Out of the Rut

X is back again with Raul the Rocker, but this time he's brought a friend! Dario joins them this week to talk about Pitch Hit. Pitch Hit was an American Idol style music competition hosted in Wriglyville at a sports bar called Home Away from Home. This competition took place over 12-weeks during one of the hardest times to the year to be outside in Chicago. WINTER! Raul - who would go onto win the...

Out of the Rut is BACK!! This week X sits down with Raul. Raul is a musician based out of Streator, IL (NOT Streeterville) and him and X discuss coming up in music while being from a small town, the fumbles that led to introspection and personal growth, and those that have inspired him along the way. So, tune your guitars, plug in your amps, and crank the volume up to 11 while X and Raul take you...

On this Episode of OOTR, X hangs out with Dr. Julie. Julie is an Endocrinologist in the Chicagoland area and discusses who inspired her to become a doctor, the struggles of coming up in the medical field, and how adapting the way we mentor the next generation might lead to more retention in the field. So grab your pathology reports, get an IV drip going, and sit back while Julie walks us through h...

This week on Out of the Rut - X sits down with Otter of DOWNSTAIRS (The Band). Otter dives into her origin story, From being the shy girl in a TARDIS dress with little to no formal singing experience to a powerhouse Pop/Punk vocalist - X and Otter discuss the formation of her Riot Fest/Warped Tour cover band BOA and the Constrictors, transitioning to a cover band to original material, the embarras...

Today on Out of the Rut - X strikes up a convo with Amy. Amy is a Reiki Healer in the Chicago Area on top of being a fitness instructor. If you're a little puzzled by what Reiki is, no worries! SO were we! Amy talks about what Reiki is, how personal struggle led her to Reiki and holistic wellness, and how she improves people's lives through her private and group Reiki sessions. So unroll your yoga...

The Out of the Rut gang meet up to talk Red Flags and Hot Takes! Ronnie, Kaitlyn, and X meet up to chat about Tipping Culture, Influencer Couples, "Professionalism", and more! Sit back and enjoy while the OOTR crew takes it back to basics for the sake of friendship. Contact: Email: OutoftheRut@yahoo.com Insta: @outoftherutpodcast FB: Out of the Rut YouTube link: https://youtube.com/@outoftherutpod...

This week on Out of the Rut - the OOTR gang heads to the legendary Second City in Chicago! X & Ron sit down with Sarah and Justin of Comedy Dance Chicago (CDC) to talk about their show that is CURRENTLY running at Second City called Happy Dance. Sarah and Justin talk about the conception of CDC, their mission to create comedy that both adults and kids can enjoy, and the difference between crea...

Today on Out of the Rut, X and Ron chat with Julius and Julian Collins of GetFit1st Fitness Studio in Chicago. They discuss their journey into the martial arts world, the importance of getting back up after life beats you down, and the inspiration behind #CollinsStrong. So throw your boxing gloves on and turn your volume up while the Collins Brothers help us GetFit1st. GetFit1st Contact Insta: @ge...

Out of the Rut is BACK! This week Ron & X sit down to chat with Becca & Rachel of Chicago Pulls 4 Hope where they discuss the collaboration of Physical Strength and Mental Strength. Becca being a Physical Therapist/Personal Trainer and Rachel being a Therapist - one can say that it's a Therapeutic Match Made in Heaven! With both of their powers combined, together they formed Chicago Pulls...

Taking things back to the Pacific Northwest for this episode of Out of the Rut! This week, we sit down with Colton Myers. Currently working for the State of Washington focusing on legislative and policy work, Colton goes into where his political interests began, the highs and lows of running for state representative during a pandemic, and how 1 tragic event sparked a deep seeded passion to connect...

This week on Out of the Rut, Ron and X sit down with Dave Steele of Dads of Steele®. With a Mission of Strengthening Families and Communities by Encouraging and Equipping Dads to be more Present in their Children's lives - Dave dives into the origins on Dads of Steele®, how a tragic loss evolved into a drive to help struggling fathers, and how Dads of Steele® continues to challenge fathers to both...

TW: Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Struggles On this episode of Out of the Rut, X and Ron sit down with Ben Kohn - Executive Director of Hope for the Day (HFTD). HFTD is a Non-profit based out of Chicago, IL that specializes in Suicide Prevention through proactive means. What are those proactive means? You'll have to tune in and find out! If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal t...

Welcome Back to Out of the Rut! Today, Kaitlyn, X, and Ron jump back into reddit stories! No theme, no pressure, all friendship! Contact: Email: OutoftheRut@yahoo.com Insta: @outoftherutpodcast FB: Out of the Rut Story Submission Subreddit: r/outoftherutpodcast Theme Song : No Money! by Travie Austin & Mr. StarBeast (Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music) Affiliates: Looking to s...

Another trip around the Sun, and the ruts continue! This week - Kaitlyn, Ron, and X sit down to discuss Resolutions and the perception of Yuppies today vs the perception in the days of old. They cover different types of resolutions, punching down vs punching up, and being on the receiving end of weaponized finances. So get your New Years' vision board ready and welcome in the new year with the cre...

This week in Out of the Rut - X sits down with Kyle - A Chicago Fire Fighter to discuss the trails and tribulations of living the Fire Fighter life! He talks about the rut of discovering what direction to take in life, what going through the Academy was like, and the pride that comes with serving his community. So check your fire hydrants, double check how to spell 'Fahrenheit', and get ready to s...

This week on Out of the Rut, X sits down with Ben (aka BenmeR) to discuss Ruts, his various careers in the music/entertainment, but most importantly his role as Director of Operations for Libenu - A non-profit that works to support adults and children with disabilities in the Chicagoland area. Ben touches on the fun of being a young dad, never shying away from new opportunities, and tackling life...

It's Tuesday! Which means it's time for another episode of Out of the Rut! This week - Billy and X sit down with Matt Huston. Matt most currently works in training & development in the insurance industry, but has covered a lot of ground throughout his professional career and by proxy climbed himself out of MANY ruts! So, throw on some comfy pajamas, make a nice hot coffee with some peppermint,...

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...

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: Scottb...

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...

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...

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...

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 hav...

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: OutoftheRut@yahoo.com FB: Out of the Rut Insta: @outoftherutpodcast Theme Song: No Mo...

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: OutoftheRut@yahoo.com FB: Out of the Rut Insta: @outoftherutpodcast Theme Song: No Money! - Travie Austin an...