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Special Forces S4 EXCLUSIVE: Navy SEAL on Celebrity Near-Drowning & Quitting Hell Week | Jovon P. Quarles
Episode 34
Monday, 13 October, 2025
What happens when the world’s most grueling military training is unleashed on celebrities? In Part 2 of our explosive series, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test instructor and retired Navy SEAL Jovon Quarles takes us behind the curtain of the show’s most dangerous evolution: facing their fears in the depths of the sea. Q reveals the harrowing, real-time details of a celebrity who, after being dropped from a plane 300 feet into a reservoir, suffered a shallow water blackout, forcing a dramatic rescue. But the danger isn't just for the recruits. Q shares his own terrifying story of blacking out 100 feet deep in the ocean during his own SEAL training. In a moment of raw honesty, he also reveals his biggest secret: he quit during Hell Week on his first attempt. He breaks down the crushing mental failure and the incredible fire that drove him to return and become the first African American to graduate as the Honor Grad of his BUD/S class. This is an unfiltered look at failure, resilience, and the unbreakable mindset required to become one of the world’s most elite warriors. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Inside Special Forces Season 4: An exclusive, behind-the-scenes account of the terrifying plane drop and breath-holding challenge from the new season currently airing on FOX. The Great Equalizer: Why water is the ultimate tool for breaking down a person's soul and revealing their true character, both in SEAL training and on the show. Failure as a Fuel: How Jovon Quarles transformed the experience of quitting BUD/S into the motivation to come back and graduate at the top of his class. The "Thinking Shooter": The most critical leadership trait Navy SEALs look for and how it's taught to celebrity recruits under extreme duress. US vs. UK Special Forces: The surprising differences in training tactics between the Navy SEALs and the elite British SAS and SBS. ⏳ Timestamped Episode Highlights [01:07] The Infamous Breath-Holding Challenge: Inside the "Great Equalizer." [02:50] SEASON 4 EXCLUSIVE: The 300-Foot Plane Drop & Celebrity Panic. [04:50] RESCUE: A Contestant Suffers a Shallow Water Blackout on Set. [07:45] Q's Own Terrifying Blackout: 100 Feet Deep in the Ocean. [10:50] Navy SEALs vs. British SAS: How Elite Training Differs. [13:50] The Small Details That Matter: Noise Discipline and Gear Inspections. [15:31] The Core of a Warrior: Leadership and Communication Under Fire. [17:07] Q's Biggest Secret: "I Quit in the Middle of Hell Week." [19:30] The Comeback: The Mindset of an Honor Grad. [22:15] The Ultimate Motivation: What Drove Him to Push Past the Breaking Point. 📚 Resources Mentioned: TV Show: Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (New Season 4 now airing on FOX and streaming on Hulu) Theme Music: Hooks & The Huckleberries 🔗 CONNECT WITH JOVON P QUARLES Instagram: @jovonpquarles LinkedIn: Jovon P Quarles Facebook: Jovon P. Quarles 🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Tiktok Facebook Instagram 💬 Support The Two Promises Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us grow and bring you more incredible conversations. 🔥 Don’t miss the stunning conclusion in Part 3!
