I am physically unable to serve, but listening to podcast 121 and 122 and hearing Chesty Puller’s story has brought me such intense feelings of pride for our country and the brave men who preceded us. It’s hard to listen to how General Puller’s career and life ended without feeling sorrowful, but I gladly absorb all of the knowledge and experiences that convey lessons on not just military life, but manhood and responsibility and dedication in a form everyone can learn from. I would give so much to just shake that man’s hand. Thank you Jocko and Echo for for bringing these stories to an audience on a larger scale. You guys do so much on your platform and my appreciation for you guys is immense.

Damn, this one got me. Felt my eyes well up more than a couple times. Every American should know these stories.

@nickcitron2369

4 жыл бұрын

Damn right. It's a travesty that most all Americans don't know any of these incredible men and their stories. Sad, but I feel damn lucky I get to.

@pnmwngy1

Жыл бұрын

“Welcome home brother” broke me, was mostly holding it together until then

Read this book prior to being deployed in 2003, and I agree, every Marine who knows the story of Chesty should know the story of his son.

@electrichorror6642

6 жыл бұрын

Warrior Soul Agoge fuck mate, I was in tears of sadness listening to this story. It's such an emotional roller coaster especially when him and his father are about to connect on a emotional level and once again. . . Things turn south. Sadness man if any one thinks they are having a bad day / life they don't know how hard it could be. This is a story about love and sacrifice and honour and still towards the end after it all having nothing but hurt and a belly of fire. Honestly the best podcast I have listened to so far.

@HandMeDeals

5 жыл бұрын

@@MM-eo2oz you know it's real when Jocko takes a deep breath

Today as I am watching the podcast... I am finally dealing with the passing of my foster dad. I ran away from home at the age of 14. A high school freshmen and now homeless, I was found by my auto shop teacher who was also the town's fire chief. He and his family opened there home to me and gave me a chance at life. My high school years living with my foster dad he prepared me the best way he could to be a man. Lessons I pass on to the young teens in my neighborhood and community. When I turned 16 I was introduced to being a volunteer fire fighter for my community. My senior year in high school I was 18. That year I was able to leave class and respond to fire calls. When I graduated high school I was fire fighter state certified haz-mat first responder. EMS EMT government first responder QRF team leader. I had a future right out of high school. A few months after graduation and leaving my foster dad, he died from injuries sustained in a house fire. I returned home to be part of the burial team. I never found the words to say thank you or I love you to my foster dad for giving me a chance at life. Every day I do my best to honor the memory of my foster dad in action not words. Tonight as I watch this I am finally crying and smiling and letting go being confident in myself to be my own man.

@jpattisoncreations

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing story Ranger! Your (foster) father is proud of you, wherever he is.

@fuckgoogle6091

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like u weren’t the best firefighter

@jedvon2164

2 жыл бұрын

@@fuckgoogle6091 This is one of the shittiest and weakest comments I have ever read. Dude you must be speaking from a place of incredible pain and hopelessness. Do you need help?

@fuckgoogle6091

2 жыл бұрын

@@jedvon2164 yes jed I do. Help me give a fuck

@boerbeun

Жыл бұрын

@@fuckgoogle6091 im wundering if you have listened to the podcast, there is a big part mentioned about the behavior that you are displaying here. It is not cool, nor is it honourable to talk like that. Maybe, one day when you have kids youll understand the guys story. For now, have a good one 👍

The perspective this story has given me is life changing. I am not a veteran. I am an alcoholic, drug addict, (functioning) who tries to rationalize my issues. Learning about men like Ryan (Biggles) Jobe, wounded in action and going on living and accomplishing amazing things, then learning about men like Lewis Puller Jr. Who also was wounded in action, and also went on to accomplish so many things, but took his own life. The difference is the addiction, drugs and alcohol destroy people. This podcast has helped me so much in so many ways, indirect and direct lessons. Thank you Jocko and to all that tell their stories.

