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Finding Your SummitEP 276: Jacob Salem - From Credit Card Debt to $15 Million: What It Really Takes to ScaleWelcome back to Finding Your Summit! After a year and a half hiatus, host Mark Pattison returns with an incredible entrepreneurial journey featuring Jacob Salem, CEO of Easy Metrics, who transformed himself from a credit card debt-laden fitness trainer into a $15 million business empire through speaking, coaching, and digital marketing. This episode delivers a masterclass in business scaling, social media marketing, and building sustainable revenue streams. Jacob shares the raw truth about his early struggles and the strategic decisions that catapulted him from barely making ends meet to managing $4 million per month in client advertising and building multiple seven-figure...
2026-01-2034 min
Finding Your SummitEP 274: Jim Mora - Building a winning culture from scratch at Colorado StateWelcome back to Finding Your Summit! After a two-year hiatus, host Mark Pattison returns with an incredible conversation featuring legendary football coach Jim Mora, who recently made the leap from UConn to become the new head coach at Colorado State University.
This episode marks a special full-circle moment as Jim was Mark's very first podcast guest on Episode 1, and now returns for Episode 276. The two former teammates dive deep into the art of building winning cultures from the ground up, drawing from Jim's remarkable track record of turning around struggling programs.
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2026-01-0636 min
Finding Your SummitTom House: known as the guru of quarterbacks who has mentored Tom Brady, Drew Brees and many others.Tom House was a professional baseball player, turned baseball coach and now has transitioned himself into the guru of teaching NFL Quarterbacks the 4 principles of achieving at a high level. Facinating interview of how he has gotten the best of Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Dak Prescott and many others to excell well into their 40's. Here is the full episode transcribed. Hey, everybody's Mark Pattison. I'm back again with another great episode of Finding Your Summit, all about people overcoming excuse me, all about people overcoming adversity and making their way through it and finding their summit. So, any...
2022-08-1944 min
Finding Your SummitEP 255 Matt Warren: Singer / Songwriter with multiple hits had to go through rehab to find his greatness.Matt Warren: Singer / Songwriter with multiple hits had to go through rehab to find his greatness.Everybody's Mark Pattison, I'm back again with another great episode of finding your summit, all about people overcoming adversity and finding their way. Can't wait to jump into today's guest, who certainly fits that bill. But before we do, I want to direct your attention to my website, www dot mark pattison nfl dot com, and I've got my film Emmy Award Winning Best Picture searching for the summit. You can check it out there. It directs you over to NFL three sixty...
2022-07-2238 min
Finding Your SummitSki Team Rock star to a success in life00:00:11.400 --> 00:00:15.519Hey, everybody's Mark Pattison the backagain with another great episode of Finding Your200:00:15.640 --> 00:00:19.839Summit. All about people overcome universityand finding their way. Before we get300:00:19.879 --> 00:00:22.760to you, today's wonderful guest,I do want to remind everybody to go400:00:22.760 --> 00:00:28.920to my website, www dot markpattison, NFL dot com. I've got
2022-07-1534 min
Finding Your SummitEP 253 Chris Long: From the NFL to Life After Football. He's moving the ball forward by helping others.Chris Long PodcastIn today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, has over 250 podcasts, and a proud Emmy Best Picture Award Winner talks with guest Chris Long, Founder of NFL Defensive End & WaterBoys.org. Chris shares about his transition from the NFL to philanthropic work.
2022-07-0837 min
Finding Your SummitEP 252 Kristin Harila: En route to becoming the 1st woman to climb all 14-- 8,000 Meter PeaksKristin Harila PodcastIn today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, has over 250 podcasts, and a proud Emmy Best Picture Award Winner talks with guest Kristin Harila, a Norwegian Mountaineer, Climber, Skier, and Runner. She holds the distinction of climbing both Mount Everest and the Lhotse summit, at the same time. In the podcast, Kristin shares her experience of climbing many summits. She also talks about her next expedition of climbing K2.
2022-07-0131 min
Finding Your SummitEP 251 John Foley: Glad to be Here and showing up with an attitude of gratitude...John Foley PodcastIn 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, and Emmy Best Picture Award Winner talks with guest John Foley, Keynote Speaker to over 1500 Organizations Worldwide, Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot, High-Performance Expert, Bestselling Author, and Gratitude Guru. John shares about mindset on how to go about life especially when negative things happen. Also, he talks about those days when he was a pilot, had to be so precise, and had everybody as a team work together to create and acco...
