In this gripping episode of the Mike Drop podcast, host Mike Ritland welcomes Craig Douglas, aka "SouthNarc," the founder of ShivWorks and a tactical training icon. From military school discipline that launched him into the Army Rangers, through 21 intense years in undercover narcotics and SWAT, to becoming a world-renowned instructor for elite military, intelligence, and law enforcement teams, Douglas shares raw stories of survival, faith, fatherhood at 57, and hard-won lessons on real-world violence that challenge conventional self-defense thinking.

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Wrap up the epic three-part Episode 271 of the Mike Drop Podcast with host Mike Ritland and former Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf in this explosive finale (Part 3). The conversation dives deep into hot-button controversies shaking the veteran and political worlds, including the Dan Crenshaw-Shawn Ryan defamation threat feud, congressional insider trading scandals, eroding trust in government institutions, and vet-on-vet drama fueled by social media engagement. Andy and Mike tackle real-time global flashpoints like the Charlie Kirk assassination, the antisemitic Bondi Beach mass shooting in Australia, U.S. military strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats, National Guard deployments in domestic policing and overseas conflicts (including recent deaths in Syria), immigration assimilation challenges, and the broader decline in public trust toward the FBI and politicians. Raw, unfiltered insights on accountability, truth-telling in the veteran community, and navigating a polarized landscape make this a must-listen for anyone interested in military culture, politics, and current events.

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Dive into Part 2 of Episode 271 of the Mike Drop Podcast, hosted by Mike Ritland, featuring guest Andy Stumpf—a former Navy SEAL, extreme sports enthusiast, author, and podcaster. In this gripping continuation, listeners will explore Andy's adrenaline-fueled adventures in skydiving, wingsuiting, base jumping, and helicopter piloting, including heart-pounding stories like breaking wingsuit records, a terrifying tandem jump mishap in Afghanistan, and his team's record-breaking skydiving expedition across seven continents. The conversation shifts to reflective insights on military service, the lessons from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and current global conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza. Andy also discusses writing his book Drown Proof, his experiences on the Joe Rogan Experience, and candid thoughts on U.S. foreign policy, term limits in politics, and balancing national influence with domestic issues. Packed with raw storytelling, life lessons, and unfiltered opinions, this episode is perfect for fans of military history, extreme sports, and thoughtful geopolitical analysis.

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In this episode of The Mike Drop Podcast, Mike Ritland sits down with Andy Stumpf, a retired Navy SEAL, podcaster (host of Cleared Hot), author of "Drown Proof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water," and adrenaline junkie known for his world-record wingsuit jumps and helicopter piloting. They dive into hot-button topics like the Shawn Ryan-Dan Crenshaw legal drama, veteran infighting in the SEAL community, U.S. foreign policy missteps in Iraq and Afghanistan, government corruption, insider trading scandals, and the erosion of trust in institutions like the FBI. Andy shares raw insights from his military career, personal growth through jiu-jitsu and aviation, and reflections on truth-telling in a world obsessed with engagement, all while blending humor, hard truths, and calls for accountability.

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Part 3 of Episode 270 of the Mike Drop Podcast is the deepest, most vulnerable, and most spiritually charged segment of the three-part series. Glover opens up about his life-changing, high-dose psilocybin and ibogaine experiences — describing out-of-body journeys, past-life memories, direct encounters with God, and how plant medicine obliterated ego, addiction urges, and brain fog while dramatically strengthening his faith. The conversation dives into biblical scholarship (King James vs. Ethiopian Bible, Book of Enoch), the therapeutic power of psychedelics for veterans, and Glover’s upcoming book. The episode closes with a sobering discussion on vet-on-vet drama and stolen-valor culture, detailed ballistic analysis of the Charlie Kirk assassination, and Glover’s concerns about foreign influence, FBI obstruction, and the deteriorating trust in institutions. Raw, redemptive, and unfiltered — this is peak Mike Drop.

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In Part 2 of Episode 270 of the Mike Drop Podcast, Mike Ritland continues his raw, in-depth conversation with Mike Glover. This no-holds-barred discussion picks up with intense reflections on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, including hard truths about U.S. foreign policy failures, the military-industrial complex, and regional destabilization. Glover shares personal regrets (or lack thereof), lessons from combat mistakes, and evolving views on vulnerability in war. The episode shifts to practical preparedness in a collapsing society, Glover's departure from Fieldcraft Survival amid challenges, his new ventures in outdoor recreation and wellness, and finding purpose through faith. Expect candid insights from two elite operators on combat, resilience, criticism of endless wars, and building self-reliance today.

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Mike Glover is a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and former CIA contractor with nearly two decades of Special Forces experience, including combat deployments and counterterrorism operations. Glover opens up about his harrowing recent journey—from false allegations leading to a week in jail and the loss of his business, to a transformative spiritual awakening through psilocybin and faith. The conversation dives deep into lessons from rock bottom, flaws in the justice system, military reflections, and rebuilding life with resilience and purpose, offering raw insights on survival, fatherhood, and redemption.

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The final chapter of Matthew Brunnemann’s gripping three-part appearance on Mike Drop. In Part 3, the former Marine intel specialist and author of War Business: The Hired Guns of Helmand Province pulls no punches as he talks leaving the Corps, battling unseen PTSD, transitioning to civilian life, and the four-year journey to turn his private journals into a published book. He and Mike dive deep into the big-picture failures of Afghanistan and Iraq, the cultural incompatibilities that doomed nation-building, what America should (and shouldn’t) have done after 9/11, and why the 2021 fall of Kabul still stings.

Brunnemann also unloads his controversial master’s thesis: a chilling, open-source prediction of a coordinated 72-hour terrorist attack that could cripple the U.S. Raw, unfiltered, and brutally honest – this is the conclusion you don’t want to miss.

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Dive into Part 2 of Episode 269 of the Mike Drop Podcast, hosted by Mike Ritland, a former Navy SEAL and renowned dog trainer. In this riveting conversation, Mike sits down with guest Matthew Brunnemann, a former U.S. Marine Corps intelligence specialist and author, to explore the raw realities of combat during the U.S. drawdown in Afghanistan. Listeners will find gripping firsthand accounts of high-stakes patrols in Kajaki, the heartbreaking loss of a corpsman to an IED, tense encounters with elusive Taliban snipers and bomb makers, and the moral dilemmas faced on the ground—including the abuse of local children used as informants and controversial medical evacuation decisions.

Brunnemann shares unfiltered insights into the chaos of extended deployments, base infiltrations, and the psychological toll of war, offering a poignant look at the human side of military service in one of the world's most unforgiving environments. Whether you're a history buff, veteran, or simply interested in stories of resilience and sacrifice, this episode delivers powerful narratives that highlight the complexities of counterinsurgency and the enduring impact of the Afghan conflict.

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In this gripping episode of the Mike Drop podcast, host Mike Ritland sits down with Matthew Brunnemann, a Marine Corps veteran who spent over 500 days in Afghanistan's volatile Helmand Province. Brunnemann shares raw, firsthand accounts from his deployments, including intense combat operations, opium interdiction raids, and the harsh realities of counterinsurgency warfare. As the author of "War Business: The Hired Guns of Helmand Province," he offers a unique perspective on the cultural clashes and strategic failures that defined America's longest war.

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