True Crime Deep Dive: John McAfee & Serial Killer Conspiracies | Mike Drop Episode 219

[@veritas6466]

Best pre podcast release teaser ever, followed by four hours of incomplete conversation and time I'll never get back. Plot twist: Mike Ritland, super subverse serial killer that gets his victims to choke themselves through the power of suggestion.

[@MikeRitland]

Well I’m sorry that was the take away, and that you didn’t enjoy it. I do give a shit what you guys think, and this was one of my favorite episodes to record and people to interview. I feel like I can read people pretty well and I believe him and thought he was a great guest. I also think that in person you can get a better feel for someone than on a screen. But, at the end of the day the show is a product, and if you guys aren’t happy then I don’t feel like I’m doing my job. Can’t win them all and thank you for giving it a shot

[@Darius10thP]

@@MikeRitlandthis guy is nuts this was fascinating I almost thought he ducked outa your intro questions for a second but you brought him back

[@veritas6466]

@MikeRitland If it's any consolation, this episode is the first four hour podcast I've ever listened to. It's just if someone asked me to articulate the details of the interview, I'm not sure I could. I understand he is selling his book (s) but the story line vagueness made it hard. Kind of like an Annie Jacobson interview. I did watch the Netflix McAfee documentary & listen to the podcast with Jimmy Watson. I will buy the book...well the audible version.

[@Datsail]

You carried on watching something you didn't enjoy for over 4 hours on Christmas Eve? ​@@veritas6466 I really enjoyed it.

[@artemisia2002us]

Praise be the Eternal Schwartz and blessed be his attributes.

[@nancymystegniotis2239]

I started listening to this in bed and now it’s 4am and I’m wide awake. Thank you for telling us your story - and Mike you interviewed Alex perfectly. The comedians on Kill Tony have been trying to raise awareness about the serial killer in Texas for MONTHS now. You have been apart of some incredible things and your story and findings have been mind blowing.

[@alexcodyfoster3882]

That means the world, Nancy, thank you for the kind words. And I agree; Mike is the best interviewer I've ever met. Loved talking with him, that's why it went over five hours!

[@nancymystegniotis2239]

@ it’s all true! Don’t feed into the negative comments - the positive comments are starting to come in and at the end of the day you’re raising awareness for your cause and especially for WHSK. Will definitely be following your journey to see what else you uncover! Merry Christmas

[@unexplainedmysterieswithau9947]

i've written two books on "the smiley face killers" back in 2017, great to see someone digging deep into it

[@CarlesCastle]

I’ve never thought that I’d stay listening to an hour podcast episode let alone two hours. But it just blows my mind that I actually stayed the full four hours listening to one of the most interesting and amazing experiences. I highly recommend this channel to everyone. Two thumbs up! 👍🏻

[@mindyr7302]

I rarely stay for an entire podcast myself. Was glued to this one.

[@mikehamika4670]

One of my favorite episodes ever Mike!

[@Arquaizt]

Excellent interview. Like this guy right out of the gate. Intriguing and engaging 5 stars. Thanks team.

[@dutchmatthews]

I'm absolutely loving this episode. Mike is such an awesome host!

[@jmiller990]

Saw the teaser and absolutely couldn't wait for the full interview. This was the best interview I've seen on this channel... probably because he's a writer (story teller) with a fascinating resume and life experience. Mike, I would love to see more variety like this interview. Thanks for trying something a little different...it was absolutely fascinating to me..

[@honeybadger4883]

Watched the WHOLE thing.....great job Mike. This is going to take some time to process.....really don't know what to make of this kid. Really interesting content and I'm now interested in perhaps picking up one or two of his books. Thanks again and Merry Christmas to all.

[@nemesisbreakz]

When you've encountered pure evil, it will leave a mark. Whether that be physical, emotional, spiritual, it will leave a mark. Alex, I'm glad you found yourself again.

[@alexcodyfoster3882]

Me too, my friend. Thank you. Couldn't have said it better.

[@mindyr7302]

I really enjoyed listening to him. Will be looking for him on other podcasts. Great episode

[@Lead_Ache_5]

I bet the guy who attacked him in LA was Gavin Newsom lol

[@Nick-cn2fb]

Move over Dos Equis man. What a podcast. Awesome find Mike! Such an interesting story

[@Darius10thP]

Great episode with Chris Pratt

[@stevenmack1774]

This Episode needed to be longer, I mean dang this guys story is crazy! 👍👍

[@ronaldamesjr.7125]

Thank you Mike one of the best interviews yet. Alex you have an awesome story thanks to you as well. Merry Xmas guys.

[@alexcodyfoster3882]

Means a lot to me, thanks man.

[@havoc391]

Retired 20 year police officer and I can’t tell how many non 2a usually with a real fear of a firearms present the same attitude of no I would rather be attacked raped killed or just take my chances than have a fun on scene. More and more that appears to be the trajectory even if you ask a mother what if they were going to kill your baby’s. Answer is it won’t happen nobody behaves that way or a gun would just make it more dangerous with no explanation of how. It’s amazing how it goes against the animal human instinct for survival. I parallel it to the same removal from how we get our food to hunting. “Don’t kill it just go to the grocery store” It just go to the grocery store

[@convictednotconvinced]

That was a crazy one. Thanks Mike!

[@katmack4215]

Wow..🤔 This little bit here on how well Dogs can read our non-verbal communication,picking up on our body language,has been incredibly interesting!!

[@ronaldamesjr.7125]

Oh ya baby. Been waiting for this interview

[@robertlimon7178]

Great show I like the diversity of guests lately good conversation merry Xmas to all at Mike drop 🇺🇸

[@amats3]

I’m not sure what it is about this guy…but I can’t bring myself to believe anything he said 😂. Sounds like complete bs.

[@scotts4492]

100%

[@john_trimble78]

​@@Scouse.Malinois😂

[@ryanc9888]

I was calling bullshit right away when he said a group of serial killers who have secret meetings on telegram are responsible for College kids drowning lol.

[@soylentgreenispeople5809]

Yup. Bullshit

[@stephenforcht]

I’m in such agreement with you. He is totally full of shit. “I forget the name of the cult” but he knows all of the other details. This is the same guy in high school that said he was gone for a week to fight in the kumata

[@johncatlin6181]

think everyones BS meter is going off do to simple comments such as in the city and gunshots and comes across as a war zone again and ive been in similar situations as well and when you get nervous and want to do a good job and good interview this can happen by zero means is this guy coming into this podcast as oh I cant wait to tell these lies so personally if everyones BS meter is so accurate maybe the other parts should be more adapt!

[@johncatlin6181]

I would like to add I also can say from personal experience and also just basic common sense this guys brain is operating on a level way different to most viewers!

[@ericberges6794]

My heelers love Team Dog food. Helps with the shedding too

[@CleverDowed]

May need to try that. Dogfood?

[@nemesisbreakz]

Both books by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker are great reads if anyone wants to get into the mind of a serial killer and learn about the psychopathy and learning how profiling works. They're very graphic though, and I had to put the books down to take a break from the brutality of some of the information.

[@CraigPolter]

Great job Mike

[@blasher4]

This guy is young and has a lot to learn. He still has a hero-complex. You can do your best do help people on an individual basis but you can’t save everyone. I’m 38 and have worked healthcare since I was 21. Slow down bro. Take your time. You’ll drive yourself crazy.

[@jackknutel1083]

Love the show, happy holidays!!❤

[@paulgrogan8032]

"Have you ever ran on the beech with your boots on"😆😅🤣⚓️

[@caseycurry1800]

Outstanding interview. There seems to be a lot of weirdos in the comments, or people who cant seem to grasp the reality of evil in this world, and who need to go choke themselves. He is a writer, granted that, however, hard to make up that much shit and seems his heart is in the right place. I definitely believe what he says is all true. As the saying goes, you cant bullshit a bullshitter. Protect your children always teach them to fight and warn them of the evil in this world.

