Guys! This was like a therapy session for me. I'm a retired CW5 Army Aviator,.The last 3,000 plus hour was flying Blackhawks. I've flown Army delta, Navy SEALS at the candidates at the sniper school at Camp Atterbury in southern Indiana, and many Operators in Iraq, and I want to say that you are worth way more than you think. Guys like you are Hero's to this country, even though most will never realize it !!! Dude you rock !!! You deserve the best in the rest of your life, and if you ever need anything, let me know !!!

@richardclary6267

3 ай бұрын

I've always wondered how fast a Blackhawk vs a Chinook is...I know the Google Stats or is it like a F1-Schoolbus so much faster

@Nighthawk743

3 ай бұрын

The Vne (velocity never to exceed), or redline on the airspeed indicator is 190 Knots for the Blackhawk, but you could only get that fast in a dive. It's VNE of 170 Knots for the Chinook. That doesn't tell the whole story though. In level flight the Hawk might get to 150 to 160 Knots if they're light loaded. The chinook has so mush power that in level flight they would run off ahead of us (assuming no external loads, etc). In high altitude mountain passes like in Afghanistan the Chinook was much more capable, because the Hawks couldn't carry near anything like the Chinook.@@richardclary6267

@6string42

29 күн бұрын

Lies. Everyone knows CW5s are nothing more than a myth. Soldiers have been searching for the elusive CW5 for decades and nobody has found one yet

"I'll never say no." "Do you want to go camping?" 🤣 I think that one sailed right past him, Mike.

@hulkangry5546

Жыл бұрын

🤣

@mhsandifer

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I was waiting for a some SF smartassery smackdown and was sadly let down. SEALS 1 DELTA. 0

@BoilerBones03

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! You all beat me to this comment! Your people heard you Mike!

@_BigDiesel_

Жыл бұрын

@@denForlibertycamping is when you go out in the woods/wilderness and kind of “live off the land,” or so to speak. Most people do it with family or friends, and the boy scouts use it to teach their kids too.

@danieltx8755

Жыл бұрын

@Mr. Zimmz if you were out camping and woke up with a condom sticking out your ass and didn’t know why, would you tell anyone? No? Wanna go camping?

One thing about CAG operators that I’ve seen on YT interviews, is that the vast majority of them don’t look like what you’d imagine.. He looks like he works at the paint counter at your local Lowe’s, and coaches his daughter’s little league softball after work… But he’s pretty much a world class assassin..🤣 I absolutely love it…much respect!🇺🇸

@internet_internet

Жыл бұрын

The cag guy I know has a balding mad-scientist looking haircut, and is very soft-spoken.

@James_Edward59

Жыл бұрын

That’s not true for all of them, some of them look like straight military monsters, the Pat Mc’s, the Dale Comstocks and Dan Savage and even Robert Keller when he had a beard, a lot of them don’t look so intense because they are all clean shaven now but you see them with full beards and they definitely look a lot more rugged.

@pauldorfman701

Жыл бұрын

@@James_Edward59coach any football or hockey team and you can’t tell who the gamer is by looking at them. You don’t know until they play.

@richardclary6267

3 ай бұрын

PRETTY MUCH? I'm biased but as CCT Delta as a whole on a Soldier to Soldier Evaluation.....Delta is IT flat-out...Tech,Gear,Experience,Profeciency...just a step ahead of anyone in the World 🌎

Tyler is the most genuine guy, this is the third podcast I’ve have listened to with Tyler and also Mike is just such a cool interviewer.

I’ve worked with/encountered Tyler thru the years-I’ve always had a lot of respect for him--to watch him share his lessons/wisdom earned and to articulate it to the community in such an honest fashion is amazing and ultimately makes him a great role model that will help others make their way forward towards healing👊🏼🇺🇸

Tyler and his ‘friend’ he speaks of were 2 of my best snipers in our sniper detachment while he served in 2nd Ranger Bn. I was a section leader in in Sniper Detachment and I was truly blessed to lead Tyler and his friend. Mike, ask him about the deployment to Jordan, Operation Early Victor, it was epic! I have not been in contact with Tyler in years. I would love to one day link up again and have a beer or even a simple phone call. Mike and company or Tyler if you see this, it would be my honor to link back up. Mike great podcast as usual. RLTW

@tyjax5119

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for everything you do brother! I’m in admiration!

