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Jocko explores significant topics and books, extracting valuable lessons that help listeners lead more effective and fulfilling lives.
July 13, 2026

Jocko Underground: Is It Possible to Get The Actual Truth From Modern Media?

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Is It Possible to Get The Actual Truth From Modern Media? How to prepare for a baby on the way. Getting the most out of learning Jiu Jitsu moves as a beginner. How to motivate a complacent person. Chasing a risky dream when you have a stable job. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
July 8, 2026

548: The Importance of Morale and How to Develop It.

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< The military review US Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, again, November 1960Drawing from rarely discussed military journals written during the Cold War, Jocko and Echo explore the timeless principles behind morale, trust, courage, and why some leaders inspire extraordinary effort while others don't. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
June 3, 2026

543: Don't Wait to Get Punched in the Face. The Best Way to Adapt And Learn.

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< The world keeps changing. Your competition is learning. Are you? Looking into the power of adaptation, effective teaching, uncertainty, and the mindset required to keep growing when everyone else is standing still. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
May 27, 2026

542: Stronghold: War, Rescue, and Resistance. With Ephraim Mattos

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Ephraim Mattos explains how Stronghold Rescue & Relief trains local people to save lives in one of the world’s deadliest ongoing conflicts. Stronghold Rescue | https://strongholdrescue.org/ The Overwatch | https://www.theoverwatch.co/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
May 18, 2026

Jocko Underground: The Dangers and Protocol of Carrying A Gun in An Altercation.

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< The Dangers and Protocol of Carrying A Gun in An Altercation. When there's a problematic co-worker that is in good with the boss. How Ecclesiastes wisdom informs the philosophy of Extreme Ownership. How to teach and be a role model to modern young people. What path to pursue in life, and why. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
May 6, 2026

539: Elevate From The Gray Slop In Your Head.

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Breaking down the battle between the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex — emotion versus reason. Why people panic, escalate conflict, make terrible decisions, and how to detach from the “gray slop” in your head. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
April 27, 2026

Jocko Underground: Would Jocko Do An MMA Fight? | Career Opportunity VS Family Needs

>Get Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Would Jocko Do An MMA fight? When you should and shouldn't get a dog. Getting a hold of a haphazard schedule and staying on the path. What to do if you think you have a good leader, but a bad team. Career opportunity VS family needs. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
April 22, 2026

537: We See What's Happening But Miss What's Going On.

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< We see the movement, the noise, and the surface-level events—but miss the forces shaping the bigger picture. This episode breaks down how to see what’s really going on. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
April 8, 2026

535: Keeping Things Humorous Can Keep You Humble. With Kingsley A. Pinderhughes III aka KingPix Media.

>Join Jocko Underground< Kingsley Pinderhughes III not only teaches how humility can keep you humble, but also how to PUNCH OUT AND GO TO WORK. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
March 25, 2026

533: Vietnam '68-War, Life, Leadership, and Loss w Marine NCO Jack W. Jaunal

>Join Jocko Underground< A raw look at war through Vietnam 68: Jax’s Journal by Jack W. Jaunal. Learn to write things down before they’re gone, own your mistakes before they grow, and understand the true weight leaders carry in life and death. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
March 18, 2026

532: Economic Warfare. The Power of Business In America. Sam Rogers, Joe Cruz, Steve Simar.

>Join Jocko Underground< Three men, Sam, Joe, and Steve, from different backgrounds come together to build a company from scratch—through risk, setbacks, and relentless execution. This episode breaks down what it really takes to start and grow a business, the power of small business in America, and the mindset required to win. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
March 11, 2026

531: Technology is Advancing and You Can't Stop It. Blackbox A.I. Robert and Richard Rizk.

>Join Jocko Underground< Blackbox unifies every major AI agent into one powerful platform. One subscription. One workflow. Unlimited possibilities. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Feb. 18, 2026

528: Real Rank and Real Authority is Earned.

>Join Jocko Underground< Breaking down a 1965 U.S. Army manual, Basic Problems in Small Unit Leadership, and show how its lessons still apply today. They explore the fundamentals of leadership: building trust, developing confidence, balancing mission and people, and creating psychological “steel” within a team. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Feb. 4, 2026

526: The 18 Things That Make You A Bad Soldier and a Bad Leader, In Battle and in Life.

>Join Jocko Underground< Breaking down a 1951 U.S. Army research report based on interviews with 57 infantrymen fighting in Korean War. The episode pulls blunt, field-tested answers on what makes a good vs. poor combat man and leader—things like combat know-how, staying on task under pressure, remaining calm, taking care of gear, putting the team first, and giving clear, fair leadership. They connect those traits to everyday life and work: master your job, take quick appropriate action, control ...
Jan. 28, 2026

525: Why Action Beats Analyzing. The Soldier and The Statesman.

>Join Jocko Underground< Breakdown of Soldiers and Soldiering by Field Marshal Archibald Wavell. They discuss the tension between soldiers and politicians, the importance of initiative and decentralized command, and what truly defines good leadership in war and life. The conversation covers discipline, toughness, morale, training, communication, and why action beats hesitation. Throughout, they connect historical lessons—from Lincoln, Grant, Rommel, and others—to modern leadership, combat, busin...
Jan. 21, 2026

524: How Soldiers and Soldiering Reflect Real Life Every Single Day

>Join Jocko Underground< Focusing on what makes effective commanders: robustness under stress, calmness, boldness, common sense, logistics, and staying connected to the troops—plus why “luck” usually follows action and risk. Breaking down leadership lessons from Field Marshal Archibald Wavell (and his “In Praise of Infantry” / Soldiers and Soldiering). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Jan. 7, 2026

522: How Discipline and Leadership Will Make You Survive 40 Months as a POW.

>Join Jocko Underground< Examining the wartime leadership of Air Commodore Leonard Burchill, a Canadian POW who protected and unified fellow prisoners under brutal conditions. His story illustrates extreme ownership, integrity, discipline, and selfless leadership, showing how character, competence, and comradeship sustain teams through the harshest adversity. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Dec. 31, 2025

521: Obey Your Own Orders. Discipline vs. the War in Your Head

>Join Jocko Underground< Jocko and Echo break down why “discipline wins wars” is not just about D-Day and SEAL teams, but about the quiet war in your own head every day. Using a 1944 Army pamphlet, combat lessons, and real-world examples (from donuts to debt to doom-scrolling), they show how tiny daily choices add up to victory or defeat—and how to train yourself to obey your own orders so you can actually reach your long-term goals. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast...
Dec. 24, 2025

520: You Don't Get One More Minute. Time To Reset.

>Join Jocko Underground< Jocko in Las Vegas for UFC BJJ, coaching his daughter Rana in a tough match against Bella Mir. He recaps the fight—Bella’s wrestling and top control versus Rana’s constant submission attempts—then shares what sticks with him most: after losing, Rana says, “If I only had one more minute.” That comment becomes the episode’s main point: in life, you don’t get extra time. Jocko ties it to Shakespeare (“I wasted time, now time doth waste me”), calls for an honest end-of-year...
Sept. 16, 2025

Declared Hostile: This Is America

>Join Jocko Underground< Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug. 15, 2025

004 Jocko Manual: The War for Your Mind

>Join Jocko Underground< 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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug. 6, 2025

003 Jocko Manual: You Must Accept it. And.. Don't Accept it.

>Join Jocko Underground< Some things in life you just need to accept... fully. But some things, DON'T ACCEPT. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Aug. 1, 2025

002 Jocko Manual: We Are ALL Expactant.

>Join Jocko Underground< "Expectant" means when someone is expected to expire. To die. But we are all expected to die. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
July 16, 2025

499: Squelch The Noise. Disciplined Frameworks to Avoid Manipulation.

>Join Jocko Underground< How overreacting to headlines, battlefield reports, or business setbacks creates unnecessary panic and poor decision-making. Using the analogy of a “squelch” button on military radios, he explains the need to filter noise, assess information logically, and avoid emotional responses. Leaders must detach, gather reliable intel, and act with calm deliberation. From combat to media consumption, Jocko emphasizes processing input through disciplined frameworks to avoid manipul...