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ResourceCop Gets Caught Stealing From Dealers!*
The guest recounts an investigation where a police officer stole a necklace and watch from a drug dealer's house. According to the …
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ResourceDelta Force OTC: What They Don't Tell You About Selection
Ritland's guest, an unnamed Delta Force operator, recounts his journey from Special Forces through Delta selection, Operator …
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ResourceThe 4-Day Battle That Nearly K*lled Them All Earned Him the Medal of Honor
A Medal of Honor recipient recounts his service in Vietnam from 1966-67, focusing on the four-day Battle of Phu Loc where he led a …
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ResourceShawn Ryan: I Watched Tier 1 Operators Get Destroyed in CIA Tryout
Ritland recounts his guest's experiences working as a CIA contractor following special operations service. The guest describes the …
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ResourceDECLARED DEAD IN VIETNAM: Force Recon Legend Finally Gets the Medal of Honor | Ep. 295
Mike Ritland interviews Marine Corps Major James Capers, a reconnaissance pioneer and Medal of Honor recipient, who recounts his …
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ResourceHe Went Viral For "Wearing a Mask" & Has This To Say About Pete Hegseth
A guest with senior military leadership experience discusses current Defense Department reforms, Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Defense …
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ResourceP Company vs SAS Selection: Which Is Worse?
A former British SAS soldier recounts his military journey from joining at age 15 as a vehicle mechanic through the Parachute …
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ResourceBreaking Down The Science & Psychology Behind Delta Force Selection
A former Delta Force operator discusses his experience going through the unit's selection process with host Mike Ritland. The guest …
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ResourceThe Biggest Fumble Of All Time!*
Ritland's guest recounts a deeply frustrating operational experience in Algeria involving a hostage situation at an oil refinery. …
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ResourceGreen Berets vs DEVGRU: The Mission Gap Nobody at Tier 1 Wants to Admit
Mike Ritland and his guest (a former Green Beret) discuss the differences between Tier 1 special operations units and Green Berets. …
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ResourceSean Glass: The Most Chaotic Op I've Ever Been On: Supporting Tier One off the Coast of Africa
Sean Glass, a former Navy SEAL, recounts his deployment as a troop commander during the Mosul clearance operation against ISIS in …
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ResourceMARSOC Operator on the Night U.S. Marines Almost Lost the Push to Baghdad
A MARSOC operator recounts his experiences as a Marine infantryman during the 2003 push to Baghdad. He describes conducting a …
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ResourceGreen Beret Exposes the Government's Chinook Shootdown Cover-Up | Ep. 294
Terry Wilson, a retired Army Sergeant Major and Green Beret with 7th Special Forces Group, recounts his journey from a chaotic …
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ResourceSean Glass: "Jack Carr Knew We Were Going to Lose Afghanistan Before We Even Left"
Sean Glass, a former Navy SEAL, discusses his first deployment to Afghanistan in 2011-12 with SEAL Team Seven under Jack Carr's …
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ResourceBlackwater Operator: We Had One Magazine and No Armor on Route Irish
Mike Ritland's guest, a former Air Force contractor, recounts his experience working in Iraq during the height of the conflict. He …
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ResourceSAS Operator EXPOSES The Truth Behind the Iran War
A former SAS operator discusses geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Iran, drawing on his military experience. He expresses …
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ResourceWrong Place Wrong Time!* 🤣
Ritland's guest recounts a deployment story in which his team set up an ambush for Taliban fighters who were expected to reinforce …
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Resource7,000 Combatants vs. A Handful of Recon Marines
A Marine Recon sniper recounts his deployment to Najaf, Iraq in 2004, where his small team and other special operations snipers were …
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ResourceThe FREAKIEST Man in Black Water!*
Ritland recounts a story about his former swim buddy, a contractor in Iraq who had a 'cut here' tattoo around his neck. The guest …
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ResourceThe Iran War: Victory, Failure, or Strategic Disaster in Slow Motion?
Mike Ritland and a guest discuss U.S. involvement in Iran, with the guest arguing that while Iran has deserved consequences since …
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ResourceAndy Stumpf Explains Why He’s Distancing Himself From The Teams
Former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland and guest Andy Stumpf discuss their concerns about the evolving SEAL community, public representation …
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ResourceBest Way To Handle An Aggressive Dog!*
Ritland recounts his own experience being bitten and having his wrist broken by a dog that refused commands over a boot. He …
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ResourceRecon Marine Exposes the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps for Stolen Valor | Ep. 293
Mike Ritland interviews Ryan Caparis, a retired Marine Corps gunnery sergeant who served over 17 years in infantry, recon, and force …
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ResourceBefore Black Hawk Down: What SEAL Team 5 Was Actually Doing in Somalia
Jason Gardner, former SEAL Team 5 Command Master Chief, recounts his difficult childhood after his father's severe logging accident …
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