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Podcast: Ones Ready
Episode: Ep 502: Tim Kennedy & Shrek McPhee: Why Stolen Valor Still Plagues Special Operations
Description: Send us Fan MailPeaches 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—t...