Heston Russell describes the instant everything collapsed after a fatal blast—and the brutal fight that followed. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 285 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #militarycombat #warstory #veteranstory #warfootage #militarylife #specialforces #combattraining #wardocumentary #infantrycombat…
BUD/S Pool Comp Almost Ended My Career Before it Started Alex Rogers relives the underwater BUD/S test where panic, hypoxia, and one decision changed everything. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 263: https://youtu.be/26_n8zkWg7E ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID…
Heston Russell breaks down the brutal mental battle behind special forces selection and the bonds it creates. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 285 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #specialforces #militarytraining #mentaltoughness #specialoperations #militarymindset #combattraining #resiliencetraining #disciplinetraining…
Heston Russell, former Major with Australia’s 2nd Commando Regiment, multiple combat deployments. We’re going deep on what commando selection actually does to your mind and body, how he built and led teams through Afghanistan and Iraq, and why he’s now on a mission to fix veteran support back home. We…
Heston Russell describes taking command in a massive ambush and leading his team out under relentless fire. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 285 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #militarycombat #urbanwarfare #tanktactics #combatleadership #warstory #infantrycombat #militarytactics #warzone #combatmission…
Jeff Nichols: The USS Alabama Operation SEAL Team 6 Doesn't Want You to Know About Jeff Nichols reflects on the coordination, logistics, and human impact of the operation, emphasizing the pride and professionalism of the SEAL community. Viewers get a rare glimpse into tier-one SEAL operations, the execution timeline, and…
The Near-Fatal Dive Accident That Made This SEAL Quit After a near-fatal dive accident, Ephraim Mattos realized the most dangerous thing wasn’t dying. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 53: https://youtu.be/_jEItI3AAjE ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID STRENGTH &…
BUD/S vs Army Airborne: Which is Harder? After combat dive school, Jason Sweet got kicked out of Army Airborne at Fort Benning for a simple mistake—right after surviving the pipeline. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Click here to watch episode 148: https://youtu.be/e5fF_Kdp0SU ----------…
The 160th SOAR Pilot Who RESCUED Us Out Was My Cousin Julian McDonald recounts the Snake River mission where a 160th helicopter was shot down, his cousin flew QRF, and Iraq’s relaxed ROE led to intense combat ops. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend.…
Anthony Vinci questions whether Venezuela’s oil situation is really a quick win—or the start of something deeper. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 284 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #VenezuelaOil #NicolasMaduro #oilCrisis #globalEconomy #oilMarkets #energyCrisis #LatinAmerica #geopoliticsNews…
Nick Koumalatsos exposes the hard truth about how many men carry silent trauma from childhood—and why it rarely gets talked about. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 283 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #childhoodTrauma #mentalHealth #traumaAwareness #personalStory…
“We Missed China While Fighting Iraq?” This Changes Everything Anthony Vinci shares a sobering reflection on how years of war may have shifted focus away from the real long-term threat. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 284: https://youtu.be/jBUZ19NCITg ---------- NAVY…
Mike Ritland and Nick Koumalatsos question why, despite the released files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, no major arrests have followed. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 283 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #JeffreyEpstein #EpsteinList #federalAgencies #criminalEvidence #investigationFiles…
Mark Grdovic breaks down the moment they risked everything and crossed into Iraq despite being stopped at the border. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 281 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #MikeDrop #borderCrossing #militaryStory #combatStory #specialOperations #militaryMission…
Anthony Vinci explains how winning the war didn’t mean control—and how insurgents adapted fast during the Iraq War. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 284 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #IraqWar #urbanWarfare #militaryHistory #USMilitary #combatReality #asymmetricWarfare #battlefieldTruth…
Bob Harward shares a firsthand look at how the mission evolved after 9/11—and where it may have gone off track. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 238: https://youtu.be/mc3a4Zu6FFo ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID STRENGTH & CONDITIONING TRAINING Train…
Why The Iran War Could Pull in China and Russia… Fast Anthony Vinci explains how Iran could spiral into a longer war, and why one wrong move changes everything. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 284: https://youtu.be/jBUZ19NCITg ---------- NAVY SEALS…
How to Pass DEVGRU Screening (SEAL Team 6 Selection Explained) Chris Fettes exposes a raw look at the mindset, pressure, and reality behind stepping into DEVGRU selection. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 242: https://youtu.be/aZb7R3rXLDs ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP…
Nick Koumalatsos opens up about the year everything collapsed—and how it forced a complete reset. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 283 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #military #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #NickKoumalatsos #MikeDrop #rockBottom #lifeStruggles #custodyBattle #lifeCrisis #comebackStory #resilienceMindset #personalGrowth #businessLoss #mentalToughness…
From Saddam Hussain to Iran: The Same Intel Failures Are Happening Again? Eric Maddox explains how broken systems nearly cost critical intelligence during the Iraq War. If you like this, click like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 44: https://youtu.be/QCCkUSyiJXQ ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS APP | HYBRID…
Anthony Vinci explains why putting troops on the ground turns conflicts into long, painful insurgencies like the Iraq War. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode: Ep. 284 ---------- #TheMikeDropPodcast #MikeRitland #veteran #Geopolitics #MikeRitlandPodcast #IraqWar #IranConflict #guerrillaWarfare #militaryStrategy #warAnalysis #USMilitary #groundInvasion…
The The Most Dangerous Part of Covert Operations No One Talks About Clint Emerson describes the pressure, isolation, and split-second failures that can ruin months of covert work. If you like this, click subscribe, like and share with a friend. Watch the full episode 94: https://youtu.be/JC2wCNyk1OY ---------- NAVY SEALS FITNESS…
Boots on the Ground in Iran? This Ends Like Iraq… | Ep. 284 Former intelligence officer, NGA Chief Technology Officer, and author of The Fourth Intelligence Revolution Dr. Anthony Vinci joins Mike Ritland on Mike Drop to unpack America’s high-stakes Iran moves. As deception returns, ships reposition, and Marines surge…
The Mission That Proved DEVGRU Could Deploy Anywhere in 24 Hours Rob O’Neill shares his most intense Navy SEAL missions. From hunting high-value targets in Iraq to the high-stakes Captain Phillips rescue, he reveals the preparation, split-second decisions, and chaos behind elite operations. Fans get an unfiltered, inside look at…
