Best CCT Podcasts (2025)

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CCT 290: CISSP Rapid Review Exam Prep (Domain 7) - Part #1 39:58

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Send us a text Headlines about a massive F5 Big-IP exposure aren’t noise—they’re a masterclass in why Security Operations must be disciplined, fast, and auditable. We open with what the F5 situation means for enterprise risk, patch urgency, and long-term persistence threats, then shift into a practical, exam-ready walkthrough of CISSP Domain 7. The…

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FixedEp 517: So You Want to Play with Bombs? Air Force EOD Isn’t the Hurt Locker 1:23:19

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Send us a text Everyone loves to say they want a “badass” job—until they realize Air Force EOD actually plays with live explosives. Peaches sits down with three bomb techs who spill the truth about blowing stuff up for a living. From top-secret clearances to the sadistic “Grooster” workout, these dudes talk smoke sessions, failure, and why being ca…

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Ep 518: We F’d Up the A-10? Jarred Taylor & CMSgt Spreter Talk The Future of TACP 59:14

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Send us a text Buckle up — Peaches sits down with Black Rifle Coffee’s Jared Taylor and AFSW’s Chief Jimbo Spreeder to torch the nonsense strangling the Air Force from the inside out. From the death-by-a-thousand-cuts of the A-10, to the badge redesign drama, to the Tech P force reduction nobody understood, this episode pulls zero punches. Peaches …

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The 5 Astros who may not be back in 2026 57:11

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss five Astros who may not return to the team in 2026, from free agents Framber Valdez and Victor Caratini to trade chips like Mauricio Dubón, Jake Meyers, Jesús Sánchez, Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 b…

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Sneak PeekMBRS 65: Baby Back B*tches & Blues Mondays 21:32

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Send us a text Jared’s sunburnt, unfiltered, and back in the war room (well, accidentally someone else’s). In this raw members-only rant, he debriefs the San Diego Operator Training Summit, breaks down the PT standard panic in the Air Force, and flame-throws the idiocy of “Blues Mondays.” From watching 38 candidates grind it out to eviscerating the…

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From Promise to Production: Who Steps Up for the Astros in 2026? 56:17

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Cam Smith becoming a Gold Glove finalist before beginning a broader discussion about Smith and a slew of young players that need to take the next step in 2026. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5, get $50 in Pick…

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CCT 289: Practice CISSP Questions - Role Based, Mandatory, Discretionary and ABAC (Domain 5) 18:25

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Send us a text Quantum isn’t a distant sci‑fi threat—it's shaping security decisions right now. We open with what NIST’s new post‑quantum FIPS 203/204/205 actually mean for your crypto roadmap, why “harvest now, decrypt later” raises the stakes for long‑lived data, and how the 2035 federal mandate will ripple through contractors, audits, and CMMC. …

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Ep 516: The System’s a Joke — Gladdin Family vs. Wyoming “Justice” 1:00:34

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Send us a text Peaches and the Ones Ready crew bring the Gladdins back into the team room for a brutal, emotional update on their fight for Justice for Julie — and it’s worse than you think. A repeat offender with 30+ charges kills Kate’s mom, and the state calls it a misdemeanor. Yeah. A misdemeanor. This episode rips open every layer of America’s…

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CCT 288: CISSP Rapid Review Exam Prep (Domain 6) 50:27

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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 https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/ A spike in ransomware on the factory flo…

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Ep 515: Air Force EOD Event Canceled Over Optics: Leadership Failure or Risk Aversion? 25:12

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Send us a text Peaches is flying solo and absolutely torching weak leadership in this unfiltered rant from the Ones Ready team room. The story? A Monster Mash at Little Rock AFB was shut down at the last second—after 50 candidates paid their own way—because someone got scared of “bad optics” during a government shutdown. Spoiler: nobody died, but t…

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After a Housecleaning, What's Next for the Houston Astros? 55:15

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Adam Spolane joins The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss what's next for the Astros, who must decide where to play Jose Altuve next season, what the future holds for Bryan Abreu and Yainer Diaz and how to approach hiring new hitting coaches and implement a new offensive philosophy. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial …

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Sneak PeekMBRS 64: You're Not Gonna Make It (and Here's Why You Suck) 20:40

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Send us a text Trent flies solo and absolutely lights the mic on fire in this unfiltered reality check for every would-be warfighter wondering if they’re cut out for the pipeline. Spoiler alert: you’re probably not. From “weak genetics” and mommy issues to delusional love stories about the girl back home, Trent serves up a hot plate of hard truths …

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Ep 514: Project Linear - What Tactical Athletes Wear 57:40

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Send us a text Most people see an injury at BUD/S as the end of the road. For Chris from Project Linear, it was just the beginning. After making it through Hell Week and Phase 2, a brutal injury cut his journey short only seven weeks before graduation—but instead of letting that define him, he turned the experience into fuel. Today, Chris leads Pro…

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Astros Clean House: Hitting Coaches Out in Major Shakeup 40:34

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the team's decision to part ways with hitting coaches Alex Cintrón and Troy Snitker as well as head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall and assistant general manager Andrew Ball before analyzing where things went wrong and whether these men were even to blame for Houston missing the postseason. …

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Under the Hood: Astros’ Roster Math Gets Real 47:10

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' plans to keep manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown, the changes that could be coming within Houston's staff, where the team's payroll stands and some tough decisions that lie ahead in arbitration. Get 20% off your first Sl…

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CCT 287: Practice CISSP Questions - Deep Dive (Domain 5) 23:08

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Send us a text Leadership churn is reshaping security from the top down. We open the door on why CISO tenures are shrinking to 18–26 months and what that says about pressure, culture, compensation, and board-level risk literacy. From startups that stretch leaders thin to enterprises that treat security as a cost center until the breach, we map the …

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Ops Brief 107: Daily Drop - 8 Oct 2025 - Fat Troops, Shutdowns & Cyber Failures 19:51

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Send us a text Peaches is back in the Ones Ready Team Room with another no-BS drop that’ll make the Pentagon sweat. From the government shutdown that’s starving paychecks to the beefy boys rolling off bread trucks in Chicago, this episode rips through every headline the brass wishes you’d ignore. Peaches calls out the “financially illiterate” lifes…

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Sneak PeekMBRS 63: “Retired but Still Spicy” — PJs, Broken Bodies & Burying the Air Force’s Bullsh*t 59:40

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Send us a text If you thought retirement would mellow them out, you clearly haven’t met Peaches, Trent, or Aaron. In this week’s blisteringly honest episode, all three come in hot. We’re talking about the mental minefield of getting out, the physical wreckage of a Special Warfare career, and the professional purgatory of trying to give a damn after…

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EP 10: Labor Lounge LIVE at the New Jersey Women Business Leaders Forum 28:49

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By Anthony Abrantes & Cyndie Williams

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Ops Brief 106: Daily Drop - 6 Oct 2025 - 41-to-3 Icebreaker Beatdown 27:25

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By Aaron Love, Trent Seegmiller, and Jared "Peaches" Pietras

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CCT 286: Access Controls - Role Based, Rule Based and Many More Controls (Domain 5.4) 40:20

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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 headline‑grabbing data leak is the wake‑up call; what you do next is th…

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Ep 513: Green Beret Dean Goble: Black Rifle Coffee, Special Forces Lessons, and Don’t Be Fat 1:03:10

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Send us a text Another week, another Green Beret schooling us on life. Dean Goble didn’t just crush 20 years in Army Special Forces—he turned retirement into running the Special Forces Foundation and steering Black Rifle Coffee’s philanthropy like a caffeinated warlord. From dropping “coffee speedballs” into disaster zones to roasting the nonsense …

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Astros Reload: Key Moves Needed This Winter 50:24

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the uncertainty surrounding the Astros' front office before diving into the team's top priorities this winter, including starting pitching, trade candidates and what to do with Jose Altuve in his age-36 season. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5, get $50 in …

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Episode 133 - Tracheostomy: The Neck's Best Thing 46:38

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Tracheostomies are increasingly common in both prehospital and critical care transport settings, but they come with unique challenges. In this podcast episode, we break down short-term and long-term complications you may encounter, and how to troubleshoot them in high-stakes environments. From occlusions and dislodgements to bleeding, we’ll cover p…

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Ep 512: Air Force Special Warfare Pipeline: Training, Selection, and How Not to Fail 2:03:26

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Send us a text Aaron takes the mic solo and unloads on pipeline myths, training excuses, and bad packet habits. Forget the rumor mill—he explains why the Air Force keeps tweaking Special Warfare selection, why “pipeline optimization” isn’t a conspiracy, and why faster runners are always the ones who graduate. He drags combat controllers over pistol…

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CCT 285: Practice CISSP Questions - Evaluate and Apply Security Governance Principles (Domain 1.3) 27:45

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Send us a text The fastest way to lose trust is to let AI adoption outrun your governance. We open with a blunt look at AI sprawl and shadow AI—how unsanctioned tools slip past weak policies, create data exposure, and strain legacy controls—then lay out a practical path for teams that don’t have a big‑tech budget: continuous discovery via proxies o…

