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Finding Your Summit

Mark Pattisonwww.markpattisonnfl.com
Mark Pattison is a former NFL player, Sports Illustrated Exec, Philanthropist & Mountaineer who completed the Seven Summits on May 23rd, 2021 with his ascent of Mt Everest. NFL360 created a film called Searching for the Summit which followed Mark's journey up Mt EVEREST and won a EMMY for best picture in 2022. Through his life’s journey in business, sports & charity work, Mark has been fortunate to meet some of the world’s most incredible people who share their stories of how they overcame adversity and found their way.
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Episodes

EP 243: Cyrstal Egger- Leveraging her broadcasting career on The Weather Channel to starting a weather consulting biz

Crystal Eggar Podcast In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Crystal Egger, a Meteorologist who has worked with some fairly big outlets like ‘The Weather Channel’ and ‘KNBC’ in LA. Crystal talks about her journey from a small market, in Idaho Falls to going all the way through Denver to ‘The Weather Channel’.

Apr 15, 202233 minEp. 243

EP 242: Fouzia Madhouni: Launching football in Morocco and overcoming cancer to make a difference..

Fouzia Madhourni Podcast In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Fouzia Madhouni, American Football Player and Founder of ‘We can Morocco’. She is the first Moroccan being invited to the Super Bowl by the NFL. Fouzia shares her journey of playing football from being in a male-dominated country, and how she battled poverty, gender discriminatio...

Apr 08, 202223 minEp. 242

Mick Conefrey: Remembering George Mallory's fatal attempt of Mt EVEREST in 1924.

In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Mick Conafrey, an Award-Winning Author & Film-Maker specializing in mountaineering and exploration. Mick talks about his book – ‘Everest 1922’ and what made him write it. He also shares the history behind this iconic mountain – Mount Everest, and all the people who have attempted it with a focus on G...

Apr 01, 202230 minEp. 241

Major Wright: From the NFL to Mr Good Deed Tuesday and paying it forward.

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, the host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Major Wright, former NFL Player, and Author CEO & Founder of @thewrightbaagz shares about his football journey and what is he doing now in terms of giving back.

Mar 25, 202228 minEp. 240

EP 239: Kyle Garlett-Overcoming 4 bouts of cancer and a heart transplant but this dude keeps living life to the fullest..

Kyle Garlett In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Kyle Garlett, Philosopher, Author, and Speaker shares his journey on surviving cancer four times and finally, a life-giving heart transplant.

Mar 18, 202239 minEp. 239

EP 238: Ted Nugent: Staying relevant 40 years after writing Cat Scratch Fever..

In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Ted Nugent, an American Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, and Activist. Ted shares about his musical journey and the different bands he worked with. He also urges people to participate in the campaign launched by hunternation.org, making sure that those who we elect to represent us also are in the asset colu...

Mar 11, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 238

EP 237: Lauryn Williams: 4 Time Olympic Champion in both the Summer and Winter Olympics.

Lauryn Williams Podcast In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Lauryn Williams, an Athlete, and 4x Olympian for Team USA. She happens to be the first American woman to earn a medal in the summer and winter Olympics, and now she helps athletes and young professionals organize their finances through her Financial Planning Company – ‘Worth Winnin...

Mar 04, 202232 minEp. 237

EP 236: Eva Haller: She survived the Holocaust and now paying it forward by helping others.

Eva Haller Podcast In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Eva Haller (A German Writer and Social Scientist who was able to survive the Holocaust). Eva talks about her life journey and how she survived the Holocaust. She also discusses the charity work she has been doing towards multiple social causes..

Feb 25, 202249 minEp. 236

EP 235: Roderick Sewell- Born with no legs, this gladiator went on to complete the Ironman

In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Roderick Sewell, Motivational Speaker, Ironman Championship Finisher, USA Athlete, and CAF Ambassador. Roderick talks about his life’s challenges and the amazing stuff he has done.

Feb 18, 202233 minEp. 235

EP 234: Max Martini: From Hollywood star to giving back.

In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Max Martini, an American Actor, Writer, and Director shares his acting journey. He talks on being working with some of the very famous people and also discusses some of his movies.

Feb 11, 202239 minEp. 234

EP 233: Paul McDonald: Former NFL QB had to go thru the tunnel to find happiness on the other side.

In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits talks with guest, Paul McDonald, a former American Football Quarterback in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys. Paul discusses his football journey as a Quarterback, how he got into it, his parent’s contribution to it, and he also shares about his book, Thru the Tunnel..

Feb 04, 202244 minEp. 233

EP 232:: Morten Andersen- Hall of Fame Kicker talks mental toughness

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Morten Andersen (A Danish former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League for 25 seasons). Morten shares his journey as an NFL Player, his career and what it takes to have mental toughness.

Jan 28, 202245 minEp. 232

EP 231: Apolo Ohno: 8 Time Olympic Medalist

Apolo Ohno Podcast In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Apolo Ohno, an American Retired Short Track Speed Skating Competitor and an eight-time medalist in the Winter Olympics. He talks about how his father played a big role in shaping his career. He discusses different things from when he was a little kid through the Olympic years and life afte...

