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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_Pod⁠In Episode 108 of The Okay Podcast, Grant, Jeff, and Tre dive into everything from the most painfully accurate military staff brief ever conducted to garage gym dad life, NHL playoff heartbreak, reserve bureaucracy disasters, and the chaos of balancing lifting with family life. The boys break down the 50 Cal Challenge leaderboard, rant about CAC card nightmares and spam calls, revisit No Country For Old Men, and talk through why consistency matters more than perfect programming when it comes to training as a busy dad. Equal parts military humor, strength culture, and smoke-pit-style conversation, this episode is pure Okay Podcast chaos from start to finish.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro04:38 - Greatest Staff Brief of All Time16:19 - Outlying Stations20:12 - Sports Talk33:09 - Tre's Lifting Update, Dad Training Schedule42:22 - 50 Cal Challenge48:55 - Strength Co. Baptisms51:08 - ID Madness58:15 - No Country For Old Men01:02:07 - Spam Calls01:04:44 - Training When Sick, Grant Changes His Mind01:15:15 - Saved Rounds

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_Pod⁠What starts as a structured military-style staff brief turns into full-blown chaos, with hilarious roleplay, sidebars, and absurd scenarios that somehow feel way too real. Then the conversation shifts into training—breaking down whether music actually helps you lift more, why most people overcomplicate their workouts, and how to train smarter when life gets busy.The guys also react to Stagecoach, call out what feels fake in modern country music, and debate what actually makes someone “real” in that world.Military humor, lifting philosophy, and unfiltered takes—all in one episode.

The guys break down a ridiculously simple meal that actually works for getting jacked, recap a wild jiu-jitsu competition experience, and 50 cal challenges. From dad life and lifting updates to sports and complete nonsense, this episode is peak Okay Podcast energy. 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 - Intro08:39 - Staff Brief & Strait of Hormuz34:35 - New Bangin’ Chow Push42:41 - Potty Training Update52:29 - Weight Lifting Competition59:30 - ADCC’s Jiu Jitsu Tournament01:08:57 - Sports Talk01:27:44 - Lifting, Mobility, and Squat Physics01:38:02 - Snooze Button01:44:59 - 50 Cal Challenge01:52:38 - Saved Rounds

Marine Sgt. Mason Wells joins Grant, Jeff, and Trey for episode 105.Mason went from a motorcycle crash that shattered his foot eight months before deployment — to running a 270 on the CFT two and a half months post-surgery — to cutting hair for 1,200 Marines aboard the USS San Diego on the 31st MEU. He talks about putting life on hold for a year, what he'd tell the deploying reservists of Quebec Battery, the military's food conspiracy theory, and why doing the right thing got everyone in trouble at the range.Plus: the flat earth 90-second pitch and retraction, the Masters and its decorum problem, potty training updates, leg extension machines, and business cards in 2026.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 - Intro 05:05 - Staff Brief25:17 - Sgt. Mason Wells Joins The Show28:11 - Life As A Reservist34:06 - Marine Chow Talk39:33 - Best Part of Deployment43:28 - Cutting Hair45:23 - Flat Earth50:27 - Advice For Young Marines54:32 - Lifting Goals (Don’t Listen To This Part)56:32 - Funny Stories59:53 - OKAY!01:07:20 - Incredible BW Tax Ad Read01:12:56 - Ella Langley01:16:31 - The Masters01:21:58 - Potty Training Update01:23:13 - Toddlers In Church01:30:11 - Leg Extensions & Gym Radar01:44:18 - Barefoot Shoes01:48:58 - Saved Rounds

The boys are back with absolute chaos. From breaking down the latest Middle East escalation and Bitcoin pushing past $71K, to full-blown resort “pool chair warfare” and one of the most brutal potty training stories you’ll ever hear—this episode goes off the rails fast.What starts as a normal update turns into war analysis, dad-life survival stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at how vacations with kids are anything but relaxing. If you’ve ever fought for a pool chair, stepped into chaos at home, or tried to make sense of the world right now… this one’s for you.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 - Intro06:47 - Staff Brief25:29 - Potty Training31:45 - Pool Wars39:28 - Sports Talk44:19 - Trash Talk50:38 - Kanye West56:35 - Gym Radar01:06:14 - Truck Attack01:10:42 - Saved Rounds

Episode 103 of The Okay Podcast welcomes Colonel Ean White — a 22-year Army Reserve JAG officer, Phoenix-area police legal advisor, cancer survivor, and dedicated barbell trainee. Grant and Jeff take Col. White through his journey from Orange County baseball to post-9/11 Army service, an Iraq deployment drawing down theater, and a parallel civilian career in law enforcement. The conversation dives deep into the ACFT deadlift event, trap bar vs. conventional training, squat coaching, and what it means to balance reserve service with family and career. Plus: War College advice for two majors about to go back to school, a legendary sponsor ad read, Mason Miller's closer entrance, MLB's robot ump challenge system, and a rant about what the Strait of Hormuz means for the price of cast iron plates.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_Pod00:00 - Intro & Staff Brief16:42 - Meet Col. Ean White: Villa Park to the Army JAG Corps23:37 - Iraq Deployment, Cancer, and the Transition to Reserves43:02 - Strength Training, the ACFT & Trap Bar Deadlifts01:00:31 - Iran01:02:53 - War College Advice, Career Mentorship01:06:21 - Ean Is OKAY!01:10:54 - Landmines & Squat Tips01:25:59 - Padres Baseball, Mason Miller's Walkout, Robot Umps & Trucking Prices01:41:43 - Sign Off

This episode of The Okay Podcast goes everywhere — from Marine Corps meetings and deployment stories to college football takes and absolute travel chaos. The guys break down life after command, spring football coaching moves, and the reality of military life, all while mixing in hilarious and unpredictable stories. It’s one of the most wide-ranging, unfiltered conversations yet — exactly what makes this show great.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 - Intro02:57 - Staff Brief18:01 - Going To The Movies Alone24:49 - Grant Lifting Update28:34 - Grant’s Buddy’s Change of Command39:10 - Reserve Corpsmen43:17 - Toxic MRE’s48:43 - College Football Update01:01:45 - Iran Update01:09:13 - Afroman Trial01:11:23 - Gift Gauntlet01:15:33 - Digital Espresso Machines01:22:54 - Overhead Bin Battles01:27:12 - TSA NIGHTMARE EMERGENCY01:29:34 - RIP Chuck Norris01:32:13 - Twins Turn 201:35:43 - Sign Off

Episode 101 of The Okay Podcast dives into USA vs Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, March Madness storylines, and reactions to an 83-point NBA performance. The guys also break down everything from Texas Tech’s wild weight room rules to Lou Holtz’s funeral and the current state of sports culture. It all starts with one of their funniest and most chaotic “staff brief” segments yet, blending sports, life, and pure podcast chaos.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 - Intro07:51 - Staff Brief25:34 - Lou Holtz Funeral27:56 - World Baseball Classic43:55 - Jay Cutler Sighting49:39 - No Light Dumbbells52:07 - Johnny Blue Skies Update01:01:31 - Hot Sauce & Mexican Breakfast01:14:54 - Starlink Update01:22:09 - Do People Watch The Oscars?01:26:13 - Honoring Little Zoey

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

Episode 99 of The Okay Podcast dives into the strange, hilarious, and oddly technical world of garage gyms, strength culture, and internet fitness communities. The crew discusses the rise of Gym Radar, a new platform where lifters can show off their home gyms, track equipment, and discover new setups. They also tackle a common problem many home gym owners face: how to fix a sloped garage floor so your squat rack is level. Along the way, the conversation veers into coffee brewing techniques, the NFL Combine bench press debate, and the chaos of running a podcast with no real plan. If you love strength training, garage gyms, and unfiltered gym talk, this episode is packed with insight and entertainment.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 - Intro04:32 - Staff Brief19:50 - Brikka Technique30:37 - Gym Radar39:18 - Leveling A Garage Gym Floor50:22 - NFL Combine55:59 - World Baseball Classic01:03:37 - Johnny Blue Skies01:08:03 - Overhead Bin Etiquette01:18:08 - Taco Meat

