Troubled Past Podcast

Welcome to The Troubled Past Podcast Hosted by Jarod "The Rock" Johnson, this is where the skeletons come out of the closet — hard and unapologetic. Each week, Jarod dives deep into his own wild past, sharing raw, unfiltered stories from the streets, the hustle, and everything in between. But it doesn’t stop there — he brings on guests with equally insane backgrounds to tell the tales most people are too scared to say out loud. From brushes with the law, cartel connections, underground deals, and close calls — The Troubled Past is your front-row seat to the lives people don’t talk about… but should. No sugarcoating. No filters. Just truth, grit, and redemption. 🎙️ New episodes every week 💥 Real people. Real stories. Real troubled pasts.

Troubled Past Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Jarod Johnson, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jarod Johnson hosts Troubled Past Podcast, a arts show with 0 episodes published.

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  From Behind on Bills to Ahead of the Game

  Feb 11, 202623 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Troubled Past, Jarod and Skyler record from the living room of their San Diego Airbnb — reflecting on just how much life can change in a short amount of time.</p><p>Jarod opens up about being <b>two months behind on bills</b>, struggling financially, and even staying in what felt like a “crack head motel” during a previous trip in September. It wasn’t glamorous. It wasn’t comfortable. But it was real.</p><p>Fast forward to now — and things look very different.</p><p>They talk about how through discipline, mindset shifts, and what Jar...

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  Princess, Survival, and Why the System Is Broken

  Dec 29, 202554 minS0

  <p>In this emotional episode of Troubled Past, Jarod Johnson opens up about one of the scariest moments he’s faced as a pet owner — watching his dog <b>Princess</b> become dangerously sick from diabetes and rushing her to the vet, genuinely unsure if she was going to make it.</p><p>Jarod talks about the fear, the helplessness, and the harsh reality many families face in the veterinary world: when you can’t afford treatment, your options disappear fast. He shares his belief that the current system is deeply broken — one where money often determines whether a beloved pet live...

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  The Year in Review — A Troubled Past Christmas

  Dec 25, 20251h 12mS0

  <p>This special Christmas episode of Troubled Past is a <b>year recap clip episode</b> — a look back at the moments that defined the journey. From raw conversations and emotional breakthroughs to laughs, chaos, father-son episodes, and everything in between, this episode brings together some of the most memorable clips from the year.</p><p>Jarod reflects on how far the show has come, the lessons learned along the way, and the growth that happened both on and off the mic. It’s a reminder that change doesn’t happen overnight — it’s built episode by episode, story by story, and...

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  Dem Johnson Boyz — Gum, Karate & Regret

  Dec 16, 202551 minS0

  <p>This week on Troubled Past, we switch things up and officially enter <b>Dem Johnson Boyz Podcast mode</b>. When Skyler hops on the mic with Jarod, the background changes, the rules go out the window, and chaos usually follows — and this episode is no exception.</p><p>From Skyler refusing to stop chewing his gum until something absolutely <b>gross</b> happens, to Jarod showing off his questionable <b>karate skills</b>, the laughs never stop. Jarod also comes to the painful realization that showing Skyler <b>purple nurples</b> in a previous episode might not have been th...

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  A New Direction — Building a Family Channel & a Bigger Vision

  Dec 3, 202532 minS0

  <p>In this shorter 30-minute episode of Troubled Past, Jarod Johnson opens up about a major shift in the future of the show — and the entire brand. Jarod talks about transitioning the podcast and all connected social media pages into one unified channel dedicated to <b>everything happening behind the scenes</b>: father-and-son moments, family growth, the house build, the nonprofit campus build, and of course, the podcast itself.</p><p>This episode is about expanding the vision. Instead of being just a podcast, Jarod wants to create a <b>full family-oriented channel</b> that documents the journey, the struggles, th...

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