From the pride that flowed through his veins when he read about his fellow seal to the pain in his heart when he read about Chesty passing this has to be one of the best accounts of life I've ever heard.

@otrhi7836

3 жыл бұрын

@Justin Moore its in the part where Lewis puller Jr is in the hospital a seal comes in and raises moral

The end of chestys life is hard to listen to

Just when I think the Jocko Podcast can't possibly pull my heart strings any further, you guys go and do it again. Damn I miss my old man.

@nickcitron2369

4 жыл бұрын

Right, these are intense and enlightening to the nth degree. lost my dad two yrs ago, cancer. Stay up, keep movin'.

When jocko reads these intense stories I just can't put it down. I Binge the entire podcast.

@j.r.1223

4 жыл бұрын

My body, but mostly my balls, ache as Jocko reads.

@redacted5035

3 жыл бұрын

@@j.r.1223 same here all 3 of em

@williamwells6468

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Love them.

@rainbowgg___

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I almost stopped it even did for 2 days. But once I hit the certain climax I was hooked for the whole thing. The emption from this made my stomach hurt

Jocko "back to the book" Willink

This is why it's so important to read peoples testimonies. History is excellent but the scariest subject ever. This amazing podcast highlights the bad side of the military and the lack of government support for the men that bleed doing their work. This story was so sad but inspirational. Thanks Jacko. Salute!

These three pod cast have been beyond words. There isn't a film or tv show that can match the impact delivered here. Astonishing and so important. Jocko and echo have changed things.

One of the heaviest episodes I’ve listened to. Shows how fragile people are not just physically, but, also mentally

@daisy8284

6 жыл бұрын

keagan whelan or how strong people are physically and mentally.

@electrichorror6642

6 жыл бұрын

keagan whelan emen brother. I'm in tears of sadness

This is a story that I connect with in many was. I cared for my father during colon cancer and 3 heart attacks and 13 strokes. 3 years I washed him and cleaned him and carried him around from wheelchairs to lift chairs to the bathtub. This man was the strongest man I knew, a man that could lift cars and solve any problems that arose. I have not the words for I watched my father take his last breath also. I saw the pain leaving is body. He was at peace.

thank you mr willink. my brother recently took his own life and I have been struggling with how to deal with it. this podcast helps immensely, you are doing many of us a great favor in this. grief is something many of us don't like to think about, but in hearing the rawness of this story i am reminded that there is great power in being vulnerable. thanks again

@Will_i_am725

2 жыл бұрын

God be with you and I'm sorry your brother took his life. Unfortunately suicide is an epidemic and the survivors of suicide really have it rough. I hope you are able to come to terms with this. God bless you.

never thought id watch a youtube video for 3+ hours but wow.....This captures the sacrifice one family can make for our country. Amazing sacrifice and story.

This is the only JW podcast where I’ve listened, stopped, cried, and continued listening just to see if I could. USMC 1998-2002 0311 And God bless you Chesty, wherever you are.

Appreciate the work you do here. Been feeling pretty depressed lately and these podcasts remind me how great my life circumstances are. Thanks brother.

This was one of the toughest podcasts to get thru but I thank you for it, Jocko. These make me appreciate life 100% more

Jocko, this might be the most powerful podcast you have done yet. Absolutely gripping. Thank you.

Man, this is so humbling. Really makes you appreciate what you take for granted.

Its refreshing to see the love of a father, even after all of the brutal horrors of war.

The Pullers are heroes. Thank you for sharing these books with us.

Jesus...4 hours...Jocko is on another level..

When chesty met his son when he returned from Vietnam I was deeply moved by the interaction of the two,very sad and the first time I have shed a tear over his podcasts.

Jocko I did not want to hear this. But thank you for allowing me to hear it.

