Podcast · 78 episodes
The Pocket with Chris Griffin, page 3
by Chris Griffin · English
Conversations about life with Chris Griffin and friends.
All episodes, page 3
#108: TheTinMen: Why Modern Men Are Struggling (and What No One Admits)Men and boys are failing in modern schooling and mental-health support systems because education is overly text-based, boys are misread as “naughty,” and public messaging minimizes male victimhood…4 Nov 2025 · 58 min · 22 chapters
#107: Chris Griffin: Struggling to Find Meaning? Start Here.Solo episode where Chris Griffin argues that life has no fixed meaning; instead, meaning is created through risk, alignment with your “true self,” and removing “red light” tasks that drain you.31 Oct 2025 · 57 min · 18 chapters
#106: Charlie Rocket: The Power of Delusional OptimismCharlie Rocket argues that “delusional optimism” (really “delusional confidence”) is a creator’s superpower: speak/create with certainty, reframe setbacks as wins, and keep “winning streak” momentum…27 Oct 2025 · 1 h 26 min · 36 chapters
#105: Marshal Crews: The Day My Mom Died, and My Purpose Was Born… (4k)Marshal Crews discusses creativity as the core of purpose (via an Ikigai-style framework: passion, proficiency, solving problems, and monetization as a tool), why he left college to start a clothing…25 Oct 2025 · 1 h 3 min · 19 chapters
#104: Erwin McManus: The 7 Hidden Frequencies That Run Your Life.Erwin McManus explains “7 Hidden Frequencies” as communication patterns that shape how people perceive reality, pursue greatness, and relate in families, leadership, and culture.20 Oct 2025 · 1 h 44 min · 48 chapters
#103: Darin Olien: This Health System Controls Everything (And No One’s Talking About It)The episode argues that chronic illness and modern “health” failures persist because society lacks agency and curiosity, while media stress-amplifies fear via the amygdala.17 Oct 2025 · 1 h 13 min · 24 chapters
#102: Noah Rolette (RawDawg): She Got Pregnant. I Had to Grow Up…Noah Rolette (RawDawg) discusses becoming a father, co-parenting after rekindling with ex Jess, and how he’s balancing pregnancy-related life changes with content creation and the future of his…14 Oct 2025 · 1 h 1 min · 21 chapters
#101: He Gave Me A Natural DMT Release From Just 10 Deep Breaths… (Explained)Reset breathwork that the host claims can trigger a “natural DMT release” after 10 breath holds; central nervous system regulation; trauma release via witnessing/presence; nature/spirituality as…10 Oct 2025 · 1 h 12 min · 27 chapters
#100: MTV Jesse: The More Famous I Got, The More Lonely I Became…How fame and success can increase loneliness, reduce “normal” life, and strain relationships; why everyday experiences and human connection matter more than money/followers; the mental “war” behind…8 Oct 2025 · 1 h 37 min · 39 chapters
#99: A Self-Improvement "Bro Chat" That Could Get Us Cancelled...A “bro chat” mixing relationship philosophy, self-improvement, training/fitness talk, and entrepreneurship.3 Oct 2025 · 54 min · 20 chapters
#98: Patrick Murtagh: The Dark Side of the NFL Nobody SeesPatrick Murtagh, an international NFL player, discusses the “dark side” of the NFL: repeated career-threatening injuries, isolation while living abroad, the mental battle of staying optimistic, and…29 Sep 2025 · 51 min · 17 chapters
#97: Laird Hamilton: The Mindset of the King of the OceanLaird Hamilton explains how he pioneered toe-in surfing and developed the mindset needed to ride “unrideable” giant waves, emphasizing problem-solving, internal motivation, and psychological…26 Sep 2025 · 1 h 25 min · 30 chapters
#96: Robin Sharma: The Secret Wealth Nobody Talks AboutRobin Sharma discusses “secret wealth” beyond money—dignity in labor, self-respect through mastery, and fulfillment via philosophy, silence, journaling, and creativity.23 Sep 2025 · 1 h 5 min · 25 chapters
#95: Elliot Bewick: Gen Z’s War With RealityThe episode argues against “complaint culture” and “emotion without substance,” especially among Gen Z.20 Sep 2025 · 1 h 41 min · 36 chapters
#94: Ian Fonzian: The Real Reason I Left Rawdawg…Ian Fonzian’s origin story and pivot from Rawdawg Run Club to building his own “third space” gym concept, plus how solo travel, extreme endurance challenges, and military experience shaped his…17 Sep 2025 · 1 h 13 min · 25 chapters
#93: This One Mindset Switch Eliminated My Fear…Solo episode about overcoming fear of the unknown using Steve Jobs’ mindset quote: “You can’t connect the dots looking forward, you can only connect them looking backwards.” The host argues…11 Sep 2025 · 22 min · 6 chapters
#92: Rory Sutherland: Why The Dumbest Ideas Make the Most MoneyRory Sutherland argues that “dumb” or counterintuitive ideas often win commercially because innovation depends on unvoiced needs, luck, experimentation, and emotional/tribal psychology—not purely…8 Sep 2025 · 2 h · 43 chapters
#91: Ex-CIA Spy: What They Don’t Tell You About Money, Success, and PowerThe episode argues that money and “financial success” are the real, objective driver of power and opportunity, and that many social systems and online signals distort how people define success.5 Sep 2025 · 1 h 7 min · 27 chapters
#90: “I Could Die, And That’s What Drives Me…” (Ash Dykes)Ash Dykes explains why he repeatedly chooses life-threatening expeditions, how he draws a line between “extreme” and “reckless,” and the mental/physical mechanics behind his world-record Mongolia…1 Sep 2025 · 1 h 32 min · 37 chapters
#89 - 99.8% Of People’s Minds Work Backwards - Do This InsteadHow most people “work backwards” from behavior and scarcity instead of transforming identity from desire; how subconscious stories and habits reinforce identity; and why changing…29 Aug 2025 · 2 h 9 min · 56 chapters
#88: 12 Weeks To Live: How I Risked It All & WonSolo episode where Chris Griffin argues that life changes through “taking steps in the dark” and risking comfort, using three pivotal moments to show how he built a career from school to…25 Aug 2025 · 42 min · 23 chapters
#87: The Most Polarizing 20-Year-Old in America (Savanna Stone)Savannah Stone argues against feminism and women voting, claiming feminism is a CIA propaganda scheme meant to push women into paying taxes, reduce birth rates, and weaken marriage.22 Aug 2025 · 1 h 13 min · 29 chapters
#86: DELETE Your Ego and Become Dangerously Confident (Higher Up Wellness)The episode argues that true confidence comes from evidence and inner security, not ego or external validation.18 Aug 2025 · 1 h 37 min · 37 chapters
#85: Why Christian Guzman Never Walked Away - Even When He Should HaveChristian Guzman explains why he persisted through the two-year, COVID-era construction of his 18.5-acre training compound, AlphaLand, and what he learned about ego, leadership, resilience, and…15 Aug 2025 · 58 min · 26 chapters