Ep 502: Tim Kennedy & Shrek McPhee: Why Stolen Valor Still Plagues Special Operations
Send us a textPeaches and Nate from Valhalla VFT torch the fake-warrior industrial complex in this unfiltered episode. From Tim Kennedy’s “oops, I misrepresented my service” excuse to Shrek McPhee’s fantasy war stories, the Ones Ready crew pulls no punches. Why are so many veterans lying about their past? Is it ego, money, or just chronic insecurity? We dig into why the veteran community polices its own, why civilians don’t get it, and how glorifying war destroys trust. Expect hard truths, brutal honesty, and a reality check for anyone still worshipping false idols. Strap in—this isn’t a feel-good chat, it’s a demolition.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – The grind of YouTube vs. the myth of overnight success 04:15 – Stolen valor scandals: Kennedy, Shrek, and the “Green Beret meltdown” 07:30 – Why lies are finally getting exposed in 2025 10:50 – The death of the “fake war hero era” 13:30 – How false stories erode trust in the veteran community 16:00 – PTSD, glorifying violence, and the truth about combat’s aftermath 22:45 – Your service is enough—stop lying about it 28:30 – Insecurity, fake alpha males, and why people can’t be real 34:50 – Loyalty vs. accountability: when to defend your boy, when to call him out 41:00 – Redemption arcs and why America loves a comeback story 50:00 – Why military YouTube is niche—and why that’s a good thing 57:30 – Gun culture toxicity, EDC debates, and social media clown shows 1:01:15 – Competition, camaraderie, and the best/worst of the veteran community 1:02:40 – Closing shoutouts to the Ones Ready and Valhalla fam🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that like button if you’re sick of fake war stories 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next no-BS drop 💬 Comment: Who do you think is the next “hero” to get exposed? 🌟 Leave us a review—it helps more than you know 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for insider access 👕 Check out the Ones Ready merch store and rep the teamSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...
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Ops Brief 096: Daily Drop - 28 Aug 2025 - AI Can’t Save the Pentagon (But Maybe It Can Teach Me to Pronounce Neodymium)
Send us a textPeaches is back in the team room roasting bureaucracy, butchering rare earth minerals, and breaking down the latest defense chaos. From the Kabul Abbey Gate report that probably won’t change a thing, to U.S. troops in Indonesia firing Stingers for fun, to the Pentagon finally realizing maybe letting China work on our cloud wasn’t genius—this drop is loaded. He rants about B-21 bombers, F-35 sustainment deals, NATO missile shopping, and why the DoD still can’t buy software faster than a TikTok update. Oh, and yes, stolen valor talk is coming—but Peaches is taking it from a new angle you haven’t heard yet. Strap in, this one swings between hilarious and brutal.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – What the hell is “attributes-based selection” anyway? 01:20 – Nashville OTS details: land drills, gorilla work, and pool punishment 02:45 – Kabul Abbey Gate review: skepticism level = max 04:00 – Stinger missiles in Indonesia: sounds fun, where do we sign up? 04:45 – Pentagon lets China touch our cloud (what could go wrong?) 05:45 – Anthropic AI jumps into national security 06:30 – Air Force CCA tests: future dogfights, but make it autonomous 07:20 – B-21 stealth bomber update (spoiler: still badass) 08:05 – Why the tech “Valley of Death” is crushing innovation 08:50 – Poland drops $1.85B on F-35 sustainment 09:30 – Rare earths, neodymium, and Peaches’ failed spelling bee 10:00 – NATO Sidewinder shopping spree 10:20 – AI in combat: DoD finally states the obvious 11:20 – Peaches previews a stolen valor episode with Nate—expect heat🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that like button 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the chaos 💬 Drop a comment—who’s buying land in China before we let them buy more here? 🌟 Leave us a review if you’re tired of DoD red tape 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for deeper dives 👕 Hit up the merch store—gear up before Nashville OTSSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...
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Ops Brief 095: Daily Drop - 26 Aug 2025 - $99M for CJADC2-Trash?!