[@alexcodyfoster3882]

Thank you so much for the kind words. The irony is I was told for ten years to share these stories, and I always said, "No one will believe me." Now, so many people don't, haha. But it makes you feel a whole lot better when you know the truth, and especially when you share it.

[@corywatterson7560]

Damn! interesting as hell..

[@nooodls1]

This is a podcast!

[@alexcodyfoster3882]

***Well that's unfortunate, because nothing I said was BS, I was just opening up about my life experiences for the first time in a big way. A lot of what is said in this interview has solid proof backing it up (I carried a camcorder with me for most of my trips, which is what I used to interview the many people I met along the journey, and to capture all those scenes). Even the basis of the book I wrote is based largely on interviews I conducted, which I have on a drive and used the transcripts to help with the writing. I'm not sure what people think is BS exactly because there's been no mention of any specific things, just vague blanket statements, so I can't really address anything specific. I understand the truth can be stranger than fiction and when that's the case it's often met with confusion and outright derision. I didn't go on Mike's podcast to lie to anyone or be a grifter, I don't care who buys my books; I make a little over a dollar for each sale and money has never been my ultimate goal; sharing stories and helping to affect change with them is. It's not a money grab, nor have I ever cared about that, and I'm well beyond caring what people think about my experiences because I've found when people haven't had similar experiences they just assume you are lying, and being told you're lying about crazy, painful, and horrible things that have happened to you is almost as bad as having gone through those things, so I'm far removed now from caring to defend my personal story as it doesn't seem productive or healthy. I'd much rather share these stories with you all; some of you will tear them apart, while others will find inspiration and validation through the experiences. As for the comment about forgetting the name of the cult: I don't like putting information out there that is not vetted (contrary to what is being said). I also had suffered a great deal of trauma from my mother, and there are a lot of things I have blocked out and tried not to think about regarding her. Not remembering the name of the cult is likely a product of that, to say it's a lie is in itself a lie. I had a very similar experience recently when coming home for the first time in a while. I remembered a kid who literally tried to kill me when I was myself a kid. His name was Tyler V, and I remember telling my parents and teachers about it but no one would believe me. My partner pointed out how this likely has shaped my future in always feeling hyper vigilant no matter the situation (Tyler committed suicide later as a young adult). I totally blotted this experience from my mind, and reliving it has been strange to say the least. Long story short, I appreciate you all for taking the time to listen, whether you think I'm a liar or a grifter or not. If my statements offend or blast off your BS meter, you can always reach out to me privately for direct corroboration of what was said, as well as proof. But I don't want to waste any more time or life devoted to impractical and one-sided conversations with people whose minds are already made up and don't want to be changed.

[@dirkhanekom7834]

Nothing real needs to be over dressed.

[@Thawhitestguyeva]

Your so full of crap dude. You’re a 32 year old kid who has never done anything real in his life so you make all this up to feel relevant. Maybe that’s why all your deals “fall apart”

[@veritas6466]

There's a fine line between telling a full story and, for lack of a better term, Breadcrumbing. It would have been nice to hear more details of at least one of the stories.

[@alexcodyfoster3882]

@@veritas6466 Mike and I didn't really have any set plan for the direction of the interview, and it ended up covering what seems to be my life story. It's a lot to cover, even over the 5 hours we recorded, so I bet some stuff was glossed over. Happy to provide more info and context if you have questions and want to DM me.

[@Thawhitestguyeva]

@@alexcodyfoster3882 so full of crap. Mike knows it it’s obvious.

[@nemesisbreakz]

They could be a terrorist cell as well.

[@mikesmith5657]

Off subject, I’d love to hear Mike’s thoughts on Tim Kennedy’s book. No one will ever accuse Mike of embellishing his military record. Tim’s service was enough without the bullshit.

[@screamingsixties]

The book is a pile of tall stories and Kennedy won’t own up to it to maintain his image in the civ world, make up your own conclusions as to what type of person Timothy is. And now, let’s put it to rest.

