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RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard

RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard

By: Ken Rideout
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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.© 2025 Ken Rideout Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences
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  • Missing the Olympics to Training the Cultural Icons | Bobby Rich

    Missing the Olympics to Training the Cultural Icons | Bobby Rich
    Mar 20 2026
    Bobby Rich went from East London kid to Team GB judoka, winning national titles and chasing the Olympics—only to fall short at the final hurdle. What followed wasn’t a comeback story. It was a complete reinvention. In this episode, Bobby breaks down the brutal transition from dominating as a junior to getting humbled by grown men, the mental toll of missing Beijing 2008, and the decision to walk away at his peak. He shares why he took an MMA fight on five weeks’ notice, what fighting fear actually feels like, and how mindset—not talent—separates those who last. From training with Roger Gracie to coaching David Haye, working on Guy Ritchie film sets, and building a 15-year partnership with David Beckham, Bobby rebuilt his life brick by brick—without shortcuts. This is a conversation about pressure, identity, discipline, and what happens when the dream doesn’t go your way—and you have to build something better. Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Rho: https://rhonutrition.com Code "RIDEOUT" Ken’s book now available here: https://www.theothersideofhard.com/ Chapters (00:00) Welcome and Background (00:21) Kids Competing and Losing (01:13) First Steps in Judo (03:11) Why Judo Over Striking (05:40) Team GB and Senior Reality Check (08:35) Cross Training with Gracie (11:30) Coaches and Mindset Shift (14:05) Turning Point and Big Wins (16:49) Olympic Qualifying Explained (19:21) Missing Beijing and Next Moves (21:02) MMA Fight Challenge (28:44) Fight Nerves and Lessons (30:06) Harnessing Nerves (30:36) Locker Room Pressure (31:49) Confidence Tricks (32:46) When Perfect Backfires (36:11) Sacrifice Behind Success (38:02) Turning Down the Noise (39:56) Marathon Mind Games (42:35) Sponsor Break (43:32) East London Roots (44:13) Third Space and Boxing (48:54) Meeting Guy Ritchie (55:42) Training Stars and Beckham (01:00:54) Elite Speed Genetics (01:01:21) Coaching High Performers (01:02:00) IM8 Partnership Origin (01:05:23) Dr Dawn Spotlight (01:10:27) Health Responsibility Mindset (01:12:25) Parenting and Leading (01:14:21) Wife Training and Pregnancy (01:19:15) Onus Agency and Gym Design (01:21:36) Career Edge and Work Ethic (01:27:29) Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Brick by Brick to the NFL and Back Again | Tyler Gaffney

    Brick by Brick to the NFL and Back Again | Tyler Gaffney
    Mar 18 2026
    Tyler Gaffney did everything right. Stanford. NFL. Two Super Bowl rings. The blueprint most people chase. But behind the surface was a different story — injuries, uncertainty, getting cut, starting over, and losing the identity he built his entire life around. We talk about growing up in a tough part of San Diego, the power of environment, and how one decision can change your trajectory. Tyler breaks down the reality of the NFL — the thin margin between making it and losing it — and what it feels like when the game is taken away from you. This is a conversation about discipline, setbacks, family, and what it actually takes to rebuild your life when the thing you worked for disappears. Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Rho: https://rhonutrition.com Code "RIDEOUT" Ken’s book now available here: https://www.theothersideofhard.com/ Chapters (00:00) Super Bowl Rings Moment (01:32) Brick by Brick Mindset (02:22) Happiness and Trauma Scale (03:57) San Diego Roots and Family (07:14) School Switch and Friend Groups (11:17) Freshman Football Toughness (14:53) Recruiting Letters and Grind (19:05) Suspended and Chip on Shoulder (25:23) Stanford Camp and D1 Reality (29:03) Harbaugh Era and Organization (33:01) USC Upset Touchdown Story (36:42) Baseball Draft and Leaving Stanford (39:00) Minor League Reality Check (41:06) Returning for Fifth Year (42:33) Winning the Starting Job (43:17) Rose Bowl Side Story (43:48) NFL Dreams and Agents (45:02) Agent Money and Business (48:40) Draft Day Rollercoaster (53:17) Panthers Pick and Opportunity (54:44) NFL Speed and Hazing (58:09) First Play Knee Disaster (01:01:45) Patriots Waiver Surprise (01:06:31) Patriots Culture and Brady (01:15:05) Hernandez Shadow and Comeback (01:16:46) Injuries and Roster Grind (01:21:02) Jaguars Detour and Rings (01:22:15) Reading Offensive Tells (01:23:55) Execution Over Surprise (01:24:38) Patriots Do Your Job (01:25:14) Super Bowl LI Inactive View (01:28:59) Halftime Calm Comeback (01:30:07) Luck Thin Margins (01:32:35) Cut After The Ring (01:33:27) Tryouts Contracts Reality (01:37:32) Meniscus Injury Breaking Point (01:39:58) Minor League Baseball Grind (01:41:47) Identity After Sports (01:43:07) Building A New Career (01:45:58) COVID NFL Return Twist (01:48:39) Knowing When To Quit (01:50:40) Nashville Family Life (01:51:49) Wife Media And Values (01:55:03) Marketing Consulting Mission (01:59:14) Final Thanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • AI, Politics, and a Shot at the White House | Andrew Yang

    AI, Politics, and a Shot at the White House | Andrew Yang
    Mar 13 2026
    Andrew Yang joins me for a conversation about politics, AI, entrepreneurship, and why he believed he had to run for president. We talk about what pushed him from the private sector into national politics, what he learned from meeting former presidents, and why he came away convinced that the people leading the country are not superhuman. Andrew opens up about the reality of running a presidential campaign, from building a team and raising roughly $40 million to making seven debate stages and breaking through with independent media. We also get into the deeper issues driving his campaign: collapsing trust in government, the two-party trap, insider corruption, and the very real threat AI poses to millions of jobs. Andrew explains why he’s been sounding the alarm on automation for years and why he believes the country still has not caught up to what’s coming. From there, we shift into Noble Mobile and the simple idea behind it: most Americans are getting crushed on wireless bills and barely question it. Andrew breaks down how Noble works, why phone service has become an overpriced commodity, and how reducing costs and screen time can both improve people’s lives. This is a conversation about ambition, common sense, broken systems, and trying to build something better instead of just complaining about what’s broken. Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Rho: https://rhonutrition.com Code "RIDEOUT" Athletic Brewing: https://athleticbrewing.com Code "RIDEOUT" Ken’s book now available here: https://www.theothersideofhard.com/ Chapters (00:00) Welcome and Book (00:35) Why Run for President (01:02) Meeting Presidents Up Close (05:31) Fame and Being Recognized (06:56) Growing Up With Racism (08:47) Kids Today and Toughness (11:58) Government Accountability Problem (13:40) Congress Approval vs Reelection (15:57) AI Automation and Freedom Dividend (17:44) Two Party Trap and Independents (21:55) Builders for Leadership Mark Cuban (23:21) Noble Mobile Cuts Your Bill (28:32) Phone Addiction and Family Rules (33:00) Why Wireless Is a Commodity (34:25) Tech Change Nostalgia (35:55) Parents Immigration Story (36:15) Immigrant Parents Leap (37:12) American Dream Debate (38:12) Indie Media Breakthrough (39:03) Creator Economy Examples (40:17) Work Guidance And Taxes (42:30) How To Run For President (44:22) Money Consultants And PACs (46:18) Debate Stage Reality (50:43) Union Power And Politics (54:44) Noble Mobile Origin Story (57:24) Cutting Bills And Compounding (01:04:40) Parenting Screens And Safety (01:09:33) Wrap Up Book And Subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
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