The Hotwash by Born Primitive Tactical

In The HOTWASH by Born Primitive Tactical, Bruno Fallon, a 40-year veteran of U.S. Special Operations, explores what separates elite operators from the rest—mindset. With no filters, Bruno and his guests—leaders from special ops, industry, coaching, and athletics—share the philosophies, resilience, and leadership principles that push boundaries and redefine success. This podcast uncovers the experiences that transform ordinary people into legends and teaches the mindset that drives the toughest leaders. Subscribe to The HOTWASH on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Hotwash by Born Primitive Tactical is a society podcast hosted by Born Primitive Tactical, with 60 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Born Primitive Tactical hosts The Hotwash by Born Primitive Tactical, a society show with 60 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  “I Don’t Miss the Circus… But I Miss the Clowns” – Mike Sarraille Former SEAL Officer’s Candid Truth

  Apr 13, 20261h 51mS2

  <p>In this episode of The HOTWASH by Born Primitive Tactical, host Bruno Fallon sits down with longtime friend and former Navy SEAL officer Mike Sarraille for a raw, wide-ranging conversation about leadership, high-performance culture, and life after 20 years of military service. Mike explains why he chose to retire at 20 years despite the option to continue — citing burnout from increasingly restrictive rules, staff-heavy roles over troop command, a divorce, and a deep desire to stay in the field rather than move into higher-level meetings. The two veterans discuss the intoxicating pull of the “brotherhood,” the heavy toll special operations life takes...

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  Episode #6

  “I Was Almost Kicked Out of Service… Then Became the Highest Enlisted Leader in the Military” (w/ “Ray” Colón-Lopez)

  Apr 6, 20261h 14mS2

  <p>In this powerful episode of The HOTWASH by Born Primitive Tactical, host Bruno Fallon sits down with his first Air Force Pararescue (PJ) guest, retired Chief Master Sergeant Ramón “Ray” Colón-Lopez (CC), who served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - the highest enlisted position in the U.S. military. From his early days nearly getting kicked out of the service after an alcohol-related incident to rising through the ranks of special operations, including time with Naval Special Warfare Development Group and multiple combat deployments, Ray shares hard-earned lessons on acc...

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  Episode #5

  Extreme Ownership: Navy SEAL Officer Leif Babin on Leading from the Front

  Mar 30, 20261h 32mS2

  <p>In this episode of The HOTWASH by Born Primitive Tactical, host Bruno Fallon sits down with Leif Babin, co-author of Extreme Ownership and co-founder of Echelon Front with Jocko Willink. Babin recounts his time as a SEAL platoon and task unit leader with Task Unit Bruiser during the brutal 2006 Battle of Ramadi, forging core leadership principles like Extreme Ownership - taking total responsibility for everything that affects the mission, both after failures and preemptively to prevent them - along with Cover and Move, Simple, Prioritize and Execute, and Decentralized Command. He explains how these battlefield lessons, refined through teaching...

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  Episode #4

  "The Admiral Stockdale Letter That Got Me to OCS" with Former Navy SEAL Mark Greene

  Mar 23, 20261h 15mS2

  <p>In this episode of The HOTWASH by Born Primitive Tactical, host Bruno Fallon welcomes Mark Greene, a former Navy SEAL who enlisted after a college football injury derailed his athletic dreams, then rose from enlisted operator to officer through grit, determination, and pivotal mentorship moments during BUD/S and beyond. Greene recounts his journey starting with failing the initial SEAL screening pull-up test but secretly training to pass, surviving the brutal cold of BUD/S, deploying post-9/11 with SEAL Team 5, and later commissioning as an officer where he instructed sniper courses, led challenging platoons by earning trust and nicknames...

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  Episode #3

  “Leadership Is Earned, Not Given” - Bruno Fallon's No-BS Guide

  Mar 16, 20261h 15mS2

  <p>In this solo episode of The HOTWASH podcast by Born Primitive Tactical, host Bruno Fallon—a 40-year veteran of U.S. Special Operations—delivers an unscripted, passionate rant responding to listener-submitted topics. He defines ethos as the foundation of true leadership and character: doing the right (and hard) thing when no one's watching, avoiding shortcuts, and living authentically to earn genuine followership across military, business, parenting, or any domain. Fallon expresses cautious support for school Guardian programs (armed teachers) only with rigorous training, proper storage, and a defensive last-resort mindset, emphasizing firearm proficiency and safety. He passionately defends law enfo...

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