Ones Ready

Aaron Love, Trent Seegmiller, and Jared "Peaches" Pietras
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May 5, 2025 • 14min

Ops Brief 040: Daily Drop - 5 May 2025 (Boneyard F-16s & Untethered Spacewalks)

Send us Fan MailToday’s Ones Ready Daily Drop is packed tighter than the Pentagon’s missing budget. Jared breaks down how the DoD is basically playing Jenga with defense funding, while the Air Force quietly raids the Boneyard for junkyard F-16s to prop up Ukraine’s air force. Meanwhile, the Space Force is out here casually “dogfighting” Chinese satellites in orbit and looking for AI to figure out where their satellites even are.Oh, and we’ve got a guy in a literal jetpack doing an untethered spacewalk (because apparently the 80s were WILD), the Army making a Space Ops MOS (because soldiers apparently needed another badge), and the Pentagon’s latest brainstorm: drone-killing tech that’s safe for civilians. Sure, buddy.Also: Israel’s airport just got smoked by a Houthi missile despite US and Israeli missile defenses. And Russia? Yeah, Russia’s dusting off its NATO war plans. Totally chill.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, leave a review, comment, check out the membership, and snag some Ones Ready merch. And yes—go get that Operator Training Summit slot before they’re gone.🔥 Key Takeaways:💸 Trump’s proposed $900B defense budget = basically a spending freeze. But don’t worry, the Pentagon’s already $200M in the hole.🦾 Pentagon wants drone-killing tech that won’t explode civilians. Good luck with that.🖥️ NSC says “let’s get offensive” with cyber attacks. Better than sitting around.🤖 Beale AFB kicks off Collaborative Combat Aircraft missions. Robo-wingmen inbound.✈️ Ukraine getting retired F-16s… for spare parts. Literally. From the boneyard.🛰️ US Space Force does close flybys of Chinese satellites. Totally normal behavior.🚀 SpaceX wants 120 launches next year; Cape Canaveral’s bracing for it.👨‍🚀 Untethered spacewalk legend tracked down a satellite by hand. Find that video.🛰️ Space Force wants AI tools that don’t suck. Still looking.💥 Houthis nail Israeli airport with a missile. Defenses couldn’t stop it.⚔️ Russia prepping for NATO war by 2030. Lithuania’s sweating.🎯 Pilot crash at Langley may’ve been caused by a loose elevator counterweight.🪖 Army adds enlisted Space Ops MOS. Space badges incoming.Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code:  ONESR...
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May 5, 2025 • 1h 24min

Ep 467: Whistleblower Matt Cubbler vs. The SEAL Murder Coverup

Send us Fan MailYou thought the official stories were safe? Think again. This week, Ones Ready goes nuclear with Matt Cubbler — Army veteran, retired cop, and the man Special Operations would really prefer you ignore. We dive into why Matt’s been dubbed the “SEAL Killer” (spoiler: it’s not because he stormed a compound) and how decades of government gaslighting, backroom deals, and military industrial self-worship led to the cover-ups of heroes like John Chapman and Job Price.From exposing the Wizard-of-Oz level fraud inside the SEAL brand, to calling out the government's disturbing addiction to "just trust us, bro," this episode rips the mask clean off. If you're still clinging to bedtime stories about flawless American heroism, go ahead and unsubscribe now — it's about to get real uncomfortable.Stay tuned, stay mad, and don't forget: If you're not questioning it, you're part of it.🔥 Key Takeaways:Government Gaslighting 101: Matt’s first-hand account of realizing the “system” was built on preserving itself — not truth.The John Chapman Cover-Up: How crystal-clear video footage STILL couldn't break through the Pentagon’s PR machine.Who Killed Job Price? Spoiler: It wasn’t Job.Why the SEAL Community’s Problems Aren’t "Bad Apples" — It’s the Whole Orchard.Why “trust but verify” should just be “verify and then still don't trust.”How bureaucratic self-preservation kills truth, careers, and sometimes heroes.The new documentary: pulling the rug out from under decades of SEAL fairy tales.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Ones Ready "Formal" Intros (LOL)01:00 – Who is Matt Cubbler?04:30 – Army Intel, Critical Thinking, and Contrarian Survival10:00 – Day 1 in the Army: Fighting for His Brother's Ring17:00 – Becoming a Federal Air Marshal: Post-9/11 Chaos26:00 – Spotting the Wizard Behind the Curtain34:00 – The John Chapman Betrayal41:00 – The Murder of Job Price: Truth vs. The SEAL PR Machine59:00 – Anti-Hero Podcast, Rob O’Neill, and the Viral Moment1:07:00 – New Whistleblowers, Documentary Development1:15:00 – The Real FighSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code:  ONESR...
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May 2, 2025 • 14min

Ops Brief 039: Daily Drop - 2 May 2025 (Stray Dogs and Space Force Special Ops...LFG!)

