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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 including physical training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset traits essential to any team. Join us in The Team Room to get all your questions answered!! With battle-tested operators from across USAF SPECWAR and far-reaching web of recruiters, subject matter experts, and friends, there are no questions we can’t answer- and if we can’t, we know exactly where to look. See you in The Team Room!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team are those of the team and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.

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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 including physical training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset traits essential to any team. Join us in The Team Room to get all your questions answered!! With battle-tested operators from across USAF SPECWAR and far-reaching web of recruiters, subject matter experts, and friends, there are no questions we can’t answer- and if we can’t, we know exactly where to look. See you in The Team Room!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team are those of the team and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.

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Ep 524: Live with Aaron Loves America!

11/3/2025
Send us a text Aaron’s had enough. This solo Ones Ready episode is a straight-up demolition of every anonymous Air Force wannabe crying about the new Zulu Course. For years, the same crowd begged for tougher, more legit ground training — and now that it’s here, they’re hiding behind meme pages and bad takes. Aaron lights them up. He defends the cadre who built the course from scratch, calls out the soft culture infecting the pipeline, and drops a masterclass in what real readiness looks like. This isn’t motivation — it’s a correction. You don’t have to like it, but you damn sure need to hear it. If you’ve ever said “they’re changing too much,” or thought your opinion outweighed experience, this one’s going to sting. Aaron brings the truth, the fire, and the leadership the community forgot it needed. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Ones Ready Goes Live: Aaron Solo and Unfiltered 02:40 – The Zulu Course Meltdown 04:20 – Chair Force Myths and Real Tactical Gaps 07:45 – Meme Lords vs. Mission Standards 10:10 – The Instructors Who Built Zulu From Nothing 12:30 – Passionate, Not Emotional — The Fine Line 14:20 – Victim vs. Victor: The Divide That Defines You 19:00 – The New Fitness Standard and Why It Matters 21:00 – Internet Experts, Meet Reality 24:30 – The Real Story Behind Zulu’s Creation 28:00 – Holding Court in Public: Aaron vs. the Cowards 32:00 – Culture Reset: Ones Ready Goes Full Accountability 35:00 – Vegas, Mentorship, and Building the Next Gen 39:00 – “You’ll Never Feel Ready” — The Hard Truth 42:00 – Chapman, Pitsenbarger, and the Meaning of Service 47:00 – Operator Mindset: You’re Either In or In the Way 52:00 – Cross-Training, Quitters, and Excuses 59:00 – Pipeline Changes, PJU Evolution, and What’s Next 1:05:00 – Final Word: Stop Talking. Start Training. 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash the like button — if you can handle the heat. 🔔 Subscribe for real talk from real operators. 💬 Drop your take — we’ll see if you can back it up. 🌟 Leave a review if you’re tired of soft leadership. 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership — no victims allowed. 👕 Hit the merch store — rep the standard, not the excuses. Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:01:14:11

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Ep 523: Entitled, Soft, and Not Ready: Aaron Nukes the Zulu Course Crybabies

11/2/2025
Send us a text Aaron’s done playing nice. In this scorched-earth solo rant, the Ones Ready silverback goes full throttle on cones, meme-lords, and anyone dumb enough to trash the new Zulu Course before it even starts. Peaches and Trent are off the mic, which means there’s no filter—just pure truth bombs, sarcasm, and veteran rage. Aaron breaks down why the Zulu Course is actually the biggest step forward for Air Force Special Warfare training—and why today’s wannabes are embarrassing themselves online instead of preparing for real work. He’s got words for the “day-one quitters,” the recruiters cutting corners, and the soft generation that confuses sarcasm for trauma. This isn’t motivation. It’s a wake-up call. If you’re one of the cones crying about haircuts and Uncrustables, grab a mirror and a helmet—because Aaron’s not pulling punches. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – “Fix Your Own Problems” – The brutal intro nobody asked for. 02:30 – Peaches plugs tasty gummies & chaos ensues. 04:50 – “I Can’t Believe You Made Me Defend the Air Force” – Aaron vs. the internet. 07:00 – The Zulu Course decoded: what actually happens in each block. 09:30 – Radios, medicine, mission planning—why this pipeline hits harder. 18:40 – The day-one quitter conspiracy. Recruiters, take notes. 25:00 – How the Zulu Course builds killers, not complainers. 38:00 – Aaron’s full-auto rant at cones and meme pages. 50:00 – “Soft. Entitled. Unserious.” – The speech every candidate should hear. 1:02:00 – Reality check: you’re not ready. Fix it. 1:09:00 – Final message: shut up, show up, and earn it. 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that Like button if you can handle the truth. 🔔 Subscribe before the standards drop. 💬 Comment your take—if you dare. 🌟 Leave a review and prove you’re not soft. 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership—train smarter, not weaker. 👕 Grab the latest merch at onesready.com before the cones do. Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:01:10:31

