Navy SEAL Ultrarunner Chadd Wright | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 101
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In this episode of Mike Drop, Chadd Wright opens up about his time at SEAL Team 8, Ultra Running and the Three of Seven Project.
Chadd served in the SEAL teams as a Team Leader on multiple deployments, a SEAL instructor and Master Training Specialist. Retiring in 2019, he is now a part-time defense contractor, business owner, entrepreneur, competitive Ultrarunner and husband.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
1:18 - Lightning Round
9:57 - Ultrarunning
25:00 - Saved
52:18 - Morning Routine
55:13 - Childhood
59:37 - Joining The Navy
1:01:22 - BUD/S
1:07:13 - SEAL Team 8
1:18:40 - Africa
1:33:10 - Obama Security Detail
1:37:43 - Addiction
1:54:01 - Running
2:08:15 - 3 of 7 Project
Support: Chadd Wright
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KZread - @3of7Project
Instagram - @chadwright278 - / chadwright278
Instagram - @3_of_7project - / 3_of_7project
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I love how Chad is so bold with his testimony and faith in Jesus Christ.
Such a blessing to live in an age where we can watch a conversation between such inspiring gentlemen like Mike and Chadd. Thank you God for these men and those like them. God Bless them and may God Bless the United States of America!
The compliment given at the start about the quality of the questions is well earned. I've been listening since 2019 and still haven't found a better interviewer in any of the other stuff I watch/listen to.
@derekl36
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100%
@stephennutter4188
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Sean Ryan and Jocko are my other two favorites.
@harleydavison4526
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@@stephennutter4188 Shawn Ryan just saying...
@tfoxen7518
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Ditto!
@johnqpublic2718
Жыл бұрын
Nothing about his smooth silky voice?
Seeking out a civilian doctor to perform surgery on a rare condition just to attend BUDS training...that's a very high level of dedication.
@TheSadie58
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It sure is!
This guy's positive energy is contagious, really enjoying the show 15 minutes in.
Chad is such a awesome human being! Really wish we all had a Chad in our life, leveled headed and full of positivity!
Chadd and Bill Rapier are awesome God gearing warriors, got to love it!
@fastkarr8256
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@bboness713 only one of those served 20 years, 14 at DEVGRU.
@2K9s
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@@fastkarr8256 BOTH serve God… which *is* the point.
Mike doesn't have "interviews", he has talks with buddies. It's just that relaxing and natural. And I can't even imagine running for thirty-eight hours. That's insane!
Chadd is a motivational speaker, and his Aura is bright and comforting, and friendly, his, "I love me binder" vids are great, as he shares little stories about the seal training he went through and some very interesting things that happened to both him and others. Chadd is like everyone's friend that someone knew growing up, and just happens to be an elite tier 1 warrior even though he looks like duck dynasty, he is the epitome of an operator with that wild look
@MealTeam6
Жыл бұрын
How much weed and/or psychedelics do you consume?
“I was actually asked this question yesterday.”-Chad “Aw. We’ll skip it then.”-Mike 🤣🤣🤣 Love Ritland’s sarcastic attitude at times!!🙌
This is my all time favorite guest that has ever been on Mike Drop!!!
Listening to Chadd talk about his faith was exactly what I needed yesterday when I listened to this. I have been struggling in that area and listening to him helped alot.
Human condition= physical, mental and spiritual and Chad proffer's sound insight. Need to keep talking about addiction, clean and sober twelve years now. thanx for having him on Mike.
Chadd is great. Always will tune in when he does an interview. Mike i've heard multiple interviews with Chadd and you pulled out quite a bit of new content. Appreciate your skills and your show is becoming one of the best out there. Thanks for the hard work!
That epic beard needs its own zip code.
Chad has to be one of my all time favorite people. This guy has the best mindset.
Half way through and this podcast has hit harder than 98% of any other. Hell of a way to round out a Sunday. I'll raise a glass to you and yours.
Wearing shorts that short takes skill and courage.
I've dabbled with this fellers content, but this podcast with him made me a huge fan.
Love the conversation on Christianity. So good to hear!
