Best Tom Jarvis Podcasts (2025)

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Doom 3 and Other Games (Ft. Tom Reed) 1:28:37

35m ago1:28:37

1:28:37

This week on Thumb Cramps, May-Be This Game Is Good, Actually continues and to celebrate they’re joined by scared boy and expert gamer Tom Reed to look at Doom 3 for the Nintendo Switch, Haste (Demo) for the PC and The Blue Prince for the PS5. Plus more UMDs and an even more frightening delivery from the post office. This episode has it all, includ…

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From The Vault: Neuroscientist Matthew Walker On Why Sleep Is Your Superpower 3:11:40

2h ago3:11:40

3:11:40

Rich is joined by Dr. Matthew Walker, renowned sleep scientist, to discuss the impact of sleep deprivation on immunity, brain health, and longevity.By Rich Roll

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Olympic Coach Stuart McMillan On The Science Of Speed, Unlocking Your Body’s True Potential & Why Sprinting Is The Ultimate Human Activity 1:55:58

7h ago1:55:58

1:55:58

Rich is joined by Stuart McMillan, an elite track & field coach to Olympic champions, to discuss the alchemy of speed and human movement.By Rich Roll

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Balan Wonderworld, Hands-On with Nintendo Switch 2 and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale) 1:39:33

4d ago1:39:33

1:39:33

This week on Thumb Cramps, May-Be This Game Is Good, Actually continues and they’re joined by their good friend Adam Carnevale to look at Balan Wonderworld for the PC. Oh, also, some of the biggest gaming news of 2025 with a hands-on preview of the Nintendo Switch 2 as well as reviews for Doom: The Dark Ages for the PS5 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Ob…

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High Functioning: The Hidden Depression That May Be Stealing Your Joy & The Tools To Get It Back With Dr. Judith Joseph 1:50:21

7d ago1:50:21

1:50:21

Rich is joined by Dr. Judith Joseph, NYU psychiatrist, to explore high-functioning depression and why achievers struggle to feel joy despite success.By Rich Roll

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Bubsy: Paws on Fire! and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes) 1:30:36

11d ago1:30:36

1:30:36

This week on Thumb Cramps, May-Be This Game Is Good, Actually continues and this time they’re joined by the third host of Thumb Cramps, Ruby Innes, to look at some misunderstood games including Bubsy: Paws on Fire for the PC, The Graveyard for the PC and Touch My Katamari for the Playstation Vita. You’ll never guess who’s coming to dinner and thank…

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Earth’s Hidden Wisdom: Paul Hawken On Reframing Carbon, Consciousness & Why Hope Lies Within Nature’s Intelligence 1:45:03

11d ago1:45:03

1:45:03

Rich is joined by Paul Hawken, environmentalist and bestselling author, to discuss carbon as life's foundation and symbiotic climate solutions.By Rich Roll

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Kate Courtney Is Sending It: The Champion Mountain Biker On Redefining Elite Performance, Finding Joy In The Struggle & Seeing Sport As An Authentic Expression 2:17:31

14d ago2:17:31

2:17:31

Rich is joined by Kate Courtney, a world champion cyclist, to discuss She Sends Racing, Olympic journey, and the mission to empower women.By Rich Roll

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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP and Other Games (Ft. Cass Paige) 1:28:27

18d ago1:28:27

1:28:27

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s a brand new month so they’ve enlisted Cass Paige to help them revisit video games that got mixed or negative reviews from critics and wonder if May-be This Game Is Good, Actually. That’s right, it’s time to look at Lollipop Chainsaw for the Steam Deck, GearGrit DEMO for the PC and Pokemon Picross for the Nintendo 3DS…

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Inside ‘The Telepathy Tapes’: Creator Ky Dickens Reveals The Extraordinary Stories Behind The Podcast Sensation 1:52:01

22d ago1:52:01

1:52:01

Rich is joined by Ky Dickens, filmmaker of "The Telepathy Tapes," to explore telepathic abilities in non-speaking autistic individuals.By Rich Roll

