Ones Ready

Aaron Love, Trent Seegmiller, and Jared "Peaches" Pietras
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Dec 2, 2025 • 27min

Ep 535: Air Force Gate Rage: Stop Whining, Start Leading

Send us Fan MailTrent’s back on the mic and absolutely done with anonymous complainers, lazy leadership, and generals who think PT is optional. From the “Creech gate crisis” to government shutdown panic, he’s torching every excuse in sight. If you’ve ever thought “they should just open another gate,” buckle up—Trent’s got news for you.He dives into why the Air Force burns people to the ground, how our “greatest resource” lip service is complete nonsense, and why generals need to stop hiding behind waivers and start doing pushups. It’s raw, hilarious, and unfiltered commentary on the military circus we all know too well.Stick around for stories of GTC abuse, political delusion, and one final truth bomb about your toxic social media habits. Spoiler: it’s not the world—it’s you.This is Ones Ready at its most savage—no filters, no excuses, no PowerPoint slides.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – The Standards Don’t Skip Generals 01:05 – Trent’s Solo Mission and the “Creech Gate” Meltdown 03:31 – “Our Greatest Resource Is People”… Until It’s Not 05:44 – Anonymous Complaints and Military Victim Olympics 08:05 – The Government Shutdown Reality Check 10:23 – E-1s to E-3s: The Forgotten Workforce 12:48 – When “Lethality” Becomes Bureaucratic Theater 14:49 – Generals vs. PT: The Pentagon’s Soft Spot 17:12 – Too Many Chiefs, Not Enough Squadrons 19:35 – The Pete Hegseth Shake-Up and the Marine Corps Exception 21:56 – Overcorrections, Crying Generals, and Real Leadership 24:20 – The GTC Disaster Zone 26:31 – The Cure for Social Media Rage (Hint: Delete It)🎯 Call-to-Actions:👍 Smash that Like button if you’ve ever been stuck in a 40-minute line at the gate. 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next time Trent rants solo (or Peaches throws gas on the fire). 💬 Drop a comment—are you Team “Open Another Gate” or Team “Show Up Earlier”? 🌟 Leave a brutally honest review—bonus points for sarcasm. 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership—because growth beats complaining. 👕 Grab the merch at onesready.com before the next shutdown hits.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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Dec 1, 2025 • 19min

Ops Brief 113: Daily Drop - 1 Dec 2025 - How The Hell Does A Submarine Navigate and Defense News

Send us Fan MailPeaches drops a fresh Daily Drop packed with real military updates, Special Warfare insight, and a full tour through what’s happening across the DoD. From Army sensor tests in Europe to Marine fast-rope drills in the Caribbean, this episode hits every corner of the force. Peaches breaks down why attributes matter in Special Warfare selection, how every exercise ties directly to the job, and why candidates must show raw potential—not just speed on a run. He also dives into tank gunnery in Bulgaria, airborne night navigation, Navy refueling ops, Coast Guard rescues, Space Force silence, and a Silver Star story that actually deserves attention. Plus: the mystery of submarine navigation, political noise in the defense world, and why getting your news from credible sources matters more than ever.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Daily Drop kickoff 00:40 What “attributes-based selection” really means 01:30 OTS updates and performance breakthroughs 02:55 Army sensor testing in Germany 03:40 Abrams gunnery in Bulgaria 04:25 Airborne night nav at Fort Bragg 05:10 Navy aerial refueling recap 06:00 Seahawk rescue training in Hawaii 07:15 Quantum navigation breakthroughs 08:30 Submarine navigation curiosity 09:40 Carrier flight ops in the Caribbean 10:20 Marine fast-rope readiness 11:10 Silver Star ceremony highlights 12:40 Coast Guard rescue and port response 13:30 DoD investigations and legal updates 14:30 POTUS message on lawful orders 15:30 Wrap-up and final thoughts🎯 CALL-TO-ACTIONSLike the episode Subscribe and hit the notification bell Drop your thoughts in the comments Leave a review on your podcast app Join the Ones Ready Membership Check out merch at OnesReady.comSupport 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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Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 4min

Ep 534: The Zulu Course Creed Is So Dumb It Might Actually Cause Injuries (But Sure, Memorize It)

