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Roll On returns—and Mr. Skolnick has a major announcement.
After 20 years of working toward this moment, Adam Skolnik’s debut novel American Tiger is here. It’s a story rooted in Southern California about a game warden and his daughter navigating rumors of a tiger roaming the suburbs—inspired by a true story Adam reported for the L.A. Weekly back in 2005. He recorded the entire audiobook right here in our studio, bringing the chaparral, the mountains, and the wildlife of his narrative home to the very ecosystem it depicts.
Adam Skolnick is a veteran journalist, author of One Breath, and co-author of David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me and Never Finished. He’s covered everything from human rights to extreme sports for The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, and more. And now, he’s a novelist.
As for me? I’ve been living an entire season of life in the span of a month. This episode is equal parts celebration, travelogue, and family reckoning. Raw, honest, and deeply human.
“Happiness is about your relationships. Your closeness with the people you care about.”
- RICH ROLL
Today, we discuss:
- Adam’s Debut Novel, American Tiger
- My Month-Long Travel Marathon: Tokyo to DC
- Placing My Mom in Memory Care
- Accidentally Crashing the Wrong High School Reunion
- Alex Honnold’s Live Netflix Skyscraper Climb
At its core, this conversation is about what it means to be an adult: You show up. You do the hard things. You interrupt unhealthy patterns. You practice unconditional love even when every button you have is being pushed. And sometimes, you walk into the wrong party and realize everyone’s just trying to figure it out.
Pre-order American Tiger at AmericanTigerBook.com and subscribe to his Substack for more information about the book and upcoming events, to learn more about his writing process, and the path to publication.
Before we wrap: Rivian’s giving away a wellness weekend in West Palm Beach—two Eudēmonia Summit passes (Nov 13-16), a recovery session with me, three nights at a hotel, plus a Rivian for the weekend. Enter October 6-17 at events.rivian.com/rivianxeudemoniarecharge. Winner announced October 20.
For those who prefer a visual experience, the conversation is available on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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