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Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDdNaGF4bW1sNnZ1ZERlUFNXM2NCSUctUWg0d3xBQ3Jtc0tsbWhZd2FpVUV6V01nZHRETVlNT1ZmWWFkRDNnSHhzM3hKR0lXcFRSc3FMdFpvLXZhNDFmN1M5UjgxTFFYT3Q4SGJJemNlRVZjcnhuVjU3ZHp6Z01wUExsbU5RV1Vkejg5NzZOMHpBS25ZTUNBSy1iWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mikeritlandco.com) for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!Travis Kennedy has a lot of great stories to tell; he has 3 deployments with the Navy SEALS, two to Afghanistan and one to Columbia, and is a cop in southern california. Travis walks through what it was like to be a SEAL, from enlisting and BUDS training, to deploying in one of the most dangerous places in the world. Kennedy then talks about how he transitioned out, became a true entrepreneur, starting Kennedy Defensive Solutions, and finally how he became an orange county cop. Hope you enjoy it! Sponsored by @jockofuel and @teamdog.pet.----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtaDwKl60DE&t=0s) - Introduction1:40 - Breaking the Ice6:12 - Morning Routine10:31 - Growing Up15:41 - Military Decision20:37 - BUDS and Education31:00 - 1st Deployment to Afghanistan39:40 - Close Calls49:17 - Dogs On Deployment55:47 - Post 1st Deployment57:13 - 2nd Deployment to Afghanistan1:35:21 - Post 2nd Deployment and BUDS Instructing1:44:40 - 3rd Deployment to Columbia1:55:51 - Transitioning Out and Post Military 1:57:59 - Kennedy Defensive Solutions2:01:07 - Police Academy2:03:20 Policing in California2:11:50 - Domestic Abuse2:21:27 - Stereotyping in Police2:31:00 - Proactive PolicingThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5531509/advertisement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more!Dan Hollow...This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5531509/advertisement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmhpUFowQ2dCYzM0bWZBNkdlbFhKRFkwdGpad3xBQ3Jtc0tscG5Ga19OZm5sdDI2Y01JTTN1WFhaYW9YRjVudHdlR0hRTm16OUo1bWJzRGRoQTRQRDFiMjF4RmdjT2ZoamJqdEQ5QjNyU1Riejk1a1VibXI0MGlESjFVWlI2Mkh1UTUyX2FlVXNPMnlVTmFTUXRZbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mikeritlandco.com) for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! Dr. Mike Simpson has quite the record: Airborne Ranger, Special Forces Operator, and physician. Mike’s military career spanned thirty-two years of service and included multiple tours of combat. From the operating table to jumping out of helicopters and planes, Mike shares his story through it all, giving his opinion on important topics as he goes along. It is amazing to hear what he has to say about the world today. Hope you enjoy it! Sponsored by @jockofuel and @teamdog.pet. ---------- Table of Timestamps: 0:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=0s) - Introduction1:47 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=107s) - Breaking the Ice15:41 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=941s) - Morning Routine21:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=1280s) - Childhood Life25:44 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=1544s) - Progression in the Army41:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=2461s) - Southern Fort Renaming49:14 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=2954s) - 18 Deltas are essentially PAs1:04:17 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=3857s) - Combat Deployments1:25:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=5112s) - Leaving the Military1:34:47 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=5687s) - Opinion on how the USA left the Middle East1:39:11 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWJaVh28w4&t=5951s)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5531509/advertisement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Hogg has spent almost 3 decades in the U.S. Army, most of which with joint special operations command. He also spent several deployments as a k9 handler, also at the highest level possible. It was great to sit down with him a...This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5531509/advertisement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Losing our countrymen in war is something that is we have to deal with, but one we accept in that it’s a necessary evil to combat those who wish us harm. When those deaths are clouded in controversy, it makes it incredibly tough to accept. I sat down with green beret Gold star widow Michelle Black, to talk about her search for the truth after her husband was