Black Hawk Down Delta Force Operator Tom Satterly | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 153

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  • @niemdan
    @niemdan Рік тому +42

    I fucking hate to sound dramatic. But Tom’s humility and unashamed honesty he has shared in his book and verbally, literally saved my life. He’s a good man. I look up to him and it’s a long ways to look

  • @mattzobian
    @mattzobian 11 місяців тому +10

    Mike has the wonderful ability to ask the questions civilians (95% of his viewers) would ask, even though he's a warrior himself. And Tom was a fascinating guest!

  • @evam.8567
    @evam.8567 Рік тому +40

    Great interview! I like that Mike allows his guests to speak uninterrupted. Tom, thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service, and now serving our Vets alongside you wife🙏🇺🇸

  • @judgegarry
    @judgegarry Рік тому +48

    "There's so much secret shit going on in the world, nobody cares..."
    Outstanding quote from the podcast.
    Keeping it real Mike, thanks. This is without a doubt one of the best interviews I've seen. For an SOF Veteran who's been involved with so much for so long, Tom is very, I don't want to say relaxed, but his composure is truly remarkable. He's walked through the valley, and has cast off the demons through healing himself.
    Bravo, and a crisp hand salute, Command Sergeant Major!

  • @randysmith1926
    @randysmith1926 7 днів тому

    Thank you Tom for your service and for the support and help that you are doing for other veterans 🇺🇸

  • @RV_Chef_Life
    @RV_Chef_Life Рік тому +40

    Tom has ALWAYS been one of my favorites to listen to. Thanks for having him on ❤

  • @JasonMacKenzie
    @JasonMacKenzie Рік тому +15

    I love how the ineo has the canned macho line “We don’t care about your feelings”
    But the moment Tom starts talking about Mogadishu you can tell he feels it and that Mike cares about his feelings.
    Great interview! Thank you.

  • @prattropper
    @prattropper Рік тому +14

    Two OUTSTANDING Americans!!! Thank you both for spending your valuable time for doing this!!!!

  • @jamesgunnyreed
    @jamesgunnyreed Рік тому +24

    Ive seen a couple podcasts with Tom Satterly. I dont think he has ever opened up like this. Wow!

  • @timwerley007
    @timwerley007 8 місяців тому +1

    Tom, thank you for your service. Can't begin to imagine what hell you had to go through. May your fallen comrades be at peace and I truly hope the best for you and your family.

  • @Maatdrummer1
    @Maatdrummer1 10 місяців тому +5

    It has been 2.5 years since I started listening to you guys, Shawn, Jocko, and you. Each of the warriors have taught me something about myself. The first was my TBI. I am a civilian, and how I got that. I thought my anger issues were from that. Well, well, watching Tom and his mannerisms was like watching myself in a mirror. Having PTS just doesnt seem possible, coming from the socioeconomics that I did. It also seemed like I was using it to blame something or someone else for my shit. And I couldnt relate to your war experiences, so why would I have PTS? It took me a month to get through Tom's interview. And I didnt find this until I saw Blackhawk Down for the first time. And then seeing and hearing Tom, and I see myself so much better. Now I have to figure out where the trauma was and admit it, and the shame I felt and fought. Thanks, guys, so much.

    • @GrandmaDaewood
      @GrandmaDaewood 2 місяці тому +1

      Dang brother. Good luck to you and thanks for sharing.

    • @Maatdrummer1
      @Maatdrummer1 2 місяці тому

      February my dad started dying at 90 with COPD. He passed in May, Memorial Friday. As a non conbat veteran he was given military honors next his bride, who passed in 1995. I was presented his flag by a Vietnam veteran. I dont deserve that honor. But I know where I got my PTS.

  • @Hardcordell80
    @Hardcordell80 Рік тому +185

    Mike, I’ve been following you since the beginning, along with Shawn Ryan. You guys introduced me to this world and I am fully invested in listening to these great warriors tell their stories. I owe you a debt of gratitude, so thank you. This was another great story of a great American hero, and 1 of my favorite spec ops guys to listen to. Thank you Tom for your service, and for what you do for our heroes. You and your wife are amazing and I look forward to meeting you one day. Great interview Mike. Choke yourself and have a great day.

    • @dforgash
      @dforgash Рік тому +7

      Definitely in Mike's Top 3

    • @bestjobieverhad9584
      @bestjobieverhad9584 Рік тому +5

      Back in the day. He was on sofrep. The company that leaked the Niger helmet camera. I hope he's cut ties with that fraud owner. Mike seems like a squared-away guy 🤙🇺🇸

    • @lavoie145
      @lavoie145 Рік тому +2

      Same

    • @michaelmartin96
      @michaelmartin96 Рік тому +2

      I feel the same way. Some are great and some reminds me of what was sacrificed

    • @garrettd.6215
      @garrettd.6215 Рік тому +1

      Check out combat story as well. Great channel for stories.

  • @rob2326
    @rob2326 9 місяців тому +2

    Straight up honest genuine soldier. One of the most amazing humble soldiers.

  • @briangrady367
    @briangrady367 Рік тому +9

    Tom , Jen and Stacy save me from myself. I am forever in debt to them and “All Secure”.

  • @adamandreas5907
    @adamandreas5907 Рік тому +3

    A fantastic interview. One of my favorite podcasts. Mike is absolutely one of the best interviewers period. He asks poignant questions and lets the interviewee talk without feeling the need to interject his own stories

  • @faducci
    @faducci Рік тому +16

    He is a great storyteller thank you for having him on!!!

  • @ROBIN_SAGE
    @ROBIN_SAGE Рік тому +9

    Excellent episode. Tom is a legend. Never shall I fail my comrades…

  • @5amslugger
    @5amslugger Рік тому +20

    Always amazed at the professionalism and the respect in which you treat your guests, Mike. Incredible episode as always! Easily one of my favorites for sure!

  • @22FORYOU
    @22FORYOU Рік тому +5

    Tom is a good man. His honesty and openness about his life journey is remarkable. He’s an open book and does a lot for his brotherhood - very good dude.

  • @dimitripardina7844
    @dimitripardina7844 Рік тому +35

    Man, this is one of the best episodes you’ve put out. Thank you Mike and Tom.

    • @georgecoull1883
      @georgecoull1883 Рік тому

      Clint Emerson, Mike Glover and Jack Carr also have amazing book's and of course the Eddie Gallagher book will blow you away too!

    • @georgecoull1883
      @georgecoull1883 Рік тому

      Assuming you've read unF#ck America?

  • @brandonblackfyre5783
    @brandonblackfyre5783 Рік тому +5

    Another amazing show. Thank you for all you do Mike. I recently lost my dog after 13 years and your shows have been helping me pass the time and keep my mind off of it. Thanks for your service to this great country and thanks for your service with these videos. ❤💯💪

  • @NCmtnMan89
    @NCmtnMan89 Рік тому +6

    The way he explains commanding the battlefield is incredible. That’s the experience at the unit that everyone looks up to 🇺🇸

  • @flexmasterson4297
    @flexmasterson4297 Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much for your sacrifice and service. We appreciate you.

  • @michellekisawesome
    @michellekisawesome Рік тому +14

    Mint episode. It’s helps with my own PTS issues to hear how someone is overcoming, dealing with their own mental health and what you and your wife are doing to help other people to overcome and move forward. Thank you Tom for your service to your great country and for sharing your story. It was great to listen to from down here in Tasmania, Australia. All the very best going forward. Thank you Mike for another awesome podcast.

    • @x0j
      @x0j Рік тому

      oh yeah Michelle, I'm sure you have MAJOR ptsd from that starbucks latte that was mis-ordered last week.

    • @nakedsnake4248
      @nakedsnake4248 2 місяці тому

      ​@@x0jur cringe

  • @charleslennon1
    @charleslennon1 Рік тому +13

    Thank you, gentlemen, and those who served for watching my mates' backs. RIP E. D. "The Case man" Case SF and J. Lee 75th Rangers. From you brothers 1st ID HHC 1-16 Inf "Iron Ranger Medics..."

