The Harden Up Podcast
Matt Harden
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"The Harden Up Podcast" brings you into the world of high-performance training and adventure through the expert lens of Matt Harden—a former USMC Infantry Squad Leader, veteran SWAT Team Leader, and founder of OpTempo Training Group. Each episode delivers compelling conversations with leading specialists across tactical operations, athletic development, overlanding expeditions, and extreme sports.
Matt's military and law enforcement background provides the perfect foundation for extracting practical wisdom from his guests, offering listeners actionable strategies they can implement immediately. Whether you're a tactical professional, outdoor enthusiast, or simply someone looking to elevate your performance and push beyond comfort zones, this podcast delivers the insights and motivation you need.
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Ep 62: Lucas Bode- Professional Hunting Guide
Send a textEpisode 62: Elk, Elevation & Ethics: Inside the World of a Backcountry Hunting Guide with Lucas BodeIn this episode, I sit down with Lucas Bode, a professional hunting guide with…
S6E61 Ep 61: James Fairfield of Point Blank Enterprises
Send a textIn this episode, I’m joined by James Fairfield, a retired police lieutenant with over 30 years in law enforcement and a deep operational background in SWAT, use-of-force instruction, and…
Ep 60: Jason- Police Instructor & Plain Clothes Officer
Send a textIn this episode, I’m joined by Jason, a 13-year law enforcement veteran serving in the greater Atlanta area. With years of experience on one of Georgia’s busiest full-time SWAT teams,…
Ep 59: Paul Holle- of Idaho Rescue Training
Send a textIn this episode, I’m joined by Paul Holle—a wilderness medicine instructor, mountain athlete, and the founder of Idaho Rescue Training. Paul’s work and passion have taken him to 18…
S5E58 Ep 58: Chad Bianco- Riverside Co. Sheriff, Governor Candidate
Send a textIn this episode, Matt sits down with Sheriff Chad Bianco, a 30-year law enforcement veteran and the current Sheriff of Riverside County—one of the largest sheriff’s departments in the…
Ep 57: Matt Harden- Guest appearance on the Like a Man podcast
Send a textIn this episode of Like a Man, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk about a journey that’s shaped who I am today—starting with my time in the U.S. Marine Corps, through college, and…
S5E56 Ep 56: Ryan- Success Strategies for the Academy and FTO
Send a textSuccess Strategies for the Academy and Beyond with Ryan MarionIn this episode of the Harden Up Podcast, Matt sits down with longtime friend and former colleague Ryan Marion — a law…
S5E55 Ep 55: Jennifer Vollbrecht- USMC Crew Chief and Entrepreneur
Send a textIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Vollbrecht, a former U.S. Marine Corps helicopter crew chief and door gunner who has transformed her experience in the military into a…
S5E54 Ep 54: Cory Nykoluk of 5.11 and First Tactical
Send a textIn this episode, we sit down with industrial design expert Cory Nykoluk, the innovative force behind some of the tactical gear industry's most revolutionary products. Cory shares his…
S5E53 Ep 53: Wells Jones: Navy Veteran and World Adventurer
Send a textIn this episode, we sit down with Wells Jones—a Navy veteran, former Antarctic pararescueman, actor, author, and world traveler. Wells shares his incredible journey from military service…
S5E52 Ep 52: Maj Jason Attinger: USAF PJ & A-10 Pilot
Send a textMy guest today is a U.S. Air Force Major, whose remarkable career spans both special operations and combat aviation. He spent over a decade as a Pararescue specialist (PJ), leading…
S3E33 Ep 33: Mark Aguilar-Police Detective Veteran
Send a textIn this episode Matt talks with Mark Aguilar, a current Police detective working in a an elite tactical surveillance unit. Listen in as Mark recounts his 28-year law enforcement journey…
S5E51 Ep 51: Matt Klein- NYPD Detective (Ret) and Battle Tribe Founder
Send a textIn this episode I welcome Army combat veteran Matt Klein to the show! Matt is a retired NYPD Forensic sketch artist who used his artistic gifts and abilities to help solve multiple…
S4E50 Ep 50: Rex Ingram- Police Chief
Send a textIn this episode I welcome our first Police Chief to the show, Chief Rex R. Ingram from the Caldwell Idaho police department. He has an extensive background from his 17 years at LAPD, where…
Ep 49: Mark Lang of Brinc Drones
Send a textIn this episode Matt talks with a law enforcement SWAT veteran, Mark Lang. He served for 23 years on a full-time SWAT team, specializing in the sniper billet. Mark is the director of…
S4E48 Ep 48: CDR Bill Burwell- USCG Rescue Pilot
Send a textIn this episode Matt talks with an active duty United States Coast Guard search and rescue pilot, Commander Bill Burwell. He has served over 18 years with assignments as duty pilot,…
S4E47 EP 47: Standing Offhand on Police Snipers
Send a textIn this episode Matt talks with two guests, Jeff Chang - a police sniper/instructor and also a former Marine Corps sniper. Tyler Ellsworth is also a police sniper/instructor and…
Ep 46: Mike Kelly- USCG Rescue Swimmer Instructor
Send a textIn this episode Matt talks with an active duty United States Coast Guard rescue swimmer instructor. Mike served as a rescue swimmer for ten years prior to being selected as an instructor…
Ep 45: Jason Clark of BeaverFit USA
Send a textIn this episode Matt has an in-depth conversation with the Beaverfit USA director of training and education, Jason Clark. Jason is a combat Marine Corps veteran and former drill…
Ep 44: Dennis Medina of Armored Breach
Send a textIn this episode Matt speaks with the inventor and founder of the guardian breaching shield, Dennis Medina. The company Armored Breach was formed as Dennis worked as a full-time SWAT…
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The Harden Up Podcast has published 62 episodes since January 2020, covering topics in Education, Government.
The Harden Up Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 8m.
