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Mike Drop

by Mike Ritland

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.

Latest episodes

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Iran Dared CENTCOM Over Hormuz. Now U.S. Forces Are Lining Up to Strike AGAIN | Mike Drop Newsroom

The U.S. has told Middle East allies to prepare for renewed strikes on Iran after the Nov. 3 elections, and for Iran and its proxies to hit back. MIKE DROP NEWSROOM | 29

Oct 29
19 min

5 Army Bases Get Nuclear REACTORS as the Pentagon Preps for a Grid Attack | Mike Drop Newsroom

#18 trending · Personal Journals

Five Army bases are first in line for their own nuclear reactors as the Pentagon plans for every major U.S. base to run on its own for 90 days if the grid goes down. MIK

Oct 28
19 min

FBI Negotiator Reveals What REALLY Happened During the Boston Bomber's Capture | Ep. 315

#5 trending · Personal Journals

Airborne Ranger, FBI Hostage Rescue Team operator, sniper, breacher, and FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit veteran Kyle Vowinkel, author of the upcoming book Shaping Chaos, sit

Oct 27
3 h 51 min

The Pentagon Is Preparing U.S. Bases to Survive ALONE for 90 Days | Mike Drop Newsroom

U.S. forces in the Middle East could launch a major new strike on Iran within 96 hours of a presidential order, and the target list now includes Iran's energy infrastruct

Oct 26
18 min

Iran Bars U.S. Warships From the Gulf as Plots Against Americans Advance | Mike Drop Newsroom

Iran's armed forces chief says U.S. warships will never be allowed in the Persian Gulf, as a U.S. envoy says strikes on Iran could come this weekend. MIKE DROP NEWSROOM

Oct 24
10 min

U.S. Sends 10,000 More Sailors and Marines Toward Iran as Oil Stays Over $100 | Mike Drop Newsroom

Roughly 10,000 more U.S. sailors and Marines are headed for the Middle East with the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the USS Makin Island, as the buildup around Iran grows. M

Oct 21
16 min

Delta Force Veteran Reveals Why Some Teammates Called Him a Traitor | Ep. 314

#40 trending · Personal Journals

In this episode, retired U.S. Army veteran Tom Spooner discusses his 21 years in the 82nd Airborne, 7th Special Forces Group, and Delta Force, and how he was an alcoholic

Oct 20
4 h 21 min

Hegseth’s Secret Israel Trip, Iran’s Reaper Claim and Britain Steps In | Mike Drop Newsroom

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to an Israeli air base that hosts U.S. tankers and fighter jets, as the U.S. and Israel discuss resuming major com

Oct 20
12 min

Iran Demands U.S. Forces Leave Hormuz, Ships Attacked Again | Mike Drop Newsroom

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz reopens only if the U.S. lifts its naval blockade and leaves the region, as attacks on ships near the strait hit a record for the war. MIK

Oct 19
19 min

Iran’s New Defense Chief Threatens U.S. Troops, Tankers Burn in Hormuz | Mike Drop Newsroom

Iran's new defense minister, a veteran of its missile program, says the U.S. will take casualties if strikes resume, as new details emerge about the Kuwait attack that ki

Oct 18
12 min

Record Hormuz Attacks, the Wrong Bomb for Pickaxe Mountain and France Moves Into Saudi | Mike Drop Newsroom

Iran just attacked a record number of ships in the Strait of Hormuz while U.S. forces wait in range, and the Pentagon is openly talking up the MOAB for Pickaxe Mountain.

Oct 17
20 min

U.S. Forces Have Plans to Drop the MOAB on Iran’s Nuclear Sites | Mike Drop Newsroom

U.S. officials say the military has built plans to drop the 21,600-pound MOAB on Iran's nuclear sites if the war resumes, with Trump saying no strikes before the Nov. 3 m

Oct 16
18 min

U.S. Helicopters DESTROY an Iranian Spy Boat Shadowing Navy Warships | Mike Drop Newsroom

U.S. Navy sailors pulled the crew off an Iranian-linked spy boat watching American warships in the Gulf of Oman, then attack helicopters fired missiles and set it ablaze.

Oct 15
20 min

U.S. Forces Could Hit Iran AGAIN “Very Soon” as Tehran Digs In | Mike Drop Newsroom

President Trump says a decision on Iran is coming "very soon," the Pentagon has asked for new strike options, and Iran is reportedly fortifying its nuclear sites. MIKE D

Oct 14
16 min

The Houthis Just Warned America. U.S. Troops Are Already in RANGE | Mike Drop Newsroom

MIKE DROP NEWSROOM | 13 OCTOBER 2026The Houthis are warning of a "swift and painful response" if the U.S. joins Saudi strikes in Yemen, and American troops across the Gul

Oct 13
21 min

Roman Empire Expert Warns America Is Repeating the Mistakes That Destroyed Rome | Ep. 313

Roman historian and creator of The Roman Pattern, Jeremy Ryan Slate, breaks down the rise and fall of the Roman Empire and the troubling parallels to modern America. Fro

