Out of the Rut

By Certifiably Hype

Have you ever felt stuck? Have you lost your direction? Have you ever felt caught in a rut? Well, Out of the Rut has you covered!

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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.

Out of the Rut episodes:

February 10, 2026 Making Moves in Politics with Colton
Taking things back to the Pacific Northwest for this episode of Out of the Rut! This week, we sit down with Colton Myers. Currently working for the State of Washington focusing on legislative and policy work, Colton goes into where his political interests began, the highs and lows of running for state representative during a pandemic, and how 1 tragic event sparked a deep seeded passion to connect with his community.
Colton's Contact:
FB: Colton Shane Myers
Insta: @ColtonM92
Email' [email protected]
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Insta: @outoftherutpodcast
FB: Out of the Rut
Story Submission Subreddit: r/outoftherutpodcast
Theme Song: No Money! by Travie Austin & Mr.StarBeast (Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music)
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1h 1min
January 27, 2026 Encouraging Dads to be Present - Dave Steele talks Dads of Steele®
This week on Out of the Rut, Ron and X sit down with Dave Steele of Dads of Steele®. With a Mission of Strengthening Families and Communities by Encouraging and Equipping Dads to be more Present in their Children's lives - Dave dives into the origins on Dads of Steele®, how a tragic loss evolved into a drive to help struggling fathers, and how Dads of Steele® continues to challenge fathers to both be active participants in their children's lives, but also creating a welcoming community for fathers to openly admit when they need help. Whether you are a father or not, Dave's story is truly a testament to what it means to be a parent and to persevere when life throws tragedy your way.

Dads of Steele® Information
Website - dadsofsteele.org
Insta: @dadsofsteele
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Insta: @outoftherutpodcast
FB: Out of the Rut
Story Submission Subreddit: r/outoftherutpodcast
Theme Song: No Money! by Travie Austin & Mr.StarBeast (Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music)
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50min
January 20, 2026 It's Ok to Not be Ok® - Ben Kohn talks about Hope for the Day
TW: Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Struggles
On this episode of Out of the Rut, X and Ron sit down with Ben Kohn - Executive Director of Hope for the Day (HFTD). HFTD is a Non-profit based out of Chicago, IL that specializes in Suicide Prevention through proactive means. What are those proactive means?
You'll have to tune in and find out! If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please do not hesitate to you or yourself help. You're not alone and it's ok to not be ok!
Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 988 HFTD
Contact:
YT/IG: ⁨@HOPEFORTHEDAY⁩
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Insta: @outoftherutpodcast
FB: Out of the Rut
Story Submission Subreddit: r/outoftherutpodcast
Theme Song: No Money! by Travie Austin & Mr.StarBeast (Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music)
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1h 23min
January 13, 2026 RRR: Were some boundaries crossed?
Welcome Back to Out of the Rut!
Today, Kaitlyn, X, and Ron jump back into reddit stories! No theme, no pressure, all friendship!
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Insta: @outoftherutpodcast
FB: Out of the Rut
Story Submission Subreddit: r/outoftherutpodcast
Theme Song: No Money! by Travie Austin & Mr.StarBeast (Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music)
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1h 19min
December 31, 2025 New Year, New RUTS - Let's talk Resolutions and Yuppies
Another trip around the Sun, and the ruts continue! This week - Kaitlyn, Ron, and X sit down to discuss Resolutions and the perception of Yuppies today vs the perception in the days of old. They cover different types of resolutions, punching down vs punching up, and being on the receiving end of weaponized finances. So get your New Years' vision board ready and welcome in the new year with the crew from Out of the Rut!
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Insta: @outoftherutpodcast
FB: Out of the Rut
Story Submission Subreddit: r/outoftherutpodcast
Theme Song: No Money! by Travie Austin & Mr.StarBeast (Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music)
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1h 4min
December 23, 2025 Putting out Fires with Kyle...LITERALLY!
This week in Out of the Rut - X sits down with Kyle - A Chicago Fire Fighter to discuss the trails and tribulations of living the Fire Fighter life! He talks about the rut of discovering what direction to take in life, what going through the Academy was like, and the pride that comes with serving his community. So check your fire hydrants, double check how to spell 'Fahrenheit', and get ready to slide down an awesome pole!
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Insta: @outoftherutpodcast
FB: Out of the Rut
Story Submission Subreddit: r/outoftherutpodcast
Theme Song: No Money! by Travie Austin & Mr.StarBeast (Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music)
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1h 37min
December 10, 2025 Putting the BAE in Libenu with BenmeR
This week on Out of the Rut, X sits down with Ben (aka BenmeR) to discuss Ruts, his various careers in the music/entertainment, but most importantly his role as Director of Operations for Libenu - A non-profit that works to support adults and children with disabilities in the Chicagoland area. Ben touches on the fun of being a young dad, never shying away from new opportunities, and tackling life with child like wonderment.
If you are interested in learning more about Libenu and potentially supporting their cause, check them out at libenu.org.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Out of the Rut
Instagram: @outoftherutpodcast
Story Submission Subreddit: r/outoftherutpodcast
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1h 19min
December 02, 2025 Training our Brains and Developing our Friendship with Matt Huston
It's Tuesday! Which means it's time for another episode of Out of the Rut! This week - Billy and X sit down with Matt Huston. Matt most currently works in training & development in the insurance industry, but has covered a lot of ground throughout his professional career and by proxy climbed himself out of MANY ruts! So, throw on some comfy pajamas, make a nice hot coffee with some peppermint, and relax while we talk Ruts and Friendship.
Matt's Contact:
LinkedIn: Matthew Huston M.S.
Our Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Reddit Story Submission: r/outoftherutpodcast
Insta: @outoftherutpodcast
Facebook: Out of the Rut
Theme Song: No Money! - Travie Austin & Mr.StarBeast
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1h 11min
November 25, 2025 It's HAMMERS Time!: The constantly changing life of Isaak Hammers
On this Episode of Out of the Rut, X sits down with Isaak Hammers! A man of many trades - Isaak is a Real-Estate Agent, Fitness Instructor, Wedding Officiant, Photographer/Videographer, and performing lover - with a decades long career in coffee. Isaak talks about the first time he got fired from a job, how being complacent in life felt like its own special RUT, and how the constant pursuit of new skills fuels his interest in life.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
IG: @outoftherutpodcast
FB: Out of the Rut Podcast
Subreddit for anonymous Stories: r/outoftherutpodcast
Theme Song: No Money! - Travie Austin & Mr.StarBeast
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1h 13min
November 18, 2025 Greatness from Humble Beginnings: Film Talk with Scott
It's Tuesday! Which means it's time for OUT OF THE RUT! This week, X sits down with Scott Breitbarth, a Full-time Director and Editor from the PNW. Scott discusses the college years studying film at USC, how taking on smaller projects lead to bigger opportunities, and how being a small town kid with big dreams leaves lots of room for growth. A true coming up story.
Scott's Contact:
Website: Scottbreitbarth.com
Out of the Rut:
FB: Out of the Rut Podcast
Insta: @outoftherutpodcast
Reddit Story Submission: r/outoftherutpodcast
Theme Song: No Money! - Travie Austin and Mr.StarBeast
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1h 33min

FAQs about Out of the Rut:

How many episodes does Out of the Rut have?

The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.