Aaron Love, Trent Seegmiller, and Jared "Peaches" Pietras

Ones Ready

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...

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Aaron Love, Trent Seegmiller, and Jared "Peaches" Pietras

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Government

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onesready.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 443: Optimize or Break: The Warfighter Performance Crisis 10.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Ones Ready podcast – where we cut through the nonsense and deliver the real deal on military performance. Today, Peaches sits down with Capt. Dane Sauer, an Air Force physiologist who actually understands how the human body works (unlike the military’s outdated policies). 👉 Why warfighters are breaking down faster than ever  👉 The real science behind sleep, r...

Ep 442: Retirement Crisis - What's Next Peaches? 07.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your entire identity for 25 years disappears overnight? Peaches and Trent sit down to talk about military retirement, the struggle of finding purpose after service, and whether the Air Force is setting up its people for success—or failure—when they leave. 🔥 Peaches' first 48 hours as a retired Chief—surreal or just another Monday? 🔥 How the Air Force pushe...

Ops Brief 004: Daily Drop - 6 March 2025 06.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to your daily drop of truth bombs—brought to you by Barbell Apparel (because even your jeans should be harder than basic training). Today, Peaches goes off on Pentagon firings, the next-gen tanker drama, and China flexing way too hard. Also, Epstein files… where they at? 👀 Oh, and Space Force finally gets its own recruiters—because nothing says elite warfighter like… well...

Ops Brief 003: Daily Drop - 5 March 2025 05.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Another 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 “p...

Ops Brief 002: Daily Drop - 4 March 2025 04.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Another 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?...

Ep 441: How to Lead Like a Boss: The Truth About Military Officers 04.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Think 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—historica...

Ops Brief 001: Daily Drop - 3 March 2025 03.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Shadowbanned? 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 rul...

Ep 440: Grimzy’s Putting Political Clowns in the TRUNK! 03.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail You’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 politic...

***Sneak Peek***MBRS 46: The Agenda is No Agenda – Unfiltered BS & Q&A (YouTube Live) 01.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 yo...

Ep 439: Latest In USAF News and FAQs! 28.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Strap 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 show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Su...

Ep 438: Shortest SEAL Ever? David Brown on Beating the Odds & Smashing Goliaths 28.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail What 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.com andgoliathbook....

Ep 437: From Fighter Jets to Outer Space: Scott "Kidd" Poteet’s INSANE Journey! 27.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail You 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...

Ep 436: Pentagon Shakeups, Special Warfare, & the TRUTH About Military Cuts 26.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail You 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 &a...

Ep 435: Pentagon Firings, Internet Trolls & Why We Love Pissing You Off...We're Petty 26.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Ones Ready Podcast—where professionalism is DEAD. If you’re here for balanced discourse and hand-holding, GTFO. This episode is a masterclass in pettiness, Pentagon chaos, and why your internet hot takes are garbage. 🔥 AFSOC loses its worst leaders & we celebrate with fireworks. 🔥 Internet trolls came for us… but forgot we have receipts. 🔥 “Integrity” at BMT?...

Ep 434: Marine Raider to Doctor?! How Kyle Bond Went from Kicking in Doors to Saving Lives 25.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail What kind of lunatic leaves the world of MARSOC, JTAC missions, and high-speed raids to become a DOCTOR? Well, Kyle Bond did. After years of deployments, kicking in doors, and barely surviving the Marine Corps’ obsession with shaving every day, Kyle took a wild turn—straight into med school. 🔥 From Marine Raider to Doctor, Kyle breaks down: 💀 How he survived MARSOC selection and...

Ep 433: AFSPECWAR Recruiter TSgt Gibson 24.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Yo, 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 co...

Ep 432: You're Fired - The Pentagon Purge! 23.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Strap 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...

Ep 431: MILITARY BROKEN? How DFND is Fixing Your Sleep, Pain, and Readiness 21.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail You’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 inve...

Ep 432: Latest News, Zero Prep, and Q&A! 21.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Strap 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 show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Su...

Ep 430: Chaos or Clarity? Here's How to Not Screw Up Like a Rookie Squadron Commander 18.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 ow...

Ep 429: Phil "PIMP" Freeman 17.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Strap 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, a...

***Sneak Peek*** MBRS 44: Cancel Us Now: DEI, Women in SOF, and Why We Just Don’t Care 15.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Buckle 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. Thin...

Ep 428: You’re Training Wrong - Guardian Grit’s No-BS Guide to Water Confidence 14.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Think 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...

Ep 427: Erik Grohmann's Nutrition Bootcamp for the Pipeline Wannabes 14.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Think 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 reco...

Ep 426: Barracks Workouts...Body By Peaches 13.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Trapped 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...

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