My WW2 Marine mom, E-6...Camp Lejune for her boot camp in 42’. Troop train across the southern USA to duty at a Marine air base in Southern California. Worked for Quartermaster CO, and through his connections, I believe met Chesty at the end of the war. She never failed to reflect the greatest amount of love and respect for ‘ol’ Chesty’. Without saying or smiling more heartfelt affectionate feelings, it wasn’t hard to tell that my mom the marine sure had them for ol’Chesty. She never went into any detail, always had tha ‘Glenn Miller slow music-induced melanancholy

You know when Jocko is feeling the heaviness, that it is damn emotional. I just watched my father waste away to cancer and I took the previous year to try to give back what I could to him for what he gave me for 36 years. I could never even come close, but I would not have had it any other way than to have him die with me holding his hand in the home I grew up in. That section of this story has brought all of that right to the surface for me..... Respect and regards and thanks.

@88superpop

3 жыл бұрын

Same happened in my life. Together pal

Gut wrenching ..... Words do not convey the feelings felt during this double episode coverage..... Thanks for sharing this Jocko - Sent the links to my son.....

These book readings are my favorite uploads from Jocko.

I related with General Puller’s stroke.. My Dad had a stroke in April 2020 and lost his ability to speak.. It was so painful seeing my Dad, such a big strong and outspoken man unable to speak.. It caused him to go into deep depression and totally give up on life.. He passed less than 2 months later and the memory of this still haunts me to this day.. The Marine in me wanted to help him and tell him to never quit fighting or give up but my words fell on deaf ears..

"And that's Chesty Puller"... that was heavy.

He is a man of fucking commitment, focus, and sheer will.

My boy from the Corps has been urging me to watch this episode for the last 6 months. We were both Grunts in and around Falluja and Ramadi. We are both close still and struggle with similars PTSD symptoms stemming from our experience. I can see why he was so adamant about me watching this, it hits close and hard. Good night Chesty and Luis Puller, wherever you are.

1:39:49 - 1:40:05 one of the most chilling sentences to have ever been put to paper imo

@BostonsF1nest

4 жыл бұрын

How is that chilling? She confided in his father... I don’t get it

@RV-jw7nb

3 жыл бұрын

@@BostonsF1nest His self image of inadequacy, shored up by the actions of his wife.

@BostonsF1nest

3 жыл бұрын

@@RV-jw7nb ok? And...

This book should be mandatory reading to every american citizen, few are aware, that as americans we live at the cost of others. Lewis pullers story reminds me of that of my uncle, a SCUD hunter in the gulf war, who was a disabled veteran with severe PTSD, he battled drug/alchohol addiction for years, and was killed by his doctors at the VA when they prescribed him two medicines that are deadly when taken together RIP uncle david i love you forever. Thank you Jocko for sharing this story

HOW THE HELL can you read this without breaking down??? Thank you so much for these podcasts!!!

5 years ago , listening now . Jocko reading is the best !

What a powerful well done podcast! Rest In Peace Mr. Puller. Thanks Jocko

Jocko advice in a nutshell "if you're scared of walking, walk. If you're scared of talking, talk. You decide what you do"

@BostonsF1nest

4 жыл бұрын

Why run when you can walk? Why walk when you can stand? Why stand when you can lay down? Why lay down when you can sleep?

@MandalorianSuperCommando

3 жыл бұрын

The Kids Nice Your life is yours to spend as you wish. However the reason for your “whys” is because when you give in like that you not only ruin your own life, which is yours to ruin and that’s fine, but you irreparably damage the lives of everyone who knows you, doubly so for that of everyone who cares about you, and you put to waste the sacrifices of all those who died so that you could have the opportunity to give up. If you give up you die a meaningless death alone. If you push forward, know that your not the only one making the charge, myself and many many others are right beside you struggling to take that hill. Find your purpose that makes the struggle worth while. Industria Mortem

@ericb2409

3 жыл бұрын

The obstacle is the way.

So powerful. And tragic. Heartbreaking.

Wow. This was an incredible and deeply moving reading. I listened to this whole thing while doing mindless tasks and am so glad I did. Bless anyone who has ever been in combat and has experienced the horrors of war.

