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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Saints head coach Sean Payton on recruiting Drew Brees to New Orleans, including driving Brees around the city, getting lost and ending up in one of the hardest hit neighborhoods from Hurricane Katrina. Plus, Brees shares his thoughts on what he was looking for in a franchise and the real reason he and his wife decided they were moving to New Orleans.
Swedish actor, filmmaker and martial artist Dolph Lundgren says his finances diminished 90% from 1997 - 2007, fueled in some part by his then-wife Anette Qviberg. Dolph remembers feeling that his wife was impartial about his infidelity, so long as he continued to pay off her remarkable monthly credit card bills (roughly $60K per month) and bought her exotic cars.
With Russell Westbrook announcing his retirement after 18 NBA seasons, we look back at Graham’s 2014 interview with the future Hall of Fame point guard. Westbrook reflects on criticism of his playing style, the risky decision that shaped his college recruitment and his rise from Los Angeles to NBA superstardom. He also opens up about the sudden death of his best friend, the bad press he’s faced…
Jerome Bettis on the St. Louis Rams contract dispute that created tension with his head coach and nearly led to Bettis walking away from the game forever. Plus, he shares the vindication of beating up on the Rams later, as a Pittsburgh Steeler.
From hotel family dinners after surgery to breaking down in practice, T.J. Watt recalls a pivotal moment in his journey. He shares the frustration, the rehab setbacks, and the support system that kept him going — plus how leaning into family, not away from it, changed everything.
In this 2014 interview, Graham sits down with boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to reflect on his rise from extreme poverty in the Philippines to becoming one of the greatest fighters of his generation. Pacquiao opens up about his childhood, the sacrifices that shaped him, his relationship with Freddie Roach and the biggest fights of his career. He also discusses Floyd Mayweather, faith, politics,…
Ernie Els shares how he feels lucky and fortunate to have grown up with the means to fully pursue his passions, plus tells Graham about his interests in tennis and rugby.
Dikembe Mutombo recalls his mother’s unfortunate death due to restrictions and limitations in the Congo, why he built a hospital to help prevent future deaths and his surprise at the lack of donations from fellow NBA players during fundraising for the hospital.
Graham spends the day in Austin 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 Hells Angels to massive wealth, complete with sponsorship of multiple sports teams and a portfolio of charitable endeavors.
Legendary NCAA basketball coach Roy Williams looks back on two of the hardest decisions he’s ever made: opting to remain coach of the Kansas Jayhawks in 2000 and eventually leaving to coach at the University of North Carolina in 2003. He departed KU after posting a record of 418-101 over 15 seasons. Plus, Coach Williams says he’s been recruited by at least 14 NBA franchises to coach at the…
Joe Thomas shares how he has learned to approach losses in the NFL over the course of 10 seasons with the Cleveland Browns and why losing on Sunday is the hardest thing across any pro sport.
Graham sits down with motocross champ, X Games gold medalist and action sports star Travis Pastrana, who discusses some of his most death-defying stunts, one-upping friends on the Nitro Circus world tour and a life-changing car accident. Pastrana also shares stories of his frequent night terrors and landing the first-ever double backflip on a motocross bike.
Skateboarding star Ryan Sheckler opens up about a different path he’s taking with his girlfriend, as they’re abstaining from sex until marriage. Sheckler says abstinence wasn’t his thing previously, but he’s taking a Christ-based approach and is excited for how it could play out down the road. Sheckler also discusses his relationship with his father and how he coped with his parents’ divorce.
Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jeanie Buss, speaks on her parents’ divorce, shedding light on the impact it had on her relationship with her father, and how they leaned into sports and movies to repair ties. Finally, Jeanie expresses immense gratitude for her mother, highlighting her beauty, selflessness, and commitment to her family.
Clayton Kershaw reflects on his rise from a high school dreamer to one of baseball’s most dominant pitchers. He opens up about Cy Young expectations, game day nerves, his relentless routine, and the deeper purpose he found through Kershaw’s Challenge in Africa.
