As the NBA season is once again underway, we revisit our interview with Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum. Graham and the reigning NBA champion discuss everything from fatherhood, to the challenges he faced growing up in St. Louis. Tatum also opens up about the disappointment of his first NBA Finals, and tells more than one memorable story about former Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski.
In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, former Saints coach Sean Payton explains the team’s surprise when Reggie Bush became available for their second overall pick during the 2006 NFL Draft and how Bush’s marketing agent at the time - Mike Ornstein - tried to orchestrate a trade to keep his client out of New Orleans.
In this week’s motivational podcast, NBA superstar Stephen Curry shares a memorable moment from the morning of his NBA Draft announcement. He found himself with two speeches in his pockets, unsure of which one to deliver.
Graham, executive producer Brad Galbreath, and director of photography Seth Donnelly share behind-the-scenes stories from our interview with restauranter/chef Guy Fieri.
Graham travels around the world to China to sit down with 8-time NBA All Star Yao Ming. The former Houston Rocket remembers his greatest NBA rival and high points from his career. He also discusses what could have been if not for chronic injuries, and the pain that still lingers in retirement. The Shanghai native also discusses his charitable and activist efforts and how he was inspired by the late Dikembe Mutombo.
In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, golf icon John Daly shares parts of his diet, including his disdain for water, his love for chocolate milk and his body’s reaction to vegetables.
In this week’s motivational podcast, entrepreneur and business mogul Kimbal Musk remembers Tesla's two hardest years, 2008 and 2018, as bankruptcy concerns fueled a very uncertain future.
This week on the podcast, we look back on our interview with the late Pete Rose. The MLB leader in career hits reflects on his relentless drive and the lessons learned from his father. He also shares the secret to getting all those hits and his hate of errors and losing. Rose answers in detail how he gambled on the Reds while managing the team and the ramifications of his lifetime ban from the sport.
In this fan-favorite podcast, NFL Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher on his disappointment with failed contract negotiations between the Chicago Bear and his agent, his desire to have played another one last season for the Bears… and only the Bears.
In this week’s podcast, actor Eric Stonestreet discusses how commercial work launched his career and reflects on boosting his confidence through roles in Almost Famous and his audition for The Office.
Comedian Nikki Glaser has carved out a comedy career through her brutal self-honesty and even more brutal roasts, but during her chat with Graham Bensinger, she reveals high hopes for another career path. Glaser also shares her struggles with depression, alcohol and the eating disorder that almost took her life as a teenager.
In this fan-favorite podcast, Swedish actor, filmmaker, and martial artist Dolph Lundgren walks us through the highs and lows of his working relationship with Sylvester Stallone, including Dolph’s initial casting on “Rambo: First Blood Part II” and a tumultuous rewrite of “Creed II.” Plus, Dolph remembers a warning from Stallone during his first day on set as Ivan Drago and a strong urge to punch Stallone and walk off the set of “The Expendables.”
In this week’s motivational podcast, we look back on a clip from our 2014 interview with Dikembe Mutombo, in which he tells Graham about how his 7’2” frame resulted in bullying and even in people running from him in a Congolese market. He shares how now those same people who ran from him years ago now run to him and call him “Moses” and their savior.
Graham travels to Dallas to chat with rising PGA star Will Zalatoris. The 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship winner explains how he hit rock bottom before making it big, receiving help from former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo along the way. Hear from Romo himself, who jokes about high-stakes games with Zalatoris during the PGA’s offseason.
This week’s fan-favorite, two-time Emmy award-winning actor, Eric Stonestreet, thinks Modern Family missed its chance of a spin-off featuring his character in Missouri despite the script being ready. Stonestreet talks about the small reunion with some of his castmates for a recent commercial and discusses the possibility of a larger reunion sometime in the near future.
In this week’s motivational podcast, former NFL defensive end J.J. Watt discusses the difficulties he overcame to find the right college fit and why he had to treat every day like it was his Super Bowl just to make the team at the University of Wisconsin.
