Best CCT Podcasts (2025)

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CCT 282: CISSP Rapid Review (Domain 5) 30:25

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Send us a text Ready to master the critical domain of Identity and Access Management for your CISSP exam? This comprehensive rapid review demystifies Domain 5, which accounts for 13% of all exam questions—knowledge you absolutely cannot skip. Dive deep into the fundamentals as we explore controlling physical and logical access to assets—from inform…

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Sneak PeekMBRS 62: When Everyone’s a Warrior, No One Is 53:18

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Send us a text Aaron, Trent, and Peaches tackle the rising tide of valor inflation, where every LinkedIn bio says “warfighter,” but no one can pass a PT test. This episode is a spicy roast of our participation trophy military culture, bloated titles, and the thirst for validation that’s killing authenticity. We dig into why the guy who’s “changing …

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Swept Not Sunk: The Astros' Road Trip That Decides It All 57:28

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Seattle Mariners' three-game sweep of the Houston Astros, the Mariners' pending American League West title and what the Astros have to accomplish during their final road trip in order to secure a postseason spot for the ninth consecutive year. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use …

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Ep 509: LinkedIn Clowns, Cancel Culture, and the Fallout After Charlie Kirk 45:05

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Send us a text Welcome back to the team room, where Peaches, Aaron, and Trent torch fake professionalism, internet tough guys, and the circus that is LinkedIn. This episode takes a dark turn into the assassination of Charlie Kirk—why it matters, how it changes the political landscape, and what comes next when the “moderate” is taken out. The crew d…

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Ops Brief 102: Daily Drop - 19 Sep 2025 - Javelin Sale to Poland, Laughlin Pilot Surge, Quantum Tech 11:17

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Send us a text Stay updated with the Ones Ready 19 September 2025 Ops Brief. Peaches covers the latest defense and military developments including the U.S. approval of a $780M Javelin missile sale to Poland, Adriatic Charter security meetings, and USS Blue Ridge’s port visit to South Korea. Highlights also include Laughlin Air Force Base achieving …

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Ep 508: Blackwater: The World’s Most Infamous PMC with Morgan Lerette 1:06:06

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Send us a text Ones Ready sits down with Morgan Lerette —author of Guns, Girls, and Greed—to talk about life as a Blackwater mercenary during the chaos of Iraq and Afghanistan. From getting recruited as a broke Air Guard kid, to standing on flight lines wondering if forklifts win Bronze Stars, to suddenly pulling convoys through Route Irish with Na…

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Ops Brief 101: Daily Drop - 18 Sep 2025 - Army Drone Training, Air Force Awards, Space Force Updates 13:09

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Send us a text This episode covers major updates across the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Space Force. Key highlights include Brooke Army Medical Center’s launch of surgical cardiac life support training, Army counter-drone live fire exercises at Fort Novosel, and the Air Force Culligan Trophy recognizing outstanding pilot airmanship. We also…

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Rangers Routed, Mariners Loom: The Astros' Final Test 52:50

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Houston's three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers and the lineup's encouraging showing against Jacob deGrom before previewing a massive series against the Seattle Mariners that will determine the American League West champions. Download the DraftKin…

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CCT 281: Practice CISSP Questions - Deep Dive - Identity and Access Provisioning Lifecycle (Domain 5.5) 23:28

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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 evolving rapidly with AI development creat…

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Ops Brief 100: Daily Drop - 17 Sep 2025 - Military Rocket Motors & Bunker Busters 15:32

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Send us a text Peaches kicks in the door with another Daily Drop, tearing through the Pentagon’s SHIELD program (yes, they actually named it that), a $39M rocket motor bailout, and why Army inventory reports sound like Mad Libs. He drags the idea of draft “policies” floating around the Guard Bureau, laughs at new bunker buster contracts, and side-e…

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Crippled in Crunch Time: The Astros lose Yordan Alvarez 55:03

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Yordan Alvarez's sprained left ankle, the ramifications of his long-term absence and how the lineup will look without him before analyzing Jesús Sánchez's struggles and the emergence of pitching prospect AJ Blubaugh. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL — play just $5, get $…

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CCT 280: Mastering Identity Lifecycle Management (Domain 5.5) 34:36

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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 effective management of digital identities throughout their lifecycle…

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Ep 507: So You Want to Be Special Warfare? Here’s Your Future Career 56:53

