Arnold Schwarzenegger recounts when he bet on himself and starred in the comedy “Twins” without taking a salary, to shed his typecast as an action star.
Legendary author James Patterson opens up about his relationship with Jane, a past girlfriend who had a lasting impact on him. He recalls how she saved him and how when she became sick, he cared for her and reshaped his mindset about love.
Graham, Brad, and Seth look back on our time in Baltimore with Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank. Graham jokes about finally getting the right email address for Plank after years of trying, and the crew reflects on how impressed they were by the efficiency of the shoot day.
Graham spends several days with Dirk Nowitzki in the city where he built his 21-year NBA legacy. The 2023 Hall of Fame inductee opens up about the quirky German who mentored him, rookie year regrets, and calling the cops on a con-artist ex. He also shares his musical side and tells a never-before-heard story from his wedding.
Three-time NBA All-Star Jayson Tatum looks back on surprising pregnancy news from his high school girlfriend, shortly before he entered into the NBA Draft. Jayson remembers fearfully hiding the news, as he believed it might impact his draft stock. Plus, he shares the stories of first telling his then-Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens the news, and calling his mom Brandy at 3 a.m. to let her in on the secret. Jayson says the birth of his son Deuce quickly shifted his perspective and he immediately decided “nothing else matters” beyond caring for his child.
Skateboarding and reality TV star Ryan Sheckler reflects on his evolving relationship with money, including earning his first $100K before he could drive and “wasting” more than $1M with material things like bottle service, penthouse suites and private jet flights. Sheckler also talks of current business interests, including Sandlot Times, Palm Springs Surf Club and a potential deal involving a chain of tattoo shops.
In this episode of the In Depth Crew Podcast, Graham, executive producer Brad Galbreath, and director of photography Seth Donnelly take you behind the scenes of our interview with Onlyfans models Bryce Adams and Brian Adam.
One of OnlyFans' most-followed models, Bryce Adams, joins Graham to discuss her rise from selling sporting goods to becoming a fitness influencer - to eventually launching her adult content channel that brings in upwards of $14M a year. Adams details her creative process, how she navigates personal boundaries and the safety precautions she's put in place. She also addresses the recent breakup with her longtime boyfriend and business partner, Brian.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld opens up about his feelings of depression and darkening moods, elaborating on how this tendency comes with a creative mind. He also shares the impact of his kids, calling them the greatest show on Earth and how much fun they are to watch, as well as discussing his parenting style.
Kelly Slater recalls growing up on a fixed income, sometimes going without heat or hot water, and having no winter clothes. He says though his family wasn’t in extreme poverty, his Mom did have to sell her prized possession, a 1938 Gibson gold-top banjo, to get Slater to the World Championships. Plus, he describes not knowing how to handle his early wealth, and the financial lessons he learned after losing it all.
Graham spends the day with NBA center Dwight Howard at his Atlanta-area estate. The 8-time all-star and 2020 NBA champion discusses career highlights, from going first overall at the 2004 NBA Draft, to winning the NBA Dunk Contest and upsetting LeBron James and the Cavs en route to the 2009 NBA Finals. In this 2019 interview, Dwight also opens up about his family - from his state-trooper father to his five children - and shares his philosophical outlook on the many lessons learned during his ascension to and through stardom.
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.
Gary Player shares his unorthodox methods of staying mentally sharp, including
intentionally driving behind slow drivers on the highway and slapping himself in the face, repeatedly.
We revisit Graham’s 2018 chat with the Super Bowl champ turned Emmy-winning TV star, Michael Strahan. The seven-time Pro Bowler reflects on his move from daytime TV to morning news, predicts his eventual retirement and reflects on 15 years with the Giants. Strahan also discusses his childhood in Germany and a deep conversation with his father that changed everything.
Ron Howard fondly remembers his father Rance, who doubled as his personal acting coach. Plus, Ron’s brother Clint Howard joins the conversation and paints a picture as to how their father politely challenged Andy Griffith and helped shape the depth of Opie Taylor as Ron’s character on “The Andy Griffith Show.” Later, Ron remembers when Andy Griffith took center stage at an end-of-season wrap party and announced his departure from the show, plus the warm embrace of a cast reunion nearly 20 years later that validated his childhood emotions.
Misty Copeland - named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine - takes us through encounters with racism and microaggressions throughout her illustrious career in ballet. Misty recalls dance companies forcing her to wear tights accustomed to white dancers, a makeup artist who planned to apply white powder to her face and more generally a shortage of opportunities and access for Black ballet dancers. Later, she talks of an impulse to run away from racial disparities and obstacles at American Ballet Theatre, but instead leaned into lessons learned from her mother
We revisit Graham’s 2015 chat with Jesse Ventura. The former WWE wrestler and governor of Minnesota emotionally remembers spending a day with Muhammad Ali, explains his falling out with Hulk Hogan and discusses his time in office – which included a trip to Cuba to meet with the late Fidel Castro. Plus, Ventura reflects on Navy SEAL training and his role in the movie Predator.
Clayton Kershaw discusses growing in his Christian faith and how he uses his personal success to glorify God’s name.
Sports broadcasting icon Bob Costas remembers his upbringing, including anecdotes from his father’s gambling addiction. Costas talks of his dad passing away at an early age due to a heart attack and unexpectedly receiving an envelope containing $6,000 in cash at the funeral. He ponders what life would be like if his dad were alive to witness his career growth and remembers his mom Jayne for her good-natured, self-deprecating humor, among other things.
Howie Mandel - a standup comedian turned actor, Deal or No Deal host, America's Got Talent judge and podcast star - joined Graham Bensinger to talk about his life in the spotlight. Mandel looks back on his rise to fame, his ongoing battle with OCD and depression, and the emotions of coping with his grandson’s cancer diagnosis. Now, with so much success to his name, Mandel discusses why he's still pushing for more, appreciating "the chase" as much today as he did when he was beginning his career.
