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April 7, 2026

Leaving The NFL To Join The SEAL Teams, Trump's Strategy in Iran & More | Ep. 286

Leaving The NFL To Join The SEAL Teams, Trump's Strategy in Iran & More | Ep. 286

Clint Bruce, former NFL linebacker who walked away from the league to become a Navy SEAL, completed multiple combat deployments, and now leads Trident Response Group while co-founding Carry The Load to honor our fallen, sits down for a powerful conversation on leadership and resilience. From the intensity of competing…

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April 6, 2026

Australian Commando Operation in Afghanistan Gone WRONG

Australian Commando Operation in Afghanistan Gone WRONG

Australian Commando Operation in Afghanistan Gone WRONG Heston Russell recounts the brutal moment an IED strike turned a mission into chaos and tested everything. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 285: https://youtu.be/KIEy-0BZDiU ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID STRENGTH…

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April 6, 2026

How War Rewires Your Mind & Changes the Way You See Stress

How War Rewires Your Mind & Changes the Way You See Stress

Jared 'CCT Peaches' Pietras explains the simple mindset one needs to develop in combat. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 202: https://youtu.be/KReqUNT8Xjo ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID STRENGTH & CONDITIONING TRAINING Train like a SEAL with Mike Ritland's…

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April 6, 2026

Is PTSD a Lifelong Condition?

Is PTSD a Lifelong Condition?

Ted Shirley rejects the idea of lifelong PTSD—and decides to fight his own mind. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 280 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #mentalhealth #veteranptsd #traumahealing #mentalresilience #veteranstory #suicideawareness #mindsetshift #brainpower #mentalstrength #healingjourney #personalbattle…

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April 5, 2026

Will Trump Put Boots on the Ground?

Will Trump Put Boots on the Ground?

Mike Ritland shares a blunt take on Trump’s approach to war—minimal investment, maximum outcome, and the fear of escalation. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 280 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #Trumpstrategy #DonaldTrump #USpolitics #warstrategy #foreignpolicy #geopoliticsanalysis #wardiscussion…

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April 5, 2026

Florent Groberg Reveals the Exact Moment He Learned He’d Receive the Medal of Honor

Florent Groberg Reveals the Exact Moment He Learned He’d Receive the Medal of Honor

Florent Groberg Reveals the Exact Moment He Learned He’d Receive the Medal of Honor Florent Groberg sharew the moment he walked away from war, unaware he was about to receive the nation’s highest honor. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode…

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April 5, 2026

Apache Pilot Couldn't Believe What He Saw

Apache Pilot Couldn't Believe What He Saw

Ted Shirley recounts the moment a fleeing target turned into a split-second decision—and the radio confirmed it. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 280 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #sniperstory #combatfootage #apachehelicopter #militarysniper #warstory #specialforces #urbanwarfare #militarytactics…

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April 4, 2026

Delta Force Operator Reveals the Operation That Earned Him the Silver Star in Iraq

Delta Force Operator Reveals the Operation That Earned Him the Silver Star in Iraq

Delta Force Operator Reveals the Operation That Earned Him the Silver Star in Iraq Jeff Tiegs explains how a “routine” mission in Iraq showed all the signs of a setup. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 235: https://youtu.be/b_WTtzOe21U ---------- NAVY…

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April 4, 2026

Nick Koumalatsos on Transitioning Out Of MARSOC

Nick Koumalatsos on Transitioning Out Of MARSOC

Nick Koumalatsos owns his failures, faces himself, and makes the call to become something better. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 280 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #selfimprovement #personalgrowth #mindsetshift #lifechange #mentaltoughness #selfreflection #innergrowth #motivationspeech #successmindset #lifedecisions…

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April 3, 2026

Trump’s Real Play? It Might Be Economic

Trump’s Real Play? It Might Be Economic

Nick Koumalatsos breaks down how war, China, and energy might be tied to one economic game. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 280 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #DonaldTrump #Chinastrategy #Venezuelaoil #geopoliticsanalysis #petrodollarsystem #HenryKissinger #USpolitics #warstrategy #economicwarfare…

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April 3, 2026

Clint Emerson on Why Movies Get Deployments Completely Wrong

Clint Emerson on Why Movies Get Deployments Completely Wrong

Clint Emerson on Why Movies Get Deployments Completely Wrong Clint Emerson breaks down the brutal reality of deployments—and the unexpected moments that stick with you. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 94: https://youtu.be/JC2wCNyk1OY ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID…

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April 3, 2026

My First Day in Iraq With SEAL Team 3 Didn’t Go as Planned

My First Day in Iraq With SEAL Team 3 Didn’t Go as Planned

My First Day in Iraq With SEAL Team 3 Didn’t Go as Planned Alex Rogers recounts his first overseas deployment, revealing how a simple augment turned into an unexpected and eye-opening experience. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 263: https://youtu.be/26_n8zkWg7E…

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April 2, 2026

He Hunted an Al-Qaeda Leader—Most of This Is Still Classified

He Hunted an Al-Qaeda Leader—Most of This Is Still Classified

He Hunted an Al-Qaeda Leader—Most of This Is Still Classified Remi Adeleke explains tracking a high-value Al-Qaeda leader and why much of the mission still can’t be shared. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 32: https://youtu.be/TIh1PYD7xOI ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS…

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April 2, 2026

Australia's Special Forces: From Sydney Terror Threats to Afghanistan Kill or Capture Missions

Australia's Special Forces: From Sydney Terror Threats to Afghanistan Kill or Capture Missions

Australia's Special Forces: From Sydney Terror Threats to Afghanistan Kill or Capture Missions Heston Russell exposes a rare inside look at Australia’s elite counterterrorism operations and the realities behind real-world deployments and domestic response forces. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full…

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April 1, 2026

Sustained Contact for 3 Days: Surrounded w/ Low Ammo

Sustained Contact for 3 Days: Surrounded w/ Low Ammo

Sustained Contact for 3 Days: Surrounded w/ Low Ammo Jeff Depatie shares a raw account of a three-day sustained firefight, exposing the chaos, fatigue, and unpredictability of real combat operations. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 106: https://youtu.be/UiYmIffvAps ---------- NAVY…

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April 1, 2026

Breaking Down What's Really Happening in Iran

Breaking Down What's Really Happening in Iran

Austrailian Commando on What's Really Happening in Iran Heston Russell exposes a direct, hard-hitting breakdown of rising global tensions, military realities, and the unseen risks shaping modern warfare. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 285: https://youtu.be/KIEy-0BZDiU ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS…

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April 1, 2026

He Was Gone Instantly… Blown to Pieces

He Was Gone Instantly… Blown to Pieces

Heston Russell describes the instant everything collapsed after a fatal blast—and the brutal fight that followed. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 285 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #militarycombat #warstory #veteranstory #warfootage #militarylife #specialforces #combattraining #wardocumentary #infantrycombat…

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March 31, 2026

BUD/S Pool Comp Almost Killed Me (Here's What Happened)

BUD/S Pool Comp Almost Killed Me (Here's What Happened)

BUD/S Pool Comp Almost Ended My Career Before it Started Alex Rogers relives the underwater BUD/S test where panic, hypoxia, and one decision changed everything. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 263: https://youtu.be/26_n8zkWg7E ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID…

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March 31, 2026

Inside Australian Special Forces Selection

Inside Australian Special Forces Selection

Heston Russell breaks down the brutal mental battle behind special forces selection and the bonds it creates. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 285 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #specialforces #militarytraining #mentaltoughness #specialoperations #militarymindset #combattraining #resiliencetraining #disciplinetraining…

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March 31, 2026

Australian Commando Selection, Iran War & The Future of Warfare | Ep. 285

Australian Commando Selection, Iran War & The Future of Warfare | Ep. 285

Heston Russell, former Major with Australia’s 2nd Commando Regiment, multiple combat deployments. We’re going deep on what commando selection actually does to your mind and body, how he built and led teams through Afghanistan and Iraq, and why he’s now on a mission to fix veteran support back home. We…

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March 30, 2026

Australian SF pinned Down

Australian SF pinned Down

Heston Russell describes taking command in a massive ambush and leading his team out under relentless fire. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 285 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #militarycombat #urbanwarfare #tanktactics #combatleadership #warstory #infantrycombat #militarytactics #warzone #combatmission…

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March 30, 2026

Jeff Nichols: The USS Alabama Operation SEAL Team 6 Doesn't Want You to Know About

Jeff Nichols: The USS Alabama Operation SEAL Team 6 Doesn't Want You to Know About

Jeff Nichols: The USS Alabama Operation SEAL Team 6 Doesn't Want You to Know About Jeff Nichols reflects on the coordination, logistics, and human impact of the operation, emphasizing the pride and professionalism of the SEAL community. Viewers get a rare glimpse into tier-one SEAL operations, the execution timeline, and…

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March 30, 2026

The Near-Fatal Dive Accident That Made This SEAL Quit

The Near-Fatal Dive Accident That Made This SEAL Quit

The Near-Fatal Dive Accident That Made This SEAL Quit After a near-fatal dive accident, Ephraim Mattos realized the most dangerous thing wasn’t dying. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 53: https://youtu.be/_jEItI3AAjE ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID STRENGTH &…

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March 29, 2026

BUD/S vs Army Airborne: Which is Harder?

BUD/S vs Army Airborne: Which is Harder?

BUD/S vs Army Airborne: Which is Harder? After combat dive school, Jason Sweet got kicked out of Army Airborne at Fort Benning for a simple mistake—right after surviving the pipeline. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Click here to watch episode 148: https://youtu.be/e5fF_Kdp0SU ----------…

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