Ep. 107: Stagecoach, Leg Extensions & Dad Lifting Splits

About this episode

The episode features a chaotic discussion on military-style training, music's impact on lifting, and a critique of modern country music.

Podcast Hosts: Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach. Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and Lifter Tres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and Lifter Join the Slack and Use code OKAY: ⁠https://buy.stripe.com/dR6dT4aDcfuBdyw5ks⁠ Check 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 What 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.

People in this episode

Hosts: Grant Broggi, Jeff Buege, Tres Gottlich

Topics covered

• military humor
• lifting philosophy
• training advice
• country music
• workout simplification

Keywords

• lifting
• military
• country music
• training
• workouts
• humor
• podcast

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Organizations: The Strength Co.

Products: football helmet

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