Surviving Narcos with Mexican Cartels | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 97
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Episode 97 tells the most recent chapters of former Navy SEAL, founder of Vigilance Elite, and host of his own wildly popular show Shawn Ryan. Shawn had ventured south into Mexico and Colombia. From visiting migrant camps to a real life "close call " scenario made for a movie, it's and episode you don't want to miss a minute of. Strap in, and lets go for a ride in a way only Mike Ritland and his guests can take you on. Enjoy this Mike Drop #gochokeyourself
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Lightning Round
28:00 - Migrate camps
1:01:00 - Think you know a guy
1:49:00 - Trip to Mexico
2:22:03 - Outro
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Thank you again for a phenomenal interview brother. Always good to see you.
Shawn, both you and Mike have exceptional interview skills and I love your podcasts! Mike's in particular because of my love for Dogs, dog training, and K-9s. And your podcast is still my favorite. You and Katie make an amazing team! 😉👍
Thank you both brothers, enjoying this right now !!! USN 81-87 spec. weapons..
Watch Peter zeihan and understand that birthrates are already below replacement level. Read Matt Ridleys Rational optimist. It will change your perspectives love the shows!
Definitely is a phenomenal interview. Couldn’t expect anything less.
You're no slouch at doing interviews Shawn. Some of my all-time favorite interviews were conducted by you. I've watched the Mike Glover interview about a dozen times.
I love how Mike always just asks what’s on his mind. He isn’t afraid to ask this or that which makes him such a great interviewer. It’s awesome to see someone like Shawn open up and share his recent take on what’s south of the border.
Thank you for the support!!
Two great people!
Thank you brother. Cheers
Mike, Shawn & Sean need to get on a podcast together!
@@ShawnRyanShow That's very presumptuous and vain of you to think he was talking about you and Mike... He might have been talking about Adolf Hitler and Mahatma Gandhi. Nah, I'm just fucking with you, lol. I have not listened to this Podcast yet but the one you did with your wife about your trip to get some "medicine" was really great. I really hope the benefits you mentioned keep on rolling on for a while. If it could get rid of my Tinnitus I would definitely do it. Unfortunately though, that's about the only aspect of your troubles it seemed not to help. However, please let me know if you do discover something that helps Tinnitus as you know how much of a nightmare it can be. Looking forward to this chat 👍🏴🍻.
@@caiotefu9856 I 1st heard about the ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT medicine when Shawn had Marcus Capone on. Since then I did a shit ton of research on it. Then, a year later when Shawn shared his psychedelic experience with all of us I booked my own trip. Pun intended! I went to a world class place just south of Tijuana. Coincidentally, another guy was there when I was too who not only saw the same episode I did, but he knew Marcus Capone personally through his best friend who was a SEAL and was killed in 2008. Anyways, I've been home a week now and let me tell you... It changed my fucking life. I let go of shit I'd been holding onto for 35 years! Blew me fucking mind. Along with the other guy I met while I was there. It DEFINITELY cures way more than tinnitus. I STRONGLY recommend the treatment!
lol
Tim Dillion told a joke about the “the supply chain”. He says, “Yeah there’s all kinds of supply chain issues but there’s no problem getting phentanyl for some reason.
Got to see a different side of Shawn in this interview. Takes a strong human being to be able to admit this kinda shit to, in theory, the entire world. Once again I really enjoyed it, thanks to the both of you!
He recently did the psychedelic treatment. It seems to have helped him a lot.
I got confused when I seen this because I just watched the interview today, and i was like wtf? Was I that drunk the other night? Haha.
@@toolman9081 it can help everyone if done right. That's why there's so many documented uses of indigenous tribes using them for coming of age ceremonies
@@globaladdict I'm sorry, my comment wasn't talking negatively about the treatment. IMO it's better than all the drugs the VA hospitals are pushing.
This man had the balls to go on here and pour his heart out in front of everyone...
Hahahaha
Shawn thanks man for being humble enough to lay out the dirt. You not only look different but I can see a difference in your conversation. And I was already a fan since the first Shawn Ryan show. Mike is a kick ass sounding board also. It's crazy how good the both of y'all are at having talk shows. I don't know any other people that really dig into like the both of you.
I’m a Veteran and suffer from addiction from my PTS military experiences. I’ve been through rehab at the VA several times and finally have my life on track. It was hell and so hard, but I did it. Thanks a ton Shaun sharing your story. I feel alone in this disease at times and hearing your story helped me not feel the loneliness. I wish you all the best.
You got this my friend! I know the struggle all too well after 15 years of severe alcoholism and drug addiction. I am close to four years clean, and assure you it gets easier with time. The best advice I can give you is the last thing I was willing to try myself, and that was turning to Jesus Christ. I tried everything multiple times, and the only thing with lasting effects was my relationship with God. He has healed me, and taken me from homeless to productive business owner in just a few years. Fill your time with new hobbies, new friends, and most of all call out to your creator. I know it sounds cliché, but truly the Bible changed my life in ways I never could have expected. I will pray for you Ryan, and I believe you will win the spiritual battle called addiction. Once you realize the battle is spiritual you can use the right weapon to fight the enemy. Jesus is the only reason I am alive today, and I know that for a fact.
I'm in the same boat. Addiction destroyed my life but I never stopped trying, just like a Navy Seal. I'll tell you what. Sobriety ain't for Sissy's because it is hell the first year. It took me 7 years to get 1 year of sobriety. Never Never Give Up.
Congrats on sobering up everyone in this comment thread. There's lots of us out there. It's all about willpower, no addict quits unless they will it. Quiting was what truly got me over my troubles. You work on yourself to quit and it gives you the honest perspective to tackle the other stuff. The chemicals are just a coping mechanism. Godspeed
The struggle is real, thanks fur your service!!
This is absolute proof that addiction can grab anybody. It takes a very strong mind to kick it, and an even stronger one to admit it. Nothing but respect for Shawn and Mike for having this conversation.
I'm 4 years sober from opioids I did it from smoking weed and buying my first motorcycle
Shawn is one of the best dudes out there. Love his podcast and anytime hes on one.
It takes a special person to talk about his dark demons. Shawn I love that your taking the SRS to the top, you just gained a new Patreon member. Mike each show gets better an better. Thank you both 🇺🇸🔱
So the last time I watched Shawn Ryan was about the psychedelic treatment he did. I cheered him on, I cried with him, man is Miss Katie granite strength, and I learned so much. So before I turn this episode of Mike Drop on, I want to thank the Ryans and the Ritlands for all they do for our country and their brethren. I don't know any of you personally, but your commitment to authenticity, considering the clown festival in the WH, is so appreciated. It gives us all hope in an otherwise crazy society we live in. You may be humble and taught to be so, but we know your greatness. Gods bless you and thank you.
WOW..... Can't hate authenticity and accountability.... I'm glad you are still here Mr. Shawn. We need you I think more than you need us. Kind of selfish I know, apologies, but we need leaders like you and Mr. Mike to give us hope/ guidance and a good kick in the pants. What I don't get is why a community of highly intelligent Special Operators wouldn't have one another's backs? Why all the hate and drama. Seems that elite individuals such as yourselves need to contain the community you all fought so hard to get into. Again average civilians don't know the inner workings. We can't. But it would seem that the circle needs to be completed again and cleared of unhealthy motivations. You guys are far too good for that, given training, intellect and service.
🙏🏻
“ I bet you weren’t expecting that one” haha my man put it all out there!! Balls of steel
Something tells me Dan Crenshaw isn’t coming on Mike Drop anytime soon… just a feeling
Good!
I was wondering who Mike was talking about..... 25:00
I was about you say the same thing
I appreciate y’all
My two favorite "shows". I only call them shows because of a lack of a better word. After well over twenty years doing interviews/interrogations (criminal, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, background investigations), these two guys are some of the best I have seen. The ability to lead the guest to what you want them to talk about but not leading them to the answer you want AND the ability to let them comfortably talk about what they want is something that has to come natural and not something that can easily be forced. Always great guests, informative content, and very entertaining! Great job guys!
Two of my longtime favorites right here.
Opiates and Xanax are no joke. I am glad that Sean is still with us. I went thru the same thing and anyone else out here going thru it, I pray you are doing good. Life is so much better when you remember and feel things. ❤❤❤❤❤
3 months sober, this interview stopped me from popping some fent pressies.
Hearing his journey makes me respect him that much more! Great interview Mike!
This is the best interview I've ever seen. I can relate to your history Shawn, the addiction part and struggles.
Yup... Its an integral part of the "job", unfortunately 🙄. Gotta hide those demons somewhere or behind some metaphorical wall!
Hope you are doing well brother. I myself have lived the same life style.Have you ever used kratom?Kratom saved my life.
Mr. Ritland keeps hitting these interviews out of the park. Great seeing Shawn visit the show again.
This interview is something I needed to hear. Shawn, I appreciate your candor. It helped me out.
Man tons of admiration it’s all I have for you guys and all you do.Keep doing the good things you are doing
Love these guys!!! Been with them both for a long time now!! Hands down the best content anyone could ask for. They make it look so effortless too. The amount of work that goes into a short video let alone an hour or 2 long session speaks volumes for their professionalism..
And this is why I have teached my family to live off grid. I was a marine my son wants to be a seal. It's not worth getting shot at for 4 years being a grunt when you can have the training to become a Seal. I already been teaching him the things In hopes he can make a difference just like you folks . Not in just warfare but personality and intelligence to those matters.Thank you for shedding light when people are so blind and dark .Sometimes we need the sheep dogs to protect against the wolves. sincerely the Baker family in Maine Much love to you in yours.
Enjoy both of y’all’s podcast awesome to see y’all together discussing issues.
Lol nope hes pals with cluase shcuab and prime minister black face. He dont need pleb friends anymore.
Another great interview; thanks for your service and the interesting conversation!
Two favorite podcast. Love the episodes you guys have each other on. Good stuff 👍
Can't fn wait!! Every SR shown I watch I always want him in the hot seat!
Awesome show. Thanks for sharing your story Shawn you’re the man.
Absolutely love & respect both of you! Thank you Shawn & Mike for this fabulous down to earth podcast. It's honestly truly appreciated. I pray for both of you and all ur fellow teammates. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ for y'alls service & sacrifices.
I have watched every episode you have and he has. I think this is the best! and you have a lot of good interviews. Getting Ryan to talk about his personal lows and all that surrounded it was amazing. You two are amazing and obviously comfortable with each other.
Love how real Shawn is he’s the goat🐐-Your conservative cali supporter
Excellent, I was curious to hear the update from Shawn. I’m glad Ritland is covering it.
Excellent interview!!!! I was completely captivated from beginning to end. Shawn I'm greatful you've turned your life around and are still with us. Thank you to the both of you for your service to our nation 👊
Gonna be an awesome show! Thanks Mike!
The honesty, in this episode… especially having played with the devil, for many years, is refreshing. Found myself answering Mike’s questions (for Shawn), so many times. EXCELLENT show!!
Shawn kinda touched on the Colombia stuff in his interview with Mike Glover years ago, but he didn't go into this much detail. Holy shit! Mike is the perfect host to bring it out and ask the curious questions a lot of us have when listening to something like that story. Great chat fellas!
This is how you have an open conversation! Keeping on the same page, understanding what the other really means and be at peace with where the conversation goes! Just AWSOME!
This was an awesome interview, Shawn! I loved your story. Waiting for the movie! 👏🏼
Damn Sean was playing a dangerous game in Columbia. They make examples of lone dealers in Mexico
He's a dangerous man.
Nah, he'd be slapping dealers around left and right man. 😄
@@9thchamber499 😂😂no doubt he probably would a few but they have the numbers and resources over there. Life's cheap in that part of the world.
Colombia
Great conversation, happy to hear yall discuss the positive effects people can get from psychedelics. I think its important for people to hear about it from someone resposible
Thanks for opening up about all these things. Helps people get through their own issues.
Great work Mike, keep up the great shows, K9 training and leadership🙏
Mike, you and Shawn have both helped me stay sober and sane. Thank you🙏🏼 you both really mean a lot to me! You’re always appreciated🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Nice!
I am SO looking forward to this!!!! 🙌🏻
Watching Shawn now compared to before going down to have his Ibogaine treatment is like night and day! He looks so relaxed now. His body language is very calm. I cannot see any tension, fidgeting, or discomfort like before. It's great to see how much it helped him.
