x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

society & culture personal journals

All Episodes

221:51

Vietnam Special Forces to Secret Service | Mike Drop...

Mike Drop ·

2025/03/10

As the youngest Special Forces Captain in Vietnam, Bill 'Hawk' Albracht faced overwhelming odds at Firebase Kate, leading a daring escape after five brutal days under siege. His incredible leadership and courage in the jungle are legendary, and his story is immortalized in his memoir, "Abandoned in Hell: The Fight for Vietnam's Firebase Kate."After his time in combat, Bill served 25 years as a U.S. Secret Service Agent, protecting multiple U.S. Presidents and navigating the high-stakes world of

en

155:38

Chasing the High of Chaos Addiction w/ Delta Force...

Mike Drop ·

2025/03/03

Addiction, destruction, and warrior mentality with former Delta Force Special Operator Tyler Grey.Grey is a distinguished Army veteran who served with the 75th Ranger Regiment and has since found success in the entertainment world on the hit TV series 'SEAL Team' and 'Suicide Squad'. Tyler and Mike are joined by Lauren Ungeldi, best-selling author and speaker, who's history of collaborating with high-profile politicians, war heroes, doctors and media figures has led her to helping shape the

en

194:16

UFC Fight Nutritionist Matteo Capodaglio | Mike Drop...

Mike Drop ·

2025/02/24

Dr. Matteo Capodaglio is a performance nutrition coach who specializes in working with elite athletes. He is the founder of CAPONUTRITION, a company that provides tailored nutrition coaching to athletes from a variety of disciplines, including ADCC and IBJJF champions, UFC title contenders, NHL and NFL players, professional motorcycle racers, and Rugby 15 national team members. Over the course of his career, Dr. Capodaglio has worked with the likes rising UFC Lightweight Division Star Arman

en

127:44

Warcrimes Correspondent Hollie McKay | Mike Drop...

Mike Drop ·

2025/02/17

Hollie McKay is an Australian born journalist who formerly worked for Fox News. She is a national bureau correspondent covering national and international news from Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, Turkey, Syria, Pakistan, Yemen, Myanmar and Ukraine. She's also a return guest to the Mike Drop Podcast - previously Hollie joined the show on Episode 69 to talk about her time covering the war-torn Iraq/Syria region in the Middle East in her book 'Only Cry for the Living' along with Episode 81, where she

en

162:56

Green Beret Master Sgt. Darrell Utt | Mike Drop...

Mike Drop ·

2025/02/10

When Ret. Master Sergeant Darrell Utt set his sights on joining the legendary Green Berets, he could never have anticipated the journey that would take him to the heart of Baghdad during one of the deadliest periods of the war in Iraq. Known for his tactical acumen and strategic thinking, Utt's leadership at 10th Special Forces Group was pivotal during his '06-'07 deployments. Over the course of his ten combat deployments, Utt earned five Bronze Star Medals, one with valor for heroism in Baghdad

en

360:06

Active Israel-Hamas IDF Warfighter Doron Keidar |...

Mike Drop ·

2025/02/03

Doron Keidar travels globally to advocate for Israel, sharing firsthand insights from his experience defending the Jewish state. Since 2003, Doron has served in a combat unit of the Israeli Defense Forces and has been in the IDF reserves since 2006. With nearly two decades of EP security sector experience, he has contributed to the development of military and law enforcement gear, leveraging his IDF background and collaboration with Israeli and American security experts.Fluent in English and

en

181:14

Cartels, COPS, and Crips: Undercover Narcotics...

Mike Drop ·

2025/01/27

Tegan Broadwater is a 13-Year Veteran and Decorated Undercover Officer of the Fort Worth Police Department. His assignments included stints with three Narcotics Units, the Gang Unit, the Homicide Cold Case Unit, and the F.B.I. Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force. A white cop pretending to be a high-end cocaine dealer, he infiltrated a deadly street gang, won their trust, and embarked on a mission to put them away in a multi-year career highlight that would eventually serve as the basis for Tegan's

en

128:23

Are We The Biggest Threat to National Security? USAF...

Mike Drop ·

2025/01/20

Should the US acquire Greenland for staging Nukes? Retired Air Force Special Warfare Weatherman Trent Seegmiller returns from Episode 67 to give his unfiltered and uncensored take on how woke DEI policies are destroying military morale. Trent and Mike take an in-depth look at the hot-button political and social topics the US Military is facing, including transgender issues, female operators in Spec Ops, and what benefits veterans really deserve. Watch Trent's original appearance on Mike Drop in

en

277:00

Legendary Navy SEAL Jocko Willink | Mike Ritland...

Mike Drop ·

2025/01/13

Jocko Willink is a Retired U.S. Navy SEAL, podcast, author, leadership instructor, and entrepreneur. A legend in the SEAL community, Jocko's unwavering dedication to commitment and character has opened many doors since his scrappy beginnings as SEAL Officer, commanding SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser during the Battle of Ramadi. Upon returning from deployment, Jocko served as the Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams, where he spearheaded development of leadership training

en

245:01

Army Apache Pilot Emily Joy Hills | Mike Ritland...

Mike Drop ·

2025/01/09

Emily Joy Hills is a former Army AH-64 Apache Helicopter Pilot. Having served alongside ground forces before becoming a pilot, she's no stranger to the art of war, having saved countless lives via air support. Formerly known as gunbunnyactual, Emily's since transitioned into civilian life, finding a new space for herself as a woman and combat veteran that managed to fly some of the most high-wire encounters and come back unscathed.That's why we're doing something different this week - re-releasing

en

240:24

Professional Drug Smuggler Ken Behr | Mike Ritland...

