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Mike Drop

Mike Ritland
Afghanistan
PTSD
Navy Seals
Vietnam War
Iraq
Iraq War
Mental Health
FBI
Venezuela
Iran
Navy SEAL
Law Enforcement
Counter-Terrorism
Entrepreneurship
Terrorism
DEA
Zacarias Moussaoui
Special Forces
Border Security
U.S. Foreign Policy

Mike Drop, hosted by former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Mike Ritland, is a no-holds-barred platform that dives deep into the stories and experiences of extraordinary individuals. Known for his candid and unfiltered approach, Mike interviews guests ranging from special operations veterans and elite athletes to renowned authors and thought leaders, offering listeners a exclusive glimpse into th... more

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Kyle Morgan opens up with raw honesty about his decade with 1st SFOD-D (Delta Force). He details the legendary Radisson Blu Hotel hostage rescue in Mali that he led, the intense pre- and post-Radisson deployments, the personal toll of repeated blast ... more

Kyle Morgan continues his conversation with Mike Ritland, detailing his remarkable journey through the U.S. Army. From his turbulent youth and early deployments with the 82nd Airborne in Iraq, through Ranger School, the Old Guard, and Special Forces ... more

Kyle Morgan spent over 20 years in the Army as a Green Beret and Delta Force operator, serving in every kinetic conflict since 9/11 including deployments to Colombia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. He is best known for leading the hostage rescue and e... more

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Major James Capers spent years after Vietnam running ambushes behind enemy lines, surviving an assassination attempt in Hamburg, and serving as a bodyguard to President Nixon before a general sent him home after receiving intelligence that his wife a... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Capers
Former Marine Corps officer and Force Recon operator featured in the interview
United States Marine Corps
Episode: From Force Recon to the Medal of Honor: Major Capers on Vietnam's Bloodiest Missions | Ep. 295 | Pt. 2
James Capers
Major, United States Marine Corps (Vietnam veteran); recon units commander; Medal of Honor recipient subject of the episode
United States Marine Corps
Episode: DECLARED DEAD IN VIETNAM: Force Recon Legend Finally Gets the Medal of Honor | Ep. 295 | Pt 1
Terry Wilson
Green Beret, 7th Special Forces Group, CEO of Tactical Edge Coaching and Consulting
Tactical Edge Coaching and Consulting
Episode: Green Beret Exposes the Government's Chinook Shootdown Cover-Up | Ep. 294 | Pt. 1
Sergeant Coop
Sergeant featured speaker, Afghan deployment veteran with first-hand combat experiences
U.S. Marine Corps (retired)
Episode: When Leadership Fails in Combat: Lessons from Helmand Province | Ep. 293 | Pt. 2
Ryan Koop Kuperus
Marine Corps gunnery sergeant, infantry/recon and force recon veteran; president and founder of The Reason Outdoors
The Reason Outdoors
Episode: Recon Marine Exposes the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps for Stolen Valor | Ep. 293 | Pt. 1
Phil Singleton
Former UK Special Air Service operator, training director for Heckler & Koch, founder of Singleton International
Singleton International / Heckler & Koch
Episode: SAS vs. P Company: Inside British Tier One Selection | Ep. 292 | Pt. 1
Adam Schwarze
Former Marine and SEAL, running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
Political candidate, Minnesota
Episode: WAR With Iran Would Be a DISASTER... And Nobody Wants to Admit It | Ep. 291 | Pt. 1
Randy Rozzell
Retired Navy SEAL chief, combatives program manager, author of Pressing Forward
U.S. Navy SEAL Teams / American Warrior Combatives
Episode: Survived Hell Week 4 Times & Built the Combatives Program That Changed NSW Forever | Ep. 290 | Pt. 1
Travis Mills
Green Beret, founder of the MAC-V SOG 1-0 school, decorated veteran
U.S. Army Special Forces, MAC-V SOG
Episode: Inside MAC-V SOG: The Green Beret Who Ran the Most Classified Missions of the Vietnam War | Ep. 289 | Pt. 1