[@Scouse.Malinois]

​@@screamingsixties Timothy 😂....tall tale Timothy

[@nicks3350]

I stopped paying any attention to Kennedy a long time ago. What’s the BS in his book?

[@CleverDowed]

ANTI-HERO podcast. Everything is there

[@CleverDowed]

​@@screamingsixties Yes rest it definitely needs...

[@98Z28LS1]

Great show!

[@Jackson-e4k]

Anyone ever heard of Paul Leroux? There’s a book called the mastermind worth a read. Mike you can get the author on the show.

[@screamingsixties]

Solid episode.

[@estebanperez3931]

The number of books written where the person investigating or talking the most about a murder when he or she is the murderer…is now a cliche in the genre.

[@ThewarengineMetatron]

Mike drop watch the men who stare at goats and have one of those former psychic operators on your show

[@DanCrawl]

This guy barely looks Mike in the eyes. Interesting

[@alexcodyfoster3882]

I was sitting in that chair for six hours, Dan. I looked at Mike plenty. Very comfy chair, and awesome chat. But more so when I'm really engaged, I tend to look into an off-center place in the room where I establish a no-action-zone, a place where there isn't movement or activity where I can look to engage and re-animate my memories and not be distracted. A lot of people do this, especially people who've been in combat and people who have been through some kind of trauma. Jimmy Watson, my buddy who also knew John and did an interview on this podcast, Never looked me in the eye when I interviewed him. It wasn't because he was dishonest; it's because of the same reason I just cited now.

[@ObDlow-q1p]

Just going to say something. The A typical memoir is usually between 80,000 and 100,000 words, roughly 250-400 pages, and to make a 500,000-word, 850-page memoir is nearly impossible to read comfortably because it would require a tiny font, squished lines, and no margins, which is unusual. Nobody does this.

[@alexcodyfoster3882]

I was 21 years old when I wrote that manuscript; I didn't publish it. I was unloading a lifetime of trauma and the process was wildly cathartic. It was this length. I can't speak to whether anyone else has done this, but I did. I'd not wish that manuscript on anyone's eyes, however. It was very far from a finished product. But I didn't write it for anyone else, I wrote it for me.

[@ObDlow-q1p]

I haven't written one so I can't really say shit. I was just looking at it through a mathematical point of view that's a lot of words!

[@alexcodyfoster3882]

@@ObDlow-q1p Oh I got you, you're totally right - 850 pages would be wild. I edited it many times to get it down to what it is now in Part 1 of the book, around 200 pages. If handed my original manuscript to my publisher they would slap me.

[@rossgadsby9663]

You do realize you can buy books in bigger font lmao. That's a dumb point you tried to make. Plenty of 800 page books exist

[@jmc4181]

Who’s got 4 plus hours? Me. I watched/listened while doing sheeeit. This is one of the best podcasts ever. Interesting young guy. Very courageous. He will grow up to be a great influencer, mentor, leader for others. I hope he’s a conservative. We need him. God bless and Semper Fi Mike. PS - both my sons are career K9 cops. Me? Career, but didn’t like to get my fingernails dirty😛

[@tristanmma8407]

Great episode. But with respect, this dude is straight up trippen..😂😳

[@Scouse.Malinois]

Plot twist. Alex is a serial killer😂

[@ryangebhart7162]

Kinda seems like his stories are off for some reason. I'm at the hour 20 mark so idk but he seems kinda different

[@jeffhanson6862]

Right!!!

[@ObDlow-q1p]

Dude, I'm getting the same vibe. I'm no expert in body language or psychology either, but I'm not an idiot. This guy's obsession with psychopaths and serial killers, combined with his weird, detached way of talking about things... it's seriously creepy. It's almost as if he's traveling around the country committing these murders, investigating these killers who are actually just his alternative personalities. Like, he's living out some twisted fantasy, and we're all just watching it unfold.

[@CleverDowed]

It's completely true.

