Amazing man. It pisses me off that the military would rather throw away good people instead of helping them. A major reason I retired when I did. Great show, as always
Absolutely fascinating human! Wow, I wouldn’t take the dude for the savage badass he is & has been due 2 his humble, Soft demeanor, I firmly believe this is a man after Gods own heart & his light shines brighter in darker places, Another great interview TY!
I love his passion for the Lord and his humble demeanor. This is a great American on display! Thank you Mike! God Bless you both and God Bless the USA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I don’t think either compares, Shawn Ryan is in his own league. Just the level of his thorough, ambient back lit studio. Shits a whole ‘nother level of classy. I still fuck with Mike Ritland, him and Jocko are the real OGs imo, then Cleared hot and Danger close, Field Craft Survival and Drinkin’ Bros! Oh and don’t forget about Black Rifle Coffee Podcast! There has never been a better time, to catch the knowledge on these podcasts!
Looking forward to a Force Recon bubba. Should be a great one. Mike, id love to hear Cole Fackler's story. We heard DJ on VE. This seems like it would be the missing piece of both of their stories. EDIT: Finally got to watch it. This has to be the best interview. Maybe partial because he is a Marine and former TOW Gunner. Amazing life story. As always, I'm glad he escaped the demons and came out on top. Thanks for all you do, Brother. Semper Fi!
I had the opportunity to hear Chad speak at the ATOA conference in Az and talked to him about my sons’ Jiu Jitsu passion. Very humble and approachable guy. If you have the opportunity to hear Chad speak incredibly inspirational.
Met some Force Recon guys when I was overseas. Some real tough dudes. Super dedicated, hyper strong, and you didn't wanna be on the recieving end of their aggressive firepower. Great video!!!
Incredible journey Chad. Thank you for sharing your story, an what your doing an have done for our Veterans. An thank you again Mike for bringing these incredible American heroes story's to us 🇺🇸
Just watched him today on the unashamed podcast. I love all these war fighters podcast where we see just how the great things they have gone on to do. Like literally this guy is super impressive, right up there with guys like Tim Kennedy who will still put their boots on and go run special missions. Great, great man
Fantastic, thank you both. I'm grateful to hear the stories and know there are great men out there fighting the good fight. Blessings to you both. Will be praying for Aziz.
Thank you Mike, your potcasts provided lots of informative entertainment over the past year. GOD bless you all and thank you for your service not only to America but all of the world.
Super interesting, intriguing & educational interview! He seems like a super intelligent, kind & honest person that secretly is a ninja fluent in all things force recon/spec ops. Keep Killin' It Mike, this shows turned into an exceptional platform with guests that keep getting better & more interesting each time! Happy Holidays, hope you, your kids & the dogs all have a great Christmas/New Years! 🎅🎄⛄🐾🐶 🥋
This podcast has hit me square in the mouth!! Knuckles on teeth HARD!! If this guy who has been through so much can be saved from suicide by the power of Christ then surly I can find peace!! Thank you so much for your honesty and directness!!
Great podcast Mike, he's an amazing guy. I hope his Mighty Oaks program continues, and gets better and better. That the VA fails so many vets is a crime! Our government should be doing this stuff for all the vets. USAF 1968-72.
WOW!!! I do hereby, officially relinquish my self-appointed title of "Americas Badass" & award him lifetime membership in the Rawbone Club!!! God Bless & Semper Fi Brother!!! STA 2/9!!! ✊✊✊
@@MikeRitland Thanks Mike. I have the same issue with Uninfluenced many times. Then I post about it and it appears. I couldn't find it on there until this morning. No idea what the issue is. Got it now, thanks. Always look forward to the podcasts.
I live 3 miles from Summit Point WV . I used to race my Bike out there . I had no clue until 3 or 4 years ago High Level Operstors and other agency's did their driving training there . It does make sense because DHS training compound is also right down the street as well ..
@@seanwhite304 Been wanting to move to West Virginia from Pennsylvania. Love the mountains and it just seems like there's more freedom there. Finding work seems to be the only issue
@@smithnwesson990 I would bet 60% of the people in Jefferson county WV work in DMV area . Northern Va is 5 miles away , DC is 60 miles , Montgomery county MD is 40 Miles , Frederick county MD or Va is 20 miles away and lastly less than 80 miles from Baltimore. Loudon and Fairfax Va are 2 richest counties in the USA . Loudon county is literally right down the street . Fairfax county or Dulles Airport is within 40 mins as well . So I wouldn't be too concerned about work . If you can't find a good job in the DMV area then you are an idiot .
