Mike Drop

The Duality of Service when completing 10 combat deployments with development group, all while being a staunch Christian is delicate yet impressive balance. I had the honor of sitting down with AMTAC shooting owner Bill Rapier, where we discussed his time serving in one of the most prestigious units in existence, growing up overseas, his family and faith, and living off the grid in Northern Idaho. Super interesting life of one hell of a warrior. Sponsored by @jockofuel, @projectwarpath, @resiliencecbd, and @heartbeat_hotsauce.----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 - Show Start8:30 - Starting the Day26:00 - Germany, Year 533:30 - Fighting at San Jose29:50 - Culture Jock44:45 - Military Aspirations54:30 - The Lord & The Carpenter1:00:15 - Sniper School1:11:00 - Black Hawk Down1:17:30 - Two Deployments in Iraq1:25:45 - Eight Deployments in Afghanistan1:35:00 - Going Hot1:46:00 - Dog Days1:58:30 - Religious Extremists2:05:30 - Killing In the Name Of2:11:00 - Big Picture People2:27:30 - General Thinking2:34:30 - AMTAC Shooting2:50:15 - AMTAC Blades2:56:30 - Preferred Carry3:04:30 - Homesteading3:17:30 - Off-Grid Parenting3:19:30 - In Conclusion----------To find out more about Bill, check out his website at ww.amtacshooting.com or follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/amtacshooting.----------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---Heartbeat Hot Sauce | www.heartbeathotsauce.com | @heartbeat_hotsauceGet 20% off your next purchase with Promo Code MIKEDROP at www.heartbeathotsauce.com.---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

Since the beginning of combat, weather has played an enormous role in how it's won and lost. Countless souls have been lost due to miscalculations of weather and it’s impacts on the battlefield. In this episode, I sat down with an active duty Air Force Special Warfare Weatherman. From being in gunfights alongside green berets, to missing windows of helo extract that results in being snowed in for 2 days, a fascinating look at a very small and elite, yet vitally important element of this nations war-fighting tip of the spear.Sponsored by @jockofuel, @projectwarpath, and @resiliencecbd----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 - Show Start7:00 - Breaking the Ice17:00 - A Mormon from Utah26:00 - High School Car Salesman34:00 - Special Ops Weather37:00 - Ambushed in the Valley44:45 - Taming Mother Nature53:45 - Deployment, Round 21:01:00 - Long Days in Qandahar1:01:45 - F*cked Up Forecasts1:10:45 - Crisis Response Force1:20:00 - Presidential Changes1:24:15 - Active Duty COVID Woes1:27:45 - Senior Master Sergeant1:38:30 - Coin Collector1:45:00 - A Message from Mike Drop----------To find out more about Trent, check out his podcast at www.onesready.com.----------Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USAProject Warpath | www.projectwarpath.com | @ProjectWarpathGet 15% off your next purchase with Promo Code MIKEDROP15 at www.projectwarpath.comResilience CBD | www.resiliencecbd.com/militaryandfirstresponderdiscount | @resiliencecbdApparel, 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

From living in Mexico to traveling the world on a hundred bucks, former Army Ranger medic turned author Leo Jenkins is one of the most interesting men in the world. Great stories of special operations medics and what happens after the fact in this one.Sponsored by @jockofuel, @originusa, and @resiliencecbd ---------- Table of Timestamps: 0:00 - Show Start6:20 - Breaking the Ice16:00 - Baja, Mexico24:30 - Arizona Origins33:15 - September 11, 200142:00 - In The Army Now4:00 - Operation Red Wings1:02:00 - Going to Iraq1:05:30 - Operation Simpson1:22:00 - Dog Bites1:42:50 - College Boy2:03:50 - Why We’re Still Fighting2:13:10 - Colorado Felonies2:20:00 - $100 to Slovenia2:33:10 - Jonesing for the Road----------To find out more about Leo or to purchase one of his books, find him on Amazon or follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/leo_jenkins.----------Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USAResilience CBD | www.resiliencecbd.com/militaryandfirstresponderdiscount | @resiliencecbdApparel, 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 story of Captain Phillips and the sniper operation that saved his life and rescued him is one of the best our country has. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Terry Houin, one of the deadliest men on the planet, and who was one of the snipers on that operation. We talked about his amazing 26 year career as a SEAL, primarily spent at Development Group in the SEAL teams. Sponsored by @jockofuel, @originusa, and @resiliencecbd ---------- Table of Timestamps: 0:00 Show Start 5:15 Breaking the Ice 16:45 Dairy Farm Roots 20:00 Boot Camp in Orlando 27:00 Seal Team 4 37:40 Gold Squadron 43:10 Afghan Deployment 51:40 Headed to Iraq 55:10 Jessica Lynch 59:00 Birthday Party 1:06:00 Sniper Overwatch 1:18:00 Husband and Father 1:21:50 Extortion 17 1:27:20 Captain Phillips 1:51:40 Master Chief 1:56:30 Shrapnel & PTSD 2:06:00 Family Man ---------- To find out more about Terry or to follow him on Instagram, find him at www.instagram.com/terry.houin. ---------- Support our sponsors: Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USA 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

