Podcast · 78 episodes
The Pocket with Chris Griffin, page 2
by Chris Griffin · English
Conversations about life with Chris Griffin and friends.
All episodes, page 2
#132: dare to tryBreaking limiting beliefs by “daring to try,” shifting from consumerism to building, and using space/unpacking to access creativity; also balancing left-brain quantification with right-brain…5 Apr 2026 · 35 min · 14 chapters
#131: I think we forget we're human...The episode argues that creators fail when they “forget we’re human” and chase guru-style hacks.30 Mar 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 28 chapters
#130: Grayson Hart: The Material World Isn’t The Problem… You AreGrayson Hart argues that the “material world” isn’t the problem; living from the heart (openness, connection, love) rather than the intellect/ego (concepts, indoctrination, scarcity) is.24 Mar 2026 · 1 h 42 min · 38 chapters
#129: It's fine man, no one will know...Showing up for yourself when no one is watching—confidence, fulfillment, and long-term discipline.17 Mar 2026 · 44 min · 14 chapters
#128: Savanna Stone: Why all liberals have blue hairSavanna Stone argues that post-WWII “brutalist” architecture and a broader cultural decline have made environments uglier and colder, which she claims contributes to people’s lower self-respect,…10 Mar 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 29 chapters
#127: You just need to be 3 steps ahead…The episode argues you don’t need to be the “best” to teach; you just need to be 3 steps ahead of the person you’re helping.4 Mar 2026 · 37 min · 16 chapters
#126: Josh Goldy: The Biggest Superpower In A World Of ChaosToxic positivity vs authenticity; living in the present to beat anxiety/depression; discipline over motivation; trauma as fuel; avoiding “flashy life” dopamine traps; building confidence through…24 Feb 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 23 chapters
#125: The most important call you should answerThe episode argues that the “most important call” is to listen to your inner calling rather than chase dreams that belong to other people. It claims striving isn’t the problem; misalignment is.16 Feb 2026 · 33 min · 13 chapters
#124: The problem with reasoning your way through life…Young people self-sabotage by protecting “hope” instead of committing fully; they also avoid ownership by blaming others.9 Feb 2026 · 1 h 39 min · 38 chapters
#123: Alfie Robertson: When AI Destroys Money… What’s Left?Alfie Robertson argues that AI will “destroy money” by making essential resources abundant, shifting work from survival jobs to passion-driven “garden” roles.2 Feb 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 27 chapters
#122: Happiness...Redefines happiness as presence and connection, not as the amount of progress, money, or meeting expectations.26 Jan 2026 · 43 min · 14 chapters
#121: A Raw Chat with Michael SmoakThe hosts discuss how people discredit others online based on appearance/identity, using their own experiences as examples; then they shift into gym/training philosophy (programming, consistency,…23 Jan 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 26 chapters
#120: Simon Beard: After Achieving Everything You Ever Want, What’s Next?After “achieving everything,” Simon Beard discusses what comes next: building certainty in uncertainty, regulating emotions to prevent fear from spreading, and using honest reflection + pattern…19 Jan 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 35 chapters
#119: David Reid: I Went on a 10 Year Global Quest to Understand Life. Here’s What I Found.David Reid describes leaving corporate life for a 10-year “global quest” to test ideas about love/oneness, manifestation, and a unified field connecting physics, biology, and spirituality.9 Jan 2026 · 1 h 37 min · 26 chapters
#118: I’m doing the opposite of what’s “required to succeed” in 2026 - here’s whyThe host argues that “success” in 2026 should be redesigned away from hustle culture (work “until your eyeballs bleed”) toward an “abundant slow life” built on peace, connection, and doing only…6 Jan 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 29 chapters
#117: The Silent Battle With Reality TV Fame (Garret Miller from Siesta Key)Garret Miller (Siesta Key) describes how reality TV fame contributed to severe anxiety and panic, then how he rebuilt his mental health through Wim Hof breathwork, exercise, cutting…22 Dec 2025 · 1 h 1 min · 25 chapters
#116: Danny Morel: Why Real Love Terrifies MenDanny Morel argues that “real love” terrifies men because men are taught to disconnect from emotions and trust the “masculine” (light/performance) while women are associated with intuition…13 Dec 2025 · 1 h 25 min · 28 chapters
#115: Miki Agrawal: Why The Most Taboo Ideas Make The Most MoneyMiki Agrawal argues that “taboo” problems are profitable because they’re widely felt, deeply solvable, and can be pursued for the long term.6 Dec 2025 · 1 h 12 min · 32 chapters
#114: Michael Smoak: The Harsh Truth About Love Men Fear To AdmitHow men (and women) can avoid settling for “good enough” relationships, resist lust, and build true intimacy through honesty, discipline, and choosing the right partner.28 Nov 2025 · 1 h 56 min · 38 chapters
#113: Todd Anderson: Your Sleep Problem Isn’t SleepSleep as the foundation of health and performance, reframed as primarily a psychological/stress-management issue rather than a purely medical “sleep problem.” Todd argues sleep affects fitness and…24 Nov 2025 · 1 h 12 min · 25 chapters
#112: Chris Petkas: Why The Most Dangerous Men Are The Most CalmWhy “dangerous” people can appear calm, and how military training builds control under chaos.21 Nov 2025 · 1 h 24 min · 36 chapters
#111: Sage Bender: Leaving Home, Losing Himself, Finding BrotherhoodSage Bender discusses how leaving unhealthy environments, rebuilding identity after a breakup, and relying on close friends helped him “lose himself” and then find “brotherhood.” He argues that real…18 Nov 2025 · 1 h 6 min · 24 chapters
#110: Adam Lamb: The Gift of Being Too Dumb To QuitAdam Lamb discusses “being too dumb to quit” as a mix of naivety, stubborn persistence, and willingness to step into hard things without over-fearing failure.11 Nov 2025 · 1 h 26 min · 33 chapters
#109: Inside the Mind of a Dictator’s Right-Hand Man (Cillian Dunne)The episode is an interview with Cillian Dunne about living for four months (across two years) with Carlos, the cousin/close associate of Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, while Dunne researched…7 Nov 2025 · 1 h 20 min · 25 chapters