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Gophers, Ground Squirrels, Voles, Roof Rats, and Deer Mice… Oh My! (2025) 1:20:31

25d ago1:20:31

1:20:31

Dr. Roger Baldwin (UCCE Specialist in Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution) discusses orchard management of pocket gophers, ground squirrels, voles (meadow mice), roof rats, and deer mice. This is a compilation of two episodes from 2022, with Luke Milliron providing a new introduction with highlights from 2024/2025. Skip to the pest you’re concerned …

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Other Games (Ft. Nick Mason) 1:33:35

25d ago1:33:35

1:33:35

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s April, and everyone’s favourite video game journalists are joined by The Weekly Planet’s very own Nick Mason to look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the PS5, Stygian: Outer Gods for the PC and Return to Monkey Island for the Nintendo Switch. Plus the return of a fan favourite character and a pitch for all v…

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The Modern Elder: Chip Conley On Reframing Midlife, Cultivating True Wisdom & Finding Purpose In Life’s Second Half 2:07:47

25d ago2:07:47

2:07:47

Rich is joined by Chip Conley, founder of Modern Elder Academy, to discuss transforming midlife from crisis to chrysalis and navigating life's longest phase.By Rich Roll

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Beyond 10% Happier: Dan Harris On Meditation As A Superpower, Transforming Anxiety, & Finding Peace In Uncertain Times 1:58:01

1M ago1:58:01

1:58:01

Rich is joined by Dan Harris to explore meditation's transformative power beyond stress relief, revealing the path to equanimity in uncertain times.By Rich Roll

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An Earlier Start to Irrigation in Almond (2025) 50:26

1M ago50:26

50:26

Drs. Or Sperling (ARO-Volcani) and Maciej Zwieniecki (UC Davis) discuss their groundbreaking research on almond irrigation. That research has culminated in an exciting irrigation scheduling application. We also get an overview of almond production in Israel. The UC Davis Carbohydrate Observatory is also referenced. Come to an upcoming extension mee…

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Game Over: A Musical RPG? and Other Games (Ft. Grace Jarvis) 1:05:01

1M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s April, and to celebrate the Thumb Cramps boys are joined by first time guest and video game farm expert Grace Jarvis to look at Game Over: a Musical RPG? for the PC, Hollow Knight for the Nintendo Switch and Stardew Valley for the Nintendo Switch. Plus cursed milk knowledge and the tricks to being good at comedy, all…

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Phil Stutz & Elise Loehnen Share Tools For Inner Well-being, How To Embrace Pain, Uncertainty & Constant Work As Divine Invitations, & Why Everything You’re Avoiding Will Transform Your Life 1:36:27

1M ago1:36:27

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By Rich Roll

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Max Payne and Other Games (Ft. Steph Panecasio and Zac Naoum) 1:45:33

1M ago1:45:33

1:45:33

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s April, and to celebrate such a games filled month they’re joined by Steph Panecasio and Zac Naoum to look at Max Payne for the PS2 for the PS4 for the PS5, Echo Point Nova for the PC, Cube for the PC, Scooby Doo Monster Sandwich for the web browser and Helldivers 2 for the PS5. This is the episode Big Microphone didn…

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Power, Property, & Prestige: Kurt Sutter & Katey Sagal Share The Unfiltered Truth About Marriage, Recovery, Success Addiction & The Path Back To Purpose 2:10:06

1M ago2:10:06

2:10:06

Rich is joined by Kurt Sutter and Katey Sagal to explore how success threatens relationships and the journey back to what truly matters.By Rich Roll

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Tree Destroyer: Cytospora in Prune (2025) 32:53

2M ago32:53

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Cytospora is a devastating fungal canker disease in California prune production. Themis Michailides (UC Davis at Kearney Ag Center) updates us on the biology and management of this important disease. Themis has covered this disease on the podcast before but is back with key updates. Come to an upcoming extension meeting! Sacramento Valley San Joaqu…

