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The Okay Podcast
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Podcast Hosts: Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach. Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and Lifter Tres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and Lifter Grant Broggi hosts the show and begins each episode by covering all things related to The Strength Co., from strength training to manufacturing. Co-Hosts Jeff and Tres then join the podcast to discuss topics ranging from football, humorous experiences in the military, and anything else that makes them say, “OKAY!” Produced by PJ

  1. 4D AGO

    EP 96: Super Bowl Parties & Homeless Gym People

    In this episode, we dive into the Super Bowl, the logistics of Super Bowl parties, homeless gym people, the Winter Olympics, back off sets on the deadlift, and more. Podcast Hosts: Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach. Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and Lifter Tres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and Lifter Join the Slack and Use code OKAY: https://buy.stripe.com/dR6dT4aDcfuBdyw5ks Check out BW Tax: https://www.bwtaxllc.com BUY A FOOTBALL HELMET: ⁠https://www.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:20 - Special Musical Performance By Grant & Tres 06:10 - Staff Brief 22:37 - Forrest Day Recap 25:29 - Strength Co. FOPS 28:10 - Homeless Gym People 35:45 - Super Bowl 53:52 - Winter Olympics 01:03:33 - X Comments & Drop Sets 01:15:41 - Saved Rounds

    1h 30m

  2. FEB 6

    EP 95: Writing Viral Songs, Starting Strength & Treesmasher feat. Forrest Day

    In this episode, we sit down with musician Forrest Day to talk about building a real music career, how songs can go viral YEARS after release, and why he started strength training later in life using Starting Strength. Forest shares his journey from saxophone and songwriting into building a multi-genre music catalog — plus how one song suddenly exploded thanks to modern social platforms and short-form video culture. Listen to Forrest Day's Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Psm8hJWxg0ROd7p2tdPcq?si=QZ6_U_1iS5Wn4wLn4MMxSA Podcast Hosts: Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach. Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and Lifter Tres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and Lifter Join the Slack and Use code OKAY: https://buy.stripe.com/dR6dT4aDcfuBdyw5ks Check out BW Tax: https://www.bwtaxllc.com BUY A FOOTBALL HELMET: ⁠https://www.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:05 - Staff Brief 23:52 - Treesmasher 30:24 - Forrest Day Joins The Show! 32:27 - Forrest’s Background 35:19 - Forrest’s Genre of Music 37:03 - Forrest’s Viral Song 41:09 - Musicians Who Don’t Write Their Own Songs 43:40 - Song Writing Process 45:02 - Up and Coming Artists 46:50 - Discovering Starting Strength 55:10 - Warming Up The Deadlift 58:10 - Why Should Anyone Deadlift 405lbs? 01:11:24 - Tres’ Insane Adoption Story 01:16:26 - Modifying The Program 01:22:26 - Easiest Lifts 01:24:08 - Forrest Is OKAY! 01:30:31 - Forrest’s Picks Of The Week 01:34:19 - Where To Follow Forrest Day’s Music 01:39:08 - Super Bowl Picks

    1h 43m

  3. JAN 30

    EP. 94 | Press PR’s, Texas BBQ & Tesla’s feat. Josh Hanson

    In this episode of the OKAY Podcast, hosts Grant Broggi and Jeff Buege discuss a variety of topics ranging from Bitcoin prices to military operations and the upcoming tax season. They introduce their guest, Josh Hanson, who shares his journey from swimming to strength training, detailing his lifting progress and future goals. The conversation also touches on coaching, financial aspects of training, and the migration of Californians to Texas. In this engaging conversation, the hosts and guest Josh Hanson discuss various topics ranging from food experiences after moving from California to Texas, the differences in culinary culture, and the importance of barbecue in Texas. They also touch on Josh's aspirations in coaching and gym ownership, as well as a humorous ad read for BW Tax Services. The conversation wraps up with social media connections and a light-hearted discussion about sports and community. Podcast Hosts: Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach. Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and Lifter Tres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and Lifter Join the Slack and Use code OKAY: https://buy.stripe.com/dR6dT4aDcfuBdyw5ks Check out BW Tax: https://www.bwtaxllc.com BUY A FOOTBALL HELMET: ⁠https://www.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 05:38 - Staff Brief 18:02 - Improving 3-mile Time 22:25 - Josh Joins The Show 24:09 - Texas Weather 25:36 - Riverside, CA 27:01 - Josh’s Career & Coaching 31:20 - Josh’s Swimming Experience 33:31 - Discovering Starting Strength 40:48 - Josh’s Press PR 44:20 - How To Hit A Deadlift PR 48:46 - Texas Chow Talk 59:29 - Josh Is OKAY! 01:07:55 - X Comments 01:13:35 - Tesla FSD 01:27:46 - Football 01:37:12 - Sign Off

    1h 40m

  4. JAN 23

    EP 93: Tree Trash, College Football Championship & Home Depot Squat Stands

    In Episode 93 of The Okay Podcast, the guys break down college football, NFL chaos, lifting progress, and the timeless masculine instinct to solve problems yourself — even when it makes zero financial sense. From executive-level staff meeting parodies to Home Depot squat racks, tree trash, and fractional plates, this episode is a raw, funny look at competence, responsibility, and modern manhood. If you care about strength, self-reliance, and telling the truth without pretending it’s polished — this one’s for you. Podcast Hosts: Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach. Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and Lifter Tres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and Lifter Join the Slack and Use code OKAY: https://buy.stripe.com/dR6dT4aDcfuBdyw5ks Check out BW Tax: https://www.bwtaxllc.com BUY A FOOTBALL HELMET: ⁠https://www.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 07:11 - Staff Brief 17:46 - Outlying Stations 23:37 - Podcast Tax Sponsors 25:51 - The Rip 31:07 - Home Depot Squat Stands 35:40 - Sassy Comments From X 42:54 - Tree Trash 48:57 - Hot Wets 52:41 - College Football Championship 01:00:45 - NFL 01:05:21 - Tres’ Picks of The Week 01:10:14 - Sign Off

    1h 13m

  5. JAN 16

    EP 92: Carnivore Quiche, American Jeans & 10k Step War

    Podcast Hosts: Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach. Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and Lifter Tres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and Lifter Join the Slack and Use code OKAY: https://buy.stripe.com/dR6dT4aDcfuBdyw5ks Check out BW Tax: https://www.bwtaxllc.com BUY A FOOTBALL HELMET:  https://www.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco 14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/ Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro 06:12 - Staff Brief 09:25 - Outlying Stations 18:11 - Tres’ Lifting Update 25:28 - Intro To Barbells 28:27 - Carnivore Casserole 35:31 - Saint Babs 45:59 - 10k Step War 53:24 - Football 56:49 - Tres’ Picks of The Week 01:19:37 - Carnivore Update 01:23:21 - Saved Rounds: Jeans PSA In Episode 092 of The Okay Podcast, Grant Broggi, Jeff Buege, and Tres Gottlich dive into one of their most chaotic and entertaining episodes yet — blending Marine Corps traditions, carnivore diet experiments, and a surprisingly competitive fitness rivalry. The guys break down their Saint Barbara’s Day experience, including trebuchet contests, Marine culture, and why military traditions always turn into controlled chaos. Then things take a turn into the carnivore lifestyle as they unpack a legendary carnivore quiche recipe and talk about what eating nothing but meat actually feels like in real life. Finally, the episode erupts into an all-out step-count rivalry, where a friendly fitness challenge becomes an arms race of Garmin data, late-night pacing, and personal pride.

    1h 37m

  6. JAN 9

    EP 91: New Year’s Challenges, Josh Allen’s Mullet & Snatching Presidents

    Today we break down the January carnivore challenge, 10,000-step wars, squat drama, and the unexpected return of Boston Market lore — all while setting new traditions no one asked for but everyone will argue about. Podcast Hosts: Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach. Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and Lifter Tres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and Lifter Join the Slack and Use code OKAY: https://buy.stripe.com/dR6dT4aDcfuBdyw5ks Check out BW Tax: https://www.bwtaxllc.com BUY A FOOTBALL HELMET:  https://www.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco 14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:57 - Staff Brief 17:32 - Outlying Stations 21:53 - New Year’s Challenges 44:38 - Tres’ Lifting Update 52:38 - Comments From The Haters 56:28 - College Football 01:07:27 - Tres’ Picks of The Week 01:19:19 - NFL 01:26:33 - Snatching Presidents

    1h 31m

  7. JAN 2

    EP 90: Carnivore, Gov’t Tortillas & College Football Playoffs

    College football is officially unhinged — and we’re here for it. In this episode, Grant Broggi, Jeff Buege, and Tres Gottlich break down the chaos of bowl season, the viral Pop-Tarts Bowl, and why the modern transfer portal is quietly tearing apart team culture, loyalty, and long-term program stability. From Auburn’s mass exodus and Notre Dame bowl drama to SEC vs Big Ten draft pipelines, fantasy football laughs, and a surprisingly heartfelt Philip Rivers comeback storyline, this conversation hits everything that makes today’s football landscape both wildly entertaining and deeply broken. Podcast Hosts: Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach. Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and Lifter Tres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and Lifter Join the Slack and Use code OKAY: https://buy.stripe.com/dR6dT4aDcfuBdyw5ks Check out BW Tax: https://www.bwtaxllc.com BUY A FOOTBALL HELMET:  https://www.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro 07:29 - Staff Brief 14:30 - Outlying Stations 23:52 - Unboxing Barbells 26:51 - New Year’s Carnivore Challenge 35:16 - California Government Tortillas 45:41 - College Football Madness 01:03:07 - Tres’ Picks of The Week 01:18:43 - Phil Rivers Update 01:25:54 - Tres’ Lifting Update 01:30:28 - Christmas Trash 01:33:06 - Space Jam 01:36:07 - Sign Off

    1h 43m

  8. 12/26/2025

    EP 89: Home Gyms, College Football Chaos, and Van Fails

    Grant Broggi, Jeff Buege, and Tres Gottlich break down three things every man is thinking about right now: • How to build a real home gym without wasting money• Why college football fans are emotionally exhausted (Texas A&M included)• And the unbelievable true story of the sprinter van that wasn’t supposed to be opened… but was. Grant lays out the bare-bones home gym setup that actually gets you strong — no fluff, no gimmicks, no influencer nonsense. If you’ve ever thought about building a garage gym, this is the exact blueprint. The crew also reacts to the College Football Playoff chaos, SEC heartbreak, and the reality of what an “11-win season” really means in modern college football. And somewhere in between… a completely innocent church van becomes the scene of a full-scale accidental raid. Podcast Hosts: Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach. Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and Lifter Tres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and Lifter Join the Slack and Use code OKAY: https://buy.stripe.com/dR6dT4aDcfuBdyw5ks Check out BW Tax: https://www.bwtaxllc.com BUY A FOOTBALL HELMET:  https://www.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro  11:21 - Staff Brief 23:07 - Outlying Stations 28:28 - Turkey Pull Winners 30:13 - Insane Van Story 39:52 - iPhone Update Issues 43:28 - Bare Bones Home Gym Essentials 57:21 - College Football Madness 01:11:44 - Tres’ Picks Of The Week 01:33:23 - Dan vs Daniel 01:39:20 - Saved Rounds

    1h 49m
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Podcast Hosts: Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach. Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and Lifter Tres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and Lifter Grant Broggi hosts the show and begins each episode by covering all things related to The Strength Co., from strength training to manufacturing. Co-Hosts Jeff and Tres then join the podcast to discuss topics ranging from football, humorous experiences in the military, and anything else that makes them say, “OKAY!” Produced by PJ

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