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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, personal experiences with depression, and notable interviews with Mike King and Christopher Luxon.

The conversation highlights Mike King's emotional interview where he expressed frustration with the mental health system, stating, "The system is [ __ ] up and no one is doing anything about it." This moment resonated widely, contributing to its viral status.

The host shares their own struggles with depression, revealing a time when they felt low and sought counseling. They reflect on the challenges of maintaining joy despite a successful career.

Additionally, the episode mentions Christopher Luxon's commitment to funding mental health initiatives, showcasing efforts to address these critical issues.

Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of discussing mental health openly and the need for systemic change.

TL;DR

Mike King discusses mental health struggles and systemic issues, while the host shares personal experiences with depression and counseling.

Episode

1:06
00:00:00
You mentioned before all the great stuff
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you guys have done with um you know I am
00:00:03
hope Friday. There's a couple of
00:00:05
standout moments like um you getting
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Christopher Luxon to commit to giving
00:00:10
some money towards mental health and
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also there was um a hugely viral
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interview that you did with Mike King
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where he broke down on your show.
00:00:16
>> The system is [ __ ] up and no one is
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doing anything about it. We have to do
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some [ __ ]
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>> But you personally, you re revealed on
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there that you'd battled depression
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early in your career and went to see a
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counselor. Yeah, I did. Yeah, that was a
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that was a time I just felt pretty low
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and depressed and didn't really have
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much joy in my life. I don't think
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anyone knows or picks up on it. I just
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have these times when I everything just
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seems a bit hard. But it's funny how you
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have these negative thoughts and
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everything seems [ __ ] It's a great
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life. It's a great job. I'd like to
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think I've never complained about it.
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I've had a great life. Yeah, it's it's
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[music] very good. But yeah, it's it's
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it's it's constant.
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>> Yeah.
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>> Yes. It's always there
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>> and it's it's an inferno of content as
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well. It's just a thirsty beast that
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constantly needs feeding.
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>> You can't really just turn up. I mean,
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some might. We don't.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 75
    Most emotional
  • 75
    Most viral
  • 70
    Most dramatic
  • 70
    Most heartbreaking

Episode Highlights

  • Mental Health Commitment
    Christopher Luxon commits funding towards mental health initiatives.
    “You getting Christopher Luxon to commit to giving some money towards mental health.”
    @ 00m 07s
    October 30, 2025
  • Viral Interview with Mike King
    A powerful moment where Mike King breaks down during an interview.
    “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
    Revealing a personal struggle with depression early in his 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
  • Content Creation Pressure00:55

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