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The Harden Up Podcast

Matt Harden
Law Enforcement
SWAT Operations
Search and Rescue
Tactical Training
Police Sniper Tactics
U.S. Coast Guard
Aviation
Helicopter Pilots
Training and Operations
Kodiak
Cape Cod
Training Methods For Police Snipers
Marine Corps
Equipment For Snipers
Public Safety
Mechanical Breaching
Assassination Attempt On Trump
Dignitary Protection
Riverside County
California

"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.... more

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Life After the Badge: Mark Aguilar on Retirement, Leadership & the Future of Policing

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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.

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Training 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 la... more

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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 Global Product ... more

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JD Tremblay
Director of High Performance and Mental Resilience at Hungry Warrior Academy
Hungry Warrior Academy
Episode: Ep 65: JD Tremblay of Hungry Warrior Academy
Florian Oberst
German Army Reserve Captain, former Mountain Infantry Soldier, Global Product Manager at Lowa
Lowa
Episode: Ep 63: Florian Oberst- German Army Officer & Lowa Global Product Manager
Lucas Bode
Professional hunting guide with Montana Trophy Outfitters
Montana Trophy Outfitters
Episode: Ep 62: Lucas Bode- Professional Hunting Guide
James Fairfield
Director of Training at Point Blank Enterprises, retired police lieutenant with over 30 years of experience in law enforcement and tactical training
Point Blank Enterprises
Episode: Ep 61: James Fairfield of Point Blank Enterprises
Paul Holle
Wilderness medicine instructor, mountain climber, and founder of Idaho Rescue Training
Episode: Ep 59: Paul Holle- of Idaho Rescue Training
Ryan Marion
Former colleague with over 17 years of law enforcement experience, including roles in patrol, SRO, SWAT Team Leader, FTO, and Academy RTO.
Episode: Ep 56: Ryan- Success Strategies for the Academy and FTO
Dr. Jennifer Vollbrecht
Marine Corps veteran, helicopter crew chief, and door gunner turned CEO and project management powerhouse.
J. Vollbrecht Consulting
Episode: Ep 55: Jennifer Vollbrecht- USMC Crew Chief and Entrepreneur
Wells Jones
Navy veteran, Antarctic petty rescuer, world traveler, and author
Episode: Ep 53: Wells Jones: Navy Veteran and World Adventurer
Jason Attinger
US Air Force Major, pararescue specialist turned A-10 pilot
US Air Force
Episode: Ep 52: Maj Jason Attinger: USAF PJ & A-10 Pilot

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Matt Harden
Host of The Harden Up Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Awesome Show!!!

    Love it when an episode comes out, you get to here great perspectives from those out in the field. An awesome podcast to listen to when working out or on a hike, the only aspect this show is missing is not enough episodes would love to listen to more. Keep up the good work!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sinnamon89
    United States3 years ago
  • Great stuff

    Lots of good lessons from the pros.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K9 Arwin
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast, Great Interviewer, Great Man

    This is a great series with a guy that knows how to train, travel and enjoy life. It’s great to see and hear this Trainer in action. I hope for my travels to intersect with Mr. Harden’s sometime in the near future. In the meantime, listening to the Podcasts will keep me patient. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaulM92648
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Some great conversations with some great folks. I like their topics and appreciate the view they can provide on current events. Not only that, I’ve had the pleasure of working in a few of them and they are just as awesome in person as you’d think!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rhyler12262011
    United States6 years ago
  • Legit

    Worked with this guy for a few years and still follow his career via social media and close friends. He knows what he’s talking about and works and trains hard. I’m looking forward to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mannyleon
    United States6 years ago

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High-quality conversations that translate real-world tactics to listeners' lives.
Insightful, field-tested perspectives from practitioners in the trenches.
The host clearly knows training and travel; episodes are motivating and practical.
Great interviews with experts on training and gear.

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Ep 65: JD Tremblay of Hungry Warrior Academy
Q: Right, so you're speaking about military, and I know you've got a background there. Tell us a little bit about your military background.
JD shares joining the military at 17, experiences across basic training, deployments, the value of camaraderie, and the nuanced balance between mission focus and personal life transitions, highlighting lessons in leadership and resilience.
Ep 63: Florian Oberst- German Army Officer & Lowa Global Product Manager
Q: What should professionals look for when evaluating boot quality beyond price?
Florian stresses fit, production quality, manufacturing techniques, and certified safety standards as critical indicators of long-term performance and reliability.
Ep 63: Florian Oberst- German Army Officer & Lowa Global Product Manager
Q: What distinguishes the Mark II from the Mark I in terms of design goals and user needs?
The Mark II keeps the iconic frame and improves durability by addressing seam weaknesses, while pursuing occupational certifications and enhancing stability and cushioning for long field days.
Ep 63: Florian Oberst- German Army Officer & Lowa Global Product Manager
Q: Tell us how your military experience shaped your approach to product development at Lowa.
Florian explains that his alpine military background taught him to value durability, stability, and adaptability in footwear, guiding the focus on protection, fit, and material performance for professional users.
Ep 62: Lucas Bode- Professional Hunting Guide
Q: How did Lucas get into professional hunting and guiding?
Lucas describes following his father into hunting, building experience on public ground, then getting noticed by outfitters and slowly transitioning into guiding, first with a Colorado-based outfitter and eventually moving to Montana. The progression involved learning horses, packing, and earning the trust of clients through on-the-ground skill and reliability.

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2. Florian Oberst
3. Lucas Bode
4. James Fairfield
5. Paul Holle
6. Ryan Marion
7. Dr. Jennifer Vollbrecht
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