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Retired Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink and Director, Echo Charles discuss discipline and leadership in business, war, relationships and everyday life.

554: Maximum Efficiency On The Front Lines of Battle and Life

19 Aug 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Breaking down raw, firsthand combat lessons from U.S. Army soldiers fighting their way through World War II—lessons written in the field by men who had just

Jocko Underground: Jonah Hill's Tough Talk About His Jiu Jitsu Skill.

17 Aug 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Jonah Hill's Tough Talk About His Jiu Jitsu Skill. The best way to get forgiveness after terrible behavior in the past. Thoughts on the worries of climate

553: Becoming Brothers Through Battle, Death, and Honor in Ramadi. With Miguel "Pitbull" Santana.

12 Aug 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Book: Unheard Voices The Fight For Ramadi: A Soldier’s Memoir From Combat Outpost Falcon In 2006, Miguel “Pitbull” Santana and his soldiers entered

Jocko Underground: Why Do People Refuse to Learn or Talk About The Future Of The World Around Us?

10 Aug 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< People don't want to learn about what's coming in the future. The differences in our definition of "Leadership". How to get your kids to take on interests

552: How The Mindset of A Sniper Apply to Life. With JP Dinnell.

5 Aug 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Being a sniper isn't just about shooting. It's about observation, patience, preparation, adaptability, and making the right decision at exactly the right

Jocko Underground: If Someone Is From Iran and Wants to Move to The USA?

3 Aug 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< If Someone Is From Iran and Wants to Move to The USA? How to earn respect from people with more experience in life. How to be excellent while balancing

551: Relationships Over Rank. Trust Over Authority

29 Jul 2026

>Subscribe to Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Breaking down why strong relationships consistently outperform rank, how great leaders develop confident teams instead of micromanaging them, and why

Jocko Underground: Keep Your Insanity In a Frustrating World

27 Jul 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< How to Keep Your Insanity In a Frustrating World. Uncontrollable hygiene issues on the Jiu Jitsu mats? Moral-driven altercations in public. What to do.

550: The Company Commander's Playbook for Leadership

22 Jul 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Using the Marine Corps Company Commander's Handbook as a guide, Jocko and Echo discuss what every leader should know before taking over a team: setting

Jocko Underground: Break The Cycle - Getting Over The Trauma of An Abusive Parent.

20 Jul 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Getting Over The Trauma of An Abusive Parent. Should you get in shape before starting JiuJitsu? What to do when your ex is publicly smearing your reputation.

549: Everyone is Judging—and Being Judged. Breaking Down Self-Awareness, Humility, and Respect

15 Jul 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Everyone is judging—and being judged. Breaking down how self-awareness, humility, and respect determine your effectiveness as a leader, why perception

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

13 Jul 2026

>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

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

8 Jul 2026

>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

Jocko Underground: What to do When Life Seems To Be Unsatisfying.

6 Jul 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< What to do When Life Seems To Be Unsatisfying. How to excel when you get promoted quickly. Are you living life by any code? Are you contemplating law

547: How to Master Uncertainty. With (Ret) SEAL Commander, Rich Diviney

1 Jul 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Retired Navy SEAL officer Rich Diviney returns to break down why fear isn't the enemy—uncertainty is. From combat and BUD/S to business and everyday life,

Jocko Underground: Getting Over Overwhelming Sadness and Guilt from Tragedy.

29 Jun 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Getting over overwhelming guilt from tragedy. How should civilians respectfully ask veterans about their combat experiences without minimizing their

546: The Myth of Being in Control: Marine Corps Doctrine on Command and Control

24 Jun 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Why the best leaders stop trying to control everything. Jocko and Cory break down Marine Corps doctrine on command and control, explaining why decentralized

Jocko Underground: Is It Reasonable to Relax Your Situational Awareness Sometimes?

22 Jun 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< 1. Sleep or Stay Alert?Question: As a frequent traveler, how do you balance situational awareness with the need to sleep while traveling? 2. Is It Time to

545: The Journey Through Pain, Purpose, and Resilience. With Mason Wright.

17 Jun 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Mason Wright ("Buff Runner") went from childhood trauma, loss, and depression to completing a 1,000-mile run around a high school track. In this conversation,

544: How Good Men Lose Their Moral Compass

10 Jun 2026

>Join Jocko Underground: Full Episodes< Drawing from hard lessons learned during wartime, Jocko and Echo explore the psychological traps that cause individuals and organizations to drift from their

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

3 Jun 2026

>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

Jocko Underground: Losing My Faith in Humanity and The World.

1 Jun 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Losing My Faith in Humanity and The World.  Could you take a dangerous submission to the limit if you had to? Taking a promotion and more money but stress

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

27 May 2026

>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

Jocko Underground: When Your Disciplined Life Has Left You Lonely w/ No Social Connections

25 May 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< When your disciplined lifestyle has left you lonely and lacking social connections. Meeting The Standard To Be Prepared For Service And Life. What to do: I

541: Skills, Struggle, and Responsibility. With Jimmy May.

