Team Never Quit

Vance Walker: Born With Cerebral Palsy, Defied The Odds & Became A 2x American Ninja Warrior By 19

MEDAL OF HONOR – STORIES OF COURAGE Hosted by J. R. MartinezIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL HEAR: • Edward Isaac, Naval Officer was captured by the Germans in 1918 (2:46)• From the moment he was captured, he was trying to escape. (2:53)• He jumped out of a moving train. The man just refused to give up. (3:05)• He wanted to stop the whole damn war (3:35)•  He would risk everything to bring his intelligence to the allies and help finally destroy the enemy fleet. (9:25)

Angela Skudin: How She Survived Lyme Disease, the Tragic Loss of Her Husband, & Building the Casey Skudin 343 Fund

NEVER QUIT THROUGH GRIEFThis 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 illness, devastating loss, and ultimately, purpose.After battling Lyme Disease and debilitating co-infections that left her bedridden for more than a year, Angela found herself searching for answers beyond traditional medicine. When conventional treatments failed to restore her health, she courageously pursued alternative healing modalities and psychedelic-assisted therapies. By 2022, Angela had reclaimed her life—fully restored, prescription-free, and thriving once again.But just as healing had begun, tragedy struck.While on a family vacation celebrating Father’s Day and her husband Casey’s upcoming birthday, a catastrophic accident changed everything. In a final act of courage and selflessness, Casey used his instincts and training to protect his family when a falling tree crushed their vehicle—sacrificing his own life to save theirs.In the wake of overwhelming grief, Angela chose to honor Casey’s legacy in a remarkable way. She founded The Casey Skudin 343 Fund, an organization dedicated to helping First Responders access holistic and alternative treatments for trauma, PTSD, and mental health struggles born from frontline service.This is a powerful conversation about resilience, healing, sacrifice, and discovering purpose through pain. Angela’s story is one of unwavering determination and a reminder that even in life’s darkest moments, hope can still rise.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL HEAR: • I had chronic Lyme Disease, mold toxicity, Moore-Jones disease, BCA Bartonella, and relapsing fever Borrelia. It shut my body down from head to toe. I had a heart condition, a thyroid condition, sand a skin condition, a neurological condition. (12:22)• I melded together Western medicine with the holistic approach and was able to get out from under my disease in about 2 years. (14:00)• Working out 7 days a week or working 7 days a week – those are going to bother your central nervous system. (15:34)• Everything constantly changes, and it can change in your favor. (17:51)• I was lying in a bed with sores all over my body and handfuls of hair falling out of my head. (20:15)• No doctor in the United States could help me. (23:16)• [After an Iboga treatment] So the night comes and I go to bed, and I wake up the next morning and I have slept like a baby all night long for the first time in my life. (27:05)• I have so much more gratitude and love that came from that root. (28:03)• [Melanie] There isn’t one person that can convince me that Ibogaine is bad, f it’s used with the right intention, for the purpose of healing. (41:18)• It isn’t just for extreme people. It is for everyone. (54:21)• My relationship with big pharma has been a big breakup. (56:46)

Ryan Manion: Leading the Travis Manion Foundation & Honoring Her Brother’s Legacy, Author

Carry the Legacy: Turning Loss into a Lifelong MissionThis 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, Travis Manion, a U.S. Marine who gave his life on April 29, 2007, in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, while drawing enemy fire away from his wounded teammates. But as Ryan shares in this episode, her life has not been defined by that tragedy—it has been inspired by it.At the heart of Ryan’s journey is one defining character strength: bravery. It’s the courage to move forward, to persevere through unimaginable loss, and to live a life worthy of the sacrifices made by others. Travis’s legacy continues to shape every decision she makes, fueling a mission that impacts thousands across the country.As the leader of the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), Ryan carries forward a vision first started by her mother—serving veterans, families of the fallen, and inspired civilians. Through her leadership, TMF has become a powerful force for mentorship, character development, and community impact. Ryan brings a unique balance to this work—combining deep purpose with a sense of humor and humanity that allows her to see beyond grief and into transformation.Ryan also shares insights from her book, The Knock at the Door, co-written with fellow Gold Star women. Together, they recount the unbreakable bond formed through loss—and the strength found in choosing to move forward with purpose.This episode is a powerful reminder that we only get one shot at life—and it’s up to us to make it count. Through service, resilience, and courage, Ryan Manion challenges us all to become the best versions of ourselves while lifting others along the way.In This Episode You Will Hear: • What I love about the Naval Academy is that it’s so rich in tradition. (20:22)• Post 9-11 veterans did more in 1 or 2 years than I did in 30 years. (22:30)• I didn’t feel nervous or scared about [my brother] being in Iraq. (24:48)• There was one night we were sitting at my house having a beer and he said “Hey, I just want you to know, if anything happens to me, I wanna be buried at Arlington.” (26:14)• In the last conversation I had with him, I said “You’re over halfway done, you’re coming home soon“ and he was like, “I don’t think like that.” (29:14)• We had like 30 people in our house when they showed up. We got the knock at the door. (32:49)• One of my dad’s best friends that morning, woke up, got the KIA report, and saw Travis’ name on it. He said it was the hardest thing he ever had to do in his life - not pick up the phone and call my dad. (33:13)• The officer did what he had to do and he walked to his car, and about a half hour later, I looked out the window, and he was still parked outside and had his head on the steering wheel. (35:03)• Hearing those words that Travis had been killed, I just fell to the ground and started screaming “It’s not fair!” (35:41)• And as I stepped inside, I remember thinking “Nothing’s ever gonna be the same again.” (36:55)• To this day, nothing brings me more comfort than being around Travis’ friend because I feel like there’s a piece of him in the room. (42:53) • We are 18 years in, and we’re now one of the largest veteran’s service organizations in the country. (53:19)•  I’s creating a community for veterans when they take off the uniform. (55:24)• You look at our veteran population and they have some intangible skill sets that civilians just don’t have. (56:46)Support Ryan:  - ryanmanion.com   - travismanion.org  IG: rmanion Order her book ——> https://amzn.to/4u9jML0YouTube —> https://tr.ee/Z_U50I7eB_Support TNQ  - IG: team_neverquit , marcusluttrell , melanieluttrell , huntero13  -  https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquitSponsors:  - Navyfederal.org       - mengotomars.com [Team Never Quit]  - bubsnaturals.com [Promo code TNQ]  - davidprotein.com/TNQ  - mizzenandmain.com   [Promo code: TNQ20]   - masterclass.com/TNQ  - Dripdrop.com/TNQ  - ShopMando.com [Promo code: TNQ]  - Tractorsupply.com/hometownheroes  - meetfabiric.com/TNQ  - Prizepicks (TNQ)   - armslist.com/TNQ   -  PXGapparel.com/TNQ  - bruntworkwear.com/TNQ   - shipsticks.com/TNQ   - stopboxusa.com {TNQ}   - Tonal.com [TNQ]  - greenlight.com/TNQ  - drinkAG1.com/TNQ  - Hims.com/TNQ