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/

In Episode 97 of The Okay Podcast, hosts Grant Broggi, Tres Gottlich, and Jeff Buege sit down with Marine Corps veteran Troy Campbell Sr.From boot camp in 1988 to Desert Storm deployments, Okinawa, Somalia evacuations, and life after service as a 30-year lineman, Troy shares raw stories about military culture, fatherhood, discipline, and strength.We also dive into:The Marine Corps in the late 80s and early 90sDesert Storm and overseas deploymentsCoaching college hockey at Ohio StateRaising a son who became a Marine officerStrength training, longevity, and staying powerful at 57USA vs Canada Olympic hockeyOld-school toughness vs modern culturePodcast 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠Timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:14 - Staff Brief13:56 - Troy Campbell Sr. Joins The Show17:59 - Marine Career35:17 - Having A Family While Deployed39:54 - Olympic Hockey50:19 - Lifting, Starting Strength & Squat Fears01:04:17 - What’s The Rub With Ohio State?01:10:57 - Getting Out Of The Marine Corps01:14:37 - Troy’s BW Tax Read01:17:53 - Favorite Time In The Marine Corps01:28:12 - Sturgill Simpson Album01:29:49 - X Comments01:37:31 - Saved Rounds

In this episode, we dive into the Super Bowl, the logistics of Super Bowl parties, homeless gym people, the Winter Olympics, back off sets on the deadlift, and more. 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠Timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:20 - Special Musical Performance By Grant & Tres06:10 - Staff Brief22:37 - Forrest Day Recap25:29 - Strength Co. FOPS28:10 - Homeless Gym People35:45 - Super Bowl53:52 - Winter Olympics01:03:33 - X Comments & Drop Sets01:15:41 - Saved Rounds

In this episode, we sit down with musician Forrest Day to talk about building a real music career, how songs can go viral YEARS after release, and why he started strength training later in life using Starting Strength.Forest shares his journey from saxophone and songwriting into building a multi-genre music catalog — plus how one song suddenly exploded thanks to modern social platforms and short-form video culture.Listen to Forrest Day's Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Psm8hJWxg0ROd7p2tdPcq?si=QZ6_U_1iS5Wn4wLn4MMxSA 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠Timestamps:00:00 - Intro04:05 - Staff Brief23:52 - Treesmasher30:24 - Forrest Day Joins The Show!32:27 - Forrest’s Background35:19 - Forrest’s Genre of Music37:03 - Forrest’s Viral Song41:09 - Musicians Who Don’t Write Their Own Songs43:40 - Song Writing Process45:02 - Up and Coming Artists46:50 - Discovering Starting Strength55:10 - Warming Up The Deadlift58:10 - Why Should Anyone Deadlift 405lbs?01:11:24 - Tres’ Insane Adoption Story01:16:26 - Modifying The Program01:22:26 - Easiest Lifts01:24:08 - Forrest Is OKAY!01:30:31 - Forrest’s Picks Of The Week01:34:19 - Where To Follow Forrest Day’s Music01:39:08 - Super Bowl Picks

In this episode of the OKAY Podcast, hosts Grant Broggi and Jeff Buege discuss a variety of topics ranging from Bitcoin prices to military operations and the upcoming tax season. They introduce their guest, Josh Hanson, who shares his journey from swimming to strength training, detailing his lifting progress and future goals. The conversation also touches on coaching, financial aspects of training, and the migration of Californians to Texas. In this engaging conversation, the hosts and guest Josh Hanson discuss various topics ranging from food experiences after moving from California to Texas, the differences in culinary culture, and the importance of barbecue in Texas. They also touch on Josh's aspirations in coaching and gym ownership, as well as a humorous ad read for BW Tax Services. The conversation wraps up with social media connections and a light-hearted discussion about sports and community.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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠Timestamps:00:00 - Intro05:38 - Staff Brief18:02 - Improving 3-mile Time22:25 - Josh Joins The Show24:09 - Texas Weather25:36 - Riverside, CA27:01 - Josh’s Career & Coaching31:20 - Josh’s Swimming Experience33:31 - Discovering Starting Strength40:48 - Josh’s Press PR44:20 - How To Hit A Deadlift PR48:46 - Texas Chow Talk59:29 - Josh Is OKAY!01:07:55 - X Comments01:13:35 - Tesla FSD01:27:46 - Football01:37:12 - Sign Off

