Roll On is back! Adam Skolnick announces his debut novel, 'American Tiger', and I unpack a whirlwind month—Tokyo's World Championships, my mom's move to memory care, and accidentally walking into the wrong high school reunion. Plus: why showing up is everything, and Alex Honnold's live Netflix skyscraper climb. READ MORE👉 http://bit.ly/richroll941 ✌🏼🌱 - RichThis Episode Is Brought To You By…Seed: Save 25% OFF your first order👉https://bit.ly/seedxrrp2025Pique: Save 20% plus a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first subscription 👉https://bit.ly/piquerrp Momentous: High-caliber human performance products for sleep, focus, longevity, and more. For listeners of the show, Momentous is offering up to 35% off your first order👉https://bit.ly/LiveMomentous2025 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsorsLISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunesSpotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotifyGoogle: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepodsMeal Planner: http://meals.richroll.comVoicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vcClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClipsNewsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemailCHAPTERS00:00:00 Podcast Intro & Studio Setup00:00:53 Reflections on Social Media & Storytelling00:06:04 Adam Announces His Novel00:08:22 Recording the Audiobook & Studio Challenges00:09:25 About “American Tiger” & Its Southern California Roots00:11:01 Writing Process, Doubt, and Editing00:12:10 Pre-Order Campaign & Substack Launch00:13:04 Tokyo Experience & On Brand Event00:15:19 Track & Field Highlights: George Beamish & On Athletes00:23:44 Tokyo Impressions, Food, and Culture00:25:58 AD BREAK00:28:31 Family Update: Mother’s Dementia & Care Decisions00:34:40 Emotional Impact & Generational Healing00:36:45 Reflections on Parental Relationships & Self-Healing00:49:59 Confronting the Past & Acceptance00:52:18 Assisted Living Facilities & Caregivers00:54:51 AD BREAK 200:56:04 High School Reunion Story: Wrong Party Mishap01:01:36 Reunion Reflections & The Value of Showing Up01:10:08 Santa Monica High School & Hollywood Alumni01:13:59 Charlie Sheen Documentary & Hollywood Stories01:21:03 Netflix Live Events: Alex Honnold’s Skyscraper Climb01:25:30 Colin O’Brady’s Antarctica Expedition Series01:31:30 Norwegian Ironman Sweep & Athlete Data-Driven Training01:33:37 Catalina Channel Swim & Open Water Community01:37:35 Podcast Wrap-Up & GoodbyesCONNECT 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/richrollFILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKEhttps://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/otillonythttp://bit.ly/vegansglamI LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:2630 Conejo Spectrum St.Thousand Oaks, CA 91320#richroll #richrollpodcast