
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 | 87 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationSociety & Culture | |||

Shawn Johnson was the all around world champion at 15 and an Olympic champion at 16. Gold on the balance beam in Beijing and three silvers, a nationwide tour, and a Dancing With the Stars trophy before she finished high school. She did all of it whil... more
Kat Cole grew up in Jacksonville in a family where the men drank, the money was tight and almost nobody kept a job. When she was nine her mom left her father, worked multiple jobs and fed three girls on a $10 a week food budget for three years. Kat’s... more
Eddie Gallagher was the number one platoon chief at SEAL Team 7, on his ninth deployment, pushing through the west side of Mosul against ISIS. A year after he got home, NCIS arrested him at a brain treatment clinic, raided his house and pulled his ki... more
Cesalina Gracie had never climbed a mountain. She gave herself six and a half weeks to train, flew to Kathmandu and summited Everest on her first attempt, in the deadliest season in the mountain’s history. Three Sherpas were killed in the Khumbu Icef... more
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I have listened to hundreds of podcasts throughout the years, typically on long runs and long car rides. I absolutely love this podcast and really believe it is something special.
What sets this show apart from others is Ken. He has got to be the most genuine and authentic person I have ever listened to. You can tell he absolutely loves what he does and cares deeply about his guests. His curiosity is real and his enthusiasm is contagious.
Ken interviews a variety of guests and he asks though... more
I loved the episode with Dexter
I just found this podcast a few weeks ago and absolutely LOVE the diversity of guests. It feels like a true conversation and not an interview. Perfect for a long run as most episodes are well over an hour.
Came for the Mickey Ward interview then discovered a great show! Ken is a great interviewer and keeps getting better - I think he’s a very good listener
Ken makes himself vulnerable to his audience and his guests, and in doing so he lights a path to a healthy, productive, and genuinely fun mindset — one that helps me bring my best to work, to training, and to my wife and kids. His guests are outstanding, with stories that are epic in scope but still land on a human level.
The products Ken endorses are legit, too. Smart purchases I've made on his recommendation: Helix mattress, Roka performance glasses, Rho Nutrition NAD+, and Currex insoles.
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This program features candid conversations with high-achievers and everyday people who have faced extreme adversity and found a path forward. Episodes center on resilience, personal transformation, recovery from trauma or addiction, elite performance, and the meaning found on the other side of hardship. Notable throughlines include leadership lessons from coaches and executives, endurance athletes sharing discipline and mindset, medical and recovery narratives, and stories that blend gritty realism with practical strategies for rebuilding purpose and meaning. The format often combines intimate storytelling with actionable takeaways for listeners seeking motivation, grit, and recovery-focused inspiration.
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Recent guests on RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard include:
1. Kat Cole
2. Eddie Gallagher
3. Cesalina Gracie
4. Pastor Lyle Phillips
5. Eryk Anders
6. Jessie James Decker
7. BeBe Winans
8. Anthony Bass
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