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 journey from a basketball scholarship at the University of Denver to becoming one of the most genetically gifted and mentally driven athletes in bodybuilding history.In this conversation, Phil opens up about his early days as a collegiate athlete, how he transitioned into bodybuilding, and what it truly takes to stay at the top of your game—physically and mentally. He also discusses and what discipline looks like when the lights are off and the crowd is gone.Listen in as Phil also shares his endeavors in life after the stage—and what lies ahead.Whether you're into fitness, personal development, or stories of rising to the top against all odds, this is a powerful episode packed with wisdom from a true champion.In This Episode You Will Hear:• I was an athlete my whole life. (3:36)•  I was born in ’79. What a time to be alive. You saw greatness right in front of you through the athletes. (3:41)• Violence is everywhere. You just have to play life with your eyes open. (6:19)• I chose to be different. I was willing to be ridiculed by other people. I didn’t care. I just wanted to be focused, and always be competitive with myself. (7:04)• I always wanted to be stronger, faster, and show more grit. So, I always wanted to be leading at the front. (7:41)• Seeing other people’s life choices, and realizing that you have choices, and you have consequences. (8:13)• [I thought] maybe, just maybe, God’s got something for me. (18:04)• In my fifth year of college, I was looking for identity. (24:40)• Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron.” (25:50)• Do your best. If you’re going to use social media, look at experts first. (30:30)• I wanted to understand the champions. (31:38)• I didn’t hire a coach or anything like that. I just trained with my friends and kinda - trial and error. (34:13)• Be honest with yourself, and never say quit. (34:24)• When I won the Mister USA competition in Las Vegas, 20 years ago – right before I go on stage, they come to my hotel room and they go “Here you go. You got the cover.” (37:44)• It’s so amazing how God works. We meet (Jay Cutler), we take this photo, and we become best of friends. (42:53)• Body building really is about validation in a way. (49:21)• On my worst day, I have to make that day the best day in the gym. (51:39)• [My dad used to say] “If I could put 2 feet on the ground, lace ‘em up, I can go to work.” (54:01)• I put in the work. I had no training partner. I don’t even know how I did it. (56:25)• I just knew that no matter what happens, I’m gonna be immortalized in history. (61:22)• Your nickname is “The Gift”. What a better way to do that by honoring God. (79:00)• I don’t want to latch on to something that ain’t for me, or for my wife, because I’ve gotta be the protector of her, too. (89:32)Support Phil  - https://phillipheath.com/  YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAappHS4hPvOe7ko1g_VRIw IG: philheathSupport TNQ  - IG: team_neverquit , marcusluttrell , melanieluttrell , huntero13  -  https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquitSponsors:  - Navyfederal.org       - mengotomars.com [Team Never Quit]  - bubsnaturals.com [Promo code TNQ]  - davidprotein.com/TNQ  - mizzenandmain.com   [Promo code: TNQ20]   - masterclass.com/TNQ  - Dripdrop.com/TNQ  - ShopMando.com [Promo code: TNQ]  - Tractorsupply.com/hometownheroes  - meetfabiric.com/TNQ  - Prizepicks (TNQ)   - armslist.com/TNQ   -  PXGapparel.com/TNQ  - bruntworkwear.com/TNQ   - shipsticks.com/TNQ   - stopboxusa.com {TNQ}   - Tonal.com [TNQ]  - greenlight.com/TNQ  - drinkAG1.com/TNQ  - Hims.com/TNQ

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 StormColonel 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 podcast studio today. Colonel Morriss, a key figure in one of the most daring missions in modern military aviation, Trey was part of the record-setting opening strike of Desert Storm—the longest combat sortie in history at the time. After 9/11, he went on to fly 32 combat missions over Afghanistan and Iraq.In this week’s episode, Trey takes us inside Operation Senior Surprise, the highly classified 35-hour, 14,000-mile mission—nicknamed Secret Squirrel—that helped launch Operation Desert Storm. Before the first bombs ever hit Iraq in 1991, seven B-52s quietly lifted off from Louisiana carrying the weight of a mission so secret most of the crews hadn’t even known it existed until months earlier.What followed was one of the most extraordinary combat operations ever attempted: the first combat use of GPS-guided cruise missiles, a nonstop endurance test of grit and discipline, and a no-fail mission filled with life-or-death challenges. Trey recounts losing an engine minutes after takeoff, a near midair collision during night aerial refueling, and a dangerously low-fuel return across the Mediterranean.But this conversation is about more than aviation history. It’s about leadership under pressure, trust in the cockpit, accountability when everything is on the line, and the responsibility of earning the right to come home. Trey also reflects on the deeper meaning behind service and honoring those who have “gone west.”If you’re into B-52 bombers, Desert Storm, military aviation, leadership under stress, and stories of endurance against the odds, this is an episode you do not want to miss.In this episode you will hear:Support Tret:-order his book —>  https://amzn.to/4dmP77L- IG —> treymorrissSupport TNQ  - IG: team_neverquit , marcusluttrell , melanieluttrell , huntero13  -  https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquitSponsors:  - Navyfederal.org       - mengotomars.com [Team Never Quit]  - bubsnaturals.com [Promo code TNQ]  - davidprotein.com/TNQ  - mizzenandmain.com   [Promo code: TNQ20]   - masterclass.com/TNQ  - Dripdrop.com/TNQ  - ShopMando.com [Promo code: TNQ]  - Tractorsupply.com/hometownheroes  - meetfabiric.com/TNQ  - Prizepicks (TNQ)   - armslist.com/TNQ   -  PXGapparel.com/TNQ  - bruntworkwear.com/TNQ   - shipsticks.com/TNQ   - stopboxusa.com {TNQ}   - Tonal.com [TNQ]  - greenlight.com/TNQ  - drinkAG1.com/TNQ  - Hims.com/TNQ