Troubled Past Podcast

Jarod Johnson

Welcome to The Troubled Past PodcastHosted 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.

  1. 14H AGO

    Princess, Survival, and Why the System Is Broken

    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 Princess become dangerously sick from diabetes and rushing her to the vet, genuinely unsure if she was going to make it. 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 lives or dies. From that pain comes purpose. Jarod introduces the vision for his next nonprofit project — a free veterinary clinic, funded not just by donations, but by raising money, investing it properly, and using the interest to cover ongoing costs. Combined with merchandise, social media, and community support, the goal is simple: no family should lose a pet because they can’t afford care. This episode is raw, emotional, and forward-looking — a reminder that sometimes the hardest moments in life are what spark the biggest ideas for change. If you love animals, have ever faced impossible choices, or believe systems can be rebuilt better — this episode matters. 🧠 Topics: Princess’s health scare and diabetesThe emotional toll of emergency vet visitsProblems within the veterinary systemBuilding a free veterinary clinic nonprofitUsing investing and sustainability to fund careTurning pain into purpose👇 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for future episodes. #podcast #podcastlife #doglover #petcare #animalwelfare #nonprofit #givingback #family #realconversations #motivation #purpose #entrepreneurlife #contentcreator Support the show

    54 min
  2. DEC 3

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

    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 everything happening behind the scenes: father-and-son moments, family growth, the house build, the nonprofit campus build, and of course, the podcast itself. This episode is about expanding the vision. Instead of being just a podcast, Jarod wants to create a full family-oriented channel that documents the journey, the struggles, the big projects, and the small moments that make life meaningful. A channel that shows the grind, the growth, and the generational change happening in real time. If you’ve been following the show, this episode explains exactly where things are heading — and why this next chapter is going to be bigger than anything before. 🧠 Topics: Announcing the channel’s rebrandExpanding beyond the podcastBuilding a family-oriented platformPosting the house build & nonprofit buildDocumenting the journey in real timeGrowing the vision👇 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for future episodes. 🔖 Established Hashtags (10k+ uses): #podcast #podcastlife #familytime #dadlife #parenting #motivation #inspiration #personalgrowth #selfimprovement #entrepreneurlife #realconversations #mindset #grateful #healingjourney #mentalhealth Support the show

    32 min

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Welcome to The Troubled Past PodcastHosted 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.