SEAL Team & Mayans Star Michael Irby: From Soccer to Special Ops | Raw Truth About Hollywood

Send us Fan MailThe man behind Betty Blue (The Unit), Master Chief Seaver (SEAL Team), and Bishop (Mayans MC) gets REAL about his journey from professional soccer player to Hollywood's most authentic military actor.In this powerful conversation with The Vanguard Wall Podcast, Michael Irby drops truth bombs about:- His career-ending injury that changed everything- Training with real Delta Force operators for "The Unit"- Why he turned down SEAL Team to join Mayans MC- The brotherhood between him and Max Martini- Being profiled after 9/11 and landing "Flight Plan" with Jodie Foster- Why he refuses to pick sides in Hollywood's political games"I'm not an actor. I'm a human being and this happens to be my job."Watch as Irby reveals why military families stop him on the street 20 years later, his $500 leap to NYC that started it all, and the defining moment when his acting teacher said "You could make a living doing this."This isn't your typical celebrity interview. This is raw, unfiltered, and authentic.🎬 Full Episode Available Now🔔 Subscribe for more authentic military & veteran stories#MichaelIrby #TheUnit #SEALTeam #MayansМС #TheVanguardWallThis Episode is sponsored by Alpha Country Training + NutritionClick the link for 20% offhttps://thealphacountry.com/discount/Vanguard20Or Use Code Vanguard20 Instagram@alphacountrytrainingnutritionTitan SARMShttps://www.titansarms.com/?via=vanguard10Click the link for 10% offOr Use Code Vandguard10Instagram@titan_performance_llcThe Vanguard Wall Podcast InfoYoutube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/ @TheVanguardWall  The Vanguard Wall Merch: ⬇️https://www.thevanguardwall.comSocial Media: ⬇️The Vanguard Wall Podcast Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thevanguardwallpodcast/The Vanguard Wall Podcast Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569106772297Want to sponsor the show?Email: ⬇️[email protected]🎯 The Vanguard Wall is powered by Hoplite Nutrition — built for those who run toward. No fillers, no fluff, just fuel built for the mission. Shop hoplitenutrition.com — code VANGUARD15 for 15% off + Subscribe & Save.📩 The Weekly SSE (free intel brief): https://intel.thevanguardwall.com🔗 Connect with The Vanguard Wall Podcast🎥 YouTube (watch the full episode): https://www.youtube.com/@TheVanguardWall🏪 Merch: https://www.thevanguardwall.com⚔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheVanguardWall📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevanguardwallpodcast/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569106772297📧 Connect/Sponsor: [email protected] about buying a home or refinancing? Nuwave Lending built a dedicated page specifically for Vanguard Wall listeners so you can connect directly with the team assigned to our audience.Get started here: https://nuwaveanchor.com/i/thevanguardwallNMLS #1722624 Patreon advertismentSupport the show                                                             🔗 Connect with The Vanguard Wall Podcast                                                      🏪 Merch: https://www.thevanguardwall.com (code VANGUARD15)  🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVanguardWall                                           ⚔️ Patreon (early access + Discord): https://www.patreon.com/c/TheVanguardWall  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevanguardwallpodcast/                                📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569106772297  📧 Sponsor Inquiries: [email protected]                                                                                                     💪 Hoplite Nutrition — veteran-built supplements made in the U.S. Code VANGUARD15 for 15% off   Subscribe & Save → https://hoplitenutrition.com