These are unprecedented times! Oh boy aren't they ever! Though know what's really unprecedented? The amount of times people are saying unprecedented. It's out of control! While you wait patiently for our next series, here's a little something to keep you going. Rick and Paul discuss the merits of Charlie Chaplin, Waterloo and SCUBA safety. You won't find that in any of your so called 'daily briefings'. Now THAT'S unprecedented. Stay safe. Stay warm. Stay classy. stay another day.

These are unprecedented times! Oh boy aren't they ever! Though know what's really unprecedented? The amount of times people are saying unprecedented. It's out of control! While you wait patiently for our next series, here's a little something to keep you going. Rick and Paul discuss the merits of Charlie Chaplin, Waterloo and SCUBA safety. You won't find that in any of your so called 'daily briefings'. Now THAT'S unprecedented. Stay safe. Stay warm. Stay classy. stay another day.

Isolation Session - One

This week sees Mad Monk Rasputin take on the excitement, the science and the possible fallacy of The Moon Landings.   Grigori 'more hirsute than a hair suit' Rasputin. A man described at the top of a standard Google search as simply 'Russian Peasant'.  A mystical Monk with a mystical funk, did he really stink of rotting food?   Then to space go we.  Tiny Russians sent into space to land on the moon?  The Moon! Ha! Imagine us ever landing there.  Nice try, Paul.   A clean, safe for work British comedy podcast - give it a go on your ears and play along!   Find the chaps on Twitter &amp; Instagram - @liehardshow

Rasputin and The Moon Landings

Tom Hanks

This week sees that Terminal-trapped Mermaid botherer Tom Hanks up against the spikes and sordidness of instruments of torture.    Hanks.  Nicest man in the world or a twinkling despot; hell-bent on the destruction of French architecture, Somalian sailors and Tim Allan.   Then we move on to torture!  But in a happy, fun kind of way.  Parrots in a box? Donkeys up the bottom.  Good, clean fun.   Can you guess the cunning links?   A clean, safe for work British comedy podcast - give it a go on your ears. Find the chaps on Twitter &amp; Instagram - @Liehardshow

Tom Hanks and Instruments of Torture

This week sees peaceful, circus strongman-faced Mahatma Gandhi up against the whirring and whistling, soot and smog, and all round alliteration of The Industrial Revolution.   Gandhi. Salt-marcher, peaceful protester and Churchill-baiter.  But underneath that simple robe beat the heart of a London-chiselled lawyer who may, once, have served food to Adolf Hitler.   Then it's the Industrial Revolution that'll tar your inner ears.  Did Dickens really ply guttersnipes with alcohol for their stories?  Would you even say Dickens wrote during the Industrial Revolution?  Ask Paul! Can you guess the cunning links?   A clean, safe for work British comedy podcast - give it a go on your ears. Find the chaps on Twitter &amp; Instagram - @Liehardshow

This week sees peaceful, circus strongman-faced Mahatma Gandhi up against the whirring and whistling, soot and smog, and all round alliteration of The Industrial Revolution. Gandhi. Salt-marcher, peaceful protester and Churchill-baiter.  But underneath that simple robe beat the heart of a London-chiselled lawyer who may, once, have served food to Adolf Hitler. Then it's the Industrial Revolution that'll tar your inner ears.  Did Dickens really ply guttersnipes with alcohol for their stories?  Would you even say Dickens wrote during the Industrial Revolution?  Ask Paul! Can you guess the cunning links?   A clean, safe for work British comedy podcast - give it a go on your ears. Find the chaps on Twitter &amp; Instagram - @Liehardshow

Gandhi and The Industrial Revolution

Chuck Norris

This week sees bearded death-dealer Chuck Norris single-handedly take on the might of The Aztec Empire.   Chuck Norris.  Cow stunner, snake biter and all round tough guy.  This dude will put a mullet in your gullet.   The Aztec though - big fans of the human sacrifice.  And chocolate.  And you know, don't we ALL know someone like that?   Can you guess the cunning links?   A clean, safe for work British comedy podcast - give it a go on your ears. Find the chaps on Twitter &amp; Instagram - @Liehardshow

