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Team Never Quit
by 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.
Episodes
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Adam Marr: Apache Pilot, Combat Veteran, Mental Health Advocate & CEO of CallSign Mobile
From the cockpit of an Apache attack helicopter to the front lines of Veteran mental health advocacy and entrepreneurship, Adam Marr has dedicated his life to answering the call to serve. A U.S. Army combat Veteran and former AH-64D/E Apache pilot, Adam knows firsthand the demands of combat, the...
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Dan Moran: The Marine Who Survived A Brutal Ambush, Severe Burns & Never Stopped Fighting
Captain Dan Moran: Still in the Fight — Courage, Recovery, Service & New Hope for Veterans This week on the Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie Luttrell welcome retired U.S. Marine Corps Captain Dan Moran — a combat-wounded Marine whose life reflects courage, resilience, and an unwavering...
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Called To Serve: Life Behind The Veil Of The Daughters Of Mary & The Journey To Becoming A Nun
In this week’s Team Never Quit podcast, Marcus and Melanie host Sister Madeleine Marie and other representatives from The Daughters of Mary Mother of Our Savior, a congregation of traditional Catholic Sisters devoted to a life of prayer, service, and religious formation. Founded in the summer of...
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Sujo John: Escaping The 81st Floor On 9/11, Finding Out His Wife Is Alive, Discovering Purpose With YouCanFreeUs
Sujo John: Surviving 9/11, Finding Purpose, and Living the Gospel Out Loud In this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie meet with Sujo John, who, on the morning of September 11, 2001, went to work on the 81st floor of Tower 1 of the World Trade Center carrying a question that had…
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Daniel Geraghty: How a Few Minutes May Have Saved His Life on 9/11 & What He Witnessed When the Second Plane Hit
Surviving 9/11: A Story of Providence, Courage & Remembrance In this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie meet with Daniel Geraghty, who shares his deeply personal and harrowing account of surviving the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Daniel was a newlywed, transitioning…
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Jeremy Holck: Bobcat VP Of Sales, Honoring America’s 250th Birthday W/ A Limited Edition Bobcat Giveaway
Jeremy Holck: Building a Legacy with Bobcat Company This week, Marcus and Melanie welcome Jeremy Holck, Vice President of Sales for Bobcat Company, for a conversation about leadership, American manufacturing, supporting hardworking communities, and building equipment designed to make a lasting...
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Monica Kelsey: Saving Lives with 'Safe Haven Baby Boxes' - A Mission to Prevent Infant Abandonment
A Lifeline for Babies in Crisis – Featuring Monica Kelsey This episode is a rebroadcast of an earlier release. Be sure to listen to Melanie Luttrell’s powerful new update at the beginning. In this powerful episode, Marcus and Melanie sit down with Monica Kelsey, founder and Executive Director of...
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The Luttrell Family Takes On El Camino De Santiago
The Luttrell Family Takes on “El Camino de Santiago” This week’s episode of Team Never Quit takes listeners on a journey unlike any other, as Marcus, Melanie, and the Luttrell family share the story of their trek along the legendary El Camino de Santiago. Known for its history, beauty, challenge,...
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Vance Walker: Born With Cerebral Palsy, Defied The Odds & Became A 2x American Ninja Warrior By 19
Intro: Medal of Honor • Edward Isaac, Naval Officer was captured by the Germans in 1918 (2:46) • From the moment he was captured, he was trying to escape. (2:52) • He jumped out of a moving train. The man just refused to give up. (3:02) • He wanted to stop the whole damn war (3:35) • He would…
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Angela Skudin: How She Survived Lyme Disease, the Tragic Loss of Her Husband, & Building the Casey Skudin 343 Fund
NEVER QUIT THROUGH GRIEF This week’s episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast features an extraordinary woman whose life has been marked by unimaginable hardship, relentless perseverance, and a mission to bring hope to others. Angela Skudin shares her deeply personal journey through chronic…
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Ryan Manion: Leading the Travis Manion Foundation & Honoring Her Brother’s Legacy, Author
Carry the Legacy: Turning Loss into a Lifelong Mission This week, Marcus and Melanie sit down with Ryan Manion, a remarkable leader, advocate, and Gold Star sister whose life mission is rooted in service, resilience, and legacy. Ryan’s story begins with the life and sacrifice of her brother…
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Phil Heath: 7X Mr. Olympia on the Mindset to Win and Stay Hungry at the Top (Rebroadcast)
The Gift: Phil Heath on Greatness, Grit, and the Mr. Olympia Mindset In this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie are joined by none other than Phil Heath, a seven-time Mr. Olympia champion and one of the most iconic names in modern bodybuilding. Known as “The Gift,” Phil shares his...