[@alexcodyfoster3882]

@@ObDlow-q1p Oof, wouldn't that be a story. But nope, I can't even hurt a fly, I'm a deeply empathic person. If I come off as detached about my own personal experiences, probably a trauma response or defense mechanism. If in general, I have no idea. I'm probably a little messed up from all the crazy shit I've experienced as a young guy. I'm not obsessed with bad guys, but I do have a pretty serious conviction in wanting to get them caught so they stop hurting all these people.

[@treyhazel9010]

IK it's fucked but as a Houstonian the way he explained the Dallas crack head story was fuckin 😂

[@rossgadsby9663]

As someone from New England i would absolutely love cross country constitutional carry. I wont risk going to prison to bring one to Massachusetts. Yet mass is by far the most dangerous of the states up here

[@jaftb2012]

OK, I’ve been on board until the crocodile Hunter/Crocodile Dundee mistake.😂

[@thenarrator869]

Funny all the comments from people who call bs. Ive lived in coastal maine my whole life. All i could think is it reninds me of my life and people i know.

[@screamingsixties]

Exactly.

[@CleverDowed]

It's True

[@denismanace]

Grazie mille

[@dutchmatthews]

Sounds like he got attacked by Gavin @1:53

[@ScottDenis-n9v]

Great analysis, thank you! I need some advice: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How can I transfer them to Binance?

[@bmcantrell619]

Thank you and Merry Christmas dudes. I remember when 14,000 Bitcoin was like $65.

[@katmack4215]

This stuff about the "Smiley Face Killers" sounds so unlikely..🤨 However,as far fetched as it seems,it brings to mind these stories of people being hunted..😬 Like,these "clubs" of uber wealthy people,actually hunting down humans as prey. I do absolutely believe that,rare as it may be,this does happen. I think these Smiley Face Killers could be a group like this..😳

[@convictednotconvinced]

Joshua Schnell?

[@jonathanray83]

Virginia Is Constitutional Carry.. I pretty much pack everywhere except the bank or Courthouse

[@chrisnugent6507]

Why not the bank?

[@ericberges6794]

Who killed the virus killer??

[@BM-qr9td]

When he asked if Mike had ever ran in boots on the beach LOL

[@crilf5830]

Blood meridian? The serial killer novel..

[@mesaekso1443]

Sorry but i see a lot of "hot sauce" on Alex's stories...Nontheless an interesting podcast...

[@TheAriddell]

This guy strikes me as someone who was home schooled or really sheltered growing up…

[@Shakethe5Dusts]

You’re TheAriddell, not ThePeopleReader

[@chasebabcock4764]

Very strange title to this video. Makes it sounds like your interviewing a serial killer named John Mcafee

[@Masssmartyr]

It's the police

[@DH-1974]

Alex Cody sound like he's full of ssshhhiit half the tripe from this pod cast smells of BS 😂

[@tomdaley9154]

False Mike. Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont are all Constitutional carry

[@MikeRitland]

Thank you for the correction

[@Coffeedog62]

He is living in a blissful daydream, where the lines between reality and imagination have you confused. In this delusional journey he embarks on a incredible adventures that, never truly happened, yet feel vividly real. These fantastic daydreams, rich with personal experiences, transport you to places where anything is possible, but never happened.

[@alexcodyfoster3882]

A poetic response; you seem like a talented writer. I can, however, provide many corroborative accounts from people who were there and witnessed the very things I'm talking about. Had to do that for my memoir, and for the Netflix thing. One of the biggest film platforms in the world published my statements because after looking into them, they found them credible. This is something I wish people would consider more closely; it's probably pretty difficult to successfully lie to such a behemoth. Anyway, kinda beautiful poetic take on the interview.

[@Rightwing.edgelord]

Let me get this right. This kid has read 100s of books on wwii but still carries the bag for the lies??? Wtf. It’s insane.

[@bensjones2000]

Takes one to know one, on all counts. I know I sure spot one

[@FuriousMess]

Who knows?

[@dertythegrower]

Nothing to see here, citizens! Move along.. nothing to see here...

