Heroes & Horses Ret. Navy SEAL Micah Fink - Part 1 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 136

Micah Fink is on a mission - to un-program the programmed. Deep in the backcountry of Montana, out on the Double-H Ranch, that's exactly what's happening - every year, 32 male applicants are hand-picked from a pool of thousands to join Micah at Heroes & Horses to unpack the human mind; to uncover the true meaning behind this vast experience we all call life.
Considering Micah's background as a 10 year Navy SEAL, it's probably fair to ask - what's it all mean? What's it all for? And how exactly is 41 days on the Double-H Ranch supposed to solve anything? Fortunately, Micah's got the answers.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:10 - The Great Unlearning
04:30 - Son of a Preacher Man
11:30 - Warriors and Killers
20:37 - An Apocalypse
39:07 - Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
46:02 - Granddad was a Mob Guy
50:52 - Boxing
57:55 - Homeless at Sixteen
01:07:43 - A Telephone Pole on September 11th
01:12:36 - Navy SEAL Books from the Library
01:24:42 - Santa's Not Real
01:33:32 - It Starts with Microchanges
01:44:50 - Encouraged to Rise
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[@manhalen7046]

I like how the guy doesnt just regurgitate party-lines and phrases and that he gets that life isnt black n white but a thousand different shades of grey.

[@darbomefein07]

Micah: it's an explosion.. in reverse! Mike: .. So, an implosion.. Micah:.. an implosion! 😂😂😂

[@calebchan-nantais5308]

32 minutes in and i am amazed at what this guy understands about the world. He sees the huge game of chess that life is and he's studying it, becoming a master.

[@Rorschach__NoCompromise]

Yes!

[@jopattix]

Bravo to you and your wife for the courage to raise your children consciously and be brave enough to set strong boundaries and stick to them.

[@TTGTanner]

0:43 “Speak your truth” … Mike Ritland’s favorite phrase lmao

[@nelsondodds2039]

Dude throws down some serious cult leader vibes. 😂

[@kennethdennis40]

Saya the guy who hasn't achieved anything in his own life.

[@Custardpie174]

Billy Jack lives....

[@nelsondodds2039]

@@kennethdennis40 wow, that’s a serious burn!! 😂 Someday someone will introduce you to “your mama” jokes, and you’ll be able to level up your insult game!

[@MealTeam6]

I’ve heard the dude before and he’s gotten more cultish, for sure.

[@samuelhumphrey5908]

Join that cult. Smart guy

[@drewgradwell2158]

Intro gave me chills

[@Johnson11c]

Gonna be a damn good show! Get some haha! Keep up the great work brother Mike! Great story brother Micah

[@michellekisawesome]

Mint episode I had to hike for 2 hours to finish it. Micah has me rethinking some things I’m doing in my life. A real thinking persons episode. Thanks Micah for sharing your views and great questions Mike.

[@DarcyCarmen]

Yes! Love Micah. Happy to see him here.

[@raging_rhino2582]

THANK YOU MICAH!!! You've said what I think. Far better than I've ever said it

[@bmcantrell619]

Thank you as always gents. That Santa shit had me rolling

[@internet_internet]

I love this guy. But he was able to get into the Navy and become a SEAL with his background, meanwhile I was discharged in Navy bootcamp for “fraudulent enlistment” in 2014 as a direct result of listening to my recruiter when he told me “just say no about that part” on one of the boxes on my medical questionnaire about a topic that I had already disclosed to him and provided prescription records for. It’s sickening how lopsided things can be.

[@jhoppy1177]

Speaking straight FACTS!!!👍💪👍

[@Mark-we7mn]

Love the podcast mike! Is there a round 2 with Andy or Jack?

[@COBBADAMS]

1st fookers!!!!

