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Iraq War
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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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Retired Navy SEAL officer Rich Diviney returns to break down why fear isn't the enemy—uncertainty is. From combat and BUD/S to business and everyday life, Rich explains practical methods for staying composed u... more

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Getting over overwhelming guilt from tragedy.

How should civilians respectfully ask veterans about their combat experiences without minimizing their sacrifices or making them uncomfortable?

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Why the best leaders stop trying to control everything. Jocko and Cory break down Marine Corps doctrine on command and control, explaining why decentralized leadership, trust, feedback, and initiative outperf... more

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1. Sleep or Stay Alert?

Question: As a frequent traveler, how do you balance situational awareness with the need to sleep while traveling?

2. Is It Time to Leave Law Enforcement?

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Mason Wright
Buff Runner, endurance athlete, author-in-progress
Buff Runner / Single Parent Project
Episode: 545: The Journey Through Pain, Purpose, and Resilience. With Mason Wright.
Ephraim Mattos
Founder of Stronghold Rescue & Relief; former Navy SEAL
Stronghold Rescue & Relief
Episode: 542: Stronghold: War, Rescue, and Resistance. With Ephraim Mattos
Jimmy May
Former Navy SEAL, founder of Beyond the Brotherhood and May Day Executive
Beyond the Brotherhood; May Day Executive
Episode: 541: Skills, Struggle, and Responsibility. With Jimmy May.
Ben Ingram
Marine veteran, founder of Warriors In Need (WIN)
Warriors In Need (WIN)
Episode: 540: Saved By The Corps. From A Path of Destruction, to Success. With Ben Ingram.
William Gibson
Retired Master Sergeant, US Marines; former Recon/Anglico veteran
United States Marine Corps
Episode: 536: Ramadi: Sacrifice, Brotherhood, and The Return. w/ William "Spanky" Gibson
Kingsley Pinderhughes III
Founder of KingPix Media, former soldier and law enforcement
KingPix Media
Episode: 535: Keeping Things Humorous Can Keep You Humble. With Kingsley A. Pinderhughes III aka KingPix Media.
Jason Pelletier
Company Commander, infantry, Ramadi
US Army, Vermont National Guard
Episode: 534: Soldiers, SEALs, and Ramadi. Leading In The Most Challenging Combat Environment. With Company Commander, Jason Pelletier
Joe Cruz
Leader of Symmetry Sauna
Symmetry Sauna
Episode: 532: Economic Warfare. The Power of Business In America. Sam Rogers, Joe Cruz, Steve Simar.
Robert Rizk
Co-founder of Blackbox AI
Blackbox AI
Episode: 531: Technology is Advancing and You Can't Stop It. Blackbox A.I. Robert and Richard Rizk.

Hosts

Jocko Willink
Host of the show, former Navy SEAL; prominent leadership and discipline advocate.
Echo Charles
Director of content and co-host; longtime collaborator on leadership discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 57.7k ratings
  • Solid & Consistent

    Consistent good quality, invaluable information, only podcast I've found (so far). Who's host is truly an expert, with points that are consistently valuable. Listening to this podcast does not feel like a waste of time.

    Audible
    5
    Cuyler H.
    United States24 days ago
  • Planter vs Kyle

    It would be good, perhaps necessary, I believe, that you comment on the remarks/insults Platner had made about other combat vets and particularly Chris Kyle. I think Platner inflicts inappropriate wounds to vets.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amdyfyn
    United Statesa month ago
  • Get after it

    I have never listened to a podcast that taught me more about leadership and relationships in real life, than this podcast. If you feel everyone around, you is moving up beside you, then you need this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Honest review 637!;&4’xhkeb
    United States2 months ago
  • 👍🏻

    10/10

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    5
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    Netherlands2 months ago
  • Good

    Jocko and Lex are probably the only podcasters that are trustworthy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise the practical, no-nonsense leadership advice.
Many value the real-world military experiences and frames for decision-making.
Some listeners appreciate the accountability and discipline focus; a few critique perceived political stances in certain episodes.
Quality guests and consistent delivery are frequently highlighted as strengths.

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Jocko Underground: Is It Reasonable to Relax Your Situational Awareness Sometimes?
Q: How do you balance staying alert with getting rest during travel?
The guidance is to maintain awareness while in transit but to capitalize on the plane ride by sleeping when safe and appropriate, since the aircraft environment is contained and monitored.
Jocko Underground: When Your Disciplined Life Has Left You Lonely w/ No Social Connections
Q: How do I navigate life after college when I'm disciplined and accomplished but feel lonely and disconnected?
Lean into structured social activities like group training or team-oriented hobbies, give yourself time to meet people, and understand that friendships form through consistent exposure and shared experiences in real-world settings.
Jocko Underground: How To Deal With Public Transgressions Against You from Someone.
Q: What should you do if someone pushes boundaries and nothing they do makes them back down, or they respond with hostility?
Set up the situation so that you determine the outcome through your own actions, not by reacting to theirs. Do not rely on their cooperation or predictable responses; maintain composure, minimize escalation, and be prepared to disengage if safety cannot be assured. The goal is to protect yourself and your people without becoming entangled in a dangerous escalation.
Jocko Underground: How To Deal With Public Transgressions Against You from Someone.
Q: All right, first question. I try to live by letting small transgressions go, like not speeding up to cut someone off when slowing down gets the same result. But I recently had a situation that made me question where the line is between letting things go and standing up for myself. Where is the line when to stand up and say that's not okay?
The line is drawn at a potential physical threat to the safety of you or others. If someone is actively threatening harm, or there is a risk to bystanders, you may engage; otherwise, you should avoid letting the other person's actions determine the outcome and strive to keep control of the situation by not escalating unnecessarily. Confrontation should be avoided unless you can anticipate a predictable, safer outcome, and you should keep leverage by not overexposing yourself to the other person's actions.
Jocko Underground: Would Jocko Do An MMA Fight? | Career Opportunity VS Family Needs
Q: I have a lighthearted question for you. I want to ask if you guys would ever compete professionally in jujitsu or fighting.
Jocko explains that the main limitations are time, training consistency, and the risk of injury, noting that today's competition level is much tougher and that balancing family and work makes long-term training for a fight unlikely, though the passion for training remains.

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2. Ephraim Mattos
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5. William Gibson
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