Podcast · 278 episodes
The Rich Roll Podcast
by Rich Roll · English
A master-class in personal and professional development, ultra-athlete, wellness evangelist and bestselling author Rich Roll delves deep with the world's brightest and most thought provoking thought leaders to educate, inspire and empower you to unleash your best, most authentic self. More at: https://richroll.com
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The Perilous Fight: Colin Kaepernick On The True Costs Of ConvictionColin Kaepernick discusses the “true costs of conviction,” focusing on how years of racism, police violence, and isolation shaped his decision to kneel in 2016, the backlash he faced (including death…28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 38 min
Bryan Johnson & Kate Tolo On Curing Their Incurable Diseases, Addressing The Disparity In Women's Health & The Don't Die MissionBryan Johnson and Kate Tolo discuss their “Don’t Die” mission to cure “incurable” diseases using quantified self-experiments, AI/biotech, and large-scale data collection—plus women’s health…21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 57 min
If I Can, I Will: William Goodge On Running 50 Marathons In 50 States In 24 DaysWill “William Goodge” Goodge prepares for a record-attempt run: 50 marathons in 50 U.S. states in 24 days, starting October 9 and finishing at the New York City Marathon.17 Sep 2026 · 1 h 52 min
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The Perilous Fight: Colin Kaepernick On The True Costs Of ConvictionColin Kaepernick discusses the “true costs of conviction,” focusing on how years of racism, police violence, and isolation shaped his decision to kneel in 2016, the backlash he faced (including death…28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 38 min · 36 chapters
Bryan Johnson & Kate Tolo On Curing Their Incurable Diseases, Addressing The Disparity In Women's Health & The Don't Die MissionBryan Johnson and Kate Tolo discuss their “Don’t Die” mission to cure “incurable” diseases using quantified self-experiments, AI/biotech, and large-scale data collection—plus women’s health…21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 57 min · 43 chapters
If I Can, I Will: William Goodge On Running 50 Marathons In 50 States In 24 DaysWill “William Goodge” Goodge prepares for a record-attempt run: 50 marathons in 50 U.S. states in 24 days, starting October 9 and finishing at the New York City Marathon.17 Sep 2026 · 1 h 52 min · 38 chapters
Life's A Fight. Don’t Let It Break You: Dolph Lundgren On Trauma, Stardom & CancerDolph Lundgren discusses trauma and healing, how childhood abuse shaped his “freeze”/dissociation response and fueled martial arts and acting, and how later misdiagnosed kidney cancer and therapy led…14 Sep 2026 · 1 h 59 min · 58 chapters
Olympic Medalist Jenny Simpson On Her Sudden Cardiac Arrest After A Race & The Journey Back To HealthJenny Simpson, Olympic 1500m medalist and Fleet Feet chief running officer, recounts collapsing from sudden cardiac arrest during a community mile race (June 16), her resuscitation, ICU recovery, and…7 Sep 2026 · 1 h 36 min · 47 chapters
From Drinking Every Morning to Running 340 Miles: Tommie Runz on Recovery, Running & RedemptionTommie Runz’s journey from rapid-onset alcoholism in high school to long-term sobriety and endurance running, framed as recovery, redemption, and “paying it forward.” He connects addiction to feeling…3 Sep 2026 · 2 h 17 min · 52 chapters
Hunter Biden Is Out Of Secrets: A Story of Recovery, Exposure & AmendsHunter Biden discusses addiction recovery after years of public exposure, arguing that relapse begins with thoughts and that recovery requires “changing everything,” including honesty, amends, and…31 Aug 2026 · 1 h 34 min · 39 chapters
How Hellah Sidibe’s 3,350-Day Run Streak Rebuilt His MindHellah Sidibe’s 3,349-day (and counting) outdoor run streak, how it reshaped his mindset, and the rules, travel logistics, and mental framework behind sustaining it.24 Aug 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 37 chapters
Mindfulness, Meditation & Performance: Manoj Dias Live At The Rivian Performance HouseSri Lankan meditation teacher Manoj Dias argues that mindfulness is not calmness or “getting good at meditation,” but sustained availability to the present moment—“you are not your thoughts.” He…20 Aug 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 28 chapters
Lee Sung Jin On The Spirituality Of Netflix’s ‘Beef’Lee Sung Jin discusses the spirituality behind Netflix’s Beef, arguing that “letting go” and intentionality are key to transformation.17 Aug 2026 · 1 h 51 min · 48 chapters