Send us Fan MailPeaches, Aaron, and Trent descend straight into the stupidity of the Zulu Course’s brand-new, completely unnecessary creed. Peaches calls out the clown show of inventing a “course creed” no one asked for, roasting the mystery officers who clearly typed it up between PowerPoint slides. The crew breaks down why merging career fields is delusional, why branding matters, and why whining about getting smoked at Zulu basically means you should quit now. If you think the Air Force needs more creeds, ceremonies, or cosplay-operator energy… Peaches has some words for you.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Quit Crying About Zulu (Seriously, Quit) 01:30 The Dumbest Creed Since Forever 04:20 Peaches Reads It… Somehow It Gets Worse 07:40 Who Invented This? An 06 With Wi-Fi 10:10 Merging Career Fields: Stop Trying to Make Fetch Happen 14:20 Why Branding Matters More Than Your New Hat Color 18:00 Zulu Students Complaining? Peaches Has a Message 21:20 “We Already Did This in GWOT” – Trent’s History Lesson 26:10 SOCOM Isn’t Asking for Any of This 30:00 No One Needs Goat Teams and Gator Squads 33:40 The Ones Ready Anti-Creed 36:00 Final Thoughts: Do the Basics, Do Them Well🎯 Call-to-Actions: Like the episode Subscribe for more unfiltered truth Drop your hottest take in the comments Leave a review if you’ve got the guts Join the Ones Ready Membership Grab merch at the Ones Ready storeSupport 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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Nov 28, 2025 • 36min

***Sneak Peek***MBRS 70: You’re Not Special, You Just Hate Yourself Better

Send us Fan MailIn this no-filter banger, the Ones Ready crew dives headfirst into the absurdity of military influencer culture, retirement nonsense, and why negotiating like a sociopath at a used car lot might just be your new superpower. Aaron reflects on the absolute circus of retiring without a shadow box or a flu shot, while Trent reveals his past life as a car salesman and his refusal to speak until the dealer caves.⏱️ Timestamps:01:30 – Government jobs: Just try as hard as required03:00 – Passive-aggressive podcast fallout04:40 – Fame is weird: please stop recognizing us (but don’t stop)07:00 – Millfluencers need a reality check09:00 – The great cultural swing-back: You can joke again10:30 – VetBro drama & the influencer correction13:00 – I used to be a car salesman (and a grocery stock guy)17:00 – The mystical PJ beret stand is real19:30 – Retiring like a ghost—no ceremony, no cares22:30 – VA vs private healthcare: it's not even close26:00 – Capitalism beats VA healthcare, every time27:30 – Nashville OTS: What you need to know30:00 – Chaos dogs, new babies, and missed OTSs33:00 – Fat-shaming and motivation from Peaches35:00 – Real talk: You succeed because you hate yourself betterSupport 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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Nov 28, 2025 • 1h 12min

Ep 533: From Thunderbird to Trailblazer: "Max Afterburner" on Purpose & Grit

Send us Fan MailAaron sits down with Ryan “Max Afterburner” Bodenheimer—Strike Eagle pilot, Thunderbird #2, and one of the most grounded high-performers to ever touch a flight line. They dive into mentorship, resilience, building real confidence, finding purpose after the military, and why today’s warriors need challenge—not comfort. Max opens up about beating burnout, rediscovering joy in the job, and how the fighter-pilot mindset can lift anyone chasing excellence. If you're looking for clarity, motivation, and a push toward your best self, this is the one. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – The life-changing “You made the team” phone call 06:30 – Why community and culture matter more than rank 13:50 – First solo moments in the Strike Eagle 20:40 – Fighting burnout and finding purpose again 27:00 – Getting selected by being yourself—not a robot 34:20 – Call signs, morale, and bringing fun back to the force 42:55 – The American spirit and why challenge makes us better 55:10 – Veterans, identity, and building your next chapter 01:06:00 – Max’s best advice for anyone starting the climb🎯 CALL-TO-ACTIONS: 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe and stay ready 💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway 🌟 Leave a review to support the mission 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Grab merch and rep the teamSupport 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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Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 6min

Ep 532: From Navy Rescue Swimmer to SWAT: Kody Dickerson's Comeback Story That Refused to Quit

Send us Fan MailPeaches and Trent sit down with Kody Dickerson — the guy who took every hit life could throw: failed run, COVID cruise, family crisis, BUD/S heartbreak, the whole stack. And instead of folding, he rebuilt himself into a SWAT enforcer, gang-unit problem-solver, and CrossFit machine. Kody breaks down the moments that rocked him, the honesty that saved him, and the mindset that pulled him out of a 250-pound fog and back into the fight. If you’re still telling yourself “now’s not the right time,” Peaches and Trent are basically calling you out.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 The run that nuked everything 05:00 Rescue swimmer or underwater JTAC? 12:20 When home life and the dream collide 25:40 The BUD/S retest reality check 31:10 Choosing family over ego 35:00 Big Macs and rock bottom 39:00 Rebuilding through CrossFit 50:00 From patrol to SWAT alternate 56:00 Project Linear enters the chat 01:00:00 The “what if” that never fully leaves 01:04:00 Why family beats every badge or trident🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe for more 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments 🌟 Leave a review 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out the merch and rep the teamSupport 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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Nov 21, 2025 • 50min

Ep 531: Sedition vs. Treason - Calling Out Lawmakers' Illegal Orders & Trump's Hyperbolic Hammer

Send us Fan MailBuckle up, Ones Ready fam—Aaron and Trent dive headfirst into the clown show of Democratic lawmakers (all ex-military or intel vets) dropping a cringy, scripted video urging service members to ditch "illegal orders." Spoiler: They're gaslighting the ranks with zero specifics, just vibes. Trump fires back calling it sedition punishable by death (he got the penalty wrong, but the charge? Spot on). We break down the real deal—sedition's 20 years, treason's the death penalty stuff like Milley's China stunt. Hot takes fly on media narratives, the Tweedledee-Tweedledum incitement defense, and why defying orders could land you in Leavenworth if you're wrong. No sugarcoating: Politicians are trash, oaths matter, and this is how civil wars brew. If you're in uniform, listen up—we're calling out the hypocrisy from Jason Crow's Jan 6 cowardice to Biden's vaccine mandates. Truth bombs only, no BS.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - Sedition 101: Clearing Up the Death Penalty Mix-Up02:23 - Vet Hosts Spill: Leaving Politics at the Door (Kinda)03:59 - Dem Lawmakers' Cringy Video Breakdown: Scripted AF06:59 - Illegal Orders? Pin That Thought, Baby Bird09:04 - Trump's Maximalist Truth: Art of the Deal Style12:27 - Governor's Dumb Take: Trump's Always Talked Tough13:47 - Treason vs. Sedition: Milley's Pardon Says It All15:59 - Tweedledee Defense: Inciting Without Saying It18:39 - Media Gaslighting: Conditioning Troops for Chaos20:52 - Oaths Over Feelings: Defy at Your Own Risk22:49 - Historical Violence: Presidents Have Always Been Brutal24:07 - Crying Victim While Striking: Classic Dem Move26:40 - Sedition Act History: Used to Jail Opponents28:31 - Turning Down the Rhetoric? Yeah, Right30:01 - Political Violence Myth: Words Ain't Bullets32:37 - UCMJ Reality: Article 92 Saves (or Sinks) You33:56 - Vaccine Mandate Hypocrisy: Where Was the Outrage?37:34 - Spy Ops on Congress: Crossfire Hurricane Exposed39:37 - Rangers Shoutout: Love Y'all (Minus Crow)42:55 - Civil War Warning: Factions Shooting Each Other45:13 - Accountability Dream: Hold Everyone to the Oath48:45 - Buyer Beware: Defy Orders, Face the Music🎯 Call-to-Actions:Smash that like button if this fiSupport 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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Nov 21, 2025 • 1h 4min

Ep 530: The Air Force Won’t Say “Our Bad”—So Peaches and Trent Call Them On It

Send us Fan MailPeaches and Trent dive straight into the chaos—no disclaimers, no corporate tone, just two dudes calling out the absurdity of modern military leadership. From COVID reinstatement madness to commanders who rubber-stamp illegal orders and still get promoted, Peaches unloads on the Air Force’s “do as we say, not as we do” culture. Trent breaks down why officers obsess over year-groups like it’s astrology, why reinstated members get screwed, and how the Pentagon avoids accountability like it’s a PT test. The boys torch everything from Secret Service incompetence to Navy misery to teenagers who show up to job interviews looking like they escaped Hot Topic at 2 a.m. It’s raw, it’s ruthless, it’s Ones Ready at full power.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Peaches jumps Trent in the team room 01:40 – Pre-workout, caffeine addiction & Aaron slander (required) 02:20 – OTS updates: Vegas locked, Europe maybe 05:45 – “It’s NOT a smoke session. Calm down.” 08:00 – Jordan Carr’s reinstatement disaster 12:50 – Reinstating people while pretending nothing happened 18:40 – Illegal orders, vaccine fallout & leadership failures 27:30 – Adam Dorito enters the chat 33:10 – Why accountability is mythical in the DoD 39:00 – Secret Service trainwreck & assassination attempt chaos 47:10 – Navy life: cool missions, no life 54:15 – Why teens can’t get jobs (Peaches explains parenting) 01:00:00 – Spencer’s nipple rings & “freedom of movement” at work 01:03:00 – Final thoughts on jobs, standards & reality checks🎯 CALL-TO-ACTIONS: 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe 💬 Comment your take (don’t be a coward) 🌟 Drop a review 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Hit the merch store at onesready.comSupport 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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Nov 20, 2025 • 12min

Ops Brief 112: Daily Drop - 20 Nov 2025 - Apache Upgrades, Somalia Bombs, and Trump's Piggy Burn

Send us Fan MailAlright, slackers—Peaches drops your daily dose of military reality on November 20th, no sugarcoating, just the gritty facts. He breaks down special warfare selection like it's a bad date: show up with the raw goods or get ghosted. Plugs the Operator Training Summit because apparently you need Taylor Starch to teach you not to wreck your knees while pretending to train. Then it's Apache love—10th Mountain's new toys for terrain domination, Poland live-fires extending kill range because why not? Army's vaccine U-turn lets ex-officers herd back the mandate rejects; Navy's got a fancy new destroyer for whatever "multi-mission" means this week. F-15Es playing long-range from Diego Garcia, F-35 export drama stirring Middle East pots, record Somalia strikes zapping terrorists in "self-defense." Space Force promos (yawn), Coast Guard's drug hauls and flood heroics—oh, and they might not actually have swastika issues, but who knows? Peaches mocks crayon-eaters, geeks on aviation, and chuckles at Trump shutting down a reporter with "quiet little piggy." If you're whining about prep pains, maybe skip this and stay mediocre.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - Peaches Schools You on Special Warfare Real Talk00:40 - Podcast Fluff: Intro and Summit Sales Pitch03:07 - Apache Overkill: 10th Mountain's Latest Death Birds05:30 - Navy's Overpriced Tub: USS Barnum Jr. Arrives07:57 - Somalia BBQ: Peak Airstrikes on Bad Guys09:55 - Coast Guard Wins: Drug Busts and Flood Saves12:06 - Trump's Mic Drop: Shut Up, Little Piggy🎯 Call-to-Actions:👍 Like the episode🔔 Subscribe💬 Comment with your take🌟 Leave a review🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership👕 Check out the merch storeSupport 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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Nov 20, 2025 • 22min

***Sneak Peek***MBRS 69: I Got Arrested Right Before Basic… And Still Shipped

Send us Fan MailWelcome to another unfiltered Members Only episode where Trent and Aaron spiral into storytime chaos—ripping into everything from the cult of military influencers to the sacred tradition of roasting yourself in the team room. Aaron drops the mic with a jailhouse tale involving littering (yes, really), an angry Ohio cop, and a court date just days before shipping to Lackland. They torch the idea of stolen valor and the performative milfluencer scene, and Trent calls out the “no true Scotsman” nonsense that infects veteran one-upmanship.Oh, and they both agree: if you’re using “retired” to feel better than someone with a med board—get over yourself. This one’s packed with spicy opinions, war room gossip, and just enough UFC banter to keep your BMF belt warm.🔥 Key Takeaways:Tim Kennedy’s controversy might be the best thing to happen to “mil talk”Aaron’s pre-AF career highlight: spending a night in Akron jail for litteringThe War Room crew’s #1 rule: downplay your own career into oblivion“No True Scotsman” veteran edition: the toxic trap of gatekeeping serviceWhy med retirees are every bit as legit as 20-year full-timersUFC breakdown: Max Holloway still owns the octagon—and the micBeing a stay-at-home dad with Zuckerbucks is the real endgame⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Members Only chaos 01:30 – Trent joins two new podcasts (but won’t talk about himself) 03:10 – Tim Kennedy and the “mil talk” reckoning 04:00 – Aaron’s hilarious night in jail for littering 07:10 – The court case… days before BMT 09:00 – Why the Ones Ready crew never aggrandizes 11:00 – Veterans who roast themselves better than the internet ever could 12:40 – Austin vs. the rest of Texas… and fake persona syndrome 13:30 – Black tie at Circa and the “don’t ask, don’t tell… I was a PJ” game 16:00 – Spotting veterans in public: dead giveaways and tactical watches 18:00 – Stay-at-home dads, Zuckerbucks, and intrusive thoughts from your wife 20:00 – Retired vs. medically retired: no one cares—stop comparing 21:30 – “Scott’s here!” – Time to wrap up🎯 Call-to-Actions:👍 Like the episodSupport 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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