Ones Ready
Aaron Love, Trent Seegmiller, and Jared "Peaches" Pietras
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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Mar 5, 2025 • 51min
Ops Brief 003: Daily Drop - 5 March 2025
Send us Fan MailAnother day, another reason to question everything. In this no-BS Ops Brief, Peaches dives into the latest Air Force and Pentagon insanity, from recruiting surges to budget disasters and the latest military shakeups.🔥 Air Force is suddenly CRUSHING recruiting goals?! What changed?🔥 Next-gen fighter jets cost 3X the F-35—who’s paying for this?🔥 Cyber ops against Russia are “paused”—is this a smart move or a disaster?🔥 The Pentagon is “losing” millions while claiming to save billions.🔥 Space Force goes FULL WAR MODE—offensive space capabilities incoming.We’re breaking it all down with zero fluff and zero apologies. If you’re tired of the same old spin, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP—because YouTube sure as hell won’t push this episode.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...
Mar 4, 2025 • 30min
Ops Brief 002: Daily Drop - 4 March 2025
Send us Fan MailAnother day, another disaster. In this hard-hitting Ops Brief, Peaches rips through the latest Air Force and Pentagon insanity, from F-35 budget gymnastics to disappearing defense funds and why no one can seem to count taxpayer dollars.🔥 The F-35 just hit 1 million flight hours—cool, but at what cost?🔥 Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense—genius move or bureaucratic nightmare?🔥 Pentagon can’t pass an audit for the 7th straight year—where’s the money going?🔥 Military bean counters are failing, and it’s costing you BILLIONS.🔥 Space Force is gearing up for war, but can they even afford it?We’re breaking it all down with zero fluff and zero apologies. If you’re tired of the same old spin, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP—because someone has to say it.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...
Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 8min
Ep 441: How to Lead Like a Boss: The Truth About Military Officers
Send us Fan MailThink you’ve got what it takes to be an officer? Think again. Trent and Aaron break down exactly why so many officers fail, what enlisted troops actually think of their leadership, and how you can avoid becoming a careerist tool.🔥 The difference between command and control—spoiler: you don’t control sh*t.🔥 How NOT to be the new LT that gets ignored (or worse, fragged—historically speaking).🔥 Why trusting your enlisted team is the secret weapon no one talks about.🔥 Real talk: if you can’t make decisions, you’re a liability.💀 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP—unless you plan on being the next officer disaster story.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...
Mar 3, 2025 • 53min
Ops Brief 001: Daily Drop - 3 March 2025
Send us Fan MailShadowbanned? Blocked? Ignored? Yeah, we must be doing something right. In this first-ever Ops Brief daily drop, Peaches is bringing you the raw, unfiltered truth about what’s ACTUALLY happening inside the Air Force, from insane troop movements to massive leadership failures.🔥 3,000 more U.S. troops heading to the border—what’s REALLY happening?🔥 Pentagon loosens airstrike rules—good call or total disaster?🔥 Why the military is about to fire 70,000 civilians (or are they?)🔥 How Boeing keeps screwing up, and why it’s going to cost lives in the next war.🔥 The Air Force Academy cheating scandal—just bad cadets, or a leadership failure?We’re breaking it all down, no fluff, no BS. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP—because YouTube sure as hell won’t push this episode.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...
Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 14min
Ep 440: Grimzy’s Putting Political Clowns in the TRUNK!
Send us Fan MailYou’ve seen the videos. You’ve heard the catchphrase. And if you’re a clueless politician, you’ve probably been stuffed in the TRUNK. Grimzy News has gone FULLY VIRAL on X and TikTok, calling out nonsense with his signature style of savage political commentary, no-filter humor, and brutal reality checks.🔥 How Grimzy went from barbering to running the internet.🔥 Why his political takedowns are leaving clueless figures speechless.🔥 The secret to blowing up online (hint: don’t hold back).🔥 Who’s getting put in the trunk next?💀 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP—unless you’re scared of the truth.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...
Mar 1, 2025 • 59min
***Sneak Peek***MBRS 46: The Agenda is No Agenda – Unfiltered BS & Q&A (YouTube Live)
Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 of the world, and why caving might be the worst hobby imaginable. Also, someone accidentally got a free order during a website migration—good on you.Smash that like button, subscribe, and for the love of all things airborne, consider becoming a member. You’re not just supporting the podcast, you’re funding Peaches' internet overages. Now get in here, comment, and engage—because that’s what all the cool kids do.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...
Feb 28, 2025 • 58min
Ep 439: Latest In USAF News and FAQs!
Send us Fan MailStrap 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 becoming a member… or don’t, but then you’ll just be out of the loop.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...
Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 2min
Ep 438: Shortest SEAL Ever? David Brown on Beating the Odds & Smashing Goliaths
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the smallest guy in the room decides to take on the biggest challenges? Former Navy SEAL, NCIS Special Agent, and author of And Goliath-David Brown joins the Ones Ready Podcast to break down how size doesn’t matter when you’ve got grit, how he made it through BUD/S at just 5’3” and 110 lbs, and why perseverance beats talent every time.UDTDave.comandgoliathbook.com🔥 How a Navy recruiter laughed in his face—and how he proved him DEAD WRONG.🔥 What separates the guys who make it through selection from those who don’t.🔥 The real challenges of life after special operations—spoiler: it’s not what you think.🔥 Why most people fail: the mental process of quitting and how to destroy it.💀 SMASH that LIKE button, leave a review, and JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP—unless you’re okay with being average.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...
Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 3min
Ep 437: From Fighter Jets to Outer Space: Scott "Kidd" Poteet’s INSANE Journey!
Send us Fan MailYou think your career path is wild? Try going from dogfighting in fighter jets to floating in space at 17,500 mph. (R) Lt Col Scott "Kidd" Poteet joins Ones Ready to talk about his INSANE journey from flying F-16s with the Thunderbirds and Aggressors, to becoming an astronaut pushing the limits of space travel.🔥 How he went from barely passing school to becoming a NASA astronaut.🔥 What REALLY happens to your body in space (spoiler: it’s not pretty).🔥 The next level of military aviation & space exploration—what’s coming next?🔥 Why high performers in space and SOF have more in common than you think.💀 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP—or stay grounded while others reach the stars.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...
Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 15min
Ep 436: Pentagon Shakeups, Special Warfare, & the TRUTH About Military Cuts
Send us Fan MailYou ever wake up and wonder WTF is going on with the military? Yeah, same. In this no-holds-barred episode, Peaches breaks down:🔥 The Pentagon’s latest purge—who got axed and why it matters.🔥 Air Force recruiting numbers—real turnaround or just moving goalposts?🔥 Military civilians getting cut—necessary downsizing or a complete disaster?🔥 The REAL reason Special Warfare & SOF need aggression, not bureaucracy.💀 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP—because someone’s gotta tell the truth about this mess.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...
