Episode 122 - Jocko Willink

Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, Dichotomy of Leadership, host of the top-rated Jocko Podcast, and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Executive Officer, leadership instructor, speaker and strategic advisor.
Jocko spent 20 years in the SEAL Teams, starting as an enlisted SEAL and rising through the ranks to become a SEAL officer. As commander of SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser during the battle of Ramadi, he orchestrated SEAL operations that helped the “Ready First” Brigade of the U.S. Army’s First Armored Division bring stability to the violent, war-torn city. Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the Iraq War.
Jocko returned from Iraq to serve as Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams. There, he spearheaded the development of leadership training and personally instructed and mentored the next generation of SEAL leaders who have continued to perform with great success on the battlefield. Jocko is the recipient of the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and numerous other personal and unit awards.
Upon retiring from the Navy, Jocko co-founded Echelon Front, a premier leadership consulting company, where he teaches the leadership principles he learned on the battlefield to help others lead and win. Jocko also authored the Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual, a New York Times Bestseller, and the best selling Way of the Warrior Kid children’s book series.

[@ek7404]

Love how you made this one black and white lol

[@eriklarson9137]

Knowing Andy, it was an accident. Lol!

[@richardclemens9261]

And 480p after giving Echo a bunch of shit lmao

[@usuallyadam]

@@eriklarson9137 Andy applied PowerPoint logic to Sony Vegas. This is the result.

[@jimettamarna417]

I don't think I'd recognize Jocko in color

[@blademaster9575]

@Will See i've seen a lot of jocko jokes but this might be the best ever 😂😂

[@28gold28]

Some say Jocko puts the "laughter" in "manslaughter" others say his tears can cure cancer in kids..... its a shame he doesnt cry.

[@seatato4468]

His non shooting eye has the ability for a single tear to come out but even that's hard to get too

[@nemovetinari9063]

Watch the podcast with Jonny Kim. We saw his gentle side

[@danielmarshall4587]

THANK YOU that brought a smile.

[@ascendtoaesthetics]

@Who Are You Really chuck Norris has a bedroom poster of jocko...

[@sebastianfritsch6057]

He cries for Sure, but Not in Front of US...

[@theerickstone]

Andy leads the league in laughing at his own jokes, and I am here for it.

[@upsidedownflapjack]

Fun fact: Jocko didn't take MREs into combat. He ate spent brass.

[@user-nz2qu6qd3j]

😆😆😆

[@heathen455]

Clip Nuesome the bear that everyone says isn’t dead and is laying in Chuck Norris’ floor is really there hiding from Jocko

[@kylemaki6510]

Fantastic fella’s, this civilian a$$h0le so appreciates what you do !

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

He ate spent brass and shit anchors. You forgot that part.

[@bigcncguy]

But he wouldn’t, if your gaging on Greek yogurt the taste of metal isn’t that good either

[@rob14539]

“It’s a learning curve” like getting the mike stand out of the guests face 😂😂

[@stephenbabine3325]

rob14539 funny, I didn’t really think about that until reading your note and now it will probably irk me for the rest of the vlog 😳

[@T_D_B_]

@@stephenbabine3325 yup same here... thanks rob!

[@jeffmcgovern5674]

I think that is Jocko's normal position in his studio but the cameras that record Jocko's podcast are they 3 tripods opposite this camera view.

[@KiwiAntz56]

Jeff McGovern It’s cool seeing a different angle

[@esthahyahgeh6533]

Hahaha totally.

[@benpage2505]

Andy is the Ryan Reynolds of the Seal community. Can't ever stop laughing!

[@kingfinance1508]

Rumour has it that it was filmed in colour but then. Jocko took a breath.....

[@mhsandifer]

And any Corona in a 10yd radius perished. But CBS says the virus is racist so why wouldn't Jocko be privileged?

[@pavelowjohn9167]

Wait, is this a Warbreaker reference? It's been a while since I read it, but still....

[@m.d.d.k.7136]

@@pavelowjohn9167 that is what I was wondering.

[@captinsnoochieboochie]

Bro dont mess around, that's a true story!

[@Vixctor13]

Interesting to see how Jocko is completely different here when talks to someone with a similar background.

[@XRLostCause]

"Stumpfback Mountain" gets its origin story.

[@martinstrubin4234]

I listen to a fair amount of podcasts of Joko’s and Andy’s, and this is by far, the best one I’ve ever listened to. To have both of them talking of old times on the teams was fantastic! You could see how relaxed each one was with the other and it was wonderful to witness. Just 2 warriors shooting the shit and enjoying each other’s company. Outstanding! I’m thankful that our country still produces men such as these two heroes. God bless them both.

