Max Afterburner Podcast

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the Official podcast of Ryan "Max Afterburner" Former F-15E Combat pilot and Thunderbird Demonstration Pilot. Covering Global military events and casual geopolitics.

  1. U.S. Military Just Went Full Send On Iran

    3d ago

    U.S. Military Just Went Full Send On Iran

    The 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

    1h 10m
  2. Iran Just Got Caught Laying Mines In The Strait Of Hormuz So The U.S. Military UNLEASHED THIS

    May 27

    Iran Just Got Caught Laying Mines In The Strait Of Hormuz So The U.S. Military UNLEASHED THIS

    U.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

    1h 3m
  3. U.S. Military Just UNLEASHED HELL In Nigeria

    May 16

    U.S. Military Just UNLEASHED HELL In Nigeria

    US 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.

    1h 3m
  4. U.S. Military F-35's Just Did Something INSANE To Iran's Coastal Hideouts

    May 8

    U.S. Military F-35's Just Did Something INSANE To Iran's Coastal Hideouts

    On 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

    1h 4m
  5. How U.S. F-18's Decimated Iran’s Prized Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz

    May 7

    How U.S. F-18's Decimated Iran’s Prized Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz

    A 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

    1h 5m
  6. Apaches ANNIHILATED Iran's Mosquito Fleet in the Strait of Hormuz | With "BODIE"

    May 5

    Apaches ANNIHILATED Iran's Mosquito Fleet in the Strait of Hormuz | With "BODIE"

    On 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.

    1h 1m
  7. U.S. Military JUST SANK Six Iranian Boats In The Strait Of Hormuz

    May 4

    U.S. Military JUST SANK Six Iranian Boats In The Strait Of Hormuz

    The 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

    1h 3m
  8. Cuba, Culture Wars & Carry-Ons

    May 2

    Cuba, Culture Wars & Carry-Ons

    In this episode, we break down Trump's latest comments on Cuba, the growing debate around trans issues sparked by Bill Maher, and what the collapse of Spirit Airlines means for budget travelers everywhere. From foreign policy to culture wars to the future of affordable air travel, we cover the stories shaping the conversation this week. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments below!"

    1h 7m
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