[@chrischapman1613]

🎉🙄🤙

[@garrettkline4566]

Been waiting for this! Not gonna lie I want to see Micah box a bit

[@georgejetson3702]

I'm getting a Jim Jones/David Koresh free association in front of a microphone vibe outta this guy. He comes from a long line of ancestors making poor decisions but claims to have it all figured out at age 44. Ummmm, me thinks he will look back on this in 20 years and say to himself...I had it about 60% right. --- I can't wait for episode 2

[@MealTeam6]

He speaks the truth but his delivery is too nuts, probably gotten it from his father.

[@danhicks304]

Coming from George Jeston. So to afraid to put yourself out there, but not afraid from the internet keyboard to dig on a stranger. He’s not wrong and if you listened he’s not starting a milita or a following he’s helping vets find their way to themselves and not the drug pushers at the VA or the head shrinkers who just want to spend session after session letting someone talk and never really helping get the Vet anywhere. If your doing something to help vets send us a link.

[@Rorschach__NoCompromise]

@@danhicks304great comment 🍻

[@danhicks304]

Your support is appreciated. Power vs Force By Dr Hawkins

[@brock45569]

Wow Mike, after the first 10 minutes I was hooked. This is one your best interviews! I love how you guys discuss what a real warrior is- standing up for the right things no matter what.

[@kimberlylevin2191]

Totally agree- there’s a lack of the warrior mentality- the kids today have no idea what it is to fight for values & this country. We grew up in the best of times but I seriously worry about our kids & their kids. Thank you guys for serving for our freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@brock45569]

@@kimberlylevin2191 Yes, at least I can say my girls and my nephew will be raised right. Love and value the USA, veterans, and love the Lord. We need to bring prayer back to school.

[@pauletteschiowitz8989]

Thank all of you for your service❤❤❤❤

[@deso1032]

Love this ❤ another great show

[@leafs79]

Great show 👏 👍

[@Wrk2fsh]

I appreciate these videos so I can stay up late before waking up 5 hrs later for work, the weekend is mine!!!!!!

[@sweetwater08]

Thanks Micah for reminding me of how it really is, Great interview Mike,

[@acornsucks2111]

The colonies didn't go to war because of a tea tax, it was because of no taxation without representation.

[@xprettylightsx3781]

Correct

[@scalpsquadron4008]

I got a chainsaw for Christmas when I was 10 lol must be a farm boy thing.

[@hiramhaji7813]

Outstanding podcast

[@SebastianLewisDove]

God Bless The Mike Drop Podcast God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@thunderdick6117]

My favorite memory as a child was when I lived in Flagstaff Arizona I was allowed to run wild we lived in the middle of nowhere no running water or electricity I went way out in this alligator juniper forest and came across an abandoned adobe house and it had a huge pit net to it filled with old bottles like the ones you always see people digging for 2 old Tonka trucks they were orange dump trucks with 70s Chevy pickup looking cabs there was something next to the house at one time but whatever it was had burned down I was checking out what the fire had done and in one corner I found 324 dollars in silver dollars and a bunch of silver quarters and silver mercury dimes but my father being a drug addict took them from me and I never saw them again my father was a horrible person he had even urinated on me to wake me up he did a lot of things that dehumanized me and made me feel less than worthless so happy childhood memories are far and few between .

[@GoatPeak]

Brilliant! Truth!

[@trentlarson9923]

That is the definition of a LIVING MAN!!!

[@caseycurry1800]

Holy shit, powerful, excellent.

[@dennisjaros3345]

I agree totally you make alot of sense

[@marine7443]

Fink sounds like Phil Hartman's impression of Jack Nicholson in "The Brave Little Toaster," but make it hippie/cult leader.

[@sandiegopizzaeater7174]

Hey, Mike. Where do you remember having the best fish tacos in San Diego?

[@justjsse8917]

Great episode. Also TEAM DOG food and hip treats have improved my dogs life massively. Even at almsot 11 years old. Thank you

[@trollerbladdering]

Damn, this was a good one. I would love to sit around a fire with Micah and share a pot of coffee over a long conversation.

