Mike Ritland
@MRitland • 40,669 subscribers
Former Navy SEAL, NY Times best selling author, Host of Mike Drop, Creator of https://t.co/kHhfvFvPfm, Owner @trikosdogs, Founder @warriordogs
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𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐫 | 𝐄𝐩. 𝟐𝟗𝟑 Ryan Kuperus is a retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant with 17+ years in infantry, recon, and Force Recon. Medically retired after multiple combat deployments, a Bronze Star with V, Purple Heart, and enough kinetic stories to fill a book. From leading teams in Now Zad to pulling his own guys out of multiple IED strikes, this one gets raw fast. We talk leadership failures in combat, hunting, ibogaine, and why the system chews up warriors. 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐬 | 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟗𝟑 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮.𝐛𝐞/𝐰𝟓𝐩𝐬_𝟑𝐄-𝐤𝐚𝐄
Mike Ritland18,872 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐯𝐬. 𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐄𝐩. 𝟐𝟗𝟐 Phil Singleton spent years operating in the shadows — tier one SAS, Operation Nimrod, the Iranian Embassy siege — and then quietly disappeared into a second career training thousands of law enforcement officers across the U.S. as Training Director for Heckler & Koch. He doesn't carry a cell phone, doesn't chase recognition, and until now has been one of the most quietly consequential British operators most Americans have never heard of. This week Phil pulls back the curtain on what it really took to earn that winged dagger, what it was like to storm a foreign embassy in the middle of London on live television, and why — at 72 — he's perfectly content stacking bananas in a grocery store produce aisle with zero regrets. 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 | 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟗𝟐 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡?𝐯=𝐝𝟗𝐲𝐁𝐫𝟕𝐐𝐲𝐆𝟕𝟎
Mike Ritland18,102 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
𝐑𝐨𝐛 𝐎'𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭, 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐳𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐤'𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫 Mike Ritland sits down with legendary SEAL Rob O’Neill Robert J. O'Neill — the man who killed Osama bin Laden — for a raw, no-filter Mike Drop conversation. They cover the Bin Laden raid controversy, Rob’s defamation lawsuit, vet-on-vet drama, psychedelics for PTSD, family life, Venezuela and Greenland strategy, cartel threats, and the future of warfare with AI and drones. Honest, intense, and unfiltered, a classic Mike Drop. 𝐑𝐨𝐛 𝐎'𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥 | 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟕𝟔 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮.𝐛𝐞/𝐉𝟓𝐗𝟔𝐆𝐠𝐃𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐬
Mike Ritland31,483 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten
𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟒 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 & 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐒𝐖 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 | 𝐄𝐩. 𝟐𝟗𝟎 Randy Rozzell is a retired SEAL Chief with 22 years in the teams, multiple combat deployments with Team Seven, the guy who rewrote how Naval Special Warfare teaches hand-to-hand combat. A small-town Texas kid who ran away from home at 14, fought his way into and out of BUD/S more times than most guys even attempt it, then went on to build one of the most operationally relevant combatives programs in special operations history — Randy's story is one of the most raw, honest, and flat-out relentless journeys I've had the privilege of putting on this show. This one's worth every minute. 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐳𝐳𝐞𝐥𝐥 Chief Randy Rozzell | 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟗𝟎 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮.𝐛𝐞/𝐮𝐃𝐟𝐦𝐎𝐊𝐎𝐳𝐝𝐖𝐈
Mike Ritland12,336 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
Last week I had the honor of being recognized at the Iowa vs Penn State wrestling match, back home where it all started. I don’t take moments like that lightly. Iowa shaped who I am — my work ethic, my values, and my standards. To stand in my home state, surrounded by family, and feel that level of support was humbling in a way that’s hard to put into words. Much respect to the Hawkeyes for going to war and putting up a hell of a fight against a tough opponent. The team showed true effort, grit, and accountability. I’ll never forget where I come from, and it made me damn proud to be back there. Thank you, Iowa. The Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa Hawkeye Wrestling Penn State WRESTLING Tom Brands
Mike Ritland19,572 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten
Chuck P. Ritter is a Retired U.S. Army Special Forces Sergeant Major Green Beret. Having served multiple combat deployments - 17 in total - to areas including Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, & Syria, Chuck has an extensive military career spanning over 27 years in service, primarily with the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne). He was blown up by an IED in 2008, shot three times by a PKM in 2013, and caught another bullet in his right hand in 2014, earning him the unofficial title of 'bullet magnet', and he has received numerous awards for his valor including the Silver Star, Bronze Star for Valor, and three Purple Heart Medals. Recently, Chuck completed his tenure as the Deputy Commandant for the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School’s (USAJFKSWCS) Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He founded Lycos Group LLC, a leadership consulting company and also co-hosted the podcast 'Pineland Underground' for the Special Warfare Center and School. Since then, he's co-founded Objective Arete, an organization focused on personal excellence and self-efficacy, where he also co-produces 'The Objective Arete Podcast.' Chuck Ritter | Mike Drop 243
