Jocko Podcast

Jocko Podcast

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

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October 13, 2025 9 mins

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Accept That The People Around You May Not Want To Do Their Best


How to have the best relationship with your family members when they do not want to improve themselves.


How to influence people to be a better version of themself.


If you're struggling with balance and have an addictive personality.


The 1-5 system of evaluating your performance on ANYTHING.



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Dave Burke breaks down why humility, detachment, and rejecting perfection are the foundation of true leadership. Jocko adds his perspective from the SEAL Teams to reveal what separates leaders who win from those who fail.



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Up before the enemy. Disciplined vs. Crazy

Balancing it all. Training as a Specialized Officer

Discovering a family member's Infidelity

Homeschool vs. Public School Debate

Friendship Destroyed by Politics. What to do.



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Retired Marine Major Scott Huesing, author of Echo in Ramadi, to walk through the brutal realities of combat in Iraq’s deadliest city, the cost of leadership, and the transition back home. Scott shares the powerful story of his Marines, the memorials for the fallen, his personal battles after service, and how writing became a new mission to honor and preserve these stories. From Gold Star families to ...

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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins about the realities of leadership in war, ministry, law, Congress, and now the VA. Collins shares hard lessons from funerals and eulogies, where grief and writing become tools for healing. He reflects on the brutality of “full-contact politics,” bipartisan wins that mattered, and the chaos of impeachment battles. From his close work with President Trump to h...

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How to honor your commitment when it gets hard.

Physical confrontations and how to handle them.

Doing well in life on paper, but deeply unhappy--What to do.

How to handle a toxic romantic relationship.

Developing Jiu Jitsu techniques to deal with good wrestlers.



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Clay Martin, former Green Beret and author, shares his journey from brutal combat in Iraq to the battles of life after war. He reveals how writing saved him, how visions of an ancestral spirit reshaped his path, and why Barbarian Spirit is a call to purpose and survival for veterans today.



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September 16, 2025 25 mins
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Leading at Home Without Anger

(How to earn respect, guide your kids, and avoid becoming a tyrant parent.)

When a Neighbor Crosses the Line

(Handling heartless comments after the Charlie Kirk tragedy while keeping peace next door.)

Finding Peace After a Father’s Failings

(Moving forward when your dad wasn’t the hero you needed.)

Bipolar Disorder and the Fight for Balance

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00:00 – Intro

Symbolism and sacrifice behind the 228th Brigade Combat Team memorial.

00:12 – Early Life & Coast Guard

Knight’s unconventional path into military service and lessons in structure.

00:25 – Joining the Guard

Transition from law enforcement to Army Guard officer and active duty.

00:55 – Ramadi Deployment

Preparing for and arriving in one of Iraq’s most dangerous cities.

01:30 – Hard Lesso...

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How to Survive a Shaky Company

Do You Have What It Takes for Special Forces?

Drowning in Debt While Chasing a Dream

Is Your Past Blocking Your Future in Law Enforcement?

Escaping the Grip of a Toxic Relationship



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Congressman and former Army Apache pilot Wesley Hunt, who shares his journey from West Point and combat deployments to the halls of Congress. He reflects on his family’s history from slavery to public service, the lessons of struggle and resilience, and the values of faith, family, and country. Hunt and Jocko discuss leadership, authenticity in politics, America’s challenges and strengths, and the im...

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Weight loss drug and discipline

“Am I cheating myself by using a weight-loss drug?”

Belt test fees in jiu jitsu

“My new BJJ school charges $70 for a belt test—should I see this as a red flag?”

Discipline cycles vs. laziness

“How can I tell if I’m slipping into laziness when discipline wanes, and how do I stay truly on the path instead of lying to myself?”

Working at a nonprofit with doubts

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Norm Hooten was a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier (a Green Beret) who became well known because of his role in the Battle of Mogadishu in October 1993, the operation later depicted in the book and film Black Hawk Down.



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How to turn your rival into an ally?

Acceptance vs Desire – How do you move forward without giving up hope?

Toxic Family – When is it time to cut someone off?

Discipline vs Motivation – How do you stay consistent when life gets hard?

Love and Timing – What do you do when feelings don’t align?




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Apache pilot, Dan McClinton recounts the harrowing mission over Baghdad that claimed the lives of two fellow crew members. Through vivid memories and raw emotion, he shares the bond of the Crazy Horse team, the reality of combat in the skies, and the enduring weight of loss.



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Should you always give with no expectation?

How to make your daughters mentally tough.

Getting my wife on the path of discipline.

Ex-Con is a new member at my non-profit.

Should I get over my new girls sexual past?



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August 15, 2025 13 mins

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How the 24-hour news cycle morphed into a 24-minute news frenzy — and how social media’s algorithms are engineered to hijack your attention. From dopamine loops to emotional triggers, discover the hidden mechanics keeping you glued to a screen, and why switching to “manual mode” might be the only way to take your life back.



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Frontline Army medic Rob Black recounts his time with the elite Brigade Recon Troop in Ramadi, fighting alongside Navy SEALs in one of Iraq’s most dangerous cities—and how those experiences shaped his life after war.



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My Career Choice is Haunting Me.

A Woman may be holding you back from your dreams.

Insulted by my hypocritical coworker. How to handle this situation.

Family member is jamming up the family business.

Didn't get the promotion and you really thought you were.



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