Ones Ready

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

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 Team Room to get all your questions answered!! With battle-tested operators from across USAF SPECWAR and far-reaching web of recruiters, subject matter experts, and friends, there are no questions we can’t answer- and if we can’t, we know exactly where to look. See you in The Team Room!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team are those of the team and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone. 

  1. 23 HR AGO

    Ep 566: David Goggins Entering the Pararescue Pipeline… Everyone Calm Down

    Send a text The internet lost its mind when the news dropped: David Goggins is entering the Air Force Pararescue pipeline. Instant hot takes. Instant outrage. Instant “he’s stealing a slot from some kid.” Trent jumps in solo to break down what’s actually happening—and what people are getting completely wrong. First, Goggins isn’t taking a slot from an 18-year-old. He’s coming in through a retraining slot, the same process used for prior-service members moving into the career field. Second, the pipeline isn’t some fragile institution that collapses because a famous guy shows up. Trent digs into the emotional reactions inside the community, the weird internet myths about Indoc credibility, and the bigger picture that most people are missing. Love him or hate him, Goggins shines a massive spotlight on Air Force Special Warfare—and that might be the recruiting exposure the community has been asking for for years. This episode isn’t hype. It’s context. And maybe a reminder that the loudest opinions online usually understand the least about how the pipeline actually works.  goggins-trent-draft ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Ones Ready intro and episode setup  01:10 Why everyone is freaking out about Goggins  03:30 The truth about retraining slots  06:10 Is Goggins “stealing” a pipeline spot?  08:30 Attrition myths and pipeline realities  10:40 Emotional attachment to Indoc and selection  13:00 The wild credibility argument about Goggins  15:20 Quiet professionals vs recruiting reality  17:45 Why most Americans don’t know AFSW exists  20:00 Trent’s honest take on David Goggins  23:00 Why the exposure could help recruiting  26:30 Potential risks and potential upside  29:20 Will he actually make it through the pipeline?  31:30 The internet reactions and community debates  34:00 Final thoughts on Goggins and the pipeline 🎯 Call-to-Actions 👍 Like the episode  🔔 Subscribe to Ones Ready  💬 Comment your take on David Goggins entering the pipeline  🌟 Leave a review for the podcast  🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership  👕 Check out the Ones Ready merch store Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...

    35 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Ep 565: David Goggins the Pararescueman?

    Send a text David Goggins has become the internet’s favorite punching bag. Every time his name comes up, someone jumps in with the same tired take: “That mindset isn’t sustainable.” “That’s not how real operators train.” “It’s just motivation culture.” Aaron and Peaches break down why most of those criticisms completely miss the point. This episode isn’t about turning every workout into a Goggins-style suffering contest. It’s about understanding what his message actually represents—ownership, accountability, and refusing to quit when things get uncomfortable. Aaron and Peaches talk about how the loudest critics often misunderstand the lesson. Goggins isn’t a training plan. He’s an example of what relentless discipline and self-accountability look like when taken to the extreme. The real takeaway isn’t “run until you collapse.”  It’s learning how to build the mindset that keeps you moving when motivation disappears. If you’re preparing for military selection—or just trying to level up in life—this episode explains where motivation fits, where discipline takes over, and why the people complaining about Goggins are usually missing the real lesson. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Ones Ready intro  01:10 Why David Goggins keeps coming up  03:00 The internet backlash against Goggins  05:20 What people misunderstand about his message  07:40 Motivation vs discipline explained  10:20 Goggins as an example, not a training program  13:10 Why critics often miss the real lesson  16:00 Applying the mindset to military preparation  18:30 Aaron and Peaches’ final take on Goggins 🎯 Call-to-Actions 👍 Like the episode  🔔 Subscribe to Ones Ready  💬 Comment your take on David Goggins and mental toughness  🌟 Leave a review for the podcast  🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership  👕 Check out the Ones Ready merch store Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...

    57 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    Ep 564: Insurance Companies Are Evil!

    Send a text Nobody likes talking about life insurance. It’s boring, uncomfortable, and forces you to think about worst-case scenarios. That’s exactly why most people avoid it. Aaron breaks down why financial preparedness is just as important as physical preparedness, especially for people in high-risk professions like the military. Too many service members focus on gear, training, or short-term spending while completely ignoring the basic responsibility of protecting their family. This episode is a blunt conversation about maturity, priorities, and why avoiding difficult conversations about money and insurance doesn’t make the problem go away. Aaron explains why planning ahead isn’t pessimistic—it’s part of being a responsible adult and a reliable teammate. If you’re serious about building a stable future, this is one of the most important conversations you probably haven’t had yet. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Ones Ready intro  01:05 Why people avoid talking about life insurance  03:40 Financial responsibility in the military  06:20 Why young service members ignore long-term planning  09:10 Protecting your family vs chasing short-term spending  12:00 Hard conversations about risk and responsibility  15:30 Financial preparedness as part of adulthood  18:10 Final thoughts on planning ahead 🎯 Call-to-Actions 👍 Like the episode if this conversation is important to you  🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a Ones Ready episode  💬 Comment your thoughts on financial preparedness in the military  🌟 Leave a review to help more people find the show  🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for exclusive content  👕 Check out the Ones Ready merch store Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...

    35 min

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ep 563: The Air Force Told Her “You Can’t”

    Send a text SMSgt Kristin “KP” Parks didn’t join the Air Force to be average. She joined to jump out of airplanes, solve impossible problems, and quietly build the backbone of Air Force Special Warfare. From packing chutes on KC-135s to becoming the first female one-papa freefall jumpmaster, KP spent 27 years proving that mission support isn’t “support” — it’s survival. She helped build Combat Mission Support from scratch, shaped SWMS, ran joint logistics in live theaters, and was the kind of problem-solver who’d literally jump a part into the ocean if it meant keeping a mission alive. This episode is about grit without ego. About being comfortable being uncomfortable. About how the best leaders aren’t loud — they’re lethal, steady, and always ready to fix what’s broken. If you think operators do it alone, this one’s going to hurt your feelings. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 From “Ones Ready” to Warrior 02:30 Why She Chose AFE (and Didn’t Look Back) 07:00 Pre-9/11 Air Force vs. The Real World 14:00 “You’ll Never Earn Those Wings” 21:00 Airborne School and Proving Them Wrong 29:00 Building Combat Mission Support from Nothing 37:30 The Deployment That Changed Everything 45:00 Jumping Parts into Warzones? Almost. 53:00 From Rigger to Strategic Leader 59:30 Advice for the Next Generation 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like this episode if you respect mission support 🔔 Subscribe for real Air Force Special Warfare stories 💬 Comment what stood out to you 🌟 Leave a review — it helps more than you think 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out the merch store Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...

    1h 2m

  5. 6 MAR

    Ep 562: Veteran Suicide Is Beating Combat Deaths

    Send a text This one isn’t hype. It isn’t fun. It matters. Aaron goes solo to talk about something we’ve hit since day one: veteran suicide. Since 2001, more veterans have died by suicide than were killed in combat during GWOT. Let that sink in. He breaks down the rising numbers, the mental toll of Air Force Special Warfare and special operations, and why “mental armor” has to be built before you ever step into the fight. You train your body for the pipeline. You better train your mind for what comes after. Aaron shares his own story as a suicide survivor, talks about sobriety, therapy, and why being intrusive with your friends might save their life. This is about insulating, not isolating. It’s about asking the uncomfortable question. It’s about realizing the job doesn’t end when you hang up the uniform. If you’re chasing the pipeline, this is required listening. If you’ve already worn the beret, this one’s for you too. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Tasty Gains and why this episode matters 02:00 Veteran suicide statistics that hit hard 04:30 26x more lost to suicide than combat 07:00 Mental armor and preparing before the fight 10:30 The hidden toll of special operations 13:30 Aaron’s story and surviving the darkness 16:00 Alcohol, coping, and raising your floor 18:30 Be intrusive — ask the hard question 21:00 Insulate vs isolate your teammates 24:00 Building tribes and real accountability 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if this conversation matters 🔔 Subscribe for real talk on the military and beyond 💬 Comment resources or organizations helping veterans 🌟 Leave a review to help this reach someone who needs it 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out the merch store Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...

    20 min

  6. 4 MAR

    Ops Brief 134: Daily Drop - 4 Mar 2026 - Navy Torpedo Strike & F-15E Friendly Fire

    Send a text The Navy just dropped a torpedo strike video that looks straight out of a movie… except it’s real. Peaches walks through the latest from Operation Epic Fury: submarine strikes on Iranian vessels, B-1 bombers hammering ballistic missile sites, and the ongoing fallout from the Kuwaiti F-18 friendly-fire shootdown of three U.S. F-15Es. We also hit Marine security actions in Pakistan, Air Force promotion numbers, Minuteman nuclear logistics upgrades, and why the Space Force is pushing for a much bigger slice of the defense budget. Meanwhile the bigger picture keeps shifting: casualties are rising, embassy evacuations are underway, cyber and space operations are already shaping the battlefield, and the White House says the conflict could last four to five weeks… maybe. No hype. Just the wave-tops and context you actually need. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Torpedo Strike Video Everyone Is Talking About 02:00 Navy Operations Crushing Iranian Naval Assets 04:00 Army Casualties in Kuwait and What Happened 06:00 Marines Defend U.S. Consulate in Pakistan 08:30 Operator Training Summit Nashville Update 09:40 B-1 Bombers Strike Iranian Missile Facilities 11:30 Air Force Promotion Rate Drops to 11% 13:00 Minuteman Nuclear Logistics Modernization 14:30 Space Force Budget and Acquisition Problems 16:00 War Timeline and Ground Troop Possibility 18:30 U.S. Casualties and Escalation Risks 20:00 Friendly Fire F-15 Investigation Update 22:00 Cyber and Space Attacks Behind the Scenes 24:00 Embassy Evacuations and UK Base Approval 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a Daily Drop 💬 Comment if you want deeper dives or wave-top updates 🌟 Leave a review to help more people find the show 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out the merch store Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...

    18 min

  7. 4 MAR

    ***Sneak Peek***MBRS 81: Too Many Generals, Mattressgate Scandal, and the Leadership Problem No One Fixes

    Send a text Peaches and Trent are back swinging harder than an 0-dark-30 convoy to Quantico. This week’s chaos covers everything from “Mattressgate” at 23 STS to why the Air Force might have more generals than common sense. The boys tear into bureaucratic stupidity, leadership delusions, and the eternal struggle of holding people accountable without losing your damn mind. Expect unfiltered rants on beards, fat officers, fake accountability, and why empowerment beats micromanagement every single time. It’s dark humor meets hard truth—because the Ones Ready crew doesn’t do polite. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – The cursed “fire” episode that died in editing hell 02:00 – The unofficial official podcast of the U.S. Air Force 04:00 – Fat Tony, Hexeth, and the Pentagon clown convoy 09:30 – Too many generals, not enough leadership 17:00 – The real story behind “Mattressgate” at 23 STS 24:00 – Support troops, respect, and when “team building” hurts 31:00 – Leadership vs. babysitting: stop raising soft airmen 41:00 – Haircuts, uniforms, and why optics still matter 47:00 – Culture, accountability, and the death of professionalism 53:00 – Fitness mandates, dumb policies, and burning out defenders 55:00 – Wrapping up with more hot takes and zero apologies 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that Like button if you’ve ever survived a pointless meeting. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly doses of truth from the Ones Ready crew. 💬 Drop your take in the comments — who’s right, Peaches or Trent? 🌟 Leave a review to help us roast the algorithm. 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for exclusive chaos and behind-the-scenes access. 👕 Grab the gear that actually earns respect — hit up the Ones Ready merch store. Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...

    58 min

  8. 3 MAR

    Ops Brief 133: Daily Drop - 3 Mar 2026 - OP Epic Fury & F-15E Friendly Fire

    Send a text Two days. One Daily Drop. And a whole lot of chaos. Peaches breaks down Operation Epic Fury, the reported F-15 shootdown over Kuwait, B-2 strike fallout, and what’s real vs what’s AI nonsense circulating online. If you’re sharing that fake pilot photo… stop. Zoom in. Use your brain. We hit Army transformation moves, Navy battleship announcements, Marine Corps fitness standards, Air Force mobility modernization, Space Force satellite tracking, and Coast Guard ops. Plus the bigger question: is this a four-week campaign… or something longer? No panic. No hype. Just wave-top clarity with context you’re not getting in headlines. This is the Daily Drop. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Two-Day Catch-Up + Sponsor 02:00 Army Dining, Indo-Pac Moves, Espionage Warning 06:30 Iran Conflict: Naval Engagements + Security Posture 10:00 Marine Corps Body Standards Debate 15:00 F-15 Friendly Fire + AI Image Breakdown 19:30 B-2 Strikes and Casualty Clarification 23:00 Air Mobility Modernization Priorities 26:00 Suicide Awareness + Service Member Loss 29:00 Battleships, War Powers, and What Happens Next 🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like if you want straight military news without the spin 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next Daily Drop 💬 Comment: wave tops or deeper dives? 🌟 Leave a review — it matters 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership 👕 Check out the merch store Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...

    31 min
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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 Team Room to get all your questions answered!! With battle-tested operators from across USAF SPECWAR and far-reaching web of recruiters, subject matter experts, and friends, there are no questions we can’t answer- and if we can’t, we know exactly where to look. See you in The Team Room!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team are those of the team and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone. 

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  • Creator
    Aaron Love, Trent Seegmiller, and Jared "Peaches" Pietras
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    800
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ones Ready
  • Show Website
    Ones Ready

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