The Forward

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.

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!”.

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

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.

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.

In the sixth episode of this series, Lance is joined by Carole Hooven, PhD, Evolutionary Biologist at Harvard University. She also wrote the book, T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us, which focuses on testosterone and sex differences. Together, they discuss the science around testosterone in relation to this transgender athletes, the idea of biology vs. ideology, and why the focus should be on policies, as opposed to individual athletes.

In the fifth installment of this series, Lance is joined by Anne Lieberman and Chris Mosier, to further explore the topic of transgender athletes in sports. Anne Lieberman is the Director of Athlete Ally, whose mission is to end homophobia and transphobia in sports and to activate the athletic community to exercise their leadership to champion LGBTQI+ equality. Chris Mosier is a trailblazing transgender athlete and thought leader on LGBTQI+ inclusion in sports. Together they discuss the existence of a middle ground on this topic, the IOC’s approach to creating fair and inclusive regulations for eligibility, and if a sport-by-sport approach is a realistic possibility.

Join Lance in the fourth installment of this series focusing on transgender athletes in sports, as he is accompanied by writer and founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, Michael Shermer. They discuss the current regulations surrounding transgender athletes in sports, the lack of science in and around this topic, and what this conversation will look like in ten years.

In the third part of this series, Lance sits down with Eric Vilain, M.D., Ph.D., a physician-scientist and professor with a background in genetics of sexual development. Together, they explore the intricacies of transgender athletes in sports, discussing the problem with outright bans, the notion of a level playing field in sports, and the possibility of a scientific verdict on this topic.

Join Lance in the second part of this thought-provoking series, as he engages in a conversation with Roger Pielke Jr., a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder with a background in the governance of sports organizations. Together, they take a nuanced approach to the topic of transgender athletes in sports, and discuss the Caster Semenya case, the role sports organizations have in creating regulations, and what defines a “fair result”.

In the inaugural episode of this series, Lance and Caitlyn Jenner, an accomplished media personality and Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete, delve into the compelling topic of transgender athletes in sports. As both a trans woman and athlete, Caitlyn provides her invaluable insights and impassioned viewpoint, shedding light on the crucial aspects of the subject. Together, they thoughtfully discuss the effects transgender athletes competing in women’s sports has on women’s sports as a whole.

Rick Doblin, Ph.D., founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, joins Lance to discuss the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy to treat PTSD. They also discuss the policies surrounding psychedelics, the future of psychedelic-assisted therapy, and how Rick raised a wolf when he was 21 years old. 

Ric “Nature Boy” Flair, regardeded by multiple peers and journalists as the greatest professional wrestler of all time, Flair has had a career spanning roughly 40 years and 16 world championships.  

Former teammate, rider, and friend of both Lance and Johan Bruyneel, Yaroslav Popovych is now fighting a new fight. It's no longer against the peloton, but to help his family and countrymen in Ukraine. Listen to Popo's efforts to get medicine, transportation, and supplies to the border. If you are inclined to donate, you can safely donate. You can change language and a drop-down menu will allow you to choose currency.  Thanks in advance for your support. https://www.facebook.com/president.gov.ua/posts/330154132474791

Nathaniel Rateliff took the world by storm with his hit song, “S.O.B.” and is now a household name. Before he was selling out multiple nights at Red Rocks Amphitheater, he was a janitor, trucker, and landscaper. When he put all his chips on the table to pursue music, it clearly paid off. Lance and Nathaniel sat down at the Skylark Lounge in Denver, which Rateliff co-owns, to have a down-to-earth conversation about how he got here.

This one’s all about living a longer, healthier, more active life. New episode of THE FORWARD: TONY ROBBINS is out now. Lance and Tony dive deep into Tony’s new book–Life Force–and discuss new scientific breakthroughs in energy, sleep, stem cells, pain, weight loss, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and more.

"That's why its called The FORWARD: it is a decision you have to make despite the adversity in life, the true champs and the ones with the greatest endurance, they're the ones that time and time again say 'no, this isnt what i expected, this is a terrible moment, but what am I going to do to move FORWARD?' "- Lance Armstrong   Wolfgang puck is arguably the first celebrity chef, and founder of of several restaurants including famed hotspot, Spago. Among other things, he introduced the 'open kitchen' concept to restaurants as a way to create vibrancy and give diners a look at the mastery that goes into preparing a meal, a "symphony of chefs" as Lance describes it. He recently released a new documentary on Disney +, 'Wolfgang', that dives into his troubled childhood, his story and how he got to where he is now. This episode of The FOWARD embodies the true spirit of why Lance does this podcast: how people reset, reassess and move forward.

Michael Muller is an award winning celebrity and advertising photographer. He is the creator of the new Virtual Reality series Into the Now. Michael and Lance discuss philosophies on life, conquering fear, parenting and living life to to the  fullest. Visit TenThousand to get 15% off your order. Use the code Forward for 15% off your next purchase.   Go to Magic Spoon to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code THEFORWARD at checkout to save five dollars off your order.

Chris Bosh, NBA Hall of Famer, eleven-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion joins The Forward to discuss his new book, Letters to a Young Athlete. Chris recalls his early passion and drive to make it to the NBA, his decision to join Lebron and Wade in Miami and coming to grips with a career ending medical diagnosis. They also talk about what they both miss from being professional athletes and life after sports.  Head to Athletic Brewing and use the code Forward25 for 25% off your first order. Visit LMNT for your free sample LMNT recharge sample pack.

Molly Bloom is a former US Ski Team member an Entrepreneur and author of Molly’s Game. She joins Lance to discuss high stakes gambling in NY and Los Angeles. They both share their stories of what it is like to faces the U.S. Feds in court. Molly details her addiction, going broke and her lack of trust in people.