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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 2H 2M

EP. 100: The 100th Episode Special feat. PJ, Tanner & Connor

from The Okay Podcast Powered by The Strength Co. · host The Okay Podcast

The Okay Podcast hits Episode 100.Grant Broggi, Jeff Buege, and Tres Gottlich break down everything happening in the strength world — from the Arnold Fitness Expo to the ongoing debate around real strength standards.Guests PJ, Tanner Baird, and Connor King join the show to talk about:• The Arnold Expo experience• The evolution of gym culture• Strength standards for everyday lifters• Garage gyms vs commercial gyms• Building equipment companies and fitness platforms• Why consistency matters more than hypeThe guys also discuss the reality of hitting big lifts like a 500 lb deadlift and what it actually takes to get there.Episode 100 also marks a milestone for the show — and a look back at what it takes to keep a podcast going for the long haul.Podcast Hosts:Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach.Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and LifterTres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and LifterJoin the Slack and Use code OKAY:https://buy.stripe.com/dR6dT4aDcfuBdyw5ksCheck out BW Tax: https://www.bwtaxllc.comBUY A FOOTBALL HELMET:⁠https://www.thestrength.co/mrhelmet/?utm_source=The+Okay+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Okay_PodTimestamps: 00:00 - Pre Show07:39 - Outlying Stations Join & STAFF BRIEF26:46 - Tanner Questions, The Arnold & Gym Radar57:27 - PJ Questions, Producing 100 Episodes, Moving Home01:14:33 - Leveling Gym Floors 01:25:34 - New USMC Height & Weight Standards01:32 - NADS01:40:19 - Lincoln’s Flag01:43:32 - RIP Lou Holtz01:49:38 - Conditioning Standards01:55:40 - Sign Off

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