The Frogman Friday Show

In this powerful episode of the Frogman Friday Show, Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Derek "D-Rock", the visionary founder of FireIce Frogs, a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing human performance through the transformative power of cold and hot therapy. Focused on supporting veterans and Gold Star families, D-Rock shares his deeply personal journey, the inspira...

Former Navy SEAL Josh Jakub joins Ryan "Birdman" Parrott to discuss life after service, battling PTSD, moral injury, and the search for identity and purpose. They share powerful insights on healing through vulnerability, community, faith, and nature. Learn how the American Warrior Association supports veterans, first responders, and their families. Discover the role of forgiveness, resil...

On this episode of the Frogman Friday Show, host Ryan Parrott sits down with retired Navy SEAL Karl Gustavson to discuss his transition from military to civilian life and the power of purpose. Karl shares insights on his public speaking career, the founding of the Community First Project, and the urgent need for better law enforcement training. From the impact of 9/11 to the role of mentorship and...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with former Navy SEAL Tim Speer to discuss his powerful journey from military life to civilian success. Tim opens up about his struggles, including a bad conduct discharge and a toxic relationship, and how community support helped him reclaim his life and custody of his children. He shares insights into his...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Former Navy SEAL, Drew Forsberg, with Beyond the Brotherhood. In this powerful episode, former Navy SEAL Drew Forsberg opens up about his 22-year military career and the tough transition to civilian life. He dives into the challenges veterans face after service, his journey into regenerative agriculture, and how...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Trevor Millar aka The Psychedelic Provider. In this insightful conversation, Trevor shares his journey from a rebellious youth to a leader in psychedelic therapy, with a special focus on Ibogaine. He reflects on his upbringing, early career, and the transformative power of personal development. Trevor discusses t...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan Birdman Parrott interviews Mario Romero, a former Navy SEAL and current lead engineer at Intuitive Machines. They discuss Mario's transition from military service toengineering, his passion for astronomy, and the importance of curiosity in life. Mario shares insights about dark energy, the role of engineers in space exploration, and the sign...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott is joined by Former Navy SEAL, Ryan McMillan who shares his journey from being a Navy SEAL to becoming an entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, the entrepreneurial spirit that drives him, and the founding of his company, Grayboe, which innovates rifle stock technology. McMillan e...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Ernest Colling to discuss the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, the entrepreneurial journey of starting Transcend, and the importance of peptides in health and wellness. Theyexplore the role of Transcend in providing personalized health solutions, the significance of trust in h...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott is joined by John Walters III, a retired FDNY firefighter who served during 9/11. They discuss John's journey into firefighting, the structure of the FDNY, the role of special operations, and the impact of 9/11 on his life and career. John shares personal stories about his experiences at Ground Zero, the challenge...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with USMC Captain, Riley Tejcek. Riley shares her remarkable journey from being a Division I college athlete to serving as a captain in the Marine Corps and becoming a bobsled pilot for Team USA. She discusses her motivations for joining the military, the challenges she faced, and her aspirations to compete in the Oly...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Former Navy SEAL, Andrew Sullivan aka Sully. He served 18 years as a Navy SEAL retiring as a Senior Chief. He founded Community First Project in 2022 and Blue Force Strategies in 2020, both located in Virginia Beach.   Connect with Andrew Sullivan: Instagram.com/community_first_project Community First P...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Former F/A 18 Super Hornet Fighter Pilot, Kegan “Smurf” Gill. Kegan’s new book is, “Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Naval Aviation’s Fastest Survived Ejection”. LT Kegan "SMURF" Gill miraculously survived the fastest ejection in Naval Aviation history. Despite severe injuries, he overcame th...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Former USAF CCT, Johnnie Yellock. Johnnie is the new CEO of Sons of the Flag: Revolutionizing Burn Care. Coming from a dual Veteran family, Johnnie enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 2007 after completing his undergraduate in Manufacturing Engineering from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX. Johnnie was...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Former Navy SEAL, Jeff Gum. He served 10 years as a Navy SEAL, exiting as a Petty Officer 1st Class. He found Sunga Life, Train Club, and Trident Academy, in 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was also a cast member off one of the largest shows in South Korea called "Iron Squad 3". Connect w...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Former Navy SEAL, Stew Smith. He served 7 1/2 years as a Navy SEAL, exiting service as a Lieutenant. He founded Stew Smith Fitness in 1999 in Severna Park, MD. Stew helps aspiring Military, Special Ops, Police and Firefighter candidates get to and through intense tactical selection testing and training. Connect w...

