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280 | episode 2: this episode was INTENSE
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▶we’re back with episode 2 of special forces!!! in this one, we’re breaking down everything you didn’t see on camera- from how we were actually feeling in those wild moments to all the behind-the-scenes chaos that didn’t make the final cut. we’re sharing the real stories, the funny moments, and what surprised us most watching it back. grab a snack and debrief with us, it’s a good one :)
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(00:00:00) there’s no way they can show it all
(00:01:25) our daily morning routine
(00:04:52) what wasn’t shown on the show
(00:07:45) getting the day started
(00:13:30) heading toward the dam
(00:15:00) a race to the top
(00:17:27) coming up on the plane
(00:20:00) it’s made to make you feel alone
(00:21:30) our plane experience
(00:30:44) figuring out strategies and executing them
(00:32:44) what happened to eva?
(00:38:24) loading up and heading to lunch
(00:39:46) heading to the fight
(00:45:20) the rules of the game and what it was like to watch
(00:48:35) our perspectives
(00:49:40) andrew’s fight
(00:53:40) shawn’s fight
(00:58:30) “don’t get blood on my gloves!”
(01:00:59) bonding with bri
(01:02:40) ending the day and the somberness
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