9d ago56:53

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Send us a text Congrats, you survived the pipeline and think you’ve made it. Spoiler: nobody at your first team gives a damn. In this episode, Peaches and Trent rip the lid off the “career trajectory” nobody tells you about. From being the new guy fetching radios to running a team, dodging AETC orders, and getting stuck in jobs nobody wants (ops sh…

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A six-game season: the Astros’ defining homestand 48:53

10d ago48:53

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' series win against the Atlanta Braves, Zach Cole's memorable major-league debut and Framber Valdez's continued struggles before setting up a seismic six-game homestand against the Texas Rangers and AL West-leading Seattle Mariners. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase …

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Sneak PeekMBRS 61: Thunderbirds Made Us Cry: A Documentary We Wanted to Hate… and Loved Instead 1:00:13

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Send us a text This was supposed to be a roast. A snarky hate-watch of the new Netflix Thunderbirds documentary. Instead? Aaron and Trent got ambushed by feelings. What started as a casual poo-poo sesh turned into a confession of admiration, aviation tears, and redemption arcs that hit harder than a Friday safety brief. We went from “tight flight s…

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Ops Brief 099: Daily Drop - 12 Sep 2025 - The Pentagon’s New “Department of War”? 29:03

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Send us a text Peaches is back in the team room, and this “daily” drop is anything but short. From the Air Force reactivating old commands to Space Force rolling out new uniforms, this episode dives into the chaos of DoD rebrands, reorganizations, and questionable decisions. Why are we shooting at UFOs with Reapers? Why is Congress playing budget c…

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Is it time to panic about the spiraling Astros? 46:30

12d ago46:30

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Houston's continued freefall, losing two out of three in Toronto, Jose Altuve's prolonged slump, the offense's inability to score runs and what the team can do to turn things around with 15 games remaining. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now an…

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Ep 506: Air Force Discipline is Broken… and the Army Paid $250K to Lose?! 1:05:07

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Send us a text Peaches and Aaron are back swinging at the nonsense. From Special Warfare’s assessment model to Air Force Academy cadets racking up predatory loans, this episode rips into leadership fails, lazy commanders who hand out paperwork like candy, and the lost art of spot corrections. We go from stories of LOCs, LORs, and mustache games wit…

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CCT 279: Practice CISSP Questions - Security Models (Domain 3.2) 18:58

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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 Dive into the complex world of security models as we unpack Domain 3.2 of…

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Birds of a former feather: Astros prepare for some familiar Blue Jays 45:21

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome are joined by The Athletic's Mitch Bannon to preview the upcoming series between the Blue Jays and Astros, discuss George Springer's discovery of a fountain of youth, how Toronto's lineup mimics what the Astros hope to do, the Blue Jays' shaky bullpen, solid rotation and whether Toronto's style of pla…

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EP 9: Rob Smith of EAS 27:58

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In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Rob Smith, Executive Director of the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers. Rob shares how a family legacy in carpentry and education led him from the field to teaching and ultimately to leading apprenticeship and training across six states and D.C. The conversation explores the evolu…

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CCT 278: Security Models Demystified - CISSP Domain 3.2 31:46

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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 Security models can be one of the most challenging concepts for CISSP can…

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Ep 505: AFSW's #1 Candidate! 1:01:50

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Send us a text Forget the war stories from guys who graduated 20 years ago—this is the raw, unfiltered prototype of today’s Air Force Special Warfare candidate. At just 22, this dude has maxed every test, trained like a psycho, lived in a recreated basic training bay, and even did medic work in Ukraine… all before stepping foot in selection. He tra…

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Punchless at the Plate: Astros fall in Lone Star Series 51:58

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' feeble offensive showing against the Texas Rangers, Hunter Brown's continued ascension into acehood, Framber Valdez's first start after his infamous cross-up and how Houston's lineup can correct itself this late in the season. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app, use code FOUL. opt i…

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Ep 504: Inside the Next-Gen Pilot Training 57:33

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Send us a text Peaches sits down with Bane—combat-experienced F-15E pilot—to roast the insanity of modern warfare expectations. From Ziploc-bag bathroom breaks at 30,000 feet to the Air Force’s genius idea of “just fly 16 hours and THEN fight,” this one dives into the real limits of human performance. They rip into burnout, busted culture, risk ave…

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Ops Brief 098: Daily Drop - 4 Sep 2025 - Laser Guided Rockets & Harlem Hellfighters Honored 14:32

