Adam Skolnick and I return, breaking podcast norms to catch up on recent adventures and cultural phenomena. We discuss: - Adam’s aquatic journey with Zuma - Shohei Ohtani’s baseball brilliance - Paris Olympics experiences - Netflix’s “Monsters” connections - Streaming gems: “The Bear” and beyond - Maya Gabeira’s documentary struggles - Media controversies - Personal growth and transformation insights READ MORE 👉🏾http://bit.ly/richroll862 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… MOMENTOUS For 20% OFF my favorite products, go here 👉 https://bit.ly/LiveMomentous2024 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:52 Swimming Lessons for Zouma 00:07:31 Personal Updates and Running Journey 00:08:20 Parisian Experience 00:10:46 Experiences at the Olympics 00:11:55 Memories of the 1984 Olympics 00:12:27 The Excitement of Track and Field Meets 00:13:02 Simultaneous Events at Meets 00:16:53 The Role of Commentary in Sports 00:17:03 Rowdy Gaines and Swimming Commentary 00:17:48 Innovation in Swimming 00:21:28 Strength of NCAA Sports 00:22:04 Reinvigorated Enthusiasm for the Olympics 00:29:26 Family Experience at the Olympics 00:30:17 AD BREAK 00:31:54 Special Experience with Alex Honnold 00:36:40 Alex's Reaction to Prices 00:38:26 The Podcast Dynamics 00:44:03 Skepticism in Media 00:46:14 Anti-Expertise Discussion 00:48:23 Media Evolution 00:50:38 The Menendez Trial and Media 00:53:58 Personal Connections to the Menendez Story 00:59:53 Perceptions of Los Angeles 01:00:31 Generational Trauma Discussion 01:01:55 Critique of 'The Bear' Season Three 01:02:53 Character Dynamics in 'The Bear' 01:07:51 Colin from Accounts Discussion 01:10:32 Maya and the Wave Overview 01:18:51 The Substance Movie Review 01:20:34 AD BREAK 01:21:41 Discussion on Rapamycin 01:22:19 Concerns About Anti-Aging Pills 01:24:48 Controversy Surrounding Camille Heron 01:29:34 The Complexity of Admiring Public Figures 01:32:01 Interview Process Insights 01:39:45 Current Flaws Discussion 01:42:29 Play and Creativity 01:45:05 Nature of Change 01:46:09 Posture and Running 01:47:47 Storytelling and Identity 01:50:02 Exploring Personal Change 01:52:41 Hero's Journey 01:54:28 The Impact of Sharing Stories 01:54:47 Closing Reflections CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast