Jocko Podcast 271: Stories of the Horrors of War. "Only Cry for the Living", w/ Hollie McKay.

[@shotgunenvy2657]

These intros are absolutely brutal. Thank you for reminding me how good I have it.

[@caiotefu9856]

Hell yeah... Our itty bitty pains are nothing, in comparison!

[@kengrimsley4172]

Brutal

[@darrenturcotte7799]

You’re letting freedom die by wearing the cult mask symbol

[@Culperrr]

It can always be worse

[@caiotefu9856]

@@darrenturcotte7799 Really... Comment back in 5 or 10 years and let's see. Maybe you are right, but let's find out, first!

[@brianmclean8732]

0:21:30 - World Affairs. Going to war. 0:26:30 - Passports. Training. 0:33:00 - The people. 0:41:00 - The Human Cost. Strange freedom. 0:47:00 - Gas Survivor. 0:50:40 - The reasons they join. The story of individuals. 0:56:10 - Omar. 0:59:00 - Kurdistan. 1:02:00 - The Camps. The News. Yaziti Slaves. 1:10:00 - Helly Luv. 1:15:00 - The Bomb maker. 1:21:00 - The process of a journalist. When to take a break. 1:34:00 - The Sun Ladies. 1:49:00 - The captives of ISIS. 1:52:20 - Captagon. Battlefield drug. 1:55:00 - The complexities of Evil. Survival. 2:04:00 - What does war look like. 2:09:20 - What is war. 2:14:45 - Westerners. No easy solution. Total War. 2:20:00 - US Iraqi sweep. Trump, Mattis. 2:26:45 - Iraqi Christians. 2:29:00 - Isis Wives. 2:35:00 - Can the be defeated. 2:41:00 - The bodies. The Clean up.

[@AhmetKaan]

*"Pain of regret is so much worse than pain of discipline."*

[@מיכאלמרטיןבנדיקטוס]

Sounds like Jim Rohn! Nice one

[@trevorcarter4191]

Ahmet is this a coined statement by you? If so very true, i love that saying! If not thanks for quoting

[@aliedil5415]

@@trevorcarter4191 he is a bad guy, you are a good guy

[@lifhrasir3453]

I've thought that to myself from my own experiences. Love that you have also articulated it here, borrowed or not.

[@shadowsanddust2]

Regret of 1 million dead Iraqis and syrian.. Regret of General Wesley Clark's Admission that the Wars in Iraq...Syria. Afghan. And on and on were NEVER due to Governmental Ties to The 9-11 attacks.. As a vet..that's regret

[@copper4045]

These stories deserve so much more attention in the U.S. I am listening. Intently.

[@acecarter1717]

If you really want the truth of who is behind this, wanna guess who funds these Isis schools that is causing them to release terror in the Middle East?? Can you truly handle the truth??

[@alberthayes1695]

Jocko's silence is like a deep growl of a lion ready to destroy, so intense! Teach me! Your podcast keeps me strong AND grounded. This is one of a handful of podcasts that's helped me truly change my life. From an unhealthy extreme, to a healthy disciplined extreme. Keep it up guys!

[@sladeb6036]

Good. Keep it up an get some. Love you.

[@trevorcarter4191]

I was having a bad couple of days. While i started listening to these story's i realize i have it pretty damn good. Thanks for Sharing!!

[@KW-im9xy]

"You can take a life without killing." So true. So many people think ending a life is a terrible tragedy and sometimes they fail to understand that death can be a release from hell. Americans are spoiled.

[@brandonblackfyre5783]

Taking a life is taking a life my friend... whether that person is evil or good you still have to live with ending a life. Some people live with it very easy and some stay up at night thinking about it.

[@BostonsF1nest]

Yea it’s called rape or sexual assault. There’s a saying in human trafficking that goes, “how do you kill someone without murdering them? You sexually abuse them”... and in some cases like you said, death is a welcomed freedom from the pain they’re currently suffering

[@StreetsNeedIt]

@@brandonblackfyre5783 you misunderstood what they meant bud

[@blantant]

What are you talkin about Americans are spoiled. The newspaper tells me daily that I am a victim of the dangerous evil of white supremacy

[@Kunfucious577]

@@blantant seriously. If it wasnt so tragic, it would be hilarious.

[@amn2343]

Just discovered this podcast, and I’m hooked! For some reason these stories give me strength in these fxcked up times. Thanks Jocko

[@trainkinder-getinspiredtol6433]

These are terrible stories. They make me feel more grateful and appreciative for what I have. Thank you for sharing with us, Jocko 🙏

[@sladeb6036]

Exactly be appreciative an humble for the beautiful life some of us are blessed to have. Someone always has it worse than you could ever think you have. Love you.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Made my skin crawl

[@rkreaden6038]

THIS IS JOCKO PODCAST WITH ECHO CHARLES AND ME JOCKO WILLINK, GOOD MORNING ECHO

[@evangossell1980]

Good morning

[@tyedie297]

Good morning my fellow savages

[@Orangutan1000]

0:00:00 Good evening echo

[@Orangutan1000]

“Good evening” Echo replied.

[@guillaumefloatin91]

Bonsoir... une heure trente dedans ( one and half and hour in )

[@Mounty621]

That intro . . . I’m a 6’3”/ 300 lb., 29+ years hardened cop and that intro had me shedding a few tears of rage listening to the inhumanity and depravity of man. Thank you, Hollie, for telling the stories and thank you Jocko and Echo for giving her a platform. Great podcast!

[@sladeb6036]

Yes , when you hear these horrible things that have happened to these people an you get to another level of anger an want to destroy these pos that committed these atrocities you just want to rid them of this world because that is the RIGHT thing to do.

[@grantjamieson5874]

Only certain men from certain parts of the world

[@nunya6874]

Same

[@shawntailor5485]

Thank you for your service as an officer

[@shawntailor5485]

Mounty 621

[@Liamsasaurus]

Somehow came across this on my recommended. Absolutely incredible the terrors that are hidden from us in America by this diluted media system. These are the things that we NEED to hear about here. My heart goes out to these people.

[@acecarter1717]

Ask yourself who is behind the funding of the terrorist schools that is causing them to release hell on the Middle East? Hint: They are not from the Middle East

[@austinquick3860]

You should have Dr David Nott on the show. He was a British war surgeon in Syria and Africa for 20 ish years. His book “war doctor” is outstanding. You and echo would enjoy having him on!

[@SGobuck]

You guys that fought in the GWOT weren't only fighting for your country and your brothers, you were fighting for humanity. Don't ever forget that.

[@sladeb6036]

Never.

[@fullmetalfreedom]

Never forget. I can only dread the suffering if so many in History. I pray that I remain so fortunate.

[@ashtongeiger6761]

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[@ashtongeiger6761]

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[@robertmccready5874]

Thank you the evilness and brutality done over there wasn’t seen since the nazi regime it means a lot for you to recognize and say that thank you god bless you and your family

[@888DMAC]

Man, Hollie is as tough as nails. What a story some of these people lived through.

[@sladeb6036]

An still are living through.

[@acecarter1717]

Tough as nails?? Why isn't she revealing who is behind the funding of these terrorist schools??

[@MazaKruz]

The anger and rage is loud in Jockos pauses and deep sighs

[@firehorse_44alpha-omega]

Thank you for your courage and bravery Ms. McKay.... and for taking the time on this forum to share your experiences. Thank you for another top tier podcast gentlemen... Cheers

[@sladeb6036]

Cheers friend

[@siko9576]

Yessir. Tuning in from Egypt. Have you ever thought you would have a ‘fan’ base in this part of the world? Ahaha. Neat. GOOD.

[@pauljamesharper]

I'm told some of the instructors at Anubis Martial Arts in Cairo are fans of the show. I was taking private BJJ lessons at the Zamelek branch.

