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PODCAST

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

government self-improvement

All Episodes

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Ep 399: Deep End Tucson - From Selection Fails to...

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2025/01/01

Send us a textWater confidence isn’t just about holding your breath; it’s about holding yourself accountable. In this episode, we dive deep into why the pool doesn’t lie, the community that keeps you afloat, and why your form breaks down faster than your excuses. With tales of failures, comebacks, and ‘eureka’ moments, this one’s for the grinders, dreamers, and anyone terrified of treading water. Like, subscribe, smash that bell, leave a review, and consider becoming a member—because flo...

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73:51

***Sneak Peek***MBRS 42: Squats, Snark, and The...

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2025/01/01

Send us a textThink squats will save you in selection? Think again. Peaches, Aaron, and Trent dive into the gritty truths of AFSPECWAR training, tearing apart myths, bad advice, and internet trolls—all with our signature sarcasm. It’s about running, endurance, and, oh yeah, actually surviving the pipeline. Wanna know why lifting heavy doesn’t cut it? Tune in for the brutal facts, laughs, and a healthy dose of snark. Like, subscribe, and smash that bell to join our chaos. Oh, and consider...

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Ep 398: Re-enlistment & Selective Retention Bonus Math

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2024/12/31

Send us a textSelective retention bonuses are here, but so are bad decisions. Peaches breaks down the 2025 retention bonus updates, tax-free zones, and why timing your reenlistment is key. Oh, and he’s got some thoughts on your V6 Camaro dreams and 48% interest rates. Don’t waste the Air Force’s money—or your own. Like, subscribe, smash the bell, and join our membership. Leave a review if you’re smart, but if you already bought that Charger, just keep scrolling.Support the showJoin this ...

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Ep 397: Why Your Lazy Ass Won’t Make It Through...

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2024/12/30

Send us a textThink you’re ready for the pipeline because you’ve been crushing bicep curls and skipping cardio? Spoiler alert: you’re not. Kevin Edgerton from 18 Alpha Fitness joins the Ones Ready crew to obliterate the myths of special operations fitness. From your overhyped deadlift to why running a 5-minute mile matters more than your bench press, we’re giving you the hard truths. Like, subscribe, smash the bell, and check out our membership if you’re ready to level up (or just laugh at yo...

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77:53

Ep 396: "SOF SERE" - How to Confuse Everyone in Spec Ops

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2024/12/27

Send us a textEver wondered how to take a perfectly good career field and complicate it with branding chaos? Aaron and Trent dive into the absurdity of 'SOF SERE,' the fake term that no one understands but everyone loves to ask about. From combat support to mission creep, we’re breaking down why SERE needs a rebrand and how not to sell your job. Like, subscribe, smash that notification bell, and check out our membership to keep this circus running. Oh, and leave a review—unless you think...

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46:40

🔒 MBRS 41: The DMs We Didn’t Sign Up For!

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2024/12/26

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textFrom push-up form critiques to clueless ASVAB questions, Aaron and Trent expose the chaos of DMs gone wrong. Why are recruits asking for spoon-fed answers instead of doing the work? And what’s up with the Alaska Guard and their secret SOPs? Dive into this brutally honest episode where we dissect entitlement, effort, and why you need to stop asking dumb questions. Like, subscribe, hit the bell, and check out our membership—because we’re spending more t...

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Ep 395: Eat Like a Grunt & Train Like a Pro with...

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2024/12/24

Send us a textFueling for performance? Sure. But what happens when Marines run on Marlboro Reds and caffeine pills? Aaron, Trent, Erik, and Coach Jimmy tear into the hard truths about nutrition, strength training, and why out-training a crappy diet is not the flex you think it is. From tactical training secrets to why eating crayons isn't the solution, this episode brings equal parts sarcasm, wisdom, and actionable advice to help you train smart and last long. Like, subscribe, leave a review,...

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Ep 394: When the Navy Shoots Itself: How Close Calls...

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2024/12/23

Send us a textFrom jets taking off to getting shot down by your own team, Peaches welcomes Maj Nick "Bane" Carballo to dive into the madness of the F/A-18 incident, friendly fire risks, and the chaos of modern military integration. Why is it so hard to talk between ships and planes? What’s the deal with Link-16? And how does a Navy ship confuse a tanker for a threat? Tune in for hot takes, sarcasm, and plenty of ‘this should never happen’ moments. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, hit the bell...

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Ep 393: The Navy Shoots Itself - When Friendly Fire...

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2024/12/22

Send us a textWhat happens when the Navy decides to play Call of Duty IRL? Aaron and Trent dive into the absurdity of a Navy cruiser shooting down its own fighter jet. From the chain of failures that led to this disaster to the baffling question of ‘What are we even doing in Yemen?’ this episode has it all. Friendly fire isn’t so friendly when it’s a $55.7 million jet. Like, subscribe, and smash the bell for more military madness. Check out our membership and leave a review—because at le...

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66:23

Ep 392: Ask A Special Warfare Recruiter!

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2024/12/20

Send us a textThink you know everything about Air Force Special Warfare? Think again. Peaches, Rick, and Kaitlin spill the tea on what it really takes to pass the IFT, why recruiters need you to stop texting on Thanksgiving, and how to make the process smoother (hint: stop showing up with zero documents). This episode dives deep into fitness, preparation, and navigating the maze of military life with sarcasm and hard truths. Like, subscribe, hit the notification bell, leave a review, and beco...

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Ep 391: Warriors vs. Whiners - Why Failure Builds...

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2024/12/19

Send us a textAre you ready to redefine what it means to be a warrior? In this episode, Trent drops wisdom (and sarcasm) on failure, guidance counselors with terrible advice, and why complaining is the unofficial sport of the Air Force. From conquering yourself to finding a mentor who’s not your drinking buddy, it’s a no-holds-barred rant about turning challenges into triumphs. Like, subscribe, hit that notification bell, and check out our membership to join the madness. Oh, and leave a ...

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🔒 MBRS 40: HOAs, Racist Dogs, and Team Room Truths

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2024/12/18

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textNothing says leadership like fighting an HOA while managing a possibly racist military working dog. Trent and Aaron break down team room chaos, dysfunctional command moments, and why ‘SOF SERE’ paperwork is the worst kind of clutter. From war dogs to coffee mugs labeled ‘HOA Rules,’ we’re unpacking the absurd and inspiring truths about special operations life. Like, subscribe, smash the bell, and leave a review—because even HOAs couldn’t keep us quiet...

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Ep 390: Drones & The Bureaucracy Dumpster Fire

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2024/12/17

Send us a textAaron and Peaches go full throttle on the absurdity of modern military bureaucracy. From drone disasters to the never-ending saga of public affairs missteps, we’re breaking down why the Air Force can’t seem to get out of its own way. Why is the solution always ‘more paperwork’? Why does public affairs act like they’re fighting a war of their own? Tune in for sarcasm, real talk, and solutions that won’t require a task force. Like, subscribe, smash that bell, leave a review, ...

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Ep 389: AFSPECWAR: Fixing Career Confusion in One...

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2024/12/16

Send us a textEver wonder how the Air Force created a battlefield full of acronyms and called it ‘progress’? Join Jimmy, Aaron, and the crew as they tackle the chaos that is AFSPECWAR, from command confusion to career hurdles. Why do we still use flight physicals for people who don't fly? Why are career paths more tangled than comms wires in a sandstorm? We’ll break it down and build it back up—on a napkin. Like, subscribe, hit the notification bell, and check out our membership for excl...

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Ep 388: IP Theft and Why the U.S. Needs to Stop...

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2024/12/15

Send us a textFrom stolen fighter jet designs to the billions China swipes from us yearly, Aaron and Brandon break down the fifth gen war you didn’t know you were losing. Think IP theft is just homework copying? Think again. It’s costing $600 billion annually, and we’re handing it over like we’re best friends. Want to know how to fix it? We’ve got ideas—bold ones. Like, subscribe, and smash that notification bell so you don’t miss our rants. Check out our membership and leave a review—because...

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Ep 387: From Dreams to Combat Realities with Woody Hurd

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2024/12/13

Send us a textWhat does it take to go from playing Call of Duty to the real thing? Woody Heard joins the Ones Ready team to share his journey from a kid with a dream to a Green Beret 18 Delta, surviving trauma training, deployments, and even college discussion boards in a combat zone. We're talking about risk, resilience, and why deadlifting improperly before basic training isn’t the flex you think it is. Like, subscribe, smash that bell, and join our membership to keep this madness going. Oh...

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🔒 MBRS 39: Weak Leaders - Why the Military is Failing...

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2024/12/10

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textTrent is on a tear, calling out weak leadership, jealous commanders, and misplaced priorities in this rant-packed episode. From suicidal crisis stats to leaders obsessed with their next promotion, we’re breaking down why the military is struggling—and how we can do better. Why are TikTok airmen a bigger focus than sexual assault or suicide prevention? Why are some leaders more worried about their own spotlight than their people’s lives? It’s time for a rea...

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🔒 Ep 386: AFSPECWAR - Check Your Acronyms at the Door...

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2024/12/08

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textConfused by all the Air Force special operations jargon? Us too. Nate from Valhalla VFT grills Aaron and Trent on why AFSPECWAR has more acronyms than operators and what makes their selection process one of the toughest. From tackling the absurdities of leadership to debating why pilots make the worst decisions for ground teams, it’s a no-holds-barred breakdown of what it takes to be elite. Like, subscribe, and smash the bell to stay updated on our rants. ...

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Ep 385: Are Things Really That Bad in the USAF?

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2024/12/06

Send us a textStrap in, folks. This episode, Trent goes off solo, tackling the big, ugly question: Is the Air Force as broken as social media makes it out to be? From mandatory ‘optional’ forms to clueless ‘leaders’ more worried about metrics than missions, he’s taking on every gripe in the book – with a healthy dose of realism and a challenge to all of us. So before you log on to Facebook to vent, listen in. And hey, hit like, subscribe, ring the bell, and let us know what you think—especial...

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🔒 MBRS 38: From College Myths to Combat Realities:...

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2024/12/04

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textPeaches, Aaron, and Trent bring the heat in this unapologetically raw episode, roasting the lies we’ve been sold about college, success, and what really builds leaders. From academic self-licking ice cream cones to the chaos of combat outposts, we’re talking about how real-world experience trumps ivory-tower theory every time. Want solutions? Listen up. Want excuses? Wrong podcast. Like, subscribe, hit that bell, and leave a review—or just consider becomin...

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