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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How many episodes does Out of the Rut have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

Out of the Rut episodes:

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
October 28, 2025 It's time to get Spooky with Mario of The Scare Factor
Happy Halloween Week! In this week's episode, Billy and X chat with Mario - A Haunted Review with TheScareFactor.com. They talk about Mario's experience with horror growing up, how that turned into a love of horror media, and thus landing him a job as a reviewer of Haunted Houses. Mario also brings in an insane collection of spooky artifacts he's collected over the years and discusses how he has come across his collection of oddities. So, grab your PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) and dust off your Ouija Board , because things are about to get spooky.
Mario's Media:
Website - thescarefactor.com
Youtube - @Thescarefactor
Link to Conan Interview: https://youtu.be/C2OZf7zBSAA?si=AKXOYz628gMzAVNC
Out of the Rut Media:
Email: [email protected]
Insta/Threads: @Outoftherutpodcast
Facebook: Out of the Rut Podcast
Theme Song: No Money! - Travie Austin & Mr.StarBeast
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2h 17min
October 21, 2025 Draw the Curtains and Dim the Lights: Theater Talk with Mike Jones
Welcome Back to Out of the Rut! This week, X sits down with Michael Jones - Artistic Director of the Factory Theater in Chicago and X's former College Roommate. They talk about what it takes to be an artistic director, how Factory goes about developing new playwrights, and as always... friendship. Time to brush the dust of that monologue and get your Ben Nye make-up kit out the closet, because it time for a night at the Theatre.
Michael Jones & Factory Theater Contact
Insta: @WhoMikeJones21 & @FactoryTheater
Website: thefactorytheater.com
Out of the Rut info:
Email: [email protected]
FB: Out of the Rut Podcast
Insta: @outoftherutpodcast
Reddit: r/outoftherutpodcast
Theme: No Money! - Travie Austin & Mr.StarBeast
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1h 35min
October 14, 2025 Traveling the World with Desiree - Travel Advisor
This week on Out of the Rut, X dives into the world of travel and luxury with his Travel Advisor friend - Desiree Gonzalez. Desiree breaks down her experience as a beginning travel advisor from how she found her current role to how traveling for her own leisure has become more like research for those looking to travel the world. Sit back and relax as Desiree and X take you on an auditory journey around the world.
Desiree's Contact
Email: [email protected]
Insta: @des_tinationvacations
Website: foratravel.com/advisor/desiree-gonzalez
Show Info:
Email: [email protected]
Insta: @outoftherutpodcast
Facebook: Out of the Rut Podcast
Subreddit for Story Submissions: r/outoftherutpodcast
Theme: No Money! - Travie Austin & Mr.StarBeast
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1h 38min
October 07, 2025 Out of the Rut!: The Nostalgia and Friendship Episode
In this special episode of Out of the Rut, the whole creative team enters the studio. We have your usual hosts - X, Billy, and Ron - but they are joined by their Social Media Coordinator and Sound Engineer - Kaitlyn and Chuck respectively. They talk a little about their jobs, growing up in the 90's/00's, with a healthy dose of razzing Ron. If you have wondered what 5 people with ADHD trying to have a conversation sounded like.. well buckle up!
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
FB: Out of the Rut
Insta: @outoftherutpodcast
Theme:
No Money! - Travis Austin and Mr.StarBeast
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1h 23min
September 30, 2025 RRR: Let's Ask a Manager!
In another episode of Rut Reads Reddit, X and Ron read through some "Legend or Menace" stories along with some "Ask a Manager" questions. Be ready for some work drama, some great pranks, and a whole lot of flamingos!
If you would like to submit anonymous stories/questions, feel free to contact us!
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
FB: Out of the Rut
Insta: @outoftherutpodcast
Theme Song:
No Money! - Travis Austin and Mr.StarBeast
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1h 43min
September 23, 2025 RRR - Petty or Justified Edition
This week in Out of the Rut, the boys hop back into Reddit! This time they tackle some posts from the Petty or Justified Subreddit! Work place revenge, Wedding Invites gone wrong, types of pranks, and everything between.
Don't forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a review!
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
FB: Out of the Rut
Insta: @outoftherutpodcast
Theme Song:
No Money! - Travie Austin and Mr.StarBeast!
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1h 47min
September 09, 2025 It's time for a SMACKDOWN with Betty Frenzy
This week in Out of the Rut, the gang gets in the ring with Betty Frenzy! An up and coming Manager in the ProWrestling world. Betty breaks down when she first became interested in ProWrestling, the different roles within the industry, and how her love for performing and stage combat propelled her down this exciting - yet sometimes challenging- avenue. So, get your entrance music ready and enjoy while your hosts, The Horchata King (X), Iron PopEye (Ron), and guest host - Joey "Slappa Da Bass" Banghart - escort you through the world of ProWrestling!
Contact Us:
Email: [email protected]
FB: Out of the Rut
IG: @Outoftherutpodcast
Betty Frenzy Contact:
FB: Betty Frenzy
IG: @bettyfrenzy
BlueSky: @bettyfrenzy.bsky.social
If you want to see more of Betty Frenzy, be sure to visit iwcwrestling.com for shows
Theme:
No Money! - Travie Austin and Mr.StarBeast
Available on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you get your tunes from.
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2h 7min
September 02, 2025 An Ink Master's Intuition - Vibing with Kelsey and Nico of Sacred Tattoo
This week on Out of the Rut, the boys take you to the tattoo shop! They sit down with Kelsey & Nico - 2 incredible tattoo artists/business owners - to discuss what it takes to be successful in the tattoo world. From landing your first apprenticeship to opening your own shop, post up for some hilarious stories and some helpful insight.
Contact:
IG: @outoftherutpodcast
FB: Out of the Rut
Email: [email protected]
Guest Contact:
IG: @neko_tatz, @corazon_obsidian, @sacredtattoochicago
Theme: No Money! - Travie Austin, Mr.Starbeast
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2h 10min

FAQs about Out of the Rut:

How many episodes does Out of the Rut have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.