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Send us Fan MailAaron, Trent, and Peaches are back in the team room talking about something the Air Force should have fixed forever ago: when someone turns down a promotion or loses a line number, that stripe should not just vanish into the bureaucratic shadow realm.Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Wolfe is pushing an initiative that would allow those unused promotions to go to the next qualified Airmen in line. Wild concept: if the Air Force says a career field needs ten Tech Sergeants, and two people cannot or will not take the stripe, maybe promote number eleven and twelve instead of kneecapping the career field for no reason.The boys break down how cutoff scores actually work, why the number is not magic, how career fields get hurt when stripes disappear, and why this is one of those rare Air Force changes that is just objectively good.Then it turns into classic Ones Ready: AFPC smoke, Total Force Service Center manning insanity, why knowing a guy at Randolph can magically make the system work, why centralizing admin into one mega-machine broke the personal side of personnel management, and why treating every Airman like a number is not actually fair.To close it out, Aaron pulls up audio from then-Lt Col Dave Goldfein after being shot down over enemy territory. Calm voice. Dead airplane. “Start finding me, boys.” The crew talks about the rescue team, General Tom Palenske leading the helicopter package, Robbie Bean, missiles flying through rotor discs, and why sometimes you launch with incomplete information because Americans go get their people.Also: Trent's new headphones, Peaches explaining crypto delay, Fat Tony-adjacent bureaucracy energy, Operator Training Summit updates, and the ongoing demand that Ones Ready deserves 100K subscribers.Links:OnesReady.comOperatorTrainingSummit.comChapters:00:00 - Ones Ready Intro00:59 - Peaches Steals the Team Room01:39 - Trent's Headphones Deserve Respect02:06 - What Is Going on in the Air Force?02:15 - CMSAF Wolfe's Promotion Fix03:05 - Why Stripes Used to Disappear04:48 - Aaron Missed Master by Almost Nothing05:23 - Air Force Testing Is a Shell Game07:47 - Turning Down Stripes Hurts the Career Field08:30 - Cutoff Scores Are Not Magic09:05 - Space Force Figured This Out First09:26 - Declination Letters and Chief Stripes10:30 - When Tiny Career Fields Break the System12:16 - Good Ideas Still Hit Red Tape13:52 - The “Back in My Day” Crowd14:14 - Wolfe Gets a Huge W15:01 - A1 Might Have to Do Their Job15:39 - AFPC Smoke Session16:06 - AFPC Has Way Too Much Power18:20 - If a Friend Can Fix It, the Rules Are Fake19:46 - How Centralized Admin Broke the System20:48 - Six People Running Total Force Chaos21:31 - Airmen Became Numbers22:02 - Clovis, Family Reality, and Assignment Pain22:43 - Functionals, Favors, and Doing the Work23:49 - Goldfein Shot Down25:23 - “Start Finding Me, Boys”25:39 - The Rescue Team Tradition26:17 - Tom Palenske Led the Rescue27:41 - Playing the Name Game at Dinner28:04 - Missiles Through the Rotor Discs29:30 - Launch Now, Figure It Out30:24 - Operator Training Summit Updates31:00 - Help Ones Ready Hit 100K31:37 - AFA, Travel, and Final Chaos32:27 - Go TrainSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

And a child shall lead them! This week, Peaches and Michael are walking behind the rows in celebration of 1984's CHILDREN OF THE CORN! In addition to discussing this enduring tale of innocence perverted, our hosts delve into how the aesthetic of the original film continues to inspire modern folk horror. Joining the conversation is celebrated comedian Alaina Bamfield, who shares how a youthful association with this cult classic led to an ongoing fascination. Then, filmmaker/editor extraordinaire Erick Lorinc stops by to extoll the virtues of the entire Corn franchise and why it persists in pop culture. From Linda Hamilton to the crimes of being an outlander, this episode has it all! Go! 

We are over 1700 miles in to our approximately 2500 mile road trip. Today's show covers the crazy game in MIL, our two game visit to Springfield to see the WPBL in action, and two games in Kansas City. MIL gave us an historic shut out, a tornado warning, and a “throwing error” for the ages. On the way to Springfield we paid our respects to Rockford, the home of the Peaches, and future home of the IWBC. At the WPBL home base we saw Kelsie and Danae hit homers, Maybelle the mascot shaking her groove thing, and the very first manager ejection – Jemile Weeks of the Boston Hunters. Not sure what was slower, the umpires walk to the dugout to toss him, or his walk along the third base line out of the park. On to Kansas City for two games vs the Tigers where we learned the video board is stuck in 1992 (really? The kiss cam?), the scoreboard and fountains are glorious, the current ballpark is in the middle of nothing, and Pottymouth's boyfriends can really hit some homers. Even though we could not see the Players Weekend bats and cleats, we were in the same ballpark as Carter Jensen's cleats designed by kids staying at Children's Mercy in KC, a hospital for pediatric cancer care.The City Council just approved a public funding package for a new well-placed ballpark and we catch you up on the good, bad, and the ticked off voters. The reason for, and the highlight of our trip was a visit to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, where Bob Kendrick, the very kind and immensely engaging president, gave us a tour for the ages. We cannot recommend the museum enough. Lastly, there's a quick note of JJ's cycle, and FIFA punishments of the Argentinian World Cup team.We say, “You look glorious because you are wearing sparkles,” “the highway, two hotels, and a gas station,” and “Floofy? Froofy? It was just bad.” Fight the man, go see some live baseball, send your game balls to Meredith, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

Send us Fan MailAaron, Trent, and Peaches sit down with Justus, a Security Forces airman out of Moody Air Force Base, to talk about one of the nastiest, coolest, and most under-discussed opportunities in the Air Force: jungle warfare training in Panama.Justus walks through how he ended up in the Air Force, why Security Forces was not what he expected, and how a career field that gets roasted constantly can still open doors if you are fit, positive, prepared, and willing to say yes when opportunities show up.He breaks down life in Security Forces, deploying to Prince Sultan Air Base, supporting the F-22 demo team, competing in Defender Challenge, and eventually getting to the 820th Base Defense Group at Moody — a unit built around defending and opening forward air bases in contested environments.Then the episode gets into the real reason he is here: Panama Jungle School.We talk tents, heat, humidity, malaria meds, mosquitoes, botflies, leaf cutter ants, black palm, trench foot, dysentery, wet boots, wet uniforms, and the harsh reality that the jungle itself is usually the hardest enemy. Justus explains the combat water survival assessment, jungle 5K, knot tests, survival phase, food and water procurement, firecraft, shelter building, rope systems, Z-pulley, one-rope bridge, jungle tactics, and the final Green Mile.The best part? He is not bitter, negative, or trying to scare anyone away. His message is simple: Security Forces has opportunities everywhere, but you have to be ready when they appear. Be in shape. Ask questions. Find the people doing hard things. Say yes.If you are in Security Forces, stop telling yourself the job is just gates and patrol cars. There is more out there. Go find it.00:00 - Intro and Ones Ready01:04 - Panama Jungle School Preview03:44 - Justus Joins the Team Room04:20 - How Justus Joined the Air Force06:08 - Security Forces Is More Than the Jokes06:42 - Basic Training and Tech School09:10 - Langley, Gates, Patrols, and Reality11:44 - Defender Challenge Opportunity12:21 - What Is the 820th Base Defense Group?14:12 - Mindset Changes the Career Field17:36 - Base Defense Group Mission and Schools20:28 - Air Assault on Short Notice22:05 - Panama and the Jungle School Opportunity24:23 - Training, Tryouts, and Preparation27:07 - Arriving at Fort Sherman29:18 - Bugs, Plants, and Things That Want You Dead33:25 - Wet Boots for Three Weeks34:16 - Combat Water Survival Assessment36:38 - Fail Early, Stay Anyway37:04 - The Jungle 5K Gut Check40:18 - Why Jungle Movement Is Different42:05 - Survival, Tactics, and the Jungle Is Neutral44:44 - Food, Water, Traps, Fire, and Shelter46:27 - Finding Fun in the Suck47:04 - Jungle Tactics Are Different48:51 - Rope Systems and the Z-Pulley50:48 - Boot and Training Recommendations52:58 - Can Airmen Outside the 820th Go?54:09 - Culminating Exercise Prep54:58 - Accepting the Jungle59:12 - The Green Mile01:01:44 - What Is Next for Justus?01:03:10 - 824th Base Defense Squadron Shoutout01:03:52 - Why More Airmen Should Go01:04:16 - Final ThoughtsSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

