Backyard hang with Adam Skolnick. Podcasting, self-optimization, music, SXSW, and Artemis II.
adminApril 23, 2026
Rich is joined by cognitive scientist Maya Shankar to discuss navigating change, identity loss, and why change is the ultimate lever for growth.
adminJanuary 15, 2026
Rich is joined by Jillian Turecki, relationship expert and bestselling author, to discuss why relationships fail, childhood patterns, and healthy love.
adminNovember 3, 2025
Rich is joined by Dr. John Price, psychotherapist and author, to discuss shadow work, modern masculinity, and transforming suffering into growth.
adminSeptember 29, 2025
Rich is joined by Olga Khazan, The Atlantic staff writer, to discuss personality mutability and breaking free from limiting patterns.
adminAugust 25, 2025
Rich is joined by Dr. Ellen Langer, a Harvard professor, to discuss why uncertainty brings freedom and how mindfulness transforms well-being.
adminFebruary 24, 2025
Rich is joined by Mark Manson, bestselling author, to discuss identity, transformation, and why being smart might be your biggest obstacle to change.
adminJanuary 6, 2025
Rich is joined by Dr. Charan Ranganath, a UC Davis neuroscientist, to discuss memory’s impact on identity, healing, and how we navigate the future.
adminDecember 9, 2024
Rich is joined by Alex Honnold, a renowned climber, to discuss his Devil’s Thumb expedition, environmentalism, and balancing climbing with fatherhood.
adminOctober 14, 2024
Rich is joined by Chase Jarvis, photographer, and author, to discuss embracing risk and creativity for personal and professional growth.
adminOctober 7, 2024
Adam Skolnick and I reconvene to unpack recent adventures, cultural phenomena, Netflix binges, and personal revelations in our signature style.
adminOctober 3, 2024