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the May 2nd Daily Drop, where Jared breaks down the absolute fever dream that is today’s Air Force memo—everything from piano-burning ceremonies to Space Force launching a special operations element (yes, you read that right). This episode’s a rollercoaster through military bureaucracy, geopolitical chaos, and some straight-up “wait… what?” moments.We’re talking about 8,000 troops at the southern border, the Air Force testing robo-wingmen, Japan mad about a B-1 bomber blocking their runway, and Guam getting overrun by 25,000 stray dogs (no, seriously). Also, shoutout to the Air Force for helping control said dogs… because readiness, I guess?Throw in canceled Iran nuclear talks, a new missile shield with a suspiciously biblical name (“Golden Dome”), and a nominee for Undersecretary getting roasted for telling the truth—and you’ve got an episode that proves the Pentagon never sleeps… but maybe should.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, leave a review, comment, and snag some Ones Ready merch while you’re at it. And yeah—get your butt signed up for the Operator Training Summit in June.🔥 Key Takeaways:🪖 Second military zone set up at the southern border—with warships. Because nothing says “border patrol” like a Navy destroyer.📉 Military sexual assault reports down 4%… harassment up 1%. Progress?🚀 Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile shield is happening. Prepare for biblical memes.🤖 Collaborative Combat Aircraft testing kicks off—robo-wingmen inbound.💸 $620 million more for Pacific military exercises. Taiwan gets $850M. Everyone else? Figure it out.✈️ B-1B emergency landing shuts down Japan’s airport for 90 minutes. Oops.🐶 Guam has 25,000 stray dogs and the Air Force is on cleanup duty.🎹 Burning pianos is still a thing. And we’re here for it.🌌 Space Force building its own special ops element. Time to spec ops… in space.🛰️ Space Force drops $237 million on small satellites. Elon’s somewhere smiling.💬 “Lessons from 1958” = AKA we’re still winging Taiwan policy.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + Operator Training Summit Plug 01:20 – Border Military Zone & Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code:  ONESR...
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May 2, 2025 • 1h 2min

Ep 466: Sleep Is Not for the Weak—You're Just Bad at It With Dr. Leah Kaylor

Send us Fan MailIn 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 amped on caffeine!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 started07:00 – Why eight hours isn’t a myth—it’s your superpower11:00 – Sleep debt: the damage is done (but here’s what you can fix)14:00 – Sunrise alarms, light hacks & caveman brain science17:00 – The Sleep Advantage book drop + YouTube on the way21:00 – Phones, dopamine, and why your bed’s not a damn office28:00 – Blue light sabotage & bedtime boundaries that work32:00 – Caffeine confessions: what’s killing your deep sleep38:00 – Naps are snacks: how your power nap wrecks REM44:00 – 3AM wake-ups, overtraining, and tracking your real patterns53:00 – Top 3 hacks to sleep better, starSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code:  ONESR...
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May 1, 2025 • 19min

Ops Brief 038: Daily Drop - 1 May 2025 (Broken Jets and Pentagon Audit Fails)

Send us Fan MailIn today’s Daily Drop, Jared pulls no punches while breaking down the latest military circus—from AFN killing off its podcasts (wait, they had podcasts?) to the Air Force Academy gutting its own rocket science faculty because “budget.” And just when you thought it couldn’t get weirder: Space Force is dropping a documentary… and no, it’s not sci-fi.We’ve got F-35 inventory fraud ($11 billion missing? Casual.), Travis AFB potentially doubling as an immigration detention center (because why not?), and the Air Force cutting family days because “readiness.” Oh, and the Pentagon still can’t pass an audit. But sure, let’s launch more documentaries instead of fixing jets.Tune in for a raw, snarky breakdown of the memo that hits generals’ inboxes but never gets real talk—until now. And yeah, you’re gonna want to sit down for this one.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, hit that notification bell, snag some merch at onesready.com, and maybe check out a summit that won’t get canceled like half the DoD’s programs.🔥 Key Takeaways:💥 12,000 civilian jobs cut in the Air Force = “readiness” nightmare.🛩️ $11 billion in F-35 inventory fraud… and they just noticed.🏗️ Travis AFB might house immigrants now. Totally normal.🎧 AFN kills podcasts nobody knew existed.🤦‍♂️ Air Force Academy slashes rocket science professors, but keeps the PR machine alive.🚀 Space Force documentary “Always Above” premieres… for who exactly?💰 Pentagon audit? LOL. Still failing.👨‍👩‍👧 Family days axed “for lethality.” Because tired airmen = lethal airmen?⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + Operator Training Summit Plug 02:15 – Civilian Resignations Hit Readiness 03:40 – Over 1,000 Houthi Targets Hit 04:30 – $11 Billion F-35 Inventory Fraud 05:10 – Counter-Drone Updates at Home 06:20 – Why a Separate Cyber Force is Dumb 07:00 – Osprey Grounded Until 2026 08:00 – AFN Kills Podcasts & Radio Shows 09:10 – Troops at the Border (But Not Arresting) 10:00 – Trump’s “Golden Dome” Defense Network 11:00 – Air Force Cuts Family Days 12:30 – Travis AFB as Immigration Detention Center? 14:00 – Space Force DSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code:  ONESR...
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Apr 30, 2025 • 20min