This week on Special Sauce we talk to Goldbud Farm's Chuck Mansfield, who happens to grow the best peaches in the world. He'll even tell serious eaters how he does it.   Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, August 18th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Jim Szoke talks legacy of Tommy John 6:35 Replay: Mick Mulvaney talks SC Senate race 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Columbia Records Club is no more 7:05 Bo, Beth and Jim talk Columbia House closing 7:20 Music consumption from the days of yore 7:35 Bo and Jim have never had plums 7:50 WBT text line questions Bo, Jim and Bernie's diet 8:05 More on Plums with the GMBTeam 8:20 Second SC Senate debate tonight 8:35 Dirty Restaurant Tuesday with Mark Garrison 8:50 Not enough time to be fair with another caller 9:05 Guest: Mike Behan (Charlotte Hornets Chief Business Officer) - Bernie's Birthday follow up 9:20 Mike Behan cont. - Hornets season preview and Spectrum center 9:35 Win Bernie's Hornets tickets contest 9:50 Hornets trivia with GMBTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast tackles one of the hardest questions anyone can face, how do you keep moving forward when life won't stop hitting you? Chris and Peaches discuss the difference between trauma and hardship, surviving season after season of crisis, supporting a partner through serious illness, maintaining emotional connection when your own needs aren't being met, and why your mindset determines whether life's challenges become your identity or your catalyst for growth. They also share practical advice on communication, emotional resilience, love languages during illness, and how to avoid falling into a victim mindset while still honoring genuine pain. The conversation also goes behind the scenes of their growing business, homeschooling plans, building a botanical extraction laboratory, reducing technology and news consumption, preparing for the future, and why they are shifting the direction of their content toward meaningful personal growth instead of relationship drama. If you're interested in relationships, mental health, resilience, emotional maturity, self improvement, accountability, communication, trauma recovery, or creating a more intentional life, this episode offers honest conversations and practical perspectives you can apply immediately.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.

2026 marks 10 years since I moved to Iceland, which is honestly a little hard for me to believe. I can still remember stepping off the plane, starting work, and feeling like my brain was being bombarded with things that seemed foreign or strange. Even hearing Icelandic names like Ása, Björn, and Arnbjörn took some getting used to. https://youtu.be/AKL2qYEzEkU Fast-forward a decade and so many of those things don’t even register as unusual anymore. They’re just…life. Living in another country for this long has also made me realize how much our definition of “normal” is shaped by where we grow up. Things that initially made me think, People actually do this?! are now things I barely notice, and in some cases, things I do myself. Here are 10 things that have become normal to me after living in Iceland for 10 years. 1. Letting Babies Nap Outside This might be the biggest transformation of them all because I went from thinking this was absolutely bizarre to doing it with my own baby. I learned about babies napping outside when I first visited Iceland in the winter of 2013. At the time, I couldn’t understand how people could possibly be comfortable leaving a baby outside to sleep. Then I had a baby. Halli’s mom showed us how to bundle her up properly so she could be warm while getting fresh air outside, and it completely changed the game for us. At one point, she could sleep for around three hours outside when an indoor nap might only last about 20 minutes. It’s also something you regularly see in Iceland. You can walk through residential neighborhoods or even pass cafés in downtown Reykjavík and see a stroller outside with a sleeping baby while a parent or caregiver is nearby and checking on them. Years ago, that sight would have immediately caught my attention. Now? Completely normal. 2. Thinking 60°F (15°C) Is Warm New York Jewells would like a word with current Jewells. I moved to Iceland in June 2016, and I remember seeing Icelanders walking around in shorts, T-shirts, and sandals when it was about 60°F/15°C. Meanwhile, I had on long pants, sneakers, a sweater AND a jacket. I genuinely thought, What is wrong with these people? This isn’t warm! Then something happened. I acclimated! After experiencing Icelandic winters and then feeling the temperature climb again, 60°F started feeling legitimately warm. If it’s around 60°F, sunny and, this is important, there’s no wind? That’s practically tropical now.  3. Accepting That Icelandic Summer Is Not Guaranteed Growing up in New York, summer meant something. You knew it was going to get warm. Probably hot. Possibly way too hot! Iceland technically has four seasons, but I’ve joked that we really have two: winter and summer. Halli says it’s more like winter and fall.  The bigger adjustment was realizing that just because the calendar says “summer” doesn’t mean Iceland’s weather has agreed to participate. You can have rainy, windy and chilly stretches where there’s plenty of daylight but hardly any actual sunshine. There have been summers when I felt cold for what seemed like the entire season. It’s also no surprise that plenty of Icelanders escape somewhere warmer when Iceland isn’t delivering the summer weather they want. Tenerife, anyone? Icelandic summer exists. Whether it decides to show up is another question. 4. Living With 24-Hour Daylight The nearly endless daylight of Icelandic summer is something I absolutely love now. When I first moved here? Not so much. My brain could not understand why I was supposed to be sleeping when it looked like the middle of the day outside. I tried sleeping with eye masks, but I didn’t find them particularly comfortable, and I constantly felt energized to stay awake and do things. Eventually, though, my body adjusted. After a few years, I could sleep through Icelandic summers without thinking much about the daylight outside. Now I LOVE this part of living here. Being able to go outside incredibly late at night and still have a bright sky is one of those Icelandic experiences that still feels special, even though it has become normal. 5. Living With the Very Short Days in Winter Of course, Iceland likes extremes. If summer gives us almost endless daylight, winter gives us the opposite. Around the shortest day of the year, we get only about four hours of daylight. And while the days technically start getting longer again after the winter solstice, those changes happen slowly enough that the darkness can feel like it lasts forever. My first Icelandic winter was rough! I remember feeling like I was basically holding on until winter ended so I could finally experience that release of summer again. And then came May 2017. Winter seemed to be over. I had made it! And then…it snowed. In May! I was MAD.  I felt personally betrayed by Icelandic weather. After surviving winter, snow in May felt like the weather was playing games with me. Now, I understand that unexpected weather is simply part of living here. Snow showers can happen incredibly late in the season, and Icelandic weather has a mind of its own. Over the years, I’ve also figured out what helps me through the dark months: getting outside, exercising, keeping myself occupied and usually having a big project to work on. The first couple of winters required some serious adjustment. After that, I found a rhythm that works for me 6. Having Limited Produce Options This is one thing I still REALLY notice when I leave Iceland. The variety of fruits and vegetables available here can be limited compared with what I was accustomed to in the United States. Sometimes you have a couple varieties of apples. Around Christmas, clementines and mandarins are everywhere. Other things appear periodically, but Iceland is an island that imports a significant amount of its produce, so we’re simply not going to have the same selection you’d find in a massive American supermarket. And yes, you sometimes need to inspect that produce pretty carefully. Then I go back to the U.S. and walk into a Whole Foods or Sprouts and practically lose my mind. Peaches, plums, nectarines, different varieties of apples! KALE! The kale situation in Iceland particularly gets me because I’ve seen it grown here as decoration and I’m thinking, Can you please just put it in the grocery store so I can eat it?! Still, I’ve stopped viewing the limited selection as inherently negative. It’s simply part of living on an island. And when I travel, I appreciate the variety elsewhere that much more 7. The Icelandic Stare Ohhhh, the Icelandic stare! Coming from New York, staring at strangers is generally not something you do. Then I moved to Iceland and suddenly people were LOOKING at me. Not glancing, staring! I’ve been told part of this comes from the small-town nature of Icelandic society. People might look at someone because they’re trying to figure out whether they recognize them or know their family. That took some serious getting used to. There was one experience when I lived in Árbær where a woman drove past me while practically turning her head to continue staring at me. I remember wondering whether something was happening around me before realizing, Nope. She’s looking at me. As a Black woman walking through a suburban Icelandic neighborhood, I couldn’t know whether she was simply curious, trying to recognize me, surprised to see someone who looked like me, or something else entirely. Eventually, I developed a coping mechanism: Staring contests. If you’re going to stare at me, I’m staring back.

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The most terrifying vision of all! This week, Peaches and Michael are unleashing a swarm of locusts in celebration of 1977's EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC! In addition to discussing this much maligned and misunderstood sequel's place in horror history, our hosts delve into the details of its troubled production. Joining the conversation is David Kittredge, the acclaimed filmmaker of BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL, to shed some light on his years long exploration into this notorious classic and what it ultimately reveals about the artist's journey. From Pazuzu's possession to Linda Blair stepping out on the edge, this episode has it all! Go!  

In this week's episode, we spotlight the gorgeous and friendly Jubilee Orpington Chicken. Our main topic is a discussion on eye injuries in poultry. We also share our recipe for lovely and delicious Peaches and Cream Layer Cake and deliver some retail therapy with a seed spotlight on garlic. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with ChickensSponsored by Nutrena Naturewise Feeds.Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link.https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders!Omlet Coops- Use Our Affiliate Link and COFFEE10 code for 10% off!https://tidd.ly/3Uwt8BfBreed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatcheryhttps://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/Metzer Farms Waterfowlhttps://www.metzerfarms.com/Eaton Pet and Pasture - Use code COFFEE for a discount on first-time purchases.Nestera UShttps://nestera.us/cwtclUse our affiliate link above for 5% off your purchasePeaches and Cream Layer Cake - https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/peaches-and-cream-layer-cake/CWTCL Websitehttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/CWTCL Etsy Shophttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeWChickenLadiesAs Amazon Influencers, we may receive a small commission from the sale of some items at no additional cost to consumers.CWTCL Amazon Recommendationshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/coffeewiththechickenladiesSupport the show

Shadowdark Dungeon Crawl | Actual Play, Pt. 5 The Jaunty Mantis is a podcast of creative questions for curious gamers. New episodes every week. Run on Foundry VTT with the Shadowdark module. THE PARTY ⚔️ Jorbin Ironhelm — dwarf fighter (Matty)

Dancefloor Memories with Patrick Hawkins, over 60 Minutes of Disco, Soul and Funk Podcast. Classic tracks, Dancefloor fillers from, George McCrae, Peaches and Herb, Gene Chandler, Rodney Franklin, Shakatak, Kenny Thomas and new tracks from, McKenzie and Gardiner, Georgie B and the Groove Association, Lance Vantile Whitfield, Just Groove Experience, and the Tune of The Week from The New Jersey Connection, more classic tracks from Larry Wu, and Change. Just settle down with a long drink and chill or boogie around your kitchen to tracks others would never dream of playing! Spread the word, give me a like and follow my Podcasts. Much Love Pat

Send us Fan MailThe cameras aren't just watching traffic—they may be building your pattern of life.Peaches and Trent break down the expanding Flock camera network after an outdated homicide alert reportedly led police to box in an innocent vehicle and hold its occupants at gunpoint. From automated license-plate readers outside gun ranges to AI-powered cameras capable of following people, the technology raises one massive question: who is collecting this data, and what are they doing with it?They examine false alerts, facial biometrics, political bumper-sticker searches, private businesses sharing data through larger networks, and the difference between protecting property and allowing the government to monitor citizens everywhere they go.Security sounds great—until the system gets it wrong.Links:  OnesReady.comChapters: 00:00 - Welcome Outside The Wire 00:32 - What Are Flock Cameras? 01:28 - An Outdated Alert Turns Dangerous 02:20 - When the System Gets It Wrong 04:20 - Cameras Outside a Gun Range 05:14 - Why Are They Tracking Gun Owners? 06:23 - Security Versus Surveillance 08:11 - Your Biometrics Never Disappeared 10:05 - It's More Than License Plates 10:47 - AI Cameras That Follow People 12:24 - Building Your Pattern of Life 13:34 - Tracking Political Views 14:51 - Who Controls the Data? 16:00 - Doorbell Cameras Versus Government Cameras 16:57 - Government Isn't Your Bodyguard 20:18 - How Many Cameras Are Near You? 22:57 - The Surveillance Mesh Network 23:44 - What Citizens Can Do 24:25 - Liberty or Temporary Safety?Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

DISCO MIXED TAPE MAKE LOVE TO ME Kelly Marie 1978 I CAN’T FORGET YOU Joey Travolta 1979 WHAT CHA GONNA DO WITH MY LOVIN’ Stephanie Mills 1979 NIGHTS ON BROADWAY Candi Staton 1977 EVERYBODY DANCE Chic 1977 ELECTRIC AVENUE Eddy Grant 1982 LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY Deniece Williams 1984 YOU ARE IN MY SYSTEM The System 1982 BODY ROCK Maria Vidal 1984 I WANNA BE YOUR LOVER Prince 1979 I WANNA BE WITH YOU Coffee 1980 ROLLER SKATIN MATE PT. 1 Peaches & Herb 1979 FROZEN Madonna 1997 LOVE SENSATION Madonna & Kylie Minogue 2026 (After Hours Mix) The post TTBA Replay 7AUG2026 Pt. 3 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

Send us Fan MailAaron, Trent, and Peaches get into one of the biggest questions future service members keep asking: should you still join the military if you do not like the current political climate, the administration, or where the country seems to be headed?The short version: if politics are enough to stop you from serving, maybe you were looking for a reason not to join anyway.The team breaks down what it actually means to serve under presidents, commanders, senior enlisted leaders, and policies you may not personally agree with. They talk about swearing an oath to the Constitution, not a political party, and why the military forces you to work with people from every possible background, belief system, and worldview.They also get into why military service can change your perspective on America, what you learn from seeing the rest of the world, why Americans have a unique willingness to go get their people, and why discomfort, shared hardship, and serving something bigger than yourself still matter.The episode wraps with a strong shoutout to Jarred Taylor, his impact on the military content space, and his book Deep Scythe — a fictional but highly relevant look at fifth-generation warfare, innovation, and the future fight.Chapters:00:00 - Intro, Partners, and Outside The Wire07:08 - Should Politics Stop You From Joining?09:01 - Excuses, Fear, and the Word “But”10:59 - Serving Under Leaders You Disagree With13:47 - Working With People Who See the World Differently16:01 - Online Opinions vs. Actually Doing Something17:38 - Your Oath Is to the Constitution21:31 - How to Get Past the Politics23:40 - Skills, Benefits, and the Military Friend Network25:42 - Discomfort, Growth, and Finding Out Who You Are27:48 - Maybe the Military Is Exactly What You Need31:52 - Saying True Things Gets Pushback34:41 - Testing Your Beliefs in the Real World36:40 - Humanitarian Work and Seeing America Differently39:29 - Aaron's Africa Story and Real Perspective43:08 - Americans Go Get Their People47:42 - Politics Should Not Override Service49:53 - Jessica Lynch and the American Rescue Mentality52:19 - Partner Forces, Courage, and Cowardice57:36 - Final Word on Serving Anyway58:44 - Jarred Taylor and Deep Scythe01:03:02 - How JT Helped Ones Ready01:05:45 - Membership and Outside The Wire01:07:35 - Wrap-UpSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

