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Last Good Fight

by Justin Knowles

Join Justin, a former Navy SEAL and Entrepreneur, on "The Last Good Fight" podcast, where gripping stories and hard-won lessons from a life well lived will inspire and empower you to tackle life's challenges head-on. With candid and powerful stories, Justin shares his journey of resilience, triumph, and overcoming failure, igniting your inner fire for One Last Good FIGHT!Subscribe for access to bonus content from Justin: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/subscribe

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Episodes

  1. 54 "Murder in Alaska"

    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 standoff with Alaska State Troopers one of which I...

  2. 53 "Kidnapped"

    A young boy faces a kidnapper at a park in Fairbanks, Alaska. Here is his story.

  3. 52 "Gunned Down"

    This is the story of Ross Capicchioni who at the young age of 17 found himself in the fight for his life.

  4. 51 "Tahoe 200 Ultra"

    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. I'll be back!!

  5. 50 "Falling from the Sky"

    A story of epic failure during a rescue mission involving the SEAL Team, Coast Guard, and a merchant fishing boat.

  6. 49 "Crash of Flight 90"

    Unbelievable survival story of the crash of Air Florida flight 90 and what was known as "The Man in the Water".

  7. 48 "Eagle Eye"

    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 this state of mind. It began with a failure on a...

  8. 47 "Dragon Slayer"

    A story and a life lesson that has proven to be one of the most valuable tools I have used to slay the dragon.

  9. 46 "The Kraken"

    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.

  10. 45 "The Shadow"

    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 confronting and integrating the Shadow leads to greater...

  11. 44 "Lost in Egypt"

    Arriving in Egypt shortly after a government revolution to meet up with our military contacts and things don't go as planned. Buckle up!

  12. 43 "Trapped 900ft Underwater"

    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 already trapped in a perilous situation. Buckle up…

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  13. 42 "GUN SHOT"

    A teenage girl is shot by her boyfriend. As a young 19 year old EMT I get the call.

  14. 41 "Pain & Progress"

    Without pain there is no progress. Here is why you need pain in your life to get to the next level.

  15. 40 "Failure Goals"

    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 ever did this year. A moon shot goal that scares the…

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  16. 39 "The Dark Abyss"

    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.

  17. 38 "Doubt Creeps in"

    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 of what life throws at you.

  18. 37 "One simple thing"

    This one piece of wisdom will change your path from stressed out and failing at life to focused and ready to crush any goal.

  19. 36 "Mind Games"

    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.

  20. 35 "Run part 3"

    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.

  21. 34 "RUN! Part 2"

    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]

  22. 33 "RUN! Part 1"

    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).

  23. 32 "Sniper School"

    My time at Marine Corps Sniper School and a big life lesson I learned the hard way. Enjoy

  24. 31 "Dead Man's Float"

    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 @liveamericanyogi

  25. 30 "Joe Himpelmann & Shah Chowdhury"

    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.

  26. 29 "Season of Pain"

    Going though a difficult time in your life? Yep I have been through many difficult times for sure. Death, failed relationships, failing classes, to unexpected crap that just happened. Yes it always sucks and it's painful. Here is my advise to help you get through it if you find yourself going...

  27. 28 "Froze to Death"

    I almost died in the back woods of Alaska and will never forget that cold afternoon trying to choose how to get out of a bad situation. I learned a lot of hard lessons that day. Enjoy😎

  28. 27 "Breath Hold"

    You ever been really stressed out? Is the stress getting the best of you? Want to know how to deal with all the stress that life throws at you? I have been there many times. In this episode I share a story of a stressful situation on a nuclear submarine and holding my breath to get back on board...

  29. 26 "FreeFall"

    A story that starts 10,000 feet in the air and only seconds to make a critical decision before death. Enjoy

  30. 25 "Ian Sparks"

    Ian Sparks, Army Combat Vet and Business owner. We talk about war, deployments, family, and the company he co-founded "Battle Bars". www.thebattlebars.com

  31. 24 "Assault Forward"

    These two Army Combat Vets joined the military right before 9-11 and jumped right into war. After the Army they went back to school and got their MBA and started the company AssaultFwd and have been crushing it ever since. Check them out on IG @assaultfwd and on the web at www.assaultforward.us…

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  32. 23 "Unkillable"

    Jack Lucas was the youngest recipient of the Medal of Honor at just 17. He was labeled Unkillable after two events that would have killed any mortal.

