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From Helmand to Homeland: PTSD, Redacted Truths, and the Coming 72-Hour Terror Attack on America | Ep. 269 | Pt. 3
Dec. 12, 2025

From Helmand to Homeland: PTSD, Redacted Truths, and the Coming 72-Hour Terror Attack on America | Ep. 269 | Pt. 3

The final chapter of Matthew Brunnemann’s gripping three-part appearance on Mike Drop. In Part 3, the former Marine intel specialist and author of War Business: The Hired Guns of Helmand Province pulls no punches as he talks ...
Kajaki Drawdown: IEDs, Snipers, and a Corpsman Lost Forever | Ep. 269 | Pt. 2
Dec. 11, 2025

Kajaki Drawdown: IEDs, Snipers, and a Corpsman Lost Forever | Ep. 269 | Pt. 2

Dive into Part 2 of Episode 269 of the Mike Drop Podcast, hosted by Mike Ritland, a former Navy SEAL and renowned dog trainer. In this riveting conversation, Mike sits down with guest Matthew Brunnemann, a former U.S. Marine ...
Intel Marine Exposes Afghanistan’s Hidden War in Afghanistan | Ep. 269 | Pt. 1
Dec. 9, 2025

Intel Marine Exposes Afghanistan’s Hidden War in Afghanistan | Ep. 269 | Pt. 1

In this gripping episode of the Mike Drop podcast, host Mike Ritland sits down with Matthew Brunnemann, a Marine Corps veteran who spent over 500 days in Afghanistan's volatile Helmand Province. Brunnemann shares raw, firstha...
From Coke at the Onesie Party to Hand-Forging Chef Knives – Chris Osman’s Full Redemption Story | Ep. 268 | Pt. 3
Dec. 5, 2025

From Coke at the Onesie Party to Hand-Forging Chef Knives – Chris Osman’s Full Redemption Story | Ep. 268 | Pt. 3

In this raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal conclusion to one of the most powerful Mike Drop episodes ever recorded, former SEAL Team operator turned master knife-maker Chris Osman (founder of Tons O’ Cutlery finishes laying...
From SEAL Platoons to Survivor's Guilt: Chris Osman's Battles On and Off the Battlefield | Ep. 268 | Pt. 2
Dec. 4, 2025

From SEAL Platoons to Survivor's Guilt: Chris Osman's Battles On and Off the Battlefield | Ep. 268 | Pt. 2

In this gripping second part of Episode 268 from the Mike Drop podcast, hosted by former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland, guest Chris Osman—a veteran Marine, Navy SEAL, and entrepreneur—delves deep into his extraordinary life story. L...
Chris Osman Breaks 30-Year Silence: “My Sergeant Quit in the Middle of a Firefight” | Ep. 268 | Pt. 1
Dec. 2, 2025

Chris Osman Breaks 30-Year Silence: “My Sergeant Quit in the Middle of a Firefight” | Ep. 268 | Pt. 1

In this raw episode of the Mike Drop Podcast, Chris Osman opens up like never before—sharing childhood struggles, the brutal realities of BUD/S (including two moments he nearly rang the bell), combat in Somalia, and the darke...
Top Gun Instructor on AI Killing Autonomy, Quitting Colonel Promotion & Joining Jocko Willink | Ep. 267 | Pt. 3
Nov. 28, 2025

Top Gun Instructor on AI Killing Autonomy, Quitting Colonel Promotion & Joining Jocko Willink | Ep. 267 | Pt. 3

Episode 267 Part 3 of the Mike Drop Podcast with host Mike Ritland welcomes Dave Berke—the only Marine to ever fly the F-22 Raptor and F-35 while also serving as a TOPGUN instructor and ground combat leader in Ramadi alongsid...
From Topgun Instructor to SEAL Teammate: Dave Berke on Ego, Luck, Leadership, and the Real Cost of Iraq | Ep. 267 | Pt. 2
Nov. 27, 2025

From Topgun Instructor to SEAL Teammate: Dave Berke on Ego, Luck, Leadership, and the Real Cost of Iraq | Ep. 267 | Pt. 2

