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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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