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About Surviving Mann

SEASON 1

Surviving Mann is the ultimate test of strength and survival. Hosted by Don Mann, a SEAL Team 6 Special Operations veteran, extreme adventure champion, and New York Times Best-Selling author, this unique competition takes contestants to remote special ops training locations where they must battle it out for the chance to challenge Don in the ultimate survival showdown.

With the addition of MMA legend Randy Couture in Season One, and “America’s Sheriff” Sheriff Mark Lamb in Season Two, this high-stakes competition is elevated to new heights, as contestants from all walks of life face off and fight to claim the top spot. To find out who will come out on top, tune in to Surviving Mann on the Pursuit Channel or on the PursuitUp app on your favorite device.

HOSTS

HOST

DON MANN

Seal Team 6 Special Operations Veteran, Extreme Adventure Innovator And New York Times Best Selling Author.

SURVIVING MANN - SEASON 1

HOST

DON MANN

Mixed martial arts commentator, actor, former United States Army sergeant, former profession.l mixed martial artist,

THE COMPETITORS

Alyson Webster

She’s got the looks and the skills. A firearms instructor and personal trainer that can show you how to build strength & stamina in the gym and accuracy on the range. She’s ready to show the competition she’s got the skills and stamina to survive.

Brandon Tumminaro

An Air Force veteran, this 40 year old Texan knows his firearms. Brandon started shooting & hunting at age 5 and shooting became his main hobby after leaving the service in 2007 competing with pistols, shotguns, carbines and precision rifles. He’s fully loaded and ready to show the world he’s got what it takes to take on Mann.

Chris Way

This 46 year old, father of 4, is a professional shooter and adventure race competitor who lives for competition. He’s ready to take his firearms knowledge and competitive spirit to the competition for a chance to be the last person standing.

Daniel Robison

An all around athlete, this USMC veteran can be found on the football field, basketball court or running cross country track. Daniel served two tours of duty in Iraq and is bringing his experience on and off the field to the contest to see if he can score the ultimate goal, a shot at the Mann.

 

Daniel Woodruff

Known as the “Gun Doctor”, this former Police Officer, former professional MMA fighter and Swift Water Rescue Swimmer knows his stuff. These days this Kentucky State concealed firearms instructor spends his time as a gunsmith and YouTube personality. He’s waiting to see how Mann can handle his tactical knowledge and the Tactical Beard!

Danielle Evansic

A wife and mother of three who knows how to protect her family. Danielle participates in marathons and trains diligently on the range to be the best marksman she can be. She’s here to show the competition what a determined civilian can do.

David Hoaks

This Marine Corps veteran loves to serve others. After leaving the military his need to serve led him to become a member of the sheriff’s department where he acted as a K9 and D.A.R.E. officer, hoping to make an impact on the kids in his community. He’s ready to see how he stacks up against the other branches and experience the comradery of competition.

David Vezie

A Front Sight presidential member, David is ready to put himself to the test for a chance to exceed his current limitations both physically and mentally. He’s determined to push past the competition for a chance to take on the Mann.

Erik Novikoff

Never one to back down from a challenge, Erik is ready to let his drive and talent speak for themselves as he adapts and overcomes any obstacle and challenge in his path. At the end of it all, he wants to answer the question: Will the Mann survive him?

Isaac Dubois

Isaac Dubois, AKA The Bearded Gunner, is more than your average blue collar working man. Hailing from Eagle Mountain, Utah, his passion for firearms and training is contagious. When mental fortitude matters, he doesn’t back down. He has the mindset, the training and the beard to win this competition.

 

Jan Helligso

A husband and father of 7, this Bible college graduate joined the Navy and didn’t stop there. Jan went on to become a pilot, aircraft mechanic, diver, licensed contractor and USCCA certified firearms instructor. From the wilderness to the sea, he knows what it takes to survive.

Jennifer Stankus

This emergency physician has a passion for serving her country and community. As a former Army JAG officer and former police officer, she gained the training and experience that drove her to compete in American Ninja Warrior, Military Edition at age 47. Now at 51, she’s ready to show the competition that she’s got the drive and determination to be the last person standing.

John Dacosta

Living a self-sufficient life as a homesteader, this data analyst and licensed minister knows how to see and respond to patterns and situations. He’s ready to analyze his own skills as he plows through the competition to put the Mann out to pasture.

John Hayes

This US Army Airborne veteran can teach. He has trained our troops and foreign militaries while serving and has continued teaching and coaching outside of uniform. A strength coach and baseball coach, he’s ready to step up to plate and earn a grand slam in the competition.

 

John Prelip

John married his beautiful wife Angela 25 years ago at the start of his career in law enforcement, and is thankful they beat the odds and are still happily married with two daughters. He is an avid hiker and backpacker, summiting Mt. Whitney eight times and backpacking the 220 mile John Muir Trail twice.

 

Keith Raker

Keith is a 54 year old husband and father of four, representing Ohio where he practices real estate law. Motivated by a love of firearms, with no military or police background, he’s ready to see how the competition handles it when a suburban civilian comes out on top.

Kody Wilson

Quick on the draw and passionate about fitness, Kody starting shooting at age 15 and has become a big gun enthusiast. He promotes strength, stamina and health in others as a CrossFit L1 instructor and is a Tactical Games competitor. Will his previous competition experience prepare him to go up against his fellow contestants and the Mann?

 

Lance Burton

Training the next generation of special operations and more, Lance founded the Elite Warrior Program to pass on his knowledge and experience in the field. He knows the importance of pushing yourself past your limits both physically and mentally. He’s ready to show the competition there’s no limit he can’t overcome to be the last one standing.

Landon Church

When it comes to hand-to-hand fighting, Landon has the speed, stamina and strength to compete. Skilled in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jui Jitsu, he has competed in the MMA. He’s ready to knockout the competition and be the last person standing.

Liberte Austin

This Texas born paralegal and writer knows how to survive in the wilderness being able to fish, hunt and shoot with the best of them. Liberte works with the Legal Defense for Self Defense and is co-founder of Defend The Badge. She’s ready to receive a verdict of victory over the competition.

 

Lisa Price

Lisa is a bit of a mystery… 5 hostile area deployments; Fort Meade Rifle & Pistol Club; MMA, BJJ & Krav Maga; high caliber hacker… Is the competition ready to see what this skilled mystery woman can do?

Matthew "Stubbs" Breininger

This Navy brat is an experienced firefighter and EMT working as part of the tactical medic team and as a member of the rope rescue team & an instructor for Kansas, when he’s not keeping his community safe, he’s actively training at the range or the gym. This firefighter is ready to take the heat to the competition.

Michael Slye

This 55 year old Marine Corps veteran from California is ready to take on the young bucks. With 28 years experience as a Jouneyman Lineman, Michael has reached heights and traveled into some depths to keep the lights on for America. He’s not a competitive shooter, but a shooter who is competitive and ready to show the competition what he’s made of.

Nate Bailey

This 45 year old retired Army National Guard veteran from southeast Minnesota, is no stranger to endurance challenges. Having competed in SEALFIT Kokoro, 100 mile races and multiple ultra marathons, he knows he’s got the endurance to last beyond the competition and face Mann.

Nathan Ingrao

This husband and father of 4 from Phoenix, AZ fiduciary and retail day trader is all about the numbers. As an NRA certified instructor and Front Sight distinguished graduate, he’s ranked Master in pistol caliber carbines for competitive shooting. He’s ready to take on the challenge for a chance to face the Mann himself.

Nick Rhine

This Army veteran served 6 years and was a member of the 1st Ranger Battalion. Now he’s a CrossFit athlete and custom account executive that’s ready to put his years of experience to the test to take on the Mann.

 

Ray Helms

This law enforcement veteran has been involved with competitive shooting for almost 35 years. He’s well rounded as a shooter in all disciplines and has served on the department full time as a Patrol officer and SWAT team member.

