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May 2022
1h 46m

Roll On: Kristian Blummenfelt, The Minis...

Rich Roll
About this episode

Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein Rich Roll and journalist & author Adam Skolnick riff on matters of interest across sports, culture, entertainment, and self-betterment. 


Specific topics discussed in today’s episode include:

  • Adam's latest NYT piece A Free Diver’s Training Partners: Sharks
  • Outstanding performances from the Ironman World Championships
  • A brief conversation with IMWC Kristian Blummenfelt & his coach Olav Aleksander Bu
  • Should a 6 year old be permitted to run a marathon?
  • Endurance wins: Jackie Hunt-Broersma & William Goodge
  • the implications of overturning Roe v. Wade
  • why Joe Biden's 'Ministry of Truth' is problematic
  • thoughts on how to create sustainable growth; and
  • check-in with coach Chris Hauth


Thank you to Tristan from Utah for today’s listener question. If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Group Page or, better yet, leave a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.


Note: We will be recording a sleep specific AMA episode with Dr. Matthew Walker (RRP 600) in the near future. Please submit your seep questions for consideration by sending an e-mail to rrpstudio@richroll.com or leaving a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.


Reminder that you can watch today’s podcast on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Enjoy!


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Peace + Plants,

Rich



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