Max Afterburner Podcast
The official podcast of Ryan "Max Afterburner", a former F-15E Combat pilot and Thunderbird Demonstration Pilot. It covers global military events and casual geopolitics.
Episodes
Navy SEAL Explains the Most DANGEROUS Missions of His Career and Extreme BASE Jumping | Andy Stumpf
Former Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf sits down with Max Afterburner for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what combat operations really look like from inside a SEAL Team, the missions that shaped him, and why he traded gunfights for wingsuit flights and BASE jumping off some of the most dangerous cliffs on Earth.Andy spent 17 years in the Navy, including time at Naval Special Warfare Development Group
Fighter Pilots Reveal INSANE High Stakes COMBAT MISSION
F-16 pilot James Reeman sits down with former F-15E Strike Eagle and Thunderbirds pilot Max Afterburner for a fighter-pilot-to-fighter-pilot conversation about flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon — the Viper. Reeman flew the F-16 with the Colorado Air National Guard's 120th Fighter Squadron and deployed to Kunsan Air Base, Korea, where his own son served as his crew chief.In this episode: what it's re
F-22 Pilot Explains What the Raptor Can Actually Do
F-22 Raptor pilot/F-35 Pilot/F-15C pilot Josh "Cabo" joins Max Afterburner to break down what the world's premier air superiority fighter can actually do in combat — stealth, sensor fusion, supercruise, and the tactics that make the Raptor nearly untouchable. We get into current events shaping the fight for air dominance, from the F-22's role in today's threat environment to how it stacks up again
TOPGUN Fighter Pilot Explains Everything From Drones to UFO'S | Max Afterburner Podcast #08
Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Tim "Monk" Miller — TOPGUN graduate, F/A-18 Hornet pilot, and former squadron commander — joins the Max Afterburner Podcast to talk about what fighter pilots actually see up there, and why the UFO conversation looks completely different from inside the cockpit. We get into Iran's jellyfish drone swarm and what a formation like that means for aircrews flying
Iran’s Jellyfish Drone Swarm EXPOSED by F-16 Pilots and a WSO
Former F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and F-16 Thunderbird pilot Ryan “Max Afterburner” Bodenheimer sits down with fellow fighter pilot Mike Bodenheimer (F-4 Phantom and F-16 veteran) and his own F-15E Weapons Systems Officer Dale Wood for a raw, no-holds-barred breakdown of the latest Iran crisis. They dig into the breaking news surrounding the downed F-15E, the harrowing survival of the pilot and WSO
Captain Steeeve Was Scheduled To Fly Flight 11 On 911 Here Is What Happened
On 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 perish
How a Marine Corps Veteran Built a Business EMPIRE
Anderson 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 wal
An F-16 Pilot's Honest Take on Deployment, Leadership & Life After Combat | Josh Kitchen
In 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 exp
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 strai
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
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 fr
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, ev
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 Senti
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, t
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
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 th
U.S. Military Operations In Cuba Have Already Begun | SITREP
Trump teases the USS Abraham Lincoln supercarrier forcing Cuba to surrender after Iran while the regime issues defiant warnings and Cuba struggles with blackouts. Here’s the latest on the U.S. pressure campaign, Cuban leadership rhetoric, and American sea power readiness.
U.S. Military’s Final Blow Strike Plan Against Iran Is Worse Than You Think
Trump Administration receives CENTCOM briefing on final-blow options against Iran including hypersonic strikes and Strait of Hormuz operations while the naval blockade tightens. B-1B ARRW sighting and carrier updates show overwhelming U.S. readiness as Khamenei issues fresh threats. Along with reports of Iranian F-5 strikes on US Bases in Middle East
U.S. Military Just Forced Iran's Regime Into Total Collapse
B-1B Lancers out of RAF Fairford have dramatically increased intense training missions as Iran issues defiant rhetoric amid the ongoing 2026 Iran war and US naval blockade enforcement in the Strait of Hormuz under Operation Epic Fury. US Marines redirect another vessel while the UAE exits OPEC in a major blow to the oil cartel and Germany weighs in on the Middle East crisis. Watch for latest updat
You Won't Believe What The U.S. Air Force Is Preparing To Unleash On Iran
Iran just made a desperate proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the US blockade tightens and demands full nuclear surrender. With President Trump holding firm, the mullahs are scrambling while B-21 Raider stealth bombers send Iran’s regime into full panic mode. Discover how the B-21’s next-gen stealth technology and Next Generation Penetrator are changing everything in this high-stakes stand
U.S. Military Just BROKE Iran's Will to Fight In The Strait of Hormuz
Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz but negotiations remain stalled as their Foreign Minister seeks Russian support in Moscow, Russia. The US maintains its firm blockade while F-35s and cutting-edge drones continue professional operations in the waterway.
UFO WHISTLEBLOWER Got Eliminated After Agreeing to Testify
Air Force intelligence officer and Bronze Star recipient Matthew James Sullivan, 39, died on May 12, 2024, from an accidental overdose of alcohol and prescription drugs, just weeks after agreeing to testify before Congress on secret UFO crash-retrieval programs. Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. William "Neil" McCasland, 68, vanished from his Albuquerque, New Mexico home on February 27, 2026.
B-52’s Bombers Just Sent Iran's Mullahs Into FULL PANIC MODE
Iran ramps up threats against Gulf oil infrastructure while US B-52s and B-1s at RAF Fairford prepare for potential strikes on underground ballistic missile sites. Latest update on the tense ceasefire and diplomacy of the Iran-US conflict.
U.S. Military's MASTERPLAN Just Devastated Iran's Regime
Iran defiantly warns of “new cards on the battlefield” as the ceasefire deadline hits tomorrow while three U.S. carrier strike groups tighten the noose. A fighter pilot breaks down exactly how the U.S. counters their threats with overwhelming sea power and technology.
Iran’s Mullahs Are In FULL PANIC After U.S. Forces Take Iranian Vessel
US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged M/V Touska in dramatic 6-hour operation near the Strait of Hormuz—Spruance disables the engine, Marines board and take custody. Trump issues blunt warning while Iran screams “armed piracy” and vows retaliation as ceasefire talks hang by a thread.
U.S. Military Is Preparing to UNLEASH On Iran's Bridges And Power Plants
IRGC gunboats attack shipping in the re-closed Strait of Hormuz while the US military warns it is time for Iran’s killing machine to end with targeted strikes on key power plants and bridges. Fighter pilot analysis of American sea power enforcing freedom of navigation and the regime’s defiant rhetoric. Join the "MAX READY ROOM" for LIVESTREAMS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-y2wMNk24Fi-J2qbTT
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