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In Depth With Graham Bensinger 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.

  • Trending Now: Steve Young reflects on life after tragic car wreck
    by Graham Bensinger on February 14, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan-favorite, legendary 49ers quarterback Steve Young opens up about the devastating car wreck that took the life of his close friend Jill, who was behind the wheel. He shares how the experience ultimately reshaped his perspective on life, teaching him that “life is short” and it’s important to appreciate every moment like it could be your last.

  • Forward Progress with Stephen Curry: Strict upbringing and first date rule
    by Graham Bensinger on February 13, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s motivational podcast, Warriors star Stephen Curry remembers a strict but loving upbringing with his brother and a unique requirement before going on dates.

  • Steve Young: 3x Super Bowl Champion
    by Graham Bensinger on February 10, 2025 at 11:00 am

    Graham and the team travel to Palo Alto for exclusive access to Hall of Fame QB Steve Young. The 49ers legend discusses his early NFL days, anxiety stepping into Joe Montana’s shoes, and his upbringing as one of the few Mormon families in Greenwich, Connecticut, where his father’s work ethic shaped his career.

  • Trending Now: Dennis Rodman on dating Madonna
    by Graham Bensinger on February 7, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan-favorite, NBA legend Dennis Rodman talks about his relationship with Madonna and his lack of interest throughout.

  • Forward Progress with Chad Johnson: I slept at the stadium for 2 years
    by Graham Bensinger on February 6, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this week's motivational podcast, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson shares stories of his dedication to the Cincinnati Bengals and the game, plus why he told defenders his route before the snap.

  • Gary Player: Hall of Fame Golfing Legend
    by Graham Bensinger on February 3, 2025 at 11:00 am

    Graham sits down with Gary Player in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. The golf legend and nine-time major champion discusses his tough childhood, notable moments with Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer and posing nude for ESPN Magazine. He also remembers apartheid in his native South Africa, the criticism he faced and his friendship with Nelson Mandela. Originally recorded in 2014.

  • Trending Now: Eric Stonestreet on Royals, Chiefs, and Kelce-Swift
    by Graham Bensinger on January 31, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this week's fan-favorite podcast, two-time Emmy winner Eric Stonestreet shares how a phone call made him a part owner of the Kansas City Royals and his dedication to never missing a home game at Arrowhead Stadium. He reminisces about getting season tickets with his dad and playing the "Randy Reid" character. Stonestreet also discusses his friendship with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and shares his thoughts on the relationship between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.

  • Forward Progress with Lewis Hamilton: I didn’t enjoy my first championship win
    by Graham Bensinger on January 30, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s motivational podcast, Lewis Hamilton on pressure to impress as a rookie and why he didn’t enjoy winning a championship in year two.

  • Kobe Bryant: Remembering a Legend
    by Graham Bensinger on January 27, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this episode of the In Depth Podcast, we revisit our 2012 interview with the legendary Kobe Bryant five years after his tragic passing. Hear Kobe reflect on his unforgettable career moments, unshakable mindset, and complex relationship with Shaquille O’Neal. Bryant also opens up about the challenges he faced, including the impact of criminal charges that threatened his career.

  • Trending Now: Dan Hurley on March Madness, NIL and College Athletics
    by Graham Bensinger on January 24, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley shares his perspective on the state of college athletics. Hurley praises the success of March Madness, the significance of NIL, and the fans of college athletics who have helped gain greater financial freedom to support their athletes better. However, Hurley also emphasized the need for additional guardrails and policies to support the universities during these growing pains better.

  • Forward Progress with Wayne Gretzky: Family Support and Overcoming Adversity
    by Graham Bensinger on January 23, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s motivational podcast, NHL legend Wayne Gretzky talks about the support of his parents to help him capitalize on natural talent, why the Edmonton Oilers would ask his dad to attend games and his dad’s long recovery process from a brain aneurysm in 1991.

  • Annika Sorenstam: World Golf Hall of Famer
    by Graham Bensinger on January 20, 2025 at 11:00 am

    Graham chats with golf great Annika Sorenstam about memorable moments on the course, including how she made history playing with the men at Colonial, and how she’s helping young players off of it. She also reflects on first coming to America to pursue her golf career, and she details her son’s fight for survival after he was born three months early. Plus, Sorenstam addresses the fallout of accepting the Medal of Freedom one day after the January 6th U.S. Capitol riot.

  • Trending Now: Charles Barkley on the toughest part of forgiving his father
    by Graham Bensinger on January 17, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, NBA legend Charles Barkley talks about his absent father and why welcoming him back into his life was hard.

  • Forward Progress with Brett Favre: No one has job security in the NFL
    by Graham Bensinger on January 16, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s motivational podcast, Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer Brett Favre said he started for 321 consecutive games because he was always worried about losing his job.

  • Billie Jean King: Tennis Legend & Gender Equality Advocate
    by Graham Bensinger on January 13, 2025 at 11:00 am

    Graham sits down with the iconic tennis star and advocate Billie Jean King. Winner of 12 Grand Slam singles titles, King is best remembered for her win against Bobby Riggs at their Battle of the Sexes match in 1973. In this 2014 interview, she reflects on that match and how it reinforced the recent passing of Title IX. The tennis hall of famer also remembers her historic “coming out” and the challenges that came with it in the early 1980’s.

  • Trending Now: Nikki Glaser on her comedic process
    by Graham Bensinger on January 10, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this fan-favorite podcast, stand-up comic Nikki Glaser dishes on the intricacies of her comedic process and offers a self-analysis that she’s not living to her full potential. Nikki explains that her best comedic performances come when she’s invested significant time in preparing for those gigs. Yet, she generally opts out of that level of preparation… unless she’s performing on someone else’s show (a late-night appearance, Comedy Central roast, etc.).

  • Forward Progress with Dan Hurley: Overcoming rock bottom and bouncing back
    by Graham Bensinger on January 9, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s motivational podcast, UConn men’s head basketball coach Dan Hurley recalls the moment he received a frightening phone call about his brother’s life-threatening car accident. Hurley opens up about the difficult period following the accident, during which he quit the team and isolated himself in his dorm room for several weeks. Coach Hurley also shared that he experienced moments of suicidal thoughts and discussed the process he went through to overcome that mental state.

  • In Depth crew reflects on Tom Green, border drama, and canoeing chaos
    by Graham Bensinger on January 7, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this episode of the In Depth crew podcast, Graham, our director of photography, Seth Donnelly, and producer Brian Mueller share hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from our interview with comedian Tom Green.

  • Tony Romo: NFL Broadcaster
    by Graham Bensinger on January 6, 2025 at 11:00 am

    Former Dallas Cowboys Quarterback, Tony Romo is back for another interview, this time as one of the top NFL broadcasters in the game. Romo talks about his early days in the booth, shares how family life has become a priority and reveals that constant improvement is still his passion.

  • Jerome Bettis opens up about being embarrassed by Lou Holtz
    by Graham Bensinger on January 3, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, NFL hall of famer Jerome Bettis reveals how he won scholarship negotiations with Notre Dame’s Lou Holtz and later was humbled by the head coach as he was called out in front of his entire team.

  • Forward Progress with Tom Green: Getting creative to bring hit show to life
    by Graham Bensinger on January 2, 2025 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s motivational podcast, comedian Tom Green - credited by Joe Rogan as his inspiration for starting a podcast - reflects on the early days of The Tom Green Show. Green shares some of the challenges posed by early technology and the creative ways he worked around them. He discusses why The Tom Green Show no longer has the same element of surprise on the internet today.

  • Tom Izzo: Hall of Fame and National Champion Coach
    by Graham Bensinger on December 30, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham travels to East Lansing to talk with Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer explains his coaching process and what it’s like to play for him. In this 2022 interview, he also looks back on his childhood working in his family’s shoe repair shop, and tells an adoption story involving Nick Saban. Plus, he recalls the time he and the Spartans celebrated a championship with Muhammad Ali. 

  • Trending Now: Dak Prescott on racism and $1M donation
    by Graham Bensinger on December 27, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan favorite podcast, football star Dak Prescott's mother ran away when she became pregnant with his oldest brother due to her parents' disapproval of her relationship with a Black man in the 1970s South. Although Prescott and his brothers strive to educate others about race and humanity, he knows racism still exists. As a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, he feels uneasy when a police officer is behind him, prompting his $1 million donation to officer education.

  • Forward Progress with Lindsey Vonn: The Future of US Ski Racing
    by Graham Bensinger on December 26, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this motivational podcast, world-champion skier Lindsey Vonn says that there are some serious trials facing US ski racing, including how it treats its athletes. She wants to help with the recruitment of young talent, but acknowledges that funding may be a difficult hurdle. Vonn also talks about her challenging relationship with fellow skiing phenom Mikaela Shiffrin. Vonn criticizes Shiffrin’s leadership style, and questions Outside Magazine’s claim that Shiffrin is the world’s greatest.

  • Joe Gibbs: 3x Super Bowl-Winning Coach & NASCAR Owner
    by Graham Bensinger on December 23, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham spends two days in North Carolina with legendary NFL coach turned NASCAR team owner, Joe Gibbs. In this 2019 interview, he discusses the personal cost of his dedication to pro football and speaks at length about the death of his son, J.D. and the legacy he left.

  • Trending Now: Ray Lewis on dominating the field and commanding respect
    by Graham Bensinger on December 20, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan-favorite, NFL legend Ray Lewis shares his mindset on dominating the football field and earning respect from his opponents. He reveals how preparations, mental toughness, and experiences allow him to continue excelling against young players.

  • Forward Progress with Sebastian Maniscalco: Freezing up on Fallon
    by Graham Bensinger on December 19, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s motivational podcast, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco discusses the gradual process of becoming well-known in the stand-up comedy scene. He reflects on some early career missteps that taught him valuable lessons, ultimately contributing to his success. Most importantly, he emphasizes the need to eliminate distractions and prioritize self-care.

  • Prince Albert II of Monaco
    by Graham Bensinger on December 16, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham travels to one of the most beautiful and luxurious spots in the world to interview Prince Albert II of Monaco. He talks with Graham about his time as an Olympic bobsledder, disagreements with President Trump during his first term, and memories of his late mother, Princess Grace. 

  • Trending Now: Ron Howard on Jim Carrey’s panic attacks as the Grinch
    by Graham Bensinger on December 13, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, famed Hollywood director Ron Howard shares memorable moments on set with illustrious actors, including how he eventually won over a skeptical Bette Davis, tactics to calm Jim Carrey amidst panic attacks, and lessons learned from a highly prepared Robert De Niro, who went above and beyond to research his character for “Backdraft.”

  • Forward Progress with Josh Brolin: My dream role with Johnny Depp, Tim Burton
    by Graham Bensinger on December 12, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this motivational podcast, actor Josh Brolin opens up about the highs and lows after his first major movie role in The Goonies, rejecting suitcases of money and big blockbuster roles including Avatar and Green Lantern, along with finding his dream role alongside Johnny Depp and Tim Burton.