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Jan. 13, 2024

Content You Can't See - Moderating the Dark Web with CIA Officer Ryan Fugit | Mike Drop Ep #170 Clip

Every minute, thousands of hours of content are uploaded to the internet. Videos, text messages, images - everything's fair game on the World Wide Web, right? Retired CIA Officer Ryan Fugit talks content moderation at companies like Google and Facebook, and why the most dangerous people are always the ones…

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Jan. 10, 2024

Apache VS F/A-18 - Why Flying Helos is Harder than Fixed Wing | Mike Drop Ep #169 Clip - Ryan Fugit

Learning to fly is hard enough - learning to HOVER is a different story entirely. Retired Army Apache Pilot and Combat Story Podcast Host Ryan Fugit weighs in on just why it's so difficult to learn to fly a helicopter - and why it's so impressive when somebody can do…

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Jan. 9, 2024

Apache VS F/A-18 - How to Hover in a Helicopter w/ Ret. Pilot Ryan Fugit | Mike Drop Shorts #169

With all that modern technology has to offer, why is flying a helicopter still so hard? Retired Army Apache Pilot Ryan Fugit breaks down the three essential tools required to fly (hover?) in the skies, along with the master required to make it happen under pressure. Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/ty9a9HwTUH4 ----------…

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Jan. 8, 2024

Army Apache Pilot Talks Flying Afghanistan Ops w/ Combat Story's Ryan Fugit | Mike Drop Shorts #169

How difficult is flying a helicopter? You might think modern tech has solved for hovering and strafing, but Combat Story host Ryan Fugit knows better. In this sneak peek at Episode 169 of The Mike Drop Podcast, Ryan reviews his 7+ years flying as an Army Apache Helicopter pilot in…

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Jan. 7, 2024

Army Apache Helicopter Pilot Ryan Fugit Part One

Ryan Fugit is pretty good at seeing the bigger picture. Nowadays, he's a podcast host - hosting 'Combat Stories,' a weekly interview series dedicated to sharing war stories from some truly incredible veteran warriors - but before podcasting, he was a veteran himself, having served over seven years as an…

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Jan. 7, 2024

Stop Barking FAST with Navy SEAL Teamdog Owner Mike Ritland | The Mike Drop Podcast - Ep. 167 Shorts

What's the secret to a quiet dog? Turns out, it's not just about who can bark the loudest. Mike digs into the reason so many dogs tend to bark as often as they like, and how you can turn the tables on your canine without them even suspecting a thing.…

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Jan. 6, 2024

Apache Helo Pilot Talks Close Calls in '08 Night Raid | Mike Drop Ep. #169 Clip - Ryan Fugit

Piloting a helicopter isn't an easy task. It's even more difficult when you're attempting to fly one bird with two pilots - like the AH-64 Apache requires - all while under fire, at night. Combat Story host Ryan Fugit recalls one particularly close call in this clip from Episode 169…

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Jan. 6, 2024

Mark & Reward How-To with Trikos Owner Mike Ritland | The Mike Drop Podcast - Ep. 167 Shorts

How does Mark and Reward work? It might seem complicated, but teaching your dog to pay attention really comes down to two things - timing and consistency. Fortunately, Mike's got the breakdown. Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/1fF1v96D45k ---------- Fueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.pet ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND: SHOP for Fueled…

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Jan. 5, 2024

Using Terminator 2 Drones with Top Gun Pilot Jack Stewart | Mike Drop Shorts - Ep. 168

What's the danger of unmanned drones? Aren't they safer? Top Gun Instructor Jack Stewart isn't so sure. In this clip from Episode #168 of Mike Drop (link below) Jack weighs in on the true hazard of using unmanned aircrafts to solve our problems - and why we might be better…

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Jan. 4, 2024

Flying 9/11 with Top Gun Pilot Jack Stewart | Mike Drop Podcast Ep. 166 Short

Top Gun Instructor Jack Stewart reflects on the challenges of September 11th, and how the logistics turned out to be more complicated than you might imagine. Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/qfg3R-f7INI ---------- Get Your Copy of Jack's Book, 'Unknown Rider' on Amazon at http://tinyurl.com/t33vbtyy Support Jack Stewart - Website: https://jackstewartbooks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackstewartbooks…

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Jan. 3, 2024

F/A-18 Survival Kit EDC Review with Top Gun Instructor Jack Stewart | Mike Drop Shorts - Ep. 168

What does an F/A-18 pilot keep in the cockpit just in case things go south? Top Gun Instructor Jack Stewart digs into the essential tools needed to get out of any evac situation, along with the personal equipment allowed in every pilot's EDC. Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/oc2X6ITfYxM ---------- Get Your Copy…

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Jan. 2, 2024

F/A-18 Survival Kit Review with Top Gun Instructor Jack Stewart | Mike Drop #168 Clip

What kind of gear goes into the average F/A-18 Survival Kit? Do pilots get any say in what go in their everyday carry? And just how close are we to a Terminator 2-style dystopian future of unmanned drones and total technological domination? Fortunately for us, Top Gun Fighter Pilot Instructor…

