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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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  • From Failing on the World Stage to Winning on It | Trey Hardee

    From Failing on the World Stage to Winning on It | Trey Hardee
    Dec 24 2025
    This week’s episode is with Trey Hardee, a two-time World Champion in the decathlon and Olympic silver medalist. Trey opens up about one of the most defining moments of his career: failing publicly on the Olympic stage, the shame that followed, and the surgery and rehab that forced him to confront whether he was really finished. We talk about what it takes to sit with failure instead of running from it — and how that process ultimately led him back to the podium. This is a conversation about discipline, patience, and doing the work when no one’s watching — and what’s possible on the other side of hard. Subscribe to the podcast on other platforms: http://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard Trey Hardee Instagram: @treyhardee https://www.instagram.com/treyhardee/ X: @treyhardee https://x.com/treyhardee Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠https://ketone.com/rideout Athletic Brewing: https://athleticbrewing.com Code "Rideout" V14: ⁠https://v14.com/rideout⁠ Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:02) The Best Athlete in the World (00:37) Catching Up and Personal Reflections (02:16) The High School Basketball Cut (06:20) Transition to Pole Vaulting (07:09) College Journey and Challenges (14:37) Decathlon Beginnings (23:38) The Grind and Consistency (26:58) Overcoming Personal Challenges (29:00) Mississippi State to Olympic Trials (33:22) The Struggles of Early Athletic Career (33:42) Transitioning to a New Coach and College (34:18) Choosing Texas and Meeting Future Wife (37:37) Parental Guidance and Personal Growth (40:55) Training and Competing at Texas (45:44) Injuries and Setbacks (58:29) Turning Professional and Facing Challenges (01:05:35) Embracing the Pressure and Enjoying the Journey (01:05:51) Building Relationships and Offering Guidance (01:06:36) The Role of Coaches in Major Competitions (01:07:19) Facing Defeat and Overcoming Embarrassment (01:08:37) Learning from Failure and Growing Stronger (01:13:02) The Path to Becoming a World Champion (01:17:02) Applying the Champion Mindset to Everyday Life (01:20:44) The Road to the Olympics and Overcoming Injury (01:30:14) Life After Competition and New Challenges (01:35:40) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Surviving a Texas Prison as an Innocent Man | Greg Kelley

    Surviving a Texas Prison as an Innocent Man | Greg Kelley
    Dec 17 2025
    Greg Kelley was a Texas high school football standout whose life was wrecked at 18 when he was wrongfully convicted of super aggravated sexual assault of a child and sentenced to 25 years with no possibility of parole. After years in some of the hardest Texas state prisons, a flawed investigation was exposed, his case was reopened by the Texas Rangers, and in 2019 he was fully exonerated by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Today he’s a husband, former Division I safety at Eastern Michigan, ultra runner, and founder of the Vindication Foundation, helping others fighting wrongful convictions. Subscribe to the podcast on other platforms: http://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard Greg Kelley Website: https://thevindicationfoundation.com Instagram: @grkelley2 Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: https://ketone.com/rideout Rho Nutrition: https://rhonutrition.com/rideout Athletic Nicotine: https://athleticnicotine.com/rideout Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Wrongful Conviction (00:31) First Days in Prison (02:23) Protective Custody and General Population (05:06) Surviving Prison Life (27:07) Faith and Hope in Adversity (34:16) Family and Upbringing (37:58) Reflecting on Childhood and Family Influence (38:49) Puberty and Athletic Development (39:51) High School Romance and Focus on Football (40:46) Family Health Crises (42:13) Living with a Friend's Family (44:25) Jonathan's Troubling Behavior (49:39) Accusations and Legal Troubles Begin (01:03:15) Arrest and Initial Reactions (01:13:19) Facing the In-Laws: A Heartfelt Confession (01:15:11) The Shocking Accusation: A Life Turned Upside Down (01:16:54) Support and Optimism Amidst Chaos (01:18:20) The Alternative School Experience (01:20:05) The Second Arrest: More Charges Surface (01:35:58) The Plea Deal Dilemma (01:41:21) The Trial: Fighting for Innocence (01:52:39) Drifting Apart and Hidden Infatuations (01:53:00) Conviction and Betrayal (01:55:12) Writing Through Trauma (01:58:49) The Justice System's Failures (01:58:56) The Vindication Foundation (01:59:51) The Appeal Process Begins (02:09:57) The Role of Evidence in Proving Innocence (02:11:22) Reinvestigation and New Evidence (02:19:25) The Hearing and Hope for Freedom (02:25:41) A Glimmer of Hope (02:31:53) Breaking Free from Institutionalization (02:32:48) The Moment of Release (02:34:22) Emotional Reunion and Reflections (02:36:16) Life After Exoneration (02:38:45) Pursuing New Dreams (02:43:54) Legal Battles and Vindication (02:47:26) A New Beginning (02:57:39) Final Thoughts and Future Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 13 mins
  • Sobriety, Skate Culture & Second Chances | Mike Blabac

    Sobriety, Skate Culture & Second Chances | Mike Blabac
    Dec 10 2025
    Mike Blabac is one of the most influential photographers in skateboarding and action sports. His work includes Danny Way’s iconic Great Wall of China jump, the rise of DC Shoes, and global campaigns with athletes like LeBron James and Usher. In this episode, Mike shares his journey from a chaotic childhood in rural Ohio to becoming a defining photographer of modern skate culture. He opens up about years of living in chaos and drinking heavily, and how meeting neuroscientist Andrew Huberman became the turning point that pushed him to rebuild his health, career, and relationship with his kids. Follow the podcast on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hardYT Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠https://ketone.com/rideout Athletic Brewing: https://athleticbrewing.com Code "Rideout" V14: ⁠https://v14.com/rideout⁠ Mike Blabac Website: https://www.blabacphoto.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blabacphoto X: https://x.com/blabacphoto Chapters (00:00) Introduction: Who is Mike Blabac?(00:23) Danny Way’s Great Wall of China jump(03:06) The crash, broken foot and Chinese officials(10:33) Growing up in rural Ohio(18:21) Discovering photography as a kid(24:04) Meeting skaters and working early jobs(24:56) Moving to San Francisco at 19(25:58) Skating Embarcadero and breaking into the scene(31:49) Writing to Grant Brittain & first published photos(45:36) Mad Circle, Girl, Chocolate & career foundations(54:13) Joining DC Shoes & shooting global trips(57:39) Ken Block, DC, and the birth of Gymkhana(01:06:28) Airplane chaos with Colin(01:16:03) Becoming comfortable in chaos(01:27:11) Transition to commercial photography(01:32:05) Drinking heavily while working nonstop(01:34:58) Meeting Andrew Huberman & the turning point(01:40:33) Sobriety, training and career momentum(01:45:12) How sobriety changed his parenting(01:53:11) Final reflections and lessons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 55 mins
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