Jocko Podcast 298: The Way of The Frogman. "By The Water Beneath The Walls" With Ben Milligan.

[@Molly0121]

I can’t express Jocko’s impact on my life. For a man I’ve never met on ‘the other side of the pond’ I would never be who I am today if it wasn’t for him, he will never know the true impact of his work, but if he sees this, all I have to say is thank you for your service, even beyond your military service. Thank you for your service first physically and now mentally. Love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jeremybrimmer1990]

"Good." - Jocko

[@javiersandoval270]

Beautiful words brother 🤙

[@johnmusgrave2900]

seconded Molly - every word - also from England. Good

[@Sebastian-pb9hm]

Agreed! I was on holiday in Corfu in 2020. I had swam many times, around this cove and into a C-shaped rock formation, before climbing up and out the ocean. Not being confident in the water, it was a nice route that was challenging but also manageable. On our last full day there, the water was choppier. Despite her warnings, I told my girlfriend I was confident enough to do the route (I'm a stubborn bastard). This time though, as we turned into the C-shaped cove, the water was bouncing off the rocky walls, and the waves were way too big. They jostled us around violently, and crashed down upon us. I began taking on water and struggling to breathe. I started to panic. I started to think I wasn't going to make it, and that I would surely die here. I began imagining my mum being told how I died drowning, and how my family reacted to the news. Then, I heard Jocko telling me today wasn't the day, and I wasn't allowed to give up. So I fell back on my swimming technique and began repeating the mechanical movements all the way until I found my way to the edge of the rocks, where I scrambled up, pulled my girlfriend out of the water, and we rested on the sandy surface. To say Jocko saved my life that day might sound a stretch, but without him in my ear, I am not sure if I would've made it.

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[@ajr1775]

One of the better podcasts......it turned in to a discussion of history and origins. Will pick this book up for sure.

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[@cajatron]

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Good luck and enjoy the experience!!

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enjoy the pronouns

[@cajatron]

@@wademchenry1560 Huh? I'm over a year in now

[@calebbernstein5163]

Did a little training as an 0311 with 3rd battalion 6th Marines at Camp Billy Machen , never heard of his story until now. Made my ears perk when you said his name Jocko, haven't heard it since I was there.

[@nickbruns]

I'd love an episode with Don Shipley.

[@bobnewsdog]

This book is absolutely fascinating. The parts on ww2 and korea are incredible and shed whole new lights on the conflict.

[@seanmacmillan782]

I keep catching myself non stop smiling listening to y’all. One love. Keep up with the light!! Sean

[@NickDiazofNauts]

The story of “Darby & the overrun Rangers” has brought me to tears. Can’t even imagine the bravery - nay GUTS - those rangers had to fight to the bitter end & to sign off on the radio as such “they won’t get us cheap”… reminds me of the Ensign who took command of a battleship (cause all his superiors had been killed) whos last words to Burke were “Forgive the mistakes I am about to make”. 😢 May they all Rest In Peace.

[@jopattix]

What an achievement and important contribution to our history. This is a must read.

[@brianjenkins5429]

This dude is the Jim Gaffigan of the Navy Seals 😆 In all seriousness, remarkably sharp guy. His book is a huge contribution to the Navy Seals legacy.

[@CornMatterToo]

Dude! Spot on haha

[@TheMightyMurse1917]

Jim Gaffigan except jacked and a trained killer lol. Who knew that was possible. Love it.

[@DarcyCarmen]

Now I can’t unsee it.

[@BostonsF1nest]

He’s more like the FBI agent from the movie “Black Mass”

[@billmcyrus]

There is so much history in this that most of us would never know --it's mind boggling how far this goes.

[@konakona895]

"JOCKO FOR PRESIDENT" 🇺🇸

[@sgtrock2821]

He's too honest. Someone would lie about him, spin and fabricate to make him look bad.

[@cobrathecobra3398]

He doesn't have to be president, but he needs to be a critical advisor.

[@Acoto]

Using a Commando unit like regular Infantry is like using a Submarine like a WW2 Battleship. That part of the book stirred up a few emotions in me for sure.