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Jan. 1, 2024

Dogfighting at Top Gun - How To with Pilot Instructor Jack Stewart | Mike Drop Shorts - Ep. 168

How do you teach a pilot to take down another aircraft? Dogfighting's been an essential tool in aerial domination since the invention of the aircraft, but even with today's technology, it's not nearly as easy as you might think. Top Gun Instructor Jack Stewart digs into how he learned to…

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Dec. 31, 2023

Top Gun Fighter Pilot Instructor Jack Stewart Part Two

Is it true that TOPGUN only trains students to become instructors? Turns out, there's quite a few details the Tom Cruise movies missed when it comes to the most elite flying academy in the world - but when it comes to real world dogfighting, it's not all about academics. It's…

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Dec. 30, 2023

How to Socialize ANY Dog with Teamdog Handler Mike Ritland | The Mike Drop Podcast - Ep. 167 Shorts

Why's my dog so aggressive? Some may say socializing with other dogs is the answer, but Mike's not so sure. In this exclusive clip from Episode 167 of the Mike Drop Podcast, Teamdog CEO and Handler Mike Ritland explains that simply shouting at a dog (or using an e-collar) might…

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Dec. 30, 2023

UFO Spotted by TOP GUN Pilot with Instructor Jack Stewart | Mike Drop #168 Clip

Wait a minute, ALIENS? It might sound far fetched, but TOP GUN Fighter Pilot Instructor Jack Stewart isn't so sure. In this exclusive clip from Episode 168 of Mike Drop, Jack weighs in on whether or not he's seen any little green men (or UFO's) - and whether or not…

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Dec. 29, 2023

Dog Training Q&A with Navy SEAL Teamdog Founder Mike Ritland

Why's my dog so aggressive? How can I start to train them more effectively? And what's the secret to getting any dog to truly obey your commands? There may be a million ways to skin a cat, but dog training doesn't have to be that complicated. Just ask Mike Ritland.…

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Dec. 28, 2023

Real TOP GUN Pilot Buzzes the Tower with Instructor Jack Stewart | Mike Drop Podcast Ep 166 Short

Is 'Buzzing the Tower' a real thing? Fans of Tom Cruise's TOP GUN films might remember Maverick screaming by the control tower, but it turns out it's a much bigger deal than you'd think. Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/qfg3R-f7INI ---------- Get Your Copy of Jack's Book, 'Unknown Rider' on Amazon at http://tinyurl.com/t33vbtyy…

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Dec. 26, 2023

TOPGUN Pilot Explains Buzzing the Tower | Mike Drop #166 Clip - Top Gun Instructor Jack Stewart

Can 'Buzzing the Tower' get you kicked out of TOPGUN? Top Gun Pilot & Instructor Jack Stewart weighs in on whether or not the patented Tom Cruise trick will get any aspiring pilot the boot before reviewing aircraft carrier landings, vehicle selection, and why the Navy SEALs might be just…

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Dec. 25, 2023

TOP GUN Pilot Learns to Fly an F/A-18 | Mike Drop Podcast Shorts - Ep. 166 with Jack Stewart

Teaching aspiring pilots to fly is one thing - teaching TOPGUN students how to dogfight is another. TOPGUN Pilot and Instructor Jack Stewart weighs in on learning to fly the Navy way in this exclusive clip from Episode 166 of The Mike Drop Podcast. Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/qfg3R-f7INI ---------- Get Your…

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Dec. 24, 2023

Top Gun Fighter Pilot Instructor Jack Stewart Part One

Jack Stewart always wanted to fly. Following in his pilot father's footsteps, he pursued a career in aviation at the U.S. Naval Academy before serving 23 years as a fighter pilot, flying combat missions from three different aircraft carriers and deploying to Afghanistan as a member of an Air Force…

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Dec. 22, 2023

Becoming Anonymous at the French Foreign Legion | Mike Drop Shorts - Episode 165 w/ Taylor Cavanaugh

A lot of people wish they could start over, but is there a way to genuinely start anew? French Foreign Legion and SEAL Team Seven vet Taylor Cavanaugh talks about getting a new name when he joined the French Foreign Legion, and why the fighting force is so quick to…

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Dec. 20, 2023

SEAL Tased FOUR TIMES at a Jimmy Buffett Concert?! | The Mike Drop Podcast - Episode 165 Shorts

Taylor Cavanaugh's been arrested plenty of times, but running from the cops just before deployment isn't exactly a winning formula for success. In this clip from Episode 165 of The Mike Drop Podcast, French Foreign Legion and SEAL Team Seven vet Taylor Cavanaugh shares a particularly hairy incident involving a…

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Dec. 18, 2023

Navy SEAL to French Foreign Legion with Taylor Cavanaugh | Mike Drop Episode 165 Shorts

How does a Navy SEAL go from SEAL Team Seven to enlisting in the French Foreign Legion? Taylor Cavanaugh's got the answers, but you might not like how he got there. Turns out, getting arrested ain't so bad! Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/JhFOHZ9CbRo ---------- Support Taylor Cavanaugh - Website: https://www.taylorcavanaugh.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcavofficial…

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