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Each week join Retired Navy SEAL and Lone Survivor Marcus Luttrell, Melanie Luttrell, 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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Kristi Schiller: Building Safer Communities w/ K9 Heroes, K9s4cops - Mission To Protect

NOV 13, 2024

Kristi Schiller: Building Safer Communities w/ K9 Heroes, K9s4cops - Mission To Protect

<div> <strong>From Heart of Texas to Heart of a Mission – Resilience, Family, and a Legacy of Giving<br> <br> </strong>Welcome to this week’s Team Never Quit episode! Today, we Marcus and Melanie have an incredibly inspiring guest, Kristi Schiller, joining them. Kristi is a Texas philanthropist, entrepreneur, animal lover, and stroke survivor with an unwavering dedication to making the world a safer, kinder, and more compassionate place.<br> <br> Kristi shares her story of resilience, community impact, and love. Kristi’s career started in broadcast journalism, with highlights that include being dubbed the “Queen of the Internet” by Forbes in 1997. But it’s her charitable work, particularly as the founder of K9s4COPs that has been a true calling. This nonprofit organization provides highly trained K9 officers to law enforcement agencies across the U.S., supporting public safety in a unique way. Kristi’s love for animals is evident in her life at Schiller Ranch, where her passion for horses also led her to create the Diamonds & Dirt Barrel Horse Classic, an event that celebrates barrel racing and benefits her nonprofit.<br> <br> In this episode, Kristi opens up about a life-altering experience in 2021. During a routine shopping trip, she suddenly became disoriented, forgetting her name and address—a frightening moment that eventually led to the diagnosis of multiple strokes. She discusses the unexpected struggles and humbling moments of recovery, from speech therapy to relearning simple phrases. Yet, through her journey, Kristi has remained resilient, now using her platform to advocate for stroke awareness, sharing critical insights on recognizing symptoms and prioritizing health.<br> <br> Kristi’s message is clear: stay vigilant, cherish your support system, and never underestimate the power of resilience.<br> <br> Don’t miss this moving, inspiring conversation with Kristi Schiller!<br> <br> <strong>In This Episode You Will Hear:<br> </strong>• I saw all these people in front of the banks of TVs and they were crying. I asked “What’s going on?” They said a gunman came into a school in Connecticut and shot children, Kindergarteners. (13:12)<br> • [In an airport] So how he approaches that person [who looks like a potential threat] – that sets off the tone for the rest of [the encounter]. (15:01)<br> • [Marcus] The coolest line up would be when those guys [retiring military] are getting out and you have a school where every bus driver is SF (Special Forces). (17:16)<br> • For the most part, they [retired military] want to keep serving. They want to do something. (17:48)<br> • I was like “Even if we just satisfied [the needs] in our area.” Within 3 or 4 months we were in Iowa, and now we’re in 40 states, Europe and Africa. We have removed 8 Billion dollars in contraband, made over 200,000 felony arrests, and recovered 150,000 weapons. (26:28)<br> • Everybody thinks that child abuse/molestation, they’re gonna grab your kid and take ‘em. That would be a worst case scenario. But a lot of times, you’re out and about, shopping, you’re maybe at a fair or event. It’s somebody just coming by touching, just to cop a feel. (42:38)<br> • [The Amish] have no vaccines, they’re not even wearing shoes. They have no TV and no media, and they’re thriving. (48:13)<br> • I was really sick during COVID. I didn’t realize I’d had 6 strokes. (53:53)<br> • A dog, when it comes in - people will think twice about messing with our nurses, or even doctors. (58:57)<br> • Our government didn’t get our hostages out of Iran. It was Oscar Wyatt and John Connally. How did we repay ‘em? We sent ‘em to prison. (63:28)<br> • [Marcus] I tell you what, I wish I was half the man my dogs thought I was. (76:28)<br> • [Marcus - My dog] taught me more about myself than I could’ve ever learned from a lot of grown men. (76:38)<br> • Have you been to the capitol? They have a separate line. You have a gun on you? Oh, get to go to the front of the line. (83:50) <br> • When you turn on the news and you see that your dog’s gone in. A guy drove to Galveston and drove into Galveston Bay. They threw the dog in and he got him out of Galveston Bay. (95:42)<br> <br> <strong>Socials:</strong><br> - IG: KKSCHILLER<br> - <a href="http://K9s4cops.org">K9s4cops.org</a><br> <em><br> -</em> IG:<em> </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/#"><em>team_neverquit</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/#"><em>marcusluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melanieluttrell/#"><em>melanieluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntero13/#"><em>huntero13</em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit"><em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit">https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit</a></em></a><em><br> </em><br> <strong>Sponsors:</strong><br> <em> - </em><a href="http://navyfederal.org/"><em><a href="http://Navyfederal.org">Navyfederal.org</a></em></a><em> <br> - </em><a href="http://goodrx.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://GoodRX.com/TNQ">GoodRX.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ">kalshi.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://pxg.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PXG.com/TNQ">PXG.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ">joinbilt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://tonal.com/"><em><a href="http://Tonal.com">Tonal.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br> - </em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ">greenlight.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://pdsdebt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PDSDebt.com/TNQ">PDSDebt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://drinkag1.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://drinkAG1.com/TNQ">drinkAG1.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ">ghostbed.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br> - </em><a href="http://shadyrays.com/"><em><a href="http://Shadyrays.com">Shadyrays.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ">qualialife.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://hims.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Hims.com/TNQ">Hims.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://shopify.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Shopify.com/TNQ">Shopify.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://aura.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Aura.com/TNQ">Aura.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://moink.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Moink.com/TNQ">Moink.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://policygenius.com/"><em><a href="http://Policygenius.com">Policygenius.com</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://takelean.com/"><em><a href="http://TAKELEAN.com">TAKELEAN.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://usejoymode.com/"><em><a href="http://usejoymode.com">usejoymode.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://shhtape.com/"><em><a href="http://Shhtape.com">Shhtape.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ"><em><a href="http://mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ">mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ</a></em></a> </div>

