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Rog Reflects On Mike King’s Viral Moment On The Rock

October 30, 2025 / 01:06

This episode covers mental health discussions, notable interviews, and personal experiences with depression. Guests include Mike King and Christopher Luxon.

The conversation highlights a significant moment when Christopher Luxon committed funding for mental health initiatives. This commitment is seen as a positive step towards addressing mental health issues.

Mike King's emotional breakdown during his interview is a key moment, where he expresses frustration with the mental health system. His candidness resonates with listeners and emphasizes the urgency of the issue.

The host shares their own struggles with depression, revealing a personal side that connects with the audience. They discuss the ongoing nature of mental health challenges, even amidst a successful career.

The episode balances serious topics with a light-hearted approach, making it relatable while addressing important issues in society.

TLDR

Mike King and Christopher Luxon discuss mental health, personal struggles, and systemic issues in a candid conversation.

Episode

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You mentioned before all the great stuff you guys have done with um you know I am
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hope Friday. There's a couple of standout moments like um you getting Christopher Luxon to commit to giving
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some money towards mental health and also there was um a hugely viral interview that you did with Mike King
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where he broke down on your show. >> The system is [ __ ] up and no one is
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doing anything about it. We have to do some [ __ ] >> But you personally, you re revealed on
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there that you'd battled depression early in your career and went to see a counselor. Yeah, I did. Yeah, that was a
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that was a time I just felt pretty low and depressed and didn't really have much joy in my life. I don't think
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anyone knows or picks up on it. I just have these times when I everything just seems a bit hard. But it's funny how you
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have these negative thoughts and everything seems [ __ ] It's a great life. It's a great job. I'd like to
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think I've never complained about it. I've had a great life. Yeah, it's it's
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[music] very good. But yeah, it's it's it's it's constant. >> Yeah.
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>> Yes. It's always there >> and it's it's an inferno of content as
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well. It's just a thirsty beast that constantly needs feeding. >> You can't really just turn up. I mean,
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some might. We don't.

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Episode Highlights

  • Mental Health Commitment
    Christopher Luxon commits funds towards mental health support.
    “You getting Christopher Luxon to commit to giving some money towards mental health.”
    @ 00m 07s
    October 30, 2025
  • Viral Interview with Mike King
    A deeply emotional interview where Mike King breaks down on the show.
    “There was um a hugely viral interview that you did with Mike King where he broke down on your show.”
    @ 00m 13s
    October 30, 2025
  • Personal Battle with Depression
    The host reveals their own struggles with depression early in their career.
    “You'd battled depression early in your career and went to see a counselor.”
    @ 00m 24s
    October 30, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • The system is [ __ ] up and no one is doing anything about it.
    Rog Reflects On Mike King’s Viral Moment On The Rock

Key Moments

  • Mental Health Advocacy00:07
  • Emotional Breakdown00:13
  • Personal Struggle00:24
  • Constant Challenge00:51