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RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard

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

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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Dr. Dawn Mussallem was a young medical student when she collapsed and doctors discovered a 15-centimeter tumor wrapped around her heart. She was diagnosed with stage IV diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and told she had only months to live.

She endured ... more

Mark Vins is the co-founder and host of Brave Wilderness, one of the biggest wildlife channels on YouTube.

Mark joins Ken to explain how a rejected television concept became a global media brand, why a video featuring the “cow killer” velvet ant gai... more

Andrew Talansky didn’t get on a road bike until he was 17. Seven years later, he finished 10th overall in the Tour de France.

Andrew joins Ken Rideout to tell the story of his unlikely rise from getting dropped on Miami group rides to competing agai... more

Eric Nicksick never planned on becoming one of the most respected coaches in MMA.

He grew up in Las Vegas surrounded by football coaches, learning how to study film, lead a team, master the fundamentals, and separate himself through what Randy Coutu... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Vins
YouTube and Instagram star, Brave Wilderness host
Brave Wilderness
Episode: Rejected TV Pitch to the World’s Wildest Animal Encounters | Mark Vins
Andrew Talansky
Former professional cyclist
Episode: The Brutal Road to a Tour de France Top 10 | Andrew Talansky
Eric Nicksick
Elite MMA coach, head coach at Xtreme Couture, coached Francis Ngannou and others
Xtreme Couture
Episode: From Bartender to Elite MMA Coach | Eric Nicksick
Regis Prograis
World champion boxer, nicknamed "Regis Rougarou"
Professional boxing
Episode: From $1 Paychecks to World Champion | Regis Prograis
Abdi Abdirahman
US Olympic runner and five-time Olympian, coach and author
Athlete and coach
Episode: He Started Running in College—Then Made Five Olympic Teams | Abdi Abdirahman
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”

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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
  • Inspirational and Raw

    I learned so much from this podcast. It was reassuring to realize I’m not the only “psycho sports Dad” out there and that I probably need to chill out a little.

    Everyone should donate to Chris’s charity. They’re doing God’s work.

    Anytime Ken has guests from Boston on, it’s an automatic must-listen. There’s a special, hard-to-explain bond between people who grew up there that just makes the conversations better. The guests are so natural and authentic it feels like you’re sitting at the bar with ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simulink2
    United Statesa month ago
  • Go Green

    Great interview! Great show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    racingintothefuture
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the pod

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mattymogs
    United States3 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 States6 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 States7 months ago

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Listeners praise the authenticity and level-headed, motivational tone of the interviews.
The host asks purposeful questions and keeps the conversation focused on actionable takeaways.
The show is described as genuinely inspiring and practical for personal growth.
Guests are allowed to be the star, with thoughtful questions that tease out the full story.

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From $1 Paychecks to World Champion | Regis Prograis
Q: What advice would you give to fighters facing fear before a big fight?
Acknowledge the fear, lean on preparation and loved ones, and take the fight anyway—doing it scared is often the moment that defines you.
From $1 Paychecks to World Champion | Regis Prograis
Q: How did the business side of boxing shape your career decisions?
Early on I learned you have to pay opponents to show up, get a promoter, and negotiate contracts smartly; the right manager and promoter can unlock TV fights and real progression.
From $1 Paychecks to World Champion | Regis Prograis
Q: What was the turning point that made you believe you could become a world champion?
Hard work, consistent fighting, and learning from losses built the confidence and resilience needed to reach the top and stay hungry for more.
Rejected TV Pitch to the World’s Wildest Animal Encounters | Mark Vins
Q: What are your thoughts on balancing YouTube with larger media opportunities?
Staying true to the core YouTube audience is essential; while Hollywood offers visibility, Brave Wilderness flourished when it remained aligned with its original format and community, rather than overextending into events that pulled focus from the channel.
Rejected TV Pitch to the World’s Wildest Animal Encounters | Mark Vins
Q: How did the Cow Killer video influence your channel's trajectory?
It demonstrated the audience's appetite for extreme, educational stings and bites, showing that dramatic, informative content could drive explosive growth and establish a distinct niche within wildlife content.

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

1. Mark Vins
2. Andrew Talansky
3. Eric Nicksick
4. Regis Prograis
5. Abdi Abdirahman
6. Evan Slaughter
7. Matt Cassel
8. Danny O'Connor

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