In Depth With Graham Bensinger
- Episodes
- 632
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- several times a week
- Latest episode
- Nov 13, 2026
About the podcast
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.
Episodes 632
Larry the Cable Guy: Abusive dad taught me comedy | Trending Now
Larry the Cable Guy on growing up with his “old school” father and how he learned comedic timing to deflect from stressful situations and spankings. Larry also looks back on how he made thousands of dollars …
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Larry the Cable Guy on growing up with his “old school” father and how he learned comedic timing to deflect from stressful situations and spankings. Larry also looks back on how he made thousands of dollars selling pigs as a nine-year-old and when he tried to hide and raise three baby pigs in his bedroom closet.
Steve Young: 3x Super Bowl Champion
Graham and the team travel to Palo Alto, California, for exclusive access to Hall of Fame QB Steve Young. The 49ers legend discusses his early NFL days, anxiety stepping into Joe Montana’s shoes, and his …
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Graham and the team travel to Palo Alto, California, for exclusive access to Hall of Fame QB Steve Young. The 49ers legend discusses his early NFL days, anxiety stepping into Joe Montana’s shoes, and his upbringing as one of the few Mormon families in Greenwich, Connecticut, where his father’s work ethic shaped his career.
Jesse Ventura: How I could win presidential election | Trending Now
Jesse Ventura looks back on his unconventional path to winning the Minnesota governorship and explains why he would take a similar approach if running for President of the United States. Ventura also says he’s …
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Jesse Ventura looks back on his unconventional path to winning the Minnesota governorship and explains why he would take a similar approach if running for President of the United States. Ventura also says he’s a strong candidate to take on “the two-party dictatorship” and explains why he’d run against the Republican and Democratic parties instead of the specific candidates.
Wayne Gretzky: Chasing normalcy | Forward Progress
Wayne Gretzky on the pressures of playing in the spotlight during his youth hockey programs and why his decision to leave home and play in Toronto was one of the best decisions of his life
Paul Heyman: The Man Behind Some of WWE's Most Unforgettable Moments
WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman sits down with Graham Bensinger for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable career in professional wrestling, from lying his way into Madison Square Garden as a teenager to …
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WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman sits down with Graham Bensinger for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable career in professional wrestling, from lying his way into Madison Square Garden as a teenager to building ECW, working alongside Vince McMahon, and becoming one of WWE's most influential creative minds. Heyman reveals the financial struggles behind ECW, why Vince McMahon fired him, and the secrets behind his creative process. He also opens up about his childhood as the son of a Holocaust survivor, his mother's disappointment in his career, his relationship with his father, and the challenges of raising two children as a single parent.
Tony Romo: Losing my spot to Dak Prescott | Trending Now
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo discusses losing the starting job to Dak Prescott. Romo details the reasons he played through pain and the moment he realized he was slowing down.
Chad Johnson on raising six kids with several moms | Forward Progress
Chad Johnson talks about the perks of fathering six kids, including training on the track with his daughter
Josh Brolin: Hollywood, Sobriety, and a Lifetime of Second Chances
Josh Brolin opens up about his rebellious childhood, struggles with addiction, and the long road to Hollywood success. From his breakout role in The Goonies to decades of career uncertainty and major roles in …
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Josh Brolin opens up about his rebellious childhood, struggles with addiction, and the long road to Hollywood success. From his breakout role in The Goonies to decades of career uncertainty and major roles in No Country for Old Men and Dune, Brolin reflects on the setbacks, personal battles, and life-changing decisions that shaped him. He also discusses sobriety, fatherhood, and finding happiness after years of turmoil.
Jesse Ventura interview: Losing my wife would be like losing a limb | Trending Now
Jesse Ventura talks about his bond with his wife, and his lifelong goal of never owning a cell phone
J.J. Watt: Chasing Greatness | Forward Progress
J.J. Watt shares insight into his unstoppable drive to be the best version of himself, including studying successful standouts outside of sports and the intense discipline demanded to be great
John Rzeznik: Iris, Sobriety, and the Goo Goo Dolls’ Latest Chapter
Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik sits down with Graham Bensinger to reflect on his remarkable journey from a troubled childhood to more than three decades of international stardom. Rzeznik opens up about …
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Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik sits down with Graham Bensinger to reflect on his remarkable journey from a troubled childhood to more than three decades of international stardom. Rzeznik opens up about losing both parents at a young age, enduring bullying, and battling alcohol addiction.
