Veteran with a Sign Zach Bell | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 115

Shop https://www.mikeritlandco.com for Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel & more! #chokeyourself"No one listened to me until I held up the sign." That's Zach Bell's outlook anyway - known online as Veteran with a Sign, Zach's got a lot of hot takes about America's military and the heroes who serve. That's why he's sitting down with Mike to talk about his time serving as an infantryman in the Marines, the nightmare reality of his time in Marjah, and how something as simple as putting sharpie to cardboard turned into a movement that's quickly becoming too big to ignore. Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:30 - Lightning-Round Questions10:00 - Tennessee, Born and Raised19:30 - LiveLeak Changed Everything 30:30 - The Trouble with Stolen Valor38:30 - A Parris Island Marine45:00 - Boots on the Ground in Afghanistan51:00 - My First Gunfight57:00 - So We Went to a Wedding1:03:00 - Hell is on Earth, and it's in Marjah1:17:00 - On U.S. Withdrawal1:23:00 - Squad Dog1:27:00 - Back in the Workforce1:30:30 - Veteran with a Sign1:40:00 - Brothers In Arms1:47:00 - Mike's 'Epstein' Fox News Joke1:51:00 - What's NextSupport Zach Bell & Veteran With a Sign:Website: https://veteranwithasign.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/veteranwithasignFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranwithasign--------------Sponsors:Athletic GreensAthletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE Travel Packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit https://www.athleticgreens.com/MIKEDROPThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5531509/advertisement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mike Drop, hosted by former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Mike Ritland, is a no-holds-barred platform that dives deep into the stories and experiences of extraordinary individuals. Known for his candid and unfiltered approach, Mike interviews guests ranging from special operations veterans and elite athletes to renowned authors and thought leaders, offering listeners a exclusive glimpse into the human side of those who have excelled in their fields. Whether it's discussing the intense challenges of combat or the resilience required to overcome personal adversity, Mike Drop provides a space where real conversations happen.