In Episode 93 of The Okay Podcast, the guys break down college football, NFL chaos, lifting progress, and the timeless masculine instinct to solve problems yourself — even when it makes zero financial sense.From executive-level staff meeting parodies to Home Depot squat racks, tree trash, and fractional plates, this episode is a raw, funny look at competence, responsibility, and modern manhood.If you care about strength, self-reliance, and telling the truth without pretending it’s polished — this one’s for you.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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠Timestamps:00:00 - Intro07:11 - Staff Brief17:46 - Outlying Stations23:37 - Podcast Tax Sponsors25:51 - The Rip31:07 - Home Depot Squat Stands35:40 - Sassy Comments From X42:54 - Tree Trash48:57 - Hot Wets52:41 - College Football Championship01:00:45 - NFL01:05:21 - Tres’ Picks of The Week01:10:14 - Sign Off

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro06:12 - Staff Brief09:25 - Outlying Stations18:11 - Tres’ Lifting Update25:28 - Intro To Barbells28:27 - Carnivore Casserole35:31 - Saint Babs45:59 - 10k Step War53:24 - Football56:49 - Tres’ Picks of The Week01:19:37 - Carnivore Update01:23:21 - Saved Rounds: Jeans PSAIn Episode 092 of The Okay Podcast, Grant Broggi, Jeff Buege, and Tres Gottlich dive into one of their most chaotic and entertaining episodes yet — blending Marine Corps traditions, carnivore diet experiments, and a surprisingly competitive fitness rivalry.The guys break down their Saint Barbara’s Day experience, including trebuchet contests, Marine culture, and why military traditions always turn into controlled chaos. Then things take a turn into the carnivore lifestyle as they unpack a legendary carnivore quiche recipe and talk about what eating nothing but meat actually feels like in real life.Finally, the episode erupts into an all-out step-count rivalry, where a friendly fitness challenge becomes an arms race of Garmin data, late-night pacing, and personal pride.

Today we break down the January carnivore challenge, 10,000-step wars, squat drama, and the unexpected return of Boston Market lore — all while setting new traditions no one asked for but everyone will argue about.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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/Timestamps:00:00 - Intro04:57 - Staff Brief17:32 - Outlying Stations21:53 - New Year’s Challenges44:38 - Tres’ Lifting Update52:38 - Comments From The Haters56:28 - College Football01:07:27 - Tres’ Picks of The Week01:19:19 - NFL01:26:33 - Snatching Presidents

College football is officially unhinged — and we’re here for it. In this episode, Grant Broggi, Jeff Buege, and Tres Gottlich break down the chaos of bowl season, the viral Pop-Tarts Bowl, and why the modern transfer portal is quietly tearing apart team culture, loyalty, and long-term program stability. From Auburn’s mass exodus and Notre Dame bowl drama to SEC vs Big Ten draft pipelines, fantasy football laughs, and a surprisingly heartfelt Philip Rivers comeback storyline, this conversation hits everything that makes today’s football landscape both wildly entertaining and deeply broken.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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthcoTimestamps: 00:00 - Intro07:29 - Staff Brief14:30 - Outlying Stations23:52 - Unboxing Barbells26:51 - New Year’s Carnivore Challenge35:16 - California Government Tortillas45:41 - College Football Madness01:03:07 - Tres’ Picks of The Week01:18:43 - Phil Rivers Update01:25:54 - Tres’ Lifting Update01:30:28 - Christmas Trash01:33:06 - Space Jam01:36:07 - Sign Off

Grant Broggi, Jeff Buege, and Tres Gottlich break down three things every man is thinking about right now:• How to build a real home gym without wasting money• Why college football fans are emotionally exhausted (Texas A&M included)• And the unbelievable true story of the sprinter van that wasn’t supposed to be opened… but was.Grant lays out the bare-bones home gym setup that actually gets you strong — no fluff, no gimmicks, no influencer nonsense. If you’ve ever thought about building a garage gym, this is the exact blueprint.The crew also reacts to the College Football Playoff chaos, SEC heartbreak, and the reality of what an “11-win season” really means in modern college football.And somewhere in between… a completely innocent church van becomes the scene of a full-scale accidental raid.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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthcoTimestamps: 00:00 - Intro 11:21 - Staff Brief23:07 - Outlying Stations28:28 - Turkey Pull Winners30:13 - Insane Van Story39:52 - iPhone Update Issues43:28 - Bare Bones Home Gym Essentials57:21 - College Football Madness01:11:44 - Tres’ Picks Of The Week01:33:23 - Dan vs Daniel01:39:20 - Saved Rounds

Episode 88 of The Okay Podcast is pure chaos as the crew breaks down the Army–Navy game, Michigan’s coaching meltdown, and the most heated chili debate you didn’t know you needed.They react to Michigan’s self-inflicted scandal, debate whether the program actually lost a great coach, and explain why this might be a rare reset moment for Big Blue.The guys also talk holiday lifting splits, how to train smart when schedules fall apart, and why consistency matters more than perfection this time of year.Add in college football tradition, service academy pride, unfiltered food takes, and classic Okay Podcast storytelling, and this episode goes everywhere fast.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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthcoTimestamps: 00:00 - Intro06:21 - Staff Brief (Mandatory Listen)12:28 - Outlying Stations, THE Ohio State Shirts29:45 - Chow Talk: Chili 37:44 - Grant Almost Lost His Cat47:29 - Michigan Scandal54:58 - Army Navy Game Recap59:14 - More College Football01:08:20 - Philip Rivers01:16:47 - Tres’ Picks of The Week01:31:12 - Holiday Lifting Split01:36:45 - Sign Off

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/Timestamps:00:00 - Intro04:46 - Staff Brief13:41 - Turkey Pull Recap21:53 - Marine Corps Birthday Ball31:51 - Drill Update39:57 - Dishwasher Debate44:29 - College Football59:20 - Army vs Navy 01:06:17 - Tres’ lifting update01:12:39 - Eggnog01:19:53 In this episode of the OKAY Podcast, hosts Grant Broggi, Tres G, and Jeff Buege discuss a variety of topics ranging from Bitcoin trends and financial planning to personal experiences at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and the Turkey Pull event. They also touch on military operations, the importance of community events, and humorous debates about dishwasher etiquette. The conversation is lively and filled with camaraderie, showcasing the hosts' unique perspectives and experiences. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various topics ranging from household efficiency with dishwashers to the intricacies of college football playoffs. They discuss surprising game outcomes, the controversies surrounding playoff selections, and the conflicts of interest within the selection committee. The conversation also touches on predictions for upcoming games, the essence of college football, and a light-hearted debate about eggnog during the holiday season. Finally, they wrap up with discussions on the Heisman trophy and the most skilled athletes in sports.

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/Massenomics Gym Tour: https://youtu.be/WidS2OUEct4?si=cIZlib7Nq_TZX1ug TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro04:00 - Staff Brief14:12 - Outlying Stations15:57 - Grant’s Buddy Reveal24:05 - Turkey Pull & Preparing For A Meet33:38 - Outdoor TV’s39:05 - College Football54:17 - Tres’ Picks of The Week01:15:39 - Chow Talk01:21:19 - MRE Challenge01:29:02 - Truck Ticket01:34:52 - Sign Off

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/Timestamps:00:00 - Staff Brief13:26 - Marine Corps Birthday Ball20:22 - College Football22:02 - Tres’ Picks of The Week37:53 - Tre Is Carnivore Now44:04 - Chow Talk: Steak56:27 - Saved Rounds

