Finding Your Summit
279 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 141 ratingsMark Pattison is a former NFL player, Sports Illustrated Exec, Philanthropist & Mountaineer who completed the Seven Summits on May 23rd, 2021 with his ascent of Mt Everest. NFL360 created a film called Searching for the Summit which followed Mark's journey up Mt EVEREST and won a EMMY for best picture in 2022. Through his life’s journey in business, sports & charity work, Mark has been fortunate to meet some of the world’s most incredible people who share their stories of how they overcame adversity and found their way.
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EP 209: NBA coach Brendan Suhr
August 13, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBOn 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.
EP: 208: Journey to Adventure with Tom French podcast
August 06, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBEP: 204: Journey to Adventure with Tom French In 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.
EP 207: Tour de France champion Tyler Hamilton, the Rocky Road
July 30, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBOn 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.
EP 206: Everest Group Podcast
July 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn 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.
EP 205: Mark Pattison Solocast
July 16, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBIn 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.
Rewind: Peter Cetera: American Singer, Songwriter & Original Member of Chicago
May 28, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBWhile I am in Nepal preparing for my epic Mt Everest & Lhotse climb, here's a "Rewind" replay of one of my most popular episodes with the legendary Peter Cetera. On this episode I talk with Peter Cetera, American singer, songwriter, bassist, an original member of the legendary rock group Chicago.
Rewind: Sean Evangelista - Climbing Back Up from the Bottom
May 21, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBWhile I am in Nepal preparing for my epic Mt Everest & Lhotse climb, here's a "Rewind" replay of one of my most popular episodes with Sean Evangelista. Sean is a former member of the U.S. Navy Seals, an entrepreneur and the owner of “Thirty Seconds Out”, a unique apparel company offering commando-inspired t-shirt and cap designs as well as other military-related items.
Rewind: Ed Viesturs: American Climber Of Fourteen 8000 Meter Peaks
May 14, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBWhile I am in Nepal preparing for my epic Mt Everest & Lhotse climb, here's a "Rewind" replay of one of my most popular episodes with Ed Viesturs. Climbing 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 and 21 attempts to get to all those summits.
Rewind: Jake Olson, Blind Football Player
May 07, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBWhile I am in Nepal preparing for my epic Mt Everest & Lhotse climb, here's a "Rewind" replay of one of my most popular episodes with Jake Olson. In life, there are different things that hit you at different times, but what’s important is how you get back up when this happens. One of the hardest thing that can hit you in life is being diagnosed with retinoblastoma as early as 8 months old. Because of this rare eye cancer, Jake Olson lost his eyes.
McKenzie Johnson: Overcoming Alcohol Abuse and finding her summit!
April 30, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBMcKenzie Johnson: Executive Director of Soulumination, a non-profit organization that takes photos of terminally ill children for their families for free, talks about how she overcame an addiction to alcohol that used to be so strong that she wouldn’t stop drinking until she was black-out drunk on a daily basis.
Oz Sanchez: American Paralympic Hand-cyclist, Triathlete & former Marine discuss ways in which overcame a spinal cord injury.
April 23, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBOz Sanchez What was it like growing up in Oz Sanchez’s version of Los Angeles as a kid? “My parents were first generation immigrants into the States. Despite having no education, no prior experience wanted to raise their family in a typical American Dream. So, never-the-less, they did the best that they could. But there were a lot of stumbles and falls and what not. My dad worked pretty much seven days a week, 12 hours a day, for a large part of his career while we were growing up.” On thi...
John Waechter: Celebrating 20 year anniversary of standing on top of the world.
April 16, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MB198: John Waechter: Private Equity Investor and the 58th person to ever climb the Seven Summits, the seven highest mountains of each of the seven continents, shares how he worked his way into this ambitious mountaineering goal and expanded that same preparation and drive into the business world. John Waechter Today’s guest John Waechter discusses beginning his journey climbing the seven summits in 1993, including meeting Richard Bass who is the first man to ever climb the Seven Summits. “...
Doug Lewis: Former US Olympic downhill skier in 1984 and 1988 talks about goal setting, commitment and belief towards achieving your goals..
April 09, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBDoug Lewis: Owner, President, and Director at ELITEAM and Alpine Analyst at NBC Universal Sports TV talks about his journey from two-time Olympic skier to his impressive career with ELITEAM and NBC.
London Papamichael: Growing up in a tough environment and having to find his way after his mom died, London has learned the power of forgiveness. Now he seeks to reconnect w/ his dad...
April 02, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBLondon Papamichael: Private Personal Trainer at Body By London and Strength Coach discusses how he went from losing communication with his father and losing his mother altogether, to becoming a source of strength for his family, finding forgiveness in his heart, and fulfillment in helping others become their very best.
Growing up in a tough environment and having to find his way after his mom died, London has learned the power of forgiveness. Now he seeks to reconnect w/ his dad...
April 02, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB196: London Papamichael: Private Personal Trainer at Body By London and Strength Coach discusses how he went from losing communication with his father and losing his mother altogether, to becoming a source of strength for his family, finding forgiveness in his heart, and fulfillment in helping others become their very best. London Papamichael Today’s guest London Papamichael starts off the story of his life journey by describing his cultural upbringing. “I come from the American Dream...
He's stood on top of Mt Everest 10 times and the only American to summit K2 twice. He's my guide and we chat up what to expect. Wow....
March 26, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBGuest Garrett Madison defines what he does with his business Madison Mountaineering. “As a mountaineering guide service, I organize and lead expeditions all over the world, to the seven summits, which is the highest peak on each continent, and also the highest peaks in Asia, like Mount Everest, K2, which is the second highest peak, Mount Lhotse, the fourth highest peak, and others.”
Matt Miller discusses the impact of surviving a tumultuous accident on Pico de Orizaba that led to losing most of his fingers yet overcame and is changing lives for the better.
March 19, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBMatt is a outdoorsman, Ultra Runner, Baseball Enthusiast, Writer, Speaker, and Coach, discusses the impact of surviving a tumultuous accident on Pico de Orizaba and how he is helping people change their lives for the better.
He's the oldest American to stand on top of Mt Everest from the North and from the South. This guy is a real life Indiana Jones, always pushing himself for more adventure.. What a story.
March 12, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBBill Burke is a retired lawyer, mountaineer, and extreme adventure enthusiast talks about moving towards mountain climbing later in life after retiring from his successful 45-year law career and becoming the oldest American to reach the summit of Mount Everest and return alive at age 67.
The power of curiosity. Dr Lara Pence helps change lives to be the best version of ourselves...
March 05, 2021 10:30 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Laura Pence, PsyD, Therapist, and Founder of LIGHFBOX about signing up for her first Spartan race.
Jerry Schemmel: Plane Crash survivor, NBA broadcaster, cyclist across America & author. This guy is living the 9 lives of a cat. Incredible.
February 26, 2021 10:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Jerry Schemmel who discusses what was going through his mind when the plane was in the process of crashing.
Benjamin Breckheimer: Former Staff Sargent who was blown up by an IED, then overcame his injury plus divorce and suicidal thoughts to regain his drive by becoming the 1st Purple Heart recipient to climb the Seven Summits
February 12, 2021 10:30 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Benjamin Breckheimer why he felt compelled to join the military, overcoming his injury and his journey to climb the Seven Summits
Lakpa Rita Sherpa: He has summited Everest 17 times and was the first Sherpa to ever climb the Seven Summit. Fascinating story
February 05, 2021 10:30 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Lakpa Rita Sherpa about his early days in Nepal and eventually becoming an extremely experienced sherpa.
Rob Urbach: CEO of the Famous Iditorid Race in Alaska. Incredible tale of a Husky dog race covering 938 miles in unreal conditions. The ultimate test of grit...
January 29, 2021 10:30 - 43 minutes - 40 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Rob Urbach, Chief Executive Officer of the Iditarod long-distance sled dog race in Alaska about the differences between competing in the Ironman Kona and the Iditarod.
Mike Schauch: Hear an amazing story about a guy who followed his heart to find the right karma in Nepal and pay it forward. Incredible tale....
January 22, 2021 10:30 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Mike Schauch, Mountaineer and author about his experiences in Nepal.
Steve Porino: As a member of the US Ski Team to being the lead announcer for downhill racing on NBC plus calling the Tour De France, Steve has lived quite the life
January 15, 2021 10:30 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Steve Porino, NBC Sports Broadcaster and Alpine Ski Racer about developing as a skier while not growing up in an area known for skiing.
Don Dow: My former teammate from the University of Washington describes how he had to make a pivot during Covid and adjust his Event Planning company to position for success in the future...
January 08, 2021 10:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Don Dow, former Huskies teammate with Mark Pattison and event production company owner.
Don Dow: My former teammate from the University of Washington describes how he had to make a pivot during Covid and adjust his Event Planning company to position for success in the future...
January 08, 2021 10:30 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB185: Don Dow: Former NFL player and founder of Dow Events talks about the football lessons he has brought with him to business and how he and his company are overcoming the challenges of COVID. Don Dow What does Don want people to understand about his accomplishments? “We both played in the NFL, we both got drafted. And the thing that people need to understand is those things don’t just happen magically. Hard things are hard, right? They’re hard. Starting a business is hard. Sust...
As a child, Dung Duong fled Vietnam, lived in refugee camps, was jailed, and found himself homeless before immigrating to the United States and finding success as an entrepreneur and investor
January 01, 2021 10:30184: Dung Duong: Entrepreneur and Author of Shifting Optics: Life in Perspective talks about experiencing being jailed at 5-years-old and homelessness before immigrating to the United States and transitioning into becoming an entrepreneur. Dung Duong How did Dung Duong develop his positive attitude and ability to see life from the bright side? “I think in life, it is one of those things where having gone through the things that I’ve gone through, you build up a little bit of res...
As a child, Dung Duong fled Vietnam, lived in refugee camps, was jailed, and found himself homeless before immigrating to the United States and finding success as an entrepreneur and investor
January 01, 2021 10:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Dung Duong, Entrepreneur and Author of Shifting Optics: Life in Perspective, about growing up in Vietnam under really difficult circumstances.
Brian Von Herbulis: 17 years as a special opps leader in the Marines, this all star now empowers people to unleash their potential through outdoor adventures. Prepare to get optimized...
December 25, 2020 10:30 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Brian Von Herbulis, Retired U.S. Marine and Chief Executive Officer at Ultra Solutions about what being ‘honorable’ means to him.
Benjamin Alexander: From being an international DJ to trying to make the Jamaica Olympic Ski Team. What are the odds?
December 18, 2020 10:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Benjamin Alexander, Expert Alpine Skiier and former international DJ.
Kevin Sorbo is an American Actor who has appeared in over 65 movies plus numerous TV shows including playing Hercules which lasted 6 years
December 11, 2020 10:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Kevin Sorbo, Actor, Director, Producer, about pursuing his acting dreams after he went to college.
Kevin Richardson is a Husky Football player who had aspirations of playing in the NFL but never happen and took him 33 years to move past it. Inspiring...
December 04, 2020 10:30 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MB177: Kevin Richardson: Book Author at Morgan James Publishing, and former University of Washington Husky football player had aspirations of playing professionally in the NFL. When this dream didn’t materialize, it took him 33 years to move past it. Kevin Richardson shares his inspiring story of overcoming thoughts of suicide and depression and evolving into a writer. Kevin Richardson Kevin Richardson discusses where his early football journey began, before he was recruited to ...
Kevin Richardson is a former Husky Football player who had aspirations of playing in the NFL but never happen and took him 33 years to move past it. Inspiring...
December 04, 2020 10:30 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Kevin Richardson, book author at Morgan James Publishing, and former University of Washington Husky football player, about his attraction to the University of Washington.
Mike Marolt adventurer, has climbed and skied down multiple 8 Meter Peaks on over 40 expeditions including the crown jewel, Mt Everest
November 27, 2020 10:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Mike Marolt about the areas in which his father supported his athletic ambitions, adventure and setting goals.
Hilaree Nelson is a world class adventurer, mountaineer & high altitude ski who has been the first woman to climb Mt Everest + Lhotse within 24 hours
November 20, 2020 10:30 - 43 minutes - 40 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Hilaree Nelson, Professional Ski Mountaineer for North Face, National Geographic Live Speaker, and TNF Athlete Team Captain about how she fell in love with climbing mountains
Former Heisman Trophy winner, Danny Wuerffel was not only an amazing quarterback for Florida back in the day but has taken that same drive and energy & made helping others his life's mission. He is the executive director of Desire Street Ministries and t
November 13, 2020 10:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Danny Wuerffel, Former Heisman Trophy Winner and Executive Director of Desire Street Ministries, who also emphasizes the role his spiritual faith has had in his life
Derek Abby is the CEO and President of Project Recover. He is a badass Marine who combined his service with education to get his PhD in leadership. He since has gone onto help recover MIA's around the world and bring back our vets who were lost in war..
November 06, 2020 10:30 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Derek Abby, Former U.S. Marine with three deployments to Iraq and one deployment to Afghanistan and the President and CEO of Project Recover about how he ended up joining the Marine Corp
Never Give Up, Never Quit... Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills was sure that he would become another statistic when, during his third tour of duty in Afghanistan, he was caught in an IED blast, four days before his twenty-fifth birthday
October 30, 2020 09:30 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Travis Mills, Former U.S Army Staff Sergeant, President of Travis Mills Group, Travis Mills Foundation, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Veterans Advocate, and Public Speaker, about his unwavering desire to achieve his goals
Josh Pelland is a former British Marine Commando and Special Opps who lived a life of adventure until he took a 65 foot fall, became paralyzed and has had to fight his way back. His tenacity, grit and shear will have got him back into the lane of life.
October 23, 2020 09:30 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Josh Pelland, Professional Speaker and previously a Climber, Adventurer, ParaAthlete, and in Britain’s Elite Royal Marine Commando and Special Ops talks about how his sense of adventure began
Butch is a former 11 year Army Apache helicopter pilot who helped to protect the ground forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. He went from the Battlefield to the Backcountry in co-founding Kryptek, an outdoor apparel company. This guy is the real deal!!
October 16, 2020 09:30 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Butch Whiting, CEO of Kryptek Outdoor Group, talks about his grandfather’s influence in his pursuit not just the military, but also his education
Tom Arnold is an American actor with over 100+ movies and TV shows in addition to working with the USO whom Bob Hope exposed him to years ago plus a host of the Best Damn Sports Show years ago. He keeps reinventing himself and was a super interesting and
October 09, 2020 09:30 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Tom Arnold, actor and comedian.
Joe is a former NFL player that after 8 years decided to retire, give away all this stuff, buy a Van, get a dog named Freedom and got hit the road for 8 months. Talk about self discovery of driving around the US, meeting new people and getting outside hi
October 02, 2020 09:30 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Joe Hawley, Former NFL Football Player with the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Founder The Hart Collective and Man Van Dog Blog. Joe Hawley shares what he learned after playing for two NFL teams.
MJ was one of the first venture capitalist in Silicon Valley. What a resilient story of overcoming the odds of being a woman in a men-dominated space to, in part, fund some of the most dynamic companies of this generation
September 25, 2020 09:30 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with MJ Elmore, Angel Investor at Broadway Angels, Advisor, Limited Partner, and Former General Partner at Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), and Fellow at Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute who shares insight into her journey into the prestigious Stanford University.
Andrew Hughes has been chasing mountains around the world in his attempt to climb the Seven Summits. Despite being pushed back on a few of his climbs, he continues to show his resiliency by coming back, not giving up and staying the course
September 18, 2020 09:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOn 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.
168: John Foley is an original. Full of positive energy, he is not only GLAD TO BE HERE but talks about bringing greatness to teams. He would know being the lead pilot as a Blue Angel!
September 11, 2020 09:30 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with John Foley, Former Blue Angel Pilot, Keynote Speaker, High Performance Expert, Glad To Be Here Mindset, and Founder of John Foley Inc.,who talks about the path to becoming a Blue Angel and the qualifications.
Merril Hoge is a former NFL legend & longtime ESPN football analyst whose motto "Find a Way" helped him make it into the NFL, overcome a heart condition and beat cancer! An exceptional person who has been goal oriented his entire life. Great inspirational
September 04, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Merril Hoge, Former NFL Player for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears, ESPN Analyst, Inspirational Speaker, and Author, about the cultivation of his champion mindset.
Jason Piccolo is a former US Border Patrol, Narco Agent and Army vet who also served in Iraq. Listen to his amazing and Jack Ryan type stories of cloak and dagger trying to capture drugs, drug lords and human smuggling. Quite a life of intrigue..
August 28, 2020 09:30 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Jason Piccolo, Former U.S. Border Patrol Agent, Author, and Host of The Protectors, explains the danger that was involved when he started working for the U.S. Border Patrol.
Dick Couch is a former Navy Seal who led multiple missions overseas including a POW rescue in Vietnam and worked in the CIA talks about what it was like and the kind of tactical leadership we need today
August 21, 2020 09:30 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBOn 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?
Steve Azar, country music legend with multiple hits on the charts goes behind the music and tells us where the inspiration for so many songs have come from
August 14, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBOn 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.