# Jim Ward

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Podcast: [Going Off Track](https://stenobird.com/podcast/going-off-track-1055347)
Published: 2026-04-22T07:11:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.goingofftrack.com/e/jim-ward/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xcm62eh8f68dvain/468-Jim_Ward.mp3
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## Resource

We go on a real journey this episode with At The Drive-In and Sparta founder, Jim Ward. From his frontier family roots, arriving in Texas via covered wagon up thru his discovery of the outside world during early tours, to the pitfalls of grand success. Along the way we find out about his favorite pedals and that he's an "aggressive sleeper". Sparta online

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