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Mike Drop

Mike Ritland
Iran
Afghanistan
Navy Seals
Venezuela
Iraq
Navy SEAL
Strait Of Hormuz
PTSD
FBI
Zacarias Moussaoui
U.S. Foreign Policy
Intelligence Operations
Delta Force
United States
DEA
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Vietnam War
Houthis
Iraq War
BUD/S

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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Captain Alex Folchitto, a 16-year veteran of the Italian Army Special Forces and an airborne Ranger from the tier one unit known as the 9th Paratroopers Assault Regiment, Col Moschin, joins Mike Ritland as the first Italian veteran to appear on the p... more

A U.S. warplane fired on a ship trying to run the blockade on Iran, and Tehran answered with a 48-hour ultimatum and a promise to "rain down hell."

MIKE DROP NEWSROOM | 09 NOVEMBER 2026

CENTCOM says a St. Kitts-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oma... more

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has lifted its self-imposed missile range limit for the United States, putting more U.S. bases inside the danger zone.

MIKE DROP NEWSROOM | 08 NOVEMBER 2026

CBS News, citing the AP, reported that an IRGC spokesman... more

U.S. Central Command is finalizing preparations to restart major operations against Iran, and President Trump says Americans will know "soon enough."

MIKE DROP NEWSROOM | 06 NOVEMBER 2026

U.S. officials told Axios that CENTCOM is finalizing prepara... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Hughes
Former Navy SEAL, JTAC, BUD/S second-phase instructor and self-taught oil painter
SEAL Team Five
Episode: Navy SEAL JTAC Reveals the Mistake That Exposed ISIS's Hidden Tunnel Network | EP 316
Kyle Vowinkel
Airborne Ranger, FBI Hostage Rescue Team operator and Crisis Negotiation Unit veteran, author of Shaping Chaos
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Episode: FBI Negotiator Reveals What REALLY Happened During the Boston Bomber's Capture | Ep. 315
Tom Spooner
Retired U.S. Army veteran and co-founder and president of Warriors Heart
Warriors Heart
Episode: Delta Force Veteran Reveals Why Some Teammates Called Him a Traitor | Ep. 314
Jeremy Ryan Slate
CEO and co-founder of Command Your Brand; creator of The Roman Pattern; host of The Roman Pattern and Hidden Forces in History
Command Your Brand
Episode: Roman Empire Expert Warns America Is Repeating the Mistakes That Destroyed Rome | Ep. 313
Steve Murphy
Retired DEA special agent in Bogota and Medellin (1991-1994)
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Episode: The Delta Force and DEVGRU Op Nobody Talks About: Hunting Pablo Escobar | Ep. 312
Brad Geary
Captain, former Commanding Officer, Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command; former CO of SDV Team 1
Navy SEALs
Episode: Navy SEAL Captain Brad Geary: I Refused to Go Quietly | Ep. 311
Ryan Bodenheimer
Former F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, Max Afterburner
US Air Force Thunderbird program, Max Afterburner YouTube channel
Episode: Max Afterburner Reveals Why He Broke the Rules to Save a Navy SEAL | Ep. 310
Ryan Dalton
Former Special Agent with the US Diplomatic Security Service; attorney; founder of Rescue Forensics and co-founder of Closed Horizon
Rescue Forensics; Closed Horizon
Episode: Federal Agent Reveals Why He Believes Epstein Left His Cell Alive | Ep. 309
Darin Kinder
Retired U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, author of Bury Me in a Dirty Suit, founder of Fierce Faith
U.S. Secret Service
Episode: Secret Service Agent Reveals What REALLY Happened Inside the Twin Towers on 9/11 | Ep. 308

Host

Mike Ritland
Host of Mike Drop, former Navy SEAL, best-selling author

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 8.6k ratings
  • I agree on exiting

    Time to get out of the region.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amdyfyn
    United Statesa month ago
  • I always make time for some Mike Drop!

    This is very different from the other podcasts I listen to but I’m never disappointed with the content and guests. Great job, Mike! I have a number of favorites interviews but most recently, Michael Durant and then Cody Lundin. Excellent. 6-16-22: Great interview with Kelsi! Riveting story. It’s one thing to hear similar from the guys but from a female perspective it was a little tough. I’ve got daughters and pray that they never have to go through something like like, well anyone for that matte... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Awayagain
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast

    Enjoying the bonus episodes between the full length ones.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bristlecone Pine
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Job!!!! 1 proposed change

    Hey Mike, love your show. Listen to them all, lately I don’t know what changed, but your titles have become clickbait and are pretty misleading. Very unlike you and your platform, you might want to take a look at this. Kind of a bummer. Example the British Sniper talking about the Charlie Kirk assassination episode 1. Please keep up the great work and god bless you and your journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Bu
    United States2 months ago
  • Cleaner shows

    I am enjoying the fact that you have made the decision to control the curse words you use. I enjoyed your shows before but I enjoy them more now that you have limited the language. Semper fi.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dusty 0352
    United States4 months ago

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Navy SEAL JTAC Reveals the Mistake That Exposed ISIS's Hidden Tunnel Network | EP 316
Q: Can you speak to the morale and support and how you felt the government supported you or not going through different administrations?
Hughes says the Mosul operation suddenly became urgent around the 2016 election, and that rules of engagement and the U.S. role in clearances changed after the administration changed. He also says most of the team was positive about the election result.
Navy SEAL JTAC Reveals the Mistake That Exposed ISIS's Hidden Tunnel Network | EP 316
Q: Can you kind of briefly summarize what Pool Competency Week looks like?
Hughes explains that students gradually learn and repeat underwater procedures under increasingly difficult conditions, culminating in Pool Comp, where they must perform accurately while instructors create severe stress and restrict access to air.
FBI Negotiator Reveals What REALLY Happened During the Boston Bomber's Capture | Ep. 315
Q: What is the first thing you say to someone when you get on the phone as an FBI hostage negotiator?
He first tries to establish a safe, consistent way to communicate and verify that he is speaking with someone who can control the situation. In the Somalia kidnapping case, he coached the victim's mother to ask the callers how she could know they had access to her son.
FBI Negotiator Reveals What REALLY Happened During the Boston Bomber's Capture | Ep. 315
Q: How did you get yourself into position to talk to the Boston bombing suspect, and what was the first thing you said?
Vowinkel climbed into an evacuated house to reach a second-story window overlooking the boat, put his hands to the screen, and said, “My name is Kyle, I'm with the police, I'm here to talk with you.” After ten minutes of silence, the suspect asked for water.
Hegseth’s Secret Israel Trip, Iran’s Reaper Claim and Britain Steps In | Mike Drop Newsroom
Q: Britain sending jets to defend Saudi Arabia, is that going to pull the US to get involved even further defending them and now having full on attacks to or against the Houthis in Yemen?
Ritland raises the possibility that Britain's deployment could contribute to deeper U.S. involvement, but leaves the question open for listeners to consider.

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This long-form interview series centers on high-stakes leadership, resilience, and practical career pivots, often grounded in military experience, elite training, and defense technology. Episodes frequently explore how veterans translate discipline into entrepreneurship, leadership cultures, and civilian life, with deep dives into topics like data centers, robotics, and private sector ventures. Noteworthy traits include a guest roster rooted in special operations, defense tech, and performance coaching, plus an openness to stories of reinvention, mentorship, and personal growth that extend beyond military service. Listeners looking for candid lessons from high-performing people who blend courage with business and innovation are likely to fi... more

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2. Kyle Vowinkel
3. Tom Spooner
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7. Ryan Bodenheimer
8. Ryan Dalton

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