Welcome back to your favorite corner of chaos—the Ones Ready podcast. Today we’re giving you the inside scoop on the next Operator Training Summit in La Jolla, California (that’s right, where influencers pretend to jog and Navy SEALs learn to leave Combat Controller's on the OBJ). If you’ve ever wanted mentorship, expert instruction, and a slight brush with aquatic panic, this is your episode.
We're breaking down everything you need to know: deep-ass pools, buddy breathing without drowning your buddy, and how Drownproofing in the same pool as Deep End Fitness is more of a spiritual journey than a drill. Oh, and don’t worry—this is NOT a smoke session. It’s deliberate. It’s intentional. And you’ll leave with more than just sore calves and PTSD from mask and snorkel drills.
Also featuring:
🔥 Swag-bearing special warfare recruiters
🔥 Tactical s'mores around a SoCal campsite
🔥 12-hour pool days that don’t suck
🔥 Mentors who aren’t trying to haze you (weird, right?)
You’re not ready—but we’ll fix that.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- If you're 15+ with a waiver and can fog up a mask, you can join.
- Drownproofing isn’t hard... until it is.
- This isn’t Hell Week. It’s more like Enlightenment Weekend (but with fins).
- Meet former schoolhouse staff who will actually teach you things.
- Limited slots. Unlimited sarcasm.
- Recruiters may bring snacks. We’re not promising Chick-fil-A, but hey.
- If you're not there, you're probably doing push-ups wrong somewhere else.
⏱️ Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Intro to the OTS (a.k.a. Tactical Summer Camp)
- 00:30 – Dates, Location, and Pool Deep Enough to Question Life
- 01:20 – What You’ll Learn: Buddy Breathing, Treading, Mask Work
- 01:50 – Drownproofing in the Pit of Despair
- 02:40 – Who’s Instructing (Spoiler: Actual PJs)
- 03:15 – How to Register (Spoiler: DM Jared Before It’s Full)
- 04:00 – Gear, Swag, Food, and Optional Misery
- 04:50 – Final Thoughts: Show Up, Learn Stuff, Don’t Be Soft
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In this glorious mess of a members-only episode, Peaches and Trent go full rogue: no guests, no guardrails, just straight-up brain dumps and verbal knife fights. The guys break down the importance of cognitive stress training, Air Force leadership cowardice, and the existential burden of watching “Interstellar” while contemplating your career.
Also on deck:
📽️ B-movie reviews
🧠 Why your brain needs reps too
📣 DMs from angry CCTs
⚖️ Knowing the rules just so you can break them
👊 And why being a tactical athlete doesn’t mean you’re just a meathead
This episode is therapy, chaos, and catharsis with a side of sarcasm. You’re welcome.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- If your pipeline doesn’t include brain games under fatigue—you’re doing it wrong.
- Tactical athlete ≠ barbell meathead. You’re a thinker who sweats.
- We don’t work for recruiting. We don’t work for you.
- Know the rules. Break them correctly.
- Leadership without judgment is just expensive admin.
- Trent may or may not still be fraternizing with cones.
- And yes… we do read your angry DMs. Then we roast them. 💅
⏱️ Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Members-only mayhem kicks off: hot takes & B-movie breakdowns
- 03:00 – Free Solo, fear addiction, and that team-guy mental switch
- 06:00 – Monster Mashes, memory drills, and why your brain needs training
- 09:00 – Air Force rules, problem-solving, and AFI-breaking done right
- 15:00 – Angry DMs, misfired mentorship, and CCTs with attitude
- 21:00 – Why the AF won’t come on the podcast (and why that’s dumb)
- 30:00 – Leadership, indecision, and how inaction is destroying the pipeline
- 36:00 – Interstellar, Inception, and movies that hit too close to home
- 46:00 – Thanksgiving with cones, training culture, and rule-breaking for good
- 55:00 – Command authority, decision dominance, and why miserable leaders suck
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In this brutally honest and surprisingly soothing episode, Peaches teams up with Dr. Leah Kaylor—THE sleep czar of the FBI (no, seriously)—to talk about the one thing that could make you a better operator, athlete, student, or just a more tolerable human: sleep.
Dr. Kaylor isn’t here to fluff your pillow. She's here to fix your broken circadian rhythm, crush your excuses, and maybe ruin your pre-workout addiction. From early morning sun hacks to why your phone is wrecking your melatonin, this episode is a no-BS masterclass in reclaiming your performance through better sleep hygiene. And no, power naps are not your savior.
Whether you're a sleep-deprived teen thinking about BUD/S or a 30-something warfighter trying to pretend that 5 hours and a ghost of REM is “fine”—this episode is your wake-up call (literally).
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- The 3 S’s of what your bed is actually for: sleep, sex, and sickness.
- If you fall asleep instantly, congrats—you’re severely sleep-deprived.
- Pre-workout at 9PM? You’re not hard. You’re hormonal.
- Caffeine has a half-life. Stop drinking it like it’s tactical hydration.
