Jocko Podcast
Jocko DEFCOR Network
Retired Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink and Director, Echo Charles discuss discipline and leadership in business, war, relationships and everyday life.
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Aug 24, 2016 • 1h 11min
37: Vietnam Vet Navy SEAL Roger Hayden, War Stories
Vietnam War Navy SEAL veteran Roger Hayden discusses his upbringing, experiences as a SEAL Team One member, Vietnam War operations and lack of MST support. He also talks about platoon setup, treatment of veterans, night vision technology, last deployed platoon in Vietnam, and the experiences of a Navy SEAL.
Aug 17, 2016 • 2h 47min
36: Photographer, Kieran Doherty. Images & Experience of Belfast, Iraq, Sri Lanka, Liberia, The Sudan
Photographer Kieran Doherty discusses his experiences capturing images in Belfast, Iraq, Sri Lanka, Liberia, and The Sudan. He reflects on the challenge of producing standout images and the responsibility to not exploit tragic situations. The podcast also touches on the horrors of war, surviving the tsunami in Sri Lanka, the chaotic situation in Liberia, and the impact of discussing sensitive topics. Doherty shares the contrast between photographing a slum in South Sudan and the Wimbledon tennis tournament in England. The podcast concludes with discussions on capturing final farewells, the risks photographers and journalists take, and ways to support the podcast.
Aug 10, 2016 • 2h 30min
35: Maneuver Warfare, Being a Rebel, Disarming w/ Words, Sliding into Old Habits
Topics discussed include maneuver warfare, being a rebel, disarming with words, dealing with leaders who preach but don't practice ownership, and sliding into old habits.
Aug 3, 2016 • 2h 50min
34: Leif Babin – Ambushed Cops, Benghazi, Tempers, SEAL Combatives
Leif Babin, former Navy SEAL, joins the podcast to discuss various topics including the presence of evil, trust and leadership within a team, the importance of humility in combat, the significance of quick reaction forces, staying calm in tough situations, maintaining high standards in elite units, views on politics and leadership, and upcoming event 'The Muster' in San Diego.
Jul 27, 2016 • 2h 48min
33: The Killing Zone (F. Downs), Male Psyche & Fighting, BJJ Frustrations, Talking about Yourself, Fear of Failure
Guest Frederick Downs, author of 'The Killing Zone,' discusses the moral dilemma in war, frustrations of learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the importance of checking ego in interviews. Also explores the fear of failure and overcoming it, as well as the concept of extreme ownership. Support the podcast through sponsorship and learn self-defense.
Jul 20, 2016 • 1h 52min
32: Privileged People, Leading Women Teams, Discipline Equals Financial Freedom, Does Micromanaging Ever Work?
Privileged people and their struggles, Ensign Inoue's belt demotion and redemption, leading women teams vs. leading men teams, the concept of 'good' while avoiding Pollyannaism, financial discipline for freedom, the effectiveness of micromanaging, and maintaining focus on long-term goals.
Jul 13, 2016 • 2h 35min
31: Book Review, “Four Hours in My Lai” by Michael Bilton
0:00:00 - Book Review. Four Hours in My Lai, by Michael Bilton and Kevin Sim 2:22:22 - Cool Online / Onnit stuff - Onnit.com/JockoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Jul 5, 2016 • 1h 21min
30: Overwhelmed Countering Mental Shut-Down, Losing Temper with your Wife, Loyalty to Co-workers vs Ambition
Jocko and Echo discuss the role of an Aid to Camp in the military, self-defense techniques, keeping your temper in check, doing the right things for the right reasons, the effects of micromanaging, workout supplements, supporting the podcast through merchandise, and representing the brand with shirt designs.
Jun 29, 2016 • 2h 19min
29: Book Review. “Platoon Leader: A Memoir of Command in Combat”, James R. McDonough
Author James R. McDonough discusses his book 'Platoon Leader: A Memoir of Command in Combat' in this episode. Topics covered include selfishness and lack of compassion in leadership, the challenges of splitting up forces in combat, the gruesome toll of booby traps, and the balancing act of leadership in combat and business.
Jun 22, 2016 • 2h 37min
28: “Steel My Soldiers’ Hearts, BJJ SOP’s, Going Back to College, Leadership, Who’s Standard to Follow
This podcast covers topics such as leadership in the Vietnam War, the importance of effective leadership, the detrimental effects of bad teams and ineffective leadership, military leadership strategies used during the Vietnam War, instilling a culture of learning and adaptation, the parallels between standard operating procedures and grappling, adopting a winning mindset in college, approaching tasks with a focus on winning, perception and relationships, measuring oneself against the standard of greatness, and supporting the podcast through supplementation and merchandise.
