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EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 1H 31M

Former Special Ops Vet Pat McNamara Delivers Mindset Hacks to Stay Fit and Fight at Any Age

from The Hotwash by Born Primitive Tactical · host Born Primitive Podcast

On this episode of The HOTWASH by Born Primitive Tactical hosted by Bruno Fallon engages in a candid conversation with guest Pat McNamara, a 22-year Army veteran and retired Sergeant Major known for his special operations background and post-military ventures. They delve into Pat's challenging military career marked by injuries and perseverance, his bittersweet retirement in 2005 driven by family needs amid an ongoing war, and his seamless transition into civilian life through social media, where he built a genuine brand attracting positive followers. Discussions cover the impacts of COVID-19, including newfound appreciation for time, the creation of his iconic driveway gym, booming resistance band sales, and community support efforts like feeding kids. Pat shares his fitness philosophy emphasizing discipline, mobility, and longevity for those over 50, drawing from personal health battles like polymyalgia rheumatica treated holistically with saunas, diet, and psychedelics, alongside peptides for injury recovery. The talk highlights his "Basic Dude Stuff" series—practical skills for everyday life—and his new kid-focused show "Mr. Mysterious World of Wonder," promoting outdoor curiosity and situational awareness while critiquing screen addiction and societal devolution. They touch on media manipulation, clean living, and mindset, ending with Bruno gifting bourbon and a knife, underscoring mutual respect for their shared ethos of performance over vanity.Follow Pat on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOpTJGZEeRC/?hl=enVisit TMACS INC. at: https://www.tmacsinc.com/To check out our brand visit: https://bornprimitivetactical.com/Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bornprimitivetactical/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BornPrimitiveTacticalPRODUCED BY IRONCLAD

On this episode of The HOTWASH by Born Primitive Tactical hosted by Bruno Fallon engages in a candid conversation with guest Pat McNamara, a 22-year Army veteran and retired Sergeant Major known for his special operations background and post-military ventures. They delve into Pat's challenging military career marked by injuries and perseverance, his bittersweet retirement in 2005 driven by family needs amid an ongoing war, and his seamless transition into civilian life through social media, where he built a genuine brand attracting positive followers. Discussions cover the impacts of COVID-19, including newfound appreciation for time, the creation of his iconic driveway gym, booming resistance band sales, and community support efforts like feeding kids. Pat shares his fitness philosophy emphasizing discipline, mobility, and longevity for those over 50, drawing from personal health battles like polymyalgia rheumatica treated holistically with saunas, diet, and psychedelics, alongside peptides for injury recovery. The talk highlights his "Basic Dude Stuff" series—practical skills for everyday life—and his new kid-focused show "Mr. Mysterious World of Wonder," promoting outdoor curiosity and situational awareness while critiquing screen addiction and societal devolution. They touch on media manipulation, clean living, and mindset, ending with Bruno gifting bourbon and a knife, underscoring mutual respect for their shared ethos of performance over vanity.Follow Pat on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOpTJGZEeRC/?hl=enVisit TMACS INC. at: https://www.tmacsinc.com/To check out our brand visit: https://bornprimitivetactical.com/Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bornprimitivetactical/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BornPrimitiveTacticalPRODUCED BY IRONCLAD

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