In Depth With Graham Bensinger

Richard Branson invites Graham to the Bahamas as Sir Richard hosts his annual Necker Cup Tennis Pro-Am. Branson shares some of his most impactful stories, including death-defying hot air balloon expeditions, excessive Formula 1 celebrations and overcoming hardships as he ventured into new industries, including commercial space travel.

NBA Hall of Famer, Charles Barkley, on why his Nike role model commercial means so much to him. Interview was taped in 2014.

Kyle’s Busch’s remarkable 2015 comeback is an inspiring story of resilience and a determination to bounce back from disaster. As told here by Kyle Busch, a February 2015 crash left Kyle with a double compound fracture in his right leg and a broken left foot… and fears that he’d never race again. To the contrary, Kyle’s intense recovery had him (painfully) back behind the wheel in May and winning his first NASCAR Cup Championship that November.

Graham spends the day with the most decorated professional surfer ever, 11-time world champion, Kelly Slater. Slater - both the youngest and oldest surfer to win world titles - opens up about bringing surfing to the Summer Olympics, coping with his father’s battle with alcoholism and a recent near-death experience during a surfing accident. The episode debuted nationwide in 2016.

Alex Honnold on how he prepares for a climb by visualizing himself in all aspects of the climb, even death.

Swedish actor, filmmaker and martial artist Dolph Lundgren recalls the impact of years of therapy sessions, which he started in 2012. Dolph looks inward as he shares how therapy taught him to be honest with himself and examine the darkest areas in his past. He continues by remembering the lowest point in his life - prior to therapy - when he was a drinking heavily, disappearing for days on drinking benders with random women and wrestling with suicidal ideation.

Award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer, best known for his roles in Cheers and Frasier, tells Graham about the reboot of his popular character. Grammer talks family, the importance of his on-screen father-figure, coping with the murder and loss of his real-life father and sister, and his four marriages, including the abuse he suffered before finding happiness with his current wife.

Comedian Nikki Glaser walks us through the ebbs and flows of her long-term relationship with boyfriend Chris Convy, including their first meeting, Nikki’s request for Chris to entertain experiences with other women and her admission that she’s found “the one.” Plus, we hear from Nikki’s father EJ, who says that it’s about time Nikki and Chris “sh*t or get off the pot.”

Josh Duhamel reminisces on his relationship with legendary actor James Caan and the embarrassing moment when he forgot James starred in the iconic film, The Godfather.

World renown magician and endurance artist, David Blaine, explains the life-changing circumstances that led to his reputation today as a world-renowned illusionist, and opens up about fatherhood and how parenting has altered his professional processes. Plus, the notoriously private performer reveals in this 2022 interview what it’s like to date a magician and the health issues associated with his record-breaking stunts, like holding his breath for 17 minutes or going 44 days without food.

Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno relives unforgettable encounters with Hollywood legends such as Orson Welles, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marlon Brando.

Workaholics star Adam Devine details moving to California to pursue comedy, passing on UCLA, and enrolling in Orange Coast Community College after being inspired by the film “Orange County.” Devine reflects on watching standup as a child and explains why the comedians “who weren’t that great” inspired him the most.

Graham spends the day with Emmy award-winning actor Jon Hamm in Los Angeles to discuss his late-blooming acting career and childhood trials coping with death. The Mad Men star looks back on his transition from varsity athlete to theater lead, a bout with depression, the end of his most iconic acting role and more. We also hear from a mentor and a close family friend as they share early indicators of his success. Plus, Graham and Jon cap off the day with a trip to the batting cages.

Tennis great John McEnroe reflects on his pro tennis career, including maximizing his potential for success, the questions that arise from taking time off and hard times as the ending of his pro career coincided with a failing marriage.

In this week’s motivational podcast, Niki Lauda shares some of the hurdles he overcame to return to Formula 1 racing just 40 days after his fiery crash at Nurburgring, including the immense pressure from the public and regaining the confidence to get back in his Ferrari.

Ten-time Pro Bowl left tackle, Joe Thomas invites Graham to his Cleveland home for an In Depth conversation. The Hall of Famer reflects on why he chose to fish with his dad instead of attending the NFL Draft, how he’s already experiencing short-term memory loss and the moment a second-string tackle nearly ended Joe’s offensive snap streak.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld speaks on his constant drive and the difficulties of not performing for two years during Covid. He also shares his exercise routine and his love for transcendental meditation, stating the three keys to a successful life are transcendental meditation, lifting weights, and espresso.

In this week’s motivational podcast, Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young opens up about his struggles with separation anxiety from childhood through his college years. The 49ers icon also reflects on the immense pressure he felt as he took on the challenge of stepping into Joe Montana’s legendary shoes.

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.

Bethenny Frankel discusses founding Skinnygirl, which became the fastest-growing alcohol brand in history. Bethenny says companies had no interest in a low-calorie, ready-to-drink alcohol product. She shares she was hesitant to sell her product she calls “lightning in a bottle," but admits she wanted the street credit. She also chats about licensing the Skinnygirl name.