2022-06-2434 min
Finding Your SummitEP 250 Ryan Travis: Producer of the Emmy Award winning film Searching for the Summit reflects on the road to successRyan Travis PodcastIn 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 Ryan Travis, the director, and the producer. He discusses the film/project they have done together called ‘Searching for the Summit”.
2022-06-1736 min
Finding Your SummitEP 249: Collin Henderson: Mindset coach on what it takes to become the best version of ourselves.Colin Henderson 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, and has completed 250+ podcasts on amazing people doing incredible things talks with the guest Colin Henderson, CEO, Master Your Mindset, Mindset Coach, Speaker, 9x Author, and Podcast Host. Colin is going to talk about what it takes to be a champion and to win and do all those things. Also, Mark’s documentary film made by NFL on his journey up and down Everest last year was presented wi...
2022-06-1035 min
Finding Your SummitEP 248: Jimmy Fortune: Following his passion and writing multiple #1 hits for the Statler Brothers. This guy has it..Jimmy Fortune 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 Jimmy Fortune, a Musician, Songwriter, and an American Country Music Singer from Nelson County, Virginia. He shares his story of how he joined ‘The Statler Brothers’, and wrote the song "Elizabeth" for the group. After ‘The Statler Brothers’ retired, Jimmy continued to perform as a solo artist.
2022-06-0332 min
Finding Your SummitEP: 247. Tyler Tisdale, emerging country star singing his way to the top.Tyler Tisdale 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 Tyler Tisdale, a Singer/Songwriter from Hattiesburg, MS. Ride Records Recording Artist, who shares about his musical journey. Tyler also discusses some of his songs and the inspiration behind all of them.
2022-05-1340 min
Finding Your SummitEP 246 Rick Mirer: From the gridiron to Mirror Wines. He's living the best version of himself and helping others.Rick Mirer PodcastIn 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 Rick Mirer, the NFL Football player. He shares his journey of football, discusses his wine business, and how that business is supporting his foundation.
2022-05-0632 min
Finding Your SummitEP 245: Chad Hennings: Former Fighter pilot to Super Bowl championChad Hennings PodcastIn 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, Chad Hennings, US Air Force Fighter Pilot, 3x Super Bowl Champion, Author, and Entrepreneur. He is sharing his journey of making it through from a farm boy to the Academy flying jets being drafted to play in the NFL, postponing that to fulfill a commitment, and then finally playing in the NFL. He also talks about writing three books.
2022-04-2931 min
Finding Your SummitEP 244: Thomas Williams: I can, I will, I did. Learn how this former NFL Player now effects change..Thomas R. 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, Thomas Williams, Professional Speaker, NFL Player Engagement Ambassador, and Philanthropist. He talks about his journey as an Athlete and shares his take on mentorship.
2022-04-2239 min
Finding Your SummitEP 243: Cyrstal Egger- Leveraging her broadcasting career on The Weather Channel to starting a weather consulting bizCrystal 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’.
2022-04-1532 min
Finding Your SummitEP 242: Fouzia Madhouni: Launching football in Morocco and overcoming cancer to make a difference..Fouzia Madhourni PodcastIn 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 discrimination, and breast cancer while finding a new way.
2022-04-0823 min
Finding Your SummitMick 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 George Mallory who died in 1924.
2022-04-0130 min
Finding Your SummitMajor 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.
2022-03-2528 min
Finding Your SummitEP 239: Kyle Garlett-Overcoming 4 bouts of cancer and a heart transplant but this dude keeps living life to the fullest..Kyle GarlettIn 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.
2022-03-1838 min
Finding Your SummitEP 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 column.
2022-03-111h 02
Finding Your SummitEP 237: Lauryn Williams: 4 Time Olympic Champion in both the Summer and Winter Olympics.Lauryn Williams PodcastIn 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 Winning’.
2022-03-0431 min
Finding Your SummitEP 236: Eva Haller: She survived the Holocaust and now paying it forward by helping others.Eva Haller PodcastIn 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..
2022-02-2549 min
Finding Your SummitEP 235: Roderick Sewell- Born with no legs, this gladiator went on to complete the IronmanIn 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.