Graham travels to Kansas City for a day with Eric Stonestreet. The Modern Family star shares his unique midwest upbringing tending to livestock as a kid. He also explains how his clowning side hustle got him in trouble once, and the heartbreak that lead him down the path to becoming an actor. The Emmy winner goes into detail about the grueling audition process to get the role of Cam and reveals behind the scenes stories on the set of the hit show. Stonestreet also remembers the emotions of his father's passing, and explains how he became friends with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
In this fan-favorite, UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley reveals why he almost didn’t take the job at UConn. He shares his conversation with Coach Mike Krzyzewski, ultimately leading him to coach in Storrs. Hurley also discusses the tough transition when stepping into the big leagues and recalls the intense meeting with Jim Calhoun, where he called Hurley “weak.” We also hear from the coach’s wife, Andrea Hurley, who shares how they first met in college and their Jersey boardwalk proposal.
In this week’s motivational podcast, USC football head coach Lincoln Riley reflects on his departure from Oklahoma to the University of Southern California in 2021. Despite facing a negative public response and security concerns, Riley regrets his initial reaction and believes he could have handled the situation better. He also sees some positive aspects of the move, such as no longer being a hometown celebrity and feeling that his family can now live in peace.
Graham travels to Storrs, CT for a lengthy interview with the coach of the back to back NCAA champions, Dan Hurley. The UCONN head coach gives insight into his hard-driving coaching style and why he thinks it gives his team an advantage. Hurley also opens up about the difficult decision to turn down a lucrative offer from the Lakers and make the jump to the NBA. The Jersey City native takes us back to his childhood, where he was overshadowed by his hall of fame-coaching father and two-time NCAA champion brother. He remembers dark times in college and what lead to him considering taking his own life. We also hear from Dan’s wife Andrea, who brings a colorful perspective to many of Dan’s quirks and idiosyncrasies.
In this week's fan-favorite, Guy Fieri, a Food Network star, shares how he almost turned down the opportunity to work with the network. He discusses how his big break led to the hugely successful "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," which has been one of the network's top shows for the past 17 years. Fieri also talks about the show's impact on local businesses and reveals the incredible gift he once received.
In this week’s motivational podcast, former football coach Joe Gibbs details the hard-to-believe hours he put in while coaching the Redskins, questions if he could have been as successful working fewer hours, and says he regrets letting two significant parts of his life fall by the wayside: his family and his health.
Graham travels to Sonoma County for an audience with the Mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri. Best known for hosting the long-running Food Network show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”, Fieri explains the long-lasting impact the show has on the spots they profile. The California resident takes us back to his childhood growing up in the Golden State, including the trip he took in high school that set him on his culinary course. Fieri also reveals a life-altering car accident in college, the unexpected emotion that came from the passing of his sister and father, and the intricate proposal he planned for his wife Lori.
In this week’s fan-favorite, NFL legend, Joe Namath on his battle with alcohol, staying sober for 13 years as a “dry drunk” and the combination of fear, support and religious beliefs that help him overcome the addiction.
In this week’s motivational podcast, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champ turned IndyCar driver Jimmie Johnson discusses his early racing experiences, including a motocross crash at eight years old, overcoming his dad’s attempt to end his racing career at 12, and beating legends in the sport at 16.
David Blaine has been amazing audiences for decades with his mind-bending illusions and stunts. His Street Magic special inspired a whole new generation of magicians while his stunts and feats of endurance push the limits of physical and mental strength. In this 2022 interview, Graham sits down with Blaine in his New York City loft building to talk about the illusionist’s childhood in Brooklyn, his big break and the inspiration behind his most intriguing stunts.
In this week’s fan-favorite, entrepreneur and auto mechanic, Jesse James remembers stealing cars as a kid and confessing to Scott Hamilton on the set of “The Apprentice.”
In this week’s motivational podcast, Paul Nicklen, a renowned National Geographic photographer and conservationist, discusses how his ability to create emotional connections through visual storytelling has led to significant conservation wins. He also shares insights into the rapid growth and achievements of SeaLegacy, the non-profit organization he co-founded.
Graham sits down in Austin, TX, with billionaire businessman and dedicated philanthropist, John Paul DeJoria. The co-founder of both Paul Mitchell hair products (John Paul Mitchell Systems) and The Patron Spirits Company, DeJoria opens up about his rise from homelessness to massive wealth. In this 2017 conversation, DeJoria also details his love of motorcycles, sponsorship of multiple sports teams, and a portfolio of charitable endeavors.
In this week's fan-favorite podcast, business and tech mogul Kimbal Musk recounts his fights with his brother Elon Musk, once forcing Elon to get a Tetanus shot after a physical fight. Kimbal shares the positives and negatives of Elon's Asperger's Syndrome and how it made him a genius but affected his social awareness and feelings of empathy.
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