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RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard

Ken Rideout
Drugs and Addiction
Addiction
NFL
Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)
Recovery
Ultra Running
Judo
Stanford University
Running
Los Angeles
Ran Carthon
Nick Bare
Lowell, United States
Prison System
Addiction and Recovery
Roofing Business
Ultrarunning
Reality TV
Kaitlyn Bristowe
Marathons

The Other Side of Hard, hosted by Ken Rideout — raw, gripping conversations with people who've pushed past the breaking point. Stories of resilience, redemption, and what's waiting on the other side.

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Kaitlyn Bristowe
Former Bachelorette, Broadway performer, public figure
Episode: Hate, Heartbreak, and a Comeback Win | Kaitlyn Bristowe
Phillip Frankland Lee
Celebrity chef and founder of Sushi by Scratch and Scratch Bar
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Episode: From Dish Pit to 30 Restaurants | Phillip Frankland Lee
Sam Parr
Founder of The Hustle; later hubSpot Media owner
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Episode: Drunk and Directionless to Building an Empire | Sam Parr
Oz Pearlman
Mentalist and running enthusiast
Self-employed (performs as Oz The Mentalist)
Episode: Mind Games, Marathons, and Mastery | Oz Pearlman, Mentalist
Steve Weatherford
Former NFL punter and Super Bowl champion who shares his life story and faith journey
Former NFL teams (Saints, Giants, Chiefs, etc.)
Episode: He Won the Super Bowl… Then Lost Himself | Steve Weatherford
Tyler Ramsey
Artist, subject of the interview, podcast guest
Episode: Drugs, Destruction, and a Second Life Through Art | Tyler Ramsey
Bobby Rich
Fighter, coach, and entrepreneur; trainer to high-profile celebrities
Private coaching and fitness ventures
Episode: Missing the Olympics to Training the Cultural Icons | Bobby Rich
Tyler Gaffney
Former Stanford running back, two-time NFL Super Bowl champion
NFL, Stanford University
Episode: Brick by Brick to the NFL and Back Again | Tyler Gaffney
Andrew Yang
Tech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate
Yang2020 / Entrepreneurs in tech
Episode: AI, Politics, and a Shot at the White House | Andrew Yang

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Ken Rideout
Host of The Other Side of Hard

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • 🙌

    The podcast I’ve been waiting for since Ken joined Nick Bare on the Bare Performance Podcast a few years back. Keep up the great work, Ken!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brokenrunnr
    United States3 months ago
  • Realest Podcast I Follow!

    I’ve known Ken for 15 years and unlike other podcasts, there’s NO BS to be found here. What I like the most is how he lets his guests be the star of the show, asking questions to tease out the full story. 10/10 for interesting and encouraging motivational content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Grand Porcini
    United States4 months ago
  • Best New Podcast of 25

    My Favorite new podcast for 2025. Ken, is thoughtful and truly genuine and authentic. Can’t wait for his new book.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RickZ30
    United States4 months ago
  • Rideout delivers

    Love the show, love Ken’s voice, and questions. Thank you 10-mile-a-day Ken!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cayo Nation
    United States5 months ago
  • A life to live well

    Unvarnished and to the point. I wouldn’t expect less from Ken Rideout. Practical guidance with a meaningful dose of inspiration.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K2 XP
    United States5 months ago

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Guest stories are diverse, from sports to recovery to entrepreneurship.
High regard for host's authentic, thoughtful approach to hard experiences.
Motivating, practical takeaways paired with compelling life stories.
Consistent cadence and high-quality questions help guests open up.
Listeners praise frank, no-nonsense interviewing that lets guests own their story.

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Mind Games, Marathons, and Mastery | Oz Pearlman, Mentalist
Q: When you were starting, how would you learn the tricks? Were there books, or did you have mentors?
Oz explains he mostly learned from books with one mentor, Bruce, and later developed the ability to improvise and adapt tricks for any situation, which became central to his career.
Hate, Heartbreak, and a Comeback Win | Kaitlyn Bristowe
Q: How did you navigate the shift from reality TV fame to broader opportunities like Broadway and publishing?
Kaitlyn describes leveraging fresh opportunities, negotiating assertively for fair compensation, and using therapy and personal branding to stay adaptable and resilient across different media streams.
Brick by Brick to the NFL and Back Again | Tyler Gaffney
Q: What was the turning point that helped you transition away from football?
Injuries, the difficulty of staying fully healthy, and the realization that the game had to end, which pushed me to explore entrepreneurship, marketing, and helping other athletes transition to life after sports.
Brick by Brick to the NFL and Back Again | Tyler Gaffney
Q: How did your NFL teams manage rookie integration and hazing, and how did that differ across organizations?
There was a mix of light-hearted traditional hazing and serious professionalism; the Patriots emphasized a family-like culture with high accountability, while other teams varied in intensity, making the environment both challenging and instructive.
Brick by Brick to the NFL and Back Again | Tyler Gaffney
Q: What was the draft experience like for you, given the rounds and the uncertainty?
The process was tense and unpredictable; I expected to go higher but ultimately was drafted in the later rounds, which underscored the volatility of pro football and the importance of staying prepared and adaptable.

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1. Kaitlyn Bristowe
2. Phillip Frankland Lee
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4. Oz Pearlman
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7. Bobby Rich
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