2022-02-1833 min
Finding Your SummitEP 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.
2022-02-1138 min
Finding Your SummitEP 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..
2022-02-0444 min
Finding Your SummitEP 232:: Morten Andersen- Hall of Fame Kicker talks mental toughnessIn 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.
2022-01-2845 min
Finding Your SummitEP 231: Apolo Ohno: 8 Time Olympic MedalistApolo Ohno PodcastIn 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 after skating.
2022-01-2156 min
Finding Your SummitEP 230: Kim Hess, Super Woman going after the Explorers Grand SlamIn 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
2022-01-0743 min
Finding Your SummitEP 229: Alan Ball a former NFL Player who learned the right way to do thingsIn 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.
2021-12-3141 min
Finding Your SummitEP 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.
2021-12-2430 min
Finding Your SummitEP 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.
2021-12-1739 min
Finding Your SummitEP 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.
2021-12-1042 min
Finding Your SummitEP 225: Jim Zorn- Life in the NFL. The transition from player to coach. ..EP 225: Jim Zorn PodcastIn 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.
2021-12-0340 min
Finding Your SummitEP 224: Kevin Reilly living his best life post the NFL & CancerKevin Reilly PodcastIn 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.
2021-11-2640 min
Finding Your SummitEP 223: Marc Wilson: From the Gridiron to Life after the NFLIn 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.
2021-11-1935 min
Finding Your SummitEP 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.
2021-11-1236 min
Finding Your SummitEP 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.
2021-11-051h 01
Finding Your SummitEP 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.
2021-10-2936 min
Finding Your SummitEP 219: The life lessons of coach Skip HallIn 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".
2021-10-2237 min
Finding Your SummitEP 218: Shailee Basnet changing the world from NepalIn 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.
2021-10-1532 min
Finding Your SummitEP 217: Jeffery Strueker PodcastIn 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 people overcoming adversity & finding their way.
2021-10-0845 min
Finding Your SummitEP 216: Jeremy Poincenot world champion blind golfer PodcastIn 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..
2021-10-0131 min
Finding Your SummitEP 215: Miracle on Ice Mike Eruzione PodcastIn 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.
2021-09-2431 min
Finding Your SummitEP 214: 7 Summiteer John Waechter interviews Mark Pattison Everest climbIn 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.
2021-09-1759 min
Finding Your SummitEP 213: Former NFL Player David Vobora making a differenceIn 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 David Vobora (Former NFL Football Player I Professional Speaker I Founder - Adaptive Training Foundation). In this podcast they dig into the incredible work that David has been doing. David also shares that how he perceives his Foundation - ATF growing in the near future in terms of the level and the amount of lives it’s going to impact.
2021-09-1043 min
Finding Your SummitEP 212: Cancer Survivor Sean SwarnerIn today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Sean Swarner (Speaker | Author | Performance Coach | Adventurer | World Record Holder) – A cancer survivor and the only person in history to climb the highest mountain on every continent, trek to the South & North Poles, and complete the Hawaii Ironman. Sean talks about his personal and professional journey of climbing the summits.
2021-09-0334 min
Finding Your SummitEP 211: The oldest American at 75 to ever climb Mount EverestIn today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer has now climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Art Muir who shares his personal experience and journey of climbing-up the mountains. They both discuss about their journey of climbing up the Mount Everest and recall their past experiences.
2021-08-271h 01
Finding Your SummitEP 210: Olympic Glory with Trent DimasOn this episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer & SI Executive and Seven Summiter, talks with guest Trent Dimas about his incredible Gold Medal as a gymnast and his experience at the Olympics.
2021-08-2046 min
Finding Your SummitEP 209: NBA coach Brendan SuhrOn this episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison , former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer & SI Executive has now climbed the Seven Summits talks with guest Brendan Suhr, longtime NBA, CBA & coach for the Olympic Dream Team. They talk about Brendan’s experience as a Coach and discuss about his early life of how he got into this profession.
2021-08-1347 min
Finding Your SummitEP: 208: Journey to Adventure with Tom French podcastEP: 204: Journey to Adventure with Tom FrenchIn this episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast host Mark Pattison, former NFL player, entrepreneur, philanthropist, mountaineer & S.I. exec talks with guest host Tom French, mountaineer talks about his adventure experience on Mt Everest. These episodes are all about people overcoming adversity and finding their way.