- Naps = snacks. Don’t ruin your Thanksgiving dinner.
- Blue light at night tells your brain it’s noon—nice job, dopamine addict.
- Fix your morning routine and your body will stop waking up at 3AM like it’s haunted.
⏱️ Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Meet Dr. Leah Kaylor: FBI sleep expert (and bedtime crusader)
- 03:00 – From VA sleep clinics to federal ops: how the mission started
- 07:00 – Why eight hours isn’t a myth—it’s your superpower
- 11:00 – Sleep debt: the damage is done (but here’s what you can fix)
- 14:00 – Sunrise alarms, light hacks & caveman brain science
- 17:00 – The Sleep Advantage book drop + YouTube on the way
- 21:00 – Phones, dopamine, and why your bed’s not a damn office
- 28:00 – Blue light sabotage & bedtime boundaries that work
- 32:00 – Caffeine confessions: what’s killing your deep sleep
- 38:00 – Naps are snacks: how your power nap wrecks REM
- 44:00 – 3AM wake-ups, overtraining, and tracking your real patterns
- 53:00 – Top 3 hacks to sleep better
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Strap in, team—we're back in the team room with retired Chief Ivan Ruiz, legendary PJ, Katrina rescuer, INDOC instructor, and all-around certified badass. We’re talking about the upcoming PJ Rodeo, but let’s be honest, this episode quickly turns into a firestorm of nostalgia, brutal honesty, and unapologetic takes on what’s going right—and VERY wrong—with Air Force Special Warfare.
From the high-angle ropes event at South Point Casino to shooting comps, Monster Mash med drills, and jump events open to the public, this year’s rodeo isn’t just a reunion—it’s a mission. We highlight why the Association and Foundation still matter, why the new pipeline model might be wrecking community culture, and why having your mom at your recruiter meeting might be the red flag of the century.
We also get real about silent professionals, the identity crisis in AFSPECWAR, and the gut punch of watching “toughness” get traded for lab coats and PowerPoints.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- PJ Rodeo 2025 is live in Vegas, June 16–21—public welcome. Bring your boots.
- Open call: small businesses, sponsors, and silent pros—support your own or stop complaining.
- The old INDOC course? Brutal. Legendary. Respected. Still undefeated in shaping warriors.
- Rocks in pools, buddy drags, and mask/snout punishment weren’t hazing.
- PJs aren’t granola-eating hippies. Except maybe a few.
- Hurricane Katrina rescues = 240+ hoists. Real ops vs Instagram ops.
- Want to be a PJ? Don’t chase the unicorn. Show up, shut up, perform.
- If your parents are talking to your recruiter... you’re not ready.
⏱️ Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Hardy Studios plug, gear discounts, intro to Ivan Ruiz
- 03:30 – What the PJ Rodeo actually is (and why it’s badass)
- 05:00 – Events rundown: jumps, shooting, ropes, Monster Mash
- 07:40 – Public welcome + building community culture
- 09:10 – Sponsorships, vendors, and how to support
- 11:30 – Association vs Foundation: who saves who
- 13:20 – Real-world impact: brain bleeds, hurricanes, grant checks
- 17:15 – Katrina rescues: 240 hoists, young guys in the fight
- 20:30 – Retirement thoughts: missing the X, not the queep
- 25:45 – Operators worry
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This week on Ones Ready, Aaron and Peaches dive into an episode that’s part roast, part rock anthem, and part tactical life lesson—mostly about how not to book an Airbnb. What started as a “members only” chat quickly spiraled into Nickelback fanboying, ruined daughters with backstage passes, and tactical breakdowns of why doom-ups are Satan’s favorite underwater evolution. We cover everything from civilian helicopters to hot air balloon jumps, operator training summits, and the exact moment Aaron got seduced by a business class seat.
Meanwhile, Trent’s missing (again), living his best life backstage with Canada’s greatest export, while Aaron is out here trying not to get PTSD from dolls in his Airbnb bedroom. You’re not ready for this one—and that’s fine, because neither were we.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- Trent ditched the pod for Nickelback. Bold move, Cotton.
- Backstage passes + first class flights = parenting mistakes you can’t walk back.
- Civilian helicopter tours = hell no. But V-22s? Apparently fine.
- Doom-ups are proof that instructors have a personal vendetta against your sinuses.
- Operator Training Summits are NOT smoke sessions—they’re your only shot at doing things right before it’s too late.
- Aaron’s the guy who gets mistaken for an asshole online but heals your soul in person. Surprise!
- Peaches books an Airbnb called The Dollhouse. It is exactly what it sounds like.
- Yes, we’re still figuring this out. No, we’re not sorry.
🧠 PSA: If you think Nickelback sucks, we challenge you to not sing along when “How You Remind Me” comes on. Go ahead. We’ll wait.