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Send us a text Peaches fires off on everything from the Pentagon shuffling Space Command to Alabama, Harlem Hellfighters finally getting the respect they deserve, and why the Air Force needed bargain-bin precision rockets to stay lethal. Sprinkle in a little DoD drama, Suicide Prevention Month at Keesler, and the Navy scuttling cocaine boats, and y…

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Yordan Alvarez delivers as the Astros' rotation takes another hit 48:53

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss more fallout from Framber Valdez's cross-up of César Salazar, Yordan Alvarez's return to form in the Astros' lineup, Spencer Arrighetti's elbow injury and what the future holds for both Isaac Paredes and Jake Meyers. Get 20% off your first Slab Pa…

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CCT 277: Practice CISSP Questions - Data Security Controls (Domain 2.6) 36:27

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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 Dive into the multifaceted world of data security controls with Sean Gerb…

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Crossed up: Framber Valdez sparks debate as the Astros get drubbed 44:49

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Framber Valdez's cross-up of catcher César Salazar, the problematic optics it presents and how the Astros may handle the drama going forward. Then, a few listener questions are answered as part of a mailbag segment. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app, use code FOUL. opt in for FREE, and start s…

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Ops Brief 097: Daily Drop - 2 Sep 2025 - The Pentagon Let China Touch Our Cloud?! 12:57

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Send us a text Peaches is back with your Labor Day hangover cure — the September 2nd Daily Drop. We’re talking Special Warfare assessment, why everything in training actually ties back to the mission, and yes, why your hips are going to explode if you show up to Nashville’s Operator Training Summit. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Special Warfare assessment…

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CCT 276: Data Lifecycle and the CISSP (Domain 2.4) 46:40

23d ago46:40

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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 From insecure code causing breaches to proper data destruction, this epis…

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Ep 503: Why Military Influencers Keep Crashing Out + One Absolute Badass 1:07:57

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Send us a text The boys went full chaos mode—no prep, no filter, straight smoke. Ones Ready talks squats and Lizzo-as-a-unit-of-measure, then the crew dives into the viral “Braveheart Girl” story out of Scotland and the absolute clown show of UK laws. From there it spirals into stolen valor scandals, Nate from Valhalla torching Shrek McPhee, and th…

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An anemic August prompts questions about the Astros lineup 50:10

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss a listless showing from the Astros' offense, whether concerns are valid about the lineup's approach, the debut of Lance McCullers Jr. out of the bullpen and the encouraging starts from Cristian Javier and Spencer Arrighetti. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaCl…

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Ep 502: Tim Kennedy & Shrek McPhee: Why Stolen Valor Still Plagues Special Operations 1:03:03

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Send us a text Peaches and Nate from Valhalla VFT torch the fake-warrior industrial complex in this unfiltered episode. From Tim Kennedy’s “oops, I misrepresented my service” excuse to Shrek McPhee’s fantasy war stories, the Ones Ready crew pulls no punches. Why are so many veterans lying about their past? Is it ego, money, or just chronic insecuri…

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Ethan Frey talks Astros future and Lance McCullers Jr. gets a new gig 51:20

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome are joined by Astros third-round pick Ethan Frey to discuss his first month in pro ball, his transition from LSU to the Astros' organization and what it was like to play with Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews. Stafford and Rome then break down Lance McCullers' move to the bullpen and what it means for the A…

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Ops Brief 096: Daily Drop - 28 Aug 2025 - AI Can’t Save the Pentagon (But Maybe It Can Teach Me to Pronounce Neodymium) 12:59

27d ago12:59

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Send us a text Peaches is back in the team room roasting bureaucracy, butchering rare earth minerals, and breaking down the latest defense chaos. From the Kabul Abbey Gate report that probably won’t change a thing, to U.S. troops in Indonesia firing Stingers for fun, to the Pentagon finally realizing maybe letting China work on our cloud wasn’t gen…

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CCT 275: CISSP Rapid Review (Domain 4) - Part 2 32:37

27d ago32:37

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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 digital world has opened up unprecedented opportunities for scammers,…

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After 100 games away, can Yordan Alvarez carry the Astros? 43:16

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Yordan Alvarez's much anticipated return from the injured list, what his presence means to the Astros' inconsistent lineup, the roster moves made to get Alvarez back on the roster and Carlos Correa's continued impact after his acquisition at the trade deadline. Earn points on rent and around y…

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Ops Brief 095: Daily Drop - 26 Aug 2025 - $99M for CJADC2-Trash?! 11:31

