On the X

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The Official Podcast of the Navy SEAL Foundation and an IRONCLAD Original. Hosted by Chris Irwin, a retired SEAL and the Foundation’s Communications Director, On the X explores the latest expertise in mental health, physical fitness, nutrition, sleep, relationships, education, business, and more. Every week, Chris speaks with a thought leader at the forefront of their respective field, including renowned scientists, world-class practitioners, bestselling authors, and elite athletes. This is first-hand knowledge at the very center of topics that can change your life. This is On the X.

  1. 6d ago

    Should AI Have Rights? Sebastian Mallaby on Consciousness, Morality, and Machines

    In this episode of On The X, Chris sits down with journalist and senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and the author of The Infinity Machine, Sebastian Mallaby. Having sat with the field’s biggest minds, from Hassabis to Geoffrey Hinton, Mallaby brings a rare mix of journalistic skepticism and genuine optimism to the AI debate. In this conversation, he takes us behind the scenes of his access to one of tech’s most private figures, and shares why, despite the doom-filled headlines, he wakes up every morning excited about what comes next. (00:00) - Why Mallaby wrote about AI (08:07) - Hassabis's origin story: chess prodigy to AGI pioneer (12:37) - The big ideas: information as reality and intelligence as pattern recognition (19:22) - Consciousness, machine rights, and morality (36:04) - Living with genius, the quest to understand reality, and whether we'll understand AI's discoveries (46:13) - A brief history of AI: 2012 breakthroughs, AlphaGo's Move 37, and the road to ChatGPT (54:48) - AI risk, regulation, the US-China problem, and why Mallaby stays optimistic Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250  On the X is present by Luminox Watches https://luminox.com/ -Use code: onthex20 -20% off Luminox watches (excludes outlet items) -Valid only in the US -One use per customer On the X is an IRONCLAD Original  More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠  Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply.  Instagram:  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Should AI Have Rights? Sebastian Mallaby on Consciousness, Morality, and Machines

  2. Sep 22

    "You Don't Need to Prove Anything" — Zachary Levi on Healing, Purpose & Community

    In today’s Best Of clip, Chris sits down with actor, producer, and author Zachary Levi, known for Chuck and Shazam! franchise. They explore Zachary’s work in mental health advocacy through his books Radical Love and Go Love Yourself. They talk about what we've lost as a society by drifting away from real community, and why so many veterans feel a void after leaving the bonds they built in service. This is a powerful conversation for veterans, first responders, and anyone on their own healing journey. Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is present by Luminox Watches https://luminox.com/ -Use code: onthex20 -20% off Luminox watches (excludes outlet items) -Valid only in the US -One use per customer On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Sep 15

    Poker, Probability, and the Psychology of Good Decisions | Annie Duke

    In today’s episode of On The X, Chris Irwin sits down with Annie Duke to explore how her career as a professional poker player shaped her expertise in decision making. They discuss the ethics of legalized gambling, Annie’s path from underground poker to advising Wall Street, and her concept of “resulting”, judging decisions by outcomes rather than the information available. Using the infamous Pete Carroll Super Bowl call, they unpack cognitive bias, sunk cost, and why knowing when to quit is an underrated skill. Chapters: (00:00:00) Gambling's rise: from Vegas back rooms to your phone (00:13:17) How Annie got her start in underground poker (00:27:04) From the poker table to Wall Street (00:32:33) The "resulting" problem, featuring Pete Carroll's Super Bowl call (00:50:55) Self-serving bias and tools for better decisions (01:10:28) Knowing when to quit (McRaven, sunk cost, and letting go) (01:26:00) Where to find Annie Duke + closing On the X is present by Luminox Watches https://luminox.com/ -Use code: onthex20 -20% off Luminox watches (excludes outlet items) -Valid only in the US -One use per customer More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠  Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply.  On the X is an IRONCLAD Original  Instagram:  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Poker, Probability, and the Psychology of Good Decisions | Annie Duke

  4. Sep 8

    Steve Rinella: 'If We Know the Outcome, We've Lost Something

    In this special Best Of clip, Steve Rinella (Meat Eater) breaks down the hidden logic behind "fair chase" in hunting. Using his "apple tree vs. apple" analogy, he explains why hunters focus on the health of the whole ecosystem rather than any single animal. Then he unpacks a hunting philosopher's radical idea: the real thrill of the hunt isn't the kill, it's the unknown outcome. Remove that uncertainty, and you've lost the point entirely.  Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250  On the X is present by Luminox Watches https://luminox.com/ -Use code: onthex20 -20% off Luminox watches (excludes outlet items) -Valid only in the US -One use per customer On the X is an IRONCLAD Original  More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠  Sponsor The Uprising: From the director of JASON BOURNE, Paul Greengrass brings you THE UPRISING. Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. Set against the true events of the Uprising that helped inspire the legend of Robin Hood, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a fight for justice. Only in theaters this thursday, September 10. Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply.  Instagram:  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steve Rinella: 'If We Know the Outcome, We've Lost Something

