"History can be used to prove almost anything." Mike Ritland speaks with retired U.S. Army officer and urban warfare expert John Spencer about why context matters more than headlines when analysing conflict. Without understanding the bigger picture, it's easy to reach the wrong conclusion. Follow @mikedroppodcast for more content like…
If you only read one book on war, John Spencer says it should be this one. Mike Ritland asks retired U.S. Army officer and urban warfare expert John Spencer which book has shaped military thinking more than any other, and why its lessons are still relevant today. Follow @MikeRitland for…
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Do people ever really stay the same? John Spencer reflects on the quote that's stuck with him throughout his career, and why understanding change has shaped the way he sees both leadership and life. Follow @MikeRitland for more content like this! #mikedroppodcast #johnspencer #leadership #mindset #growth #military #podcast #life
The Real REASON Hell Week was Created | Breaking down the origins of BUD/S Ben Milligan reveals the forgotten D-Day mission that created Hell Week — and why every BUD/S student should hear this before it starts. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch…
"War is human. Political. And uncertain." John Spencer breaks down why no theory can predict every conflict, and why the best military thinkers are always willing to question their own conclusions. Follow @MikeRitland for more content like this! #mikedroppodcast #johnspencer #warfare #military #strategy #history #geopolitics #podcast #leadership
Derek Janisch recalls the moment a brutal consulate attack turned into one unforgettable reminder of why every sacrifice mattered. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 300 ---------- #MikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #NavySEALs #AfghanistanWar #CombatStory #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranStories #SpecialOperations…
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"I still think about that day." Some missions leave more than memories. Kyle Morgan shares the story that shaped the way he thinks about leadership and responsibility. Follow @MikeRitland for more conversations like this. 🇺🇸 #mikedroppodcast #kylemorgan #militarystories #leadership #resilience
Derek Janisch reveals how a veterans recovery program—and one unruly Malinois—helped rebuild his life from the ground up. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 300 ---------- #MikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #BelgianMalinois #PTSDRecovery #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranStories #SecondChance…
Major John Spencer is a retired U.S. Army officer with more than 25 years of service and is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on urban warfare. In this conversation, he breaks down the conflict with Iran, challenges popular predictions about escalation, and explains why war remains…
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Derek Janisch explains how a routine medevac turned into a dangerous double rescue after a Black Hawk crashed in hostile territory. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 300 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #BlackHawk #ChinookHelicopter #AfghanistanWar #USArmy…
Who do you listen to when the pressure is at its highest? Kyle Morgan believes one of the biggest mistakes during selection is letting other people's doubt become your own. Here he explains why protecting your mindset is just as important as preparing your body, and why he refused to…
Navy SEAL Shows Best EDC for Strict Gun Laws Derek Janisch breaks down his EDC setup — why he runs a Glock 19 over a SIG, the logic behind mag interoperability with his team, his red dot preferences, and the "dream range gun" he'd actually want to own. If you…
"You couldn't find a better guy than me." When Derek Janisch was invited to play paintball against two Navy SEALs, he backed himself, and delivered. What started as a friendly challenge soon turned into a conversation about creating a series and pitching it to Netflix. Follow @mikedroppodcast for more conversations…
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Nic McKinley was forced into becoming a PJ instructor, where real-world mountain rescues became some of the most dangerous missions of his career. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 299 ---------- #MikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #ShawnRyan #ShawnRyanShow…
Tu Lam spiraled into secret opiate addiction on active duty before unexpectedly becoming Call of Duty's most downloaded character. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 298: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZf_vzKwGYM ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID STRENGTH & CONDITIONING TRAINING Train like…
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Andy Stumpf Describes the Night He Got Shot on a Delta Force Raid Andy Stumpf recounts the night he took a bullet during a joint DEVGRU-Delta Force raid in Baghdad If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 10: https://youtu.be/S8qMpEbrQq8 ---------- NAVY…
What if different religions weren't meant to divide us? Derek Janisch shares his personal perspective on faith, explaining why he believes different religions may each hold part of a bigger picture. Rather than seeing belief as a competition, he reflects on why the differences between people might serve a greater…
Shawn Ryan reveals the brutal 12-hour CIA gunfight in Fallujah where he believed he wasn't making it out alive. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 30 ---------- #MikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #ShawnRyan #ShawnRyanShow #CIA #CIAContractor #FallujahBattle #IraqWar…
What's one sport you can enjoy with your kids at almost any age? For Derek Janisch, the answer is paintball. He explains why it's one of the few activities where parents and kids can genuinely compete, have fun together, and keep coming back for more, without worrying about keeping up…
