Jocko Podcast 353: If You Have The Wherewithal To Do Things, Then Do Things. Derrick Van Orden 

Hopefully this plants the seed for Jocko to run for office in some capacity, whether it's congress, governor, mayor, or president. The nation needs you right now brother 🇺🇸

I'm a drill rig operator, and when I was in high school I'd only heard of oil drilling. Geotechnical drilling is a cog in the system that will never go away. Sure, be the engineer that went to college and designs buildings and puts dirt in jars. I found this job at 23, and I'm 30 now. High school diploma, no college debt, and my experience in this field weighs it's weight in gold. To all you drillers out there oil, wells, thermal, geotech, we got something that this new generation doesn't have. To any kids that might read this, college isnt for everyone. All you need to do is show up, put your head up not down and learn from your elders. Half the battle is showing up and the other is being early not late. Being on time is the most important thing, and trying. You do those 2 things, and you will succeed

Love this. We need more men and women like this in our country. In our government. His positive attitude is great. I hope his courage is contagious. This show and Derrick’s positive attitude make me want to be a better person and do more.

Really enjoyed this one... or listening to jocko period. I work as a machinists at the bottom of a company in training. Up at 4 am, 10-11 hr days in either TX heat or cold. Consant dust haze ( wear a respirator) and in these conditions I really enjoy hearing these stories. Help me push through. after work im cycling or running and on Fridays after work I do 10 mile runs. Get after it!

Good evening

As a native Wisconsinite, I'm proud to have voted for Mr. Van Orden & pleased he is one of the few true traditional conservatives still representing our great state. Great discussion Jocko & Echo 👏

Great reminder we all need to get after it and not give up . Fight for what we need and want

I couldn't be prouder that Derrick won . I live in the 3rd district he will be representing. Looking forward to him making a stand in Washington for the hard working middle class rural Americans.

Got away from listening to Jocko because I retired from working. Got to listen to this today. Great message to anyone still in the workforce.

Agree! Timely podcast. Lineman are helping Florida. A lot of trade people here to help us rebuild. Thank you!

Derrick Van Orden Is an amazing man. We would have listened to the two of you talk for ten hour strait easy, and with hope for more in the future. He should be at the every top of your list of friends, partners and future interviewers. thanks for you amazing time together for us all to enjoy. I’m sure it was only through much hard work of good men that the world experienced a 77 year rain of peace under The blessings of the USA. If the USA goes down the world will go down with it. In Canada we say God keep our land glorious and free. But there still need be many good men to keep it so. And the less there are the more it’s not, so every one thank you so much for doing what you can with what you’ve got. I for one have been much inspired today to do what ever I can with what a God!

I'm a Journeyman Lineman and love to hear the shine on the lineman trade! The comradery we have, as we literally hold our brother's lives in our hands, is rivaled only by that which you experience in the military. Great show!

I learned a long time ago that the secret of happiness, is to do the thing. You may regret doing it, but you will always regret not doing it more. I just left a job of 12 years to go to one that's far more supportive, less hours and pays £3 an hour more. I wish I'd done it years ago.

We need more of this in our country. ASAP.

Needed this encouragement. Thank you for allowing this man's message to reach out to those of us who are trying to do the right thing and serve God, serve our country, raise our families, and do so freely.

“If you’re capable of doing something and you don’t act on it, you’re not giving glory to god.” An absolute truth I needed to hear…🙏🏻

Haha, echo kind of nailed him on how much more affordable housing was back then though. 😂

Great conversation! ALWAYS get some takeaways. Thank you Todd

Great episode. If DVO was in my district, he'd definitely have my vote. I love my manufacturing job here in Wisconsin, and it'd be great to get an Origin factory up here to add more American manufacturing to the state. I'd love to see Thomas Sowell on the podcast; hopefully you can make that happen.

*Jocko Willink is the Reluctant Leader we need.* .....We know you've done enough, but your Nation needs you. 🇺🇸 *2024* 🦅

The biometrics that DVO is talking about is called the HIIDES, which I was fortunate enough to use during my deployment to Afghanistan (Kandahar Province) in 2011-2012. My terp and I probably grabbed 50+ MAMs fingerprints/iris scans during those route clearance missions. Good times, and great stuff from some amazing men!!!

Jocko thanks for introducing me to your stand-up friend Derrick, what an amazing person. great conversation and topic.... this for sure is one of my favorites to date-

If you are doing something in life, do it. About 55min in.. that’s why I tuned in. Thank you & .. good evening. 🤾‍♂️💥🕳🐇🎶🇺🇸🎯

"Me and my team" loved that answer and delivery lol

Gen X vs The Boomers is gonna be one for the history books. Can't wait to see how this one plays out.

Cannot have enough of this.

The moment I picked up my phone after two hours of no phone interaction this pops up! I probably could benefit greatly from this podcast, if I listen.

Back online down here in Florida. Glad to hear your voice Jocko!

Hell yes jocko! Please come check out Wisconsin. We desperately need American manufacturing here!

When he said act of valor, I recognized him as the interrogator for the seals. Sick!

Praying for Van Orden! 🙏

I was 26 years old working at an airport. It was about 100 degrees outside and I had to dump the lav from a plane full of people who came from Mexico. Watching them smile and walk away as I dump their shit from the plane into a cart was that “this sucks” moment for me. Went back to school and got my mechanics license within 18 months. That was almost 7-8 years ago. That 18 month school sacrifice changed my life.

I love these videos. I watch them while I do cardio.

One of the best conversations I've heard on Jocko's podcast. Derrick is an excellent, admirable American. We need more like him in Congress.

These are exactly the types of people we need in congress and positions of influence. The world is sick of corrupt leaders living lavish while the people making the world run suffer.

We need more people like him in government!! Get some.

353-Absolutely outstanding.

This dude has such cool grandpa/uncle vibes and at the same time he is DANGER lol

This guy is the definition of patriot! Great to listen to a few patriots chat for a few, thanks!

I really like this episode, but there are a number of moments, similar to Jocko's interviews with Dan Crenshaw, where it sounds more like the interviewee is on the campaign trail than having a straightforward conversation.

I love this man's vibe.

Another excellent podcast 🇺🇸👊🏻🇺🇸

Thank you Mr. President

This is awesome. Very encouraging. Those " 3 things " he stated have been proven for decades. Media and politicians don't want to report it.

Derrick is an amazing man, I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner. An absolute credit to my age group.

What a amazing Human Being

Just shy of an hour and a half me rolling

I was the poor kid living with the poor kids. I been to 10 schools before I was in high school. Didn’t know who my dad was. Mom was addicted to drugs. I was in and out of foster care. I never dropped out of school and graduated early at the same time I was working. I watched adults shoot up heroin in front of me asking me if I wanted to do some with them. Just thought I would share this. I’m doing great in my life now as a 33 year old man.

Yes, A Truly MAN who loves his country.

Badass interview! Charlie Mike!

Outstanding podcast

love the podcasts...is audio always fluctuating??? i set tv to x and im always having to raise or lower....anywho love the work...hopefully can get audio right.

Must of brought you some Ellsworth cheese curds! Love to see someone from Wi on the podcast wish I was in his district but hopefully like he said courage will be contagious.

Your guest is already being a great cohost😂 my phone won’t let me ignore!!!

Hold your head up...be part of equation... I needed this...thank you Canada xx

Derrick is the best . I live in Wisconsin 2nd district our representative is horrible . Derrick gives us hope to elect someone who puts his district first . Keep up the good work Derrick & Jocko .

This guy is the interrogator on act or valor

Excellent interview.

WHAT A GREAT HONEST GUY

I knew i saw that man in the ACT OF VALOR movie... this is soo cool ...

Love you sir❤

I have been following the new freshman Congressman Van Orden for quite sometime now. Great podcast. He affirmed many ideas I had about him. We the people gained a great representative. I go on Hunt / Fish trips in Ferryville WI, 20 miles or so upriver from Prairie du chiene. It is a beautiful part of this great country. I have considered retiring up there. The river and ecosystem is pristine, teaming with wildlife and vegetation.. Hopefully, the good congressman can bring back quality outdoors gear to his region and Jocko can become involved, Made in the USA gear. There is so much hunting and fishing equipment, apparel that is junk from China. The outdoors sportsman pay an exorbitant amount of taxes to protect and utilize our resources. The tax goes up every year it seems like and the public hunting in fishing areas get smaller every year. Happens all the time all across the states. Where is all of that money going? It is a lot...A federal duck stamp is $50 now. State duck stamp, hunting permit, fishing permit, launch permit, tags, on and on. Don't get me started on ammunition. Jeeezus.

