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March 29, 2026

The 160th SOAR Pilot Who RESCUED Us Out Was My Cousin

The 160th SOAR Pilot Who RESCUED Us Out Was My Cousin

The 160th SOAR Pilot Who RESCUED Us Out Was My Cousin Julian McDonald recounts the Snake River mission where a 160th helicopter was shot down, his cousin flew QRF, and Iraq’s relaxed ROE led to intense combat ops. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend.…

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March 29, 2026

Venezuela Oil Just Changed The Entire Game

Venezuela Oil Just Changed The Entire Game

Anthony Vinci questions whether Venezuela’s oil situation is really a quick win—or the start of something deeper. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 284 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #VenezuelaOil #NicolasMaduro #oilCrisis #globalEconomy #oilMarkets #energyCrisis #LatinAmerica #geopoliticsNews…

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March 28, 2026

1 In 4 Men Carry This Childhood Secret

1 In 4 Men Carry This Childhood Secret

Nick Koumalatsos exposes the hard truth about how many men carry silent trauma from childhood—and why it rarely gets talked about. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 283 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #childhoodTrauma #mentalHealth #traumaAwareness #personalStory…

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March 28, 2026

“We Missed China While Fighting Iraq?” This Changes Everything

“We Missed China While Fighting Iraq?” This Changes Everything

“We Missed China While Fighting Iraq?” This Changes Everything Anthony Vinci shares a sobering reflection on how years of war may have shifted focus away from the real long-term threat. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 284: https://youtu.be/jBUZ19NCITg ---------- NAVY…

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March 28, 2026

Epstein Files—Why Nobody's Being Arrested

Epstein Files—Why Nobody's Being Arrested

Mike Ritland and Nick Koumalatsos question why, despite the released files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, no major arrests have followed. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 283 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #JeffreyEpstein #EpsteinList #federalAgencies #criminalEvidence #investigationFiles…

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March 27, 2026

Sneaking Through the Iraqi Border

Sneaking Through the Iraqi Border

Mark Grdovic breaks down the moment they risked everything and crossed into Iraq despite being stopped at the border. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 281 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #MikeDrop #borderCrossing #militaryStory #combatStory #specialOperations #militaryMission…

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March 27, 2026

The Most Overlooked Period of the Iraq War

The Most Overlooked Period of the Iraq War

Anthony Vinci explains how winning the war didn’t mean control—and how insurgents adapted fast during the Iraq War. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 284 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #IraqWar #urbanWarfare #militaryHistory #USMilitary #combatReality #asymmetricWarfare #battlefieldTruth…

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March 27, 2026

The REAL Reason America's Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Failed

The REAL Reason America's Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Failed

Bob Harward shares a firsthand look at how the mission evolved after 9/11—and where it may have gone off track. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 238: https://youtu.be/mc3a4Zu6FFo ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID STRENGTH & CONDITIONING TRAINING Train…

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March 26, 2026

Why The Iran War Could Pull in China and Russia… Fast

Why The Iran War Could Pull in China and Russia… Fast

Why The Iran War Could Pull in China and Russia… Fast Anthony Vinci explains how Iran could spiral into a longer war, and why one wrong move changes everything. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 284: https://youtu.be/jBUZ19NCITg ---------- NAVY SEALS…

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March 26, 2026

How to Pass DEVGRU Screening (SEAL Team 6 Selection Explained)

How to Pass DEVGRU Screening (SEAL Team 6 Selection Explained)

How to Pass DEVGRU Screening (SEAL Team 6 Selection Explained) Chris Fettes exposes a raw look at the mindset, pressure, and reality behind stepping into DEVGRU selection. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 242: https://youtu.be/aZb7R3rXLDs ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP…

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March 26, 2026

Nick Koumalatsos: This Nearly Ended Me

Nick Koumalatsos: This Nearly Ended Me

Nick Koumalatsos opens up about the year everything collapsed—and how it forced a complete reset. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 283 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #NickKoumalatsos #MikeDrop #rockBottom #lifeStruggles #custodyBattle #lifeCrisis #comebackStory #resilienceMindset #personalGrowth #businessLoss #mentalToughness…

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March 25, 2026

From Saddam Hussain to Iran: The Same Intel Failures Are Happening Again?

From Saddam Hussain to Iran: The Same Intel Failures Are Happening Again?