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Ops Brief 105: Daily Drop - 1 Oct 2025 - Government Shutdown: Jets Still Fly, Bombs Don’t 15:41

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Send us a text The Ones Ready crew dives headfirst into the chaos of a government shutdown. Peaches breaks down why jets are still flying even though half the civilians got furloughed, why dropping bombs is suddenly off-limits, and how “minimal manning” really means “maximum chaos.” From Air Force talent marketplace changes to the Space Force scram…

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Astros in Limbo: Leadership Questions Loom Over 2026 56:21

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the future of manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown, the awkwardness of Tuesday's news conference featuring the two men and Houston's much-maligned offensive approach throughout the 2025 season. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now an…

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Sneak PeekMBRS 75: Stop Whining, Start Grinding: The Positivity Rant You Needed 34:50

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Send us a text Tired of the same old “my chief ruined my life” Facebook rants? Trent torches the victim mentality and lay down some hard truths. This episode isn’t about coddling—it’s about owning your mistakes, setting the example, and refusing to be the guy who drags everyone down with negativity. From pipeline lessons to real-world leadership fa…

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Ops Brief 104: Daily Drop - 30 Sep 2025 - Hegseth & Trump Speech: Culture Reset or Chaos? 27:34

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Send us a text Peaches goes off on the biggest shakeup in the military since forever: the Secretary of Defense (now Secretary of War) dropping a savage speech that could’ve been an email—but wasn’t. From “FAFO” threats to beard bans, fat generals, and nuking woke policies, nothing was off limits. Trump chimed in with his usual fire, telling general…

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Ep 512A: Does the Military Need a Culture Change? (Spoiler: Hell Yes) 27:13

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Send us a text Aaron unloads on the state of the Air Force, the military, and America’s warrior ethos with zero filter. Forget sanitized speeches—this is a raw breakdown of why GWOT veterans accepted the chaos, why today’s force feels distracted, and why the next generation better wake up before it’s too late. He rips into leadership theater (PT te…

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CCT 284: Evaluate and Apply Security Governance Principles (Domain 1.3) 42:52

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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 governance represents one of the most misunderstood yet critical…

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Ep 511: CSAF Welsh Gets Canceled & the Air Force Is Broke 48:12

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Send us a text Peaches, Aaron, and Trent come in hot: Halloween costumes get dark, Oompa-Loompas invade, and naked 70s playing cards almost derail a four-star visit. Then it gets serious—General Mark Welsh flames out at Texas A&M over gender ideology drama, Special Warfare kills all 2025 ship dates, and the Air Force admits it’s broke while Congres…

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End of a Golden Era: The Astros miss the postseason 1:04:51

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome react to the Astros' first idle October in eight seasons, discuss what went wrong for the 2025 Astros, whether this is the end of Houston's golden era and where the franchise stands before analyzing the fate of manager Joe Espada. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5,…

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Ops Brief 103: Daily Drop - 26 Sep 2025 - PT Test for 800 General Officers with Ozempic Faces 16:45

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Send us a text The Ones Ready crew doesn’t do boring briefs—and this one is pure chaos. Peaches breaks down the military circus: Army stockpiles waiting for the big fight, the Navy flexing nukes, Marines storming beaches like it’s 1944, and the Air Force still pretending AI is cheap. Space Force wants a 15-year plan before the end of the year (good…

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All or Nothing: Astros Enter Must-Sweep Territory 52:54

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' disheartening series loss in Sacramento, their fading playoff hopes, how a trade deadline disaster keeps rearing its ugly head and the state of Houston's injury-ravaged lineup before previewing an all-or-nothing series against the Los Angeles Angels. Get 20% off your first Slab Pac…

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Ep 510: The Military Justice System Is Rigged? Arvis Owens Drops Truth Bombs 1:12:17

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Send us a text Buckle up—this one’s going to piss some people off. Peaches, Trent, and Aaron sit down with Arvis Owens, a Naval Academy grad and former officer who had his career torched by a broken system. From botched carrier landings to fighting false accusations, Arvis lays out how the Uniform Code of Military Justice turned into a political ci…

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CCT 283: Practice CISSP Questions - Security Controls for Developers (Domain 8.3) 18:19

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Send us a text Dive into the critical world of software development security with Sean Gerber as he tackles Domain 8.3 in this knowledge-packed CISSP Question Thursday episode. We examine fifteen challenging questions that address the security controls essential for protecting code throughout the development lifecycle. Discover why static applicati…

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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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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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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…