Jocko Podcast 181 w/ John Stryker Meyer: On The Ground in Vietnam. Mayem and Bravery.

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0:00:00 - Opening.
0:05:05 - John "Tilt" Stryker Meyer: "On the Ground"
2:37:57 - Aftermath and Lessons learned.
2:50:47 - Final thoughts and take-aways.
2:53:07 - Support: How to stay on THE PATH.
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3:31:17 - Closing Gratitude.

[@Tsamokie]

I was a 20th SOS Green Hornet gunner 70'-72' and I want to thank Tilt for his lauding of our efforts. Always good to hear from a "Ground Studies" team member.

[@garry9993]

t sam thank you for your service and welcome home

[@fish4kbcf]

T Sam you should reach out to Jocko. Would love to hear the stories!

[@Tsamokie]

@@fish4kbcf Well BWB, I am somewhat chagrined by the fact that many of my memories of 70-72 when I was in the 20th SOS, are quite tenuous. I don't know that I would have a lot to comment on.

[@mq9893]

@@Tsamokie Either way, we're grateful & thankful to you

[@Tsamokie]

@@mq9893 Thanks qh.

[@andy_in_nh9243]

I've read the book, but seeing John Stryker Meyer's mannerisms, watching his expressions, hearing his inflections, and Jocko's follow on questions make this podcast a true jewel. Well done!

[@raimundosilva4382]

Na vila vila tá todo mundo Segue o cara fala uma letra distorcida sobre a minha vida Vila Azul ela fica apoiando na Vila Azul ela cara falou um monte de besteira lá monte de m**** e o povo não acredita no escuta que o povo que ele tá falando que eu não entendo tudo errado na Venezuela O povo tá tudo certo lá cara tudo

[@jacobgreen2528]

His laughs the best

[@andy_in_nh9243]

@CryinBranston The book was very good. Due to time constraints Jocko skips over a lot of information. There is so much more to read about.

[@andy_in_nh9243]

@CryinBranston I've read everything I can get my hands on about MACV SOG. "Across The Fence" would be a good start.

[@andy_in_nh9243]

@CryinBranston Yes - available on Amazon.

[@Khemtime]

I’m Cambodian. I can totally see a Cambodian guy coming in with a grenade over a lost poker game lol. I love hearing about the interaction with the natives. Great episode.

[@davidaldridge5716]

I like that aspect as well...in these podcasts as well as the one with the Frenchman. id like to know more about the locals that helped them. Both on the ground and in the air

[@aaronanderson7619]

I know some big guys and some little guys, the Khmer I know have 3 loads of heart. Much respect.

[@TupDigital]

@BitchesKnowAbout MuhPatriarchy +1 i was going to say the same thing

[@roymoore3156]

Call me a people snob, but detonating a hand grenade in a crowd of people who kicked your ass in a card game does not constitute ‘interacting with natives’ but murdering innocent people. Lol? Really? It really occurred, and real people died! No F-ing LoL about it.

[@TheDukeOfDallas]

@@roymoore3156 dude, what crawled out of your ass and pissed in your cereal? Chill the fuck out.

[@warriorsroundtable946]

Jocko, you struck gold with this warfighter. I love his stories, but I really enjoy his remarkably balanced perspective on enduring these things -- which comes through in his demeanor and presentation. It's great to see him laugh at himself and still understand the sobriety/weight of what he did. Thanks for getting him on these last couple podcasts.

[@tauceti8341]

The one to signal the helo with his tracers after the failed smoke, had me rolling on the floor.

[@abk4202020]

Oh yeah check john L plaster as well

[@langcamp3125]

I agree and well said. 👍

[@nickbode5211]

Meyer is one of the baddest men to ever serve in the US Army, but I love that he looks like a history teacher and laughs like your friend’s dad telling jokes at a party. So unassuming. What a legend!

[@KevinDiazx11]

Perfect example of don’t judge a book by is cover

[@adamcox6960]

His average day was more ridiculously fuked than most people ever see deployed.

[@cowetareserve]

He sure does look like a history teacher; and sounds just as unassuming as our economics teacher. Mr. McMurray was vietnam era marine; if it wasn't for some kid asking if he had a picture of the younger him; we would've never known.

[@johnkidd1226]

I worked with and played rugby with a guy like John. Great laugh and easy going but I knew he was tough as nails and an extremely high pain threshold. He was a Sergeant in the Dutch Commando and fought communist cannibals in the jungles of Dutch New Guinea in the 70's. He never said much but one comment I remember was "We never took any of them prisoner and they never took any of us prisoner". It took a few minutes for me to understand what he meant.

[@zacharymckay9019]

!Meyer""HOOAH""Meyer! there's you a Hooah Sandwich!

[@mackbach7585]

I’ve enjoyed every single podcast but these last two have been straight 🔥🔥 I could listen to this man for days.

[@aaronanderson7619]

His writings are exquisite. Very unassuming badass.

[@el5495]

Chee bo ha

[@tess1337]

__. & i

[@larrymcjones]

These SOG podcasts have been by far my favorites I listen to them over and over again

[@legionarulsquad6676]

Tilt got his sog podcast now

[@larrymcjones]

1:14:20 Spider would hang out the window and make a gun run with a CAR-15. I honestly don’t know if I’ve heard of a more badass moment in this podcasts entire history. Except for Dick Thompson jumping into the triple canopy by himself to singlehandedly help the rescue mission.

[@tonymarkham229]

Thank you!! I was trying to remember which podcast that was!

[@williamkalal7793]

lots of people make up stuff in battle, but Dick Thompson watching the shiny, new rope turn red with his blood on the way down to the canopy....THAT HAPPENED!!!

[@johnathanblackwell9960]

My buddy Ray Waters was awarded a medal for valor out side of combat, he was jumping out of an aircraft into with a war correspondent who's shoot didn't open, so ray grabbed the guy before he pulled his own shoot. He broke both of his legs on impact but the guy who's life he save walked away with a few scrapes and bruises.

[@williamkalal7793]

@@johnathanblackwell9960 cool story bro...tell it again.

[@xmachine7003]

Dick Thompson was the "Bright Light!!".

[@BostonsF1nest]

“I had my first Jocko moment, the good news is we found them, the bad news was they were coming to kill my ass” lmao 😂🤣

[@nicholascushing279]

"Where surrounded " " good we know where they are" "Chesty Puller"

[@hekkenschutz]

I loved it

[@delphinallen7mile]

😂😂

[@richardclary6267]

This aged like Milk 🥛 with the Rob O'Neill, Marcus Luttrell and Jocko stuff coming to light ....

[@swervysignals3620]

The comment section for these podcasts is probably the most civilized part of the entire internet.

[@jeffphillips1832]

Sad but true.

[@hunterlewis9369]

100% right rofl I have been online since it started hardcore early World of warcraft player and pretty much learned at a early age that everything and everyone on the internet is a troll but this comment section doesn't feel like the internet lol so let me fuck that up... FUCK YOU FUCK AMERICA! lol

[@Trixta024]

Facts lol

[@Southernguitar74]

I noticed that myself. While other comments sections on other channels are soap boxes for the stupid, this place doesn't suffer those fools.

[@MrTazman1959]

Yea, it’s out of deep dn respect and fear of Alphas, used be you gv civil respect, to everyone, now takes “trained killers”, lol, our treasured American Heroes, to get that respect, most of net is rudeness crude, nice change... I’m grateful for these Podcasts..

[@Mr_White_98_]

I often forget how lucky I am to have never experienced even the slightest fraction of the horrors of war.

[@aaronanderson7619]

Very astute observation. Good day sir.

[@davidsuggs7623]

Im so grateful for these guys. I was army 11B and never got deployed.

[@dennisaston3551]

@@davidsuggs7623 11C1P here, completely agree. Crazy.

[@jackhammer0925]

Brandon Stone Stone pog or grunt, you signed your name on the dotted line. You’re a brother of mine

[@mikeanderson5772]

I couldnt imgaine what my life would have been like if I had not been to Helmand and seen action. I want more than life itself to go back!

[@JWD26]

I could listen to this man all day long. Thank you for your service sir

[@brakel8r]

This dude...is just one of those dudes no matter how hard ya try...ya can't become one...if you are..you just are

[@MM-qi5mk]

cant kill em either.... how any SOG man American or Local is amazing considering their mission and the US not helping and denying you exist.... woof

M M Except they had the best air support pretty much always available and SOG had an over 100% causality rate

[@kyleadams1102]

J W such a nice, funny, and happy dude. But probably has stacked more bodies than half the active military today.

[@kyleadams1102]

J W combined

[@brakel8r]

@@kyleadams1102 indeed

[@GlassWolfLH]

My father served two tours with MAC-V-SOG in Viet Nam. He never really spoke about it prior to his passing from lung cancer as a result of exposure to agent orange during his service. I miss him, and respect him for his service.

[@Delta42actual]

you ever get any info from the historians of the unit ?

[@jeffreylane7]

I loved 180 so much. Thanks for 181!

[@doulos77]

As did I

[@Afrimusican]

Amen.

[@ColKurtzknew]

Tilt's laugh after JW recounts one of his harrowing missions is more a giggle reminiscent of some school kid remembering some prank on a teacher, speaks volumes of this man.

[@mikeparent2458]

Mr Myer's laugh just cracks me up! God Bless this warrior!

[@lifeofgosu491]

reminds me of Peter's laugh on Family Guy.

[@Tinker.Studio]

I think Jocko's favorite thing in the world are 5 second claymore fuses.

[@TurtleStranger]

Dont we all?

[@connorreynolds6280]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤙

[@peterkuykendall3636]

Check

[@icouldntthinkofaname3419]

That or getting new equipment and then another new guy right after

[@legionarulsquad6676]

Get some

[@FudgePatty]

What an amazing man! Mr. Meyer, you are a grade "A" certified BADASS! Thank you brother!

[@helllcamino]

"The only time we killed babies was if we ran out of rations" Lmaooo I love this guys demeanor

[@donavonkeith8411]

😅

[@Ninjagames-dj8ei]

😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@josepharnoldy1814]

My grandfather served 3 tours as a volunteer in Vietnam as someone with a heavily redacted DD214. Thank you Jocko and Mr. Meyer for shedding some light on things he may or may not have experienced. I would hope to know if any of these fine men would have known my grandfather.

[@Delta42actual]

i just learned mysef cux of the same thing but they got multiple dd214

[@thop70]

Some want to meet the Pope, some want to meet a President. I want to meet "TILT" !!!!!!

[@rancherfarmerguy]

I would also like to spend an evening with Tilt, as long as he talked I would buy the beer...

[@robertgoodwin2787]

Im with ya id rather meet a real hero

[@robertgoodwin2787]

And you won't find them at the Vatican or the white house these days

[@craftpaint1644]

I've been around Governors, A former President, and the Pope, and I've gotta tell you there was nothing epic about any of them. They were a bunch of fools who needed larger fools to take care of them and liked doing anything they were told. This sounds like hatred for hate's sake, but it's not. I'm just saying at the end of the day no matter what was debated or decided, no matter how much technology we have, no matter how much money changes hands, life is still only about survival.

[@georgecoull1883]

Tilt has a few cemeteries under his belt and a badass American hero and a damn legend! Thank you for the stories to be heard

[@kimosabbe50]

I really like this guy ... my favorite interview (really like ALL of Jocko's guests, but love this guy's attitude).

[@dphitch]

Yeah very positive and I get the feeling if he was 30 years younger he be doing the same kine of thing today.

[@CrusteanParliament]

Roger Hayden has been my long-standing favorite but this guy ties it up. Love the old guys!

[@cunn1n6ham]

Unreal humility and appreciation....loved hearing how fond he was of his S Vietnamese teammates

[@davidpierce9949]

@@CrusteanParliament yes Roger Hayden was hilarious!! When he referred to his 9 and a half horse power boat motor as 9 and a whore I died laughing. 'You know what i mean.' Lol

[@Tommybouy666]

@@davidpierce9949 shut up

[@donbowman5672]

Who would give this podcast a thumbs down? The man is a living legend. Thanks for have him back Jocko and Echo.

[@mikec5249]

Agreed what dickless Jack would thumbs down!!