[@austinlyon69]

I died laughing hearing about how Andy would put on higher rank tabs in certain meetings just to give his input on shit 😂😂😂

[@frankydoyle3248]

Imagine the trouble he’d get in if higher ups found out about that at the time 😂

[@1shooter402]

Claustrophobia sometimes gets worse with age too. It’s a mother!

[@the_secret_squirrel]

Any veteran knows that is probably the biggest big dick move ever. What I hope doesn't get lost in the wash, is that he was doing it to protect his guys, not for his own ego, and that makes it so fucking awesome.

[@matyas4878]

Two of my favorite guys. The friendship between these two is interesting

[@KnightsoftheApex]

Great to see Jocko finally have the CEO of Black Rifle Coffee on his podcast

[@tonyfknb3896]

This is Andy's podcast, Jocko is the guest. This sarcasm or a joke attempt

[@KnightsoftheApex]

@@tonyfknb3896 I'm going to let you figure this one out on your own ;)

[@tlinjr]

Knights of the Apex lmfao 😂😂😂

[@madhousemilitia82]

"UP AT A REASONABLE HOUR"

[@ARockOrSomething]

This is an underrated comment...

[@johnc6655]

Big fan of Andy's podcast and the guests he has. Jocko is a great guest and host. Add Mike Ritland and this would be awesome.

[@907living6]

Two living legends, really enjoyed this one!

[@surferdude1012]

I always appreciate Andy and Jocko just talking.

[@russ1046]

I loved you two talking about Dick Thompson. That story is completely incredible.

[@breakznenta]

This is my favorite podcast from either of Jocko and Andy. The black and white is a great touch.

[@Ryan-ll1pk]

I'm pretty sure Jocko can start a fire by rubbing two pieces of ice together

[@johnnydough6244]

You’re an amazing human being Andy and are the ultimate example of the type of people we need more of in this world. Really enjoyed your interviews on Rogan’s podcast which led me to your channel and now I’ve got plenty more podcasts to enjoy thanks to you. Much respect and thank you with the utmost sincerity for serving our great nation.

[@TheOutlawMan]

Andy's story of becoming an O is probably my favorite so far. That's exactly the kinda sneaky shit mentality I want to see in the Teams and SF, especially T1 operators

[@PAPOFELI]

Poseidon has blessed us

[@StephenHowson]

Podcast really got going around the 1hr 35 moment. I love that line about most peaceful time is on operations - such a hard thing to explain but so relatable and so damn true.

[@cagrangersealninja3720]

I still can't understand how you don't have more subs Andy 👍

[@davecollins6113]

Get something different each time I watch this episode, probably 3rd or 4th time now. I really enjoy the respect and friendship these two have for each other, and how relaxed they are with each other. Andy knows which buttons to push with Jocko, to get him to let his hair down a bit.

[@rzurzolo]

Awesome conversation between my 2 favorite podcasters. Stay at home...furloughed from work...GOOD!!! Listen and learn.

[@reddirtrhodes2039]

The quarantine is making me slow down and breathe. It has given me a fresh perspective. Not gonna chase the dollar as hard as I was before. Going to chase happiness for a while. Thanks Andy and Jocko, for everything.

[@tokyosan7906]

I listened to this months ago when it came out, i'm listening again because i enjoyed it that much.

[@brentnelson1270]

I was an airdale for 20 years. Never got shot at or never sent rounds down range. Pretty happy about that. 😊 I came home a little worse for the wear, but have 10 and 10, can walk, talk and hear thunder. When asked about my service I am quick to say that “I am a veteran, but I am not a COMBAT veteran.” I make sure to never fake the funk and hate when I see others “embellishing” their careers.

[@BOBSMITHH]

Thank you for the quarantine content. VERY much appreciated!

[@ryntimothy21]

Great podcast! Finally getting to hear much more about Jocko's career is interesting and enjoyable. Both of these men are very interesting to hear speak about their experiences.

[@jasonsahl4529]

1:04:21 "Extremely Limited Ownership" by Andy Stumpf. Chapter 1: "There Are No Bad Leaders, Only Bad Teams" Chapter 2, by Jocko Willink: "Nobody Told Me That"

[@charleslasley5367]

Would be a bestseller

[@daniellopez2239]

If you look up "decentralized command" in the encyclopedia, you'll see Jocko's face.

[@heathmarcum5390]

I agree with Andy 💯 on veterans using and blowing there experiences completely out of proportion

[@zilvinas82]

I just have simple training at home, don't listen music just this podcast... Its so cool to listen this conversation...

[@zZzPoPTaRTzZz]

Thankful for podcasts like these working from home during all this shit. Even more more thankful for the two warriors. Cheers from MN

[@snakebite961]

Thanks to both of you for being so honest!

[@JRAT777]

You got some good stuff out of jocko that I havent heard and ive listened to almost every podcast he has put out or been on.

[@esver1883]

Him and Andy’s relationship is fantastic. Its really natural and organic.

[@onetwothree257]

4:01 “It wasn’t an ‘of course’ to me.” 😂😂😂

[@davidaldridge5716]

Get these numbers up people are sleeping on Andy’s podcast ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@robertmurdoch1]

I improved my tolerance to claustrophobic-type situations, through jiu jitsu. Being on the bottom, and working, with technique to get out and reverse.

[@johnbeh9795]

As an ER nurse and a vet I'm always amazed at how many guys who show up at the emergency department who not only clam to be a combat vet but super recon special forces super jumper oss sniper.

[@boblasher1]

Dude, I am an "old" infantry Jarhead that works in the ER as a nurse at the Minneapolis VA. All those guys are Spec Ops!! Don't believe the services have any cooks, bakers or candle stick makers anymore!

[@BROperatorTIME]

Nice profile pic bro

[@cndla4st]

Not a Vet, but an ER nurse. More than 1 have stated "I took bullets for you" and aren't even combat vets. Much respect for all Vets, even those that misrepresent experience. In awe of those that have had boots on the ground.

[@davidw1390]

I never understood this. Like... MOST people don't even join the military (even with the relative ease of basic nowadays) it's okay to be the guy who does laundry, chips paint, or counts boxes.

[@ObamaFromKenya]

@@davidw1390 the guy who chips paint in the Navy has DOR from BUD/s or dropped from another command, they’re chipping paint because the NAVY doesn’t need them doing anything else

[@maxchesshir4973]

We all know Jocko is awesome, but Andy is also awesome in his own right. He is a great interview on every podcast I've seen him on. Glad he has his own now that it is doing well.

[@longshanx7716]

Crazy ass podcast..cool to see ya gettin video in....best story ever sky diving and surfing a mine sweeper!!!..grew up in the flathead!

[@iamnotawafflewaffle6622]

The audio of this podcast is so satisfying!

[@IDWIE]

Loved it! I’ve been to that war memorial in Indianapolis; it’s awesome!!!

[@austingillesify]

I'm so glad I watched this episode because it led me to tactical asshole actual.....and it is tremendous

[@drtnockout9134]

Austin Gilles I hope Mat Best appreciates the success that General Stumpf gifted him.

[@captainahab2019]

I really like Jocko's book ideea. Can't wait for it to be published.

[@aikonatsumi5611]

Self quarantined for two weeks now all alone. Good. Spending 9 hours a day learning a new language. Can already speak conversational dialogue.

[@kirkarvint.2017]

Controversial dialogue. 🤣🤣🤣

[@aikonatsumi5611]

@@kirkarvint.2017 What are those 3 squares?

[@MrDarknessDroa]

Aiko Natsumi hes laughing at you

[@sastsxx]

Aiko Natsumi what kinda of phone do you have bud? A old Nokia?

[@aikonatsumi5611]

@@sastsxx I'm on a desktop computer I don't have a phone.

[@Hugg-rr5kb]

This is legendary!!!! Subscribed

[@garyworley5806]

Back in the day, after I got out of the Army, I was broke. All I ate for about a year was Ramen noodles. They were $1 a dozen so, I ate a pack in the morning and a pack at night. Now that I'm no longer broke, I still eat a pack for breakfast and a pack at night.

[@shaunawoodward1295]

Excellent discussion, thank you.

[@gman52712]

1:06 Andy: ' Yeah, apparently when the power goes out, certain file types can get corrupted. ' Jocko' I wish I was shooting multiple people in the face right now.'

[@j.t.patton7820]

2 hours of pure happiness.

[@barryrose8360]

Just found this! AWESOME! Love both of these animals! Consider me subscribed

[@edt9666]

I can only imagine how some folks who don't have a military background might get lost trying to follow parts of this dialog. Good stuff.

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

No military background, but lots of study and appreciation. Number 1 life regret, not going in. Acronyms throw you for a min but the good podcasts give the clarification and/or meaning, or you figure it out later if you listen long enough.

[@redzone012]

Jacko please do more if possible SOG members interviews. Im just re-playing old ones.

[@TheDanmack81]

That look that Andy has after Jocko says ramen noodles taste good at 4:12...

[@travisbond635]

Great job guys. God bless America

[@american9245]

Jocko doesn't need a intro. A intro needs Jocko.

[@number1squib488]

Love the laid back style of this one. Cool to see Jocko less formatted.

[@andrewhansen1565]

I want either one of these guys to have Eddie on the pod cast !!

[@gee3680]

Good move 'Andy' making it black and white!

