Episode 62 of the podcast just dropped a couple of days ago and the reception from you guys has been enormous. Angel is an incredible guy - a patriot that chose to serve his country after it had served him growing up when times were hardest. But he didn't just…
I talk a lot about maximizing opportunity as I believe there is no shortage of it in this country. This episode is a prime example of it. I sat down with Angel Cortes - former L.A. gang banger turned Army Ranger, and now studying to be a registered dietician to…
My guest on Episode 61 of the podcast, Matt Hanson, didn't just get to winning 5 Ironman Triathlons without coming across a few funny stories. There's all kinds of great information in the full episode about maintaining a workout regiment, keeping your goals in mind, and of course, building the…
The Ironman race... 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. A ridiculous feat of preparation, endurance, and mental toughness. To not only finish, but to be a 3 time North American champion and shatter numerous course records around the world is on a different level. I had the…
Talking to Yousef Badou this week on the podcast turned out more than a handful of fascinating stories of folks who used behavioral analysis and situational awareness to put a stop to (or extricate themselves from) potentially dangerous situations. In these clips, Yousef shared a few stories out of Mexico…
Born in Kuwait and baring witness to the gulf war Iraqi invasion of his home country, Yousef Badou grew up around the kind of violence that made him want to combat it as he got older. After serving several combat tours as a U.S. Marine, he took part in a…
Talking to Former Seal Remi Adeleke and Former Army Ranger Nick Irving last week on the podcast was a huge endeavor to say the least. In just under four hours we covered George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, Police Brutality, Systemic Racism, and all kinds of other problems that have compounded…
The last few weeks have been some trying times in our nation, to say the least. I wanted to bring two former guests on with as relevant of a perspective as I could think of to both shed some light from their perspective as well as give mine, while having…
Will Chesney's story is nothing short of amazing, and in our 3-plus hour conversation in Episode 58 of the podcast, he told more than a handful of incredible stories about his time as a dog handler in the Seals. But if there was any one moment that absolutely has to…
The most famous mission in modern history, a bad ass K9 that accompanied the SEAL team that conducted it, and the operator/handler that took K9 Cairo on that mission. That, ladies and gentlemen, is the latest Mike Drop episode. I had the honor of sitting down with @willcheeese, author of…
If you haven't been living under a rock these past few weeks, then it's safe to say you're already well aware of the coronavirus pandemic that's currently sweeping the nation. So naturally, when I was sitting across a table from a man who describes himself as an expert on fear,…
What do you get when take a former U.S. Marine from India, who post service gets enlightened and on the level with the Dalai Lama ? You get a super interesting cat named Akshay Nanavati (@fearvana). Incredibly fascinating sit down with the author of the book Fearvana, and we talk…
When I sat down to talk to Jeff Morris on the podcast last week, I knew we were going to get into some pretty heavy conversation - his book, 'Legion Rising,' definitely didn't shy away from his experiences as an Infantry Officer in Baghdad. And there may be no better…
Hearing about men being led into battle and ultimately being lost is something that is never easy to listen to, but is necessary to digest as a nation keeping the promise to never forget about its soldiers that pay the ultimate sacrifice. I sat down with Jeff Morris, author of…
Talking to Nick Bare about his nutrition company (Bare Performance Nutrition) on the podcast last week definitely lead us down some extreme fitness avenues of conversation, but while Nick Bare is an Iron-Man competition-worthy athlete, at the end of the day, there's no way the rest of us are gonna…
Being a veteran entrepreneur myself, I find it extremely beneficial and therapeutic to sit down with fellow veteran entrepreneurs. In this episode I sit down with Nick Bare (@nickbarefitness) former Army officer, founder and CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition to discuss both his story and go over some great lessons…
I spent a little time listening back to Mike Day's podcast episode after the show went out to all of you last week and I kept coming back to this one particular part of our conversation. Mike's story is nothing short of remarkable, and if you haven't seen the whole…
There are times when I have the opportunity to sit down with some extraordinary men and am routinely humbled by their stories. This was absolutely one of those times. Mike Day is a retired Navy SEAL who was shot 27 times on one mission, and managed to kill the 4…
I've had the pleasure of speaking to quite a few fellow combat vets about their experiences in the Middle East. Even with that, I wasn't prepared for hearing Ephraim's account of the battle for taking back Mosul from ISIS after U.S. Forces pulled back. Author of "City of Death" and…
Arguably the most polarizing story in the history of the SEAL Teams, the war crimes accusations surrounding Eddie Gallagher have made it a tumultuous story for our entire nation. The president intervened when pre-trial confinement protocol wasn’t being followed, the media has portrayed a narrative and perspective, now it’s time…
Mike Drop Podcast Episode 51: Mike Glover - The Fieldcraft Survival Expert - Former Green Beret, CIA Contractor, Owner of Fieldcraft Survival The inspiration that comes from speaking with real life heroes is impossible to quantify. I continue to be humbled by the caliber of individuals that are willing to…
This episode is especially meaningful for me. Two of my closest friends, (Clint Emerson and Shane Hiatt) that I’ve been to war with, and all three of us close with Glen Doherty. We talk about our time together with Glen in platoons at SEAL team 3, Iraq, and transitioning out…
Mike Drop Podcast Episode 49: Rachel Scheer - Modeling, Nutrition, and Functional Medicine With all the conflicting information out there about health and nutrition, I feel obligated to bring different folks on regularly to discuss the ins and outs of all things food. In this episode I sit down with…
A strong, powerful and independent woman who perseveres through whatever stands in her way... is a perfect description for my guest on this episode. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lt. Commander Nikki Selby, a combat veteran flight nurse with an absolutely incredible story she was kind enough…
