Unsubscribe Podcast Episode 223: "I QUIT The Military After 16 Years ft. Habitual Linecrosser"

Release Date: July 28, 2025
Host/Authors: Eli Doubletap, Brandon Herrera, Donut Operator, & The Fat Electrician

1. Introduction to the Unsub Fitness Challenge (00:22 - 07:53)

The episode kicks off with Donut Operator introducing the highly anticipated Unsub Fitness Challenge, aiming to engage the community in a 60-day fitness competition. This initiative underscores the podcast's commitment to giving back to its listeners.

• Prizes & Categories:

  • Total Giveaway: Over $10,000
  • Prizes:
    • First Place: $1,500
    • Second Place: $690
    • Third Place: $420
  • Categories:
    1. Weight Loss
    2. Muscle Gain (or "Getting Yoked")
    3. Motivation
    4. Fitness Journey to Watch

• Submission Details:

  • Deadline: October 1st
  • How to Submit:
    • Via Reddit community
    • Email submissions to unsubscribefitness2025@mail.com
  • Requirements: Starting photos, daily progress updates with timestamps to ensure fairness and authenticity.

• Donut Operator's Highlight:
  "We just wanted to give multiple opportunities to win something and to build this community even stronger, even tighter." (02:28)

• Eli Double Tap's Enthusiasm:
  "My favorite place has been watching the Reddit. Y'all are so awesome to each other and that is why we are so proud of this community." (04:30)

2. Deep Dive into Military Technology (07:53 - 29:16)

Transitioning from fitness, the hosts delve into an extensive discussion on advanced military missile technology and defense systems, drawing from Brandon Herrera's 16-year military experience.

• Key Topics:

  • Rapid Dragon D:
    A sophisticated missile deployment system designed to deliver Hellfire missiles with precision.
    "Rapid Dragon D's nuts across China's face. It's gonna be operation Date Night." (00:22)

  • P8 Poseidon Aircraft:
    An advanced maritime patrol aircraft equipped with anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
    "Imagine a 767 that hunts surface and submarines like it's a terrifying jumbo jet." (33:10)

  • Ohio-Class Submarines & Tomahawk Missiles:
    Discussion on the payload and strategic importance of Ohio-class submarines in carrying nuclear and cruise missiles.
    "Each of them carry. They're up to 25, but they're only legally allowed to carry 20 at a time." (41:24)

  • Anti-Submarine Missiles & Glide Torpedoes:
    Innovations in missile technology aimed at enhancing stealth and accuracy in submarine detection and neutralization.
    "They're developing a glide torpedo. So now, this jumbo jet drops a torpedo that opens up wings, glides near the target, lands in the water, switches to torpedo, and hunts the submarine down." (34:28)

• Notable Insights:

  • Brandon Herrera on Iron Dome:
    "Two days after Iron Dome came online, missiles were being fired from Gaza into Israel, and it was defending against them. I was like, you need to chill out." (68:08)

  • System Efficiency & Automation:
    "Patriot is planning to kill that. The system is planning to kill it." (55:35)

• Quotes with Timestamps:

  • "We make everything so simple a monkey could do it." — Brandon Herrera on the user-friendly design of Patriot systems. (56:42)
  • "If you can get this to them, we're never gonna win." — Eli Double Tap on system effectiveness. (73:27)

3. Foreign Policy and Middle Eastern Conflicts (29:16 - 75:43)

The conversation shifts to Middle Eastern geopolitics, focusing on the historical and contemporary tensions between Israel, Iran, and surrounding nations.

• Historical Context:

  • Six-Day War:
    Overview of Israel’s rapid territorial gains against Egypt, Jordan, and Syria within six days.
    "They tripled their territory in six days." (77:04)

  • Iranian History:
    Examination of the 1953 US-backed coup, the Islamic Revolution of 1979, and Iran’s subsequent economic decline.
    "In the mid-1990s, Iran had exploded in popularity... in 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini took over, and their economy has grown at less than half a percent every single year since then." (70:05)

• Modern Conflicts:

  • Iran’s Role in Global Terrorism:
    "One thing that you can't dispute is that Iran is one of the biggest funders of terrorism globally." (71:20)

  • Defense Strategies:
    Analysis of the US and Israel’s defense mechanisms against Iranian missile attacks, including satellite detection and missile interception technologies.
    "Now, they've developed an integration that just hit the F35. So now on the far side of the horizon, as it's like launching, the second it fires, the F35 can detect exactly where it came from and pass that data in real time to the counter fire." (49:40)

• Quotes with Timestamps:

  • "I'm at the point where it's either like, it's us or them, and we're going to win this fight without question." — Brandon Herrera on US military confidence. (73:13)
  • "Poland is awesome. Like, I did, you know, a couple things that I've learned about Poland. It's like little European Texas." — Brandon Herrera comparing Poland to Texas. (93:17)

4. Video Games and Digital Culture (75:43 - 122:56)

A lighter segment where the hosts discuss various video games, their experiences, favorite titles, and the evolving landscape of gaming.

• Featured Games:

  • War Thunder & World of Warships:
    Discussion on realistic military simulations and interactions with game developers.
    "They know about two pallets. Each one holds six missiles." (39:52)

  • Ready or Not:
    Expressed interest in cooperative tactical shooters.
    "I would love to play Ready or Not." (116:54)

  • RimWorld & Satisfactory:
    Exploration of colony-building and factory management games.
    "RimWorld has spaceships." (117:09)

  • Classic Titles:
    Nostalgia-driven conversations about older games like Redneck Rampage and Borderlands.
    "Redneck Rampage is where it's at." (131:12)

• Community and Development:

  • Collaborations & Sponsorships:
    Sharing experiences with game companies and sponsorship negotiations.
    "They threw a bitch fit and wanted me to take the video down." — Eli Double Tap on dealing with sponsorship conflicts. (108:10)

• Quotes with Timestamps:

  • "The most realistic first-person shooter I have ever seen." — Donut Operator on the game "Body Cam". (127:35)
  • "Brandon's face." — Eli Double Tap reacting to in-game events. (129:45)

5. Business Insights: HEB and Entrepreneurship (122:56 - 130:22)

A segment focused on HEB, a major Texas-based grocery chain, and its strategic business practices, alongside discussions on entrepreneurship platforms like Shopify.

• HEB's Business Model:

  • Real Estate Strategy:
    "They buy way more real estate than they need. We're talking entire strip malls and businesses around HEB stores." (90:25)

    • Community Integration:
      Ensures HEB stores are central hubs, attracting premium businesses and fostering a robust local economy.

  • Market Dominance:
    "Fourth largest privately owned company in the country." — Highlighting HEB's significant economic footprint. (90:32)

• Entrepreneurship with Shopify:

  • Platform Benefits:
    Discussion on how Shopify aids in business growth, website design, marketing, and e-commerce solutions.
    "Shopify runs the world." — Cody on Shopify’s impact. (39:40)

  • Personal Endorsements:
    The hosts share their positive experiences using Shopify for various ventures.
    "We all been doing this for over a decade and Shopify is the easiest e-commerce platform we've ever used." — Fat Electrician. (40:38)

• Quotes with Timestamps:

  • "It's the field of dreams strategy. If you build it, they will come." — Donut Operator on HEB’s real estate approach. (89:28)
  • "Millions of companies like Mattel or Gymshark continue to trust and use them." — Eli Double Tap on Shopify's reliability. (126:20)

6. Closing Remarks and Final Discussions (130:22 - 136:21)

In the concluding segments, the hosts engage in casual banter, reflecting on the episode's topics, sharing personal anecdotes, and teasing future content.

• Final Conversations:

  • Video Game Plans:
    Plans to collaborate on playing games like League of Legends and Squirrel with a Gun.
    "We will never play league together, cuz it is the most toxic in the world." — Donut Operator. (134:45)

  • Humorous Exchanges:
    Light-hearted jokes about military terms, video game strategies, and everyday struggles.
    "We're flying in Ginsu, everybody on the list? We're gonna shoot them." — Eli Double Tap. (103:16)

• Encouragement to Join After-Show:

  • Patreon Invitation:
    Hosts invite listeners to join their Patreon for additional content and community interaction.
    "Join us on the Patreon after show. We love you." — Donut Operator. (136:21)

Notable Quotes

• "We make everything so simple a monkey could do it." — Brandon Herrera (56:42)
• "If you want, like, things to happen, they guys will make it happen." — Donut Operator (various)

Conclusion

Episode 223 of the Unsubscribe Podcast offers a rich tapestry of discussions ranging from community-driven fitness challenges to intricate details of military technology and geopolitics, intertwined with the hosts' passion for video games and business insights. The episode exemplifies the podcast's diverse content and engaging conversational style, providing listeners with both entertainment and valuable information.

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