***Sneak Peek***MBRS 70: You’re Not Special, You Just Hate Yourself Better
Send us a textIn 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: 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...
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Ep 533: From Thunderbird to Trailblazer: "Max Afterburner" on Purpose & Grit
Send us a textAaron 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: 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...
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Ep 532: From Navy Rescue Swimmer to SWAT: Kody Dickerson's Comeback Story That Refused to Quit
Send us a textPeaches 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: 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...
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Ep 531: Sedition vs. Treason - Calling Out Lawmakers' Illegal Orders & Trump's Hyperbolic Hammer
Send us a textBuckle 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 buSupport 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...
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Ep 530: The Air Force Won’t Say “Our Bad”—So Peaches and Trent Call Them On It
Send us a textPeaches 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: 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...
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