[@deso1032]

Jocko great podcast again. Please can we have some more SAS interviews please. Keep up the good work

[@xipingpooh5783]

One of the best interviews I have ever listened to. As a retired Marine with a son in the Marines, I appreciate the kind words that were spoken about The Corps. Having had Navy Corpsman as part of my platoon and having a lot of interaction with the Navy during my time in service, I feel a tight bond with the Navy. I have said this many times, there is no braver more dedicated and loyal individual on earth than a Navy Corpsman. They Navy Seal Teams have my complete respect and admiration. I will be purchasing this book and eagerly awaiting its arrival. Semper Fidelis 🇺🇸

[@kjmsification]

Thank you Gentlemen for all your due diligence

[@ianhall6614]

One of those episodes where you buy the book after listening for less than 5 minutes. Absolutely fantastic episode, can not wait to get my hands on this book.

[@PositanoRistoranteBethesda]

i just did that

[@sluggoyaco]

I started reading it a few days. Great read

[@NickDiazofNauts]

Just listened to part 2 now it’s time for part 1. I listened to 14 audiobooks about the marines in ww2 never before hearing about Tarawa or the horror of Saipan and that’s all I needed to hear to know the bravery and professionalism of the Marines.

[@untilvalhalla7854]

I love the “I taught myself” theme with Mr. Milligan. 👍🏻

[@FromTheHood2TheWoods]

Sometimes I don’t have time to even listen to the podcast but I still just hit like out of the utmost respect for these great men.

[@fletcheringram4248]

Me too….

[@arthurmorgan4460]

I listen to the audio at work then I listen to the KZbin video. I play it in the background when I'm at home cleaning, studying working out etc...

[@johnnysprocketz]

bahhhhhhhhhhhh

[@billandpech]

It's beautiful how we trade a little of our privacy to enable free access to phenomenal information sources like this podcast. It's an explosive tool!

[@scottobrien1289]

A fellow Indiana man. I recognize all the places in Indiana that he mentioned. My grandfather was in the army during WW2 and he used to tell me and my brothers stories about killing Nazis. He past away when I was in army basic/ AIT training. I had a drill sergeant who was an airborne army ranger/ sniper.

[@anonymous-ps6jw]

Reaching the 4hr mark disappointed there is not a 5th hour. Gratitude for this

[@jamesdouglas6977]

Another great episode of “Military History with Jocko.”

[@billmcyrus]

Or Jocko's Badass Book Club.

[@Finnegan708]

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[@aaabeverages7152]

Humility is just a piece of what his brotherhood stands

[@spitfire47x]

"When someone has such an eye for detail, and he doesn't remember you, AT ALL, that's gotta hurt a little bit" 😂

[@KB-bo9xl]

Incredible story. I look forward to getting a copy of the book.

[@georgec5757]

Jocko wakes his alarm clock up in the mornings

[@abdikadirmfarah9060]

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[@irasmith3615]

Ha! my BSA Eagle Scout project was building a flag pole, benches and plaque at that training center in Niland. I was there at the "grand opening" ceremony back in 96 I think. For a 17 yr old boy it was pretty cool to see the military display they put on! Its good to hear it mentioned in this podcast.

[@stankittrell7384]

My Dad's ship, U.S S. Crosby APD 17 transported Raiders in the South Pacific in WWII. He told me some stories about the Raiders and the Frogmen. I watched this podcast and immediately ordered the book.

[@seanmacmillan782]

I’m struggling, you are the only positive impact other than my mom. Thanks bud

[@travisboothe5670]

1:53:17 "Continually do the thing you don't want to do because you know it is the right thing to do" CHECK!!!

[@98nathan1]

God is putting heavily on my heart that I’m making the right decision in joining the military. Every time I listen to Jocko I drive by a street named after whatever word he says in that moment, or I’ll drive by a marine billboard as he’s talking about a marine. I was listening to him as I pulled up to a gas station and I met 2 separate men who served the military, navy seaman and a marine, one of whom I gave $30 for gas and food and shared tears over the loss of his wife. I feel such conviction every episode I listen to, and I know it’s my true calling.

[@midwestb-ry4160]

Nice to see a fellow Hoosier on here. You make us proud !

[@HomeshighlandPark]

Only podcast I’ll keep listening to over and over again. I need to read book. Mot want. Need. Should be a freakin mandatory reeding for humans and citizens !

[@rosshixon6796]

"I was a really good tryer" that's pretty funny

[@cdrtej]

I identify with that

[@thomasjml82]

This is what I love! Keep reading books man! I’m wishing I I could join. I’m too old and too near sighted.

[@mattmcdonough707]

I have downloaded and I am 3 hours into the audiobook! It is outstanding! Great listen

[@nobeldecker3049]

Please get Lt Col. Stuart Scheller on .

[@brianjenkins5429]

That would be an interesting podcast. I think once emotions are low and he takes off the uniform.

[@nobeldecker3049]

@@brianjenkins5429 You seem like a man who chooses his words carefully. Good!

[@nobeldecker3049]

@@brianjenkins5429 but emotions are not the driver here , rather conviction.

[@donpizzo8963]

I'm buyin' that book.

[@garydaly]

After 18 months of watching JWPC I’ve learned so much, what I’ve learned, I don’t know yet.

[@ayara8157]

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[@flycrew]

Stand by to get some.

[@Bathaling]

This was a great podcast. Might get the book. Please give us the Goggins Podcast we need. Thank you

[@firstnamelastname9444]

You’ll see comments like this on a bunch of podcasts. Not gonna happen. From what I’ve heard, Goggins’s reputation in the Teams is questionable and his story has already been told many times anyway. And before you ask, I’m not gonna go into why Goggins may be controversial amongst SEALs because I’m not a SEAL and only people in that community can really give a valid opinion. But there’s tons of discussion posts and stuff going into all that drama.

[@Bathaling]

@@firstnamelastname9444 I hear you man and yes I've heard it all and I know. Jocko and Goggins clash alot in mindset but listen up, it's gonna be one HELL of a podcast when we do get it. GO GET SOME. P.S. most of them comments on previous episodes of the podcast have been me.

[@firstnamelastname9444]

@@Bathaling CHECK

[@HankWhiteman]

22:51 Ben is my spirit animal.

[@travisboothe5670]

The way of the frogman should definitely be a t-shirt!

[@barbaraloveless4261]

1:36:00 Jocko’s calling 🇺🇸 2024 “We don’t know what legacy we are going to have. We don’t know what thing we don’t want to do, that we have to do, that is going to be the most important part of our lives.”

[@dionthomas5418]

By the Water beneath, Great interview about the Navy SEALs of the Vietnam War, with a reservist in the Seal Teams, Jocko reads a great book like a narrative on a mission against all enemies of freedom

[@travisboothe5670]

Thanks Echo for asking what PSD is.

[@Stacey.B]

Just noticed Echo pops open a drink at 2 1/2 hrs. mark. The past few podcast

[@inspireinfinite3856]

You can choose courage or you can choose comfort. You cannot have both

[@epb0394]

Just finished this book yesterday. If you are wondering if you should get it or not. Yes.

[@HELLEKSONART]

I like that you heard the call and took stance.It was needed. "I can vote for anyone I choose and I choose Ben Richards." - Richard Bachman -

[@HELLEKSONART]

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[@ratta_tat]

Currently, I'm at page 347 of Ben's book. I thought it would be more academic or clinical but it's a real page turner. There are a lot of peripheral anecdotes in the book too. I almost stood up and cheered out loud at his description of the destroyers' actions on D-Day. There isn't a single dead page in it.

[@DjornNorthfield]

@57:30 - I'd like to remind everyone, $3 back then was made of ~3 ounces of silver. That's like $70 to $80 today. People act like the folks back in the olden days were all poor because they just look at the nominal value of the currency. They don't look at the purchasing power. Back then $3 could buy you a Bowflex! The dollar is lost 99% of its purchasing power over the last hundred years. In fact your purchasing power in 1990 is twice of what it is today dollar for dollar.

[@Jeremy-bh5cm]

We're mere soft weak peasants compared to those guys in this book, amazing experiences to listen to.

[@toddlemasters]

Great podcast. Amazing story

[@markmedina5025]

Ordered your drinks, and am enjoying them…healthy and refreshing!!

[@bullbythehorns808]

Let's get after it

[@NickDiazofNauts]

On the note about Tarawa (a “fav” topic of mine) and the solution of simply “more” - as I understand it, the marines had & have ALWAYS been dealt the hand “complete the mission with what you have” which translates to “the worst gear, the least money, the most efficient solution”. I think it’s unfair to say the marines couldn’t have solved it or didn’t solve the problem rather they were likely dealing with so much politics that even to get simply “more” would be a stretch - let alone a whole new class of war fighters who specialized only in UDT. would love to hear thoughts on this as I am but a mere civilian lol

[@acornsucks2111]

This channel should be called Seal Nation.

[@javajunky215]

The first pod cast I had to intentionally stop watching because I ordered the book. I'll be back to watch the rest when I'm done reading it.

[@lgriggs6701]

Jocko doesn’t wake up and yawn. He wakes up and roars like a lion.

[@mikethestoner]

Needing this thanks brother

[@travisboothe5670]

Lead line and slate might be a good Tshirt too.

[@justinjtv4089]

@40:20 always love it when i hear mention of Iowa :)

[@AhmetKaan]

*Whenever I feel like giving up, I just think about why I started.* I don't know you personally but I wish you the best in your life. You are loved and needed. - a personal development KZbinr 🙃

[@patient_6925]

if it were anyone other than jocko, id feel more comfortable teasing them about almost calling virginia, virgina.

[@hardtopindown7781]

Hope he doesn't notice you failed to capitalize the 'J' in Jocko...🙂

[@jasonritchie8357]

That’s Jocko with a capital J. Now go get wet and sandy!

[@Bryan-ww3bx]

Had to scroll down for this comment as soon as I heard it haha

[@pumppuhaulikkomies]

I heard rumors that Theo came over for an episode. When is that hitter coming out??

[@mr.duckmybuttt4016]

Gang gang boii, cant wait to see that hitta , theo beat the tism.

[@ZenCenterUpaya]

Theo dropped some true GEMS, probably the hardest I have ever seen Jocko laugh.

[@mr.duckmybuttt4016]

Just finished watching it

[@lancet.346]

"Your buddy Fred" had me rolling.

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

WHEN MEN CHOOSE THE SACRED|| WE GREAT MEN

[@NickDiazofNauts]

On the note of the navy decentralized command vs army centralized command I can’t help but think of the metaphor of an NFL team with STUD athletes & quarterbacks but the plays are being called by the coach on the sidelines vs The UFC for instance with again STUD athletes but once in the “match” they are free to execute plans at their impulse as they see fit to complete their mission. Very cool. I need to read/listen to this book BAD. it’s like “The Longest Day” but actually tho… lmao

[@sdbling]

Impressive is that literature like this can be dynamic, multifaceted with gripping delivery and yet have an author with a personality comparable to a dry stiff sponge. What a example of... What's the word..? shoot, tip of the tongue. duality?, no. um not irony either.. Whatever the word is what a great example. Great book though. Im looking for it on audible.. I wish that when I would find a book on Audible that I first heard on Jocko's podcast had Jocko as its Narrator.. I know he's a busy guy but Come on, few people are gifted with a voice that oozes as much BadAssery as Jocko's does. U know what im tryna say..

[@andrewd8420]

Book's been out of stock for a while! Very successful podcast haha. I'll keep trying to get it!

[@billmcyrus]

This podcast sells more books than probably anything else out there. The publisher of Guidelines for the Leader and Commander re-printed it after 50 years of dormancy because Jocko got it and covered it. That's powerful.

[@andrewd8420]

@@billmcyrus Yeah the standard of quality Jocko has keeps all of the featured books worthy of reading and on top of that he has an excellent presentation in the way he utilizes excerpts. If you look at the opposite, some cheesy celebrity that goes on a late night talk show and says buy my book herp derp.

[@thebunnisher109]

For you Jocko: I did a 4 : 50 mile 2 years ago with a broken foot. I don’t come remotely close to being able to float.

[@nickthornton3661]

another great podcast

[@adrenalinaddict7127]

I had to order this book!

[@frostyboo2]

Great stuff!

[@kppk373]

Turn the book into a movie please!!

[@Bwh-rm3py]

Damn, that was a good one.

[@tomkay3148]

Oh man, i'm going to buy that book!

[@calynn390]

“Amphibious Commando” 💪🏼🦭☠️

[@BostonsF1nest]

He reminds me of one of the FBI agents from the movie “Black Mass”… when Johnny Depp (Whitey Bulger) intimidates him at dinner over giving up the “secret family recipe”

[@DMU386]

Dude. Spot on

[@BostonsF1nest]

@@DMU386 right? Lol 😂 that’s all I can think of.

[@benjaminperez7328]

Jim Hopper from Stranger Things.

[@adrianstroud4745]

Southern New Hampshire has a couple different military history degrees for anyone interested.

[@stripmin41]

Echo Charles asks great questions

[@andrewbuhman1066]

That Gene Tunney guy (sp?) is my man. Build like a brick house AND lecturing on Shakespeare? True Renaissance Man.

[@billmcyrus]

People need more role models like that.

[@cdrtej]

World Heavyweight Champion and more

[@geoffreyhannon]

Please do a podcast about John Chapman, whether it is someone who was there, or someone who fought with him in the time before his passing. The man is a fucking legend and influenced myself and others to make a lot of decisions we've made.

[@jlarmstrong2]

Would be a great episode. If you haven't read it already,Not a Good Day to Die is an outstanding book by Sean Naylor. Sean was on The Team House podcast/YT channel not long ago. It's a good watch, he goes in depth on Operation Anaconda and the following pissing match the Navy started over Chapman's MOH.

[@geoffreyhannon]

Have you read alone at dawn? It's a 10,000 pound book man. Had to read it in sections.

[@jlarmstrong2]

@@geoffreyhannon I have, great book. Between that and the drone video of the whole thing it baffles me why the Navy brass would make some of the claims they did and hold up Chapman's MOH. Had that clearer video never came out there's a possibility he would've never been upgraded to receive it.

[@geoffreyhannon]

@@jlarmstrong2 It fucked with me knowing that he was disposable to them just because he was an Airman. I remember when I heard about it for the first time, I thought to myself, how could another branch do this to one of us. Slabinski straight up fucking lied on air and said quote 'I did NOT leave anyone behind.' That was before the footage came out. Also, side note: Go Tigers. Took some classes there. I'm from the area.

[@jlarmstrong2]

@@geoffreyhannon absolutely. I support all military but in this case Slabinski is very hard to like. He doubled down even after the video. It's been a bit since I read/ watched everything but either he or a combo of others had the fucking nerve to say that when Chapman covered the rescue heli that it was an enemy fighter from the bunker that was confused and firing in the wrong direction. I mean wtf. They let their pride disparage a combat controller w far more training than they had. Esp considering this was most of that team's first fire fight and he was the one charging up the hill while they slid down on their ass. That first charge was enough for a MOH. It's crazy they used it as politics to get Slabinski a MOH to cover their ass. Idk if you know but there is a movie based on Alone at Dawn starring Jake Gyllenhaal coming out. On the side note: awesome you're from this area, small world. Sounds like you're an airman, thanks for your advice.

[@seanmacmillan782]

Jocko for President….

[@faith4freedom76]

@27:02? Jocko said what? 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 💪🏼💪🏼

[@mikedepo2827]

"You got your leadline & slate out"

[@Charles-nc4zj]

Did the book explain how the SEALs developed their land warfare capabilities? Did they learn from Army and Marine units during their establishment in the early 1960s?

[@BostonsF1nest]

“He even lead a calvary charge on camels”…. Bro wtf 🤣😂

[@Mosey410]

Starting off in the legendary Rung Sat with the Seals this is gonna be good

[@timmydlookatme]

A Huey in Australian army colors just flew over. Don't see that every day .

[@whydat684]

Great job.

[@dragonrider9051]

I just woke up from a dream Jocko was very upset with me in the dojo and wanted punch me so bad. Lol so I subscribed to his channel finally.

[@billallengo]

SEAWOLVES 👀💪

[@wildexperiense]

If Jocko reads this, he owns me one hundred mother fucking push-ups.

[@czarmangis]

Starts reading at 47:24

[@MrCoursair77]

That question came to me when I had too much time on my hands..?