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Jocko Podcast

Jocko DEFCOR Networkredcircle.com

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

Episodes

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

>Join Jocko Underground< Will Bardenwerper was an Airborne Ranger qualified infantry officer in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany and his service included a 13-month deployment to Nineveh and Anbar Provinces, Iraq in 2006-7. While in Iraq, he helped lead his infantry battalion's reconstruction, civil affairs and tribal engagement efforts in the city of Hit. His unit helped contribute to the beginning of what would later become known as the “Anbar Awakening.” Will was ...

Mar 12, 20254 hr 39 min

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

>Join Jocko Underground< You Might by worrying too much about your kids. How to treat a friend with a disability. Plan your professional future THIS WAY. The problem with "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." How to advance in your career... if that's really what you want. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...

Mar 10, 202516 min

480: Learn To Read, Write, And Think.

>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

Mar 05, 20252 hr 41 min

Jocko Underground: How to Deal with Adult Bullies.

>Join Jocko Underground< Facing a flagrant hostile bully at work. Organize your thoughts and get things done correctly. Getting people on board with things they think are not necessary. Should you ever become a Navy SEAL? Your follow-up emails are messing up your relationships. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...

Feb 24, 202515 min

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

>Join Jocko Underground< Jason Wilson faced many challenges growing up-the types of challenges that make many men turn down the wrong path-the demonic path that destroys people and ruins their souls. But, Jason was able to break away from that path-and get on another path: the Righteous Path...and he has helped thousands of people do the same through his books: Cry Like a Man, Battle Cry, and his most recent book, The Man the Moment Demands: Master the Ten Characteristics of the Comprehens...

Feb 19, 20253 hr 17 min

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

>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...

Feb 17, 202511 min

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

>Join Jocko Underground< Jason Wilson faced many challenges growing up-the types of challenges that make many men turn down the wrong path-the demonic path that destroys people and ruins their souls. But, Jason was able to break away from that path-and get on another path: the Righteous Path...and he has helped thousands of people do the same through his books: Cry Like a Man, Battle Cry, and his most recent book, The Man the Moment Demands: Master the Ten Characteristics of the Comprehens...

Feb 12, 20252 hr 27 min

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

>Join Jocko Underground< What should I do with my professional life? Adjusting to life after the loss of a close friend. How to instill BELIEF 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...

Feb 10, 202512 min

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

>Join Jocko Underground< Harold Underdown (aka Dog) is a co-founder of Four Branches Bourbon, where he brings his 30-year career as a Master Chief Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) to the company. As a former Navy SEAL Command Master Chief and VP of the UDT/SEAL Association , Harold leads Four Branches Bourbon's efforts to support special operations veterans and causes. He manages collaboration ventures and giveback initiatives, promoting the company's message of Drink Honorably. Curren...

Feb 05, 20253 hr 27 min

Jocko Underground: The Correct Way a Female Should Improve Communication

>Join Jocko Underground< The "Female" way to communicate with an all-men team. Do peer reviews work? Or do they just hurt? Can't seem to stay on the path because the alcohol keeps calling. Solving the unique problems in a family-run business. How parents can stay on the path directly after having a new child. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...

Feb 03, 202515 min

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

>Join Jocko Underground< Oliver Anthony, born Christopher Anthony Lunsford, is a musician whose raw, heartfelt songs resonate with working-class struggles. Raised in Appalachia, his music reflects personal battles with mental health and the hardships of blue-collar life. A high school dropout, Oliver spent years in industrial jobs before turning to music as an outlet. Living modestly in Virginia, he rejects fame and focuses on creating authentic, unpolished songs that connect deeply with l...

Jan 29, 20253 hr 14 min

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

>Join Jocko Underground< Jake graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and served seven and a half years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Platoon Commander in both the Infantry and Force Recon. Following his service, Jake enrolled at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. While at Stanford, he founded Nuru International to eradicate extreme poverty in the world’s most unstable, vulnerable regions to help end violent extremism. Jake played a vital role in drafting, in...