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Buckle up, because Ones Ready is dropping a banger with Anthony “Donny” Donahue, a guy who’s lived more lives than a cat with a death wish. From dodging jail time to crushing Navy SEAL BUD/S, serving as one of the only Arabic-speaking SEALs in Iraq, and then—because why not?—ditching his officer gig to become an Air Force Pararescueman, Donny’s story is a middle finger to the ordinary. Now, he’s gunning to be the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, repping his fourth-generation Filipino roots and a military legacy that screams badassery. Aaron unpacks his journey with zero chill, from battlefield interrogations with Jocko to raw-dogging life without a phone in 2025 (yes, really). This episode is a Molotov cocktail of grit, sarcasm, and a call to rally the SOF community to get Donny’s name in front of the right eyes.
Key Takeaways:
- Donny went from juvenile trouble to VMI to SEAL Team glory—proof the system can’t tame a savage with a purpose.
- Two years in Iraq as an Arabic-speaking SEAL? Yeah, he was the unicorn Jocko’s platoon didn’t know they needed.
- Resigning his commission to go enlisted PJ was peak “screw your desk job” energy—respect the hustle.
- No phone, just an iPad mini and Wi-Fi vibes—Donny’s living like it’s 1995, and we’re low-key jealous.
- Ambassador to the Philippines? His Filipino DNA and SOF street cred make him the guy to bridge nations, no cap.
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Erasing history or just correcting course? When military institutions start scrubbing images, canceling events, and rewriting narratives, we have to ask—what’s the real intent? Is it about progress, or are we selectively deleting what doesn’t fit the current agenda?
Let’s break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what it means for the warfighter community.
Drop your thoughts in the comments, hit like, and don’t forget to subscribe. History isn’t just what’s written—it’s what we choose to remember.
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Welcome back to another episode where Peaches, Aaron, and a walking EOD war story—Charles Howell—drag you down memory lane... kicking and screaming. From nearly tattooing a crab on his chest before basic training to blowing up more IEDs than most people blow up relationships, Charles spills the entire chaotic tea of his two-decade detonation tour.
We talk about how EODs were treated like the “red-headed stepchildren of CE,” the comedic incompetence of leadership during actual combat deployments, and the golden age of malicious compliance (spoiler: his commander got too many phone calls). Oh—and apparently, if you failed your first test at the schoolhouse? Congrats, there’s a selfie of you somewhere making rounds at the EOD bar circuit.
This episode has everything:
- A Marine getting trolled into oblivion over a lost fuse
- Xbox Kinect motion sensors used to kill helicopters
- PJ and EOD instructors emotionally scarring students (who definitely still remember)
- Sunlight on Peaches’ nose ruining the episode’s aesthetic
If you’re one of those parents asking questions for your kid at the recruiter’s office—buckle up. Charles has thoughts. And no, you’re not going to Deloitte, Karen. You’re joining the military. Maybe.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- Charles Howell joined because 9/11 happened… and because Keanu Reeves in Speed sounded cool.
- The Air Force recruiter wore a tank top. The Marine wore dress blues. Guess who won.
- EOD school used to be chaos, now it’s structured chaos.
- Instructors didn’t remember you. That emotional scar? That’s all you, buddy.
- Iraq vs. Afghanistan: different wars, different trauma, same unprepared leadership.
- Some commanders were more worried about awards ceremonies than knowing where their deployed teams were.
- The Air Force still sometimes doesn’t know what EOD does—and that’s terrifying.
- Charles took the scout job voluntarily… because he’s broken and done deploying.
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Welcome to another unfiltered Ones Ready daily drop, where we scan the Pentagon's inbox so you don't have to. Today's episode is jammed with everything from micro nuclear reactors to the Space Command slap fight, and we even toss in some childcare policy chaos—because why not?
Jared breaks down what the Air Force and Space Force are actually up to (spoiler: some of it's impressive, some of it's… less so). Whether it's China’s hypersonic flexing, Germany’s Starlink breakup, or another case of “Oops, we deleted history” with the Thunderbirds’ first female pilot, it’s all here. Oh, and did we mention a rocket plant exploded? That happened too.
This one’s for the curious, the cynical, and everyone wondering what the hell is going on at the Air Force Academy.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- China could “take Taiwan in 14 days” — but only if maps stop existing.
- Hypersonic missiles aren’t just fast, they’re terrifyingly accurate.
- Micro nuclear reactors: finally, the DoD’s clean energy pivot that doesn’t involve windmills.
- 90% of Space Command said “hard pass” to Alabama—ouch.
- DEI purges = historical memory loss. Just ask the first female Thunderbird.
- Air Force Academy: Less “education,” more warrior ethos (and faculty cuts).
- F-35s playing quarterback with artillery like it’s Call of Duty.
- Grumman’s rocket facility went boom—casually buried in the briefs.
- DoD school lawsuits, ACLU, censorship drama… all happening while the childcare centers can’t hire.
