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!
The Harden Up Podcast
Ep 53: Wells Jones: Navy Veteran and World Adventurer
In 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 in some of the harshest environments on Earth to his time in front of the camera and an unforgettable expedition through the Middle East that became the foundation for his latest book.
We talk about:
- His path to becoming a Navy pararescueman
- What it's like operating in the extreme conditions of Antarctica
- The transition from military life to acting and storytelling
- Lessons learned from his travels across the globe
- The inspiration behind his recent Middle East expedition and book
- The mindset of an adventurer and what keeps him pushing boundaries
A Line in The Sand by Wells Jones:
https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Line-Sand-Novel/dp/B0D187YKRN/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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