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RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard

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

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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Chris “Knuckles” Nilan was a Boston kid who became a Montreal Canadiens legend.

688 NHL games. A Stanley Cup. More than 3,000 penalty minutes. One of the toughest enforcers hockey has ever seen.

But after the cheers stopped, the real fight started.... more

Former Raiders linebacker and actor Miles Burris joins Ken for a conversation about identity, reinvention, and what happens when the dream you chased your whole life suddenly ends.

Miles grew up in Granite Bay, California obsessed with football from... more

Mark Kerr was one of the most dominant fighters on the planet. NCAA champion. Undefeated in early MMA. A force so powerful they called him The Smashing Machine.

But behind the wins was a different story. Addiction. Shame. An overdose that nearly kil... more

Johnny Wilson’s life doesn’t follow a straight line—it crashes, burns, and rebuilds.

From getting kicked out of the Naval Academy to fighting his way into the Navy SEALs…From combat deployments in Iraq to the trading floor at Goldman Sachs…From suic... more

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Miles Burris
Former NFL linebacker and actor/content creator
Former NFL player (Oakland Raiders)
Episode: From the Raiders to Reinventing Himself | Miles Burris
Johnny Wilson
Former Navy SEAL and Goldman Sachs trader
Former Navy SEAL, Goldman Sachs
Episode: From Navy SEAL to Breaking Point to Building Lives | Johnny Wilson
Jason Smith
Army veteran, former infantryman, national bench press champion
United States Army, Catch A Lift
Episode: War Took His Legs. Not His Life. | Jason Smith
Katie Hoff
Olympic swimmer, Olympic medalist, world champion
Former USA Swimming, Olympic athlete
Episode: From Olympic Pressure to Peace and Purpose | Katie Hoff
Mickey Ward
Former professional boxer and guest on the show
Boxing
Episode: Broken, Beat and a World Title | “Irish” Micky Ward
Eric Decker
Former NFL wide receiver, author
Episode: From NFL Star to Starting Over | Eric Decker
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
Scratch Bar / Sushi by Scratch
Episode: From Dish Pit to 30 Restaurants | Phillip Frankland Lee
Sam Parr
Founder of The Hustle; later hubSpot Media owner
HubSpot Media / The Hustle
Episode: Drunk and Directionless to Building an Empire | Sam Parr

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Ken Rideout
Host of The Other Side of Hard

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 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 States5 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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War Took His Legs. Not His Life. | Jason Smith
Q: How did the first combat experiences and casualty affect you?
The first casualty shook me; I processed it in a state of shock, and there was a mix of trying to understand what happened while continuing the mission.
War Took His Legs. Not His Life. | Jason Smith
Q: What was boot camp like and how did it shape you?
Boot camp highlighted that I had growing up to do; the drill sergeant and the push to adapt changed my ways and set me on a path of personal development.
War Took His Legs. Not His Life. | Jason Smith
Q: Did you enlist in the Army right out of high school?
No, my parents were in the Army, but I initially wandered a bit before deciding to join later in life and found the Army discipline valuable for growth.
Broken, Beat and a World Title | “Irish” Micky Ward
Q: How did the Gatti fights shape your career and your relationship with him?
Ward explains the mutual respect, the rough start with promotional hype, and how the trilogy forged a complicated but lasting friendship after enduring brutal battles together.
Broken, Beat and a World Title | “Irish” Micky Ward
Q: What was it like fighting in the Shea Neary fight, and how did it feel to win the title that night?
Ward describes the near-draw intensity, the belief that he had more bullets left in the gun, and the relief and elation of securing a decisive late-knockout win that felt like redemption after a tough buildup.

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

1. Miles Burris
2. Johnny Wilson
3. Jason Smith
4. Katie Hoff
5. Mickey Ward
6. Eric Decker
7. Kaitlyn Bristowe
8. Phillip Frankland Lee

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