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107 MIN

Robert O'Neill: SEAL Team 6 Veteran Who Shot Bin Laden - Crossfire w/ “The Operator Podcast”

NOV 6, 2024

Robert O'Neill: SEAL Team 6 Veteran Who Shot Bin Laden - Crossfire w/ “The Operator Podcast”

<div> <strong>Mission Accomplished: Rob O'Neill on SEAL Team Six, Leadership, and Life After the Battlefield.<br> <br> </strong>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, Rob’s experiences span across Liberia, The Balkans, The Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. As a Navy SEAL, Rob served in SEAL Team Two, SEAL Team Four, and spent eight years with the legendary SEAL Team Six.<br> <br> Rob’s heroic career is underscored by 53 decorations, including two Silver Stars for gallantry, four Bronze Stars with Valor for heroism, and a host of other prestigious commendations. His resume of skills includes elite qualifications like Military Free-Fall Jumpmaster, Naval Special Warfare Scout/Sniper, and Master Naval Parachutist, among many others.<br> <br> In this episode, we dive deep into Rob’s role in some of the most significant military operations in recent history:<br> <strong>Operation Red Wings</strong>, which saw the rescue of the Lone Survivor, Marcus Luttrell<br> The lead jumper in the daring rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates<br> <strong>Operation Neptune’s Spear</strong>, the mission that brought down Osama bin Laden<br> <br> Beyond the battlefield, Rob is the co-founder of the <strong>Special Operators Transition Foundation</strong>, a non-profit dedicated to helping special operations veterans transition to successful careers in corporate America. He is also the author of the best-selling memoir, <em>THE OPERATOR: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior</em>.<br> <br> Throughout his post-military career, Rob has become a prominent public speaker, security consultant, and media contributor, sharing expert insights on military strategy and terrorism. Whether speaking to survivors of 9/11 or delivering keynote speeches to business leaders, Rob translates his elite training into actionable lessons on leadership, resilience, and success.<br> <br> Join us as we explore Rob O’Neill’s incredible journey from the frontlines to the boardroom and hear his thoughts on leadership, transition, and how to thrive under pressure.<br> <br> Tune in to hear the untold stories and actionable advice from one of America's most decorated heroes!<br> <br> <strong>In This Episode You Will Hear:<br> </strong>• I don’t think I could beat Marcus at arm wrestling if I can’t pick up a bowling ball. (1:58)<br> • You do realize there’s a thing called old man strength? (5:53)<br> • [Rob O’Neil] I have a podcast as well, called “The Operator.” We’re called The Operator because if you’re doing anything, you’re an operator. (6:18)<br> • Having a big man to kick your ass and teach you wind a bobbin; you realize there is skill here. (9:59)<br> • When people quit BUDS, it’s not because “this is hard”. [It’s because] I’m tired of the broken foot; I’m tire of the shin splints; I’m tire of my dislocated shoulder; I’m tired. 21:20)<br> • In BUDS, one of the biggest problems is eating too much. Like I want 5 cheeseburgers, but we have a 4-mile run afterwards. (26:35)<br> • [Rob] and for everyone that doesn’t know, can you explain what a SDV is?<br> [Marcus] Imagine a mini submarine and shrink it down. The difference is that a submarine is dry inside, and the SDV is completely full of water. (37:40)<br> • <em>Listen to Marcus discuss the details of being in an SDV for 8 hours</em>. (38:52)<br> • [Marcus] Talk about ultimate torture - If you have a deep freeze in your garage, fill that sucker full of water, crawl in there and sit down for 8 hours. (38:53)<br> • The first time I got in there, I was terrified. (43:49)<br> • [Marcus] There’s stuff that happens to us out there. Sometimes safety gets in the way of it. (58:40)<br> • [After falling down the mountain during Operation Red Wings] I could hear that stream running. I’ve got to get me water, but I kept thinking I can’t drink out of it, because my buddies are in it. (79:27)<br> • If you want to make God laugh, tell Him what your plan is. (90:24)<br> • [Marcus] Bro, when you saw that son of a bitch’s face [Osama Bin Laden], what was the first thing you saw? [Rob O’Neal] I saw his nose. He was skinny, wearing white – tall. (93:41)<br> • My nickname was “Nisro” (Navy SEAL Rob O’Neal). When they asked “Who got him?” They go “Nisro,” and they said “Fuck! Were never gonna hear the end of it.” (95:38)<br> <br> <strong>Socials:</strong><br> - IG: mchooyah<br> - Host of The Operator Podcast<br> <em><br> -</em> IG:<em> </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/#"><em>team_neverquit</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/#"><em>marcusluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melanieluttrell/#"><em>melanieluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntero13/#"><em>huntero13</em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit"><em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit">https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit</a></em></a><em><br> </em><br> <strong>Sponsors:</strong><br> <em> - </em><a href="http://navyfederal.org/"><em><a href="http://Navyfederal.org">Navyfederal.org</a></em></a><em> <br> - </em><a href="http://goodrx.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://GoodRX.com/TNQ">GoodRX.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ">kalshi.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://pxg.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PXG.com/TNQ">PXG.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ">joinbilt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://tonal.com/"><em><a href="http://Tonal.com">Tonal.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br> - </em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ">greenlight.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://pdsdebt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PDSDebt.com/TNQ">PDSDebt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://drinkag1.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://drinkAG1.com/TNQ">drinkAG1.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ">ghostbed.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br> - </em><a href="http://shadyrays.com/"><em><a href="http://Shadyrays.com">Shadyrays.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ">qualialife.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://hims.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Hims.com/TNQ">Hims.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://shopify.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Shopify.com/TNQ">Shopify.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://aura.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Aura.com/TNQ">Aura.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://moink.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Moink.com/TNQ">Moink.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://policygenius.com/"><em><a href="http://Policygenius.com">Policygenius.com</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://takelean.com/"><em><a href="http://TAKELEAN.com">TAKELEAN.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://usejoymode.com/"><em><a href="http://usejoymode.com">usejoymode.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://shhtape.com/"><em><a href="http://Shhtape.com">Shhtape.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ"><em><a href="http://mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ">mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ</a></em></a> </div>

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103 MIN

Jim Lorraine: The Bronze Star Air Force Flight Nurse Veteran Behind America’s Warrior Partnership—Redefining Veteran Advocacy

OCT 30, 2024

Jim Lorraine: The Bronze Star Air Force Flight Nurse Veteran Behind America’s Warrior Partnership—Redefining Veteran Advocacy

<div> <strong>From Combat to Community: The Legacy of James Lorraine<br> </strong>In this week’s Team Never Quit episode, Marcus and Melanie welcome James Lorraine, a distinguished veteran with over 22 years of service in the U.S. Air Force as a flight nurse and military operations leader. Jim's extensive career spans multiple combat zones, and upon retirement, he became a trailblazer in veteran advocacy, founding the United States Special Operations Command Care Coalition—a gold standard organization serving over 8,000 special operations forces members and their families. Following his government service, Jim established America’s Warrior Partnership, an organization impacting the lives of over 60,000 veterans by enhancing their quality of life, reducing homelessness, and improving access to critical services.<br> <br> <strong>James Lorraine’s Notable Achievements:<br> </strong>• Bronze Star Medal and Secretary of Defense Outstanding Civilian Medal recipient.<br> • Founding Director of the U.S. Special Operations Command Care Coalition and America’s Warrior Partnership.<br> • 2015 Presidential Leadership Scholar and active member of various veteran advisory committees.<br> <br> Join us for an inspiring conversation that sheds light on the unwavering spirit of our veterans and the vital role of community in their journey to find purpose post-service.<br> <br> <strong>In This Episode You Will Hear:<br> </strong>• I’d wake up at 5am, throw my hockey equipment on, and walk in below freezing weather, like about ½ mile to the ice rink for practice at 5:30am. Practice until 7am, then from there, with my hockey bag, I’d go to school, all sweaty and nasty, and when I was finished, I’d go back to the hockey rink. (4:31)<br> • When I was getting recruited to go into the Air Force reserve, I was in a terrible car accident, and I amputated my left foot. And through a series of miraculous events, the next morning I woke up – best sight I ever had in my life. I woke up, looked down; I had sheets over my legs, and there were two points. (9:52)<br> • I went to the recruiter to join the Air Force, and realized I was color blind. I couldn’t fly but I had a nursing degree. They had flight nurses, and you can fly in the back of the plane.<br> • The drive is: “I want to serve.” (12:10)<br> • On the 4th of July, I make my kids read the constitution. (23:44)<br> • [Marcus: Medical Training on live animals] That was the best training. Every time I had to work on a human, it was actually easier [because of it]. (27:06)<br> • [When they attempted to reassign me] my response was “You made the hardest decision of my life the easiest. I’m out.” (30:29)<br> • [Melanie] “When you have your mind, you can do anything.” (37:08)<br> • Everything you did Monday thru Friday prepares you for the following Monday. (37:16)<br> • I went thru a lot of shit, I went through things I should have never done. So how has that made me better? Don’t look at it as “I’m disabled” How does that make you better? (37:29)<br> • All these experiences led me to found the Care Coalition. (37:49)<br> • I’m a stalker on Social Media. I don’t post a lot, but I watch. I’m friends with most of the real high risk [people] – because I started to watch their social media. (44:28)<br> • I have a friend that has a text train with his platoon. No suicides. They all stay in touch. (48:01)<br> • If you say to somebody: “I have your back. No matter what happens to you. You’re gonna get thru this. I’m here with you. I think this is why we were successful at the Care Coalition. (50:04)<br> When I talk to and help folks, I’ll ask: “Where do you want to be in 5 years? If they can’t tell me where they want to be in 5 years, and can only tell me where they want to be tomorrow, that is a huge red flag for me. (50:22)<br> • I think the biggest thing you can do is give a shit. (51:49)<br> • I’m not gonna sit back and watch something. I’m gonna take action. (52:01)<br> • Our approach is: Go find the vets; Connect; educate them about opportunities they have to improve their quality of life; and advocate for them when the hit a roadblock. Own the relationship – don’t own the service. (55:00)<br> • The last bar fight I ever got in was with Chris [Kyle]. (56:40)<br> • There’s a lot of people who try to do what they can do, but they don’t have the background and expertise to handle it. (58:42)<br> • What we offer at America’s Warrior partnership is a group of social workers that are freaking experts at this. (58:49) <br> <br> <strong>Socials:</strong><br> - <a href="https://www.americaswarriorpartnership.org/">https://www.americaswarriorpartnership.org/</a><br> <em><br> -</em> IG:<em> </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/#"><em>team_neverquit</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/#"><em>marcusluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melanieluttrell/#"><em>melanieluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntero13/#"><em>huntero13</em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit"><em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit">https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit</a></em></a><em><br> </em><br> <strong>Sponsors:</strong><br> <em> - </em><a href="http://navyfederal.org/"><em><a href="http://Navyfederal.org">Navyfederal.org</a></em></a><em> <br> - </em><a href="http://goodrx.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://GoodRX.com/TNQ">GoodRX.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ">kalshi.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://pxg.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PXG.com/TNQ">PXG.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ">joinbilt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://tonal.com/"><em><a href="http://Tonal.com">Tonal.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br> - </em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ">greenlight.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://pdsdebt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PDSDebt.com/TNQ">PDSDebt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://drinkag1.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://drinkAG1.com/TNQ">drinkAG1.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ">ghostbed.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br> - </em><a href="http://shadyrays.com/"><em><a href="http://Shadyrays.com">Shadyrays.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ">qualialife.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://hims.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Hims.com/TNQ">Hims.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://shopify.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Shopify.com/TNQ">Shopify.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://aura.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Aura.com/TNQ">Aura.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://moink.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Moink.com/TNQ">Moink.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://policygenius.com/"><em><a href="http://Policygenius.com">Policygenius.com</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://takelean.com/"><em><a href="http://TAKELEAN.com">TAKELEAN.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://usejoymode.com/"><em><a href="http://usejoymode.com">usejoymode.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://shhtape.com/"><em><a href="http://Shhtape.com">Shhtape.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ"><em><a href="http://mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ">mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ</a></em></a> </div>

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85 MIN

Ben Souders Shares His Personal Journals From Afghanistan, Operation Redwing Recovery Team, Brotherhood & Bravery

OCT 23, 2024

Ben Souders Shares His Personal Journals From Afghanistan, Operation Redwing Recovery Team, Brotherhood & Bravery

<div> <strong>Courage and Sacrifice: SEAL Team 10 and Operation Red Wings with Ben Souders<br> <br> </strong>In this week’s episode, Marcus and Melanie are honored to sit down with former Navy SEAL Ben Souders, who served on SEAL Team 10 during one of the most challenging and heroic moments in modern military history—Operation Redwing.<br> <br> Ben takes us through his incredible journey as a Navy SEAL, sharing stories from his time in Afghanistan and reflecting on the courage and sacrifice of his teammates. We dive deep into the challenges faced on the battlefield, and how experiences like Operation Redwing shaped his outlook on life and leadership.<br> <br> Ben reflects on the bravery of fallen teammates, including Marcus’ account in Lone Survivor. He also shares about his life after service - the transition from active duty to civilian life.<br> <br> Tune in to hear Ben’s firsthand account of courage, brotherhood, and the lessons he learned during his time as a Navy SEAL. Ben also shares some of his personal journal notes with the listening audience as well. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!<br> <br> <strong>In This Episode You Will Hear:<br> </strong>• [Michael Murphy] was well respected. He and a couple of officers everybody loved. (15:30)<br> • The physical part [of BUDS] was the hardest for me. I never thought I would quit, but I didn’t know if I would make it. I asked the Lord, “If you want me to do this, show me a sign.” And He did. I saw a Trident up in the sky. (18:12)<br> • I wanted to go to SEAL team 4 because of watching all the Vietnam documentaries. (27:06)<br> • They were passing out a paper and everybody had to write down why you joined, and I wrote “Patriotism.” (31:20)<br> • I’ll tell you somebody else that doesn’t get recognition – divers. (38:49)<br> • I was wanting to go to Afghanistan more so than Iraq just because I was never really interested in the urban-style of combat. (38:49)<br> • Team 10 was really cool. (41:06)<br> • [Danny Dietz] was a good guy from the start. When I first showed up, he always went around without a shirt. He was ripped like Bruce Lee. (43:09)<br> • [Danny Dietz] was always trying to mentor, no matter who they were.<br> • [Melanie] Q: How many people in a bee hut? A: 6 maximum. They were like mini chicken coops. (46:06)<br> • I hated wearing body armor. (48:59)<br> • Excerpt from Ben’s “Green Book:” I’m tired of all this so-called professionalism crap. I can’t wait to get out – be my own man instead of a peasant in the military. (59:31)<br> • How were we that close to one another when we were only there a couple of months? Just sitting around the fire talking. (78:42)<br> <br> <strong>Socials:</strong><br> <em><br> -</em> IG:<em> </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/#"><em>team_neverquit</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/#"><em>marcusluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melanieluttrell/#"><em>melanieluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntero13/#"><em>huntero13</em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit"><em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit">https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit</a></em></a><em><br> </em><br> <strong>Sponsors:</strong><br> <em> - </em><a href="http://navyfederal.org/"><em><a href="http://Navyfederal.org">Navyfederal.org</a></em></a><em> <br> - </em><a href="http://goodrx.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://GoodRX.com/TNQ">GoodRX.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - <a href="http://kalshi.com/TNQ">kalshi.com/TNQ</a> <br> - <a href="http://joinbilt.com/TNQ">joinbilt.com/TNQ</a><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://tonal.com/"><em><a href="http://Tonal.com">Tonal.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://pxg.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PXG.com/TNQ">PXG.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ">greenlight.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://pdsdebt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PDSDebt.com/TNQ">PDSDebt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://drinkag1.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://drinkAG1.com/TNQ">drinkAG1.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ">ghostbed.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br> - </em><a href="http://shadyrays.com/"><em><a href="http://Shadyrays.com">Shadyrays.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ">qualialife.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://hims.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Hims.com/TNQ">Hims.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://shopify.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Shopify.com/TNQ">Shopify.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://aura.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Aura.com/TNQ">Aura.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://moink.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Moink.com/TNQ">Moink.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://policygenius.com/"><em><a href="http://Policygenius.com">Policygenius.com</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://takelean.com/"><em><a href="http://TAKELEAN.com">TAKELEAN.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://usejoymode.com/"><em><a href="http://usejoymode.com">usejoymode.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://shhtape.com/"><em><a href="http://Shhtape.com">Shhtape.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ"><em><a href="http://mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ">mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ</a></em></a> </div>

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110 MIN

Josh Thurman: Combat to Code – How a Former Navy SEAL is Protecting Kids Online with Angel Kids AI

OCT 16, 2024

Josh Thurman: Combat to Code – How a Former Navy SEAL is Protecting Kids Online with Angel Kids AI

