The Frogman Friday Show – Details, episodes & analysis

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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In this powerful episode of Frogman Friday, Ryan “Birdman” Parrott sits down with retired Navy SEAL Dave Swarts to explore his transformative journey from 20 years of service to building a new mission around community, cooking, and firearms training.

Dave opens up about his difficult transition from the SEAL Teams, including the emotional toll of post-service life, family challenges, and legal uncertainty. But through the storm, he forged three impactful ventures:

✅ Trident Table Foundation – a nonprofit using food and fellowship to strengthen veteran and Gold Star families

✅ Dirty Frogs – his hilarious and heartfelt seasoning and catering brand

✅ Red Watch – tactical firearms training run by elite operators for civilians, law enforcement, and military

🔥 Whether you're a vet, civilian, first responder, or just love food, this episode is a must-listen for those seeking purpose, protection, and real-world healing.

Today, our guest is my warrior brother, Alex West. He served 20 years in the U.S. Navy as a SEAL retiring as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He founded One More Wave in 2015 located in San Diego, California. One More Wave is a community of surfing veterans with a passion to help those in need. Their mission is to provide wounded and disabled veterans with customized surfing equipment and a community to surf with. By equipping veterans and connecting them to our global network of surfing volunteers, One More Wave empowers them to heal through surf therapy in chapters from coast to coast. You can learn more about One More Wave at www.OneMoreWave.com.

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Frogman Friday Episode 6! Today, our warrior guest is my Teammate and BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL) instructor, Thom Shea. He served 23 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL, retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is the Founder of Unbreakable Leadership in 2014 in South Carolina. Unbreakable Leadership is in the business of leading humans to be the very best version of themselves! You can learn more about Unbreakable Leadership at www.UnbreakableLeadership.com!

#UnbreakableLeadership #Unbreakable #ThreeSimpleThings #ThomShea #NavySEAL #Brotherhood #Leadership #FrogmanFriday

Frogman Friday Episode 5! On today's show we have my friend, the viking dude himself, Clark "Impy" Impastato! Clark started the Good Vibes Podcast in March 2020 to bring good vibes and positivity into the world. And they are crushing it! Visit www.GoodVibesDudes.com to find out more and tune into the Good Vides Podcast every week!

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Today’s Frogman Friday guest is my friend NASCAR Driver and Navy SEAL, Taylor Canfield Racing! In 2021, Taylor began Dark Trident Racing in order to use the Team and the success to amplify support for Veterans While racing, Taylor makes spacing on his vehicle for nonprofits he believes in. You can help him make a NASCAR powerhouse of Veterans and charities by emailing him at TaylorACanfield@gmail.com or visiting www.TaylorCanfield.com #nascarbethere #nascarcowboy #navysealtonascar #nascarxfinityseries #xfinityseries #nascar #shitshow #goodtimes #supportourvets #sealbehindthewheel #taylorcanfieldracing #darktridentracing #bringiton #strikeforceenergy #masfapperal #halffaceblades #texas #killcliff #nascarviking

On this episode of Frogman Friday, we have my dear friend, Brendan Weimholt aka Weimy. Weimy served 20 years in the Navy as a SEAL and finished off as a Senior Chief. In 2014, he started Weimy Cutlery located in Colleyville, TX. He is a true master of his craft and ready to give you some in's and out's on today's episode. You can learn more and order a custom knife from www.WeimyCutlery.com.

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Frogman Friday - Episode 2, I sit down with my brother, swim buddy, and dear friend, Mark Matzeldelaflor aka "Thats what my hands are for" aka "Matz"! Matz is the Founder and President/CEO of the organization Guardian Grange a humanitarian and environmental regeneration project, founded to protect natural resources, strengthen communities, and facilitate veteran reintegration with a renewed sense of purpose. Visit www.GuardianGrange.org to find out how you can support this incredible mission! #FrogmanFriday #ThinkForYourself #BeGood #DoGood #SeeGood #GuardianGrange #RespectYourself #RespectNature #HumanNature

On this Frogman Friday, we hear from the man, the myth, the legend and my close friend, Ret. Petty Officer 1st Class Navy SEAL and founder of the new free speech social media platform, ConnectZing, Thomas Drago Dzieran. You can download the ConnectZing App and join the free speech movement at www.ConnectZing.com. #Freedom #FreeSpeech #FreedomOfSpeech #ConnectZing #FrogmanFriday