Latest Special reconnaissance Podcast Episodes
Ep 310: What Is Deploying in the Air Force REALLY like?
Ones Ready - April 13, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWe checked out the archives and realized that Peaches and Aaron dropped a banger and forgot to release it. Peaches did, Aaron was passable (shout out Aaron Love Hate Club). What are deployments really like? It is 99% really boring minutae spiced up with moments of combat and sheer terror. The ...
Ep 309: Air Force Special Warfare Frequently Asked Questions
Ones Ready - April 13, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsYou have questions about Air Force Special Warfare. We have answers. This episode is the frequently asked question episode. That's it. That's the whole description. Thanks so much for your continued support! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFBBZo...
Ep 308: UPDATE - Air Force Lowers Body Mass Index (BMI) Entrance Standards
Ones Ready - April 09, 2024 03:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsThe Team isn't super pumped with the news. From the Air Force Times: "The Air Force has loosened its restrictions on body fat for new recruits, one of the latest moves to grow the pool of potential applicants amid the military’s recruiting crisis. In the past, men and women’s bodies needed t...
Ep 307: Ones Ready Fixes Officers
Ones Ready - April 06, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsHow would Trent fix officers (and how will Peaches avoid being fired after the episode)? Find out with this one. Up next? We will fix NCOs, too. Make sure to catch this episode by becoming a member of our YouTube channel. Exclusive content, early access, discounts on merch- everything you ne...
Ep 306: Chief Master Sergeant Josh Leonard
Ones Ready - April 02, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWelcome back to the team room! Chief Master Sergeant Josh Leonard is returning for his second episode with a lot of updates from Washington, D.C. In this conversation, Chief Master Sergeant Josh Leonard talks about his experience working on the Hill and his transition back to the Pentagon. He h...
Ep. 305: Special Tactics Officer, Prior CCT Capt Marc Esposito
Ones Ready - March 30, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWelcome back to the team room! This week, Trent sits down with Purple Heart recipient, prior Combat Control Tech Sergeant and current Flight Commander, Special Tactics Officer Marc Esposito! From his time in Afghanistan, the unfortunate event that injured him, his recovery and move to officer,...
Ep 303: UFC Fighter, Combat Controller Connor Matthews
Ones Ready - March 23, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWelcome back to the team room! We have some exciting news. Our team member, Connor Matthews, is fighting in the UFC on March 30th. Ones Ready is proud to be one of his sponsors for this incredible journey! In this episode, Connor shares his journey to the UFC and the challenges he has faced alo...
Ep 304: New Boot Goofin' with TSgt Mark "Funky" Bunkley!
Ones Ready - March 23, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWhat's up to all the NorCal Bad Boys out here for this episode with the man, the myth, the legend, TSgt Mark "Funky" Bunkley. In this conversation, Mark Bunkley discusses his transition from being an operator to a special operations recruiter. He highlights the challenges and misconceptions of...
Ep 302: F-35 Pilot Col Charles "VICE" Fallon
Ones Ready - March 16, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsIn this inspiring conversation, Col "Vice" Fallon talks about his journey in the Air Force and the importance of staying connected with one's tactical roots. He emphasizes the exciting adventure and endless opportunities that come with serving in the Air Force and living overseas. The conversati...
Ep 301: USAF CCT Functional Manager CMSgt Geoff Ikert- CCT UPDATES
Ones Ready - March 13, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsYou could say that Ones Ready *REALLY* puts the FUN in FUNctional manager, you know what I'm saying!!!! We have fun here. Combat Control Trainees- listen up, this one is for you. Combat Controller, Chief Master Sergeant Geoff Ikert has a 20 year career full of accolades. Chief Ikert sat down w...
Trent and Aaron's Mixtape
Ones Ready - March 09, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsThis week, buckle up as Aaron and Trent duke it out over the last remaining brain cell they share. It's a showdown you won't want to miss! In this episode, Trent and Aaron dive into a wide range of military and personal topics. From debunking stereotypes about ciders and beers to waxing nostalg...
56: "Never Quit!" Navy SEAL Sniper John Collins
Send Me - March 07, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours"Never Quit! On this inspiring episode of the "Send Me" podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by Navy SEAL Sniper and K9 handler John Collins. John is the definition of the phrase "Never Quit." He went through 6 different BUD/S classes and nearly 3 Hell Weeks before finally gradua...
Ep 300: Don't Be Weird and Other Life Lessons
Ones Ready - March 02, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWelcome to "The Ones Ready Podcast," your ultimate source of inspiration and guidance on the journey through the Air Force Special Warfare community. This week, join Aaron, Peaches, and Trent as they dive into crucial life skills essential for your success not just in the military, but specifica...
Ep 299: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sensor Operator Jared "Diesel" Harrison
Ones Ready - February 28, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWelcome back to the team room! Today, we're excited to share an inspiring conversation between Peaches and MSgt Jared "Diesel" Harrison, a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sensor Operator. In this conversation, Jared shares his journey of joining the Air Force and the incredible career growth opportu...
Ep 298: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sensor Operator Jared "Diesel" Harrison
Ones Ready - February 28, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWelcome back to the team room! Today, we're excited to share an inspiring conversation between Peaches and MSgt Jared "Diesel" Harrison, a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sensor Operator. In this conversation, Jared shares his journey of joining the Air Force and the incredible career growth opportu...
Ep 298: Combat Control Legend and T3i Developer CMSgt (ret) Aaron May!
Ones Ready - February 24, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWhen we called on the listeners to recommend a T3i developer for the podcast, one name came up immediately and often- Aaron May. Aaron May is a legend in the Combat Control career field, and he's still giving back to AFSPECWAR as a T3i developer. His career spans more than 26 years in the Kent...
55: LIVE Q&A with Medal of Honor recipient MSG Earl Plumlee
Send Me - February 22, 2024 03:00 - 1 hourThis exciting and educational episode features LIVE Q&A with Medal of Honor recipient MSG Earl Plumlee from SOCOM Athlete students and listeners from across the United States. The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration, and is awarded to recognize warriors ...
Ep 297: SOF TACP, Author Wes Bryant
Ones Ready - February 21, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWelcome back to the team room! This week is special because Trent and Peaches had the opportunity to sit down with former SOF TACP, Wes Bryant. In this conversation, Wes shares his journey from joining the Air Force, to operating at the highest levels of SOF, to transitioning out and finding a n...
Ep 296: Ones Ready Fixes the Pipeline
Ones Ready - February 17, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsThis one ought to make some people feel some type of way! Welcome back to the Team Room- buckle up. Peaches and Trent lay out exactly how they'd fix the pipeline. In this high-energy episode, these dynamic hosts share their vision for a streamlined, no-nonsense pipeline that sets crystal-clear...
Ep 295: TACP Association President Ramiro "V-Speed" Villalobos
Ones Ready - February 14, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWelcome back to the team room! Today we have a special guest, Ramiro "V-Speed" Villalobos, a former Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman. V-Speed has been on our show before to talk about his transition to civilian life financial preparation, how to find meaning, and lots more. Make sure you...
Ep 294: Air Force Combat Controller Rylan Neely
Ones Ready - February 10, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsDelve into the world of elite United States Air Force Combat Controllers, unmatched in modern warfare. Join the electrifying Ones Ready podcast episode as Peaches interviews battle-hardened SNCO, Rylan Neely. They discuss Rylan’s journey, emphasizing purpose, evolving special warfare training, a...
Ep 293: AFSOC Combat Systems Officer Lt Col Chris Lott
Ones Ready - February 07, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWelcome back to the Team Room with the whole squad! This week we have Air Force Special Operations Combat Systems Officer (CSO), Lt Col Chris Lott! In this conversation, Chris shares his journey in the Air Force, from his entry into the ROTC program to becoming a Combat Systems Officer, and his...
54: Medal of Honor Earl Plumlee
Send Me - February 05, 2024 02:00 - 1 hourThe Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration, and is awarded to recognize warriors who have distinguished themselves by heroic acts of valor. On this episode of the "Send Me" podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by MSG Earl Plumlee, who was aw...
Ep 292: Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman #3 (ret) SEAC John Troxell
Ones Ready - February 03, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsSenior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman #3 served 37 years in the United States Army and achieved things that are beyond description. SEAC Troxell has a combat jump, achieved the pay grade of E-9 and the rank of SEAC, and has continued to lead hard with his nearly 4 decades of experience at al...
Ep 291: Facts Based Training Protocols with Dr. Preston Cline
Ones Ready - January 31, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsIn the Air Force Special Warfare pipeline and beyond, you will be wholly immersed in training every day you show up to work. So, how do we design training? What's the science behind how we train? We brought on Dr. Preston Cline, founder of the Mission Critical Team Institute (MCTI), to discuss...
Ep 290: Air Force Special Warfare- is "Leadership" Overused?
Ones Ready - January 27, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWelcome back to the team room!!! This week, Aaron and Peaches talk about all sorts of things related to leadership. Not just in the military, but in the civilian world and life in general. In this conversation, Peaches and Aaron discuss the overuse and misconceptions surrounding the term 'lead...
Ep 289: Air Force TACP Chief (ret) Tim "Chachi" Pachasa!!!
Ones Ready - January 24, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWelcome back to the Ones Ready Team Room! This week, Aaron and Peaches talk with TACP Legend Tim "Chachi" Pachasa. Chief Pachasa has a storied career and has focused on developing future leaders long after he decided to hang up the Active Duty uniform. Chachi, a military veteran, shares his ex...
Ep 288: Genie Law Loopholes with Jarred Taylor
Ones Ready - January 20, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWelcome back to the Ones Ready team room! This is a conversation for the record books, as Chief Pietras and Jarred Taylor sit down and cover a lot of ground. Make sure you're following @JtArticle15 everywhere you can find him on socials or in the real world! All of JT's episodes spur conve...
Ep 287: Air Force Special Warfare History w/ Morgan Huston- Part 2!
Ones Ready - January 13, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsWelcome back to the Team Room! Make sure you catch the first part of this episode here on our YouTube channel or wherever you download your podcasts! The intro says it all. Chief Peaches sits down with former TACP, current librarian and scholar, part-time historian, and full-time awesome dude ...
Airlift/Tanker Association: Celebrating Five Years
Ones Ready - January 12, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsIn this special episode marking the fifth anniversary of our podcast, the hosts gather for their first in-person recording to reminisce and look forward. They delve into the early days of podcasting, sharing insights on how their production process has evolved. A key focus of the conversation ...
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