Paso Robles may be famous for wine, but the region's distilling scene is pouring just as much personality, creativity, and craft into the glass.On this episode of The Pour with Adam Montiel, Patrick Brooks, co-owner and distiller at Tin City Distillery, and Eric Olson, owner and distiller at Central Coast Distillery, join Adam ahead of Paso Robles Distillery Trail Weekend, happening August 7 through 9, 2026. The conversation starts with cracked Long Drinks and three accidentally coordinated black T-shirts, then moves quickly into bourbon, agave, gin, brandy, cocktails, food, hospitality, and the realities of building small-batch spirits in a world increasingly crowded by major brands.Patrick previews the Distillery Trail Weekend experience at Tin City Distillery, with live music, local food, special summer cocktails, and the kind of playful experimentation that has made the tasting room a destination. He also breaks down The Garden, a bright gin cocktail made with fresh lime and a cilantro, ginger, and serrano syrup, while Eric counters with Bourbon and Peaches, a glass of ripe fruit, maple, bitters, and bourbon that tastes like summer decided to stay out late.At Central Coast Distillery, Eric is taking guests deeper into the process with bourbon and agave classes that explore mash bills, barrels, tasting glassware, roasting, fermentation, and the choices that determine what eventually lands in the glass. His distillery, founded with Anna Olson, is also home to the Forager spirits portfolio, produced in ultra-small batches with a strong culinary point of view.Then the bottles open.Eric tastes Patrick's Chocolate Love and offers the kind of praise no marketing department could manufacture: he is genuinely irritated that he did not make it himself. What follows becomes the heart of the episode. These distillers may have different brands, different styles, and different approaches, but they understand that the larger Paso Robles spirits story only gets stronger when the makers support one another.Adam, Patrick, and Eric also get into why California distilling benefits from fewer inherited rules, why tradition can be respected without becoming a creative cage, why agave may have a real agricultural future on the Central Coast, and why hospitality is ultimately what turns a tasting into an experience people want to repeat.Distillery Trail Weekend is the invitation to pick your stops, meet the makers, taste something new, enjoy food and music, and experience the personality of each participating distillery. No ticket is required. The optional 2026 Copper Card adds one complimentary tasting at each participating distillery, access to select private tours, demonstrations, and events during the weekend, plus discounts at select locations. The card does not expire, so there is no need to race through the entire trail in one weekend.The bottles are open. The Long Drinks are cracked. Let's pour.Explore the episode• Paso Robles Distillery Trail• Distillery Trail Weekend, August 7-9, 2026• Tin City Distillery• Tin City Distillery on Instagram• Central Coast Distillery• Central Coast Distillery on Instagram• Paso Robles Distillery Trail on InstagramJoin Adam on the DanubeAdam is also heading to Europe in November 2027 for a Danube River cruise with Cork & Cruise, Epoch Estate Wines, and LXV Wine.For cruise details, visit:https://www.adammontiel.comClick the Cruise tab for the complete itinerary and reservation information.Sponsored by:Tin City Distillery: Join the Private Barrel Club and craft your own custom whiskey. The Pour has its own barrel - you can too! Check it out here: tincitydistillery.com/club/private-barrel-club.Follow Adam:Instagram: @adamontheairWebsite: adammontiel.com – Find episodes, giveaways, and more.Podcasts: Up & Adam, Where Wine Takes You, and The Pour with Adam Montiel—stream wherever you get your podcasts.Pop the cork and join the conversation—this is one pour you don't want to miss!********For info on Tin City Distillery's Private Barrel Club Click Here***********The Pour is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as Where Wine Takes You. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.comAbout ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel':In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks'. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. As the area's producer's grew, soon Adam's interview's covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone.  Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour' with Adam Montiel.__________Sincere Thanks to those who support The Pour. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. 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Send us Fan MailAaron and Peaches sit down with TSgt Kaleb Schmidt, a Military Training Instructor working at PACERFORGE, to talk about how Air Force Basic Training is changing and what new Airmen should expect.Kaleb explains what life looks like for MTIs today, how Basic Military Training is modernizing, and why Pacer Forge is more than a new version of Beast Week. The conversation breaks down how trainees are being evaluated through small-team scenarios, squad-based movements, tactical combat casualty care, base defense, nine-line medical evacuation requests, UXO reporting, drone reporting, airfield operations, and decision-making under stress.This episode is for anyone getting ready to ship to Air Force BMT, parents trying to understand what their son or daughter will face, and future Air Force Special Warfare candidates who need to understand that the pipeline starts before the pipeline.The biggest takeaway: show up in shape, be selfless, be ready to think, and be ready to be wrong.Check out Tasty Gains: TastyGains.comRegister for Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.comChapters:00:00 - Intro, Tasty Gains, and Operator Training Summit04:04 - Meet Tech Sergeant Kaleb Schmidt04:44 - What Kaleb Does at PACERFORGE05:14 - MTI Disclaimer and Personal Opinions05:39 - What a Normal MTI Week Looks Like07:19 - BMT Modernization and Building Better Flights09:23 - Putting Out Fires in Basic Training10:28 - Red Cross Messages and Family Emergencies11:21 - Taking Care of Trainees as People11:57 - How MTIs Shape Future Airmen12:58 - Basic Training as a Two-Way Job Interview14:30 - Weapons Training at BMT16:00 - Immediate and Remedial Action17:50 - Room Clearing Basics and Muzzle Awareness18:40 - What Is PACERFORGE?19:17 - Pacer Forge and Agile Combat Employment20:15 - Small-Team Missions and Downed Airman Scenarios21:40 - TCCC, FAST, UXO, SUAS, and Salute Reports23:37 - Evaluating Flights and Instructor Effectiveness25:53 - Why PACERFORGE Has Real-World Relevance27:25 - Defending, Operating, Generating, and Sustaining Airpower29:47 - Agile Combat Employment and Multi-Capable Airmen31:52 - What Trainees Should Expect at PACERFORGE34:11 - Hydration, Heat, and Simple Field Nutrition36:14 - Communication, Humility, and Feedback37:32 - Base Defense, Mass Casualty, and Counter-UAS Scenarios39:41 - Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Security First41:23 - Use of Force and Escalation45:18 - Common Mistakes at PACERFORGE48:32 - Teaching Trainees to Think50:18 - Why Weather Is Always Wrong50:41 - How to Physically Prepare for BMT51:31 - Foot Strength, Plantar Fasciitis, and Injury Prevention54:56 - Visualization and Battle Drills56:53 - Planning, Litter Carries, and Rifle Accountability58:29 - Why PACERFORGE Is Better Than Beast Week01:00:42 - Final Advice for New Trainees01:02:47 - Final Thoughts and Wrap-UpSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

If you've ever struggled with relationship conflict, betrayal, trust issues, emotional regulation, or wondered whether it's time to let go of a relationship, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. Chris and Peaches dive into real listener questions covering everything from respecting no contact after a breakup, overcoming defensive communication, managing chronic illness in a relationship, nervous system regulation, setting healthy boundaries, emotional maturity, and navigating possessive or controlling behavior. Rather than offering surface level advice, they explore the deeper psychology behind why we react the way we do and how unresolved childhood programming continues to shape our adult relationships.You'll also hear an honest discussion about technology addiction, rebuilding community, developing healthier communication habits, learning to self regulate instead of relying on others, and creating stronger, more resilient marriages and partnerships. Whether you're trying to heal your relationship, improve your communication, recover from emotional pain, or become a healthier partner, this episode provides actionable advice designed to help you build trust, increase emotional intelligence, and create lasting connection.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.

We know Luke is funny, Neighbor, but we just can't remember what he said...AND, have you noticed how nice the Peaches is being to her husband today? LATER: This is an abrupt shift to a heavy topic. A high-profile murder case is being tried right now, involving a mother who strangled her three young kids. How has the public perception of murderous mothers changed in our lifetime? And why are we so determined to call evil "mental illness" instead? Contact the comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com

We know Luke is funny, Neighbor, but we just can't remember what he said...AND, have you noticed how nice the Peaches is being to her husband today? LATER: This is an abrupt shift to a heavy topic. A high-profile murder case is being tried right now, involving a mother who strangled her three young kids. How has the public perception of murderous mothers changed in our lifetime? And why are we so determined to call evil "mental illness" instead? Contact the comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com

We know Luke is funny, Neighbor, but we just can't remember what he said...AND, have you noticed how nice the Peaches is being to her husband today? LATER: This is an abrupt shift to a heavy topic. A high-profile murder case is being tried right now, involving a mother who strangled her three young kids. How has the public perception of murderous mothers changed in our lifetime? And why are we so determined to call evil "mental illness" instead? Contact the comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com

Summer is here - we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious - but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardener's tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after their planty spaces, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.The lack of rain in many parts of the UK (not all) has been the number one issue for weeks now - rain dances, water bowsers and talk of changing plantings are now a regular feature of conversations throughout gardens as the  Environment Agency declares half of the UK to be in official drought status! But although there have been many losers in this hot, dry weather its not all bad and Saul and Lucy wanted to bringing a little positivity in this weeks podcast with talk of juicy peaches, luscious exotic planting and of course, the wood-fired hot tub!Instagram links:Saul plantsmansaulLucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Send us Fan MailSpain's border didn't bend—it collapsed.In the first edition of Outside The Wire, Aaron, Trent, and Peaches step beyond the usual Air Force Special Warfare conversation to examine the surge of migrants entering Ceuta from Morocco. Aaron breaks down the reported crossings, the Spanish court ruling affecting immediate returns, and why border enforcement decisions carry real humanitarian, financial, and cultural consequences.This is a blunt conversation about illegal immigration, assimilation, national sovereignty, media framing, and what the United States should learn from Europe's mistakes. No sanitized talking points. No pretending borders are optional.Links: OnesReady.comChapters: 00:00 - Purpose Over Motivation 01:05 - Welcome Outside The Wire 01:58 - Spain's Border Surge 03:29 - The Human and Financial Cost 04:18 - What the Videos Show 05:44 - The Media Framing Playbook 07:06 - When the Border Collapses 08:07 - Legal Immigration and Assimilation 09:19 - Spain's Cautionary Tale 10:13 - The Cost of Suicidal Empathy 12:37 - What Happens Next 13:26 - The Lesson for America 14:17 - Going Outside The WireSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

Send us Fan MailPeaches sits down with Kaylon, a former Air Force Security Forces military working dog handler, dog trainer, and father of a 17-year-old preparing for Air Force Special Warfare.This episode is for the parents.Kaylon talks about his time as a Security Forces K9 handler at RAF Mildenhall, his deployment experience, working explosive detection dogs, and eventually transitioning into professional dog training. But the real focus of this conversation is what it feels like as a parent when your kid says, “I want to join the military,” and then starts looking at Air Force Special Warfare.They talk about how Kaylon's son went from considering Navy SEALs to discovering Combat Control, how the family handled that decision, why his mom supports him even while being nervous, and what parents should do when they do not fully understand the path their kid wants to take.Kaylon also breaks down why he sent his son to Operator Training Summit, what the experience did for him, how the cadre helped expose holes in his training, and why the event gave his son more confidence that this is the path he wants.If your son or daughter is talking about CCT, PJ, TACP, Special Reconnaissance, or any other military path that makes you nervous, this episode is a great place to start.Check out Tasty Gains: TastyGains.comRegister for Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.comJoin the Ones Ready membership for early access, members-only episodes, and exclusive content.Chapters:00:00 - Intro, Tasty Gains, and Operator Training Summit02:25 - Why This Episode Is for Parents02:45 - Meet Kaylon03:08 - Peaches and Kaylon at RAF Mildenhall03:41 - Security Forces and Military Working Dogs05:10 - EOD, K9 Handlers, and Career Field Banter06:12 - Mildenhall, Old Friends, and Trusting the Ones Ready Crew07:51 - Kaylon's Military Family Background08:01 - Joining the Air Force After 9/1109:42 - Giving His Son the Chance to Try09:56 - His Son's Interest in Special Operations11:26 - From Navy SEALs to Air Force Special Warfare12:27 - School, Homeschool, and Graduating Early14:45 - Mom's Support and Military Spouse Reality18:28 - What Parents Should Know When They Are Nervous20:14 - Why Parents Should Use Ones Ready as a Resource22:32 - Prior Military Parents and Steering Your Kid24:35 - Training Around Special Tactics at Mildenhall25:24 - CCT or Bust and Not Building an Escape Hatch27:21 - Why Every Air Force Job Matters28:56 - The Reality of Security Forces Shifts31:50 - Life as a Dog Handler33:57 - The Ugly Side of Working Dogs34:48 - Helping His Son Build a Network36:52 - Physical Training and Keeping a 17-Year-Old Honest39:12 - Lessons From the TF Voodoo Rucking Episode41:20 - Trash Hips and Mobility Work41:57 - What It Was Like Arriving at Operator Training Summit44:53 - Parents Sending Young Candidates to OTS47:00 - OTS Is Instruction, Not a Smoke Session48:52 - Why “Just Show Up and Don't Quit” Is Bad Advice49:20 - Why Kaylon Chose OTS Over Other Prep Camps50:25 - The Value of Real Instructors50:53 - Taylor Starch, Running Form, and Mobility55:10 - Advice for Parents Whose Kids Want to Join57:50 - Letting Your Kid Become Their Own Person01:01:37 - Recruiters, Contracts, and Ship Dates01:02:26 - Sitting Down With the Special Warfare Recruiter01:03:40 - TSP, Blended Retirement, and Money Lessons01:05:49 - Picking Battles in the Air Force01:07:55 - Kaylon's Son at OTS01:08:32 - Why OTS Validated the Goal01:09:57 - Trent, Peaches, and Cadre Mentorship01:11:20 - Finding Holes in Training01:12:31 - Final Thoughts and Wrap-UpSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