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Ops Brief 110: Daily Drop - 30 Oct 2025 - The Air Force Is Falling Apart

10/30/2025
Send us a text Yeah, this one’s not sunshine and push-ups. Peaches kicks open the team room door and unloads on the chaos hitting the Air Force — murder-suicides, cover-ups, and a shutdown that’s choking the system from the inside out. But before he dives into the darkness, he drops truth bombs from the latest Operator Training Summit: how the next gen of Special Warfare candidates are showing up hungrier, sharper, and more locked-in than ever. Then it’s straight into the fire — a double murder-suicide at Wright-Patt that exposes the ugly human cost behind the “we’re fine” press releases, and another tragic death tied to the M18 fiasco that’s making the Air Force and SIG Sauer sweat bullets. Peaches doesn’t do conspiracy fluff, but he’s not ignoring the smoke either. From leadership blind spots to the DOD’s “everything’s under control” theater, this episode cuts through the propaganda with a scalpel. By the time he’s done, you’ll be questioning whether “service before self” still means anything when people are dying under the weight of bureaucracy. And yeah, he somehow still lands the plane with a sliver of hope — free school meals, community support, and a reminder that helping each other is still the only mission that matters. So strap in, buttercups. This one’s raw, uncomfortable, and 100% Ones Ready. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – What “Attributes-Based Selection” Really Means 02:00 – OTS Nashville Recap: Savage Coaching, Crushed Hips, and Better Recruits 04:30 – Vegas Operator Training Summit: Why You Can’t Miss This One 05:00 – The Air Force’s Dark Week: Wright-Patt Murder-Suicide Breakdown 09:00 – How the Investigation Unfolded (and Why It’s So Damn Messy) 13:30 – M18 “Accidental” Shooting: Cover-Up or Catastrophe? 15:30 – Conspiracy Corner: SIG Sauer, DOD, and a Dead Airman 18:00 – Finally, Some Good News — Free School Meals for DOD Families 20:00 – Government Shutdown Reality Check: Who’s Actually Suffering 22:30 – Peaches’ Final Word: Check on Your People and Stay Frosty 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that like button if you actually give a damn. 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next truth drop Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:00:23:37

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MBRS 84: America’s #1 Fear Is… a Microphone? Trent Wrecks Your Comfort Zone.

10/27/2025
Send us a text You’re not scared of dying—you’re scared of speaking in public. Trent drops a caffeine-fueled sermon on fear, fragility, and why most Americans are terrified of the wrong things. While Peaches and the crew stare down parachute malfunctions and gunfights, the average dude’s biggest nightmare is… giving a PowerPoint. Wild. This episode isn’t about being fearless—it’s about using fear as fuel. Trent tears into soft excuses, the “I’m a nobody” mindset, and the biggest psyop in America: thinking your skeletons disqualify you from doing good. If you’ve ever said, “I’d rather die than public speak,” buckle up. This one’s your wake-up call to stop hiding and start acting—because fear’s either your leash or your launchpad. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – The biggest psyop in America: “You’re too flawed to lead.” 02:10 – Why fear of public speaking proves how soft we’ve become. 05:40 – How military training rewires fear into action. 10:15 – Facing death to learn what really matters. 14:30 – Turning anxiety into purpose. 19:00 – Fatherhood, competition, and the power of fear. 21:45 – From scared kid to special operator: Trent’s real talk on growth. 24:10 – Why good people stay silent—and how that’s killing us. 28:40 – Fear isn’t the enemy. Comfort is. 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that Like button if you felt called out. 🔔 Subscribe before fear talks you out of it. 💬 Drop your take—what’s your dumbest fear? 🌟 Leave a review and prove you’ve got backbone. 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership to level up your mindset. 👕 Grab the gear at the Ones Ready merch store. Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:00:31:33

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Ep 521: Sleep Like a Sniper: FBI Dr. Leah Kaylor Wrecks Your Melatonin & Booze Habits

10/27/2025
Send us a text Everybody brags about “grinding” on four hours of sleep—until their brain turns into mashed potatoes. Peaches sits down with Dr. Leah Kaylor, the FBI’s resident sleep assassin, to expose every lie you’ve ever believed about “sleep aids.” From Benadryl brain fog and melatonin overdoses to why your “one beer to chill” actually nukes your REM cycle, this one’s a brutal wake-up call. Leah demolishes the “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” crowd and drops science that’ll make your caffeine addiction blush. If you’re a high performer running on fumes, this episode’s your intervention. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – The Lie You Tell Yourself About Sleep 02:45 – Why Peaches’ Guest Works for the Freakin’ FBI 05:10 – If Sleep Were a Drug—You’d Be Hooked 09:20 – Melatonin: Legal Candy, Stupid Choice 14:40 – Benadryl, Dementia & Dumb Decisions 26:00 – Booze vs. REM Sleep: Who Wins? (Hint: Not You) 33:10 – Caffeine: The Most Socially Acceptable Drug 38:00 – The Wind-Down Routine You’re Too “Tough” to Try 44:00 – Waking Up at 3AM? You’re Doing It Wrong 47:00 – Cool Beds & Hot Science: Fixing Your Sleep Game 49:00 – The Book, The Doc, and the Final Gut Punch 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that like button 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next reality check 💬 Drop your worst sleep habit in the comments 🌟 Review the show—it fuels the mission 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for real operator insight 👕 Hit the merch store—look good while you rest up Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:00:50:48

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Ep 520: The Broken Medal System: Why the Wrong People Keep Getting Recognized

10/24/2025
Send us a text Peaches and Active Duty CCT, MSgt Dan torch the myth of “fair” awards in the military. This one’s not a feel-good story—it’s a reality check. From Manda Bay to the Pentagon, the boys call out the clown show where some people collect medals for surviving the wifi going out while others who actually fought for their lives get nothing. Dan drops receipts straight from the battlefield, naming the hypocrisy, inflated hero worship, and bureaucratic nonsense that’s poisoning the ranks. Peaches brings the heat, asking what integrity really means when ribbons matter more than reality. If you’ve ever wondered why the system feels rigged, buckle up. This one’s a gut punch. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – “That didn’t happen.” Dan calls out false war stories. 04:00 – The Manda Bay attack that never should’ve happened. 09:00 – The medal inflation problem: Valor vs. participation trophies. 14:00 – Security Forces myths get shredded. 19:00 – When leadership rewards fiction over facts. 27:00 – Silver Stars for drone kills? Come on. 33:00 – Angel on the battlefield... or PR stunt? 40:00 – Leadership gaslighting and the politics of awards. 47:00 – Peaches drops the hammer: Integrity first, or nothing. 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that like button if you’ve seen the same BS. 🔔 Subscribe for more unfiltered truth from the Ones Ready crew. 💬 Drop your take—ever seen someone get a medal they didn’t earn? 🌟 Leave a review to keep the conversation raw and real. 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for inside access. 👕 Grab your gear at OnesReady.com . Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:00:48:22

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Ep 519: Air Force Streamlines Special Warfare Training Building Stronger Operators, Faster

10/23/2025
Send us a text No rumors. No drama. Just facts and perspective. In this solo episode, Aaron breaks down the Air Force Special Warfare Training Wing’s Pipeline Optimization Initiative — what it really means, why it matters, and how it could finally fix years of inefficiency in the operator pipeline. This isn’t about lowering standards — it’s about eliminating wasted time, tightening the process, and producing better operators, faster. Aaron translates the military-speak, explains the Zulu course, dives into the “SNIT” problem (students not in training), and highlights how these changes can actually strengthen the Special Warfare community. It’s straight talk on leadership, standards, and evolution — not excuses. If you’re serious about joining, leading, or supporting the next generation of Air Force Special Warfare operators, this episode is required listening. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – “We’re Not Lowering Standards, You Nerds.” 02:00 – Aaron vs. Overthinking: Just Hit Record. 05:20 – Baby Brain Gains & Creatine Confessions. 07:40 – Breaking Down the Official Pipeline Press Release. 10:45 – SNIT: Fixing the Pipeline’s Biggest Time Sink. 13:20 – Zulu Course Deep Dive: Smarter, Unified Training. 18:00 – Dive School and the Eternal Debate. 22:30 – Assessment & Selection: The Missing Details. 25:10 – Crunching the Numbers on Efficiency. 29:30 – The Paragraph That Changed Everything. 33:00 – Leadership, Standards, and Calling Your Shot. 37:40 – Collaboration Over Chaos: AETC and the Future Fight. 40:00 – Final Thoughts: Progress, Accountability, and the Path Ahead. 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like the episode if you believe in smarter training, not softer training. 🔔 Subscribe — it’s free and helps the message reach more future operators. 💬 Comment: What do you think of the new pipeline? Better or worse? 🌟 Leave a review — help more warriors find Ones Ready. 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for prep, mentorship, and insider access. 👕 Grab the merch — wear the standard you uphold. Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:00:38:13

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Ops Brief 109: Daily Drop - 23 Oct 2025 - Generals Lost Faith? Cool—Go Retire, Grandpa!

