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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 1H 54M

EP 98: Debating Rip, Elk Hunting & Safety Razors feat. Justin Jones

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In Episode 98 of The Okay Podcast, Grant Broggi, Jeff Buege, and Tres Gottlich sit down with outfitter Justin Jones to break down one of the biggest debates in strength training:Is lifting heavy enough — or do you need conditioning to perform in the real world?Justin runs extreme mountain hunts in Wyoming, where 10-hour days, high elevation, and brutal terrain expose the difference between “gym strong” and truly prepared.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro04:14 - Staff Brief18:29 - Safety Razors30:26 - Justin Jones Joins The Pod33:21 - Meeting Rip & Visiting The Gym42:48 - Justin’s Lifting44:18 - Debating Rip & Lifting After Getting Strong01:00:28 - Hunting & Growing Up01:09:37 - Raising Kids & The Value of Money01:13:46 - Fishing01:16:59 - Chow Talk: Game Meat01:18:53 - Carmen & Lifting For Older People01:24:18 - Overcoming Back Pain Fears01:30:09 - Justin Is OKAY!01:41:29 - Olympic Hockey Victory01:48:27 - Saved RoundsPodcast 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.com BUY A FOOTBALL HELMET:https://www.thestrength.co/mrhelmet/?utm_source=The+Okay+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Okay_Pod Check out Justin's business: https://ishawooaoutfitters.com/

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