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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...
Hamas, Apartheid, and PTSD: A Soldier’s Journey from War to Redemption | Ep. 260 | Pt. 3
Oct. 10, 2025

Hamas, Apartheid, and PTSD: A Soldier’s Journey from War to Redemption | Ep. 260 | Pt. 3

Welcome to Part 3 of Episode 260 of the Mike Drop podcast. Mike Ritland engages with guest Alan Shebaro, a U.S. Army veteran and advocate for Palestinian rights, diving deep into the complexities of the Israel-Palestine confl...
Breaking the Silence on Gaza and Ukraine: Military Regrets & Historical Atrocities | Ep. 260 | Pt. 2
Oct. 9, 2025

Breaking the Silence on Gaza and Ukraine: Military Regrets & Historical Atrocities | Ep. 260 | Pt. 2

Dive into Part 2 of Episode 260 of the Mike Drop podcast, Ritland sits down with guest Alan Shebaro, a U.S. Army veteran and outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights, who shares his personal journey from military service in ...
HEATED DEBATE: Is Israel The REAL Terror State? Ep. 260 | Pt. 1
Oct. 7, 2025

HEATED DEBATE: Is Israel The REAL Terror State? Ep. 260 | Pt. 1

On this episode of the Mike Drop Podcast, Mike Ritland hosts Alan Shebaro, a former Green Beret sniper, 5th-degree jiu-jitsu black belt, and We Defy Foundation founder, supporting veterans with jiu-jitsu scholarships. Alan op...
From Incarceration to Inspiration: Zach Skow on Rehab Failures, Drug Epidemics, and Afghanistan Animal Evacuations | Ep. 259 | Pt. 3
Oct. 3, 2025

From Incarceration to Inspiration: Zach Skow on Rehab Failures, Drug Epidemics, and Afghanistan Animal Evacuations | Ep. 259 | Pt. 3

Welcome to Part 3 of Episode 259 of the Mike Drop Podcast, featuring guest Zach Skow, founder of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue and the Pawsitive Change program. In this final installment, Zach and host Mike Ritland explore the su...
Zach Skow on Addiction Recovery, Dog Overpopulation, and Prison Rehab Programs | Ep. 259 | Pt. 2
Oct. 2, 2025

Zach Skow on Addiction Recovery, Dog Overpopulation, and Prison Rehab Programs | Ep. 259 | Pt. 2

Welcome to Part 2 of Episode 259 of the Mike Drop Podcast, featuring guest Zach Skow, founder of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue and the Pawsitive Change program. In this raw and inspiring continuation, Zach dives deep into his jou...
Zack Skow's Unbelievable Battle to Save 300 Dogs from Hell | Ep. 259 | Pt. 1
Sept. 30, 2025

Zack Skow's Unbelievable Battle to Save 300 Dogs from Hell | Ep. 259 | Pt. 1

In this powerful episode of the Mike Drop Podcast, Mike sits down with Zach Skow, founder of Marley’s Mutts and the Positive Change prison-dog program. What begins with the chaos of evacuating nearly 300 animals during the U....
Espionage, Epstein, and Economic Collapse: Navigating America’s Uncertain Future | Ep. 258 | Pt. 3
Sept. 26, 2025

Espionage, Epstein, and Economic Collapse: Navigating America’s Uncertain Future | Ep. 258 | Pt. 3

Dive into Part 3 of Episode 258 of The Mike Drop Podcast, where host Mike Ritland continues his gripping conversation with former CIA operative Andrew Bustamante. This segment dives deep into the personal and societal implica...
Free Speech Under Fire: Censorship, Political Violence, and CIA Secrets with Andrew Bustamante | Ep. 258 | Pt. 2
Sept. 25, 2025

Free Speech Under Fire: Censorship, Political Violence, and CIA Secrets with Andrew Bustamante | Ep. 258 | Pt. 2

Dive into Part 2 of Episode 258 of The Mike Drop Podcast, where host Mike Ritland sits down with former CIA operative Andrew Bustamante for a raw, unfiltered discussion on the intersections of free speech, privacy, and govern...
The Shadow Wars Behind Charlie Kirk's Ass*ssination EXPOSED by Andrew Bustamante | Ep. 258 | Pt. 1
Sept. 23, 2025

The Shadow Wars Behind Charlie Kirk's Ass*ssination EXPOSED by Andrew Bustamante | Ep. 258 | Pt. 1

All right guys, today’s episode is one you don’t want to miss. Less than a week after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, we’re sitting down with someone who’s been on the inside of America’s shadow wars: Andrew Bustamante — f...
Cybercrime’s Dark Frontier: Epstein’s Secrets, North Korean Hackers, and Locking Down Your Life | Ep. 257 | Pt. 3
Sept. 19, 2025

Cybercrime’s Dark Frontier: Epstein’s Secrets, North Korean Hackers, and Locking Down Your Life | Ep. 257 | Pt. 3

Welcome to Part 3 of Episode 257 of the Mike Drop Podcast, where host Mike Ritland dives deeper into the unfiltered, hard-hitting world of truth and resilience with James McGibney, the fearless founder of Bullyville.com. In t...
Digital Vigilante: Takedowns, Sextortion Nightmares, and Why the Dark Web Never Sleeps | Ep. 257 | Pt. 2
Sept. 18, 2025

Digital Vigilante: Takedowns, Sextortion Nightmares, and Why the Dark Web Never Sleeps | Ep. 257 | Pt. 2

Welcome to Part 2 of Episode 257 of the Mike Drop Podcast, where host Mike Ritland brings his no-nonsense, battle-hardened perspective to raw conversations with warriors, survivors, and truth-tellers. This time, Mike sits dow...
Revenge P*rn Kingpin's Nightmare: How a Marine Infiltrated Hell and Burned It Down | Ep. 257 | Pt. 1
Sept. 16, 2025

Revenge P*rn Kingpin's Nightmare: How a Marine Infiltrated Hell and Burned It Down | Ep. 257 | Pt. 1

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another unfiltered, no-holds-barred episode of the Mike Drop Podcast—where relevancy is irrelevant, and we dive headfirst into the raw stories of warriors, survivors, and straight-up legends. ...