Engineered Athlete's Downfall: Addiction, Identity, and Radical Self-Compassion
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Books
- "Marinovich" by Todd Marinovich - This memoir tells Todd Marinovich's story in his own words, covering his life as a promising athlete, his struggles with addiction, and his journey to recovery.
- "Finding Ultra" by Rich Roll - This book is part of the host's own works, available for listeners to explore if they are interested in his content.
- "The Voicing Change Series" by Rich Roll - This series is part of the host's own works, available for listeners to explore if they are interested in his content.
- "The Plantpower Way" by Rich Roll - This book is part of the host's own works, available for listeners to explore if they are interested in his content.
Videos & Documentaries
- ESPN 30 for 30 documentary about his life - This documentary covered Todd Marinovich's life years prior to this podcast, offering a different perspective on his story.
- Charlie Sheen Netflix documentary - This documentary on Charlie Sheen was mentioned as potentially interesting to Todd Marinovich due to its similar themes of public struggle and recovery.
People Mentioned
- Marv Marinovich (Todd's father, former football player and strength & conditioning coach) - He was the central figure in Todd's upbringing, meticulously training him to be a quarterback, and his influence is a major theme of the discussion.
- Bernie Kosar (Former NFL quarterback) - Mentioned in the context of players leaving college early for the NFL draft.
- George Raveling (Former basketball coach) - Took an interest in Todd Marinovich's basketball talent during his youth.
- Marcus Allen (Former NFL running back) - Mentioned as someone who tried to offer support and guidance to Todd Marinovich during his time with the Raiders.
- Howie Long (Former NFL defensive end) - Mentioned as someone who tried to offer support and guidance to Todd Marinovich during his time with the Raiders, and whose perspective was featured in the 30 for 30 documentary.
- Charlie Sheen (Actor) - Mentioned as someone Todd Marinovich hung out with during his time with the Raiders, and whose struggles are compared to Todd's.
- Flea (Musician, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist) - Mentioned as someone Todd Marinovich hung out with, noted for not being a partier and being a basketball player.
- Woody Hayes (Former college football coach) - Mentioned in the context of a "midwestern football" mentality.
- Bo Schembechler (Former college football coach) - Mentioned in the context of a "midwestern football" mentality.
- John John Florence (Professional surfer) - Mentioned for his philosophy on "surrender" and "letting go" in his sport, which resonated with Todd's artistic and recovery journey.
Websites & Online Resources
- richroll.com - The host's website where listeners can find episode pages, archives, books, and other resources.
- richroll.com/sponsors - A page on the host's website listing sponsors and listener discounts.
Other Resources
- "Friday Night Lights" (television show) - Referenced for an arc featuring an overbearing father and talented quarterback, which the host believes was modeled after Todd Marinovich's story.