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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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:05 - Staff Brief 23:52 - Treesmasher 30:24 - Forrest Day Joins The Show! 32:27 - Forrest’s Background 35:19 - Forrest’s Genre of Music 37:03 - Forrest’s Viral Song 41:09 - Musicians Who Don’t Write Their Own Songs 43:40 - Song Writing Process 45:02 - Up and Coming Artists 46:50 - Discovering Starting Strength 55:10 - Warming Up The Deadlift 58:10 - Why Should Anyone Deadlift 405lbs? 01:11:24 - Tres’ Insane Adoption Story 01:16:26 - Modifying The Program 01:22:26 - Easiest Lifts 01:24:08 - Forrest Is OKAY! 01:30:31 - Forrest’s Picks Of The Week 01:34:19 - Where To Follow Forrest Day’s Music 01:39:08 - 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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 05:38 - Staff Brief 18:02 - Improving 3-mile Time 22:25 - Josh Joins The Show 24:09 - Texas Weather 25:36 - Riverside, CA 27:01 - Josh’s Career & Coaching 31:20 - Josh’s Swimming Experience 33:31 - Discovering Starting Strength 40:48 - Josh’s Press PR 44:20 - How To Hit A Deadlift PR 48:46 - Texas Chow Talk 59:29 - Josh Is OKAY! 01:07:55 - X Comments 01:13:35 - Tesla FSD 01:27:46 - Football 01:37:12 - 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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 07:11 - Staff Brief 17:46 - Outlying Stations 23:37 - Podcast Tax Sponsors 25:51 - The Rip 31:07 - Home Depot Squat Stands 35:40 - Sassy Comments From X 42:54 - Tree Trash 48:57 - Hot Wets 52:41 - College Football Championship 01:00:45 - NFL 01:05:21 - Tres’ Picks of The Week 01:10:14 - 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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco 14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/ Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro 06:12 - Staff Brief 09:25 - Outlying Stations 18:11 - Tres’ Lifting Update 25:28 - Intro To Barbells 28:27 - Carnivore Casserole 35:31 - Saint Babs 45:59 - 10k Step War 53:24 - Football 56:49 - Tres’ Picks of The Week 01:19:37 - Carnivore Update 01:23:21 - Saved Rounds: Jeans PSA In 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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco 14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:57 - Staff Brief 17:32 - Outlying Stations 21:53 - New Year’s Challenges 44:38 - Tres’ Lifting Update 52:38 - Comments From The Haters 56:28 - College Football 01:07:27 - Tres’ Picks of The Week 01:19:19 - NFL 01:26:33 - 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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro 07:29 - Staff Brief 14:30 - Outlying Stations 23:52 - Unboxing Barbells 26:51 - New Year’s Carnivore Challenge 35:16 - California Government Tortillas 45:41 - College Football Madness 01:03:07 - Tres’ Picks of The Week 01:18:43 - Phil Rivers Update 01:25:54 - Tres’ Lifting Update 01:30:28 - Christmas Trash 01:33:06 - Space Jam 01:36:07 - 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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro  11:21 - Staff Brief 23:07 - Outlying Stations 28:28 - Turkey Pull Winners 30:13 - Insane Van Story 39:52 - iPhone Update Issues 43:28 - Bare Bones Home Gym Essentials 57:21 - College Football Madness 01:11:44 - Tres’ Picks Of The Week 01:33:23 - Dan vs Daniel 01:39:20 - 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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro 06:21 - Staff Brief (Mandatory Listen) 12:28 - Outlying Stations, THE Ohio State Shirts 29:45 - Chow Talk: Chili  37:44 - Grant Almost Lost His Cat 47:29 - Michigan Scandal 54:58 - Army Navy Game Recap 59:14 - More College Football 01:08:20 - Philip Rivers 01:16:47 - Tres’ Picks of The Week 01:31:12 - Holiday Lifting Split 01:36:45 - 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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco 14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:46 - Staff Brief 13:41 - Turkey Pull Recap 21:53 - Marine Corps Birthday Ball 31:51 - Drill Update 39:57 - Dishwasher Debate 44:29 - College Football 59:20 - Army vs Navy  01:06:17 - Tres’ lifting update 01:12:39 - Eggnog 01:19:53  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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco 14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/ Massenomics Gym Tour: https://youtu.be/WidS2OUEct4?si=cIZlib7Nq_TZX1ug TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Staff Brief 14:12 - Outlying Stations 15:57 - Grant’s Buddy Reveal 24:05 - Turkey Pull & Preparing For A Meet 33:38 - Outdoor TV’s 39:05 - College Football 54:17 - Tres’ Picks of The Week 01:15:39 - Chow Talk 01:21:19 - MRE Challenge 01:29:02 - Truck Ticket 01:34:52 - 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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco 14th 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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco 14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Staff Brief 13:26 - Marine Corps Birthday Ball 20:22 - College Football 22:02 - Tres’ Picks of The Week 37:53 - Tre Is Carnivore Now 44:04 - Chow Talk: Steak 56:27 - 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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco 14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/ Timestamps:  00:00 - Outlying Stations 08:07 - Roll Call 23:02 - Bowling Update 28:55 - World Series 33:03 - College Football Update 37:44 - Tres’ Picks of The Week 58:11 - Chow Talk: Pizza 01:04:41 - 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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco 14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/ Timestamps:  00:00 - Brikkas, Staff Brief 10:05 - Jeff’s Marathon 17:57 - College Football Recap 23:06 - Tres’ Picks of The Week 34:07 - Ice Cream Update 36:34 - Chow Talk: Sushi 47:04 - 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 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.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco 14th Marine Reg T Shirts: https://usafulfillmentservices.com/14th-marine/ Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro, Turkey Pull 05:11 - Staff Brief (Furloughed)  11:54 - Baseball Update 21:01 - College Football Update 36:56 - Tres’ Picks of The Week 47:50 - Ric Flair Deadlifted 400lbs 50:57 - Burgers 57:14 - Saved Rounds