Host

Mike Ritland
Former Navy SEAL, best-selling author, and host of the show known for a direct, unfiltered interview style.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 8.4k ratings
  • 3 parts

    Why not release your episodes in one episode? This multi part episodes is annoying. I love the show and love the guests you have but this isn’t a television series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mcdonalds is a joks
    United States10 days ago
  • More ads than content

    I have been with you from the beginning. But your new format breaking up interviews in 3 parts, with easily a third of each hour being commercials is more than im willing to give any more of my time too. I spend more time fast forwarding through your repetitive ads than i do listening to the content of your otherwise great interviews. Its clear your priority is making money through advertising over providing your listeners a great experience as you had in the past. I understand this is a busine... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Union-1
    United States14 days ago
  • Longtime Favorite Podcast

    I have been listening to Mike Drop for at least three years. It has been, and remains, a consistently superb podcast. It is perhaps my favorite.

    Mike Ritland is a talented host and his guests are uniformly fascinating and interesting. I especially enjoy the long-form, deep interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MAR-701
    United States15 days ago
  • Clogs?

    There goes my preconceived image of the retired SEAL. 🤭

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amdyfyn
    United States17 days ago
  • Commercials

    Good podcast but way too many commercials. I understand that it is a business and one can pay to not have commercials but not that necessary to listen. Not throwing stones, good content but a lot of commercials. I do wish you luck with the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Redleg38
    United States17 days ago

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Life After SAS & Training America’s SWAT Teams | Ep. 292 | Pt. 3
Q: How did you transition from military service to teaching SWAT teams in the United States?
I connected with people in the US security space, joined an American training mission, and leveraged my background with HK to build a teaching program that could certify officers efficiently, eventually creating a private training firm.
WAR With Iran Would Be a DISASTER... And Nobody Wants to Admit It | Ep. 291 | Pt. 1
Q: Can you describe the moment you met your biological family and what that revealed to you personally?
Meeting his birth mother and siblings revealed a vivid sense of identity with both nurture and nature shaping who he is, transforming his sense of belonging and responsibility toward family; it underscored the human side of a life lived in service.
WAR With Iran Would Be a DISASTER... And Nobody Wants to Admit It | Ep. 291 | Pt. 1
Q: What was the purpose of the operation around Najaf, and what challenges did you face there?
The Najaf deployment involved cordon and security operations around the embassy and the cemetery, facing intense IED threats, indirect fire, and difficult political constraints; the unit adapted tactics over time to counter IEDs and protect civilians while pursuing insurgents.
WAR With Iran Would Be a DISASTER... And Nobody Wants to Admit It | Ep. 291 | Pt. 1
Q: In an engagement like that, how many marines typically are in the fight with the unit you were with?
Typically around a hundred Marines, with each platoon containing rocket specialists; overall firepower and coordination varied by engagement, but the force often operated as a combined arms force with multiple rocket teams.
Inside MAC-V SOG: The Green Beret Who Ran the Most Classified Missions of the Vietnam War | Ep. 289 | Pt. 1
Q: What motivated you to join the Army and pursue Special Forces as your path?
A blend of draft realities, a desire to be part of something elite, and a personal drive to do more than be a grunt, influenced by stories of the Special Forces and a belief that this path offered purpose and challenge beyond conventional combat roles.

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The show centers on in-depth conversations with high-achieving and often highly accomplished guests, ranging from elite military veterans and security professionals to endurance athletes, authors, and thought leaders. Across episodes, the host draws out hard-hitting stories about leadership under pressure, resilience, risk, and the human side of demanding professions, while also weaving in contemporary brand integrations and sponsorships. Unique strengths include a candid, no-holds-barred interviewing style and a willingness to explore complex policy, geopolitics, and real-world decision-making through veteran and extreme-performance perspectives. Potential listeners who seek candid personal journeys, tactical insights, and leadership lesso... more

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1. Jim Capers
2. James Capers
3. Terry Wilson
4. Sergeant Coop
5. Ryan Koop Kuperus
6. Phil Singleton
7. Adam Schwarze
8. Randy Rozzell

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