Mike Drop Podcast Episode 44: Eric Maddox - Finding Saddam 

Eric, you couldnt be more wrong about the listeners. Your cadence, and story telling had me captivated from the first sentence of this interview. Mike’s ability to ask questions is familiar to me. There is a familiarity that his listeners have already built. Your story is remarkable and educational. Thank you for sharing. Thank you, Mike for another outstanding interview! You are appreciated.

Last 5 guests have been straight fire and 3+ hour length is as good as it gets

Mike, I could listen to you all day, every day. Your tone is one thing on its own. You have a richness to your voice, it was made for radio. But, its not just your voice, it's the patience you have when you listen to people. I've heard enough of your podcasts now that I've seen many times how you respect the guests you have, you let them tell their story, you don't cut them off, you follow up with questions pertinent to the conversation, not just a set of preset questions, which is respectful. By doing this I have learned a lot from your guests. Many of them have me crying. All of them have me thinking. I'm being educated and informed by listening to genuine conversation. That's rare. I swear, I've got a huge crush. You rock that beard, but that never really appealed to me other than an approving nod. Your voice ...though, man I've got the biggest crush ...and you listen???? Shit! You're a trifecta. I actually hate it that I'm crushing here, because I just want to listen. I just wanted you to know I really appreciate you, man. I really do. You'll always have a welcome here by the beach and don't be surprised if a similar character shows up in one of my future novels. Another great podcast bringing up another great story and information we never knew before concerning the capture and interrogation of Saddam Hussein.

Eric Maddox was the best guest so far. just a real neat and interesting guy. I like listening to him. Great job Mike!!

I just love these types of interviews!!!! Man, when your guests tell stories like Mr. Maddox did through the entire podcast it's like you're there. Sooo vivid... Sooo awesome Mike!

Awesome guest! Thank you and keep up the good work. I've spread the word about your podcast to my crew. 🇺🇸

I love this dude, he reminds me of Slingblade from the movie! Who wouldn't tell this guy everything! 😃 Another great Podcast Mike! 🇺🇸

At first , I was turned off by his mannerisms, but somehow he got me to keep listening...I even came back the second day to Finish the Interview. I got to like him , he wasn’t boastful after all. He was just answering the questions asked of him. I’ve had a good career, I was consistent.Top 10% in sales at all and every location. He could probably I’m sell me anything or put it this way, I would take his advise if offered. He’s Real, he’s Sincere...and that’s what I look for if I need to Trust. Great Interview.

Only halfway through so far but I'm loving every second of this. Great podcast! God Bless America. Love from Japan.

Mike I absolutely love your interviews. Great questions. Great listener. Man I’m glad I found this channel.

This dude is on the edge...i love it Thanks for your service

Another absolutely fascinating podcast Mike!

What's the first rule of disappearing? Giving up EVERYTHING you love. Favorite foods, hobbies, contact with everyone you know, fashion, hair style, hair color, places you like to visit, EVERYTHING. Very, very cool interview!! I love everything about interrogations!

Tier 1 podcasts. Love these and keep 'em coming!

The enlisted are the backbone of the military.Maddox is the military version of Colombo. Great interview. I bought Eric's book.

Fantastic video. Love the tactics behind Eric's interrogations. And I'd agree with him that you are a great listener. A primary reason I watch your videos (aside from content) is because you ask questions (and often frame them specifically) from the listener's perspective. Glad you got props for that from a credible source on the topic.

I don’t know how many times I’ve listen to Eric Maddox tell the hunt for Saddam story in various places on YT. I never get tired of it.

Another great podcast Mike! You are bringing guests that VERY FEW others are talking too. You should bring Rut and Shawn back for a follow up.

Interesting guest Mike! Have to watch the rest later.

Powerful Mike drop!!!!

Another home run, Eric and Mike.. thanks for the info and insightful conservation.

I will NEVER send any food back either. It's nice to know someone has validated my concerns and theory about being punished for complaining.

“You ain’t got to lie Craig” Mike cracks me up! More of that dry humour please!

Thanks, enjoyable as always.

This is the steak dinner of podcasts. On a Mike Drop binge! Thanks for the awesome content!