[@sladeb6036]

God bless you brother. My friend has some Egyptian neighbors here in Texas , real nice people. Much love to you an your family.

[@fezzik_007]

Greetings from U.S.A.! I wish you and your family good health,stay safe!

[@trumanmiller94]

Man I would love to go to Egypt for a few months

[@mrs8171]

"GOOD"! Awesome.

[@Rosalie_xoxo]

I went back and am watching this after watching the episode where she talked about the fall of Afghanistan... I'm a Canadian military brat and I juggle a 20 hour a week ballet schedule while pursuing my 2nd undergrad degree (double major in biology and neuroscience). Pointe shoes are such a hard core thing but I would never give them up. Ballet is just as much a part of who I am as being a military kid.

[@ChefClary60]

I had the good fortune to spend a month in Erbil, Iraq last year. I was in Ankawa, an enclave of 40k Christian Kurds. Best, most honest, people I’ve met. I’d go back in a heartbeat.

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

Jocko, an avid learner like all good leaders.

[@thehornswogglehumdinger9612]

He definitely seems like a good man too

[@GRZZ23]

I listened to this yesterday on Spotify. I couldn’t wait to see Jocko on YT Episode 271. Powerful.

[@cisoperez9423]

Hollies McKay, this book was amazing: it speaks to me loud and clear. Thank you for caring for those people that their whole life has been war. War takes, but it leaves us with heroes and heroes never die.

[@joeyg29jgjg]

This is a podcast episode that everyone should listen to. This is so important to hear. It hurts me to hear these stories bur you need to hear it to understand a part of this world.

[@johnholland4163]

Just putting down my typical like early because I already heard this on Spotify. Keep it up y’all; love the work.

[@angelisniccolo]

I believe that Iyanla Vanzant's quote: "I am an ordinary person committed to doing extraordinary things" fits perfectly here!! Another great personality with an extremely inspirational story!

[@bottosrob]

Jocko this is the best podcast I’ve ever listened. You were the right person to speak with her. I will order Hollie’s book.

[@brandonblackfyre5783]

What a amazing interview. Didn't think it was going to be this good! Thanks Jocko for a amazing show!

[@Milokitty-en5nb]

Jocko “I was in the military” Even people who have no idea who jocko is, know he was in the military”.

[@bozazz]

I believe those were his first words

[@walperstyle]

He is the military

[@diahreajones5256]

Jocko was never in the Military, the Military was modeled after Jocko's daily life. The training, adapted from his morning stretches, the intelligence training, modeled after his high-school study regiment, the dress code modeled after his 'Sundays Best', and their motto and mentality based on his life outlook and morals. In the parts of the country he originates from, it's still known as the 'Jockoltary'

[@ange5354]

wow, waht incredible courage!!!!!!!!!! jocko podcast for the win!

[@AhmetKaan]

Once your body realizes you are not going to quit, it WILL adjust. *- David Goggins* Make your mind stronger than your body.

[@rickycastro6555]

Jocko should get Goggins on the podcast

[@davidlee2828]

@@rickycastro6555 he’s doesn’t exactly like Goggins

[@MopSpadowski]

@@davidlee2828 Does anyone know exactly why?

[@gamingxsmoking3007]

@@davidlee2828 how come?

[@sladeb6036]

@@rickycastro6555 Goggins has taken some shots at Jocko on his videos. The man is just too hard. I think he was apart of Task Unit Bruiser

[@McRarity]

The section jocko read in the beginning was amazing. There's alot of his podcasts that are great but this one was unique for jocko and I enjoyed it. Maybe I'm just new here still

[@marcatkinson5187]

This was an awesome interview in a sick, warped, horrible kind of way. Props to Jocko for showcasing this woman. In some ways, she has balls as big as any SEAL. No weapons, no training, no assets to call down, but all risk and danger to herself. This was an absolutely riveting interview.

[@judefuselier]

Oh my God, this is so enormous and heavy. Thank you all and take care of yourselves. Kindest Regards, JTF

[@caiotefu9856]

Up there with the best IMO! Fair dooe's to her, so strong and the stories she told, Amazing, truly! Wow... I started listening and walked over ten miles and could not stop! Thank you, you are a awesome woman, and I mean awesome!

[@shyamlynn243]

Relatively new listener to this podcast. Love it. SOLID!!! thank you.

[@Sarge80]

You hear people all over the world talking about how the usa is only there for oil or some other stuff, thats the political side of things, the boots on the ground, who see these horrors happening are there for only 1 reason, get rid of the 2 legged beasts and helping the population at the same time. Thanks for writing about it Hollie.

[@MustangMike52]

Yup, all preaching from their comfortable safe homes paid for with the blood of Americans, Kurds and our many other allies. All 100x better human beings

[@bogusbounty5172]

Thank you Rolf! Those are my thoughts exactly!After listening to Jocko’s stories from Ramadi, a SOGcast, how a marine jumped on a grenade to save his buddies, and THIS it hurts hearing people call our troops “colonizers” or “islamaphobic”. Only thing we can do is detach and try to teach them...

[@Sarge80]

@@bogusbounty5172 What alot of people seem to miss escpecially in the Afghanistan war, usa is fighting besides the afghan's against the terrorists, they are not attacking afghanistan itself.

[@baxterandcotton]

I'm a dual US Swedish citizen, obviously Sweden is known for its large refugee crisis 2014- onwards which was when I moved here. I was worried about being American in Swedish language school where almost all my classmates were refugees. Never ONCE did any of them chastise me for my home country, our military or anything. In fact almost all had wished they could have gone to the US instead. On the other hand, it has only ever been safe, white Sweedes and Americans who I've heard say the US is exploiting the Middle East. I used to be one of those people, in fact. I wasn't a dick about it, but I was young and ignorant. Know better now, thanks to more life experience, this podcast, my classmates etc...

[@sladeb6036]

@@baxterandcotton God bless

[@Lord_Rehgar]

been really down as of late with health issues but damn ill take the health issues over what those people had to go through.

[@0707RD]

Wow, this subject needs more attention. Thank you Jocko!

[@truckerwellnesssusa]

Authors of these war-time stories need to pay Jocko a commission to read their books on Audible. I've bought some on there but it's just not the same without Jocko reading it. When he reads, I feel like I'm really there!😳

[@TannerInAHoodie]

I used to despise podcasts, but I’m addicted to this

[@GJHistoryOfWarAndConflict]

One of the best you’ve done. Well done! Eye opening!!!!

[@OptOutOfBabylon]

Jocko is a hero becuase he wakes up REAL EARLY

[@elizabethburnham4692]

I deployed to Northern Iraq in 2003 with a Civil Affairs Battalion. We worked closely with the Kurds (and the Peshmerga). They were absolutely pro-American and were some of the most generous people I have ever known. They were also as tough as nails having endured so much. I'm so glad Holly was able to get these stories out there as they need to be heard.

[@jonnybgood4749]

I almost thought about skipping the beginning it was really hard to listen to, I'm glad I didn't

[@DRFelGood]

Good Morning Jocko & Echo Charles

[@sludgedisciple]

I read Hiroshima in 9th grade. That's a rough book. this was such a good interview.

[@checconetwo9581]

Can't wait for the book to come out. Will purchase asap ❤

[@matthewgower]

This was a good one, that book has to be fascinating.

[@frankrizzo4779]

I knew I started doing construction all those years ago, just so I could be up for jacko podcast. Kept it up bro love the show.

[@alberthayes1695]

Same here Rizzo lol. Good stuff, it makes it hard to complain listening to this

[@sladeb6036]

@@alberthayes1695 Exactly, love to the both of you. Get some.

[@lucasskrobish2473]

Just a humble construction worker and I concur

[@sirsilco]

This was the closest to tears I've gotten from a podcast. Sat at work just being brutally reminded of how evil we can be.

[@PracticalInspiration]

Perfect, I know what I'm listening to while working!

[@brandonblackfyre5783]

Vice needs some more reporters like Hollie working for them out in the field getting stories. Vice went from covering some of the forgotten wars and making them known to complete trash.

[@michaelledford4751]

Vice stopped being a valid source of truthful information to 1 of the worst group of radical left activists who use Vice as an anti western Christian propaganda platform ,Vice became controlled by the extreme left the very year its creator Gavin McGuinness left Vice that he co founded.

[@brandonblackfyre5783]

@@michaelledford4751 I agree for the most part but im talking about like 2008-2012 vice where they were covering all the hidden wars around the world. A lot of those wars people would never know about if it wasn't for VICE

[@michaelledford4751]

@@brandonblackfyre5783 True that on Vices reporting of viscous micro wars that destroyed countries ,on the whole Vice has became as useless & corruptly biased as CNN ,CBS ,Fox & the rest ,i get more real news out of Egypt and Israel than the US Canada & the UK ,i too wish Vice could have just stuck to reporting facts without spin because it was interesting & factual but they didnt ,

[@5150pipefitter]

ALL networks are trash Brother

[@danielowen5889]

Well 90% of vice is communist garbage. But occasionally they do a great story.

[@earlyprimate]

When discussing the falling out between Mattis and Trump, it had nothing to do with the prosecution of ISIS in Iraq and Syria. The falling out between the two was over NATO and Trump's hard line stance on certain members failing to meet alliance contributions. Mattis felt we should not push our allies around forcefully. Trump was I'm not screwing around with them, they have been taking advantage of US protection for decades. There was an impasse that could not be over come between two type A personalities.

[@Livi_333]

You can tell that a part of Jocko wants to gear up again and go get after it

[@Cowbellrunner]

Sounds like a great book! Please add a link to her book site.

[@rusnsc7622]

Thanks Jocko & Echo...Hollie ROCKS!

[@TheBb1234567123]

This is great for the 5 hour drive im about to take.

[@TheBb1234567123]

@Ol Mart's World driving from LA to Vegas for work

[@sladeb6036]

@@TheBb1234567123 so yeah a desert ride lol. You made it ok I hope.

[@apexsentinel4926]

Hey guys, great job with the podcast. You should definitely get nick koumalotsos on here he is a marine raider. He has a book out called excommunicated Warrior and would be the perfect guest for this podcast.

[@captainsensible298]

Dammmmm Joko. I know why you published this, it IS a story that needs to be told, it should be MANDATORY reading for those in public office.

[@hairybanana9668]

Helly Luv is the name of the singer mentioned for those who are asking. Powerful stories .

[@Jonahshow]

This book is sold out everywhere, but I have to have it after listening to this podcast

[@diviningrod2671]

Props to Echo, many co- host should take a page from your style, and only interjecting at key moments ( if at all) and with meaningful questions. Well done sir

[@swissmatteo]

This is one BADASS podcast. 🔥

[@sladeb6036]

Always

[@junebug6953]

people who think america has no freedom have no idea what’s going on in the world

[@TheEnvelopeOZ]

Man I needed this, god bless you Hollie, really. Getting after it.

[@jimbeckwith5949]

Got Hollie's book for a good friend. Thanks Jocko.

[@shaunawoodward1295]

Amazing podcast! Thank you for the perspective. Looking forward to buying the book.

[@RichA-hj7hz]

Having been in Iraq and Syria fighting ISIS, people forgot what and whom we were fighting for in this country.

[@bogusbounty5172]

Thank you Rich and welcome home, you deserve a long and happy life. God bless!

[@RichA-hj7hz]

Luke Bronco Thanks Luke, got number 7 coming down the in a few months another Sandy spot. Should have never left active duty and joined the Reserves I would probably have more time at home and maybe be up for O6 Vice being a crusty Major...

[@sladeb6036]

Thank you for all the sacrifices you have made for us to enjoy this freedom. I love you.

[@ivfouler]

Jocko should be hired to do audio book. His physical appearance demands attention, but his voice is a force to be reckoned with. It cuts through my headphones like butter.

[@diviningrod2671]

With Jocko's every deep breath into the microphone... Is a reminder of this...protect innocence at all cost , others and most importantly your own. Long live the Republic and the Occidental way

[@nickthornton3661]

this is the BEST one thank you Jocko!!

[@bobby5139]

Once met a guy from Rwanda.he went through the genocide.his house was one of the first to be raided..watched almost his whole family die in front of him.kept himself alive by giving the rebels beer to keep them at bay.

[@solarslayer612]

@jocko I would really love to see a new podcast on your opinion of current global events and Americas role in them. I dont mean political opinions, just how your experience sees things playing out. I have just started researching the middle east and global events and am fascinated at how the msn news affected my opinion and knowledge VS after actually digging into the truths. So many questions still, especially on your opinion of how to handle Iran.

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

Sometimes I think jocko is a terminator and when he sighs its his attempts to mimic our human emotions

[@HomeshighlandPark]

This is in some ways the toughest pc. Because it involves children. Just another reason to support our troops

[@jackhammer0925]

Awesome, starting while I drive to work at 0400!

[@sg-bb5vh]

What a amazing young lady

[@brandonblackfyre5783]

Wow, Hollie is absolutely beautiful! Can't believe she was out in the field like she was! She would have made a great solider!

[@lpe655]

Hollie/Jocko 2024

[@lifeisa.smalllesson333]

And this is why we actually go back. Why we come home to a cheating spouse and a bunch of family who thinks your not you anymore....then turn around and volunteer to go back! Back to a place where we matter and where we can make a difference. A place filled w like minded individuals that need/want your help! A place where we matter!! Where we can make a difference!

[@brucestuff]

I wanna grab an ak with my fellow Kurds. Long love the Pershmerga!

[@BradPitbull]

Can someone cry for..... My skinny knees

[@cjlewis4237]

Wow this was totally life changing... And then you end it with a reminder of how to/the need to take care of yourself

[@dilly2000]

The one downvote is from one of the isis members.

[@syther112]

The only one left :')

[@sladeb6036]

@@syther112 one could only hope

[@ess1072]

Echo with the questions! ... ✔️

[@davidknell9676]

This Jocko chap is the business

[@FoXWoR]

Thank You!!!

[@WickedMo13]

Waiting on that daughter podcast

[@daffyshakilfur3563]

Just absolutely one of the heaviest yet.

[@thefinalgrind]

It's been a while since I've been here. I keep coming back. I'll always be back. Because.....Good

[@fullmetalfreedom]

I'm so touched by this. And so very confused and certain in the same breath of what I want and don't want for this world !!

[@usingbothsidesofmybrain1690]

Really really enjoyed this

[@pjhaebe]

I'm like 15 min into this, Holly is one squared away chick. Definitely getting her book

[@3DAL9]

good something to listen to til i get up in 27 minutes

[@dustinbanneddotvideo2082]

I'm up too driving truck through Texas. Podcasts are a life saver.

[@3DAL9]

@Ol Mart's World can slrrp when im dead, tiredness is just weakness leaving the body

[@Aluttuh]

@@3DAL9 and braincells

[@sladeb6036]

@@dustinbanneddotvideo2082 God bless you truck drivers. From a Texan

[@dustinbanneddotvideo2082]

@@sladeb6036 thanks we appreciate that.

[@bc5766]

2:03:00 political corruption. Underrated statement. She is SPOT ON.

[@dustindrope2811]

Heavy stuff, definitely buying the book.

[@Brady.John87]

Any plans putting the book on audible?

[@madgusgames730]

thank you for doing this jocko becuase it shows that war is not everything in the movies there is pain and hurt and death not just to soldiers but to poor civilians at the hand of terroists

[@vik9383]

Hollie MCkay reminds me of Anna Politskovskaya. Awesome work