{"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":"Venezuela, Ideology, and Why We Keep Fighting Unwinnable Wars | Ep. 294 | Pt. 3","slug":"venezuela-ideology-and-why-we-keep-fighting-unwinnable-wars-ep-294-pt-3","published_at":"2026-06-05T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mike-drop-63606/venezuela-ideology-and-why-we-keep-fighting-unwinnable-wars-ep-294-pt-3","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mike-drop-63606","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO2530358989.mp3?updated=1780387949","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO2530358989.mp3?updated=1780387949","summary":"Retired Army Sergeant Major and Green Beret Terry Wilson closes out a conversation that covers everything from geopolitics to personal redemption. Terry and Mike dig into the Venezuela raid, the consistency problem with U.S. foreign policy, and whether fighting an ideology like Islamic extremism is even winnable. Then it gets personal — Terry reflects on rebuilding his marriage, watching his kids move forward after losing their brother, and how faith, not discipline alone, became the foundation that finally held. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"Retired Army Sergeant Major and Green Beret Terry Wilson closes out a conversation that covers everything from geopolitics to personal redemption. Terry a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2833,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mike-drop-63606/episodes/venezuela-ideology-and-why-we-keep-fighting-unwinnable-wars-ep-294-pt-3/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/venezuela-ideology-and-why-we-keep-fighting-unwinnable-wars-ep-294-pt-3.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}