10/23/2025
Send us a text Aaron’s rolling solo and firing on all cylinders. In this episode, he torches the latest “breaking” story claiming generals have “lost faith” in Secretary Pete Hegseth—calling out the lazy headlines, the performative outrage, and the same gray-haired generals who tanked Afghanistan and somehow still have opinions. Then he unloads on the FBI’s “major win”: arresting NBA players and coaches for gambling. Because apparently, catching jump-shot hustlers is a bigger priority than finding America’s missing kids. Toss in a federal shutdown that’s choking military families and you’ve got classic Ones Ready chaos—unfiltered, sarcastic, and brutally on point. If you’re over the bureaucratic nonsense and fake leadership, this is your dose of truth from someone who still gives a damn. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – “One’s Ready, go!” Aaron’s solo mission begins 00:45 – Nashville OTS update & Taylor’s field-day madness 01:30 – Pentagon drama: generals “lose faith” in Hegseth 02:00 – “Astroturfing 101”: media manipulation exposed 03:45 – “Former cable host”? That’s your best insult? 04:30 – FBI busts NBA coaches while kids go missing—priorities! 05:45 – Mic chaos & Kash Patel’s overhyped presser 06:50 – Shutdown fallout: help for service members 08:15 – “The same generals who ran Afghanistan—still lecturing?” 09:00 – Aaron’s final truth bomb: retire already, grandpas 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like the episode if you’re done with bureaucratic clownery 🔔 Subscribe for more unfiltered veteran perspective 💬 Drop your take—are these generals serious? 🌟 Leave a review to support Ones Ready 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for insider drops 👕 Check the merch store at onesready.com Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:00:09:38

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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 66: Tim Kennedy’s Valor Lie, Lobster War Prophecies, & the Domino’s Nuke Indicator – WTF Are We Even Doing?

10/23/2025
Send us a text The Ones Ready crew returns to burn down the house with a brutally honest breakdown of integrity, influence, and idiocy in the military influencer world. Jared’s new book Wet Death gets high praise (and a bit of trolling), Aaron confesses his TV crimes, and Trent plays devil’s advocate like a champ. The real fire? A scorched-earth takedown of Tim Kennedy—his alleged valor awards, inflated resume, and why stolen valor isn’t just embarrassing—it’s corrosive. Plus: a war room full of memes, Nate’s jump-to-conclusions mat, and the Pentagon’s real nuke warning system (hint: it’s covered in cheese and pepperoni). If you’re looking for polished PR, move along. If you want unfiltered, warfighter-level truth bombs with a side of sarcasm, welcome home. 🔥 Key Takeaways: Wet Death⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Kicking off: OTS planning chaos & Wet Death hype 01:15 – Aaron rips through Jared’s book and loves it (surprisingly) 04:45 – Meme wars, Nate’s DMs, and Iranian strike breakdown 06:47 – Operation Midnight Hammer: GBU-57s from the shadows 08:00 – DIA “leaks,” MSM spin, and tactical waiting 10:42 – Sopranos vs. The Wire, Ohio NFL games & TV piracy 13:06 – Domino’s Pizza = First-to-Strike 15:00 – Should maintainers talk about warfighting? Hell yes. 18:00 – Reddit trolls, PJs, and the rage of 90s-era gatekeepers 21:00 – Tim Kennedy’s awards saga, BSM-V lie receipts 31:00 – Can you be a liar and a net positive? Nop Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:01:07:59

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Ops Brief 108: Daily Drop - 22 Oct 2025 - Fat Generals, Jared Isaacman for NASA, and SpaceX

10/22/2025
Send us a text The Ones Ready Team Room just went DEFCON spicy. Peaches drops a verbal frag on soft leadership, lazy generals, and the bureaucratic clown show holding America back. From gutless flag officers whining about accountability to NASA possibly being shoved under the Department of Transportation (seriously?), he’s got zero patience for the circus. Peaches calls out the hypocrisy, salutes the few still grinding, and delivers his unfiltered take on how to fix the mess—starting with honesty, toughness, and a little competition. Oh, and yeah—Jared Isaacman for NASA Chief? Bet your ass. Strap in. This one’s a ride. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – “Everything We Do Has a Purpose” – Peaches on the real meaning of attributes-based selection. 01:45 – “The Nashville Summit Is Locked and Loaded” – Event hype, early access, and Vegas reveal. 04:20 – “Generals Gone Soft” – Peaches torches the brass crying to the press. 07:30 – “Leadership Without Spine” – How political rot eats the military from the top down. 08:40 – “The Billionaire Fighter Pilot We Need” – Jared Isaacman for NASA boss. 11:10 – “NASA Under DOT? Are You High?” – The dumbest idea Congress has ever had. 13:05 – “Game On, SpaceX” – Peaches breaks down why competition keeps America sharp. 16:45 – “Rant Mode: Engaged” – Peaches asks: am I wrong, or just the only one saying it? 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that Like button if you’re tired of weak leadership. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a drop. 💬 Sound off in the comments—agree or not, bring your take. 🌟 Leave a review if you’ve got the guts to be honest. 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership—be part of the tribe. 👕 Grab the gear at OnesReady.com and wear what you stand for. Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:00:17:37

