Marcus Jay Allen brings a powerful and honest look into the world of Marine Force Recon and the mindset needed to succeed in special operations. He breaks down Recon versus Force Recon versus MARSOC, why most candidates fail in the water, and the importance of discipline, hunger, and commitment.

He shares his transition out of the Marine Corps, the failures that shaped him, and the mission behind his company Be A Weapon, where he trains young men who want to earn a place in elite military units. This conversation is essential for anyone preparing for special operations or anyone who wants to build a disciplined, structured, purpose-driven life.

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Bear Handlon spent seven and a half years in the SEAL Teams before founding Born Primitive in his garage. Today it’s a global brand built on American values and service. In this episode, Bear joins Ryan “Birdman” Parrott to talk about faith, leadership, and how he turned a side hustle into a mission for veterans everywhere.

We discuss the Veterans Day campaign where Born Primitive and Black Rifle Coffee pledge all profits to erase veteran medical debt—an effort that has already forgiven over $11 million in bills for 5,800 veterans.

Topics include:

– Bootstrapping and brand building after service

– Creating a business with values and impact

– Charity, leadership, and faith

– Lessons from the SEAL Teams applied to life and business

Guest: Bear Handlon (@bearhandlon | @bornprimitive | bornprimitive.com)

Host: Ryan “Birdman” Parrott (@frogmanfridayshow)

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Instagram.com/frogmanfridayshow | Facebook.com/frogmanfridayshow | Threads.com/frogmanfridayshow | x.com/FrogFridayShow

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Nate Brown served six years as a Navy SEAL before becoming a firefighter, paramedic, and founder of The Coming Home Project—a nonprofit helping veterans and first responders heal through plant-based and psychedelic therapy.

In this conversation with Ryan “Birdman” Parrott, Nate opens up about his painful transition out of the teams, his journey through trauma, and the life-changing experience that inspired him to help others reconnect with themselves.

They talk about:

• What happens when the mission ends but the war inside continues
• The science and spirituality of plant medicine and MDMA-assisted therapy
• How The Coming Home Project prepares and integrates veterans safely
• The struggle to find accountability and purpose after service
• Why real healing begins with love, empathy, and Christ-centered humility

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