Roll On is here! Adam Skolnick and I discuss my 90-day surgery milestone, the death of authentic podcasting, why everyone's reverse-engineering content for algorithms, and how the tortoise mind might be the ultimate life hack. Plus: Alaska adventures, why movies are saving theaters, and the radical act of not giving a f*ck about going viral. READ MORE👉 http://bit.ly/richroll929 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… LMNT: Get a FREE LMNT sample pack for just $5 shipping👉https://bit.ly/drinklmnt2025 Momentous: Save 35% OFF your first subscription order👉https://bit.ly/LiveMomentous2025 Pique: Save 20% plus a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first subscription 👉https://bit.ly/piquerrp Seed: Save 25% OFF your first order 👉https://bit.ly/seedxrrp2025 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 00:00:13 The State of Podcasting in 2025 00:07:19 Media Landscape Shifts: TV, YouTube, and Content Creation 00:09:34 Staying Authentic Amidst Media Pressures 00:16:21 Programming, Curation, and Guest Selection 00:19:50 AD BREAK 1 00:22:18 Craig Mod Episode As Model For Future Episodes 00:27:29 Thoughts on Substack 00:30:52 AD BREAK 2 00:32:08 Jessica Knurick Podcast feedback 00:42:28 AD BREAK 3 00:44:23 90 Days Post-Surgery: Recovery Reflections 00:46:08 Creative Work & Mindfulness During Recovery 00:49:10 Identity, Surrender, and Transformation 00:57:06 Alaska Adventures & Nature’s Frontier 01:01:04 Freediving and Outdoor Experiences in Alaska 01:05:38 Podcasting, Substack, and Community Building 01:06:20 Media Diet: TV, Books, and Music Recommendations 01:13:41 Movies Are Back: Weapons, F1, and Theaters 01:23:14 Friends of the Pod: Community Updates 01:26:54 Closing Reflections & Gratitude 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 DAN DRAKE 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