[@buckturgidson2448]

Charlie

[@ajgambs44]

I've read all of Stryker's books and John Plaster's among others and all of them are completely insane. I love the way he doesn't shy away from what happened and has a positive attitude.

[@rudder1174]

This Man's laugh is infectious! It sounds like he is so sweet and at that same time you know he can Stryke you down in a second with his pinky. 😉

[@MM-qi5mk]

This guy should be the Sec of Defense.. Id trust anything he came up with

[@TheDovahkiin05]

That C-130 story was the most awesome shit I’ve ever heard

[@cusefan5510]

I’d would’ve shit my pants waking up to that

[@0hn0haha]

I honestly can't fucking believe it

[@WisKidUnity]

All of these stories are amazing.

[@BostonsF1nest]

It’s so funny how taken back Jocko is with all these stories, it’s like he’s at a loss for words after everyone and then he goes and tells a more ridiculous story than the one before it. I died laughing when John was telling the C-130 story and there was a short moment of silence and Jocko just goes “this is ridiculous” 😂🤣

[@larrymcjones]

“Covey would make a gun run with his CAR-15” “...I don’t even know what to say to that”

[@osamabinfaqn6726]

Jocko, you are the man! I listen to your podcasts while working out. I’ve changed from a 280 pound flabby excuse to a solid 240 pound man. Still more work to do. Was in great shape in my 20’s. List it in my 30’s. Back at it in my 40’s. Keep up the great inspirational work, my friend.

[@emilyjoe5114]

Can you please get that pilot on the podcast that John Stryker Meyer talked so highly about!

[@enticingFicus]

Emily Joe -I agree. Have both him and John on the show so they can remember stuff together. My high school had a “USO Show” where WW2 vets would come in and tell stories and answer questions. Some of the best moments were when vets from different parts of the war reminded each other of events long forgotten. You could see this flood of memories (both good and tough) come over them as another vet told a simple story. I’d like to see that happen with those two.

[@Trixta024]

What was his name?

[@jnguyen80]

It was either Capt Tuan or Capt Thinh, the King B pilot. Lives in Arizona these days.

[@stevensimpson7068]

@@Trixta024 John Stryker Myer. IE Jason borne

[@coles2688]

@@stevensimpson7068 No, he’s talking about Captain Tuong

[@wilfredomercado875]

Thank you sir, for giving us the opportunity to hear the stories of bravery and sacrifice that the men lived through during the Vietnam war. It strikes a special chord for me since my father Wilfredo Mercado Santos was K.I.A. On 04/11/1967 in the province of BING DINH. it helps me to understand what he lived through and fully appreciate the men who fought by his side. Too often civilians are oblivious to the horrors of war and forget too often those that have died to make their lives safe at home and abroad. I wish you all the best and continue the good work, we need it.

[@robertblake1032]

Wilfredo Mercado that’s sad about your father. My dad was there partially in 67. He said he was on the rock half the time and VN the other half. He said that he was an advisor in the Corps and would have to take a combat command in order to get promoted. He figured he used up all his luck on Iwo , ww2, and Chosen reservoir , Korea, as well a good friend on the generals staff shipped out and was killed 2 wks after arriving in VN. Again sorry for your loss.

[@shunter2829]

sometimes the stars just align.....incredible experience with a great story teller that has charisma.

[@shawndeutsch584]

You "missed me" with that comment. Terrible aim. Figures.

[@davidgroves9113]

My grandfather served in Vietnam. It’s crazy to think that he died at 18 shortly after getting over there. He died younger than I am now. Just wild.

[@freedomforcaster1783]

Sorry to hear that. It’s so sad the number of young man we have lost to war. And just as amazing are the teenagers or just becoming young men that have shown such bravery. I look back on the ages of many of the brave man that Fought to settle our country and become forefathers to our nation and it is just unbelievable. Pray for a day that we no longer have to send our children in the battle but can sit down across the table from each other and communicate and compromise to avoid the scars of battle. Too many wars are fought for elitist, politicians, bureaucrats that do not deserve the lives that our young man and women are willing to give for their corruption.

[@roninreturns228]

@Jocko Podcast, as soon as I heard the first interview, I knew I had to come back for more details in the second segment. It didn't disappoint. The "pucker factor" on these stories is next level, and I've spent a week visiting a Green Beret who served in Vietnam at his home in the mountains, one of the finest warriors I've ever met. I have that same level of respect for John, Well done sirs.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

This guy is a national treasure.

[@brianwilliamsbriancrime]

Jocko: “That’s a nightmare.” Tilt: “Your worst one.”

[@MrBojangles2020]

I've listened to 180 probably 5 times already.looking for more Stryker interviews and I see 181!!!!

[@dtegg91]

Glad I'm not the only one who listened to it more than once hah

[@PLsexpicklePL]

I can't stop listening to them! Now we have 4 long episodes too, awesome.

[@GUNSHIPFLEX]

Anyone else really dig Mr Meyer’s laugh? This man is a legend and he seems like he’s hilarious. They don’t make em like that generation anymore. Thanks for bringing him on Jocko!

[@officialyoutubecommentator4357]

"This is Jocko Podcast", yes sir Uncle Jocko and cousin Echo!

[@jessedallassmith2987]

The best podcast I’ve ever listened too! Amazing man ol’ tilt. It really bothers me how a war fighter like him comes back and can only get a job driving a bus. there needs to be more for you guys with that skill set, crazy! Go Stryker01!

[@198kawirider]

“Johnny’s home” I felt that one too

[@ericb2409]

Right in the feels

[@xmachine7003]

Right in the guts

[@VSdrummer010]

The surgical precision and execution between the Ground Teams and Air Support in these missions is mind-blowing. Must've been one hell of a spectacle to see that in person, let alone live it. What a remarkable man and an incredible, unimaginable story he has to tell. LEGENDARY. 🇺🇸

[@BANDERSJR]

Think about the fact that they were proving the concept in real time. They set the rules, and procedures for today's tac air coordination. WILD.

[@VSdrummer010]

@@BANDERSJR yeah, that's a good point...never thought of it objectively in that way. Might've done a bit of modification in the way of extraction protocol since then though lol - not everybody is a badass to Tilt's level, getting pulled out of the shit on strings, sometimes upside down..😅

[@papalou7171]

I listen to American heroes like this, and then listen to our politicians and social justice warriors and I wonder what these men think about the weak American attitude of the current time

[@michaelorum1769]

papalou7171 you hit the nail on the head.

[@HiVoltish]

It sickens me to know that these warriors and the absolute best of our nation are ever used just to grow certain people's bank accounts. Just a waste of our most honorable.

[@tarantulathree-one8013]

@@HiVoltish Blame the French for Vietnam on that one brother.

[@brandonstonestone1795]

@ thats cause they told the truth and it was unfavorable for sog

[@brandonstonestone1795]

@Anthony Swiss communism is a working class party. Thats why the elite have indoctrinated you to think its evil.

[@macgearalit]

Depending on one's age and time of service , SOG and its exploits was the source of fact,legend and myth . John S. Meyer has placed the flesh on the bones of legend .

[@nickczarnecki5481]

We're still listening after 3 hours. Post 3 hours is like a cool down from a good work out session. Thank you for all you guys do!

[@bpbeast]

A New Jersey legend! One of the best to ever come out of the Garden State

[@dertyjerz3]

Makes me proud to be from Jersey

[@christophers5664]

Proud to be an American having men like Mr. Meyer fight for our freedoms.

[@stevencrow5462]

How about you do the American thing and step up

[@lenwenzel7440]

This is going down as my favourite podcast of all time. After hundreds of casts I know nothing will ever come close. Much respect for your service. Thank you.

[@bartididthat]

Agreed. Top 3 of all time

[@miked.5089]

The nightmares this guys been through and he has a completely light- hearted personality.

[@midwest9029]

JSM: “….Bought us a couple of valuable seconds.” Jocko: “Seconds…?” JSM: “They were coming.” The intensity of this conversation is incredible.

[@Tekitotujama]

Every breath of air is sweet, and our gift is to be alive.

[@blasterofmuppets4754]

He just has the coolest laughter. 😀

[@jamesess9943]

10:18 lol. This guy & Roger Hayden are phenomenal. I could listen to them talk for days.

[@squatplugenthusiast3667]

A true representation of a humble, poetic, and knowledgeable leader. Glad to see he was a Green Beret.

[@warren010h]

Damn I love this podcast! I listened to one of your more recent ones where you said to go back and listen to 180 and 181 before going forward. Listened to 180 while at work and started this one this evening. So much in this that kind of paints a picture of what those guys went through. Brutal!

[@ed1968man]

I grew up when the Viet Nam vets were coming home. I'm just a bit older than Jocko. Listening to these two was just a whole lotta AWESOMENESS!!! And then...Echo Charles and Jocko with the knife!!! Good Times!!! The time FLEW BY!!! Thank you!!!

[@FourThreeSeven]

In the last 2 days ive listened to the three podcasts with John. Im for sure going to read all his books. This guy is the fucking man!

[@cacquisto1]

My friends dad was a MAC V LRRP. He passed two years ago. He did share stories time to time. I think he served with Tilt. These men were warriors...

[@cacquisto1]

3rd Brigade LRRP Phantom Force 1968

[@sw6493]

Fantastic podcast. Thank you for bringing Mr. Meyer back on.

[@kizzle2255]

I love this man. He is truly one of a kind.

[@danielwebsta]

Love him! He seems to have processed the horrors he’s seen very well, and found the healing humor in this absurd situation. Much love and respect, Mr Meyer. Thank you for all you do!

[@kristroseth37]

I love tilt's demeanor, his humor, what a heroic Soldier!

[@neilsotheby4899]

Amazing! just amazing. I noticed you paused at the johnys home part. Your voice was a lot stronger continuing than mine would have been and I sometimes get told I have no empathy or emotions at all! These stories are so powerful I don't know what to say. Bravo gentlemen!

[@scottqualls7998]

This is my Favorite Podcast you've done. The reason why is Ive read the books. Because I grew up around some of these Great Soldiers my Uncle Spider was who they spoke of Flying Covey He is one my Heroes along withe Brother 31 active in Special Ops and our mutual friend 27 year NAVY Seal Tony E. Think the World of all you Soldiers who keep America Free

[@charliemike13]

John Stryker Meyer is one of my heroes! Amazing man!

[@WarInHD]

These guys deserve Medal of Honor’s, it’s unbelievable what they went through

[@Tommybouy666]

What? Shot in the cock?

[@arijao92]

The last podcast with John was one of the best I have ever heard, this guy has such interesting tales to tell that I'm pretty much on the edge of my seat the whole time

[@bhunterbmw335is2]

The best and brightest to come out of Vietnam, just excellent. Thank you

[@reeiyad2689]

Thank you Mr. Meyer and Mr. Willink ~ ❤❤

[@JAMoore-wj7de]

John Stryker Meyer, thank you for your service and thank you for giving us these amazing stories! I could listen to these stories all day long and stay absolutely motivated!

[@chrisyewcic282]

What a TRUE ANERICAN HERO!!! I would love to drink a couple beers with this guy and hear some more stories!!!!

[@jonathanspruce9798]

One of the deacons that was in my church was SOG. Have no idea what he did or where he was. He was a 30 year retired green beret. Hardest man I ever knew.

[@videosYOUenjoy]

I wonder how the whole ( thow shall not kill ) thing worked out for him

[@jonathanspruce9798]

@@videosYOUenjoy the actual ancient Hebrew translation is thou shall not commit murder. Big deference.

[@17MrLeon]

@@videosYOUenjoy well same god ordered Israelites to take jericho and kill everyone inside women and children. So That commandment wasnt clearly for the war.

[@cavscout62]

@@videosYOUenjoy-Murder is the actual translation, not kill.

[@Craig_Cole]

Man, I've really enjoyed this series of podcasts. Keep up the great interviews.

[@ajr1775]

National Treasure. Definitely in the top 10 of dudes you would want to live forever.

[@sprintcarracing50]

Great job, Jocko! The podcasts with John have been amazing to listen to amongst the others. You are truly an inspiration and I appreciate what you are doing.

[@Laird_Uig24]

John Meyer total REspect, awesome bloke. Jocko really enjoying the podcasts keep up the great work.

[@chancejohnson3624]

Awesome. I was hoping part 2 would be up quick

[@BriarDarkRain]

Love these interviews! I have so much to binge on and get caught up to. Thank you!

[@Shawnalyons]

Iconic legend John Stryker Meyer, unbelievable missions that today's SF heros are in awe of. He is one of a kind.

[@MagicMarker447]

Wow, this guy is great and has a great sense of humor. Thanks for getting him on. This is unreal.

[@WolfManJammer]

I liked what he said in #180 “Sometimes you gotta laugh to stop from crying”. An interesting way to say - stay positive.

[@PLsexpicklePL]

This is fascinating to listen to! Glad it's a long episode.

[@ecks77]

This episode with John Stryker Meyer is by far the best episode with him. And I haven't even watched the first one yet. Great job, Jocko. Amazing as always!

[@kersey7107]

All the deep breaths from Jocko.... says so much about the situations this man went through. God Bless you sir!

[@tico4940]

Jocko does a great job orating a book ,he pauses just long enough to peak/heighten your feelings or anticipation.His ability to get his guests to talk about things they might want to forget is great,like Dakota Meyer,he works them by telling his experiences to feel a comradery and bring out the best.Where did he get the idea of a podcast? Joe Rogan was his influence years ago,that was a good one on joes show,check it out on y-tube of course.

[@Yoshimurha]

I don't get it - 33 "dislikes"? What's there to dislike in one man telling his stories and reflections in a podcast? It's not as if it is a movie-review which you like or dislike? It is a man whom been in a very rough war and managed to survive to tell the story, unlike many others.

[@loganmichaels9192]

Yoshimurha they’re called SJW Liberal Snowflakes who can’t understand or appreciate bravery and honor.

[@cavscout62]

Soybois and turds.

[@hasdrubal121]

Finished a 12 hr night shift and started listening to this podcast.....couldn't sleep til I'd listened to the end.... absolutely blown away. What an awesome guy, so grounded, so cool and funny. A hero and a legend. Great podcast

[@shammy3138]

A rockstar from Vietnam. My dad was a Marine tanker in Vietnam. Thank u for your service sir 🇺🇸

[@zackaryaiken-edelman7382]

Love the Vietnam "on the ground" chats, keep them coming

[@jimmyj38]

Amazing interview, Mr. Stryker is an outstanding human..

[@Northern_Bass_Ninja]

Thanks for creating this podcast. It's great to hear all the stories of our vets an what they experienced. I'm always grateful to hear of the heroism of guys that weren't fortunate enough to return home from those lucky enough to have. Amazing stuff.

[@henrymonroe4300]

I am continually in awe of this man - I'm usually in awe of jacko, but to see jacko in awe of this guy and hanging on every word just like I am is super special

[@trashpanda314]

I'm an airborne infantry combat vet from Iraq but my experience pales in comparison to what this hero accomplished. These men were the real snake eaters. We had nods, thermals, etc., almost constant air and uav support. These dudes were behind enemy lines against all odds. It was a mission just to get into a mission. Operators by every sense of the word.

[@JasonWaterfalls13]

That dude is a straight up legend of man!! Effortlessly cool and you know he is a pure bad ass through and through. So much respect to him!

[@hunterlewis9369]

Men like this give me hope for America and humanity in general, it's nice to see there are people out there that still have honor and continue to do the right thing regardless of the circumstances. Ton of respect for the both of you, love your podcasts Jocko I believe I have watched at least 50 of them.

[@daveybernard1056]

Lends much needed perspective to the (minor) problems I go thru in my civilian life. thanks, Veterans.

[@otalldon5582]

I'm getting the book, what a story, I went in 77, most of the nco's were vietnam vets.. you sir are truly a hero.

[@cusefan5510]

I read all of his books. The stories are just absolutely insane.

[@hotrodrigs1]

180,181 Awesome. Could listen to his events all day. Will be purchasing his books. Thanks

[@vovachammonet5771]

For my third go round with all SOG podcasts on this station. Salute! - Wow!

[@_-_-_1031]

I could listen to this Podcast once a month These men are truly the bravest of the brave So glad They beat the odds and made it home. Thanks Jacqueline well done.