Mike brings the best questions out perfectly. His way of interviewing hits the highlights of the book so you hear the answers you are left wondering as you read the story.

This is an incredible podcast! Just checked the book out from the library. What a time to be alive 🇺🇸

Compelling content, yet again. Far better info than what’s available on the hundred plus tv channels and “news” outlets. Thanks again for the edu-tainment. 👍👍👊

Appreciate the hell out of all the service members! Mike and his guest Eric thank you guys

This podcast is awesome because Mike brings a lot of people on that most people have never heard of and let them tell their awesome stories of their lives... I know a lot of these guest have also seen their book sales go up after these podcast... thanks for putting us on these awesome guest! Never would of heard about these guys in another way

"My daughter wants to know what's your least favorite animal?" {takes absolutely ZERO time to think about it} "The dolphin." HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! That's like saying you hate koalas. Lol.

the communication between these two men is in itself a lesson on how to have a fffn meeting. Eric gets so fffn fired up he starts twitching at the end damnnnnn

Thanks Mike for another great podcast..

Just wanted to say thank you Mike and all of you Warriors! Thank you for motivating me and helping me to find myself and who I need to be! Thank you all for your Sacrifice and Selfless Service for all of us as Americans! Thank you sir take care be safe!

Glad I went back and found this podcast! Ordered Eric’s book immediately. Mr Maddox has one badass story, thanks Mike!

Slow start with Mr. Maddox but excellent once it gets going. Don't give up folks!! Give it a few minutes to get going and then you will be enthralled. Another great one! --BAP

Best interview i have ever seen on mike drop no cap. Great episode Mike thank you a lot im getting this book for sure!!!

Maddox had me glued to the entire podcast and Ilve listened to it 2 times. Great job Mike and Erick! Thank you!

Mike, Another interview in which you knock it out of the park... Awesome interview!!! Please keep'em coming....

Love the long podcast. I start it at work ,by the time it's over work half done damn near. I hate them 15 min ones people do. Keep them coming.

love the podcasts mike, your the man, best podcasts out there right now

I’m not sure if anyone knows how important this podcast really is. This man just gave every piece of information about Saddam. You can NOT find this anywhere else. I mean literally everything that lead up to his capture is right here…. And it’s completely free. This might best the best episode ever. 🇺🇸 ♥️

Eric's body language & twitching alone would make me spill my guts...

Outstanding thanks Mike great podcast

Another fantastic interview.

This was a super interesting interview, Eric is a cool dude. Great stuff! I found it really cool the military allowed him to write the book and let him keep his job too.

Thank you Mike for giving these incredible warriors the format to share their story and get some of this shit off their chest. Your videos have help me deal with some the issues involved in combat service.

WHAT A FUKIN INTENSE DUDE , ANOTHER AWESOME INTERVIEW, PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING

Eric has some very unusual/interesting body mannerism's.

Kick ass interview again Mike. You are really knocking it out of the park brother. I am damn proud of you, I hope you get some more sponsors. You are damn talented. Do you have any of those K-9 hats you wear for sale?

Great interview! Does anybody else see a Garth Brooks resemblance from this guy? Both from Oklahoma, just putting it out there 😉

Mike, just like anything else, youre approach with this dude is what allows everyone of us civilians to realize the true value of our safety and freedom. Thanks again.

By far my favorite guest you have had. The intensity he keeps his conversation at is awesome. You should have a shirt made “bam bam didn’t give a damn” with his name on it.

Such an interesting and great podcast! Thanks!

Hahaha, love that I finally found your podcasts. Eric is a great dude! We served together at Bragg and he is the genuine article. Ask him about his plastic shoes 🤣🤣🤣

Another great podcast 💪👍

always topping yourself! yet another book to add to my Amazon list

Another great one

As interesting as all Mike's guests are he is an amazing podcast host. Absolute natural at it. Questions are on point, never one ups his guests or seems threatened by them. My new favorite podcast!

Suggestion for a CAG or SFOD-D Guy, Tom Spooner or his brother Scott both just started a podcast Original Freedom and they were both Delta guys together for years. Thanks for the great podcast you keep coming up with Mike!

Seeing those football games while deployed gave me a greater appreciation for the simple things in life.

This was probably the most interesting interview I've seen so far. What an insane story. This was the part of the story that I never knew, how fascinating!

My favorite so far.

This one was especially fantastic.

If you listen to this podcast via audio only you are seriously missing out on the full story telling capabilities of Eric. Man what an interesting guy.

Excellent! Truly fascinating!

Awesome interview! Man Eric is cool!

This is one quirky dude. Great podcast!

Definitely good shit right there man

Fantastic episode. Interesting man and story. He has a lot of tenacity. Ranger School three times. Those long interrogations. Not easy.

Thanks Mike I enjoy spitting up redbull everywhere cause of your damn jokes. Chuck Norris flipped on the rangers lmao

To Erics point when I was younger my brother took me to TGI Fridays and i asked for a cheese burger medium rare and they way over cooked it. I really didn't like the burger but my brother was adamant I send it back because he was just trying to do something small for my birthday because he had gotten his first job so he wanted me to at least enjoy the meal. He told the waiter and the guy took it back just to bring out the same burger with the bite taken out of it on a different bun. My brother told the guy and sent it back again just to have the guy literally bring the same burger back out. When I took the bun off because you could still clearly see it was the same burger there was a wet spot on the top which wasn't there before (obviously spit on). My brother told me not to touch it and we left without paying. I've never been back there since. Here's the address 580 N State Road #7, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411, just know they aren't above spitting in a childs food. If you happen to be in the area go anywhere else.

Outstanding interview. Mike enjoy your work and fascinating guests. Its much needed viewing to recognize these heroes. Its given me a look behind the curtain and as a raised patriot from an Army veteran I always support and will support the military. I have so much admiration for the work you all do to keep us safe. God bless you and your guests. You have something special here. Nuts dragged and all 😂 🇺🇸❤️

Just got put on to Mike Drop. Listening to Ritland interview these guys and girls has brought back a flood of memories of long talks with my grandfather. I appreciate the fuck out of these videos, man. Thanks, Mike.

mike you need to get mat best on here I feel like you guys would connect over your love of meat and hell maybe you guys would grill some meat too

Very kool man keep em coming

Great interview. Thank you for your service Eric! Semper FI!🙏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

I dont know what would be better, watching Mike do a Podcast with the Leprechaun in the garage or watch Maddox interrogate him.

36:54 when Mike brings up 911, Eric's body language was visceral. Gave me goosebumps to watch, exact same reaction that I have when something pulls me back to that day.

I read this book years ago, it might be the best book on a unique perspective within the gwot I have read...I remember the content being detailed, informative but very humble, this is the guy who pieced together and provided the needed information required to capture Saddam, then suddenly had to leave Iraq a day before blacklist #1 was snatched up...it sucked. But I appreciated the account and his selflessness. Good one Mike!!!

Thanks Mike

Great podcast Mike 🇺🇸🦅

I love Eric's interview at the end of the documentary Thunder Run on Bagdad.

Great podcast. Great story. When is the movie coming out?

Mike R you are the best. Such interesting guests.

Man again this guest is a heavy heavy hitter!

The intros are the best part of these podcasts. Fucking amazing!!!

God Bless this show.

Really great interview

I can see a younger Vincent D'Onofrio playing him in this book turned mini series.

Eric should have answered the first question with "Dogs" lmao More specifically German Shepard's LOL

Super interesting episode.

Great episode

Holy fuck this episode was amazing!

"I'd like to get Hillary on the podcast"....If there was EVER a chance in h3ll of that, I'd start the donations fundraiser for Mike R to make out with her at the end.

Mike great interview , one of my favorites this far ,proud to have you in Texas, keep up the great work. Got to go choke myself, lol laters from Floresville Texas

Heroes come in all different types of packages ....... Great Job Eric Maddox ................ USA

I’m reading his book rn I actually came back to the podcast I’m on page 57 reading these names are hard 😂 so I came here to hear the names. Super good book so far

Freaking awsome interview. Would never last being interrogated by this guy. Looks like he could talk for 36 hours straight.

As far as war, conflict and combat, this man was basically one of the most important people inside the war. Because if it wasn’t for men like Eric, the rest of the military would not have these big targets to go after. And when it comes to war, it’s important to go after the head of the snake.