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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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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EP 108 – Frogman Friday Show with Ryan “Birdman” Parrott features Deny Caballero: retired Green Beret Warrant Officer, founder of Security Halt Media, and a voice for resilience after service.

Deny opens up about:

• 16 years in Army Special Forces (SFODA 7114 & 7135)

• The breaking point that nearly ended his life

• Choosing vulnerability, treatment, and healing through therapy

• Why humor, memes, and storytelling keep veterans alive

• Building Security Halt Media and producing content with purpose

• Lessons in sobriety, family, entrepreneurship, and mental strength

This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about life after Special Forces—and how Deny found a new mission in content, community, and being a present husband and father.

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In this powerful episode of Frogman Friday, Anthony Dyer—better known as Uncle Tito—shares his 21-year journey as a U.S. Air Force Tech Sergeant in the 16th Special Operations Squadron. From the skies of Afghanistan to the struggles of transition, Anthony tells the story behind his service, his darkest battles, and how he fought to reclaim purpose.

We cover:

• Life as an AC-130 gunship aerial gunner

• Providing close air support to special operations on the ground

• Losing identity after service and battling alcohol

• Writing Moon Child to heal—and to help others

• Why storytelling matters for the next generation of veterans

• Family, faith, and building a future beyond the uniform

Anthony’s book, “Moon Child: The Roots and Wings of a U.S. Air Force Combat Special Missions Aviator”, is available on Amazon and traitmarkermedia.com.

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In this episode of Frogman Friday, Ryan “Birdman” Parrott sits down with Anthony “Staz” Stazicker, British SBS veteran, co-founder of ThruDark, and author of The Hard Road Will Take You Home.

Staz opens up about his 13-year career in the Royal Marines and SBS, the challenges of transition, and how he turned lessons from special operations into building one of the fastest-growing performance brands in the world. He also breaks down Mission Everest—the audacious expedition that saw him and his team summit and return from Mount Everest in under seven days—all while raising money for veteran and children’s charities.

From service to entrepreneurship, fatherhood to endurance, this is an inside look at what it means to “endeavor through adversity.”

Joey Nobody returns to Frogman Friday with raw, unfiltered stories from decades in the tattoo world. From his early days hustling in New York to becoming one of the most sought-after artists for military units and operators, Joey shares the chaos, danger, and creativity that shaped his life. In this episode, he and Ryan “Birdman” Parrott dive into the wild west of tattoo culture, SEAL community ink, iconic designs, and the healing power of art.

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This week on Frogman Friday, Ryan “Birdman” Parrott talks with Joey Nobody, the legendary tattoo artist whose work has become part of Navy SEAL culture. From his upbringing in New York and early days in the underground tattoo world to becoming the go-to artist for special operations warriors, Joey’s story is one of grit, creativity, and community.

He shares how art led him into tattooing, how he helped design platoon and squadron emblems, his friendships with operators and celebrities like Tom Hardy, and his commitment to honoring fallen heroes through Warpaint Actual. Joey’s craft has gone far beyond ink—it’s become part of military history.

Connect with Joey Nobody at warpaintactual.com

and Cleveland Street Tattoo in Virginia Beach.

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