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…
Cody Alford’s First Day in Fallujah — Took a Round to the Helmet and Kept Fighting Cody Alford recounts the first brutal day in Fallujah, where chaos erupted, his platoon got ambushed, and he was shot in the head. What happened next defies logic — an out-of-body experience, pure adrenaline,…
Alex Rogers opens up about a lifelong pull toward the military — one that no one around him could understand. From drawing soldiers as a kid to joining at 21, his story exposes the mysterious force that drives some men to serve when no one else does. If you like…
Chris Fettes breaks down the ugly truth behind specialized hostage scenarios — why plane vs ship tactics favor different teams, how “neutral” systems still hide bias, and how planners or traders can shape outcomes. It’s a sharp, tactical look at who really wins when the rules aren’t clean. If you…
Daniel Corbett recalls his first deployment to Afghanistan. From his first live operation to surviving 13 RPGs and facing relentless fighters, he shares the shocking realities of Tier One special operations. This is raw, unfiltered combat insight you won’t see anywhere else. If you like this, click subscribe, like and…
Alex Foster explains how predators exploit blackout nights at bars and clubs — following wasted people, using vans, zip-ties, and sedatives to sn*tch victims with no cameras around. It’s a cold, tactical look at how easy “easy victims” become targets and why vigilance is the only defense. If you like…
Moments before his death, Alex Foster's team member texted friends saying, “Dude’s trying to kill me” and “He’s waiting outside.” Hours later, he was found dead in the same body of water they ruled a drowning. But the messages tell a darker story — one that doesn’t add up. If…
Join host Mike Ritland on the Mike Drop Podcast for a raw, unfiltered talk with Nick O’Kelly — retired Green Beret turned Night Stalkers Black Hawk pilot from the elite 160th SOAR. From white-knuckle combat insertions to battling suicidal thoughts that began in flight school, Nick’s story pulls no punches.…
