Listener Reviews

This is by far the best podcast on leadership and personal growth for anybody- not just vets and business majors. Contains the bare minimum or plugging third party products, and it’s something I would be happy to have my child listening to when they’re old enough to understand the concepts. Jocko and Echo do a great job minimizing the influence from outside politics as well. Simple principles- “Get After It” and “Discipline Equals Freedom”. These are impossible to argue- if you’re still trying after listening to the pod with an open mind, you may be doing too many mental gymnastics in an attempt to avoid self-discipline. One thing I’d ask Jocko to clarify- when is it ok to skip BJJ? I have a shoulder and neck injury and started out with Aikido, which seems to be a solid fit. Guess I’ll just have to join JU. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Love the podcast as a dairy farmer I love the talk about the milk with the molk cookie

Been listening to this podcast since 2016 and it’s a life changer. I have recently finished all episodes and have restarted them. Take these learnings and apply them to your life and you WILL see a change!Thank you Jocko, Echo, and all involved in this show!!

I’m in the program. Listening to you guys everyday, during cardio, driving and waiting. Appreciate your work.

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As a man in recovery for 18.23 years or 6660 days . The only cure is abstinence . Lots of people shun the 12 step program because most don’t want to face their own faults or their past . Some alcoholics drink everyday other simply have what we call an allergy to alcohol meaning , “it breaks me out in spots, Vegas , Atlantic City , mustang ranch , Dallas etc “ you get the point , we don’t drink everyday but when we do we pass the buzz stage and go straight to blackout . Now after 18 years of work a program could I drink again, probably for a short time . The ironic thing with the last statement is alcoholism is the only disease that tells you , that you’re not sick , hence me thinking I could drink for a short time and be ok. That is a lie , no way I could drink and be ok. Through only finding the God of the Bible who I see as a power greater than myself was powerful enough to get me through the 12 steps and start to live a contributing productive life . ( this is my experience and doesn’t reflect on everyone else )

The most valuable thing I receive from this podcast is perspective. Listening to all of the live guests share their experiences is eye opening. Some of the accounts, such as Captain Charlie Plum’s, are borderline unbelievable. If I am ever under the impression that I’m having a “bad day”, I remember what Captain Plum endured. It’s also good to know that actual superheroes exist. When I listened to John Stryker Meyer’s account of jumping out of a helicopter into a jungle canopy in Vietnam, I had to rewind the program to make sure that I heard it correctly. This madman bailed out of a chopper with no rope, to save others. No gun. No rope. He just landed on a tree and made his way down it. He definitely expanded the scope of Airborne. Most families in this country have veterans among them. My great-uncle, Sgt. John “Junior” Jones, was one of the special operations advisors that went down on Tiger Flight 739 on March 13th 1962. He was on the All Army rifle and pistol team. Junior was one of the most accurate marksman who ever lived. His deer hunting feats of marksmanship, in the mountains of Cache Valley, Utah, were the stuff of legends. Jocko, Echo Charles and their guests provide an invaluable service by sharing the selfless and extraordinary events of real human beings who have proudly served this country. These real-life accounts are now secured for future generations. Outstanding work gentleman. Sam Nelson

The Civil War episodes were awesome, do you know what I mean! Semper Fi

Listen to an entire Jocko podcast and then tell me you haven’t learned something useful. It cannot be done. There is value in every episode.

My Dad was killed when I was 3..I never had a mentor.. joined the Navy in the 90’s but only signed for 2 yrs.. when I’m feeling close to the edge and feel like giving up... Jacko gets me back on track with a military mindset.

I often find with so many options at my finger tips for entertainment I am often frozen with what to watch or listen to. I always come back to Jocko though. I’m not only entertained, but I feel like I’ve always learned and have grown even if just a little bit from listening to this podcast. Listen to this podcast. You won’t regret it.

Discovered Jocko & Echo’s podcast only 4 weeks ago. Now on episode 33. It will take me a year to get current(listening at 1.25 speed), but it is incredible. I do not want to skip any. This is “must listen to” for teens as well as our awesome, brave military, business owners, leaders,….I can’t think of anyone who should not listen to this. Start listening and “Get After It!”

Good.

Thanks for your podcast and outstanding interviews. A note about your discussion in episode 375 re; our disastrous exit from Afghanistan. Your guest rightly pointed out that the USG negotiated the end to the US presence (known as the Doha agreement) with the Taliban, without involvement of the Afghan government. Listeners not versed in this history should be aware that the Doha agreement was negotiated and signed off on in February 2020 by the Trump administration, before the 2020 election. Trump went on to announce a September 2021 departure date while he remained president, and the withdrawal was advanced by a month to August and executed by the Biden administration. It’s important that we, as a country, confront facts and acknowledge that the blame for this shameful policy disaster rests on both parties, both administrations, each inappropriately trying to win approval of a US public disinclined to continue a presence in Afghanistan. Sadly, many Americans no longer understand the importance of the United States remaining engaged, even in small numbers, in strategic areas of conflict like Afghanistan. In fact, the trend, sadly, is towards isolationism. Eventually we will all pay the price for this naïveté. Keep up the excellent podcast!

Great podcast

Jocko's pod has fantastic subjects and content that have me reflecting on my past experiences while relating them to present day life. I really enjoy how blunt and simple these lessons are presented because it makes that reflection so easy. Also, thanks to EC for always asking questions.

Jocko, not sure if you read these but was with RCT 5 1st marine division 2003….been listening to your podcast for past 5 years and just want to thank you man! Amazing interviews and no commercials. I now but my boots and jeans from your company because want to support American brands. I also listen to Mike Drop and Shawn Ryan podcast but your breakdown of books qnd interviewing skills are unmatched. Used to like Rogan but for a more intellectual listen you are the go to! When I run out of podcasts I will go back and listen to old episodes. Not sure where you find the time but just wanted to say thank you!!!! Not only thank you for your service as a SEAL but thanks for continuing your service to this country with your podcast and American industries! God Bless Semper Fi!!!!

I’m often asked why I listen to so many podcast? I’ve often asked that myself. Do I like the noise in the background of my day? Do I like the entrainment value from each podcast? Am I edified by random pieces of information dropped, or from the POVs of the host(s)? Well, those questions were answered in full today with episode 373 (Booker T. Washington). I listen for the episode like this episode. An episode that is not only entertaining, with great back and forth from the host but 🤯absolutely epically mind blowing. Which happens more often then not with the Jocko podcast line, there are several to choose from.

This podcast has taught me more things than I can count. It’s made me want to get on the path and stay on it. I highly recommend giving it a listen.

This is absolutely one of the best podcasts out there

Life changing. Thank you Jocko and EC, respect.

Great pod

See above.

This is so amazing. It’s real, raw, funny, tearjerking, uplifting, and motivational.Jocko and Echo make a great team.