@gabechmiola6345

Жыл бұрын

😅

@John-ih2bx

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks to you, sir.

@menyenkindonesiaraya9296

10 ай бұрын

L l

Andy said what happened was, one side of the door had the CAG operators and the other side had Devgru guys and the Devgru guys breached a door with a large explosive while the CAG guys were on the other side, which ended up injuring a bunch of people. That's what Tyler didn't wanna say. It was blue on blue.

@ianthompson5678

Жыл бұрын

Yup

@Flymike_5

Жыл бұрын

Where did he say that at? Do you know the podcast and episode number?

@Tosh.R

Жыл бұрын

@@Flymike_5 I believe it was in this interview kzread.info/dash/bejne/mox4xq-Jn9ewh6w.html

@safaqi01

Жыл бұрын

@@Flymike_5Took me a while, but I found it lol. It's Andy's podcast he did with Mike Ritland Link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hWylr9J-ktW3oZs.html Time stamp where he starts explaining it: 1:31:37

@Flymike_5

Жыл бұрын

@@safaqi01 thanks

2:12:30 That was a blue on blue, pretty sure Devgru blew the door while they were inside...Andy Stumpf tells it from his perspective. This was the JSOC hit where he got shot.

MINT episode. I hope Mike & his team read this comment. The structure of the episodes & the questions Mike asks make this the best, most interesting and educational show going around. Perfect for me as I love listening to stuff I know nothing about and lIstening to these amazing guests makes me have the utmost respect & admiration for all of them. Thank you Tyler for sharing your story and all the very best for the future.

@MikeRitland

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ma’am

@John-ih2bx

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Absolutely!

Damn. I’ve watched almost every interview that Tyler has done and this one was far the most in-depth regarding his service. Wow what a stud. The community will always support you Tyler because you ARE worth it. WE are worth it, and sometimes we need those little reminders of why we have to keeping fighting for. Not only for ourselves but for those still out there in the “mental trenches”. These long form interviews help so many people. Keep up the great work as well @mike, you are much appreciated.

@richardclary6267

3 ай бұрын

Exactly I just got to this, and soooo much more than SRS

@SONofLIBERTY

3 ай бұрын

@@richardclary6267 I love SRS as well, but what I appreciate about guests being interviewed by different hosts is different questions are asked, different discussions are had based on different answers, and no story will ever be told the exact same way every single time. It’s almost like hearing a story for the very first time, but just from the slightly different viewpoint.

Seal Team is my favorite show. This is epic 🤟

@christoph9587

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love that show lol. Now I know why. Had no clue this dude was delta.....

@l3joint

Жыл бұрын

@christoph9587 yup. Brock and cerberus are real life K9 as well. Cerberus is Brocks dog in real life. The dogs real name is Dita I believe.

@mrcarr9890

Жыл бұрын

Last few episodes were awesome. Especially the end of s6 e10.

@l3joint

Жыл бұрын

@mrcarr9890 I haven't seen it yet...I'm scared 😬😬😬😬

2:54:36 I have watched dozens of Tyler's interviews and short videos, and I admire this guy's perspective, but this one is different, this is how you can save a life of a younger former army operator like myself. Thanks, guys. Respect from Egypt.

@jonahdzubinski2649

Ай бұрын

There are no operators in Egypt 😂 at least none that would openly admit it on yt…. Ever heard of Opsec?

@manhalen7046

Күн бұрын

​@@jonahdzubinski2649he said "former" and once youre out theres nothing keeping you from being able to move to Egypt.

Brilliant. "I need chaos to be calm." Profound. This needs to be studied. Thank you Mike and Tyler.

Delta doesn’t always pick the best guy, they always pick the right guy 💯

@muriloninja

Жыл бұрын

and they do a goddamn good job...CAG is 100% our finest tip of the spear unit. Devgru is up there but I think when you look at history and being squared away as an Org, CAG all day long....you chirp even a bit and they don't like that shit unlike their Navy counterparts who pretty much are encouraged!

@rhymetimeuk

Жыл бұрын

So true, I thought this also when he said about the 5 minute mile gent. Dale Comstock said this and It's so true.

@hulkangry5546

Жыл бұрын

Courtesy of Pat Savidge🇺🇸🤘

@stephen3762

Жыл бұрын

They picked a rapist once in the early years. Marshall Brown.

@hulkangry5546

Жыл бұрын

@@stephen3762 Unfortunately no screening process is perfect.

A true humble Warrior

I’m glad you ask these guys how they wake up every day … it’s so hard when you get out & get into a funk & you dread every morning & just want to sleep & you see all the civilians running around being all happy … it’s hard to live knowing you’ll never be that badass again & the mind hurts & the body hurts … that’s what we signed up for .. as long as you don’t give up things get better with time

@uptopswag8446

8 ай бұрын

Couldn't have said it any better! You literally took words out of my mouth

@billbradleymusic

8 ай бұрын

That sounds like being a concrete guy.

Unit guys are way more in the vest than any other unit, respect. Every interview of a unit guy makes it he listener want more. Love Tyler's commitment to his unit and even more so to his service, commitment and his contribution to propping up the SOCOM community through his work via shows like Seal Team. In today's climate, shows like this fill a void and visualize real world struggles of SOF units. Mike consistently brings to light military endeavours in a manner that respects the person yet explains the job and struggles to the civilian populace. Mike Drop is a top 5 podcast 8n any genre. Thanks for that.

Tyler Grey and Mike Ritland is the most down to earth and sincere, can easily listen to Two-.three hour long episodes with full interest all through the episodes. Sorry for my bad English, I’m Swedish and always a student ❤️

Tyler is on the selection with Ray Cash Care, Marcus Capone and other tier 1 operators. Thanks for taking the time to tell your story Tyler and thank you for making this interview happen Mike 🇺🇲🫡

@adamheck4116

Жыл бұрын

Great show

What a coincidence. Just last night finished streaming the entire 'Seal Team' and thought it was time I visited my mate Mr Mike Ritland. Todays notification couldn't have been timed better.

Almost in tears due to the therapy session Tyler gave. Dude, you should become a therapist. You explained more about my life in 3:00:00 than anyone EVER has. Mike, keep it up! By far this is my favorite episode yet, no Army bias included.

I gotta give it to ya Mike. You are doing awesome with these interviews. You get alot out of people with how you ask your questions and it's awesome!!!! Keep up the great work man. Your killing it!!!!!

This dude is the only reason I watched Seal Team past season one. They turned it into a soap opera. I love watching his internal debate regarding how to answer some of these questions without getting PNG'd at the Unit! lol All the best, Tyler!!!

What a guest!!! This podcast keeps outdoing itself. Super excited for this one ❤

LTSD is EXACTLY what I’ve been experiencing. Once the abuser was gone and my environment was calm- I didn’t know how to calm myself. You have blown my mind.

Awesome podcast. Tyler's story of when he got hurt he didn't mention it was on the same OP that Andy Stumpf was on where he got shot too. They were working together during that time.

@John_Skinner_26

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

Nice to see him on the podcast, I’ve watched the seal team show since the beginning it’s had its ups and downs but it’s an overall decent show with some good action.

@christoph9587

Жыл бұрын

Great show in my opinion. Seems pretty legit the way they move and do cqb. I totally get why now. I had no idea this guy was delta!!!! So bad ass.....

“He didn’t bite him, he fuckin ate him.” 😂😂😂 Classic

2:43:44 Damn…a switch turned beginning at this timestamp. Tyler, thank you for your service and thank you for sharing all you did. Beginning at that timestamp, you gave language to what I’ve been experiencing. Very grateful for these words and your story. It is helping me process through mine. Mike, thank you! Incredible episode!

@josephdages6070

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Same here! Thanks guys!

Thanks Mike, one of the top relevant content podcasts out there. And the humor you weave in is always refreshing.

