The French Foreign Legion - a unique corps of the French Army that, unlike nearly any other army in the world, allows foreign nationals to enlist at will. It's a diverse fighting force, deploying all over the world into any conditions necessary. They're also the home of Taylor Cavanaugh, a…
Why's Shane Hiatt living on the road? Turns out even Shane might not know the answer - in this clip from Episode 164 of The Mike Drop Podcast, Shane digs into his 15 years living out of his truck, and why he's got no plans to stop anytime soon. Remember…
Mike Ritland was a BULLY?! Friend and fellow Navy SEAL Shane Hiatt recalls the day he broke both of his arms on a particularly tall track and field hurdle, and why Mike's unsympathetic response MIGHT have been just a little bit justified. Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/eKQfHLKBNYg ---------- Support Shane Hiatt -…
Retired Navy SEAL Shane Hiatt has been living on the open road for over 15 years - just him, his dog, and the American Highway - all when he's not making elite custom knives over at SH9, of course. Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/eKQfHLKBNYg ---------- Support Shane Hiatt - Get One of…
Mike Ritland and Shane Hiatt have been friends for a long time. Which is a surprisingly rare thing in the veteran community - the odds that two SEAL Team guys would run into each other again and again aren't quite as high as you might think. But Shane's a nomad…
SEALs are America's Toughest Warriors, but even they won't swim with the sharks. SH9's Shane Hiatt digs into a hairy situation involving a meat packing plant off the coast of Mogadishu, and why using new tech against old methods might save more SEAL lives than less. Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/6MKMvVNYFy4 ----------…
The fitness goals required to become a Navy SEAL are incredibly challenging, but once you're on the Teams, anything goes, right? Shane Hiatt weighs in on the time he saw a SEAL Team Eight operator turn out three miles in less than 15 smoking minutes - all without wasting a…
Retired Navy SEAL Shane Hiatt has been living on the road since 2008 - just him, his dog, and the American Highway for over 15 years. Turns out, making knives can be surprisingly lucrative - especially when you've got friends in high places! Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/6MKMvVNYFy4 ---------- Support Shane Hiatt…
It takes all sorts to make the world, but only a select few are chosen to lead. Just ask Shane Hiatt - he's a former Point Man for SEAL Team 3, where he met and served together with our very own Mike Ritland. Since then they've been good friends for…
What's Drago's craziest raid story? An elusive Iraqi general didn't know what hit him when SEAL Team 2 showed up on his doorstep - especially when they opted to skip the knock and go for a flashier entrance instead. Remember - don't hold that doorknob! Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/KWOWCeH3MAg ---------- Support…
Nowadays, Jocko Willink's known for his podcast and brand, but back in the day Drago Dzieran only knew him from serving side-by-side on SEAL Team 2. Turns out, Jocko's not only an outstanding Jiu-Jitsu fighter - he's also a pretty good swimmer too! Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/KWOWCeH3MAg ---------- Support Drago Dzieran…
How did Navy SEAL Drago Dzieran meet Jocko Willink? Turns out it's only a small part of the story - serving at the Tip of the Spear on SEAL Team Two AND SEAL Team Four is no small feat. It's all a small part of Drago's stories from his memoir,…
Retired Navy SEAL Drago Dzieran has a complicated past. Before serving twenty years at the Tip of the Spear, he was a political prisoner in his home country of Poland after they assumed Communist rule. After immigrating to America, he became a citizen, joined the military, and not long after…
Growing up in Communist Poland in the 1980's wasn't always easy. Just take it from retired Navy SEAL Drago Dzieran, when he recalls a certain piece of Rebar he used to keep in his elementary school backpack for 'special occasions'. Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/H8eQsQMfnLk ---------- Support Drago Dzieran - Book -…
Be Kind to Your Neighbor? Turns out not EVERY country feels that way. Retired Navy SEAL Drago Dzieran talks living in America after immigrating from Communist Poland in the '80's, and how something as simple as a street sign can be more than just a cautionary tale. Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/H8eQsQMfnLk…
It's rare to meet a Navy SEAL, but even rarer to meet one who wasn't born in the United States. In this clip from Episode 161 of the Mike Drop Podcast, veteran and author Drago Dzieran reveals his origins in Communist Poland, and how the martial law that transpired there…
Drago Dzieran was born in Poland while under Communist rule. After spending time in a Communist prison (also known as a Gulag) as a political prisoner for his activism against against censorship, he immigrated to the United States in 1984, becoming a full U.S. Citizen in 1991. That same year…
How do cell phones get smuggled into prisons? Where do inmates acquire contraband? And what exactly happens when one of these deals goes south? Retired Corrections Officer and Mayans M.C. Actor VInce Vargas talks his experience working in the prison system, and why flipping a C.O. somehow managed to be…
Does the cast of Mayans M.C. and Sons of Anarchy ever actually ride the bikes? Gilly Lopez actor Vince Vargas weighs in on his experience filming the famous FX series, and how series creator Kurt Sutter's personal experience working with Hell's Angels helped shape both award-winning shows. Full Discussion: https://youtu.be/Vu6-R-tSbvM…
You might not know that Mayans MC Actor Vince Vargas used to work for BORTAC, an elite arm of the U.S. Border Patrol. He's also an Army Ranger veteran and the author of Borderline: Defending the Homefront. Here's his take on how Border Patrol's often considered when it comes to…
Nobody understands the border crisis quite like Vince 'Rocco' Vargas. Though most know him now as the actor behind Gilly Lopez on FX's 'Mayans M.C.', Vince is also a retired specialized law enforcement BORSTAR agent, where he operated for years on both sides of the border. He's also a veteran,…
There's a lot of reasons to dress up for church on Sunday, but Mayans M.C. actor and Army Ranger veteran Vince Vargas has one in particular that he still hasn't owned up to. Mike and Vince talk getting religious on deployment and why Vince's suit may make a heavenly appearance…
A.I. is a neat tool, but is it really the answer to all of our problems? Mike and Vince Vargas weigh in on using A.I. to power podcasts, audiobooks, and the jobs many of us may not want to do, even if it costs us more than we think. Full…
If you're a Sons of Anarchy fan, you're probably already familiar with Vince 'Rocco' Vargas' work on Mayans M.C. But what you might NOT know is his background as an Army Ranger or his work at BORSTAR. He digs into all of it, and more, on the latest episode of…
