Jeff is one of the deepest guests you’ve ever had on. This man is just amazing and his reflection of life and self is admirable. I hope you have him on again.
In 2015 Jeff and his teammate Ollie put on a shooting course up in Michigan. I was 19 at the time and Jeff was very intense and pretty intimidating. As my dad and I were leaving, they turned to me and said they don’t give out compliments often but I did a good job shooting. I doubt he would remember this but best compliment I ever got lol. He seems happier now.
I, an absolute POG, initially started catching all these podcasts out of curiosity. I thought I’d be getting a neat lil peek behind the curtain into team life. But I quickly realized that I don’t even care about about the military stuff they talk about. I keep coming back for the incredible life lessons that so deeply resonate with experiences I’ve had, both in the Army and completely unrelated to military life.
Same I enjoy listening while having long satisfying poops. Nothing beats hour long bathroom sessions & a good podcast about grueling physical activity while I’m sitting on a heated toilet seat.
F-ing an amazing guest. Jeff expresses deep conversations that most vets and first responders can relate to. Andy this interview was mind-blowing. Thank you!
This is by far one of your best guests. Nichols brings so much intellect and authenticity that you have greater respect for someone more than just a frogman. He brings a Socratic way of thinking to this interview by asking those types of questions
@@TruTube.1. yeah and at the end of the day whether they killed for good or bad, they are real murderers. they take more lives than they save most likely.
Very thankful for your service and sacrifices, Jeff, and those of your Seal team. Oohrah! 😂My son and daughter currently serve in the Navy as a SeaBee and the Air Force as a Hydraulics Specialist. I'm very proud of them and blessed because of this. Everyday I pray for their safety. Glad you're living in your own identity now. You are YOU. You're not what you do for a living. I had to learn that too and it's harder than it seems. Be blessed.
Solid podcast. I love hearing you guys talk about the goods and bads of military Special Operations at large and your lessons learned. Please keep doing the good work that you are and sharing those lessons learned. Guys like me get a lot of value from them.
The mental health awareness of these vets is impressively high. I know mental health professionals that don’t have the same knowledge these seals have.
Very interesting conversation. I am going to have yo go back and listen to that second half of the podcast again. There is a lot that hit close to home and that I need to think about.
Rebuilt wrist lead me into a dark 5 years of hard opiate use. On multiple occasions kissing my wife and children in the night fearing I wouldn’t wake in the morning. Simply amazing seeing the sunrise the next morning. Kicked the opiates completely 10/07/2010… clean since! Salute 🫡
Had to come back to this, absolutely one of my favorite guests So open and relatable And such a striking difference from how he was on mike ritlands podcast years before (The happy gilmore reference was a great combo of funny and kinda hearbreaking with how cruel kids and people can be too) *steve buscemi is great Hope this guys still doing well And anyone else in a similar situation Am so happy he was strong enough to talk honestly about this stuff
Rob O’Neill is a stain on the community and our society. He’s a walking propaganda machine. He would do himself a favor if he got a life and quit living in the past. But I do agree with you although I would like to see a “Vets React to GI Jane.” 😂
Anyone know which apparel company sells Jeff's t-shirt?... Awesome interview!! Thx for your service & im extremely thankful you guys protected our country while asked to do the impossible. Thank You!
Heavy podcast from serious warriors. Their is an intensity among the teams that is unparalleled. Consider years of fighting on the battlefield and then attempting to transition to civilian life. I witnessed it when I married a Vietnam Combat Vet that did 2 tours. Very difficult transition and America was not welcoming.😢
I worked with guys in special forces, using data from VO2 Max testing they did at a facility I worked at as a strength coach, and showed them how they could use it within the Thor program. I got to look at Thor as a whole, and was very impressed. Really an approach that has been well thought out, and it utilizing up to date and knowledge of human performance, and applying it to training modern soldiers.
Calling a 4 Star Admiral a pussy and a coward... My kind of guy!! Totally relate to that as I did something similar with a full-bird who thought he could bring me up on charges and courts martial my ass. That didn't happen after I got done with him. However, my 13 year career was OVER at that point. BTW, not SF, just a regular Navy OS.