  • @choyayahyah
    @choyayahyah Рік тому +14

    Tom was hilarious. It's awesome for a normal guy to listen to these experiences and storytelling that even a movie can't depict.

  • @lukasreid4223
    @lukasreid4223 Рік тому +5

    The way you get people to talk and how you just get to listen to some of the most hardened war stories uninterrupted is unbelievable.

  • @Liberty-Grunt
    @Liberty-Grunt Рік тому +15

    Tom's words about perspectives regarding joining a militia, who to trust, etc., are wise words. Stay frosty legit patriots.

  • @joesgotya9930
    @joesgotya9930 Рік тому +142

    Toms book “All Secure” is a must read. Check it out.. Dude is a Unit legend

  • @allongtin1243
    @allongtin1243 Рік тому +3

    WOW ...just WOW ...this interview needs to be part of an educational process for all the civilians in our country. Tom and Jen are a true blessing to many. Incredible stuff...keep it up shipmate. Sk2 Longtin USN 79-85-

    • @SpicyTexan64
      @SpicyTexan64 9 місяців тому

      Good idea. Unfortunately, they won't care.

  • @marcleblanc7021
    @marcleblanc7021 Рік тому +4

    My PTS, is not from combat. But from the first video I found of Tom and Jen and couple years back. I have learned so much about pts, why I am like I am. Their way of explaining it just slapped me up side the head, and I was like oh shit I get it. Tom and Jen Thank you !❤❤

    • @jamiehope4777
      @jamiehope4777 Рік тому +1

      Jen is my best friend. They are as amazing as they appear. They came up to visit last weekend. Great people.

    • @marcleblanc7021
      @marcleblanc7021 Рік тому +1

      @jamiehope4777 Thank you for your response. If you talk to Tom or Jen please please tell them I said thank you. I rewatch those older videos over and over. Jen is just a special person, her ways of putting things. I just really can't explain how much I look up to them.

    • @jamiehope4777
      @jamiehope4777 Рік тому +1

      @marcleblanc7021 Jen is a remarkable person and she would never call herself anything but she is a natural healer. Her passion of helping people is tireless. I will definitely share the message with them. You can imagine it can be taxing on them as well but when they get this feedback it encourages them as well.

    • @marcleblanc7021
      @marcleblanc7021 Рік тому

      @jamiehope4777 I can't even imagine the stress they have on their shoulders. Jen seems so caring, so I could only imagine how emotionally involved she gets with clients stories. I was so excited to see them on Mike drop.

  • @Mark-ri1gn
    @Mark-ri1gn Рік тому +2

    Brilliant interview. Thank you both.

  • @asian_mando
    @asian_mando Рік тому +6

    Man, a truly powerful story. I sure hope you can convince Tom to return for another interview in the near future, Mike!

  • @prestonburleson2298
    @prestonburleson2298 Рік тому +9

    Damn! This is one of the best interviews I’ve listened to with the CAG gents. I was literally watching Blackhawk Down on Netflix and this shows up on my feed. I had the privilege of meeting Gary Harrell about two years ago, not long before he passed away…but he told me about the artillery/mortar shell incident and a few other small details that not many knew about the real events that happened. I always feel truly thankful and lucky to get to hear the real guys tell these events. Rock on, much respect! SINE PARI

  • @exmoorfarmer4880
    @exmoorfarmer4880 Рік тому +2

    What a super interview. Two humble men talking about their extraordinary lives. Tom comes across as very humble and he doesnt look like much but thats sort of the point isnt it! The orignal grey man. Brilliant interview and thanks for the insight into the types of lives these men live.

    • @thepatriot7639
      @thepatriot7639 Рік тому +1

      A feeble old woman can kill. The comment doesn't look like much is very silly. No one knows what's in a man's heart. Tom Flattery was the smallest man who ever served in the military and was pure hell on the enemy. What you look like on the outside means absolutely 💩. It's what's on the inside that counts.

  • @MrMattyd1
    @MrMattyd1 Рік тому +4

    Wow Mike, first time I’ve ran across you, I served in the 90’s, 2nd Ranger Battalion, at 19 straight out of R.I.P., we meet some Delta fellas we were in awe, they were like gods to us little g, not that they were God, but as I Ranger we really revered and respected them and wanted to be like them

  • @aaronnoffsinger5922
    @aaronnoffsinger5922 Рік тому +8

    I love this man's perspective on selection. I never thought back on it as he has. On the other hand I do know it helped me train and be a trainer as a plumber, with apprentices later in life.
    Rangers Lead The Way!

    • @michaeldbhawker3556
      @michaeldbhawker3556 Рік тому +1

      He’s the only unit selection cadre I have ever heard give an interview.

  • @robertcislerjr2144
    @robertcislerjr2144 Рік тому +2

    It's great to see a great warrior do the toughest thing in accepting that help he needed.
    Now helping others find their path to peace ? Amazing Kudos

  • @alantinoalantonio
    @alantinoalantonio Рік тому +11

    Another great cast Mike! Thank you and God Bless!

  • @patgleason2993
    @patgleason2993 Рік тому +5

    Incredible to see the toughest of the tough take the time to be vulnerable so that others may benefit. Think about how many of the people Tom and Jen have worked with that didn’t kill themselves. Keep it up!

  • @FilipinoFinesse
    @FilipinoFinesse Рік тому +12

    Born n raised in Seymour, Indiana. I’ll always love this place! Birthplace of John Cougar. The way he described his childhood sounds exactly like mine. Southern upbringing with God, respect for elders, manners, love, all taught in my house. God Bless America! I’ve never served in the military, but I’ll fight however I can to protect my family, my friends and OUR freedoms 🇺🇸 Remember to be a warrior in your garden in these rough times. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.

  • @lupeooo
    @lupeooo Рік тому +6

    I just deeply love the way Mike Interviews and interacts and answers. Even having watched the epidode at Sean Ryan, Mikes Episode is more than worth watching every second - highest quality possible.
    Keep it up man

  • @craigmedvetz2125
    @craigmedvetz2125 3 місяці тому +2

    Mike, not much for podcasts (time, they take a lot of it and I’ve never watched one completely) BUT I just watched all of the Tom Satterly podcast. Awesome. I like how you ask a question and you listen, you don’t interrupt like most of the hosts do. Thanks.

    • @MikeRitland
      @MikeRitland  3 місяці тому +2

      really appreciate that - hope you're able to catch more episodes when you've got the time!

  • @832KJV
    @832KJV Рік тому +5

    Great choice of guest Mike - can't wait.

  • @ericolsen120
    @ericolsen120 7 місяців тому

    Tom is a awesome man and a true warrior. Thanks Tom and Mike for sharing.

  • @paulovincenzo
    @paulovincenzo Рік тому +3

    Thank you great takeaways from this podcast. Thank you for your extraordinary service.

  • @jeffjones7427
    @jeffjones7427 Рік тому +5

    Holy shit. This podcast is an absolute banger. Props to you both, great conversation.

  • @gundog57
    @gundog57 Рік тому +1

    Thank you from an old army vet. Just really good stuff.

  • @johnmahland363
    @johnmahland363 11 місяців тому

    Tom, we love you. Amazing stories in a more amazing person.

  • @marcleblanc7021
    @marcleblanc7021 Рік тому +1

    Mike I am so glad you had Tom Sattlery on your show!

  • @RickSRT1
    @RickSRT1 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed the conversation. It captured another first-person account of our recent military history and the effects this had on both the individuals and the culture of the community that we are coming to grips with. It is encouraging to see the support organizations stepping in to fill the gaps left after years and decades of service where these guys and girls give their all for our country.

  • @michaelmartin96
    @michaelmartin96 Рік тому +3

    This is a heavy episode. God bless you who fight for all of us

  • @sdf1975
    @sdf1975 Рік тому +3

    I have a 226, 225, 228, 220 and 239, all West German. Interesting to me that you think the 226 is that much better in reliability than the others. I have no clue because I’ve never had to abuse them, but it makes me wonder what the massive mechanical differences would be.
    For plinking at the range and being very well maintained- none of them has ever failed me.