Mike Ritland33,485 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Why Shawn Ryan Needed a SEAL Sniper in Romania No gun. No backup. Just a 24-hour lead time, a blade from a Romanian souvenir shop and a gut feeling something was about to pop off. In this clip, we break down what happened when former SEAL Team 6 Sniper, Chris Fettes, was asked to provide personal security for Shawn Ryan during a politically charged Shawn Ryan Show interview in Romania—just as the country teetered on the edge of collapse. From unarmed planning, situational awareness, and dressing for escape—not fashion—to navigating Deep State paranoia and real protest fallout, this is a masterclass in improvised protection and why the mission doesn’t end when the camera rolls. Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday. Catch it ad-free and early on Patreon: Chris Fettes | Mike Drop Episode 242 Chris fettes #navyseals #specialforces #shawnryanshow #deltaforce
Mike Ritland26,629 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐨 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐆𝐑𝐔 Mike Ritland sits down with former Navy SEAL Eric Frohardt for a raw and revealing conversation. Eric takes us from his upbringing on an Iowa farm to the pinnacle of special operations, detailing the intense focus of SEAL Team 5 and the elite world of DEVGRU. He opens up about the medical crisis—the loss of a kidney—that shadowed his career, the weight of constant deployments, and the profound challenge of finding a new identity after an unexpected medical retirement. This is a deep dive into resilience, the hidden costs of service, and the relentless pursuit of purpose beyond the Teams. 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐭 | 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟕𝟒 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮.𝐛𝐞/𝐗𝟖𝐇𝐚𝐊𝐕𝟐𝐠𝐥𝐡𝟒
Mike Ritland13,214 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten
𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫: 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐥, 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐤 & 𝐕𝐞𝐭-𝐎𝐧-𝐕𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚 In this riveting episode of the Mike Drop podcast, host Mike Ritland reunites with Mike Glover Mike Glover, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and former CIA contractor with nearly two decades of Special Forces experience, including combat deployments and counterterrorism operations. Glover opens up about his harrowing recent journey—from false allegations leading to a week in jail and the loss of his business, to a transformative spiritual awakening through psilocybin and faith. The conversation dives deep into lessons from rock bottom, flaws in the justice system, military reflections, and rebuilding life with resilience and purpose, offering raw insights on survival, fatherhood, and redemption. 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 | 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟕𝟎 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮.𝐛𝐞/𝐚𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐘𝐟𝐋𝐟𝐜𝟑𝟖
Mike Ritland12,776 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten
𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝: 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐯𝐬. 𝐃𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐰 | 𝐄𝐩. 𝟐𝟕𝟏 In this episode of The Mike Drop Podcast, Mike Ritland sits down with Andy Stumpf, a retired Navy SEAL, podcaster (host of Cleared Hot), author of "Drown Proof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water," and adrenaline junkie known for his world-record wingsuit jumps and helicopter piloting. They dive into hot-button topics like the Shawn Ryan - Dan Crenshaw legal drama, veteran infighting in the SEAL community, U.S. foreign policy missteps in Iraq and Afghanistan, government corruption, insider trading scandals, and the erosion of trust in institutions like the FBI. Andy shares raw insights from his military career, personal growth through jiu-jitsu and aviation, and reflections on truth-telling in a world obsessed with engagement, all while blending humor, hard truths, and calls for accountability. 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐟 | 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟕𝟏 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮.𝐛𝐞/𝐚𝟒𝟑𝐨𝟖𝐏𝐃𝐏𝐮𝐥𝟖
Mike Ritland11,030 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten
𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝟑𝟎-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: “𝐌𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭” In this raw Mike Drop episode, Chris Osman goes all in—opening up about childhood struggles, nearly quitting BUD/S, combat in Somalia, and the dark years that followed his service, from addiction to failed marriages to rebuilding his life. With zero excuses, he breaks down the violence that shaped him, his obsession with organized crime, his evolving faith, and why he refuses to sugarcoat anything. From Hell Week surf torture to blunt takes on loyalty, fatherhood, and ambition, this is a masterclass in owning your story. Whether you remember his infamous earlier episodes or you’re meeting him now, prepare for five hours of unfiltered honesty. This one hits different. 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧 | 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟔𝟖
Mike Ritland10,943 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten
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