Mike Drop

Geoff Dardia joins Mike Ritland to expose the real story behind Afghanistan, the missed chance to take out Bin Laden, and how politics destroyed 20 years of sacrifice. Dardia is a former Master Sergeant and Green Beret who lived it for real — from kicking doors in hostile countries to hunting bad guys under night vision. Before that? He was supposed to be a Navy SEAL — training shoulder-to-shoulde...

Mark Lamb is the unapologetically bold, newly-retired Sheriff of Pinal County, Arizona, who made national waves for bringing old-school grit and modern media savvy to law enforcement. Serving from 2017 to 2024, Lamb wasn’t just a badge and a gun—he became a digital-era lawman, turning to YouTube to share raw, unfiltered police footage while regularly appearing on FOX News, Newsmax, Live PD, and 60...

Mark Lamb is the unapologetically bold, newly-retired Sheriff of Pinal County, Arizona, who made national waves for bringing old-school grit and modern media savvy to law enforcement. Serving from 2017 to 2024, Lamb wasn’t just a badge and a gun—he became a digital-era lawman, turning to YouTube to share raw, unfiltered police footage while regularly appearing on FOX News, Newsmax, Live PD, and 60...

Jeff Tiegs is a retired Delta Force Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Expert with over 25 years of service in US Army Special Operations. With a distinguished military career spanning from a young ranger private to Delta Force lieutenant colonel, he has braved and commanded combat operations around the globe, including in Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He's also the President of Skull G...

Jeff Tiegs is a retired Delta Force Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Expert with over 25 years of service in US Army Special Operations. With a distinguished military career spanning from a young ranger private to Delta Force lieutenant colonel, he has braved and commanded combat operations around the globe, including in Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He's also the President of Skull Games...

Jason Lee Morrison is a U.S. Marine Force Recon Veteran who's seen action in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Israel. Having deployed into the invasion of Iraq, he would go on to serve eight years as an elite Force Recon Marine, before spending the next few years working for various U.S. Government organizations in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as Israel and Palestine during the Israeli-Hezbollah war. J...

Jason Lee Morrison is a U.S. Marine Force Recon Veteran who's seen action in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Israel. Having deployed into the invasion of Iraq, he would go on to serve eight years as an elite Force Recon Marine, before spending the next few years working for various U.S. Government organizations in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as Israel and Palestine during the Israeli-Hezbollah war. Jason...

Ethan Thornton is the founder of MACH Industries, a next-generation defense technology and manufacturing company that's dedicated to redefining the future of modern combat through their hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and drone defense systems. A 21-year-old MIT dropout, Ethan left higher learning in 2023 after receiving a Thiel Fellowship from tech startup investor Peter Thiel...

Ethan Thornton is the founder of MACH Industries, a next-generation defense technology and manufacturing company that's dedicated to redefining the future of modern combat through their hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and drone defense systems. A 21-year-old MIT dropout, Ethan left higher learning in 2023 after receiving a Thiel Fellowship from tech startup investor Peter Thiel (as...

Clint Emerson is a retired DEVGRU Navy SEAL, bestselling author, media personality, and the #1 crisis management professional you want in your corner when things go awry. As an operative within the elite SEAL Team 6, Clint served in various combat zones executing high-stakes missions including against Somali Pirates, Al Qaeda Leaders, and other covert operations. And he's a returning guest to...

Clint Emerson is a retired DEVGRU Navy SEAL, bestselling author, media personality, and the #1 crisis management professional you want in your corner when things go awry. As an operative within the elite SEAL Team 6, Clint served in various combat zones executing high-stakes missions including against Somali Pirates, Al Qaeda Leaders, and other covert operations. And he's a returning guest to the...

Jared Hudson is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and law enforcement officer. He served as a SEAL Operator and sniper with Naval Special Warfare and was deployed multiple times to a variety of combat zones in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. During his service, he earned numerous accolades, including multiple Navy, Marine Corps, and Army Commendation Medals for Valor, as w...

Jared Hudson is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and law enforcement officer. He served as a SEAL Operator and sniper with Naval Special Warfare and was deployed multiple times to a variety of combat zones in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. During his service, he earned numerous accolades, including multiple Navy, Marine Corps, and Army Commendation Medals for Valor, as w...

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 ser...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Ira...

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...

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 h...

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 I...

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 I...