[@jasoncyrbok5520]

"Go sit down on the wall, here's a gatorade." LMAOOOO

[@loganfranc1]

Death once had a near Jocko experience

[@SinnGread]

Be strong stay happy and healthy

[@gregoryferguson3575]

The last 30 minutes of this should win an award for the raw knowledge given.

[@jmethos]

I can so relate when they talk about being introverts! Maybe that's why I love listening to both these guys so much! Extroverts don't understand us.

[@606danco]

Jewels M iam a introvert and extroverts i can do both

[@ColinAllanPhoto]

Brilliant, funny and that's how to end a pod cast

[@billybilly2728]

...timeless chat, thank you

[@keithboylan1800]

Andy said to "challenge your boss directly in public," we all heard him say it.

[@Loulito]

I can't wait for Andy to have a whole bunch of Jujitsu patches on his "Giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii" - Jocko Willink

[@jaredcorreafitness9666]

Two flat out studs and a great conversation 💪🏽 Thanks for the awesome content 🤙🏽

[@seanpatrickrichards5593]

1:27:58 its cool to hear people this successful/respectable say this! i'm sometimes influenced by everyday people who are climbing the ladder to abandon my passions/dreams etc and just chase money/status instead, but alot of these respectable people on podcasts say "DONT CHASE MONEY/STATUS!", stay committed to your purpose/mission instead, its better :) agreed!

[@e.tphone9039]

Back and white video. Great choice.

[@Kymberlee_W]

at 17:30 something....it's called "Pork Barrelling". via Wiki: "Pork barrel is a metaphor for the appropriation of government spending for localized projects secured solely or primarily to bring money to a representative's district."

[@jram6042]

Man you're bringing back all kinds of memories of SERE.....did they play "the music" for you while you were in the boxes? The mere mention of 'Sounds of love' and 'Boots' still put chills down my back.

[@notimpressed76]

"Few mistakes"............. like putting the microphone arm IN FRONT of Jockos face.............

[@Glee73]

"if you can't even explain why something is important, it's probably wrong". sadly, you see this failure of leadership constantly, especially in the corporate world. The worst part of this, many of these type of people in management will not listen to anyone else.

[@andrewspeter1950]

Jocko’s novel is going to be amazing

[@joshhoodrat451]

Would like to hear there opinion on the fired captain of the Roosevelt and SECNAV response ?

[@orcanimal]

Best ending to a podcast ever.

[@corywatterson7560]

Meal team 6! Outstanding!

[@peytonstephens1843]

That big box of Ramen Noodles in the garage. It’s there time to shine.

[@MATTtheSAVAGE]

Do SEALS take a class in podcasting? CO "Alright boys, you're retiring from the Navy. Here's your podcast. Good luck!" SEALS "Roger that!."

[@LFreeouf]

Love this interview. Very interesting conversations. These guys are awesome dudes. So glad we have these guys doing what they are doing. Love Andys sense of humor. Hilarious.

[@eastsider85]

Me: KRATOS!?! Jocko: HELLO BOY

[@jasondufresne7005]

Jocko, Do you stay in touch with "The Gronk?" 2/28 IBCT CDR (at the time) from PAARNG

[@ricksherwood1034]

Awesome podcast, should have had Echo setup the camera angles.

[@firedad7341]

Great podcast

[@e.tphone9039]

Great podcast Andy. An jocko🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@laurentharvey1497]

Sick podcast

[@mungusaurus]

Dear Andy. Tactical Asshole Actual is pure fucking gold, thank you.

[@JuanSilva-yd1ob]

Great Job!

[@cdubz3346]

Andy is a Genius

[@xmerwyndtheroninrogue1097]

Attended SERE Warner Spings 1969. Learned that if u answered up in the box u got H20 boarded and that I'd never go to Sere again. JEST training in the Philippines was great. Retired 1989 ETCS (SW). Its better to command respect than to demand respect. Fair winds and following seas at your back.

[@DanielThomasArgueta]

*Get After It*

[@snakebite961]

Awesome Andy how you replaced the happiness of overseas with being a world class BASE jumper!

[@nickkroepsch2997]

Oh andy did ya have to put that mic boom in front of jockos face hahaha. Seriously love your podcasts . So many times I've related to something someone has said on your podcast. Its helped my mindset more than you know. Keep up the work coz its fkn awesome

[@tdunn2]

Nick Kroepsch I laughed at that too. Especially when he goes through all the "screw-ups" he's done with hi podcasts. Shit like that just makes these guys' podcasts that much better.

[@thewen]

thats just jocko being tactical

[@sevatar5762]

Cleared Hot is such a criminally under rated podcast. It really should have way more subscribers!