

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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Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 8min
Ep 433: AFSPECWAR Recruiter TSgt Gibson
Send us a textYo, Peaches is back in the team room, cracking open the recruiter life with TSgt Megan Gibson from the 330th in North Little Rock. From turning wannabes into warriors to outsmarting MEPS’ relic tests, we’re spilling the badass, behind-the-scenes magic of these unsung heroes. Sarcasm? Check. Real talk? Double check. Like, subscribe, check out our membership, leave a review, and consider joining the squad—because these recruiters are the spark you didn’t know you needed! Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Feb 23, 2025 • 1h 21min
Ep 432: You're Fired - The Pentagon Purge!
Send us a textStrap in, because this episode is about to get PETTY. If you were looking for professionalism, turn this off now. Trent and Aaron go full send on the Pentagon’s Friday Night Massacre, the long-overdue firing of General CQ Brown and General Jim Slife, and why this is the best thing to happen to the military in YEARS.🔥 How military leadership went from warriors to politicians—and why it’s finally catching up to them.🔥 Why DEI, risk aversion, and “woke generals” have made the military weaker.🔥 The Air Force’s insane focus on diversity quotas instead of combat effectiveness.🔥 Behind the scenes of leadership failures that no one else will talk about.This one is RAW, unfiltered, and brutally honest. We’re calling out the failures at the top and why real leaders are finally taking over.💀 SMASH that LIKE button, leave a review, and JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP—unless you’re part of the problem.Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Feb 21, 2025 • 56min
Ep 431: MILITARY BROKEN? How DFND is Fixing Your Sleep, Pain, and Readiness
Send us a textYou’re sleep-deprived, broken, and your body’s on a crash course to VA disability. Sound about right? Steve Burnett, CEO of DFND, joins Ones Ready to drop truth bombs on why your body is wrecked and how to fix it. We’re talking infrared sleepwear that legit “drugged” a general (his words, not ours), compression gear that slashes injuries, and why the military STILL refuses to invest in its most important asset—you.🔥 Are you training to fail? You spend all that time getting strong just to break down and quit early? DFND USA is out here doing what the DoD should’ve done years ago—keeping you in the fight.🚀 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP—or just keep waking up feeling like a truck hit you. Your call.Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 2min
Ep 432: Latest News, Zero Prep, and Q&A!
Send us a textStrap 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: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Feb 18, 2025 • 36min
Ep 430: Chaos or Clarity? Here's How to Not Screw Up Like a Rookie Squadron Commander
Send us a textWelcome back, you beautiful bastards, to the Ones Ready podcast where we're diving deep into the swamp to see if Trump's second stint in office is a leadership lesson or just another circus. Did he learn from his first term or is he still winging it like a first-time squadron commander? Tune in for some real talk, minus the BS, on how to gain some damn clarity in your own life. Like, subscribe, check out our membership, leave a review, and consider becoming a member because, let's face it, you need this wisdom. Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 14min
Ep 429: Phil "PIMP" Freeman
Send us a textStrap in, folks—this one’s a doozy. We’ve got Phillip "PIMP" Freeman in the team room breaking down the wildest call sign backstory you’ve ever heard (spoiler: it involves Vegas, a cab ride, and some very unfortunate pants). But it's not all just drunk debauchery—Freeman takes us through the chaos of combat, how a forgotten VHS tape helped secure a Medal of Honor, and why leadership isn't about barking orders but actually getting your hands dirty (sometimes literally).You know the drill: like, subscribe, and leave a review unless you’re a baby back b**h*. Want to support the podcast? Consider becoming a member—you’ll get exclusive content and the satisfaction of knowing you're making Peaches feel important.Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Feb 15, 2025 • 1h 20min
***Sneak Peek*** MBRS 44: Cancel Us Now: DEI, Women in SOF, and Why We Just Don’t Care
Send us a textBuckle up, folks. Aaron and Trent are here to ruffle feathers, step on toes, and challenge every norm in the book. We're diving headfirst into the hot-button topics of DEI, women in special operations, and why TikTok might just be China's ultimate spy weapon. Spoiler alert: We're not pulling any punches.Feeling offended? Leave a comment and help the algorithm. Think we're spot on? Like, subscribe, and share with a friend who needs to hear the truth. And while you're at it, check out our membership for exclusive content where we REALLY let loose. Don't forget to leave a 5-star review—because deep down, you love the chaos.Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Feb 14, 2025 • 28min
Ep 428: You’re Training Wrong - Guardian Grit’s No-BS Guide to Water Confidence
Send us a textThink you’re ready for the pipeline? Think again. Guardian Grit’s Kris Tomes joins Ones Ready to expose the brutal reality of why most candidates FAIL—and how to fix it. From mask and snorkel fails to absolute trainwrecks in buddy breathing, this episode is packed with game-changing insight.🔥 Want to survive A&S? We break down why “hell days” won’t save you, how intentional training makes or breaks candidates, and why some guys knock 5 minutes off their swim in just 48 hours. If you’re NOT training the right way, you’re setting yourself up to quit.💀 Hit play, embrace the suck, and let’s get you pipeline-proof.⚡ Smash that LIKE button, drop a comment, and tell us how bad your WaterCon is.🚀 Check out our MEMBERSHIP for exclusive content & behind-the-scenesSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 21min
Ep 427: Erik Grohmann's Nutrition Bootcamp for the Pipeline Wannabes
Send us a textThink you can survive on Papa John's and gummy bears? Think again, you calorie-counting couch potatoes! Join us as we drag Erik Grohmann, the Marine who swapped MREs for macro counts, back into the Team Room. He's spilling the beans on how to fuel up without fucking up your body before, during, and after the Air Force Special Operations pipeline. From the four Rs of recovery to why your body's not a high-performance vehicle on Snickers alone, Erik's got the deets. Like, subscribe, check out our membership, leave a review, and consider becoming a member if you're not just here for the free candy advice!Modern Athlete Strength System Programs:WarfighterWarfighter EliteLinks:University of Colorado at CO Springs - The Athlete PlateThe Linus Pauling Institute Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...

Feb 13, 2025 • 16min
Ep 426: Barracks Workouts...Body By Peaches
Send us a textTrapped in the barracks with nothing but your sweat and your buddies' snoring? Peaches has got your back to keep those gains while you're away at Basic Training. From death by burpees to Tabata torture, we'll push you through workouts that won't require more than a stopwatch and your last shred of dignity. If you're not into losing your fitness game while stuck on base, like, subscribe, check out our membership, leave a review, and consider becoming a member. Remember, it's not about the gear; it's about grinding out those reps, even if it's just between drill sergeant screams.Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...