Jocko Willink, Matt McCusker & Jeff Dye - Mostly Wise #3

In the third episode of Mostly Wise, we explore: * If Matt and Jeff could survive Navy SEAL selection, training and hazing. * Whether the Navy actually has trained animals like killer assassin kamikaze dolphins. * How the guys deal with their own versions of sobriety. * Why Love on the Spectrum is potentially problematic. * What it was like for Jocko to be in the Military on 9/11. * The story of the gun no manufacturer dared to make after testing it. * And much more... Guests * Jocko Willink is a retired United States Navy officer in SEAL Team 3, an author and a podcaster. * Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, author and podcaster. * Jeff Dye is a comedian, actor, television host and podcaster. - Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠⁠https://chatgpt.com - 0:00 Can You Be Openly Gay in the Military? 2:26 Are Women’s Sports As Good As Men’s? 8:19 What It Really Takes to Become a Navy SEAL 20:17 The Most Uncontrollable Navy SEALs 24:35 Do Dolphins Work For the Navy SEALs? 37:08 Could You Run a Marathon in Wheelies? 38:34 Is Climbing Everest a Good Idea? 44:32 The Privacy Problem With High-Rise Living 51:14 How Embarrassment Pushed Jeff Into Sobriety 01:01:12 Why Men Can’t Win During Labour 01:05:32 Why Jocko Didn’t Have a Batchelor Party 01:07:39 Is Sober Dating Like Love On the Spectrum? 01:17:47 Do Single Guys Go Crazy After 7pm? 01:23:00 Why Social Dating is Too Complicated 01:30:27 Are Women Trying to Reset Their Body Count? 01:34:22 Why Weed Affects Everyone Differently 01:46:23 Why a 25mm Sniper Rifle Should Never Exist 01:52:46 The Best Perks of Being a Veteran 01:58:31 The Reality of Waking Up to the Iraq War 02:01:07 How 9/11 Changed the World Forever 02:10:00 Why War Never Goes to Plan 02:12:48 How the Russia/Ukraine Conflict Changed Modern Warfare 02:20:27 Is the Military Already Enhancing Soldiers? 02:27:40 Would Veterans Do One More Tour? 02:31:59 Where to Find the Guys - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spotify.modernwisdom.com or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.modernwisdom.com Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostMatt McCuskerguestJeff DyeguestJocko Willinkguest

Aug 20, 20262h 33mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: August 20, 2026
Duration: 2h 33m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

In the third episode of Mostly Wise, we explore:
If Matt and Jeff could survive Navy SEAL selection, training and hazing.
Whether the Navy actually has trained animals like killer assassin kamikaze dolphins.
How the guys deal with their own versions of sobriety.
Why Love on the Spectrum is potentially problematic.
What it was like for Jocko to be in the Military on 9/11.
The story of the gun no manufacturer dared to make after testing it.
And much more...
Guests
Jocko Willink is a retired United States Navy officer in SEAL Team 3, an author and a podcaster.
Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, author and podcaster.
Jeff Dye is a comedian, actor, television host and podcaster.
- Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠⁠https://chatgpt.com - 0:00 Can You Be Openly Gay in the Military? 2:26 Are Women’s Sports As Good As Men’s? 8:19 What It Really Takes to Become a Navy SEAL 20:17 The Most Uncontrollable Navy SEALs 24:35 Do Dolphins Work For the Navy SEALs? 37:08 Could You Run a Marathon in Wheelies? 38:34 Is Climbing Everest a Good Idea? 44:32 The Privacy Problem With High-Rise Living 51:14 How Embarrassment Pushed Jeff Into Sobriety 01:01:12 Why Men Can’t Win During Labour 01:05:32 Why Jocko Didn’t Have a Batchelor Party 01:07:39 Is Sober Dating Like Love On the Spectrum? 01:17:47 Do Single Guys Go Crazy After 7pm? 01:23:00 Why Social Dating is Too Complicated 01:30:27 Are Women Trying to Reset Their Body Count? 01:34:22 Why Weed Affects Everyone Differently 01:46:23 Why a 25mm Sniper Rifle Should Never Exist 01:52:46 The Best Perks of Being a Veteran 01:58:31 The Reality of Waking Up to the Iraq War 02:01:07 How 9/11 Changed the World Forever 02:10:00 Why War Never Goes to Plan 02:12:48 How the Russia/Ukraine Conflict Changed Modern Warfare 02:20:27 Is the Military Already Enhancing Soldiers? 02:27:40 Would Veterans Do One More Tour? 02:31:59 Where to Find the Guys - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spotify.modernwisdom.com or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.modernwisdom.com Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Chris Williamson
host
Host of the Modern Wisdom podcast.
Matt McCusker
guest
Stand-up comedian and podcaster.
Jeff Dye
guest
Stand-up comedian and actor.
Jocko Willink
guest
Former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, author, and podcaster.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Matt McCusker, Jocko Willink, Matt McCusker & Jeff Dye - Mostly Wise #3 explores freewheeling banter on military life, modern war, and sobriety dating Jocko explains why SEAL selection is both physically and mentally demanding, why instructors can’t reliably predict who will make it, and how age and accumulated wear-and-tear change outcomes.

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