  5. Sep 1

    Why You Hate Running (And How to Love It Again) | Nike’s Coach Bennett

    In today’s episode of On The X, Coach Chris Bennett, Nike's Global Head Running Coach, former UNC captain and Olympic Development athlete, built a championship high school cross country program and now writes Nike Run Club’s Guided Runs. Coach Bennett discusses his new book, “This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running” treats running as a metaphor for life, where showing up and consistency matter more than results. Video Chapters: (00:00) Behind the Scenes at Nike: Building a Global Coaching Role (08:28) Writing "This Is About Running": Process & Philosophy (16:43) Coach Bennett's Running Origins & the Power of Team (28:05) Why We Fall Out of Love With Running (38:43) Running Technique, Effort, and Avoiding Injury (49:39) How to Start Running Right & Reclaiming Speed as You Age (1:08:12) Favorite Running Movies, Music & Where to Find Coach Bennett Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250  On the X is present by Luminox Watches https://luminox.com/ -Use code: onthex20 -20% off Luminox watches (excludes outlet items) -Valid only in the US -One use per customer On the X is an IRONCLAD Original  More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠  Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply.  Instagram:  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why You Hate Running (And How to Love It Again) | Nike’s Coach Bennett

  6. Aug 25

    George Kittle’s Proven Mindset for Never Letting Bad Days Win (Best Of)

    In today’s On The X Best Of clip, Chris Irwin sits down with San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle to talk about his mindset behind his joy and legacy. From the Calvin & Hobbes tattoo story, his rule for processing setbacks, and what it means to leave a legacy, George’s honesty about mental health and gratitude shows why he’s one of the most genuinely joyful players in the NFL. Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250  On the X is an IRONCLAD Original  More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠  Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply.  Instagram:  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    George Kittle’s Proven Mindset for Never Letting Bad Days Win (Best Of)

  7. Aug 18

    The Systems Guy: Ben Meer on Designing a Life That Works

    In today’s episode of On The X, Chris Irwin sits down with Ben Meer, best known as “The Systems Guy” who has spent years as an innovation consultant for Fortune 500 companies, and is the author of the System Sunday newsletter as well as the author of the upcoming book “How to Be Good at Life: Simple Systems to Achieve More and Stress Less, out this October.  In this episode, Ben digs into the simple, almost embarrassingly obvious systems that changed his life, why “trust the process” is bad advice, and how his weekly “System Sunday” routine can kill Sunday-night dread for good. Pre-Order Ben's book "How to Be Good at Life Simple Systems to Achieve More and Stress Less": (00:00) Introduction to Ben Meer (00:42) Why Systems? Ben's Personal Story (04:47) What Is a System? (And the First One Ben Built) (11:13) The DRIVE Framework & Setting Better Goals (17:25) The Seven Life Engines & Physical Health as a Multiplier (24:25) Finding Root Causes and Limiting Beliefs (32:23) Case Study: Building a Sleep System (40:29) Decluttering and Navigating External Systems (46:21) Emotional Regulation Tools, Writing the Book & System Sunday Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250  On the X is an IRONCLAD Original  More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠  Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply.  Instagram:  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Systems Guy: Ben Meer on Designing a Life That Works

  8. Aug 11

    "You Don't Conquer a Big Wave" | Laird Hamilton (Best Of)

    This "best-of" clip is from a previous episode of On the X. Big-wave legend Laird Hamilton breaks down what's actually happening in your head when the pressure is real. He explains the difference between anxiety and true intuition and how to tell which one is talking when you're scared. You don't need to be riding 50-foot waves to use this: it's about learning to trust your gut instead of getting hijacked by fear, staying clear-headed when it counts, and knowing when to push through versus when to listen. Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    "You Don't Conquer a Big Wave" | Laird Hamilton (Best Of)
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The Official Podcast of the Navy SEAL Foundation and an IRONCLAD Original. Hosted by Chris Irwin, a retired SEAL and the Foundation’s Communications Director, On the X explores the latest expertise in mental health, physical fitness, nutrition, sleep, relationships, education, business, and more. Every week, Chris speaks with a thought leader at the forefront of their respective field, including renowned scientists, world-class practitioners, bestselling authors, and elite athletes. This is first-hand knowledge at the very center of topics that can change your life. This is On the X.

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    IRONCLAD
  • Creator
    IRONCLAD
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
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