I QUIT a Top Secret Agency to Chase Comedy Gold - The REAL Story Of Nikko Ortiz | Ep 13

Listen to this episode from Say Hi to Eli on Spotify. Welcome to Say Hi To Eli - A podcast by Eli Doubletap! Bringing you the life stories behind some of the internet's most interesting people. This episode's guest is content creator & military veteran Nikko Ortiz! Watch the aftershow exclusively on Pepperbox! https://pepperbox.tv Check out today's sponsors! Ghostbed Go to http://ghostbed.com/eli and use code ELI to save an extra 25% off sitewide. Mando Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code SAYHI at http://shopmando.com #mandopod Follow the show! https://www.youtube.com/@sayhitoelishow https://www.x.com/sayhitoelishow https://www.instagram.com/sayhitoelishow https://www.tiktok.com/@sayhitoelishow Chapters 0:00 Say Hi To Eli3:19 How Nikko Met Eli 7:34 How Nikko Got Into Making Content 15:38 Navigating Loneliness 22:18 Nikko’s Childhood 46:40 Why Ambition & Drive Is More Important Than College58:03 Why Nikko Joined The Military 1:16:55 Transitioning Out Of The Military 1:28:46 Nikko’s Experiences Working In Intelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices