Best Drone Hardening Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 51: Matt Klein- NYPD Detective (Ret) and Battle Tribe Founder 38:53

16d ago38:53

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Send us a text In this episode I welcome Army combat veteran Matt Klein to the show! Matt is a retired NYPD Forensic sketch artist who used his artistic gifts and abilities to help solve multiple high-profile homicide and assault investigations. After his time in the military and law enforcement, Matt founded his creative project Battle Tribe! His …

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Ep 50: Rex Ingram- Police Chief 1:44:24

2M ago1:44:24

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Send us a text In this episode I welcome our first Police Chief to the show, Chief Rex R. Ingram from the Caldwell Idaho police department. He has an extensive background from his 17 years at LAPD, where he worked on gang enforcement teams, a human trafficking task force, plainclothes operations, and patrol watch commander in some of LA’s toughest …

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Ep 49: Mark Lang of Brinc Drones 1:23:40

4M ago1:23:40

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Send us a text In this episode Matt talks with a law enforcement SWAT veteran, Mark Lang. He served for 23 years on a full-time SWAT team, specializing in the sniper billet. Mark is the director of sniper training for Tac Flow Academy and teaches for TTPOA and NTOA. Mark now works for BRINC drones and advocates for the use of drones in SWAT and pat…

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Ep 48: CDR Bill Burwell- USCG Rescue Pilot 1:06:15

5M ago1:06:15

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Send us a text 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 as Bill dives into the challenges of rotary-wing flying, hair-raising rescue missions, and e…

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EP 47: Standing Offhand on Police Snipers 1:43:35

7M ago1:43:35

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Send us a text 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 episode we discuss the Trump shooting incident, the police sniper mission, and selecting good …

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Ep 46: Mike Kelly- USCG Rescue Swimmer Instructor 1:08:34

9M ago1:08:34

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Send us a text 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- one of the most stressful environments in military training. Listen in as Mike breaks down the sel…

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Ep 45: Jason Clark of BeaverFit USA 1:02:15

10M ago1:02:15

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Send us a text 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 then as a strength and conditioning director for the Marie Corps HITT program. He also serve…

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Ep 44: Dennis Medina of Armored Breach 1:06:38

11M ago1:06:38

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Send us a text 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 Dennis discuss SWAT training, trends, and the value of ballistic shields in operations. Pl…

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Ep 43: Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism at DARC 19:15

12M ago19:15

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Send us a text In this episode Matt reviews his recent visit to the direct action resource center for the level two law enforcement counter terrorism course. Hear about his experience at the course, gear selection, and tips for your training visit. Please enjoy the show! Direct Action Resource Center: IG: @directactionresourcecenter https://darc-us…

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Ep 42: Zack Sowers- USCG Rescue Swimmer 1:08:01

1y ago1:08:01

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Send us a text In this episode Matt talks with an active duty United States Coast Guard rescue swimmer and learns more about their training and operations. AST Zack Sowers shares his insight into the difficult training pipeline to become an aviation survival technician (AST) and the moments of his first open ocean rescue, and his most recent save o…

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Ep 41: Mike O'Neil of San Jose PD MERGE 1:12:02

1y ago1:12:02

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Send us a text In this episode Matt talks with the team commander of San Jose Police Department's full-time SWAT team , MERGE. Listen in to Mike's story covering his extensive law enforcement career in a multitude of assignments. Mike now commands MERGE and discusses team dynamics, selection and training, and the challenges of leading a team. Pleas…

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Ep 40: Dave Weidner- Veteran Law Enforcement Firearms Trainer 1:22:55

1+ y ago1:22:55

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Send us a text In this episode Matt has an in-depth conversation with Dave Weidner, a veteran Police Officer and trainer. Dave has a progressive ideology when it comes to firearms training and brings some of the nation's best trainers to his facility, where he supervises his agency firearms program. Dave is dedicated to providing cutting-edge train…

