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RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard

Ken Rideout
Addiction
NFL
Recovery
Sobriety
Boxing
Addiction Recovery
Running
Drugs and Addiction
Olympics
Swimming
Montreal Canadiens
Dream Recovery
Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)
Sleep
Eating Disorder
Judo
Ultra Running
Stanford University
Los Angeles
Ran Carthon

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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Evan Slaughter grew up in Birmingham, Alabama in a conservative household before addiction changed the course of his life. After battling an early OxyContin addiction and completing rehab, he joined the U.S. Army, earned an Airborne contract, deploye... more

Matt Cassel's football story shouldn't have happened.

He spent his college career at USC backing up two Heisman Trophy winners, Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart, throwing just a handful of passes while wondering if he'd ever get a real opportunity. Mo... more

Danny O'Connor looked like he had everything.

A state wrestling champion. An Olympian. One of the top professional boxers in America with a world title shot finally within reach.

Behind the scenes, almost nobody knew he had been battling an eating ... more

He taught himself to rap at nine years old, co-founded the rap supergroup La Coka Nostra, got discovered by Ben Affleck for Gone Baby Gone, and went on to act in The Town, Killing Them Softly, and Joker.

What almost nobody saw was what was happening... more

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Recent Guests

Evan Slaughter
Founder of Fit2Serve, veteran, content creator
Fit2Serve
Episode: From Army Airborne to Addiction Recovery | Evan Slaughter
Matt Cassel
NFL quarterback, USC alum, 14-year NFL veteran
Former NFL quarterback
Episode: He Barely Played in College. Then Played 14 NFL Seasons. | Matt Cassel
Danny O'Connor
Former Olympic boxer, eating disorder survivor
Boxing
Episode: The Olympian Who Nearly Died Making Weight | Danny O'Connor
George Carroll
Rap artist known as Slaine; actor in Gone Baby Gone and The Town
Music and Film (La Coka Nostra, House of Pain collaboration)
Episode: Boston, Addiction, The Town, 12 Years Sober | George Carroll “Slaine”
David Millar
Ultrarunner, sober warrior, med student
Episode: The Crack Addict Who Became a Med Student | David Millar
Scott Stallings
PGA Tour golfer
PGA Tour
Episode: From Tour Wins to Barely Holding a Club | Scott Stallings
Chris Herren
Former NBA player, author, recovery advocate
Herren Project/Herren Wellness
Episode: He Played for the Celtics on OxyContin | Chris Herren
Jake Muise
Founder and CEO of Maui Nui Venison
Maui Nui Venison
Episode: Hunting 80,000 Deer to Save Hawaii | Jake Muise
Chris Spencer
Former NFL center/offensive lineman
NFL (Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Ole Miss alumnus)
Episode: Dyslexia. Racism. The NFL. | Chris Spencer

Host

Ken Rideout
Host of The Other Side of Hard; prominent figure behind the show's resilience and transformation narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Go Green

    Great interview! Great show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    racingintothefuture
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the pod

    Must listen every time the pod drops - keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mattymogs
    United States2 months ago
  • 🙌

    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 States5 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 States6 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 States7 months ago

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He Barely Played in College. Then Played 14 NFL Seasons. | Matt Cassel
Q: Can you describe the transition when you moved to Kansas City and later teams? How did you adapt to different systems?
Each move required relearning terminology, building new relationships, and proving leadership. It was challenging but also a growth opportunity to apply what I learned from Belichick and Tom Brady to new surroundings and schemes.
He Barely Played in College. Then Played 14 NFL Seasons. | Matt Cassel
Q: How did you handle the pressure of stepping into a high-stakes role with media, contracts, and branding?
I leaned on a strong support system, including an experienced PR director, and focused on protecting my words, maintaining trust with the team, and letting my play do the talking while gradually expanding my brand as a player.
He Barely Played in College. Then Played 14 NFL Seasons. | Matt Cassel
Q: What was it like to be drafted by the Patriots and walk into that rookie year? How did it change your life?
It was surreal; the organization and Brady's leadership set a standard, and I had to earn my place. The draft moment and the ensuing rookie year redefined my career, moving me from a hopeful to a proven contributor under a championship-winning regime.
He Barely Played in College. Then Played 14 NFL Seasons. | Matt Cassel
Q: Walk me through the pro day, the reaction after the pro day and the lead up to the draft. What all is happening? And how did you believe in yourself?
I believed I could compete at the NFL level and used the pro day to showcase my arm and mobility; the day led to a flurry of interest from scouts who asked about my story and my readiness to play, culminating in the Patriots drafting me and giving me a platform to prove myself.
OxyContin, Graffiti, and a Second Chance | J-Mac
Q: How did the early years shape your path into graffiti and art?
The guest talks about a rough upbringing, constant moving, and being the new kid, which pushed him into graffiti as a form of identity and escape, eventually turning into a serious artistic pursuit.

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Recent guests on RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard include:

1. Evan Slaughter
2. Matt Cassel
3. Danny O'Connor
4. George Carroll
5. David Millar
6. Scott Stallings
7. Chris Herren
8. Jake Muise

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