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/Timestamps: 00:00 - Outlying Stations08:07 - Roll Call23:02 - Bowling Update28:55 - World Series33:03 - College Football Update37:44 - Tres’ Picks of The Week58:11 - Chow Talk: Pizza01:04:41 - Happy Birthday USMC

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/Timestamps: 00:00 - Brikkas, Staff Brief10:05 - Jeff’s Marathon17:57 - College Football Recap23:06 - Tres’ Picks of The Week34:07 - Ice Cream Update36:34 - Chow Talk: Sushi47:04 - Sign Off

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro, Turkey Pull05:11 - Staff Brief (Furloughed) 11:54 - Baseball Update21:01 - College Football Update36:56 - Tres’ Picks of The Week47:50 - Ric Flair Deadlifted 400lbs50:57 - Burgers57:14 - Saved Rounds

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/This episode covers a mix of humor, military life, and sports—ranging from the government shutdown affecting Marines’ pay, to college football chaos, to Grant’s deployment stories from Australia. Expect signature OKP banter, chaos, and heartfelt storytelling.Timestamps: 00:00 - Quiche Fallout00:00 - No Staff Brief Because of Gov’t Shutdown08:19 - College Football, Tre’s Picks of The Week31:20 - Australia was awesome43:47 - Jungle Warfare Training Center52:04 - Bowling55:00 - Lifting & Back Pain01:04:29 - Saved Rounds

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/Timestamps: 00:00 - Announcements02:47 - Staff Brief16:43 - Quiche23:36 - Tre’s College Football Picks of The Week38:57 - What’s The Most Mentally Challenging Lift? 44:38 - When To Use Fractional Plates47:28 - Fly Fishing50:48 - MCCSIn Episode 079 of the Okay! Podcast, the crew dives into the government shutdown’s impact on Marines, Bitcoin blasting past $120K, and the controversial potluck dish — quiche. From hilarious rants about staff meetings to a wild moose encounter while fly fishing in Utah, this episode delivers a mix of military life, lifting talk, and college football picks.

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/Timestamps:00:00 - Intro 02:34 - Roll Call05:51 - Dept. of War Says No Fat People15:33 - College Football29:29 - Dr. Caleb Gottlich Joins The Podcast34:18 - Limb Lengthening41:45 - Lifting Update49:22 - NYC Restaurants54:27 - Goal Based Training01:06:54 - BBQ01:13:12 - NYC Bucket ListWelcome back to Episode 78 of the Okay Podcast, powered by The Strength Co.In this jam-packed episode:Bitcoin breaks $114,000 and the guys ask if fiat money is on its last legs.Inside the Marine Corps’ newest rules on fitness, beards, and “wokeness.”Hilarious behind-the-scenes military culture stories (washing machines, dental checks, and “green on green”).College football chaos: Aggies, Commodores, Longhorns, Gators, and more!Special guest Dr. Caleb Guy joins us to discuss orthopedic surgery, limb lengthening, osteointegration, and how medicine is changing lives.

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthcoTimestamps: 00:00 - Staff Brief & Slide Reading Advice05:45 - Finding your starting weight when training14:28 - Rowers vs Air bikes22:42 - AI’s effect on coaching26:57 - Peanut butter eggs38:18 - Baseball46:29 - College Football

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthcoTimestamps:00:00 - ROLL CALL18:00 - Outlying Stations22:02 - College Football43:30 - Preventing Injuries54:00 - Glizzys01:09:15 - Big Green Egg01:13:21 - Saved Rounds

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthcoTimestamps: 00:00 - Intro04:37 - Roll Call16:10 - Outlying Stations18:57 - Grass Week23:25 - College Football34:11 - Home Depot Buckets37:04 - Department of War38:33 - Cranium43:37 - Wings56:01 - Dove Hunting59:42 - Ship Talk