Charles Barkley: Our black youth are brainwashed | Trending Now
Charles Barkley on why his Nike role model commercial means so much to him
Steve Young on NIL issues: Fame steals accountability, growth | Forward Progress
Legendary 49ers quarterback Steve Young looks back on his high school days and the significance of academics, a mindset that carried him through to law school. He also shares his thoughts on the current state …
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Legendary 49ers quarterback Steve Young looks back on his high school days and the significance of academics, a mindset that carried him through to law school. He also shares his thoughts on the current state of NIL policies and how the NCAA can improve going forward.
Matthew McConaughey: Family, Fame, and Finding His Own Path
Actor Matthew McConaughey sits down with Graham from his home in Austin, Texas. The two reflect on McConaughey’s remarkable ascension to stardom, the bold pursuit that propelled him to his first leading role …
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Actor Matthew McConaughey sits down with Graham from his home in Austin, Texas. The two reflect on McConaughey’s remarkable ascension to stardom, the bold pursuit that propelled him to his first leading role and even agreeing to extreme weight loss for his character in Dallas Buyers Club, which won McConaughey “Best Actor” hardware at the Academy Awards. The loyal University of Texas alumnus also shares vivid stories of his upbringing outside Dallas and hints at a potential political run. Plus, McConaughey discusses his New York Times best-selling memoir, "Greenlights," and the growing reach of his Just Keep Livin' Foundation.
Shaun White on turning down massive deals | Trending Now
Shaun White on involvement in building his brand, working closely with his brother, a long-term deal with Burton and having the financial freedom to turn down massive sponsorship opportunities that don’t fit
David Blaine: The truth about dating a magician | Forward Progress
Magician and stunt artist David Blaine opens up about his mindset as a magician, and how it presents difficulties when deciding whether or not to let someone into his inner circle. David goes on to gush about …
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Magician and stunt artist David Blaine opens up about his mindset as a magician, and how it presents difficulties when deciding whether or not to let someone into his inner circle. David goes on to gush about life as a father to his daughter Dessa, calling his role as her dad the most rewarding, fulfilling experience of his life.
Steve Aoki: Overcoming Racism To Top the Charts
Graham gets an all-access pass to one of the world’s most prominent and financially successful DJs, Steve Aoki. While talking at his epic Las Vegas home in July 2021, Aoki opens up about the sacrifices that …
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Graham gets an all-access pass to one of the world’s most prominent and financially successful DJs, Steve Aoki. While talking at his epic Las Vegas home in July 2021, Aoki opens up about the sacrifices that come with his professional successes and how his father’s death led to a pursuit to live forever. The avid card collector also details a risky purchase of an extremely rare item.
Brett Favre: It was not my job to mentor Aaron Rodgers | Trending Now
Brett Favre said his job was to help win ball games, not take Aaron Rodgers or anyone else under his wing
Guy Fieri on critics: If I suck, I want to know I suck
Being a popular TV host, Guy Fieri is no stranger to criticism but he also doesn’t shy away from it. He encourages people he knows to be honest, saying if he sucks, he wants to know.
Lewis Hamilton: Formula 1, Family Sacrifice, and Breaking Barriers
Graham travels to Brackley, England to sit down with five-time Formula 1 champ, Lewis Hamilton. The global icon and one of TIME’s most influential people talks about breaking barriers as the first black driver …
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Graham travels to Brackley, England to sit down with five-time Formula 1 champ, Lewis Hamilton. The global icon and one of TIME’s most influential people talks about breaking barriers as the first black driver in the F1, the controversial decisions to leave both Team McLaren and his father as manager and a lost friendship with former teammate and rival, Nico Rosberg.
Alex Smith on high school teammate Reggie Bush | Trending Now
Alex Smith on playing football at Helix Charter High School in La Mesa, CA with Reggie Bush. Smith describes just how exceptional Reggie Bush was on the football field and jokingly blames Reggie for being so …
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Alex Smith on playing football at Helix Charter High School in La Mesa, CA with Reggie Bush. Smith describes just how exceptional Reggie Bush was on the football field and jokingly blames Reggie for being so talented that Alex rarely got to throw the ball. Plus, Alex talks about how his older brother inspired him to play football and specifically, quarterback.