In Part 2 of this epic episode of the Mike Drop Podcast, host Mike Ritland continues his deep-dive conversation with Dave Berke – the only Marine to ever fly the F-22 Raptor and a legendary Topgun instructor. This episode is...
Inside Top Gun: The ELITE Training That Pushes Pilots Past Limits | Ep. 267 | Pt. 1
Nov. 25, 2025

Inside Top Gun: The ELITE Training That Pushes Pilots Past Limits | Ep. 267 | Pt. 1

Join host Mike Ritland for an unforgettable conversation with Dave Berke – the only Marine in history to fly the F-16, F-18, F-22, and F-35, a legendary TOPGUN instructor, former Forward Air Controller attached to Jocko Willi...
Green Beret Muslim Veteran Goes Nuclear on Trump Admin, Tariffs & America’s Future | Ep. 266 | Pt. 3
Nov. 21, 2025

Green Beret Muslim Veteran Goes Nuclear on Trump Admin, Tariffs & America’s Future | Ep. 266 | Pt. 3

In this powerful and unfiltered part 3 of episode 266, host Mike Ritland sits down with former U.S. Army Green Beret and Afghan-American Kawa Mawlayee — a first-generation immigrant who fled Soviet-occupied Afghanistan as a c...
Israel Lobby, Gaza Genocide & America’s Endless Wars – Green Beret Unloads | Ep. 266 | Pt. 2
Nov. 20, 2025

Israel Lobby, Gaza Genocide & America’s Endless Wars – Green Beret Unloads | Ep. 266 | Pt. 2

In Part 2 of this explosive conversation, former Marine turned Green Beret and Afghan-American warrior Kawa Mawlayee goes even deeper with host Mike Ritland. What starts as a discussion about post-9/11 wars quickly spirals in...
Afghan Refugee Turned Marine & Green Beret | Ep. 266 | Pt. 1
Nov. 18, 2025

Afghan Refugee Turned Marine & Green Beret | Ep. 266 | Pt. 1

In Episode 266 of the Mike Drop Podcast, Mike Ritland sits down with Kawa Mawlayee—the first Afghan-born Green Beret—for a raw talk on war, immigration, and identity. Kawa recounts fleeing Soviet-invaded Afghanistan, losing h...
ROK SEAL at American BUD/S: Hell Week, Hostage Rescue & Ukraine Front Lines | Ep. 265 | Pt. 2
Nov. 13, 2025

ROK SEAL at American BUD/S: Hell Week, Hostage Rescue & Ukraine Front Lines | Ep. 265 | Pt. 2

In Part 2 of Episode 265 of the Mike Drop Podcast , host Mike Ritland continues his in-depth conversation with Ken Rhee — a Korean-American UDT/SEAL (ROK SEAL) who grew up in the U.S., served in South Korea’s elite naval spec...
Ex–ROK Navy SEAL Ken Rhee Breaks Down the Reality of War with North Korea | Ep. 265 | Pt. 1
Nov. 11, 2025

Ex–ROK Navy SEAL Ken Rhee Breaks Down the Reality of War with North Korea | Ep. 265 | Pt. 1

In this episode of the Mike Drop podcast, host Mike Ritland sits down with Ken Rhee, a former Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy SEAL lieutenant who uniquely completed both Korean BUD/S and U.S. Navy SEAL training in Coronado. Rais...
Night Stalker's Raw Journey: High-Stakes Missions, Panic Disorder Grounding, and Breaking Stigma Post-Army | Ep. 264 | Pt. 2
Nov. 6, 2025

Night Stalker's Raw Journey: High-Stakes Missions, Panic Disorder Grounding, and Breaking Stigma Post-Army | Ep. 264 | Pt. 2

Welcome to Part 2 of Episode 264 of the Mike Drop podcast, hosted by Mike Ritland, a former Navy SEAL and renowned dog trainer. In this gripping continuation, Mike sits down with Nico Kelly Nick O'Kelly, a former Green Beret ...
Green Beret to Night Stalker: Surviving the Dark Side of Special Operations | Ep. 264 | Pt. 1
Nov. 4, 2025

Green Beret to Night Stalker: Surviving the Dark Side of Special Operations | Ep. 264 | Pt. 1

