Mike Day describes waking up from a grenade blast only to realize he’d been shot multiple times and left for dead. As enemy fighters stood over him, he fought back with a mag change under fire, fixing a malfunctioned pistol and eliminating the threat. His survival and counterattack reveal a…
From Taking a Sh*t to Taking Fire: The Dumbest Mistake That Nearly Got Us K*lled Robert Terkla shares an unbelievable story from his deployment attached to SEAL Team 3. He and a SEAL—who just so happens to be CrossFit legend Josh Bridges—decide to take a quick, unsecured bathroom break, leaving…
Joe Malone reveals how, during MARSOC selection, he thought he bombed the course after dragging heavy jerry cans for miles and struggling with land navigation. Years later, while working as a contractor, he finally sees his file — and discovers the shocking reason he was selected as a Raider in…
Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer breaks down the brutal aftermath of the battle that defined his life. He opens up about the gut-wrenching guilt of losing his teammates, the moment he knew he couldn't leave for their funerals, and the single most heartbreaking betrayal he experienced from his own…
Joe Malone describes his first deployment to Afghanistan, landing on the tarmac with no one waiting for them. From the smell of the desert air to loading live grenades, it hit him—this was real. The moment the mission stopped being training and became survival. If you like this, click subscribe,…
Andy Stumpf reflects on the hidden world of SEAL Team Development Group before 9/11 — a time when even inside the Teams, little was known about it. He breaks down the brutal reality of uprooting families, risking everything, and the silence that followed if you didn’t make it. If you…
Korean SEAL VS US SEAL Training: Which One Is Harder? Ken Rhee recounts what it’s like to go through American BUD/S as a foreign operator. From icy winter swims to grueling O-course challenges, the story reveals the brutal selection process, the cultural differences between US and Korean hell weeks, and…
Joe Malone recalls his shocking first experience with land navigation training. What he thought would be a fun, simple refresher turned into one of the toughest physical and mental challenges of his life — breaking him down more than he ever expected. If you like this, click subscribe, like and…
Andy Stumpf exposes the dark side of SEAL culture — where ambition, politics, and moral failures clash with the warrior code. Behind the image of elite brotherhood lies a crisis of integrity that leadership refuses to face. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch…
Ex–ROK Navy SEAL Ken Rhee Breaks Down the Reality of War with North Korea | Ep. 265 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.…
Nick O'Kelly reveals the brutal truth behind Army Aviation training — two years of grind, endless rules, and a five-week haze course that stripped recruits of sleep, comfort, and even their phones. Becoming an officer wasn’t glamorous — it was pure mental warfare. If you like this, click subscribe, like…
Andy Stumpf exposes the uncomfortable truth about how even the most elite military units, like the SEAL Teams and JSOC commands, are slowed down by bureaucracy. No matter how sharp the blade, there are always weeds in the lawn. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a…
He Was Shot 4 Times, Given the Wrong Blood, and Still Survived Nick Lavery recalls when an Afghan ally turned attacker opened fire on his team. He took multiple hits, including a devastating shot to his femoral artery, which would eventually require leg amputation. Despite the horrific injury, he fought…
Nick O'Kelly recalls the brutal mountain trek that pushed even elite Green Berets to their limits — gasping for air at 18,000 feet while older men powered past them. Ten relentless days that tested strength, pride, and survival. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend.…
Joe Malone recounts the gut-wrenching moment he was pulled from Afghanistan right as the fights began. After brutal training and finally making it back into combat, command orders a retrograde during Ramadan — leaving him angry, frustrated, and questioning everything. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with…
Jeff Struecker recounts his raw experience during the Panama invasion — from sudden pager alerts before Operation Just Cause to his first firefight and the mission to capture Noriega. His firsthand look at chaos, fear, and the shocking carnage that followed reveals the brutal reality behind America’s “pre-season” wars. If…
Andy Stumpf dives deep into the unforgiving grind of Navy SEAL life — freezing waters, endless training blocks, brutal mistakes, and the chaos behind every mission. This clip pulls back the curtain on what it really means to survive America’s elite training machine. If you like this, click subscribe, like…
Nick O'Kelly reveals what truly pushed him to become a Navy SEAL — not glory, not fame, but defiance. Told he’d never make it, he turned that doubt into fuel. Then came DEVGRU — the next step that only a few even attempt. If you like this, click subscribe, like…
Inside the 24th Special Tactics Squadron — The Air Force’s Secret Tier One Unit Fresh out of high school, Chad McCoy joined the military dreaming of becoming a PJ. This clip dives into his brutal first 10 weeks of indo training — a test so extreme it separates the truly…
Andy Stumpf reveals what truly pushed him to become a Navy SEAL — not glory, not fame, but defiance. Told he’d never make it, he turned that doubt into fuel. Then came DEVGRU — the next step that only a few even attempt. If you like this, click subscribe, like…
Nick O'Kelly recalls his first days in Okinawa in 2012. Fresh to the team, he arrived just as they returned from Afghanistan after losing a brother in combat. The silence, distance, and grief between the veterans and new guys painted a brutal picture of military reality—one that no training can…
Mike Glover on Dealing With Loss & Managing PTSD Mike Glover opens up about the devastating loss of 16 close comrades in combat. Raw, emotional, and unfiltered, he shares how the d*aths shaped his mission, mindset, and the unspoken reality of war. If you like this, click subscribe, like and…
Andy Stumpf opens up about why he never voted while serving in the military. He reveals his shocking belief that as a soldier—the action arm of foreign policy—he shouldn’t influence the political direction of the nation he serves. His words challenge what it truly means to serve the people, no…
Chris Fettes lays out a savage idea: a Best-Ranger-style, spy-vs-spy force-on-force between Delta and the Group. He argues teams get stacked, pride’s on the line, and explains why his unit would outfight the rest — raw, blunt, and totally unfiltered. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with…