[@mrjacktraeger]

U get the same vibe I got? that this dude is either completely full of shit or totally out too lunch or just both😂

[@jmiller990]

Some foreshadowing (3:50) when he's talking about rich people, sex parties and the "evidence" that may have been taken ...then he mentions his client having a "Trump card" (pauses for emphasis). Oh yeah... somebody out there definitely got the goods on Donnie and been shopping it around. 😂 It's only a matter of time.

[@screamingsixties]

That’s not it.

[@peszekv]

Not buying all his stories. Reminds me of Tim Kennedy.

[@stephenforcht]

Mike this guy is a drifter. Full of shit. Love the podcast even this one I love to laugh.

[@JayEss414]

Verbal Kint

[@johncatlin6181]

1 hour 37 minutes in you do no get sick from the cold geshhhh!!! drives me insane

[@playinem121]

I don't find this guy credible.

[@sugarray8212]

Well yeah half of what he says is bullshiddng

[@Brandon-tk2rw]

Writer here...Lots of alarm bells with this dude. For one, he mentions that literary "super agent" (which is what people in the business call those types of high-powered agents/but this dude simply refers to him as "guy who gets biggest money" or something) Andrew Wylie was enamored by the work of an unknown author.... That's highly doubtful as the agency doesn't even accept unsolicited work...Also Andrew Wylie wouldn't be representing him; as it would be one of the agents working at the Wylie Agency. And just finding one of their contact emails is difficult because they don't want a bunch of wannabes clogging up their slush pile... MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE WYLIE AGENCY DOESN'T REPRESENT TRUE CRIME AUTHORS.

[@alexcodyfoster3882]

I said "Andrew Lownie," not Andrew Wylie (and I am well aware who that is; his nickname in the industry is 'the Jackal'). At the time I was pitching Prince Stash's book (Prince Stanislas Klossowski de Rola if you want to fact-check), Lownie was the "top selling literary agent in the world" at the time, according to Publishers Marketplace, which I was a member of. And I believe that was my direct quote, although I haven't listened to my interview. Maybe you are a writer, but you clearly misquoted me.

[@tfred2129]

This kids so full of shir

[@ericberges6794]

This guy looks like a serial killer 🤷‍♂️

[@alexcodyfoster3882]

Sounds like something a serial killer would say...

[@Rightwing.edgelord]

And next thing he said that’s total bullshizzzz. I live less than 5miles from the welcome to Alabama sign on i10. He said he saw a rattlesnake under the sign when he was taking a piss. That’s wetlands. You’re more like likely to see a cottonmouth than a rattle snake. They are very rare in that area. Why even lie about that?

[@alexcodyfoster3882]

This literally happened, and I have no idea why anyone would lie about something like this. It's not like I'm saying I have a ten inch dick; I'm saying there was a rattlesnake.

[@jaredchandler4491]

🤔

[@detreckmorrell1809]

Absolutely bullshit story. The host needs to speak up or get another 🎤

[@PaulMoschini]

Mike,,, when you say it's both sides of the aisle equally,,, you are wrong. That is an inaccurate and lazy observation... It is predominantly left by far.. not even fucking close

[@screamingsixties]

I sense intense anger on both sides for sure and it’s probably close to equal.

[@bboness713]

This guy is full of crap. Anyone buying his stories?

[@jessieP12]

I’m getting BS vibes from this dude.

[@Thawhitestguyeva]

Total bs.

[@johnalicie2982]

Brian wilson ŵas partbof the beach boys. Not the rolling stones. Friend of Manson for a short time and associate if Tony Melcher

[@northsky5629]

What an odd guy, all his stories seem to be bs. Not believable at all

[@john_trimble78]

When you understand what compound interest and usury has done to economies and ultimately cultures, history becomes a bit clearer. Hermann Goering was asked how the Nazis convinced a society to follow along, he stated, "All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in every country."

[@PaulMalloy-s1c]

Um...wtf is that program the ghost slightly mentioned about seeing DARPA CIA ECT..watching him? What is the name of set program? How?

[@PaulMalloy-s1c]

Plot twist Mike is the killer.