20 May 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Jimmy May returns to discuss life after the military, helping veterans transition, building stronger families, and teaching the next generation resilience and

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

18 May 2026

>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

540: Saved By The Corps. From A Path of Destruction, to Success. With Ben Ingram.

13 May 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Ben Ingram was headed toward prison or worse. Drugs, street fights, and survival mode defined his youth—until one decision changed everything: joining the

Jocko Underground: How To Deal With Public Transgressions Against You from Someone.

11 May 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< How To Deal With Public Transgressions Against You from Someone. Teaching the new generation when the odds are stacked against them. Dealing with jealousy,

539: Elevate From The Gray Slop In Your Head.

6 May 2026

>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

Jocko Underground: Struggling with Measuring Up to Your Fiance's Ex.

4 May 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Insecurity with comparing yourself to her ex.  Insecure and sensitive boss.  What to do when you feel stuck in your career.  What to do when your kid is

538: The Legendary Speech on How Leaders Should Lead. Major C.A. Bach Back, 1917.

29 Apr 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Breaking down Major C.A. Bach’s legendary 1917 leadership speech and separates timeless leadership truths from outdated doctrine. They cover earning respect

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

27 Apr 2026

>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

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

22 Apr 2026

>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

Jocko Underground: When To Walk Away From Your Significant Other. And Don't Look Back.

20 Apr 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< When To Walk Away From Your Significant Other. When your kid seems to be losing their drive to succeed. When you feel like you are not up to the standard at

536: Ramadi: Sacrifice, Brotherhood, and The Return. w/ William "Spanky" Gibson

15 Apr 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< A Marine’s journey through Ramadi, the realities of combat, and the strength required to return after devastating injury. A conversation about duty,

Jocko Underground: Sometimes We See People Treating Kids Horribly.

13 Apr 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Seeing other's mistreat kids is bothersome. When should you move out of the house?Dealing with a traumatic experience on the job. Dealing with setbacks when

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

8 Apr 2026

>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 —

Jocko Underground: Is Kids' Screen Time Stunting Their Development?

6 Apr 2026

>Join Jocko Underground< Kids and screen time. Tips for managing your home. Should you always stick to your life's plan and goals? 90% of Fights go to the ground... is this true? Conundrums

534: Soldiers, SEALs, and Ramadi. Leading In The Most Challenging Combat Environment. With Company Commander, Jason Pelletier

1 Apr 2026

>Join Jocko Underground< A U.S. Army infantry officer forged by a brutal childhood and hardened in the Battle of Ramadi, Jason Pelletier shares how his unit fought, adapted, and passed on

Jocko Underground: Should Dogs Be Allowed On The Jiu Jitsu Mats? The Debate.

30 Mar 2026

>Join Jocko Underground Full Episodes< Should dogs be allowed on the mats? Should you stick it out for 2 more years in a difficult job to get good retirement benefits? Dealing with a massive ego

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

25 Mar 2026

>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

Jocko Underground: Make It All Happen On Your Own Steam - No Support, Home Gym, Your Future

23 Mar 2026

>Join Jocko Underground< Home Gym, Easy. Jiu Jitsu Training schedule on limited time. Want to join, but family might not approve. My parents worry about my joining. Good job and salary VS my

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

18 Mar 2026

>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

Jocko Underground: How To Develop The "I Don't Quit" Mind Set.

16 Mar 2026

>Join Jocko Underground< How to develop the "I don't quit" mind set. Great job with lots of money, but no passion. How to deal with your spouse complaining about everything and not fixing it. How

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

11 Mar 2026

>Join Jocko Underground< Blackbox unifies every major AI agent into one powerful platform. One subscription. One workflow. Unlimited possibilities. Support this podcast at —

Jocko Underground: What Would You Do If Someone Steals From You?

9 Mar 2026

>Join Jocko Underground< How to prepare for a future to be proud of. How to deal with a pathological liar. How to bounce back from failure. How to get back on the Path after you fell off. Support

530: The 8 Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water. With Andy Stumpf

4 Mar 2026

>Join Jocko Underground< Throughout his 17-year career, Andy executed hundreds of combat operations throughout the world in support of the Global War on Terror. He was medically retired in June of

Jocko Underground: The Ups and Downs If You Won The Lottery

2 Mar 2026

>Join Jocko Underground< The Ups and Downs If You Won The Lottery. What to do against the evil in the world today. How to support your partner in the way that they need. What to do if your

529: Firebase Kate Was Under Siege, Surrounded, Outgunned. With Capt. Bill "Hawk" Albracht

25 Feb 2026

>Join Jocko Underground< Abandoned in Hell: The Fight for Vietnam's Firebase Kate: When Firebase Kate was surrounded by a determined enemy force, there were no guarantees of relief and no easy way

Jocko Underground: Making The Mental Shift Upward

23 Feb 2026

>Join Jocko Underground< How to make the mental shift upward. How to overcome feelings of inferiority after failure. More money VS More Family time. How to deal with Long-Talkers who waste time with