Best CCT Podcasts (2025)

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CCT 269: CISSP Rapid Review Exam Prep - Domain 3 (Part 1) 23:56

2d ago23:56

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Send us a text We begin by exploring foundational security principles that drive effective system design. Threat modeling emerges as a proactive approach for identifying vulnerabilities before implementation, while least privilege ensures users have only the access they absolutely need. Defense in depth creates those crucial security layers that pr…

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Ops Brief 086: Daily Drop - 8 Aug 2025 - $88M in Drugs, 0 Balls on Terrorists, and a Space Force Flex? 14:47

21h ago14:47

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Ones Ready team room, where Peaches kicks down the door with another unapologetic ops brief. We’re starting off hot with Fort Bliss turning into a glorified detention center because, shocker, we’re drowning in illegal immigration. Meanwhile, the Coast Guard just wrecked someone's narco empire by snatching up $88 m…

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Bronx Test: Can the Astros stay atop the American League West? 46:18

21h ago46:18

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' upcoming series at Yankee Stadium, their dwindling American League West lead over the Mariners, Carlos Correa's transition to third base, the return of some injured pitchers and the first impressions of Jesús Sánchez. Get 20% off your …

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Ep 496: Why This A-10 Crew Chief Ditched Active Duty and Won at Life - Derrick Blake 50:51

1d ago50:51

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Send us a text Think active duty is the only path? Derrick Blake would like a word—preferably during his 3-day weekend. From almost joining the Marines to wrenching on A-10s and recruiting for the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Derrick walks us through how the Air National Guard let him stay home, stack checks, and still deploy to undisclosed sandb…

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Ops Brief 085: Daily Drop - 7 Aug 2025 - Public Affairs Blocked Me…So Here’s the Intel They Don’t Want You to Hear 24:28

2d ago24:28

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Send us a text Peaches is back with a savage ops brief for August 7th—spitting truth, roasting bureaucracy, and dragging the Air Force’s finest decisions through the mud. Public Affairs thought they could silence him by revoking access to curated news updates (LOL), but jokes on them—he's still lighting up your eardrums. From Cybertrucks as target …

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The Astros win a series despite Spencer Arrighetti's 'growing pains' 44:55

2d ago44:55

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' series win in Miami and Spencer Arrighetti's return after a 123-day absence. Arrighetti's "growing pains" contributed to the lone loss, but Houston's new-look offense finally clicked. The two also analyzed Isaac Paredes' choice to rehab his hamstring strain and what Roman Anthony's…

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CCT 268: CISSP Rapid Review Exam Prep - Domain 2 41:20

5d ago41:20

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Send us a text The cybersecurity landscape grows more complex each day, especially when it comes to protecting critical infrastructure. In this essential episode of the CISSP Cyber Training Podcast, Sean Gerber breaks down Domain 2 of the CISSP certification - a vital area representing approximately 10% of the exam questions that every security pro…

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Ep 495: Danielle Sebastian - He’s Not a Narcissist—You’re Just in a Trauma Loop 1:02:56

5d ago1:02:56

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Send us a text Danielle Sebastian has heard it all: “Just leave him.” “You deserve better.” “Try date night.” After years of battling confusion, control issues, and emotional chaos in her marriage to a childhood trauma survivor, she realized what most advice was missing—actual tools that work in real life. Now a trauma-informed relationship coach, …

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Carlos Correa comes home and the Red Sox bring the broom 53:19

5d ago53:19

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss their second first impressions of Carlos Correa and his return to the Astros' clubhouse before breaking down Boston's brutal three-game sweep of the Astros at Fenway Park. Is it just a bad weekend or a bigger concern? Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to pla…

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Sneak PeekMBRS 57: Mentorship, Mayhem, and Middle Fingers: A Members-Only Rant-a-thon 1:03:51

7d ago1:03:51

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Send us a text Welcome to the most wholesome, family-friendly members-only episode we’ve ever recorded—just kidding, grab your ear muffs and a cold beverage. In this beautifully chaotic meltdown, Aaron and Peaches go nuclear on HOA Karens, wannabe mentorship DMs, and every fragile ego that thinks dropping into the Ones Ready inbox swinging is a goo…