Oct 13
2 h 41 min

Houthis KILL an American as Trump Weighs Striking Back | Mike Drop Newsroom

MIKE DROP NEWSROOM | 12 OCTOBER 2026A Houthi strike on Riyadh’s airport killed an American, the attacks haven’t stopped, and President Trump says the U.S. “may” join Saud

Oct 12
15 min

U.S. Soldiers May Be FORCED to Execute the Fort Hood Shooter | Mike Drop Newsroom

MIKE DROP NEWSROOM | 11 OCTOBER 2026The soldiers chosen for the Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad may have no way to opt out, and the Pentagon still wants the execution li

Oct 11
15 min

U.S. Army Will EXECUTE the Fort Hood Shooter, and the Pentagon Wants It Livestreamed | Mike Drop Newsroom

MIKE DROP NEWSROOM | 10 OCTOBER 2026The Pentagon says the Fort Hood shooter will face a firing squad on December 3rd — and that the execution may be live streamed. Mike's

Oct 10
19 min

U.S. Carrier Group SANK 64 Iranian Warships, Then Came Home | A Navy SEAL Reacts

MIKE DROP NEWSROOM | 09 OCTOBER 2026The New York Times says the Iran war was supposed to show off American power and has done the opposite. B-1 bombers are pulled out of

Oct 9
8 min

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#15 — Personal Journals US
#170 ▲ 21 Society & Culture US

What listeners say

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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.

MAR-701 · Jun 2026

I don’t typically leave a ton of reviews. Not because I don’t have them to leave, but never get around to reducing them to writing. I’ve listened to a ton of military podcasts in the last 8 years or so and a number of MAC-V-SOG guys. Travis Mills might be my favorite one. The context, vernacular, depth and comparisons with his dialogue were exceptional. Mad respect for all vets but as we all know, these MAC-V-SOG guys were a special breed. 🫡

misteronetime · Jun 2026

This is very different from the other podcasts I listen to but I’m never disappointed with the content and guests. Great job, Mike! I have a number of favorites interviews but most recently, Michael Durant and then Cody Lundin. Excellent. 6-16-22: Great interview with Kelsi! Riveting story. It’s one thing to hear similar from the guys but from a female perspective it was a little tough. I’ve got daughters and pray that they never have to go through something like like, well anyone for that matter. Hang in there Kelsi. Salute! 9-12-22: I just listened to the interview with Bruce Sackman. Fascinating stuff, but scary. I work in the Air Ambulance industry and my Medical crews have some pretty wild stories from their times in the hospitals and/ambulances. We sometimes feel like we fly people away from certain death simply by getting them out of a specific hospital or away from certain medical staff. After hearing Bruce’s stories, now I really wonder. 10-24-22: I just finished the interview with Kyle Carpenter. Great interview! Mike does a very good job of getting the interviewees to open up and speak, without a lot of interjection. Kyle is such a smooth and calm speaker. It was a pleasure to listen to all 4+ hours. 11-30-22: Fantastic interview with Jeff Struecker! Black Hawk Down has a lot of personal meaning to me and it was fascinating to here yet another in-depth piece of it from another person. Keep up the great work! 7-30-23: Fantastic interview with Remi Adeleke! Man, that guy’s got energy! I’m excited for him and for all of us to be able to see/read his work in the future. Now I’ve got to back up a few years and listen to his previous 2 interviews. More great work, Mike! 6-18-24 Zach Ferguson: (Deep sigh…) Wow, that was some heavy stuff. As I get older I seem to get more and more empathetic. Man, I popped a few tears while mowing my lawn and listening. I would think it would have been much worse if I had been watching this episode. The Lord puts us through trials, but apparently some people get the more difficult ones. I really admire Zach’s character and ability to adapt and overcome. Keep hanging in there, and I pray that you can bring healing to the remainder of your family. I have a Disabled Veteran Brother-In-Law that I really think could benefit from psychedelics, but so far has been very resistant. I keep sharing episodes with him but I don’t know if he listens. The more I hear about them and the “miracles” they seem to do for people, the more I hope the people that could benefit from them will try. I want him to be an Enabled Veteran, and a pillar for his family. Thank you Zach, and Mike for all the great work that are doing. 2025: Great interview with Bill 'Hawk' Albracht! What a fun guy to listen to! 5-0-26: Travis Mills was an excellent guest! You’re doing us all a great service Mike by getting folks like him on. I hung on every word. Salute! 🫡

Awayagain · May 2026

I’ve been a Mike Drop fan from the get-go and have loved his guests, topics and interview structure, but man, the commercials are getting more frequent and excessively long. I’m also not a fan of the Part I, Part 2, Part 3, etc. episodes - I miss the days when Mike Drop interviews were released in-full vs. breaking them apart in 1.5 hour increments. I realize commercials pay the bills for a free podcast, but I just feel they’re getting way too frequent. Still a big fan of the show - I’d love to see more dog-related episodes!

Iceline574 · May 2026

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 business for you, but when your audience is no longer the priority, then your business will suffer. Good luck to you.

Union-1 · Jun 2026

I like the older long form episodes better. The ad frequency is so bad now that you get 2-3 ads for every 5 min of interview. It’s mikes show he can do what he wants but I’m done listening for a while as it’s not worth suffering the ads for a few minutes of what I want to listen to.

Eroyal595 · Apr 2026

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