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The Pocket with Chris Griffin

Chris Griffin

Conversations about life with Chris Griffin and friends.

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#97: Laird Hamilton: The Mindset of the King of the...

The Pocket with Chris Griffin ·

2025/09/26

I sat down in Malibu with the legend himself, Laird Hamilton. We got deep into Laird’s way of living, his philosophy on risk, fear, faith, confidence, and what it really means to carve your own path. Beyond being called The King of the Ocean, Laird is someone who has built a mindset and perspective that is unique to say the least. A lot of ah ha moments in this one. He is one wise man. Key Discussion Points The mindset that shaped Laird’s path from a young age Why “delusional

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#96: Robin Sharma: The Secret Wealth Nobody Talks About

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2025/09/23

Today I sit down with Robin Sharma - one of the greatest authors of all time. Robin has sold over 25 million books, he is the bestselling author of The 5AM Club, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, The Everyday Hero Manifesto, and The Wealth Money Can’t Buy.Robin has such a calming presence. I feel everything quiet down the moment he walked in the door. We explore the truths about success, the traps of chasing money, and the hidden forms of wealth that actually bring fulfillment. Robin shares

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#95: Elliot Bewick: Gen Z’s War With Reality

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2025/09/20

Elliot Bewick is 20 and already saying the stuff everyone’s whispering about. We get into why Gen Z feels empty, why complaining is everywhere, and how stories and confidence actually change your life. No fluff. Just real talk, laughs, and a few hard truths. Key Discussion Points: • Why complaining is just emotional noise and nobody’s getting better from it • The “we’re all in a simulation” mindset and why it wrecks motivation • Confidence vs ego and which one helps you actually win in life •

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#94: Ian Fonzian: The Real Reason I Left Rawdawg…

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2025/09/17

A different side of Ian Fonzian. From a kid hiding in his room with cystic acne to a man building businesses, running ultras, summiting Kilimanjaro and building a mammoth personal brand and following online.We talk about growing up feeling like a monster, how the military shaped him, and the massive decision to step away from Raw Dawg when it was at its peak. Ian opens up about loneliness, purpose, external validation, and what’s next with his gym and ice cream company. Key Discussion

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#93: This One Mindset Switch Eliminated My Fear…

The Pocket with Chris Griffin ·

2025/09/11

In this episode I elaborate on a quote that changed my life. I share why fear is the ultimate price tag for everything you want, how I’ve learned to trust the unknown, and why clarity only comes after you take the leap. This one’s for anyone feeling stuck, overthinking their next move, or waiting for the “perfect time” to start.If you’ve been looking for a sign - this is it. Key Discussion Points Why uncertainty is the cost of all your dreams The Steve Jobs quote that shaped my life

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#92: Rory Sutherland: Why The Dumbest Ideas Make the...

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2025/09/08

Rory Sutherland is one of the world’s most fascinating thinkers in advertising and behavioral science. In this episode, he breaks down why logic often kills creativity, why the dumbest ideas (like Red Bull) end up making billions, and how consumer behavior makes no rational sense. From frozen yogurt lines to Airbnb’s unintended consequences, this conversation dives into the messy, illogical, and deeply human side of decision-making. We also had a whole lot of fun. Rory is one entertaining

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#91: Ex-CIA Spy: What They Don’t Tell You About...

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2025/09/05

Today’s guest is ex-CIA officer and founder of EveryDaySpy, Andrew Bustamante.We went deep on the truth about government, money, perception, persuasion, and what real success actually looks like. He revealed how spy training connects to everyday life, why the CIA isn’t what conspiracy theories claim, and how the systems around us are designed to keep us predictable. What stood out most is his blunt honesty: happiness is a slippery pursuit, financial success is the only objective success, and

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#90: “I Could Die, And That’s What Drives Me…” (Ash...

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2025/09/01

Today’s guest is Ash Dykes. When most people think of adventure, they picture travel, fun, maybe a little challenge. For Ash Dykes, it’s life or death.From pulling a 120kg trailer through the Gobi Desert with no backup, to hallucinating his way to survival on the brink of heatstroke, to being held at gunpoint and crossing crocodile-infested rivers. Ash has lived through it all. But this isn’t just about danger. It’s about why someone would willingly step into the unknown, where death is a real

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#89 - 99.8% Of People’s Minds Work Backwards - Do...

The Pocket with Chris Griffin ·

2025/08/29

Real talk… Jim Fortin changed my life as a young 17 year old. It is very full circle being able to sit down at his house for over 2 hours and have him on the show.Most people are living life backwards. They’re chasing more money, more success, more things… all while stuck in the same identity that keeps pulling them back. In this episode, Jim Fortin breaks down why 99.8% of people are working from the wrong place - behavior over identity, and how to flip it so transformation actually sticks. We

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#88: 12 Weeks To Live: How I Risked It All & Won

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2025/08/25

This was raw and real. Straight from the heart filled with passion. Hopefully this can give you the nudge you need to take the leap. Apply to work with me to start or scale your podcast: http://www.thepodcastjungle.com/apply Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#87: The Most Polarizing 20-Year-Old in America...

