Ones Ready - TopPodcast.com

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

Ones Ready — Government
Ones Ready

A team of active duty Combat Control (CCT), Pararescue (PJ), and Special Reconnaissance (SR) leveraging our 69 years of special operations experience to make the next generation of operators smarter, faster and stronger than we ever were. We are the PREMIERE resource for all things Air Force Special Warfare. The Ones Ready Podcast is honest talk about what it is like to go from a know-nothing high school graduate to an elite Special Operator. We will cover important practices for success including physical training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset traits essential to any team. Join us in The Team Room to get all your questions answered!! With battle-tested operators from across USAF SPECWAR and far-reaching web of recruiters, subject matter experts, and friends, there are no questions we can’t answer- and if we can’t, we know exactly where to look. See you in The Team Room!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team are those of the team and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.

Copyright: © 2026 Ones Ready

Latest Episodes:

Ep 223: USAF CCT Vietnam War Vet, Living Legend CMSgt Mike Lampe- Part 3! May 31, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

We are thrilled to have Retired USAF CCT Legend Chief Mike Lampe back for Part III! His career is one that is filled with incredible stories and experiences, and he graciously shared some of his time in the Vietnam War and beyond with us. The rich history of CCT in the USAF and our sister service counterparts would not be complete without the contributions of remarkable individuals like Chief Lampe.
As the saying goes, "we stand on the shoulders of giants," and Chief Lampe is one of those giants. We cannot thank him enough for everything he has done.
If you are enjoying this episode and appreciate what we are doing, please leave a 5-star review and share your thoughts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts!
00:20 Desert One
24:00 FARPing
49:50 Honey Badger
53:00 Coach Carney
57:00 Honey Badger continued
The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and all guests are those of the team and themselves, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors is their opinion and is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.

Support the show

Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE
Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE

Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com

Find an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.com
Collabs:
Ones Ready - OnesReady.com
18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY
ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete
Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY
DFND Apparel...

Ep 222: Pararescue CMSgt (ret) Caleb Ethridge May 27, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Pararescue Chief Master Sergeant (ret) Caleb Ethridge had a robust and exciting career as a PJ. He was kind enough to sit down with Peaches, Trent and Aaron and talk through a lifetime of chasing adventure and saving lives.
From the very beginning of his journey, Chief Ethridge had to deal with adversity like no other. From almost dying on a three-wheeler to his struggles in the pipeline to becoming one of the most influential Chief Master Sergeants in the community, Chief Ethridge learned a lot of lessons.
Continue the words when you listen to the episode.
00:00 - Greymangear.com code ONESREADY// 18A Fitness code 1Ready
02:50 - Chief Caleb Ethridge intro and background, including almost dying on a 3 wheeler
16:30 - Finally making it through the DEP program and getting to BMT after surgery
18:00 - Peaches threatens Trent with murder on the group chat
23:30 - First assignment, 9/11 and deployments in the early days, and instructor time
39:30 - AFSW Idols at Selection, Superhuman Newman, and returning as an instructor
56:00 - Trail Life and giving back
59:00 - Advice
Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2Olf
Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.com
Follow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFI
As always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.
#podcast #military #specialforces
The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and any guests are those of the team and themselves and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors provide is their opinion. It is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.

Support the show

Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE
Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE

Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com

Find an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.com
Collabs:
Ones Ready - OnesReady.com
18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY
ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete
Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY
DFND Apparel...

Ep 221: Pararescueman, CIA Operative, Author Enrique "Ric" Prado!! May 25, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Enrique "Ric" Prado is widely regarded as one of the most deadly operatives in the history of the CIA. What many people don't know is that Ric started his career in the Air Force
00:00 Eberlestock and Ricprado.com
03:46 Intro and enlisting Looking for violence and Ric's background
09:38 Going through the pipeline as a team, SCUBA jumps, and intentional tree jumps
18:15 Leaving Pararescue for the CIA
23:15 Living in the jungle and the Russians and Trent gets excited
31:46 The Dive Rescue operation and Spy School and the UBL Task Force
46:40 How to lead in a political environment
57:35 - Writing the book
1:03:00 - Closing advice
The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and all guests are those of the team and themselves, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors is their opinion and is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.

