Mike Drop Podcast: Episode 56 - Jeff Morris

Hearing about men being led into battle and ultimately being lost is something that is never easy to listen to, but is necessary to digest as a nation keeping the promise to never forget about its soldiers that pay the ultimate sacrifice. I sat down with Jeff Morris, author of “Legion Rising” about his role as an Army captain in charge of numerous men lost at the height of the Iraq war. Many tough memories recounted on this one, memories we all need to be aware of.
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Table of Timestamps:
Small Talk & Coronavirus - 3:27
Dad Work & Baseball - 17:10
Navy Bound & Selling Cars - 31:25
9/11 & 14 Weeks - 39:13
Alpha Platoon & Combat Cherry - 49:55
Seeing Atrocity & Firefight - 56:55
Haifa Street & Going Home - 1:16:55
Redeployed & I.E.D.'s - 1:35:25
Dead Girl Road - 2:04:15
Looking in the Mirror - 2:21:43
Animosity & The Burden of Command - 2:31:15
Homebound & Going Dark - 2:36:25
The Legion 8 Foundation & Workout - 2:44:15
Finances & Corona (In Conclusion) - 2:47:25
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To purchase a copy of Jeff's book 'Legion Rising: Surviving Combat and the Scars It Left Behind, " visit www.amzn.to/2X5SnNC.
To learn more about Jeff, follow him on Facebook at legionrisingbook , follow him on Instagram at risewithjeff, and follow him on Twitter at jeffmo18.
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[@jeffmorris1963]

Thanks for having me on Mike! Best podcast out there.

[@scotthead5627]

I've seen all his podcast and this one is the best yet. Thank you for your service.

[@jeffmorris1963]

Scott Head thanks Scott!! Given the quality of his guests and all they’ve done that is an incredibly humbling compliment.

[@scotthead5627]

@@jeffmorris1963 from Montgomery Al. ROLL TIDE! Again, thank you for everything you've done. I will read your book soon and tell everyone I know to get it.

[@jeffmorris1963]

Scott Head Roll Tide and Go Noles! A lot more rolling these past few years🤣🤣🤣

[@scotthead5627]

@@jeffmorris1963 I've listened to to this twice now. Thanks for your Honesty and telling everybody the true story's and the ARMY side of WAR.

[@blacksiteshow]

Captain Jeff Morris Saved me and the rest of my team members in Haifa street during one of the most horrific ambush .I'm Thankful for all he and his men had done to save the few members that came out of there alive. In minute 50:00 .that's the part I will never forget my whol life. Please go support him and his book . Hamody Jasim Author of The Terrorist whisperer

[@mr.tall-man1573]

I enjoyed your interview on here and thank you for your service.

[@johnathanpitcock5236]

From one Veteran to another, Thank You for your service brother! Hooah!🙌🙌

[@joeycowart6498]

Mr. Ritland thank you Mr. Morris thank you We all as americans owe you both a debt of gratitude for your service God bless you both

[@3232jrob]

Jesus....this one hurt man..... Couldn't imagine don't you what this man has gone through and seen..... Thank you for everything you've done

[@internet_internet]

Thank you for having the courage to tell these stories, Jeff.

[@cherylb2008]

Geez I’m blown away at the survival and shock and trauma you have to endure. Helps me comprehend what PTSD it causes. Just amazed at what pain physically and emotionally, is endured.

[@proudinfidelpaintball]

That intro.... heavy duty. I’m glad that veterans are telling their story where civilians can see them. It’s also very important for historical reasons. ❤️🇺🇸

[@orlandogarcia6629]

Mike, I really enjoyed your podcast with my Brother Jeff! But he's leaving out the parts where I probably made his job a lot harder because of my interactions with our command group! But he always had my back! Look forward to following your podcasts Brother!

[@jamesyork3125]

One of THE absolute bests podcasts ever. What a hero who led hero's. Mike you're one of the best interviewers I listen to.

[@gerrymiller4523]

Good one. As a mother, I can only imagine how heartbreaking it was when his mother had to tell him the light was gone. I’m so respectful of his story and happy he was able to heal.

[@Rich65501]

Anyone who who aspires to be a warfighter should listen and learn from this video. Thank you Mike and Jeff.