Join host Mike Ritland on Mike Drop Podcast for an unflinching conversation with Nick O'Kelly, a retired Green Beret turned Night Stalkers Black Hawk pilot from the elite 160th SOAR. From the high-stakes chaos of his first co...
Screening Setbacks and SEAL Struggles: DEVGRU Attempts, Leadership Clashes, and Mental Health Battles | Ep. 263 | Pt. 3
Oct. 31, 2025

Screening Setbacks and SEAL Struggles: DEVGRU Attempts, Leadership Clashes, and Mental Health Battles | Ep. 263 | Pt. 3

Dive into Part 3 of Episode 263 of the Mike Drop podcast, hosted by former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland. In this raw and introspective finale, guest Alex Rogers—a retired Navy SEAL—delves into the challenges of screening for DEVGRU...
From BUD/S Hell to Iraq Firefights: A SEAL's Training Trials and Combat Realities | Ep. 263 | Pt. 2
Oct. 30, 2025

From BUD/S Hell to Iraq Firefights: A SEAL's Training Trials and Combat Realities | Ep. 263 | Pt. 2

Dive into Part 2 of Episode 263 of the Mike Drop podcast, hosted by former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland. In this gripping continuation, guest Alex Rogers—a retired Navy SEAL with a raw and unfiltered perspective—opens up about his ...
My Unconventional Journey To Becoming a SEAL | Ep. 263 | Pt. 1
Oct. 28, 2025

My Unconventional Journey To Becoming a SEAL | Ep. 263 | Pt. 1

From a troubled youth in Vermont, where a brush with the dangerous world of drug dealing nearly derailed his life, Alex found redemption through the grueling trials of SEAL training and a 12-year career with SEAL Team Three. ...
FBI Leadership Failures: Critiques on Kash Patel, Centralized Control, and Counterterrorism Realities| Ep. 262 | Pt. 3
Oct. 24, 2025

FBI Leadership Failures: Critiques on Kash Patel, Centralized Control, and Counterterrorism Realities| Ep. 262 | Pt. 3

Dive into the gripping world of counterterrorism and FBI operations in Part 3 of Episode 262 of the Mike Drop podcast, hosted by former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland. In this installment, Ritland sits down with retired FBI Special A...
Inside the Moussaoui Trial: FBI Frustrations, 9/11 Secrets, and Al-Qaeda Hunts | Ep. 262 | Pt. 2
Oct. 23, 2025

Inside the Moussaoui Trial: FBI Frustrations, 9/11 Secrets, and Al-Qaeda Hunts | Ep. 262 | Pt. 2

Dive into Part 2 of Episode 263 of the Mike Drop Podcast, hosted by Mike Ritland, where he sits down with retired FBI Special Agent Harry Samit. Known for his pivotal role in the pre-9/11 investigation of Zacarias Moussaoui—t...
Hunting a Monster: The FBI’s Frenzied Race to Stop 9/11’s Elusive Hijacker | Ep. 262 | Pt. 1
Oct. 21, 2025

Hunting a Monster: The FBI’s Frenzied Race to Stop 9/11’s Elusive Hijacker | Ep. 262 | Pt. 1

In this gripping episode of the Mike Drop podcast, host Mike Ritland sits down with Harry Samit, a former U.S. Navy intelligence officer and retired FBI agent who played a pivotal role in one of the most significant counterte...
Inside the FBI: Hunting Child Predators, Sniper Gear, and Public Trust in Crisis | Ep. 261 | Pt. 2
Oct. 16, 2025

Inside the FBI: Hunting Child Predators, Sniper Gear, and Public Trust in Crisis | Ep. 261 | Pt. 2

In this riveting second part of Episode 261 of the Mike Drop podcast, host Mike Ritland—former Navy SEAL and K-9 expert—dives deep into the high-stakes world of FBI special operations with guest Jeremy Rebmann, a retired FBI ...
Inside an FBI SWAT Team’s Lethal Race to Save Hostage Lives | Ep. 261 | Pt. 1
Oct. 14, 2025

Inside an FBI SWAT Team’s Lethal Race to Save Hostage Lives | Ep. 261 | Pt. 1

Welcome to another episode of the Mike Drop podcast, where we dive deep into the stories of warriors, operators, and those who've lived on the edge. Mike Ritland, retired Navy SEAL, dog trainer, and author, sits down with Jer...