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Mike Drop

Mike Ritland
Afghanistan
Iraq
PTSD
Navy Seals
Vietnam War
Mental Health
Iraq War
FBI
Human Trafficking
Law Enforcement
Navy SEAL
Venezuela
Entrepreneurship
Iran
Counter-Terrorism
Terrorism
Border Security
DEA
Zacarias Moussaoui
Secret Service

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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Adam Schwarze enlisted in the Marines three weeks after watching the Twin Towers fall live from his senior year English class and never really stopped fighting. Nine deployments, 70 plus countries, classified undersea SEAL operations, and now a grass... more

Randy Rozzell returns to close out his conversation with Mike Ritland, pulling back the curtain on what it took to rebuild Naval Special Warfare's combatives program from the ground up. From hand-to-hand fights for his life on deployment to standing ... more

Randy Rozzell—retired Navy SEAL, 22-year veteran, and former Chief of Naval Special Warfare Combatives—goes deep on the missions that defined his career. From a grueling five-day firefight in Marjah to covert operations he still can't fully detail, R... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Greg Anderson
Former Armory Ranger with 14 deployments; author of Courage Through Adversity
Author and veteran advocate
Episode: They LIED About IRAN: What Really Happened in the Strait of Hormuz | Ep. 288 | Pt. 1
Joe England
Former Tier 1 operator, Task Force Orange ISA, Blackhawk pilot
Industry: Military/Intelligence
Episode: Iran Prepares to Strike the US As Tensions Escalate in the Middle East | Ep. 287 | Pt. 1
Clint Bruce
Former NFL player, former Navy SEAL officer, co-founder of Carry The Load, Hold Fast Speakers Bureau, and founder of Trident Response Group
Carry The Load; Trident Response Group
Episode: Leaving The NFL To Join The SEAL Teams, Trump's Strategy in Iran & More | Ep. 286 | Pt. 1
Guest (Australian Special Forces Commander)
Senior Australian commando officer with Afghanistan and domestic counterterrorism experience
Australian Defence Force / Special Operations Command
Episode: U.S. Allies and the Human Cost of War | Ep. 285 | Pt. 2
Heston Russell
Former Australian Special Forces major, founder of Voice of a Veteran, founder of Veteran Support Force and Veteran Games, author of Forging the Will to Fight
Voice of a Veteran; Veteran Support Force; Veteran Games
Episode: Australian Commando Selection, Iran War & The Future of Warfare | Ep. 285 | Pt. 1
Anthony Vinci
Author of The Fourth Intelligence Revolution
Author, Anthonty Vinci
Episode: From Honeypots to AI Grooming: Inside the Fourth Intelligence Revolution | Ep. 284 | Pt. 3
Dr. Anthony Vinci
Senior Intelligence Official and Chief Tech Officer for National Geospatial Intelligence Agency; former MD at Cerberus Capital, CEO roles, author
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency; Cerberus Capital; VECO
Episode: Boots on the Ground in Iran? This Ends Like Iraq… | Ep. 284 | Pt. 1

Host

Mike Ritland
Host of Mike Drop; Former Navy SEAL, author

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 8.4k ratings
  • Great podcast

    Amazing content, my complaint is that the interviews are broke up into parts. Podcast seem to have more ads than interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SPeetson
    United States2 months ago
  • Crenshaw

    I thought this was a very good podcast. I like Crenshaw and I agree with his politics. Politics and policy is all very delicate work. And delicate does not make for good clickbait. Crenshaw had reasonable explanations for all the allegations. Better than just loud mouth rhetoric.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gsdddr
    United States3 months ago
  • Sean Who?

    Mike, you have such an even keeled approach based on obvious preparation. Keep on cranking out the quality conversations. You are top notch sir.

    Over

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bartonxiv
    United States3 months ago
  • Grammar

    Dragged. It’s not drug or drugged. Those are different meanings. So often I hear this on podcasts. As an English teacher, it’s irritating to hear on multiple podcasts. Also, it’s dive, dove or dived and not doven.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amdyfyn
    United States3 months ago
  • Crenshaw

    I have never seen anyone interview a politician like this before. If this three part episode is as Metaphorical sword fight, Mike is just standing there. Diaper Dan is running around him and getting cut up with every stupid word that comes out of his pompous mouth. 😂😂😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dangerous Peasant
    United States3 months ago

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Overall, the host and format are viewed as engaging, credible, and valuable for audiences seeking leadership and resilience stories.
Listeners praise the host's interviewing style for depth and honesty, with many noting diverse, high-profile guests.
Guests and topics are often described as unique, provocative, and deeply informative, though a few episodes attract criticism for perceived bias or controversial takes.
The show is seen as a go-to for veterans and security professionals seeking authentic, unfiltered conversations.

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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.
Inside MAC-V SOG: The Green Beret Who Ran the Most Classified Missions of the Vietnam War | Ep. 289 | Pt. 1
Q: What was the hardest thing about Vietnam era Green Beret Selection for you, and what surprised you the most?
The intensity of the training and the constant reminder that you were going to Vietnam; the emphasis on being able to train and lead others, not just shoot, and the realization that success depended on your ability to adapt, train, and work with a diverse group of allies.
They LIED About IRAN: What Really Happened in the Strait of Hormuz | Ep. 288 | Pt. 1
Q: Is there a scenario where you would send your kids to fight this war?
Yes, if there were irrefutable intel showing an imminent and unavoidable threat, but otherwise the speakers advocate exhausting diplomatic options and avoiding unnecessary entanglements.
Boots on the Ground in Iran? This Ends Like Iraq… | Ep. 284 | Pt. 1
Q: What's the last book that you've read that you would recommend to somebody?
Dr. Vinci discusses Furious Minds as a way to understand the evolution of political thought, acknowledging it presents perspectives he doesn't fully agree with but finds the approach helpful for context.
Inside the White House War Room | Special Forces Veteran Mark Grdovic | Ep. 281 | Pt. 3
Q: Was there a catalyst or a spark that made you decide to retire or get out or was it just time?
Time and events: not getting promoted and seeing colleagues who were once under him become his bosses; he chose to leave on a good note and encourages others to retire on their own terms.

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Hard-edged conversations with high-profile military veterans, special operations leaders, and other provocative guests, focusing on leadership under pressure, wartime decision making, resilience, and personal transformation. Episodes balance detailed operational storytelling with candid reflections on ethics, politics, and the human cost of conflict, often weaving in book promotions, controversial figures, and real-world lessons from elite security work. A standout aspect is the willingness to surface provocative viewpoints and technical battlefield details, while maintaining a distinctly candid, no-nonsense interview style that appeals to professionals, veterans, and curiosity-driven audiences alike.

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Recent guests on Mike Drop include:

1. Randy Rozzell
2. Travis Mills
3. Greg Anderson
4. Joe England
5. Clint Bruce
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8. Anthony Vinci

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