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ResourceWhat It Takes to Survive the DEVGRU Screening Process
A guest discusses his career path from SEAL Team 4 through the DEVGRU (Development Group) screening process known as Green Team. He …
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ResourceWhat Happens When Operators Turn On Their Own
Ritland and his guest discuss the Eddie Gallagher case, where a Navy SEAL faced war crimes accusations from members of his own team. …
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ResourceTyler Grey on the Expl*sion That Nearly Took His Arm
Tyler Grey recounts a mission in Sadr City, Iraq, where his team hit a target that turned out to be an ambush. Grey describes …
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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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ResourceThe SEAL Team Op That Took Down Noriega
A former Navy SEAL recounts his experiences during Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1989, where his unit worked to overthrow Manuel …
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ResourceDelta Force Selection: The Mystery Course That Breaks Everyone
Ritland discusses his experience going through a highly secretive military selection process and Operator Training Course (OTC). He …
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ResourceUS Navy’s WAR on Cartels Just EXPLODED
Max describes the U.S. Navy's escalating operations against drug cartels, explaining how military technology originally designed for …
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ResourceK*LLING Rosie Khan: The Full DECLASSIFIED Mission Brief
The guest recounts his 2004 Afghanistan deployment as a SEAL task unit commander, focusing on the mission that killed Taliban/Al …
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ResourceDEVGRU Secrets: What It Takes to Operate at the Tip of the Spear | Ep. 253
Mike Ritland interviews Chuck Hayes, a Navy SEAL who served 40 years including time at DEVGRU and founded Soft Whisper. Hayes …
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ResourceThe War on Mexican Cartels Just EXPLODED
Max discusses his analysis of recent U.S. operations against Mexican drug cartels, focusing on what he describes as Project …
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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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ResourceA Day in the Life of a DEVGRU Operator
Ritland's guest, a former Development Group operator, recounts two significant combat deployments—one highly challenging and one …
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ResourceHow To Join The French Foreign Legion
Ritland's guest describes his experience joining the French Foreign Legion, walking through the initial pre-selection process at …
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ResourceUS Military Is UNLEASHING HELL on Cartels!
Max describes potential U.S. military operations against Mexican drug cartels, analyzing how Special Operations Forces, airpower, …
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Resource"He Got Shot Twice" - What Really Happens When a SEAL K9 Goes Down
A former Navy SEAL guest recounts stories from his deployment using military working dogs. He describes how a dog named Falco was …
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ResourceThey HATED Me in MARSOC Assessment & Selection… But THIS Saved Me
Ritland's guest, a former Marine Raider, recounts his path through MARSOC selection and training. He describes the grueling …
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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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ResourceCIA SAFE HOUSE OVERRUN: Shawn Ryan Reveals How They Barely Survived
Ritland interviews a former CIA contractor about his experiences on covert operations. The guest recounts dangerous situations …
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Resource80 % Attrition, Zero Warning—Inside the CIA Contractor Selection
Ritland's guest recounts his transition from military service to attempting civilian careers in real estate and firefighting, which …
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ResourceAnt Middleton: Why Women in Special Ops Will End in Disaster
Ritland and his guest, a former UK special forces operator, discuss women in special operations. The guest argues that …
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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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ResourceRoyal Marines vs SBS: The Difference Was Night and Day
Ritland's guest, a former UK Special Air Service (SAS) operator, recounts his progression from conventional Royal Marines patrols in …
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ResourceHow Ukraine Just REWROTE the Rules of WAR—Larsen Jensen BREAKS IT DOWN
Larsen Jensen discusses the future of warfare with Mike Ritland, focusing on how drone technology is reshaping military operations. …
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ResourceDelta Force Cost Me My Marriage – Dale Comstock Opens Up
Dale Comstock, a Delta Force veteran, discusses the personal costs of his military career, particularly his multiple marriages and …
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