In Depth With Graham Bensinger

Killer Mike addresses his lifestyle changes that resulted in him losing more than 100 pounds. He stresses the importance of his ‘power hour’ - the first hour of the day when he meditates, exercises and prioritizes his well being. Saying he started to see too many of his friends die, he realized his need to get his diet under control to be around for a long time for his children.

Graham Bensinger travels to Pewaukee, Wisconsin, to spend a day with NFL star T.J. Watt. The perennial all-pro reflects on his unorthodox childhood, growing up in the shadow of his brothers J.J. and Derek. Watt gets candid about his feelings of abandonment and resentment during high school, his battles with injuries and the mindset that later fueled his rise. Plus, he shares the powerful story of his daughter’s birth.

Football legend Steve Young looks back on his time in the USFL and on the 49ers. He details his $40 million deal with the USFL’s LA Express and joining the San Francisco 49ers as a backup quarterback to Joe Montana. He also remembers the “interesting” way he handled his checks in his early 49ers days.

Actor and author Matthew McConaughey shares premarital conversations between him and his now-wife Camila Alves McConaughey, including how they want to approach their partnership differently than their parents. Later, he offers up a few of the motivational mantras both he and Camila work to instill in their children, including how they don’t subscribe to words like “can’t” and “hate,” and the long-term benefits of dealing with discomfort immediately.

Legendary Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson invites Graham Bensinger to his home in Detroit, where he discusses their previous rift with the Lions’ ownership, a budding cannabis business and family life raising three boys. The first-ballot hall of famer also opens up about his decision to retire earlier than many expected.

Two-time Emmy award-winning actor Eric Stonestret, a passionate fan of both the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs, reveals how a single phone call turned him into part owner of the Royals and how he will never miss a home game at Arrowhead Stadium. He fondly remembers getting season tickets with his dad and the enjoyment he found playing the “Randy Reed” character. The Modern Family star also talks about his friendship with NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell, and, of course, Graham makes sure to get his thoughts on the relationship between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. 

14-time NBA All-Star Dirk Nowitzki is surprised when asked to dip way back into childhood stories, including a propensity for chewing gum and an initial distaste for the sport that made him famous on a global level. Plus, Dirk talks fondly of his long-time mentor Holger Geschwindner, including how Holger would broaden his horizons with introductions to novels, the saxophone and fencing.

Graham sits down with Emmitt Smith to discuss moments from his NFL career, including the Cowboys’ infamous reputation, the Sports Illustrated cover jinx, and his first meeting with his football idol. The iconic running back also addresses his life in business, and gives his opinion as to why the NFL settlement with former players isn’t enough.

Sir Richard Branson shares his most notable failure: an aggressive misstep in Times Square that placed Virgin Cola in the crosshairs of Coca-Cola and led to the swift retail disappearance of Virgin Cola. Branson also tells of his optimistic approach to life and especially business opportunities.

Brazilian big-wave surfer Maya Gabeira looks back on her first world record-qualifying surf in 2018 that was initially snubbed by the World Surf League, until Gabeira took it upon herself to rally public support. After a petition to acknowledge her world record feat was signed by more than 20,000 people, she was eventually granted the Guinness World Record for the largest wave surfed by a female (68 feet high). Gabeira also talks of her second Guinness World Record, landing global recognition in 2020 for the largest wave surfed by anyone that year - 73 feet. She also explains her push for the industry to adopt a scientific method for judging Biggest Wave submissions.