Support the show

Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE
Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE

Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com

Find an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.com
Collabs:
Ones Ready - OnesReady.com
18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY
ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete
Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY
DFND Apparel...

Ep 220: Jarred Taylor in the Team Room May 24, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Jarred Taylor is back in the Ones Ready team room, and he is ready to get into a lot of topics that we hear from all of you, all the time.
Where are the career fields going? What is the future for TACP? What is really needed? What isn't? Do the Ones Ready guys agree, or do they feel differently?
If you want to hear exactly how Jarred feels about the future of TACP, this one is for you. Good, bad or indifferent- there are a lot of lessons here.
00:00 Intro and Snakefarm Jarred (Not State Farm)
01:46 What is the future? How does technology affect ground forces?
10:40 Jarred lays a trap, Peaches doesn't fall for it
15:00 Problems with the enabling, how to fix Air Force Problems
21:45 Do we have a value proposition or what does the next war really look like?
26:30 Where are SR, TACP, and Combat Control going? Peaches calls Jarred an idiot (not really)
37:30 On the path to the world of hurt
44:00 The First TACP deaths in GWOT and repercussions
50:00 Strong men make easy times, easy times make weak men, weak men make hard times
Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2Olf
Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.com
Follow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFI
As always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.
#podcast #military #pilot
The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and all guests are those of the team and themselves, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors is their opinion and is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.

Support the show

Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE
Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE

Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com

Find an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.com
Collabs:
Ones Ready - OnesReady.com
18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY
ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete
Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY
DFND Apparel...

Ep 219- Cheat Codes for Leadership: Troop Leading Procedures May 20, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

The Troop Leading Procedures are essentially a cheat code for how to lead military teams. Whether you are in the development program, in the pipeline, on a team, or a leader of a large organization, these procedures are a basic food group for all tactical operations.
For all of you folks who are thinking about a career in the military, this one is packed with information that will immediately improve your ability to lead teams.
For all our civilian friends- from first responders to business professionals- this also works for you! The steps are listed in order below with time stamps and we included some acronyms we used in case we accidentally glossed over something.
ACRONYMS:
METT-TC : MISSION, ENEMY, TERRAIN, TROOPS AVAILABLE, TIME, CIVILIAN CONSIDERATIONS
TLPs: TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES
MDMP: MILITARY DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
COA: COURSE OF ACTION
ISR: INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE
GOTWA- GOING, OTHERS IM TAKING, TIME OF RETURN, WHAT IF I DONT RETURN, ACTIONS ON CONTACT
#podcast #military #onesready
00:00 CardoMax Code ONESREADY and Hoist ONESREADY
02:57 Intro and What are the troop leading procedures?
05:23 Step 1 - Recieve the Mission - WHAT ARE YOU BEING ASKED TO DO?
08:00 Step 2 - Issue the WARNO - 5W's JUST GET THE INFORMATION OUT
11:00 Step 3 - Make a Tentative Plan - GET YOUR IDEAS OUT THERE
13:00 Step 4 - Initiate Necessary Movement - GET YOUR PEOPLE MOVING
16:00 Step 5 - Conduct Reconnaissance - EYES/ISR/MAPS/SR/INTEL
18:46 Step 6 - Complete the Plan - CALL YOUR SHOT AND MOVE FORWARD
20:00 Step 7 - Issue the Order - BRIEF YOUR PLAN AND GET APPROVALS
23:23 Step 8 - Supervise and Refine - CONTINUE PLANNING AND PLAN FOR RISK
28:11 METT-TC
33:00 Priorities of work
35:15 The Biggest Lie in the Military; "Work Through Lunch, Get off Early", getting sleep when you can
As always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.
#podcast #military #pilot
The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and all guests are those of the team and themselves, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors is their opinion and is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.

Support the show

Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE
Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE

Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com

Find an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.com
Collabs:
Ones Ready - OnesReady.com
18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY
ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete
Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY
DFND Apparel...

Ep. 218: Carey Kight of Veteran Made Pod In The Team Room! May 18, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Carey Kight, the founder of Veteran Made Pod, has an inspiring story that is filled with valuable lessons, successes, challenges, and accomplishments. He served in the United States Air Force, pursued film school, and eventually started his own company, making him a true serial entrepreneur. His journey is a testament to the type of individuals that these pipelines attract. We extend our gratitude to Carey for joining us and sharing his story.
Also, stay tuned for the Ones Ready team's involvement in Carey's project at Veteran Made Pod!
00:50 Background, intro and the like
08:00 Failure at INDOC
13:00 Finding purpose
22:00 Content Creator
32:19 Changing State Cultures
41:00 Balancing Act between grit and discouragement
50:00 Veteran Made Podcast
1:04:00 Advice
The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and all guests are those of the team and themselves, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content provided by our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors is their opinion and is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.

Support the show

Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE
Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE

Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com

Find an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.com
Collabs:
Ones Ready - OnesReady.com
18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY
ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete
Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY
DFND Apparel...

Ep 217- 23rd Wing Commander, Air Force Pilot Col Russell "Bones" Cook May 16, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

United States Air Force Colonel Russell "Bones" Cook is a Wing Commander and helicopter pilot with a lot of knowledge, experience, and wisdom to share. Col Cook commands the largest A-10 and Rescue force in a single geographical location at Moody AFB, Georgia.
Peaches, Trent and Aaron cover a lot of ground with Col Cook and there is a ton of knowledge dropped in this one, whether you are already in or thinking about joining.
Thanks very much to Col Cook for taking the time to come on and update us on everything in the United States Air Force!
00:00 - 18A Fitness code 1READY and Greymangear.com code ONESREADY
03:55 - Col Russel "Bones" Cook, 23rd Wing Commander and the Next Fight
11:30 - The importance of NCOs and how to win a fight in the new world - Lead Wing Concept
27:00 - Aaron’s Riot Act to the Viewers/Listeners - The Kill Chain, Stealth War, and Operational Imperatives
29:30 - Rescue TTP's, the enabler mission, training for the next fight
31:30 - Pushing the limits to ready the force “Mission and Family”
38:30 - Risk aversion in the military and Peaches says a statement as a question
47:30 - Changes in the Air Force moving towards orders
50:20 - What does the Air Force look for in potential 60 pilots and Bones' advice
Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2Olf
Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.com
Follow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFI
As always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.
#podcast #military #pilot
The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and any guests are those of the team and themselves and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors provide is their opinion. It is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.

Support the show

Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE
Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE

Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com

Find an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.com
Collabs:
Ones Ready - OnesReady.com
18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY
ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete
Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY
DFND Apparel...

Ep 216: Problem Centric Thinking is Killing your Progress May 13, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Problem-solving and the right mindset are two things that every candidate needs to be successful. From daily life to assessment and selection, to the pipeline, to a successful Air Force Special Warfare career, you will need high-level problem-solving skills and find new ways to get the mission done.
Aaron and Trent go down this leadership rabbit hole as only the Ones Ready team can. There are a lot of lessons in this one- mostly from Trent.
We hope you all enjoy this one; we definitely did.
00:00 - The intro and apologizing for being terrible, floating ideas about a Patreon, and the comments
08:15 - Traits of problem-centric thinkers
18:30 - Routines, Musashi, and learning information
28:30 - Trenchcoffeeco.com Code ONESREADY //
30:30 - How does solution-focused thinking help at Assessment and Selection
38:30 - Mentorship is a 2 way street, memento more
41:20 - Subject matter expert versus subject matter enthusiast
Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2Olf
Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.com
Follow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFI
As always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.
#podcast #onesready
The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and any guests are those of the team and themselves and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors provide is their opinion. It is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.

