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Episode 77: 82nd Airborne to Podcasting with Dan Hollaway
Nov. 11, 2021

Episode 77: 82nd Airborne to Podcasting with Dan Hollaway

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Episode 76: Special Forces Doctor Mike Simpson
Oct. 30, 2021

Episode 76: Special Forces Doctor Mike Simpson

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Episode 75: 29 Years in Special Operations with Rick Hogg
Sept. 6, 2021

Episode 75: 29 Years in Special Operations with Rick Hogg

Rick Hogg has spent almost 3 decades in the U.S. Army, most of which with joint special operations command. He also spent several deployments as a k9 handler, also at the highest level possible. It was great to sit down with him a...
Episode 74: A Gold Star Widow's Fight For The Truth with Michelle Black
Aug. 2, 2021

Episode 74: A Gold Star Widow's Fight For The Truth with Michelle Black

Losing our countrymen in war is something that is we have to deal with, but one we accept in that it’s a necessary evil to combat those who wish us harm. When those deaths are clouded in controversy, it makes it incredibly tough to accept. I sat down...
Episode 73: God's Undaunted Plan with Kyle Thompson
July 19, 2021

Episode 73: God's Undaunted Plan with Kyle Thompson

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Episode 72: California Cop with Officer Kyle Shoberg
April 30, 2021

Episode 72: California Cop with Officer Kyle Shoberg

Active police K9 handlers are usually at the tip of the spear when it comes to dealing with the toughest calls. I sat down with Kyle Shoberg, who’s spent 14 years as a police officer - and half of that as a handler. We get in to the difficulties of...
Episode 71: Breaching Bottles with Eli Crane
April 19, 2021

Episode 71: Breaching Bottles with Eli Crane

The discipline required to be an effective sniper is similar to the discipline required to be a successful entrepreneur. I sat down with former Navy SEAL sniper and Bottle Breacher CEO Eli Crane to discuss his time in the teams, going on the show...
Episode 70: Broken Boys Break Things with Sean ‘Buck’ Rogers
March 29, 2021

Episode 70: Broken Boys Break Things with Sean ‘Buck’ Rogers

In today’s episode of “you thought you had a tough childhood” I sit down with former Green Beret and combat veteran Sean “Buck” Rogers. He has an incredible story of resilience and making the most of any situation.Sponsored by @jockofuel,...
Episode 69: Only Cry for the Living with Hollie McKay
March 22, 2021

Episode 69: Only Cry for the Living with Hollie McKay

I’ve had the honor to meet many a strong independent women in my life, and this episode was no exception. I sat down with Hollie McKay, author of “Only Cry For The Living” who has spent years covering the war torn Iraq/Syria region of the Middle East...
Episode 68: A God-Fearing DEVGRU Man with Bill Rapier
March 1, 2021

Episode 68: A God-Fearing DEVGRU Man with Bill Rapier

The Duality of Service when completing 10 combat deployments with development group, all while being a staunch Christian is delicate yet impressive balance. I had the honor of sitting down with AMTAC shooting owner Bill Rapier, where we discussed his...
Episode 67: Taming Mother Nature with Trent S.
Feb. 8, 2021

Episode 67: Taming Mother Nature with Trent S.

Since the beginning of combat, weather has played an enormous role in how it's won and lost. Countless souls have been lost due to miscalculations of weather and it’s impacts on the battlefield. In this episode, I sat down with an active duty Air...
Episode 66: Motrin and Ice with Leo Jenkins
Dec. 14, 2020

Episode 66: Motrin and Ice with Leo Jenkins

From living in Mexico to traveling the world on a hundred bucks, former Army Ranger medic turned author Leo Jenkins is one of the most interesting men in the world. Great stories of special operations medics and what happens after the fact in this...
Episode 65: Captain Phillips & Extortion 17 with Terry Houin
Dec. 7, 2020

Episode 65: Captain Phillips & Extortion 17 with Terry Houin

The story of Captain Phillips and the sniper operation that saved his life and rescued him is one of the best our country has. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Terry Houin, one of the deadliest men on the planet, and who was one of the snipers...
Episode 64: Back From The Dead with Jason Redman
Nov. 23, 2020

