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Retired Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink and Director, Echo Charles discuss discipline and leadership in business, war, relationships and everyday life.

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    • May 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Jocko Podcast is a truly exceptional podcast that has had a profound impact on my life. As someone who does not have friends who share my passion for discipline, personal growth, and overcoming challenges, I see Jocko Willink and Echo Charles as my virtual buddies in this journey. The podcast has introduced me to a wide range of inspiring individuals and their stories, opening my mind to new perspectives and ideas. One aspect I particularly miss is the book reviews by Jocko himself, where he would discuss combat memoirs and extract valuable lessons from them.

    The best aspects of The Jocko Podcast are the incredible guests and their fascinating stories. Jocko's ability to delve into the lives of his guests, starting from childhood all the way to adulthood, brings out their true character and provides deep insights into their journeys. His thought-provoking questions always hit the mark, keeping listeners engaged throughout each episode. The leadership skills exhibited by both Jocko and Echo are on full display in every episode, offering practical guidance for anyone striving to become a better leader in any area of life.

    On the downside, there is very little to criticize about The Jocko Podcast. However, if there is one aspect that could be improved upon, it would be to bring back the book reviews. These segments added an extra layer of depth to the podcast and provided valuable knowledge from military history.

    In conclusion, The Jocko Podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking motivation, wisdom, and inspiration in their daily lives. It goes beyond being solely for those in the military or involved in jujitsu; it is relevant for everyone who considers themselves fighters in their own unique ways. Each episode offers invaluable lessons that can be applied across various aspects of life. By staying open-minded and embracing new perspectives shared by diverse guests on this podcast, we can truly learn and grow as individuals. Discipline truly reigns over motivation, and The Jocko Podcast showcases this principle in action.



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    490: Accept All Challenges Involved. With Travis Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 138:32


    Jocko Underground: When Someone is Gate-Keeping and Preventing your Success.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 9:26


    >Join Jocko Underground< What to do if a superior is gate-keeping. Relationship decisions based on a pessimistic future. People are saying I'm to blunt and abrasive. Managing negative external influences on your family. I have a good life, but I still want to join the military.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    489: A Man Can Be Made To Do Exactly Anything. The Dark Truth About Brainwashing.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 136:03


    >Join Jocko Underground< Jocko Podcast 489 explores the power of thought control, the vulnerability of the human mind, and historical brainwashing techniques. Jocko and Echo discuss a declassified 1956 CIA document on psychological manipulation, drawing from Korean War POW cases and Soviet tactics to show how beliefs and values can be deeply altered. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    488: If You Leap Into a Well Don't Count Anyone To Pull You Out. The Hunn-Beating Proverbs Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 113:06


    > Join Jocko Underground < The Hunn-Beating Proverb book. Pt. 2.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    Jocko Underground: I'm Looking For Purpose In Life.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 11:21


    >Join Jocko Underground< What to do when you get promoted and you want to stay on good terms with your friends.How to know when someone is about to NOT take responsibility.Looking for purpose in life.I want to make a change, but I'm afraid to.The people you work with are slackers and too comfortable. How to capitalize on this.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    487: What We All Can Learn From Being a "New Guy". With Bobby Holland.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 153:20


    >Join Jocko Underground< Bobby Holland joins the pod to discuss what we can all learn from the guidelines of being a "New Guy" in the SEAL Teams. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

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    Jocko Underground: How Do You Measure Up Against You In Your Prime?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 15:25


    486: Warfare: The Missions, The Men, and The Movie. W/ Elliott Miller and Joe Hildebrand.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 126:48


    >Join Jocko Underground< Two of the US Navy SEALS that were in the Battle of Ramadi in the events depicted in the Movie "Warfare".Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    Jocko Underground: You Are Accepting Too Much Weakness.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 14:08


    >Join Jocko Underground< Don't accept the backslide. Get out of a depressive slump caused by tragedy. My wife/spouse seems to be slacking. What to do? The perfect example how to deal with a person who is chronically late. How to change physical training as you age. If at all. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    485: We Are ALL Susceptible to Arrogance, Vice, and Villainy. The Hunn-Beating Proverb.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 106:23


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    Jocko Underground: Tighten Up Your Life.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 11:44


    >Join Jocko Underground< Tighten Up Your Life. Resentment toward the SEAL Teams. Sober and ready to take on life. Where to begin. Training and practicing to be more dominant and assertive. How to build a network for future success. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    484: It Might Not Go The Way You Want. With Navy SEAL Command Master Chief, Jim Foreman.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 156:14


    >Join Jocko Underground< Jim Foreman is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL Command Master Chiefwith 27 years of elite military service, including leadership atNaval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU – SEAL Team 6) — one of the most selective and operationally demanding units in the world.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    Jocko Underground: How Long Would You Fight To Save Your Marriage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 68:48


    483: Grayisms. Thoughts on Leadership That Apply Right Now. From Al Gray.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 80:40


    >Join Jocko Underground< The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies produced a document called "Grayisms: And other Thoughts on Leadership from General Al Gray". Published by the Potomac Institute Press. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    Jocko Underground: What's Up With Military Recruiting, Recruiting Videos |

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 11:20


    >Join Jocko Underground< Getting young, talented, but arrogant team members on board with the system.  What's Up with the current state of Military recruiting? How to navigate good training for a fulfilling Jiu Jitsu experience. Loyalty VS My career.  Solving recurring problems in my day to day professional life.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    482: Roll Up Your Sleeves and CHOP THAT S**T UP. With Sergaent Major Daniel Pinion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 214:20


    >Join Jocko Underground< Daniel L. Pinion is a military veteran of the Cold War, Operation Joint Endeavor (Bosnia-Herzegovina), and multiple tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served in numerous Infantry, Armor and Cavalry units and leadership positions during his 28-year career. CSM (R) Pinion has served as Squad Leader, Section Sergeant, Drill Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, Instructor, Operations Sergeant Major, and Command Sergeant Major. Born in Ohio, raised in Andover, NJ, CSM (R)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    Jocko Underground: The Value of Cadence. Worthless? Or Useful? | How Civilians Can Be Prepared for War

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 14:50


    481: Deeds. Not Words. With Airborne Ranger, Will Bardenwerper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 219:13


    Jocko Underground: You Might Be Worrying Too Much About Your Kids.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 15:58


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    480: Learn To Read, Write, And Think.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 100:53


    >Join Jocko Underground< Guidelines from Professional Writing Guide from the Command and General Staff College. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    479: First Troops On The Ground In Afghanistan. With Green Beret Scott Neil

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 164:13


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    Jocko Underground: How to Deal with Adult Bullies.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 14:54


    478: Be The Comprehensive Human The Moment Demands. Jason Wilson Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 197:19


    Jocko Underground: Finding No Joy and No Relief In Life. This is How You Find It.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 10:35


    >Join Jocko Underground< How to approach life when you find no joy. Tired of upper management at my job. What do I do? Is accepting your limitations just an excuse?I want to get big and strong and also good at Jiu Jitsu. How to become for comfortable and confident with women. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    The Debrief w/ Jocko and Dave Berke #32: Is The Minimum "Okay"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 21:13


    >Join Jocko Underground< Is the minimum performance and result "Okay"? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    477: "There's No Freedom In The Facade. With Martial Artist and Mentor, Jason Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 147:09


    Jocko Underground: What Should I Do With My Professional Life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 12:20


    >Join Jocko Underground< What should I do with my professional life? Adjusting to life after the loss of a close friend. How to instill BELEIF into the culture of your team. Helping getting others get respect from the team as a leader. How to balance a demanding work/life schedule. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    476: Dog Ain't Got Nuthin' For Ya. With Retired SEAL Harold "Dog" Underdown.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 206:34


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    Jocko Underground: The Correct Way a Female Should Improve Communication

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    475: With Much Wisdom Comes Much Sorrow. The More Knowledge, The More Greif. With Oliver Anthony Music, Chris Lunsford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 193:44


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    474: Building More United Communities. With Force Recon Marine, Jake Harriman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 146:57


    Jocko Underground: How to Rebuild The Bridges You Burnt With Your In-Laws

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    473: Achieve The Intent In A Manner Best Fitting Reality. With Codey Gandy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 143:08


    Jocko Underground: Breaking Up With Your Significant Other out of Boredom | The Value of Instructors VS Training Partners

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    472: Avoiding the Pressure Won't Get You Anywhere. W/ Matt Hasby

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    471: Better K-9s and Better Humans. With Mike Ritland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 134:08


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 9:09


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    Commitments Scare People. And This is a Commitment.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 13:52


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    Jocko Underground: Is My Girlfriend Abusing Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 9:21


    Jocko Underground: What is The Mark of a Man?

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    How To Reset For This Coming Year. DEF Reset PSA.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 18:29


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    469: Dangerous Secret Missions. With Army Col (Ret) Bill Reeder.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 184:06


    Jocko Underground: Don't Try To Be A SEAL | Feeling Unappreciated in my Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 20:55


    >Join Jocko Underground< It makes no logical sense to try to be a Navy SEAL. I can't find a legitimate new "mission" after my service... because of my limitations. How to make a great impression at a new promotion. I'm feeling unappreciated and disrespected in my marriage. I found a new girlfriend, but is it too good to be true??Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

    467: All It Takes Is All You Got. Risking it All For The People. With Chad Robichaux

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 153:12


    Jocko Underground: This Man At the Gym Sexually Assaulted my Female Friend. What to do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 11:50


    466: Some Lessons Are Learned By Getting Smacked In The Face. With Lt. James Lechner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 134:56


    Jocko Underground: Recover From Trauma | Smashing Through Set-Backs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 11:17


    465: Black Hawk Down. Revealed Details From Somalia. Col. James Lechner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 198:54


    >Join Jocko Underground< In 1993 Lieutenant James Lechner, a member of the 3rd Ranger Battalion, was selected for a top secret special operations task force being sent to Mogadishu, Somalia, to capture the insurgent leader Mohamed Farah Aideed. In early October, after conducting a number of raids in the city, the Task Force is called upon to conduct a daring daylight mission into the heart of Aideed's territory. During the raid, one of the Black Hawk helicopters is shot down and Lechner and his comrades are soon caught up in the fiercest combat involving US forces since the Vietnam War. Deep in the enemy's stronghold, the small group of Rangers and special operators now find themselves fighting not only to rescue the downed helicopter's crewmen, but also to save their own lives.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

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