusses his military service, including eight combat deployments to Iraq and …
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