Derrick is Great!

Real men talking about actual problem solving. Rare these days.. Thank you!

Always the best interviews

I interact with Derrick online often and he’s an awesome man. Hooyah shipmate

God, I love this guy.

This man is great! He was in Act of Valor.

Derek you really have a balanced head and a firm hand I love your consideration for my generation and my country… I feel confident that you won’t be focused on medial bull**** issues and focus on balancing a transition into sustainability, I hate that the attention goes to the guy saying the most ridiculous thing because ratings are good, I disagree with certain opinions of yours but!!!! With that said an effective leadership scenario has people who want the same goal, I would rather have someone balanced sit across a table to find the best solution then someone who wants to be right, I love it and wish I could go give you my vote!

Vanorden for Congress!!

When “chafed” is a memorable condition of any training, you know it sucked.

This guy needs to go on the Patrick bet David Podcast

Great discussion. I enjoyed learning more about "DVO's" career in the SEAL teams and his political ideas. I voted for "DVO" in 2020 and will do so again this year. He really gets out and around his district and seems to be everywhere at every time. I met him twice. He is authentic and the right guy to send to D.C.. What he said about Ron Kind is 100% spot on. Many are very glad that, that Democrat is gone. DVO's opponent this year was Kind's coffee boy for years.

Excellent talk!

DVO is a good guy, best wishes to his political career. Great Episode 👍

The documentary he references, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, takes a few watches to really appreciate it.

Clearing my WAWA, Jocko fuel!

Respectfully, this is the Tom Segura of Seals

On Wisconsin!

Derrick Van Orden in Congress...check. Next up...JOCKO WILLINK! hahaha

March to the beat of your heart!

Jocko for President!! 🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸

Godspeed DVO! Good luck, and I wish there was gop representatives from Massachusetts (or democrats wgaf) thst I felt like I could invite to my gun club and have a beer with after. Best of luck man, some heavy conversation.

you have to like this guy. smart mouth & tuff

It amazes me that so many people have a problem with acknowledging the difference between a reaction and a response. Be a responder, stop being emotional(reactive).

The 9 year old was a young Michael Phelps 😂

DVO, good luck and best wishes for a successful run. America's future depends on it...Jacko and Echo, another Great podcast!

Fantastic podcast

Awesome

At certain points Jocko got pissed off with him, Jocko had to sit back on this one,

Outstanding

I heard him say they’re trying to get Thomas Sowell on, you all heard that too right?

Hope Mr. Derrick Van Orden doesn't forget the numerous Native American citizens/voters in his state (Wisconsin). Talk about growing up in hard times - where they were forcibly put on 11 reservations and "administered" by the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs based in DC) "Wisconsin is home to 11 federally recognized tribes: Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Ho-Chunk Nation, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin, Oneida Nation, Forest County Potawatomi, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, St. Croix Chippewa, Sokaogon Chippewa (Mole Lake), and Stockbridge-Munsee,15 in addition to other, non-federally-recognized tribes. Each tribe maintains a government-to-government relationship with the State of Wisconsin. Also, each tribe has its own unique peoples, languages, and spiritual and health practices, as do all the more than 500 federally recognized American Indian tribes". Native Americans have the highest percentage, per capita of representation in the US Military (all branches) of any racial/ethnic group in the USA. If you have never been to their pow wows I highly recommend them. I danced with the Menominee for years when the certain Lakota WiWayang Wacipi (Sundance) members shared their ceremonies to help fight the mining of sulphur in the Wolf River. Beautiful lands and people. You never mentioned them in your discussions-why? Have you forgotten them as an important part of your constituency? Hope not. You can redress it now. Find a member to invite you and talk face to face. You would have much in common-especially with the Vets. There is much need there, too. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iQ4D3PaKEEc.html

If I lived in WI I would def vote for him.... On another note, I briefly looked thru the comments and didnt see it so.. He was the Sr Chief in Act of Valor that interrogated the bad guy on the Yacht.

I don't agree with his politics but he seems like a legitimately good guy and that's honestly all I'm asking for at this point from a politician. hope he can walk his talk

Yes

Seals should run the country.

Go to 17:40 if you mistakingly think at any age that it's too late to do something in life......I have that problem with my own self-talk.....

I knew he looked and sounded familiar. He was the senior chief in Act of Valor. Cool shit great podcast As always!

Very good episode