This is part 2 of my last episode "Kidnapped". This is the crazy story of the Manley Hot Springs murders in Alaska. Michael Silka went on a violent spree killing rampage in November 1984, targeting residents in the remote Alaskan town before a

53 "Kidnapped"

Jun 20th, 2023 23m 31s

A young boy faces a kidnapper at a park in Fairbanks, Alaska. Here is his story.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/message

52 "Gunned Down"

Jun 16th, 2023 19m 9s

This is the story of Ross Capicchioni who at the young age of 17 found himself in the fight for his life.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/message

51 "Tahoe 200 Ultra"

Jun 7th, 2023 35m 29s

In this episode I share all the pain and wisdom from the 2022 Tahoe 200 ultramarathon race. I go over the training and gear prep up to the race and what led to ultimately pulling out of the race at mile 83. Failure sucks but its part of growing

50 "Falling from the Sky"

May 19th, 2023 23m 31s

A story of epic failure during a rescue mission involving the SEAL Team, Coast Guard, and a merchant fishing boat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/message

49 "Crash of Flight 90"

May 17th, 2023 18m 53s

Unbelievable survival story of the crash of Air Florida flight 90 and what was known as "The Man in the Water".--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/message

48 "Eagle Eye"

May 10th, 2023 19m 12s

Have you ever yearned for an Eagle like level of focus? A concentration so intense that the world around you dissolves into oblivion, leaving only your goal and the tasks in focus? In this short story I recount my personal journey of attaining

47 "Dragon Slayer"

May 6th, 2023 21m

A story and a life lesson that has proven to be one of the most valuable tools I have used to slay the dragon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/message

46 "The Kraken"

May 5th, 2023 35m 19s

15 miles off the coast our SEAL Team was in bad shape, the boats were flipped over, the swells were massive, guys were puking, and the submarine was gone.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/me

45 "The Shadow"

Apr 28th, 2023 16m 2s

In this episode, we explore "the Shadow" and what it means to be a "dangerous man" according to Jordan Peterson. The Shadow is the part of ourselves that we suppress, including our darker impulses, fears, and desires. Peterson argues that confr

44 "Lost in Egypt"

Apr 26th, 2023 38m 25s

Arriving in Egypt shortly after a government revolution to meet up with our military contacts and things don't go as planned. Buckle up!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/message

43 "Trapped 900ft Underwater"

Apr 17th, 2023 31m 27s

The story takes place deep below the surface of the ocean, aboard a submarine that's 900ft underwater. But things aren't going according to plan. One of our SEAL team members is missing and nobody knows where he is. Little do they know, he's al

42 "GUN SHOT"

Apr 8th, 2023 23m 38s

A teenage girl is shot by her boyfriend. As a young 19 year old EMT I get the call.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/message

41 "Pain & Progress"

Oct 27th, 2020 10m 19s

Without pain there is no progress. Here is why you need pain in your life to get to the next level. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/message

40 "Failure Goals"

Feb 24th, 2020 12m 45s

We all make goals and plans to achieve great things in our life but what about setting a goal you will most likely fail at? A goal so beyond your ability you may have no idea how to begin. Setting a "Failue Goal" could be the best thing you eve

39 "The Dark Abyss"

Dec 21st, 2019 24m 34s

How to deal with stress and overthinking. Combat dive story from BUDS class 206 that brought a new level of stress I never thought possible. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/message

38 "Doubt Creeps in"

Dec 19th, 2019 15m 35s

What happens when the goal you have been working toward starts slipping away? You have been working hard and yet you are facing another setback. Yep happened to me today.... here is the story and how to stay focused on the goal and regardless o

37 "One simple thing"

Dec 17th, 2019 9m 18s

This one piece of wisdom will change your path from stressed out and failing at life to focused and ready to crush any goal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/message

36 "Mind Games"

Dec 16th, 2019 14m 33s

Back after a few months off and ready to crush 2020! In this episode I share a short story about two wolves in your mind and how to stay focused on your goals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowl

35 "Run part 3"

May 13th, 2019 25m 32s

Part 3 of the running series. I talk about caveman breathing. The most common types of running injuries and how to deal with them. I recap the last two running episodes then my final thoughts on running and why you should be doing it everyday.

34 "RUN! Part 2"

May 8th, 2019 24m 53s

All about running and what you need to do to prepare for bootcamp and Special Operations. RUN! You got more questions about running that I didn't cover just send me an email at [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https:/

33 "RUN! Part 1"

May 7th, 2019 24m 18s

This is part 1 of a series on running. This episode will get you started and I share few good hacks to keep you running (even if you hate it).--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/messageSupport

32 "Sniper School"

May 6th, 2019 24m 11s

My time at Marine Corps Sniper School and a big life lesson I learned the hard way. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/message

31 "Dead Man's Float"

Apr 30th, 2019 37m 2s

My guest and I talk all about deployment and being away from family and "normal" civilization. How you change as a person and when you return home it's not always a picnic. Thanks to Phil for sharing and all he does with his company @liveameric

30 "Joe Himpelmann & Shah Chowdhury"

Apr 29th, 2019 55m 17s

Joe & Shah share lessons learned from several combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. How taking the shortcut is not always a smart idea. Why complacency kills. When listening to experience is wise. Why the enemy gets a vote. Enjoy.---