EP 96: Navy SEAL, Dave Swarts. Grill. Give. Guard.

In this powerful episode of Frogman Friday, Ryan “Birdman” Parrott sits down with retired Navy SEAL Chief 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.

00:00 - Intro: Dave Swarts joins Frogman Friday
01:15 - Dave’s transition out of the Navy SEALs
03:45 - Legal challenges and the impact on his family
05:40 - Finding new purpose after military life
06:30 - The origin of Dirty Frogs BBQ
09:00 - Launching the Dirty Frogs seasoning brand
11:00 - Trident Table Foundation: Purpose through food
13:50 - Family healing and dinner table restoration
16:00 - Custom Cooking Solutions program
18:00 - Resiliency retreats and culinary education
21:00 - Fundraising challenges and community growth
23:30 - Call to action: Help build the foundation
26:00 - Getting involved: Donations and volunteers
30:00 - The Red Watch: Tactical firearms training
33:00 - Who can sign up & where training happens
35:00 - Meet the instructors: SEALs and Army sniper
38:00 - The need for community defense training
42:00 - Future plans: Medical and first-aid training
44:00 - Empowering others to protect and provide
46:00 - Dave’s hero: A tribute to his mother
49:00 - Final thoughts on post-service impact
50:45 - Where to follow & support Dave’s mission

Connect with Dave Swarts:
Instagram.com/dirty_frogs
Instagram.com/redwatch
Instagram.com/tridenttablefoundation
theredwatch.com
tridenttablefoundation.org

Connect with Ryan "Birdman" Parrott:
Instagram.com/frogmanfridayshow
Facebook.com/frogmanfridayshow
Threads.com/frogmanfridayshow
x.com/FrogFridayShow

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