Thank you for the profound conversation and share. The Shaolin continue to have a martial and noble society with strict rules even within the encroaching CCP. There are tribes in Borneo which have had warrior societies for thousands of years enduring the Japanese, British and Islamic govt. However, it is getting more difficult for them to continue with the advent of surveillance tech everywhere.
Man opiates suck that they work so well and there so terrible I wish that another drug and than he said fucking girls was worse than opiate addiction and withdrawal 8 years of opiates fuck man I whent 18 months and almost died I had withdrawals for a month than I got a hernia and had to have surgery and than I got shingles at around 30 years old I was so done its been 4 years and I'm still working myself. Thanks for the service my man and you got a lot of people that totally get ware your coming from .
Hey Andy...brilliant podcast as always, but you might want to proofread Jeff's bio. I'm not sure what "Navel" Special Warfare entails, but I imagine dudes with guns emerging from the ocean wearing crop-tops lmao
Jeff is one of the deepest guests you’ve ever had on. This man is just amazing and his reflection of life and self is admirable. I hope you have him on again.
I'm not sure if I would say deep, just great at self assessment and realization coupled with BRUTAL HONESTY
In 2015 Jeff and his teammate Ollie put on a shooting course up in Michigan. I was 19 at the time and Jeff was very intense and pretty intimidating. As my dad and I were leaving, they turned to me and said they don’t give out compliments often but I did a good job shooting. I doubt he would remember this but best compliment I ever got lol. He seems happier now.
I’m from MI. Where at?
This was in Caledonia
Had his war face on lol
Thank you for your service
I’m like 30 mins from Caledonia that’s crazy
I, an absolute POG, initially started catching all these podcasts out of curiosity. I thought I’d be getting a neat lil peek behind the curtain into team life. But I quickly realized that I don’t even care about about the military stuff they talk about. I keep coming back for the incredible life lessons that so deeply resonate with experiences I’ve had, both in the Army and completely unrelated to military life.
Thank you for serving
Same I enjoy listening while having long satisfying poops. Nothing beats hour long bathroom sessions & a good podcast about grueling physical activity while I’m sitting on a heated toilet seat.
F-ing an amazing guest. Jeff expresses deep conversations that most vets and first responders can relate to. Andy this interview was mind-blowing. Thank you!
Salty
This is by far one of your best guests. Nichols brings so much intellect and authenticity that you have greater respect for someone more than just a frogman. He brings a Socratic way of thinking to this interview by asking those types of questions
This is for sure one of the most honest podcasts I’ve heard, great conversation.
Just sounds HONEST. lol. Unless you've been there and done that.
@@TruTube.1. yeah and at the end of the day whether they killed for good or bad, they are real murderers. they take more lives than they save most likely.
Have been looking forward to this one! Finally, Mr. Nichols is on Cleared Hot!
Very thankful for your service and sacrifices, Jeff, and those of your Seal team. Oohrah! 😂My son and daughter currently serve in the Navy as a SeaBee and the Air Force as a Hydraulics Specialist. I'm very proud of them and blessed because of this. Everyday I pray for their safety. Glad you're living in your own identity now.
You are YOU. You're not what you do for a living. I had to learn that too and it's harder than it seems.
Be blessed.
Damn!!! This is so rad!! Jeff has such a story of overcoming. Loved his interview with Ritland back in the day also!
This one was amazing, I’ve heard a lot of interviews from the warriors, but this one was special.
Solid podcast. I love hearing you guys talk about the goods and bads of military Special Operations at large and your lessons learned. Please keep doing the good work that you are and sharing those lessons learned. Guys like me get a lot of value from them.
I love that every time the episode starts, its guaranteed that Andy laughs! Great content always!
Jeff's DNA literally has coaching intertwined all through it 🧬
Amazing coach and even better human!
It must be a Nichols gene that has no problem telling a boss they’re a coward!! Hahah! Nice work Jeff!! Love it
Been waiting for this one for the longest time!! Thank you Jeff and Andy.