  • @hugostiglitz478
    @hugostiglitz478 Рік тому

    Thanx Mike and Tom ,long live you both

  • @thomasdrogon363
    @thomasdrogon363 27 днів тому

    Just stopping by to support the channel and choke myself.
    Semper Fi gentlemen.
    I love my country and our way of life. "I am prepared to give my life in its defense."

  • @C-24-Brandan
    @C-24-Brandan Рік тому +10

    Been following & watching since episode 1 ... Always have great guests, outstanding conversation & ask/allow them to tell their stories. Another American Hero & Badass, his story is super impressive and really interesting!

  • @trueevolution1486
    @trueevolution1486 Рік тому +3

    One of the best interviews you’ve done!!

  • @lexlib1108
    @lexlib1108 Рік тому +1

    Just watched Tom's podcast here and on SRS. Both are pretty amazing. I was riveted to my TV. Thank you for sharing this hero's story🇺🇸

  • @jdstaley3710
    @jdstaley3710 Рік тому +2

    Amazing interview! Mike, this is Your Show! Run it how you want with sponsors you want!

  • @robertiannello4924
    @robertiannello4924 3 місяці тому

    The Therapy, Behavioral, Remedies block of this interview really hit home for me. Thank you both for sharing your experiences.

  • @rebekahwhite2939
    @rebekahwhite2939 Рік тому

    "US Army and Delta Force Veteran Tom Satterly and his spouse Jen Satterly are appreciated
    This dude speaking about Africa and his service is appreciated

  • @Hitched14
    @Hitched14 Рік тому +5

    Amazing interview, with all that Tom's done the thing that comes across so genuinely is that we're all human.

  • @ld2906
    @ld2906 Рік тому +2

    Last segment was rad.
    Thoughts - It's about becoming a complete human. In other words; all you can and ought to be.
    Secondly - you train up a dog but you raise children and a family.
    Incomparable. Period.
    Top shelf podcast and interview.

  • @josephtetiofficial
    @josephtetiofficial Рік тому +3

    I have known a few dudes from the unit and worked with them. Their stories are exactly the same. Sad to hear guys that dedicated their lives to the security of our nation were treated so poorly and disrespected in such a fashion.

  • @brendanriley1968
    @brendanriley1968 Рік тому +2

    Nothing like small town Indiana!❤
    I, too, grew up there, and I wouldn’t change it for the world!😊
    Camping w my Dad is also one of my very favorite childhood memories too!🙌
    Now, I take my kids!
    Mike, I tune in every single Sunday night!🙌
    Keep up the great work!

  • @codranine6054
    @codranine6054 Рік тому +2

    Amazing content! I really loved how he mentioned him and her did everything together. Then y’all talked about the DMT and she was right there during the entire interview. The whole time.

  • @roypaulcarter4654
    @roypaulcarter4654 Рік тому

    I just could not stop listening. God bless

  • @xprettylightsx
    @xprettylightsx Рік тому

    God Bless you and your family Mr. Satterly. May God Bless America.

  • @teresamartin8344
    @teresamartin8344 Рік тому

    I'm deeply grateful for you and to, Tom ❤

  • @Sddwtd8787
    @Sddwtd8787 Рік тому +5

    Mike you and your team are Doing a great job! LOVE THE MIKE DROP PODCAST👏🏻!

  • @shanewaldrop1625
    @shanewaldrop1625 Рік тому +1

    Awesome...I have listened to his story several times and never gets old. I love the podcast Mike!

  • @justint4767
    @justint4767 Рік тому +3

    What an amazingly interesting conversation.
    Great interview.
    Great questions and Tom was fascinating to learn about.

  • @almost_harmless
    @almost_harmless Рік тому +1

    Wise man on both sides of the table. Great guest, great host.

