

In Depth With Graham Bensinger
Graham Bensinger
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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13 snips
Feb 16, 2026 • 1h 33min
Michael Eisner: The Spielberg deal, Trump settlements & Bob Iger truth
Michael Eisner, former Disney CEO who revitalized animation and expanded parks and media, reflects on sports ownership and rebuilding Portsmouth. He recounts deals with Spielberg, Pixar and Buffett, defends creative micromanagement, and critiques today's media consolidation and theatrical landscape. He also talks candidly about succession, industry conflicts, and his post-Disney creative work.

Feb 13, 2026 • 6min
Josh Brolin: Savoring adventures on Harleys, surfing, racing | Trending Now
Actor Josh Brolin discusses his love for adventure, including surfing and racing cars, saying he once considered quitting acting to pursue professional racing.

Feb 12, 2026 • 5min
Tony La Russa: Deaths of my pitcher, mother and friend | Forward Progress
Tony La Russa experienced a great deal of loss during the 2002 season. The former St. Louis Cardinals manager details how he pulled his team and organization through the deaths of pitcher Darryl Kile and announcer and friend Jack Buck to win the National League Central Division title. Plus, La Russa opens up about his last conversation with Kile, and how it solidified his leadership style.

Feb 9, 2026 • 1h 30min
Alex Honnold- Death-Defying Rock Climber
Graham goes one-on-one with one of the world's most renowned rock climbers, Alex Honnold. Known for his heartracing "free solo" climbs - where he ascends 2,000-foot rock walls without ropes or safety equipment - Honnold reflects on his mindset of casting aside fear, visualizing death and the advantages and disadvantages of living in a van. Now a father of two, Honnold also reflects in this 2015 interview about the difficulty of being in relationships as he ascends to the top of his sport.

Feb 6, 2026 • 4min
Alex Honnold's epic escape: No food, nuclear winds | Trending Now
Alex Honnold talks about building up to and pushing through some of his most threatening climbs.

Feb 5, 2026 • 5min
Blake Griffin: Microwaves are TERRIBLE for you | Forward Progress
NBA star Blake Griffin talks of his interests in health and wellness, which likely stems from his mother… whom Blake says is as close to a nutritionist as you can get without official certification. The six-time NBA All-Star talks of his research into biohacking and its potential to slow the aging process, gaining a stronger understanding of food sensitivity and why he avoids microwaving food at all costs.

Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 47min
The craftsman: Jesse James on marriage, money, and booming blue-collar work
Graham travels to Austin, Texas to profile reality TV star and master craftsman Jesse James. The Westcoast Choppers founder discusses his transformation from motorcycle legend to world-class gunsmith and also reflects on childhood trauma, his five failed marriages, and finding stability with wife Alina. James also shares his "Do It Now" philosophy from his new book.

Jan 30, 2026 • 4min
Charles Barkley on gambling: Lost $1 million 10-20 times | Trending Now
Charles Barkley on his gambling getting out of control and why his friends called him an idiot; taped in 2014

Jan 29, 2026 • 9min
James Patterson: Don’t need to be a great writer if you tell a good story | Forward Progress
Legendary author James Patterson discusses his creative mindset surrounding his work. He also opens up about the collaborative process and partnerships with co-authors,including his long-lasting relationship with Mike Lupica.

Jan 27, 2026 • 17min
In Depth Crew on chasing — and finally landing — James Cameron interview
Join Graham, Seth, and Brad as they break down the journey to their long-awaited conversation with filmmaking icon James Cameron. Almost ten years in the making, the interview became one of the toughest bookings the show has ever secured, complete with last-minute logistics and transforming Cameron’s space into a studio.