 

Regina Roberts

With over 50 years of competitive shooting, this veteran firearms instructor knows her way around a competition. Knowing it’s more than just being quick on the draw, Regina prides herself on accuracy and awareness. She’s here to show the competition that experience can bring home the win.

 

Ric Shaw

A bit older than the rest and proud of it, this helicopter pilot and open water dive instructor has spend the last decade training in defensive handgun scenarios at Front Sight. He’s ready to dive in and leave the competition in his wake to get to the Mann himself.

Russell Morgan

Food scientist by day, gunsmith by night; Russell looks forward to being able to test his skills to see how they stack up to the rest. In it for the fun of the competition and to prove that he is prepared to perform and protect in dangerous situations.

 

Shawn Yacoubian

This professional Muay Thai fighter knows how to end a fight. With extensive experience in hand-to-hand competitions, he’s got the reflexes to take the challenges head on. He’s ready to sweep the competition and go one-on-one with the Mann.

 

Tarikh Brown

An Army veteran representing Colorado, this father of 4, gun club president, entrepreneur and firearms instructor devotes his skills and knowledge to promoting safety and proper usage of a weapon. He’s ready to take his knowledge, experience and determination to the competition.

 

EPISODES

Episode 1 - HE SAID DO WHAT?

Surviving Mann contestants are the best of the best. But even they had no idea what they were in for when put through their paces by Don Mann.

Episode 2 - EMBRACE THE SUCK

What exactly did Don mean by “cover story”. What do he and Randy really have in store for the 32?

Episode 3 - LET THE GAMES BEGIN

If you like guns, this is the one you’ve been waiting for. New state-of-the-art weapons and gear, including some even Don has never seen. See if the 32 have what it takes to survive gun challenges from the Mann himself. The best shot may surprise you!

Episode 4 - THE 50 CAL

You call that a gun? Nah. That’s not a gun. Now this… THIS is a gun! The 32 experience an even more grueling level of surprise PT as only a Seal Team 6 warrior and MMA Champion can deliver. And to put icing on the cake… there’s the 50 cal. Find out who came out on top and who the ultimate Competition Lead is in this episode of Surviving Mann.

Episode 5 - PUSHING TO THE MAX

Only a few days in, the 32 are rapidly progressing through their training for the upcoming mission. This episode includes several challenges including live ammo run and shoot, barriers and cover and an extreme rope course. Can the leader stay on top? Or will someone else pull ahead?

Episode 6 - IT PAYS TO BE A WINNER

In this Surviving Mann Episode, the 32 face an intense and dangerous desert and tunnel navigation challenge with a high-valued prize going to the winner. Some of the 32 need to pay attention and there’s a bit of drama brewing in the ranks.

Episode 7 - ROLL THE DICE

The competitors are back with guns in their hands for an action-packed, mobile combat drill in a canyon with live fire. And of course, it wouldn’t be Las Vegas without a little gambling, right? Watch the bravest of the top 10 risk it all with the elite, 700-yard pinnacle shot – a chance to win (or lose) BIG.

Episode 8 - I WANT TO WIN

The competitors heat up the desert with some tough physical training that tests both physical and mental strength. Then, the team heads to the range for yet another level of precision shooting with both rifles and pistols. Will we see a new leader emerge?

Episode 9 - WALK THE PLANK

Climbing to the top, literally! In this episode, you better put your fear of heights away.  The contestants have the option to earn extra points, but not everyone is happy about it. Mental strength is tested through rappelling from high above the sky. Who will come out on top?

Episode 10 - STRONGER TODAY THAN YESTERDAY

Planks, Don! Don gave the contestants an option to earn extra points for planking. How does this shake up the top points earners? And of course, there’s shooting challenges. First, Don puts the contestants through realistic military training for a car ambush scenario. Then, three-time state champion, Renee Enchautegui, takes the 32 on a night-time shooting challenge.

Episode 11 - INFILTRATION

As the mission gets closer, the 32 must prepare for various scenarios, including CQB – Close Quarters Battle – which can be essential in hostage rescue. Watch the live-fire CQB drill teams and see how they stack up. Plus Don & Randy give the top competitors one last chance to rack up BIG points with another 700 yard Roll-The-Dice Pinnacle Shot. Find out who won… and who lost, in this episode of Surviving Mann.

