Jocko Podcast 339: Winning The War After The War: Braxton McCoy. Insurgents, Addiction, and Lies

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After being wounded in The Glass Factory S-Bomber incident, Braxton McCoy Fights his way out of the darkness.
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[@gagehasson]

Braxton is a freaking legend. He’s even cooler in person. Literally the coolest guy I’ve ever met.

[@manhalen7046]

"youve gotta cultivate gratitude in your daily life" Geezus krist that was good.

[@Tacti_cat]

"Get your fuckin' pen out" Oh man that was fucking great hahaha even Jocko had to laugh at that one

[@immortaltyger1569]

I laughed out loud, it was classic.

[@jamestopham7744]

So good

[@sonorajosh6636]

The part where the gate guards stopped them when he was wounded reminds me of my time in Baghdad. We got hit bad with an ied. Most of my platoon was wounded. Just me and a few other guys were completely unwounded. We're hauling ass through fob Falcon to the brigade aid station and a major stops us for exceeding the fob speed limit. My squad leader straight let him have it. He was wounded through the throat himself and he was screaming to get f*ck out of our way 🙌

[@DR_Iceman1983]

Was that the attack on PB Red in 06-07?

[@sonorajosh6636]

No this was in 05. On one of the roads off of Route Irish in Dora

[@jessicarodriguez-xz7yj]

your tough guy swearwords didn't help you win afghanistan

[@fredjones5698]

@@jessicarodriguez-xz7yj its almost like this wasn't the point of the comment

[@DR_Iceman1983]

@@fredjones5698 don’t feed the bridge trolls brother.

[@jacobseppala6142]

As a recovering heroin addict I can relate on many levels. Extreme ownership is the way.

[@donquijote6030]

Congrats, brother. Keep strong and keep clean. We are rooting for you.

[@markskorich4602]

One day at a time brother 💪🏻❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@enginetix]

Same brother, no more lies.

[@captainleonardodivichi295]

Glad to see a other addict on here. I'm happy that you're clean. Stay strong. We can do this.

[@frankwoods135]

Stay on the path

[@corbyvinson1175]

Thank you. This was a powerful podcast. I did 3 tours in Iraq with the 1rst Cav as a Cavalry Scout. A lot of what he said hit home in a big way. I lost a lot of friends, had friends maimed for life and barely made it alive myself. Important lessons learned and inspiring

[@kimanderson5544]

Jocko, what a great guest. Thank you! Mr. McCoy, I will order your book as soon as I'm done listening to the podcast. My upbringing was truly brutal and out of my control. You are helping more people than you realize. The no bullshit honesty is bitter sweet.

[@kathyborthwick6738]

It truly is bittersweet🦅🌸🦅👵🏽👋🏾

[@hankdyck3720]

If there's ever a guy that I could relate to it's this guest, other than having never served in the military I have so much in common with this guy and he is an awesome inspiration

[@Allgooder]

Echo was on the money at the end. I haven’t been through even a fraction of what Braxton has been through but somehow he was very relatable. I felt that very early on the podcast. Such a down to earth, humble guy with an incredible story. This one was great

[@TiggerOHare]

well said i agree 100% - :)

[@shootingstar9040]

only seeing the title, i know this is one of the most important videos ever. Not only for soldiers or only for americans but for everyone who still suffers from his duties he had to go through.

[@josephbaird6277]

I felt this podcast more than any other thus far. It's an incredible story and I am honored to have been able to hear it. I am buying the book. Thank you both.

[@7chicano]

U should listen to the one featuring cpl Dunhams fire team. Brings me to tears every time I listen to it

[@josephbaird6277]

@@7chicano I'll have to check it out. Thanks

[@stephaniedufault5120]

4:00:00 to 4:05:45 is life changing advice from Braxton's Glass Factory book, immensely powerful book. "Slay your dragons, or they will consume you." God bless you both Braxton and Jocko and thank you for sharing your stories.

[@Nbarri051]

Holy shit that MSG at 2:45:00ish, that rant was the most army thing I’ve ever heard since being out! It had me laughing in Tears! Loved it, what a good guy he was

[@c48l2000]

Hearing names Beuring, Scania and Northstar just brings back so many memories.

[@kyleanderson8669]

I have never related to a guest on your podcast more. Going through a similar situation with my grandfather as well and I needed to hear how selfish I am being. Hooyah folks, keep on keeping on.