Ops Brief 037: Daily Drop - 30 April 2025 (Drones, Pedos, &Netflix Thunderbirds)

Send us Fan MailIn this unapologetically chaotic daily drop, Jared rolls through everything from drones dropping grenades to pedos in court and AI that’s apparently too complex for senior leadership to Google. Welcome to the April 30th edition of the Ones Ready podcast—where we break down the actual DoD news that gets sent to generals...and then we make fun of it.From failed Firefly launches to tribal warfare over F-15EX seating arrangements, this episode is basically the Pentagon's group chat with better commentary. Also, find out which documentary produced by the Obamas might make you respect the Thunderbirds (but probably won’t), and why the “Women, Peace, and Security” program was killed for being “woke,” even though it came from the Trump administration. Yeah, we’re confused too.Stick around for:A take on why AI still scares generals more than enlisted TikToksA borderline unhinged breakdown of why drone swarms are everyone's problemWhether dropping 500lb bombs equals dead livestock in Houthi press releasesThoughts on Thunderbirds, martial law, and why fake rifles in basic are weak sauceAnd yes—don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, check out 18AlphaFitness, and hit up the Ones Ready merch store. This podcast is for operators, future operators, and the people wondering why military budgeting is run like a reality show.🔥 Key Takeaways:🛩️ Homeland drone defense is lacking, and quadcopters are getting spicy.🤖 Military AI adoption is a disaster, mostly because leadership doesn’t understand it.🧨 Yemen claims 70 civilians dead from U.S. strikes… we call B.S.💣 F-15EX tribal wars: Do we need a WSO or nah?🪖 Fake rifles in basic? Major General Davidson thinks so. Jared disagrees.🎥 Netflix Thunderbirds doc drops soon—produced by Barack and Michelle. You heard that right.⚖️ Officer at Nellis faces trial for child sex crimes. Innocent until proven guilty, but still gross.🚀 Firefly launch failed—satellite took a nosedive into the Pacific. Oof.📜 Congress increased the defense budget, because obviously.🚓 Trump’s martial law-lite EO freaks out civil liberties folks.👩🏿‍💼 6888th honored—finalSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code:  ONESR...
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Apr 29, 2025 • 23min

Ops Brief 036: Daily Drop - 29 April 2025 (Grandma SEAL Lawsuits and the Commissary’s 1990s Glow-Up)

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the April 29th Ones Ready Daily Drop — where Jared sifts through the bureaucratic swamp of DoD updates and gives you the brutally honest download your commander definitely won’t.From a proposed Pentagon rebrand that sounds like it came straight from a Call of Duty menu (“War Department,” anyone?) to a grandma trying to sue the Navy to become a SEAL (yep, that’s real), this one has it all.We’re also unpacking the dumpster fire that is the commissary system ("now with modern grocery practices!" in 2025... wow), the murky legal dumpster of the Feres Doctrine, and why half of the Air Force lies to doctors just to stay on flight status. Add a side of Space Force launches, mental health stigma, Ukraine-Russia peace rumors, and a DUI case that’ll punch you in the gut.All killer, no filler — unless you count the commissary aisle.🔥 Key Takeaways:Houthi Attacks Down, But Not Out: Operation Rough Rider's real MVP? Deterrence through annihilation.Trump’s Military-Police Crossover Plans: Cue the Posse Comitatus panic.Medical Waiver Reviews Might Actually Make Sense.Commissary ‘Transformation’ in 2025: Welcome to 2003, Troops.Feres Doctrine: Still Protecting the System From You.Airmen Lying to Docs? Yes. Still. Always.Mental Health Programs Trying to Catch Up to the Culture.Negligent Homicide, Stabbing, and Court-Martial Drama at Ramstein.The Grandma Who Wants to Be a SEAL (Seriously, Look It Up).Ukraine Peace Talks and Fighter Jet Politics — Because Why Not?⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome & OTS Reminder (June 21–22 in San Diego)01:00 – Houthi Attack Update02:30 – Trump’s Domestic Military Enforcement Order03:30 – Medical Waiver Review for ADHD and Asthma05:30 – Delays in Assault & Suicide Prevention06:30 – “War Department” Rebrand? Seriously?07:45 – Commissary’s Grocery Store Glow-Up09:30 – Air Force Infrastructure Spending Drama11:30 – Mental Health Peer Program at Ramstein13:00 – Negligent Homicide + Stabbing = Ramstein Madness14:30 – Space FoSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code:  ONESR...
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Apr 28, 2025 • 15min

