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ResourceAndy Stumpf Reveals Why SEAL Team 6 Crushes Regular Teams
Ritland discusses his experience screening for and serving at SEAL Team Six (Development Group) after time at SEAL Team 5. He …
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ResourceWhat REALLY Happens When You're in AFGHANISTAN's Kill Zone
A former Navy SEAL officer recounts his 2012 Afghanistan deployment, describing the challenges his platoon faced including IED …
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ResourceHow to Unf*ck Iran & the Middle East From a Navy SEAL's Perspective
The guest, a former Navy SEAL officer, discusses military leadership challenges and reflects on conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, …
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ResourceUnconditional Surrender or Else? Trump on the Brink of War | Larsen Jensen | Mike Drop Episode 245
Ritland interviews Erik Vendt, a former Navy SEAL and two-time Olympic swimmer (Athens '04, Beijing '08) who still holds American …
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ResourcePete Hegseth & The SignalGate Situation
A guest, identified as a former high-ranking military officer, discusses his views on current Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Takes Command Just Days Before 9/11
A former Navy SEAL commander recounts his military career leading up to and following the September 11 attacks. He describes taking …
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ResourceShould the U.S. Pull Out of NATO?
Mike Ritland and his guest discuss whether the U.S. should withdraw from NATO in light of tensions with Russia and Ukraine and the …
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ResourceGreen Beret Uncovers Al Quaeda Training Camp | Lessons in Blood with Darrell Utt - Mike Drop 226
Darrell Utt, a former Green Beret, recounts how during his 2004-2005 Iraq deployment he arrogantly declined to join what seemed like …
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ResourceHow Jocko Would Fix the Department of Defense | Mike Drop 222
Ritland discusses Pentagon leadership, bureaucracy, and military effectiveness with his guest. They analyze recent administrations' …
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ResourceIs there a cure for ego? #mikeritland #jockowillink #navysrals
Jocko Willink describes the process of counseling leaders with ego problems through escalating interventions, from informal …
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ResourceJocko: Regrets & Why I'd Do It All Over Again
Jocko discusses whether he has regrets about decisions made during his military service. He states he regrets not bringing all his …
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ResourceThe #1 Problem with the U.S. Afghanistan Withdrawal with SEAL OIC Sean Glass | Mike Drop Ep. 211
Ritland reflects on the 20-year U.S. presence in Afghanistan and the 2021 withdrawal. He argues the original strategy of targeted …
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ResourceSEAL Team 7 Takes Wadi - Insurgent Combat Stories with SEAL OIC Sean Glass | Mike Drop Ep. 211
Sean Glass, a former Navy SEAL officer, recounts combat experiences from his deployment with SEAL Team 7 in Afghanistan. He …
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ResourceCOVID at SEAL Team - Refusing Coronavirus with Chris Cappa | Mike Drop Clips - Ep. #174
Ritland interviews a former Navy SEAL dog handler who was forced out of the military for refusing the COVID vaccine. The guest …
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ResourceDelivered By Mule - The Atrocities of War with Ryan Rogers | Mike Drop Clip - Ep. 172
Ryan Rogers recounts two combat experiences from his deployment: his unit shooting a mule carrying what they mistakenly believed was …
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ResourceApache Helo Pilot Talks Close Calls in '08 Night Raid | Mike Drop Ep. #169 Clip - Ryan Fugit
Ryan Fugit, an Apache helicopter pilot, recounts a July 2008 night raid when his forward operating base came under attack. He …
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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 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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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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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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ResourceTop Gun Maverick Super Bowl Trailer Breakdown | Double Feature!
Max breaks down two different-length Top Gun: Maverick Super Bowl trailers, analyzing the flying sequences and tactics shown. He …
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ResourceMike Drop Clip - Episode 56: Jeff Morris
Jeff Morris recounts the traumatic death of a respected soldier named Kuhn, who was shot by a sniper in Iraq. Morris describes …
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