Support the show

Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE
Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE

Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com

Find an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.com
Collabs:
Ones Ready - OnesReady.com
18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY
ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete
Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY
DFND Apparel...

EP: 215- Project OVAT w/ Combat Control Command Chief Will Markham! May 10, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Will Markham has an extensive background as a Combat Controller and Command Chief Master Sergeant in Air Force Special Tactics. Despite having served for 25 years and seen it all, he remains committed to helping his fellow Special Operators. To that end, he established Project One Vet At a Time (Project OVAT) to educate others about the physical demands of these roles and how to communicate their impact on our bodies.
Through Project OVAT, Chief Markham shares his retirement process, lessons learned, and personal experiences to help listeners avoid the same challenges he faced. His dedication to supporting his comrades and providing valuable insights make him a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the demands of Air Force Special Tactics.
00:00 - Chief Markham's intro and PROJECT OVAT
09:50 - Asking for help... but no one would. So what then?
12:50 - Who’s in your circle? You can't fly with the eagles if you hang with the turkeys
21:50 - The Rental Car analogy, Convincing the team to ask for help
33:20 -
Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2Olf
Have a question? Email us at info@onesready.com
Follow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFI
As always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.
DISCLAIMER:
The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for any damages resulting from its use. Any mention of products or individuals does not constitute an endorsement. All content is protected by intellectual property laws. By accessing or using this you agree to these terms and conditions.

Support the show

Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE
Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE

Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com

Find an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.com
Collabs:
Ones Ready - OnesReady.com
18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY
ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete
Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY
DFND Apparel...

Ep 214: The Secret to Passing AFSPECWAR A&S- Be a Good Dude, and Put Out May 06, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

We have prepared a step-by-step guide to help you successfully pass the Air Force's Special Warfare Assessment and Selection Course. The key to success is to be a good individual and dedicated to your goals. Our team has created an entire episode to provide you with detailed information and ensure that you understand what it takes to achieve success.
We want to clarify that the term "dude" is completely gender-neutral and can be used to refer to anyone, just like the term "cone."
It doesn't matter whether you aspire to be a Combat Controller, Special Reconnaissance Airman, Pararescueman, TACP Airman, firefighter, police officer, or park ranger. The qualities required for success in all these fields are quite similar.
Our Ones Ready team is always available to provide you with guidance, mentorship, and the necessary experience to help you become a great individual and achieve your goals.
So there you have it- just be a good dude, put out, and you'll succeed!
00:00 - Intro, Trent doesn't care and the 82nd Jump Capability isn't needed
02:51- Be a good dude, and don't be like kids these days
12:50 - Who’s in your circle? You can't fly with the eagles if you hang with the turkeys
21:00 - Be a good dude in DEP, and a sweet Discord Shoutout
33:20 - Be a good dude at BMT, do this, don't do this
42:40 - ATACLete Use code ONESREADY
44:40 - Bears can PID weapons- get the Bando bag- Eberlestock Use code OR10
45:00 - Hoist Use code ONESREADY
47:00 - Be a good dude in the pipeline, even though it's statistically unlikely, mind yourself TDY
51:45 - Stuff that never gets old about the job, and the best of times
54:00 - Trent rants about interstellar travel and conspiracy theories, and a dumb Aaron fact
56:41 - The funniest Peaches moment in the history of the podcast
As always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.
DISCLAIMER:
The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for any damages resulting from its use. Any mention of products or individuals does not constitute an endorsement. All content is protected by intellectual property laws. By accessing or using this you agree to these terms and conditions.

Support the show

Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE
Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE

Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com

Find an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.com
Collabs:
Ones Ready - OnesReady.com
18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY
ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete
Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY
DFND Apparel...

Related Podcasts