Send us a textPeaches is back in the team room with a ruthless daily drop that pulls no punches. From the Pentagon tossing $99 million at a Joint All-Domain buzzword with zero receipts, to Boeing’s KC-46 boom skewering fighter jets like kebabs, the hits just keep coming. The Air Force is out here buying VR dogfights that’ll give pilots bad habits, Space Force is running war games, and the DoD wants to overhaul Cobra Dane radar for a cool billion. Oh, and let’s not forget—another stolen valor meltdown is brewing, with Green Berets lying through their teeth. Peaches teases his upcoming sit-down with Nate from Valhalla VFT to torch the frauds. If you want soft takes, go somewhere else—this is the blunt truth about Air Force Special Warfare, DoD clownery, and who’s about to get exposed next.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – The Ones Ready drop kicks off 00:45 – Special Warfare assessment: attributes, not reps 02:00 – $99M JADC2 contract: money pit or miracle? 03:15 – Abbey Gate anniversary: a disaster that should never have happened 03:50 – Air Force buys AR dogfights—why Peaches isn’t impressed 05:20 – Autonomous cargo planes: the beginning of unmanned logistics 06:15 – KC-46 boom keeps wrecking jets (Boeing strikes again) 07:30 – Space Force wraps Schriever War Game with partners 08:00 – Global push for space investment at SouthDeck 25 08:40 – NGAD F-47 teased: F-22 now called “legacy” 09:10 – Cobra Dane radar billion-dollar facelift 09:35 – AI: DoD’s golden child for acquisitions 10:00 – Upcoming live w/ Nate (Valhalla VFT): Stolen valor, frauds, and who’s next🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that like button if you’re tracking the chaos 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss Peaches torching DoD nonsense 💬 Drop your take on KC-46, stolen valor clowns, or JADC2 scams 🌟 Leave a review—it helps keep the truth flowing 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for insider access 👕 Hit up the merch store to rep the teamSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...
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Ops Brief 094: Daily Drop - 25 Aug 2025 - Stolen Valor & the DoD Circus
Send us a textPeaches rips through the latest DoD chaos—everything from fake heroes getting exposed to the National Guard finally being trusted with their own sidearms. The crew doesn’t hold back: stolen valor clowns cashing in on lies, the Navy changing hands at the top, the Air Force still fumbling leadership drama, and the Army trying to let AI babysit its broken vehicles. Oh, and the Air Force rugby team actually came to play. If you wanted polished PR fluff, this ain’t it. If you wanted the raw, unfiltered truth with some sarcasm on top—welcome back to the team room.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome back to the Team Room 00:07 – What the hell is “attributes-based selection” anyway? 01:35 – New Mexican Border Defense Medal: legit recognition or shiny trinket? 02:05 – Stolen Valor Hall of Shame: Tim Kennedy & Shrek Mithi 03:00 – DC National Guard locked and loaded—finally 04:27 – Navy installs new CNO, same old story? 05:05 – DoD tech props up border security ops 05:45 – Air Force Undersecretary visits USAFA… where’s the leadership accountability? 06:20 – Global Strike Command clears M18 handgun inspection mess 06:45 – Joint tactical airlift training at Yakota with allies 07:30 – Bomber Task Force flyover déjà vu 07:45 – Space Development Agency satellites locked and shipped 08:10 – Army tests AI for fixing vehicles (because mechanics need chatbots now) 09:06 – Why AI might actually help maintainers, fuels, and munitions crews 09:50 – Armed Forces Rugby update: Air Force leads the charge 10:15 – Nashville OTS slots still open + Live YouTube Friday🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next drop 💬 Comment with your hot take (or stolen valor story) 🌟 Leave us a review—helps more than you know 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for exclusive content 👕 Check out the merch store and rep the teamSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...
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Ep 501: You’re Not Gonna Make It (Here’s Why You’ll Quit Anyway)
Send us a textAnother week, another dose of hard truth. Trent and Peaches break down the brutal, hilarious, and very real reasons most people won’t survive Air Force Special Warfare training. From weak genetics and overprotective parents to the myth of “losing your freedoms,” the crew pulls zero punches while torching excuses. We talk about the lies you tell yourself, the stress you can’t handle, and why quitting always feels good for about five minutes—until it doesn’t. Plus, behind-the-scenes OTS updates, fan mail shoutouts, and a cameo from the world’s worst podcast dog. If you think you’re ready, listen up—because the cadre aren’t the only ones who will chew you up and spit you out. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Ones Ready chaos 02:15 – Nashville OTS details 04:50 – Pool training breakdown: buddy breathing without harassment 07:30 – Discount gear, hydration hacks, and Peaches taking all the credit 08:40 – Fan mail, MQ-9 shoutouts, and a Marine trying to cross over 10:40 – Quarter-life crises and joining at 29 13:00 – The “comfortable civilian life” excuse 15:50 – Parents who don’t get it (and why they’re wrong) 19:20 – Freedom myths, salty vets, and media hype 28:20 – Podcast dog cameo: Ace the stubborn Dachshund 30:10 – Weak genetics and the mental game 33:40 – Poolside nerves, guppy breathing, and stress inoculation 38:00 – Mean instructors, playing roles, and bus driver witnesses 45:00 – The brutal truth about quitting (and why regret hits fast) 49:00 – Cross-training waiver killed: why the Air Force is shooting itself in the foot 52:30 – Step-by-step: eating the elephant of the pipeline 57:00 – Stress inoculation, parachute failures, and raw dog podcasting 01:01:00 – What the successful ones all have in common🎯 Call-to-Actions: 👍 Smash that like button 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next roast 💬 Drop a comment—do you agree or are we out to lunch? 🌟 Leave a review (funniest 5-star gets a shoutout) 🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for exclusive access 👕 Gear up at the Ones Ready merch storeSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pr...
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