[@kingdiazdaniel]

Great listen with your guests Jeff Morris! My first ever Infantry Company Commander Bco 1-8 #Legion! Mike, you just earned a new listener to your podcast. I’ll make sure to share your podcast, keep doing what you’re doing 💪🏽

[@SortaProfessional89]

How does this interview not have more views. Ive listened to alot of them and this was fantastic..

[@jeffmorris1963]

Thank you for taking the time to listen and the nice words.

[@bretel84]

Captain Morris was my CO in B co 1-8. I would follow him into hell itself.

[@jmethos]

I love your comment! Glad to know he was a good leader too.

[@MshAhmxiO1]

Mike has such refined skills to ask the right questions, giving his guests the time they need to tell their complex stories. The impact is profound.

[@PJCookAC-130]

Great Interview. Jeff is a awesome Army Officer whom I would have been proud to serve with. A great Human with a super heart!

[@jackdowdell6684]

I really like the time table in the drop down section, thank you.

[@darkokalajdzic3984]

Jeff is one hell of a guy much respect. Thanks Mike for making my 3 hours at work fly by with another amazing episode.

[@edtlonsway]

Great Podcast and a great American in both of you. Jeff is a fantastic friend and I am very thankful you gave him a platform to tell his story. As a veteran myself it is imperative that we have a community and people, like yourself, that keeps us connected.

[@alessandro4512]

i like your vids before i watch them. thats how good this channel is.

[@northeastohio5150]

Same here

[@farragutspikes1]

This is the only Podcast I consistently listen to entire episodes.

[@zexsisfaux6228]

Same here

[@BostonsF1nest]

This episode was awesome. I started it back in April but never finished it. This guy had one hell of a military career. Those EFP’s are scary af, I can’t imagine one the size of a manhole cover. Hats off to the army too- a 15 month deployment through 2 Christmas’ is no joke.

[@giveitstick66]

man, that was difficult to watch at times.. courage is one word that comes to mind.. respect is another.. cheers

[@race263]

I hate to tell you this Mike but you have the BEST podcast on the internet/KZbin. Thanks for what you have done and continue to do

[@regjennings6695]

Always a high point when one of your podcasts drops Mike! Really appreciate the time and though you apply to each one.

[@kyall4205]

Thought” I got you Reg.

[@regjennings6695]

@@kyall4205 damn, nailed again lol Well played mate!

[@NODAK9]

Saw “high point” and immediately thought of a shitty pistol. Hope y’all are having a good one regardless. 🤝

[@regjennings6695]

@@NODAK9 that's definitely a shitty pistol mate :) I can confirm having a good one, hope you are to!!

[@NODAK9]

@Reg Jennings ✅.. thanks bro.

[@TheMetalstepp]

Mike, the production value of your podcast gets better and better and I love it

[@upsidedownflapjack]

Typical Ritland Friday: Girthy and full of pleasure.

[@lopezaldana7]

Love this podcast Mike! Gonna choke myself out of respect! Yut 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@gmh6747]

Mike you are a very good interviewer thank you for the insight.

[@HoperehabcenterthailandAsia]

so powerful - unsung heroes the everyday soldiers who go in early before everyone knows what they are really facing

[@crystalchandler6742]

Amazing how much the human spirit can take. Thank you, Sir!

[@JRsmith.]

Audiobook narration should be in Mike Ritland’s future. Good shit.

[@gerarddanzy4134]

So glad youre a Laker now

[@JRsmith.]

Hennything is possible

[@MarkFerrasci]

Yea he's got a good set of pipes for this as his voice sticks in your head.. Great job Mike..

[@floridafarmer1344]

It sounds like the last thing he really needs to continue healing is to hear his guys actually tell him that they don’t blame him for what happened and they know he looked out for them as best as he could.

[@carollee8823]

You guys are heroes but we need your experience now in America.

[@brittdriver4453]

This has been my favorite podcast! Great story and I'll definitely get the book.

[@donaldritter2256]

Another great one Mike. This one hit hard.

[@thadburrow3073]

Great show as always Mike. I don’t know if you have ever read House to House or not but that’s a great book and story too. I would love to see you interview David Bellavia.

[@rebeccaanne8546]

Mike is so soft spoken

[@TheDaddrummer]

Mike has awesome interview skills. Great job.

[@carollee8823]

Big thanks chief for putting on our brave armored cavalry troops it takes a special breed to be in ACRs

[@michaelrobbins6694]

Your interview skills are outstanding!

[@TheBobafett13]

Another great episode.

[@cavscout62]

Capt you seem to me, speaking as an enlisted man the kind of officer I would have been confident following into harms way. I was almost always older than my PL/CC and on numerous instances those men had a different attitude/hesitancy in dealing with us older troops. As an Jr NCO/ NCO serving under officers who were younger than ourselves we/I were very leery of those officers who wouldn’t listen/take the benefit of our age and experience. You Sir are obviously not one of those officers. I live 20 minutes south of Tyler and wish I had known you were here as I would very much have liked to have gotten to know you. Drive On Sir. Scout Out.

[@DanielThomasArgueta]

Beginning at 4:00 am. Get after it.

[@gregjohnson7775]

Respect to both of you.

[@mikexxxmilly]

Tearing your face with fragments of another mans skull. Jesus Christ that is heavy

[@northeastohio5150]

It's really hard to make kids tough nowadays, I have 2 brothers and when there was a problem between us dad said go out back and settle it. It's hard to do that anymore. Kids aren't hiking, camping, hunting or fishing like we used too. To much video games, don't get me wrong, I play some video games, but kids nowadays play so much video games that there eye sight is worse than mine.

[@thomasgreen1557]

I agree and I would love if the U.S had mandatory military service once you graduate highschool. Teach kids disciplines and life skills.

[@northeastohio5150]

@@thomasgreen1557 And if they wanted to attend college an did not have the money they would after there 2 years of service. They would also be more mature and ready for college.

[@mikesknives6135]

Got my MIKE DROP fix!

[@sethbrown4779]

Around 2 hours is haunting, I can hear how bad he feels not being there

[@cherylb2008]

Great interview

[@jasonwalker7086]

The only word to describe this interview is Powerful.

[@djcity1]

As always, awesome episode Mike! Would be awesome for you to bring Drago on the pod next!

[@busbey61]

Mike was on Valuetainment podcast this past week.

[@666goats]

hes allowed

[@joshparnow9044]

It was amazing as hell

[@Juhani139]

This was a hard one to listen to. I felt numb listening to the story, I can't imagine how numb he felt going through it.

[@slimjimbob9808]

EFP- Explosive formed projectile, the projectile is a copper disk that’s in liquid form that penetrates any armoured vehicle, the spore of the armour fucks up the crew members of the vehicle. Seen these in southern Iraq in 07/08

[@johnlouis7695]

Hard to believe how much explosive knowledge those folks know and how to use it such as the shaped charge being discussed.

[@sethbrown4779]

I have so much shit to do... cannot stop listening. I wonder if we stand in formation so long because officers get stuck listening to podcasts sometimes 🤔

[@jeffmorris1963]

Seth Brown Haha. If Mike Drop had been around when I was in command my men would have been screwed!

[@jamesc2058]

Oh man, I forgot all about that recall formation. Mad all over again LOL j/k it makes perfect sense. At the time of course it sucked but shit needs to happen sometimes.

[@MarkFerrasci]

One last comment, great job to your tech guy repackaging this one. Great job, keep up the great work. On my way to get the book on Audible..

[@Michael777Simmons]

Awesome

[@jonmagnus3510]

That was a disgusting and visceral excerpt, and yet I find myself completely hooked.

[@Gr8tgadspy]

Fuck yea! Quarantined with a fresh Mike drop podcast

[@peterpetticolas3584]

Downloaded the book off of Amazon! Blue Heeler rescue family here in southern Idaho

[@timetidecm3589]

“lets fix it til its broken” “i forgot, i got in a head-on collision” ~Confucius

[@NODAK9]

“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” ~Confucius

[@Scouse.Malinois]

Mike always beating round the bush in the most professional way, to answer the questions we want to hear....how many you kill an how?😂

[@Ben-lo7cy]

Can’t blame you for not wanting to come to Baltimore

[@tylerchomik2255]

New favorite podcast, beat out Rogan!

