
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 | Daily | Episodes | 74 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationSociety & Culture | |||

Jordan Rogers was using heroin at 15. By the time he landed in county jail, he weighed 116 pounds. His parents had spent his college fund on rehab, and he was facing the possibility of 20 years in prison. I know what it’s like to organize your entire... more
Rich Galgano came back from Vegas so broke that a friend had to pay to get his car out of the airport parking lot. He swore he was done gambling. Then he got home, found $500, and went straight back to another casino. I know what it’s like to promise... more
Tayler Holder has 19 million followers on TikTok, millions more across social media, and a story that goes way beyond being an internet star.
Tayler grew up in tiny Alvarado, Texas, racing dirt bikes and chasing adrenaline from the time he was a kid... more
Missy Franklin is one of the greatest swimmers of all time. She made her first Olympic Trials at 13 years old, and four years later she went to London and absolutely dominated—four gold medals, a bronze, and a world record in the 200 backstroke.
But... more
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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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Fantastic content
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
Great interview! Great show
Must listen every time the pod drops - keep it up!
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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. Taylor Holder
2. Missy Franklin
3. Ian Heinisch
4. Bernard Pollard
5. Kent McGowen
6. James Jet Davies
7. Scott DeRue
8. Taylor Cavanaugh
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