{"podcast":{"title":"Mike Drop","slug":"mike-drop-63606","podcast_index_feed_id":63606,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/WWO3543350987","website_url":"https://www.mike-drop.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6428200c-4cce-11ee-bee7-1fb18d3eed46/image/5031d65552d0de38a3dbff287a7dcf56.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Mike Ritland","episode_count":390,"summary":"Mike Drop, hosted by former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Mike Ritland, is a no-holds-barred platform that dives deep into the stories and experiences of extraordinary individuals. Known for his candid and unfiltered approach, Mike interviews guests ranging from special operations veterans and elite athletes to renowned authors and thought leaders, offering listeners a exclusive glimpse into the human side of those who have excelled in their fields. Whether it's discussing the intense challenges of combat or the resilience required to overcome personal adversity, Mike Drop provides a space where real conversations happen.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T18:22:16.737810+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mike-drop-63606"},"episode":{"title":"From Ship Boardings to the Senate Floor: Adam Schwarze on Iran, COVID, and Running for Office | Ep. 291 | Pt. 2","slug":"from-ship-boardings-to-the-senate-floor-adam-schwarze-on-iran-covid-and-running-for-office-ep-291-pt-2","published_at":"2026-05-14T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mike-drop-63606/from-ship-boardings-to-the-senate-floor-adam-schwarze-on-iran-covid-and-running-for-office-ep-291-pt-2","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mike-drop-63606","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO5759222711.mp3?updated=1778715157","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO5759222711.mp3?updated=1778715157","summary":"Adam Schwarze—Marine infantryman turned Navy SEAL officer, Harvard-educated warrior-scholar, and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota—sits down with Mike for part two of a raw, unfiltered conversation. From completing BUD/S as a seasoned combat veteran to conducting 75–100 real-world ship boardings in the Middle East, Adam's operational resume is as uncommon as his path to politics. The conversation cuts through the noise on Iran, the lessons learned from splitting forces across Iraq and Afghanistan. Adam also breaks down the ground-level mechanics of running a grassroots Senate campaign in one of the few states where money and name recognition don't automatically win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"Adam Schwarze—Marine infantryman turned Navy SEAL officer, Harvard-educated warrior-scholar, and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota—sits do…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3945,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mike-drop-63606/episodes/from-ship-boardings-to-the-senate-floor-adam-schwarze-on-iran-covid-and-running-for-office-ep-291-pt-2/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mike-drop-63606/from-ship-boardings-to-the-senate-floor-adam-schwarze-on-iran-covid-and-running-for-office-ep-291-pt-2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}