Retired SMU Operator | Pat McNamara (throwback episode)
Retired SMU Operator | Pat McNamara (throwback episode)  
Podcast: The Team House
Published On: Thu Dec 18 2025
Description: Original airdate- 01/10/2023Pat McNamara is a retired U.S. Army special operations veteran with decades of experience spanning Cold War Europe, Somalia, and post-9/11 operations, and is widely known for his no-nonsense approach to training and leadership. He now focuses on mentoring, fitness, and mental resilience through teaching and public engagement.Everything Pat Mac here: ⬇️https://linktr.ee/tmacsinc?fbclid=PAAabWZ7z5lo5ydLXbE5PgpjJfoZtdtBPhxvVxFzbot-jObNuTXKMMEtlFvncTrueWerk ⬇️https://truewerk.com/houseuse code "HOUSE" for 15% off!00:00 — Pat McNamara | Special Operations & Life After the Unit06:12 — From Struggle to Discipline: Early Military Lessons12:48 — Selection, Standards & Accountability in Tier-One Units18:53 — Cold War Berlin: Tradecraft, Surveillance & USMLM Missions25:12 — Spying on the Soviet Army in East Germany34:17 — Berlin Wall Falls & End of Cold War Operations36:34 — Somalia, Bosnia & Post-9/11 Reality45:44 — Depression, Isolation & Finding Purpose After Service1:09:57 — Connection Is the Cure: Brotherhood, Discipline & Recovery1:23:54 — Legacy, Teaching the Next Generation & Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.