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Ops Brief 084: Daily Drop - 1 Aug 2025 - $123.7B to Ukraine already...But Sure, Let's Send Another $800M 19:31

8d ago19:31

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Send us a text Peaches is back with your August 1st daily drop—after fighting his microphone and allergies like a true professional. He breaks down the latest military absurdities: an M18 that might go bang on its own, $800 million more to Ukraine (because why not), and bomber nostalgia getting its moment in the spotlight. From Air Force weapon ins…

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Carlos Correa Is Back On The Astros 41:40

8d ago41:40

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After a hectic trade deadline, Tyler Stafford and Josh Reddick discuss the return of Carlos Correa, as well as the acquisitions of Jesus Sanchez and Ramon Urias. After missing on Dylan Cease, will the Astros have enough pitching for a playoff push? Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to get a special sign up offer.…

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Ep 494: US Navy Rear Admiral to Whiskey Mogul: Scott Sanders' Side Quest Is Better Than Your Main Mission 1:02:11

8d ago1:02:11

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Send us a text Scott Sanders didn’t just go from Navy E-2 to Admiral—he took that momentum and barrel-rolled straight into crafting world-record bourbon and hunting MIAs in Cambodia. The Ones Ready crew sits down with the Tobacco Barn Distillery co-founder and Tours of Duty partner to talk Navy aviation, smacking SEAL brothers, bourbon snobbery, an…

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Ops Brief 083: Daily Drop - 31 July 2025 - 24 Months Alone in Korea & Cartels in Ukraine 18:46

9d ago18:46

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Send us a text Peaches dives headfirst into the DoD’s latest chaos buffet—$5.4 billion budget reshuffles, fighter jet production whiplash, and the Air Force playing safety dad with the M18 pistol. Meanwhile, cartel operatives are heading to Ukraine for drone training (because why the hell not), and a Swedish ISIS fanatic gets clocked for war crimes…

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CCT 267: Practice CISSP Questions - Security Assessments, Account Management and Backup Verification (Domain 6.3) 23:22

9d ago23:22

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Send us a text Check us out at: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/ Get access to 360 FREE CISSP Questions: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/dzHKVcDB/checkout Get access to my FREE CISSP Self-Study Essentials Videos: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/KzBKKouv Securing SaaS environments and mastering security assessment techniques a…

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Could the Astros trade for Carlos Correa and Dylan Cease? 48:35

10d ago48:35

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With the trade deadline 24 hours away, Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss a potential reunion with Carlos Correa and a move for Padres starter Dylan Cease, examining the feasibility of each trade while discussing what these moves would mean for the Astros' postseason hopes. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL fo…

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How Coltala Aerospace Turned Evans Composites Into a Mission-Critical Force in Aerospace and Defense 28:56

10d ago28:56

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On this episode, Edward Crawford, and Rick Armstrong of Coltala Aerospace join me to discuss Evans Composites' accelerated growth in aircraft repair operations under Coltala Aerospace. Evans Composites has experienced transformative growth this past year, powered by Coltala Aerospace’s precision integration strategy. This momentum has brought align…

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Ops Brief 082: Daily Drop - 29 July 2025 - Missile Stockpile’s Low 15:15

11d ago15:15

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Send us a text In today’s daily drop, Peaches blasts through the latest ops headlines like a Hellfire through a Toyota Hilux. From exposing our hilariously thin missile reserves to roasting tech bros whose drones crumble outside PowerPoint presentations, this one’s a full-body workout in situational awareness. AFRICOM’s been busy lighting up Somali…

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Ops Brief 081: Daily Drop - 28 July 2025 - CV-22 Ospreys, Pizza Cats, and CMSAF Apology 24:23

12d ago24:23

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Send us a text Strap in, because this “daily drop” is a full-throttle rollercoaster of Pentagon absurdity and global WTFs. From promoting a former Space Force whistleblower to Under Secretary of the Air Force, to blowing $200M on a border wall while ignoring busted pistols and flood victims—this episode doesn’t pull punches. Peaches goes off on pol…

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Ep 493: Wyoming Let a Predator Walk—Now Someone’s Dead 40:11

