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ResourceGreen Beret Explains Why Delta Force Can't Do Every Job—No Matter How Elite They Are
A Green Beret with 27 years of service discusses the different roles and capabilities within special operations forces, explaining …
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ResourceHow Business Is Handled in THE MILITARY*
Ritland recounts an incident from his Navy SEAL training in which a classmate punched him during a swim evolution, breaking his …
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ResourceDelta Force Selection: What They're Really Looking For
Mike Ritland interviews a former Delta Force operator about his experience with Delta selection and the Operator Training Course. …
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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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ResourceWhy Black Hawk Down Broke America's Will to Fight
A former Special Forces operator discusses how the 1993 Black Hawk Down incident in Somalia created a risk-averse culture in the …
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ResourceForce Recon: Inside The Unit That Gave Birth To MARSOC
A former Force Recon Marine recounts his path to military service, which began when a Marine Corps recruiter intercepted him after a …
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ResourceRob O’Neill Addresses Tim Kennedy & the Online Vet on Vet Drama
Rob O'Neill discusses veteran-on-veteran conflict in the social media era with Mike Ritland. O'Neill argues that professional …
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ResourceMike Glover on Rob O’Neill, Stolen Valor, and Vet-On-Vet Drama
Ritland and his guest discuss the rise of public call-outs and accountability disputes within the veteran and special operations …
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ResourceWhy Hazing Worked: The Reality No One Wants to Admit
Mike Ritland and guests (including Shane Patton and Clint Emerson, both former Navy SEALs) discuss hazing in the SEAL teams, arguing …
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ResourceEx–ROK Navy SEAL Ken Rhee Breaks Down the Reality of War with North Korea | Ep. 265
Ritland interviews Ken Reed, a former lieutenant in the Republic of Korea SEAL teams who also completed US Navy BUDS training. Reed, …
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ResourceSEAL Team 5 Initiation: Part Torture, Part Team Bonding Exercise
A former Navy SEAL recounts his experiences at SEAL Team 5, describing an intense first day involving extreme hazing rituals. He …
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ResourceMikey "Big Balls" Ritland: The Story Behind the Nickname
Mike Ritland and guest Chris Osman recount how Ritland earned the nickname "Mikey Big Balls" during Navy SEAL Hell Week, when …
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ResourceMy MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT In The Teams
A former Navy SEAL recounts his most embarrassing moment in the teams, which occurred when he was caught doing naked patrols at a …
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ResourceThe SEAL Room Test That Breaks Most Air Force PJs
Ritland's guest Chad, a former Air Force Pararescue Jumper (PJ), describes the integration process of PJs with Navy SEAL teams after …
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ResourceRangers vs. SEALs vs. Raiders: Who Wins?
A guest discusses his experience playing a Navy SEAL on TV and reflects on rivalries between special operations units. He explains …
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ResourceI Almost ST*BBED a Teammate During an Ocean Swim at BUD/S
The guest recounts a violent confrontation during BUD/S training with class 287, where a teammate punched him in the face and broke …
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ResourceEXPOSING The Quiet Split Between UK And US Forces | Ant Middleton | Mike Drop 246
Mike Ritland interviews Ant Middleton, former UK Special Boat Service commander and bestselling author. Middleton discusses the …
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ResourceMost EMBARRASSING US Military Failures
The speaker criticizes the military system for failing to recognize that the high veteran suicide rate stems from indoctrination to …
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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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ResourceTop Gun 2 Behind the Scenes Trailer | Thunderbird Pilot Reacts!
Max breaks down the behind-the-scenes trailer for Top Gun: Maverick, offering his pilot's perspective on the film's aviation …
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ResourceFighter Pilot Callsign Process Revealed!
Max explains the fighter pilot callsign process, describing how naming ceremonies work in different locations and contexts. He …
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ResourceTaming Mother Nature with Trent S. | Mike Drop: Episode 67
Mike Ritland interviews Trent, an active-duty Air Force special operations weatherman and special reconnaissance training cadre with …
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Resource010 Andy Stumpf
Mike Ritland interviews Andy Stumpf, a former Navy SEAL with extensive service at SEAL Teams 5, 6, and 3. Stumpf shares his morning …
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