In Depth With Graham Bensinger

Russell Westbrook says basketball was just a means for a free education; he was not thinking about the NBA

Racing superstar Jimmie Johnson details two of his scariest crashes, including when his brakes failed at Watkins Glen in 2000 and when he fell asleep at the wheel during the Baja 1000 in 1995. Jimmie says his father Gary had a premonition in a dream and warned Jimmie to “be careful” before the Baja 1000.

Graham travels to Los Angeles to sit down with multi-platinum singer and songwriter Jason Derulo. Derulo reflects on his early days hustling to break into the music industry, the importance of family, and the range of business ventures and new projects he’s pursuing today.

Shaquille O’Neal talks about the fulfillment he gets from his charity work, seen and unseen

Entrepreneur and former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz shares the lessons he’s learned from maintaining a 40-year marriage with his wife, Sheri. He reflects on a tough, but eye-opening conversation with his father-in-law about moving on from his dream of owning a coffee company and finding a real way to make money before Starbucks took off. Plus, he comments on the benefits of therapy and talks about the ways he has turned his weaknesses into strengths.

Niki Lauda, three-time F1 champion and aviation entrepreneur who survived a near-fatal crash, reflects on racing, recovery, and airline leadership. He talks about strict standards and team management. He revisits the 1976 crash, his comeback, handling high-stakes investigations, and balancing family life with intense career demands.

Comedian Bert Kreischer opens up about the lowest point in his career when he was dropped from the Travel Channel, his expected tour dates went away, and he premiered the lowest rated Showtime special. Bert reveals how a heartfelt conversation with his father led him to  take a chance on himself and how it ultimately led to his success today.

Swedish actor, filmmaker and martial artist Dolph Lundgren addresses his physically tough childhood, including facing bullies as a child and facing his physically abusive father, Karl. Dolph says there wasn’t a hotline available to call back then in Sweden and explains how his mother also fell victim to Karl’s physical abuse. Later, Dolph reflects on how his troubling upbringing sparked a desire to train in karate, plus, why he never challenged his father in adulthood.

Join Graham, Seth, and Brett as they look back on their unforgettable sit-down with the eccentric Howie Mandel. From the unprecedented access Mandel gave the crew to the hilarious behind-the-scenes chaos—including Brett nearly taking down Simon Cowell at the America’s Got Talent studio—this episode is packed with wild stories you won’t want to miss.

Graham interviews Basketball Hall of Fame broadcaster, Dick Vitale. The legendary ESPN basketball analyst is colorful and heartfelt as he shares stories of his eyesight and bullying battles as a kid, a tight bond with Jim Valvano and overcoming a career-threatening injury.