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September 2, 2025 82 mins

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Max Martini (Saving Private Ryan, 13 Hours, Captain Phillips) sits down for his most RAW and HONEST interview ever. The Hollywood veteran reveals:

His $2 MILLION loss making a homeless veteran film
Training with REAL Delta Force & Navy SEALs
The TRUTH about Hollywood's treatment of veteran stories
His stepfather's FINAL moments that changed everything
Why he REFUSES to give his kids Hollywood connections

From losing everything to help veterans to training with elite operators, this is the untold story of Hollywood's most authentic military actor. Max opens up about his dual citizenship, raising kids in Hollywood, and the powerful moment that made him dedicate his life to veteran advocacy.

🎬 Films Discussed: Saving Private Ryan, 13 Hours, The Unit, Captain Phillips, SGT Will Gardner
🎖️ Charities: Warrior's Heart Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro
00:26 Growing Up: Italian Sculptor Father & Texas Cop Mother
04:00 How Private Ryan Changed Everything
13:00 Training with Delta Force in Iraq
27:00 Playing Mark "Oz" Geist in 13 Hours
39:00 Captain Phillips No-Script Nightmare
43:00 Creating SGT Will Gardner & Losing Everything
56:00 Stewart Margolin's Final Breath
1:03:00 Raising Kids in Hollywood

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