Nick Tran explains why he once supported Dan Crenshaw, what changed over time, and the moment he decided to step into politics himself to challenge the system. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 273 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics…
“We Lost Guys Every Day” — Jocko Willink on the Reality of Ramadi Jocko Willink reflects on Ramadi, constant combat, losing teammates, and the impossible weight of command in war. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Click here to watch the episode 222: https://youtu.be/Ylq83J3rPhA…
Rick Hogg breaks down the basic gear, ammo, and equipment issued before deployment, showing how minimal and real preparation for war actually looks. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 75 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #MikeDrop #ShawnRyan #MilitaryGear…
Chris Osman reveals a real-world SEAL Team 3 mission where operators quietly stopped a cargo ship threat and protected a US submarine base without the public ever knowing. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 268 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military…
Chadd Wright explains what Navy SEAL training was really like, why the cold water was the hardest part, and how quitting was never an option despite the pain. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 101 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military…
VA Prescribed Me This Drug... It Turned Me Into a Psychotic Shooter This is the moment a MARSOC Raider's life flipped—VA prescribed him Nuvigil for years... it triggered a full psychogenic blackout. Michael Bloch woke up shooting into traffic with no memory. Here's the raw story. If you like this,…
Rick Hogg reflects on witnessing air strikes, tracer fire, and incoming Scuds—describing the raw power of modern warfare and what it felt like to be near it without being in the direct fight. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 75…
Chris Osman recounts a brutal moment where his team was pulled off a helicopter minutes before it was shot down—and forced to listen to Rangers fighting for their lives while being ordered to stand down. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode:…
Chad McCoy recalls a tense night movement into the mountains, where a stealth sniper mission nearly unraveled when local dogs sensed the team before anyone else did. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 79 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics…
Pete Hegseth: Venezuela Strike, Counterterrorism Ops, Drug War Eric Frohardt opens up about Pete Hegseth’s message on military standards, elite teams, and what recent Venezuela strikes signal for U.S. defense policy. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Click here to watch the episode 274:…
Chad McCoy recalls the impossible decisions made under fire—treating wounded teammates while the compound is still unsecured and chaos keeps escalating. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 79 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #ShawnRyan #CombatMedic #BattlefieldMedicine #MilitaryTrauma #SpecialOperations…
Bryan Ray describes his first real firefight—the surreal slow-motion feeling, the shock of engagement, and how training shaped his response. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 131 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #ShawnRyan #FirstFirefight #CombatStory #MilitaryExperience #SpecialOperations #GunfightMemory…
What No One Tells You About Joining DEVGRU | Ep. 274 Mike Ritland sits down with former Navy SEAL Eric Frohardt for a raw and revealing conversation. Eric takes us from his upbringing on an Iowa farm to the pinnacle of special operations, detailing the intense focus of SEAL Team…
Bryan Ray recounts the exact moment a routine patrol turned into a full ambush—and how a single song still triggers that memory years later. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 131 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #ShawnRyan #CombatStory…
Why Navy SEAL Hopefuls Fail Before BUD/S Even Starts Zach Ferguson recounts brutal BUD/S moments, near-death experiences, and the mindset that kept him from quitting. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Click here to watch the episode 192: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVEPGjBgBPw ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP…
Ken Rhee explains why North Korean special operators are hard to spot, how they blend into South Korea, and why the U.S. would stand out immediately in the North. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 265 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran…
Jim DiOrio explains why corruption cases drain agents fast, and why U.S. attorneys only accept cases that meet extremely high standards. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 217 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #CorruptionCases #CorruptionInvestigations #FederalInvestigators #SpecialProsecution #ProsecutionUnits…
Travis Kennedy recounts a brutal ambush at sunset, explaining how enemy fighters used timing and heavy fire to pin them down, leaving no room to move or shoot back. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 78 ---------- The Mike Drop…
Cody Alford: How Marine Raiders Operated in the Early Days of MARSOC Cody Alford recounts a chaotic Afghanistan mission that spiraled fast—bad decisions, busted vehicles, surprise airstrikes, and days stuck waiting it out. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Click here to watch the…
Kawa Mawlayee questions why U.S. funding continues for Israel during government shutdowns, pointing to foreign aid, military support, and political influence in Washington. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 266 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #ShawnRyan #USIsrael #ForeignAid…
Kawa Mawlayee questions the common narrative around Israel’s founding and explains why understanding the full historical timeline matters when judging today’s conflicts. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 266 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #MiddleEast #IsraelHistory #PalestineHistory #WorldWarTwo #GeopoliticalHistory…
Bryan Ray explains why elite mountain training is rare, intense, and trusted with lives on the line during real missions. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Click here to Watch the episode 131: https://youtu.be/xHPY0QXCx04 ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID STRENGTH & CONDITIONING…
Craig Douglas breaks down the real difference between law enforcement and entrapment, using a simple street-level example to explain where the legal line is drawn. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 272 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #ShawnRyan…
Kawa Mawlayee explains how Palestinians were pushed into Gaza over decades, left without escape, and blocked by borders, sea, and politics. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 266 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #Veteran #Military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #GazaStrip #PalestinianRefugees #GazaRefugees #EgyptBorder #IsraelGaza…