Anyone catch the first place he said when Mike asked about his favorite country? Tajikistan? Never heard of it actually and he said the people were super nice and the food was good, I'll have to check this place out. Anyone know how it is there?
Theres lots of guys interviewed on these podcasts that have done amazing things in their chosen vocations and brancges of service which is great, good for them, but there is another tier/amount of guys that id want to put on a spacecraft and send to another planet to reproduce if mankind on earth was threatened and Chad is one of those guys. Hes a really impressive and humble guy and his is a great story of accomplishment, growth and getting on with life.
Nice job, guys. Mike it would be great if you could interview one of the "MARSOC 7" that were kicked from the Stan. Fred Galvin is one and he's been vocal about that debacle, but there's not much out there on it. God bless and Merry Christmas to all 🙏
Thanks you guys for giving it your all for our safety, and still for our growth and a different perspective. It reminds me of how things can seem like theres nothing in the horizen, yet once Jesus lifts us and we see from a different vantage point, we see something totally different. I am glad Chad didnt pull the trigger in that closet!
id love to know if that tow shot in the bus was during the initial invasion in 03. i am pretty sure i saw that bus right after you were there. everyone blown out laterally. quite a sight. Semper Fi Chad. Mike- love the content bro.
Another great interview with a great human being. I realize this will probably never get answered, but i have to know what make and model that couch is. Anybody?
Listening to the story of him killing the guy as a police officer has my mind blown....The guy had his 30.30 rifle over his shoulder? Like not shouldered but actually over his shoulder? How the hell does that even work lol. I'm trying to imagine someone holding a 30.30 on their shoulder while also being able to pull the trigger. I've never seen someone come out with a gun over their actual shoulder and actually still be able to shoot it without dropping it. Goes to show that people do weird things and when they have a gun you dont take any chances especially when they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. What a story. Him saying how he causally looked over at him after eating 11 shots to center mass and just looked at him saying "you killed me" and then falls over and takes his last breath is horrifying... I'm sure he thought about that and probably had trouble processing that as a young man. It sucks when someone like that makes a choice and that choice unfortunately leads to them being killed by you. Like this man said, he was doing everything in his power to try to save his life. The last thing he was thinking about was actually shooting the man, especially after seeing his kids and all the pictures of his family and kids. It's a tough job and like Mike always says we need to FUND the police, not DE-FUND them because these officers need all the training they can get. It blows my mind that police officers barely ever train or have mandatory training... it leads to over weight and out of shape cops and physically weak cops and that leads to them not being confident and shooting sooner then later. Train, train, train, train and train some more.
Ritland is a Norwegian name and place here in Norway 👍 from a Norwegian military and security situation we with a military background are very afraid of your new president..he is a warmongere
I’m sorry but if two cops can’t take out a guy in a close combat situation with 6 shots max you don’t deserve to be a cop. It’s different being good in the military and he literally brings up ptsd right after. I love you for your service and life store.
Nice interview. You might want to speak to anyone about everyones fears. It’s being in jail. Not a cop not a sailor. A county jail deputy in a county that has to fight everyday. And just not the crooks. Try coming to PDX and watching your ass all shift.
Chad is far to valuable to keep doing his work overseas. Great for doing his work, but damn what a loss if something was to happen to him. You have done more than most any one just hang out here and train other guys to do it
![Counteroffensive operation of Azov recon. Mission to liberate the forests of Luhansk region [+ENG]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/A03NSa-zJYU/mqdefault.jpg)
Amazing man. It pisses me off that the military would rather throw away good people instead of helping them. A major reason I retired when I did. Great show, as always
Absolutely fascinating human! Wow, I wouldn’t take the dude for the savage badass he is & has been due 2 his humble, Soft demeanor, I firmly believe this is a man after Gods own heart & his light shines brighter in darker places, Another great interview TY!
I love his passion for the Lord and his humble demeanor. This is a great American on display! Thank you Mike! God Bless you both and God Bless the USA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
WELL SAID!!!