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Colonel Trey Morriss: The Secret 35-Hour Mission That Kicked Off Desert Storm | Author of DOOM 34
DOOM 34: The 35-Hour Mission That Helped Launch Desert Storm Colonel Trey Morriss, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) is a former B-52 aviator, commander, and decorated combat veteran who served more than 31 years in support of the legendary Eighth Air Force. He joins Marcus and Melanie in the Team Never Quit...
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Wendi Rees: From Trauma to Triumph Through Faith, Author & Host of Truth Talk
From Victim to Victor: Wendi Rees on Faith, Trauma, and Unexpected Paths to Healing What if the tools for healing were already placed within God’s creation? And what if the journey toward restoration could be both deeply spiritual and profoundly transformative? This week’s Team Never Quit Podcast...
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Nuri Golan: The Israeli Navy SEAL Helping Combat Veterans Build World-Class Companies
From Navy SEAL to Venture Builder: Nuri Golan on Turning Elite Operators into Elite Entrepreneurs In this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie are joined by Nuri Golan, a man who proves that elite performance doesn’t end when the uniform comes off — it evolves. A Veteran and Officer...
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Bill Waybourn: Four Decades of Service, 1,200 Victims Rescued, and the Hidden War on Human Trafficking
Protecting the Voiceless: Bill Waybourn on Human Trafficking and Hidden Abuse This week, Marcus and Melanie sit down with one of Texas’ most respected law enforcement leaders and advocates for the vulnerable — Sheriff Bill Waybourn. With more than three decades of service, Bill’s career has been...
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Jesse James: Founder of West Coast Choppers, Welding an Empire From Scratch & Finding The Spotlight
Forged by Fire: Jesse James on Craftsmanship, Controversy, and Reinvention This week, Marcus and Melanie sit down with Jesse James, one of the most influential custom motorcycle builders of the modern era. A fabricator at heart and an old-school craftsman by trade, Jesse is best known as the...
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Jonathan Wilson: Making the Invisible Visible - A Navy SEAL’s Mission to Save Lives
Making the Invisible Visible: A SEAL’s Mission to Redefine Mental Health This week on the Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie sit down with Jonathan Wilson, founder and CEO of INVI MindHealth, a groundbreaking mental-health technology company built on one powerful mission: to save and...
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Dale Brisby & Marcus Luttrell: 40 Days of Fasting, Mental Toughness and Wisdom From A Cowboy
Mind Over Body & Boots on the Ground: A Candid Conversation with Marcus Luttrell and Dale Brisby In this powerful and unexpectedly entertaining episode, Marcus Luttrell sits down with rodeo icon and Western humorist Dale Brisby for a wide-ranging conversation that blends discipline, faith, grit,...
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Chad Robichaux: Leading Rescue Mission's In Afghanistan & Ukraine, Mighty Oaks Foundation (rebroadcast)
Eight Deployments, One Mission: Chad Robichaux and the Call to Never Quit What an incredible guest we have on this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast. Marcus engages in a compelling discussion with former Force Recon Marine, Chad Robichaux. With eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint...
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Kegan "SMURF" Gill: The Fighter Pilot Who Survived The Fastest Ejection In History, Surviving The Sound Barrier & PTSD (Rebroadcast)
Fighter Pilot Survival: Kegan Gill's Battle Beyond the Battlefield In this extraordinary episode, Marcus and Melanie meet with retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot Kegan Gill, whose story is nothing short of miraculous. Kegan survived a catastrophic ejection from his aircraft during a training mission...
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John Dustin Ledford: A Brother’s Story Of Unimaginable Loss After The Devastating Kerrville Flood
This episode includes sensitive content and may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. On July 4th, a devastating flood swept through Kerrville, Texas, forever altering countless lives. Among those impacted was John Dustin Ledford, whose world was turned upside down as…
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Sean Rogers: The Green Beret Who Escaped Chaos, Earned His Place in Special Forces, & Now Serves His Community
Rising Above: From Runaway Kid to Green Beret, Cop, and Creator This week’s Team Never Quit episode brings you a raw, unfiltered, and deeply inspiring conversation with Sean Rogers - a man who has lived several lifetimes’ worth of adversity, discipline, transformation, and impact. From a desert...
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Dr. Sudip Bose: The Bronze Star Combat Doctor Behind the Longest Tour Since WWII Shares His Incredible Journey - Including Treating Saddam Hussein
From Battlefield to Boardroom: A Global Legacy of Courage, Compassion & Leadership This week, the Team Never Quit Podcast welcomes a truly extraordinary guest: Dr. Sudip Bose — emergency physician, Iraq War veteran, entrepreneur, medical innovator, and one of the world’s most dynamic voices at…
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Jason Redman: The SEAL Who Survived A Point Blank Ambush & Rose to Become a Bestselling Author, Renowned Leader
The Trident: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield to the Boardroom This week, Marcus, Melanie welcome an extraordinary warrior, leader, and encourager—Jason Redman, retired Navy SEAL, bestselling author, and one of the most respected voices on resilience and overcoming adversity. Jason served…
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Rodney Bailey & Lindsay Grayson: How Tractor Supply & K9s For Warriors Serve Veterans Nationwide Through Leadership Rooted in Combat Experience
From a U. S. Army Combat Veteran Mindset to Tractor Supply Leadership: Building Teams, Safety, and Continuous Improvement This week, Marcus and Melanie welcome Rodney Bailey, a devoted husband, father, and decorated U.S. Army combat veteran whose leadership has been shaped by four combat tours…
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Mike Penn: Navy Fighter Pilot Shot Down Over Vietnam Shares His Story as a POW for 8 Months
From the Skies Over Vietnam to the Power of Healing — The Story of Mike Penn This week’s Team Never Quit guest, Mike Penn, embodies courage, resilience, and grace under pressure. A Navy fighter pilot who served in Vietnam over 50 years ago, Penn’s life took a dramatic turn on August 6, 1972…
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Kalob Creighton: Green Beret on the Night He Was Shot Protecting His Family and the Miracle of Recovery
From the Battlefield to Breakthrough: The Kalob Creighton Story This week on the Team Never Quit Podcast, we sit down with Special Forces Green Beret Kalob Creighton, whose story embodies the essence of courage, faith, and the power of healing. Kalob’s journey began on the battlefield—serving his...
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Greg Froelick: Navy SEAL on the Camp Mystic Flood, 300 Justice Road, and the Mission That Never Ends
More Than the Uniform: Greg Froelick’s Pursuit of Purpose This week on the Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie sit down with former Navy SEAL and private aviation businessman*, Greg Froelick—a man who has dedicated his life to excellence, discipline, and service both on and off the...
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Christian Hickey: From Marine to Green Beret to Peacemaker - Bringing the Gospel to the Front Lines of Ukraine & Beyond
From Marine… to Green Beret… to Peacemaker This week, Marcus and Melanie sit down with an unconventional warrior with an unconventional calling—Christian Hickey, Founder and CEO of the Triple A Authority Foundation, husband, father of three, Marine, Police Officer, Green Beret, and now……
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Justin Hughes: Navy SEAL on the Hardest Tests in BUD/S, the Phone Phantom, and Discovering Purpose Through Oil Painting
From SEAL to Studio: The Art of Grit with Justin Hughes In this week’s episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus, Melanie, and Hunter sit down with Justin Hughes — former Navy SEAL turned professional oil painter — whose journey from the battlefield to the art studio embodies the essence of...
