The Pocket with Chris Griffin

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Jun 2026

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Conversations about life with Chris Griffin and friends.

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June 15, 20261 hr 45 min

#142: The Aesthetic Revolution: Why I Dedicated My Life To Bodybuilding | Dr Mike Israetel

Dr Mike Israetel joins me on The Pocket. We deep dive into the new progression of the world with genetical modification, why bodybuilding and optimising for aesthetics is the most important thing, what a utopia future looks like, the pill that will solve all of our problems, and so so much more. Build your podcast with Chris and the Pod Pro team: https://thepodpro.com/apply Follow Mike: https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 00:00 What utility does being a body builder have? 07:20 Solving all our problems with a pill 18:30 Exploring what true paradise is 26:00 Things get better when everyone rises 33:30 Olympic Games vs Enhanced Games 42:00 Are we losing all peace, joy and fulfilment 48:30 The pill that gives unlimited happiness (utopia) 1:02:00 How can we take this too far? 1:08:00 Designing a paradise world 1:13:00 The future of a Universal Income 1:19:00 The Aesthetic Revolution 1:31:00 The inner storm we all battle with Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 11, 20261 hr 19 min

#141: George Heaton: What ‘obsessed’ actually looks like

Are trends dead? Why do you crave old things? What does luxury mean now? How do you become obsessed? Where are people going wrong? These are all things we answered on today’s episode with George Heaton. An absolute BANGER. Enjoy Apply to work with Chris to build your podcast: https://thepodpro.com/apply Follow George: https://www.instagram.com/georgeheaton/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 00:00 What OBSESSED actually means 08:00 The correlation between discipline and obsession 12:00 The power of pessimism 16:30 What it takes to be a great 21:00 What true leadership looks like 28:00 How do you stand out as a brand? 35:00 The old is the new new 44:00 Trends are OVER 49:45 George’s three keys to success 54:00 Deep dive on ego 1:00:00 The over-optimization of high achievers 1:05:00 An unexpected love story 1:14:00 What’s exciting George at the moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 3, 202651 min

#140: Ex Monk: The Hidden Secret To Accessing Peace

We dive deep on Sam Yo's lessons from being a Monk. Why the western world is focusing on the wrong things, how you can access a state of bliss and peace which a few simple techniques, and what life can look like when you apply some of the beautiful lessons from the Monastery into your everyday life. Apply to work with Chris to build your podcast: https://thepodpro.com/apply Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/yoiamsamyo/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 202643 min

#139: Numbness...

A deep dive on numbness... An observation of my actions and reactions. Some profound realizations. Enjoy Apply to work with me to build your podcast: https://thepodpro.com/apply Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 202633 min

#138: Men and women can't be friends

I don’t think it works. I’ve never seen it work. Ever. Let me know what you think of this video in the comments. Follow me on IG:https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Apply to work with me to build your podcast: https://thepodpro.com/apply Chapters: 00:00 Fascinating study on why men and women can’t be friends 03:20 Sexual attraction 10:10 The next logical step in the ‘friendship’ 13:00 My recent experience with a woman 19:00 My videographer got with my ex 23:00 The best analogy to explain this 25:30 My biggest challenge with lust 30:20 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 20261 hr 18 min

#137: Alfie Robertson: The collapse of ambition in Australia

Alfie returns to the show. Is there a reason why all successful people are leaving Australia? We deep dive into the reasons we both absolutely love the country and have desires of raising our children there, however it is not conducive to growth and support of your big wild dreams. Enjoy. Try Roll completely free for one month with the link below: https://www.rolltoreel.com/chris Follow Alfie: https://www.instagram.com/alfiegetshard/ Apply to work with me to build your podcast and personal brand: https://thepodpro.com/apply Chapters: 00:00 Why haven’t you left Australia? 05:00 Importance of being exposed to the world in person 12:00 The problem with global comparison 17:20 Accepting the bad with the good 25:00 Alfie’s reasoning behind pivoting in his life and business 34:20 Back when Chris and Alfie started living together 36:30 Realisation’s from Alfie’s dad getting sick 41:00 Navigating friends with so much growth in life 43:50 Chris & Alfie unpacking Christianity and religion 49:30 Where Australia plays a role for Alfie 55:00 Importance of aligning your environment 01:01:00 Setting sail on months of travel 01:03:00 The problem with creating status and fame 01:12:30 The slippery slope of chasing externally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 5, 202632 min

#136: Surrender...

Different style of pod today. raw, unfiltered, unedited, sat down on my couch chatting about my relationship with surrender. Also a life update on some of the thoughts going on in the mind of someone on a mission to build the biggest podcast in the world from ground zero. Enjoy. Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 28, 202646 min

#135: Let's talk about ego...

Spoke about ego today. Explored things I hadn't really thought about before just to see what I could unpack. Had a blast. Enjoy. Apply to work with me: https://thepodpro.com/apply Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 20, 202641 min

#134: This was a hard podcast to record…

I can’t lie, this was hard to record. But I think it’s important. In fact extremely important which is why I went against any urge to not do this. We deep dive on settling today. I have has experiences in my life recently that really emphasised the importance of not settling. I felt every word in this podcast. Shared with the most amount of love. If one person can change their life from this video, I’d consider it a win. Love you all and thank you for listening. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters 00:00 Settling for a subpar version of life 05:30 An experience I had with my family 15:00 The grass isn’t always greener 20:00 Setting a standard 24:00 A common denominator in high achievers 28:00 The importance of family we forget 30:30 A transformational time in Chris’ life 34:00 The peace in low times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 13, 20261 hr 37 min

#133: Mark Rolton: Smart People Win In Moments Like This

Mark Rolton returns on the show and this time we dove deep on ego, parenting, the cost of success and where it becomes to far, the opportunity inside the scary landscape of the world, his views on Trump and so much more. Mark is one of the biggest property moguls in Australia and has sat beside some of the biggest names in the world. His wisdom is quite profound and he is one of my favourite people to sit down with on the show. Enjoy. Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markrolton/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Work with Chris to build your podcast and personal brand: https://thepodpro.com/apply Chapters: 00:00 Off air discussion 05:00 Intro: The success beyond dollar signs 10:00 The illogical pursuit of beyond $400m 15:30 A profound deep dive on EGO 28:15 Mark’s unique way of parenting 37:30 Mark challenges Chris on his relationship views 45:40 Why do you make your daughter skip class? 49:00 The problem with parenting and the system right now 57:00 The importance of removing the noise 01:08:00 The characteristics that are important in men and women 01:19:00 The number one thing that creates opportunity (people are scared) 01:25:20 Mark’s thoughts on Trumps agenda 01:28:00 Mark’s relationship with Donald Trump 01:32:00 How to capitalise in the current climate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices