episode 6 hit different. after everything we’d already been through, this one pushed us to dig deeper- emotionally and mentally. We open up about the moments that broke us, the lessons that stuck, and the parts you didn’t see on screen. From exhaustion to breakthroughs, this debrief goes beyond the show and into what it really felt like to live it. Honest, raw, and a little emotional- this is our real Episode 6.
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(00:00) episode 6*
(01:03) did you catch the nash cast interview + episode 4 recap?
(02:30) last week’s highlights and halloween fun
(06:45) workouts, postman’s walk, and murderball madness
(08:08) shawn’s worst nightmare
(10:47) the memory game
(12:40) shawn takes on the postman’s walk
(17:45) andrew’s postman’s walk
(23:07) group temperature check + sprint challenge
(29:44) lunch break... and then things escalate 👀
(31:09) murderball enters the villa
(33:00) the dangers of murderball
(37:25) shawn’s possible concussion
(40:25) andrew trying to take care of shawn
(41:31) murderball injuries and a shift in tone
(47:00) losing the deckers + new team bonding
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trauma bonding with the special forces cast
GUYS!!! The full (nashville) Special Forces cast interview you’ve been waiting for! We’re spilling everything- the wildest behind-the-scenes stories, never-before-told details, emotional moments, and hilarious memories from our time on the show. From what really went down off-camera to the moments that changed us for good. It’s raw, funny, and full of surprises. We hope you're enjoying the season :)
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283 | We Weren't Ready For This: Episode 4
Episode 4 pushed us harder than ever- physically, mentally, and emotionally. We talk about the self-deprecating jokes which quickly turned into a deep, unexpected conversation. We also talk about the hardest challenge we've had on this show so far and the moment that almost broke us. Let us know what you think in the comments :)
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(00:00:00) was it the andrew east episode?
(00:02:55) coloring in the rest of the picture from what the episode showed
(00:06:00) when your timeline doesn’t look how you thought it would
(00:09:00) navigating the insecurity comments
(00:11:50) the bigger theme and what we learned from our time with the ds
(00:16:00) self-deprecation, why?
(00:18:00) it’s an “us” game… but who are we as individuals?
(00:21:00) thoughts on leadership
(00:27:24) being surrounded by incredible teammates
(00:29:18) this story isn’t over yet
(00:34:24) andrew’s closing thoughts on episode 4
(00:37:44) shawn’s take on the rappel
(00:42:48) andrew’s take on the rappel
(00:45:11) our housekeeping duties
(00:47:36) we thought we were done… but then came the tunnels
(00:48:50) a brand-new challenge they’ve never done before
(00:49:30) johnny didn’t make it…who’s next?
(00:50:55) crawling through gutters, tunnels, and more
(00:53:25) we have to get out of here
(00:55:25) shawn’s point of view
(00:59:00) the somber aftermath of the tunnels
(01:02:08) team and ds debrief
(01:02:55) the turning point of the show
(01:04:22) was any of it scripted?
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282 | special forces LIVE Q&A! | episode 4 and more
In this episode, we’re answering your questions LIVE about the season and sharing a few thoughts on Special Forces episode 4! (more to hear about next week!) We wanted to get to as many of your questions as we could and chat with you all in real time about this season :) Let us know what you think and tell us your favorite parts! So excited to be watching alongside all of you :) We’ll be doing this every week, so keep an eye on my Instagram for the question box with all your questions.
See you for the next episode!
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(00:00) why a live q&a?
(00:45) advice from friends who were previously on special forces
(02:12) favorite recruits and the integrations
(04:52) the meals we ate
(07:23) how it felt to be recorded all day long
(09:19) medical exemption items
(10:24) did we lose weight on the show?
(11:11) any embarrassing moments from the show?
(13:20) was it harder physically or mentally?
(14:40) when people vw, do people leave right away?
(15:05) our toughest challenge
(16:15) was there a lot of snoring?
(16:50) our first shower and sleep after being on the show
(17:55) how it was watching each other vs doing it ourselves
(18:42) how the tunnels went…
(20:00) all about the ds
(24:10) would i join the special forces in real life?
(25:45) did gymnastics or football prepare us better?
(27:11) our first meals after the show
(29:25) another one bites the dust
(29:44) when we filmed special forces
(31:40) who surprised us the most from the cast
(32:26) how our kids navigated us being gone
(33:30) do we say bye to people who leave the show?
(34:35) what we learned from this experience
(36:50) navigating being on the show married
(39:27) everything happens for a reason
(40:20) staying in touch with the cast
(41:21) how accurate are the shows vs what we experienced in real life
(42:27) an all-star season?
(44:03) who we think should be on next season
(46:12) how the integrations worked
(47:13) if we could do it again, what would we do differently?
(48:14) how did this improve our marriage?
(51:50) new respect for military couples
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281 | episode 3: what really happened
In this episode, we’re answering your questions and sharing our honest thoughts on Special Forces episode 3! From moments you didn’t see on camera to how we really felt, we’re giving you the full, unfiltered experience. Let us know what you think and tell us your favorite parts! So excited to be watching alongside all of you :) We’ll be doing this every week, so keep an eye on my Instagram for the question box with all your questions. See you for episode 4!
Love you guys!
Shawn & Andrew
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(00:00) braces for 8 years and invisalign
(02:45) why we’re watching special forces
(04:30) heading to fall break
(05:35) dr. andrew east
(11:00) casualty carry
(17:07) we thought we had 100% of the information
(19:40) carrying a man to the helicopter
(25:49) finishing the course and everyone’s hands being ripped up
(28:00) we all failed and ran back to the cars
(30:00) camp cough, jussie leaving, and our 2-hour car ride
(33:10) the start of the ladder walk
(35:40) going in blind to the ladder walk
(37:55) our ladder walk and laughter
(43:11) the beautiful group share
(48:24) hearing everyone’s backstory and the power of it
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Former Olympic Gymnast Shawn Johnson and NFL player Andrew East sit down to share their most vulnerable sides and open up like they never have before. Tune in to hear one of the most celebrated couples on social media walk you through some of their most memorable moments together. Get ready to laugh and cry as you hear some of the most embarrassing and raw stories that have never before been shared.
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