Jocko Podcast 535: Keeping Things Humorous Can Keep You Humble. With Kingsley A. Pinderhughes III aka KingPix Media.
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Apr 8, 2026 
Kingsley A. Pinderhughes III, former law enforcement officer and Army National Guard soldier turned satirical creator at KingPix Media. He mixes stories from policing, SWAT, deployments and contract work with how humor keeps him humble. He also discusses switching to photography/videography, viral satire, building a creator business, and balancing service with family and faith.
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ASVAB Score Opened Unexpected Choices
- At 26 Kingsley took the ASVAB and scored high enough to pick any Army job, which opened non-obvious paths like intelligence instead of infantry.
- That score changed recruiter framing and led him to choose Intel for bonuses and fit with civilian life.
Security Interview Validated Integrity During Training
- While in Army basic he was pulled for a security interview and told he'd likely obtain a clearance by graduation, which validated his character during background review.
- That recruitment integrity check reinforced his sense of doing the right thing rather than lying to smooth paperwork.
First Shooting Brought Full Adrenaline Dump At Home
- Kingsley recounts his first law-enforcement shooting: a suspect reached for a gun during a traffic stop and fired; Kingsley dove, took cover, and later realized the suspect had actually shot the K9.
- The event produced prolonged adrenaline, sleep loss, and a shift in how he processed violent incidents at home.