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In Depth With Graham Bensinger Graham Bensinger travels the world for extended interviews and exclusive access to some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. 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.

  • Guy Fieri: Celebrity Chef and Food Network Host
    by Graham Bensinger on September 9, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • Trending Now: Joe Namath on overcoming alcoholism
    by Graham Bensinger on September 6, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • Forward Progress with Jimmie Johnson: I made more money than my parents at 16
    by Graham Bensinger on September 5, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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: Magician and Endurance Artist
    by Graham Bensinger on September 2, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • Trending Now: Jesse James on stealing an Olympian’s Porsche
    by Graham Bensinger on August 30, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.”

  • Forward Progress with Paul Nicklen: Losing money to save the planet
    by Graham Bensinger on August 29, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • John Paul DeJoria: Billionaire Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
    by Graham Bensinger on August 26, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • Trending Now: Kimbal Musk opens up about Elon’s Asperger’s
    by Graham Bensinger on August 23, 2024 at 11:00 am

    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.

  • Forward Progress with John McEnroe: Telling Nike I hated “Just Do It”
    by Graham Bensinger on August 22, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s motivational podcast, John McEnroe details his relationship with Nike co-founder Phil Knight over the decades, including Knight’s encouragement of McEnroe’s on-the-court intensity and McEnroe discouraging Nike from pushing “Just Do It” as a brand slogan. 

  • Brian Grazer: Oscar-Winning Film Producer
    by Graham Bensinger on August 19, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham travels to Brian Grazer’s 12,000 square foot Los Angeles home. The Academy Award-winning producer recalls some of his most enthralling run-ins with celebrities and public figures including a “date with Princess Diana.” The 2020 sit-down also features Grazer describing what it takes to create the longest running partnership in Hollywood with director and friend Ron Howard.

  • Trending Now: Jerry Seinfeld Didn’t Want His Show on FOX
    by Graham Bensinger on August 16, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, comedian Jerry Seinfeld explains his bold decision to turn down a guaranteed season on FOX in the early days of his sitcom for a lesser deal at NBC. Seinfeld also recalls the physical exhaustion of keeping his show atop the TV world and his sometimes cantankerous relationship with co-creator Larry David.

  • Forward Progress with Tom Izzo: The Biggest Lessons Are in the Struggle
    by Graham Bensinger on August 15, 2024 at 3:28 pm

    In this week’s motivational podcast, current Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo shares his story of perseverance, discussing the challenges he faced in pursuing his coaching dream. He emphasizes the value of hard work, patience, and adversity and criticizes the entitled mentality of dream chasers and society.

  • Craig Robinson: Former Oregon St. Basketball Coach
    by Graham Bensinger on August 12, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham sits down with former college basketball coach Craig Robinson, who is currently the Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Robinson discusses growing up on Chicago’s south side, a life-changing career decision, and as the brother of Michelle Obama, his relationship with former President Barack Obama.

  • Trending Now: Laird Hamilton risking it all for a wave
    by Graham Bensinger on August 9, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this fan-favorite podcast, big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton reflects on the risk of death and severe injury when surfing monster waves, comparing various waves to dog breeds and being the first to risk his life surfing the Jaws surf break in Maui.

  • Forward Progress with Sir Richard Branson: Learning from my failures
    by Graham Bensinger on August 8, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s motivational podcast, Sir Richard Branson shares his most notable failure: an aggressive misstep in Times Square that placed Virgin Cola in the crosshairs of Coca-Cola and led to the swift retail disappearance of Virgin Cola. Branson also talks about his optimistic approach to life, especially regarding business opportunities.

  • J.J. Watt: Future Hall of Fame Defensive Lineman
    by Graham Bensinger on August 5, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham heads to Houston for a chat with Houston Texans legend J.J. Watt. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year opens up about contemplating retirement after a major surgery in 2015, landing a $100 million contract and frequent reminders he was booed on draft day. In this 2016 interview, Watt also details his extreme diet and workout routine and his desire to go down as the greatest player of all time.

  • Trending Now: Steph Curry on playing for Team USA
    by Graham Bensinger on August 2, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Stephen Curry details his experience playing for Team USA, and explains how former head coach Mike Krzyzewski brings the best out of players.

  • Forward Progress With Oscar De La Hoya: Winning Olympic Gold
    by Graham Bensinger on August 1, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Oscar De La Hoya looks back on the most satisfying and yet saddest achievement in his boxing career: fulfilling his mom’s dying wish and winning an Olympic gold medal. De La Hoya shares the numbness he felt while competing at the summer games in Barcelona and his initial decision to retire from boxing.

  • Caeleb Dressel: 8x Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer
    by Graham Bensinger on July 29, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Competing in three events in the pool in the 2024 Paris Olympics, we revisit this 2022 interview with Caeleb Dressel. The multiple world record holder invites Graham to his farm in Florida for a candid conversation about the extreme highs and lows that come with Olympic fame, including why he had to step away from the pool following the Tokyo Games. Sports Illustrated’s 2021 “Athlete of the Year” reveals harsh self-criticism while reading entries from his swim logbooks, shares why he avoids comparisons to Michael Phelps and discusses his deep affection for his pet rat. We also hear stories from Dressel's wife, his parents and long-time coach Gregg Troy.

  • Trending Now: Ryan Lochte on beating Michael Phelps
    by Graham Bensinger on July 26, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, olympian and swimmer Ryan Lochte talks about his relationship with former teammate, competitor, and friend, Michael Phelps. Lochte recalls how he and Phelps would push each other to be better, and created an historic moment in swimming.

  • Forward Progress with Roy Willams: Michael Jordan needed to work harder
    by Graham Bensinger on July 25, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s motivational podcast, Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams remembers his first impression when recruiting Michael Jordan to North Carolina and the life-changing advice he offered that helped optimize MJ’s intense desire for greatness. Coach Williams refers to Michael Jordan as the GOAT and shares a story of why he considers his father, James Jordan, a personal hero.

  • In Depth crew reflects on inspiring Oksana Masters interview
    by Graham Bensinger on July 24, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham, executive producer Brad Galbreath, and associate producer Alana Gertz share behind-the-scenes stories from our interview with Paralympian Oksana Masters. 

  • Oksana Masters: 17-Time Paralympic Medalist
    by Graham Bensinger on July 22, 2024 at 11:00 am

    This week on the In Depth Podcast, Graham sits down with the inspirational Oksana Masters. The multisport athlete has won 17 medals across the summer and winter Paralympic games, and is the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian of all time. But that’s not even the biggest aspect of her story. Oksana discusses her upbringing in a hellacious Ukrainian orphanage where she endured numerous horrors. Oksana also details a childhood overcoming numerous birth defects due to radiation poisoning from the Chernobyl meltdown, which resulted in numerous surgeries, including amputations of both legs. But Masters also reveals the love she’s experienced in her life from her adoptive mother and fiance, and talks about what it takes to succeed no matter how much the odds are stacked against you.

  • Mike Krzyzewski on Michael Jordan’s manners and ego
    by Graham Bensinger on July 19, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, former Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski reflects on a memorable moment with Michael Jordan that helped establish the organizational structure of the 1992 Dream Team.

  • Forward Progress with Ron Howard: Frightened for my brother’s life
    by Graham Bensinger on July 18, 2024 at 3:59 pm

    In this week’s motivational podcast, award-winning director Ron Howard discusses tough times as his younger brother Clint wrestled with drug and alcohol addiction.

  • Alex Ovechkin: Stanley Cup Champion and 13x All-Star
    by Graham Bensinger on July 15, 2024 at 11:00 am

    Graham travels to Russia to speak with one of the NHL's greatest goal scorers, Alex Ovechkin. The perennial All-Star opens up about his brother’s death, his parents’ influence and getting over tough losses. In this 2015 interview, he also details his mentality on the ice and the challenges of moving to America to pursue his hockey dreams.

  • Trending Now: Caeleb Dressel on being compared to Michael Phelps
    by Graham Bensinger on July 12, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, seven-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel states his distaste for comparisons pitting his career against Michael Phelps. Dressel also explains Ryan Lochte’s persona as a teammate and competitor, saying Lochte could beat him in practice when he wanted to.

  • Forward Progress with Novak Djokovic: Slump caused problems in my marriage
    by Graham Bensinger on July 11, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week's motivational podcast, tennis great Novak Djokovic discusses his realization that his happiness once depended on his success on the court, which affected his emotional growth and relationships, including his marriage.

  • Tony La Russa: Hall of Fame Baseball Manager
    by Graham Bensinger on July 8, 2024 at 11:00 am

    This week on the In Depth podcast, Graham sits down with 3-time World Series winning manager Tony La Russa. The former player and coach reflects on his early career, addresses the steroid era and shares his leadership strategies.

  • Trending Now: Jayson Tatum worried about NBA draft more than fatherhood
    by Graham Bensinger on July 5, 2024 at 11:00 am

    In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, 2024 NBA champion Jayson Tatum looks back on surprising pregnancy news from his high school girlfriend shortly before he entered the NBA Draft. Plus, he shares how the birth of his son Deuce quickly shifted his perspective, and he immediately decided “nothing else matters” beyond caring for his child.