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Ep 39: Yousef Sansour of Esoteric LLC- Part 2 1:16:01

1+ y ago1:16:01

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Send us a text Yousef Sansour, a law enforcement veteran, counter-terrorism expert, and USPSA grand master, returns to the show. In this episode Yousef and Matt discuss trainging ideologies, SWAT team operations and the hostage rescue course Yousef presents. Enjoy the show! Yousef Sansour Instagram: @esoteric_llc https://esotericllc.com/ The OpTemp…

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EP 38: Pete Koch- Actor and Former NFL Defensive End 1:40:21

1+ y ago1:40:21

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Send us a text In this episode Matt talks with former NFL defensive end Pete Koch about his athletic journey from high school, college, and the NFL. Pete dives deep into the mindset and attributes of the key coaches that fueled his success. Pete also shares his memorable experience filming the movie "Heartbreak Ridge" with Clint Eastwood and other …

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EP 37: Kenny Stone of Soldiers on Singletrack 1:24:20

1+ y ago1:24:20

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Send us a text In this episode Matt talks with Kenny Stone, an Army combat veteran and founder of the non-profit Soldiers on Singletrack (SOS). After multiple combat tours, Kenny returned home to civilian life and the associated loss of purpose and camaraderie. in search of therapy, Kenny dusted off his mountain bike and began seeing drastic mental…

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Ep 36: Travis Gribble- SWAT Veteran and advocate 1:24:20

2y ago1:24:20

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Send us a text In this episode Matt has an in-depth conversation with Travis Gribble, a fellow SWAT Officer, about LE life, training, and the personal toll of the job. The conversation dives deep into the psychological and emotional challenges of working the streets day in and day out. Travis also details his personal account of an incident that sh…

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Ep 35: Brad Frederick of Kinetic Concepts Group 1:35:49

2y ago1:35:49

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Send us a text In this episode Matt talks with Brad, a Marine Corps veteran, Police Officer and CEO of Kinetic Concepts Group. Brad has worked multiple assignments to include parol, SWAT, and plainclothes street teams. During his time on the job, Brad has identified multiple tactical problems Officers face and has found methods to address them. Lis…

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Ep 34: Mike Ott- Ballistic Shield Innovator 33:19

2y ago33:19

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Send us a text In this episode Matt talks with Mike Ott, a Police veteran with years 18 years of experience. Mike held multiple assignments to include SWAT, firearms instructor and K9 handler. During this time Mike gained valuable knowledge and insight to the construction and use of ballistic shields. After his law enforcement career, Mike moved on…

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Ep 32: Heather Brent- Blackhawk Crew Chief 1:07:25

2y ago1:07:25

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Send us a text In this episode Matt talks with Heather Brent, a former television new journalist and now Army Blackhawk helicopter crew chief. Listen in as they discuss the struggles of being a young, single mom, professional who later decides to switch careers. Hear Heather's story as she recounts the change from journalism to working with various…

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Ep 31: Sal Hernandez- SWAT Cop and Tactical Games athlete 56:47

2+ y ago56:47

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Send us a text In this episode Matt talks with Sal Hernandez, a law enforcement SWAT Officer and Tactical Games athlete. Listen in as they discuss the journey of becoming a SWAT Officer and the continual training that keeps teams sharp. Sal also recounts his deployment down to Uvalde as a supporting SWAT team. Sal is also an accomplished Tactical G…

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Ep 30: Yousef Sansour of Esoteric LLC 1:12:24

2+ y ago1:12:24

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Send us a text In this episode Matt talks with Yousef Sansour, a law enforcement veteran, counter-terrorism expert, and USPSA grand master. He spent years working with multiple government agencies on counter-terrorism missions after 9-11 while serving as a SWAT Officer. Over the 28+ years of his career he gained a vast amount of knowledge that he n…

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Ep 29: Chris on Active Shooter Response 53:38

2+ y ago53:38

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Send us a text In this episode Matt talks with one of the OpTempo instructors about active shooter events. Listen in as Chris, a law enforcement active shooter subject matter expert, discusses the history of active shooter incidents, the evolution of the law enforcement response, and what you can do to be better prepared for the unthinkable. The Op…

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EP 28: Byron Rogers of Protector Nation 1:03:58

2+ y ago1:03:58

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Send us a text In this episode Matt sits down with Byron Rodgers, a Marine Corps combat veteran and 10-year Executive Protection professional. He has travelled the world working with high-level clients, while gaining a wealth of knowledge in the EP space. Byron is a successful entrepreneur that owns and operates The Bravo Research Group, Protector …

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EP 27: Tom Rizzo of Street Cop Training 1:01:55

3y ago1:01:55

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Send us a text In this episode Matt talks with Tom Rizzo, a Street Cop Training instructor and 20-year law enforcement veteran. Tom gained valuable knowledge serving on patrol, crime suppression units, and as academy and department instructor. Tom has also been an adjunct professor with new jersey university and Rutgers school of public affairs and…

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Ep 26: Jeff Chang of Standing Offhand 1:42:09

3y ago1:42:09

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Send us a text In this episode Matt talks with Jeff Chang, a Police sniper subject matter expert. Jeff is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran who deployed to two wars as a scout sniper and a private contractor. Jeff also spent the last 12 years on a major metropolitan SWAT team, finishing his time as the sniper team leader. Listen in as Jeff shares his sto…

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Ep 25: Nick Thayer of The Tactical Games 53:24

3y ago53:24

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Send us a text On this episode Matt talks with Nick Thayer, the marketing manager of The Tactical Games. Nick is a United States Coast Guard Veteran who spent 10 years in the defense contracting industry after RELAD. He later became a CrossFit coach, photographer, and ultimately competed in The Tactical Games. Listen in as Nick and Matt discuss the…

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Ep 24: Maj (Ret.) Will Ostan of Arc of Justice 1:10:54

3y ago1:10:54

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Send us a text On this episode Matt talks with the President and CEO of Arc of Justice USA, Maj (Ret.) Will Ostan. He served over 12 years in the U.S. Army as a JAG attorney, completing combat deployments with the 10th Mountain Division, 7th Special Forces Group, and Navy SEAL Team 5. In 2019 Will launched Arc of Justice, Advocates of Wounded Warri…

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Ep 23: Kara "The Huntress" of Deliverfund 1:13:18

3y ago1:13:18

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Send us a text On this episode Matt talks with one of the nation’s leading human trafficker hunters, Kara Smith. She spent 12 years working in intelligence analysis in support of anti-terrorism. Starting her career in the air force, and then moving on to the NSA and FBI, she has taken those skills and now uses them to combat human trafficking with …

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Ep 22: Taylor Mccubbin of ChimeraXR 57:29

3+ y ago57:29

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Send us a text Taylor McCubbin is the CEO and co-founder of ChimeraXR. He is a 15 year veteran of the Canadian military. He worked as a full time firearms instructor at the largest air base in Canada and developed the first firearms and tactical simulation program for the air force. He later went on to work for Meggitt Training systems, the world’s…

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Ep 21: Kenny Williams of Street Cop Training 1:00:25

3+ y ago1:00:25

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Send us a text Sergeant Kenny Williams is one of the country’s leading experts in criminal vehicle interdiction. Sergeant Williams began his career in 2007, and currently works as a full time K9 interdiction officer. Williams has been personally responsible for the seizure of over 4 million dollars cash, several hundred pounds of illicit narcotics,…

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Ep 20: Dr Justin Smith of Tactical Neuroscience 1:13:26

3+ y ago1:13:26

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Send us a text Dr Justin Smith is a research Psychologist who has done groundbreaking work in the area of stress and anxiety in tactical applications. Justin performed PhD work in decision-making under life and death circumstances and how it relates to stress. His findings apply to Law Enforcement, Military, and high level Athletes. Tactical Neuros…

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EP 19: Scott Brady of Overland Journal 1:13:47

3+ y ago1:13:47

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Send us a text Scott is an adventure driver and consultant who has worked on various specialty-vehicle projects for auto manufacturers, aftermarket companies, and television producers such as Top Gear. He is a passionate photographer and writer with international credits, the only American to have won the esteemed Outback Challenge, Morocco, and a …

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Ep 18: Direct Action Resource Center 17:48

3+ y ago17:48

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Send us a text In this episode Matt shares his experience at the Direct Action Resource Center. Listen in on tips for how to prepare, what to expect, and overall take-aways from the course. Matt aso covers his personal gear list used for the course. Direct Action Resource Center IG: @DARC1 Website: https://darc-usa.squarespace.com/ Links for gear u…

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Ep 17: Tony Blauer of Blauer Spear System 1:18:12

3+ y ago1:18:12

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Send us a text In this episode Matt talks with legendary self-defense coach Tony Blauer on the science of a fight and violence. Join them for a discussion on physiological response, stress inoculation, and being a better trainer. Tony dives deep into fear management and Police defensive tactics training during this eye opening conversation! Free e-…

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Ep 16: Mike Nguyen- Ambush on Police Survivor 1:04:26

4y ago1:04:26

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Send us a text Join us as we talk with Mike Nguyen about his intense account of his Officer-involved shooting that nearly killed him. We discuss that fateful day that changed his life forever, his road to recovery, and the resilient mindset that brought him back to full duty! The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of classes: https:…

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Ep 15: Deliver Fund- The Fight Against Human Trafficking 50:12

4y ago50:12

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Send us a text Listen and learn about the dark world of human trafficking from senior targeting analyst Shane Erikson of the non-profit Deliver Fund. We take a look at the modern methods criminals of human trafficking are using to prey upon our children, friends, and neighbors. You'll be amazed at how prevalent this truly is. We highly encourage su…

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Ep 14: Pete Roberts of Origin USA 56:31

4y ago56:31

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Send us a text In this episode we welcome Pete Roberts, founder of Origin USA. Join us as we talk Jiu-Jitsu, American manufacturing, and Pete's entrepreneurial journey. Listen how Pete went from a backyard workshop to a multi-location manufacturing company, picking up Jocko Willink as a business partner along the way. Pete Roberts IG: @pete.m.rober…

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Ep 13: Trung "Shinobi" Nguyen- Full-time SWAT Officer 1:06:27

4y ago1:06:27

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Send us a text Join me for a great conversation with former Army Ranger and current SWAT COP, Trung Nguyen. Listen to Trung's story about growing up on the rough streets of Chicago as an immigrant and how he made his way to the U.S. Army and ultimately to the 275 Rangers. Trung also talks about life in law enforcement and his methods and mindset fo…

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Ep 12: Bear Training Solutions- Breach-able Training Doors 54:51

4y ago54:51

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Send us a text Matt talks forcible entry with the founders of Bear Training Solutions Vince Diliberto and Josh Cummings. From building a prototype breaching trainging door by hand to now offering indutry-leading equipment, Bear Training Solutions is serious about their craft. Listen in as we discuss breaching tactics, tools, and training. Bear Trai…

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Ep 11: Tony Long- U.K. CTSFO Veteran 1:30:04

4y ago1:30:04

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Send us a text Tony Long takes a deep dive into U.K. Police work and his impressive 30+ yr career. From a Bobby walking a beat to firearms Officer to becoming a memeber of the elite SCO19 unit, Tony shares lessons learned and differences of U.S. and U.K. Police work. Tony later went on to tell the tale of one of his Officer-involved shooting in his…

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Ep 10: Neil Hudspeth- SOF Sniper Instructor 1:28:44

4+ y ago1:28:44

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Send us a text Join Matt for his conversation with Neil Hudspeth, a 20-year Army Veteran with 14 years in Special Operations and multiple combat deployments. Neil shares his experiences as a Bradley driver, Special Forces K9 handler, Special Forces Sniper, and ultimately a sniper instructor. The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of…

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Ep 9: Vince- Law Enforcement FTO 57:37

4+ y ago57:37

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Send us a text Matt and one of the OPTEMPO instructors, Vince, sit down and talk about the current climate of Law Enforcement from the perspective of current Patrol Officers. The topics include the Officer hiring process, vetting, and training. This will be an on-going series with episodes discussing other areas of Law Enforcement. The OpTempo Trai…

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Ep 8: Kurt Hohan- SOF Veteran 1:17:08

4+ y ago1:17:08

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Send us a text Matt tracks down the elusive and busy Kurt to find out what he's been up to since his time with Fieldcraft Survival. Kurt is a 18-year Army Veteran with 10 years in Special Operations and multiple combat deployments. Matt and Kurt have an in-depth conversation about the current state of the country, the military, building an overland…

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Ep 7: Ralph Juarez- Effective Police Fitness 1:03:43

4+ y ago1:03:43

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Send us a text Ralph Juarez talks about his law enforcement journey and becoming an agency instructor. We also discuss his work with Effective Fitness Training (EFT) and the role physical fitness and training play in a successful law enforcement career. The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of classes: https://optempotraining.com/ …

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Ep 6: Nizan Tzudiker-Israel National Police Trainer 1:19:54

4+ y ago1:19:54

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Send us a text Matt has an in-depth conversation with Nizan Tzudiker about the military, police, and training in Israel. Nizan talks about his career from IDF commando, Ambassador protection, to now heading the Israel National Police Academy firearms and Krav Maga programs. Nizan also sheds light on what make a good instructor and how to develop th…

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Ep 5: Darren Uyenoyama- MMA Fighter & Trainer 56:22

4+ y ago56:22

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Send us a text Darren Uyenoyama shares his journey from collegiate athlete to a professional MMA and Jiu-Jitsu fighter, and later becoming a world-class coach. Darren talks about his time in Japan, common traits in successful professional fighters, and his continued growth as a coach and instructor. The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated…

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Ep 4: Justin Flood- US Army Veteran 1:03:50

5y ago1:03:50

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Send us a text Justin Flood shares his story about his time in the Army, including his deployments to Iraq and Kosovo. Justin advanced in the Army to First Sergeant with both infantry and CST/CBRN experience. While in the Army Justin discovered Jiu-Jitsu and began a 13 year training addiction that still continues. Justin and his wife also also own …

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Ep 3: Chad Cole- USMC Somalia Veteran 1:30:13

5y ago1:30:13

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Send us a text Chad Cole talks about his Marine Corps time, including his deployments to Somalia in the Blackhawk Down era and to Los Angeles during the 1992 riots. Chad later went on to executive protection for H. Ross Perot and then authored the book "The Dirty Little Wars." Chad also runs the heavy metal-inspired clothing brand "Heavy Metal Thur…

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Ep 2: Freddy Camacho- Crossfit Pioneer 46:14

5y ago46:14

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Send us a text Freddy Camacho talks about his former careers, including law enforcement, and how he landed in the CrossFit world. Freddy discusses being a gym owner, professional fighting, nutrition, and scaling workouts for the 40+ crowd. The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of classes: https://optempotraining.com/ @optempotraini…

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Ep 1: Jason Silva- Executive Protection Professional 45:06

5y ago45:06

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Send us a text Follow along as we recount stories from the Marine Corps infantry in Iraq, to policing the streets in a high crime city, to executive protection of high value clients. Find out what strategies Jason used to get to the top of his game. Follow us: www.optempotraining.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4kBpYUjDdve9BULTHRF2Bw?view_as=…

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