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthcoWelcome back to The Okay Podcast! 🎙️In Episode 074, Grant, Jeff, and Tre dive into a mix of college football predictions, ship life stories, Cracker Barrel reactions, and more.. From Auburn’s chances at an undefeated season to Texas A&M’s national championship hopes, the crew goes deep on SEC chaos, NFL hot takes, and even lifting advice from the ship.You’ll also hear Grant’s unforgettable “sea bag drag” story, straight from life on a ship. And of course, we couldn’t resist updates on the Trash Matrix, Cracker Barrel, and bitcoin. 📌 Topics Covered:Bitcoin price update (in yen?!)Auburn, Texas A&M, and SEC football predictionsShip lifeRed Sox vs Yankees pennant raceNFL season outlook (Cowboys, Steelers, Chiefs)Turkey Pull fundraiser for the Semper Fi Fund👉 Don’t miss the mix of sports, military humor, and pure chaos that only The Okay Podcast can deliver.Timestamps:00:00 - Roll Call13:05 - College Football43:42 - Ship Talk01:02:31 - Trying To Mail Packages To A Ship01:10:06 - Hulk Hogan01:12:42 - Squatting Pain Free with The Marrs Bar01:18:23 - Cracker Barrel01:24:09 - Sign off

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - ROLL CALL15:54 - SPORTS27:21 - HAIR WASHING FREQUENCY33:47 - SQUAT VARIATIONS56:28 - MCCS01:04:43 - SIGN OFF

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - ROLL CALL11:48 - TRES TRIP17:11 - NEW MOVIE REVIEWS28:36 - HOCKEY38:52 - TRES LIFTING UPDATE43:23 - SQUAT RACK RECOMMENDATIONS49:03 - WERID GYMS56:49 - SAVED ROUNDS01:05:09 - SIGN OFF

From government waste so insane it involves unborn babies getting business loans, to a full-on breakdown of playoff sports drama, to the rise of America’s first Pope—this episode has it all. Grant and Jeff go off on the Celtics’ collapse, Red Sox mistranslations, Trump appointing Nick Saban to a sports commission, and a jaw-dropping look at DOGE's discoveries inside federal spending. Plus: dental rodeos, Marines dodging milk, and the Duffalo barbell dilemma. Every listener is a podcaster. Secure the trash, call your mom, and hit play.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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - ROLL CALL & TRASH11:17 - PLAYOFFS23:44 - THE POPE27:30 - THE ACCOUNTANT 232:39 - NEW D.O.G.E. FINDINGS39:01 - HOW TO LOSE 50LBS44:35 - HOW TO GAIN 50LBS49:23 - DUFFALO BAR57:07 - MOTHER’S DAY01:00:06 - BASE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TEAM01:02:45 - SPAM01:07:54 - SIGN OFF

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - INTRO01:40 - ROLL CALL14:29 - DAKOTA MEYER18:23 - NFL DRAFT22:27 - PLAYOFFS26:28 - WRESTLEMANIA29:33 - MONTANA FISHING38:15 - HOTEL GYMS40:37 - WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GYM52:23 - KNEE SLEEVES54:43 - THE POPE57:25 - BW TAX BOOK CLUB01:00:06 - SOCIAL MEDIA & SOCIETY01:04:09 - DRIVING ON LEFT SIDE01:11:37 - DECAF COFFEE01:18:00 - SIGN OFF

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - INTRO02:22 - ROLL CALL18:39 - WNBA DRAFT22:51 - NIL DRAMA26:15 - THE MASTERS33:15 - UNWRITTEN RULES OF BASEBALL41:57 - ARGUING WITH TSA47:59 - OKAY PODCAST RETRACTION50:35 - 1000lb CLUB54:41 - PFT57:11 - SOUTH CAROLINA A&M BASEBALL01:00:00 - A COMPLETE UNKNOWN01:04:37 - ROGUE HERO’S TV SERIES01:09:48 - DEPLOYING AS A DAD01:14:19 - SIGN OFF

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - ROLL CALL08:58 - TRES’ GRANDFATHER TURNS 10022:26 - SPORTS30:42 - SHOULD I DO PUSHUPS?42:57 - WOULD YOU CHANGE THE PFT?54:32 - TRUCK TALK01:00:30 - BODY IN THE SNOW01:09:41 - JAMES BOND (FAKE) TRAILERS01:17:53 - VELVET DAGGER01:20:58 - LED ZEPPELIN01:25:10 - FISHING01:27:21 - SAVED ROUNDS01:30:48 - SIGN OFF

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/godfather-battery/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - WHO’S FARTING ON THE POD?02:31 - ROLL CALL17:20 - APRIL FOOL’S21:49 - NETI POTS28:37 - JACKIN’ STEEL30:43 - JEFF AND GRANT HANG38:04 - JACK WHITE44:19 - PRESIDENTIAL FACIAL HAIR51:19 - ZACH TOP CONSPIRACY54:28 - TORPEDO BATS01:03:21 - FAKE STRENGTH CO.01:10:52 - DALE EARNHARDT DOC01:13:09 - FIELD OP01:19:25 - SAVED ROUNDS

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - ROLL CALL20:17 - MODERN OUTLAW COUNTRY28:16 - MUSTACHE30:05 - TRAM DRIVER36:46 - GEORGE FOREMAN38:30 - SPORTS TALK42:56 - FLY FISHING01:05:59 - LONG TERM LIFTERS01:12:16 - MORNING ROUTINES01:17:35 - TBS01:29:37 - TESLAS01:33:30 - TOUCH SCREEN KIOSKS01:38:14 - SAVED ROUNDS

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - ROLL CALL14:50 - HELO DUNKER34:37 - TRUCK TALK41:28 - SPORTS52:34 - SURVIVOR56:51 - EAGLE’S NEST STREAM59:51 - POST MALONE01:04:38 - ASTRONAUT RESCUE01:07:17 - MLB01:14:14 - DARK THIRTY01:19:54 - SIGN OFF

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthcoTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - ROLL CALL09:41 - FIELDCRAFT28:33 - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS33:01 - DO YOU NEED TO GET STRONGER?42:55 - BABY PHOTOS48:17 - FISHING53:49 - CHUPACABRA58:30 - SPORTS01:11:14 - SAVED ROUNDS01:15:27 - SIGN OFF

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthcoTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - ROLL CALL14:54 - LANCECAPTAINUSMCR19:01 - EVERYONE LISTENS TO THE OKAY PODCAST23:32 - THE ARNOLD31:10 - HEADPHONE PEOPLE34:07 - BBQ37:56 - MOVIES ARE BAD NOW47:58 - SEVERANCE51:27 - ARTILLERY VS BOMBS57:36 - BEST ENLISTED MARINE01:06:46 - WHITE MONSTERS01:13:01 - SUPPLEMENTS01:24:42 - SHOULDER PAIN01:27:58 - TRUMP VS ZELENSKY01:37:55 - SIGN OFF

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthcoTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - ROLL CALL04:56 - RAT WAR UPDATE14:04 - LASER WAR30:33 - PAN UPDATE33:14 - CHOW STORY41:47 - ADVANCED LIFTERS51:59 - SPORTS01:10:42 - TUSH PUSH01:13:04 - FIRING SQUAD01:19:15 - SAVED ROUNDS

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthcoTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - ROLL CALL07:57 - DOGE19:36 - SPORTS TALK24:45 - DEPLOYMENT UPDATE35:15 - LAW & ORDER40:48 - THE ARNOLD46:32 - BEARFOOT SHOES48:51 - YE52:30 - RAT WAR56:57 - DAD UPDATE59:22 - SAVED ROUNDS01:06:20 - SIGN OFF

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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthcoTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Tres’ Big Update07:17 - ROLL CALL17:36 - Matthew Tomaszewski Joins The Show!19:26 - Marine Career27:09 - Being A Drill Instructor39:05 - Getting Injured47:38 - Fishing53:50 - Being A Dad01:04:06 - Transitioning to First Sergeant 01:06:38 - AI Coaches01:13:30 - Leaving The Military01:16:59 - OKAY MATTHEW!01:26:19 - Super Bowl01:30:31 - Sign Off