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    559: Turning Unimaginable Loss Into Purpose. The Legacy of Marc Lee. With Debbie Mama Lee

    23/09/2026 | 2h 23 mins.
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    Twenty years after Navy SEAL Marc Lee was killed in Ramadi, his mother Debbie “Mama Lee” Lee joins Jocko and Echo to reflect on grief, faith, brotherhood, and the legacy Marc left behind. They discuss the work of America’s Mighty Warriors, helping veterans heal from the invisible wounds of war, supporting Gold Star families, and turning unimaginable loss into a mission to help others.

    00:00 – 20 Years Since Mark Lee’s Death
    Mama Lee reflects on losing Mark, faith, grief, and the extraordinary legacy that has grown from his sacrifice.
    14:40 – Mama Lee Returns
    Debbie Lee joins Jocko and Echo to reflect on the Task Unit Bruiser reunion and seeing Mark’s teammates together again after 20 years.
    25:12 – Brotherhood Forged in Ramadi
    Remembering fallen teammates, reconnecting with old friends, and why staying connected to the people who shared the experience matters.
    35:22 – Random Acts of Kindness
    How Mark’s final message inspired America’s Mighty Warriors to provide immediate help to veterans, military families, and others in crisis.
    39:30 – Choosing to Keep Fighting Through Grief
    Mama Lee describes the devastation of losing a child and the decision to turn that pain into purpose and service.
    45:28 – You Won’t Feel Like This Forever
    Jocko and Mama Lee discuss the overwhelming nature of grief, losing control of your emotions, and learning to ride the wave until you can move forward.
    1:00:35 – Get It Out of Your Head
    Why talking, writing, sharing stories, and connecting with others can help process pain instead of allowing it to grow darker inside.
    1:12:40 – Healing the Invisible Wounds of War
    Mama Lee explains Helping Heroes Heal, traumatic brain injuries, blast exposure, sleep problems, suicide, and the veterans whose lives have been changed through treatment.
    1:26:00 – Helping Veterans and Gold Star Families Heal
    The retreats, treatment programs, and plans for a dedicated facility designed to bring veterans and families together while supporting their recovery.
    1:31:14 – Gold Star Families and the Power of Helping Others
    Mama Lee discusses retreats for Gold Star parents and families, while Jocko reflects on how even a small act of kindness can completely change someone’s outlook.

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    558: What We Can Learn From John Spencer Almost Dying 20 Times.

    16/09/2026 | 3h 9 mins.
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    Urban warfare expert and retired Army officer John Spencer returns to share stories from 20 Times I Almost Died, from Ranger School and Iraq to Ukraine, Gaza, and some incredibly close calls. Along the way, John and Jocko break down leadership, intuition, modern warfare, resilience, and the importance of developing a personal code to live by.
    00:00 – John Spencer: 20 Times I Almost Died
    02:53 – Kashmir: India, Pakistan & Modern Warfare
    05:10 – Lebanon, Hezbollah & the Changing Battlefield
    11:17 – Ukraine, Drones & the Future of War
    15:54 – Inside a Hamas Tunnel Under Gaza
    24:43 – Iraq: Common Sense, Orders & Leadership
    39:08 – The IED Trap: Trusting Your Intuition
    45:28 – “Pepper”: The Fight That Cost John His Ear
    1:08:27 – The “Sopranos of Baghdad” & Humility
    1:29:02 – Ukraine, Bucha & the Will to Resist
    1:38:00 – Ranger School: “You Can Always Quit Tomorrow”
    1:44:03 – The Best Ranger Competition & a 40-Foot Fall
    1:55:48 – Iraq: A Deadly Humvee Crash & Duty
    2:01:31 – Azerbaijan’s Special Forces & the Battle of Shusha
    2:11:08 – Going Full Rambo as an OPFOR Soldier
    2:16:01 – The Mission to Capture Saddam Hussein
    2:27:05 – The Current Situation in Gaza
    2:42:38 – Who Are You? Building a Code to Live By
    2:53:21 – Closing Thoughts With John Spencer
    2:54:19 – Jocko & Echo Closing / Supporters

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    Jocko Underground: This is How to be a Dependable Warrior.

    14/09/2026 | 10 mins.
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    How to be a dependable warrior.
    At what point does being ultra competitive become a weakness?
    How to mentally get back on track in life.
    How to kick the remaining vices in your life.
    How to guide a 3 year old in life.

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    557: Stop Waiting for the Perfect Answer. Go.

    09/09/2026 | 1h 37 mins.
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    Every decision has consequences—and the small decisions made repeatedly can eventually shape your entire life. Jocko and Echo break down how to make better decisions under uncertainty, when to trust experience and intuition, how to avoid paralysis through analysis, and why effective leaders take action, learn, and adapt.
    00:00 — Decisions: The Choices That Shape Your Life
    03:33 — How the Marine Corps Teaches Decision-Making
    11:50 — Take the Initiative: Keep Them on Their Heels
    18:14 — Logic, Intuition, and Emotion
    24:57 — Analytical vs. Instinctive Decision-Making
    26:28 — Stop Overthinking. Take a Small Action.
    34:26 — Detachment: The Decision-Making Superpower
    41:34 — The 70% Solution: Stop Waiting for Perfect
    46:07 — The OODA Loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act
    58:46 — Adapt Faster Than the Situation Changes
    1:01:23 — Failure, Fear, and Learning Through Action
    1:06:13 — Small Decisions, Fast Feedback, Constant Adjustment
    1:15:37 — When Being Too Adaptable Becomes a Problem
    1:17:59 — Wargaming: Prepare for What Could Go Wrong
    1:20:38 — Jocko’s Extreme Ownership Leadership Loop
    1:22:29 — Don’t Get Stuck. Make the Decision. Act.

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    Jocko Underground: The Guy Who Called Out Rener Gracie's Purple Belts and Got Embarrassed.

    07/09/2026 | 20 mins.
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    The Guy Who Called Out Rener Gracie's Purple Belts and Got Embarrassed. 
    Maxed out for time, but training for a personal challenge.
    How to solve a problem riddled worker on your team.
    When a workout partner doesn't have as much dedication.
    Got beat up by my wife's guy friend.

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Retired Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink and Director, Echo Charles discuss discipline and leadership in business, war, relationships and everyday life.
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