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Drago Dzieran: How a Political Prisoner Escaped Communism and Became a U.S. Navy SEAL & True American Hero (Rebroadcast)
A Real American – Born in Poland. In this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus & Melanie meet with Drago Dzieran, a former political prisoner for his activism against Communism. After arriving in the United States unable to speak English, Drago eventually became a US citizen, enlisted in the…
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Jake Schmitt: Crushed in the Backcountry - The Survival Story of a Guide, His Dog, And an Impossible Crawl to Safety
The Crawl: How Jake Schmitt Survived a Mountain Crash — Thanks to His Dog In this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus & Melanie sit down with Utah hunting guide Jake Schmitt to hear his incredible story of survival in the Uintah Mountains. What began as a summer scouting trip for mule deer...
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Kaj Larsen: Inside the Life of a Navy SEAL Turned Journalist, Exploring Media, Entrepreneurship, & Veteran Success
Kaj Larsen: From Navy SEAL to Groundbreaking Journalist This week on the Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie welcome an extraordinary guest whose life reads like an action thriller—Kaj Larsen. Born in Santa Cruz, California, Kaj earned his Political Science degree from UC Santa Cruz and...
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Calley Means: Exposing How Profits Drive Chronic Disease - NYT #1 Bestseller & White House Adviser on MAHA
Exposing Big Food, Big Pharma, and the Path to True Health In this week’s episode, Marcus, Melanie meet with Calley Means — entrepreneur, healthcare reform advocate, and co-founder of TrueMed. Calley has been making waves in the national conversation about health, nutrition, and the systems…
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Cesalina Gracie: Grandchild of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Founder, Mindset Is Stronger Than Muscle, Climbing Mt. Everest (Rebroadcast)
Mindset Matters. In this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast, we are honored to host a remarkable individual who has not only mastered the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but has also conquered the world's highest peak – Mount Everest. Join us as Marcus and Melanie delve into the incredible journey of...
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Anthony Robles: Unstoppable – The Wrestler Born With One Leg Who Became An NCAA Champion and Inspired The Nation
Unstoppable: Anthony Robles on Defying the Odds and Dominating the Mat In this week’s episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus, Melanie, and Hunter welcome NCAA wrestling champion and three-time All-American Anthony Robles. Born with one leg, Anthony refused to let his circumstances define...
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TNQ Internal: Catch Up w/ us as we Discuss Our Summer, Current Events & More
TNQP Internal Episode – Summer of 2025 Recap In this week’s special edition of the Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus, Melanie, and Hunter look back on the summer of 2025—a season filled with unforgettable adventures, joyful moments, and one devastating event. Marcus and Hunter recount their…
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Robert Gallery: The Hidden Cost of the Game - An NFL Players Journey Through Glory, Trauma, and Redemption
In the Trenches: The Journey of Robert Gallery from College Star to NFL Standout Join Marcus and Melanie as they welcome Robert Gallery, former NFL offensive lineman, College Football Hall of Famer, and one of the most celebrated athletes to come out of the University of Iowa. Robert’s football...
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Toby Gutteridge: Royal Marine Survives A Shot Through The Neck - Life As A Quadriplegic & Motivational Speaker (Rebroadcast)
Life's Precious Second Chance. In this week's powerful episode, we are honored to have former Royal Marine Toby Gutteridge, an extraordinary individual who defied the odds after being paralyzed by a shot through the neck during a night raid in Afghanistan. Paralyzed instantly with a shattered C2...
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Randy Beausoleil: 34-Year Navy SEAL Vet on Blowing Up Noriega’s Boat & Leading Through Fire in Panama (Rebroadcast)
Join us for this week’s exhilarating episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast as Marcus sits down with Randy Beausoleil, a true American hero and former Navy SEAL of 34 years. In this gripping conversation, Randy shares insights from his remarkable mission to Panama, where his mission was to take...
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Rob O'Neal (Rebroadcast): Former SEAL Team 6 Who Shot Osama Bin Laden
Mission Accomplished: Rob O'Neill on SEAL Team Six, Leadership, and Life After the Battlefield. In this week’s episode, Marcus and Melanie Luttrell meet with one of the most highly decorated combat veterans of our time—Robert J. O’Neill. With an incredible 400+ combat missions under his belt…
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Chris Wyllie: Former Navy SEAL & Director of the LT Michael Murphy Museum - Freezing Surf Torture, Sacrifice, & Honoring the Fallen
From the Teams to the Museum: Chris Wyllie’s Mission to Honor and Preserve the History, Legacy & Brotherhood of the U.S. Navy SEALs. This week, Marcus and Melanie are joined by Chris Wyllie, Executive Director of the Lt. Michael Murphy Navy SEAL Museum. A former Navy SEAL and SWCC graduate, Chris...
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Justin Roethlingshoefer: OWN IT or Lose It - Why Faith, Data, and Discipline Are the Real Biohack
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Justin Roethlingshoefer on Faith, Health, and Purpose This week on the Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie sit down with Justin Roethlingshoefer—human performance expert, data-driven health strategist, and founder of OWN IT Coaching—to explore how…
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Phil Heath: 7X Mr. Olympia on the Mindset to Win and Stay Hungry at the Top
The Gift: Phil Heath on Greatness, Grit, and the Mr. Olympia Mindset In this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie are joined by none other than Phil Heath, a seven-time Mr. Olympia champion and one of the most iconic names in modern bodybuilding. Known as “The Gift,” Phil shares his...
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Aaron Hale: EOD Tech Blinded and Deafened by an IED - Now an Ultra Athlete & Entrepreneur
No Sight, No Sound, No Surrender: The Aaron Hale Story This week’s Team Never Quit episode features the incredible Aaron Hale—a man who has stared down adversity, twice over, and answered with resilience, grit, and chocolate. A 14-year military veteran of both the Navy and Army, Aaron was serving...
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Daniel Gade: Army Lt. Colonel and Combat Amputee Now Exposing the Real Battle Veterans Face at Home, Author of "Wounded Warriors"
Duty, Sacrifice, and Character: The Unshakable Resolve of LTC Daniel Gade This week’s Team Never Quit guest, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Gade, brings us a story of courage, sacrifice, and resilience that will leave you deeply inspired. A two-time Purple Heart recipient, LTC Gade served with...
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Vance Walker: Born with Cerebral Palsy, Beat the Odds, and Became a 2x Ninja Warrior Champ by 19
Defying the Odds — Vance Walker’s Back-to-Back Ninja Warrior Victories This week on the Team Never Quit podcast, we welcome American Ninja Warrior legend Vance Walker, the first athlete in the show’s history to win back-to-back million-dollar championships. At just 19 years old, Vance has become…
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Chase Rowan: Army Ranger Who Faced Addiction, Found Healing, & Rebuilt His Life
From Battlefield to Boardroom: The Journey of Chase Rowan This week, Marcus and Melanie meet with the remarkable Chase Rowan—a former Army Ranger turned creative visionary, financial strategist, and vocal advocate for alternative healing. With a career spanning combat zones to creative studios…
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Chet Ingram & Ryan Johnson: Remembering Navy SEAL Nathan G. Ingram — A Warrior Who Dove Into Darkness to Save a Brother
A Father’s Mission: Honoring the Legacy of Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram In this deeply moving episode, Marcus and Melanie sit down with Chet Ingram, the father of Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram, who was lost at sea in January 2024 during a mission off the coast of Somalia. Alongside fellow SEAL...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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