Jocko Podcast

Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL commander who turned his military experience into one of the most respected leadership podcasts out there. The Jocko Podcast has 836 episodes and a near-perfect 4.9-star rating from over 30,000 reviews. Those numbers are not an accident. Willink brings an intensity and authenticity to the microphone that is hard to fake. The format mixes interview conversations with deep readings of military history books, breaking down leadership lessons from World War II, Vietnam, and modern combat operations. Co-host Echo Charles provides a civilian counterpoint to Jocko's military perspective. Recent episodes have featured a Vermont National Guard battalion commander, a U.S. Marine, and detailed analysis of a POW's survival story. Episodes vary wildly in length, from quick nine-minute motivational hits to marathon four-and-a-half-hour sessions. Jocko became a household name partly through his appearances on JRE, where his stories about military leadership and discipline resonated with millions. His podcast expands on all of that. It covers leadership, accountability, career development, relationships, and how to handle adversity. The "Jocko Underground" segments add a Q&A element where he tackles listener questions. If the Jocko episodes on Rogan left you wanting more of that no-excuses, get-after-it mentality, this podcast delivers that in massive quantities.