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 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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494 episodes
Ep 433: AFSPECWAR Recruiter TSgt Gibson
Yo, 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 wannabes into warriors to outsmarting MEPS’ relic tests, we’re spilling the badass, behind-the-scene...
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Episode 433
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Ep 432: You're Fired - The Pentagon Purge!
Strap 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 on the Pentagon’s Friday Night Massacre, the long-overdue firing of General CQ Brown and General Jim ...
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Episode 432
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Ep 431: MILITARY BROKEN? How DFND is Fixing Your Sleep, Pain, and Readiness
You’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 Ready to drop truth bombs on why your body is wrecked and how to fix it. We’re talking infrared sleepwe...
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Episode 431
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Ep 432: Latest News, Zero Prep, and Q&A!
Strap 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 prep, so we're all in this together!Like, subscribe, leave a review, and consider becomi...
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Episode 432
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MBRS 48: Latest News, Zero Prep, and Q&A!
Strap 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 prep, so we're all in this together!Like, subscribe, leave a review, and consider becomi...
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Episode 430
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Ep 430: Chaos or Clarity? Here's How to Not Screw Up Like a Rookie Squadron Commander
Welcome 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 is a leadership lesson or just another circus. Did he learn from his first term or is he still wingi...
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Ep 429: Phil "PIMP" Freeman
Strap 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 heard (spoiler: it involves Vegas, a cab ride, and some very unfortunate pants). But it's not all ju...
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Episode 429
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***Sneak Peek*** MBRS 44: Cancel Us Now: DEI, Women in SOF, and Why We Just Don’t Care
Buckle 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 the hot-button topics of DEI, women in special operations, and why TikTok might just be China's ultim...
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Episode 428
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Ep 428: You’re Training Wrong - Guardian Grit’s No-BS Guide to Water Confidence
Think you’re ready for the pipeline? Think again. Guardian Grit’s Kris Tomes joins Ones Ready to expose the brutal reality of why most candidates FAIL—and how to fix it. From mask and snorkel fails to absolute trainwrecks...
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Episode 428
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Ep 427: Erik Grohmann's Nutrition Bootcamp for the Pipeline Wannabes
Think 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 Marine who swapped MREs for macro counts, back into the Team Room. He's spilling the beans on how to f...
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Episode 427
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Ep 426: Barracks Workouts...Body By Peaches
Trapped 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 at Basic Training. From death by burpees to Tabata torture, we'll push you through workouts that won'...
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Episode 426
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MBRS 47: Latest News, Zero Prep, and Q&A!
Strap 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 prep, so we're all in this together!Like, subscribe, leave a review, and consider becomi...
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Ep 425: Shooting the Sh*t with Sniper Bro Bryan Morgan of Hat Creek
Ever 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 Morgan from Hat Creek Training, where he spills the bean...
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Episode 425
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Ep 424: The A-10 and the Future of Close Air Support with "Won" Bier
Buckle 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 stakes, and real frustration over the fate of close air support. From getting shot at in the...
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Episode 424
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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 43: From Terminal Leave to Terminal Rants
Retirement isn’t all golf and Mai Tais—especially when Peaches is behind the mic. In this no-holds-barred episode, we cover everything from gaming the Air Force’s leave system to the absurdity of diversity memos and why the DOD loves duct-taped...
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Episode 422
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Ep 423: To Be Resilient or Robust - This Is The Question!
You’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 from the hits, you were built to take them without breaking? Peaches goes deep on ...
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Episode 423
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Ep 422: No More Excuses: The Training Event That Broke Us (In the Best Way)
You asked, we delivered. After years of dodging the idea, we finally hosted an in-person training event… and it hit different. No smoke sessions for the sake of suffering, no screaming about how you’re a disappointment to your ancestors—just pu...
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Episode 422
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MBRS 46: The Agenda is No Agenda – Unfiltered BS & Q&A (YouTube Live)
Welcome to another “totally structured” episode of MBRS 46, where we definitely planned out every second of this masterpiece (spoiler: we didn’t). Peaches jumps on to talk about training, water survival, why being short isn’t the end o...
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Episode 421
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Ep 421: Self Talk - Are You Weak or Just Soft?
Alright, savages—buckle up! Today, Peaches is diving into self-talk and whether that little voice in your head is pushing you forward or dragging you down. Is negative self-talk the secret weapon of the elite? Or is it just another excus...
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Episode 421
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Ep 420: Why No One Wants to Join - Woke Policies, Pay Cuts, and Parental Disapproval
Welcome 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, and leave a sarcastic review. Today, Peaches is flying solo, tackling the Stars and Stripes article a...
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Ep 419: Firefighting and Rocking Out - Bobby 'Hammersticks' Payne From Shift Group
Get ready for a ride! The Ones Ready crew teams up with Bobby Payne, a retired Senior Master Sergeant turned rockstar (literally). From crushing it as a firefighter during the GWOT to opening for 38 Special, Bobby’s story is proof that life aft...
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Episode 419
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Ep 418: Air Force Air Traffic Controllers Break Down American Airlines Crash
Buckle up, because we’re diving into a breakdown of one of the most intense air traffic control incidents in recent history. Complacency? Miscommunication? Just a bad day at the office? We’re going full debrief mode on what went down over the P...
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Episode 418
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Ep 417: Cry More, Complain Less: Why the Air Force Owes You NOTHING
Strap 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 into the dumpster fire that is the infamous Airmen, NCO, and Senior NCO Facebook page, where complaint...
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Episode 417
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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 41: The DMs We Didn’t Sign Up For!
From push-up form critiques to clueless ASVAB questions, Aaron and Trent expose the chaos of DMs gone wrong. Why are recruits asking for spoon-fed answers instead of doing the work? And what’s up with the Alaska Guard and their secret SOPs? Div...
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Episode 418
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***Sneak Peek***MBRS 45: Unfiltered Rant on DOD Shakeups and Tuskegee Airmen Drama
Welcome to the Ones Ready Team Room—where sarcasm is the sixth branch of service. In this members-only episode, Peaches dives into the classified-but-not-really Nellis morning report and rants about everything from Secretary Hegseth's ...
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Episode 417
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