Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! Recently, the United States pulled all of it's troops out of Afghanistan in what's likely to be one of the biggest blunders of the Biden administration. A lot of folks have reached out to ask me how I feel about…
Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! On Episode 75 of the podcast, Rick Hogg told a ton of fascinating stories about his 13 deployments with the Army. Everything from Operation Desert Storm, his classified work in Special Operations, and even his time with K-9's was up…
Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! 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…
Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! Episode 74 of the Podcast went to a lot of strange places - Michelle's husband Bryan Black's penchant for chess and online poker was definitely a surprise, and hearing the tragedy of his passing in the Tongo Tongo ambush was…
Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! Michelle's story of heartbreak and loss can be a tough watch for some listeners, but it's important to remember the sacrifice every one of these warriors are willing to put on the line for us every day so we can…
Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! 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…
Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! My conversation with Kyle Thompson on Episode 73 of the podcast went in a lot of great directions, some more surprising than others. Between Kyle's outing with Flip in the Bite Suit and our dive into deeper theologies, I took…
Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! Many of my guests are those of faith, and I myself have had a lot of questions about religion over the years after growing up Lutheran and being around the world a few times. I sat down with Man of…
Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! There's lots of dogs, and there's lots of crates, but there's only one tried and true method to crate training any dog. You asked, I answered. Here's the secret to teaching every dog to go to (and stay in) their…
Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! Police Officer Kyle Shoberg has only been an active-duty officer of the law for 14 years, but he's got enough stories to fill a whole podcast - and more. Since he was kind enough to share some of his department…
Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! 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…
Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! Eli Crane is an adventurous guy. From his time with Seal Team 3 all the way to his stint on the ABC reality television series Shark Tank, it's safe to say he's got all kinds of great stories to tell.…
Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! 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,…
Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! It isn't every day that a channel like ours hits 100,000 subscribers. I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on this incredible milestone for the podcast, the channel, and the awesome ride we've shared along the way.…
There are a TON of emotional stories in Sean Buck Rogers book 'Rising Above,' and while he shared a few select ones on the show, there's a handful that stood out to me for one reason or another. In these clips, Sean shares a particularly tragic story from his childhood,…
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, @projectwarpath, and @resiliencecbd. ---------- Table of Timestamps: 0:00 -…
As a war correspondent for over 13 years, Hollie McKay had an untold number of tales to tell about her time traveling the world and reporting her findings. In these clips, Hollie reflects on her opinions regarding unbiased journalism, shares some of her experiences as a globetrotting reporter, and I…
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 at the height…
With 10 years in DEVGRU under his belt, Bill Rapier has all kinds of cool stories to tell. In these clips, Bill recalls a particularly hairy situation, weighs in on just how long we’ve been in Iraq, and shows me his daily carries courtesy of his knife company, AMTAC Knives.…
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 time serving in one of the most prestigious units in…
It's a rare sight to see a weatherman on Mike Drop, and even rarer for them to be an active duty air force special ops weatherman. And while Trent couldn't divulge his last name or a handful of stories since he's still serving, I couldn't help but ask him about…
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 Force Special Warfare Weatherman. From being…
Leo Jenkins is a great author, a great interview, and a great medic (I assume). In Episode 66, we talked about his time as an Army Ranger combat medic, his travels across the world, his home in Baja, and even a little bit about the country's response to 9/11. But…
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 one. Sponsored by @jockofuel, @originusa, and…