  • @bestjobieverhad9584
    @bestjobieverhad9584 Рік тому +1

    This is a very important podcast on all different levels. Excellent podcast. It's so true on what to do in America right now......

  • @Jason_NSS
    @Jason_NSS Рік тому +2

    Loved this! Tom is a great dude and has my respect! 🍻

  • @long-range-eliminator
    @long-range-eliminator Місяць тому

    Great interview. Much love tom ! Thanks mike

  • @cherylb2008
    @cherylb2008 Рік тому +1

    Amazing man

  • @joebruno2119
    @joebruno2119 Рік тому +1

    Dam, this interview is amazing.

  • @mikeyjohnson9596
    @mikeyjohnson9596 Рік тому +3

    Great episode. Tons of valuable lessons to be learned. I really appreciate you making this content avaliable.

  • @mr.g816
    @mr.g816 Рік тому +4

    #1 podcast

  • @SAILINGDIRTYBIRD
    @SAILINGDIRTYBIRD 19 днів тому

    God Bless you my man❤

  • @HellHoundzProductions
    @HellHoundzProductions Рік тому +2

    "in 1990" lol i was 1... i love hearing from the og's or at least the guys who learned from the ogs yall lead the way for the heros in he modern wars for sure especially those that stuck around like Tom, love the show Mike, and everything you and your team does, great show btw!

  • @Neverquit275
    @Neverquit275 Рік тому

    Outstanding Interview Satterly is the man and absolutely well-spoken of in the Halls of Regiment

  • @josephvega3763
    @josephvega3763 Рік тому

    Pastor Mike at it again!! Semper Fi gents!!

  • @brokemotorsport5339
    @brokemotorsport5339 2 місяці тому

    Captivating story teller.

  • @markjake6285
    @markjake6285 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Mike you have a great style of interviewing. And thanks Tom for describing me and my personality of agressiveness exactly. My wife is right. She is a saint . Thanks

  • @luiscrespo9902
    @luiscrespo9902 Рік тому +2

    Great job Mike! Awesome guest, great interview!

  • @dennisfowler2138
    @dennisfowler2138 4 місяці тому

    I like this dudes philosophy I think that's the right word? Pretty straight forward, answers.

  • @jakhaughton1800
    @jakhaughton1800 Рік тому +3

    We all like to be seen as we’d like people to see us. It’s called a veneer. Once you feel comfortable dropping that veneer is the start of being who you really are. Well done Tom.

  • @tonyvieira4534
    @tonyvieira4534 Рік тому +1

    Outstanding!!! Heard Tom a few times but Mike really handled this great. Respect!! Respect for your military service and maybe more importantly having the courage to live your life now and help so many people do the same

  • @kearonhardy8879
    @kearonhardy8879 10 місяців тому

    Hi Mike. I really enjoy your podcast. You ask the questions that I want to hear. Obviously you have been there so to speak. Thanks man.

  • @jaredspear8140
    @jaredspear8140 Рік тому

    Mark I appreciate your service and sacrifice sir!

  • @Ras7685
    @Ras7685 Рік тому +2

    It's always nice to hear another point of view of about these battles .

  • @GhostradamusX
    @GhostradamusX 11 місяців тому

    New to the podcast and absolutely love it. Tom S. seems like a helluva cool guy. As does Mike Ritland. Real life superheroes, too. Cheers.

  • @christhomas8749
    @christhomas8749 9 місяців тому

    Awesome interview. Tom is a great American.

  • @forresttbarnes5710
    @forresttbarnes5710 Рік тому

    Bless you and all of your sponsors

  • @lopezaldana7
    @lopezaldana7 Рік тому +2

    I enjoyed this episode so much but I’ll still choke myself out of respect 🫡 fascinating podcast gents, as you were.

  • @liaisonguy
    @liaisonguy 2 місяці тому

    I just finished reading Satterly's book, All Secure. I recommend it.

  • @Andy-li2wz
    @Andy-li2wz Рік тому +1

    Best one yet, Mike!

  • @garydaly
    @garydaly Рік тому +3

    Great interview and awesome show. Love it.