12d ago40:11

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Send us a text Kate Gladdin’s mom was killed by a man who shouldn’t have even been on the streets. And the prosecuting attorney? She’s more interested in her win-loss record than actual justice. This episode pulls no punches as the Ones Ready crew exposes a legal system in Sheridan, Wyoming, that protects predators, punishes victims, and avoids acc…

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CCT 266: Collect Security Process Data (CISSP Domain 6.3) 39:30

12d ago39:30

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Send us a text Check us out at: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/ Get access to 360 FREE CISSP Questions: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/dzHKVcDB/checkout Get access to my FREE CISSP Self-Study Essentials Videos: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/KzBKKouv A shocking cybersecurity case recently hit the headlines—a 50-year-old IT…

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The Astros are swept and desperate for trade deadline help 45:37

12d ago45:37

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Houston's four-game sweep at the hands of the A's, a foreboding injury update on Isaac Paredes, the team's continued search for bats before the trade deadline and Nick Kurtz's record-setting night at Daikin Park on Friday. Download the DraftKings …

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Discussing names that make sense for the Astros at the trade deadline 50:42

15d ago50:42

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss several names that make sense for an Astros team that is "prioritizing the bats" before the July 31 trade deadline, including Minnesota's Willi Castro, Colorado's Mickey Moniak and Baltimore's rental duo of Cedric Mullins and Ryan O'Hearn. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL fo…

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Ep 492: Aaron's Origin Story 1:32:53

15d ago1:32:53

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Send us a text What happens when a broke, hungover Ohio kid accidentally throws a beer bottle in front of a cop car, watches 9/11 unfold on a CRT TV, and decides to radically change the trajectory of his life? You get Aaron Love. In this solo mic-drop of an origin story, Aaron walks us through his chaotic rise from “littering charge degenerate” to …

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Ops Brief 080: Daily Drop - 24 July 2025 - Space Force Wants $175B for a Dome? Cool Cool Cool… 14:15

16d ago14:15

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Send us a text Peaches drops into the team room to roast the DoD’s latest brainchild—the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense program. Because nothing says “fiscal responsibility” like duct-taping old tech to new threats. From sketchy F-35 upgrades to AI-driven psyops and a pistol that just…goes off, this episode is a rollercoaster of bureaucra…

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CCT 265: Practice CISSP Questions - Mastering the Questions (Domain 1) 31:47

16d ago31:47

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Send us a text Check us out at: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/ Get access to 360 FREE CISSP Questions: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/dzHKVcDB/checkout Get access to my FREE CISSP Self-Study Essentials Videos: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/KzBKKouv The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, and AI stands at the for…

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Brice Matthews breaks out as the Astros sweep Arizona 49:44

16d ago49:44

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Brice Matthews' breakout performance during Houston's sweep of the Diamondbacks and the team's incredible ability to absorb attrition before analyzing Lance McCullers Jr.'s latest injury and how Isaac Paredes' hamstring strain will impact the Astros' trade deadline pursuits. Download the Draft…

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Ops Brief 079: Daily Drop - 23 July 2025 (The Pentagon Spent What on a Space Blimp?) 22:04

17d ago22:04

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Send us a text Peaches is back with another scathing ops brief—this time dragging the DoD for everything from mystery missiles and “indefinite quantity” contracts (yeah, that’s real) to billion-dollar Iron Dome knockoffs. From Space Force promotions to “near-miss” B-52s and the Pentagon handing OpenAI a $200M AI war chest, this episode dives deep i…

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Ops Brief 078: Daily Drop - 22 July 2025 (Army Embarrassing Themselves...AGAIN!) 24:02

18d ago24:02

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Send us a text Peaches returns with another banger, torching bureaucratic blunders and Joint Force nonsense. From the Pentagon flexing like it just invented drone grenades, to the DoD accidentally letting Chinese engineers tinker with our cloud—this one's a spicy ride. He dives into the F-35 budget cut drama, Space Force cosplay, uniform updates th…

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Discussing Nanolayered Materials and Their Macro-Scale Benefits with Dr. Michael Ponting 26:39

19d ago26:39

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On this episode, Dr. Michael Ponting joins the podcast to talk about his work on nanolayered metamaterials and polymer nanocomposites. Dr. Ponting is the chief science officer at Peak with over 20 years of experience in micro and nanolayered polymer materials. His work has enabled breakthroughs in everything from high-temperature capacitors and nig…

