Join host Mike Ritland on the Mike Drop Podcast for a raw, unfiltered talk with Nick O’Kelly — retired Green Beret turned Night Stalkers Black Hawk pilot from the elite 160th SOAR. From white-knuckle combat insertions to battling suicidal thoughts that began in flight school, Nick’s story pulls no punches.…
Just 12 hours after landing in Iraq, he’s already in the middle of chaos — rounds flying, partner forces firing, and a platoon leader yelling for him to take charge. Trained at Camp Pendleton, Alex Rogers became a “sniper” with mortars overnight. This is his raw, unfiltered first taste of…
Alex Foster exposes a chilling theory — a secret group of killers that found each other in early internet chat rooms. What began as twisted talk evolved into real-world hunts, forming a hidden network that’s allegedly been operating for decades. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with…
36 Hours of Hell: Surviving the SAS Interrogation Phase Dean Stott dives deep into the shocking realities of elite military training. From grueling jungle marches to parachute jumps, extreme evasion courses, and 36-hour interrogations, he reveals the brutal experiences that push soldiers to their limits. This clip exposes the hidden…
Alex Rogers reveals how his dream of becoming a Marine was destroyed over a small wrist tattoo. While he was disqualified, his buddy — with a bigger tattoo — got in after lying to the recruiter. The moment left him heartbroken, angry, and questioning the system that denied him his…
Chris Fettes remembers a deployment in Singapore where the training was absurdly elite — world-class pools, combat tanks, and ruined stone castles in the jungle. Paired with Thai SEALs and Israeli teams, the exercises were brutal, resource-heavy, and designed to break you. He walks through the drills, the doors they…
Alex Rogers opens up about the brutal pool comp — a test that breaks even the toughest. Starting with 62 men and ending with 28, he reveals the mindset that separates the survivors from the quitters. It’s not about strength. It’s about how much pain you’re willing to accept. If…
Dakota Meyer: The Medal of Honor Story They Tried to Bury Dakota Meyer recounts the chaos of the Hornet’s Nest operation — when support was denied, pilots refused to fly, and survival came down to a split-second decision with a 203 gr*nade launcher. What he did next defied every rule…
Alex Foster recounts one of New York City’s most chilling mysteries — the 1997 disappearance of Patrick McNeil. Tracked by a suspicious van, Patrick vanished, only to be found 50 days later miles downriver. The case baffled investigators and left questions that still haunt detectives today. If you like this,…
Jeremy Rebmann reveals how a John Stuart Mill quote about war was drilled into him during training — yet it became the line that defined his life. This is a raw look into how meaning can come from pain, and why true warriors still hold onto words that others fear.…
Alex Rogers relives the brutal underwater drill that almost ended his SEAL career. Fifteen feet deep, no goggles, no air — just raw willpower and survival instinct. The moment he hit the wall became the fight of his life. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a…
Alex Rogers recalls the chilling moment when loading his weapon stopped feeling like training. Surrounded by silence and knowing eyes, he suddenly understood — this time, the rounds weren’t meant for targets. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode: Ep. 263 ----------…
𝐏𝐒𝐀: 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐃𝐅 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐲 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐈 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐧 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧 - 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐭, 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝…
Chuck Ritter reflects on the Iraq War with brutal honesty — questioning whether the invasion was worth it. He admits that, even with all justifications aside, Iraq may not be in a better place than it was before 2003. A raw take on regret, policy failure, and the real cost…
How Female Federal Operatives Change the Undercover Game Jay Dobyns reveals how bringing a woman into his biker gang operation changed everything. He explains the hidden advantages female operatives bring, how they diffuse danger, gain inside intel from women in crime circles, and how their presence can make or break…
Jeremy Rebmann exposes how foreign agents tried to extract classified information about a cutting-edge neodymium-doped YAG laser—a technology that could perform brain surgery or blind satellites. He reveals how lines blur between innovation and weaponization. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the episode:…
Mike Glover reveals his journey from elite reconnaissance to standing up a new SIF company. He shares jaw-dropping insights about selection, trust, and what it really takes to operate in the world’s most elite units. From life-or-death rotations to the unseen rules of leaving the organization on good terms, this…
Tyler Grey exposes the missing process in military transitions—how soldiers are indoctrinated to serve but never retrained to live as civilians. He explains why identity loss and reprogramming are critical for survival after leaving the military. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the…
Jeremy Rebmann breaks down the brutal reality of global espionage. From ancient tribes to modern superpowers, every nation spies on every nation — and no one is off limits. He exposes why knowing your enemy’s weapons and plans is not just smart, it’s survival. If you like this, click subscribe,…
I Tried To Screen For SEAL Team Six: They Told Me ‘No Way’ — Here’s Why David Rutherford tells how his SEAL Team Six screening was blocked, why he quit the Navy in 2003, and the guilt that followed. Brutal honesty about ambition, loss, and the cost of walking away.…
Mark Giaconia recalls the first time bull*ts ripped past him on what was supposed to be a routine patrol. A suspicious encounter with a Russian-led search led to shocking intel about a hidden UN encampment near the DMZ — and an unexpected firefight that changed everything. If you like this,…
Tyler Grey unpack the brutal reality behind suicide. He reveals how, at its core, it’s not just about giving up — it’s about losing all sense of self-worth. This conversation shines light on a truth few are willing to face: the moment you stop believing you matter, destruction begins within.…
My Unconventional Journey To Becoming a SEAL | Ep. 263 From a troubled youth in Vermont, where a brush with the dangerous world of drug dealing nearly derailed his life, Alex found redemption through the grueling trials of SEAL training and a 12-year career with SEAL Team Three. His journey…
Mike Ritland lays out the blunt option the U.S. could use against Mexico: diplomatic designation as leverage — and the ugly alternative if talks fail. He explains the negotiation logic, the threat of air power, and why that “big stick” changes the bargaining table. Hard-edged, unfiltered, and impossible to ignore.…
