Episodes

>Join Jocko Underground< Everyday combat, devastating losses, and the weight carried long after leaving the battlefield. Army medic Adam Anderson shares his raw story of Ramadi, recovery, and the ongoing fight at home — with Ryan Jackson on Canines for Warriors. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< How To Deal With Having a Child From a One Night Stand. When to speak up at work when things have not been going the way they should. How to get back on top when your drowning in stress from Work, Home, Kids, and a new town. How to achieve your goals when you have trouble as a finisher and keep failing. How to get your great life back after you lost your dream job. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Ryan Manion joins to share stories from her brother Travis — Naval Academy graduate, Marine officer, Silver Star recipient — and how his character and choices live on through her new children’s book and the Travis Manion Foundation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Heavy Duty Ex-con in Jiu Jitsu class. How to create the best relationship with your co-workers to out perform everyone else. How to smash life even when it seems impossible. Best way to recover from injury FAST, and get back to the path. How do you choose between to girls that you love? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< From boat insertions under monsoon rains to surprise assaults on hidden VC camps, this episode takes you deep into the Mekong Delta with SEAL veterans Tom Boylan and Hal McNulty. They reveal the challenges of intelligence, leadership, and survival—plus the hard lessons carried into life, family, and business long after the war. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< How to Get Through Life With No support. Why haven't any women become SEALs? Capitalizing on moving away from your hometown comfort zone. Encountering strange threats to your family in public. Starting a Jiu Jitsu group in your neighborhood. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< From the chaos of Ramadi to the pain of losing his best friend, Ben Sledge recounts combat, moral injury, and how faith and storytelling became his path to healing. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< What to Do When Your Boss’s Plan Will Destroy EverythingIs It Betrayal to Train Somewhere Else?How Do I Lead When I Feel Like I’m Not Good Enough?Why Can’t I See My Progress When I’m Getting Better?How Do I Escape the Grind Without Losing Everything? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< The second part to The Need to Lead, by Dave Berke. How ego quietly sabotages leaders and teams. When we see others’ failures as our wins, frustration and judgment take over. We talk about how that mindset damages trust, limits growth, and creates division. The conversation shows how shifting from ego to ownership not only builds stronger relationships but also unlocks the real strength of leadership—helping others rise instead of hoping they fall. Support this podcast ...

>Join Jocko Underground< Accept That The People Around You May Not Want To Do Their Best How to have the best relationship with your family members when they do not want to improve themselves. How to influence people to be a better version of themself. If you're struggling with balance and have an addictive personality. The 1-5 system of evaluating your performance on ANYTHING. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Dave Burke breaks down why humility, detachment, and rejecting perfection are the foundation of true leadership. Jocko adds his perspective from the SEAL Teams to reveal what separates leaders who win from those who fail. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Up before the enemy. Disciplined vs. Crazy Balancing it all. Training as a Specialized Officer Discovering a family member's Infidelity Homeschool vs. Public School Debate Friendship Destroyed by Politics. What to do. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Retired Marine Major Scott Huesing, author of Echo in Ramadi, to walk through the brutal realities of combat in Iraq’s deadliest city, the cost of leadership, and the transition back home. Scott shares the powerful story of his Marines, the memorials for the fallen, his personal battles after service, and how writing became a new mission to honor and preserve these stories. From Gold Star families to fellow veterans finding their voice, this is a conversation about sacri...

>Join Jocko Underground< Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins about the realities of leadership in war, ministry, law, Congress, and now the VA. Collins shares hard lessons from funerals and eulogies, where grief and writing become tools for healing. He reflects on the brutality of “full-contact politics,” bipartisan wins that mattered, and the chaos of impeachment battles. From his close work with President Trump to his current mission inside the nation’s second-largest department, Collin...

>Join Jocko Underground< How to honor your commitment when it gets hard. Physical confrontations and how to handle them. Doing well in life on paper, but deeply unhappy--What to do. How to handle a toxic romantic relationship. Developing Jiu Jitsu techniques to deal with good wrestlers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Clay Martin, former Green Beret and author, shares his journey from brutal combat in Iraq to the battles of life after war. He reveals how writing saved him, how visions of an ancestral spirit reshaped his path, and why Barbarian Spirit is a call to purpose and survival for veterans today. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

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>Join Jocko Underground< Leading at Home Without Anger (How to earn respect, guide your kids, and avoid becoming a tyrant parent.) When a Neighbor Crosses the Line (Handling heartless comments after the Charlie Kirk tragedy while keeping peace next door.) Finding Peace After a Father’s Failings (Moving forward when your dad wasn’t the hero you needed.) Bipolar Disorder and the Fight for Balance (Using sports, discipline, and creativity to manage the highs and lows.) Set Up to Fail at Work? ...

>Join Jocko Underground< 00:00 – Intro Symbolism and sacrifice behind the 228th Brigade Combat Team memorial. 00:12 – Early Life & Coast Guard Knight’s unconventional path into military service and lessons in structure. 00:25 – Joining the Guard Transition from law enforcement to Army Guard officer and active duty. 00:55 – Ramadi Deployment Preparing for and arriving in one of Iraq’s most dangerous cities. 01:30 – Hard Lessons Learned Complacency, casualties, and the importance of humility i...

>Join Jocko Underground< How to Survive a Shaky Company Do You Have What It Takes for Special Forces? Drowning in Debt While Chasing a Dream Is Your Past Blocking Your Future in Law Enforcement? Escaping the Grip of a Toxic Relationship Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< Congressman and former Army Apache pilot Wesley Hunt, who shares his journey from West Point and combat deployments to the halls of Congress. He reflects on his family’s history from slavery to public service, the lessons of struggle and resilience, and the values of faith, family, and country. Hunt and Jocko discuss leadership, authenticity in politics, America’s challenges and strengths, and the importance of discipline, service, and personal responsibility in building...

>Join Jocko Underground< Weight loss drug and discipline “Am I cheating myself by using a weight-loss drug?” Belt test fees in jiu jitsu “My new BJJ school charges $70 for a belt test—should I see this as a red flag?” Discipline cycles vs. laziness “How can I tell if I’m slipping into laziness when discipline wanes, and how do I stay truly on the path instead of lying to myself?” Working at a nonprofit with doubts “Is it moral or ethical to keep working for a nonprofit whose mission or pract...

>Join Jocko Underground< Norm Hooten was a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier (a Green Beret) who became well known because of his role in the Battle of Mogadishu in October 1993, the operation later depicted in the book and film Black Hawk Down. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

>Join Jocko Underground< How to turn your rival into an ally? Acceptance vs Desire – How do you move forward without giving up hope? Toxic Family – When is it time to cut someone off? Discipline vs Motivation – How do you stay consistent when life gets hard? Love and Timing – What do you do when feelings don’t align? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content