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ResourceRob O'Neill Recounts the Insane Untold Details of Captain Phillips Rescue
Ritland's guest recounts his multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, with particular focus on his 2007 Iraq deployment with …
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ResourceWhy I Actually Joined the Marines
Ritland explains that his primary motivation for joining the Marines was not ambition, but anger at his own weakness. He describes …
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TeacherAndy Stumpf — Navy SEAL, Cleared Hot Host, NYT Bestseller
Andy Stumpf — 17-year Navy SEAL veteran, SEAL Team 6 operator, Cleared Hot podcast host, and instant New York Times bestselling …
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Andy Stumpf's instant New York Times bestseller. Eight life lessons from a 17-year Navy SEAL career on how to stay calm, plan well, …
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ResourceIDF SPEC‑OPS VET REVEALS ISRAEL’S BIGGEST WEAKNESS
An IDF special operations veteran discusses with host Mike Ritland how limited civilian gun ownership in Israel contributed to the …
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ResourceDelta Force Selection—The Psychological Breakdown That Kills Recruits
Mike Ritland's guest, a former Delta Force operator, recounts his military journey from an Army recruit in 1981 through selection …
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ResourceFrom Navy SEAL To Viral Content Creator - MrBallen’s Insane Story
John Allen, founder of MrBallen Studios, discusses his journey from Navy SEAL to content creator. He recounts surviving a grenade …
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ResourceCan Sean Strickland Break a Navy SEAL? Jimmy Watson talks Viral UFC Clip | Mike Drop Clip #183
Mike Ritland and guest Jimmy Watson discuss Sean Strickland's viral comments challenging Navy SEALs, claiming he could break them in …
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ResourceMedal of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 107
Mike Ritland interviews Flo Groberg, a Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army officer, and immigrant from France. Groberg …
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Resource#82 Hunting Bin Laden, SOB Origins Story
McPhee discusses his military background, childhood influences, and operational experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. He shares …
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ResourceTHE LESSON
McPhee recounts a formative experience from his time in Iraq where he learned a critical lesson about teamwork and ego. After being …
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ResourceMike Drop Podcast: Episode 55 - Nick Bare
Mike Ritland interviews Nick Baer, Army veteran and founder of Bear Performance Nutrition, about his military service and …
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Resource039 Dakota Meyer
Mike Ritland interviews Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipient and former Marine sniper, in this raw, personal conversation. Meyer …
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