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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. 6D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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