From Saddam Hussain to Iran: The Same Intel Failures Are Happening Again? Eric Maddox explains how broken systems nearly cost critical intelligence during the Iraq War. If you like this, click like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 44: https://youtu.be/QCCkUSyiJXQ ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID…

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March 25, 2026

Why Troops On The Ground Is The Real Risk

Why Troops On The Ground Is The Real Risk

Anthony Vinci explains why putting troops on the ground turns conflicts into long, painful insurgencies like the Iraq War. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 284 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #IraqWar #IranConflict #guerrillaWarfare #militaryStrategy #warAnalysis #USMilitary #groundInvasion…

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March 25, 2026

The The Most Dangerous Part of Covert Operations No One Talks About

The The Most Dangerous Part of Covert Operations No One Talks About

The The Most Dangerous Part of Covert Operations No One Talks About Clint Emerson describes the pressure, isolation, and split-second failures that can ruin months of covert work. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 94: https://youtu.be/JC2wCNyk1OY ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS…

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March 24, 2026

Boots on the Ground in Iran? This Ends Like Iraq… | Ep. 284

Boots on the Ground in Iran? This Ends Like Iraq… | Ep. 284

Boots on the Ground in Iran? This Ends Like Iraq… | Ep. 284 Former intelligence officer, NGA Chief Technology Officer, and author of The Fourth Intelligence Revolution Dr. Anthony Vinci joins Mike Ritland on Mike Drop to unpack America’s high-stakes Iran moves. As deception returns, ships reposition, and Marines surge…

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March 23, 2026

The Mission That Proved DEVGRU Could Deploy Anywhere in 24 Hours

The Mission That Proved DEVGRU Could Deploy Anywhere in 24 Hours

The Mission That Proved DEVGRU Could Deploy Anywhere in 24 Hours Rob O’Neill shares his most intense Navy SEAL missions. From hunting high-value targets in Iraq to the high-stakes Captain Phillips rescue, he reveals the preparation, split-second decisions, and chaos behind elite operations. Fans get an unfiltered, inside look at…

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March 23, 2026

Operation Viking Hammer: Inside the Psychological Warfare Campaign

Operation Viking Hammer: Inside the Psychological Warfare Campaign

Operation Viking Hammer: Inside the Psychological Warfare on the Ground Mark Grdovic reveals how one misunderstood message made surrender impossible in Iraq. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 281: https://youtu.be/Bse2V1ITPe4 ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID STRENGTH & CONDITIONING…

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March 23, 2026

Who's Actually Behind the Minnesota Protests?

Who's Actually Behind the Minnesota Protests?

Dan Crenshaw discusses whether the ICE protests are truly organic or part of a more coordinated movement happening across the country. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 279 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #MinnesotaProtests #ICEProtests #ICEShooting #USProtests…

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March 22, 2026

I Failed SEAL Screening—Here's Why Most Don't Make It

I Failed SEAL Screening—Here's Why Most Don't Make It

I Failed SEAL Screening—Here's Why Most Don't Make It Alex Rogers breaks down how overconfidence, timing, and brutal standards crushed his shot at screening. 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 STRENGTH…

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March 22, 2026

Boots on the Ground in Iran?

Boots on the Ground in Iran?

Nick Koumalatsos explains why Trump has avoided large troop deployments and instead relied heavily on strategic military operations. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 283 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #DonaldTrump #Trumpstrategy #USmilitary #specialoperations #militarystrategy #warstrategy #USpolitics…

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March 22, 2026

Florent Groberg: The Split-Second Decision That Earned Him the Medal of Honor

Florent Groberg: The Split-Second Decision That Earned Him the Medal of Honor

Florent Groberg: The Split-Second Decision That Earned Him the Medal of Honor Florent Groberg breaks down the moment a routine mission in Afghanistan turned into an ambush. He walks through the decisions, the instinct to act, and the seconds leading up to a suicide bomber detonating in the middle of…

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March 21, 2026

Would Iran Welcome Liberation… Or Reject It?

Would Iran Welcome Liberation… Or Reject It?

Mike Rtiland and Nick Koumalatsos discuss whether foreign-led regime change would truly benefit Iran’s people or simply create another controlled outcome. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 283 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #IranRegime #regimechange #Iranpolitics #MiddleEast…

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March 21, 2026

Leaving the SEAL Teams Right Before Operation Red Wings

Leaving the SEAL Teams Right Before Operation Red Wings

Leaving the SEAL Teams Right Before Operation Red Wings Chris Osman talks about life after the teams—from running a successful business to dealing with the reality of losing guys. He gets into the mental side of it all, the guilt, the drinking, and what it’s like trying to move forward…

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March 21, 2026

Why Venezuela Might Be A Bigger Threat Than Iran

Why Venezuela Might Be A Bigger Threat Than Iran

Nick Koumalatsos and Mike Ritland discuss that both Iran and Venezuela pose real threats, but questions whether the timing and narrative are as straightforward as they seem. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 283 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military…

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