What does an Army squad leader do in a battlefield situation when his platoon encounters three floors of insurgents and is pinned with rooftop snipers firing away? If you're Davis Bellavia, you lead your team into action. David single-handedly saved his entire squad, risking his own life to allow his fellow soldiers to break contact and reorganize when trapped by overwhelming insurgent fire. He then voluntarily entered and cleared an insurgent strong point, killing four and seriously wounding an...
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Imagine being a normal kid for eleven years and then due to an unbelievable rare condition, spending the next four years of your life literally trapped inside your own body inside a hospital, unable to communicate with the outside world, suffering through non-stop seizures, while your condition worsens and the doctors offer no sliver of hope to your family...all the while you're still lucid in mind and spirit, desperately trying to get back to the life you once knew. At the age of eleven, Victor...
Sep 18, 2019•54 min
Joe Torillo recounts his first-hand experience as a firefighter on September 11, 2001. Joe was directly below the North Tower looking up as the second commercial airliner slammed into it. What transpired in the next few seconds, minutes, hours, and days are nothing shy of unbelievable. He was propelled in the air by the concussion of the falling debris of the North Tower and was literally buried alive under the falling debris, with his skull open, arm snapped and suffocating in darkness. He was ...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 31 min
Ever wonder what happens when the fight is over and a soldier puts his rifle down for the last time? In this episode, you'll hear the story of Jake Wood, a Marine who now doesn't just serve his country, but serves his fellow man throughout the world when disaster strikes.The co-founder of Team Rubicon, a non-profit organization made up of over 100,000 ex-military volunteers who travel to assist wherever disasters occur, shares his desire to make the world a better place by never quitting his ser...
Sep 04, 2019•50 min
There are events and circumstances in life that catch us by surprise, knock us down, and hand us seemingly overwhelming adversity. JJ Watt explains how, and more importantly why he was able to “get back on the horse” and move forward in life after a season-ending injury, remaking himself to an amazing degree by relentlessly working on being the best. His inspiring attitude towards life, and his never quit mentality, has paid handsome dividends. JJ describes his upbringing, his family, his colleg...
Aug 14, 2019•56 min
While competing in an alcohol funny car, her parachute failed to deploy. Her race car sped through 2 catch nets and four rows of sand-filled barrels, landing upside down. But getting “back on the horse” was a challenge because death was present at that racetrack. As fate would have it, returning to the same race track years later, another driver and friend crashed and was killed, just before she was to run her race. The critical mental challenge: Am I done? Am I a true racer? Support the show....
Jul 31, 2019•57 min
3 brilliant minds. 3 difference-makers. These 3 never-quit individuals have come together using unconventional ways to study and understand the human brain and how to apply supercomputers, data, and other innovative technologies to develop advancements in brain treatments. From the electrical properties of the brain, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and polypharmacy, these individuals have teamed up to influence government decision-makers in developing multi-department data sharing to bring heali...
Jul 24, 2019•57 min
You’re paranoid, depressed, overweight, and have no idea where your life is headed. You have so thoroughly destroyed your life and boom you hit it. You hit rock bottom. When you hit that point, you know it’s time to change or continue living this wasteful existence. Changing everything about yourself can be scary, but David Clark was in that spot and did just that. A vegan endurance athlete, an accomplished businessman, best selling author, and host of the We Are Superman podcast, David is in th...
Jul 17, 2019•59 min
Trapped out on the Atlantic for 76 days, no one to speak to, no idea if you’re going to be rescued, destined to be adrift for what seems like all of eternity, what would you do? Steve Callahan did just that and is here to tell you about his story. While on a trip from the Canary Islands to the USA in 1982, his boat was struck and he was forced to abandon ship. During his time at sea, he had to adapt and learn how to survive with what he had on him. His is the ultimate never-quit story, showing i...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 54 min
Former Navy SEAL, NASA Diver, and aspiring astronaut Mario Romero is in the studio today. Mario is here to discuss his life journey from barely graduating high school to his Navy SEAL training to his current training on his journey to becoming an astronaut and everything in between. His entire life has been one long never quit story. If there’s something to be taken away from Mario’s story and mindset, it’s this message. Don’t let where you come from, or where you are right now, determine where ...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 18 min
The Team Never Quit Podcast is proud to welcome the award winning director who brought the Lone Survivor story to the silver screen, Peter Berg. In this special episode of the TNQ Podcast, Marcus welcomes his close friend to tell his greatest Never Quit story and why he’s so passionate about bringing true stories to life in Hollywood. Peter details the importance of following his dream and his willingness to do anything to accomplish it. Peter Berg is an actor’s director, and his incredible jour...