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2025/08/22

Today’s guest is Savanna Faith Stone and she has absolutely blown up this year all over social media. At just 20 years old, she’s gone viral for saying things most people are too scared to even whisper.In this episode, she opens up about why she believes feminism was a CIA operation, why she’d gladly give up her right to vote for a more conservative country, and how her faith and marriage shape the way she sees the world. We dive into her transformation from a liberal high schooler and model

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#86 - DELETE Your Ego and Become Dangerously...

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2025/08/18

For Michael's sake, drop your #stepcheck in the comments!Today’s guest is Michael Smoak and this conversation was one like no other he has ever been on. This year has been tough for Michael. Losing his father to sickness at the beginning of the year created a newfound drive to make the most out of life. While this conversation surfaced his story and loss of father, it was probably the most value packed episode I have done all year. In fact I would go to say that it was my favourite episode I’ve

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#85 - Why Christian Guzman Never Walked Away - Even...

The Pocket with Chris Griffin ·

2025/08/15

Christian Guzman has built an empire in fitness but the road to Alphaland nearly broke him.In this episode Christian opens up about burning through $110k a month just to keep the lights on, taking a $1M loan that barely scratched the surface, and the relentless two-year grind that pushed him to his limits. We get into the chaos of building something permanent, the mistakes that cost millions, how ego can tank a healthy business, and why he is finally shifting his focus to balance, family, and

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Andy Elliot: The Secret to Earning Respect from Anyone

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2025/08/11

Andy Elliott’s story is pure grit. He’s been betrayed, hit rock bottom, and built it all back up not just once but over and over. Today he leads the largest sales training company in the world and still wakes up hungry every day. We talk about building a self-belief that cannot be shaken, why suffering is the best teacher, how to lead yourself before anyone else, and why the right partner can be your biggest competitive edge. This one will light you up. People hate on Andy, people told me not

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#83: Supplement Expert: Why We’re All Nutrient Deficient

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2025/08/04

Shawn Wells is known as the world’s top supplement formulator with over 40 patented ingredients, but behind the success is a story of trauma, depression, obesity, and suicidal thoughts. In this episode, we dive into Shawn’s raw personal journey, how pain shaped his purpose, and why he believes modern life is leaving us all dangerously nutrient deficient. We talk about the lies we’ve been told about health, the war on our brains, the true cause of burnout, and why supplements are no longer just

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#82: Tom Baulch: Why Most Men Stay Stuck

The Pocket with Chris Griffin ·

2025/07/28

Tom Baulch (aka PrimeTrain) was stuck in the loop, partying every weekend, waking up with regret, and telling himself it was fine because everyone else was doing the same. But deep down, he knew he wasn’t proud of who he was becoming. Seven months ago, he made a decision that changed everything. He gave up drinking, cleaned up his circle, and went all in on his potential. Since then, his business has hit six figures a month, his energy has shifted, and he’s finally living the life he used to just

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#81: Zack Telander: We Don’t Need More Content, We...

The Pocket with Chris Griffin ·

2025/07/21

This one hit different.Zack Telander is a musician, father, and seasoned weightlifter, he’s also a man who calls out the fluff on social media. Especially in a world that rewards curated personas over real connection. In this episode, we dove deep into the dark side of content, the addiction to documenting everything, the manipulation of the algorithm, and the pressure to always perform. Zack opened up about fatherhood, anxiety, chasing authenticity, and why we’re more drawn to flaw than

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#80: He walked away from 2x million dollar businesses...

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2025/07/14

From building two million-dollar businesses in his early twenties to walking away from it all for a life of freedom and meaning, Jai Howitt’s story is all about letting go of what feeds your ego so you can build what truly matters.Key Discussion Points: How growing up as one of seven kids shaped his drive Building and losing businesses that looked good but felt empty Letting go of ego and the need for validation Designing a life you don’t want to escape from How to fail fast,

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#79: The Truth About Mateo’s Rough Start… (teosworld)

The Pocket with Chris Griffin ·

2025/07/07

Mateo Caputo’s life looked smooth on the outside, but the reality was anything but. From sleeping at bus stops to selling weed just to eat, he found his escape at the skatepark and that board ended up saving his life. Mateo opens up about homelessness, family addiction, finding fitness during lockdown, and why he’ll never play the victim card again. This was a good one and highly requested! Key Discussion Points: - Growing up homeless - When family addiction forced him to choose a different

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#78: Leah Free: 80% Of People Hate Their Own Voice!...

The Pocket with Chris Griffin ·

2025/06/30

80% of people hate the sound of their own voice, but what if your voice was actually made to heal you?Todays guest is Leah Free and we dive deep into the idea of vocal liberation, why so many of us feel blocked or ashamed to speak up, and how learning to trust your own sound can unlock your most authentic self. We talk about the hidden traumas that shut down our expression, how your voice is connected to your nervous system, and practical ways to start loving the sound that’s always been

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