Send us Fan MailPeaches is back with the Daily Drop for 28 July, covering Army vehicle prototypes, command and control testing, Navy vaccine and transfer policy updates, Marine drone experiments, Coast Guard counter-UUV efforts, testosterone screenings, Iran operations, and some very questionable budget math.The Army is moving forward with Infantry Squad Vehicle Heavy prototypes while Project Convergence prepares to stress-test next-generation command and control gear in the Mojave Desert. The Navy reinstated flu vaccine requirements for certain sailors and changed transfer policy after a sailor's death, while the USS George Washington strike group is operating in the South China Sea.The Marine Corps is experimenting with medium-sized drones that can launch one-way attack drones, and Marines also tested drone delivery of simulated refrigerated blood during an Australia exercise. Peaches ties that into real-world medical drone delivery and what it could mean for dispersed battlefield sustainment.The Air Force clarified again that waist-to-height ratio measurements will not be scored during the initial rollout, while B-52 modernization remains on cost and schedule after a test aircraft crash. The Coast Guard is looking for technology to detect and defeat unmanned underwater vehicles, because drone swarms are not just an air problem anymore.The episode also covers Pete Hegseth's testosterone screening initiative for service members over 30, the Pentagon's $7 billion Oracle contract, Trump's warning on Iran talks, reclassified Iran war fatalities, one-way surface drones used against Iranian ports, ongoing boat strikes against alleged drug vessels, and Zelensky warning that North Korea may send 30,000 more troops to support Russia.Links:TastyGains.comOperatorTrainingSummit.comOnesReady.comChapters:00:00 - Intro and Daily Drop01:07 - Tasty Gains01:42 - Army Selects ISV Heavy Prototype Companies02:25 - Project Convergence and Next-Gen Command and Control03:23 - Army Pacific Best Squad Competition03:57 - Navy Reinstates Flu Vaccine Requirements05:44 - Navy Changes Transfer Policy After Sailor Death07:18 - USS George Washington in the South China Sea07:50 - Marine Drone Launching One-Way Attack Drone08:58 - Marines Test Drone Blood Delivery in Australia10:18 - Operator Training Summit San Diego and Pennsylvania11:12 - What OTS Is and Is Not12:49 - Air Force Waist-to-Height Ratio Will Not Be Scored13:54 - B-52 Modernization Stays on Schedule14:20 - Coast Guard Seeks Counter-Underwater Drone Tech15:13 - New Cutter Squadron in the Western Pacific15:39 - Pete Hegseth Announces Testosterone Screenings16:21 - Why Testosterone Testing Matters17:09 - Operator Syndrome and Low Testosterone18:29 - Pentagon Awards $7 Billion Oracle Contract19:06 - Why the Oracle Math Does Not Math19:48 - Trump Warns Iran if Talks Fail20:17 - Pentagon Reclassifies Iran War Fatalities21:44 - One-Way Surface Drones Hit Iranian Ports22:17 - U.S. Boat Strikes and Drug Trafficking ROI24:15 - Zelensky Warns North Korea May Send More Troops24:52 - Ones Ready Membership and Merch Restock26:03 - Wrap-UpSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

Send us Fan MailPeaches is back with a Daily Drop for 27 July, and this one covers everything from RIMPAC ship-sinking exercises to Iran War costs, Air Force waist-to-height chaos, Space Force powerlifting records, and underwater drone threats.The Army and Navy teamed up during RIMPAC to sink two decommissioned ships, while Lieutenant General Kevin D. Admiral was nominated to command U.S. Army Europe and Africa. Peaches also covers the demolition of defective medical student barracks in Texas, the Navy renaming information professionals as Communication Systems Warfare Officers, and the Air Force clarifying that the new waist-to-height ratio measurement will not be scored during the initial rollout.The Space Force gets a fitness win with a Guardian setting multiple Hawaii powerlifting records, while also pushing experiments for commercial narrowband satellite communications in medium Earth orbit. The Coast Guard is looking for technology to detect and defeat uncrewed underwater vehicles, because apparently drone swarms from the sky were not enough.The episode also hits Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's $37.5 billion Iran War cost estimate, legal fights over the military's testosterone policy, Trump pausing strikes on Iran, updated Iran War casualty reporting, Germany pulling ships back from a possible Strait of Hormuz mission, and a $292 million National Guard apartment-style lodging contract for troops in Washington, D.C.Links:TastyGains.comOperatorTrainingSummit.comChapters:00:00 - Intro and Daily Drop Return01:06 - Tasty Gains and Operator Training Summit02:29 - Army Helicopters and Navy Drones Sink Ships at RIMPAC03:02 - Lieutenant General Kevin D. Admiral Nominated for Army Europe and Africa03:32 - Texas Medical Barracks Demolition04:35 - Navy Renames Information Professionals05:20 - Air Force Waist-to-Height Ratio Will Not Be Scored06:10 - Why the Rollout Created a Scramble07:24 - Fat General Conspiracy Theory08:18 - Air Force Pauses F-16 Ejection Seat Competition09:04 - Space Force Guardian Sets Powerlifting Records10:44 - Space Force Seeks Commercial SATCOM Bandwidth11:45 - Coast Guard Wants Counter-Underwater Drone Tech12:38 - Pete Hegseth Gives Iran War Cost Estimate13:07 - Judge Orders Explanation on Testosterone Policy14:19 - Trump Pauses Iran Attacks14:57 - Pentagon Reports More Than 600 Iran War Casualties16:18 - Germany Pulls Ships Back From Hormuz Mission17:17 - Why Peaches Thinks Iran Will Not End Soon18:00 - National Guard Awards $292 Million D.C. Lodging Contract18:39 - Membership, Merch, and Wrap-UpSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