This touched my soul. Jocko Willink love you man. Chesty Puller 🙏🙏 Since real man is becoming a scarcity nowdays, I turn to these outlets for examples of REAL MAN! Thank you Dallas, TX

*"Jocko's Voice"* Echo Charles A man of dark complexion, and few words

Powerful book, and powerful read. I think I might have heard EC sniffle at one point, if so it's okay, he couldn't hear mine.

The description of his wounds and recovery churned my soul and made me weep. I will forever think of Puller when I hear Metallica song, One.

This was a painful one to listen to. I miss you, dad. Thanks for the episode.

4 Jocko: if you haven't done so i highly recommed you to look for: Killing Ground on Okinawa - The battle for Sugar Loaf by James Hallas. This battle is forgotten but is one of the fiercest ever fought in WW2 due to a before unseen tenacity of the japanese forces (superior to Iwo). It happened when Roosevelt passed away and was pushed on page 2 of the newspapers shifting the nation's attention on the president's death. Yet is an amazing and detailed recollection of what it took to conquer it and the Shuri line. Just trust me on this one.

Man, You Guys.. such a great job on putting this together. I couldnt get thru it in one setting, matter of fact I had to stop halfway thru & take a day and just do some processing of what you had already read. This is an amazing series. . Its so deep and hard to hear and swallow, but needs to be heard. And remembered.

Jocko, really touching pair of podcasts. Respect from Finland, keep it up!

So powerful the end .. I experienced the final breaths of my mother's life the same way.. it was the most powerful, reliving and saddening moment of my life

This really made me thankful

This one is a tear jerker folks,

when I was 22 in September of 1994, I took my first holiday that I paid for from the UK to Washington DC and I met a former marine corps medic Ed Henry who was at Dong Ha in 1967. He was working on the friends of the Vietnam Veterans stall and I talked to him about the war and a book I was trying to find. He and his wife told me about a badly disabled veteran who had fought a battle with drink and drugs but had recently lost that fight. Having just heard this podcast I now know who he was talking about as I didn't recall his name. Thank you for sharing this podcast on KZread.

This story really moved me. Crazy how in a span of 3 months the poor kids life was flipped upside down

@lard_lad_AU

Жыл бұрын

Yeah this one was one of the heaviest and saddest

Thank you Jocko and Echo. I think this is the heaviest one yet. Heart wrenching! Lewis Puller Jr. Definitely listened to his fathers advice and took advantage of English class. powerfully written.

Thank you for the epic podcast...my heart swelled w pride to have such warriors serve among us. You bring out the right parts to make it come alive and be as impactful as possible.

Thank you Jocko and Echo for opening my eyes up to a whole new perspective of life, thank you for sharing the darkness with the world, without this we cannot truly appreciate the light and help those who are stuck in the darkness, and help pull them up. Thank you

EPIC!! Thanks Jocko and Echo.

This is excellent...just excellent, just like 121 before it. I'm looking forward to 123. I'm just now catching these.

I could not hold back the tears on this one and while working i had to keep my shit together, thanks jacko and thank you those who have sacrificed so much for the rest of us.

I love history, and stories of struggle. Great podcast.

Thanks for making two great podcasts back to back Jocko and Echo!

Being a woman I truly appreciate REAL MEN like these. We ask so much out of our soldiers. God bless them, their state of mind, and their family.

When you think about someone getting shot or blown up, most people don't think about or realize the extensive medical operations and therapies that will take place months and years after the initial injuries. Big respect to all wounded vets and everything they've done, had to go through and continue to go through

Jocks, You brought me to tears reading this story .i was at work crying and a coworker came and asked me why was I crying ? I said I felt the pain that the Generals Son was going threw watching His GREAT PATRIOT father pass away ..! God Bless You JOCKO and Your Family’.. this was the hardest episode / podcast I have ever listen to and I am looking forward to listening to more please continue the great work you do and thank you for your service.... 82 AA🇺🇸 ..

This was so heavy, thanks for everything!

This Series has been so moving to me in the matter that I have not experienced in quite a while great work and thank you

My favorite podcast so far, heart wrenching episode.

This gives a new reality to my struggles. A perspective that gives me the courage to overcome adversity. The struggle stays true to the mind which has given birth to it.

@Raptured_and_back

6 жыл бұрын

yeah, you can definitely say that again man.

the emotion at the end of this tells so much about jocko

Thank you Veterans for your service.

7:40 damn did jocko say he let his 6yr old boy shoot machine guns n huck g nades HAHA Holy Shit... LEGEND

I love this podcast for so many reasons.

God bless Chesty, his son, and both 🙏 of their families. Tears streaming down my face several times throughout this podcast. Excellent jon Jocko. Thank you for bringing these stories to light. RIP Pullers and God be with their families. Thank you all for your service and Thank You 🙏 to all who served this great country.

This podcast was a masterpiece

I've been up in my feelings lately and this podcast helped me shift perspectives immensely, there's so much to be thankful for. I was on a similar path to what Puller was on but I'm so thankful I found a small glimmer of hope through my Christian faith years ago. It was that small glimmer that completely changed my life. It's so sad to see the amount of veteran suicides every year. Every one of these veterans has a life and story just like Lewis Puller Jr. I hope these veterans and everyone else battling depression finds a glimmer of hope that like I did.

I've worked at IDF head injury rehabilitation center for 7 years. saw many hard injuries and heard many sad stories. saw ppl that if no one will help them they would surely die. as time goes by you get accustomed. you develop thicker skin. this story really brought me down this morning. but I'm good now.

This was a tough one

Brilliant podcast

Wow, amazing work thanks for your work

This one hurt me jacko great podcast 121 and 122

You brought me to tears listening to this podcast 😥

Jocko and Echo.......Thank you

Very important message. Period.

It's rare I shed a tear, really at anything. Not from the doctrine of " Boy dont cry " or " Tears show weakness ". Very few things being tears to my eyes. Having said that, nothing strikes me as hard as hearing Jocko. Giving his best in sharing and conveying the subjects of these series. Such wonderful perspectives and reasons we go on each day. I'd bet - with evidence - that lives have been a new course after hearing you read and explain. Love all of it!

Thank you for telling this story

Thank you, Jocko.

This is heavy. Thanks Jocko and Echo.

Thank you jocko and echo

This is a hard one…thank you for your show Jocko. God bless

This makes me cry like a little baby girl

Jocko thanks for actually giving me something to watch that doesn’t suck

Jocko for president! Great podcast as always.

This is heavy. But great. Always good to hear about the tough-ass guys who built America, long before I was born. Thanks Jocko and Echo!

Good book a must read

Love it!

The way they put these 3 podcasts together was amazing. Tragic and inspiring. Side note:Jocko almost shed a tear from his non shooting eye.

Dumb civilian here, but up until listening to podcast 121, I thought Chesty Puller was the Paul Bunyan of the Marines. Thank you, Jocko for getting me straight. P.S. Echo's ink on his left bicep make it look like carbon fiber in that lighting!

This was such a tough one to listen too, so much tragedy. It needs to be told though. People need to see and hear about the life long struggles our service members face after returning from war. I know to many who have tried to and were successful in committing suicide. There is nothing more saddening than learning of a comrade who has committed suicide. The void without them can never be replaced. My father was a Vietnam veteran and even though he didn't suffer from a major injury while serving in Vietnam. The mental toll it took on him lasted the rest of his life He suffered till his death 2 years ago. I never understood until I deployed myself. I finally saw that some memories from Combat never fade. Those events seem just as vivid and real like they just happened. Never fading away. Invading your thoughts anytime they want. Raising your guard and increasing your diligence. Dad I hope you have final have found the peace that you so rightly deserved. I pray that all the sorrow, heartache and torment you kept inside has finally been relieved and replaced with joy. Knowing that you raised responsible children who love you and know you did all you could. Your loved and missed. Take your place in Valhalla with the rest of our warrior family.