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***Fixed***Ep 517: So You Want to Play with Bombs? Air Force EOD Isn’t the Hurt Locker

10/21/2025
Send us a text Everyone loves to say they want a “badass” job—until they realize Air Force EOD actually plays with live explosives. Peaches sits down with three bomb techs who spill the truth about blowing stuff up for a living. From top-secret clearances to the sadistic “Grooster” workout, these dudes talk smoke sessions, failure, and why being called “Eagle” isn’t a compliment. No Hollywood hero shots here—just sweat, stress, and zero room for mistakes. If you think you’re built different, listen up. This episode will check your ego harder than an instructor at NAV School. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – “You’re Going Down on Bombs, Boys” 03:00 – Why EOD Isn’t Just Another SWOE Backup Plan 07:15 – The Guard Life vs Active Duty Reality 12:45 – Passing the “Psychopath” Test 17:00 – The Grooster: EOD’s Dumbest (and Best) Workout 26:00 – How EOD School Breaks You Without Yelling 41:00 – Double Taps, Unicorns, and Ego Checks 52:00 – Secret Clearances and Pentagon Power Trips 57:30 – 3D Printing Explosives and Idle Hands 1:09:00 – Real EOD Life: From Bombs to Breakfast 1:16:00 – Advice from the Trenches: Don’t Be “That Guy” 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe for more military chaos 💬 Comment: could YOU survive EOD school? 🌟 Leave a review (Peaches reads them all) 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Grab your gear from the merch store Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:01:23:19

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MBRS 83: The Air Force Is Soft—And It’s the NCOs’ Fault (Yeah, I Said It)

10/20/2025
Send us a text Trent goes full throttle in this unapologetic reality check for every NCO hiding behind bureaucracy and excuses. If you’ve ever blamed “today’s Airmen” for discipline problems—this one’s gonna sting. He calls out chiefs playing the victim, NCOs afraid to get yelled at, and a generation that forgot what professional actually looks like. From shiny boots to leadership lip service, Trent dismantles the soft culture infecting the ranks. His message is simple: stop asking permission, stop whining about policy, and start owning your damn influence. You are the culture—so act like it. This episode isn’t motivational fluff. It’s a direct order to wake up, lead with backbone, and fix the mess. No buzzwords, no safe spaces—just pure enlisted truth bombs. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – “It’s Time to Take the Air Force Back” 01:15 – Contractors, Chaos, and Chiefs Gone Soft 03:45 – BMT Ain’t the Problem—You Are 05:20 – Why Discipline Isn’t “Toxic,” It’s Survival 07:45 – The Lost Art of Fixing Problems Without Permission 10:10 – Special Warfare’s Secret Sauce: Buy-In and Grit 12:30 – The Coward’s Creed: Excuses from the E-9 Mafia 14:00 – Mentorship Up and Down the Chain—Not Optional 16:40 – Discipline Equals Trust (and Why You Don’t Have Either) 19:30 – Shiny Boots, Fat Bodies, and Cultural Rot 23:55 – The NCO Creed Gets Torn Apart (Line by Line) 28:00 – Risk, Ridicule, and Real Leadership 32:15 – Stop Asking for Orders—Start Acting Like an NCO 34:25 – The Final Charge: Reclaim the Corps or Get Out 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that Like button if you’re tired of weak excuses 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next reality check 💬 Drop your take—what’s killing discipline where you are? 🌟 Leave a review if you still believe in tough leadership 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership to be part of the fix 👕 Hit the merch store—earn your stripes in style Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:00:38:48

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Ep 518: We F’d Up the A-10? Jarred Taylor & CMSgt Spreter Talk The Future of TACP

10/20/2025
Send us a text Buckle up — Peaches sits down with Black Rifle Coffee’s Jared Taylor and AFSW’s Chief Jimbo Spreeder to torch the nonsense strangling the Air Force from the inside out. From the death-by-a-thousand-cuts of the A-10, to the badge redesign drama, to the Tech P force reduction nobody understood, this episode pulls zero punches. Peaches calls out leadership confusion (“Wait, you didn’t know what TacPs do?!”), while JT and Jimbo laugh their way through the bureaucratic chaos that makes warriors less lethal. Expect hard truths, gallows humor, and the kind of brutally honest conversation you’ll never hear in a press briefing. If you think the military’s “heritage problem” ends with pilots and PowerPoints, think again. The boys talk heritage, mental toughness, rebuilding the pipeline, and why being “Instagram fit” won’t save your ass when the rotors kick up and it’s go time. This one’s pure Ones Ready energy: real talk, no filters, and all attitude. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – “So… the Air Force forgot what TacPs do?” 03:00 – JT & Jimbo on making the ‘Controlled’ documentary and saving the legacy 07:00 – How two dudes turned chaos into a badass TacP history film 10:00 – “The A-10 ain’t dead yet… but it’s bleeding out” 15:00 – Inside the new badge redesign and why it pissed everyone off (again) 20:00 – Future of the TacP pipeline: less fluff, more fight 25:00 – “We don’t want influencers — we want killers” 32:00 – Swimming, stress, and suffering: TacPs hit the pool 38:00 – Morale shocker: why commanders are finally happy again 43:00 – Peaches & Jimbo on the State of TacP: cutting dead weight, building killers 50:00 – The new Scout Program and the legend of Funky Bunkley 54:00 – JT’s next mission: writing, war stories, and whiskey 56:00 – “Train hard, shut up, and stop believing the rumors” 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that like button if you love seeing truth hit harder than a JDAM. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss Peaches roasting the system again. 💬 Drop your take — would you paint the A-10 black and give it to the 160th? 🌟 Leave a review if you’ve got the stones to agree (or disagree). 🪖 Join th Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:00:59:14

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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 65: Baby Back B*tches & Blues Mondays

10/18/2025
Send us a text Jared’s sunburnt, unfiltered, and back in the war room (well, accidentally someone else’s). In this raw members-only rant, he debriefs the San Diego Operator Training Summit, breaks down the PT standard panic in the Air Force, and flame-throws the idiocy of “Blues Mondays.” From watching 38 candidates grind it out to eviscerating the armchair critics of “warrior ethos,” this episode is a spicy casserole of truth bombs, sarcasm, and unsolicited leadership advice. Plus, why some folks are mad about "our boys" and how social media outrage might just be one big bot-fueled joke. Buckle up, because Jared’s mic is hot and his patience is not. 🔥 Key Takeaways: 2-mile runcancoughcough⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Burnt to a Crisp: Jared’s OTS Recap 02:00 – Meet the Crew: Who Showed Up in San Diego 04:45 – Pull-Up Stats & Candidate Reality Checks 07:00 – New PT Standards: The Sky is Falling! 09:30 – Warrior Ethos: Cringe vs. Necessity 11:15 – The Horror of Blues Mondays (Again) 13:30 – CMSAF Bass vs. CMSAF Flosey: Who Did It Better? 16:30 – Why Social Media Silence is Hurting Leadership 18:00 – “Our Boys” and the Bot-Triggered Outrage Machine 20:15 – Accidental Livestream Shenanigans 21:00 – Final Thoughts: Thanks, Therapy, and Training On 🎯 Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:00:21:32

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Ep 517: So You Wanna Play with Bombs? Air Force EOD Isn’t the Hurt Locker

10/17/2025
Send us a text Everyone loves to say they want a “badass” job—until they realize Air Force EOD actually plays with live explosives. Peaches sits down with three bomb techs who spill the truth about blowing stuff up for a living. From top-secret clearances to the sadistic “Grooster” workout, these dudes talk smoke sessions, failure, and why being called “Eagle” isn’t a compliment. No Hollywood hero shots here—just sweat, stress, and zero room for mistakes. If you think you’re built different, listen up. This episode will check your ego harder than an instructor at NAV School. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – “You’re Going Down on Bombs, Boys” 03:00 – Why EOD Isn’t Just Another SWOE Backup Plan 07:15 – The Guard Life vs Active Duty Reality 12:45 – Passing the “Psychopath” Test 17:00 – The Grooster: EOD’s Dumbest (and Best) Workout 26:00 – How EOD School Breaks You Without Yelling 41:00 – Double Taps, Unicorns, and Ego Checks 52:00 – Secret Clearances and Pentagon Power Trips 57:30 – 3D Printing Explosives and Idle Hands 1:09:00 – Real EOD Life: From Bombs to Breakfast 1:16:00 – Advice from the Trenches: Don’t Be “That Guy” 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe for more military chaos 💬 Comment: could YOU survive EOD school? 🌟 Leave a review (Peaches reads them all) 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Grab your gear from the merch store Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:01:23:52

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Ep 522: “Nobody Quits at Dinner—They Quit at the Bottom of the Pool” | A Parent's Perspective

10/16/2025
Send us a text Forget the motivational fluff—this one’s raw. Peaches sits down with Rob, a Navy vet and father of a Special Warfare candidate, to talk about what really happens when your kid volunteers for hell. From bottom-of-the-pool breakdowns to recruiter nonsense, this convo hits every nerve: pride, fear, frustration, and a dad’s brutal honesty about letting go. Rob doesn’t sugarcoat it—he talks about raising a son who fails, adapts, and keeps fighting. It’s not about the uniform—it’s about grit, humility, and realizing your kid’s journey isn’t yours to control. Parents, this one’s gonna sting a little. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – “Nobody quits because it’s hard—they quit because of life.” 04:30 – A parent’s front-row seat to the pipeline 08:50 – From college athlete to combat pipeline 13:40 – Recruiter lies & learning the hard way 17:00 – The pool doesn’t care about your feelings 20:45 – Crack or black: where you meet yourself 27:00 – Why monsters quit and quiet kids survive 33:00 – What parents get wrong about “helping” 43:30 – Moms, chill. He’s tougher than you think. 49:00 – Military mindset vs. soft culture 57:00 – The hardest words a son can say: “You were right.” 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe for weekly gut-checks 💬 Comment with your take on “quitting” 🌟 Leave a review—it fuels the mission 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Grab merch at onesready.com Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:01:03:20

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Ep 516: The System’s a Joke — Gladdin Family vs. Wyoming “Justice”

10/14/2025
Send us a text Peaches and the Ones Ready crew bring the Gladdins back into the team room for a brutal, emotional update on their fight for Justice for Julie — and it’s worse than you think. A repeat offender with 30+ charges kills Kate’s mom, and the state calls it a misdemeanor. Yeah. A misdemeanor. This episode rips open every layer of America’s broken “justice” system — lazy prosecutors, soft laws, and zero accountability. Nate and Kate Gladdin refuse to stay quiet, turning grief into a full-on campaign for change. Peaches doesn’t hold back either: if you’ve ever said “someone should fix this,” congratulations — that someone is you. Get ready for outrage, heartbreak, and truth bombs only Ones Ready could deliver. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Peaches kicks it off with Ones Ready updates & sponsor shout-out 02:20 – The Gladdins return: pain, purpose, and pure honesty 05:00 – How a repeat criminal killed Julie and still walks free 08:15 – 72 days in jail for 33 crimes — Wyoming’s “justice” exposed 11:20 – Kate relives the moment everything shattered 16:00 – When killing someone gets you 12 months max 18:00 – Fighting to rewrite the law and expose the loopholes 24:00 – Corruption, cowardice, and a prosecutor on thin ice 28:00 – Probation: the ultimate free pass to kill again 33:00 – “He’s never fought a man in his life” — Nate’s uncensored fury 35:00 – Justice vs. revenge: the Gladdins set the record straight 39:00 – From Australia to Wyoming: no excuses, no retreat 45:00 – Standing fearless in court, face to face with evil 48:00 – Kate turns anger into fuel for change 52:00 – The Gladdin family’s message: you can’t silence truth 57:00 – Call to action: flood the phones, demand Justice for Julie 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that Like button — show support for real accountability 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next truth grenade from Ones Ready 💬 Drop your take — justice or joke? 🌟 Leave a review and help this story reach beyond the algorithm 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership — where action > talk 👕 Gear up at onesready.com and rep the team Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:01:00:34

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Ep 515: Air Force EOD Event Canceled Over Optics: Leadership Failure or Risk Aversion?

10/13/2025
Send us a text Peaches is flying solo and absolutely torching weak leadership in this unfiltered rant from the Ones Ready team room. The story? A Monster Mash at Little Rock AFB was shut down at the last second—after 50 candidates paid their own way—because someone got scared of “bad optics” during a government shutdown. Spoiler: nobody died, but the leadership’s spine sure did. Peaches tears into risk-averse commanders, lazy optics-warriors, and anyone who hides behind policy instead of taking ownership. Then he spotlights one real-deal hero: Col. Echard, the 19th Airlift Wing Commander who told everyone to “keep pressing” and owned the risk like a leader should. If you’ve ever wondered why morale tanks or why recruiting struggles, this episode spells it out in flaming detail. Get ready for rants, real talk, and a reminder that courage doesn’t come from PowerPoint slides. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Peaches in the team room, solo and slightly unhinged 02:30 – The Monster Mash disaster: how 50 candidates got burned 05:10 – Government shutdown excuses and the weak “optics” cop-out 07:30 – Risk aversion: the silent killer of military progress 10:45 – Enter Col. Eckerd: one leader who actually leads 13:00 – “Own the risk, keep pressing” – how real commanders operate 15:00 – Peaches unloads on leadership that folds under pressure 18:00 – Lessons from chaos: empathy, ownership, and doing better 20:00 – Shoutouts to the EOD team and recruiters who kept grinding 22:30 – The Ones Ready mission: real training, real risk, real results 24:00 – PMA, TastyGains, and Peaches roasting himself before bed 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that Like button — leadership needs to see this 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next ones-ready rant 💬 Drop your take: Who’s right — the rule followers or the risk takers? 🌟 Leave a review if you’ve ever had to deal with “optics warriors” 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for insider content 👕 Grab the new Hero 2.0 shirts at OnesReady.com Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:00:25:12

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MBRS 82: Military Mental Health or Excuses? Peaches Says We’ve Gone Soft

10/12/2025
Send us a text Peaches goes solo and unleashes pure unfiltered Ones Ready energy. From Air Force football to government shutdowns, from bogus “Qatari base” conspiracies to the Air Force’s mental health meltdown — no topic is safe. He rips into how the military’s obsession with “self-care” is starting to sound like a therapy group for quitters, why shark attacks and blood wings need to come back, and how infrastructure and leadership have both gone to hell. If you’re tired of the soft, sanitized version of service life everyone’s selling… this episode’s your reality check. Buckle up, snowflakes. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Peaches flies solo: Trent’s on vacation, Aaron’s on dad duty 02:30 – Air Force vs. UNLV: No defense, all chaos 03:45 – The fake “Qatari Air Base” freakout: calm down, patriots 09:50 – True North mental health program—budget cuts or common sense? 14:45 – Have we gone too far with mental health? Peaches says hell yes 19:50 – Quitting and calling it “self-care” isn’t courage 23:40 – The therapy-industrial complex and buzzword bingo 26:00 – POTFF: the one mental health program that actually works 28:00 – Why benching 225 makes you a god among mortals 30:00 – Government shutdown: troops still getting paid (for now) 33:00 – Military infrastructure is falling apart—literally 35:00 – Shark attacks are back, and Peaches loves it 39:00 – Fewer PCS moves: smart retention or lazy policy? 46:30 – Time to close useless bases and stop pretending it’s about “the economy” 48:30 – Cold coffee, EOD chaos, and Peaches signs off 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that like button if you’re done with excuses 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss when Peaches rants again 💬 Drop your take: are we softer or just smarter? 🌟 Leave a review—tell us what you think of the solo chaos 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for exclusive behind-the-scenes talks 👕 Check out the merch store—support the team that tells it like it is Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:00:49:52

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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 64: You're Not Gonna Make It (and Here's Why You Suck)

10/12/2025
Send us a text Trent flies solo and absolutely lights the mic on fire in this unfiltered reality check for every would-be warfighter wondering if they’re cut out for the pipeline. Spoiler alert: you’re probably not. From “weak genetics” and mommy issues to delusional love stories about the girl back home, Trent serves up a hot plate of hard truths with his signature sarcasm, hotel water, and allergic sneezing fits. If you’ve ever asked, “Do I have what it takes?”—this is the slap in the face you needed. He hits everything: • Civilian comfort addiction 🛋️ • Crippling overthinking 🤯 • Emotional fragility 🥲 • The cadre who definitely hate you (and themselves) • And yes, your absolutely trash haircut 💇‍♂️ This isn't a pep talk. It’s an audit. And you better hope you pass. 🔥 Key Takeaways: too⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Trent’s solo rant begins (yes, he’s alone, yes, it’s glorious) 01:00 – Reason #1: Civilian life is too damn cushy 03:00 – Reason #2: You don’t have a WHY—and you probably don’t need one 07:30 – Reason #3: “Weak genetics” is a vibe and a lifestyle 09:50 – Reason #4: Cadre are mean—deal with it 13:30 – Reason #5: You can’t take things one step at a time 18:00 – Reason #6: That girl back home? She’s not worth your career 20:25 – Reason #7: You’re a weak little bitch… with bad hair 21:00 – Sneezing, hotel gripes, and episode wrap-up 🎯 Call-to-Actions: youSupport the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Kill Cliff - Pr...

Duration:00:20:40