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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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Monday Sep 11, 2023
Howard Schultz: Former Starbucks CEO
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Graham is caffeinated and composed during his two days with billionaire businessman Howard Schultz. We meet up with the former Starbucks CEO in Milan, Italy to see first-hand the origins of his billion-dollar idea and savor the triumph of a capstone product launch, after four decades shaping the world’s largest coffee empire. During a long-form interview in Seattle, Schultz reflects on a series of life-changing events, including haunting memories of his war-stricken father, appreciation for Bill Gates Sr.’s intimidation tactic and regret during his time as the Seattle SuperSonics owner. Plus, Schultz candidly reveals vitriol he faced from politicians while vetting a presidential campaign, and while addressing allegations before Congress earlier this year.

Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Shaq remembers when Starbucks' CEO Howard Schultz called him looking for a partnership - and his regret with turning it down.

Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Forward Progress with Sean Payton: Reflections after pinnacle moment
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Sean Payton looks back on the Saints 2010 Super Bowl win, saying the experience was 100 times greater than expected. Payton recalls difficulties finding his family during the celebration and the downside of closing the book on a championship season.

Monday Sep 04, 2023
Jesse James: Entrepreneur & TV Personality
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Graham sits down with the mastermind behind “West Coast Choppers” in his shop in Austin, Texas. James opens up about his troubled youth that included fights, stealing and jail time and how it cost him his promising football career. James also discusses the backlash from his highly-publicized divorce from Sandra Bullock, a possible “Monster Garage” comeback and his new business, manufacturing custom firearms. Episode debuted nationwide in 2015.

Friday Sep 01, 2023
Trending Now: Chad Johnson - I’ve been broke since the 70s
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Chad Johnson says he’s lived the same lifestyle in and out of the NFL and never spent frivolously

Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Forward Progress: John Paul DeJoria on starting Paul Mitchell out of his Car
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
John Paul DeJoria looks back on his first interactions with the hairdresser, Paul Mitchell, and how he convinced Mitchell to go into business together. DeJoria explains why their financial backer backed out of the company and the two men struggled to pay bills.

Monday Aug 28, 2023
Ryan Lochte: 6-time Olympic gold medalist
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Graham travels to Gainesville, Florida, to sit down with USA swimmer Ryan Lochte. The 12-time Olympic medalist discusses his rivalry with Michael Phelps and gets emotional when reflecting on an achievement from his past. He also opens up about his two suspensions, including the infamous Rio scandal that threatened to end his career.

Friday Aug 25, 2023
Trending Now: Ryan Sheckler on hitting the ’Costco Gap’
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Ryan Shecker's most notable skating moments, including hitting the Costco gap.

Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Forward Progress: Greg Norman on losing with class
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Greg Norman describes what it was like to lose the 1996 Masters, why his loss won favor among golf fans and the inherent responsibility of pros to lose with class.

Monday Aug 21, 2023
Adrian Peterson: 4x All-Pro Running Back
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Graham sits down with iconic NFL running back, Adrian Peterson. The seven-time Pro Bowler reflects on his 2014 suspension, his opinion of Roger Goodell’s ruling, lessons learned, and advice to others overcoming adversity.