Episode 64: Back From The Dead with Jason Redman

In this harrowing tale of learning true leadership the hard way, I sat down with former Navy SEAL Jason Redman to talk about his story of coming back after being seriously wounded in combat and making the most of adversity. From Ranger School to Iraq,...
Episode 63: Kevin Owens - Irish Born, American Made
Sept. 1, 2020

Episode 63: Kevin Owens - Irish Born, American Made

From being an Irish special forces soldier conducting operations at the height of the British/IRA conflicts to fighting for America as a Green Beret in Iraq and Afghanistan- Kevin Owens has Over 30 years of experience fighting for the country he lives...
Episode 62: Angel Cortes - Gang Signs & Ranger Tabs
Aug. 17, 2020

Episode 62: Angel Cortes - Gang Signs & Ranger Tabs

I talk a lot about maximizing opportunity as I believe there is no shortage of it in this country. This episode is a prime example of it. I sat down with Angel Cortes - former L.A. gang banger turned Army Ranger, and now studying to be a registered...
Episode 61: Matt Hanson - Running with Ironman
July 27, 2020

Episode 61: Matt Hanson - Running with Ironman

The Ironman race... 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. A ridiculous feat of preparation, endurance, and mental toughness. To not only finish, but to be a 3 time North American champion and shatter numerous course records around the world is...
Episode 60: Yousef Badou - Identifying the Threat with Emergence Disrupt
July 13, 2020

Episode 60: Yousef Badou - Identifying the Threat with Emergence Disrupt

Born in Kuwait and baring witness to the gulf war Iraqi invasion of his home country, Yousef Badou grew up around the kind of violence that made him want to combat it as he got older. After serving several combat tours as a U.S. Marine, he took part...
Episode 59: Nick Irving & Remi Adeleke - Police, Protests, and George Floyd
June 15, 2020

Episode 59: Nick Irving & Remi Adeleke - Police, Protests, and George Floyd

The last few weeks have been some trying times in our nation, to say the least. I wanted to bring two former guests on with as relevant of a perspective as I could think of to both shed some light from their perspective as well as give mine, while...
Episode 58: Will Chesney - Navy Seal Dog Handler & Author of 'No Ordinary Dog'
April 27, 2020

Episode 58: Will Chesney - Navy Seal Dog Handler & Author of 'No Ordinary Dog'

The most famous mission in modern history, a bad ass K9 that accompanied the SEAL team that conducted it, and the operator/handler that took K9 Cairo on that mission. That, ladies and gentlemen, is the latest Mike Drop episode. I had the honor of...
Episode 57: Akshay Nanavati - USMC Veteran and Author of 'Fearvana'
April 10, 2020

Episode 57: Akshay Nanavati - USMC Veteran and Author of 'Fearvana'

What do you get when take a former U.S. Marine from India, who post service gets enlightened and on the level with the Dalai Lama ? You get a super interesting cat named Akshay Nanavati (@fearvana). Incredibly fascinating sit down with the author of...
Episode 56: Jeff Morris - Former Army Officer and Author of 'Legion Rising'
April 3, 2020

Episode 56: Jeff Morris - Former Army Officer and Author of 'Legion Rising'

Hearing about men being led into battle and ultimately being lost is something that is never easy to listen to, but is necessary to digest as a nation keeping the promise to never forget about its soldiers that pay the ultimate sacrifice. I sat down...
Episode 55: Nick Bare - Former Army Officer & Founder of Bare Performance Nutrition
March 27, 2020

Episode 55: Nick Bare - Former Army Officer & Founder of Bare Performance Nutrition

Being a veteran entrepreneur myself, I find it extremely beneficial and therapeutic to sit down with fellow veteran entrepreneurs. In this episode I sit down with Nick Bare (@nickbarefitness) former Army officer, founder and CEO of Bare Performance...
Episode 54: Mike Day - Former Navy SEAL and Author of Perfectly Wounded
March 20, 2020

Episode 54: Mike Day - Former Navy SEAL and Author of Perfectly Wounded

There are times when I have the opportunity to sit down with some extraordinary men and am routinely humbled by their stories. This was absolutely one of those times. Mike Day is a retired Navy SEAL who was shot 27 times on one mission, and managed to...