killed in Niger.Sponsored by @jockofuel and @teamdog.pet ----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 - Intro5:45 - Breaking the Ice9:00 - 20 Acres in California13:00 - My Green Beret Husband21:00 - Online Poker?27:00 - An Active-Duty Wife34:00 - The Afghanistan Deployment37:30 - Cattle Thieves42:00 - Premonitions46:30 - The Tongo Tongo Ambush56:00 - An American Funeral1:01:30 - Then Donald Trump Called1:07:30 - A White House Visit, A Trump Hotel1:17:30 - ISIS Releases the Video1:27:30 - Kids in the House1:34:00 - Recounting the Events1:56:00 -The Final Part2:00:00 - An Investigation2:10:00 - Wrapping UpGo Inside the Episode, See Behind-The-Scenes videos, and Support the Show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/mikedrop.----------To find out more about Michelle or to get a copy of her book, ‘Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow’s Fight For The Truth’, visit her publisher’s website at www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/647982/sacrifice-by-michelle-black.---Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USAFueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.pet---Apparel, accessories, protection dogs, and online training at www.trikos.comOnline dog training | https://teamdog.petTeam Dog Facebook | @TeamDog TrainingBooks, Blog, Media and more from Mike Ritland at www.mikeritlandco.comWant more Mike Drop? Check out Uninfluenced, our weekly podcast at www.youtube.com/uninfluenced.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5531509/advertisement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Active police K9 handlers are usually at the tip of the spear when it comes to dealing with the toughest calls. I sat down with Kyle Shoberg, who’s spent 14 years as a police officer - and half of that as a handler. We get in to the difficulties of policing in such a polarized political climate and also numerous shootouts he’s been in during his tenure.Sponsored by @jockofuel, @projectwarpath, @heartbeathotsauce, and @resiliencecbd.----------Table of Timestamps:00:00 - Intro9:00  - Breaking the Ice13:15 - Morning Routine18:00 - Growing Up in California29:15 - Police Academy32:00 - Justice with Discretion39:15 - Public Perception43:30 - First Years on the Force55:45 - George Floyd59:45 - My First K-91:10:15 - Dog Bites1:22:45 - New Dog, New Day1:29:15 - First Gunfight1:42:15 - An Explosive Situation1:55:15 - A Stolen Car2:04:4 5 - Shootout at the Sunrise Mall2:21:15 - PTSD2:31:15 - Departmental Changes2:37:00 - Defund the Police2:49:00 - Looking Ahead----------To find out more about Kyle or to learn more about Shoberg Tactical Consulting, check out Kyle’s website at www.kyleshoberg.com or follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/kyle_shoberg.----------Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USA---Heartbeat Hot Sauce | www.heartbeathotsauce.com | @heartbeat_hotsauceGet 20% off your next purchase with Promo Code MIKEDROP at www.heartbeathotsauce.com.---Project Warpath | www.projectwarpath.com | @ProjectWarpathGet 15% off your next purchase with Promo Code MIKEDROP15 at www.projectwarpath.com---Resilience CBD | www.resiliencecbd.com/militaryandfirstresponderdiscount | @resiliencecbd---Apparel, accessories, protection dogs, and online training at www.trikos.comOnline dog training | https://teamdog.pet Team Dog Facebook | @TeamDogTraining Books, Blog, Media and more from Mike Ritland at www.mikeritland.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5531509/advertisement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The discipline required to be an effective sniper is similar to the discipline required to be a successful entrepreneur. I sat down with former Navy SEAL sniper and Bottle Breacher CEO Eli Crane to discuss his time in the teams, going on the show “Shark Tank”, and the transition into being a businessman after his career.Sponsored by @jockofuel, @projectwarpath, and @resiliencecbd.----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 - Intro6:00 - Breaking the Ice11:15 - Growing Up in Yuma21:00 - In the Navy Now30:00 - Fleet Deployment39:30 - Second Hell Week50:15 - A Courthouse Wedding57:15 - Seal Team 31:12:30 - Light Up The Car1:30:00 - Sniper School1:43:30 - Dog Days1:55:30 - Search and Rescue2:00:45 - Deciding to Quit2:07:45 - Seals vs Football2:16:45 - BottleBreacher2:30:00 - Inside the Shark Tank2:46:45 - Brand Ambassador, Sig Sauer2:52:45 - Looking Ahead----------To find out more about Eli or to purchase any of his Bottle Breacher products, check out his website at www.bottlebreacher.com or follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @EliCrane_CEO.