In this episode of the Man of War Podcast, We sit down with Frank Stallone for a raw and powerful conversation about what it really means to survive in a world built on illusion.
Frank shares the truth about growing up under the weight of the Stallone name, what it felt like to be pushed aside in the industry, and how betrayal shaped his view of loyalty and legacy. This is not a Hollywood story. It's a lesson in grit, manhood, and standing firm in your values when everyone around you folds.
We talk about what it takes to stay grounded, why so many men lose themselves chasing recognition, and how to build something real that lasts.
If you're a man navigating adversity, dealing with identity, or fighting to carve your own path, this conversation will hit home.
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In this episode of the Man of War Podcast, We sit down with Frank Stallone for a raw and powerful conversation about what it really means to survive in a world built on illusion.
Frank shares the truth about growing up under the weight of the Stallone name, what it felt like to be pushed aside in the industry, and how betrayal shaped his view of loyalty and legacy. This is not a Hollywood story. It's a lesson in grit, manhood, and standing firm in your values when everyone around you folds.
We talk about what it takes to stay grounded, why so many men lose themselves chasing recognition, and how to build something real that lasts.
If you're a man navigating adversity, dealing with identity, or fighting to carve your own path, this conversation will hit home.
You Wouldn’t Last 5 Minutes in His World | Ep 230. w/ John Stryker Meyer
Man of War: Forging Men into Warriors
55 minutes 55 seconds
5 months ago
You Wouldn’t Last 5 Minutes in His World | Ep 230. w/ John Stryker Meyer
Most men today would fold under pressure. John Stryker Meyer walked into it — again and again.
Dropped behind enemy lines in Vietnam with no backup and no recognition, he led covert missions for MACV-SOG, the most elite and dangerous unit of its time. These weren’t just operations, they were death sentences that demanded total discipline and unshakable resolve.
In this conversation, Rafa J Conde sits down with a true warrior to uncover what it really means to lead with strength, stay calm under fire, and embrace the code of the few who still believe in honor.
This isn’t a war story. It’s a call to every man who's gone soft and knows it.
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What you’ll walk away with:
* What true courage looks like under extreme pressure
* How elite warriors manage fear, not eliminate it
* Why most modern men would’ve broken under his reality
* The cost of silence and the power of legacy
* What it means to lead like a warrior, no matter the battlefield
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Chapters
00:00 - Most men would fold
04:12 - John’s first mission: dropped into chaos
08:45 - Discipline vs fear under fire
15:30 - Why he kept going back
22:00 - The cost of silence: why these missions stayed hidden
27:45 - Modern men, softness, and forgotten warrior values
34:00 - What leadership looked like in the jungle
40:15 - Death, brotherhood, and the code of warriors
48:00 - Rafa’s closing words: don’t waste your masculinity
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Want to reclaim your edge? Start here:
Men of War Crucible This isn’t a retreat. It’s a rite of passage. Strip the ego. Face the fire. Rebuild the man. https://www.menofwarcrucible.com/mow-us
The Odyssey Program Build the father-son bond through challenge and legacy. https://www.theodysseyprogram.com/odyssey-program1
Private Mentoring Protocol (PMP) 1-on-1 elite coaching with Rafa J Conde. Clarity. Discipline. Power. https://www.rafajconde.com/
House of Kings Mastermind For warrior CEOs and high-level men. Brotherhood. Expansion. Legacy. https://www.manofwar.us/copy-of-the-crucible-1
MAN of WAR Podcast Unfiltered truths on masculinity, discipline, and leadership. Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.
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Explore all programs: https://www.manofwar.us
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This is not for every man. It’s for the few who are ready to lead. If you’re done pretending to be strong — your journey starts now.
Man of War: Forging Men into Warriors
In this episode of the Man of War Podcast, We sit down with Frank Stallone for a raw and powerful conversation about what it really means to survive in a world built on illusion.
Frank shares the truth about growing up under the weight of the Stallone name, what it felt like to be pushed aside in the industry, and how betrayal shaped his view of loyalty and legacy. This is not a Hollywood story. It's a lesson in grit, manhood, and standing firm in your values when everyone around you folds.
We talk about what it takes to stay grounded, why so many men lose themselves chasing recognition, and how to build something real that lasts.
If you're a man navigating adversity, dealing with identity, or fighting to carve your own path, this conversation will hit home.