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CCT 264: Control Physical and Logical Access to Assets (CISSP Domain 5.1) 37:32

19d ago37:32

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Send us a text Check us out at: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/ Get access to 360 FREE CISSP Questions: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/dzHKVcDB/checkout Get access to my FREE CISSP Self-Study Essentials Videos: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/KzBKKouv Looking to strengthen your organization's defenses against unauthorized a…

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Ep 491: Older Dude Smashes TACP Pipeline – Then Ghosts the Air Force for MBA 49:51

19d ago49:51

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Send us a text Buckle up, aspiring warriors and pipeline survivors – the Ones Ready crew is back with a savage takedown of military myths, featuring Tac P legend Alex Chiapetta, who joined the Air Force at the ripe old age of 27 (gasp!) and somehow didn't shatter like fine china in the pipeline. Spoiler: He crushed it, thanks to mobility stretches,…

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The Astros drop a series in Seattle and need some reinforcements 53:37

19d ago53:37

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome recap the Astros' series loss at T-Mobile Park and assess the state of Houston's injury-ravaged lineup in the wake of Isaac Paredes' hamstring strain before discussing the Astros' trade deadline priorities and what can be done with Lance McCullers Jr. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOU…

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Sneak PeekMBRS 56: Tactical Athletes, Toxic DMs, and the Fine Art of Breaking Rules 1:04:42

20d ago1:04:42

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Send us a text In this glorious mess of a members-only episode, Peaches and Trent go full rogue: no guests, no guardrails, just straight-up brain dumps and verbal knife fights. The guys break down the importance of cognitive stress training, Air Force leadership cowardice, and the existential burden of watching “Interstellar” while contemplating yo…

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Analyzing the Astros' draft haul with scouting director Cam Pendino 43:15

22d ago43:15

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Astros amateur scouting director Cam Pendino joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to break down Houston's haul in the 2025 MLB Draft, the decision to select high school shortstop Xavier Neyens in the first round and Pendino's philosophies in his second year running the Astros' drafts. Start paying rent through Bilt and take advanta…

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Ep 490: From Sweaty Enlisted TACP to TACP Officer Hot-Bunker – Lt Col Temple (Sleeping Bags Mandatory) 1:19:08

22d ago1:19:08

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Send us a text This one’s a banger, folks. Lt Col Brandon Temple—Mustang, TACP legend, and card-carrying member of the “deep state”—joins the team room and brings the heat. From botching his shot at pro baseball to stumbling into the Air Force via a giant binder of mystery jobs, Temple’s journey is pure chaos and grit. We dive into his Mustang days…

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Ops Brief 077: Daily Drop - 17 July 2025 (The Air Force Runs on Excel and Hope) 20:45

23d ago20:45

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Send us a text Welcome to your no-fluff, sarcasm-fueled download of the Ones Ready Ops Brief for July 17th. In this episode, we cover everything from Excel-budget nightmares and B-1 Lancer drama to Space Force doing... whatever it is Space Force does. Jared rips through the latest military headlines with his signature blend of humor, eye rolls, and…

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Previewing the Astros' biggest second half storylines 55:13

23d ago55:13

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' lackluster ending to the first-half and Hunter Brown's concerning final two starts before previewing the second half of what has been a charmed season. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL an…

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CCT 263: Practice CISSP Questions - Secure Defaults and Defense in Depth (CISSP Domain 3.1) 16:44

23d ago16:44

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Send us a text Security vulnerabilities lurk in the most unexpected places – even in your home internet modem. Today we kick off with breaking news about a security flaw discovered in Cox modems that could potentially allow unauthorized access to run malicious commands on connected devices. While Cox reports fixing the issue within 24 hours, this r…

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Ops Brief 076: Daily Drop - 16 July 2025 ($300M Barracks, Broken Drones, and Busted Tankers) 15:34

24d ago15:34

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Send us a text Hope you packed your sense of humor and a fire extinguisher—because this episode scorches everything from overpriced moldy barracks in Guam to the Pentagon ghosting Aspen like it’s a bad Tinder date. Jared runs down the biggest WTFs across the Department of Defense with a tactical blend of sarcasm and salt. We’re talking billions for…

