Roll On: A Little Bit of Everything All Of The Time

Jul 22, 2021

Discover remarkable feats like record-breaking freediving and endurance challenges in Colorado. Explore the intriguing competition among billionaires racing to space and the government's newfound transparency about UFOs. Delve into cultural reflections on Bo Burnham's 'Inside' and Anthony Bourdain's legacy. Enjoy light-hearted debates on plant-based nutrition and the ethics of deep fakes in filmmaking. Join the hosts as they blend serious insights with humor, covering everything from urban adventures in NYC to the captivating world of competitive cycling.

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NYC Trip

Rich Roll details his recent trip to New York City, highlighting unexpected encounters and a renewed sense of energy.
He mentions running into Davey Greenberg's brother and girlfriend, enjoying Daniel Humm's plant-based cuisine at Eleven Madison Park, and interviewing Eric Adams.

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Adams' Health Journey

Eric Adams, likely NYC's next mayor, reversed his advanced type 2 diabetes through a plant-based diet.
This health transformation, inspired by Drs. Esselstyn and Bernard, is now a key part of his platform.

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Billionaire Space Race

Richard Branson's spaceflight sparks discussion about the billionaire space race and its implications.
The hosts debate the significance of brief space trips and the allocation of such vast resources.

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Insane feats of endurance. Space-traveling billionaires. Dystopian musical comedy specials. Record-breaking freediving depths. And of course, UFOs. Today is a little bit of everything, all of the time.

Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein myself and my podcast co-pilot Adam Skolnick break bread on matters high-minded and mildly entertaining.

For those new to the show, ‘Roll On’ is about stories that deserve a brighter spotlight, buttressed with a bit of show and tell, wins of the week, and rounded out with answers to questions posed on our voicemail, which you can ring up at (424) 235-4626.

Aside from serving as my magnanimous sidecar hype-beast, Adam Skolnick is an activist and veteran journalist best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me, co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the author of One Breath and is currently using the ‘new dad’ excuse to avoid working on his novel.

Some of the many topics covered today include:

Richard Branson’s successful spaceflight and the billionaire race to space;
the Pentagon’s efforts to de-stigmatize reporting UFO sightings and their recent release of unclassified reports on aerial phenomena;
Our summer must-watch list;
Robbie Balenger’s Colorado Crush & Timothy Olson’s PCT FKT attempt;
Lachlan Morton’s Alt-Tour;
a 2021 Tour de France wrap-up; and
Vertical Blue freediving records

In addition, we answer the following listener questions:

How do you adjust to post-pandemic parenting?
How do you create a healthier body image?
Will there be future RRP gatherings and events?

Thank you to Eric from South Bend, Zach from West Virginia, and Chris from Rockland, California for your questions. If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Page or better yet leave a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.

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Peace + Plants,

Rich