The Rich Roll Podcast
Episodes
Breaking the Shackles of Apartheid in Medicine
17 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We need more doctors in the world like Dr. Frank Lipman. Western medicine is astounding when it comes to treating acute, isolated conditions — a cat...
How Adam Transformed His Life, Dropped 50 lbs & Became the 1st Person to Run the 163 Mile Pan-Mass Challenge
10 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Straight up, this conversation encapsulates every aspiration I ever had for the show when I embarked upon this podcast journey a little over a year ag...
On the Spirituality of Peak Athletic & Life Performance
29 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
American Ninja Warrior. Calisthenics freak. Battlebar champion. Muscle Beach staple. Parkour artist. Spiritual crusader. Social entrepreneur. The...
On Running Across America For A GMO-Free USA
23 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your twelve-year-old son announces he’s going to run across America? That's the dilemma Brett & Kris Wilcox faced, hoping that i...
Plantpowered Dietitian & Author on Blue Zones, BigFood, Straight Edge Punk & Eating For Ultra-Endurance Performance
16 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is a cool dude. Can't believe it took the podcast for us to finally meet in person. Not only do we have plenty of common points of interest and ...
On Sobriety, Prison & His Quest to Become The Fastest Human To Run Across The United States
09 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
People ask me all the time, “Who inspires you, Rich?” For the most part, the people that inspire me are people you've never heard of. Everyman gu...
[EXPLICIT] The Punk Iconoclast on GMO’s, The “V” Word & Expanding Consciousness
23 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
S$#*t's about to get raw. Authentic. And real. Back by popular demand, Cro-Mags' frontman John Joseph– aka “Bloodclot” — returns to the podca...
On Chasing Dreams & His New Book “Beat The Devil”
16 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Third time's a charm. Show favorite Mishka Shubaly returns to the podcast today for round 3 to chat about addiction, sobriety, rock ‘n roll, ultraru...
The Best of 2013 Anthology Episode
09 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Now for something a little different. In celebration of our 1st year anniversary and the quickly approaching new year, I thought it would be fun to c...
How One Man Overcame Incredible Obstacles, Lost 200 lbs & Transformed His Life Wholesale
02 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This interview is like nothing you have heard before on this show. It will move you. It will inspire you. It will erase whatever obstacles and excus...
Meatonomics: How the Bizarre, Rigged Economics of the Meat and Dairy Industries Co-Opt Consumer Choice
25 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes I feel like some kind of fringe conspiracy theorist. I didn't used to be this way, I promise. But the more I delve into how things work —...
On Addiction, Recovery & Achieving Happiness Through Service
18 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
If you know my story, you know it involves a descent into alcoholism, followed by a hard fought battle to achieve and maintain sobriety. Recovery save...
How To Maintain Healthy Nutrition & Optimal Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Health During The Holidays
11 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
I've got news for you people. Like it or not, the holiday season is upon us. That special time of year when we tend to overeat, overspend and simply ...
Nutrition, Fitness, Online Entrepreneurism, Homeschooling & What Happened When He Trained for an Ironman on a Low Carb / High Fat Ketosis Diet
04 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
For fans of Ben Greenfield, this is Ben like you've never heard him before. For longtime listeners and fans of health & fitness podcasts, Ben Greenfie...
The Godmother of Wellness On Pioneering Healing and the Future Health of the Planet
29 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After listening to this interview, you will never again rely on advancing age as an excuse for anything. Meet the unique force of nature known as Deb...
On Achieving Prolific Peak Performance & Optimizing Your Best Self With The Champions Blueprint
21 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Success isn't an accident – it happens by design. Today on the show I am pleased to host Dr. Jeff Spencer – life coach to Olympic champions and en...
From Junk Food Vegan to Whole Food Plant-Based Chef
08 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Let me be clear. Just because you are vegan does not mean you are eating a healthy diet. Today Julie and I sit down with the wonderful Chef AJ to tal...
White House Presidential Innovation Fellow on Leveraging Technology to Disrupt Healthcare
07 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Now for something a little different. Meet Adam Dole- a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow currently studying the various ways technology can...
The No Meat Athlete On How He Runs on Plants
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
All hail the running carrot! Today on the show I'm joined by my pal Matt Frazier, the guy behind the wildly successful NoMeatAthlete.com– website, ...
How to Thrive & Perform Athletically on a High-Carb, Low-Fat Vegan Diet
30 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Ask and ye shall receive. Today is Durianrider day on the podcast. And he has a message for you: Carb the f$%@ up! Aka Harley Johnstone, “Durianri...
Fastest Ironman on North American Soil & What it Takes to Win Ironman Zurich 7 Years In a Row
26 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Ronnie Schildknecht may not be a household name. But he should be. Why? because nobody in history has logged a faster Ironman on the soil of this co...
Unschooling Homeschool Method
24 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The lovely and powerful Julie Piatt– my sometime co-host and all-time wife — returns to the show today to share some interesting perspectives on...
Weight Loss Surgeon Turned PlantPower Crusader
19 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I have the great pleasure of conversing with Dr. Garth Davis — a veteran weight loss surgeon who took it upon himself to determine...
Holding Your Breath for 7 Minutes & Swimming 218 Meters Without Coming Up for Air
16 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, you've seen him on shows like CSI and Gilmore Girls. But today's guest isn't just another actor. He can do some amazing things you can't. Very...
How He Dropped 75lbs on a Plant-Based Diet and Became an Ironman
13 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I chat with Thad Beatty, guitarist for the multi-platinum country duo Sugarland. In so many ways, Thad's story closely mirrors mine....
“Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” – How I Lost 100lbs, Rebooted My Life and Created a Movement
02 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today I sit down with the one and only Joe Cross, the man behind the wildly successful documentary film, Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead*. A few eerie paralle...
5-Time World Champion Triathlete On Training, Racing, Diet & Life as a Professional Athlete
26 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm joined by my friend and (sometimes) summertime training partner Terenzo Bozzone – 5-time World Champion professional triathlete. I met “...
Athletic Prowess on a Plant-Based Diet
22 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I sit down with my friend Mac Danzig, a fascinating PlantPowered force in the MMA / UFC world. Before we go any further, throw away ...
How a Plant-Based Diet Can Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease
18 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today I delve deep with the magnificent and one and only Joel Kahn, M.D. to discuss the power of diet and lifestyle on heart health and long-term well...
Mastering The Mind With The Master of Meditation
13 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Knoles is a visionary Vedic Meditation master teacher. And today he joins Julie and I to de-mystify this ancient practice and demonstrate jus...
The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition & Tools to Unlock Your Best Self
05 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Back by popular demand! Julie Piatt returns to the podcast to share about our recent trip to New York, our new online course “The Ultimate Guide t...
[EXPLICIT] Punk Icon, Spiritual Warrior, Ironman Triathlete & PlantPower Iconoclast
30 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
John Joseph is a true American original. John Joseph defines hardcore. John Joseph is a spiritual warrior. And he's got a message for you. First, let ...
Badwater: Running 135 Miles Across Death Valley With Josh Spector
20 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I sit down with my ultra running friend Josh Spector to talk all things Badwater. Widely accepted as the “World's Toughest Foot R...
Zen and the Art of Triathlon & Morgan Christian of Metabender
09 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today my good buddies Brett Blankner — the man behind the Zen & The Art of Triathlon Podcast — and Morgan Christian — of Metabender tracking & ...
Fitness Confidential
03 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
My buddy Vinnie Tortorich — ultra-cyclist, celebrity trainer, fellow podcast host and now author — joins the show for a record 3rd appearance to...
Hillary Biscay: 60 Ironmans & Counting
25 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so excited to share with you today's guest — my favorite female pro triathlete Hillary Biscay. Why is she my favorite? Oh, let me count the way...
Holistic, Preventive & Functional Medicine
14 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, my main man Dr. Shay Shani — founder of Shani Clinic in Westlake Village, California– the guy who keeps me injury free and my b...
Farm Sanctuary on Factory Farming, Ag-Gag Bills, Health & Consumer Choice
11 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I sit down with Gene Baur — activist, best-selling author and president & co-founder of Farm Sanctuary, the first animal rescue o...
How PS244 Became the 1st U.S. Public School to Institute a Vegetarian School Lunch Program
05 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I visit New York's PS244 – The Active Learning Elementary School — in Flushing, Queens to chat with science teacher and Directo...
Director of CNN’s Medical, Health & Wellness Unit
31 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Not only is Roni Selig one of my favorite people, she is one busy woman, so I am honored that she carved out some quality time to sit down with me and...
Jason Wachob: CEO & Co-Founder of MindBodyGreen.com
29 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I sit down with Jason Wachob, co-founder and CEO of MindBodyGreen.com- the internet's primary destination for all things wellness...
Mishka Shubaly Interviews Rich
19 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
THE BEAST RETURNS! Once again, I'm switching gears. The interviewer becomes the interviewee. Part II. Mishka was a super popular guest on the podcas...
Osher Günsberg Interviews Rich
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today we switch gears a bit. How? This time the interviewer becomes the interviewee. Why? In just a few days (May 21st to be exact), the paperback v...
Lisa Fallon Mindel: Whole Body Beautiful
07 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today Julie Piatt and I sit down with our friend, the gorgeous, multi-talented multi-hyphenate Lisa Fallon Mindel. International fashion model, accomp...
Nutritionist Andy Bellatti, MS, RD: Taking A Stand On Real Food
02 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I welcome nutritionist and dietitian Andy Bellatti MS, RD. Sure we talk plant-based and other issues related to optimal nutrition (...
Mishka Shubaly: The Long Run To Sobriety
20 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast we GO DEEP. In the short lifespan of this show, I've had the honor of interviewing a wide variety of incredible guests — paradi...
How A Fruitarian Diet Turned One Man Into Superman
17 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I am very pleased to host ultra-running legend Michael Arnstein, aka “The Fruitarian”. Why the nickname? because this guy i...
Jonathan Schwartz: From A-List Manager To Healthy Heart Athlete & Advocate
11 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, my friend — & brother in arms when it comes to swim / bike / run — Jonathan Schwartz. In certain respects Jonathan is an “ev...
Chris McCormack: Life As Ironman World Champion
09 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
I cannot tell you how excited I am to share today's guest — a man who needs no introduction — triathlon legend Chris “Macca” McCormack. This ...
Lewis Howes: Living A Passionate Life
04 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Life should be lived passionately. So says today's guest Lewis Howes, and I couldn't agree more. If you are immersed in the online marketing world, yo...
Natasha Kufa On The 10% Rule: Small Changes, Big Results
17 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After a respite were back in the pod saddle with the stunning & knowledgeable Natasha Kufa. In addition to raising 4 kids, Natasha is an internationa...
Chris Hauth: Endurance Training For Maximum Results
26 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
2x Olympian, renown endurance multisport coach, former professional (and current blazing fast age-group topping) Ironman triathlete Chris Hauth — wh...
Sid Garza-Hillman On Approaching The Natural
20 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Musician, author & health philosopher king Sid Garza-Hillman joins the podcast to chat about all things PlantPower, including his new book, Approachin...
Brian MacKenzie On Slaying The Sacred Cows Of Endurance
18 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
According to Brian MacKenzie, most endurance & ultra-endurance athletes are doing it all wrong. The controversial founder of CrossFit Endurance stoppe...
Transcending The Shadow Artist
13 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, this is a health & fitness podcast. But physical health is only one component of holistic wellness. If your life feels amiss, your unfocused mi...
Vinnie Tortorich Returns
09 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up! Back by popular demand, the controversial and outspoken Vinnie Tortorich — “America's Angriest Trainer” and my favorite guy to ride ...
James “Lightning” Wilks: From Ultimate Fighter To Plant-Based Crusader
07 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
UFC / MMA / BAMF James “Lightning” Wilks joins the podcast to talk PlantPower nutrition, what it's like to grapple in the UFC, his experience winn...
Running Raw With Tim Van Orden
05 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Raw vegan runner extraordinaire Tim VanOrden joins the show to discuss his journey with food, how he re-discovered a passion for running that led him ...
Byron Davis: Live Your Epic Life
01 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The wildly inspiring Byron Davis joins the program to share his story and tools to Live Your Epic Life. A gifted, highly dynamic, charismatic & articu...
Julieanna Hever: The Plant-Based Dietitian On School Lunch, GMOs and The Pros & Cons of Juicing
01 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The beautiful & always delightful Julieanna Hever — aka “The Plant-Based Dietitian” — joins Julie Piatt and I on today's podcast to drop knowl...
America’s Angriest Trainer Vinnie Tortorich
21 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up people! America's Angriest Trainer Vinnie Tortorich joins the podcast today to pontificate — in the way only Vinnie can in his unfiltered...
Ben Greenfield On Optimizing Endurance Training
13 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to get your athletic geek on? Ask and ye shall receive. The multi-sport, multi-hyphenate strength & endurance athlete / coach and overall fitne...
Swimmer Garret Weber-Gale On Olympic Gold, Healing High Blood Pressure & Haute Cuisine
08 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
2-time Olympic gold medalist. Member of the 2008 Beijing Olympic 4×100 freestyle relay that will go down in history as one of the greatest moments i...
New Year’s Resolutions
02 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Rich and Julie discuss the hows, whys and why nots of New Year's resolutions, Eckhart Tolle, The “Icarus Deception”, the importance of going “in...
Gabrielle Reece On Optimal Nutrition, Homeschooling & Life With Laird
19 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, Rich and Julie Piatt sit down with uber-athlete and fitness / wellness advocate Gabrielle Reece to talk about health & fitness, ...
Michael Greger, MD On Omega-3’s, Antioxidant Impact on Exercise Recovery & The Hows and Whys of Protein Intake
13 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Rich talks with Michael Greger, M.D., the man behind the incredibly informative non-profit website NutritionFacts.org. We discuss ...
Soil Whisperer Hendrikus Schraven On All Things Permaculture
09 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I sit down with “soil whisperer” Hendrikus Schraven — a noted expert on permaculture, soil biology and rejuvenation, sustaina...
Rodman Machado On Cooking As Nutritional Art
06 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast we sit down with Rodman Machado– Executive Chef at the Garden Cafe at Common Ground in Kilauea, Hawaii — to talk food as medi...
Julie Piatt: Ruminations on Ultraman, Unlocking The Authentic Self & Navigating Relationships
04 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Today Julie and I discuss the perils of cycling on Kauai, a few adventures from our experience at Ultraman 2009 and some strategies for unlocking your...
Julie Piatt: Food As Medicine
02 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Because she was such a sensation in our first episode, Julie Piatt is back for more. Today we talk about food — as energy, vibration and medicine. H...
Chris Jaeb: One Entrepreneur’s Journey To Wholeness
01 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Rich Roll Podcast, Rich interviews technology entrepreneur Chris Jaeb about his life path, founding Broadcast.com with Mark Cub...
Introducing The Rich Roll Podcast
27 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In the debut episode of the Rich Roll Podcast, Rich converses with his wife Julie Piatt about life in Kauai, sustainable lifestyle, enhancing your per...