
The Forward
The Forward Podcast with Lance Armstrong gives the audience a rare and revealing listen into Armstrong's conversations with an eclectic range of personalities—some well-known, others simply with intriguing stories to tell. Guests, which hail from the worlds of politics, entertainment, art, business, sport and beyond, have included Malcolm Gladwell, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chris Evert and the Avett Brothers. The Forward often touches on the theme, or concept, from which the podcast’s name is drawn—pressing onward in the face of adversity or challenge, and seizing the opportunity to continually grow from experience. Above all, The Forward Podcast is a personal, honest, engaging and always entertaining dialogue that leaves the listener with new insights and perspective.
Latest episodes

Mar 23, 2020 • 1h 1min
THEMOVE Forward
Same show that ran in THEMOVE feed. Not much to talk about with regards to cycling races but Lance and JB jumped into the studio for an update. They talk trying to stay on top of training, what a reshuffled cycling season could look like and Lance getting in tip top shape. The guys also answer some questions from our members. THEMOVE IS PRESENTED BY PATRON

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Dec 21, 2019 • 57min
Chris Voss
Former FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit member and international hostage and kidnapping negotiator, Chris Voss, discusses his work in the FBI and how his negotiation methods can be applied to everyday situations. Topics include differences between negotiating in international hostage situations and bank robberies, the power of empathy in human interaction, negotiating strategies of Trump, Putin, and Kim Jong-un, and the impact of language in negotiations.

Jul 22, 2019 • 1h 7min
Governor John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper Jr. is an American politician, scientist, and businessman who was the 42nd governor of Colorado from 2011 to 2019. He is currently running for President of the United States. John and Lance talk about his up bringing, his background in geology, music and owning the first brew pub in Colorado.

Jun 6, 2019 • 47min
Heather B. Armstrong
Heather B. Armstrong was what they called a mommy blogger before that became a thing. That turned into influencer marketing and she could not take it anymore. She found herself in a deep depression that had her contemplating taking her own life. She tried a clinical trial at the University of Utah’s Neuropsychiatric Institute, where she was put in a chemically induced coma for 15 minutes at a time for 10 sessions. She writes about it in her new book titled, The Valedictorian of Being Dead: The True Story of Dying Ten Times to Live.

May 20, 2019 • 1h 10min
Roger Pielke Jr.
Roger Pielke Jr. is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research interests include Environmental Science, Innovation and Politics as well as Governance of Sports Organizations. He sat down with Lance in Austin to talk about the Caster Semenya case. Caster was recently ruled ineligible to run unless she takes medication to reduce her testosterone levels. Pielke was a witness in the case. Lance and Roger wrap up the show discussing doping in sport.

May 6, 2019 • 1h 21min
Sammy Hagar
With over 40 years in the music business, Sammy Hagar doesn't really need an introduction. The Red Rocker dropped by the Austin studio to talk music, tequila, fame and giving back. He is out on the road touring with his band The Circle. http://www.redrocker.com/home

Feb 25, 2019 • 1h 2min
Katy Sherratt//Shawn Livingston
Back on My Feet is a national organization operating in 12 major cities across the US. The organization combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources. CEO Katy Sherratt joins Lance to talk about their mission and how they get homeless folks into running. They are joined by Shawn Livingston to talk about his success with the program. A veteran who was facing serious jail time got himself clean and did the BOMF program. He is now running ultra marathons.

Feb 6, 2019 • 1h 5min
Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall is a retired long distance runner who also holds the US record for the Half Marathon. He dropped in on his book tour in Austin to talk about the transition from running to power lifting, running a sub one hour half marathon and why he and his wife Sara decided to adopt 4 girls from Ethiopia. His book Run The Mile You're In. Pre order link:http://bit.ly/THEFORWARDRYANHALL

Jan 24, 2019 • 1h 40min
Charles Barkley
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is on The Forward with Lance Armstrong. Taped from Scottsdale, AZ. Sir Charles opens up about going through his own adversity and what he learned. The pair talk about their relationship with Tiger Woods and Charles' fondness for gambling. Barkley talks about who's the real #1 from Auburn. Him or Bo Jackson. Charles also discusses how a spitting incident on a fan changed his entire outlook on life.

Jan 7, 2019 • 1h 27min
Alex Honnold
Alex Honnold is a professional adventure rock climber whose audacious free-solo ascents of America’s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world. He recently sat with Lance in his Las Vegas home to discuss his entry into the sport, the inherent risks with free soloing and the documentary Free Solo. The film chronicles his free solo scale unsupported and without ropes up the famous El Capitan, the 3,000 vertical rock face at Yosemite National Park.
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