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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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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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