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Let Them Theory: Mel Robbins On Reclaiming Your Power, Finding Freedom In Letting Go & The Simple Tool That’s Transforming Millions of Lives 1:56:09

2M ago1:56:09

1:56:09

Rich is joined by Mel Robbins, bestselling author, to discuss her “Let Them Theory” and how surrendering control paradoxically gives us true power.By Rich Roll

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Monster Hunter Wilds and Other Games (Ft. Matthew Jackson from Toot Games) 1:47:12

2M ago1:47:12

1:47:12

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s April, the month where they play games, and to celebrate they’re joined by Toot Games and Trope RPG’s Matthew Jackson to look at Monster Hunter Wilds for the PS5, A Highland Song for the PC and Doom Eternal Ancient Gods Pt. 1 DLC for the Steam Deck. Plus the return of the haunting Bagpuss theme and a review of the ne…

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and No Other Games 45:42

2M ago45:42

45:42

It’s a bonus episode of Thumb Cramps where your video game boyfriends, Joel and Jackson, go through everything announced at a VERY wild Nintendo Switch 2 direct. Video games are crazy. Thumb Cramps+ has launched! Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as ga…

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You Are Already Enough: Maria Shriver On Finding Your Voice, Healing After Heartbreak, Brain Health Advocacy, & The Power Of Self-Acceptance 1:53:32

2M ago1:53:32

1:53:32

Rich is joined by Maria Shriver to explore poetry as healing, finding authentic self beyond family legacy, and her work in women's brain health.By Rich Roll

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Wario World and Other Games (Ft. Dylan and Levi Cooper from Raccoon City) 1:25:51

2M ago1:25:51

1:25:51

This week on Thumb Cramps, It’s the final week of Warch and to celebrate they’re joined by the first ever twins to guest on the podcast Dylan and Levi Cooper from the band Raccoon City to look at Wario World for the Nintendo GameCube, Cairn (DEMO) for the PC, Monster Hunter: Wilds for the PS5 and Facebook Marketplace for real life. Make sure you st…

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ROLL ON: Confronting Uncertainty, Exploring Consciousness, Psychedelics, Netflix’s Adolescence, & How To Get Unstuck 2:03:41

2M ago2:03:41

2:03:41

Adam Skolnick and I discuss 2025’s challenges, my psychedelic journey, answer your questions, and the hidden crisis facing young men today.By Rich Roll

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The Explorer’s Gene: Alex Hutchinson On Humanity’s Drive To Seek The Unknown, The Science Of Uncertainty, & Why Effort Creates Meaning 2:21:18

2M ago2:21:18

2:21:18

Rich is joined by Alex Hutchinson, Cambridge physicist turned journalist, to explore the science behind our innate drive to seek the unknown.By Rich Roll

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WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$! and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale) 1:34:40

2M ago1:34:40

1:34:40

This week on Thumb Cramps, It’s Warch and they’re joined by the Mario to their Wario, Adam Carnevale, to look at WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$! for the Nintendo GameCube, The Children of Clay for the PC and The Sum for Fallout Tactics for the PC. Plus, a new rating system, a new Thumb Cramps Holy Grail and most importantly Bagpuss. Thumb Cramps…

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Good Stress: Jeff Krasno On The Health Benefits of Deliberate Discomfort, How To Have Hard Conversations & Applying Eastern Wisdom To Western Medicine 2:24:33

2M ago2:24:33

2:24:33

Rich is joined by Jeff Krasno, wellness pioneer and author, to discuss how deliberate discomfort can reverse metabolic dysfunction.By Rich Roll

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Wario's Woods and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby) 1:41:56

2M ago1:41:56

1:41:56

This week on Thumb Cramps, It’s Warch and to celebrate they’re joined by Chloe Appleby to take a look at Wario’s Woods for the Super Nintendo, Super Mario World for the Super Nintendo and the Pokemon Trading Card Game for Real Life. Plus loads of information about the new, exciting video games experience ALT: Games AND an unrelated potential scam. …

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The Man Who (Literally) Owns Nothing: Radical Minimalist Robin Greenfield On Barefoot Walking 1,600 Miles, Living In Harmony With Earth, & Finding Freedom Through Simplicity 2:36:44

2M ago2:36:44

2:36:44

Rich is joined by Robin Greenfield, an environmental activist, to discuss living in harmony with Earth by rejecting materialism.By Rich Roll

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Lights On: Annaka Harris On Neuroscience, AI & Why Consciousness May Be Fundamental To Reality 1:42:37

2M ago1:42:37

1:42:37

Rich is joined by Annaka Harris, a New York Times bestselling author, to explore whether consciousness is fundamental to the universe.By Rich Roll

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Wario Land 3 and Other Games (Ft. Joel Zammit) 1:31:46

3M ago1:31:46

1:31:46

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s time to celebrate Warch and joining the hosts is former host and current guest Joel Zammit to look at Wario Land 3 for the Game Boy Color for the Nintendo Switch, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for the Nintendo Switch, Roid Chimp for the Steam Deck and The King Is Watching (DEMO) for the Steam Deck. Plus good Wario l…

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The effects of wildfire smoke on nut crops 29:03

3M ago29:03

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Fire is a fact of life in California, whether you live in a fire-prone area or you live in an area that can be impacted by smoke. Smoke doesn’t just cause health issues to animals - it impacts plants, too! Jessica Orozco and Maciej Zwieniecki at UC Davis have been using citizen science data from The Carbohydrate Observatory to try to guess at the i…

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Emotional Fitness: Dr. Ethan Kross On Dealing With Difficult Feelings, Controlling Your Inner Voice & The Science of Emotional Regulation 2:20:34

3M ago2:20:34

2:20:34

Rich is joined by Dr. Ethan Kross, renowned psychologist and bestselling author, to explore tactical tools for mastering emotional turbulence.By Rich Roll

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Super Smash Bros. Melee and Other Games (Ft. Darcy Smith) 1:46:18

3M ago1:46:18

1:46:18

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the final week of Threebuamecube and to help say goodbye they’re joined by Studio Folly’s Darcy Smith to look at Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Nintendo Gamecube, Teardown DLCs for the PC and Marvel Rivals for the PC. Plus, a round of Real Bird, Fake Bird and a reminder that Thumb Cramps can get you in real life. Pl…

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SOFI TUKKER On Unlikely EDM Superstardom, The Hard Business of Music, And The Athletic Art of Performance 2:05:21

3M ago2:05:21

2:05:21

Rich is joined by SOFI TUKKER, a Grammy-nominated EDM duo that maintains peak wellness while revolutionizing dance music with Portuguese flair.By Rich Roll

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The Mindful Body: Harvard’s Dr. Ellen Langer On The Power Of Mindfulness, How Thoughts Can Control Health, & Using Perspective To Lower Stress 2:26:26

3M ago2:26:26

2:26:26

Rich is joined by Dr. Ellen Langer, a Harvard professor, to discuss why uncertainty brings freedom and how mindfulness transforms well-being.By Rich Roll

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Geist and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale) 1:25:38

3M ago1:25:38

1:25:38

This week on Thumb Cramps, the Threebuamecube hype continues as your video game boyfriends are joined by Adam Carnevale to look at Geist for the Nintendo GameCube, A Game About Digging A Hole for the PC and BirdGut for the PC. Plus an unbelievable amount of Doom talk, a tease for upcoming Thumb Cramps content and a plea for the hosts of Talking Tal…

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Walnut Rest-Breaking Agents with Katherine Jarvis-Shean 35:16

3M ago35:16

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English/Persian walnuts have a fairly high chill requirement and can suffer from poor bud break and reduced yields in years with marginal or low chill accumulation. Katherine Jarvis-Shean (UCCE Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento Counties) has been looking at the efficacy of rest-breaking agents, both in semi-controlled conditions and in commercial orchar…