⏱️ Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Intro & Operator Training Summit plug
- 02:20 – Chinese Hypersonic Threat & Taiwan
- 04:00 – Pentagon Leaks & Polygraph Theater
- 05:00 – Nuclear Microreactors: The Future is Glowing
- 07:00 – Space Command: Colorado vs Alabama Cage Match
- 08:30 – B-1 Bombers Hit Japan (and Everyone’s Ears)
- 09:00 – Air Force Academy: New Mission, Same Budget Cuts
- 10:30 – Childcare Center Meltdown
- 12:00 – E-7 Wedgetail: Hurry Up and Wait
- 13:30 – DEI Purge Deletes Thunderbird Legend
- 14:30 – Space Force: New Toys, New Strategies
- 16:20 – F-35 = QB1
- 17:00 – Northrop Grumman Goes Boom
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In today’s cerebral Daily Ops Brief, Peaches breaks down the Defense Department’s latest dumpster fire: whether to park Space Command’s shiny new paradigm shift in Colorado or Alabama. Also, some genius of the Military Industrial Complex just texted the entire Internet our plans for Houthi rebels. Throw in DEI purges, child care collapse, and a disgraced AFSOC leader, and you've got a government that’s firing on no cylinders.
We cover real estate speculation, government hiring freezes that move slower than molasses in formation, and why Canada’s aircraft shopping spree might be a Costco mistake.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- Colorado is bougie, but Huntsville comes with humidity.
- Space Command is conducting 100% of operations from a basement.
- NSA definitely needs better op-sec on Signal.
- Alabama: because civilians LOVE relocating.
- 13 computer nerds are about to rage-quit the Pentagon.
- AFSOC gets messy (again).
- If you think child care isn’t a readiness issue, think again.
Timestamps:
0:00 — Operator Summit & Barbell Apparel Hype
1:22 — What Even *Is* the Daily Drop?
2:30 — Space Command: Alabama vs. Colorado Cage Match
4:52 — Nobody Wants to Move to the South (Except Peaches)
6:10 — Signal Chat Snitching & Classified Leaks
7:35 — Pentagon Nerd Exodus: DDS Team Resigns
9:12 — B-21 Raider: Stealth Bomber, Budget Monster
10:08 — DEI Book Purge Round 3
11:00 — Base Commander Caught Playing NCO Tinder
12:00 — AFSOC Senior Enlisted: RIP Career
13:15 — Ground Radar & METROLAND’s Jammer Party
14:28 — Childcare Meltdown at Every Base Ever
16:05 — Why the Government Can’t Hire Anyone (Still)
17:20 — North Korea Gets a Birthday B-1B Salute
17:50 — Balikatan Exercise: We Flex, China Panics
18:35 — Hypersonic HASTE: Catch-Up Tech
19:10 — Europe’s F-35 Logistics & Canada Buys Gripens
20:35 — CCA vs. Quantity: Tactical Tinder for Jets
21:58 — Nuclear Deterrence: Still a Thing
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In this delightfully grim and accidentally informative Daily Ops Brief, Peaches breaks down the Pentagon's latest hits—from promoting a retired Guard general (cue the four-star meltdowns) to “oops-we-erased-history” DEI compliance, all while dunking on the commissary’s soggy sandwiches and the illusion of DoD fiscal responsibility.
If you've ever wondered how to:
- Launch rockets on a budget
- Justify skipping base grocery runs
- Navigate forced cultural purges via AI
- Or survive Space Force acronyms without rage-quitting the internet
...this one's for you.
Also, you’ll never look at sushi the same again. And that’s a promise.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- The commissary might not be a bargain—unless brain fog is your thing
- DEI removal via "Find & Replace" was totally not weaponized
- Brad Pitt’s haircut is still somehow not the worst DoD decision
- AGR-20 rockets = tiny, beautiful laser death
- Retired Guard generals are now leapfrogging active-duty four-stars—let the salt flow
📍 Chapter Markers: 0:00 — Barbell, Campsites & Buying 2, Getting 1
0:45 — J. Cain Promotions & Four-Star Salt
2:34 — Indo-Pacom Needs a U-Haul (or 200)
3:45 — DEI Gets Yeeted (Maliciously)
5:11 — Commissary Delusions & Sandwich Shop Lore
6:09 — Aviano’s Rocket Show & Space Force Gets a Reboot
9:15 — Fiscal Cuts, Dave Ramsey, and Government Stupidity
11:22 — DoD Recapitalization, Now With 100% Less Urgency
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This episode is what happens when a luxury leatherwork lunatic, a snake-breeding psycho, and a jiu-jitsu savage walk into a podcast studio—and it's the same damn guy. We sit down with AG, the founder of Toehold Flip-Flops and covert overlord of the reptilian fashion empire. From $65,000 snakes (yes, danger noodles with price tags) to handmade American flip-flops that slap harder than your DI at BMT, AG unpacks his borderline obsessive pursuit of excellence, legacy, and customer service that’s so savage it answers DMs on Christmas morning. If you're into craftsmanship, combat sports, counter-culture, or calling BS on corporate clowns, welcome to your new religion.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
🐍 Snake breeding isn’t just exotic—it’s art. $65K “nope ropes” are the new gold standard.