[@Wrk2fsh]

Hey if you really dig deep and look at yourself and life the guy is right, alot of people cant slow down enough to analyze the shit

[@Rorschach_theghost]

So true man

[@clatonbigsby662]

👏 bravo Good Sir I too Concur With Yo Hypothesis 🦅🇺🇸

[@trama110]

well put at12:00.

[@Eddie53172]

Extremely 👏🏽 🎯

[@DGillian6406]

Damn…….I’m only 20 minutes in, this guy is DEEP!! 🇺🇸🤙

[@jonathonhoward2410]

"Run around and play the drums on ppls heads"😂😂😂

[@johnroper3077]

I can imagine him in Buds. Some Marine DI's would quit. Semper Fi, man.....

[@lucashoxie8295]

The dudes right… he’s hardcore but right! I’m proud of you Mike, you said a total of 4 things, new PR

[@vdohero]

Did he say he was a drummer of a SKA band?

[@corywatterson7560]

Damn

[@dex2591]

Guy jumps around a lot. He'll start saying something and I want to hear the rest of it, but then he gets off onto something else.

[@dianaaliluttrell3568]

6:11 shout out🎉team dog❤

[@COBBADAMS]

This very well maybe the most interesting man in the world! Great dude, great show!!!

[@bigfootintexas]

We Aqueous to the illusion of power.

[@70stunes71]

💯👍

[@staceswan2238]

You were not alone in the scam Micah, I was scoop by these same individuals as were several others. I compiled a list of people that lost also. Reach out if you need any additional info and I’d be happy to share my story with ya.

[@raymorriss]

Michael Finks a cool mofo 💯🇺🇲

[@christian328]

These commercial breaks are about as bad as regular cable tv.

[@dianaaliluttrell3568]

2:12 😂

[@teamperry757]

Man I give up

[@mr.g816]

#1

[@milwaukeesbest1115]

Let’s be honest with ourselves. The war on terror was a complete waste of human lives, money, and time. For any veteran that may read this can you honestly say you made a difference in the world 10 years from now? All of the hard work, blood, sweat, and tears have been more than forgot about. It was a huge black eye for our country (once again) a way worse than Vietnam. I am curious to hear veterans perspectives on how they will explain the difference they made for future generations. The sacrifices made have all but been forgotten. We can of course blame the elected officials but at the end of the day the blame lies on us. The terrorists were way more resilient and prepared when we were not.

[@Redm2011]

Sounds exactly like Evan from black rifle

[@ninthfloor33020]

Damn that was a FAST 1:58! 🤯 Can’t freakn’ wait for part 2. 🫡

[@RyanTaylor1223]

Brokeback mountain vibes

[@homeiswheremyhouseis5517]

What's that?

[@anthonysmith3827]

American Gangster

[@matthewbrandon931]

I see a scared young boy.

[@janasunnarborg8525]

I enjoy listening to your podcasts about real American heros. I think Micah Fink is right on target about raising his family. I only wish you could minimize the use of the f--k word. If you could do that, then people like Micah Fink could let their families listen to the podcast. Consider a podcast about American Heros (Warriors) for the family - ok maybe a separate channel. I really think young people would respond to the leadership attributes.

[@jamesd1106]

Dude.. Ya started with "speak your truth" I'm out!

[@rickcarranza6117]

So I don’t disagree with the guy but I wish there was more detail of how to implement his views and less Charlie Manson rants

[@marine7443]

Gritted my teeth through 22:00 minutes of this "whack job's" ramblings. This, and Mike's hypocrisy is why I stopped watching this podcast for a while. p.s Get "Sawman" on.

[@mczin]

Peace, love and dope, man!!!

[@gman52712]

Mike you forgot to put an ASMR tag on the video

[@jamesd1106]

Dude.. Ya started with "speak your truth" I'm out!