You are an amazing interviewer-- your kindness & nonjudgmental style is an example for all to follow. I also have to mention catahoulas-- one heck of a hog dog!
I was not familiar with Chadd. Seems like a great guy and fellow believer. So much positive energy radiating from that guy. Another great episode, Mike. Keep up the amazing work, brother.
Chadd Wright is one of my favorites! Thanks Mike!
One thing that's helped me more than anything in life is listening to Navy Seals. Thanks Mike, Great Show.
@brendanriley1968
Жыл бұрын
You and me both!😊 I’m so grateful I found Ritland to listen to.✨
As a Christian ✝️ I definitely enjoyed this episode. Love you dudes and these talks .
This Chadd dude is at another level!I really likes the part about his wife on not giving up on her!Total respect!
Man I accidentally started watching chadd . He has done so much to motivate me after being badly injured in the military . Even how to eat and cook rice .
Nothing like a good Ol' Coon Race with Walker's and Plotts. The Music they make when they open up is a satisfying sound to a Cooner's Ears. I'm 70 years Old and still Coon and Hog Hunt on the same Farm I grew up on in South Alabama. Here's to You Young Bucks and thanks for serving!!
I lost a nephew to addiction this spring. His testimony opened my eyes to a different perspective of addiction.
From my point of view : The quality of the interviews in terms of questions and answers is much better here than in France. I'm glad to know about this youtube channel.
Mike you're a true professional interviewer.
I found all y'all for a reason. it's awesome that teams form after teams break up. keep finding teams based on similar goals. love you guys.
@un-trackable5705
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Y'all in Charlotte?
As an addict who’s 8 years sober. That last part concerns me. If she isn’t afraid of losing everything, the addict will always know she can get away with it. Did it myself. In addiction extreme loyalty does the opposite, it hurts you. Chad won’t quit because he doesn’t know how. Praying for Chad and his wife
I know the Lord changed me.I have had 40 surgeries and need 3 more.And I know he brought it through these.I am so thankful to be alive .Thanks Mike for this Man on.I have been follow both of you.This podcast is great. And I LOVE DOGS.
I always wonder why some of my friends died young.But i have always heard it rains on the just and the unjust and i believe in it.Thanks again to both of you and what you have done.
Chad is awesome. Great to see him on!
I absolutely love Chadd. Been following him pretty much since day one when he came online and i can say quite honestly he is an amazing human being. Mike, love you too man! Been following you since day one as well. Two top quality people right here. Thanks for all you guys do! Keep it coming!
Always like when chadd wright is on a podcast love his laid back vibes
Preach it brother Chadd! You are definitely a born again believer in Christ. Mike is aware/familiar or knows "about" Jesus, but based on what I heard, Mike does not appear to have made Jesus his Lord and Savior. I've heard plenty of men like Mike - good guys who probably attend church with their families because it's the "right thing to do," but you can tell, he really doesn't appear to be sold out for Jesus. Followers of Christ SOUND JUST LIKE YOU CHADD. You are a student of the Word of God and are able to defend what you believe, while humbly acknowledging you don't have all of the answers. You can tell Chadd is COMPLETELY SOLD OUT for Jesus, period. He is not hindered in his faith because bad things happen to good people. That's an age old question that non believers ask all of the time. It becomes a stumbling block for many people and prevents them from FULLY accepting Jesus by faith and allowing HIM to be their LORD and SAVIOR. JESUS HAS COMPLETELY CHANGED THE TRAJECTORY OF CHADD'S LIFE AS HE STATED IN THIS VIDEO. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE WHO ACCEPTS JESUS AT THEIR LORD AND SAVIOR. You become of new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). God has given us all a free will. We can choose to ignore the Holy Spirit convicting our hearts (conscience) about our sinful living or we can choose to respond in faith to the Holy Spirit's conviction by repenting and receiving Jesus' forgiveness and PROMISE of ETERNAL LIFE. People can lean on their own understanding about life and keep Jesus at arms length and hope they "make it into heaven" when they die. The bad news is that everyone is a sinner and deserving of hell. The good news is Jesus came to SAVE us from that peril and we simply need to repent and receive his love and forgiveness. Being a Navy SEAL is a big deal these days. They (SEALs) have reached a "god like" status as evidenced by all of the comments found on any KZread channel that has anything to do with SEALs/special forces/operators, etc. However, brother Chadd does NOT find his IDENTITY in being a former SEAL. He recognizes that SEALs, and all of humanity, were created in the image of God, and that as God's creation, we should worship our Creator daily. Chadd knows that all of humanity will stand before Jesus on Judgement Day. Mike, having a trident and a long list of good deeds that were done for your family, country, etc will NOT save a person's soul. If we could EARN our salvation simply by allowing our good deeds to out weigh our bad deeds, then Jesus' death and resurrection was pointless since a person would therefore be able to enter heaven on our own merits. But the Holy Scriptures do NOT teach this. The Scriptures say that ALL of have sinned and are in need of a savior. There is only one Savior, Jesus Christ. Mike, or anyone questioning the Bible, Jesus, etc, read "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel. This book is a solid read, with solid facts. The guy who wrote it (Lee Strobel) had a JD degree and a Journalism degree and was an atheist. His wife became a born again believer and he was determined to prove her wrong. After researching the evidence, he got saved...I love it. Anyways, keep sharing the hope that lies within you Chadd. Use your former SEAL status to your advantage by sharing the gospel. People these days love SEALs and pretty much anything that flows out of a SEALs mouth becomes their "gospel." There are tons of former military vets who are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, etc. They need Jesus in their lives so that He can begin healing them. As you said Chadd, there is power and authority in the name of Jesus.
@nickjohnson710
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Psychedelics are helping a lot of veterans with ptsd , jesus isn't enough for them
Can't get enough of this content Mike! Chad is the man! Three of Seven!!!
My favorite podcast. Glad to see you this week fellas.
Been following Chad for a bit, stand-up guy,they don't get any better
Chad is an awsome and humble dude and a God fearing man. My respect to this cool 😎 dude. God bless you brother 🙏 and Mike thank you for having him in your awsome show.
As a recovering opiate addict there is choice involved but it will totally break one's soul to make the right one. Do not let the addiction win because when it does the drugs come before your own life and the battle will never stop. Keep up the fight it's worth it. Living is worth it...coming from someone who had to die to realize that.
What an amazing human being. I love his devotion to his wife.
Dog handling forms a bond between handler & K9. Each gain knowledge & respect of the other. We read each other. “Mind speaking”, in a sense. When everything gels, there’s such a great sense of accomplishment. Thanks for your service & content, Men !
Can’t wait for this one. I just discovered Chadd’s content. Love the channel Mike.
Catahoula leopards here, they don't take as much training. You give you a lot of love and they want to perform.
Wow, what an amazing interview with an incredible man. Great stuff Mike, thank you both for taking the time for this epic episode!
Incredibly powerful interview...loved it!
Your interview questions are outstanding. I have been binge watching and this is my favorite yet. Comes across sincere honest no bs both of you.
Just started watching Chad's videos. This one gives me the most over the top respect for the man. You are a true hero. God bless.
Awesome Mike!! Keep bringing these great testimonies!! 🙏
1:48:01.... Mike zeroed in on the abuse. Bravo! When the addict is abusing the ones who love them. I was in awe how quickly Mike nailed that ❤
I’ve been sober 21 years and love his story. If you saw this dude on street you would never think he was the tip of the spear protecting our way of life. Love it. Thank you for your continuing service Mr. Ritland.
Outstanding Podcast Mike, Chad is an amazing human.
Damn this was good, couldn’t put it down once it started. Never judge a book by its cover!
This one went to another level. Great job Mike and Chadd
Mike you totally have the best podcasts on this sight, you are the best interviewer, love the content.
Always love these man, look forward to every one. Keep ‘em up brother!
Thank you so much for interviewing Chad! Love you guys!
Hell of an interview. Chad was a great guest. See you at first service
Thank you so much Gents. This is a great way to start the week,
Loved this episode. Chad is an awesome guy. Great interview. 3 of 7 pod cast is awesome too.
Been waiting for this one! 👍🏻👍🏻
Those of you that are hating on chad for his direction and walk with his creator should take some lessons from the Host. Mike isn’t just doing his job but he’s letting the guy speak and not criticizing him and damn sure not going home and kicking himself in the ass for letting him on the show or even being Humble and opening up about his experience also. The walk with God is personal always has and always will. It’s just been bastardized by the CHURCH (Business). This content and comments are a sign that we just need coexist and and peaceful, unless someone is trying to kill your or yours, then cut off the head… We are starting in some troubling times in the world not just the USA . Christianity will be everywhere along with everything else. There will be times where Christians will be killed for just acknowledging it’s existence. Real Buddhist have been murdered and or forced to convert to Islam now for the past 30 years and no one is bitching and raising the roof about this… Just let people words flow over you don’t attach yourself if you don’t want but all the hating has to stop.
@michaelwelke6660
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Well said!
Great interview. Ritland has some serious interviewing chops and only getting better.
@brendanriley1968
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Ritland is such a natural interviewer that I seek out his interviews when KZread tries to hide them from me.😂
@michaelwelke6660
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He and Shawn Ryan are co number 1 for me. They let their guests talk and don't make the podcast about them like many others do
I agree with Chad that addiction is more powerful than I think anything, I’ve seen people do things they would never do and are embarrassed of while under addiction.
man i admire all your interviews Mike , Great content and great interviewer ..... keeps my attention the whole way through Awesome job keep up the work
Thats one thing about addiction It dont matter how strong you are it will beat you down and everyone who cares about you.
Stayed up watching MSM and absolutely loved Chad's never give up. Amazing podcast
Chadd Wright is so spot on on the topic of the Bible it is truly a blue print on how we should follow and adhere too.
Two guys,two seals,two Americans,two passionate humans sharing life.
One of the best pod casts so far Mike. Enjoyed Chad's fellowship and story well done.
A conversation from the heart. Truly inspiring! Well done gentlemen.
the character of my brothers is amazing. #1
Chad wright is freaking awesome man, glad you brought him on here! Thanks mike! Great pod cast!
God bless you Chad and Mike. Thanks for the positive content.
Appreciate the Lightning Round. ⚡✝️🙏 Edit: What an awesome interview. Maybe one of the most legit man I have ever heard speak.
This was another great one! Very inspirational
Another incredible show Mike, appreciate you. Love Chadd Wright and the three of seven project. All positive. God bless you all.
Another great episode. Keep up the great work Mike.
Absolutely awesome show. Love Chad. Been hoping to him on this pod cast. Dude is amazing. His 3 of 7 pod cast is good too.
This channel needs more subscribers and views, incredible content every single time, great job Mike!!!!!!!
My favorite podcast thus far. Respect the both of you!
Oh hell yeah. Will listen at work tomorrow 👊
Blown away. Great dude!
I really enjoyed this interview, well done brother
Definitely one of your best interviews to date. Chadd is an absolute stud
I came across Chadds channel like two weeks ago, I used to like him a lot now I love this man!!! Such a great person love how he explains his answer every question Mike asks him! Love the podcasts! 🔥🔥🔥
Enjoyed watching it keep it up brother 👍🙏
Love this episode. Chad is a great man
I’ve been coon hunting for 15 years now! I love it, those dogs take a lot time and practicing!
Awesome show Mike..straight up badassery!
This is such an amazing interview. 40 mins in and no real discussion of combat. Just astonishing insights into the nature of faith. Jaw dropping. Brilliant and inspiring.
Absolutely an awesome podcast, thank you gentlemen for your service.
Total and utmost respect for Chad. I have the same situation I will go down with her rather then anything else. As a man all we have is our word. When we give it to a woman we Love and they have issues I could never leave her. Mike you are a true inspiration for me you give the best podcast. Thankyou both for your courage and service.
This was awesome. Definitely one of my favorites. 💪🏻🇺🇸
although i dont share chadds rigid views about religon i respect his insight and viewpoints about it. definitely thought provoking.
Incredible show.