Yes . Been waiting on this one for a while

Great show badass guest I watch Seal Team awesome program I’ve watched the seasons over so many times I learn something new every time hope there is a season 7 thank you sir for all you do in your podcasts 👊🏻

Same issues as a kid. Directly leads to the belief you’re not worth being happy, which directly leads to being cheated on, etc… Awesome to hear there is a way out. 🤙🏻

TRENT! Seal Team is Top Tier, one of the best TV shows ever

Great interview.. always wondered why as the shit gets deep, I get calmer… his explanation makes sense to me… thank you. God bless ya, Brother. We probably chewed a lot of the same ground in Iraq

He's very careful not to throw the SEALS on that op under the bus for essentially blowing that breaching charge right into them. Whereas I've heard Andy Stumpf throw some shade at the CAG guys in a couple of instances where he's talked about that night. I'd be interested to hear the two of them talk. I wonder if there's some lingering acrimony between the two camps.

@vitigaymer1053

Жыл бұрын

Yep. From what I have pieced together. It seems like at portions of the firefight, the SEALs and CAG Operators were basically firing at each other - because each element wasn't fully aware of where the other was located.

@nickjohnson710

Жыл бұрын

That sounds about right, I don't like Andy stumpf because he's a SEAL....I just don't like Andy stumpf! Comes across as a real smart arse ,can't stand him

@maxmccain2106

6 ай бұрын

Would love to be pointed to a interview where Andy Stumpf painted the CAG guys from that night in a negative light. He has publicly stated multiple times there was a blue on blue from a breaching charge, and other from that he really ownly comments on his personal experience of being shot.

“And these two little kids came up to me and said are you gonna blow up our cars?” 😂😂😂

As a fan of both Mike Drop an Seal Team,enjoyed this alot! Thank you both!

Pretty admirable that he didn't drop the dime on the explosion. If the shoe were on the other foot, I don't know if that would be the case...

@totenfurwotan4478

Жыл бұрын

It’s classified so he could get in serious trouble

@MrCashewkitty

Жыл бұрын

@@totenfurwotan4478 it's classified but everyone knows the story??? I've heard it talked about by multiple operators who were on the hit. Both Army and Navy

@totenfurwotan4478

Жыл бұрын

@@MrCashewkitty details are classified

His mannerisms, speech patterns and emotions completely changed after he finished telling the story of his "near death" experience.

@g8keeper_breacher

Жыл бұрын

wouldn't yours?

Love how the entire episode is timestamped! Thankyou!

Loved this show. Thank's Mike and Tyler. Best "Mike Drop" podcast I've tuned into. I'm a big fan of Tyler's career 1st as a Delta Operator and Actor/Producer of "SEAL Team". Great interview Mike. Thanks for having him on.

Andy Stumpf was on that mission. Dude is an amazing guy.

@seanwhite304

Жыл бұрын

Yeah how Tyler got blown up from what has been said in other podcasts. It was friendly (Gold ) that set charge on a door and unfortunately CAG was on the other side when they initiated the blast . It was joint op with CAG and Gold Squadron . Gold was entering from the front and CAG from the back . Andy got lit up right before entering from the front . I'm basing this all off memory so if I'm wrong someone let me know.

@privateskonto4902

Жыл бұрын

Nope. 5 Gold operators were attached to a cag squad because jsoc wanted them to deploy together

@seanwhite304

Жыл бұрын

@@privateskonto4902 lol I was close

I’ve been waiting a while to see Tyler on podcast. Living legend. Thanks for this one Mike!

@1:09:19 this CAG Operator who was formerly a Navy Hard hat diver has been referenced in interviews multiple times(here and on Team House podcast) Hope one day someone is able to get this Legend to sit down and tell his story

@unchartedmediaproductions286

Жыл бұрын

which team room episode

@vitigaymer1053

Жыл бұрын

@@unchartedmediaproductions286 Ep with Jamey Caldwell. Dave from Team House had served in the Navy(also as a Hard hat diver) - with the Operator in question - before both jumped over to Army SOF. Dave joined 2/75 and the other diver went to CAG.

@unchartedmediaproductions286

Жыл бұрын

@@vitigaymer1053 thanks brother love these pods

@SemperFi_EDC_Guy

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, heard him referenced a bunch. I think even Todd Opalski mentions him as well in interviews.

@unluckytourist

Жыл бұрын

He was just mentioned on Kevin Owen's channel. He did a video on the Q Course. He said this individual had just passed Delta Force selection, and because he was Navy, had been sent to the Q course to earn an Army MOS. He said despite the guy being obviously one of the best there, he was FAILED on one phase and the cadre attempted to eject him, because they resented him going from conventional straight to Delta. An officer intervened, told them to pass him and send him the to the next phase. Owens said they STILL hassled him, told him to voluntarily recycle, and shittalked him to the other cadre (who ignored them).

Well, that was definitely worth watching. Especially the final hour. It seemed to change towards the end once Tyler settled in and even got excited about some topics.

Tyler seems like such a humble guy. Would love to meet him!

Mike, you did everything you could with this guest

Great job, Mike. Thanks for sharing this episode with us.

Old US Army vet here......love SEAL Team - picked up all 6 seasons DVDs.....spent many evenings watching 2 at a time. What a price these warriors pay. God Bless you Patriots!

I’m fucking crying! This is a beautiful episode for sure … I’m finalizing my subscription tonight .

thank you for your service.

Love the tv show....I thought the lead was Clark for about a minute....but he didn't yell out "owned it" thanks guys for your service as always

@brakel8r

Жыл бұрын

lol

@dazofthemoo1531

Жыл бұрын

I hear they offered him the part but he had his hands full at the time.

@scottw4336

Жыл бұрын

@@dazofthemoo1531 🤙🏻😎🤙🏻

@1:33:40 on the Shawn Ryan podcast I believe Kyle Morgan revealed that circa 2012 to 2013 there had been a total of 980-ish Operators who had served in the Unit since 77.

@theplourde

Жыл бұрын

I just listened to that one and I believe his number was 987.

@brianek2744

Жыл бұрын

965 was Kyle Morgan’s Delta Operator #

@kinch613

Жыл бұрын

My best friend GOD rest his precious soul was 99!

@brianek2744

Жыл бұрын

@@kinch613 Call of Duty?

@oldpain7625

Жыл бұрын

I remember hearing that, but in another clip I heard a CAG guy talking about a single operation that consisted of 150 unit guys in Iraq. Don't know where I heard that and can't provide a link, but those two pieces of info conflicted in my mind.

If you type in Navy diver Badwater in the search engine, it comes up with an interview of the navy hard hat diver that Tyler mentioned. States he came first in a bunch of different Badwater races throughout the years, mentions he was in special operations (started in 2001, there’s a clue) and he was a navy diver.

Tyler is a freaking warrior and a patriot!!! Much respect for him and his career. Honestly though, I wish you would've pressed him harder on his "better" plan for operation phantom fury Mike. I lost a couple buds there and am still curious as to what he thinks should've been done differently. Thanks for a great show and great guests bro. Semper Fi

I have a good friend that was in the Army that was blown up by an IED... The explosive power of those things is unreal... The doctors and medics that were out there were amazing miracle workers the best in the world at the time. Hes good and its like nothing ever happened! Except of course for the emotional damage.

Thanks guys old school Mike Drop episode. Loved the Rambo comments at the end.

@williamduggins2172

Жыл бұрын

Seen the alternate ending where Troutman kills Rambo?

Awesome episode, thank you Mike & Tyler!

Awesome interview Mike !! Go TYler ! MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL !!

What an amazing episode…amazing. Thank you!

What an amazing interview and discussion. Tyler really embodies the silent professional / operator persona. You could see him really think through every answer and take pains to limit his responses and what he gives away. He almost doesn’t even directly acknowledge the unit he was in. Sharp Contrast with operators from a different branch 😊. Curious what watch Mike wears in this interview.

@MikeRitland

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, it’s a Panerai luminor marina

@vh5cker

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeRitland thank you sir.

LTSD-definitely a "condition" many experience who have been early exposed to extreme situations/conflict-thanks for your bold sharing/analysis

Hell of a show Mike. Looking forward to seeing Tyler branch out in acting. Keep up the good fight.

Solid Gold gents. Thank you guys

This would make a really good double bill with Andy Stumpf's podcast where he talks about the mission Tyler was injured on. Stumpf also suffered a career altering injury on the mission and his recounting of the event was intetesting.

he has given so much. wow. God Bless this man.

This guy was so cool. He really didn’t get into some crazy ticks that some others you have interviewed.

Wondering how things have been. Still subscribed to greyman on youtube after all these years.

