Le Batard & Friends - South Beach Sessions

Tig Notaro had the worst month of her life. Then, she had her big break because of it.Tig has always been a wild child, from growing up with a free spirit of a mother, to repeating eighth grade (twice) before dropping out of school entirely, to performing half her stand-up set with her shirt off after having a double mastectomy. With Dan Le Batard, Tig explores where her own “go to hell” energy comes from. Tig also speaks about being an Oscar-nominated producer for her work on “Come See Me In The Good Light,” a documentary following the death of her friend and poet, Andrea Gibson. She also looks at why, despite being a ridiculously funny comedian, some of her greatest successes also deal with deep grief. See Tig live on tour - go to TigNation.com for dates and tickets, and subscribe to the "Handsome" podcast, hosted by Tig and fellow comedians Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"When we move you, when we give you a good emotional ride… and gave you something special. That's why they become successes, 'cause you want that feeling over and over again." Jerry Bruckheimer, the legendary producer of the world's biggest movie blockbusters in history, sits down with Dan Le Batard in Los Angeles to reveal everything that went behind bringing the "Best Film" Academy Award-nominated F1: The Movie from the track to the big screen (with some help from Lewis Hamilton and Brad Pitt). Jerry shares how his love of film began - taking photos with his uncle's camera, before starting off making commercials before making it all the way to Hollywood. Jerry also takes Dan through over five decades of making movies (from Top Gun and Bad Boys to Beverly Hills Cop and Remember The Titans) and tells never-before-told stories about some of your favorite movies of all time. The Academy Award-nominated F1: The Movie is available to stream today on Apple TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jay Bilas knows excellence. From his time on the court to his time in the courtroom and broadcast booth, Jay has one hell of a work ethic and fought for what’s right without ever seeking recognition in return. If he did, his wife and kids would be the first to call him out on it… From their conversation in February 2024, Jay and Dan recognize a fellow workaholic when they see one and explore their parents’ influence on their drive. Jay reflects on the challenge of living in the moment and the “gut punch” of learning to say no to opportunities in order to prioritize his family, and what he learned from his high school acting teacher that no coach could ever teach him. They also connect on the profound role their wives have had in shaping their lives and getting them out of their own heads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ted Danson is dangerously delightful... don't let him try to tell you otherwise. Ted and Dan got together in Los Angeles back on June 3, 2024, and bonded over coming to terms with their insecurities late in life… could you imagine a world where the adored icon was not only shy, but thought he lost his funny, and needed Larry David to save him? That last part was about Ted, of course, not Dan. (Sorry, Dan). Ted also shares memories from his legendary time on “Cheers” and his magnetic friendship with the “whimsical” Woody Harrelson that culminated in their wonderful SiriusXM podcast, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)”. Watch Ted Danson on the hit Netflix series, "A Man on the Inside", created by Mike Schur. Both seasons of "A Man on the Inside" are now streaming on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's when I was like, oh, you know, football is the platform, but not my purpose. Let me go do this work. And that's when I found my purpose." Brandon Marshall put up the numbers to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame... but will he? Will he have to wait like Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft or never make it to Canton despite 12,000+ receiving yards and a record six 100 catch seasons in 13 years? Brandon puts Dan in the hot seat from the start after Dan describes Brandon as one of the most prolific wide receivers in the history of the NFL before getting into how he made a name for himself in the league despite all odds. Together, they explore Brandon's diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and his mental health journey from rock bottom to a place of stability and growth. Now, he's in the position to lead others in sports media as he signs a new production deal with Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After retiring from the NFL, Darren Waller returned this season a better man. The Miami Dolphins' tight end shies away from nothing with Dan Le Batard on how he's grown from his early identity struggles, the ups and downs in his battle with addiction, and losing his passion for the game. Now, he finds himself back on the field in the NFL, using the tools he's assembled through therapy and hard work to have a better life, with a rekindled passion for football. Waller also gets into the power of music to heal.... and how he processed the public reaction to his rap music video. With hard times behind him, he looks to the future and explains where he's at in his decision to continue playing in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm never gonna stop speaking to things that matter to me. Never." Ryan Clark, Super Bowl champion, ESPN personality, and host of "The Pivot" podcast, talks with Dan Le Batard about the transition from player to media talking head, facing criticism for his takes, and his feuds amongst ESPN and sports media personalities. Ryan also speaks about the pride of fatherhood and how it feels watching his son, Jordan Clark, carry on his legacy and play in the NFL today. You can watch “The Pivot” on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, wants to make the world a better place. Despite his focus on positivity today, Metta explains how his rough upbringing led to an equally rough way of asserting himself. He talks to Dan about his journey managing his anger, about why he used to fight through his troubles, and how therapy helped him learn to express himself differently. Metta reveals what he calls "the worst period" of his life after the infamous "Malice at the Palace" and the depression he had to deal with in the aftermath. He also shares his personal career highlights playing alongside the greats, and his proudest moments giving back to his community since retiring. If that weren't enough, Metta drops a big announcement on his plans to shape the future of our country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Anybody who sees trauma in life or has experienced it... those things stay with you. And I think that they make us the present version of who we are on whatever journey we're on." One year ago in Los Angeles, Jacob Soboroff watched his childhood home turn to ash amongst the thousands of others in one of the most destructive wildfires in history. But, before he was on the front lines covering the devastation of the Palisades and Eaton fires that killed 31 people and destroyed more than 13,000 homes and properties, he was a young student with absolutely no interest in journalism. Jacob talks to Dan about his journey, from theater student to political staffer to journalist. He shares his experiences finding connection, humanity, and hope in the most hopeless of times - in the aftermath of natural disasters, the horror of watching family separation during the first Trump administration... and his concerns about the administration's current anti-immigration efforts seen in ICE raids terrorizing communities across the country. Jacob's book, "Firestorm: The Great Los Angeles Fires and America’s New Age of Disaster", is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Le Batard talks with some of the NBA's toughest players over the years including Stephen Jackson on what really went down during “Malice at the Palace”, Joakim Noah on his struggle going from the Chicago Bulls to the New York Knicks, and Baron Davis on the true behind the scenes of Donald Sterling’s Los Angeles Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best moments of South Beach Sessions this year from Dan Le Batard's conversations with Patton Oswalt, Tony Reali, Hasan Piker, Josh Johnson, & William Shatner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kumail Nanjiani is returning to his roots. After reaching heights most actors can only dream of (like being a Marvel superhero!), he’s come back to the world of stand-up, where he made his start. Kumail opens up about his journey through self-acceptance: from being bullied as a kid, to dealing with typecasting, to achieving ground-breaking success and not knowing how to process it. He and Dan also get into masculinity culture, learning to manage their anger, and how therapy helped them understand their anxieties. Watch Kumail’s Golden Globe nominated new standup special, “Night Thoughts”, out December 19th on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedy is lucky to have Larry Wilmore... From his beloved Los Angeles, the Emmy Award—winning producer, writer, actor, and comedian explains to Dan how it all began with him writing for the iconic "In Living Color", taking the "high road" after getting fired as executive producer from "The Bernie Mac Show", and how "The Daily Show" led to the dream of hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner for President Barack Obama (not to mention his own groundbreaking late-night show, "The Nightly Show"). Larry also reveals some news about his long-running podcast, "Black On The Air", and then has some other tricks up his sleeve... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For 20 years, Chuck Todd has been a ubiquitous face of politics in the United States, most visibly as the host of Meet the Press through the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations. Now, as traditional media struggles to keep up with the digital age, he's left it behind. On South Beach Sessions, Chuck unwraps the influence of his father on his career - that's where his love of politics (and sports) came from - and explains why, growing up, he never thought he'd be a journalist. He and Dan also discuss the frailty of our current media ecosystem, reminisce a bit about the (better) old days, and what's next. Listen, watch, and subscribe to "The Chuck Toddcast".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing says Thanksgiving like that awkward political conversation with the family... Let us be thankful we have Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor's "Pod Save America" for all those other times!    Dan welcomed the co-founders of Crooked Media for a conversation about the never-ending challenges of having careers in politics and what they've learned from starting media companies with their friends... and everything they still haven't figured out. For more of Jon, Tommy, and Crooked Media, go to Crooked.com and watch, listen and subscribe to “Pod Save America”, "Pod Save The World", and “Lovett or Leave it”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's hard not to love Max Greenfield. Max talks to Dan Le Batard about going from being a struggling student in school to more than a decade of "slumming around the gutters of Hollywood" trying to make it as an actor... and nearly calling it quits after becoming a father before his big break on the beloved show, "New Girl". The star of "The Neighborhood" also shares how fatherhood changed his approach to life and acting, the importance of appreciating the little things, why he was so terrified to work with Ted Danson and Mike Schur, and how the pandemic led him to becoming a children's author. Season 2 of "A Man on the Inside" premieres November 20th, only on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Whatever happens that's traumatic in my life, whether it be whatever, a disagreement with your wife, a death, an illness, I try to make humor out of it." If Sebastian Maniscalco isn't doing comedy, he isn't in a good mood... The reigning king of physical comedy shares with Dan how he went from waiting tables at The Four Seasons to setting four records with five consecutive sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden on his recent, "It Ain't Right" tour. Sebastian talks about the evolution of his comedy, overcoming countless setbacks, and how his life off stage has become something he could've never imagined. Watch Sebastian's new Hulu special, “It Ain’t Right” streaming November 21st. Catch Sebastian live on tour - for dates and tickets visit SebastianLive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Late night shows may come and go, but for Roy Wood Jr. the hustle-and-grind never stops. Roy visited Dan in Miami back on July 25, 2023 for a South Beach Sessions unlike any other, reflecting on how far he's come from his scary, early days as a comedian and why he wanted to be the next Stuart Scott at ESPN. Amidst strikes and layoffs in a shaky entertainment landscape, Roy also shares what The Daily Show was like under Trevor Noah, and what the future of late night will look like next. Roy's new book, "The Man of Many Fathers: Life Lessons Disguised As A Memoir", is available now and go to RoyWoodJr.com for tour dates, tickets, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vince Wilfork is a natural born leader. The five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, two-time Super Bowl champion, and BCS national champion never faced an opponent he couldn't handle on the field - a credit to his parents and the challenges his family had to overcome. Vince takes Dan through telling his parents he was gonna be an NFL player at an early age, to losing them in college, and what it was like to realize they'd never be able to see him accomplish his dreams. Vince and Dan also dive into the feeling of having Bill Belichick call him the “captain of the captains, the true leader of the team” and “the best defensive lineman I’ve ever coached - that's player, leader, on the field, off the field, practice player." Vince also talks about being a key part of the Patriots' dynasty, his relationship with Belichick and Tom Brady, and how in retirement, he's honoring his father with his own line of barbeque sauce, GHI75. To get your own bottle of Wilfork's signature, delicious, gluten-free barbeque sauce, go to TheGHI75.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA season tips-off this week - we look back at the unforgettable conversations with NBA coaching legends Pat Riley and Stan Van Gundy. Stan gets into his relationship with his younger brother, Jeff Van Gundy, what it was like facing off against each other as coaches time and time again, the depth of the love they share as they've gotten older, and what he expects next for Jeff in the NBA. Stan and Dan also talk about how they became friends, seeing greatness in the Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra early on, and the often toxic criticism that surrounds sports today. Then, Pat Riley - the legendary, nine-time NBA championship winning player, coach, and executive - reveals what it was really like forging one of the NBA’s greatest legacies. Pat illuminates his journey crafting Heat Culture - what it was really like at the start of it all, what the team means to him today, and digging into his controlling and deeply emotional relationship with the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices