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ResourceThe Iran War EXPLAINED: Nukes, Oil, Israel and the REAL Reason Behind It All | Ep. 286
Mike Ritland interviews Clint Bruce, a former Navy SEAL officer, NFL player, and co-founder of Carry the Load. Bruce recounts his …
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ResourceInside the Combat Control Teams: The Elite Special Operations Unit No One Talks About
The guest, an active-duty Combat Control Team member, discusses lessons learned from combat, including the importance of taking …
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ResourceFlorent Groberg Reveals the Exact Moment He Learned He’d Receive the Medal of Honor
Florent Groberg recounts the moment he learned he would receive the Medal of Honor, describing how he received an unexpected call …
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ResourceDelta Force Operator Reveals the Operation That Earned Him the Silver Star in Iraq
Ritland's guest Jeff recounts a 2007 operation in Hawija, Iraq that earned him the Silver Star. The mission involved partnering with …
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ResourceMy First Day in Iraq With SEAL Team 3 Didn’t Go as Planned
A former Navy SEAL recounts his first combat deployment to Iraq with SEAL Team 3. He describes the journey from San Diego through …
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ResourceTrump’s Real Play in Iran
The speakers discuss whether U.S. actions in Iran might create another insurgency, as history suggests. One speaker argues that …
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ResourceWhat REALLY Happens In Real Life Covert Operations?
The guest, a former Navy SEAL and special operations veteran, describes the harsh realities of covert operations with host Mike …
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ResourceAustralia's Special Forces: From Sydney Terror Threats to Afghanistan Kill or Capture Missions
Former Australian commando officer recounts his early operational deployments, including domestic counterterrorism duties, …
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ResourceHe Hunted an Al-Qaeda Leader—Most of This Is Still Classified
Mike Ritland interviews a former Navy SEAL about his military career and post-service life. The guest discusses tracking a …
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ResourceSustained Contact for 3 Days: Surrounded w/ Low Ammo
A guest recounts a three-day sustained combat engagement in Afghanistan where his Canadian company, alongside American forces and …
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ResourceBreaking Down What's Really Happening in Iran
Mike Ritland interviews an Australian guest about geopolitical tensions in Iran and the Taiwan Strait, as well as domestic issues in …
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ResourceBUD/S Pool Comp Almost Killed Me (Here's What Happened)
A former Navy SEAL recounts his BUD/S training experiences, focusing on the challenging underwater evolutions. He describes nearly …
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ResourceHow Brutal Is Australian SF Selection? | Ep. 285
Mike Ritland interviews H Russell, a former Australian special forces major and veteran advocate. Russell discusses his military …
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ResourceJeff Nichols: The USS Alabama Operation SEAL Team 6 Doesn't Want You to Know About
Jeff Nichols, a former SEAL Team 6 operator, recounts his experience during the USS Alabama hostage rescue operation involving …
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ResourceThe Near-Fatal Dive Accident That Made This SEAL Quit
A former Navy SEAL recounts to host Mike Ritland the near-death diving accident that led him to leave the teams and start a …
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ResourceBUD/S vs Army Airborne: Which is Harder?
A former Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) recounts getting kicked out of Army Airborne School after going onto the girls' floor at the …
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ResourceThe 160th SOAR Pilot Who RESCUED Us Was My Cousin
A former Army Ranger recounts his eight combat deployments between 2006 and 2012 to Afghanistan and Iraq. He shares stories …
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ResourceVenezuela Oil Just Changed The Entire Game
The speaker discusses recent U.S. military interventions, beginning with Venezuela where they describe the operation as seemingly …
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ResourceWhy Conflicts in the Middle East Makes China Stronger
A former intelligence officer describes his work running human sources in Iraq during the war on terror. He explains the process of …
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ResourceVice Adm. Robert Harward Reveals America's Biggest Mistakes in the Middle East
Vice Admiral Robert Harward discusses U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan and Iraq with host Mike Ritland. Harward recounts his …
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ResourceHow to Pass DEVGRU Screening (SEAL Team 6 Selection Explained)
A former Navy SEAL describes his path to screening for DEVGRU (SEAL Team 6), explaining he initially had no plans to try out until …
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ResourceWhy The Iran War Could Pull in China and Russia… Fast
Mike Ritland and his guest discuss the ongoing U.S. military action in Iran, comparing it to previous operations in support of …
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ResourceFrom Saddam Hussain to Iran: The Same Intel Failures Are Happening Again?
A former interrogator describes intelligence and prisoner operations during the Iraq War, focusing on the challenges of coordinating …
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ResourceThe One Mistake That Destroys Covert Missions
A guest recounts his experience conducting covert operations requiring minimal disguise, extensive surveillance, and solo work in …
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