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In Depth With Graham Bensinger

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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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Episodes

Bethenny Frankel: Kardashian, Clooney followed my lead | Trending Now

Bethenny Frankel discusses founding Skinnygirl, which became the fastest-growing alcohol brand in history. Bethenny says companies had no interest in a low-calorie, ready-to-drink alcohol product. She shares she was hesitant to sell her product she calls “lightning in a bottle," but admits she wanted the street credit. She also chats about licensing the Skinnygirl name.

Jul 04, 20259 min

Guy Fieri: Losing My Sister Gave Me Purpose | Forward Progress

In this week’s motivational podcast, chef Guy Fieri remembers the profound impact his sister’s battle with cancer had on him. Fieri said his sister beat cancer as a child but cancer re-emerged in her adult years, ultimately taking her life. Fieri remembered his sister's green funeral and memorials that changed his perspective of death.

Jul 03, 202514 min

Albert Pujols: Rise from the Dominican Republic and Fallout in St. Louis

In this extensive, nearly 90-minute interview, former MLB slugger Albert Pujols opens up about his tough upbringing in the Dominican Republic - from tending to his father when he drank too much to his mother leaving the family when Albert was only three years old. He also discusses his faith-driven approach to befriending PED users and addresses his contentious departure from the St. Louis Cardinals following the 2011 World Series. Recorded in 2019.

Jun 30, 20251 hr 24 min

Danica Patrick: Racing Icon and Entrepreneur

This week on the In Depth with Graham Bensinger podcast, we revisit a 2018 interview with racing icon and entrepreneur Danica Patrick. She recalls how she initially got into racing, the challenges of being a female in a male dominated sport and the struggles of working - and firing - her parents.

Jun 23, 20251 hr 18 min

Danica Patrick: What I want in a relationship | Trending Now

In this week’s Trending Now podcast, we revisit our 2018 interview with Danica Patrick. The former NASCAR and IndyCar driver shared the qualities she looked for in a partner, what she loved about dating then-Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and her past experiences of always picking up the tab on dates.

Jun 20, 20256 min

Jay Leno: Dyslexia, Struggles in School | Forward Progress

In this week’s motivational podcast, legendary comedian Jay Leno opens up about the challenges he faced throughout his school years. Leno also shares his personal journey of living with dyslexia, revealing how it affected his education and influenced his life.

Jun 19, 20256 min

Lindsey Vonn: From Olympic Gold to Giving Back

This week on the In Depth podcast, ski legend Lindsey Vonn reflects on her career, the emotional toll of her retirement and her passion for helping others through her mental health foundation. She opens up about her relationships with family and loved ones, revisits memories from her early training days and shares the thrill of winning Olympic gold.

Jun 16, 20251 hr 22 min

Ryan Shecker: Why I quit "Life of Ryan" | Trending Now

In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, skateboarding and reality TV star Ryan Sheckler talks of living out his life in front of TV cameras for MTV’s “Life of Ryan,” including painful, forced breakups and learning of his parents’ divorce. Sheckler says the experience was so traumatizing that he refused to date for years after the show ended, but he learned a lot from it.

Jun 13, 20253 min

Joe Gibbs: Risking Reputation with NFL Return | Forward Progress

In this week’s motivational podcast, legendary coach Joe Gibbs discusses why he came out of retirement to once again coach in the NFL, the support of Redskins owner Dan Snyder and the one thing he found hadn’t changed about the league.

Jun 12, 20255 min

Ice Cube: Legacy, Leadership and BIG3

On this episode of In Depth podcast, Ice Cube reflects on founding the BIG3 basketball league, sharing the challenges he faced and his vision for transforming the game. He opens up about pivotal moments from his youth that shaped his future, including a near brush with violence that changed the course of his life. Cube also discusses the impact of systemic racism on his music and career, his activism in Hollywood and politics, and his continued fight for equality.

Jun 09, 20251 hr 14 min

Lance Mackey: Life or Death at -70°F | Trending Now

In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, Lance Mackey recalls fearing for his life in -70 degree temperatures during the Yukon Quest and how he had to put on a front so his dogs didn’t see the struggle.

Jun 06, 20255 min

Roy Williams: How It All Started | Forward Progress

In this week’s motivational podcast, Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams lets us in on how it all started. He recalls breaking into a local elementary school to shoot hoops, finding a passion for coaching before his sophomore year in high school and accepting a remarkably low-paying position at the University of North Carolina, under Coach Dean Smith.

Jun 05, 20257 min

Paul Nicklen: World-Renowned Wildlife Photographer

Renowned wildlife photographer Paul Nicklen discusses the thrills and heartbreaks of being an eyewitness to the wonder and tragedy in nature - and his passion for promoting conservation through art.

