Ep. 105: Flat Earth, Flamethrowers & Gymflation feat. Sgt. Mason Wells

Marine Sgt. Mason Wells joins Grant, Jeff, and Trey for episode 105.

Mason went from a motorcycle crash that shattered his foot eight months before deployment — to running a 270 on the CFT two and a half months post-surgery — to cutting hair for 1,200 Marines aboard the USS San Diego on the 31st MEU. He talks about putting life on hold for a year, what he'd tell the deploying reservists of Quebec Battery, the military's food conspiracy theory, and why doing the right thing got everyone in trouble at the range.

Plus: the flat earth 90-second pitch and retraction, the Masters and its decorum problem, potty training updates, leg extension machines, and business cards in 2026.

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 

05:05 - Staff Brief

25:17 - Sgt. Mason Wells Joins The Show

28:11 - Life As A Reservist

34:06 - Marine Chow Talk

39:33 - Best Part of Deployment

43:28 - Cutting Hair

45:23 - Flat Earth

50:27 - Advice For Young Marines

54:32 - Lifting Goals (Don’t Listen To This Part)

56:32 - Funny Stories

59:53 - OKAY!

01:07:20 - Incredible BW Tax Ad Read

01:12:56 - Ella Langley

01:16:31 - The Masters

01:21:58 - Potty Training Update

01:23:13 - Toddlers In Church

01:30:11 - Leg Extensions & Gym Radar

01:44:18 - Barefoot Shoes

01:48:58 - Saved Rounds