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Ones Ready
A team of active duty Combat Control (CCT), Pararescue (PJ), and Special Reconnaissance (SR) leveraging our 69 years of special operations experience to make the next generation of operators smarter, faster and stronger than we ever were. We are the PREMIERE resource for all things Air Force Special Warfare. The Ones Ready Podcast is honest talk about what it is like to go from a know-nothing high school graduate to an elite Special Operator. We will cover important practices for success…
Episodes
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Ep 445: Guardian Grit's Inside Look On Surviving The Operator Training Summit
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—where we bring you the hard truths, no fluff, and zero participation trophies. This time, we’re diving…
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Ops Brief 008: Daily Drop - 13 March 2025 (Budget Nightmares, Lower Standards & China Flexing)
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—where we don’t sugarcoat military dysfunction. Today’s Daily Drop covers the latest budget failures…
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Ops Brief 007: Daily Drop - 12 March 2025
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—where we break down the latest military chaos so you don’t have to. Today’s Daily Drop is packed with…
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Ep 444: Drowning, Rucking, and Fixing Your Trash Hips - Operator Training Summit Recap!
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—where we take warfighter prep seriously, but not ourselves. Peaches is flying solo today, fresh off the…
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Ops Brief 006: Daily Drop - 11 March 2025
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—your favorite place for no-fluff, no-BS military news delivered with a side of sarcasm and rage. Today’s…
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Ops Brief 005: Daily Drop - 10 March 2025
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast—your no-nonsense breakdown of what’s really happening in the military. Today’s Daily Drop covers…
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Ep 443: Optimize or Break: The Warfighter Performance Crisis
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast – where we cut through the nonsense and deliver the real deal on military performance. Today, Peaches…
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Ep 442: Retirement Crisis - What's Next Peaches?
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your entire identity for 25 years disappears overnight? Peaches and Trent sit down to talk about military retirement, the…
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Ops Brief 004: Daily Drop - 6 March 2025
Send us Fan MailWelcome to your daily drop of truth bombs—brought to you by Barbell Apparel (because even your jeans should be harder than basic training)…
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Ops Brief 003: Daily Drop - 5 March 2025
Send us Fan MailAnother day, another reason to question everything. In this no-BS Ops Brief, Peaches dives into the latest Air Force and Pentagon insanity…
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Ops Brief 002: Daily Drop - 4 March 2025
Send us Fan MailAnother day, another disaster. In this hard-hitting Ops Brief, Peaches rips through the latest Air Force and Pentagon insanity, from F-35…
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Ep 441: How to Lead Like a Boss: The Truth About Military Officers
Send us Fan MailThink you’ve got what it takes to be an officer? Think again. Trent and Aaron break down exactly why so many officers fail, what enlisted…
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Ops Brief 001: Daily Drop - 3 March 2025
Send us Fan MailShadowbanned? Blocked? Ignored? Yeah, we must be doing something right. In this first-ever Ops Brief daily drop, Peaches is bringing you the…
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Ep 440: Grimzy’s Putting Political Clowns in the TRUNK!
Send us Fan MailYou’ve seen the videos. You’ve heard the catchphrase. And if you’re a clueless politician, you’ve probably been stuffed in the TRUNK. Grimzy…
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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 46: The Agenda is No Agenda – Unfiltered BS & Q&A (YouTube Live)
Send us Fan MailWelcome to another “totally structured” episode of MBRS 46, where we definitely planned out every second of this masterpiece (spoiler: we…
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Ep 439: Latest In USAF News and FAQs!
Send us Fan MailStrap in as we break down the latest in news, probably the AMN/NCO/SNCO Facebook page, and answering your questions. You know I don't do show…
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Ep 438: Shortest SEAL Ever? David Brown on Beating the Odds & Smashing Goliaths
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the smallest guy in the room decides to take on the biggest challenges? Former Navy SEAL, NCIS Special Agent, and author of…
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Ep 437: From Fighter Jets to Outer Space: Scott "Kidd" Poteet’s INSANE Journey!
Send us Fan MailYou think your career path is wild? Try going from dogfighting in fighter jets to floating in space at 17,500 mph. (R) Lt Col Scott "Kidd"…
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Ep 436: Pentagon Shakeups, Special Warfare, & the TRUTH About Military Cuts
Send us Fan MailYou ever wake up and wonder WTF is going on with the military? Yeah, same. In this no-holds-barred episode, Peaches breaks down:🔥 The…
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Ep 435: Pentagon Firings, Internet Trolls & Why We Love Pissing You Off...We're Petty
Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Ones Ready Podcast—where professionalism is DEAD. If you’re here for balanced discourse and hand-holding, GTFO. This episode is…
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Ep 434: Marine Raider to Doctor?! How Kyle Bond Went from Kicking in Doors to Saving Lives
Send us Fan MailWhat kind of lunatic leaves the world of MARSOC, JTAC missions, and high-speed raids to become a DOCTOR? Well, Kyle Bond did. After years of…
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Ep 433: AFSPECWAR Recruiter TSgt Gibson
Send us Fan MailYo, Peaches is back in the team room, cracking open the recruiter life with TSgt Megan Gibson from the 330th in North Little Rock. From turning…
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Ep 432: You're Fired - The Pentagon Purge!
Send us Fan MailStrap in, because this episode is about to get PETTY. If you were looking for professionalism, turn this off now. Trent and Aaron go full send…
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Ep 431: MILITARY BROKEN? How DFND is Fixing Your Sleep, Pain, and Readiness
Send us Fan MailYou’re sleep-deprived, broken, and your body’s on a crash course to VA disability. Sound about right? Steve Burnett, CEO of DFND, joins Ones…
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Ep 432: Latest News, Zero Prep, and Q&A!
Send us Fan MailStrap in as we break down the latest in news, probably the AMN/NCO/SNCO Facebook page, and answering your questions. You know I don't do show…
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Ep 430: Chaos or Clarity? Here's How to Not Screw Up Like a Rookie Squadron Commander
Send us Fan MailWelcome back, you beautiful bastards, to the Ones Ready podcast where we're diving deep into the swamp to see if Trump's second stint in office…
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Ep 429: Phil "PIMP" Freeman
Send us Fan MailStrap in, folks—this one’s a doozy. We’ve got Phillip "PIMP" Freeman in the team room breaking down the wildest call sign backstory you’ve ever…
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***Sneak Peek*** MBRS 44: Cancel Us Now: DEI, Women in SOF, and Why We Just Don’t Care
Send us Fan MailBuckle up, folks. Aaron and Trent are here to ruffle feathers, step on toes, and challenge every norm in the book. We're diving headfirst into…
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Ep 428: You’re Training Wrong - Guardian Grit’s No-BS Guide to Water Confidence
Send us Fan MailThink you’re ready for the pipeline? Think again. Guardian Grit’s Kris Tomes joins Ones Ready to expose the brutal reality of why most…
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Ep 427: Erik Grohmann's Nutrition Bootcamp for the Pipeline Wannabes
Send us Fan MailThink you can survive on Papa John's and gummy bears? Think again, you calorie-counting couch potatoes! Join us as we drag Erik Grohmann, the…
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Ep 426: Barracks Workouts...Body By Peaches
Send us Fan MailTrapped in the barracks with nothing but your sweat and your buddies' snoring? Peaches has got your back to keep those gains while you're away…
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Ep 425: Shooting the Sh*t with Sniper Bro Bryan Morgan of Hat Creek
Send us Fan MailEver wondered how a dude goes from backyard target practice to leading the charge in a military sniper fest? Join us as we dive deep with Bryan…
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Ep 424: The A-10 and the Future of Close Air Support with "Won" Bier
Send us Fan MailBuckle up, team—this one’s a ride. We’ve got Lt. Col. "Won" Bier, a battle-tested A-10 "Hawg" driver, and we’re talking real combat, real…
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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 43: From Terminal Leave to Terminal Rants
Send us Fan MailRetirement isn’t all golf and Mai Tais—especially when Peaches is behind the mic. In this no-holds-barred episode, we cover everything from…
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Ep 423: To Be Resilient or Robust - This Is The Question!
Send us Fan MailYou’ve heard it before—“be resilient, bounce back, never quit.” But what if we told you that’s the wrong mindset? What if instead of recovering…
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Ep 422: No More Excuses: The Training Event That Broke Us (In the Best Way)
Send us Fan MailYou asked, we delivered. After years of dodging the idea, we finally hosted an in-person training event… and it hit different. No smoke…
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Ep 421: Self Talk - Are You Weak or Just Soft?
Send us Fan MailAlright, savages—buckle up! Today, Peaches is diving into self-talk and whether that little voice in your head is pushing you forward or…
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Ep 420: Why No One Wants to Join - Woke Policies, Pay Cuts, and Parental Disapproval
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Ones Ready Podcast – where we break down the BS, call out the nonsense, and still manage to remind you to like, subscribe…
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Ep 419: Firefighting and Rocking Out - Bobby 'Hammersticks' Payne From Shift Group
Send us Fan MailGet ready for a ride! The Ones Ready crew teams up with Bobby Payne, a retired Senior Master Sergeant turned rockstar (literally). From…
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Ep 418: Air Force Air Traffic Controllers Break Down American Airlines Crash
Send us Fan MailBuckle up, because we’re diving into a breakdown of one of the most intense air traffic control incidents in recent history. Complacency?…
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Ep 417: Cry More, Complain Less: Why the Air Force Owes You NOTHING
Send us Fan MailStrap in, folks—Peaches is on one today. If you’re expecting a warm hug and a participation trophy, you came to the wrong place. We’re diving…
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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 41: The DMs We Didn’t Sign Up For!
Send us Fan MailFrom push-up form critiques to clueless ASVAB questions, Aaron and Trent expose the chaos of DMs gone wrong. Why are recruits asking for…
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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 45: Unfiltered Rant on DOD Shakeups and Tuskegee Airmen Drama
Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Ones Ready Team Room—where sarcasm is the sixth branch of service. In this members-only episode, Peaches dives into the…
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Ep 416: From Crack Monsters to Cannonballs - With Steve Bart From We Defy Foundation!
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Ones Ready podcast, where sarcasm meets the grit of real stories. This week, Aaron, Trent, and special guest Steve dive…
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Ep 415: Quitting Isn’t the Problem—Lying to Yourself Is
Send us Fan MailThink the pipeline is 80% mental and 20% luck? Wrong. Peaches breaks down the harsh truths about why most candidates fail before they even…
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***Sneak Peek*** MBRS 40: HOAs, Racist Dogs, and Team Room Truths
Send us Fan MailNothing says leadership like fighting an HOA while managing a possibly racist military working dog. Trent and Aaron break down team room chaos…
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Ep 414: Pipeline Survival Guide - Myths, Missteps, and the Uncrustables You’ll Never Forget
Send us Fan MailThink you're ready for the pipeline? Think again. Peaches dives deep into the harsh realities, misconceptions, and straight-up falsehoods about…
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Ep 413: Deep End Fitness Vermont's Intro to Turning Chaos into Calm
Send us Fan MailCan you handle stress like a boss? Peaches and Kai Cook dive into the trenches of resilience training—teaching kids life-saving water skills…
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Ep 412: TikTok Meltdowns, Public Shaming, and Beards: Why the Military Needs to Get Real
Send us Fan MailFrom TikTok bans to leadership meltdowns, Aaron and Trent are back to dissect the chaos with brutal honesty and a healthy dose of sarcasm. Want…
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Ep 411: Air Force Myths & Medal of Honor Rants: Let’s Burn It Down!
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Ones Ready Podcast, where Trent and Peaches tear into the myths, the misconceptions, and the outright lies about Air Force…
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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 39: Weak Leaders - Why the Military is Failing its People
Send us Fan MailTrent is on a tear, calling out weak leadership, jealous commanders, and misplaced priorities in this rant-packed episode. From suicidal crisis…
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Ep 410: BMT Realities with Military Training Instructor TSgt Kaleb Schmidt
Send us Fan MailThink you’re ready for BMT? Think again. Peaches and TSgt Kaleb Schmidt dive into the chaos, the rules, and why teamwork matters more than your…
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Ep 409: Special Tactics Training Squadron Updates with Maj Chris Walsh
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive deep into why the Air Force is reimagining its Special Tactics pipeline. Peaches, Aaron, and Trent chat with Maj Col…
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Ep 408: Pipeline Misconceptions That Will Make or Break You
Send us Fan MailFrom the myths of instant success to the reality of grueling failure, Peaches breaks down the hard truths about the Special Warfare pipeline…
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***Sneak Peek*** MBRS 38: From College Myths to Combat Realities: Why Veterans Are Built Different
Send us Fan MailPeaches, Aaron, and Trent bring the heat in this unapologetically raw episode, roasting the lies we’ve been sold about college, success, and…
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Ep 407: Pipeline Chaos & Misconceptions
Send us Fan MailThe pipeline isn’t just tough—it’s a love-hate experience designed to break you down and build you back stronger. Peaches dives into the myths…
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Ep 406: MSgt John Chapman - Medal of Honor Drama and the Politics of Honor
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when politics, honor, and family collide? Peaches unpacks the fiery debate surrounding Medal of Honor recipient MSgt John Chapman…
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Ep 405: Team Rocks and Surviving the Pipeline Chaos with Tab Stacy of We Defy Foundation
Send us Fan MailWhat’s tougher than the pipeline? Trying to survive it with a team called ‘Team F*-Up.’ From Savannah bar fights to ATC school rocks that get…
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***Sneak Peek*** MBRS 37: Woke Generals, Wild Orders, and a Reckoning
Send us Fan MailIt’s time for some hard truths about the Air Force. Aaron and Peaches dive into the mess of woke policies, out-of-touch leadership, and…
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Ep 404: Misconceptions - Turning Setbacks Into Strength
Send us Fan MailFailure isn’t just an option in the pipeline—it’s the point. Trent and Peaches tackle the tough truths of Special Warfare training, from the…