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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. 1D AGO

    EP. 103: Trap Bars, Army Reserves & Iran feat. COL Ean White, JAG

    Episode 103 of The Okay Podcast welcomes Colonel Ean White — a 22-year Army Reserve JAG officer, Phoenix-area police legal advisor, cancer survivor, and dedicated barbell trainee. Grant and Jeff take Col. White through his journey from Orange County baseball to post-9/11 Army service, an Iraq deployment drawing down theater, and a parallel civilian career in law enforcement. The conversation dives deep into the ACFT deadlift event, trap bar vs. conventional training, squat coaching, and what it means to balance reserve service with family and career. Plus: War College advice for two majors about to go back to school, a legendary sponsor ad read, Mason Miller's closer entrance, MLB's robot ump challenge system, and a rant about what the Strait of Hormuz means for the price of cast iron plates. 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.thestrength.co/mrhelmet/?utm_source=The+Okay+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Okay_Pod 00:00 - Intro & Staff Brief 16:42 - Meet Col. Ean White: Villa Park to the Army JAG Corps 23:37 - Iraq Deployment, Cancer, and the Transition to Reserves 43:02 - Strength Training, the ACFT & Trap Bar Deadlifts 01:00:31 - Iran 01:02:53 - War College Advice, Career Mentorship 01:06:21 - Ean Is OKAY! 01:10:54 - Landmines & Squat Tips 01:25:59 - Padres Baseball, Mason Miller's Walkout, Robot Umps & Trucking Prices 01:41:43 - Sign Off

    1h 45m

  2. MAR 27

    EP. 102: TSA NIGHTMARES & IRAN WAR

    This episode of The Okay Podcast goes everywhere — from Marine Corps meetings and deployment stories to college football takes and absolute travel chaos. The guys break down life after command, spring football coaching moves, and the reality of military life, all while mixing in hilarious and unpredictable stories. It’s one of the most wide-ranging, unfiltered conversations yet — exactly what makes this show great. 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.thestrength.co/mrhelmet/?utm_source=The+Okay+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Okay_Pod Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:57 - Staff Brief 18:01 - Going To The Movies Alone 24:49 - Grant Lifting Update 28:34 - Grant’s Buddy’s Change of Command 39:10 - Reserve Corpsmen 43:17 - Toxic MRE’s 48:43 - College Football Update 01:01:45 - Iran Update 01:09:13 - Afroman Trial 01:11:23 - Gift Gauntlet 01:15:33 - Digital Espresso Machines 01:22:54 - Overhead Bin Battles 01:27:12 - TSA NIGHTMARE EMERGENCY 01:29:34 - RIP Chuck Norris 01:32:13 - Twins Turn 2 01:35:43 - Sign Off

    1h 40m

  3. MAR 20

    Ep. 101: Mexican Breakfast, Jay Cutler & Rescuing Starlink

    Episode 101 of The Okay Podcast dives into USA vs Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, March Madness storylines, and reactions to an 83-point NBA performance. The guys also break down everything from Texas Tech’s wild weight room rules to Lou Holtz’s funeral and the current state of sports culture. It all starts with one of their funniest and most chaotic “staff brief” segments yet, blending sports, life, and pure podcast chaos. 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.thestrength.co/mrhelmet/?utm_source=The+Okay+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Okay_Pod Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 07:51 - Staff Brief 25:34 - Lou Holtz Funeral 27:56 - World Baseball Classic 43:55 - Jay Cutler Sighting 49:39 - No Light Dumbbells 52:07 - Johnny Blue Skies Update 01:01:31 - Hot Sauce & Mexican Breakfast 01:14:54 - Starlink Update 01:22:09 - Do People Watch The Oscars? 01:26:13 - Honoring Little Zoey

    1h 36m

  4. MAR 13

    EP. 100: The 100th Episode Special feat. PJ, Tanner & Connor

    The Okay Podcast hits Episode 100. Grant Broggi, Jeff Buege, and Tres Gottlich break down everything happening in the strength world — from the Arnold Fitness Expo to the ongoing debate around real strength standards. Guests PJ, Tanner Baird, and Connor King join the show to talk about: • The Arnold Expo experience• The evolution of gym culture• Strength standards for everyday lifters• Garage gyms vs commercial gyms• Building equipment companies and fitness platforms• Why consistency matters more than hype The guys also discuss the reality of hitting big lifts like a 500 lb deadlift and what it actually takes to get there. Episode 100 also marks a milestone for the show — and a look back at what it takes to keep a podcast going for the long haul. 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.thestrength.co/mrhelmet/?utm_source=The+Okay+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Okay_Pod Timestamps:  00:00 - Pre Show 07:39 - Outlying Stations Join & STAFF BRIEF 26:46 - Tanner Questions, The Arnold & Gym Radar 57:27 - PJ Questions, Producing 100 Episodes, Moving Home 01:14:33 - Leveling Gym Floors  01:25:34 - New USMC Height & Weight Standards 01:32 - NADS 01:40:19 - Lincoln’s Flag 01:43:32 - RIP Lou Holtz 01:49:38 - Conditioning Standards 01:55:40 - Sign Off

    2h 2m

  5. MAR 6

    EP. 99: Garage Gym Problems, Gym Radar & Coffee Technique

    Episode 99 of The Okay Podcast dives into the strange, hilarious, and oddly technical world of garage gyms, strength culture, and internet fitness communities. The crew discusses the rise of Gym Radar, a new platform where lifters can show off their home gyms, track equipment, and discover new setups. They also tackle a common problem many home gym owners face: how to fix a sloped garage floor so your squat rack is level. Along the way, the conversation veers into coffee brewing techniques, the NFL Combine bench press debate, and the chaos of running a podcast with no real plan. If you love strength training, garage gyms, and unfiltered gym talk, this episode is packed with insight and entertainment. 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.thestrength.co/mrhelmet/?utm_source=The+Okay+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Okay_Pod Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:32 - Staff Brief 19:50 - Brikka Technique 30:37 - Gym Radar 39:18 - Leveling A Garage Gym Floor 50:22 - NFL Combine 55:59 - World Baseball Classic 01:03:37 - Johnny Blue Skies 01:08:03 - Overhead Bin Etiquette 01:18:08 - Taco Meat

    1h 31m

  6. FEB 27

    EP 98: Debating Rip, Elk Hunting & Safety Razors feat. Justin Jones

    In Episode 98 of The Okay Podcast, Grant Broggi, Jeff Buege, and Tres Gottlich sit down with outfitter Justin Jones to break down one of the biggest debates in strength training: Is lifting heavy enough — or do you need conditioning to perform in the real world? Justin runs extreme mountain hunts in Wyoming, where 10-hour days, high elevation, and brutal terrain expose the difference between “gym strong” and truly prepared. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:14 - Staff Brief 18:29 - Safety Razors 30:26 - Justin Jones Joins The Pod 33:21 - Meeting Rip & Visiting The Gym 42:48 - Justin’s Lifting 44:18 - Debating Rip & Lifting After Getting Strong 01:00:28 - Hunting & Growing Up 01:09:37 - Raising Kids & The Value of Money 01:13:46 - Fishing 01:16:59 - Chow Talk: Game Meat 01:18:53 - Carmen & Lifting For Older People 01:24:18 - Overcoming Back Pain Fears 01:30:09 - Justin Is OKAY! 01:41:29 - Olympic Hockey Victory 01:48:27 - Saved Rounds 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.thestrength.co/mrhelmet/?utm_source=The+Okay+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Okay_Pod Check out Justin's business: https://ishawooaoutfitters.com/

    1h 55m

  7. FEB 20

    EP 97: The Ohio State, USMC & Olympic Hockey feat. Troy Campbell Sr.

    In Episode 97 of The Okay Podcast, hosts Grant Broggi, Tres Gottlich, and Jeff Buege sit down with Marine Corps veteran Troy Campbell Sr. From boot camp in 1988 to Desert Storm deployments, Okinawa, Somalia evacuations, and life after service as a 30-year lineman, Troy shares raw stories about military culture, fatherhood, discipline, and strength. We also dive into: The Marine Corps in the late 80s and early 90sDesert Storm and overseas deploymentsCoaching college hockey at Ohio StateRaising a son who became a Marine officerStrength training, longevity, and staying powerful at 57USA vs Canada Olympic hockeyOld-school toughness vs modern culture 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 03:14 - Staff Brief 13:56 - Troy Campbell Sr. Joins The Show 17:59 - Marine Career 35:17 - Having A Family While Deployed 39:54 - Olympic Hockey 50:19 - Lifting, Starting Strength & Squat Fears 01:04:17 - What’s The Rub With Ohio State? 01:10:57 - Getting Out Of The Marine Corps 01:14:37 - Troy’s BW Tax Read 01:17:53 - Favorite Time In The Marine Corps 01:28:12 - Sturgill Simpson Album 01:29:49 - X Comments 01:37:31 - Saved Rounds

    1h 51m

  8. FEB 13

    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
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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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