Today, our guest is Former Green Beret, Ryan Hendrickson. He founded Tip of the Spear Landmine Removal Inc. in 2022 in Milton, FL. Tip of the Spear Landmine Removal is a international humanitarian non-profit (501C3) organization.  Their mission is simple; go into heavily mined villages and farming areas that do not receive the support needed and remove explosive hazards so civilians can safely liv...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Former Navy SEAL, Noel Sons. He served 25.3 years as a Navy SEAL, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. Noel is the President for First Light USA founded in 2014 in Tolono, Illinois. You can follow them on IG, LinkedIn and YouTube and to take a deeper dive go check out FirstLight-USA.com Connect with Noel Sons: Inst...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Former Green Beret, Eugene Pugh. Gene served 3 years, 2 months, and 28 days as a Green Beret joining the ranks of the Elite MACVSOG exiting service as a Staff Sergeant. He's the Brand Ambassador for Veterans Mortgage of America founded in 2023 in Dallas, Texas. Gene has authored The Reunion Mission, The Diplomat...

Welcome to the Frogman Friday Show! Today, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Former Navy SEAL, Drago Dzieran. Drago Dzieran was born in Poland while under Communist rule and, after spending time in a Communist political prison for his activism against the socialist oppression, immigrated to the United States in 1984. He became a US citizen in 1991 and enlisted in the Navy that same year....

Today on the Frogman Friday show, host Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Former Navy SEAL, Kevin Seiff. Kevin served 4 years in the Marine Corps and 8 years as a Navy SEAL exiting service as a Lieutenant.  He founded Vet Collective in 2023. Vet Collective works with entrepreneurially-minded veterans who want something more than just a job after the military, helping provide them a clear path t...

Today, our guest is Christian Ruf. He served 10 years in the Army as a 160th SOAR Pilot exiting service as a Captain. He founded Uncommon Elite in 2021 which focuses on providing companies with, Executive Searches, 1:1 and Team Coaching, Offsites and Retreats, and Tailored Workshops. Their clients have taken on their playbook - a fusion of special operations precision and business acumen - and rap...

Today, our badass guest is Gregory Coker aka "Gravy". He served over 22 years as a 160th SOAR Pilot retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. He founded Blades for Brothers in 2022 in Graham, TX and authored "Death Waits in the Dark". For more information, visit BladesForBrothers.com Follow @BladesforBrothers on Instagram and @VETBlades on Facebook.

Today, our badass guest is Navy SEAL Veteran, Clint Emerson. Clint has authored multiple books including, 100 Deadly Skills, The Rugged Life and Navy SEAL's Guide to Surviving Invasions, Civil War, and World War III. He founded Escape The Wolf in 2015 located in Dallas, TX. You can follow Clint across on Instagram and X @100DeadlySkills and for more information visit www. ClintEmerson.com #ClintEm...

Today, our badass guest is Navy SEAL Veteran, Sam Alaimo, co-founder of ZeroEyes headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. ZeroEyes delivers a proactive, human-verified visual firearm detection and situational awareness solution that integrates into existing digital security cameras to stop mass shootings and gun-related violence. You can follow ZeroEyes on Instagram @ZeroEyesAi and on YouTube @ZeroEyes...