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.