  33. 20 "Crossing the Desert"

    You ever have a time in your life where you feel like you are just not making progress and you feel like things are going slow? Nothing is happening? Yep that's normal and part of the journey to any goal. In this episode I'll share how to successfully cross your own desert in life and do it well.

  34. 19 "Failure"

    Failure and success is holding you back. Here is one way to crush 2019.

  35. 17 "Beware of Monkeys"

    You ever feel like your in a barrel full of monkeys and all of them are preventing you from escaping. In this episode you will find out how to escape that trap😎.

  36. 16 "Running with the Wolves"

    A wise man once told me "If you run with the Wolves at night you best be able to soar with the Eagles in the morning" this is the story of how I learned this principal the hard way. I'll share how you can apply this to your life on a daily basis to take advantage of key opportunities that come…

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  37. 14 "DEATH"

    Rule 20 from the Book "Rules for a Knight" by Ethan Hawke

  38. 13 "Justice, Generosity, Discipline"

    "Rules for a Knight" by Ethan Hawke. I cover three rules that you should live by always. Also check out my good friends at www.solediersocks.com Amazing socks and a awesome company giving back to our soldiers. For every pair you buy one pair is sent to someone in the U.S. Military. 🇺🇸

  39. 12 "Rules for a Knight"

    "Rules for a Knight" by Ethan Hawke, Rule #1 "Solitude" Rule #2 "Humility"

  40. 11 "Rules for a Knight"

    Rules for a Knight is a novel written by Ethan Hawke. The story takes place in the 15th century and is written in the form of a letter from Sir Thomas Lemuel Hawke, to his four children. The novel shares Sir Thomas life as a knight and offers advise in 20 rules to his children to guide them if he...

  41. Ep. 10 "Risk"

    All about taking risk and why you should be taking more chances every day.

  42. Ep.8 "Embrace the Suck"

    What do you do when things really suck? At work, at school, in life? Time to "Embrace the suck!"👊🏻 Listen in to hear how nearly drowning 100ft underwater taught me this lesson.

  43. Ep.7 "Suffer in Silence"

    BUDS Class 206. I share a bit about my experience and suffering in Basic Under Water Demolition SEAL training (BUDS) to become a Navy SEAL.

  44. Ep.6 "The 1% Rule"

    The 1% Rule? Listen in and find out😎👊🏻

  45. 5 "Missiles Inbound!"

    Evading inbound missiles is a good lesson in performing under pressure. Let's talk about that.😎

  46. 4 "1,000 Miles out to Sea"

    You ever deal with making a decision in a difficult situation? Ever feel uncertain about making a choice at all? Well here is a quick story set 1,000 miles out to sea saving a Russian from a painful death. You could say there was a lot of uncertainty and difficult decisions that had to be made....

  47. Ep.3 "This one is about you"

    In this episode we talk all about working on YOU! Yes that's right stop working so hard on your job and work more on yourself. This is the path to success. Not more hours at the office but spending more time on making YOU better. This episode will seriously help you crush work at another level....

  48. Ep.2 "Self-Discipline"

    In this episode we talk all about Self-discipline and willpower. What it is and how to get more of it in your life.

  49. Episode 1 "Legacy"

    Welcome to the very first episode -0:00 About the podcast and me -3:00 Legacy quote from Jim Rohn -5:00 Challenge

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join Justin, a former Navy SEAL and Entrepreneur, on "The Last Good Fight" podcast, where gripping stories and hard-won lessons from a life well lived will inspire and empower you to tackle life's challenges head-on. With candid and powerful stories, Justin shares his journey of resilience, triumph, and overcoming failure, igniting your inner fire for One Last Good FIGHT!Subscribe for access to bonus content from Justin: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justinknowles/subscribe

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Justin Knowles

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