Episode 12 - OPERATION SCORPION

It’s mission time! The clock is ticking and our hostage’s demise is imminent, unless the team can get him out in time. Watch the mission unfold and whether the team succeeds fully in this, the season finale of Surviving Mann. As the mission concludes, see who of the 32 Survived Mann, who came out on top and reminisce with the cast as they say goodbye to the adventure of a lifetime.

Episode 1 - If You're Not First, You’re Last

In the Season 2 premiere of Surviving Mann you’ll meet The Black Team and The Blue Team—12 tough-as-nails contestants who will take on everything Don could throw at them even after seeing Season 1! Co-host Sheriff Mark Lamb jumps in to bring advanced law enforcement training tactics & strategies to the evolution line-up.

Episode 2 - The Pain Don't Stop

Episode 2, the SAR episode, is star-studded and action-packed! Get ready for three amazing celebrity guests: Kerri Kasem, veteran TV & radio host, philanthropist & shooting enthusiast; Elena Cardone, celebrity entrepreneur, CEO of Build an Empire, and top-10 ranked California female shooter; and top-10 nationally ranked youth champion Renee Enchautegui, who has a special treat in store for our celebs from SAR USA.

Episode 3 - The Ladder from Hell

Brace yourself for an edge-of-your-seat Tyrolean traverse (a horizontal ladder) over—and occasionally plunging into—the alligator occupied lake. Then, watch as our celebrity shooters and special guests unleash the power of some truly formidable machinery.

Episode 4 - The Glove

If the previous day wasn’t physically challenging enough, Donn kicks off this episode with a mad dash for individual points. Next, the contestants and celebrity guests are tested with a unique course of fire. As an added treat, a Black-Hawk-Down pilot and war hero introduces the contestants to “The Glove”.

Episode 5 - The RNS Mission Is A Go

Mann announces a reconnaissance and surveillance mission is imminent. The contestants are then tasked with electing a mission commander, while another top-notch competitor joins their ranks. Next, it’s not a day on Surviving Mann without a little physical training and a unique course of fire equipped with a folding AR.

Episode 6 - Bushwhacking, No Cracking

Don tests the competitors with the most grueling Log PT in the history of Surviving Mann and Surviving Mann All-Stars. From there, a brand new Cobalt rifle makes the new course of fire a breeze.

Episode 7 - Black Rambo Returns

The legendary Black Rambo returns to help the crew with an all new weapons system. A new course of fire, combined with some survival training, challenges the contestants’ mission readiness. After that, the contestants are instructed on how to build a shelter from a survival expert among their ranks.

Episode 8 - The Sniper’s Hide

The contestants are T-minus one day out from the critical mission and the heat is on. But before that, it wouldn’t be a Surviving Mann episode without some intensive PT. With a crash-course on how to build a sniper’s hide under their belts, the teams get their chance to get their hands dirty.

Episode 9 - Land Nav Training

After another grueling PT session, the contestants are pushed to their limits with a new course of fire courtesy of Stag Arms. From long range, 500 yards, to standing, kneeling and a 100 meter dash- will anyone complete this challenging course of fire? After that, the teams are put through extensive land nav training.

Episode 10 - The Mission

The moment the contestants have been training for is finally here. But when a surveillance mission turns into a CQB, the contestants have to put all their training to the test. Find out who won Surviving Mann Season Two and who was the MVP of the season.

Episode 1 - Head First into PT

Season 3 of Surviving Mann starts with no time wasted.. straight to PT. The contestants are thrown straight into physical training, to determine where everyone lies and how to properly group them into the iconic Black and Blue Surviving Mann teams. From Olympic athletes to cast favorites, these eight competitors are ready to prove what they’ve got.

Episode 2 - Physical Training Smorgasbord

Mike Glover, Green Beret and retired CIA operative, joins Don to kick up it up a notch for our contestants. What would Surviving Mann be without some log PT? If it’s good enough for the Seals – it’s good enough for our contestants. If that wasn’t hard enough, Don and Mike have the contestants do some tire pulling, a run, tug of war, land nav and a Tyrolean traverse over alligator infested water. Oh, and did we mention the 40mph wind and rain storm?

Episode 3 - The Tides are Changing

Still reeling from a mission briefing from the CIA, the contestants are thrown into a punishment for breaking protocol. It’s safe to say the contestants are having a sobering morning. However, the contestants are given a minor reprieve when Don assigns them to some stretch PT to give them a break before the ropes course gauntlet in the afternoon.

Episode 4 - Nothin Better Than Some Shooting and Recon

Day 4 of Season 3 kicks off with some much anticipated shooting.. or does it? This course of fire is actually using the latest cutting-edge CO2 technologies to train the contestants with another option for nonlethal force. Having a new weaponry option tucked in their arsenal, the competitors set out on their first recon mission for their CIA mission. Trudging through Alligator infested waters to their rendezvous point, the weight of the successful mission hangs in the balance.

Episode 5 - Olympic Level PT and an After Action Report

For physical training, Don does something unexpected when he hands over the reins to a contestant to lead. One would think that would make for an easy go of it, if it weren’t for the 3-time Olympian that was now in charge. Next, co-host Mike Glover leads Surviving Mann’s first ever After-Action report to debrief the previous night’s mission. Afterwards, the infamous Blah line makes its season debut to the contestants’ chagrin.

Episode 6 - The Range is Hot

Episode 6 kicks off with some much anticipated weapons training and tactical shooting. Armed with some killer Black Aces shotguns, the teams are challenged with a unique course of fire. From there, Athlon Optics and Modern Pneumatic Sporting Devices configure a hunting air rifle for the contestants to play with.

Episode 7 - Life Lessons A Plenty

The wrath of Mann is upon the contestants as Don doles out punishments to the entire squad for one person’s mistake. On the tails of the punishment, Don leads everyone in a lesson on BUD/S training. Later, co-host and retired Green Beret, Mike Glover, gives the contestants a life lesson on survival they won’t soon forget. To top off the episode, one of the contestants demonstrates his industry-changing hollow point bullets in some meaty targets.

Episode 8 - The Glove Returns and It Brought A Friend

The Glove Returns with a vengeance! This crop of contestants is the best of the best.. but how do they stack up against The Glove? Where about to find out. After The Glove waves goodbye, it’s hot-headed friend makes a debut courtesy of Exothermic Technologies. The contestants have a hard time keeping a smile off their faces as they shoot at targets and then blow them up.

Episode 9 - The W.O.F.T. For The Win

CQB training is imperative for mission success, and since Don doesn’t do anything half-heartedly, it was time for a road trip. Equipped with Titanium Foam suppressors (yeah, you read that right), the team is ready to test their skills in an elite training facility. Afterwards, we check in with Dr. Jen for a sneak peak at the new Surviving Mann: All Stars filming location.

Episode 10 - Mission Day and EEIs

The moment you all have been waiting for is here – it’s mission day. While the contestants wait for word from HQ, no time is wasted outfitting them with mission essentials. When word comes through with strict orders not to engage with the cartel, but to save any hostages they come across, the team must use all their training thus far to pull off this important recon operation.

Episode 11 - GOAT Rifles for the GOATs

The mission is still imminent, but something pressing came up.. some really cool guns! This course of fire includes an amazing rifle, a man down and an opportunity to go full-auto. Then, Crossfire lets the team try out a tactical bat that includes a 22LR Pistol and a window breaker spike. If that’s not enough to get the blood pumping, the contestants try out a silencer fit for the most secretive of missions and a John Wick shotgun. Buckle up.

Episode 12 - When Pigtails and Pistols Strike

The night mission is a go.. or so they thought. As the team readied for the night mission, word from HQ derails the plan. The team has to act fast to adapt to an ever-changing hostage situation. With an ingenious plan formed, some contestants have to go undercover to get the intel needed to complete the mission. See who this season’s winner is on the nail-biter season finale of Surviving Mann.

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