Ops Brief 035: Daily Drop - 28 April 2025 (Ozempic Armies and Boeing's Cracking Problems)

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Ones Ready Daily Drop, where we lovingly sift through Air Force public affairs briefings so you don’t have to—and by “lovingly” we mean “roast everything that deserves it.” Jared rips through the military’s latest fitness failures, missile launches, undersea cable nightmares, and why Boeing can’t seem to build a plane that doesn’t break straight out of the factory.We also talk about fat reservists gaming the system with "miracle shots," phantom missile tests named "Dark Eagle," politicians who aren’t even worth the dog poop on your boot, and the grim reality of post-GWOT cancer risks. Meanwhile, Microsoft Flight Simulator is somehow making command news because... priorities, right?If you like your news unfiltered, slightly unhinged, and 100% funnier than the briefing you’ll get from your crusty commander — welcome home.🔥 Key Takeaways:Reserve Obesity: Get fit, not Ozempic-dependent, you war hippos.Equal Opportunity Review: Lying about EOs finally has consequences — bring popcorn.800 Houthi Targets Smashed: Still not enough, but a good start.Dark Eagle Missile Testing: Cool name, mysterious results. Sounds about right.Undersea Cable Wars: China and Russia can just unplug us like a bad Wi-Fi router.Cancer Spike in Missileers: It's not in your head — get screened early.Elon Musk and Air Force Drama: Politicians outraged because oxygen still exists.$68M Cyber Center: Built on philanthropy because Congress spends money like drunken sailors elsewhere.Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets F-16 Sounds: Top tier priorities while bases crumble.Signal Chat Drama: Guess what? Still don’t care.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Ones Ready Daily Drop Kicks Off00:30 – Operator Training Summit (OTS) Announcement01:00 – Obese Reservists and the Ozempic Chronicles02:30 – Equal Opportunity Witch Hunts Reviewed03:30 – 800 Houthi Targets... Light Work04:00 – Dark Eagle Missile: Super Cool Name, Super Vague Test05:00 – Undersea Cable Vulnerabilities (Seriously Concerning)06:00 – Airman Death at Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code:  ONESR...
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Apr 28, 2025 • 60min

Ep 465: The PJ Rodeo, Hurricane Katrina...and INDOC with Pararescueman Ivan Ruiz

Send us Fan MailStrap 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 worrying about actioSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code:  ONESR...
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Apr 27, 2025 • 1h 1min

Ep 464: Don Frye is Unbreakable!

Send us Fan MailThis one isn’t a podcast. It’s a goddamn war story. UFC Hall-of-Famer and America’s toughest mustache, Don Frye, joins Aaron and Atlas for a conversation that spans decades, back surgeries, ghost trucks, Vietnam comms tents, and mob-backed wrestling matches in Japan.What starts as a laugh-packed swapcast quickly veers into territory most men won’t talk about: childhood trauma, fear, failure, the shame of weakness—and the rage that fuels resilience.🦬 Don walks through fire (literally), punches his way through pain, and teaches us how to be the bison when life turns into a blizzard.🔥 Key Takeaways:Integrity isn’t a tagline—it’s the only thing that matters on your tombstoneYour pain is fuel. Your weakness is the enemy. Your mission: never back downDon watched one loss on VHS for four years straight—just to get betterGhost trucks are real. Also, so is dying. Twice. Don’s not impressedRic Flair suits are expensive. Don broke ribs insteadLife is a snowstorm. Walk into it. Be the bisonPunch fear in the throat. Then drink whiskey and mentor a PJ⏱️ Timestamps:0:00:00 – Intro, Atlas & Aaron link up with MMA legend Don Frye0:01:10 – Ric Flair suits, challenge coins, and Air Force lineage0:03:00 – Don's dad, Vietnam stories, and integrity from the start0:07:30 – Service before self, firefighting, and refusing mediocrity0:12:30 – MMA journey: UFC wins, quitting jobs, punching for purpose0:17:00 – Don’s dark past, hatred of weakness, and fire for excellence0:23:30 – Wrestling, fighting, and the obsession to improve0:28:30 – Advice to the broken: walk into the storm, be the bison0:33:00 – Failure, rematches, and integrity in loss0:40:00 – Japan matches, mob ties, and accidental rib breaking0:46:00 – Hall of Fame, mindset, fatherhood, and PTSD in motion0:51:00 – Back surgery, coma, literal resurrection, and relentless drive0:56:00 – Why Don still shows up: fans, dogs, hate, and heart0:59:00 – Final reflections, mentoring new PJs, and walking through fire📢 Call-to-Actions: 🥊 Like this if yoSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code:  ONESR...

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