Mike Drop
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 the human side of those who have excelled in their fields. Whether it's discussing the intense challenges of combat or the resilience required to overcome personal adversity, Mike Drop provides a space where real conversations happen.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 147 minutes
- Episodes
- 283
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Digital Vigilante: Takedowns, Sextortion Nightmares, and Why the Dark Web Never Sleeps | Ep. 257 | Pt. 2
Welcome to Part 2 of Episode 257 of the Mike Drop Podcast, where host Mike Ritland brings his no-nonsense, battle-hardened perspective to raw conversations with warriors, survivors, and truth-tellers…
01:17:30 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Revenge P*rn Kingpin's Nightmare: How a Marine Infiltrated Hell and Burned It Down | Ep. 257 | Pt. 1
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another unfiltered, no-holds-barred episode of the Mike Drop Podcast—where relevancy is irrelevant, and we dive headfirst into the raw stories of warriors, survivors,…
01:11:45 |
Tue 16 Sep 2025
From SEAL to Set: Hollywood Hustle, Technical Advising, and the Liberty Risk Podcast | Ep. 256 | Pt. 3
In Part 3 of Episode 256 of the Mike Drop Podcast, hosted by Mike Ritland, Navy SEAL veteran Kevin Kent continues his unfiltered recounting of high-stakes operations and his unexpected transition int…
01:31:52 |
Fri 12 Sep 2025
From BUD/S to Team 5 Chaos: Hazing, Hollywood Vibes, and Fitting into the SEAL Brotherhood | Ep. 256 | Pt. 2
Welcome to Part 2 of Episode 256 on the Mike Drop Podcast, hosted by Mike Ritland, where we dive deep into the unfiltered world of elite military operators. In this gripping continuation, special gue…
01:06:41 |
Thu 11 Sep 2025
IED Alley: Navy SEAL Kevin Kent on Surviving Iraq’s Deadliest Days | Ep. 256 | Pt. 1
Get ready for an explosive episode of the Mike Drop podcast, where we dive into the gritty, unfiltered life of Chief Special Warfare Operator Kevin Kent. With over two decades in the SEAL teams, Kevi…
01:12:25 |
Tue 09 Sep 2025
A DEA Agent’s Relentless Fight Through Venezuela’s Narco-Charged Chaos and Leadership Betrayals | Ep. 255 | Pt. 3
In Part 3 of the Mike Drop Podcast with former DEA agent Wes Tabor, the stakes get higher as Wes recounts his perilous assignment in Venezuela, a narco-terrorist haven under Hugo Chavez’s regime. Fro…
01:10:45 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
From Near-Death to Narco Takedowns: A DEA Agent’s Odyssey Through Cartels, Corruption, and Crypto Chaos | Ep. 255 | Pt. 2
In Part 2 of the gripping Mike Drop Podcast featuring Wes Tabor, a former DEA agent, listeners are taken deeper into the intense world of drug enforcement and high-stakes operations. Wes shares rivet…
01:16:42 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
Meth, Child Abuse, and a Gun to the Head: Inside a DEA Veteran’s Most Haunting Cases | Ep. 255 | Pt. 1
Get ready for an unflinching dive into the world of drug enforcement on this episode of the Mike Ritland Podcast, featuring Wes Tabor—a 35-year law enforcement veteran who spent over two decades with…
01:34:55 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
Debating Iraq’s Invasion and Post-War Chaos: A Green Beret’s Reflections on Intelligence, Airstrikes, and Tribal Fractures in 2003 | Ep. 254 | Pt. 3
In Episode 254, Part 3 of the Mike Drop podcast, host Mike Ritland continues his conversation with former Green Beret Mark Gianconia, delving into the complex motivations behind the Iraq War and Mark…
01:01:33 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
From Kosovo’s Russian Alliances to 9/11’s Aftermath: A Green Beret’s Covert Infiltration and Combat Operations in the Early Iraq War | Ep. 254 | Pt. 2
In this gripping second part of Episode 254 of the Mike Drop podcast, host Mike Ritland sits down with former Green Beret Mark Gianconia to explore his extraordinary career in special operations. Unl…
01:34:03 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
A Green Beret's First-Hand Account of Operation Viking Hammer | Ep. 254 | Pt. 1
Dive into this epic conversation on the Mike Drop Podcast with Green Beret legend Mark Giaconia. A 20-year Army veteran who traded infantry boots for Special Forces grit, Mark opens up about his raw …
01:32:43 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
From SEAL Commander to Psychedelic Explorer: Chuck Hayes on Healing Veterans After Trauma | Ep. 253 | Pt. 3
In the gripping final installment of the Mike Drop Podcast with Chuck Hayes, a 40-year Navy SEAL veteran, we dive into the profound intersections of military discipline, spiritual awakening, and post…
01:18:56 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Chuck Hayes on SEAL's Post-9/11 Evolution, Crushing Taliban, and Questioning U.S. Wars | Ep. 253 | Pt. 2
Welcome back to Part 2 of the Mike Drop Podcast featuring Chuck Hayes, a 40-year Navy SEAL veteran whose career spanned from enlisted ranks to captain. In this episode, Chuck dives deep into the pivo…
01:37:36 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
DEVGRU Secrets: What It Takes to Operate at the Tip of the Spear | Ep. 253 | Pt. 1
Buckle up for an unfiltered, heart-pounding episode of the Mike Drop Podcast, hosted by the fearless Mike Ritland, as he sits down with Navy SEAL icon Chuck Hayes. From a fateful bus ride to Orlando …
01:46:44 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
China's Cartels, Crypto, and Border Collapse | Ep. 252 | Pt. 2
In the gripping second part of this episode of the Mike Drop Podcast, guest John Nores dives deeper into the escalating issues at the U.S. borders, focusing on the alarming rise of Chinese nationals …
01:22:12 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
China’s Shadow Ops: F*ntanyl, Cartels, and Operatives Flooding the U.S. | Ep. 252 | Pt.1
In this episode, we confront a chilling reality: unvetted individuals crossing the U.S. border, instructed to destroy their documentation, leaving us clueless about who they are. Is this a calculated…
01:12:17 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
John Collins’ Raw Journey Through the SEAL K9 Program and a Heartbreaking Deployment Betrayal | Ep. 251 | Pt. 3
In the powerful and emotional conclusion of Episode 251 of the Mike Drop Podcast, host Mike Ritland sits down with former Navy SEAL John Collins for a raw and unfiltered exploration of his time in th…
01:00:23 |
Thu 07 Aug 2025
John Collins’ Story of a BUD/S Brawl, SEAL Training Rigor, and Building a K9 Program | Ep. 251 | Pt. 2
In this gripping second part of Episode 251 of the Mike Drop Podcast, host Mike Ritland continues his conversation with John Collins, a former Navy SEAL with a storied journey through BUD/S training …
00:51:27 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
2.5 Hell Weeks and 6 BUD/S Attempts: Meet John Collins | Ep. 251 | Pt. 1
Surviving 2.5 Hell Weeks and 6 BUD/S Attempts | Ep. 251
In this episode of the Mike Drop Podcast, John Collins delivers an unfiltered, brutally honest account of what it really takes to become a Nav…
01:07:54 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
From Suicidal Despair to Redemption: Joe Malone’s Battle with TBI, Addiction, and Military Ostracism | Ep. 250 | Pt. 3
In Episode 250, Part 3 of the Mike Drop Podcast, Joe Malone opens up about the darkest chapter of his life, where personal and professional turmoil collided. Battling traumatic brain injury (TBI), ov…
00:46:28 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
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