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Max Afterburner Podcast
Hosted by Ryan Bodenheimer · EN
the Official podcast of Ryan "Max Afterburner" Former F-15E Combat pilot and Thunderbird Demonstration Pilot. Covering Global military events and casual geopolitics.
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Captain Steeeve Was Scheduled To Fly Flight 11 On 911 Here Is What Happened
Yesterday00:59:40Tap to summarizeOn September 10, 2001, American Airlines First Officer Steve Scheibner packed his bag, put his name on the schedule, and waited for the call confirming his assignment to fly Flight 11 from Boston to Los Angeles the next morning. The call never came. A more senior pilot claimed the trip in the final 30-minute window. The man who took his seat — First Officer Tom McGuinness — was hijacked and perished when Flight 11 became the first plane to hit the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. In this episode of the Max Afterburner Podcast, former F-15E Strike Eagle combat pilot and Thunderbirds demonstration pilot Ryan Bodenheimer sits down with Captain Steeeve — Navy P-3 Orion submarine hunter turned Boeing 777 American Airlines captain — for the full story of that day, what he saw on the airline's computer screen when he logged in that night, and how one scheduling change rewrote the rest of his life. Subscribe to Captain Steeeve at @CaptainSteeeve and follow the Max Afterburner Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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How a Marine Corps Veteran Built a Business EMPIRE
1w ago01:16:49Tap to summarizeAnderson Salgado didn't just survive Marine Recon — he took everything that training forged in him and aimed it straight at the business world. In this episode, we go deep on the mindset, the discipline, and the hard pivots that turned a lethal Marine into a phenom in the entrepreneurial space. If you think success in business is hard, wait until you hear what this man was doing before he ever walked into a boardroom. Check out my book 'The Art Of Modern War' : https://www.mabbook.com My Aviation Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MaxAfterburnerusa
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An F-16 Pilot's Honest Take on Deployment, Leadership & Life After Combat | Josh Kitchen
3w ago01:11:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Max Afterburner Podcast, host Ryan "Max Afterburner" Bodenheimer sits down with former F-16 fighter pilot and current commercial airline pilot Josh Kitchen for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at military life and its lasting impact. Together, they dive deep into the realities of deployment, unpack today's most pressing current events through a fighter pilot's lens, and explore how their time in the military reshaped their mindset, resilience, and leadership.From high-stakes fighter jet missions to the transition into commercial airline flying, this conversation delivers raw insights, camaraderie, and hard-earned lessons on growth. Whether you're a veteran, aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about the military mindset, this episode of Max Afterburner is a must-listen.Check out my book 'The Art Of Modern War' : https://www.mabbook.comMy energy drinks coming soon: https://maxafterburnerenergy.com/My Aviation Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MaxAfterburnerusa
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U.S. Military Just Went Full Send On Iran
Jun 1101:09:33Tap to summarizeThe U.S. military just went full send on Iran and Checkout Lear Capital at https://www.max4lear.com or call 800-411-2430. U.S. Military Launched 49 Tomahawk missiles launched from the destroyer USS Michael Murphy, with F-16CJ Wild Weasels, F-15E Strike Eagles, F-35s, and F/A-18 Super Hornets striking Iranian air defense, radar, surveillance, and communication sites across Iran for the second straight night. The IRGC retaliated against U.S. bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan and declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, while President Trump vowed to hit Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT" and announced plans to seize Kharg Island and take control of Iran's oil exports. A former F-15E and F-16 combat fighter pilot breaks down the strike package, the SEAD blinding campaign, CENTCOM's blockade enforcement, and the 4D chess behind the Kharg Island play. Iran war news, CENTCOM strikes, Tomahawk missile attack, Strait of Hormuz closure, U.S. Navy blockade — fighter pilot analysis. Find Exclusive Content Of Max Afterburner that you can't find anywhere else here: https://www.pepperbox.tv/maxafterburner Check out my book 'The Art Of Modern War' here: https://www.mabbook.com
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Iran Just Got Caught Laying Mines In The Strait Of Hormuz So The U.S. Military UNLEASHED THIS
May 2701:03:23Tap to summarizeU.S. CENTCOM launched self-defense strikes on Iranian mine-laying boats and missile launch sites near Bandar Abbas in the Strait of Hormuz on May 25, 2026 — while Secretary Rubio publicly stated a peace deal was "days away." In this video: a former F-15E combat pilot breaks down exactly what got hit, what systems the U.S. likely used (F/A-18 Super Hornets, F-35C, EA-18G Growlers, HIMARS), how the SEAD package took out Iran's Bavar-373 SAM system, and what the mine-laying operation reveals about the IRGC's real negotiating posture. Plus: why Iran just ended its 87-day internet blackout after massacring protesters — and what that tells you about a regime running out of options. Iran IRGC Navy | Bandar Abbas | Strait of Hormuz | Operation Epic Fury | CENTCOM | Iran War 2026 | Iran US strikes | F-35 Iran | Iran nuclear deal | Iran ceasefire | IRGC fast attack craft
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U.S. Military Just UNLEASHED HELL In Nigeria
May 1601:03:07Tap to summarizeUS Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Nigerian forces executed a precision air-land strike May 16th that took down Abu-Bilal al-Minuki — the number-two of a network globally — at his fortified compound in Metele, Borno State, Nigeria. Al-Minuki was the senior General Directorate of Provinces Emir responsible for global attack planning, hostage operations, and the financial networks funding every ISIS franchise on the planet. A former F-15E Strike Eagle combat pilot breaks down the full AFRICOM takedown — MQ-9 Reapers, Special Forces, AC-130 gunship, and months of patient intelligence work — plus what this decapitation strike means for the global ISIS network. Plus: Iran's nuclear deal hits a 48-hour deadline, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) carrier makes a move in the Pacific, and Ukraine's $1,000 interceptor drone that's killing Iran's best weapon.
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U.S. Military F-35's Just Did Something INSANE To Iran's Coastal Hideouts
May 801:03:31Tap to summarizeOn May 7th 2026, Iran launched its most coordinated assault yet — missiles, drone swarms, and fast attack boats — against three U.S. Navy destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, and what happened next includes a possible combat laser intercept, F-35 precision strikes on four Iranian port facilities, and the most consequential single night of naval operations in this entire conflict. Every platform, every target, and every strategic implication broken down in full. Join the "MAX READY ROOM" for LIVESTREAMS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-y2wMNk24Fi-J2qbTTYQA/join
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How U.S. F-18's Decimated Iran’s Prized Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz
May 701:05:10Tap to summarizeA U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet just made history — strafing an Iranian oil tanker’s rudder with its M61A2 Vulcan 20mm cannon to stop a blockade runner in the Gulf of Oman in the first confirmed aircraft-to-ship direct fire enforcement of this conflict — and the sensor kill chain behind that precise burst runs from Global Hawks at 60,000 feet through Aegis radar, MQ-9 armed overwatch, RQ-170 Sentinel ID confirmation, and the 82nd Airborne’s AI-enabled JADC2 network straight into a Super Hornet cockpit. This full breakdown covers every layer of that kill chain, Iran’s fractured internal leadership and what it means for the peace talks, the Brent crude economic war playing out in real time, and what Anduril’s Fury drones mean for where this network goes next. Join the "MAX READY ROOM" for LIVESTREAMS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-y2wMNk24Fi-J2qbTTYQA/join
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Apaches ANNIHILATED Iran's Mosquito Fleet in the Strait of Hormuz | With "BODIE"
May 501:00:48Tap to summarizeOn May 4, 2026, U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches and Navy MH-60 Seahawks destroyed six Iranian fast attack boats during Day One of Project Freedom, while USS Truxtun and USS Mason completed their full Strait of Hormuz transit under a barrage of Iranian missiles, drones, and boat attacks — all intercepted, zero U.S. damage. This is a complete breakdown of the operation, the hardware that made it possible, the strategic chess game behind it, and what the next 72 hours could look like.
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U.S. Military JUST SANK Six Iranian Boats In The Strait Of Hormuz
May 401:02:45Tap to summarizeThe US Military just sank 6 Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz as Project Freedom convoy escorts engage IRGC fast attack craft in the most contested waterway on the planet, and the footage is unlike anything you've seen from this conflict. With oil prices surging, 800 commercial ships still trapped, and Iran vowing retaliation, this engagement could be the moment the Hormuz standoff turns into full naval warfare. Watch the full breakdown of what happened, what weapons the US Navy used, and what Iran's next move is likely to be before the next convoy launches. Join the "MAX READY ROOM" for LIVESTREAMS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-y2wMNk24Fi-J2qbTTYQA/join Max Afterburner Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/79e72MM2ea5F8Ok68RBosH https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/max-afterburner-podcast/id1894899549
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