# Blackhawk Down, 18 Hours in Mogadishu & the Rest of Mike's Story

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Podcast: [Clearing the MindField](https://stenobird.com/podcast/clearing-the-mindfield-7817750)
Published: 2026-05-12T18:33:11+00:00
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## Resource

There's always more to the story; a man making his way through what has become an iconic story in American lore and even pop culture. He was portrayed in the now unforgettable war movie, Blackhawk Down, but there was life there before and after those harrowing 18 hours in Mogadishu. Rangers lead the way. Follow Mike Goodale as he shares his story.

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