Jan 22, 20252 hr 27 min

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

>Join Jocko Underground< The choice of stability and benefits VS Significantly more pay. How to fit in with a hard nose culture of a new job. How to rebuild the bridges you burnt with your in-laws. What to do when you "spark" wears off. What should a woman develop herself into to attract a strong man? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...

Jan 20, 202514 min

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

>Join Jocko Underground< Codey Gandy is a Marine Corps Veteran, and currently a leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor for Echelon Front. Codey spent just over 5 years working as a ground combat leader for various units in the Marine Corps. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...

Jan 15, 20252 hr 23 min

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

>Join Jocko Underground< Which is more important? Good Instructor? Or good training partners? Breaking up with your significant other out of boredom? How to get out of a massive rut involving meds. How to maybe get your girlfriend back after she broke up with you. Only child trying to get over insecurity as an adult. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...

Jan 13, 202512 min

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

>Join Jocko Underground< Matt is a retired Navy SEAL, combat leader, and Leadership Instructor at Echelon Front with a distinguished 21-year career. He began at SEAL Team Three and was part of Task Unit Bruiser with Leif Babin and Jocko Willink. Matt's combat and training experiences honed his leadership skills, allowing him to rise through the SEAL ranks and collaborate with various special operations teams. After retiring, he earned an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Managemen...

Jan 08, 20254 hr 20 min

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

>Join Jocko Underground< For Mike Ritland, the goal has always been to make an impact, and for most of his life, he has done just that, both personally and professionally. Born in suburban Waterloo, Iowa, Mike’s parents instilled a solid foundation of integrity, compassion, and hard work that carried him through his teen years into one of the most pivotal decisions of his life. After graduation, without a second thought, Mike decided he wanted to serve his country as a Navy SEAL. Support t...

Jan 02, 20252 hr 14 min

"Now" Is an Important Word. And it Starts NOW.

>Join Jocko Underground< >Join The DEF Reset< Now will pass... and you can't really get it back. Where do you want to be? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Jan 01, 20259 min

Jocko Underground: Is My Girlfriend Abusing Me?

>Join Jocko Underground< I'm getting abused by my girlfriend. Am I getting abused by my Jiu Jitsu Instructor? My Ex is lingering in my life and I can't let go of her. How to set the stage to be a rock star leader when you first start out in a position. I want to sell my successful business to become a fighter pilot. Should I? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...

Dec 30, 20249 min

470: Don't Get Caught In The Crossfire in The Information War. With Jeremy Stern.

>Join Jocko Underground< Jeremy Stern is a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center and news editor of Tablet magazine. He was previously a senior advisor in the Department of State and an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officer in the US Army, deploying to five countries in the Middle East and Central Asia. His writing has appeared in the New York Times , Wall Street Journal , Foreign Affairs , Newsweek , Foreign Policy , and the American Interest , where he was...

Dec 25, 20242 hr 21 min

Jocko Underground: What is The Mark of a Man?

>Join Jocko Underground< What is the mark of a man? How to break it to a friend that they are socially abrasive. Get over your obsession with women. Self deprecating approach advice backfired. What to do if your father is cheating on your mother? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...

Dec 24, 20249 min

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

>Join Jocko Underground< COL (Ret.) William S. Reeder is a legendary aviator who has made contributions to survival, evasion, resistance, escape (SERE) training and the attack helicopter community. His 30-year career included two combat tours in Vietnam flying armed OV-1 Mohawk reconnaissance airplanes and AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters. On May 9, 1972, he was leading a team of AH-1 Cobras supporting two Vietnamese ranger battalions and their American advisors. He was shot down, his co-pilo...

Dec 18, 20243 hr 4 min

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

>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...

Dec 17, 202421 min

468: Some Lessons Only Life Can Teach. With Sean Glass.

>Join Jocko Underground< Sean Glass is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, combat leader, and now a leadership instructor with Echelon Front. Sean spent 13 years in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Eastern Africa. He led five SEAL platoons in Iraq against Islamic State forces during some of the most dynamic and demanding environments where he saw first-hand the power of leadership on the battlefield. Sean returned from Iraq to serve as Officer-in-Charge o...

Dec 11, 20243 hr 8 min