@@SG-MT It is very easy to notice the improvement.I am trying to get ahold of him and talking about Kratom to help people as well.
Thank you so much for you opening up Shawn! God bless you and your family hoss! Yep this is definitely a Mic Drop! Damn good show!!!!
Thank you both for an amazing interview and opening up your personal lives to help others! Strong work!
Shawn, God definitely has a plan for you. Powerful testimony, thank you for doing that. Thank you to both of you guys. Great show as always!
Keeping it real - love it! Btw my fave interview of Shawn's was with DJ Shipley.
Two of my favorite podcasts united in an awesome interview!!! Thank you!!
Love getting to see you 2 together! Good job Mike on getting him to talk about a very interesting topic! Excellent interview
Shawn "And ummm" Ryan LOL love ya brother. Great interview fellas!
Best interview I've seen since Ryan interviewed Ritland in episode one. Well done both of you. Lots of courage on display here..
I agree but I'd have to give the nod to the DJ Shipley interview that shit was intense and could easily be a movie
@@TheRDW710 yeah..agreed. that was intense. Hard to find any issues with any of the podcasts. Happy for Sean, his mirror image for a son and a wife who has his back.
Great show to you both I have learned a lot from the topics you bring to the table. Thankyou for sharing
Excellent interview, I'm a big fan of both of you and both of your shows . Keep up the good work
this is gonna be a good one. thank you gentlemen
Damn!That segment about Chief Eddie Gallagher gave me goosebumps!
Incredible interview 👌 One of the best I’ve seen !! You guys are legends 🙏
I’m thankful that in this endless amount of time and space and the speck of sand that I am. I get to listen to you two men daily. Genuinely my two favorite podcasters. Must be my birthday or some shit. Thank you both shit.
I’m watching this, I’m Mexican American and I dabbled in “gangs of the west coast and drugs” never got into it in this extreme way or ‘murdered anyone’, so always good to learn from others…
Mexican too. Parents took us to the Midwest when I was a baby to get away from that cholo Environment. Grew up great and im proud of what I have achieved so far. Keep your head up and work your ass off. We have a lot of opportunities here. More than we would ever get in Mexico. Mexico is in a terrible state right now. God bless
@@democratssuck8610 I’m gonna feed the poor in Mexico 🇲🇽 🙇🏽♂️✝️❤️🔥🥹
Will be watching it at work tonight. Will let my coworkers know. They're all vets too.
Love the new ‘do! Shawn, the type of guy, to ask that you “give a thumbs up/like, to ALL those you like.” He was the first one I’ve ever heard using the “Team” mindset, to promote (not just) his show. That stood out, to me.
Appreciate Shawn being vulnerable n honest during this cast, hats off to him..Once again, thanks to the both of you for your service!!
Damn it... When Shawn said his opiate addiction started from hernia surgery... That just hit me hard because my son has to have this same surgery.... Oh man... I'm going to watch him hard.
Don't worry...Shawn had it when doctors could actually prescribe pain meds...they're watched like hawks nowadays.
Good to keep an eye on him for sure, but as the other commenter stated, they simply won’t prescribe him much, only for a few days, and won’t refill it.
Mine started at 15 with a dental procedure becareful with those dentists too.but this was almost 30yrs ago they don't prescribe like they used too
Amazing love Shawn Ryan so looking forward to this!
Gawt DAMN! Great interview gents. Thanks for keeping it so raw and real, Shawn. It's extremely impactful.
I’ve recently found both of your shows and it was a joy just to listen to you guys sit and have a conversation. Shawn’s struggle will give hope to someone that is still in that struggle. I know from experience. . Love you guys. Thanks for your service.
You guys knocked it out of the park with this one.... I always.... always, learn something from both of you guys every time I tune into your pods... Thanks gentlemen
Love the show, this the team house, combat story & Shawn Ryan Show are hands down the best shows for this type of content/guests! Shawn's actually becoming a pretty damn good interviewer & in some ways an investigative journalist! Keep Killin' It guys.
You have done a great, good, outstanding video. Usually I heard the long videos in different times until completed. This one took me one time. Grat job and reliable information. Thanks for shearing.
Fantastic interview. I've been waiting to hear this part of his story.
