Stupid Questions with Seth Hill

Tim Ford—co-host of the Endures and Talking Triathlon podcasts, elite athlete manager, and unapologetic Power Rangers collector—joins Seth for a rich and reflective conversation about grief, identity, endurance, and growth.

From losing his grandfather and grandmother—two of the most formative figures in his life—to grappling with burnout, anxiety, and rebuilding resilience, Tim opens up with deep vulnerability. Together, he and ...

Elite trail runner, North Face athlete, and 2022 Dopey Challenge champion Brittany Charbonneau joins Seth for a vibrant and deeply human conversation that sparkles with laughter, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom. From winning 48 miles of Disney races in full costume to chasing dreams of Broadway and raising her newborn son Hugo, Brittany shares how she's learned to embrace her inner "mountain shark," surrender control,...

Professional triathlete and Olympian Jamie Riddle joins Seth for a powerful, soul-searching conversation that dives far deeper than training stats or race results. At just 25 years old, Jamie shares an extraordinary depth of wisdom as the two open up about faith, identity, ego, addiction, relationships, and the quiet struggle of trying to live with purpose in a performance-driven world.

From growing up in South Africa and losing...

Danielle Lewis returns for a raw and honest round 2 on Stupid Questions with Seth Hill. From adopting three kittens to recovering from a brutal bout of food poisoning just days before defending her Ironman Lake Placid title, Danielle opens up about the highs and lows of life as a pro triathlete.

She and Seth dive into the mental side of sport—how social media shapes performance narratives, what drives her when things get tough, and ...

Kylexandr Holin—better known as “Organic Ironman”—joins the pod for a raw and vulnerable conversation about identity, endurance, and fatherhood. From growing up in a single-parent household to nearly losing himself in corporate burnout and depression, Kyle opens up about the turning points that reshaped his life—including the death of a close friend, a life-saving dog, and the quiet strength of his mother.

Now on the verge of fa...

After a three-month hiatus, the Roulette Live crew returns with plenty to catch up on. Marc D hops on from his new Boulder setup (goatee and all), Jackson L crashes date night to settle who the RTS alpha really is, and Justin R drops in mid-ribeye to explain the new Ironman age group rule changes. From real-life nutrition experiments to sketchy Craigslist rentals, and from Kona qualification strategies to magpie attacks in Australi...

Ari Klau returns for his third round on the pod. From the mental rollercoaster of his first full Ironman training block to scoring his own YouTube videos and debating the Bristol stool chart, nothing's off limits. We dive into the toll of high-volume training, the role of routine and recovery, and how creativity often gets sidelined in the pursuit of performance. Ari also opens up about moving in with his partner, growing a mus...

Going deep with world-renowned triathlon photographer and filmmaker James Mitchell—the creative force behind Ironman’s Fighting Chance series and countless iconic endurance sport images.

From a rocky school experience and early life rebellion to discovering purpose behind the camera, James shares his journey of self-discovery, storytelling, and relentless pursuit of craft. We dive into his unconventional start in real estate pho...

Matt Schuster had it all on paper—15 years in the advertising world world, a high-powered title, and a life built on climbing ladders. But behind the scenes, he was spiraling. In this episode of, Matt opens up about hitting a wall with mental health, walking away from his career, and slowly rebuilding from scratch—first as a father and husband, then as a triathlete, and now as the co-founder of Adra Labs.

From learning to separate h...

In this episode, we dive deep with John Calabrese—ultrarunner, Navy veteran, caregiver, and single dad. From military life during 9/11 to battling addiction and finding new purpose through caregiving and the ultrarunning community, John shares raw, funny, and deeply moving insights on what it means to survive, adapt, and keep showing up.

He opens up about parenting through guilt, hallucinating Pikachu during 100-mile races, and ...

In this deeply honest and moving episode of Stupid Questions with Seth Hill, professional triathlete Lydia Russell shares the journey that brought her from a childhood of competitive swimming to the pro triathlon circuit—all while carrying the weight of personal loss and learning to lead with both her head and her heart.

Lydia opens up about her nonlinear path through college athletics, the coaching struggles that almost broke h...

In this heartfelt and wide-ranging conversation, Australian Olympian and professional triathlete Aaron Royle opens up about the true cost—and beauty—of chasing greatness. From early swim meets at age 9 to standing on the Olympic start line, Aaron reflects on how identity, drive, and self-worth are shaped by sport, and what happens when the finish line feels further than ever.

Aaron and Seth dive into deep topics: imposter syndro...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Stupid Questions with Seth Hill, retired Olympian and world-class triathlete Tim Don opens up. From the highs of breaking world records to the devastating lows of a near career-ending neck injury, Tim walks us through what it means to truly rebuild—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Tim shares what it was like growing up in the "Silicon Valley of endurance sport," raisin...

Hillary shares her journey from academia to professional trail running, shaped by her scientist parents and a strong support system. She opens up about a life-changing accident, recovery, and the mental resilience it required. Themes of community, authenticity, spirituality, and redefining success run throughout, as she prepares to host a retreat focused on connection and personal growth.
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On this episode of Stupid Questions, Seth Hill sits down with Nigerian Olympian and national record holder Edose Ibadin for an honest, insightful, and deeply human conversation that goes far beyond split times and podiums. Edose opens up about the mental battles that come with high-stakes racing, the injury that nearly derailed his Olympic dreams, and the inner work it took to stay motivated when things didn’t go according to plan....

In this episode of Stupid Questions, Seth sits down with professional triathlete and podcast host Steph Clutterbuck for a powerful and honest conversation about ambition, identity, and what it really takes to build a life in endurance sport. From her early days as a competitive swimmer to rowing at university and now racing Ironmans professionally, Steph shares the highs, lows, and everything in between.

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Seth sits down with Michael D’hulst — founder and CEO of SuperTri (formerly Super League Triathlon). From growing up in Belgium with lawyer parents to pioneering global triathlon formats, Michael opens up about his winding path through corporate life at Volkswagen, launching Challenge Taiwan, and ultimately co-founding SuperTri.

They explore what it means to be an entrepreneur, how short-course racing could be the future of triathlo...

Jason Schiers opens up about his journey through trauma, anger, and resilience, turning hardship into fuel for personal and entrepreneurial growth. He shares insights on authenticity, emotional intelligence, and the role of service in finding peace. The conversation also touches on his evolving view of God, the power of communication, and the struggle to uphold integrity and quality in business—especially within today’s bike indust...

In this heartfelt and honest episode, Seth sits down with Ironman champion and ChallangeFamily’s pro triathlete liaison Belinda Granger for a rich conversation that goes far beyond the world of racing. Known as the “mother hen” of triathlon, Belinda shares stories of Aussie chaos (including a last-minute power outage), the joys and challenges of aging in a sport she loves, and her deep passion for guiding the next generation throug...