The Most Decorated Winter Olympian Ever: Johannes Klæbo On Training, Mindset & Reinventing His SportJohannes Klæbo, the most decorated Winter Olympian, discusses his training, mindset, and how he modernized cross-country skiing—especially his signature “running uphill” technique—plus Norway’s…10 Aug 2026 · 1 h 32 min · 28 chapters
Zac Clark on Addiction, Recovery and a Life of ServiceZac Clark (winner of The Bachelorette) discusses his heroin and alcohol addiction, the role of pain relief and opioids in relapse, and how he stays sober through therapy and AA/community/service via…6 Aug 2026 · 2 h 23 min · 52 chapters
Stoic Lessons From The Odyssey w/ Ryan HolidayConversation about what Homer’s Odyssey and Christopher Nolan’s film version are “really” saying, using Stoic philosophy and modern parallels (leadership, moral decay, attention manipulation).3 Aug 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 26 chapters
Michelle Khare Is The Tom Cruise Of YouTube: How Anxiety Became Her SuperpowerMichelle Khare (Challenge Accepted) discusses how anxiety drives her “daring” rather than “recklessness,” and how she plans, scripts story beats, and scales production from small YouTube stunts to…27 Jul 2026 · 2 h 4 min · 45 chapters
Malcolm Gladwell & Chris Chavez Think We're Selling Running All WrongThe episode argues that running is “sold” too narrowly as racing and times, and that the sport would grow more interest by focusing on training, psychological challenges, and transparent data.23 Jul 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 24 chapters
What Are You Actually Capable Of? Mark Dowdle On Winning A 306 Mile Backyard UltraMark Dowdle’s mindset and identity story, using backyard ultras to explore what people are actually capable of—especially under extreme physical and emotional pressure.20 Jul 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 28 chapters
Episode 1,000: Rich & Julie Piatt Celebrate By Going Back To Where It All BeganRich Roll and Julie Piatt mark the 1,000th episode by revisiting how the Rich Roll Podcast began during their financial crisis on Kauai, and reflecting on how that “crucible” led to their later…13 Jul 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 26 chapters
Thrilling Tales Of Modern Men: Danny McBride On Ego, Grievance & The Stories Men Tell ThemselvesDanny McBride’s short-story collection Thrilling Tales of Modern Men, using comedy to examine modern masculinity—ego, grievance, disappointment, and the “no antagonist” idea that the biggest threat…6 Jul 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 38 chapters
Play Is The Miracle Drug: Dr. Kelly Starrett On Movement, Recovery, & The Wellness TrapDr. Kelly Starrett argues that modern “wellness” often becomes a wellness-trap of gadgets, purchases, and optimization that replaces real work (relationships, movement, play, fundamentals).2 Jul 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 29 chapters
What Happened To The Vegan Movement? Rich & Simon Hill On The Rise & Fall Of Plant-Based EatingWhy plant-based/vegan eating peaked around 2020 and then lost momentum; “autopsy” of cultural, communication, and market factors, plus what a more honest, sustainable future could look like.29 Jun 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 23 chapters
Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien on Depression, Trauma & Finding Light AgainEd O’Brien (Radiohead) discusses his long-running depression and breakdown, framing healing as a “dark night of the soul”/hero’s journey.22 Jun 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 31 chapters
Fulfillment Maxxing: Why Offline Is The New Online & How to Feel Alive Again“Fulfillment maxxing” vs self-optimization obsession. The episode argues modern life is hard, hyper-connected, and consumer-driven, producing anxiety, loneliness, and weaker community.18 Jun 2026 · 44 min · 20 chapters
Rachel Entrekin Runs On Joy: How She Won The Cocodona 250 Outright By Letting Go Of The OutcomeRachel Entrekin’s record-setting performance at the Cocodona 250—how she won outright (women and men) by focusing on nutrition, sleep tactics, and choosing joy/gratitude over outcome pressure.15 Jun 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 35 chapters
Touch Grass: Andrew Yang Returns To Talk Phone Addiction, AI's Cognitive Toll, & The Fight For Your AttentionAndrew Yang discusses smartphone “addiction,” AI’s cognitive toll, and how tech platforms’ engagement incentives worsen depression/anxiety, attention, sleep, and real-world relationships.8 Jun 2026 · 57 min · 32 chapters