Chuck Norris and The Aztec Empire

This week sees waggly-hipped crooner Elvis Presley take on the might of the Soviet Space Programme.    Elvis Presley.  The King.  But what of? Rock and roll or trebuchet-obsessed unprofessionalism?    That's right folks.  That's what we're packing. He's up against those cheeky Cosmonauts.  Gagarin, Laika the dog and Sputnik.  Was it really as big as all that?    Can you guess the cunning links?    A clean, safe for work British comedy podcast - give it a go on your ears. Find the chaps on Twitter &amp; Instagram - @Liehardshow

Elvis Presley and The Soviet Space Program

This week sees your favourite fluffy yellow cartoon character taking on...Pokémon.   That's right, it's walking, witty disaster Winston Churchill; Chaplin's co-star and possessor of a veritable trove of top hats.   He's up against those pocket monsters (no euphemism) Pokémon.  Pikachu itself makes an appearance, as do a plethora of rejected characters and some GRIZZLY DEATHS!  CRIPES!   Can you guess the cunning links?   A clean, safe for work British comedy podcast - give it a go on your ears.   Find the chaps on Twitter &amp; Instagram - @Liehardshow

This week sees your favourite fluffy yellow cartoon character taking on...Pokémon. That's right, it's walking, witty disaster Winston Churchill; Chaplin's co-star and possessor of a veritable trove of top hats. He's up against those pocket monsters (no euphemism) Pokémon.  Pikachu itself makes an appearance, as do a plethora of rejected characters and some GRIZZLY DEATHS!  CRIPES! Can you guess the cunning links?   A clean, safe for work British comedy podcast - give it a go on your ears. Find the chaps on Twitter &amp; Instagram - @Liehardshow

Winston Churchill and Pokémon

This week sees cuddly thunderthroat Luciano Pavarotti take on the grisly might of The Black Death.   Paul, respectfully hooded, stalks into your ears with stories of Shakespeare and the Pied Piper (who was PROBABLY a baddie).  Rick comes back at him with the English translation of Pavarotti and a smattering of Month Python.   Can you guess the cunning links?   A clean, safe for work British comedy podcast - give it a go on your ears.  Find the chaps on Twitter &amp; Instagram - @Liehardshow

Pavarotti and The Black Death

Genghis Khan

This week sees Genghis Khan take on that cautionary world of the Nursery Rhyme.   Paul brings his three facts &amp; secret link about the Mongol Warlord - harvester of electricity, vegetarian cook book producer and character played by that famous look-a-like JOHN WAYNE.   Rick repels, on this light, safe for work entertainment podcast with 3 facts about Nursery Rhymes.  What IS a Humpty Dumpty? Why do the Macedonian hate Manchester and was it really Goosey Goosey Gandhi?   Coming straight outta Cardiff, Wales, come and give this comedy podcast a shot.

Genghis Khan and Nursery Rhymes

This week the two subjects are the oft-linked Disneyland and Charles Manson.   First up, Paul presents his three Disney-themed facts.  Nazis are mentioned more than you'd imagine, but then so are the dwarfs.  So it's on brand.   Repelling that assault of inaccuracies, Rick repels with 3 facts, on this light, safe for work entertainment podcast with 3 facts about world class Hollywood psychopath &amp; cult leader Charles Manson.  Did he REALLY invent the space hopper?

Disneyland and Charles Manson

Two ‘men’.  Four lies. Two truths.  Why not take a break from the real world and come wrap your ears round this weekly comedy gameshow?It’s clean too, so your kids and pets can listen and, add this to the sales pitch, it’s British; so that’s fun.Marvel at the morsels of pirate knowledge you never had, gasp at hitherto ungrasped info about bees and, best of all, why not play along yourselves?  Keep it down if you’re on the train mind, don’t be that guy.

