FULL EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXCNYT33sTk Nick Irving, known as “The Reaper,” is one of the most lethal snipers in U.S. military history — but some of his most impactful missions didn’t happen under traditional military command. In this clip, Irving discusses his involvement in CIA-linked operations and the reality of missions that exist outside public narratives. NICK LINKS BOOK 1: https://www.amazon.com/Reaper-Autobiography-Deadliest-Special-Snipers/dp/1250080606 BOOK 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY9YNT6T?plink=GmU1SUhQkWbgFt4z&pf_rd_r=31WN1SFB91BP0BSKEDTK&pf_rd_p=fe481a04-2a3d-4d8f-9976-3312f3fd8e70&ref_=adblp13nvvxx_0_1_im IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialreaper33/ X: https://x.com/irving_nicholas The conversation sheds light on how these missions actually worked, why they remained classified for so long, and how operating in that space differs from conventional warfare. This isn’t a movie version of covert action — it’s a grounded look at how modern intelligence operations really function. Inside this clip: • How Nick Irving became “The Reaper” • CIA-linked missions outside conventional warfare • Why these operations stayed classified • The difference between military and intelligence roles • What most people misunderstand about covert missions No fantasy timelines. No sensational leaps. Just operations — and what stays in the shadows. ***TIMESTAMPS*** 00:00 - Gnarliest Deployment, 1 Goal in Mind, Most Dangerous Battle Ground 09:02 - Terrified of Dogs, Opium/Drug Issues Today & Connections 17:47 - Drone Warfare vs Sniper Tactics 26:39 - Nick’s Colleague & Him Sniping Enemies Down 38:21 - Emotional Roller Coaster of Emotions, Getting Title by Rangers 46:17 - Bolt Action Guns (Pemberton Getting Jammed 56:31 - Most Intense Operation (Near Death) Watch the full conversation on the Julian Dorey Podcast @JulianDoreyDaily