Jun 02, 20252 hr 30 min

Niki Lauda: Inside Lewis Hamilton’s Move To Mercedes | Trending Now

In this week’s Trending Now podcast, we look back on our interview with the late Niki Lauda. The Formula One legend discussed how the team handled Nico Rosberg’s sudden retirement, Rosberg’s 2016 crash with Lewis Hamilton at the Spanish Grand Prix - including who was to blame - and the 2am hotel room meeting in which Lauda convinced Hamilton to leave McLaren for Mercedes.

May 30, 202512 min

Kevin Love: The Power of Therapy | Forward Progress

In this week’s motivational podcast, NBA superstar Kevin Love reflects on a very public panic attack during a game. Love was sure he was having a cardiac event, and went to the Cleveland Clinic. It was then he admitted that he needed help. Love details what had kept him from getting help in the past, including gender stereotypes and stigma surrounding mental health. Plus, Love opens up on how therapy helped him become unapologetically himself and how his grandmother’s sudden death impacted him....

May 29, 20258 min

Brett Favre: Pain, Perseverance, and Overcoming Addiction

This week on the In Depth podcast, NFL legend Brett Favre opens up about his 20-year career, including his iconic run with the Packers, playing just a day after his father’s death, and overcoming a painkiller addiction.

May 26, 20251 hr 59 min

Scott Boras: Behind the Billion Dollar Deals | Trending Now

In this week’s fan-favorite, baseball agent Scott Boras explains what sets Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani apart. He praises Soto’s intelligence, curiosity, and relentless drive, noting they had over 68 meetings and that Soto’s mind is key to his success. Boras also calls Ohtani a “billion-dollar player” for his global impact and marketability.

May 23, 20258 min

Tom Green: Overcoming Cancer in his 20s | Forward Progress

In this week's motivational podcast, Tom Green opens up about his battle with testicular cancer, which he was diagnosed with in his twenties after an initial misdiagnosis. He describes getting cancer as “a bizarre curveball” and recalls the scariest moment being the realization that he could die. He also details the long, painful, and traumatic recovery process following lymph node surgery.

May 22, 202511 min

In Depth crew spends a day with MLB’s most powerful agent Scott Boras

In this episode of the In Depth crew podcast, Graham, executive producer Brad Galbreath, and camera operator Carlos Dulcamara take you behind the scenes of our sit-down with powerhouse MLB agent Scott Boras. They share exclusive stories from their time at Boras Corporation and get to sit down with Juan Soto as a part of our Boras profile.

May 21, 202511 min

Scott Boras: From Farm Life to Billion-Dollar MLB Deals

This week on the In Depth podcast, baseball mega-agent Scott Boras shares his journey from a small-town dairy farm to becoming one of the most powerful and polarizing agents in professional sports. He reflects on balancing baseball and his education, and the personal sacrifices to fight for players’ value.

May 19, 20252 hr 55 min

Forward Progress with Danica Patrick: Why I Fired My Parents

In this week’s motivational podcast, former race car driver Danica Patrick reflects on the hardest decision of her life - firing her parents and asking them to not join her at the race track anymore. Patrick talks of manipulation from her partner at the time and her family’s immediate forgiveness when she reached out years later.

May 15, 20255 min

Lewis Hamilton: From Racing Go-Karts to F-1 Champion

This week on the In Depth Podcast, seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton reflects on breaking barriers in the sport, his early days behind the wheel, and the challenges he overcame on the road to becoming a racing legend.

May 12, 202554 min

Trending Now: Jay Leno on Letterman and NBC Late-Night Fallout

In this week's fan-favorite podcast, Jay Leno reflects on his relationship with Dave Letterman, recalling how Letterman made him feel at ease from the very beginning of the friendship. Leno also discusses the highly publicized 2010 late-night shakeup at NBC involving Conan O’Brien.

May 09, 202512 min

Forward Progress with Jon Hamm: The Mindset of A Leading Actor

In this week’s motivational podcast, actor Jon Hamm on the mindset of a leading actor, including the potential stress of carrying a film and how many veteran actors can separate themselves from that burden. Hamm also talks of the evolution of production and the broader landscape of creative opportunities.

May 08, 20255 min

Trending Now: Josh Duhamel's Rise to Hollywood Stardom

In this week's podcast, actor Josh Duhamel discusses pivotal moments in his early career, such as leaving dental school, being discovered by a modeling agency, and coping with depression after moving to Los Angeles. He shares how adopting an “all in” approach to auditioning and his dedication while acting in soap operas helped him develop his skills and break into Hollywood.

May 02, 202510 min
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