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Ep. 175: The Explosives Expert Who Refuses to Live a Small Life
Matt Barnett grew up dreaming about explosives. At fourteen he blew up his hand, looked death in the face, and kept going. Today he is one of the most fascinating figures in the world of high explosives, working with everything from avalanche control to government agencies and major media productions. This conversation goes far beyond blowing things up. Matt opens up about the accident that reshaped him, the philosophy that guides his life, the power of visualization, raising strong kids, and why danger and purpose are tied together for anyone who wants to live a real life. If you have ever wondered what drives someone to chase a childhood obsession into a career most people would never dare to try, this episode will pull you in. Explosives, chemistry, freedom, leadership, self reliance, personal growth, and the fire it takes to build something meaningful. It is all here. What you will hear in this episode:• How a kid with a chemistry set became an explosives expert• The accident that nearly took Matt’s life and what he learned from it• Why humans are wired to crave controlled danger• The mindset that separates dreamers from builders• Raising kids in a world that fears risk• What freedom, responsibility, and legacy really look like• Why modern society is starving for men who refuse to live small lives If you love conversations about resilience, purpose, freedom, and the people who shape their own world instead of waiting for permission, this one will hit home. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattexplodesstuffWebsite / Leadership Camp: https://www.impresariocamp.com/ _____Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4 Online Training - https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U Other Training & Services - https://bit.ly/3vw6kSU Merchandise - https://bit.ly/3ecyvk9 Blog Page - https://bit.ly/3nEHs8W Host Instagram - @Bader.Trav https://www.instagram.com/bader.travSilvercore Instagram - @SilvercoreOutdoors https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreoutdoors ____ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The spark that starts a life in explosives00:41 Travis welcomes Matt Barnett01:00 Why humans are drawn to things that go boom01:51 Order, chaos, and the intoxication of controlled destruction02:42 Childhood experiments with fireworks and gunpowder04:18 Matt learns to make black powder at seven05:00 The obsession with creating without limits06:07 Chemistry, invention, and the ADHD mind07:27 Growing up with explosive hobbies08:57 Talking openly about dangerous knowledge10:41 Where the line sits between education and harm11:49 Using explosives to make the world safer13:01 Childhood accidents and lessons learned16:04 Matt’s near fatal blast at fourteen17:50 Seeing the reality of destruction up close19:14 How the accident changed his view of war and life20:00 Parents, dynamite, and early experiments22:00 Raising kids around explosives and responsibility24:00 How business in the energetics world really works25:16 The surprising truth about social media and notoriety26:00 What it is like to film explosive content27:32 The camera confidence Matt learned as a kid28:36 What Matt would tell his younger self29:00 Building a business inside a maze of regulation30:15 Travis compares the Canadian system33:00 The cultural divide in how nations regulate freedom36:00 Why local control matters38:06 The challenges of trying to build in Canada40:41 A firearms case that shaped Travis view of the system43:18 Matt’s drive through Canada and observations45:00 Understanding different legal cultures46:27 The origin of Benetti46:44 What impresario means to Matt48:00 Why Matt teaches leadership50:15 When leadership pushes people to leave the status quo51:00 The clients who can afford it, and those who truly need it52:00 What legacy really means53:16 Why his children are his real contribution54:00 Raising kids like frontier families55:56 The human experience is not meant to be safe57:00 Why some of us need risk to feel alive58:00 Matt’s time in the hospital and what it taught him59:37 The turtle that changed everything01:00:20 The power of visualization01:01:20 What Matt sees for his future01:03:00 Why the world still needs wild men01:06:00 Final thoughts on compassion, responsibility, and becoming better humans01:08:45 Closing
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