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Justin Gatlin has opened up on why he opted to launch podcast after retiring from track in 2022.
Since retiring from competitive track in 2022, American sprint icon Justin Gatlin has taken a different route in the sport by launching his Ready Set Go podcast.
After a 20-year sprinting career, defined by both incredible success and significant setbacks—including two doping bans, one of which sidelined him for four years—Gatlin felt compelled to use his voice to delve into the stories that fans rarely get to hear.
His goal? To give athletes a platform to share the journeys, challenges, and personal reflections that shape them beyond the track.
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10:49 - 09.11.2024
'I was the happiest silver medalist ever' - Why finishing second at 1992 World Championships sparked Gail Devers' golden legacy
Gail Devers clinched silver in the 110mH on her return to track after three years battling Graeve's disease at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo and she rates it as her best ever.
Gatlin, a former 100m world champion and Olympic gold medalist, explained in interviews that the podcast emerged from a desire to showcase the overlooked aspects of athletes' lives.
While the spotlight is often on their accomplishments, Gatlin wanted to bring the unseen pressures, personal growth, and unique struggles into focus. “It’s more than just winning medals or breaking records,” he noted. “It’s about the mindset, the sacrifices, and the resilience that goes into becoming the best version of yourself.”
During a recent episode with Olympic champion Gail Devers, Gatlin admitted that launching the podcast has been therapeutic in his transition from the racing world. For him, the platform provides an outlet to share a side of himself that fans have not previously seen.
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18:00 - 08.11.2024
'He made me eat cleaner & work harder' - Justin Gatlin on how Usain Bolt shaped him into becoming a better sprinter
Justin Gatlin has heaped praise on his long-time arch-nemesis Usain Bolt, thanking him for making him the athlete he ended up becoming after returning to the sport.
"For me, starting this with the crew—they are fam, man—I did it because we have so much knowledge and passion for the sport," Gatlin shared.
"We have talks like these on the couch, so it was like, ‘if we put a camera in front of us, this would be amazing.’ The fact is, it was therapeutic for me. To see people say, ‘I did not know this side of you. I didn’t know this dynamic,’ because you don’t get to show this side of you.”
His co-host, Rodney Green, echoed this sentiment, sharing that the podcast has changed public perception of Gatlin, with fans expressing surprise at his humor and openness.
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13:04 - 07.11.2024
'Time for him to grow up'- Jamaican legend on how Oblique Seville can bounce back to winning ways in 2025
The three-time Olympic medallist explained shared wise counsel with Oblique Seville's management including his coach on the best way to shape him for the 2025 season.
"We get a dime every time we see a comment like, ‘I didn’t know how funny Justin Gatlin was,’ or, ‘I didn’t know he was like this, and why we hated him for so long,’" Green said.
As Ready Set Go continues to gain traction, with 46,000 subscribers on YouTube, Gatlin’s new venture is bridging the gap between athletes and fans, creating an authentic space for reflection, growth, and candid conversation.
Through each episode, Gatlin is proving there’s more to an athlete’s journey than medals—it’s the story behind the starting line that truly resonates.
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