[@billspindler4937]

This was the hardest Jocko podcast to ever listen to. I reminds me of my failures although did not go through nearly what Braxton went through. Braxton is a talented writer and total true HERO. In every sense of the word.

[@02stampede]

This one is relatable in many ways. I pissed away a lot of good years with alcohol after the military that I can't get back. I've been on a better path the past few years and stories like this are a good reminder to not let your guard down.

[@immortaltyger1569]

These two guys telling stories to one another, freakin hilarious. I mean the parts where they are smiling and laughing, not the bad stuff.

[@jacobhunt5469]

2:18:35 Mental game changer. "How did I do that?... No amount of self gratification could carry me through it. My own ego was not enough..." His respect for someone ELSE drove him to a major accomplishment of his own that no one else could claim. The importance I see in that is the self awareness it takes to know that not everyone can just hype themselves up. Not everyone is driven by or for themselves. That's not how individuality works.

[@TaKevinT]

Read it over the July 4th weekend, about to wrap it up and I am enjoying it so far. I definitely recommend it for a read. Semper Fi.

[@rodickj1]

Shoot. The description of the stories that didn't really happen hit home. I did/had the EXACT same experience in Afghanistan...Thanks Braxton and Jocko, that was therapeutic. This is why I listen to this podcast.

[@scottyeager539]

Great podcast, and great chemistry among the three of them. Whenever Echo Charles can't be there in the future, Jocko needs to have Braxton come in and sub.

[@muttsandmuscles29]

Agreed

[@n1c98]

This is the best podcast I've ever seen and heard in my entire life. Great work as always Jocko Team and all guests.

[@JamesonSharp]

Braxton is a Friend, and Good Dude. Im happy he is telling his story here. This makes 3 of my Friends who have been on JOCKO now. LOL GREAT EPISODES.

[@cfitz1679]

Really wanted to double thumbs up this video! Love what yall are doing with this podcast! Thank you!

[@hakubravo2826]

Ive listened to a ton of jockos podcast and he has a lot of really cool SF guys on which are awesome. That being said this is one of my favorites for sure.

[@SergejTihonov]

Thank you so much Braxton that you share you story so honest with us. That requires tons of courage to be that open about your dark moments. That was a tough one. So happy for you that you found a way to go on. This is a kind of story that helps me to keep going in weak moments of my life.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

Almost can't bare to listen to the medical stuff he went thru holy shit!! Made the hair on my arms stand up when he explained putting the rods in.. but feel I owe the man the respect of listening to every detail of what he went thru!! Fucking hero!! God bless him and keep him.

[@kathyborthwick6738]

Agree-the epitome of humble as well!

[@Tacit_Tern]

*Jocko Willink is the Reluctant Leader we need.* .....We know you've done enough, but your Nation needs you. 🇺🇸 *2024* 🦅

[@CC-ly1fq]

As a Ramadi Vet, as a man who’s been through some fucked up shit. This podcast brought a few tears to my eyes. I very much enjoyed it.

[@Bathaling]

Jocko Podcast 340: David Goggins. You Cant Hurt Me, but life certainly will. Now what am I going to do about it?

[@jaredmillus7877]

Braxton.... good job pal. Thanks Jocko for putting this together. I know this helped some folks.

[@vinnyt42allday]

Bindery worker here. Paper shortages have been such a HUGE problem the last 8 months

[@kathysimonton516]

God bless you Braxton I cannot even count the number of times I got goosebumps listening to this podcast. You definitely are a word genius. I’m looking forward to reading your book.

[@jimmywilliams5226]

Great podcast. Went on Amazon and picked up the paperback. Not a big fan of hardcover. Too heavy lol. Semper Fi.

[@waveygravey3575]

Good evening everyone

[@mikepetersen9887]

Good evening

[@jacobhunt5469]

Good evening, Gravey

[@davidahern7705]

Braxton has a warm relatable style, not an age thing- much like Jason Gardner. Powerful show- thank you. Dave- OC, CA

[@jameybaughman6855]

Im running out of room for " add to home screen " on my phone thanks to jocko, vigilance elite and john styker meyer's interviewees!!

[@StevelandCleamer]

Definitely one of my favorite jocko pods to date🔥🤙🏼

[@obieno1knowsme31]

That's it I'm going to find ways to cope with my TBI symptoms. Thank you Braxton!

[@adrianstroud4745]

Was excited af for the next episode. Keep em coming johko

[@robliguori6988]

Great podcast, glad you over came man. I been there on the addiction side

[@geromegalindo]

SRP Soldier Reddines Program... I went from AD to NG and was deployed with the NG.

[@dunderwood4444]

Engaging episode. Well done Gentleman, Brooklyn loves JKOPOD, Mango Meyhem & Orange after burner are "The Beez Kneez" 🐝 Strawberry 🍓, Vanilla, Chocolate Molk ROCK

[@kscott8464]

Extraordinary podcast. Wonderful conversation. Loved every second.

[@thel-dawg868]

This one was awesome! Very raw

[@OldBullRanch]

Im an hour into this...my face hurts from laughing and smiling...

[@Powerskills]

This is a GOOD one.

[@jamestopham7744]

Some huge life lessons here, this man mistakes and life faults wont go in vain, live you learn, and we can all learn from this man,

[@e.a.hammer4161]

Powerful episode! It's like story time with Rambo listening to Jocko read The Glass Factory, I like it!

[@cardiac71]

Great tale. Love the beard and stache and the way you dress. Super cool.

[@roberttarrant7286]

CSC Scania...man...haven't heard that one in a long time, that takes me back. And the level of poverty there is crazy, we had a junkyard we released back to the Iraqi public, they stripped everything clean in a matter of days, got so bad we had to post up for security because they started stripping out our fences near the camp too.

[@mr.lebeau2015]

Utah boy here who had his battles with addiction and the ego as well and hearing this was AMAZING I met my wife on tinder🤭🤠 awesome as always.

[@johnfestich5008]

When I first started listening to jocko I didn't really get it and maybe I really never will really get it. All of my good friends are veterans or long time hillbilly hunters and outdoors people. I volunteered for service in the airforce and navy because I had a dream of being a fighter pilot. Unfortunately I was rejected for service because of getting caught with 1/2 a joint of weed as a teenager. I get inspiration from this podcast and I'm starting to get after it more and more even at age 56. Keep up the good work.

[@manhalen7046]

This guy is hilarious. On humor, this one is up there with Pat Mac and his pet chicken.

[@olsparkywisenheimer8239]

I'll let this one marinate a bit and then play it again. Good stuff!!

[@seabiscuit6776]

Best interview ever. I love this guy

[@travisschmiesing4288]

Bad ass motivation one of the best podcasts so far

[@Shane_Screams]

Damn, this episode was heavy. God bless him.

[@markl6769]

Honest, great interview. Thanks.

[@ARCGRAPHIX2011]

Great podcast brother!

[@chadtrower9077]

Looking forward to the Hardcopy I ordered!

[@distancejunkiemonkey4491]

The ten year cycle? Spot on, like a switch was thrown !

[@whitenight369]

Jocko; Braxton, just picked up a copy of Glass Factory off of Amazon. The excerpt Jocko dictated was the key initiator. Solid copy.

[@tangtang_101]

I got blown up back in 2018 and this brings me back to the burn unit. Wild interview for sure.

[@sdbling]

This is a tough podcast to hear. Powerful moving but really tough. The reality of life. Isnt like a story book.

[@tylerbeatty5752]

Gonna be a good one ☝️

[@johnnyparatrooper1326]

Braxton is an amazing person. What a story.

[@Twenty-Seven]

Wouldn't be a Jocko podcast without a nose whistle.

[@greenewatson4867]

Best podcast on the interwebs!

[@kungfuvirus1988]

I remember this happening and running down to help out all you could smell is blood clothes everywhere

[@phantomopera5525]

If you lie to your people, THEY’LL KNOW! Thanks Jocko.

[@Eltopshottah]

God bless you man crazy story!

[@philmccrackin9776]

Braxton looks like the hunter from Jumanji.

[@MarkTrentalange]

this one had me choking up a bit.

[@wirenutz7869]

The Wharton NJ USA Glass factory : Thatcher Glass !

[@JP-bx1qm]

Incredible close boys!😎

[@Jeremy-zj2jo]

Not a day goes by where I don't think about my grandpa.

[@BunKeRVago]

Good , more time to prepare .

[@jordanp9680]

Tried to buy from his site but doesn't ship outside U.S. Nevertheless, will get the paperback on Amazon! Great pod, Jocko

[@KennethNicholson1972]

This! I have had to do this a whole lot, and it sucks as I really want the right guys to get what they deserve to earn. Shipping costs from US to UK are also far too prohibitive for me also. I do not like reading on screen as much as on paper, as digi downloads are not really good for my eyes. Much love Jordan. Ken.

[@fromobile9]

@@KennethNicholson1972 Obviously, it is a totally different experience but because of my eyes I have started to use audio books and love them!

[@Johnhealey-]

I tried too also to get one shipped here to Australia in a hard back. No luck. Bummer.

[@thundergrace]

Love his vest...😀

[@ilikemitchhedberg]

2:48:30 opiod stories and start

[@moreboxes]

Time stamps would be greatly appreciated 🙏

[@Johnhealey-]

Jocko. Can you help me get a copy sent over here to Sydney ? Amazon and the site dosnt ship here. I would love a hard cover. Any help is appreciated. J

[@1low8te]

Guy can write! JOCKO was paying attention and I look for him to publish another of his …. Watch!

[@noquarter5.56]

The K-9 knew...much respect given and honor earned to all the war dogs that don't hesitate to do their job!

[@roxiobox]

Mikey And The Dragons rulesssss!!!!!!

[@PrimordialEconomics]

My dad introduced me to opioids... and taught me how to snort it too.. I never got addicted though... crazy world out there.

[@PrimordialEconomics]

He also came over to my place high on meth and tried to tell me it's not addictive.. I told him to gtfo of the house.

[@robertlucyksr667]

I think you are lying.

[@BradPitbull]

Which podcast covers skinny knees 🤔

[@shelbyspeaks3287]

You know, it's sad that the only genuine americans you'll find nowadays are the law enforcement and military personal who've actually seen people die and seen the world for what it is outside of america, every citizen though is just so far removed from reality is crazy.

[@tone7247]

Division through duality of an authority that plays both terrorist and savior. LoL yea sure go ahead underestimate us.

[@Tacit_Tern]

Only in America do citizens Hyphenate their own nationality, which diminishes their own identity as Americans; by using an ethnonym. There is no such thing as a *"__[insert race]__-American"*. Anyone who conflates the terms ethnicity and Nationality; clearly doesn't know by contrast, how America is one of the most diverse and least racist countries in the world, because the whole world flocks here in hopes of becoming Americans. ps. The best way to take the wind out of a racist's sails, is asking them "What does an American look like?"

[@shelbyspeaks3287]

@@Tacit_Tern let's not get *too* preachy here, if there's a giant land mass that's bigger than most of europe, has english as the main language and has a culture of *aggressively accepting immigrants and their problems to fault* than logically yes, you (for better of for worse) would experience a lot of people "flocking" to your country. second, america IS very identitarian even if it's not "racist", the whole "people prefixing their american identities with "black" "white" "asian" is a reflection of the very materialistic concepts we impose everyday towards other things: "what you are" & "how you look" matters more than "who you are" & "how you think" so it ends up creating these social markers leading to race, gender, ethnicity etc. politics.

[@seannightingale3571]

I get so much from hearing what our soldiers have had to experience over the last 20 years. The life and death they have had to see everyday while on deployment makes me enjoy life and people in in this country more. We only have so much time on this planet. Stop letting the little things ruin your day. We are very fortunate to be Americans. Live your life.

[@ItsDefOver9000]

Wtf is a genuine American? I’d seriously like to know. You can appreciate someone without bootlicking the profession/lifestyle they happen to be a part of. Conflating “Americanness” with cops & soldiers is as flawed a mindset as it gets. Jocko and this dude are no more American than countless others from different walks of life, including ppl who drastically differ from them both ideologically and politically.

[@ericpmahoney]

Your best podcast ever.

[@shortstackdale4516]

Great podcast 👏

[@fromsamuraitoscience7184]

Excellent 👊🏼

[@MrClaybones]

make that 299 copies... #boughtit

[@scottmontgomery1464]

That's a cool vest you're wearing Mr McCoy, what brand is it?

[@tusharin1984]

Happy Friday! Let’s go!

[@jamesschmidlin789]

*MORNING Y'ALL WHAT'S HAPPENING*

[@jbaustin1962]

"Not all progress is progress" damn

[@asdf12347109]

Extremely popular on twitter but never really knew why. Followed him and a bunch of others in his circle for about a year now. Great podcast, great podcast guest.

[@kathyborthwick6738]

He looks like Wyatt Earp 😊🦅🌸🦅🙏🏽🦅🌸🦅