The Harden Up Podcast
"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.
The Harden Up Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep 66: Mark Aguilar- LAPD S.I.S. Veteran
Life After the Badge: Mark Aguilar on Retirement, Leadership & the Future of PolicingMark Aguilar returns to the podcast following his retirement after an exceptional 31-year career with the Los Angeles Police Department, culm...
Ep 65: JD Tremblay of Hungry Warrior Academy
In this episode of The Harden Up Podcast, Matt sits down with JD Tremblay — Director of High Performance & Mental Resilience Advisor at Hungry Warrior Academy.JD’s background spans military service, elite ultra-endurance competition,...
Ep 64: Training Expectations & Low-Light Work
Episode SummaryTraining isn’t a checkbox—it’s your foundation.In this episode, we break down why tactical training is critical not just for performance in the field, but for legal accountability after the fact. Using key case law,...
Ep 63: Florian Oberst- German Army Officer & Lowa Global Product Manager
Episode 63: From Alpine Warfare to Elite Footwear: Florian Oberst on Performance in the Mountains.In this episode, I sit down with Florian Oberst—a German Army Reserve Captain, former mountain infantry soldier, and...