🩴 Toehold’s flip-flops beat Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Hermes in a street fight and in luxury.
🇺🇸 "Made in America" shouldn’t be a slogan—it should be a damn threat.
🤯 Customer service that answers faster than your Tinder match on Christmas Day.
🧠 Psychotic obsession vs education. (Seventh grade dropout vs most CEOs.)
🥋 Jiu-jitsu, Glock porn, gear queers, and why cave divers are Darwin Award nominees.
💡 Business isn't about being different. It’s about being better—relentlessly.
😬 CEOs losing money because Becky from social media is just giving refunds instead of flipping the damn lemonade.
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Peaches’ back with the Ones Ready Daily Drop, serving up the Department of the Air Force’s juiciest news with a side of zero-BS commentary that’ll make bureaucrats cry. From SpaceX dunking on ULA to become the Space Force’s launch daddy, to the Pentagon slashing IT contracts like a bad breakup, this episode is a rollercoaster of military shake-ups. Oh, and let’s not forget General Dan Cain’s 9/11 gut-check or the Air Force Academy’s faculty cuts that scream “penny-pinching gone wrong.” Peaches doesn’t hold back, calling out the CV-22’s gearbox saga and questioning the Insurrection Act’s J6 vibes. It’s a snarky, no-filter dive into what’s shaking the DoD, with enough shade to keep you smirking.
Key Takeaways:
- SpaceX is eating ULA’s lunch, snagging Space Force launch contracts while dropping NRO payloads like it’s no big deal.
- The Pentagon’s saving $4.2B by axing IT deals, but Jared’s not sold on slashing budgets without a brain.
- General Dan Cain’s confirmed as Joint Chiefs chair—here’s hoping he fixes the acquisition mess before it implodes.
- The CV-22 gearbox fix is coming, but why’d it take crashes to figure out it’s been janky forever?
- Insurrection Act talk has Jared side-eyeing hard—J6 wasn’t an “insurrection,” so let’s not give the DoD a blank check to play cop.
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Trent and Peaches are back on the Ones Ready podcast, and this members-only episode is a no-holds-barred roast of Hollywood’s war movie obsession, questionable haircuts, and the veteran life nobody talks about. From dunking on Fury’s overhyped tank drama to unpacking why Brad Pitt’s smolder doesn’t make him a thespian god, these two bring the heat with zero filter. They also dive into the real grit—veterans navigating a world that thinks they’re either broken or Rambo, and why everything’s suddenly a “mental health crisis.” Expect sarcasm, contrarian hot takes, and a side of Nickelback love (because why not?). This ain’t your average podcast—it’s a verbal frag grenade for the initiated.
Key Takeaways:
- Fury’s tank bromance is overrated, and Brad Pitt’s haircut doesn’t deserve its own fan club.
- Hollywood’s veteran portrayals are lazy—either you’re a ticking time bomb or a caped crusader, no in-between.
- The world’s not as soft as you think, but good luck convincing civilians to ditch their bubble wrap mindset.
- Nickelback’s meme status is peak internet stupidity—they’re still selling out shows while haters cry into their IPAs.
- Veterans don’t need fixing; they need people to stop assuming they’re one bad day from digging a foxhole in their front yard.
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Welcome back to the Ones Ready Podcast! This week, Trent sits down with the beard-wielding, strength-slinging savant, Coach Jimmy of Modern Athlete Strength Systems (MASS)—because apparently we still need to explain why doing curls and skipping cardio won’t cut it in Special Warfare.
Jimmy drops 20+ years of strength & conditioning wisdom (and shade) on everything from why 30-day programs are garbage, to how being “jacked and useless” is an actual epidemic. They dig into MASS’s 90-Day Unchained program, the myth of muscle without function, and how neck strength might just save your career and your spine. Oh, and Trent confesses to avoiding deadlifts for half his career—so, there’s that.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
💥 “Neck and Traps are the New Abs” – Team Yoke is real. Stop skipping your carries.
💥 30-Day Programs Are Trash – You’re not a new person in a month. You’re just sore and confused.
💥 Relative > Absolute Strength – Cool, you bench 405. Can you move your own body weight?
💥 Pull-Ups Are King – If you can’t pull your own body up, you’re not a tactical asset—you’re cargo.
💥 Your Workout Shouldn’t Kill You – You’re training to last, not collapse in a puddle.
💥 Zone 2 Is the Hill to Die On – Boring? Yes. Effective? Also yes.
💥 Start Early, Lift Forever – Barbell doesn’t care how old you are. It only cares if you show up.
💥 Train Like Your Kids Are Watching – If you can’t play with them, what’s the point?
💥 Don’t Be That Cop Complaining About Body Armor – Train your neck and act like a professional.
💥 Buy In or Fall Off – You don’t need more time. You need structure and discipline.
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Is free speech dead? Is the Air Force covering up reality? And what the hell is actually happening in Ukraine, the Pentagon, and beyond? In this hard-hitting Ops Brief, Peaches lays down raw, unfiltered truth on military leadership failures, global chaos, and why censorship is creeping into every corner of our lives.
