Vanessa Grigoriadis is a writer for The New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, and the author of various books including: Blurred Lines: Rethinking Sex, Power and Consent on Campus. Vanessa caught up with Lance on various topics including her new book, consent, and more.

Vanessa Grigoriadis

The Forward Podcast with Lance Armstrong gives the audience a rare and revealing listen into Armstrong's conversations with an eclectic range of personalities—some well-known, others simply with intriguing stories to tell. Guests, which hail from the worlds of politics, entertainment, art, business, sport and beyond, have included Malcolm Gladwell, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chris Evert and the Avett Brothers. The Forward often touches on the theme, or concept, from which the podcast’s name is drawn—pressing onward in the face of adversity or challenge, and seizing the opportunity to continually grow from experience. Above all, The Forward Podcast is a personal, honest, engaging and always entertaining dialogue that leaves the listener with new insights and perspective.

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Lance catches up with Blake in Austin for a South By Southwest panel. They talk about their love of sports and becoming veteran athletes, balancing sport, and family, and embarking on a 2nd career after sports, including Blakes's passion for humor, TV, and film.

NBA Star Blake Griffin. The Forward w/ Lance Armstrong

An extraordinary journey of resilience and redemption with Michael Chernow. From a tough upbringing to a harrowing near-death experience due to addiction, Chernow's story is a testament to the resilience. Beyond his culinary accomplishments as the co-founder of The Meatball Shop and founder of Seamore's, a sustainable seafood restaurant chain, Chernow's journey is defined by his determination to overcome. His commitment to fitness and holistic living reflects his ethos of balance and well-being. Chernow shares his journey, offering hope and inspiration to those grappling with their own challenges. Join us as we delve into an awe-inspiring story, a testament to perseverance. Caldera Labs Get 20% OFF with our code WEDU and make unforgettable first impressions that lead to the charming words, “you look younger!”.

Michael Chernow reflects on his journey of resilience and redemption | The Forward w/Lance Armstrong

Lance is joined by Billy Walters, entrepreneur, philanthropist, best-selling author, and one of the most accomplished sports bettors of all time. They discuss how his tough upbringing influenced the trajectory of his life, his sports betting methods, what led up to his conviction for insider trading, his experience in jail, and how it impacted who he is today. Eight Sleep: Go to eightsleep.com/themove and save $150 on the Pod Cover. Ketone-IQ: Save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at hvmn.com/THEMOVE Kudo Protein Popcorn: For a limited time, our listeners get 25% off their entire order with code “THEMOVE” at kudosnacks.com

Billy Walters Talks Sports Betting, Jail & His Relationship with Phil Mickelson

On this episode of The Forward, Lance is joined by Ken Rideout, host of The Fight with Teddy Atlas Podcast and an avid runner, speaker, and investor. They discuss how Ken became one of the World’s top over-50 runners, his journey overcoming addiction, Jake Paul’s impact on the sport of boxing, and Ken’s recent victory in the Gobi March; a 155-mile, self-supported, 6 days stage race across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. Eight Sleep: Go to eightsleep.com/themove and save $150 on the Pod Cover. Ketone-IQ: Save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at hvmn.com/THEMOVE True Classic: Get 25% Off at  trueclassic.com/themove with code THEMOVE.

Ken Rideout on Overcoming Addiction & Running 155 Miles Through Mongolia

In the final episode of this series, Lance sits down with Inga Thompson, a retired cyclist who is a three-times Olympian, ten-times National Champion, three-times World Medalist, and two-times podium finisher of the Women's Tour de France. Together, they discuss the backlash Inga received after voicing her opinion on the topic of transgender athletes in sports, the idea of biology vs. ideology, and the possibility of an open category.

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