Send us Fan MailAaron, Trent, and Peaches are back in the team room talking defense budgets, military waste, the NDAA, future war with China, Space Force, Flock cameras, and why everyone suddenly has feelings about height-to-waist standards.The team breaks down why the Department of War is asking for more money, what the military says it needs to fund, and why that answer still does not solve the bigger problem: nobody can explain where all the money is already going. They talk munitions, drones, shipbuilding, Golden Dome, personnel, aging infrastructure, bloated conferences, pet projects, federal billets, and the fact that the military still cannot pass a clean audit.Then the episode shifts into surveillance and civil liberties with Flock cameras, license plate readers, the Patriot Act, and why “if you did nothing wrong, you have nothing to worry about” is a terrible argument.Finally, the guys get into Air Force height-to-waist standards, body composition, fat bodies in uniform, false positives for built-like-a-fridge humans, and why most people complaining about the standard probably just need to work out and eat less.Check out Tasty Gains: TastyGains.comGet AFSPECWAR prep gear through ATACLETE: OnesReady.comRegister for Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.comChapters:00:00 - Intro, Tasty Gains, ATACLETE, and OTS02:34 - San Diego and Pennsylvania OTS Updates04:20 - Why Does the Military Want More Money?04:58 - What the Defense Budget Is Paying For06:00 - Warfighter Performance, Drones, and China07:13 - Navy Upgrades and Global Shipping07:45 - Where Has the Money Been Going?08:14 - DOGE Cuts, Federal Workers, and Billets11:22 - Why Cutting Billets Does Not Always Cut Costs12:28 - A-10, B-21, F-47, and Military Construction14:04 - The $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request15:20 - China, Taiwan, and Future War Prep16:17 - Trent's Problem With the Budget Argument17:56 - The Department of War Has Never Passed a Clean Audit18:38 - Space Force Funding and Real Missions20:24 - NDAA, SAVE Act, and Israel Integration22:46 - Voter ID, Senate Drama, and Political Games24:10 - Why the NDAA May Get Stripped Down25:33 - Midterms, Messaging, and DC Theater26:49 - Talking Politics With Kids27:14 - Aliens, Spielberg, and Disclosure28:38 - Why Military Leaders Do Not Cut Waste29:02 - Civilian Leadership and Budget Authority29:55 - How End-of-Year Spending Works31:55 - The GARV Vehicle and Sunk Cost Fallacy34:37 - Unused Float Tanks and Base-Level Waste36:08 - VR Headsets and Gear With No Sustainment Plan37:10 - When Waste Becomes Gear Money38:25 - Donated Mattresses and Internet Outrage39:30 - Cutting Generals, E-9s, and Conferences40:27 - Senior Leader Conferences and Yucking It Up41:50 - Commanders' Roundtables and No Decisions43:34 - Senior Leaders Need to Take More Risk45:05 - Aaron's Defense Budget Take46:13 - A Possible New Ones Ready Series47:57 - Naming the New Series50:34 - What the New Series Could Cover53:09 - Flock Cameras and AI Surveillance54:31 - License Plate Readers and False Tickets56:50 - Aaron's Las Vegas Parking Ticket Story01:00:24 - The Process Is the Punishment01:01:42 - UK CCTV and 198401:03:15 - The Patriot Act and Giving Up Freedom01:04:46 - Height-to-Waist Standard Chaos01:05:59 - Fat People Resist Accountability01:06:26 - Show the Scores01:07:07 - The One Built-Like-a-Viking Exception01:08:13 - Almost Crashing a Helicopter With Big Humans01:09:56 - When Pencil Whipping Makes Sense01:11:01 - Trent's Fatty Rant01:11:40 - MTIs, Maintainers, and No Excuses01:12:31 - Final Thoughts and MembershipSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

This episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast tackles one of the hardest relationship questions people face, how do you move on after a devastating breakup when children, finances, and future plans are involved? Chris and Peaches break down a listener's heartbreaking story of a failed engagement, dating someone who didn't want children, financial stress, emotional immaturity, and the painful reality of ignoring red flags. Along the way, they discuss compatibility, step parenting, communication, emotional regulation, self worth, childhood trauma, and why love alone is never enough to build a healthy relationship.If you've recently gone through a breakup, are struggling with dating as a single parent, wondering whether you should get back together with an ex, or trying to recognize unhealthy relationship patterns before it's too late, this conversation offers practical advice without sugarcoating the truth. You'll learn why boundaries matter, how unresolved trauma affects your dating choices, what healthy partnerships actually look like, and how taking ownership of your life can help you stop repeating the same relationship mistakes. Whether you're healing after heartbreak or trying to build a stronger relationship, this episode will challenge the way you think about love, commitment, and personal growth.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.

Chris Ballew is BACK for his fifth Power Chord Hour appearance to talk about his 11th solo album Newborn Human, the making of the Presidents 1996 sophomore album II, if it's harder to open or close and album and lots more CHRIS BALLEW https://chrisballew.org https://chrisballew.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisballew https://www.instagram.com/pusaband PCH Instagram - www.instagram.com/powerchordhour Facebook - www.facebook.com/powerchordhour Youtube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jTfzjB3-mzmWM-51c8Lgg powerchordhour@gmail.com Donate to help show costs - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pchanthony https://cash.app/$anthmerch Check out the Power Chord Hour radio show every Friday night at 8 pm est/Tuesday at Midnight est on 107.9 WRFA in Jamestown, NY. Stream the station online at wrfalp.com/streaming/ or listen on the WRFA app/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Mark was COMPLETELY wrong . . . on his guess for the snack song!Cheech-us! Racism double standard.50s relationships predict how your 80s will be.Reiki: What is it?

Send us Fan MailAaron, Trent, and Peaches jump into a full Ones Ready FAQ episode covering the questions future Air Force Special Warfare candidates keep asking.The team breaks down long-term training timelines, how to prepare 18 to 24 months out, why Zone 2 matters, how often to ruck, how much weight to use, and why rucking can break you down if you train it stupidly. They also talk pool training for STO phase two, whether losing the Special Warfare BMT flights matters, what to do after a medical disqualification, and how to think about paramedic before the PJ pipeline.The crew also hits TACP, CCT, SR, Ranger School, airborne and free fall opportunities, prior-service retraining, pay, spouse resources, imposter syndrome, down-regulating after stress, and why the next generation needs to focus less on internet rumors and more on performance.If you are trying to get into Air Force Special Warfare, stop guessing. This is the kind of stuff you need to hear before you ship.Check out Tasty Gains:TastyGains.comTrain with Modern Athlete Strength Systems:OnesReady.comRegister for Operator Training Summit:OperatorTrainingSummit.comJoin the Ones Ready membership for early access, members-only episodes, and exclusive content.Chapters:00:00 - Intro, Tasty Gains, Modern Athlete, and Ones Ready Membership03:06 - Long-Term Training 18 to 24 Months Out06:48 - Why Operator Training Summit Helps Early08:15 - Should STO Candidates Be in the Pool Every Day?10:50 - How Fast Should Your Zone 2 Pace Be?13:54 - How Often Should You Ruck?17:15 - TF Voodoo, Load Carriage, and Foot Care17:40 - Training and Diet While Active Duty19:13 - Low-Cost Fins and Booties20:11 - Grappling and Striking Background21:04 - Thoughts on the New Assessment and Selection22:33 - Medical Disqualification and Waivers25:50 - Are TACPs Going Through Pre-Dive?27:07 - Pre-Dive and Combat Dive Stories29:31 - Special Warfare BMT Flights Going Away31:49 - Does Having Paramedic Help in the PJ Pipeline?35:35 - Non-SOF Airmen Attending Airborne, Free Fall, or Air Assault38:25 - If SR Gets Absorbed by CCT39:58 - Civilian to CRO Application Advice42:18 - CCTs, JTAC, PJs, and Ranger School43:43 - Ten-Year Tech Sergeant Retraining Odds44:50 - Pay Scale and Living Within Your Means47:00 - Imposter Syndrome in the Pipeline50:39 - Down-Regulating After Stress54:19 - What Happened to the Other PJ Host?54:50 - Dagger, Jungle Warfare, and Future Guests55:58 - Is Zulu Working?58:10 - MMI Swamp Foxes and Prep Programs59:07 - Resources for Spouses01:01:58 - Why PJs Have Great Hair01:03:09 - Why PJs Are So Cool01:04:09 - Final Thoughts and Wrap-UpSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

This episode is a live relationship coaching session where Chris and Peaches help a married couple work through one of the most common causes of conflict, toxic in laws, weak boundaries, poor communication, and feeling unsupported by your spouse. They break down why interrupting your partner slowly destroys emotional safety, how constant correction creates resentment, why your marriage must come before extended family, and what healthy boundaries actually look like when parents refuse to respect your relationship. If you've ever struggled with a controlling mother in law, setting family boundaries, defending your spouse, or improving communication in marriage, this conversation is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately.The conversation also explores chronic illness, self worth, love languages, financial teamwork, and the danger of tying your value to what you can physically provide. Chris and Peaches challenge the couple to adapt to life's circumstances without surrendering responsibility, while offering compassionate guidance on overcoming limiting beliefs, building emotional resilience, and creating a marriage that is protected from outside influence. Whether you're navigating difficult family dynamics, health challenges, marriage struggles, or simply want a stronger relationship built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect, this episode offers honest conversations and actionable tools to help you build a healthier future together.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man kicks things off in Shasta City, California, then heads to Red Bluff and Los Molinos to pick up some delicious Gene Elberta peaches.Next, we take a look at naturally grown Thompson Seedless and Flame Seedless grapes, and answer the question: What is gibberellic acid, and why is it sprayed on some fruit?Then we head to Monterey, California, for the Organic Produce Summit, where we feature Betterful blueberries, introduce the new Lumi apple, stop by Permanent Agriculture, and finish up with a quick merchandising tip on displaying bulk greens.It's all right here on Fresh from the Field Fridays, brought to you by the Produce Industry Network, powered by AgLife Media. Check out aglifemedia.com today.

