Leon F. "Lee" Ellis (born October 9, 1943) is a retired United States Air Force colonel, award-winning author, speaker, and consultant. [1] Ellis gained notoriety when, as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War , he was shot down, captured, and spent 5+1⁄2 years as a prisoner of war in Hanoi and surrounding areas with former presidential candidate and Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and others. [2] His capture occurred on November 7, 1967, and he was released on March 14, 1973. [3] He was one of ...
Nov 02, 2022•4 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast You are the average of the people you hang around with. Shooting for your dreams if you have a reputation of being a quitter. Meditation. Getting a family member out of a depression. Shunned by my religious family for leaving the religion. Building team cohesion. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Nov 01, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast David G. Bellavia is a former United States Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fallujah . Bellavia has also received the Bronze Star Medal , two Army Commendation Medals , two Army Achievement Medals , and the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross. In 2005, Bellavia was inducted into the New York Veterans' Hall of Fame. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...
Oct 26, 2022•6 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ed Thelander is a retired Navy SEAL, small businessman, volunteer firefighter, reserve deputy sheriff, loving father, and devoted husband. He has never sought political office before but is answering the call to serve his country once more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Oct 19, 2022•4 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Life drags from the small undone things. Reluctant to take that promotion. Dealing with anger. Having trouble getting along with my peers my age. Advice to an aspiring professional artist. How to successfully manage multiple projects or businesses. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Oct 17, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff Glover and Pete The Greek Letsos talk Jiu Jitsu and Life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Oct 11, 2022•2 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taking pleasure in other people's pain: SchadenFreude. You might be the lightning rod. Managing a long-distance relationship during college years. Should you attend Jiu Jitsu class even if you can't participate? Getting the team to be motivated to do hard things. Dealing with opposing financial philosophies in a marriage. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...
Oct 10, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Businessman, author of "Never Split The Difference". Former FBI hostage negotiator. CEO of The Black Swan Group. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Oct 05, 2022•4 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Loss Aversion: You'd Rather Not Lose Than Actually Gain. Jocko's Training program / schedule. Active, but fat? A solution and tips. Dealing with people always trying to intimidate you. Good influence Uncle VS. Bad influence Father. More tips on injuries and lowering standards with physical activity. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...
Oct 03, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Derrick Van Orden. Navy SEAL (ret.) 26 years of service. husband, father, and Wisconsin 3rd District Congressman candidate 2022. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Sep 28, 2022•4 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hofstadter's Law: It will always take longer than you think. Staying disciplined when you're training for something important. Dating a girl and can't stop comparing yourself to her past dudes. I lost my temper at work. It may be un-fixable. Trying to get other's on my level. Female coworker lashes out a lot, but otherwise a good worker. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...
Sep 26, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Karlyn Pleasants is a clinical Psychologist who specializes in adult and adolescent psychotherapy. She is also the Chief Clinical Advisor and a managing partner at Anew Treatment Center, Scottsdale AZ. Megan Harrison holds a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with experience in transgenerational trauma and mental illness. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...
Sep 21, 2022•3 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Improving a toxic work environment. Getting daughters into Jiu Jitsu. Finding success as a new leader. The pains and grind of a 911 dispatch operator. Taking Extreme Ownership with your kids. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Sep 19, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast The story and life lessons from US Navy SEAL, Marcus Capone. Fighting TBI, PTSD, and Demons with Psychedelic medicine. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Sep 14, 2022•5 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pygmalion - High Expectations Lead to High Performance. Clarification of the laws of combat. Getting out of an alcoholic slump after a break-up. Quitting VS Moving on. Snitching and tattling on team-mates. Trying to Make everybody happy. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Sep 12, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marine Corps Major Tom Schueman. "Always Faithful: a Story of the War in Afghanistan, The fall of Kabul, and the unshakeable bond between a Marine and an interpreter. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Sep 07, 2022•4 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast What's in a name? Physical Preparation. You want credit. Get over it. I don't have to follow rules. Finishing Americanas in Jiu Jitsu. Living day to day in a chaotic environment. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Sep 05, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete Roberts of Orign USA. Origin Hunt line, Clean protein, and Clean Energy. Bringing manufacturing back to America. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug 31, 2022•3 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter Maguire. Professor, Author, surfer, Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug 24, 2022•3 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Burdian's Ass: If you place a donkey equidistant from water and food who is equally hungry and thirsty, he will die of both hunger and thirst. Dealing with bullies. Struggling to improve friendships. Dealing with a cocky co-worker openly gunning for your job. Getting where you need to be in your career. Training on days you don't feel like it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...
Aug 22, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Grew up in Boston. 2007 Army Basic Training. Green Beret, Nick Lavery. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug 17, 2022•5 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Parkinson's Law: Work Expands to fill the time available for completion. Taking over a leadership role to fix a failing team. Tips to prioritize and execute. Tips for Character Development. Your circle of friends. Mistakes with bringing a "military mind set" to civilian teams. Dealing with a jealous ex. Home Schooling. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content...
Aug 15, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Flying and fighting with WW2 Fighter Pilot and Triple Ace, Bud Anderson. Author, "To Fly and Fight". Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug 10, 2022•3 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Think about the impact that all of your decisions make in your whole life. Have a protocol, and lead a better life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug 03, 2022•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dean Lister and Jocko analyze Military combatives manual and evaluate. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Jul 27, 2022•2 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rise Above. Helping a friend in need when they might not want help. Getting back onto your feet when life throws a crushing blow. Improving the new culture in a new position. Debating with your spouse. Is joining up worth it now days? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Jul 25, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Assessment of German Military training tactics. 1942 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Jul 20, 2022•3 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Social media being divisive. Losing faith in humanity. Shoe collections. Letting go of control at work. Toxic work habits. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Jul 18, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Col Bill Reeder. Pow in Vietnam. "Extraordinary Valor", the defense of Charlie Hill. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Jul 13, 2022•4 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast One day you're a team member, and the next day you are the supervisor. How do you handle that position? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Jul 11, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