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Happiness Is A Direction: Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks On Navigating Crisis, Building Better Relationships, Finding Meaning, & What Actually Makes Us Happy 2:22:15

3M ago2:22:15

2:22:15

Rich is joined by Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and behavioral scientist, to discuss why love, not achievement, is the key to lasting happiness.By Rich Roll

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Mario Kart: Double Dash and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby and Ruby Innes) 1:36:30

3M ago1:36:30

1:36:30

This week on Thumb Cramps, Threebuamecube continues to break records as they’re joined by Chloe Appleby and Ruby Innes to look at Mario Kart: Double Dash for the Nintendo GameCube, Sulfur for the PC and Infinity Nikki for the PS5, the PC and the phone. That’s right, there’s not one but TWO beautiful guests this week! It has never been better to be …

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Rivian Founder RJ Scaringe Is Building The Future: Leadership, Mindset, Innovation, & His Mission To Decarbonize Transportation 1:21:25

3M ago1:21:25

1:21:25

Rich is joined by RJ Scaringe, founder of Rivian, to explore how extreme optimism can transform an impossible dream into a transportation revolution.By Rich Roll

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Nonstructural carbohydrates, dormancy and bloom of tree nuts 46:54

3M ago46:54

46:54

Nonstructural carbohydrates are the energy storage compound of trees. They are built from simpler sugars that are created via photosynthesis, and the synthesis of starch from these sugars and the breakdown of starch back into simple sugars is a dynamic relationship that is involved in, or may even signal, the transition from dormancy into bloom. Gu…

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Fasting For Longevity: Valter Longo, PhD Shares Cutting-Edge Fasting Science & Optimal Nutrition Protocols For Lifespan Extension & Disease Prevention 2:00:05

3M ago2:00:05

2:00:05

Rich is joined by Dr. Valter Longo, Director of USC's Longevity Institute, to explore how fasting could revolutionize disease treatment and lifespan.By Rich Roll

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2025 Water Outlook with Sam Sandovol Solis 26:30

4M ago26:30

26:30

Sam Sandovol Solis, professor of cooperative extension in water management at UC Davis, pulls out the crystal ball for the fourth time to predict what the 2024-2025 water season will end up looking like. Sam and podcast host Phoebe also discuss water management in a future with uncertain supplies, and what growers can do in the present to maximize …

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Viewtiful Joe and Other Games (Ft. Andrew Levins) 1:26:46

4M ago1:26:46

1:26:46

This week on Thumb Cramps, Viewtiful Joel and Peter Jackson’s Bing Bongly are joined by one of the biggest gamers of all time, Andrew Levins, to help celebrate the start of Threebuamecube by looking at Viewtiful Joe for the Nintendo Gamecube, Glover for the Nintendo 64 for the PC and Blade Chimera for the PC. Plus Glover 2 news for all the Glover f…

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Live Through Your Heart: Supermodel Elle Macpherson On Building Confidence, 20+ Years of Sobriety, Natural Wellness, & Learning to Trust Yourself 2:00:02

4M ago2:00:02

2:00:02

Rich is joined by Elle Macpherson, five-time Sports Illustrated cover model turned wellness pioneer, to explore the power of trusting your inner wisdom.By Rich Roll

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The Second Ever First Ever Live Episode of Thumb Cramps (Ft. Ruby Innes) 1:35:18

4M ago1:35:18

1:35:18

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the second ever first ever live episode of Thumb Cramps, recorded live at Nighthawks Bar on Wednesday Jan 22 2025 with very special guest host Ruby Innes as part of Januwe’reinperson2020fliveuary 2025 live. This episode they talk all about games they’ve been playing in the holiday break as well as bold Nintendo Switc…

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Win The Inside Game: High Performance Psychology, Busting Fitness Myths, & Getting Unstuck With Elite Coach Steve Magness 2:12:26

4M ago2:12:26

2:12:26

Rich is joined by Steve Magness, elite performance coach and author, to explore why survival mode sabotages excellence and how to win the inside game.By Rich Roll

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