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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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ResourceBeing an Author Was Harder Than Being an Sniper - HERE'S Why!
A former Army Ranger and sniper discusses the maintenance he performed on his rifle overseas, cleaning it after nearly every mission …
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ResourceEverything Changed After My First MARSOC Deployment: Inside Marine Special Operations | Ep. 250
Ritland interviews former Marine Raider Joe Malone, who recounts his turbulent path from a drug-addicted Chicago teenager to …
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Resource"Do Not Expect Anyone to Understand" -Ant Middleton on Transitioning from SF to Civilian Life
Ant Middleton describes his transition from special forces to civilian life, explaining that he initially struggled with loss of …
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ResourceThe REAL Reason I Left Olympic Swimming to Become a Navy SEAL
The guest, an Olympic swimmer who competed in 2008, recounts his transition from elite athletics to becoming a Navy SEAL. He …
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ResourceLarsen Jensen: Olympic Swimmer Turned Navy SEAL | Official Trailer
Larsen Jensen, an Olympic swimmer who won a bronze medal in the 400m freestyle at the 2008 Olympics, recounts his journey from …
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ResourceWe Had Bin Laden And Let Him Go: Special Ops Veteran Exposes It All | Mike Drop Episode 237
Ritland interviews Jeff Dardia, a recently retired Green Beret who spent 24 years in SOCOM after beginning his military career in …
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ResourceThe System is K*LLING Our Veterans
Mike Ritland concludes an interview with a veteran named Bill, who reflects on the difficulty of returning home after service and …
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ResourceChasing the High of Chaos Addiction w/ Delta Force Operator Tyler Grey | Mike Drop Episode 229
Tyler Grey, a former Delta Force operator, discusses his new book 'Forged in Chaos' co-authored with Lauren Noldi. Grey argues that …
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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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ResourceFelon to Fortune: How Austin Hancock Flipped His Life & Built Real Estate Empire | Mike Drop Ep. 207
Austin Hancock, a Marine Corps veteran who deployed to Iraq and Africa, shares his journey from troubled teenager to successful real …
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ResourceMarine to Millionaire - How I Got Into Real Estate Investing with Austin Hancock | Mike Drop 207
Austin Hancock describes his transition from Marine Corps service to real estate investing. He recounts feeling lost after leaving …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Iditarod Racer Jeff Reid
Jeff Reid, a former Navy SEAL who served nine years with SEAL Team 4 including two Afghanistan deployments, discusses his journey …
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Resource'Quiet Professionals?' Why SEALS Stay Silent with Author Benjamin Sledge | Mike Drop #200
Benjamin Sledge, author and combat veteran, discusses how a conversation with a woman who emphasized that combat veterans represent …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Sniper Author Mark Greene
Ritland interviews Mark Green, a former Navy SEAL who served 20 years including time as an enlisted operator and commissioned …
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ResourceNavy Trauma Nurse Jab Lab Co-Owner Nikki Selby
Nikki Selby, a retired Navy nurse and owner of Jab Lab Aesthetics, discusses her 23.5-year military career and transition to …
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ResourceAstronaut Rescue Air Force PJ Brandon Daugherty Part One
Brandon Daugherty, an Air Force Pararescue (PJ) with 10 years active duty and 12 years reserve service, discusses his civilian …
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ResourceAstronaut Rescue 101 - Operator Solutions with CEO Brandon Daugherty | Mike Drop Clip #180
Brandon Daugherty, CEO of Operator Solutions, describes his astronaut rescue company, which he founded three years ago after working …
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ResourceRet. CIA Security Officer Ryan Fugit Part Two
Mike Ritland's guest, a former Army Apache helicopter pilot who later became a CIA operations officer, recounts harrowing combat …
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ResourceRanger BORSTAR Actor Vince 'Rocco' Vargas Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 160
Vince 'Rocco' Vargas, a former Army Ranger and Border Patrol BORSTAR agent, recounts his transition from military service to federal …
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ResourceNavy SEAL Crossfit King Dave Castro | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 155
Dave Castro discusses his transition from a 12.5-year career as a Navy SEAL to becoming Director of the CrossFit Games. He shares …
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ResourceArmy Ranger K9 Police Officer Jon Lindsey Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 151
Jon Lindsey, an Army Ranger turned K9 police officer, recounts his transition from military service to law enforcement in Savannah. …
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ResourceRet. Green Beret Zach Garner - Part 2 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 139
Retired Green Beret Zach Garner recounts a series of medical crises following his military service, including recurring seizures …
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ResourceDelta Force Operator Tyler Grey | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 121
Mike Ritland interviews Tyler Gray, a former Army Special Operations soldier (2nd Ranger Battalion and Delta) who now works as an …
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