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Send us a text Peaches is back in the team room with a ruthless daily drop that pulls no punches. From the Pentagon tossing $99 million at a Joint All-Domain buzzword with zero receipts, to Boeing’s KC-46 boom skewering fighter jets like kebabs, the hits just keep coming. The Air Force is out here buying VR dogfights that’ll give pilots bad habits,…

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Ops Brief 094: Daily Drop - 25 Aug 2025 - Stolen Valor & the DoD Circus 10:50

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Send us a text Peaches rips through the latest DoD chaos—everything from fake heroes getting exposed to the National Guard finally being trusted with their own sidearms. The crew doesn’t hold back: stolen valor clowns cashing in on lies, the Navy changing hands at the top, the Air Force still fumbling leadership drama, and the Army trying to let AI…

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CCT 274: CISSP Rapid Review (Domain 4) - Part 1 28:27

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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 Network security is the cornerstone of modern cybersecurity, and understa…

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Ep 501: You’re Not Gonna Make It (Here’s Why You’ll Quit Anyway) 1:03:49

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Send us a text Another week, another dose of hard truth. Trent and Peaches break down the brutal, hilarious, and very real reasons most people won’t survive Air Force Special Warfare training. From weak genetics and overprotective parents to the myth of “losing your freedoms,” the crew pulls zero punches while torching excuses. We talk about the li…

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Orioles Series Recap and A Conversation With Junction Jack 39:57

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Tyler Stafford recaps the Astros' much-needed series win over the Baltimore Orioles, what looked good (Jesús Sánchez', Christian Walker, Bryan Abreu), and what didn’t (Lance McCullers Jr and Cristian Javier). Plus a conversation with Dennis Bartel, the man behind the mask of Orbit and Junction Jack. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FO…

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Sneak PeekMBRS 60: The Bonus is Gone, Your Orders are Delayed, and the Air Force Blames... Nobody 48:25

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Send us a text Welcome to the most brutal members-only episode yet—where we air out the entire damn mess the Air Force tried to sneak past you. No prep. No script. Just raw frustration, hot takes, and wild truths about canceled reenlistment bonuses, halted retirement orders, and why the hell the CMSAF wasn’t even in the loop. Peaches, Trent, and Aa…

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Ops Brief 093: Daily Drop - 22 Aug 2025 - Is Emerald Warrior Still a Dumpster Fire? 11:52

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Send us a text Another day, another Ones Ready drop where Peaches serves up hot takes with a side of sarcasm. From the Pentagon’s endless talent for screwing up interagency comms, to South Korea pulling more weight than half our “allies,” nothing is safe. We get speculation on who’s about to run the Air Force (spoiler: maybe a guy retiring today), …

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Mailbag: Which two Astros are the most critical for a postseason push? 54:51

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to answer some fan questions about the Astros' inconsistent offense and what to make of Cam Smith's prolonged struggles before picking one pitcher and one hitter that will be critical to Houston's final five weeks of the season. Get 20% off your first Slab P…

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Ep 500: 500 Episodes Later… Still No Plan, Still Talking Trash 1:13:58

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Send us a text Welcome to the Ones Ready 500th episode—proof that sheer stubbornness beats strategy every time. Aaron, Trent, and Peaches hit the milestone the only way they know how: zero prep, maximum chaos. From reminiscing on legends and favorite guests to dunking on officers, bad takes, and the Air Force’s love for pointless bureaucracy, nothi…

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Ops Brief 092: Daily Drop - 21 Aug 2025 - Smashburger & Vigilantes 19:45

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Send us a text Welcome to the Ones Ready Daily Drop, where Peaches rants his way through the Pentagon’s latest circus act. From Riga flyovers to AI “investments” that wouldn’t even buy a used Ford Ranger, this week’s Ops Brief is a buffet of absurdity. We’ve got ten tankers launching in Guam (because why not), Sharon peacing out of DISA IT, and the…

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CCT 273: Mastering CISSP Exam Questions - Five Challenging Scenarios 25:58

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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 catastrophic data loss incident involving South Yorkshire Police serves …

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Disaster in Detroit: the Astros reach rock bottom 52:15

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' disturbing sweep at the hands of the Detroit Tigers, long-term concerns for the remainder of the season, Jesús Sánchez's pronounced struggles, what to do about Cam Smith and how Framber Valdez can turn around his four-start slump. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL…