RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard

Sam Parr built one of the most influential media companies of the last decade, but the path there was anything but clean. Before selling The Hustle to HubSpot, Sam was getting arrested, struggling with alcohol abuse, and bouncing between odd jobs- from running a hot dog stand in Nashville to chasing a job at Airbnb that fell apart after a lie caught up to him. This conversation traces the full arc. From Division I track athlete to dropout. From drunk and directionless to building a media empire. From rock bottom to getting sober through a San Francisco clinic that changed his life. We get into: The real math behind building and selling The Hustle Why owning an email list beats chasing algorithms The psychology of fear, networking, and taking swings How Hampton became a $15K/year network for elite founders What addiction actually looked like — and how he got out This is a story about obsession, proximity, risk, and rebuilding — not just once, but multiple times. Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Timeline: timeline.com/rideout Code "RIDEOUT" Ken’s book now available here: https://www.theothersideofhard.com/ Chapters (00:00) Money Talk Icebreaker (01:54) Nerding Out and Self Belief (04:06) Track Star Origins (04:53) Pickers and Hot Dog Hustle (06:33) Airbnb Lie and Rock Bottom (08:20) Bunk to HustleCon Breakthrough (09:46) Anti MBA Networking Playbook (12:54) Passion and Being Yourself (15:05) From Events to The Hustle (16:04) Newsletter Math and Scaling (19:08) Exit Numbers and Luck (20:13) Owning the Inbox Insight (23:32) Fear and Fighting Mindset (27:38) Boxing Gym Lessons (30:36) Mitochondria Aging Boost (31:30) Selling The Hustle (32:05) HubSpot Media Model (34:14) Meeting His Wife (37:40) Immigrants And Politics (43:37) Patriotism And Denim (45:01) Building Hampton Network (49:42) Pricing And Peer Value (51:48) Getting Sober Story (54:37) Failures And Parenting Scare (58:25) Maced While Handcuffed (59:05) Son’s Concussion Scare (01:00:37) Bike Crashes and Morphine (01:04:39) Seal Stories and Real Toughness (01:08:01) Regret Not Enlisting (01:09:18) Entrepreneur Advice and Proximity (01:10:41) Networking Without Networking (01:11:48) Cold Email Done Right (01:15:47) Haters and Mean Comments (01:20:02) Writing and Selling the Memoir (01:25:57) Bro Talk and Wrap Up (01:28:21) Subscribe and Book Links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oz Pearlman is one of the most recognized mentalists in the world—but behind the “mind-reading” is something much deeper. In this episode, we go beyond the tricks. We talk about marathon psychology, the obsession it takes to shave minutes off your time, and the mindset required to win—whether it’s on the course, on stage, or in life. Oz opens up about his upbringing, hustling through college, and building a career from nothing—performing magic in restaurants, learning human psychology, and turning rejection into opportunity. He breaks down how he reads people, builds relationships, and creates moments that feel impossible. We also dive into connecting with people the right way, why most people approach it wrong, and how giving value first changes everything. This is a conversation about discipline, obsession, and mastering your craft—whatever it is. 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) Meet Oz Pearlman (00:36) Marathon PR Mindset (03:02) Winning Races Psychology (05:42) Training Slumps Comebacks (08:22) Why Running Feels Good (11:36) Origins Midwest Roots (12:33) School Skips Siblings (15:57) Parenting Chaos (19:06) Abuse Discipline Debate (24:51) Engineering Divorce Magic (26:57) Hustling Paying Tuition (28:32) Money Class Upbringing (29:13) Compare and Despair (29:58) Work Ethic and Values (31:58) Blaine and Street Magic (33:12) Restaurant Magic Lessons (36:00) Learning Tricks and Gimmicks (38:35) Impromptu Superman Mindset (41:30) Mentors and Time Value (43:55) Marathon Mind Games (47:44) College Hustle and Numbers (50:08) Penguin Magic Breakthrough (52:37) Repackaging Mentalism (55:02) Critics and Ethics (57:43) High Stakes Debuts (58:44) Magic Is the Point (59:27) Selling a Success Guide (01:01:21) Handling Haters (01:02:33) When Tricks Fail (01:04:12) Notes and Repeat Clients (01:06:34) Building Real Networks (01:11:33) Lead With Give (01:17:27) Earning Attention (01:18:56) Big Break and White House (01:24:54) Closing and Subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Weatherford: From Super Bowl Champion to Rock Bottom, Addiction, and Redemption Ken sits down with Super Bowl–champion punter Steve Weatherford for a conversation about identity, rejection, addiction, and what happens when success doesn’t fix anything. Steve shares his journey from a driven, insecure kid chasing approval through sports to becoming one of the best in the world—earning a scholarship to Illinois, grinding through the NFL as an undrafted player, getting cut multiple times, and eventually winning a Super Bowl with the New York Giants. But even at the top, with money, recognition, and a $13M contract, he found himself empty and searching for more. He opens up about the parts of his life most people never see: childhood trauma, ADHD and rejection, sexual abuse, and the early roots of addiction. That pain followed him into adulthood—fueling porn addiction, painkiller use, infidelity, and a double life that nearly cost him everything, including his marriage and his life. Steve recounts the brutal reality of getting cut in the NFL, losing his identity, and hitting rock bottom—culminating in isolation, depression, and suicidal thoughts. What followed was a long, uncomfortable process of confronting his past, rebuilding his identity, and redefining what success actually means. This is a conversation about chasing validation, the dark side of achievement, and the realization that winning doesn’t always feel like winning. It’s also about rebuilding—faith, family, fatherhood, and learning to live with purpose instead of proving something. Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Rho: https://rhonutrition.com Code "RIDEOUT" Athletic Nicotine: https://www.athleticnicotine.com/ Code "RIDEOUT" Ken’s book now available here: https://www.theothersideofhard.com/ Chapters (00:00) Welcome and Book Launch (00:53) Success Pressure and Presence (02:48) Worthiness and Relationships (06:32) Origin Story Louisiana (07:18) Track Club and Drive (11:43) Soccer to Football Kicker (15:10) Butt Cheek Field Goal Tale (18:34) Never Quit and Gratification (22:06) Illinois and Decathlon Path (28:18) NFL Break In Saints Camp (32:32) Getting Cut Identity Crash (37:02) Street Preacher Turning Point (40:48) Waiver Wire Whiplash (42:22) Rejection and Galatians (43:53) Late Bloomers Mindset (46:27) Trauma and Testimony (50:52) Fatherhood and Identity (53:36) Addiction Roots and ADHD (01:00:18) Power Team Salvation (01:08:44) Grooming and Aftermath (01:17:15) Super Bowl Emptiness (01:26:37) Retirement and Rock Bottom (01:32:13) Back to Church (01:33:49) Pastor Calls Him Out (01:35:51) Last Resort Faith (01:36:12) Desert Mens Retreat (01:39:14) Lightning Bolt Encounter (01:42:40) Releasing Trauma to God (01:44:53) Confession and Coaching (01:47:29) Door Slam Move Texas (01:51:19) Called to Lead Men (01:53:26) Launching Pad Grows (02:00:52) Ken Faith Journey (02:11:39) Grind Versus Grace (02:16:53) Salvation Prayer (02:20:18) Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Ramsey is a mixed media artist whose work lives somewhere between chaos and clarity—but his story is even more extreme than his art. Before the galleries, collaborations, and global recognition, Tyler was deep in addiction—alcohol, pills, and a lifestyle that nearly destroyed everything. While producing reality TV shows like Survivor and Fear Factor, his life spiraled into a breaking point that led to a jungle disappearance, jail in Africa, and ultimately rehab. What followed wasn’t overnight change. It was years of relapse, rebuilding, and finally a complete reset—faith, service, and nearly five years of sobriety. Today, Tyler is not only a working artist with global collaborations (TOMS, Aviator Nation, Ferrari), but also someone dedicated to recovery, honesty, and purpose through his “Punk Rock Sober” mission. This is a conversation about addiction, identity, creativity, faith, and what it actually takes to rebuild your life from nothing. 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) Ken’s love of Art (00:33) Spotting Iconic Artists (01:39) Inside This Art Space (04:20) Gallery Snobbery Explained (05:50) Meet Tyler Ramsey (06:53) Growing Up and Family Trauma (11:09) From Screenwriting to Reality TV (13:52) Diddy Set Stories (19:04) Survivor and Fear Factor Era (20:19) Casting Secrets for Reality TV (22:02) Addiction and Drug of Choice (26:42) Survivor Africa Bender (30:38) Runaway Jungle Disaster (34:13) Jail Rescue and Rehab (37:57) Rehab Wake Up Calls (39:15) Cushy vs Bootcamp Rehab (40:25) Faith Journey Begins (43:17) Church and Family Pull (45:53) King David and Forgiveness (50:12) Burning Man Riffs (53:28) Dream Center Rock Bottom (58:24) Five Years Sober (01:00:40) Retreats and Psychedelics (01:06:56) Banksy Mystery Talk (01:10:28) Art Theft and Heat Quote (01:13:22) Wes Watson Debate (01:16:01) Muscle Man Persona (01:16:31) Stuff Versus Fulfillment (01:18:58) Art Over Labels (01:21:42) Favorite Artists Talk (01:26:06) Neon Art Process (01:30:07) Toms Shoes Collab (01:32:46) Aviator Nation Stories (01:39:41) Recovery And Service (01:44:10) Support Creators (01:49:26) Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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/ For more information about Noble Mobile, and to get started for just $10 your first month, head to https://noblemobile.com/rideout 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

This week I sat down with my editor Mishka for a raw conversation about the release of my memoir, Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard. I open up about the childhood abuse and chaos that shaped me, the years I lost to addiction, and the long road back through sobriety, endurance sports, and rebuilding my life. We talk about opioid addiction, withdrawals, Subutex dependence, and the moment Vivitrol finally helped me break the cycle. We also dive into the deeper parts of my story — the mentors who changed my life, the pressure of success in finance, marriage and fatherhood, adopting my daughter from Ethiopia, and Shelby’s battle with breast cancer. This episode isn’t a victory lap. It’s an honest look at trauma, fear, discipline, and the work it takes to keep moving forward. Because the truth is simple: Everything You Want is on the Other Side of Hard. Get the book here: https://www.theothersideofhard.com/ 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" Chapters (00:00) Book Launch Jitters (02:08) Family Fallout Update (03:32) Brothers And Chaos (07:29) Parenting And Ambition (12:36) Angels And Fear Lessons (15:08) College Fights And Coke (19:11) Dream Dies New Direction (21:48) NYC Hustle And Vertical Club (26:41) Opioids And The Last Time Loop (28:03) Withdrawal And Getting Sober (35:59) London Glamour Mom Money (36:56) Loans And Survival Mode (37:35) Writing About Mom (38:44) Toning Down The Book (39:45) London Drugs And Leadership (42:25) Porsche Paranoia (43:11) Shelby Style Stories (45:24) Tom Browne Fashion Era (48:50) Friendship Across Differences (50:07) Subutex Vicious Cycle (53:33) Vivitrol Way Out (55:23) Finance Crash And Bonuses (59:43) Job Loss And Reinvention (01:05:58) Adoption And Getting Clean (01:08:52) Running Through Emotions (01:11:36) Crisis Mode First Responder (01:14:38) Bike Crash Aftermath (01:15:51) Boxing As Life Metaphor (01:20:19) Owning Failure And Quitting (01:23:44) No Finish Line Mindset (01:27:15) Shelby Cancer Update (01:28:28) Win Or Die Trying (01:33:00) Escape From New York (01:35:44) Transracial Adoption Talk (01:41:01) Community In Nashville (01:46:08) Race Strategy Not Cheating (01:50:24) Neve at Start Line (01:53:52) Calf Injury Breakthrough (01:56:59) Masters Title Surprise (01:58:17) Onsite Therapy Reset (02:01:59) Roommates and Brotherhood (02:06:06) Rich Roll Connection (02:10:30) Gobi Prep and Gear (02:11:50) London Championship Twist (02:19:57) Running Beyond Identity (02:22:21) Life Lessons and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode I sit down with Eli Wehbe for a raw conversation about status, addiction, reinvention, and the cost of living for validation. Eli talks about growing up inp Moreno Valley, breaking into Hollywood nightlife, going from door guy to partner at Warwick, and building relationships with celebrities at the height of LA club culture. He also opens up about the partying, the public fallout that blew up his life, and the decision to disappear from social media and rebuild from scratch. What started as a reset turned into a full obsession: marathons, trail racing, 100-milers, Moab 240, and now a real shot at podiuming Arizona Monster 300. Ken and Eli get into sleep deprivation, fueling, sponsorships, social media, and the mindset it takes to compete in races most people can’t even imagine finishing. This is a conversation about image versus reality, losing the identity you built, and finding something real on the other side of pain. Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Rho: https://rhonutrition.com Code "RIDEOUT" Athletic Nicotine: https://athleticnicotine.com/rideout Code "RIDEOUT" Chapters (00:00) Meet Eli (01:24) From Moreno Valley to LA (02:24) Breaking Into Nightlife (03:19) Building a Celebrity Rolodex (04:48) Playhouse and the Golden Era (05:41) Mike Posner and Reinvention (07:41) Coke and Party Culture (10:36) Overdose Lawsuit Fallout (12:20) Cancel Culture and Going Dark (14:31) Running as a Reset (17:04) GHB Explained and Narrative Spin (20:36) Cops, Phone Search, and Lessons (25:25) Case Outcome and Drug Dangers (27:31) First Trail Run Disaster (29:49) Water Bubbler Close Call (31:15) Mountain Lion Encounter (32:47) From 50K to 300 Miles (35:57) Sleep Strategy Midrace (38:11) Winning Mindset No Balance (39:56) Injury DNF Redemption (40:50) Stage Racing With Packs (43:49) Podium Goals And Coaching (45:12) Fueling Ketones Aid Stations (48:34) Shoes Sponsors Speed Project (51:49) Recovery Age And New Book (53:43) Book Copy Surprise (54:58) Online Persona vs Reality (56:02) Relentless Outreach Mindset (56:37) Andy Frisella Connection (58:29) Cam Haynes and Goggins Reel (01:02:59) Moab Finish Line Moment (01:04:17) Validation and Winning Mindset (01:08:31) Race Calendar and Leadville Plans (01:10:00) Altitude Pain and 100 Mile Lessons (01:13:48) Sponsors and Runner Branding (01:16:31) Wrap Up and Where to Follow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Dart is the founder of Time Again, but before music, before venture capital, before MIT, he was homeless, gang-affiliated, and sentenced to decades in prison on kidnapping and carjacking-related charges. After fighting his case on appeal and earning a reduced sentence, Daniel rebuilt from nothing — working housekeeping jobs, getting sober, and deliberately surrounding himself with “winners.” That path led him into international development, work connected to the World Bank and the Bezos Family Foundation, two master’s degrees at the London School of Economics (without traditional prerequisites), and an MBA at MIT. Today he runs Rock Yard Ventures, invests in critical and foundational industries, and is pursuing a California governor’s pardon. This is a conversation about prison politics, systemic failure, stigma, merit, second chances, and what it actually takes to rebuild a life from the ground up. Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Athletic Brewing: https://athleticbrewing.com Code "RIDEOUT" Athletic Nicotine: https://athleticnicotine.com/rideout Code "RIDEOUT" Chapters (00:00) Meet Daniel Dart (01:37) From Homelessness to Drive (02:50) Family Chaos and Placements (04:10) System Failures and Resentment (05:52) Life on the Streets (11:01) Gangs and Prison Reality (14:18) Finding Music and Purpose (17:45) Violence Risk and Prison Code (24:23) Charges Plea and Appeals (31:14) First Day Prison and Transfers (33:10) White Gangs Breakdown (33:20) Arizona Hunger Strike (34:37) Shackled Prison Transport (35:36) Cops as Gangs (36:11) Fighting the Appeal (39:51) Judge Offers Two Options (42:48) Release and Low Yard Life (47:29) Guard Stories and Violence (52:49) Sponsor Break Athletic Nicotine (53:44) Rebuilding After Prison (56:33) From Music to Policy (58:15) World Bank Mentors and LSE (59:08) Bezos Foundation Break (01:02:48) Two Masters at LSE (01:03:37) Saudi Merit Over Stigma (01:07:02) Stigma Hits Banking (01:08:24) Banking Stigma Fallout (01:09:33) From LSE to MIT MBA (01:12:57) Allies Who Changed Everything (01:15:02) Building Prison Reentry Program (01:17:27) Launching Rock Yard Fund (01:19:58) Imposter Syndrome to Conviction (01:22:58) Fundraising and Lead Investor Mindset (01:27:15) Missionary Founders and Long Game (01:28:53) Fund Strategy and Sticky Industries (01:38:04) Pardon Update and Final Wrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John “Johnny Bart” Bartolomeo served nearly 27 years of a 35-year federal sentence after tracking down and killing a rival gang member — a decision that would define the next 10,000 days of his life. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Johnny walks through his upbringing in East Boston, joining the Hells Angels, the violence that led to his arrest, and the reality of serving decades inside some of America’s toughest federal prisons. From Con Air transfers and Leavenworth politics to solitary confinement, COVID lockdowns, paranoia, marriage behind bars, and suicidal thoughts — he shares what it actually takes to survive that long. But this isn’t just a prison story. It’s about what happens when the rage burns out. When the ego collapses. When a man decides to change. Today, Johnny works in recovery, advocates for second chances, and lives by a simple mantra that carried him through 10,000 days inside: “Just hold on for one more day.” Subscribe / listen on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard  Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Rho Nutrition: https://rhonutrition.com Code "RIDEOUT" Chapters (00:00) Welcome and Redemption (01:24) Surviving COVID Lockdown (06:29) From East Boston to Hell's Angels (10:22) How He Joined the Club (15:54) The Killing and Manhunt (22:43) Caught by the Feds (25:39) The 35 Year Plea Deal (31:51) No Bail and Pretrial Jail (36:57) Sentencing Speech and Transfers (41:39) Con Air to Leavenworth (42:11) Shackles and Black Box (43:09) Bathroom Break Reality (44:10) Con Air Rules and Marshals (45:07) Panic Attacks in Transit (46:55) Oklahoma City Transfer Shock (49:38) Leavenworth Boston Crew (50:19) Prison Racial Politics (55:08) Leavenworth Daily Tension (56:21) Chow Hall Table Standoff (01:03:23) From Leavenworth to Lows (01:05:53) Cell Move Threat Backfires (01:08:08) Beating the DHO Case (01:10:06) Prison Love and Marriage (01:14:36) Email Kiosks and Furlough Talk (01:15:54) Inmate Van Walkout (01:18:01) Rapport Over Rules (01:18:31) Transfer Furlough Explained (01:20:57) Wife Pickup And Freedom (01:22:29) Paranoia And Prison Politics (01:26:54) Hotel Visits And SHU (01:30:23) First Step Act Breakthrough (01:34:10) Drug Program And Staff Allies (01:39:45) Release And Reentry Support (01:42:04) 27 Straight Brand Origin (01:43:25) Bean Shooter And Social Media (01:45:07) Covering Club Tattoos (01:46:05) Final Message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Bare has built his life in public. He announces the goal before he’s ready. He signs up for the race that might break him. He puts the business on the line and accepts the pressure that comes with it. This episode isn’t about highlight reels. It’s about what happens when discipline meets doubt. Nick talks about building BPN from a college apartment while serving as an Army infantry officer, surviving Ranger School, nearly running out of cash in the early years, stepping down as CEO from burnout, and eventually coming back to lead with more clarity and humility. We get into Leadville breaking him, the marathon that felt effortless, and why he believes most people sabotage themselves by “majoring in the minors.” But the real shift came when achievement stopped delivering peace — and faith reframed how he sees success, marriage, fatherhood, and leadership. At its core, this conversation is about overcoming ego, pressure, and the constant pull of “what’s next.” It’s about becoming the kind of person who doesn’t negotiate when things get hard. Subscribe / listen on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard  Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Athletic Brewing: https://athleticbrewing.com Code "RIDEOUT" Rho Nutrition: https://rhonutrition.com Code "RIDEOUT" Chapters (00:00) Hybrid Athlete Praise (00:58) Curiosity Driven Training (02:33) Accountability Pressure (04:49) Discipline Over Motivation (09:34) Responsibilities Over Routine (12:20) BPN Origins and Drive (13:18) Childhood and Work Ethic (15:47) Anorexia and Recovery (20:36) College Hustle Supplements (23:53) Army Service and YouTube (26:23) Bootstrapping and Passion (31:33) Ranger School Reality (34:50) South Korea Business Scale (39:50) Cashflow and Creativity (43:40) Customer Impact and Mission (46:00) Hometown Mockery Story (47:26) Doubt and Mission (48:58) Mindset Before the Race (52:33) Ego Anxiety and Control (58:06) Major in the Majors (01:01:28) Obsessing Over Prep (01:05:32) Hardest Challenges Ranked (01:08:43) Marathon Magic Moments (01:11:50) Faith Transformation Story (01:22:35) BPN CEO Lessons (01:30:30) BPN Starter Supplements (01:33:43) Wrap Up and Subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan LaMorte is a New York City stand-up comedian and ultra runner who has lived more lives by 31 than most people do in a lifetime. He started comedy at 19 after a career-ending college baseball injury. By 23, he was one of the youngest comics ever passed at the Comedy Cellar — and weighed 354 pounds. In this conversation, Dan opens up about growing up on the spectrum, battling addiction, blowing out his elbow, ballooning in weight, and the moment two car crashes and a fatty liver diagnosis forced him to change everything. He shares how running replaced drugs, how obsession can be both a curse and a superpower, and what it was like to collapse at mile 60 of a 100-mile race with chest and jaw pain — later waking up in the ICU. We also talk about relapse, divorce, grief, rebuilding after public backlash, and why he’s now moving to Leadville to chase one of the hardest races in the world. This episode isn’t about perfect discipline. It’s about resilience, identity, and what happens when you refuse to quit — even when life keeps knocking you down. Subscribe / listen on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard  Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Rho Nutrition: https://rhonutrition.com/ Code "RIDEOUT" Athletic Brewing: ⁠https://athleticbrewing.com/ Code "RIDEOUT" Chapters (00:00) Meet Dan LaMorte: Autism, comedy, and finding community (00:44) Instagram connections and protecting your time (05:32) Jersey upbringing, baseball, and tough-love parenting (08:56) 5AM lifts, Asperger’s, and obsessive drive (13:03) College baseball, weed bust, and Tommy John surgery (18:04) Standup as survival: injury to open mics (23:28) Comedy Cellar pressure and weight gain spiral (28:13) Life at 350 pounds: shame and daily reality (31:53) Turning point: car wrecks, fatty liver, LA hikes (35:40) Running, diet shifts, and long-term health (39:43) Ultra lessons, relapse cycles, chest pain scare (41:58) When easy pace feels off: early warning signs (43:13) Mile 40 red flags: chest and jaw pain (44:06) ER diagnosis: spontaneous pneumomediastinum (45:30) ICU aftermath and rhabdo recovery (45:59) Reframing setbacks: resilience and self-talk (50:05) 100-mile obsession and using quitting as fuel (51:35) Health scares, Europe trip, drinking relapse (53:57) Back to training and favorite mountain ultras (55:21) Trail fall, broken fibula, elevator blackout (59:00) Third hospital visit and divorce tension (01:02:24) Wife leaves, grandfather dies: grief and perspective (01:05:14) Viral heckler clip, backlash, relationship strain (01:09:17) Touring dreams, sudden loss, anger and gratitude (01:12:29) Chicago to LA alone: heartbreak and overtraining (01:15:21) Final month with Grandpa: support and momentum (01:18:34) Leadville lottery, altitude prep, crew questions (01:19:52) Family cabin signs and getting into Leadville (01:20:50) Post-divorce reset: renting in Leadville (01:23:07) Fueling long ultras: gels, Tailwind, Ketone IQ (01:23:58) Comedy vs ultra culture: ego and community (01:30:10) Online hate, Strava pressure, public triggers (01:37:23) Training consistency, injury reality, show-up mindset (01:41:49) Fixing the foot: insoles, lifting, calf work (01:48:08) Mishka, memoir writing, and wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truett Hanes is the kind of athlete who makes people uncomfortable, not because he’s loud, but because he’s willing to commit in public. He says the goal out loud. He posts the work. He shows the misses. And he keeps moving anyway. This episode isn’t about a highlight reel. It’s about the part most people avoid: what happens when you swing big and come up short, in front of everyone. Truett talks about learning humility the hard way, taking the hit, and choosing to return to the work instead of protecting his image. We also get into the stuff that reveals who he is when nobody’s clapping: why he runs races in jeans, how he’s used that attention to support a mission bigger than himself, and how he tries to respond to hate without becoming the same thing he’s fighting. Then we zoom out. The real thread running through all of it is simple: Truett is obsessed with one question: “What am I actually capable of if I stop negotiating with myself?” That question is taking him into the deep end of marathon training, and it’s the same question that’s shaped his whole life: discipline, faith, restraint, and a willingness to be the underdog as long as it takes. Subscribe / listen on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard  Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠https://ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Rho Nutrition: https://rhonutrition.com Code "RIDEOUT" Athletic Nicotine: ⁠ https://athleticnicotine.com/rideout Code "RIDEOUT" Chapters (00:00) Welcome Truett Hanes (01:36) Running in Jeans for Charity: The Miracle Foundation Story (04:18) Host Comeback: Sobriety, Triathlons & Marathon Lessons (09:08) Handling Online Hate: Turning Criticism into Fuel (12:58) Redemption: From Pull-Up Failure to World Record (16:48) Olympic Trials Mindset: Volume, Consistency & Tuning Out Noise (18:50) Truett’s Start: Forced Running, Marathon at 13 & Burnout (21:09) Parenting & Pressure: Letting Kids Choose Their Path (27:56) A Father’s Shadow: From Local Fame to Rogan (30:28) Sponsors & Sacrifice: Chasing Big Marathon Goals (34:50) The Underdog Edge: Winning Without Feeling Fulfilled (36:54) When Winning Isn’t Enough: Identity & Presence at Home (37:57) The 1:06 Half: Utah Breakthrough & First Major Win (39:33) Big Wins & Malibu Drama with an Olympic-Level Rival (42:41) Competitive Fire: Aggression, Insecurity & Race-Day Mindset (46:04) Olympic Trials Debate: Doubters, Coaching & Proving 2:29 (50:02) Training Levers: Weight, Marathons, Diet & Sleep (52:39) Data vs Instinct: When Metrics Help—or Hurt (54:17) Race Blow-Ups: Berlin Crash, CIM Stomach Issues & Fueling Lessons (59:18) Gear & Recovery: Heat, Sauna, Cold Plunge & Wearables (01:03:28) NY Masters Win, Boston Regrets & Marathon Chaos (01:05:39) Final Message: Pull-Ups, Patience & Gratitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zac Clark’s childhood was stable. Good parents. Sports. School. No obvious “reason” for what came next — which is exactly why his story matters. In his mid-20s, Zac had brain surgery. The surgery worked. But he left the hospital with a raging opioid addiction — and it escalated fast. Pills turned into powder. Powder turned into a needle. And eventually, a missing person report, an arrest, and one moment inside a bank that forced everything into the light. Zac got sober on August 30, 2011. He stayed in treatment for four and a half months, moved to New York City, and started over from the bottom of the behavioral health world — one day at a time. Years later, he built Release Recovery, a sober living and treatment operation that now spans multiple locations and helps people who feel out of options. We also talk about the unexpected curveball: The Bachelorette, sudden visibility, and why the real work starts after the camera turns off. And how running became a tool for discipline, community, and staying alive. Subscribe / listen on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard  Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠https://ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Rho Nutrition: https:/rhonutrition.com Code "RIDEOUT" Athletic Brewing: ⁠ https://athleticbrewing.com Code "RIDEOUT" Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:57) Childhood and Early Influences (02:43) High School and Early Drug Use (03:33) College Years and Escalation (11:43) Post-College Life and Brain Surgery (15:08) Descent into Addiction (18:55) First Rehab Experience (26:52) Rock Bottom and Turning Point (34:15) Starting Release Recovery (39:59) The Bachelorette Experience (41:07) No Time for Dating (41:36) Unexpected Call from a Producer (41:57) Journey to Palm Springs (42:56) The Bachelorette Experience (43:50) Sharing Vulnerabilities (44:34) Cast Dynamics (45:22) Post-Show Reflections (48:45) Building a Recovery Business (51:40) Challenges and Successes (57:42) Running and Sobriety (01:01:31) The Joy of Running (01:06:47) Sports and Personal Growth (01:09:44) Release Recovery Run Club (01:15:40) Final Thoughts and Contact Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walker Hayes wasn’t an “overnight success.” He was a songwriter for two decades. A dad of six. Clocking in at Costco at 4AM. Drinking. Burning out. Still writing anyway. In this episode, Walker talks about what it really looked like before “Fancy Like” — the years where bagels felt like a luxury, security felt like a trap, and quitting felt like the responsible move. Then we go to the hardest day of his life: losing his daughter Oakley on the same day he was supposed to perform on TV — and watching his wife fight to survive. Walker tells the truth about grief, rage, and the moment he realized he was about to make it worse. This is a conversation about sobriety, purpose, family, and what success does and doesn’t fix. Subscribe / listen on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard  Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠https://ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Rho Nutrition: https:/rhonutrition.com Code "RIDEOUT" Athletic Brewing: ⁠https://athleticbrewing.com Code "RIDEOUT" Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Welcoming Walker Hayes (00:20) First Hunting Experiences (01:05) Learning from Father-in-Law (05:50) Reflecting on Life and Career (10:47) Overcoming Adversity and Sobriety (29:59) Tragic Loss and Perspective (41:09) Embracing Life's Challenges (42:04) The Best Grapes Face the Most Resilience (43:31) The Overnight Success Story (45:46) The TikTok Dance That Changed Everything (48:42) Balancing Family and Career (53:06) The Importance of Hard Work and Grit (58:13) Navigating Social Media and Public Perception (01:04:51) Homeschooling and Raising Diverse Kids (01:07:05) The Value of a Supportive Partner (01:11:39) The Challenges of Parenting Teenagers (01:17:24) Navigating Parenting Challenges (01:19:07) The Business of Music (01:21:01) Venturing into Merchandise (01:23:47) Collaborations and Social Media (01:28:20) The Pressure of Success (01:39:56) Emotional Vulnerability and Brotherhood (01:44:43) Reflecting on Personal Growth (01:48:13) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I sit down with Dr. Kristen Holmes — scientist, former elite athlete, coach, and the Global Head of Human Performance at WHOOP. Kristen built her life around performance early. Sports became structure. Discipline became safety. Achievement became identity. But long before the titles and credentials, she was learning how to survive instability, neglect, and trauma — and carrying that nervous system into adulthood. We talk about what high achievement can hide. How drive is often born from pain. And how never asking for help eventually catches up to you. Kristen shares the unglamorous work that came later: therapy, forgiveness, rebuilding identity, and learning how to live with peace without losing her edge. We also get into sleep, recovery, alcohol, HRV, and why the nervous system never lies — plus how those lessons now shape her work with elite athletes, teams, and everyday people trying to function better in a demanding world. This episode isn’t about optimization.  It’s about alignment.  And what it actually costs to earn it. Subscribe / listen on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard  Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠https://ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Rho Nutrition: https://rhonutrition.com Code "RIDEOUT" Athletic Brewing: ⁠ https://athleticbrewing.com Code "RIDEOUT" Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Setting the Stage (00:19) The Importance of Self-Care and Delayed Gratification (02:43) Challenges of Modern Life and Evolutionary Psychology (05:24) Struggles with Addiction and the Power of the First Step (06:36) Kristen's Background and Early Life (08:33) The Impact of Parental Influence and Childhood Struggles (15:32) Turning to Sports for Validation and Success (22:11) Coaching and the Journey to Princeton (32:48) Embracing Technology in Sports Science (40:18) The Future of Heart Rate Variability in Sports Science (42:33) Implementing Training Effect Notifications (43:21) Fueling for Athletic Performance (44:32) The Commitment of Division One Sports (45:42) Integrating Technology in Sports Programs (46:02) Recruiting and Retaining Top Athletes (48:22) The Princeton Experience and Alumni Pride (52:23) Personal Journey to Whoop (54:38) The Importance of Sleep and Recovery (58:45) Transitioning to a Corporate Environment (01:00:05) The Power of Data in Performance Enhancement (01:12:31) Healing Trauma and Building Resilience (01:15:35) Coping with Anger and Competition (01:16:03) Revealing the Past to Family (01:17:08) The Darkest Moments and Seeking Help (01:18:06) The Power of Forgiveness (01:18:59) Understanding Abusers and Empathy (01:21:59) Emotional Intelligence and Self-Reflection (01:25:32) The Importance of Physical and Mental Health (01:27:55) Alcohol's Impact on Health (01:30:17) Whoop Data and Alcohol Consumption (01:35:37) VO2 Max and Longevity (01:42:09) The Responsibility of Health and Wellness (01:46:56) Exciting Developments at Whoop (01:54:00) Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Shufelt, CEO and co-founder of Athletic Brewing Company, shares the remarkable journey from high-intensity finance to building the world’s leading non-alcoholic beer brand. In this conversation, Ken Rideout and Bill go deep on the real story behind Athletic: Bill’s personal struggle with alcohol, the moment sobriety changed everything, and the “missionary vs. mercenary” mindset that kept him committed to impact over exits. Bill breaks down what it actually took to get Athletic off the ground—raising early capital through relentless rejection, building breweries from scratch to protect quality, and scaling through multiple economic cycles. They also touch on fitness, endurance, family support, and why younger generations are changing the future of drinking faster than most people realize. Subscribe / listen on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard  Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠https://ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Athletic Brewing: https://athleticbrewing.com Code "Rideout" V14: ⁠https://v14.com/rideout⁠ Code “RIDEOUT” Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:19) The Journey of Athletic Brewing (02:18) Missionaries vs. Mercenaries (02:45) The Brewing Evolution (06:43) Finance Career Beginnings (08:55) Trading Desk Realities (16:59) The Turning Point: Sobriety (25:36) Discovering a New Path (36:14) The Birth of Athletic Brewing (46:05) Making the Leap (47:55) Facing Rejection and Learning from Setbacks (48:13) The Struggles of Early Capital Raising (50:04) Unexpected Challenges and Small Wins (51:47) Finding the Right Partner and Building the Team (55:16) The Decision to Build Our Own Brewery (01:02:01) Overcoming Economic and Logistical Hurdles (01:18:31) The Importance of Passion and Community (01:20:46) Marketing Wins and Lessons Learned (01:25:14) The Journey of Growth and Future Plans (01:33:38) Final Thoughts and Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ran Carthon has lived football from every angle — from undrafted NFL running back fighting to stay on rosters, to working his way through scouting and personnel, to eventually becoming General Manager of the Tennessee Titans. In this conversation, Ken Rideout goes beyond wins and losses to explore the human side of the NFL: pressure, family sacrifice, leadership, and what it really takes to earn trust inside an organization. Ran reflects on his upbringing as a military kid, finding home in Key West, and the lessons passed down from his father’s long NFL playing and coaching career. He shares the reality of being undrafted, the intensity of being coached by his own father, the behind-the-scenes grind of front office life, and what true collaboration actually looks like inside winning teams. Ran also opens up about being let go publicly — and how he rebuilt his mindset around peace, joy, and purpose beyond the job. Subscribe / listen on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard  Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ - ketone.com/rideout code RIDEOUT Rho Nutrition - https://rhonutrition.com code RIDEOUT Athletic Nicotine - athleticnicotine.com/rideout code RIDEOUT Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Guest Background (00:20) Family Legacy in Football (00:59) Challenges and Hardships in Football (02:32) Training and Practice Insights (04:42) Adoption and Community Support (07:15) Racial Differences and Community (18:14) Growing Up in Key West (21:34) High School Football and Recruitment (37:35) Sponsor: Liposomal NAD+ (RO Nutrition) (38:47) NFL Journey: From Undrafted to Camp (41:04) Father-Son Coaching Experience (45:14) Transition to the Indianapolis Colts (54:22) Fan Culture and Player Respect (01:00:59) Challenges for Black Coaches in the NFL (01:04:23) Path to Becoming an NFL Executive (01:19:48) 49ers Draft Room + Building Reputation (01:23:29) Transition to the Tennessee Titans (01:28:21) Challenges of Being a GM (01:31:13) Balancing Family and Career (01:38:51) Life After the Titans + Reset Mindset (01:46:58) Final Thoughts and Super Bowl Predictions (02:01:38) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Joseph grew up in extreme violence, neglect, and instability. Raised by a violent, alcoholic father, he spent years in abusive foster homes, experienced homelessness on the streets of New York City as a teenager, battled addiction, and cycled through incarceration and institutional lock-ups at a young age. By every conventional measure, his life was headed toward an early end. This episode traces John’s journey through that chaos—and the single principle that allowed him to survive it: discipline. From punk rock and life on the streets, to sobriety, plant-based living, endurance sports, and completing multiple Ironman triathlons, John rebuilt his life one deliberate decision at a time. We talk about breaking cycles of abuse and addiction, replacing self-destruction with structure, and why discipline—not motivation—is the foundation for lasting change. This is a conversation about accountability, resilience, and what it actually takes to turn suffering into strength when there’s no safety net and no one coming to save you. Subscribe / listen on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard  John Joseph: Website: www.johnjosephdiscipline.com Instagram: @johnjosephdiscipline YouTube: @hardtruthwithjohnjoseph5582 Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠https://ketone.com/rideout Athletic Brewing: https://athleticbrewing.com Code "Rideout" V14: ⁠http://v14.com/kenrideout code "KENRIDEOUT" Chapters (00:00) Introduction to John Joseph (00:20) Meeting at Crunch Gym (01:16) First Ironman Experience (02:09) Ironman Journey and Achievements (05:58) Sponsorship and Endorsements (06:50) John Joseph's Origin Story (09:59) Life in Foster Care (13:37) Surviving Abuse and Finding Strength (26:46) Transition to a Better Foster Home (32:18) Life on the Streets and Early Hustles (34:45) Involvement in Drug Trade and Punk Scene (41:41) Dark Times and Escaping Danger (47:17) Muscle Mike and Mob Justice (48:01) Surviving Spofford: Tyson's Story (48:11) First Night Fight: Establishing Dominance (49:55) Escape Plan on the Bus (51:20) Sentenced to Upstate: Family Connections (53:20) Navy Recruiter Saves the Day (53:41) Joining the Navy: A New Beginning (58:20) Punk Rock and the Bad Brains (01:02:22) Drug Bust and Going AWOL (01:08:41) Life on the Run: Punk Scene and Street Fights (01:14:05) Reconnecting with the Bad Brains (01:15:16) Plant-Based Lifestyle and Sobriety (01:18:19) Krishna Consciousness and Blood Clot Band (01:24:30) Struggles with Addiction and Betrayal (01:25:59) Life of Crime: Robberies and Escapes (01:29:46) High-Speed Chase and Robbery (01:32:01) Narrow Escape from the Police (01:33:19) Plane Ride Panic (01:35:45) Crack House Attack (01:36:36) Path to Sobriety (01:38:37) Family Tragedy and Addiction (01:40:46) Confronting the Past (01:46:21) Breaking the Cycle of Addiction (01:48:14) Positive Obsessions and Endurance Sports (01:50:34) Confronting Online Critics (01:52:51) Music and New Projects (02:11:08) Final Reflections and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices