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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.

  • Forward Progress with Sachin Tendulkar: My mother missed all but one match
    by Graham Bensinger on December 5, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s motivational podcast, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar reflects on lessons from his parents, Ramesh and Rajni. He emphasizes his father's humility and his mother's hard work, recalling when his father invited another family of six to live in their small two-bedroom apartment.

  • Misty Copeland: Groundbreaking Ballet Dancer
    by Graham Bensinger on December 2, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham travels to New York City to sit down with dancer Misty Copeland. The ballerina discusses her history-making performance as the Firebird, inequality within the ballet community and her newest role of motherhood. In this 2022 interview, Copeland also remembers a rough childhood in the public eye and how she overcame it all to be the first black woman principal dancer in the history of American Ballet Theatre.

  • Trending Now: Josh Brolin
    by Graham Bensinger on November 29, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week's fan-favorite 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.

  • Forward Progress with Ryan Sheckler: I couldn’t stop drinking
    by Graham Bensinger on November 28, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this motivational podcast, X Games gold medalist Ryan Sheckler discusses the important role his mother has played in his life, including the moment he called her for help with alcoholism. He describes entering rehab as the scariest day of his life, requiring complete surrender to the program. Sheckler also shares his 2020 relapse, which began around his 30th birthday, and how a renewed focus on his Christian faith and a call from Michael Phelps inspired him on his journey to sobriety.

  • Josh Brolin: Oscar-Nominated Actor
    by Graham Bensinger on November 25, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham travels to California for a sitdown with one of the most successful actors of the 21st century, Josh Brolin. Part of massive franchises like The Avengers and Dune, Brolin remembers the struggles of making it in Hollywood before his breakout role in No Country for Old Men. He shares stories from the set, like almost getting in a fight with Denzel Washington and how Quentin Tarantino helped him with an audition. The son of actor James Brolin, Josh recalls an interesting upbringing in Paso Robles, CA where he grew up around wild animals that his mother fostered. Brolin also talks about his sobriety and how it changed his relationship with his children.

  • Trending Now: Tom Green on the viral success of ‘The Bum Bum Song’
    by Graham Bensinger on November 22, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, 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.

  • Forward Progress with Joe Namath: Lessons on preparation from Bear Bryant
    by Graham Bensinger on November 21, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week's motivational podcast, NFL Hall of Famer Joe Namath shares a story about his conversation with University of Alabama coach Bear Bryant. He recalls telling Coach Bryant that he "thought" he was ready for a game and how Bryant taught him a valuable lesson about preparation. Namath suggests that many quarterbacks underthrow their receivers during games because most receivers do not run at full speed in practice.

  • Tom Green: Comedian and TV Host
    by Graham Bensinger on November 18, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham travels to our neighbors in the north for a day in the Canadian wilderness with Tom Green. Now living on a beautiful 150 acre property outside of Ottawa, Tom discusses the simpler life he’s living now after being in Los Angeles for 20 years. The former MTV show host talks about the secret to his show’s success, the long climb to fame, and the current projects he’s working on. Green also details his very public battle with testicular cancer and the private struggle of enduring multiple surgeries.

  • Trending Now: Jayson Tatum on not spending his Celtics money
    by Graham Bensinger on November 15, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week's fan-favorite podcast, Jayson Tatum talks about finances, including how they've learned to work together to handle discretionary purchases like designer watches. Plus, both Jayson and his mom reflect on how they're not far removed from living check-to-check and struggling to pay for gas or household items like soap.

  • Forward Progress with Guy Fieri: Building business hustles at 8 years old
    by Graham Bensinger on November 14, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s motivational podcast, Guy Fieri shares how his entrepreneurial journey began at a young age, inspired by his parents. As the youngest entrepreneur in Ferndale, California, he fondly recalls selling soft pretzels to save money for a trip to France. During his semester in France, he unleashed his true potential.

  • Dirk Nowitzki: Basketball Hall of Famer
    by Graham Bensinger on November 11, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham spends two days with Dirk Nowitzki in the city he set down roots in throughout his entire 21-year NBA career. The 2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee reflects on the quirky German who primed him for the League, regrets after a rough rookie season and calling the cops on a fraudulent former fiancée. Plus, we get a taste of his musical talents and he recaps a story from his wedding that he’s never told before. 

  • Trending Now: Emmitt Smith on his promise to Walter Payton
    by Graham Bensinger on November 8, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith recalls being comforted by his idol, Walter Payton, after a bad injury that Emmitt thought might end his career and Emmitt’s promise to Walter during his final days.

  • Forward Progress with Jesse Cole: Nothing to lose as a 23-year-old GM
    by Graham Bensinger on November 7, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s motivational podcast, the founder of the Savannah Bananas, Jesse Cole, reflects on his journey of building a college summer baseball team in Gastonia from the ground up. He shares some innovative ideas that fueled his vision for the team and how he draws inspiration from iconic leaders like Walt Disney and PT Barnum. 

  • In Depth crew shares insights from our ‘revealing’ interview with Dan Hurley
    by Graham Bensinger on November 5, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham, our director of photography Seth Donnelly, and producer Brett Coppenbarger share behind-the-scenes stories from our interview with Dan Hurley, the head coach of the UConn men’s basketball team.

  • Jesse Cole: Savannah Bananas Founder
    by Graham Bensinger on November 4, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham sits down with the man at the helm of one of the most popular sports teams in the country, the Savannah Bananas. The always-entertaining team has gone from a small summer college squad to regularly selling out MLB stadiums. Jesse recalls the key moments that lead to the team’s success, and the time they nearly lost it all. He also shares his vision for the future, and remembers his past growing up as a lonely kid in Massachusetts. We also hear from Jesse’s wife Emily, who details the meager living situation in their early days in Savannah. 

  • Trending Now: Cam Newton gives a lesson on play calling and audibles
    by Graham Bensinger on November 1, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week's fan-favorite podcast, former NFL quarterback Cam Newton demonstrates how he calls a play and shares insights into his audibles at the line of scrimmage. This took place in front of a live studio audience during our interview with him back in 2016.

  • Forward Progress with JJ Watt: I stopped giving Halloween candy
    by Graham Bensinger on October 31, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this special Halloween edition of the Forward Progress podcast, former NFL superstar JJ Watt shares his steps to maintain his privacy and why his neighbors requested he stop showering trick-or-treaters with candy.

  • Jayson Tatum: NBA Champion and 5x All-Star
    by Graham Bensinger on October 28, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • Trending Now: Sean Payton’s choice words for Reggie Bush
    by Graham Bensinger on October 25, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • Forward Progress with Stephen Curry: My last minute NBA draft decision
    by Graham Bensinger on October 24, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • In Depth crew reflects on their long awaited interview with Guy Fieri
    by Graham Bensinger on October 23, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham, executive producer Brad Galbreath, and director of photography Seth Donnelly share behind-the-scenes stories from our interview with restauranter/chef Guy Fieri.

  • Yao Ming: Basketball Hall of Famer
    by Graham Bensinger on October 21, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • Trending Now: John Daly
    by Graham Bensinger on October 18, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • Forward Progress with Kimbal Musk: Risking bankruptcy to save Tesla
    by Graham Bensinger on October 17, 2024 at 5:12 pm

    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.

  • Pete Rose: Baseball’s Hit King
    by Graham Bensinger on October 14, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • Trending Now: Brian Urlacher on feeling disrespected by the Chicago Bears
    by Graham Bensinger on October 11, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • Forward Progress with Eric Stonestreet: Finding early fame with “Almost Famous”
    by Graham Bensinger on October 10, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • Nikki Glaser: Comedian and Podcaster
    by Graham Bensinger on October 7, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • Trending Now: Dolph Lundgren was ready to fight Sylvester Stallone, for real
    by Graham Bensinger on October 4, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.”

  • Forward Progress with Dikembe Mutombo: People thought I was a monster
    by Graham Bensinger on October 3, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.