Todd Marinovich is a former NFL quarterback, USC Rose Bowl champion, and the subject of the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary "The Marinovich Project." We discuss his father's authoritarian training methods, the identity crisis of living someone else's dream, addiction, recovery, and reclaiming his humanity through art. READ MORE👉🏼http://bit.ly/richroll952 ✌🏼🌱 – Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… Bon Charge; Use coupon code RICHROLL20 to save 20%👉🏼https://bit.ly/boncharge2025 On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style👉🏼https://bit.ly/ONXRRP2025 Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off👉🏼https://bit.ly/squarespace2025 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://www.richroll.com/sponsors 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 00:00:00 Start 00:01:26 Present Day & Sobriety Check-In 00:03:06 Recovery Practices & Non-Negotiables 00:03:48 Moving to Hawaii & Escaping the Noise 00:04:57 Setting the Stage: Childhood & Marv Marinovich 00:06:26 Marv’s Philosophy & Early Training 00:08:14 Media Narrative & Identity Crisis 00:10:36 Parenting, Teenagers, and Drug Use Today 00:12:18 Dualities & Identity Struggles 00:18:15 High School Football Stardom & Pressure 00:25:56 Introduction to Drugs & Double Life 00:27:46 Public Exposure & Marijuana Chant 00:29:26 Addiction as Survival & Coping Mechanism 00:30:46 USC Years: Football, Partying, and Pressure 00:39:11 Clash with USC Coach & Sun Bowl Incident 00:44:59 NFL Draft & Raiders Selection 00:49:43 Reflections on Football & Relationships 00:53:22 Raiders Culture & Escalating Addiction 00:56:29 Consequences, Self-Destruction, and Wanting Out 01:02:08 College vs. Pro Football & Disconnection 01:03:24 The Giants Game: Achieving Father’s Approval 01:07:01 Addiction, Trauma, and Identity 01:08:14 Transition to Art & Rediscovering Self 01:14:40 Public Perception, Shame, and Recovery 01:18:28 Self-Will vs. Surrender in Sobriety 01:32:28 Balance, Extremes, and Relationships 01:40:31 Vulnerability, Connection, and Authenticity 01:42:25 Comparing Past and Present Self 01:45:44 Service, Community, and the Message of Hope 01:50:56 Universal Lessons & Final 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 Thanks To The Team: Jason Camiolo, Dan Drake, Morgan McRae, Blake Curtis, Desmond Loh * * * * * 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