[@vegasdomeshot6580]

Time to hit the treadmill here in Las Vegas it’s 5:11am Ladies and gentlemen 🤟

[@myessyallyahamericus8405]

I would never rub my best friend of what he's owed for the work he did

[@stikki713]

Watched them sniper videos in AIT

[@dalesumpter7367]

just thought the relay in that shenyang hotel is live at five

[@ddtrahan]

I like my kids home too! I train em with FM Manuals.

[@johnlouis7695]

I personally would think there would be allot more snipers being used on our side. But I also don't know how many were actually being used.

[@Bredaxe]

It's a shame that nobody gave orders to put up an effective blockade of movement from the Iranian border.

[@DowntownDeuce2]

"NOBODY SPEAKS TO THE CAPTAIN...." BY JIMMY BUFFETT. YOU CANNOT WATCH THIS VIDEO WITHOUT REFLECTING ON THAT A GREAT DEAL

[@DDGVET4]

Oh my God. Not the Fla. State Criminoles. I would rather you had said you were for Auburn. At least you could have picked another SEC team. lol

[@TheBigswoll12]

Go Noles 👋

[@rossstenjem6714]

Mike you need to interview Megan Leavy..

[@skipmooney5732]

Did you notice his Dry Cough Mike ?

[@theiggles]

Chief I know you're a tough guy but, take care of yourself.

[@Chris-fk1kr]

Mike the curator. You and Tim Cook would get along great.

[@monirep5359]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@LS-sv7bo]

The EFP sounds like a gigantic muzzle loader

[@highlanderfreelancer4553]

Claymores are ball bearing bombs

[@myessyallyahamericus8405]

You know as far as men are concerned Adam Lee young is going to be my best friend until the day I die whether he likes it or not. It's not fair to ever make another man listen to me talk as much as he has had to endure and I already owe him ten billion dollars in back pay and I insist for his suffering in being there for as long as he was that he be paid every last penny of that ten billion dollars in cash reserve notes stat. I would feel guilty if they shorted him even a single penny. That's the truth. Enough of it that it will matter to me until the exact moment of my death to mitticulas account.

[@113charlie7]

Gettt SOMEEE

[@Chris-fk1kr]

I read Tim Lahayes book at A young age and it fascinated me. What is interesting about the S.E.A.L. community is that you're almost all Phleg Mels. Do you believe in Tim Lahayes Temperament Types? I think he said temperament is only 35% of who you are but that is alot. Mike are you A Phleg Mel?

[@Chris-fk1kr]

I'm definitely the biggest piece of shit that ever got an honorable discharge. Iv'e been looking for answers my whole life on why im such a piece of shit. Tim Lahayes books were the best at clearing up all the confusion. I'm not religious but if you can look through all that stuff his common sense and practicality are the best. Jordan Peterson can't put together the big picture the way he can.

[@hands-to-work1601]

I highly doubt it, it might be YT, not Mike. Your spelling could be called criminal? ;)

[@Chris-fk1kr]

Thanks, your right KZbin is censoring comments now Ridiculous. Thanks for the kind comments

[@Chris-fk1kr]

Have you read Why You Act The Way You Do?

[@mfibonacci5275]

Why did usa invade Iraq

[@mfibonacci5275]

@Jason King yes to making the ones who order and make billions off of war it's TRUE. But war is a lie they perpetuate for control over countries governments changes and resource stealing. I have friends who fought in wars and they didn't get any extra money but did get PTSD and suicide

[@garrettdavenport3853]

“Would you say G.I. Jane is more of a Hollywood story than a real story...?”

[@Chris-fk1kr]

Do you agree with Tim Lahaye that 75% of who you are is developed by age 5?

[@austinsloane122298]

The sticky stopwatch weekly appreciate because laugh daily slap given a ill driving. jagged, warlike weeder

[@Chris-fk1kr]

Wow!! Dude your really censoring comments? WTF???

[@Chris-fk1kr]

100%, two of my comments were deleted. It's not like it was anything productive or intelligent, but I know Iv'e heard Mike say he would air on the side of freedom when it comes to the first amendment. Who cares if some dumbass troll is writing stupid comments. Whatever im an idiot. I really enjoy the podcast by the way.