Mike Drop

Mike Ritland

Booking Overview

Interview podcast focused on military service, special operations, combat, resilience, and the experiences of extraordinary achievers, with recurring external guests who are decorated veterans and other accomplished experts. Agencies could credibly pitch special operations veterans, military leaders, veteran-transition advocates, security professionals, elite athletes, and authors with compelling firsthand expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show prioritizes distinctive service records and strong personal narratives.

Metrics

Episodes: 425

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: >100k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 418.0k subscribers

Instagram: 64.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kendell@mikeritland.com

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Host

Mike Ritland - Former U.S. Navy SEAL, bestselling author, and interviewer focused on extraordinary personal and professional experiences.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Special operations or combat veterans, military leaders, veteran-transition advocates, security and defense professionals, elite athletes, authors, and thought leaders with substantial firsthand experience and a compelling story of adversity, achievement, or service.

Required Achievements:

Combat deployments, Military leadership, Military or public-service distinction, Leadership of veteran or security organizations, Published books or recognized professional expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Conan Higgins - Calling In Airstrikes Under Fire, Close Air Support, Special Operations Missions, Combat Experience, And Defense And Security Consulting.

Tony Mayne - Combat Loss, Medical Separation, Military Retirement, Faith, Purpose, And Veteran Transition And Ministry Programs.

Tony Mayne - Ranger And Delta Force Operations, Leadership Under Fire, Combat Loss, The Cost Of War, Military Transition, Accountability, And Service To Veterans.

Recent Topics

Special Operations, Military, Veterans, Leadership, Resilience

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Mike Drop

Federal Agent Reveals Why He Believes Epstein Left His Cell Alive | Ep. 309

September 15, 2026

Former Diplomatic Security Service special agent and attorney Ryan Dalton joins Mike to discuss his career investigating human trafficking, protecting U.S. officials overseas, and his investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.Ryan explains why, after reviewing released Epstein files, prison records, and other anomalies surrounding August 2019, he believes the evidence raises the possibility that Epstein left his cell alive. He also shares what happened when he traveled to Little St. James as part of...

Secret Service Agent Reveals What REALLY Happened Inside the Twin Towers on 9/11 | Ep. 308

September 08, 2026

Retired Secret Service Special Agent Darin Kinder recounts surviving 9/11 from inside the World Trade Center, entering the North Tower to help people evacuate, and escaping the collapse of the South Tower. He also shares stories from his 25-year career, including counterterrorism work with the New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, protecting President George W. Bush, and how those experiences ultimately shaped his faith and mission after leaving the Secret Service.Advertising Inquiries: https:...

Navy SEAL: Kicked Out of the Naval Academy — Then Earned His Way Into the SEAL Teams | Ep. 307

August 31, 2026

Former Navy SEAL Jonathan Wilson sits down with Mike Ritland to share his path from getting kicked out of the Naval Academy to fighting his way into the SEAL Teams and deploying to Iraq. He opens up about combat, taking a life, rediscovering his faith, the toll his career took on his family, his own struggles after service, and the mission that ultimately led him to help other veterans navigate transition and mental health.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: ...

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