The Harden Up Podcast
Hosted by Matt Harden, a former USMC Infantry Squad Leader, Veteran SWAT Team Leader, and owner of OpTempo Training Group, this podcast delves into all things training and adventure. From tactical insights to athletic performance, overlanding, and extreme sports, Matt interviews a diverse range of experts and enthusiasts. Tune in to gain actionable strategies and inspiration to push your limits and become the best version of yourself!
Podcasting since 2020 • 47 episodes
The Harden Up Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep 48: CDR Bill Burwell- USCG Rescue Pilot
In 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, instructor pilot and chief of aviation operations. Listen in a...
September 09, 2024
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EP 47: Standing Offhand on Police Snipers
In 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 owner/operator of Standing Offhand with co-owner Jeff. In this epi...
July 31, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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Ep 46: Mike Kelly- USCG Rescue Swimmer Instructor
In 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 at the aviation survival technician (AST) school- o...
May 31, 2024
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Ep 45: Jason Clark of BeaverFit USA
In 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 instructor. He later went on to work in the fitness industry and t...
April 26, 2024
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Ep 44: Dennis Medina of Armored Breach
In 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 Officer and mechanical breaching expert. Listen in as Matt and...
April 01, 2024
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Episode 44
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