Claim OwnershipIn Depth With Graham Bensinger
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Graham Bensinger travels the world for extended interviews and exclusive access to the biggest names. The podcast version of the globally-syndicated TV show is the only platform to get the full interview, including stories cut from the TV show due to time constraints.
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Coach Mike Krzyzewski on a memorable moment with Michael Jordan that helped set the organizational structure of the 1992 Dream Team.
Albert Pujols talks about his faith and his personal relationship with Jesus Christ, stressing that its importance is greater than his career highlights and even his family. He also reflects on his first time going to church with wife Dee Dee, learning from Christian athletes like Mike Matheny and converting former Cardinals teammate Yadier Molina to Christianity.
Stephen A. Smith has never held back — and in this wide-ranging conversation, he opens up like never before.From growing up in Hollis, Queens with no heat and little food… to becoming one of the highest-paid figures in sports media… Stephen reflects on the moments that shaped him — the doubts, the losses, the risks, and the relentless work ethic that built his career.Stephen speaks candidly about grief, fatherhood, ambition, forgiveness, money, and legacy — and what still drives him at 58 years old.
Actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld opens up about his writing process, reflecting on an early experience when somebody from the crowd yelled “heard it” and why he still thinks about that comment to this day. He shares the importance of writing, discussing how he took two years to work on a joke, and compares the art of comedy to martial arts.
Actress Cheryl Hines reflects on growing up without much money and having to share a bed with her mother. She also discusses her interesting route to college, first beginning at cosmetology school so she could work at a salon to pay her way through college, and having to change her major from acting to film and television production so she could bartend at night. Cheryl recalls her first job at Universal Studios and the tough decision to move to LA that was encouraged by her family.
Following the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, In Depth revisits its sit down with the civil rights leader. He discusses his childhood, the role sports played in his youth, his critics, and the death of MLK.
Bert Kreischer reflects on his time at Florida State University. He also details a recent visit to campus where he was given the Seminole Spear prior to a standup show at the Civic Center. Bert also reveals why he never watched National Lampoon's Van Wilder, which is loosely based on his Rolling Stone article.
Even as an elite player, Jerry West admits he was a self-critical perfectionist, and still is.
Michael Eisner reflects on his 21 years leading Disney, from sparking a golden age of animation to bringing ABC and ESPN into the company and reshaping the theme parks. Eisner opens up about his departure from Disney, his outspoken views on the current media landscape, and the decisions that defined his tenure.
Actor Josh Brolin discusses his love for adventure, including surfing and racing cars, saying he once considered quitting acting to pursue professional racing.
Tony La Russa experienced a great deal of loss during the 2002 season. The former St. Louis Cardinals manager details how he pulled his team and organization through the deaths of pitcher Darryl Kile and announcer and friend Jack Buck to win the National League Central Division title. Plus, La Russa opens up about his last conversation with Kile, and how it solidified his leadership style.
Graham goes one-on-one with one of the world's most renowned rock climbers, Alex Honnold. Known for his heartracing "free solo" climbs - where he ascends 2,000-foot rock walls without ropes or safety equipment - Honnold reflects on his mindset of casting aside fear, visualizing death and the advantages and disadvantages of living in a van. Now a father of two, Honnold also reflects in this 2015 interview about the difficulty of being in relationships as he ascends to the top of his sport.
Alex Honnold talks about building up to and pushing through some of his most threatening climbs.
NBA star Blake Griffin talks of his interests in health and wellness, which likely stems from his mother… whom Blake says is as close to a nutritionist as you can get without official certification. The six-time NBA All-Star talks of his research into biohacking and its potential to slow the aging process, gaining a stronger understanding of food sensitivity and why he avoids microwaving food at all costs.
Graham travels to Austin, Texas to profile reality TV star and master craftsman Jesse James. The Westcoast Choppers founder discusses his transformation from motorcycle legend to world-class gunsmith and also reflects on childhood trauma, his five failed marriages, and finding stability with wife Alina. James also shares his "Do It Now" philosophy from his new book.
Charles Barkley on his gambling getting out of control and why his friends called him an idiot; taped in 2014
Legendary author James Patterson discusses his creative mindset surrounding his work. He also opens up about the collaborative process and partnerships with co-authors,including his long-lasting relationship with Mike Lupica.
Join Graham, Seth, and Brad as they break down the journey to their long-awaited conversation with filmmaking icon James Cameron. Almost ten years in the making, the interview became one of the toughest bookings the show has ever secured, complete with last-minute logistics and transforming Cameron’s space into a studio.
1James Cameron reflects on the lessons it took him four decades to truly understand — about leadership, pressure, creativity, and the personal cost of relentless ambition.From his early years pushing himself and others to the brink, to moments that forced him to confront how fear, control, and intensity shape the people around you, Cameron opens up about the evolution that changed not just how he works, but who he is.He discusses learning to lead without intimidation, why being right isn’t the same as being effective, and how maturity reshaped his definition of success. Cameron also shares insights on risk, failure, discipline under pressure, and the mindset that allowed him to survive — and thrive — in environments where most people would fold.
Comedian Tom Green shares wild and unforgettable stories, from his appearance on The David Letterman Show to his viral success with “The Bum Bum Song,” partying with Dennis Rodman in New York City, and once having William Shatner as his landlord.
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