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ResourceWhat It ACTUALLY Takes to Join the French Foreign Legion
Ritland's guest recounts joining the French Foreign Legion after being discharged from the Navy SEALs. He describes showing up …
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ResourceUS SEALs vs Chilean SEALs: What’s The ACTUAL Difference
Mike Ritland interviews a former Navy SEAL who compares American SEALs with Chilean and Filipino counterparts, sharing observations …
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ResourceFrom the SEAL Teams To Catching Child Predators
A guest who works with Covenant Rescue Group explains their organization's mission to build prosecutable child exploitation cases …
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ResourceMost INTENSE Deployment of My Career: Al Qaeda RAN Straight at Us With Suicide Vests
Ritland's guest, a former Special Forces operator, recounts his experiences during the 2007 surge in Iraq, describing what he …
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ResourceIrish vs American Special Forces: Which One Is Harder?
Ritland interviews a guest who recounts his military career path from the Irish Army and special forces through private security …
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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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ResourceMusk, Farage, and My Fight to Unf*ck the UK—Ant Middleton
Mike Ritland interviews British special forces veteran and author about his potential run for London mayor in 2028. The guest …
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ResourceEXPOSING The Quiet Split Between UK And US Forces | Ant Middleton | Mike Drop 246
Mike Ritland interviews Ant Middleton, former UK Special Boat Service commander and bestselling author. Middleton discusses the …
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ResourceLegendary SEAL Team 6 Operator Chris Fettes | Mike Drop Episode 242
Ritland interviews Chris Fetis, a former Navy SEAL sniper with over 12 years at SEAL Team 10 and Development Group. Fetis recounts …
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ResourceMARSOC Marine Raider Instructor John Dailey | Mike Drop Ep. 215
Mike Ritland interviews John Daly, a retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant with 21 years of service, primarily in Force …
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ResourceLandmine Removal Expert Talks Defusing Russian IEDs in Ukraine with Ryan Hendrickson | Mike Drop 214
Ryan Hendrickson, a former special operator with IED clearance experience from Afghanistan, describes his work training and …
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ResourceBecoming A New Man at the French Foreign Legion with Taylor Cavanaugh | Mike Drop 213
Ritland's guest recounts his experience joining the French Foreign Legion after leaving the Navy SEALs. He describes the multi-stage …
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ResourceRecon Marine Fox Special Forces Host Rudy Reyes Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 157
Mike Ritland interviews Rudy Reyes, a former Marine Recon veteran of Generation Kill, about his post-military career struggles and …
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ResourceRecon Marine Fox Special Forces Host Rudy Reyes Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 156
Mike Ritland interviews Rudy Reyes, a former Marine Recon operator, State Department contractor, founder of Force Blue, and host of …
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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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ResourceBlack Hawk Down Major Jeff Struecker | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 120
Mike Ritland interviews Jeff Struecker, a retired U.S. Army Ranger with 23 years of service including Panama, the Battle of …
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ResourceI Died 3 Times In Surgery - U.S. ARMY Captain Derick Carver | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 109
Former Army Captain Derek Carver recounts his path from troubled youth in Southern California through military service to losing his …
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ResourceNavy Seal Charged with Murder in Iraq Dan Cerrillo | Mike Drop- Episode 89
This Mike Drop Podcast episode features Navy SEAL veteran Dan 'Taco' Cerrillo, who discusses his 14-year SEAL career, four …
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ResourceSpecial Forces Doctor Mike Simpson | Mike Drop - Episode 76
Ritland interviews Dr. Mike Simpson, who spent 32 years in the Army including time in Ranger Battalion and Special Forces, later …
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ResourceMike Drop Podcast Episode 45: Nick Koumalatsos - Excommunicated Warrior
Mike Ritland interviews Nick Koumalatsos, a 12-year MARSOC Raider veteran and founder of the Raider Project. Koumalatsos recounts …
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Resource001 Clint Emerson
This is the inaugural episode of Mike Ritland's podcast 'Mike Drop,' featuring his friend and fellow Navy SEAL veteran Clint …
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