Finally Shawn knows what it feels like to hear "That's crazy 😐"
Mike Definitely has the nose to take down half of Colombia.. Good Show
Two of the best dudes on the youtubes interwebs right here. You guys are the only podcasts I watch.
Great discussion. Awesome podcast. Thanks for sharing Shawn and Mike.
Excellent podcast. I can identify with the addiction story very well. We've buried too many here in Louisiana for sure with a very similar story. The fentanyl is cut into the powders down here. Im in the music community here. I see more than i want to, i suppose. But lately it's a weekly funeral.😔
Can't fucking wait!!
What a fantastic interview. Thanks Mike and Shawn.
This episode was awesome! Two of the greatest podcast hosts I've ever seen! You guys really know how to get one another, and all your other guests. To talk about things that they wouldn't say to anyone else! Great job fellas!! Keep fighting the good fight!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸
Nice!
If Mike thinks we are overpopulated he needs to stay the hell out of big cities as much as possible. NPCs congest into cities, and honestly I'm fine with letting them. Sitting in traffic 1.5 hours per day or walking everywhere despite owning vehicles is not my idea of living.
With a wife and marriage like mine sitting in traffic for 2 hours after work on the way home is my peace and quite and the highlight of my day
@@Kwisatz_HaderachXIII Start A "Divorce Lawyer Fund" immediately. I hope you don't have kids, good luck!
The only overpopulation that’s happening is in 3rd world shitholes. All westernized countries are in a massive decline - especially anglos. There is more unmarried women than any time in history and wh1tes are way below replacement. You could fit the entire worlds population in Texas on 1 acre. The issue in the US is not overpopulation it’s unfettered immigration and leftist propaganda
Exactly, was kind of surprised he said that. Like look at Wyoming or even the continent of Africa, etc. So many ares of just land (non-farmland9
@@kylemckinney_22 Yeah the 1st 20 minutes of this was absolute commie drivel. Population control is a globalist idea to sow division and weaken nations
So happy to find this one. Mike and Shawn are my go to podcasts and have massive respect for them both.
California is two states. The liberal side which is the coast from LA to SF and including Sac. and then everything else is pretty much conservative of very centered but highly right leaning. San Diego is pretty conservative but has it's bat shit crazy pockets
The middle part of the state ie Bakersfield is very conservative and rural. A lot of people don’t think of this region when they think CA, yet you’re probably eating food harvested here
@@kschoeck That's why I said coast. the central valley is basically a whole other state. A lot of people think California is all Los Angeles
Our population isn't blowing up because of Americans reproducing. Population rise is due to our gov operation open boarder and flying them here.
Just an outstanding interview, def one of your best!
Helluva interview. So much respect for both of you. Thank you Shawn for your honesty. God Bless 🇺🇸
Mike & Shawn, thanks for the genuine and sincere discussion.
This is incredible. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Heavy topics, real human conversation. Keep it going, you are the thought leaders we need in leadership.
Shawn, youre not only a hero for this country but you're a hero for people who have lost hope. For the ones who have hit rock bottom and feel there's nowhere to go. You've done so much for this country and for our allies and your story resonates with millions of people struggling everyday with addiction or other mental struggles. You're a success story that people can look to and say to themselves they haven't lost, they can still win. Thanks man!
Shawn you shocked me. I appreciate the honesty. Great respect for that. Proud of you ‼️ Mike see how you are … pulling stuff out people. Great job gentlemen
2 of the best interviewers on the tube, Top notch content once again!
1st time I heard of Shawn was his 1st interview on Mike Drop. 2 of the best dudes from the SO community.So hyped for this.Thqnks for all you do Mike!
This show helped me a lot thanks for opening up like that Shawn. Thanks mike .God bless guys.
What a great interview! As someone who is on a path of lifelong recovery, I appreciate the vulnerability Shawn expressed.
AWESOME love your interviews...because theyre REAL and NO BS....you guys really inspire...good vibes from Australia ✌❤
Shawn's a real badass. Thanks for expressing your trials and tribulations
You two thank you for your service!
I have that Rolodex phenomenon sometimes when falling asleep. It is like a series of TV screens for me. I appreciate this honest conversation between you two.