"Walk towards what makes you uncomfortable"

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
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Podcast Intro & Studio Setup
00:00:53 Reflections on Social Media & Storytelling
00:06:04 Adam Announces His Novel
00:08:22 Recording the Audiobook & Studio Challenges
00:09:25 About “American Tiger” & Its Southern California Roots
00:11:01 Writing Process, Doubt, and Editing
00:12:10 Pre-Order Campaign & Substack Launch
00:13:04 Tokyo Experience & On Brand Event
00:15:19 Track & Field Highlights: George Beamish & On Athletes
00:23:44 Tokyo Impressions, Food, and Culture
00:25:58 AD BREAK
00:28:31 Family Update: Mother’s Dementia & Care Decisions
00:34:40 Emotional Impact & Generational Healing
00:36:45 Reflections on Parental Relationships & Self-Healing
00:49:59 Confronting the Past & Acceptance
00:52:18 Assisted Living Facilities & Caregivers
00:54:51 AD BREAK 2
00:56:04 High School Reunion Story: Wrong Party Mishap
01:01:36 Reunion Reflections & The Value of Showing Up
01:10:08 Santa Monica High School & Hollywood Alumni
01:13:59 Charlie Sheen Documentary & Hollywood Stories
01:21:03 Netflix Live Events: Alex Honnold’s Skyscraper Climb
01:25:30 Colin O’Brady’s Antarctica Expedition Series
01:31:30 Norwegian Ironman Sweep & Athlete Data-Driven Training
01:33:37 Catalina Channel Swim & Open Water Community
01:37:35 Podcast Wrap-Up & Goodbyes


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