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

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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 insecurity? We dig into why the veteran community polices its own, why civilians don’t get it, and how glorifying war destroys trust. Expect hard truths, brutal honesty, and a reality check for anyone still worshipping false idols. Strap in—this isn’t a feel-good chat, it’s a demolition.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – The grind of YouTube vs. the myth of overnight success
04:15 – Stolen valor scandals: Kennedy, Shrek, and the “Green Beret meltdown”
07:30 – Why lies are finally getting exposed in 2025
10:50 – The death of the “fake war hero era”
13:30 – How false stories erode trust in the veteran community
16:00 – PTSD, glorifying violence, and the truth about combat’s aftermath
22:45 – Your service is enough—stop lying about it
28:30 – Insecurity, fake alpha males, and why people can’t be real
34:50 – Loyalty vs. accountability: when to defend your boy, when to call him out
41:00 – Redemption arcs and why America loves a comeback story
50:00 – Why military YouTube is niche—and why that’s a good thing
57:30 – Gun culture toxicity, EDC debates, and social media clown shows
1:01:15 – Competition, camaraderie, and the best/worst of the veteran community
1:02:40 – Closing shoutouts to the Ones Ready and Valhalla fam

🎯 Call-to-Actions:
👍 Smash that like button if you’re sick of fake war stories
🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next no-BS drop
💬 Comment: Who do you think is the next “hero” to get exposed?
🌟 Leave us a review—it helps more than you know
🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for insider access
👕 Check out the Ones Ready merch store and rep the team

Support the show

Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE
Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE
Collabs:
Ones Ready - OnesReady.com
18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY
ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete
CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY
Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY
DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY
Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY
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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 insecurity? We dig into why the veteran community polices its own, why civilians don’t get it, and how glorifying war destroys trust. Expect hard truths, brutal honesty, and a reality check for anyone still worshipping false idols. Strap in—this isn’t a feel-good chat, it’s a demolition.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – The grind of YouTube vs. the myth of overnight success
04:15 – Stolen valor scandals: Kennedy, Shrek, and the “Green Beret meltdown”
07:30 – Why lies are finally getting exposed in 2025
10:50 – The death of the “fake war hero era”
13:30 – How false stories erode trust in the veteran community
16:00 – PTSD, glorifying violence, and the truth about combat’s aftermath
22:45 – Your service is enough—stop lying about it
28:30 – Insecurity, fake alpha males, and why people can’t be real
34:50 – Loyalty vs. accountability: when to defend your boy, when to call him out
41:00 – Redemption arcs and why America loves a comeback story
50:00 – Why military YouTube is niche—and why that’s a good thing
57:30 – Gun culture toxicity, EDC debates, and social media clown shows
1:01:15 – Competition, camaraderie, and the best/worst of the veteran community
1:02:40 – Closing shoutouts to the Ones Ready and Valhalla fam

🎯 Call-to-Actions:
👍 Smash that like button if you’re sick of fake war stories
🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next no-BS drop
💬 Comment: Who do you think is the next “hero” to get exposed?
🌟 Leave us a review—it helps more than you know
🪖 Join the Ones Ready Membership for insider access
👕 Check out the Ones Ready merch store and rep the team

Support the show

Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE
Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE
Collabs:
Ones Ready - OnesReady.com
18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY
ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete
CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY
Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY
DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY
Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY
Kill Cliff - Pr...

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