2021-08-0633 min
Finding Your SummitEP 207: Tour de France champion Tyler Hamilton, the Rocky RoadOn today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who has completed the Seven Summits talks with Tyler Hamilton, a former American Professional Road Bicycle Racer and Tour de France Champion. Tyler discusses his experience on doping and how he is helping people ride the right way. These episodes are all about people overcoming adversity & finding their way.
2021-07-3041 min
Finding Your SummitEP 206: Everest Group PodcastIn this episode of ‘Finding Your Summit’ podcast host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer talks to a collection of climbers at Everest Base Camp on their "why" for climbing the highest mountain in the world.
2021-07-231h 03
Finding Your SummitEP 205: Mark Pattison SolocastIn today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who just completed the Seven Summits, does a solo podcast on his reflections and thoughts on his climbing experiences on Mt Everest. He talks about his journey of climbing the summit and various challenges he overcame throughout.
2021-07-1644 min
The Creative Adventurer's Survival GuideThe Creative Adventurer's Survival Guide TrailerThe Creative Adventurer’s Survival Guide aims to help all artists to navigate their way along their creative path in an age of uncertainty and chaos for creative industries.This podcast fuels artistic conversation and collaboration to spark ideas, because we want to support every creative hero to reach their goals, however challenging the journey.Every episode the Survival Guide hosts, Mark Pattison and Claire Driver, meet the writers, musicians, performers, sculptors and designers, and use storytelling and brainstorming to learn about their successes and how to overcome the challenges when it comes to...
2021-04-0701 min
Finding Your SummitDon Dow: My former teammate from the University of Washington describes how he had to make a pivot during Covid and adjust his Event PlanninOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Don Dow, former Huskies teammate with Mark Pattison and event production company owner.
2021-01-0842 min
Finding Your SummitAndrew Hughes has been chasing mountains around the world in his attempt to climb the Seven Summits. Despite being pushed back on a few of hOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Andrew Hughes, Mountain Climber, Explorer, Writer, and Speaker. Like Mark Pattison, Andrew Hughes was also all set to travel to Mount Everest until the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the world. Andrew talks about the adversity that he overcame.
2020-09-1840 min
Finding Your SummitDick Couch is a former Navy Seal who led multiple missions overseas including a POW rescue in Vietnam and worked in the CIA talks about whatOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Dick Couch, Former U.S. Navy SEAL, Author, Speaker, and Professor, and the connection of how his awareness of becoming a Navy Frogman entered his mind when he was younger?
2020-08-2145 min
Finding Your SummitSteve Azar, country music legend with multiple hits on the charts goes behind the music and tells us where the inspiration for so many songsOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Steve Azar, Blues Musician, Music and Culture Ambassador of Mississippi, and the Host and Creator of In a Mississippi Minute podcast, about the power and influence of inspiration.
2020-08-141h 00
Finding Your SummitMariel Hemingway: Mariel Hemingway talks about navigating the pandemic, her acting career and how self care and mental wellness have becomeOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Mariel Hemingway, Actress and Expert in Mental & Physical Health in the areas of mindfulness, grounding and earthing. Mariel Hemingway discusses the three main circles of her life, her family life, her acting life, and her self-care around mental illness life.
2020-08-0753 min
Finding Your SummitCoach Gary Pinkel: Former Head Coach Gary Pinkel of Missouri talks about getting cancer & how it ended his football career but overcame to lOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Gary Pinkel, Head Football Coach at University of Missouri-Columbia, 3-time Coach of the Year in three different conferences, and the third most winnest coaches of all time who was once Mark Pattison’s coach in college at the University of Washington. Gary Pinkel shares the moment when he had to walk away from coaching to fight cancer.
2020-07-3151 min
Finding Your SummitKristen Willeumier: Another incredible powerhouse woman who learned the early lessons of competitive horse jumping (and falling) to become aOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Kristen Willeumier, PhD, Neuroscientist and Author of Biohack Your Brain, which is published by HarperCollins Publishers and will be released December 29th, 2020
2020-07-2454 min
Finding Your SummitMeghan Buchanan: This Wonder Woman is a Rocket Science and climbing the Seven Summits but had to overcome her adversities to get there. NowOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Meghan Buchanan, Rocket Scientist, Aerospace Engineer, Athlete, and Public Speaker about the aftermath of her Mt. Everest journey being put on hold.
2020-07-1742 min
Finding Your SummitRony Seikaly: Former NBA Star Rony Seikaly talks about his time growing up in war torn Beirut and then finding his way to the statesOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Rony Seikaly, Former NBA Basketball Player for the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, and the New Jersey Nets. Rony Seikaly conveys what the transition was like going from Beirut to Greece?
2020-07-1035 min
Finding Your SummitRandall Reeves: Inspiring others to do the impossible. Randall Reeves is the 1st person to circumnavigate the America's and Antartica in aOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Randall Reeves, a Singlehander Ocean Sailor that is known for his Figure 8 Voyage. Randall discusses the trip that inspired his idea for the Figure 8 Voyage.
2020-07-0348 min
Finding Your SummitPastor Alvin Vaughn: Former high school and college basketball star at the University of Washington shares his insights on race relations wiOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Pastor Alvin Vaughn about his past as an athlete, a firefighter, the deep-rooted racial issues in the United States, the ways he has strived to bring people together, and his battle with cancer.
2020-06-2658 min
Finding Your SummitAmanda Russell: Model and fitness expert who had to figure it out. She came from a small town in Canada where one person told her the secreOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Amanda Russell about her vigorous drive, ingenuity, and dedication to expand on her former Olympic running pursuits into fitness and marketing.
2020-06-1939 min
Finding Your SummitJoe Kelly: Former first round draft pick and teammate of mine, Joe Kelly speaks up about Black Lives Matter. Very powerful convo includingOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Joe Kelly about how history keeps repeating itself with racial oppression and what Joe Kelly has experienced with his own eyes.
2020-06-121h 18
Finding Your SummitYogi Roth + Hugh Millen : Pac 12 analyst Yogi Roth + 10 year NFL QB Hugh Millen break down what college football might look like when the paOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Yogi Roth, Analyst on the Pac-12 Network, Creator of the Life Without Limits podcast, Author and Filmmaker, as well as Hugh Millen, Ex-NFL Player and Football Analyst at Seattle’s Sports Radio 950 KJR. Hugh Millen shares his opinion on both of his athletic sons’ coping with the restrictions that have emerged in response to COVID-19.
2020-06-0554 min
Finding Your SummitScott Mellin: How the Global GM of North Face has navigated the Coronavirus as this amazing brand continues to flourish...On this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Scott Mellin, Global General Manager of Performance Sports and Global General Manager of Mountain Sports at The North Face. He talks about the role he holds at the company.
2020-05-2941 min
Finding Your SummitLaurie Adami: This SuperGirl came back from cancer 7 times before overcoming with new treatments. Now she wants to bring dollars and awarenOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Laurie Adami, 13-year Cancer Survivor, Software Company President, CAR-T Trial Patient, and Immunotherapy Fundraiser. Laurie wisely trusted her instincts and worked with a doctor that finally diagnosed her with the source of her bad feelings.
2020-05-2248 min
Finding Your SummitJim Mora: Former NFL and College Head Coach Jim Mora talks about putting yourself in the best position for life after Covid-19 when we all eOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Jim Mora, 25-Year NFL Former Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and Defensive Coordinator. Jim Mora talks about how adverse situations reveal who we are when we come face-to-face with them.
2020-05-1542 min
Finding Your SummitEd Rush: Ed Rush is a former Top Gun pilot who now speaks to milions on what he learned about vision, clarity & mission. Great conversationOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Ed Rush, CEO of Ed Rush & Associates, Speaker, Advisor, Author of The 21-Day Miracle, Speaker, and Marine Corp Fighter Pilot from the Top Gun program. Ed Rush opens up about two of the most important mentors in his life, his father who was a basketball referee in the NBA, and his mother, who is in the Basketball Hall of Fame as a basketball coach.
2020-05-0853 min
Finding Your SummitTracy Perlman: Tracy is the SVP of NFL Communications and Marketing. She has been a huge part of developing the NFL Legends community whileOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Tracy Perlman about the expansion of her career at the NFL for over 27 years, in such a massive economic ecosystem.
2020-05-0134 min
Finding Your SummitJosh Sprague: Founder of Orange Mud talks about the challenges of work, play & life after starting a successful startup and what it takes toOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Josh Sprague, Founder and CEO of Orange Mud who gets into the nuts and bolts of his business.
2020-04-2433 min
Finding Your SummitKenyon Salo: How this public speaker & professional skydiver for the Denver Broncos helps us to navigate the Coronavirus.On this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Kenyon Salo, Lead Trainer and Keynote Speaker of Kenyon Salo Speaking, ‘Checklist Destroyer’ and Founder of The Bucket List Life, and Denver Broncos Skydiver, talks about what it means to him to be phenomenal.
2020-04-1743 min
Finding Your SummitRocky Bleier: Former NFL great who served in Vietnam, was shot and then hit with a mortar and then came back to win 4 super bowls for the PiOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Rocky Bleier, NFL Running Back with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Owner and President of Rocky Bleier Inc, and Managing Member of Bleier Insurance Group.
2020-04-101h 14
Finding Your SummitKevin Rutherford: Chief Eternal Optimist (CEO) of NUUN Hydration tabs and the keys to happiness. Get inspired...On this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Kevin Rutherford, CEO and Chief Eternal Optimist of Nuun hydration. Hear how he explains the philosophy of having an ‘attitude of gratitude.’ “
2020-04-0345 min
Finding Your Summit140: Mark Pattison + Jim Mora: Former NFL Player turned mountaineer + Former Head Coach of UCLA, Seahawks and Falcons discuss Mt Everest andOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Jim Mora, Dad, Football Coach, ESPN Analyst, and Philanthropist. Jim discusses his own career as well as Mark Pattison’s evolution as a man and a mountain climber.
2020-02-2857 min
Finding Your SummitMark Allen: 6-time Ironman World Champion with an incredible mindset!On this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Mark Allen, 6x Ironman Triathlon World Champion, and Author of The Art of Competition, Fit Soul, Fit Body, and Total Triathlete.
2020-02-1448 min
Finding Your SummitConrad Anker: Legendary Mountaineer, Filmmaker of Meru, and Discovered George Mallory on Mt EverestHost Mark Pattison opens up the show with a quote from his guest Conrad Anker, “We don’t just measure greatest by the peaks that we climb, or the heights we reach, but rather by the positive impact that we create for ourselves, our communities, and our planet. Our goodness to reach each other is what makes us whole, and what endures for generations beyond our physical feats and achievements.”
2019-10-2452 min
Finding Your SummitLuis Benitez: Challenge yourself and change your world! Pro Mountaing guide, Climbed the 7 Summits multiple times & involved in multiple nHost Mark Pattison sums up his new guest Luis Benitez with the quote: “The only thing that isn’t ok is to quit trying.” Luis Benitez grew up in Ecuador and the United States with asthma. But that breathing complication didn’t prevent him from going up the famous Cotopaxi mountain, the second highest summit in Ecuador, which reaches a height of over 19,000 feet: “Spending time in altitude really helps your lungs get stronger. The air is thinner, cleaner, and it forces you to breathe hard.”
2019-10-1144 min
Finding Your SummitPastor Richard Dahstrom: His faith was renewed while hiking in the Alps. Now an inspirational Pastor at Bethany Church in Seattle. Big be119: Pastor Richard Dahlstrom: Senior Pastor at Bethany Community Church, Author of “The Colors of Hope,” “The Map is not the Journey,” “Breathing New Life into Faith,” and Torchbearer Bible Teacher for Timberline Ministries went from losing his dad at a young age to merging mountains with his ministry. Pastor Richard Dahlstrom How exactly did Pastor Richard Dahlstrom develop a love of the mountains? Pastor Richard Dahlstrom grew up right outside of Yosemite in Fresno, California. When he was young, his father experienced severe pneumonia and bronchitis, ultimately taking his life at only 53-years-old. By the time Richard’s father was 40...
2019-10-0358 min
Finding Your SummitMark Gainey: A champion runner in high school led Mark to being part of the Harvard rowing team and taught him about the principals of team
2019-08-0856 min
Finding Your Summit066: REWIND - Former NFL Quarterback Tom Flick Is Here To Learn About YouIn this REWIND episode, Mark and Tom discuss moving faster with less chaos. "We must stop, slowdown and think," says Tom. When companies are too focused on efficiencies, organizations lose intentionality. These automated approaches to life and work invite chaos. To be nimble and fast, leaders have to create the right kind of speed, and Tom helps folks develop that clean speed.Tom suggests building 2 to 3 hours a week to: think, ponder and reflect. Drop everything, let it fall to the ground...then determine what you want to pick up again and in which order. That clarity is found...
2019-03-291h 12
Finding Your SummitAnthony Allen – Catching up with NFL Wide Receiver & Huskies TeammateAnthony Allen and Mark Pattison were teammates at the University of Washington. Before that they were cross-town rivals. Anthony attended Garfield High School in Seattle. Anthony also played for the Washington Redskins. During his time in DC he scored a touchdown on an 88-yard pass. Finally, in 1987, Anthony and the Redskins won Super Bowl XXII. Anthony and Mark caught up on memories, kids and caring for family in this sweet episode, because sometimes, you got to slow down to catch up.
2019-02-2245 min
Finding Your SummitMark Pattison - Reflections from the Top of Summit SixMark, recently bagged summit six, the Vinson Masiff. Vinson is probably the most challenging mountain to get to in terms of logistics, weather and temperature. Vinson is located on Antartica. Here’s a list of things that live on the continent–penguins–that’s it, nothing else, no plants, not trees, not even bugs. Suffice to say, the South Pole is an inhospitable place to spend a few weeks outside.
2019-02-0859 min
Finding Your SummitPete Koch - It Requires Sacrifice, Inspiration from an NFL 1st Round PIckPete Koch played defensive end for the University of Maryland. He graduated the same year as his teammate Boomer Esiason. Coincidentally, Pete's Terrapins lost to Mark's Huskies in the inaugural 1982 Aloha Bowl. 1st Round PickPete's draft year, he's living in the dorms at Maryland, listening to the radio waiting for the phone to ring. Projects listed Pete as a likely first-round pick. Though one of their coaches visited Pete, the Bengals with the 1st pick in the first round, and a strong presence on defensive end; were not expected to draft Koch. Then life happened. Despite being an...
2018-10-2659 min
Finding Your SummitCharles Plumb is Packing His Parachute with Personal AdversityCharles Plumb talks about the rewards of personal adversity; we need to pay attention. In this Rewind episode, we discuss three things. First, Charles' philosophy of packing your own parachute. Next, recognizing that adversity is a terrible thing to waste. Finally discipline the mind, body and soul. Packing Your ParachutePacking your parachute means being humble. During his younger years as a Top Gun pilot, actually the first one, he thought everyone on the aircraft carrier was there to support his mission. Those 5000 people actually all support one another in accomplishing a lager goal. The guy that cuts yo...
2018-10-251h 10
Finding Your Summit065: Perfect Days With Cokie BerenyiCokie Berenyi is working for a #perfectday. Cokie and Mark climbed Denali together, sharing a tent and working on the same rope team. Their mutual appreciation for one another's spirit, determination and focus was realized on Denali as they pushed through to the summit. Whether summiting a mountain or moving her life to Colorado, Cokie is focuses on flexing her fear muscle; using it to get past comfortable and move up where growth begins. Like in climbing, Cokie advises using life's big muscles to conquer challenges. What does that mean? She believes that accepting imbalance between life and wo...
2018-08-2943 min
Finding Your Summit064: Winning At Life After Football with Mark BrunellLife has a habit of throwing us into difficult places. Yet, it also has the power to reveal our best qualities amidst those times. Mark Brunell is a perfect example of positivity. After going through a lot during his days on the NFL, he has remained undefeated, both on the field and in life after football. He shares with us almost everything about football, from playing in a small high school to choosing Washington and getting injured, and the values he got along the way. Bringing up the many people that has helped him all throughout, Mark conveys the power...
2018-08-2428 min
Finding Your Summit052: The Last Mile: Breaking The Cycle Of Incarceration with Aly TambouraAlmost 60% percent of all inmates that are released with no training end up back in jail. If it wasn’t for The Last Mile, an entrepreneurial training program preparing incarcerated individuals for successful re-entry into society, Aly Tamboura would have been part of that statistic. Aly was sentenced to seventeen years in prison, the majority of that stint being in San Quentin located north of San Francisco, one of the most notorious hardcore prisons. In a fascinating conversation, Aly talks about what it’s like inside the joint, his pursuits to change his life by taking advantage of every conceivable oppo...