In this harrowing tale of learning true leadership the hard way, I sat down with former Navy SEAL Jason Redman to talk about his story of coming back after being seriously wounded in combat and making the most of adversity. From Ranger School to Iraq, there's no shortage of great lessons learned and how to maximize opportunities from the adversity in this one. Sponsored by @jockofuel, @originusa, and @resiliencecbd----------Table of Timestamps:0:00 Show Start7:26 Breaking the Ice (Best Childhood Memory)17:50 Growing Up Redman29:10 Sights on Seal Team41:10 Run Through The Jungle (Seal Team 4)46:20 Freshman Year, 9/1153:40 Make the Call1:02:40 Sh*tcanned back to Bagram1:07:30 Ranger School, Round 11:15:30 Ranger School, Round 21:20:40 Back in (Platoon) Black1:28:00 Jason's Injury1:46:10 Off the Medevac2:00:45 The Wife, The Kids, & The Recovery2:15:40 Lessons in the Aftermath2:21:10 Living Proof of a Comeback----------To find out more about Jason or to purchase one of his books, visit www.jasonredman.com (http://www.jasonredman.com/) or find him on Facebook and Instagram @jasonredmanww.Check out Jason's podcast, Moving The Needle with Jason Redman, on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play.----------Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USAResilience CBD | www.resiliencecbd.com/militaryandfirstresponderdiscount | @resiliencecbdApparel, accessories, protection dogs, and online training at www.trikos.comOnline dog training | https://teamdog.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

From being an Irish special forces soldier conducting operations at the height of the British/IRA conflicts to fighting for America as a Green Beret in Iraq and Afghanistan- Kevin Owens has Over 30 years of experience fighting for the country he lives in at the highest level possible. Absolutely riveting insight and interview sitting down with him discussing his Irish childhood and vast combat experiences as an adult. Sponsored by @jockofuel, @originusa, and @resiliencecbd ---------- Table of Timestamps: Intro - 0:00Breaking the Ice - 1:43Growing Up Irish - 10:30The Northern Ireland Conflict - 20:10Antifa, Police, and Peaceful Protests - 34:30Irish Army vs American Army - 42:37Discharge By Purchase - 49:30The Mogadishu Job - 56:20In The Army Now - 1:05:20An Irish Diet - 1:17:30Special Forces - 1:27:50Taking The Leash Off - 1:40:30Sniper School - 1:52:40Professional Soldier, Personal Man - 2:02:40Retired (Medically) - 2:10:55Canine Combat - 2:24:26Voting in 2020 - 2:28:55Irish Stereotypes - 2:38:20FieldCraft Survival - 2:40:45Closing Remarks - 2:44:10----------To find out more about Kevin or FieldCraft Survival, visit www.fieldcraftsurvival.com or find him on Instagram @kevin.p.owens.----------Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USAResilience CBD | www.resiliencecbd.com/militaryandfirstresponderdiscount | @resiliencecbdApparel, accessories, protection dogs, and online training at www.trikos.comOnline dog training | https://teamdog.petTeam 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

I talk a lot about maximizing opportunity as I believe there is no shortage of it in this country. This episode is a prime example of it. I sat down with Angel Cortes - former L.A. gang banger turned Army Ranger, and now studying to be a registered dietician to help the type of communities from which he came from. Lots of great insight into immigration policy as well as rising up in the face of abject poverty and adversity. Sponsored by @jockofuel, @originusa, and @resiliencecbd----------Table of Timestamps:Breaking the Ice - 2:15Trouble at Home - 11:00Morning Routine - 19:45Illegal Immigration - 30:00How to Cross the Border - 39:00Gang Signs - 49:45Cops and Robbers - 1:00:30Idols and Superheroes - 1:08:00Joining the Military - 1:16:30Boots on the Ground - 1:31:30How I Got Out - 1:41:00An Army Story - 1:48:15Florida Ranger School - 2:04:15Coming Home - 2:20:20Diet and Exercise - 2:30:15A Question for Mike - 2:49:15----------To find out more about Angel or to purchase any of Angel's apparel, visit www.r (https://rangercortes.com/)angercortes.com or follow him on Instagram @angelgcortes175.----------Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USAResilience CBD | www.resiliencecbd.com/militaryandfirstresponderdiscount | @resiliencecbdApparel, accessories, protection dogs, and online training at www.trikos.comOnline dog training | https://teamdog.petTeam 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 Ironman race... 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. A ridiculous feat of preparation, endurance, and mental toughness. To not only finish, but to be a 3 time North American champion and shatter numerous course records around the world is on a different level. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt Hanson who accomplished just that, and asked him all about what that’s like at that magnitude. I was always a big fan of triathlons growing up, and this episode I had a lot of questions and desired insight into the mind of someone who has competed at that level. From bike crashes to shitting yourself, we get into what it really takes to push yourself way past what you thought was possible. Sponsored by @jockofuel, @originusa, and @resiliencecbd----------Table of Timestamps:Breaking the Ice - 5:55Morning Routine - 12:45Growing Up in the Midwest - 21:40First Major Injury - 29:45The First Ironman - 36:30Peak Workout - 48:00Strategy & The Chess Game - 59:30Turning a Profit - 1:08:30Drug Testing - 1:15:45Workout & Nutrition - 1:25:00Matt Hanson Coaching - 1:35:30----------To find out more about Matt or to find out how Matt and his team can help train your brain and your body to overcome any race, visit www.matthansontri.com or follow Matt on @matthansontri on social media.----------Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USAResilience CBD | www.resiliencecbd.com/militaryandfirstresponderdiscount | @resiliencecbdApparel, accessories, protection dogs, and online training at www.trikos.comOnline dog training | https://teamdog.petTeam 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

Born in Kuwait and baring witness to the gulf war Iraqi invasion of his home country, Yousef Badou grew up around the kind of violence that made him want to combat it as he got older. After serving several combat tours as a U.S. Marine, he took part in a special project to train and teach other war fighters to be able to assess and predict violence through body language and context. I had the pleasure of sitting down him to discuss all things related, and of course tie in the parallels of dogs. Sponsored by @jockofuel, @originusa, and @resiliencecbd----------Table of Timestamps:Breaking the Ice - 2:00Growing Up in Kuwait - 15:15Home Sweet Home - 28:30MSG (Marine Security Guard) - 40:00End of the Tour(s) - 55:00The Marine Corp Combat Hunter Program - 58:35A Civilian Instructor - 1:11:00Behavioral Analysis - 1:18:00How to Practice Behavior - 1:36:15Traveling and Safety - 1:48:30Emergence Disrupt - 1:58:35Wrapping Up & Contact Info - 2:04:45----------To find out more about Yousef or to find out how Emergence Disrupt can help increase situational awareness and behavioral analysis in your organization, visit www.emergencedisrupt.com or follow Yousef on Instagram at www.instagram.com/yousefbadou_emergence.----------Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USAResilience CBD | www.resiliencecbd.com/militaryandfirstresponderdiscount | @resiliencecbdApparel, accessories, protection dogs, and online training at www.trikos.comOnline dog training | https://teamdog.petTeam 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 last few weeks have been some trying times in our nation, to say the least. I wanted to bring two former guests on with as relevant of a perspective as I could think of to both shed some light from their perspective as well as give mine, while having a healthy and necessary discussion. This episode I had the honor of having former SEAL Remi Adeleke and former Army Ranger Nick Irving discuss all things race-related for our country. I hope that those who listen, do so you understand and not respond or confirm. Starting by respecting one another, and truly trying to understand the others perspective is the key to moving forward and coming together. Sponsored by @jockofuel, @originusa, and @resiliencecbd ----------Table of Timestamps:Breaking the Ice - 2:35Going to Protest & Defunding Police - 18:30Bold Accusations & Spotting Racists - 33:00Devil's Advocate & Colored Skin - 44:30Heavy Statistics & White Flags - 1:03:00Playing Politics & Textbook Racism- 1:17:10Black Doesn't Sell & Privilege - 1:29:40Hard Times & Colored Handouts - 1:46:30Education & Managing Resources - 2:05:50New World Order & Police Suggestions - 2:15:30Colin Kaepernick & The N Word- 2:34:00Black Lives Matter - 2:53:35Donald Trump & Making Us Great - 3:08:00Looking Ahead & Moving Forward - 3:20:45----------To purchase a copy of Remi's book "Transformed: A Navy SEAL’s Unlikely Journey from the Throne of Africa, to the Streets of the Bronx, to Defying All Odds," visit ibit.ly/hY73 and follow Remi on Instagram at instagram.com/remiadeleke.To purchase a copy of Nick's book "Reaper: Drone Strike: A Sniper Novel," visit ibit.ly/k4oo and follow Nick on Instagram at instagram.com/officialreaper33.----------Support our sponsors:Origin Labs | www.originmaine.com/origin-labs | @ORIGIN USAResilience CBD | www.resiliencecbd.com/militaryandfirstresponderdiscount | @resiliencecbdApparel, accessories, protection dogs, and online training at www.trikos.comOnline dog training | https://teamdog.petTeam 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