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