----------Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USA---Project Warpath | www.projectwarpath.com | @ProjectWarpathGet 15% off your next purchase with Promo Code MIKEDROP15 at www.projectwarpath.com---Resilience CBD | www.resiliencecbd.com/militaryandfirstresponderdiscount | @resiliencecbd---Fueled by Team Dog Food & Treats, apparel, accessories, and protection dogs at https://www.mikeritlandco.comOnline dog training | https://teamdog.pet I Team Dog Facebook | @TeamDogShop, Blog, Media and more from Mike Ritland at https://www.mikeritland.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5531509/advertisement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode of “you thought you had a tough childhood” I sit down with former Green Beret and combat veteran Sean “Buck” Rogers. He has an incredible story of resilience and making the most of any situation.Sponsored by @jockofuel, @projectwarpath, and @resiliencecbd.----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 - Intro9:30 - Morning Routine12:15 - Working Out17:00 - Growing Up27:30 - The French Fry Incident33:30 - Fighting Words46:30 - Sunday Barbecues58:15 - Father Figure1:12:15 - Married Life1:22:45 - Ranger “Enlistment”1:36:30 - Second Selection1:51:00 - Purple Heart & Bronze Star1:03:15 - Dog Tales2:10:00 - Becoming a Cop2:15:30 - The George Floyd Riots2:25:30 - Observations on Emotion2:40:30 - Sean ‘Buck’ Rogers2:47:30 - In Conclusion----------To find out more about Sean or to purchase a copy of his book  "Rising Above", check out his website at www.seanbuckrogers.com, follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/seanbuckrogers, or subscribe to his channel FNG Academy on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt3rz2NOIXEpp5NZPG0VJSQ.----------Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USA---Project Warpath | www.projectwarpath.com | @ProjectWarpathGet 15% off your next purchase with Promo Code MIKEDROP15 at www.projectwarpath.com---Resilience CBD | www.resiliencecbd.com/militaryandfirstresponderdiscount | @resiliencecbd---Apparel, accessories, protection dogs, and online training at www.trikos.com Online dog training | https://teamdog.pet Team Dog Facebook | @TeamDog Training Books, Blog, Media and more from Mike Ritland at www.mikeritland.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5531509/advertisement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I’ve had the honor to meet many a strong independent women in my life, and this episode was no exception. I sat down with Hollie McKay, author of “Only Cry For The Living” who has spent years covering the war torn Iraq/Syria region of the Middle East at the height of the ISIS onslaught. It was both inspiring and gut wrenching all at the same time, and really gave me a perspective reset that is always powerful and necessary to appreciate what we have and where we live.Sponsored by @jockofuel, @projectwarpath, and @resiliencecbd.And a very special thanks to Veteran Wood Company for the incredible display - www.veteranwoodco.com.----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 - Intro12:00 - Morning Routine13:45 - Growing Up Australian27:15 - Coming to America33:00 - Thoughts on Unbiased Journalism40:30 - Becoming a War Correspondent51:00 - Living On the Road1:08:30 - Reporting on ISIS1:22:00 - Presidential Changes1:36:30 - Russian Influence1:43:30 - Crimea1:47:00 - President Hollie McKay1:59:00 - How to Fix Democracy2:15:30 - Food Poisoning2:19:40 - Reflecting on Other Countries2:30:25 - Positive Stories From The Front2:40:25 - What’s Next? ----------To find out more about Hollie or to purchase a copy of her book ‘Only Cry For The Living’, visit her website at www.holliemckay.com or follow her on instagram and twitter @holliesmckay.----------Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USA---Project Warpath | www.projectwarpath.com | @ProjectWarpathGet 15% off your next purchase with Promo Code MIKEDROP15 at www.projectwarpath.com---Resilience CBD | www.resiliencecbd.com/militaryandfirstresponderdiscount | @resiliencecbd---Apparel, accessories, protection dogs, and online training at www.trikos.comOnline dog training | https://teamdog.pet Team Dog Facebook | @TeamDogTraining Books, Blog, Media and more from Mike Ritland at www.mikeritland.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5531509/advertisement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices