Jocko Podcast Review

Podcast Review: The Jocko Podcast — Featuring Jocko Willink and Echo Charles.


What’s the Podcast about? Hosted by a former Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink and his co-host Echo Charles discuss: Leadership, Military Strategy, Military History, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Personal Growth, Self-Discipline, Winning mindsets and more.


 

Podcast Review: The Jocko Podcast

 

This is a word of warning — your comfort bubble may soon be under threat. This is a review of a relatively new podcast that focuses on leadership and self-ownership that truly has the potential to change your life. Don’t believe me? Ask around. In the short time that Jocko’s podcast has been live—this podcast series has accumulated an extraordinary fan base that has welcomed such a ferocious, non-bullshit approach to taking ownership of one’s life.

Simply due to the nature of the podcast, it wasn’t long after it went live that it appeared on my radar. Good friends of mine who had their ears closer to the ground than I, picked up on it and before I knew it, I was advised relentlessly to check it out.

Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu black belt

 

Jocko Willink is a passionate BJJ practitioner who received his black belt from mixed martial artist Dean Lister. Jocko regularly discusses the intricacies of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on his podcast – ranging from fighting strategy, fitness, MMA analysis and more.

20 years in the U.S. Navy SEAL teams

 

Jocko has essentially spent his entire working life within the Teams. A man who has had to embrace violence to be truly effective within his role. Through the chaos, war and leadership challenges Willink has faced within the military, he has formulated a refreshing approach to personal development through an intense, thunderous delivery that is evident with each episode of the podcast. Check out an example below:

 

Getting Started

But before you get stuck into the Jocko Podcast – I strongly suggest you initially listen to his appearance(s) on the Joe Rogan, Tim Ferris or Sam Harris Podcast (I’ll link the episodes below) Why bother with these first you ask? These recommendations are an excellent way to learn about the man behind the podcast before you subscribe and get into this powerful podcast of his. The different personas of the aforementioned guys do an excellent job at extracting the core offerings of Willink in an interview format, ultimately allowing the listener to understand the man behind the microphone before they open up to his wisdom.

My favorite Jocko Podcast Episodes

Here I’ve included three of my favourite episodes from the Jocko Podcast so far:

 

Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink and Director, Echo Charles discuss Napoleon’s winning tactics. Further discussion points: Aggression, Jiu-Jitsu Academies, Character Judgement, and Mind Control.

 

Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink and Director, Echo Charles bring the powerful Tim Kennedy onto the podcast. Discussion points: Law Enforcement/Military discussion, Self-Defense, SheepDog Response, Influential Books, and the importance of recovery from training.

 

Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink and Director, Echo Charles discuss Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning. Discussion points: The Sociology and Psychology of the camp, being worthy of your sufferings, Adversity, Human Nature, and the takeaways and lessons learned.

P.S. If you find yourself downloading these podcasts via iTunes, do check out the full podcast description—the subject matter is included by the exact second, so that you can always skip to the relevant part of the podcast which you desire.


 

Conclusion

The invaluable lessons uttered so far on this growing podcast series has made this podcast a serious addition to our learning resources here at Capable Men. For our warfighters out there who are in the military, Jocko Willink’s wisdom is second to none. Consider him your own personal Special Forces instructor via MP3 format! Military History, Strategy, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Training tips, Leadership tutoring, Masculinity and simply navigating the hardships of life are the fundamental themes of this impressive, authentic podcast. What are you waiting for gents? Load up on some Jocko material for your next workout/commute and embrace the profound wisdom of the powerful Jocko Willink.

“Implementing Extreme Ownership requires checking your ego and operating with a high degree of humility. Admitting mistakes, taking ownership, and developing a plan to overcome challenges are integral to any successful team.”