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ResourceI Couldn't Save Him...
Ritland's guest recounts a harrowing combat experience involving an IED strike on a road they were required to patrol. The guest …
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ResourceThe Veteran In Jail Because Of PTSD*
Ritland recounts meeting a veteran in prison who was incarcerated after accidentally assaulting his wife during a PTSD-related …
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ResourceTomb Guard Explains What TO DO When Someone CROSSES THE LINE!*
This video features a discussion about protocol and incidents involving Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sentinels. Ritland's guest …
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ResourceGreen-on-Blue Attack to Humanoid Warfare: Mike LeBlanc’s Warning About the Future | Ep. 302
Mike LeBlanc, a former Marine Corps officer and current defense robotics entrepreneur, recounts his path from small-town Ohio to the …
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ResourceThey Never Knew His Name — The Ghost Operator Who Sent Tier One Teams on 100 Raids
Ritland's guest recounts his four-year deployment (2003-2007) working in an AFO-type program, conducting eight consecutive rotations …
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ResourceWAR With Iran Would Be a DISASTER... And Nobody Wants to Admit It | Ep. 291
Mike Ritland interviews Adam Schurz, a former Marine and Navy SEAL who deployed nine times across 70+ countries and is now running …
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ResourceDelta Force: Becoming An Internet MEME
Ritland's guest discusses how their photo became an internet meme due to their unassuming appearance contrasting with expectations …
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Resource8 Missions a Day in Baghdad: Inside Blackwater’s Deadliest Years
Ritland interviews a guest who recounts his military journey from Marine Corps infantry through multiple deployments following 9/11, …
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ResourceTier One Legend Accidentally Becomes a Viral Internet Meme
A guest who served in special operations discusses how his service uniform retirement photo unexpectedly became an internet meme due …
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ResourceMike Ritland's Brutal Honesty on Iraq and Afghanistan #WarReality
Ritland reflects on his views of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, stating that he believes Iraq was a mistake and questions the 17-18 …
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ResourceDan Crenshaw Confronted By Nick Tran | Ep. 273
Mike Ritland interviews Nick Tran, a Vietnam War refugee who witnessed the fall of Saigon at age five and later served 13 years in …
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Resource“If I Ever Go to Prison, Send Me to Gitmo” – SEAL Reveals the 5-Star Perks Terrorists Get
A guest recounts his time serving as a guard at Guantanamo Bay detention facility. He describes the conditions, claiming detainees …
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ResourceSurviving 2.5 Hell Weeks and 6 BUD/S Attempts | Ep. 251
Mike Ritland interviews Johnny Collins, a former Navy SEAL who shares his unconventional path to earning his Trident after …
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Resource"Rockets Flying into Israel Every Day" — The Origins of WW3
A guest recounts his military service path in the Israeli Defense Forces, beginning with combat units and transitioning to a search …
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ResourceGreen Beret Survives Massive IED and Gets Shot 3 Times
A Green Beret recounts his father betting against him finishing basic training, then describes two severe combat incidents. He …
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ResourceRisking Lives for Exxon? No Thanks
The guest recounts working for Petroleum Helicopters flying to oil rigs in Louisiana, where he flew a hurricane evacuation mission …
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ResourceAftermath of the Afghanistan Withdrawal
A guest veteran who served extensively in Afghanistan describes his perspective on the U.S. withdrawal from the country. He recounts …
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ResourcePurple Heart Veteran Author Benjamin Sledge
Benjamin Sledge, a Purple Heart recipient and Bronze Star awardee who served 11 years in the Army with Special Operations, discusses …
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ResourceRet. Blackwater Operator Author Morgan Lerette
Mike Ritland interviews Morgan Lofrett, former Air Force Security Forces, Blackwater contractor, and Army Intel veteran. Lofrett …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Blackwater Team McAfee CEO Jimmy Watson
Ritland interviews Jimmy Watson, a former Marine and Navy SEAL with 17 years of military service who also worked four years at …
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ResourceTop Gun Fighter Pilot Instructor Jack Stewart Part One
Mike Ritland interviews Jack Stewart, a former Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, Top Gun instructor, and current Southwest Airlines pilot …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Immigrant Drago Dzieran Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 162
Mike Ritland interviews a Polish immigrant who fought against communism in Poland, was imprisoned for his activism with the …
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ResourceArmy Ranger K9 Police Officer Jon Lindsey Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 150
Mike Ritland interviews John Lindsey, a former Army Ranger from 1st Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment who later served as a law …
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ResourceAir Force PJ Jason Sweet - Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 148
Ritland interviews Jason Sweet, a former Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) who served from 2008-2014 and now runs SOCOM Athlete. Sweet …
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