
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureSelf-ImprovementEducation | |||

Danny Boy O'Connor helped build one of the biggest songs of the 1990s.
As a founding member of House of Pain, he watched "Jump Around" become a global anthem and experienced everything that came with it: money, fame, chaos, addiction, and eventually... more
Darren Waller was one of the most talented players in football.Georgia Tech standout. NFL draft pick. Pro Bowl tight end. Massive contracts. Fame. Success.
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Mitchell Hooper became the strongest man on Earth almost by accident.
A former marathon runner, exercise physiologist, and coach… he found Strongman late, exploded onto the scene, and became World’s Strongest Man in just a few years.
But this conve... more
Jason “J-Mac” McDonald grew up moving between Malden, Medford, Chelsea, East Boston, and Revere.
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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!
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.
My Favorite new podcast for 2025. Ken, is thoughtful and truly genuine and authentic. Can’t wait for his new book.
Love the show, love Ken’s voice, and questions. Thank you 10-mile-a-day Ken!
Unvarnished and to the point. I wouldn’t expect less from Ken Rideout. Practical guidance with a meaningful dose of inspiration.
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Gripping conversations spotlight people who've faced extreme adversity and found a path to impact, leadership, and purpose on the other side. Episodes routinely blend personal history with practical takeaways on resilience, redemption, health, entrepreneurship, and high-performance living, often anchored by sports, recovery, or mission-driven work. The host tends to spotlight candor, accountability, and mentors or systems that enabled transformation, making it a compelling listen for listeners chasing hard-won progress and real-world lessons from high-achievers.
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RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard launched 7 months ago and published 46 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard include:
1. Jessica Long
2. Chris Nilan
3. Miles Burris
4. Johnny Wilson
5. Jason Smith
6. Katie Hoff
7. Mickey Ward
8. Eric Decker
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