Sinister Dolls? Menacing Mall Patrol?This week on the GTS Podcast, we're joined by Michael Varrati and Peaches Christ, hosts of the Midnight Mass Podcast, to discuss haunted/cursed items. Tap in to hear our thoughts on this topic, and so much more✨Looking for bonus GTS episodes and other funtivities? Click HERE to tap in ✨Thank you for sharing space with us, Peaches & Michael

A bronze bull. A cracked wall. A body pinned between them — and a gem worth dying for still embedded in the statue's forehead. The party descends deeper into the tomb and learns what happened to Orwin the Younger... and why nothing good ever comes from going down. The Jaunty Mantis is a podcast of creative questions for curious gamers. New actual play episodes every week. This episode: sprung traps, terracotta jars best left sealed, aggressive inventory management, and a locket someone will regret throwing away. Run on Foundry VTT with the Shadowdark module. THE PARTY ⚔️ Jorbin Ironhelm — dwarf fighter (Matty)

OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD! This week, Peaches and Michael are taking a trip to Nilbog in celebration of 1990's TROLL 2! In addition to discussing this unusual fave's strange connection to vegetarianism, our hosts delve into what it means to be the “best worst” cult film around. Joining the conversation is filmmaker Adam Deyoe, who reflects on how seeing the likes of TROLL 2 made a career in cult cinema seem possible. Then, Horrifying Hot Sauce's D. Ryan Mowry stops by to share how his love of this peculiar picture inspired two of his spicier concoctions. From green-dripping goblins to pissing on hospitality, this episode has it all! SPECIAL OFFER: In celebration of this week's discussion, Horrifying Hot Sauce is offering 10% off any hot sauces from 7/20 - 8/31 (2026) for Midnight Mass listeners. Visit http://www.horrifyinghotsauce.com/ and use coupon code MMT2 at checkout! 

This hour, we explore the history and economy of fruits, from the strange to the inedible. Plus, we interrogate what it means for fruits to be seasonal, and why the berries in the supermarket your supermarket aisle might be tasteless! Additionally: why do we think of the Forbidden Fruit as an apple? GUESTS: Lee Reich: Author of several gardening books, including “Fruit: From the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection” and “Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden” Evan Lentz: Commercial Fruit Production Specialist and Educator at the University of Connecticut Extension. Azzan Yadin-Israel: Professor of Jewish Studies at Rutgers University and the author of “Temptation Transformed: The Story of How the Forbidden Fruit Became an Apple”. Music featured (in order): No Frills Cumbia (Sensory Fruit) – Kevin MacLeod Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie – Jay at the Techniques Strawberry Fields – The Beatles Coconut – Harry Nilsson Underneath the Apple Tree – Carmen McRae Adam Lay Ybounden – The Cambridge Singers as conducted by John Ritter Garden of Eden – Celtic Woman Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode follows on from the episode on the GTOs. These two make up two parts of a three-part story, and I’m hoping to have part three, on Captain Beefheart, up before the end of the month. This episode is on “Peaches En Regalia” by Frank Zappa. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a fifty-five-minute bonus episode available, on “Song to the Siren” by Tim Buckley. Tilt Araiza has assisted invaluably by editing, and will hopefully be doing so from now on. Check out Tilt's irregular podcasts at http://www.podnose.com/jaffa-cakes-for-proust and http://sitcomclub.com/ (more…)

Send us Fan MailAaron and Peaches sit down to talk Blue Angels flyovers, testosterone testing, military medicine, height-to-waist standards, and why the military has to get serious about health before people break.The episode starts with the Blue Angels beach flyover debate and whether something can be technically questionable while still being completely awesome. Then the guys get into the bigger conversation around the Department of War pushing testosterone checks for men over 30, why the military medical system has resisted basic hormone testing for years, and how operator syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, cortisol dysfunction, vitamin D deficiency, and low free testosterone can wreck performance and mental health.Aaron talks through his own fight to get blood work done, what the military missed, and why private-sector care finally helped him understand the difference between total testosterone and free testosterone.The conversation also hits height-to-waist standards, fat bodies in uniform, why some people will get flagged unfairly, and why most people need to stop making excuses. The bottom line: fitness is not just about looking good in uniform. It affects mental health, cognitive performance, readiness, durability, and who you become after the military.Check out Tasty Gains:TastyGains.comRegister for Operator Training Summit:OperatorTrainingSummit.comChapters:00:00 - Intro, Tasty Gains, and Operator Training Summit03:02 - Blue Angels Flyover Controversy03:39 - Unsafe vs. Inappropriate05:00 - Why Professionals Change the Risk Equation06:59 - Was the Flyover Necessary?08:22 - Pensacola, Nellis, and Airshow Culture09:20 - Testosterone Testing in the Military10:37 - What the Headlines Are Missing11:14 - Operator Syndrome and Low Testosterone12:11 - Fighting the Military Medical System12:55 - Vitamin D Deficiency in the Military14:34 - The Problem With “Normal” Testosterone Ranges16:00 - Trying to Raise Testosterone Naturally17:14 - Total Testosterone vs. Free Testosterone18:08 - TBI, Free Test, and Feeling Broken18:57 - Whoop Blood Work and Better Data19:19 - Breaking Down Institutional Resistance20:12 - Why This Could Lead to Better Screening21:02 - How the Referral System Fails People22:08 - Why Baseline Testing Matters22:34 - Trauma Medicine vs. Clinical Medicine23:55 - Military Medicine, COVID, and Bad Advice26:35 - Readiness Pressure and Medical Liability27:30 - SSRIs, Mental Health, and Missed Questions29:26 - The Military Health System Problem30:33 - Women, Hormones, and HRT30:42 - What to Ask Before Accepting Medication31:29 - Akron Bar Fight Story34:46 - Air Force Height-to-Waist Ratio35:11 - Body Composition Standards Come Back Around36:52 - Old BMI Standards and Fat Boy Programs37:19 - Height and Weight Charts39:41 - Peaches Tests the Calculator41:16 - When the Standard Misses Body Type42:40 - Trent's Monster Habit43:29 - Strategic Energy Drinks43:56 - Ten-Year-Old Crushes the Army PT Test45:30 - Kids, Discipline, and Internet Boundaries47:34 - Coaching Kids Through Hard Things48:25 - Wrestling Coach Motivation50:38 - Height-to-Waist and Job Performance51:40 - Human Performance and Mental Health52:34 - Obesity, COVID, and Comorbidities53:54 - Water, Sunlight, Nutrition, and Fitness55:26 - What People Cut First When Life Gets Busy55:42 - Sleep as a Performance Enhancer56:43 - Why Fitness Improves Mental Health58:26 - Confidence, Attraction, and Looking Better59:45 - Extrinsic Motivation Still Counts01:01:12 - Final Thoughts and Members-Only PreviewSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

In this episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, Chris and Peaches tackle two powerful relationship dilemmas that reveal how boundaries, trust, communication, and long term compatibility can make or break a relationship. The first discussion centers around a mother whose sister violated a clearly established boundary by posting photos of her child on social media without permission. The conversation explores family conflict, boundary enforcement, consequences, narcissistic behaviors, protecting children online, and what happens when relatives refuse to respect parental decisions. If you've ever struggled with toxic family dynamics, overbearing relatives, or setting healthy boundaries, this discussion offers practical insights and a fresh perspective.The second relationship advice segment focuses on a woman questioning her future with a partner whose life goals no longer align with her own. Chris and Peaches dive deep into ambition, marriage expectations, stay at home parenting, financial responsibility, compatibility, communication failures, and the importance of having difficult conversations before making lifelong commitments. Along the way, they discuss personal growth, homeschooling, spirituality, social media dangers, self respect, relationship standards, and building a life with intention. If you're navigating relationship challenges, family drama, marriage decisions, dating, personal development, or modern relationship dynamics, this episode is packed with honest advice and thought provoking discussion.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.

In this episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, Chris and Peaches break down one of the most disturbing true crime stories of the year, the shocking case surrounding musician d4vd (David Burke) and the alleged murder of 14 year old Celeste Rivera Hernandez. They walk through the timeline of the investigation, the grooming allegations, digital evidence, the discovery of a dismembered body in a Tesla, the ongoing murder trial, and the disturbing details prosecutors believe connect the rising music star to one of the internet's most talked about criminal cases. This isn't just a recap of the headlines. Chris and Peaches discuss the psychology behind grooming, online influence, parasocial relationships, parenting in the digital age, emotional regulation, criminal behavior, and the warning signs that may have been missed. If you're interested in true crime, criminal psychology, internet culture, or understanding how a viral musician allegedly became the center of a horrifying murder investigation, this episode offers an in depth discussion with thoughtful analysis and real conversation.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.