🔥 Why deleting "diversity content" isn’t about fairness—it’s about control.
🔥 Did Trump just son Zelensky on camera? And what does it mean for U.S. aid?
🔥 TacP & ANS—Is the Air Force finally going to make a real selection process?
🔥 Recruiting numbers suddenly “fixed”? What changed overnight?
🔥 How bad is the U.K. right now? Spoiler: Think 1984, but real.
If you’re tired of the lies, the spin, and the BS, this is the episode for you.
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Budget cuts disguised as “strategy.” Civilian workforce hollowed out while nobody’s watching. Quiet U.S. deployments, Frankenjets getting the spotlight like it’s breaking news, and the Pentagon resurrecting a 2019 Wuhan COVID report...
You’re not crazy—this is just the new normal.
Peaches dives deep into the week’s military madness, pulling no punches and dropping the kind of hot takes that make PAOs sweat. This episode isn’t about shock value—it’s about confirming your suspicions with a healthy dose of sarcasm, insider baseball, and some good ol’ bunker energy.
If you thought the dysfunction was accidental, think again.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- $5.1B in defense cuts and no clear plan to absorb it—just “streamline and pray.”
- Civilians “voluntarily separating” while operations bleed out.
- Panama, South Korea, Ukraine... troop movements in the shadows.
- Golden Dome: not a shield, just a buzzword salad.
- Frankenjet isn’t a miracle—it’s maintenance 101.
- 2019 Wuhan symptoms in U.S. troops? That’s back now too. Neat.
- The Pentagon still doesn’t get memes, but adversaries sure do.
- DoD finally noticed cybersecurity matters... in 2025.
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In this heartwarming, sarcastic, slightly chaotic episode, Trent joins M42 Adventures to unpack 20 years of Air Force Special Warfare—and the wild decision-making process that got him there. Spoiler alert: It all started because he hated being told what to do... so naturally, he joined the military.
We dive into what makes someone pursue a path where 90% of people fail, why burning your life down might be the best prep for basic training, and how Ones Ready accidentally became a podcast that survived five years, a global war, and zero profits.
This is an episode for the ones who never fit the mold, who failed college but found meaning in uniform, and who figured out that purpose doesn’t come from clout—it comes from hard lessons, late nights, and unshakable discipline. And yeah, maybe a little stubbornness, too.
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🔥 Key Takeaways:
- Trent went from self-proclaimed “stubborn failure” to special ops instructor by doing the most Air Force thing possible: choosing structure over chaos.
- Military training pipelines: where 90% fail and 10% are too dumb to quit.
- “The itch” is real—whether it’s to serve, to suffer, or to find out what you're made of.
- College was a bust. Basic training was a buffet.
- Culinary school and special warfare have more in common than you think.
- Living on base is like working retail and sleeping in the stockroom. Don’t do it.
- Podcasting while active duty? Totally allowed. Just expect side-eyes from every commander ever.
- Retirement: Freedom through discipline, baby. Sleeping in is the new OPORD.
- Still no beard. Still no profits. Still doing it for the tribe.
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Today’s Ones Ready Daily Drop is basically a masterclass in budget cuts, broken jets, bureaucratic gridlock, and spicy Space Force drama—with a splash of congressional nonsense and some suspicious real estate investments for good measure. Jared breaks it all down like a tactical briefing crossed with a roast.
We’ve got $15 billion drone programs under review, a B-2 flying over Iran “just to say hi,” and service members getting offered their jobs back after being kicked out over a vaccine—because yeah, that’s how leadership works now. Oh, and Space Force might finally get to move to Huntsville, so go buy some land before another general does.
From Air Force “Frankenjets” stitched together in a garage like military Frankenstein, to “mil-spec” gear that barely meets minimum standards, to ISR flights over the U.S.-Mexico border triggering cartel drone wars—this drop is full of “wait, what?” energy.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- Programs more than 15% over budget? Welcome to the chopping block. Sentinel ICBMs and Air Force One—your days might be numbered.
- B-2s deployed to Diego Garcia. Iran? Interpret that however you want.
- Vaccine holdouts have until April 26 to rejoin the party. About 400 out of 8,000 are biting.
- Air Force & Space Force canceled family days in 2025. Sorry, your BBQ just got operationally unfeasible.
- ISR missions on the southern border heating up as cartels start using drones. Special ops guys are getting itchy trigger fingers.
- “Frankenjet” is real—F-35A rebuilt from two wrecks for $11.7M. Frankenstein would be proud.
- Mar-a-Lago has had 25 no-fly zone violations this year. Apparently, no one reads charts.
- Space Force is working with South America to jam drug lords and track satellites. Sci-fi meets Narcos.
- Huntsville insiders probably already bought the land. Hope you’re not late to the party.
- Pentagon acquisition process: still slow, still broken, still helping China catch up.
- AI for defense: test fast or get left behind—but maybe don’t bet the war on ChatGPT just yet.
- “Mil-spec” just means it meets the bare minimum. You’re not special, Todd.
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This one’s not for the weak-willed or the Twitter-triggered. We sat down with Dan Hollaway—co-host of Drinkin’ Bros, host of Citizen podcast, and certified “I’ll die on this hill (and you might too)” patriot—for a gut-punching, no-sugar-coating talk about the death of nuance, America’s dumbest political trends, and why your Tesla-hating barista might actually be on Beijing’s payroll.
We go full send on:
- Tax policy idiocy
- Useful idiots from both sides
- America’s unique actually earned greatness
- NASA, innovation, and how memory foam > Marx
- China’s paper tiger meltdown
- And how our younger generation might just be the salvation we didn’t deserve
It's raw. It’s aggressive. It’s about time someone said this out loud.
Also: If you're not willing to kill on your hill, why are you even talking?
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- “We don’t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training” applies to life, politics, and why college sophomores shouldn’t lecture Warren Buffett.
- America didn’t become great by being “nice.” It became great by creating, innovating, and steamrolling fascism—and it still is.
- If you think tribalism makes you principled, spoiler alert: you're just lazy.
- NASA is one of the only good government programs (shoutout to memory foam, CT scans, and space lasers).
- Paid protesters are real. They clock out at 4pm.
- Don’t confuse having “opinions” with having “principles.”
- You’re not oppressed if you can complain about the government on a podcast with zero consequence.
- China’s collapsing, and TikTok ain’t saving them.
- Patriotism doesn’t mean nostalgia—it means responsibility.
- Want to fix the country? Start by holding the people you vote for accountable, regardless of party.
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In today's spicy drop, Peaches' back after a one-day hiatus—sorry not sorry—and he’s coming in hotter than a Chinese stealth jet built entirely out of stolen parts. From the Pentagon reclaiming Panama like it's 1914, to the US Space Force asking for scraps while trying to refuel space warships mid-orbit, this one’s got everything: geopolitical hot takes, budget rants, and even a shoutout to F-15Es babysitting the Pacific while we wait for the F-15EXs to show up fashionably late.
Oh, and that $2.1 TRILLION F-35 program? Apparently, it’s just a long-term payment plan that spans 100 years. You know, like student loans—but with jet engines.
China's “J-36” makes an appearance, but Jared’s not buying the hype. After all, when 80% of your military tech is duct-taped IP theft, maybe don’t flex so hard.
And if Congress can't pass a damn budget, maybe we should shut it all down and hard reset this clown show.
You didn’t ask for this dose of snark, sarcasm, and space-fueled doomscrolling—but here it is.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- The U.S. wants Panama Canal custody back. Apparently, giving it away was “not great.”
- China’s Belt & Road: more like Broke & Screwed.
- $2.1 trillion for the F-35… but it's over 100 years, so relax (or don't).
- Space Force: “We need money.” Congress: “LOL, no.”
- Orbital refueling is coming. Yes, we're gassing up stuff in space now.
- Government budgeting is a joke. Jared votes for a shutdown just to shake things up.
- The J-36 fighter looks mean—but remember, China builds with Google Images and hope.
- F-15Es holding down the Pacific while we wait for the EXs like it’s a delayed Amazon delivery.
- Ukraine’s flying F-16s now—just not ours (we think).
- Junior enlisted got a raise… so child care might cost more? Make it make sense.
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In this episode of Ones Ready, Peaches sits down with Susan and Korey, two legendary instructors teaching Air Traffic Control at Combat Control School—yes, actual ATC, not the “wave your arms at planes” nonsense people assume CCTs do.
Susie’s a Gulf War vet with a PhD in aviation (no big deal), and Korey is a former Ranger, CCT, and 7-knee-surgery survivor turned 24-year ATC workhorse. Together, they break down why ATC is the mental crucible of the pipeline, why simulators never quite capture the chaos of real-world ops, and how holding 3D-printed planes while yelling “LEFT BASE!” actually trains America’s most elite Combat Controllers.
You’ll get behind-the-scenes stories, evolution of ATC in the pipeline, what “simulator rage” looks like, and yes—why helicopters are still the combat controller’s kryptonite.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
💥 Combat Controller ATC Is No Joke – It’s not watered down. It’s not fluff. It’s the same curriculum—and then some.
💥 Mental Muscle Over Physical Strength – You can’t ruck your way through a clearance delivery screw-up.
💥 Sim Rage Is Real – Students will break before phraseology does.
💥 Helicopters Still Suck – Their flight profiles make combat controllers cry.
💥 Real Pilots, Real Pressure – Students now get live aircraft reps post-graduation.
💥 Forget Pre-Studying – Come in humble. We'll train you right.
💥 Zero Washouts in 3.5 Years – When you want to be there, you make it work.
💥 3D-Printed Aircraft > Million-Dollar Sims – Sometimes the old ways still slap.