Jan 21, 202257 minEp. 231

EP 230: Kim Hess, Super Woman going after the Explorers Grand Slam

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Kim Hess - Mountaineer and Motivator. Kim shares about her Everest journey and what inspired her to do Seven Summits. Now she's going after the Explorers Grand Slam. What will it take? Find out

Jan 07, 202243 minEp. 230

EP 229: Alan Ball a former NFL Player who learned the right way to do things

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Alan Ball, an NFL Player. Alan shares his football experiences, how his coach challenged him and where he is now. He also talks about his challenge of always being looked at as a smallest guy yet overcoming to do big things.

Dec 31, 202142 minEp. 229

EP 228: Ethan Suplee; Life of a movie star..

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Ethan Suplee, an American Film and Television Actor. Ethan talks about his mission in life that relates to his weight and addiction as well as how he fights through all this. He also shares how he got into Movie / TV business.

Dec 24, 202131 minEp. 228

EP 227: Robert Paylor- How this young man turned serious adversity into a gift.

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Robert Paylor who shares his accident which happen during a game of Rugby where a player broke his neck and got paralyzed during the Bears' National Championship. He also talks about how he overcame this physical challenge.

Dec 17, 202139 minEp. 227

EP 226: Ed Cunningham: From the NFL; then ESPN to winning an OSCAR! Wow..

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, chats with guest, Ed Cunningham, a former NFL Player, Sports Announcer and Film Producer. In this episode he talks about his exciting professional journey from a college Football Player to the NFL and then broadcasting for ESPN before quitting becoming a Film Producer and win an OSCAR.

Dec 10, 202142 minEp. 226

EP 225: Jim Zorn- Life in the NFL. The transition from player to coach. ..

EP 225: Jim Zorn Podcast In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Jim Zorn, former NFL Player and Coach. Jim discusses about all his mentors and their influence in his life. He also talks about those experiences which formed the basis for him.

Dec 03, 202141 minEp. 225

EP 224: Kevin Reilly living his best life post the NFL & Cancer

Kevin Reilly Podcast In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Kevin Reilly, a former NFL Player, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Former Broadcaster for the Philadelphia Eagles Network. Kevin shares, how he found about his cancer and its effect on him for the rest of his life.

Nov 26, 202141 minEp. 224

EP 223: Marc Wilson: From the Gridiron to Life after the NFL

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Marc Wilson, an Pro Football Player. He shares why he chose BYU and discusses his journey and competing in the NFL. Marc Wilson also talks about what he has done life after football that has made him a success and given him purpose.

Nov 19, 202136 minEp. 223

EP 222: Jordan Thomas, Losing both legs was the gift of a lifetime.

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Jordan Thomas. He discusses about the tragedy happened to him 16 years ago in a boating accident and how that played a major role in his comeback and learning how to walk again. He also discusses how Golf help to connect him to his recovery.

Nov 12, 202137 minEp. 222

EP 221: Freddy Couples: Master Champion. What it takes to be great..

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Fred Couples, an American Professional Golfer. He talks about his golf journey, tournaments, the Masters and future goals. He also discusses why he feels blessed even after having a back injury.

Nov 05, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 221

EP 220: Frank Fumich- A Life of Adventure & Never Giving Up.

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Frank Fumich, a husband, father, business owner, and ultra-endurance athlete/adventurer. He shares his races and adventure experience. Frank talks about his life driven by adventure and how he challenges himself so that he can turn-around and help the next guy in line.

Oct 29, 202137 minEp. 220

EP 219: The life lessons of coach Skip Hall

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Skip Hall, former American Football Coach. He talks about his football journey as coach, discusses his role of a coach and the importance of coaching. The only way to coach is to "coach em up".

Oct 22, 202138 minEp. 219

EP 218: Shailee Basnet changing the world from Nepal

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Shailee Basnet, a Climber, Keynote Speaker, Stand-up Comedian and the Leader of the “Seven Summits Women Team” shares experience on being breaking the stereotypes by becoming first female team to scale the highest mountain. They discuss how they started a survival training program & their future goals.

Oct 15, 202133 minEp. 218

EP 217: Jeffery Strueker Podcast

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits speaks to guest Jeffery Strueker, who talks about his 22 years old journey in the US Army and discusses about his fear of dying. They also discussed about the current situation in Afghanistan and what happen when he had to go in an attempt to rescue Black Hawk Down which a movie was made about. These episodes are all about peop...

Oct 08, 202146 minEp. 217

EP 216: Jeremy Poincenot world champion blind golfer Podcast

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Jeremey Poincenot (Inspirational Speaker & Blind Golf Champion - providing perspective to help others see the power of interdependence). He shares his incredible life story, experience and professional journey as a successful player in the world of golf despite being blind..

Oct 01, 202131 minEp. 216

EP 215: Miracle on Ice Mike Eruzione Podcast

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Mike Eruzione (An American former Ice Hockey Star Player and Olympic Gold Medalist). He shares his experience as a Team Leader, and talks about his Hockey journey & Miracle on Ice.

Sep 24, 202132 minEp. 215

EP 214: 7 Summiteer John Waechter interviews Mark Pattison Everest climb

In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, flips the tables with John Waechter who interviews Mark about his highs and lows and what he went through. Mark shares his incredible life story & experience on Mt Everest.

Sep 17, 202159 minEp. 214
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