Send us Fan MailTrent jumps on solo to clear the air on the Zulu course ruck controversy, the role of Ones Ready, and why accountability matters when training risk crosses the line.This episode breaks down who Aaron, Peaches, and Trent are, what their backgrounds are, and why they are not just random people throwing rocks from the internet. Trent explains his time in Air Education and Training Command, how curriculum actually gets built, what active duty instructors do and do not control, and why people need to understand the difference between writing content, developing training, and owning a formal course.Then he gets into the real issue: the reported 117-pound ruck, heat injuries, hospitalized students, operational risk management, instructor responsibility, and why a large number of failures or casualties on one event usually points back to instruction, planning, risk management, or leadership decisions.Trent makes it clear that this is not about attacking TACP, Special Warfare Training Wing, or any one career field. It is about protecting candidates, holding the process accountable, and making sure the training meets the intent without unnecessarily putting students' lives at risk.Check out our partners:OnesReady.comCheck out Hoist:DrinkHoist.comChapters:00:00 - Intro and Sponsors01:00 - Trent Solo and Why This Episode Matters01:56 - Who Aaron, Peaches, and Trent Actually Are03:19 - Aaron's AETC and Pararescue Schoolhouse Background04:00 - Trent's AETC and Pipeline Experience05:34 - How Air Force Curriculum Actually Works08:00 - Lessons From Trent's First Instructor Tour10:20 - Why Ones Ready Uses Reels and Spicy Clips12:43 - Accountability, Mistakes, and Community Standards16:21 - Why the Zulu Ruck Had to Be Addressed17:26 - Candidate Safety and Appropriate Training Risk19:52 - Heat Injuries, San Antonio, and Life-Threatening Risk22:21 - Leadership, Communication, and Operational Risk Management24:48 - Instructor Responsibility During Dangerous Events27:15 - This Is Not About Burning Down TACP28:37 - Fix the Problem and Own the Mistake29:42 - Final Message: Feelings Aren't AccountabilitySupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

Send us Fan MailAaron, Trent, and Peaches sit down to talk through the ongoing concerns around the Zulu course ruck, heat casualties, instructor accountability, and whether TACP-specific standards should have ever been applied across the entire Air Force Special Warfare pipeline.The team breaks down why the ruck event has become such a major issue, what makes the progression questionable, how the Zulu course ended up with a ruck standard pulled from TACP requirements, and why the problem is bigger than one bad day in San Antonio heat.They also address the difference between hard training and bad programming, the role of instructional drift, why students may not feel safe giving honest feedback, and why parents, candidates, instructors, and leadership all deserve transparency when multiple students end up hospitalized.This episode is not about lowering standards. It is about applying the right standards at the right time, protecting students from preventable injury, and fixing a system before it breaks more people.Check out Tasty Gains: TastyGains.comGet AFSPECWAR prep gear through ATACLETE: OnesReady.comChapters:00:00 - Intro, Tasty Gains, and ATACLETE03:16 - Why the Team Is Talking About the Zulu Ruck04:21 - Message to Training Wing Leadership05:26 - Where the Ruck Standard Came From06:17 - Should This Ruck Be in Zulu?06:40 - Trent on Zulu Course Purpose and Overtraining08:14 - Apprentice Course vs. Zulu Course Standards08:28 - The 65-Pound Dry Weight Argument10:51 - Zulu Foot March Standards12:56 - Applying TACP Requirements Across AFSPECWAR15:08 - Why the Ruck Progression Does Not Make Sense17:37 - Proper Ruck Progression and TF Voodoo Lessons20:03 - Development, BMT, SWAS, and No Real Ruck Build-Up21:53 - Why Water Training Was Added to SWAS24:59 - Feedback From Former TACP26:06 - TACP Requirements vs. PJ, CCT, and SR Requirements27:47 - Operational Requirements and Bad Logic28:39 - Heat Casualties Were the Warning Sign29:46 - Lower-Leg Injuries and Long-Term Damage30:24 - Comparing Zulu Heat Casualties to Indoc32:48 - Instructor Judgment and Training Intent34:46 - Toxic Comments and Public Accountability36:01 - Blaming Students for Heat Casualties38:27 - Plate Carriers, Plates, and Student Safety40:52 - Toxic Culture and When to Amputate the Problem42:35 - New Leadership and Fixing the Course43:20 - Giving Leadership Room to Fix It44:17 - The Thunderbirds Example47:06 - Asking Leadership for Help48:30 - Final Thoughts and Members-Only PreviewSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

What does it take to raise respectful, emotionally regulated, confident children in today's world? In this parenting podcast episode, Peaches and Chris from 2 Be Better break down the 10 parenting principles they use to raise well behaved, empathetic, resilient kids. They discuss authority without control, emotional regulation, natural consequences, choice theory, autonomy, reward systems, quality time, routines, and why arguing with your children often creates more problems than it solves.Whether you're parenting toddlers, young children, teenagers, or simply looking for practical parenting advice, this conversation offers real world examples, actionable strategies, and honest discussions about discipline, boundaries, emotional intelligence, and building trust with your kids. Learn how to create a healthy family culture, strengthen your relationship with your children, encourage accountability, and raise capable young adults without relying on fear, shame, or constant punishment.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.

Send us Fan MailThis episode is a reminder that history—and your life—can turn on one brutal decision. Peaches breaks down George Washington's darkest hour, when he was losing battles, losing men, and nearly losing the war. Then came one audacious move: crossing the Delaware in a snowstorm when everyone thought the fight was over. This isn't a history lesson—it's a mindset check. When momentum is gone, excuses are easy, and quitting feels justified, bold action is the only thing that changes outcomes. If you're waiting for perfect conditions, you're already behind.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Ones Ready intro and reset 01:50 The butterfly effect and small decisions 03:05 America's 1776 situation was collapsing 06:45 Washington's failures and near replacement 08:40 The gamble: crossing the Delaware 11:35 The impossible attack at Trenton 13:25 One decision changes everything 15:50 What this means for your life today

In this powerful relationship advice podcast episode, Chris and Peaches return from their travels to tackle a deeply emotional listener submission about love, manipulation, self worth, boundaries, and the difficult decision to walk away from a relationship that no longer aligns with your future. They break down the warning signs of love bombing, emotional manipulation, control, mixed messages about commitment and children, and the importance of recognizing when someone's actions don't match their words. If you've ever questioned whether you're overreacting, ignoring red flags, or struggling to trust your intuition in a relationship, this episode offers a raw and honest perspective.Throughout the conversation, Chris and Peaches explore topics such as self respect, emotional healing, attachment, nervous system responses, dating compatibility, personal growth, trauma recovery, relationship standards, and learning to choose yourself. They also discuss soul contracts, purpose, fulfillment, and why loving yourself is the foundation of every healthy relationship. Whether you're navigating a breakup, questioning your current relationship, healing from emotional abuse, or looking for practical dating and relationship advice, this episode delivers actionable insights, tough love, and real-world wisdom designed to help you build a healthier and more fulfilling life.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.

Send us Fan MailTrent and Peaches jump into the Ones Ready team room for a quick-turn America 250 / Fourth of July episode covering patriotism, World Cup energy, Hoover Dam, UFC America 250 vibes, Air Force One, Special Warfare rescue work, and why it is still okay to love America out loud.The crew starts with Tasty Gains, ATACLETE, Operator Training Summit, San Diego, Pennsylvania, and why the right gear and the right instruction matter if you are preparing for the pipeline. Then they get into America's 250th birthday, the giant American flag at the Hoover Dam, foreign visitors discovering that America is actually pretty awesome, and the recent wave of national pride around sports, culture, and military events.They also break down the U.S. men's soccer team, the controversial red card, World Cup matchups, FIFA corruption, and why the current American team finally looks like it believes it belongs with the best in the world.Peaches also talks about the new Air Force One rollout, F-22s, formation requirements, and the wild fact that a British exchange pilot ended up leading the F-22 formation because he was the qualified pilot available. The episode closes with U.S. military rescue support after the Venezuela earthquake, Air Force Special Warfare doing real-world work, and a reminder that criticism of the community comes from caring about the community.Check out Tasty Gains:TastyGains.comGear from ATACLETE:OnesReady.comRegister for Operator Training Summit:OperatorTrainingSummit.comChapters:00:00 - Intro, Tasty Gains, ATACLETE, and Operator Training Summit05:32 - America 250 and Fourth of July Energy06:34 - Hoover Dam, American Flags, and Patriotism08:10 - Foreigners Discover America Is Awesome09:00 - Military Hype Videos and America's Birthday11:05 - World Cup, U.S. Soccer, and National Pride12:32 - The Controversial Red Card15:22 - America's Mentality Shift18:04 - World Cup Hype and Expensive Tickets19:47 - FIFA Corruption and Match Drama23:29 - America's Coach and French Support25:16 - Mexico City, Elevation, and Fan Chaos27:40 - New Air Force One and F-22 Escort Story31:07 - Venezuela Earthquake and U.S. Rescue Support33:19 - Why Ones Ready Still Cares About AFSPECWAR34:59 - Criticism, Accountability, and Making the Community Better35:53 - Happy Birthday, AmericaSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

Ray had the perfect morning at work where he figured out a way to squeeze in not one but two morning naps before the show started. The Super Bowl is coming to Nashville so we discuss the hotel situation and how a couple hotels hit the jackpot with their location to the stadium. Ray explains why taxes are destroying our city and Lunchbox is confused on how someone makes a living just selling PEACHES on the side of the road. Coaches Convention 6 tickets go on sale today!!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.