A Spotify consumer of podcasts here, but this is the best episode you’ve had in a while. Amazing stuff.
The mental health awareness of these vets is impressively high. I know mental health professionals that don’t have the same knowledge these seals have.
Very interesting conversation. I am going to have yo go back and listen to that second half of the podcast again. There is a lot that hit close to home and that I need to think about.
Good stuff
Awesome conversation as always 🙏🏼 🇺🇲
This is one of the best episodes, Andy. Jeff’s a great guest!
Rebuilt wrist lead me into a dark 5 years of hard opiate use. On multiple occasions kissing my wife and children in the night fearing I wouldn’t wake in the morning. Simply amazing seeing the sunrise the next morning. Kicked the opiates completely 10/07/2010… clean since! Salute 🫡
Andy, you hit another grand slam homer with this pod. Thank you JN for your service 🇺🇸
Jeff is just one of those humans living on another level, separated from 99% of people. A wealth of knowledge/experience. Great podcast.
WOW, I have been through so much of what you two discussed, this is a keeper for sure. Thank you for a great Podcast.
very fortunate I went through many of these issues before GWOT. I was very lucky. I do what I can to help vets.
Fascinating interview, really appreciate the candidness about his shortcomings
Very smart man. Loved this interview and the one on Mike Drop with him
Had to come back to this, absolutely one of my favorite guests
So open and relatable
And such a striking difference from how he was on mike ritlands podcast years before
(The happy gilmore reference was a great combo of funny and kinda hearbreaking with how cruel kids and people can be too)
*steve buscemi is great
Hope this guys still doing well
And anyone else in a similar situation
Am so happy he was strong enough to talk honestly about this stuff
I was listening to this on my way to work and as you mentioned Great Wolf Lodge I drove past Great Wolf Lodge 😂. The water slides are pretty cool.
I live near great wolf. Is he in Chicago?
Great podcast! I'm gonna share this one around for sure. Thanks Andy and Jeff. 👊
oh shit this one i‘ve been hoping for ever since he was on Mike Drop! CH Gang!
Jeff looks different every time I see him. This time hes a buff tony hawk
lol
Tren hawk
Great podcast. Thank god for men like this, good Americans
Fantastic coach.
49:45 this story is gold
Jeff needs to bring the Viking look back.
Jeff needs a round 2
Can't wait to listen to this!
It baffles me why we still don't have a "Veterans Reacts to Captain Phillips" with Jeff Nichols, Rob O'Neil, "Mark Owen", and Terry Houin.
Because they're "quiet warriors." Not "hollywood tough guys."
@@SteveCabana-ir7jt 😂
Rob O’Neill is a stain on the community and our society. He’s a walking propaganda machine. He would do himself a favor if he got a life and quit living in the past.
But I do agree with you although I would like to see a “Vets React to GI Jane.” 😂
None of those guys get along.
Was “Mark Owen” also on that op?
Thank you.
"How'd it go after that?"..."Not super good". lmao
Damn! This was a very Deep podcast. Thank you.
Always appreciate content like this
Need him on Shawn Ryan Show!!
I wear a bracelet that says
Be Responsive Not Reactive
it helps me with focusing on my behavior
Seems to me Jeff needs to get ahold of the new seals between BUDS and selection. Market his skills as just as valuable as the training they receive.
Jeff’s face has that very distinct frogman look to it.
Great podcast, solid dude
Anyone know which apparel company sells Jeff's t-shirt?...
Awesome interview!! Thx for your service & im extremely thankful you guys protected our country while asked to do the impossible. Thank You!
Amazing podcast with some very powerful messages
Heavy podcast from serious warriors. Their is an intensity among the teams that is unparalleled. Consider years of fighting on the battlefield and then attempting to transition to civilian life. I witnessed it when I married a Vietnam Combat Vet that did 2 tours. Very difficult transition and America was not welcoming.😢
I think the fitness program Nichols started to teach the army was called THOR.. really great program
I worked with guys in special forces, using data from VO2 Max testing they did at a facility I worked at as a strength coach, and showed them how they could use it within the Thor program. I got to look at Thor as a whole, and was very impressed. Really an approach that has been well thought out, and it utilizing up to date and knowledge of human performance, and applying it to training modern soldiers.
Truly exceptional
Small human with retribution list? Damn Arya Stark. I hope your youth training had an '80s montage soundtrack.
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!!!
I've been waiting on you two talk forever haha
Great interview
Great information.
I noticed several years ago that Jeff on a podcast would/could not laugh. Now I see he's laughing.
Come on down to the Ozarks Jeff! You can get as rural as you want
Another great one Thank yoy
Can’t wait for the “fight” in April!
Looking forward to round 2!
First class podcast by two first class guys!
You need to get Chris Van Sant up there.
Is it just me or does Andy's camera look zoomed in? Regardless another Great episode! Thanks Gentleman! 🇺🇲🤘🏼
Great show and guest
Andy, do you have links to Jeff’s Business lol, might be helpful. Thank you.
Just google Performance First US
Was Jeff in Evans office in the thumbnail 😊
Here we go
2:16:00 thank you Mr. Nichols
Deep! 🔥
Good info brother
What's the time stamp for talking about people robbing the wrong house? And he mentions trash cans and sitting there with a rifle
I always wondered what happened to Ned schneebly from school of rock
When I joined the Marines, I was grieved when I saw fat marines. It still hurts me every time I see it.
This was a great fucking podcast
Do you know how fucking crucial this guy is!!!! That’s fucking Jeff ducking Nichols yoooooo let’s fucking gooooooooo I love you Andy god bless America
I fuckin love this dude! The first time I heard of THORNE!! Ive been doing well since then!
I didn't buy a true belt until I was 35ish. I wore old football belts😂😂😂
Would have loved to have seen the look on that 4-star’s face! 😂😂😂
Admiral McCraven? (SOCOM, not JSOC Commander at the time. JSOC is a 3-star command, so there would have been no "4-star at JSOC" at the time..)
Calling a 4 Star Admiral a pussy and a coward... My kind of guy!! Totally relate to that as I did something similar with a full-bird who thought he could bring me up on charges and courts martial my ass. That didn't happen after I got done with him. However, my 13 year career was OVER at that point. BTW, not SF, just a regular Navy OS.
Great show.
I smell a new Bromance. Mike Glover should be worried.
Thank you for the profound conversation and share. The Shaolin continue to have a martial and noble society with strict rules even within the encroaching CCP. There are tribes in Borneo which have had warrior societies for thousands of years enduring the Japanese, British and Islamic govt. However, it is getting more difficult for them to continue with the advent of surveillance tech everywhere.
Bring on Mike Ritland !
Wow, what a change it sounds like a different person
RIP Gabe. Love ya Jeff. lmao.
Oh. 🤭Hey there.😍oh ... You're still alive.
Build an Earthship home Jeff.
Man opiates suck that they work so well and there so terrible I wish that another drug and than he said fucking girls was worse than opiate addiction and withdrawal 8 years of opiates fuck man I whent 18 months and almost died I had withdrawals for a month than I got a hernia and had to have surgery and than I got shingles at around 30 years old I was so done its been 4 years and I'm still working myself. Thanks for the service my man and you got a lot of people that totally get ware your coming from .
What this guys shirt
That was superior.
3:05. That's what a 23 Year old SEAL looks like.. and has seen much of the world compared to Today's Internet Bred 23 year olds.
Hell yes!
Hey Andy...brilliant podcast as always, but you might want to proofread Jeff's bio. I'm not sure what "Navel" Special Warfare entails, but I imagine dudes with guns emerging from the ocean wearing crop-tops lmao
>Sponsored by BRCC
Pass
Jeff is a modern day Viking, for sure. He should trace his ancestry. I bet it goes back to 1000 a.d. like mine.
Holy crap I didn't know he's from my home area. I'm like 4 minutes from wilting gives this new life watching
Shout out to stray gunderson!