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 how visualization and grit help her find her edge. They also explore the personal: marriage during COVID, future dreams of motherhood, and the tension between private values and public personas.

Candid, thoughtful, and occasionally hilarious, this conversation spans everything from the ethics of sport to the healing power of cats, community, and vanilla ice cream.

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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 fatherhood, Kyle reflects on how triathlon helped him heal, how mentorship and media work with pro triathlete Justin Riele changed his direction, and what kind of legacy he hopes to leave for his daughter, Emrie. This is a powerful story of resilience, humor, healing, and the hard work of becoming the man you needed as a kid.

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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 Australia—this one’s got it all.

We also dive into:

• Full Ironman prep, run nutrition, and carb fueling hacks

• Why the Tour de France peloton isn’t exactly triathlete-friendly

• Favorite products from The Feed (and those infamous hats)

• Stretching myths, rehab tips, and how to actually train 25+ hours per week without breaking

Plus, Seth gives a behind-the-scenes look at recent Stupid Questions episodes and the sock saga you didn’t know you needed.

Listen, laugh, and maybe learn a thing or two. Episode 32 is packed.

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 mustache into a brand, and his long-term vision beyond sport—including music, loyalty, and what it means to really commit. This is a raw and refreshingly human take on what it means to go all-in.

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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 photography, the lonely hustle of building a name, and how he’s traded weddings for world championships and motorbikes for mobility on course.

James opens up about family, fatherhood, burnout, and the emotional threads behind his art. This is an honest and revealing look at what it takes to survive as a creative freelancer in sport—and what still keeps him up at night (spoiler: it’s accounting).
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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 his identity from the voice of self-doubt to qualifying for Kona and launching a protein bar company focused on real science, Matt shares a raw and hopeful blueprint for redefining success. If you've ever battled burnout, struggled with internal validation, or wondered what it really takes to start over—this one's for you.

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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 why running won’t fix you—but it might introduce you to the people who can help. Whether you’ve been through a divorce, battled addiction, or just want to understand why some of us chase pain on purpose, this episode is a testament to resilience, real talk, and rediscovering peace one mile at a time. Plus: Why the Barkley Fall Classic is both ridiculous and irresistible, how caregiving changed his life, and why sleep might be the real finish line.

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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 her, and the pivotal mindset shifts that helped her find joy and purpose in training again. She shares how losing her father just months ago reshaped her perspective on life, racing, and what it means to leave an impact. From her spiritual roots in Quaker schooling to her candid thoughts on mental health, grief, and identity, Lydia invites us into her world with depth, vulnerability, and humor.

This is not just a conversation about racing—it's about resilience, legacy, and learning to show up fully, even when life hits hard.

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