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The Harden Up Podcast

by Matt Harden
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  • Ep 67: Josh Saunders- BJJ Champion & Coach

    September 11, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Josh Saunders, one of Australia's premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors and a two-time ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials Champion. What's remarkable about Josh's story isn't just where he is…

  • Ep 66: Mark Aguilar- LAPD S.I.S. Veteran

    June 30, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

    Send us Fan Mail Life After the Badge: Mark Aguilar on Retirement, Leadership & the Future of Policing Mark Aguilar returns to the podcast following his retirement after an exceptional 31-year career with the Los Angeles Police Department…

  • Ep 65: JD Tremblay of Hungry Warrior Academy

    May 29, 2026 · 55 min

    Send us Fan Mail 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…

  • Ep 64: Training Expectations & Low-Light Work

    April 30, 2026 · 17 min

    Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary 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…

  • Ep 63: Florian Oberst- German Army Officer & Lowa Global Product Manager

    March 25, 2026 · 43 min

    Send us Fan Mail 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…

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  • Ep 62: Lucas Bode- Professional Hunting Guide

    February 28, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 62: Elk, Elevation & Ethics: Inside the World of a Backcountry Hunting Guide with Lucas Bode In this episode, I sit down with Lucas Bode, a professional hunting guide with nearly 20 years of backcountry experience…

  • Ep 61: James Fairfield of Point Blank Enterprises

    January 30, 2026 · 47 min

    Send us Fan Mail In 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 tactical leadership. James now…

  • Ep 60: Jason- Police Instructor & Plain Clothes Officer

    November 7, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min

    Send us Fan Mail In 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, Jason has worked as both an assaulter…

  • Ep 59: Paul Holle- of Idaho Rescue Training

    September 30, 2025 · 56 min

    Send us Fan Mail In 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 countries, climbing some of the world’s…

  • Ep 58: Chad Bianco- Riverside Co. Sheriff, Governor Candidate

    August 28, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min

    Send us Fan Mail In 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 nation. They explore his personal…

  • Ep 57: Matt Harden- Guest appearance on the Like a Man podcast

    July 31, 2025 · 46 min

    Send us Fan Mail In 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 into a career in law enforcement…

  • Ep 56: Ryan- Success Strategies for the Academy and FTO

    July 1, 2025 · 59 min

    Send us Fan Mail Success Strategies for the Academy and Beyond with Ryan Marion In this episode of the Harden Up Podcast, Matt sits down with longtime friend and former colleague Ryan Marion — a law enforcement veteran with over 17 years…

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About the show

"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.