💥 ATC Is Written in Blood – The rules aren’t optional. They’re survival.
💥 “Average Ranger” Energy – Just keep showing up and pushing forward. That’s the win.
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In this absolute banger of an episode, Peaches and Trent casually disassemble the military-industrial complex, parenting guilt, British censorship, and how not to run a drone program… all while planning t-shirt logistics and surviving haunted Airbnbs. It’s like sitting in on a leadership meeting, a roast, and an existential crisis—all at the same time.
We kick things off with crop dusters—no, not the fart kind, the literal aircraft AFSOC spent $2 billion on instead of investing in drone tech that actually works at elevation. Then we spiral into public affairs drama (hi PAO 👋), complain about retired intel officers who suddenly think they know how to run special ops, and go deep on fatherhood and why we’ll never get it right (but we’re gonna keep trying anyway).
There’s also a solid takedown of British “hate speech” laws, a nostalgic breakdown of the chaos of pipeline prep, and a reminder that the best way to become famous is to get arrested by the UK’s constables.
You’ll laugh, you’ll get fired up, you’ll want to call your kid and apologize for being on your phone earlier.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- AFSOC spent $2 billion on a glorified crop duster that can’t fly far, high, or long. But hey, at least it looks like it does something.
- Our drone program? Worth about 1.3% of that. But sure, let’s keep crashing them into Walmart roofs.
- Military leadership sometimes cares more about “protecting the image” than fixing the actual problems.
- Honest feedback is rare because people look up to you—until they're behind your back calling your event “mid.”
- Being a dad is mostly wondering if you were emotionally unavailable this week or just tired.
- If you’re gonna shoot someone in self-defense—make sure they’re dead. Not our words, just... ask any cop.
- The British will arrest you for saying mean things in a group chat. Jared hopes they try.
- Haunted Airbnbs are still better than futons.
- Introverts are people too. They just talk less and feel more.
- Being real gets you shadowbanned. Being loud gets you cancelled. But being honest? That gets you members.
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In this absolute rollercoaster of an episode, CRO #8 Jonathan Harmon returns to finish what he started. The man has survived boat ramps, raging seas, rogue helicopters, and his own dumb decisions—so you know he’s qualified to roast himself and everyone else in the process.
We go deep on:
Nearly dying multiple times (on purpose),
Hazing that would make HR explode,
Buddy-breathing with the Devil,
And how to fail upward into leadership.
Oh—and if you’ve ever wondered what happens when you haze your students too hard, don't worry: karma's real and it faceplants hard.
💥 Hazing Builds Brotherhood – Until it doesn’t. Then it just builds stories.
💥 Sharks are Real. So is Karma. – Especially when you're dangling like a glow stick.
💥 “We Forgot the PJs” – Actual quote from the cockpit. Crew coordination: 0/10.
💥 You’re Gonna Be That Guy – The one with the pen flare. Accept it.
💥 Indoc Doesn't Leave You – 1,258 8-counts later, you still remember.
💥 Leadership is Earned, Not Bestowed – Bonus points if you’re bleeding on a boat deck you designed.
💥 You Can’t Outrun the Ocean – But you can out-swim your student… barely.
💥 Faith Over Fear – When the motto becomes a burden, your soul better be armored.
💥 If You’re Still Smug About Being Jacked – You probably suffer from ILS (Invisible Lat Syndrome).
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Welcome to your daily dose of unfiltered chaos, where Peaches breaks down the news like a sledgehammer breaks through PR-approved nonsense. This ain’t your polished AFN brief—this is the real rundown, straight from the Ones Ready bunker. Spoiler: if you love taxpayer-funded crop dusters, British police overreach, or beard policies held together by ETP duct tape—you’re in for a treat.
From the Panama Canal to Star Wars-era missile defense, the DEI purge of Maya Angelou, and the ongoing saga of “Fat Tony” Bauerfein, Peaches’ on one today. We’re talking about $2B aircraft that couldn’t win a dogfight with a Pelican, the kind of “malicious compliance” that gets classics deleted from Navy libraries, and how shadow banning is the new way to say “you’re winning.”
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- The Panama Canal still matters. Jimmy Carter still catching strays.
- $2B for a semi-prepped grass-strip warbird with the loiter time of a vape pen.
- Malicious compliance is alive and well—congrats to the contractor who Control+F’d Maya Angelou into oblivion.
- DEI reversals, pronoun ping-pong, and beard-based Jedi religious claims… all in a day’s work.
- Yes, Jared called General Bauerfein “fat” again. Yes, the PAO is still mad.
- 14 APKWS, 4 Hellfires, 2 sensor balls... and 0 logic in AFSOC budgeting.
- Space Force is launching birds into space—literally. RIP bird sanctuary.
- If the UK arrests Jared for his spicy takes, Ones Ready becomes an international sensation. Win-win.
- The GWOT was fun. And no, we don’t want a sequel—but maybe a spinoff?
- Lockheed fumbled a 6th-gen fighter bid and Wall Street noticed. Whoops.
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