Caroline Wozniacki: My biggest dream was to be No. 1 | Forward Progress
Caroline Wozniacki reflects on her rapid ascent as a teenager to a ranking as the No. 1 women’s tennis player in the world, celebrating the dream come true with her dad and how life quickly changed as major …
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Caroline Wozniacki reflects on her rapid ascent as a teenager to a ranking as the No. 1 women’s tennis player in the world, celebrating the dream come true with her dad and how life quickly changed as major sponsor deals started to roll in.
Mike Macdonald: Super Bowl, Self-Doubt, and the Weight of Winning
Graham Bensinger travels to Seattle for an in-depth profile of Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, fresh off a Super Bowl victory in just his second season leading an NFL team. Macdonald reflects on his …
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Graham Bensinger travels to Seattle for an in-depth profile of Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, fresh off a Super Bowl victory in just his second season leading an NFL team. Macdonald reflects on his unlikely rise from a low-level Ravens intern to championship head coach, while opening up about self-doubt, mental health struggles and his evolving relationship with longtime mentor John Harbaugh.
Jay Leno: How Henry Ford II got me my high school job back | Trending Now
Comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno looks back on the moment he discovered his passion for cars and shares a cool story about the time he mailed a letter to Henry Ford II, hoping to get his job back at one of …
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Comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno looks back on the moment he discovered his passion for cars and shares a cool story about the time he mailed a letter to Henry Ford II, hoping to get his job back at one of their dealerships.
Kelsey Grammer wasn’t ready to die | Forward Progress
Kelsey Grammer had just been stand-up paddling when he started feeling dizzy, and then a crushing pain led him to believe he might be having a heart attack. Grammer was in Hawaii, and he had to wait an hour and …
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Kelsey Grammer had just been stand-up paddling when he started feeling dizzy, and then a crushing pain led him to believe he might be having a heart attack. Grammer was in Hawaii, and he had to wait an hour and a half for an ambulance. His heart suffered some damage in that time, and he has had to work hard to recover. He recalls learning the procedure that would save his life might also kill him, and declaring he wasn’t ready to die.
Henry Winkler: The Fonz, Career Rejection, and Becoming Himself
Henry Winkler became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars as The Fonz on Happy Days — but the role that made him famous also nearly derailed his career. In this candid conversation, Winkler opens up about …
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Henry Winkler became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars as The Fonz on Happy Days — but the role that made him famous also nearly derailed his career. In this candid conversation, Winkler opens up about the highs and lows of his decades in Hollywood: from being typecast after Happy Days to rebuilding his career, finding purpose in therapy, and continuing to work at 80.
Jerry Seinfeld on showbiz and small talk… one is Heaven, the other Hell | Trending Now
Actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld opens up about his relationship with talent manager George Shapiro, calling him a father figure, and discusses their shared joy of show business. He also shares how different …
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Actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld opens up about his relationship with talent manager George Shapiro, calling him a father figure, and discusses their shared joy of show business. He also shares how different they were, calling him warm and amazing with people. He explains why he likes to be around those who are good with other people, sharing that he avidly hates small talk.
Tom Hanks: My dad saw his father’s murder | Forward Progress
Tom Hanks’ father suffered a devastating trauma as a young boy, witnessing his own father be murdered by a hired hand. Hanks said the trauma never left his Dad, who seemed to find no joy in life. The two were …
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Tom Hanks’ father suffered a devastating trauma as a young boy, witnessing his own father be murdered by a hired hand. Hanks said the trauma never left his Dad, who seemed to find no joy in life. The two were not close, until a movie, and Hanks’ own divorce, changed their conversation. Plus, Hanks recounts telling his father he was going to work as a professional actor, and being able to attend the Oscars together when Hanks was nominated for Big.
Tom Green: Comedy, Cancer, and Leaving Hollywood for a Farm.
Graham heads to the Canadian wilderness for a long-form conversation with comedian and actor Tom Green. Reflecting on his early days, Green shares how a student council speech about humor set him on the path to …
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Graham heads to the Canadian wilderness for a long-form conversation with comedian and actor Tom Green. Reflecting on his early days, Green shares how a student council speech about humor set him on the path to comedy. He also opens up about his battle with testicular cancer and his relationship with ex-wife Drew Barrymore.
Sean Payton: Did I just lose Drew Brees? | Trending Now
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 …
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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.
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