

Team Never Quit
Marcus Luttrell
Each week join Retired Navy SEAL and Lone Survivor Marcus Luttrell, Melanie Luttrell, and their son and Producer Hunter Juneau as they’ll take you into the "briefing room" to chat with incredible guests who share their greatest never quit stories. This humorous, heartfelt, and entertaining podcast is changing lives and has become a beacon of hope and resilience to those who are facing the impossible. One of the best ways we can support our community is to share their stories so that we might inspire others to Never Quit.
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Oct 26, 2016 • 1h 31min
Mike Sauers – Navy SEAL Combat Veteran – Vetrepreneur – Owner of Forged Apparel
The Team Never Quit Podcast is honored to welcome fellow Navy SEAL and teammate, Mike Sauers, to this week’s show. Marcus and Rut welcome their friend Mike to tell his greatest Never Quit story. Listen as Mike describes his incredibly fortunate career, including serving with Marcus in the battle of Ramadi in 2006, as well as, Afghanistan and Kosovo. He also discusses how an idea around the camp fire turned into a multi-million dollar business. Mike has embraced the American dream his whole life, served at the highest levels in combat, and thoughout been dedicated to the country and those who serve and protect it. He’s become a highly successful entrepreneur, literally learning on the fly how to grow a giant brand in the military tactical apparel space. His company, Forged, is a leader in providing cool apparel with a purpose. Mike has a special place in his heart for giving back, and some of the most successful shirts Forged has produced have provided millions of dollars to families of the fallen. It’s not often that three Navy SEALs come together and willingly give in depth insight on how you too can develop the Never Quit mindset. There is no doubt that Marcus, Rut, and Mike will inspire you to face adversity and teach you to overcome all the obstacles your facing. The TNQ Podcast’s main mission is to help you understand what it takes to navigate the hardships of life by exposing you to motivational guests with amazing stories. Great Stories Ignite Legends. Support the show.

Oct 19, 2016 • 1h 22min
Katie Uhlaender – Multiple US Winter Olympian who missed medaling by 4/100ths of a second to drugged Russian
The Team Never Quit Podcast is proud to welcome US Winter Olympian and skelton racer, Katie Uhlaender to the show. Mr. Never Quit himself, Marcus Luttrell and Captain Positive, David “Rut” Rutherford, are stoked to welcome Katie as the first guest to be chosen from her “Share your Story” submission to the show’s website. Listen to Katie’s incredible Never Quit story and what it’s like to fight against international Olympic corruption and scandal. Katie inspires listeners with her amazing story of never giving up on her dream of medaling in the Olympics. As if being a skeleton racer wasn’t enough, Katie motivates the hell out of Marcus and Rut by describing her “live life to the fullest” mentality. She delivers insight that will definitely help you overcome obstacles and face massive unforeseen challenges in your own life. Without much money or much external support, Katie has managed to stay focused on chasing her dream of winning an Olympic medal as she drives on toward her fourth Winter Olympics in 2018. Don’t miss this show. Marcus and David once again deliver a powerful message of never quitting. The TNQ Podcast team was proud to bring Katie on the show after discovering her moving “Share your Story” submission to the website. If you have an awesome Never Quit story please take a moment and help inspire your many thousands of fellow listeners here. You too could get a chance to be on air with Marcus and Rut. Never forget #GreatStoriesIgniteLegends. Great Stories Ignite Legends. Support the show.

Sep 28, 2016 • 1h 9min
Dean Karnazes – Extreme endurance runner – 50 marathons / 50 days – 350 miles non-stop – Named one of time magazine’s most influential people
The Team Never Quit Podcast is proud to welcome one of the greatest endurance athlete’s in history, Dean Karnazes, to the show. Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell and David Rutherford convince Dean to tell his greatest Never Quit story and what drives a man to run 350 miles straight over 3 days without sleep. Dean explains his radical overnight transformation from a marketing exec to becoming one the greatest endurance runners on the planet. Dean Karneazes has literally traveled thousands of miles in his quest to discover his purpose through ultra marathoning. Dean gets into the weeds of his journey and outlines how you can begin to discover your “never quit” mindset by pushing yourself beyond normal limits. Named one of Time Magazines most influential people and an ESPN ESPY Award winner for greatest outdoor athlete, Dean has also a established himself as a NYT Best selling author and known speaker. Once again Marcus and Rut bring forth a great influence in Dean and his epic story. The TNQ Podcast achieves it’s mission of exposing great effort and minds to it’s audience in order to help them face adversity and overcome obstacles. Don’t forget to check out Dean’s “how-to” segment in the After Actions Report. Great Stories Ignite Legends. Support the show.

Sep 7, 2016 • 1h 10min
Tuff Hedeman – Legendary Hall of Fame bull rider – The relentless (slightly insane) pursuit of a dream
The Team Never Quit Podcast is proud to welcome one of the toughest cowboy’s to ever ride a bull. Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell and David Rutherford welcome Rodeo Hall of Famer and former World Champion Bully Rider, Tuff Hedeman to the show. Listen and awe as Tuff describes his greatest never quit story and how he spent a lifetime chasing his dream to be the best bull rider ever. Tuff is a real cowboy who came from nothing to become one of the greatest bull riders in history. Many in the sport consider Tuff to be the Michael Jordon of bull riding. Listen as he tells his incredible story about riding 10 bulls a day in order to become the best. His hard work and determination paid dividends as his effort basically brought bull riding into the modern age of sport. Tuff tells incredible stories of perseverance, especially the time when he rode one of the fiercest bulls in history only to have every bone broken in his face. Tuff is the true definition of what tuff actually means. Join Marcus, Rut and Tuff as they once again deliver in their mission to educate the masses in what it takes to have the “never quit” mindset. Catch Tuff’s “How-To” in his After Action Report. It’s time to learn how to face adversity and not get bucked off life’s most challenging opportunities. This show is a down dirty example of what it takes to become a champion. Great Stories Ignite Legends. Support the show.

Aug 31, 2016 • 1h 10min
Allen West – Former US Congressman – Outspoken patriot standing against the tide of adversity in defense of God and country
The Team Never Quit Podcast is proud to welcome former member of Congress, Lt. Col. Allen West to this week show. Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell and David Rutherford invite Col. West to share his greatest Never Quit story in order to inspire listeners to also take a stand for what they believe in. Col. West digs deep into his upbringing, fighting in the Persian Gulf and Iraq Wars, putting his men ahead of his career, serving in the US House of Representatives and taking on the establishment the entire way. Standing up for what you believe is incredibly difficult, especially when the odds are stacked against you. Prepare to learn from a man whose commitment to his faith and the Constitution are unwavering. Col. West outlines a steadfast resolve that hasn’t made his life easy, but has continued to test his Never Quit attitude. Prepare to learn tons of valuable lessons from a man that is fueled by doing what he believes is his moral and civic duty as an loyal American citizen. Once again, Marcus and Rut hit their mark and achieve their mission by bringing you another inspiring guest who demonstrates what it takes to live with the Never Quit mindset. The TNQ Podcast is designed to help you develop the tools needed to begin facing adversity and overcoming the challenging obstacles life serves you daily. Everyone has a story waiting to happen, but if you already have a great Never Quit story, feel free to share it with us and help inspire others, right here on the site. Great Stories Ignite Legends. Support the show.

Aug 10, 2016 • 1h 20min
Adam LaRoche – Courage to pursue your convictions- Chicago White Sox player who turned down a $14 million contract to instead go fight human trafficking in South East Asia
Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell and David Rutherford, as they welcome former MLB player, and close friend to Marcus, Adam LaRoche to the Team Never Quit Podcast. Listen as Adam tells his greatest Never Quit stories, and get inspired as Adam explains his passion for baseball, family and serving God. His answers will better help you understand what drives a man to walk away from a $14 million dollar contract with the Chicago White Sox to pursue his convictions. Adam LaRoche will bring new meaning to following your heart as he explains what drives him to succeed. Since leaving baseball, he’s driven across the country in a rented RV, become even more deeply involved with his family, and journeyed to South East Asia to do his part in stopping human trafficking. Additionally, Adam and Marcus dive into their friendship and what loyalty means to them. Prepared to be inspired. Never forget it’s Marcus and Rut’s mission to inspire you to develop the Never Quit mindset that’s inside you. They bring amazing people on the show to explain their journeys, and how you too can face adversity and overcome obstacles. Don’t forget to listen to the After Actions Report where Adam explains how he applies the Never Quit mindset each day. If you get inspired to share you’re greatest Never Quit story with us, submit it in the Share Your Story section above, we’ll be looking forward to hearing from you. Great Stories Ignite Legends! Support the show.

