In Depth With Graham Bensinger

Graham Bensinger
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Sep 15, 2023 • 6min

Trending Now: Howard Schultz describes the impact of Bill Gates Sr. had on buying back Starbucks

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz recalls his meeting with Bill Gates Sr. that would ultimately change his life and Starbucks Coffee Company.
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Sep 14, 2023 • 5min

Forward Progress with David Blaine: Single mom did so much with so little

David Blaine describes the role his mother played in his life, and how her cancer journey affected him at such a young age.
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Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 6min

Howard Schultz: Former Starbucks CEO

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.
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Sep 8, 2023 • 2min

Trending Now: Shaq on one of his biggest business regrets: Turning down Starbucks

Shaq remembers when Starbucks' CEO Howard Schultz called him looking for a partnership - and his regret with turning it down.
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Sep 7, 2023 • 5min

Forward Progress with Sean Payton: Reflections after pinnacle moment

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.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 1h 19min

Jesse James: Entrepreneur & TV Personality

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.
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Sep 1, 2023 • 5min

Trending Now: Chad Johnson - I’ve been broke since the 70s

Chad Johnson says he’s lived the same lifestyle in and out of the NFL and never spent frivolously
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Aug 31, 2023 • 5min

Forward Progress: John Paul DeJoria on starting Paul Mitchell out of his Car

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.
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Aug 28, 2023 • 57min

Ryan Lochte: 6-time Olympic gold medalist

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.
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Aug 25, 2023 • 4min

Trending Now: Ryan Sheckler on hitting the ’Costco Gap’

Ryan Shecker's most notable skating moments, including hitting the Costco gap.

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