Alas not the communist remake featuring Capitalist pig dogs as dementors. but rather the two subjects for this week's episode.   In no way cashing in on the impending release of Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, we have three facts on that smug, rich four-eyed troll-botherer.   We follow this, comrade, with three facts about to that frostiest of battles, the Cold War.  Nope, not the good episode of the last season of Game of Thrones, but Russian and American spies chasing each other about and that.   A weekly clean comedy gameshow podcast.  Play with us comrade!  Or else dissipate.  Or Expelliarmus.  Or something

Harry Potter and The Cold War

Ernest Hemingway.  The man.  They myth.  The bearded, sadistic bullfighter.  Proof that it's not only the nerds that write the books.  For Whom The Bell Tolls, Old Man and the Sea and The Importance of Being Ernest Hemingway fired from his pen like beer from a blunderbuss.   Then it's the Occult!  Ooga Booga!  Pentagrams! Ghosts! Witches!  Ouiji Boards!  The fact that The Rolling Stones are still gigging!  Is ANY of this stuff to be believed.  Think about it now.  No-one reads these bits though YOU are.  You think it was your choice.  Was it though?  Was it?  JEEPERSBUTLOOKBEHINDYOU!   OK - enough of that.  A weekly clean comedy gameshow podcast.  Play with us!  We DARE you mwahahahahaha.

Ernest Hemingway.  The man.  They myth.  The bearded, sadistic bullfighter.  Proof that it's not only the nerds that write the books.  For Whom The Bell Tolls, Old Man and the Sea and The Importance of Being Ernest Hemingway fired from his pen like beer from a blunderbuss.   Then it's the Occult!  Ooga Booga!  Pentagrams! Ghosts! Witches!  Ouiji Boards!  The fact that The Rolling Stones are still gigging!  Is ANY of this stuff to be believed.  Think about it now.  No-one reads these bits though YOU are.  You think it was your choice.  Was it though?  Was it?  JEEPERSBUTLOOKBEHINDYOU!   OK - enough of that.  A weekly clean comedy gameshow podcast.  Play with us!  We DARE you mwahahahahaha.

Hemingway And The Occult

Stonehenge.  It's the biggest henge we've seen.  Know you of any better henge?  No.  Didn't think so.  Stonehenge is the BEST henge.  Whether you're Indiana Jones or Rocky Cliffington McStonelover, we reckon you'll struggle to chisel this fact from the fiction.   Then, as if that ancient mystery isn't enough, how about a little dabble with grave robbing?  Often done in duos - who's the first one to bring the subject up - bit of a risk isn't it?  Ancient Egypt, Burke and Hare and the resurrection men.  There's a fact in there, but it'll take some digging!   Come and join us on this weekly comedy (clean) gameshow podcast.  You'll have a lovely old time.

Stonehenge.  It's the biggest henge we've seen.  Know you of any better henge?  No.  Didn't think so.  Stonehenge is the BEST henge.  Whether you're Indiana Jones or Rocky Cliffington McStonelover, we reckon you'll struggle to chisel this fact from the fiction.   Then, as if that ancient mystery isn't enough, how about a little dabble with grave robbing?  Often done in duos - who's the first one to bring the subject up - bit of a risk isn't it?  Ancient Egypt, Burke and Hare and the resurrection men.  There's a fact in there, but it'll take some digging!   Come and join us on this weekly comedy (clean) gameshow podcast.  You'll have a lovely old time.

Stonehenge and Grave Robbers

Lord Byron

What have we here? It smells like a podcast. If it smells like one, it probably is! This week, Rick and Paul investigate facts about Lord Byron and his antics, but get all serious for The French Revolution. It's possible you won't learn the facts, but you're almost certainly going to learn a few juicy lies that you can waggle in your friends faces and confuse them for days. For free! A clean UK podcast, built on fibs and facts.

What have we here? It smells like a podcast. If it smells like one, it probably is! This week, Rick and Paul investigate facts about Lord Byron and his antics, but get all serious for The French Revolution. It's possible you won't learn the facts, but you're almost certainly going to learn a few juicy lies that you can waggle in your friends faces and confuse them for days. For free! A clean UK podcast, built on fibs and facts.

Lord Byron and The French Revolution

For this week's episode we scale the highest peak on planet earth. Paul's cranium? Close, it's Mount Everest. Bonus fact: nobody can decide on the height! We've also got some zany and possibly lethal wedding proposals, till death do us part? Probably won't take long at this rate! A safe for everyone comedy podcast gameshow production straight outta Cardiff, Wales. To be enjoyed by willing and friendly folk.

For this week's episode we scale the highest peak on planet earth. Paul's cranium? Close, it's Mount Everest. Bonus fact: nobody can decide on the height! We've also got some zany and possibly lethal wedding proposals, till death do us part? Probably won't take long at this rate! A safe for everyone comedy podcast gameshow production straight outta Cardiff, Wales. To be enjoyed by willing and friendly folk.

Everest and Marriage Proposals

Lie Hard with a Vengeance. The safe-for-work comedy gameshow podcast that you can play along with.   This week the topics on table are the humble duck-billed platypus and the Great Fire of London.   Hot topics indeed. A bit of animal stuff.  A bit of history stuff.  British.  What's not to love?   Come on down &amp; play along!

Lie Hard with a Vengeance. The safe-for-work comedy gameshow podcast that you can play along with. This week the topics on table are the humble duck-billed platypus and the Great Fire of London. Hot topics indeed. A bit of animal stuff.  A bit of history stuff.  British.  What's not to love? Come on down &amp; play along!

The Platypus and the Great Fire of London

Who doesn't love Darts? Bobby George that's who! Listen to this weeks episode to find out why.  Who doesn't love Shakespeare? Peasant pool attendants that's who! Listen to this weeks episode to find out why. Who's really bad at identifying links and spotting facts? Listen to this weeks episode...oh you get the idea.   A fun, family friendly audio treat for you and your work colleagues alike.

Who doesn't love Darts? Bobby George that's who! Listen to this weeks episode to find out why.  Who doesn't love Shakespeare? Peasant pool attendants that's who! Listen to this weeks episode to find out why. Who's really bad at identifying links and spotting facts? Listen to this weeks episode...oh you get the idea. A fun, family friendly audio treat for you and your work colleagues alike.

Darts and Shakespeare

Lie Hard with a Vengeance. The comedy gameshow podcast that you can play along with. This week sees Paul bringing his spot of historical "knowledge" to the table with his Romans, and Rick parties that gladius with some fully-rounded egg truth.   A safe for work comedy podcast - give it a bash!

Romans And Eggs

In a world of Trump, Brexit and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, behold an act of such wanton arrogance that even a peacock would blush. For, this two man podcast, for one night only, turns all theatrical. A live-recorded Christmas Play - as a young Dickensian urchin finds himself imprisoned in a snowglobe. Featuring a cast of Santa, The Snowman and a teenage/antler-y Reindeer, plug this direct tap to festive cheer right into your lugholes. Happy Christmas Everyone! #liehardshow

In a world of Trump, Brexit and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, behold an act of such wanton arrogance that even a peacock would blush. For, this two man podcast, for one night only, turns all theatrical. A live-recorded Christmas Play - as a young Dickensian urchin finds himself imprisoned in a snowglobe. Featuring a cast of Santa, The Snowman and a teenage/antler-y Reindeer, plug this direct tap to festive cheer right into your lugholes. Happy Christmas Everyone! #liehardshow

Titch And The Enchanted Snowglobe

Hello there, dear reader! Yes you! Who reads this? You might be the ONLY one, so please consider this a personal Christmas greeting from all/both at Lie Hard with a Vengeance. This week we talk Christmas Traditions (travelling to Spain, Germany and Japan) and Christmas Movies - It's a Wonderful Life and Tim Ruddy Allan. Get involved with the festive frolics and accept our Christmas cheer. Happy Christmas and have a wonderful new year!

Hello there, dear reader! Yes you! Who reads this? You might be the ONLY one, so please consider this a personal Christmas greeting from all/both at Lie Hard with a Vengeance. This week we talk Christmas Traditions (travelling to Spain, Germany and Japan) and Christmas Movies - It's a Wonderful Life and Tim Ruddy Allan. Get involved with the festive frolics and accept our Christmas cheer. Happy Christmas and have a wonderful new year!

Christmas Movies and Christmas Traditions

I love the banter these blokes have, they are amazing and teach great things!

Hysterical

This is very enjoyable to listen to in the car with my kids. 11 yrs old. We have a ball.

Super fun

Two ‘men’. Four lies. Two truths. Why not take a break from the real world and come wrap your ears round this weekly comedy gameshow? It’s clean too, so your kids and pets can listen and, add this to the sales pitch, it’s British; so that’s fun. Marvel at the morsels of pirate knowledge you never had, gasp at hitherto ungrasped info about bees and, best of all, why not play along yourselves? Keep it down if you’re on the train mind, don’t be that guy.

Lie Hard With A Vengeance

Two ‘men’.  Four lies. Two truths.  Why not take a break from the real world and come wrap your ears round this weekly comedy gameshow? It’s clean too, so your kids and pets can listen and, add this to the sales pitch, it’s British; so that’s fun. Marvel at the morsels of pirate knowledge you never had, gasp at hitherto ungrasped info about bees and, best of all, why not play along yourselves?  Keep it down if you’re on the train mind, don’t be that guy. Twitter: @liehardshow Email: paul@liehardshow.com or rick@liehardshow.com

Two ‘men’.  Four lies. Two truths.  Why not take a break from the real world and come wrap your ears round this weekly comedy gameshow? It’s clean too, so your kids and pets can listen and, add this to the sales pitch, it’s British; so that’s fun. Marvel at the morsels of pirate knowledge you never had, gasp at hitherto ungrasped info about bees and, best of all, why not play along yourselves?  Keep it down if you’re on the train mind, don’t be that guy. Twitter: @liehardshow Email: paul@liehardshow.com or rick@liehardshow.com

Air Disasters and Bees

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Aziz’s life has been a story of chance – and choice. As Michael pieces together Aziz’s journey from Sudan to Manus, he realises Aziz has been searching for a safe place for about eight years. So what gives him the ability, and the energy, to speak out? How has Aziz fought for so long, and what makes him want to be ‘the messenger’? ‘I’m pretending like I’m really happy, and laugh, and you know, smiling on the phones and doing stuff like that – so they feel like, “Oh, my son is really living in a good environment”. So they think like that, but the opposite is the truth.’ Aziz  Aziz tells Michael, ‘I have got some people ...waiting for me. They love me, they want me to be with them.’ Haltingly, and sometimes with great difficulty, Aziz starts to share stories about his home, the family that he longs to see, and why he fled. Looking to find out more, Michael speaks to Sudan expert Anne Bartlett about the current situation there. As Aziz shares snapshots from his past, Anne talks Michael through the conflict in Sudan, which, despite leaving the headlines long ago, continues to unfold. Michael worries that he’s adding to Aziz’s trauma by digging up painful memories – ever aware of how hard it is to have these kinds of conversations in short, overlapping messages, without the benefit of reading someone’s signals face to face. Meanwhile, Aziz weighs up how much to tell his family about Manus, and explains to Michael why he’s sometimes tortured by regret. Warning: This episode of The Messenger includes graphic content and mentions self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact one of Australia’s national 24/7 crisis services such as Lifeline on 13 11 14 or at lifeline.org.au, or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. Transcript Download a PDF transcript of this episode here. In this episode  Abdul Aziz Muhamat Michael Green Associate Professor Anne Bartlett, University of New South Wales, President of the Sudan Studies Association  Our theme music was composed by Raya Slavin. Music used in this episode includes: 'Blue Milk' by Stereolab, 'Up the Box' by Andy Stott, 'Feld' by To Rococo Rot, 'Firefly' and 'Four-Day Interval' by Tortoise, 'Cutting Branches for a Temporary Shelter' by Penguin Cafe Orchestra, 'Ending' by Kazumasa Hashimoto, 'Remedios the Beauty' by Oren Ambarchi, 'Lazyboat' and 'Vostok' by Triosk, 'Passages' by Bowery Electric, 'Self Seal Mishap' by Tennis and 'Ba Ba' by Sigur Rós. More information The Messenger is a co-production of Behind the Wire and the Wheeler Centre. It’s produced by Michael Green, André Dao, Hannah Reich and Bec Fary, with Jon Tjhia and Sophie Black at the Wheeler Centre.Narration by Michael Green. With reporting by Abdul Aziz Muhamat. Additional fact checking by the Guardian's Ben Doherty; transcription by Claire McGregor, Victoria Grey, Camilla Chapman, Lena Lettau and many more​. This episode was edited and mixed by Bec Fary and Jon Tjhia. Thank you Dana Affleck, Angelica Neville and Sienna Merope. Also to Cameron Ford and Heidi Pett, and to Behind the Wire’s many participants and volunteers. Behind the Wire is supported by the Bertha Foundation.

The Messenger

Aziz’s life has been a story of chance – and choice. As Michael pieces together Aziz’s journey from Sudan to Manus, he realises Aziz has been searching for a safe place for about eight years. So what gives him the ability, and the energy, to speak out? How has Aziz fought for so long, and what makes him want to be ‘the messenger’? <blockquote>‘I’m pretending like I’m really happy, and laugh, and you know, smiling on the phones and doing stuff like that – so they feel like, “Oh, my son is really living in a good environment”. So they think like that, but the opposite is the truth.’</blockquote> Aziz Aziz tells Michael, ‘I have got some people ...waiting for me. They love me, they want me to be with them.’ Haltingly, and sometimes with great difficulty, Aziz starts to share stories about his home, the family that he longs to see, and why he fled. Looking to find out more, Michael speaks to Sudan expert Anne Bartlett about the current situation there. As Aziz shares snapshots from his past, Anne talks Michael through the conflict in Sudan, which, despite leaving the headlines long ago, continues to unfold. Michael worries that he’s adding to Aziz’s trauma by digging up painful memories – ever aware of how hard it is to have these kinds of conversations in short, overlapping messages, without the benefit of reading someone’s signals face to face. Meanwhile, Aziz weighs up how much to tell his family about Manus, and explains to Michael why he’s sometimes tortured by regret. Warning: This episode of The Messenger includes graphic content and mentions self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact one of Australia’s national 24/7 crisis services such as Lifeline on 13 11 14 or at <a href="http://lifeline.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lifeline.org.au</a>, or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. <h1>Transcript</h1> Download a PDF transcript of this episode <a href="https://track.wheelercentre.com/event?target=http%3A%2F%2Fwheeler-centre-heracles.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fwheeler-centre%2Fassets%2F32%2Fc60ef0f06611e68deecd8a9eb8f0a6%2F2017-02-10-The-Messenger-Episode-3-Transcript.pdf&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwheeler-centre-heracles.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fwheeler-centre%2Fassets%2F32%2Fc60ef0f06611e68deecd8a9eb8f0a6%2F2017-02-10-The-Messenger-Episode-3-Transcript.pdf&amp;title=2017+02+10+The+Messenger+Episode+3+Transcript.pdf&amp;path=%2Fwheeler-centre%2Fassets%2F32%2Fc60ef0f06611e68deecd8a9eb8f0a6%2F2017-02-10-The-Messenger-Episode-3-Transcript.pdf&amp;category=asset&amp;action=download&amp;label=http%3A%2F%2Fwheeler-centre-heracles.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fwheeler-centre%2Fassets%2F32%2Fc60ef0f06611e68deecd8a9eb8f0a6%2F2017-02-10-The-Messenger-Episode-3-Transcript.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <h1>In this episode</h1> <ul> <li>Abdul Aziz Muhamat</li> <li>Michael Green</li> <li>Associate Professor Anne Bartlett, University of New South Wales, President of the Sudan Studies Association</li> </ul> Our theme music was composed by Raya Slavin. Music used in this episode includes: 'Blue Milk' by Stereolab, 'Up the Box' by Andy Stott, 'Feld' by To Rococo Rot, 'Firefly' and 'Four-Day Interval' by Tortoise, 'Cutting Branches for a Temporary Shelter' by Penguin Cafe Orchestra, 'Ending' by Kazumasa Hashimoto, 'Remedios the Beauty' by Oren Ambarchi, 'Lazyboat' and 'Vostok' by Triosk, 'Passages' by Bowery Electric, 'Self Seal Mishap' by Tennis and 'Ba Ba' by Sigur Rós. <h1>More information</h1> The Messenger is a co-production of Behind the Wire and the Wheeler Centre. It’s produced by Michael Green, André Dao, Hannah Reich and Bec Fary, with Jon Tjhia and Sophie Black at the Wheeler Centre. Narration by Michael Green. With reporting by Abdul Aziz Muhamat. Additional fact checking by the Guardian's Ben Doherty; transcription by Claire McGregor, Victoria Grey, Camilla Chapman, Lena Lettau and many more​. This episode was edited and mixed by Bec Fary and Jon Tjhia. <h1>Thank you</h1> Dana Affleck, Angelica Neville and Sienna Merope. Also to Cameron Ford and Heidi Pett, and to Behind the Wire’s many participants and volunteers. Behind the Wire is supported by the Bertha Foundation.

#3 I Have Got Some People Waiting For Me

Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) is one of the scariest human beings imaginable. He is a lean 230 pounds. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert who used to tap out 20 Navy SEALs per workout. He is a legend in the Special Operations world. His eyes look through you more than at you. He rarely does interviews, if ever. But a few weeks ago, Jocko ended up staying at my house and we had a caffeinated mind meld. Here's some background... Jocko enlisted in the Navy after high school and spent 20 years in the SEAL Teams, first as an enlisted SEAL operator and then as a SEAL officer. During his second tour in Iraq, he led SEAL Task Unit Bruiser in the Battle of Ramadi--some of the toughest and sustained combat in the SEAL Teams since Vietnam. Under his leadership, Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the entire war in Iraq and helped bring stability to Ramadi. Jocko was awarded the Bronze Star and a Silver Star. Upon returning to the United States, Jocko served as the Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams, designing and implementing some of the most challenging and realistic combat training in the world. So why is Jocko opening up? Well, in part, we have mutual friends. Second, he is the co-author of an incredible new book — Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win -- which I've been loving. Trust me. Buy it. This is his first mainstream interview and one you won't want to miss. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Wealthfront. Wealthfront is a massively disruptive (in a good way) set-it-and-forget-it investing service, led by technologists from places like Apple and world-famous investors. It has exploded in popularity in the last 2 years, and now has more than $2.5B under management. In fact, some of my good investor friends in Silicon Valley have millions of their own money in Wealthfront. Why? Because you can get services previously limited to the ultra-wealthy and only pay pennies on the dollar for them, and it’s all through smarter software instead of retail locations and bloated sales teams Check out wealthfront.com/tim, take their risk assessment quiz, which only takes 2-5 minutes, and they’ll show you—for free–exactly the portfolio they’d put you in. If you want to just take their advice and do it yourself, you can. Or, as I would, you can set it and forget it. Well worth a few minutes: wealthfront.com/tim. Mandatory disclaimer: Wealthfront Inc. is an SEC registered Investment Advisor. Investing in securities involves risks, and there is the possibility of losing money. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please visit Wealthfront dot com to read their full disclosure. This podcast is also brought to you by 99Designs, the world’s largest marketplace of graphic designers. Did you know I used 99Designs to rapid prototype the cover for The 4-Hour Body? Here are some of the impressive results. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade. Give it a test run... ***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss

The Tim Ferriss Show

Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) is one of the scariest human beings imaginable. He is a lean 230 pounds. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert who used to tap out 20 Navy SEALs per workout. He is a legend in the Special Operations world. His eyes look through you more than at you. He rarely does interviews, if ever. But a few weeks ago, Jocko ended up staying at my house and we had a caffeinated mind meld. Here's some background... Jocko enlisted in the Navy after high school and spent 20 years in the SEAL Teams, first as an enlisted SEAL operator and then as a SEAL officer. During his second tour in Iraq, he led SEAL Task Unit Bruiser in the Battle of Ramadi--some of the toughest and sustained combat in the SEAL Teams since Vietnam. Under his leadership, Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the entire war in Iraq and helped bring stability to Ramadi. Jocko was awarded the Bronze Star and a Silver Star. Upon returning to the United States, Jocko served as the Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams, designing and implementing some of the most challenging and realistic combat training in the world. So why is Jocko opening up? Well, in part, we have mutual friends. Second, he is the co-author of an incredible new book — Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win -- which I've been loving. Trust me. Buy it. This is his first mainstream interview and one you won't want to miss. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at <a href="http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast</a>. This podcast is brought to you by Wealthfront. Wealthfront is a massively disruptive (in a good way) set-it-and-forget-it investing service, led by technologists from places like Apple and world-famous investors. It has exploded in popularity in the last 2 years, and now has more than $2.5B under management. In fact, some of my good investor friends in Silicon Valley have millions of their own money in Wealthfront. Why? Because you can get services previously limited to the ultra-wealthy and only pay pennies on the dollar for them, and it’s all through smarter software instead of retail locations and bloated sales teams Check out <a href="http://wealthfront.com/tim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wealthfront.com/tim</a>, take their risk assessment quiz, which only takes 2-5 minutes, and they’ll show you—for free–exactly the portfolio they’d put you in. If you want to just take their advice and do it yourself, you can. Or, as I would, you can set it and forget it. Well worth a few minutes: <a href="http://wealthfront.com/tim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wealthfront.com/tim</a>. Mandatory disclaimer: Wealthfront Inc. is an SEC registered Investment Advisor. Investing in securities involves risks, and there is the possibility of losing money. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please visit Wealthfront dot com to read their full disclosure. This podcast is also brought to you by 99Designs, the world’s largest marketplace of graphic designers. Did you know I used 99Designs to rapid prototype the cover for The 4-Hour Body? Here are some of the impressive results. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade. Give it a test run... ***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tim-ferriss-show/id863897795?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts</a>/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit <a href="https://tim.blog/podcast/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=podcast-description" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/podcast</a>.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at <a href="https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/friday</a>.For transcripts of episodes, go to <a href="http://tim.blog/transcripts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/transcripts</a>.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit <a href="http://tim.blog/sponsor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/sponsor</a> and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: <a href="http://tim.blog/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/books</a>.Follow Tim:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tferriss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/tferriss</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/timferriss/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/timferriss</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TimFerriss/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/timferriss</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/timferriss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/timferriss</a>

#107: The Scariest Navy SEAL I've Ever Met...And What He Taught Me

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During the 1960s the field of psychology focussed on the science of how past trauma creates present symptoms, and how to reduce people’s misery. Professor Martin Seligman wanted to change that focus. He’s become known as the Father of Positive Psychology, and he’s had a profound influence worldwide. In Part 1 of our 2 programs with Martin Seligman, hear him address an exclusive audience in Australia on happiness and human flourishing.

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Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you. Get Podcast UpdatesDo you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email.  Cheat Sheet  Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39] The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13] How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53] The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55] How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15] Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24] Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27] Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09] The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07] Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17] How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38] AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38] Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42] Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03] Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24] 5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56] Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]  Links  SELF Journal TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling TPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra Wright How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138) The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months 10% Happier by Dan Harris Huffington Post “10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal” Moodnotes Day One The Five Minute Journal TextExpander Evernote Launch Center Pro Journey app Baron Fig notebooks Field Notes Moleskine Rhodia notebook Bullet Journal Miracle Morning  If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! Here’s how. 

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Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you. <h2>Get Podcast Updates</h2>Do you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email. <h2>Cheat Sheet</h2> <ul> <li>Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39]</li> <li>The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13]</li> <li>How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53]</li> <li>The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55]</li> <li>How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15]</li> <li>Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24]</li> <li>Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27]</li> <li>Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09]</li> <li>The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07]</li> <li>Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17]</li> <li>How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38]</li> <li>AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38]</li> <li>Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42]</li> <li>Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03]</li> <li>Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24]</li> <li>5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56]</li> <li>Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]</li> </ul> <h2>Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://bestself.co/products/self-journal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SELF Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/002-journaling/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/069-kendra-wright/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra Wright</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/138-12-week-year/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/12-week-year/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/10-percent-happier/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">10% Happier by Dan Harris</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/thai-nguyen/benefits-of-journaling-_b_6648884.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Huffington Post “10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal”</a></li> <li><a href="https://moodnotes.thriveport.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Moodnotes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/day-one/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Day One</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Five Minute Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/textexpander/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TextExpander</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/evernote/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evernote</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/launch-center-pro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Launch Center Pro</a></li> <li><a href="https://2appstudio.com/journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Journey app</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.baronfig.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Baron Fig notebooks</a></li> <li><a href="https://fieldnotesbrand.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Field Notes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/moleskine-plain-notebook-large/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Moleskine</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/rhodia-dotgrid-notebook/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rhodia notebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/bullet-journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bullet Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/miracle-morning-book/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Miracle Morning</a></li> </ul> If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. 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