DiscoverCouple Things with Shawn and Andrew279 | episode 1: the untold moments from Special Forces
279 | episode 1: the untold moments from Special Forces

279 | episode 1: the untold moments from Special Forces

Update: 2025-10-01
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In this episode, we’re answering your questions and sharing our honest thoughts on Special Forces episode 1! 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 2!

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Shawn & Andrew

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(00:00:00 ) why we are so stoked about this


(00:01:47 ) the psych evaluations


(00:05:40 ) our weeks at home prepping


(00:10:06 ) the packing list


(00:12:24 ) living the high life


(00:13:19 ) time away from the kids and why we said yes


(00:16:45 ) how real was it? was there an incentive?


(00:26:33 ) the beginning of day 1


(00:32:50 ) first workout challenge


(00:35:00 ) changing into our new kit


(00:38:00 ) the helicopter rappel


(00:47:38 ) no rest, right into the next one


(00:51:40 ) gasping, pain, am i going to pass out?


(00:53:30 ) the running punishment


(00:55:45 ) the power of bonding


(00:56:40 ) hearing “recruits” and absorbing all the details


(00:59:10 ) what was in our bergen backpack


(01:00:00 ) our sleeping arrangements and food


(01:03:30 ) middle of the night wake up call


(01:06:43 ) reflecting on the first night


(01:07:40 ) what we were most shocked by


(01:09:15 ) were there any instructions?


(01:10:20 ) what can and can't we talk about?


(01:10:54 ) could we cheer one another on and show affection?


(01:11:35 ) when can you eat and go to the bathroom?


(01:12:28 ) co-stars we connected with


(01:13:29 ) are the ds that intense always?


(01:13:50 ) cast mates that we clashed with 👀


(01:14:07 ) all the mud!!!


(01:15:26 ) were medical teams always around?


(01:16:16 ) our favorite ds


(01:17:20 ) how’d you all sleep?


(01:17:45 ) who surprised us most and where can i watch?


(01:18:14 ) how did the helicopter rappel work?


(01:18:44 ) our why


(01:19:39 ) shortest and longest amounts we slept


(01:20:08 ) did it help having each other?


(01:20:40 ) ptsd?


(01:21:35 ) how often could we shower?


(01:22:25 ) how far until they intervene?


(01:23:42 ) was it scripted? could you drink coffee?


(01:25:59 ) were we worried about being injured?

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279 | episode 1: the untold moments from Special Forces

279 | episode 1: the untold moments from Special Forces

Shawn Johnson + Andrew East