SEAL Team is definitely hokey at times but it's probably the least shit military show on TV. Always liked this dude's calm and humble personality.

Tyler was extremely articulate. I enjoyed this one.

Mike always asks really good and interesting questions.

Damn. I just had an eye-opening experience about myself at the end. That realization that Tyler was talking about is like he was actually pulling the words that I can't come up with in my own brain.

This is the best interview I've heard about Delta! .

Incredible insight into the integration/reintegration aspect. Really opened my eyes to the battle that veterans have at home. Understanding is the first step towards helping. Thank you.

"Everything exploded" in the first minute had me flash back to when I was in a MRAP that was interrogating an IED with a robotic arm when "everything exploded". Off to the gym to run off my demons lol

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Love the show and you need more dialog. Semper Fi

LTSD... I felt that. Thanks brother.

Awesome interview

i didnt expect a special forces guy be so down to earth,it was a very interesting life story thank you for sharing a world i will never see....i guess very few does.

Great episode! Thanks Mike!

What a cool gift. There’s a heart beating in old James after all 😂

Thank you!

Thank you for your service sir.

I hope they make another season of SEAL Team

Mike Drop Podcasts are one of my favorite podcasts. He asks thoughtful questions, lets the guest speak, listens, and most importantly humorous when needed.

Watching season 6 right now great show thanks for your hard work

Mike drop, drop the mic... crushed it! God bless you and yours

Great interview...i love hearing stories of our military heroes...i stayed up till 3am watching it, which happens often with your videos.

@jamiewalker8772

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Missed my hole cos of it last night 😂 (Had to make a joke after that one- i forgot how bad it was- don’t get me wrong this version is heavily watered down but I remember the OG one. Sadly.

Thank you for your service

I recently found this podcast . In my opinion it rocks !

This is going to be a good one!

Wow! The last 15 minutes was of this podcast summed up my life chaos fucked up relationships self-worth made alot of since addiction. I'm 48 and just made since.thank you

Thank you for...everything.

“You wanna go campin?” Dead

Best one yet, Mike 👍

Great interview Mike!

That’s definitely one thing I’ve heard all former Delta guys reiterate about selection- is that they don’t know what the standard is or what the cadre are looking for. It just ends. And you either make it or you don’t. I think it was Tom Satterly who said during the long march a lot of guys will quit when they see the pickup truck at the end- because they have cadre in pickup trucks all along the course to make sure guys are still alive and on the right trail- because they’ve already marched so long and they think it’s going to continue so they’ll quit literally right before the finish, but that’s when the course ends. It’s a mind fuck they play on the recruits and a lot of guys drop out because of it 😂. The cadre doesn’t tell them if they’re headed in the right direction, or tell them how much further they have to go. It’s all very ambiguous. Imo I don’t think there is a set standard. I think the standard is to make sure the guy can put out while still being someone you’d wanna go to war with, like it’s mostly personality driven.

@nickjohnson710

Жыл бұрын

Well, that's where the 22SAS selection process comes in ,it's all self motivate, they say selection picks you, not you pick selection ,at that level you are treated like a adult, nobody is shouting at you, lf listened to other podcasts where they were talking about jungle selection in the regiment, you have people watching you all the time, especially when training is over, how you react to situations, when things aren't going your way.....But it's one thing, to pass selection then go on to OTC, it's fitting in the squadron, that's the hard part.....You could have the best operator skills in the world, but if people don't like you or figure out how to get on with people.....Your outta there!!! That's what happened to mike glover.....

@deathfire096

Жыл бұрын

Devgru is the same thing. It's by invitation only and the only thing on paper is the 1st PT test on Green Team which is double than BUDS. You can get dropped by performance issues, academics or attitude issues and they change it all the time.

Thank you for a great podcast, Gentlemen. Thank you for being so candid about your entire experiences, Tyler. As a 30-year retired cop, 25 on SWAT, I understand your comfort in chaos theory. None of us come out of the careers we chose unscathed. Tyler, where can I find your movie “That Which I Love Destroys Me?”

Awesome episode mike. I hope that someday Tyler will come on the Shawn Ryan show but with Andy there to would be interesting because Andy was there the night Tyler got hurt