Team Never Quit Podcast: From the Inauguration to the Rodeo – A Look Back & Ahead

In this week’s electrifying episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus, Melanie, and Hunter take a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of the most unforgettable podcast episodes of 2024. But that’s just the beginning! The team shares their firsthand experience attending the historic inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, in Washington, D.C. From rubbing shoulders with dignitaries and famous faces to taking in the awe-inspiring monuments and museums, they give you an inside look at this monumental event.

🏈 The Road to the Super Bowl
As football fever ramps up, the crew weighs in on the upcoming Super Bowl showdown in New Orleans—who’s got the edge, and what’s the ultimate game-day strategy?

🎖 Honoring 20 Years of Operation Red Wings
Marcus reflects on the significance of the 20th anniversary of Operation Red Wings, honoring the legacy of the brave men who made the ultimate sacrifice.

🤠 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Excitement
The countdown is on for one of Texas’ biggest and most beloved events—the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! From bull riding to BBQ, Marcus, Melanie, and Hunter can’t wait to saddle up for all the action.

💬 Join the Conversation!
What are you most excited about—Super Bowl, the rodeo, or another big event? Let us know!

In This Episode You Will Hear:
• If you ever wanted to visit Texas, Houston rodeo season is one of the best times to come. March 4th thru the 23rd. (6:22)
• No matter who you see walking out on those streets – if they’re from Houston Texas area, they’ve got a pair of boots and a hat in the closet. (6:58)
• The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo brings back-to-back-to-back A-list artists every single night. (7:18)
• Nowhere else [will you experience] a carnival that big. (9:47)
• If you don’t have a cowboy hat, get one. (10:23)
• We just got back from the inauguration. It was so freaking cold; they had to change the whole schedule. (11:50)
• The next day, we were able to stand on the stage – the rotunda. (12:24)
• Everybody was walking around looking like badasses. (12:59)
• We got to go to the balls. (13:43)
• The best ball you could go to was the black-tie Texas Ball. Out of all of them, that’s the one you want to go to. (14:15)
• The professional fighters – they’re the nicest guys on the planet. (18:54)
• The Gulf of Mexico has been officially renamed ”The Gulf of America,” at least according to the U.S. (33:31)
• June 28, 2025 is the 20th anniversary of [Operation] Red Wings (41:02)
• This is the only time I’ll ever talk smack to a Marine when it comes to golf and playing with the PXG clubs, cause that guy – apparently, he’s got some kick-ass compound. (44:28)
• If you’re somewhere, young, entrepreneur or wanting to be an entrepreneur. If you’ve got an idea and some wherewithal, some grit and a never quit attitude – you can do it. (45:09)
• Favorite podcast moments of 2024. (Starts at 47:11)
• There’s a Navy SEAL Museum opening up in San Diego soon. (49:09)
• We’ve gone to Rome a lot a seen the coliseum, but I’ve heard of them filling it up with water. (52:04)

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Team Never Quit Podcast: Looking Back & Charging Forward