Choose the Hard Way, hosted by Andrew Vontz, features conversations on resilience, grit, mental health and high performance with guests from cycling, sports, politics, business and the military. The show has 150 episodes released roughly every 10 days, with a median length of about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a suggested rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged endurance and performance audience hearing from elite athletes and coaches
- Apple Podcasts rating of 5.0 from 249 ratings, indicating a loyal listener base
- Weekly-updated catalogue of 150 episodes with a median length near 50 minutes
- Guests include Dr. Stephen Seiler and Congresswoman Sharice Davids, drawing an authority-minded audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, event recording
- Tone
- candid, motivational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed flagged explicit; episode 'Veteran & Maine US Senate Candidate Graham Platner' covers politics, and the show carries an explicit flag.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.choosethehardway.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1441900901 |
| RSS feed | choosethehardway.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 60 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stephen Seiler - How to Train VO2max - Beyond Huberman & Attia, ho | 2026-10-13 | 52 min |
| I have cancer. Andrew Vontz on chemo, DLBCL, CAR T, & what happens whe | 2026-08-26 | 1 h 31 min |
| The PE Guy - Johnny Hilbrant Partridge on grief, bouncing back, & an o | 2026-06-17 | 57 min |
| Dr. Stephen Seiler - You're not Pogacar, don't train like him. Breathi | 2026-05-13 | 1 h 35 min |
| Veteran & Maine US Senate Candidate Graham Platner: Combat Fitness, Tr | 2026-04-21 | 43 min |
| Tour of Flanders & Why Our Kids Love Riding the Wahoo Kickr Core w Spe | 2026-04-06 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 10 days.
Conversations about how hard things build stronger humans who have more fun. Guests from pro cycling, sports, politics, business, tech, journalism, the military and more. Resilience, grit, mental health, high performance, mindfulness. Host Andrew Vontz is an entrepreneur & founder of One Real Voice, the strategic & coaching consultancy for podcast guests & hosts. Previously, he was a Strava…
About Choose the Hard Way
Choose the Hard Way is an interview podcast hosted by Andrew Vontz, an entrepreneur and founder of One Real Voice, a consultancy for podcast guests and hosts, according to the show's website. The show covers resilience, grit, mental health and high performance, with guests from pro cycling, sports, politics, business and the military. It has 150 episodes in its feed, released roughly every 10 days, with a median length of about 50 minutes.
The show holds a 5.0 average rating from 249 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener size is an estimate: about 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on the ratings count and show age. The audience is likely interested in endurance sport, training and mental performance. No sponsors appear in the feed or on the website.
Brands in cycling, endurance training, recovery or wellness may find this show a fit. A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, based on the estimated download range at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Sources: the show's RSS feed, the website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Choose the Hard Way can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Choose the Hard Way
How much does Choose the Hard Way charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener estimates, not published prices.
What is Choose the Hard Way about?
Choose the Hard Way is an interview podcast hosted by Andrew Vontz covering resilience, grit, mental health and high performance. Guests include athletes, coaches, politicians and military veterans.
How do I contact Choose the Hard Way about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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