In Depth With Graham Bensinger

Caeleb Dressel: 8x Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.