Jun 26, 2019•57 min
Today in the studio, The Wizard and Marcus are talking to professional motorsports competitor and X Game gold medalist, Travis Pastrana. Travis has made a career out of putting people in a state of wonder by doing some of the craziest stunts of all time. He has a profound ability to overcome the fear and anxiety that comes with attempting these very dangerous tricks. What makes people like this so different from the rest of society? What is going through their heads that makes them want to do th...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 15 min
In today’s episode, the guys are interviewing best selling author, Adam Davis. Adam spent many years as a police officer and like many officers, the stress caught up to him. The job can put so much stress on a marriage as well as many aspects of the home life for police officers. Adam decided to use his experience to help other officers by writing and sharing his wisdom via his books and podcast. He is going to share his greatest never quit story and just how he pulled himself out of the pits th...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 30 min
This week’s episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast is guaranteed to elevate you to new heights. Mr. Never Quit himself, Marcus Luttrell, and Captain Motivation, David “Rut” Rutherford welcome the youngest person to ever climb Mount Everest, Jordan Romero. With the help of his amazing father Paul, Jordan summited Everest at the ripe old age of thirteen. What were you doing at thirteen? Listen to Jordan and his father Paul reminisce about their epic quest. Jordan not only tells his greatest Never ...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 57 min
Through years of sheer tenacity in CrossFit competition and the prolific success of his company, NCFIT, Jason is a force of nature in the fitness world. However, Jason’s world was shaken to the core when his daughter was diagnosed with leukemia in 2016. Rather than get angry and bitter, Jason and his remarkable wife Ashley dedicated themselves to the fight — armed with relentless positivity and zeal. This was the ultimate test and the culmination of a lifetime of learning lessons (sometimes in t...
May 29, 2019•1 hr 43 min
The Medal of Honor. It is the United States military's highest commendation for battlefield action, reserved for only the most exceptional displays of valor, yet those few recipients know it also carries a uniquely heavy burden and responsibility. This week former Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell and the Wizard welcome MOH recipient Florent "Flo" Groberg to the TNQ Podcast. Hear Flo's Never Quit stories from Army Ranger School, Afghanistan, and coming to terms with his life in the wake of the events f...
May 22, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Prepare yourself for one of the most insightful show the TNQ Podcast has ever produced. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard as they welcome Evan Hafer, Green Beret, CIA Contractor, and CEO of the booming Black Rifle Coffee Company. Listen to Evan’s epic #NeverQuitStory and how he took his childhood in the woods, amazing journey through Selection, working for the Agency and his innate drive to succeed into a multi-million dollar coffee business. The #TNQPodcast Team ...
May 15, 2019•1 hr 52 min
Sandy Hook, Parkland, Virginia Tech, Santa Fe, the names have become infamous and tragically synonymous with atrocity. However, it is Columbine High School in Littleton Colorado that remains the inception point in the minds of Americans for school shootings. This week Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell and the Wizard welcome to the TNQ Podcast, Frank DeAngelis the Columbine principal at the time of the massacre, to tell his never quit story in the aftermath of despicable evil, and lay down wisdom accumu...
May 08, 2019•1 hr 20 min
The formative trials of the furnace, the forging power of the crucible, the purifying nature of fire, are all metaphors which are front and center as Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell and the Wizard welcome fellow Frogman Chadd Wright to the TNQ Podcast. From overcoming an initial rejection due to a heart condition by the US Navy to attend SEAL training to battling through his wife's substance abuse together, from paranormal activity while finding salvation in Christ to storming back after a crushing d...
May 01, 2019•1 hr 26 min
How much trauma could you take before you quit? One, two, or perhaps three major blows to your emotional fortitude? In this week’s explosive episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard welcome one of our most powerful and hilarious guests to date. We’re proud to bring EOD Iraq combat veteran, double amputee, Mary “Wondernubs” Dague to this week’s show. Stand by as Mary shares three incredible #NeverQuitStories that will leave you in awe of h...
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 48 min
It has been demonstrated time and time again that economic opportunity is a precursor to a stable and secure society, but when this week's guest Matthew Griffen co-founded what would become Combat Flip Flops, the idea was a radical improbability. Join Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell, the Wizard, and David Rutherford as they welcome Griffin, a former US Army Ranger and forward-thinking vetrepreneur, to this week's episode of the TNQ Podcast. Founded in 2012 with Donald Lee, also a former Ranger, their...
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 44 min
What does it feel like going to from one of the most loved sports celebrity’s in the world to the most hated? Few people on the planet know that feeling and the Team Never Quit Podcast has got one of them on the show. Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard welcome Lance Armstrong to this week’s epic show. Join the team as Lance tells his insane #NeverQuitStories which will leave you shaking your head in amazement and disbelief. Lance possesses a one of a kind perspective on...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 31 min
When a young man becomes a Warrior he goes through massive changes. When a Warrior goes to War the world around him changes. And when that Warrior transitions into a Coach others will change in profound ways. The Team Never Quit Podcast is honored to welcome Navy SEAL and world class strength and conditioning coach, Jeff Nichols to this week’s epic show. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and the Wizard as they assist Jeff in telling his incredible #neverquit story. Jeff’s power...
Apr 03, 2019•2 hr 21 min
Staring death in the face is a life-changing event. Especially, when you’re being held hostage in the middle of the Somalia wasteland by desperate land pirates. Join the TNQ Podcast as they welcome humanitarian aid-worker, Jessica Buchanan to this week’s epic show. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and the Wizard as they dig in to Jessica’s #neverquitstory and how she managed to last 93 days before being rescued by SEAL Team Six. Her story is both inspiring and informative. Sta...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 50 min
How often have you been told to reach for the stars? This week’s Team Never Quit Podcast’s galactic guest actually did it. Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and the Wizard are honored to welcome fellow Frogman, Captain Chris Cassidy, to the show. Join them as they explore Chris’ stellar #neverquitstory and what it’s like to walk in space. From planning missions in Afghanistan on two separate deployments to heading up NASA’s astronaut selection team, Chris possesses a unique viewpoint...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 22 min
There are no such thing as accidents. Join Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and The Wizard, as they welcome one of the greatest quadriplegic athletes in history, David Wagner. Prepare to be inspired by David’s incredible #neverquitstory, and how he took a major injury in college and transformed his life into becoming one of the greatest tennis players in history. Listen to David describe his intense work ethic and passion for tennis as he inspires the Never Quit Team. #greatstoriesi...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Those that choose to poetically chronicle the profound insights of war typically don’t have the background of Ranger Medic, or vagabond humanitarian. With over 40 countries visited and time spent living in a van on the beaches of Baja, Mexico, Leo Jenkins' journey of becoming a Ranger to prolific author is fascinating. Join the TNQ Podcast as they welcome Leo to this week’s show. Listen to Leo’s greatest #neverquitstories as he shares his world view with Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Ruther...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 38 min
The Iceman cometh! Stand by for this week’s awesome Team Never Quit Podcast. Join Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and #TheWizard as they welcome one of the most unique human performance instructors on the planet, #TheIceman, Wim Hof. Join the team as Wim tells his greatest #neverquitstory and how he is revolutionizing the way we breathe. Wim’s incredible journey of discovery will leave you in utter disbelief as he is changing the way the scientific world evaluates the power to chan...
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 28 min
To compete at the highest level is one thing. To do it for 24 years is absolutely mind blowing. Stand by for this week’s incredible TNQ Podcast. Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and The Wizard welcome five time Olympic swimmer Dara Torres. Join the TNQP team as they get fired up for Dara’s greatest Never Quit stories and her awe inspiring drive to compete. Perhaps one of the greatest Olympian’s of all time will no doubt inspire you that it’s never too late to face adversity, overcom...
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 24 min
What does a life overseas prepare you for? It prepares you to become one of the world's greatest Violent Nomads. Join the TNQ Podcast as they welcome one of their own to this week's intense show. Navy SEAL Clint Emerson, together with hosts, and fellow teammates, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and The Wizard dig deep into life lessons learned in foreign environments. Clint shares his greatest #neverquitstories and teaches our listeners some critical information about being prepared for the w...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 47 min
