The Matt King Show

059: Joey Hassett | What My Coach Taught Me About Endurance & Suffering

May 12, 2026

2000 Mile Bike Ride From Mexico To Canada https://www.BackTheRide.comToday I sit down with endurance coach and nutrition expert Joey Hassett to talk about what it actually takes to prepare for extreme endurance events. We break down the biggest mistakes people make in marathons and ultras, why nutrition matters more than most athletes realize, and what I’ve learned from him while training to ride my bike from Mexico to Canada. This conversation completely changed the way I think about recover...

058: The Real Cost of Saying Yes

May 05, 2026

https://www.BackTheRide.comMy Personal Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@mattkingatx Today I talk about the one moment that actually matters—the moment you say something out loud and it becomes real. I break down why the hardest part isn’t doing the work, it’s living in the loop of “should I or shouldn’t I.” I also get honest about what commitment really costs—your time, your identity, and the low days nobody prepares you for. If you’ve been circling something, this is your push to stop thinkin...

057: Your Lowest Moment Might Be Your Greatest Advantage | Hal Elrod, Garrain, Preston Smiles

April 28, 2026

My Personal Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@mattkingatx I pulled together some of the most powerful moments from conversations with Hal, Garrain, and Preston around adversity, mindset, and rebuilding your life from nothing. What stood out to me is how each of them faced moments where everything could have ended—but instead became the turning point. We talk about suicide, cancer, losing everything, and what it actually takes to come back stronger. If you’ve ever questioned whether you can turn...