The Bridge Podcast - Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start - The many lives of Jon Chang
- S2E3
- 1:49:14
- August 16th 2024
Perhaps the key to living a full life is to live many lives.
On this episode of The Bridge, Travis Haley sits down with Jon Chang, the visionary behind Black Powder Red Earth—a visceral graphic novel narrative with it's own video and table top board game that reflects the inner mechanisms and complexity of modern military scenarios—and the founder of The Dread and Fear of Kings, a luxury men's wear label with a mission-driven focus.
Jon's journey is tightly woven with Travis'. Both played crucial roles in developing Magpul Dynamics, where they redefined tactics, training and product innovation.
When Travis left to establish Haley Strategic, Jon was right there with him, helping to shape the brand's foundation and direction.
This episode delves into Jon's unique approach to storytelling and design, how his tactical expertise informed the creation of BPRE, and how that same precision and purpose is evident in his apparel line.
Don't miss this conversation between two pioneers discussing the evolution of design within our industry and community.
The Bridge
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It’s about people; connecting with others, sharing experiences, exchanging perspectives, and healing together through sometimes vulnerable conversations about difficult topics. We hope to help and heal others as we do so for ourselves by airing these conversations for all to hear.
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Travis Haley is a veteran Force Reconnaissance Marine with 15 years of dedicated real world experience including: combat tours in Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. After leaving the military, Mr Haley served as a special operations and security contractor before partnering with Magpul as founder and CEO of their training division, Magpul Dynamics, and then later, as CEO of Magpul Industries. In 2010, he made the decision to start anew with Haley Strategic Partners, where he has developed advanced training programs and equipment for war fighters, law enforcement and responsible armed citizens.