<div> <strong>From Navy SEAL to AI Innovator: Protecting Kids Online with Josh Thurman<br> <br> </strong>In this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie sit down with Navy SEAL veteran and tech entrepreneur Josh Thurman. As the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Angel Kids AI, Josh is at the forefront of using artificial intelligence to create a safer, age-appropriate internet experience for children.<br> <br> Josh shares insights into his 12+ years of service as a SEAL officer, where he completed 11 overseas deployments in support of the Global War on Terror and was awarded three Bronze Stars, a Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Two Joint Commendation Medals, Three Navy Commendation Medals, a Navy Achievement Medal, a Presidential Unit Citation, and a Joint Meritorious Unit Award as well as multiple combat and valorous distinctions. Following his transition to civilian life in 2018, Josh applied the leadership and problem-solving skills he honed in the military to the tech world. His groundbreaking platform, Angel Kids AI, empowers parents to protect their children online by enforcing parental guidelines across the digital landscape.<br> <br> In this episode, Josh talks about the challenges of building a tech startup, the future of AI in safeguarding children, and his personal journey from the battlefield to the boardroom. Tune in to hear about his incredible story, the vision behind Angel Kids AI, and how he’s making the internet a safer place for kids.<br> <br> <strong>In This Episode You Will Hear:<br> </strong>• Riding my bike home; car doesn’t see me. Pulls out and we crash at 20 mph. I fly over the hood, my right leg hits, immense pain. I had broken my hip. But now I’m starting to think about the military. I crutch my way to the recruiter’s office.<br> • Every generation, since the beginning of America has fought to preserve our freedom.<br> • [Marcus] When you’re checking into BUDS, check in on Friday after 4:30pm. <br> • Always choose the hard things because even if you fail, you’re gonna learn a ton.<br> • Things are gonna hit you in life that you have almost no control over, and you’re gonna want to have those experiences that you build up doing the things you chose to be hard, so you can survive those moments.<br> • My wife’s a nurse practitioner, she’s tracking the baby on the Doppler. As she’s laboring, our son passes away. Been through all this stuff: Training, deployments… I’m grateful for those things, because they all sort of prepared me for this thing that happened in life that I had no control over.<br> •There’s suffering to be dealt with and that loss – you’ve gotta get through it, assigning meaning to that suffering. I’m not suffering for nothing, I’m suffering for something.<br> • [Marcus] A lot of times, you just go though it with them, and not talk ‘em through it.<br> • Recognize that God gives us that pain to keep us close to that person so that we don’t forget ‘em.<br> • I always knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur. In many ways, I wanted to serve as long as I could, as hard as I could, but I knew on the other side this is what I wanted to do.<br> • You may have thousands of followers on whatever platform it, but do you have someone you can call to move a couch?<br> • Social media is a democracy killing force. It wields way too much power in our lives.<br> • Technology should be a tool to help us fulfill the dreams of our lives. It’s totally inverted right now.<br> • AI has been working for big tech, it serves their purposes. It serves up products to advertisers. This is the big machine. Frankly, we’re getting played by it.<br> • If you want this incredible thing called America to persist, you’ve gotta be part of the solution.<br> • We’re all getting played, and the house always wins.<br> • There’s value in getting information, organizing, shopping, people finding love on line. But it shouldn’t be massively destructive.<br> • Kids have access to this online virtual world all the time that’s terrible for their mental health. It’s teaching them that the most important things in life is how many likes and followers you get.<br> • The surgeon general put out a warning: If kids are spending 3 or more hours on social media, they’re 50% more likely to be depressed.<br> • At Angel Kids, our mission is to use AI to make the internet safe for kids. <br> <br> <strong>Socials:<br> </strong>- IG: jpthurman<br> - <a href="http://overwatch.co/">https://www.angelkids.ai/</a> <br> <em><br> -</em> IG:<em> </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/#"><em>team_neverquit</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/#"><em>marcusluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melanieluttrell/#"><em>melanieluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntero13/#"><em>huntero13</em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit"><em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit">https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit</a></em></a><em><br> </em><br> <strong>Sponsors:</strong><br> <em> - </em><a href="http://navyfederal.org/"><em><a href="http://Navyfederal.org">Navyfederal.org</a></em></a><em> <br> - </em><a href="http://tonal.com/"><em><a href="http://Tonal.com">Tonal.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://pxg.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PXG.com/TNQ">PXG.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://goodrx.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://GoodRX.com/TNQ">GoodRX.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ">greenlight.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://pdsdebt.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PDSDebt.com/TNQ">PDSDebt.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://drinkag1.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://drinkAG1.com/TNQ">drinkAG1.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://ghostbed.com/TNQ">ghostbed.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> <br> - </em><a href="http://shadyrays.com/"><em><a href="http://Shadyrays.com">Shadyrays.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://qualialife.com/TNQ">qualialife.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://hims.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Hims.com/TNQ">Hims.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://shopify.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Shopify.com/TNQ">Shopify.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> <br> - </em><a href="http://aura.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Aura.com/TNQ">Aura.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://moink.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Moink.com/TNQ">Moink.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://policygenius.com/"><em><a href="http://Policygenius.com">Policygenius.com</a></em></a><em><br> - </em><a href="http://takelean.com/"><em><a href="http://TAKELEAN.com">TAKELEAN.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://usejoymode.com/"><em><a href="http://usejoymode.com">usejoymode.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://shhtape.com/"><em><a href="http://Shhtape.com">Shhtape.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br> - </em><a href="http://mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ"><em><a href="http://mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ">mackweldon.com/utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=TNQutm_term=TNQ</a></em></a> </div>

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95 MIN