Aug 3, 2016 • 1h 16min
Willie Robertson – ‘Duck Dynasty’ most successful reality TV show ever – Duck Commander CEO – Loyalty, faith and commitment to family
There’s nothing better than when Mr. Never Quit himself, Marcus Luttrell welcomes one of his closest friends to the Team Never Quit Podcast. Marcus and David are so blessed to welcome one of the stars from the biggest reality TV show in history, Duck Dynasty’s very own Willie Robertson. Tune in as Willie shares his greatest Never Quit story. We promise you’ll be inspired as he shares not only his hardships, but also what it took to become incredibly successful in life and business. The Duck Commander’s CEO, Willie Robertson inspires the TNQ listeners with his amazing stories of how he and his family became some the of the most recognizable people in the world by being themselves, following their passion, staying loyal to each other, and not swaying one inch from their faith in God. Marcus connects with his close friend in a way that will leave you searching for a higher calling in life. Never forget that it’s Marcus and David’s mission to help you discover the Never Quit mindset inside you. By bringing amazing guests like Willie on the show to share his faith and focus, you too can learn the powerful lessons of facing adversity and overcoming challenging obstacles. People share many of life’s threads in common, and the TNQ Podcast helps weave us all together. And don’t forget to catch Willie in the After Actions Report as he shares the how-to’s of living life to its fullest. If you feel compelled, we would love to have you submit your own greatest Never Quit story to the show. If you don’t have one of your own, then tell us one from someone amazing you know. Marcus and David plan on picking out many of the submissions to read on air. Great Stories Ignite Legends Support the show.

Jul 27, 2016 • 1h 7min
Rick Perry – Governor of Texas – US Presidential Candidate – Importance of public service and commitment to country
Mr. Never Quit himself, Marcus Luttrell and David Rutherford are honored to welcome Governor Rick Perry to the TNQ Podcast. In this inspiring episode of the show, Marcus’ close personal friend, and mentor joins him to discuss his greatest Never Quit story, how he became the Governor of Texas, and why he wanted to run for President of the United States of America… twice! Gov. Perry’s lifetime of public service and commitment to the country will leave you ready to run for office. Listen to Marcus and Gov. Perry share their personal stories of triumph, failure and loyalty. This episode of the TNQ Podcast is sure to help you understand the Never Quit mindset and how to establish strong moral character and commitment to something bigger than yourself. Gov. Perry details where he learned to face adversity, overcome obstacles and dedicate himself to being a servant to his family and the people of Texas. You’ll be laughing out loud as they talk about when Marcus lived in the Governor’s mansion, where several heads of state witnessed a giant, tattooed, Frogman grabbing snacks from the fridge wearing only PT shorts and boots. Marcus and David once again bring a powerfully inspiring guest to the show in order to help you discover the Never Quit attitude. Their mission is to deliver positive, meaningful content to the masses by using their incredible life experiences, motivating guests, and hilarious SEAL Team humor as the spark for listeners to ignite their drive to achieve the next level of success. Don’t forget to tune into the After Actions Report and hear Gov. Perry describe how he applies his Never Quit mindset in every day usage. Great Stories Ignite Legends! Support the show.

Jul 20, 2016 • 1h 25min
David Goggins – Navy SEAL – Extreme ultra athlete – Radical Never Quit mindset – The power of pain
Stand by for one of the most riveting episodes yet on the Team Never Quit Podcast. Marcus Luttrell and David Rutherford welcome fellow Team Never Quit member and one of the most elite ultra-athletes of our time, David Goggins, to the show. Listen as this former Navy SEAL describes his greatest never quit story. David describes in awe-inspiring detail how submitting to epic levels of pain transformed his perception of self-confidence and what the human condition is all about. Never before on the TNQ Podcast has a guest gone so far “down the rabbit hole,” as David helps paint a vivid picture so listeners can visualize the true power of positive pain. Once Goggins unleashes his concept of the search for meaning you will absolutely begin to question how far you’re truly going to realize the Never Quit mindset in your life. Tune in to this transformational episode and join Team Never Quit in your quest to face adversity and overcome obstacles in your life. It’s Marcus’ and David’s mission to expose you to the greatest Never Quit stories ever told by those who live each day to it’s fullest. Don’t forget to check the After Actions Report to listen how David Goggins applies this mindset in his every day life. And if you feel compelled, write in and tell us your greatest Never Quit story. You never know, your story could even wind up on the show. Thank you. Support the show.

Jul 13, 2016 • 1h 4min
Dustin Pedrioa
Get fired up for this hall of fame episode on the Team Never Quit Podcast as Marcus Luttrell, along with co-host David Rutherford, welcome one of the greatest second basemen of all time. The Boston Red Sox’s Dustin Pedroia is an American League MVP, a two-time World Series Champion, and an All Star. Prepare to be motivated as Mr. Hustle himself takes Marcus and David downtown with his greatest never quit story.
Dustin’s journey from being the smallest kid on the field to becoming one of the Red Sox Nation’s favorite sons will not only inspire you, but will also have you running to the batting cage. Dustin outlines where he learned the Never Quit mindset, and tells his incredible, selfless story about how he gave away a scholarship to a teammate in college. Pedey is the epitome of hard work, hustle and a total team player.
Once again Marcus and David, along with special guest Mr. Pedroia, accomplish their mission by teaching you how to face adversity and overcome obstacles. Don’t forget to also join them in the After Action Report as Dustin gets into detail on how he applies the Never Quit attitude in his daily life.
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