One of my favorite episodes so far, thank you Mike and Chad!!
Mike legit has the goat podcast, and he's such a good interviewer
I believe out of all the Pod Casts for Me there is no doubt that Mikes Podcast is by far the Best.
@@Diddley-js6lf couldn't agree more. GOAT
Big 📠
I agree BUT.... Shawn Ryan is running a close second.
I don’t think either compares, Shawn Ryan is in his own league. Just the level of his thorough, ambient back lit studio. Shits a whole ‘nother level of classy. I still fuck with Mike Ritland, him and Jocko are the real OGs imo, then Cleared hot and Danger close, Field Craft Survival and Drinkin’ Bros! Oh and don’t forget about Black Rifle Coffee Podcast! There has never been a better time, to catch the knowledge on these podcasts!
Looking forward to a Force Recon bubba. Should be a great one. Mike, id love to hear Cole Fackler's story. We heard DJ on VE. This seems like it would be the missing piece of both of their stories. EDIT: Finally got to watch it. This has to be the best interview. Maybe partial because he is a Marine and former TOW Gunner. Amazing life story. As always, I'm glad he escaped the demons and came out on top. Thanks for all you do, Brother. Semper Fi!
Fackler has my vote!
@@dylanm7063 thy will be done.
@@nubbletv3822 I knew big Mike would come through! Solid podcast.
@@dylanm7063 haha yeah it was
I had the opportunity to hear Chad speak at the ATOA conference in Az and talked to him about my sons’ Jiu Jitsu passion. Very humble and approachable guy. If you have the opportunity to hear Chad speak incredibly inspirational.
Mike Ritland, definitely my favorite podcast. Cool humble genuine. Jre number 2, Ritland # 1
Me and you would get along great lmao
Met some Force Recon guys when I was overseas. Some real tough dudes. Super dedicated, hyper strong, and you didn't wanna be on the recieving end of their aggressive firepower. Great video!!!
Chad is a true hero what an inspiring human being.... Thank you Mike love the podcast but this one is one of the best I've ever heard....
The amount of people that his foundation is helping is amazing! God bless him!
Great show Mike. What an amazing, humble, driven and accomplished human being...
Thank you Mike. Your interviews are exceptional.
Incredible journey Chad. Thank you for sharing your story, an what your doing an have done for our Veterans. An thank you again Mike for bringing these incredible American heroes story's to us 🇺🇸
That was a f’n great show. I listened to every second. Great show
Nice to have a Recondo on here!
Thank you Chad and Mike
Just watched him today on the unashamed podcast. I love all these war fighters podcast where we see just how the great things they have gone on to do. Like literally this guy is super impressive, right up there with guys like Tim Kennedy who will still put their boots on and go run special missions. Great, great man
Fantastic, thank you both. I'm grateful to hear the stories and know there are great men out there fighting the good fight. Blessings to you both. Will be praying for Aziz.
Great job by both of you! Semper Fi brother and thanks Mike. Awesome
What an awesome guest! It took anxiety and depression for me to turn back to my faith too, sir. I enjoyed every second of this sit down.
CRAZY hearing Chad's first hand account of the PLA presence at the Afghan border.
Chad is a solid, squared away dude. Great episode Mike
Chad is a incredible human being! God bless!
Mike thanks for all the work..love hearing stories ND learning some true characters of this country.
What a great guest, Mr. Ritland! Thank you both
Thank you Mike, your potcasts provided lots of informative entertainment over the past year. GOD bless you all and thank you for your service not only to America but all of the world.
Hell yeah Christmas came early you know this episode is gonna be awesome. Have a awesome Christmas with your family and friends
Great interview Mike, really enjoyed it !
So great seeing my brother on here! Mike, I was soon going to suggest Chad! Crazy story! 🙏🏽⚡️🇺🇸🤙🏽
Great interview with a Real deal Force Recon Marine badass MMA fighter, Mike drop 🦅🌎⚓
Checking in from Thibodaux, La. 20miles up the bayou from Raceland, La
My Family lives there
Excellent podcast Mike very interesting 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Excellent excellent interview. Didn’t know much about chad but wow what a stand up guy
Super interesting, intriguing & educational interview! He seems like a super intelligent, kind & honest person that secretly is a ninja fluent in all things force recon/spec ops. Keep Killin' It Mike, this shows turned into an exceptional platform with guests that keep getting better & more interesting each time! Happy Holidays, hope you, your kids & the dogs all have a great Christmas/New Years! 🎅🎄⛄🐾🐶 🥋
Mike is killing it!!!
This podcast has hit me square in the mouth!! Knuckles on teeth HARD!!
If this guy who has been through so much can be saved from suicide by the power of Christ then surly I can find peace!! Thank you so much for your honesty and directness!!
Best podcast out there 🇺🇸
Thank you guys for this one.
Great to hear from a Louisiana man! Fascinating story!
OMG!!! THE BEST!!
I love how you plant seeds Robo!
As soon as he said Might Oaks I said dude, that's where Rivera works....as in LPO Rivera from buds class 234. Awesome!!!
Great podcast Mike, he's an amazing guy. I hope his Mighty Oaks program continues, and gets better and better. That the VA fails so many vets is a crime! Our government should be doing this stuff for all the vets. USAF 1968-72.
Keep it coming mike 🇺🇸
Tremendous interview. Developing the evacuation routes in full civi mode - talk about pucker factor…!
Mike is Excellent
What I story and life! Thanks for sharing!
An amazing story and person. Wow
Almost everytime I listen to Chad, he has a story I haven't heard. Good talk
WOW!!! I do hereby, officially relinquish my self-appointed title of "Americas Badass" & award him lifetime membership in the Rawbone Club!!! God Bless & Semper Fi Brother!!! STA 2/9!!! ✊✊✊
Another awesome show
Hello to Chad from Gracie Barra, The Woodlands, TX!
On of the best interviews I’ve heard thank you.
Love the new setup at the studio. Looks great.
Thank you for your service 🙏🏼✝️🇺🇸
Great episode!
Awesome dude!
It's nice to see a guy on these types of podcast that don't make sick jokes all the time. Most act like 40 yr old frat boys
Great episode! Chad has done a lot of good, as you have, Mike.
Cranking em out, love it
Awesome.
If u guys going to create a civilian force .. sign me up.. amazing shit .
Top Shelf, Yes Sir
God is Great
This was amazing Mike!!man I can’t wait for all these stories to be told in the future when all the non-disclosures and classified stuff is public.
Norah Jones is extremely talented and makes really good songs; not only that, is a legit jazz musician…
Damn good show!
Seems like a great guy
slow down on these videos I JUST FINISHED THE LAST ONE!
Dude mike should’ve read the terminal list audio book series by jack Carr.
Chad, we are brothers in Christ! I love you man!
Did you all hear that ??? It was the mic actually hitting the floor.!!!!
Yeeeeessssaaaaah
Can you get Brohan to put it up on Apple? Have a long trip coming up and want to down load to listen to it. Thanks.
It is, has been since Thursday
@@MikeRitland Thanks Mike. I have the same issue with Uninfluenced many times. Then I post about it and it appears. I couldn't find it on there until this morning. No idea what the issue is. Got it now, thanks. Always look forward to the podcasts.
Great episode as always! Can't wait for the Aziz episode!
I'd I ever can contribute some how I'll be pleased to do so...
Bill Scott's school at Summit Pt,WV? Amazing facility.Curious if ever used counterfeit or why didn't we in some instances for some payouts.
I live 3 miles from Summit Point WV . I used to race my Bike out there .
I had no clue until 3 or 4 years ago High Level Operstors and other agency's did their driving training there .
It does make sense because DHS training compound is also right down the street as well ..
@@seanwhite304 Been wanting to move to West Virginia from Pennsylvania. Love the mountains and it just seems like there's more freedom there. Finding work seems to be the only issue
@@smithnwesson990 I would bet 60% of the people in Jefferson county WV work in DMV area . Northern Va is 5 miles away , DC is 60 miles , Montgomery county MD is 40 Miles , Frederick county MD or Va is 20 miles away and lastly less than 80 miles from Baltimore.
Loudon and Fairfax Va are 2 richest counties in the USA . Loudon county is literally right down the street . Fairfax county or Dulles Airport is within 40 mins as well .
So I wouldn't be too concerned about work . If you can't find a good job in the DMV area then you are an idiot .
What’s up Chad!?👊🏼❤️🙏🏼💪
Anyone catch the first place he said when Mike asked about his favorite country? Tajikistan? Never heard of it actually and he said the people were super nice and the food was good, I'll have to check this place out. Anyone know how it is there?
Saw some old interviews you should have Drago on mike drop! That dudes stories & life are fascinating!
Theres lots of guys interviewed on these podcasts that have done amazing things in their chosen vocations and brancges of service which is great, good for them, but there is another tier/amount of guys that id want to put on a spacecraft and send to another planet to reproduce if mankind on earth was threatened and Chad is one of those guys.
Hes a really impressive and humble guy and his is a great story of accomplishment, growth and getting on with life.
Dope
Mike it would be dope to bring an active duty SOF Civil Affair guy on the podcast.
Nice job, guys. Mike it would be great if you could interview one of the "MARSOC 7" that were kicked from the Stan. Fred Galvin is one and he's been vocal about that debacle, but there's not much out there on it. God bless and Merry Christmas to all 🙏
Thanks you guys for giving it your all for our safety, and still for our growth and a different perspective. It reminds me of how things can seem like theres nothing in the horizen, yet once Jesus lifts us and we see from a different vantage point, we see something totally different. I am glad Chad didnt pull the trigger in that closet!
4 words..
Pipe swinging bad ass
id love to know if that tow shot in the bus was during the initial invasion in 03. i am pretty sure i saw that bus right after you were there. everyone blown out laterally. quite a sight. Semper Fi Chad. Mike- love the content bro.
Another great interview with a great human being. I realize this will probably never get answered, but i have to know what make and model that couch is. Anybody?
Hey Mike. Wondering what happened to episode 36. Emily is a very important person to me. Thanks.
She asked it be taken down
Thanks for the update @@MikeRitland
Anyone that asks why did you have to shoot a bad guy has never been a fight fight. The human body can do some strange things after being shot.
Alright............anyone beside me notice that alot of times Mike sounds just like James Arness AKA "Matt Dillon" on Gunsmoke ????
Listening to the story of him killing the guy as a police officer has my mind blown....The guy had his 30.30 rifle over his shoulder? Like not shouldered but actually over his shoulder? How the hell does that even work lol. I'm trying to imagine someone holding a 30.30 on their shoulder while also being able to pull the trigger. I've never seen someone come out with a gun over their actual shoulder and actually still be able to shoot it without dropping it. Goes to show that people do weird things and when they have a gun you dont take any chances especially when they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. What a story. Him saying how he causally looked over at him after eating 11 shots to center mass and just looked at him saying "you killed me" and then falls over and takes his last breath is horrifying... I'm sure he thought about that and probably had trouble processing that as a young man. It sucks when someone like that makes a choice and that choice unfortunately leads to them being killed by you. Like this man said, he was doing everything in his power to try to save his life. The last thing he was thinking about was actually shooting the man, especially after seeing his kids and all the pictures of his family and kids. It's a tough job and like Mike always says we need to FUND the police, not DE-FUND them because these officers need all the training they can get. It blows my mind that police officers barely ever train or have mandatory training... it leads to over weight and out of shape cops and physically weak cops and that leads to them not being confident and shooting sooner then later. Train, train, train, train and train some more.
At the 22:40 mark this technique is explained. But it sounds like it was more the drugs or Alcohol. th-cam.com/video/S_qX2GA8zmc/w-d-xo.html
Ritland is a Norwegian name and place here in Norway 👍 from a Norwegian military and security situation we with a military background are very afraid of your new president..he is a warmongere
I’m sorry but if two cops can’t take out a guy in a close combat situation with 6 shots max you don’t deserve to be a cop. It’s different being good in the military and he literally brings up ptsd right after. I love you for your service and life store.
It takes a big man to accept and fix his own shortcomings,man shit
He is definitely part of the cajun navy
Nice interview. You might want to speak to anyone about everyones fears. It’s being in jail. Not a cop not a sailor. A county jail deputy in a county that has to fight everyday. And just not the crooks. Try coming to PDX and watching your ass all shift.
Get a ana guy on maybe with a former combat vet that helped or not
Nora Jones is very nice!
Chad is far to valuable to keep doing his work overseas. Great for doing his work, but damn what a loss if something was to happen to him. You have done more than most any one just hang out here and train other guys to do it