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ResourceWhy I wouldn't bring people on a hit - John "Shrek" McPhee
McPhee discusses the critical personnel selection criteria he used for high-risk operational missions, emphasizing the need for …
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ResourceGood bad & Fu*ked Up - Helmet
McPhee discusses his experiences with older military skydive and combat helmets, comparing them to modern helmet technology. He …
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ResourceSEAL Team 4 ZeroEyes Rob Huberty | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 124
Mike Ritland interviews former Navy SEAL Rob Huberty, who served nine years in Naval Special Warfare with three combat tours to Iraq …
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ResourceShitty Bosses - A take by John "Shrek" McPhee
McPhee shares his perspective on dealing with poor managers encountered throughout his military career. He argues that maintaining …
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ResourceEcho in Ramadi Major Scott Huesing | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 123
Former Marine Major Scott Heuisler recounts his 24-year career spanning Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Heuisler shares his …
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ResourceGood Bad and Fu*ked Up - Old Ear Protection
McPhee compares older communication headsets used during his military service with modern alternatives, discussing the evolution …
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ResourceHome Security Early Warning - John "Shrek" McPhee
McPhee teaches a principles-based home security approach focused on early warning systems and deterrence. He covers motion sensors, …
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ResourceChad Robichaux's Interpreter Aziz | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 122
Mike Ritland hosts former Navy SEAL Chad Robichaud and his Afghan interpreter Aziz, who worked with Special Operations from …
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ResourceBooze N Views #112 - Christmas Special
McPhee hosts a casual holiday-themed episode where he shares a domestic violence incident from South Carolina that he characterizes …
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ResourceTravel Security Philosophy - John "Shrek" McPhee- Delta Operator
McPhee discusses tactical responses to civil unrest scenarios, particularly being trapped in a vehicle during protests or riots. He …
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ResourceLesson From Tora Bora - John "Shrek" McPhee
McPhee shares a combat experience from the Battle of Tora Bora where advanced targeting technology (laser designators and GPS-guided …
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ResourceDelta Force Operator Tyler Grey | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 121
Mike Ritland interviews Tyler Gray, a former Army Special Operations soldier (2nd Ranger Battalion and Delta) who now works as an …
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ResourceGOOD BAD and F*CKED UP - Timer
McPhee discusses his experience using Pro Timers for shooting drills and marksmanship training. He explains frustrations with …
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ResourceGOOD BAD and F*CKED UP - Holster
McPhee reviews a suppressed pistol holster designed to work with Surefire weapon lights, discussing its unconventional appearance …
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ResourceBlack Hawk Down Major Jeff Struecker | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 120
Mike Ritland interviews Jeff Struecker, a retired U.S. Army Ranger with 23 years of service including Panama, the Battle of …
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ResourceUkraine Relief Veteran Mark Turner | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 119
Former Recon Marine Mark Turner recounts his unconventional path from a small Scottish mining village to the U.S. Marine Corps and …
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ResourceVietnam Veteran Colonel Nelson Modrall | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 118
Mike Ritland interviews Colonel Nelson Module, a veteran who served 26 years across multiple branches (Marines, Army infantry, Army …
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ResourceFormer Counterterrorism Officer Drew Berquist | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 117
Ritland interviews Drew Bergquist, who spent 15 years with NSA, DIA, and CIA as a counterterrorism officer. Bergquist recounts his …
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ResourceBooze N Views #111 - Butt Baby
McPhee hosts a casual episode of 'Booze and Views' where he samples a 119-proof Mason Dixon whiskey and discusses his critical …
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ResourceExonerated Major Fred Galvin | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 116
Mike Ritland interviews retired Major Fred Galvin, a 27-year Marine Corps veteran who served as a reconnaissance and MARSOC …
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ResourceVeteran with a Sign Zach Bell | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 115
Mike Ritland interviews Zach Bell, a Marine Corps veteran who served four years with 1st Battalion 6th Marines and did two combat …
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ResourceFormer Congressman Allen West | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 114
Former Congressman and Lieutenant Colonel Allen West recounts his early observations of East Germany while serving as a paratrooper …
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ResourceMy First Hit in Iraq - SOBTV
McPhee recounts a combat operation from his first deployment to Iraq, describing a raid where his unit responded to an intelligence …
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ResourceBooze N Views #110 - Alaskan Snow Dragon
McPhee hosts a casual episode of 'Drinks and Opinions' from his tower in Laredo, where he discusses beverages, shares a humorous …
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