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Ops Brief 075: Daily Drop - 15 July 2025 (Pentagon's Drone Panic: Why We're Still Screwing Up the Sky While China Laughs) 17:38

25d ago17:38

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Send us a text Buckle up, buttercups—Jared's back in the Ones Ready team room, dishing out yesterday's DoD drama because the PAO couldn't update today's headlines. Hegeth's memo: stop being bureaucratic wimps, buy American drones fast—excessive caution is the enemy. Joint air drills with B-52s flexing on North Korea; AI saving lives in mass casualt…

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EP 7: Jack Kocsis of Associated Construction Contractors (ACCNJ) 28:23

25d ago28:23

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In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Jack Kocsis Jr., CEO of the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ). With more than 35 years leading the organization, Jack brings a rare depth of experience from both the construction site and the negotiation table. He reflects on the evolution of labor management partnerships, th…

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Episode 131 - TXA: The Clot Thickens 54:54

26d ago54:54

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Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is a lot like hot sauce: People put it on everything — especially for apparent or suspected acute blood loss. In this podcast episode, we dive into a drug that’s been both praised and questioned in trauma and prehospital care. We break down what TXA is, how it works, and the evidence behind its use. From CRASH-2 to CRASH-3, we…

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CCT 262: Secure Defaults and Defense in Depth (CISSP Domain 3.1) 35:29

26d ago35:29

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Send us a text The medieval castle with its moat, high walls, and sentries provides the perfect metaphor for modern cybersecurity. Just as each defensive element served a specific purpose in protecting the castle, today's information security requires multiple layers working in concert to safeguard digital assets. Shon Gerber opens this episode wit…

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Ep 489: Founder of Carolinas for Ukraine - (ret) COL Curtis Lee 1:01:23

26d ago1:01:23

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Send us a text This episode is a gut punch of clarity and common sense wrapped in Hoist-fueled sarcasm. Aaron and Peaches sits down with retired Marine Corps Colonel Curtis Lee—civil affairs legend, community builder, and founder of Carolinas for Ukraine. From mentoring under three-war combat vets to spearheading grassroots refugee resettlement, Cu…

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Ops Brief 074: Daily Drop - 11 July 2025 (Drones, Dress Codes, and Space Wars) 15:58

29d ago15:58

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Send us a text Welcome to the July 11th edition of the Daily Drop, where the Pentagon plays Monopoly with rare earth minerals, drones become the new IEDs, and Trump hands out Patriot missiles like party favors—with NATO picking up the tab (allegedly). Jared unpacks the latest military madness with his usual blend of sarcasm, side-eyes, and straight…

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Ep 488: Updates to the Updates for AFSW Pipeline! 41:06

29d ago41:06

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Send us a text Aaron rolls solo to drop a grenade on your expectations and walk you through the jaw-dropping overhaul of the Air Force Special Warfare pipeline. New names. New timelines. New chaos. Is dive school back? Is SWOE-V dead? Will your career implode before it starts? Aaron breaks it all down with brutal honesty and zero fluff. No sarcasm …

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Jeff Luhnow talks his trade deadline memories and mindset 53:48

29d ago53:48

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Former Astros president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to reminisce on the trade deadlines of his Astros tenure, how a general manager functions this time of year, the regrets of some deadline deals he made and how close Bryce Harper became to being an Astro. Download the DraftKings Pick6 ap…

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The Lone Star Series looms for an injury-ravaged Astros team 55:22

30d ago55:22

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome are joined by Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News to preview this weekend's Astros-Rangers series at Daikin Park, the Rangers' inconsistent offense and impressive pitching staff and the beauty of watching Jacob deGrom pitch every fifth day. Tyler and Chandler also discuss another dubious night …

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Ops Brief 073: Daily Drop - 10 July 2025 (We Bombed Iran, Moved F-16s, & Still Can’t Share Simulators) 23:22

30d ago23:22

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Send us a text It’s July 10th, and the Daily Drop is back with Jared dropping truth bombs harder than a B-1 on afterburner. From the announcement of the next Operator Training Summit in Nashville (spoiler: it’s gonna slap) to the Pentagon lobbing real ones at Iran, this episode’s got more hot takes than a Twitter war during a government shutdown. J…

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