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JP Dinnell Podcast

JP Dinnell Podcast

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JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.JP Dinnell Podcast 2023-2025 Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
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  • What Combat Sports Teach You About Leadership & Life | JP Dinnell Podcast 139
    May 22 2026

    JP Dinnell talks about the recent MMA fights on Netflix and how combat sports taught him some of the greatest leadership lessons he's had.

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    More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/

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    Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car

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    JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/

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    Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/

    Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co

    On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting

    JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

    J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company.

    J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel.
    Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon.

    For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.

    He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership.

    Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

    J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

    00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
    02:56 Fight Commentary and Recent Events
    06:03 Reflections on Fight Camps and Training
    09:04 Sparring with Professionals and Skill Disparity
    17:48 The Journey of Intentional Training
    20:03 Community and Support in Endurance Sports
    23:51 The Importance of Intentionality in Leadership
    26:20 Jiu Jitsu: A Reflection of Life
    30:29 Teamwork and Personal Growth in Jiu Jitsu
    34:15 The Power of Showing Up for Each Other

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    38 mins
  • How the Fight I Stopped Changed My Life | Navy SEAL Bedtime Stories | JP Dinnell Podcast 138
    May 15 2026

    JP Dinnell answers rapid fire questions from listeners and tells some of his favorite stories from the SEAL Teams.

    Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478

    Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod

    More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/

    Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/

    Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car

    Join the conversation on instagram

    JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/

    Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard

    Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms

    Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/

    Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co

    On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting

    JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

    J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company.

    J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel.
    Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon.

    For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.

    He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership.

    Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

    J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

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    48 mins
  • How Great Leaders Are Built | Navy SEAL Leadership Lessons | JP Dinnell Podcast Episode 137
    May 8 2026

    JP Dinnell answers questions on leadership recruiting and how to create a winning culture.

    Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478

    Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod

    More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/

    Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/

    Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car

    Join the conversation on instagram

    JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/

    Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard

    Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms

    Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/

    Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co

    On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting

    JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.

    J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company.

    J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel.
    Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon.

    For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.

    He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership.

    Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today.

    J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.

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    48 mins
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