Mike Glover: "It Was a Good Run Killing a Bunch of Bad Guys" | Peak Points

Shawn Ryan Show

Society & Culture, Philosophy

4.9 • 37.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 November 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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This episode kicks off the Shawn Ryan Show's "Peak Points" series, where we highlight the most impactful moments from previous releases. We're starting at the very beginning with Episode #01, featuring former Green Beret and CIA contractor Mike Glover. For longtime listeners, this segment is a great way to revisit a Hall of Fame episode. And if you're new to the show, it's the perfect starting point to get a quick glimpse of this incredible story. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://patreon.com/vigilanceelite https://shawnryanshow.com/newsletter Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	You got out September 3rd, 2001.
0:03.0	A week later, September 11 happens.
0:06.0	We immediately deployed to Afghanistan, so I was in charge of all of them.
0:09.0	As a new guy.
0:10.0	And they didn't want to be the guy that failed their mission and got an American killed.
0:16.0	Had a catastrophic failure and crashed, a $100 million helicopter, MH-47.
0:20.0	Our guys didn't even have uniforms.
0:21.6	What'd you think of working with the SEALs?
0:23.6	It was a good run of killing a whole bunch of bad guys.
0:26.6	A week later, Benghazi happens.
0:28.6	The number one priority for me is...
0:32.6	I've been dying to ask you this question.
0:36.6	You got out September 3rd, 2001. A week later, September
0:46.2	11th happens. The towers go down. What is the first thing that went through your head?
0:55.0	Knowing, you know, your primary mission was,
0:58.6	or your primary goal was to become a Green Beret
1:01.5	in special operations, kicking fucking doors in,
1:04.7	going to combat that whole lifestyle,
1:09.0	and then you immediately know we're at war.
1:12.4	Yeah, it was...
1:13.4	And you're not in it.
1:14.4	The biggest kick in the balls that I've ever had.
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