This week, hosts Daniel & TJ sit down with Jason McCarthy, founder and CEO of GORUCK. From his Special Forces background to building a global fitness movement, Jason shares how grit, purpose, and community drive everything he does. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and redefining what strength means.
Connect with Speak Easy Jax:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyjax/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakEasyJax">Youtube</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/speakeasyjax">X</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574244391870">Facebook</a></li></ul>Credits<ul><li>Hosts: Daniel Davis and TJ Ward</li><li>Presenting Sponsor: JAX Chamber</li><li>Producers: Kelly Pourciau and Ashley Folladori</li><li>Video and Audio Production: Audri Monge&nbsp;<ul><li>WJCT Public Media (Season 1 &amp; 2)</li></ul></li><li>Marketing: Wander Media Company</li></ul>

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Introducing Speak Easy Jax, Northeast Florida’s premiere podcast. Hosted by Daniel Davis and TJ Ward, Speak Easy dives deep into the unfiltered stories of Jacksonville’s most influential and accomplished figures. With candid conversations and behind-the-scenes insights, the show explores the triumphs, challenges, and defining moments that shape the region’s leaders, innovators, and game-changers. From business moguls to cultural icons, Speak Easy Jax pulls back the curtain, offering an authentic glimpse into the personalities driving Jacksonville forward. Engaging, thought-provoking, and always real, this podcast is where influence meets storytelling — one conversation at a time.