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Mike Drop

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

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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In the final part of this conversation, Nic McKinley traces his path from private personal recovery work to founding DeliverFund, and delivers a hard-hitting breakdown of the forces enabling child trafficking in America today. He names Roblox CEO Dav... more

Nic McKinley returns for Part 2, picking up right after his time as a Pararescue instructor and walking through his recruitment into a specialized CIA unit. He details the grueling 30-day vetting process, the shooting standards that eliminated season... more

Former U.S. Air Force Pararescueman and CIA officer Nic McKinley — a Harvard grad dubbed "the real Jack Ryan" for his operational background across spec ops and intelligence work — breaks down how his 11 years as a PJ and later role as country chief ... more

In the final chapter of Tu Lam's story, the walls come down completely. Part 3 opens where the inner war is still raging — fame, an imposter's burden, and a broken heart that Eastern philosophy and psychedelics couldn't fully fix. What follows is Tu'... more

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Recent Guests

Nic McKinley
Former US Air Force Pararescueman, CIA officer, CEO and founder of DeliverFund
DeliverFund
Episode: PJ Turned CIA Spy Breaks Silence on Human Trafficking in America | Ep. 299 | Pt. 1
Tu Lam
Founder of Ronin Tactics, author, Green Beret veteran
Ronin Tactics
Episode: Tu Lam: How a Vietnamese Refugee Became a Green Beret & Call of Duty Character | Ep. 298 | Pt. 1
Jay Collins
Former Florida State Senator, Lieutenant Governor of Florida
Florida government
Episode: GREEN BERET Did Field Surgery on His Own Arm With No Doctor & Stayed in the Fight | Ep. 297 | Pt. 1
Kyle Morgan
Former Green Beret and Delta Force operator, CEO and Chief Instructor at Bluebearing Solutions
Bluebearing Solutions
Episode: Delta Force Operator Who Led the Radisson Blu Hostage Rescue Breaks His Silence | Ep. 296 | Pt. 1
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

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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago
  • Clogs?

    There goes my preconceived image of the retired SEAL. 🤭

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amdyfyn
    United Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago

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Talking Points

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Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins: Retiring From Special Forces, the VA System, & Fixing America From the State Level | Ep. 297 | Pt. 2
Q: How did the speaker transition from military service to political leadership in Florida?
The speaker describes a deliberate shift from military service to public life, motivated by a desire to solve systemic problems, engage at the state level, and prove what Florida can accomplish when it leads; the journey included running for Congress, then moving into state senate, and finally aligning with Governor DeSantis to influence lieutenant governor responsibilities.
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.

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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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2. Tu Lam
3. Jay Collins
4. Kyle Morgan
5. Jim Capers
6. James Capers
7. Terry Wilson
8. Sergeant Coop

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