Mike Drop ·

2025/01/06

Ken Behr is a professional drug smuggler. Grass, snow, smack, dope - he's got it all, or at least he did in the 1970's, back when he was flying product by the gross from Colombia to South Florida on a rickety pondhopper into makeshift runways. Back then Ken had no idea that the war on drugs was about to explode - and that Ronald Reagan's crackdown on trafficking would lead to a swift rise in prices for Ken's private operation. But all that glitters isn't always gold, and after Ken got busted by the

en

144:21

Montana Knife Company Master Bladesmith Josh Smith |...

Mike Drop ·

2024/12/30

Josh Smith is a Master Bladesmith that forges custom museum-quality knives using exotic handle materials and precious metals. He's also the President of Montana Knife Company, a shop he founded to focus on building high-quality, well-built custom knives at an affordable price. A fifth-generation son of Montana, Josh started making hunting knives at eleven years old, and would go on to become the youngest Journeyman Smith in the American Bladesmith Society at 15, eventually becoming the youngest

en

270:39

John McAfee Serial Killer Ghost Writer Alex Cody...

Mike Drop ·

2024/12/23

Alex Cody Foster is one of the most successful Ghost Writers in the world. Having penned eight #1 Amazon best sellers, he's one of the most sought-after Ghosts in the field - a reputation that would eventually attract the attention of the highly controversial crypto magnate John McAfee. Alex's travels with Team McAfee would go on to inspire his book 'The Man Who Hacked The World: A Ghostwriter's Descent Into Madness with John McAfee', along with inspiring the Netflix documentary 'Running with the

en

166:56

Pioneer PTSD Physician Dr. Eugene Lipov | Mike...

Mike Drop ·

2024/12/16

Dr. Eugene G. Lipov is a physician researcher and board-certified anesthesiologist who specializes in intervention-based pain management in the Chicago area. He is best known for his treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder using the stellate ganglion block - an injection-based technique that "seems to 'reboot' the body's sympathetic nervous system. Simply put, it's a localized injection to the neck that can immediately provide relief for pain relief, circulation, and notably, post-traumatic

en

219:23

FBI Undercover Special Agent Jim DiOrio | Mike...

Mike Drop ·

2024/12/09

Jim DiOrio is a former FBI Interrogation Expert, Undercover Operative, and Military Veteran. A 1986 West Point Graduate, Jim served overseas as an Army Ranger before joining the FBI, where he'd spend a decade as one of the most successful undercover agents in Bureau history. After that, he'd go on to turn another 15 years at the Bureau as a ferocious interrogator and Special Agent In-Charge. Rumor has it that he was even the man who told Captain Phillips that he could have his boat back.Today, Jim

en

135:28

Disabled Ranger Competitive Shooter Helo Pilot Trevor...

Mike Drop ·

2024/12/02

Trevor Baucom is a former Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot with 13 years in the U.S. Army under his belt. In June of 2010, Trevor's helicopter went down in southern Afghanistan - a violent crash in the desert that rendered multiple fatalities and cost Trevor the use of his legs. During his recovery, Trevor found the world of competitive shooting sports, becoming the first Pro member of Team Smith & Wesson where he competed from a wheelchair. Later, Trevor would go on to join Team Ruger, competing in

en

152:47

MARSOC Marine Raider Instructor John Dailey | Mike...

Mike Drop ·

2024/11/25

John A. Dailey is a USMC MARSOC Instructor that's trained hundreds of Marine Raiders across his over 20 years in the military. An early Force Reconnaissance Sniper, John witnessed the 9/11 attacks from a pub in Australia before getting shipped out to Afghanistan to help kick off the War on Terror. Later, he'd serve alongside his fellow 'tough rugged bastards' as a team leader at Detachment-1 in 2004, hunting insurgents, bomb-makers, and other HVT's in what would lead to the formation of the Marine

en

237:51

13-Year IED Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson | Mike...

Mike Drop ·

2024/11/18

Ryan Hendrickson is a 13-Year Green Beret, Author, and Landmine Recovery Expert. While serving as an 18C in 2010 on his first deployment as a Green Beret, he suffered an IED blast that should have killed him - a devastating injury that would have cost him his leg, if not for the Army's new THOR 3 program and a newfound appreciation for medical limb salvage. To the surprise of nearly all parties involved, Ryan returned to the battlefield a mere 18 months later, where he continued to serve for 12 more

en

163:54

Celebrating Veteran's Day 2024 | Mike Ritland Podcast...

Mike Drop ·

2024/11/11

From the Navy SEALs, to Delta Force, Marines, and the French Foreign Legion—this Veteran's Day, we're honoring all America’s warriors with five unforgettable stories from former Mike Drop guests. Every November 11th, America celebrates its service men and women, reflecting on the heroism of those who have selflessly served our great nation. For some this is a day of gratitude, and for others, a day of regret.Each veteran featured has a unique journey, from moments of courage and sacrifice to

en

160:27

Election 2024 with Clint Emerson & Clark Impastato |...

Mike Drop ·

2024/11/04

How confident are we in our election integrity? Do we believe that our votes are counted fairly - and that the people we're electing to office are truly there to represent us? And between the political lobbying, allocated tax dollars, social media shadowbanning, and widespread fears of national voter fraud, how does anybody maintain any real confidence in the system? One thing's for sure - with a big country comes big problems, and big solutions aren't always easy to come by. That's why Mike's

en

296 results

Similar Podcasts

The Daily Horoscope

The Daily Horoscope

The Michael Decon Program

Michael Decon

Kalimera Koveos

Andrea Koveos

The Documentary Podcast

BBC World Service

Smarter leben

DER SPIEGEL