2018-06-0141 min
Finding Your Summit037: Ed Viesturs: American Climber Of 14 8000 Meter Peaks On Reaching Impossible GoalsClimbing mountains is an incredible feat that takes incredible people with incredible goals. Ed Viesturs is one of these people who has climbed fourteen 8,000 meter peaks. It took him 18 years to get to all those summits and 21 attempts. From all these climbs he learned a lot of things from guys who were above him, and these guys learned from guys above them. One of these life lesson essential to reaching impossible goals is tempering ambition. It’s an 8,000 meter climb, but when you get to the 5,000 mark you need to think where motivation has taken you so far. At this po...
2018-02-1651 min
Finding Your Summit026: Kyle Maynard: 2004 SP Best Athlete Award for Disability, On Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and Living Life With No ExcusesBeing born with no arms and legs never stopped Kyle Maynard from becoming a competitive football player, a champion wrestler and a summiteer of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Join Kyle’s journey as he almost gave up half way, but thanks to his family, coaches and mentors, kept living his life with no excuses. Never stop thinking forward on what can be possible and what you can achieve through hard work and positivity.It’s Mark Pattison back again with another phenomenal episode of Finding Your Summit, and I don’t throw that word around a lot but this individual is specia...
2017-12-0134 min
Finding Your Summit014: NFL Hall Of Famer Morten AndersenMark interviews his long time friend and former teammate Morten Andersen. He is the all-time leader in games played; he also holds the distinction of being the all-time leading scorer in NFL history. Morten retells his story when he was out of football for almost 2 years hoping to comeback and become the all time leading scorer. It was a painful period in his life not knowing how it would turn out but he did come back and was just inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. http://MarkPattisonNFL.com/podcast
2017-09-0848 min
Finding Your Summit010: Mark Bonchek of Shift AcademyMark Bonchek is a PhD from Harvard and is on a mission to update leaders’ thinking in a digital age. He received his doctorate in Digital Strategy back in 1997 and was clearly ahead of his time as the internet was just taking off. Love his title: Chief Epiphany Officer!! Who wouldn’t want that?
2017-08-1137 min
Finding Your Summit005: Nick Hardwick - Broadcaster and Former San Diego ChargerNick Hardwick is a former San Diego Charger who played 11 years in the NFL, made the Pro Bowl in 2006, is the co-host of sports talk radio XTRA 1360 in San Diego and was just hired to be on the broadcast team for the Chargers as they relocate to LA.This is a super-interesting interview as Nick didn’t play high school football and walked on at Purdue after his sophomore year of college. Who does that and is drafted in the 3rd round? Nick Hardwick does!Mark was fortunate to meet Nick in Tanzania on their Waterboy.or...
2017-07-0752 min
Finding Your Summit004: Climbing Legend Lou WhittakerMark travels to Ashford, Washington to interview climbing legend Lou Whittaker. At 88 years young, he is as sassy and vibrant as he was in his 20’s. Lou talks about his early climbing days at Mt Rainier, founding RMI Guiding Company, Whittaker's Bunkhouse and climbing major peaks around the globe.He led the first ascent up the North Col on Mt. Everest in 1984 and has summited Mt. Rainier over 250 times with various clients among others. He now lives in Sun Valley, Idaho and Ashford and still enjoys the outdoors. Interviewing him was a special privilege, as Mark gre...
2017-06-3035 min
Finding Your Summit002: UCLA Football Head Coach Jim Mora, Jr.Mark interviews Jim Mora, Jr. who is currently UCLA's Head Football coach. Jim talks about growing up in a football family with his dad, Jim Mora, Sr. and what it was like to travel from city to city while his dad chased coaching jobs as he made his way up the coaching ladder. This would serve Jim well as he later became a 25 year NFL coach, including two stints as head coach for the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks.Jim has had to overcome many obstacles as he has found his way to UCLA. We talk about the h...
2017-06-1646 min
Finding Your SummitWelcome To Finding Your Summit - With Mark PattisonMark Pattison is a former NFL player, entrepreneur, philanthropist and mountaineer who is now climbing the Seven Summits. Through his life’s journey, 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 obstacles to succeed and what their driving force was.Episodes coming soon!http://www.MarkPattisonNFL.com
2017-05-3101 min