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In Depth With Graham Bensinger

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Aug 29, 2024 • 10min

Forward Progress with Paul Nicklen: Losing money to save the planet

In this week’s motivational podcast, Paul Nicklen, a renowned National Geographic photographer and conservationist, discusses how his ability to create emotional connections through visual storytelling has led to significant conservation wins. He also shares insights into the rapid growth and achievements of SeaLegacy, the non-profit organization he co-founded.
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Aug 26, 2024 • 1h 37min

John Paul DeJoria: Billionaire Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

Graham sits down in Austin, TX, with billionaire businessman and dedicated philanthropist, John Paul DeJoria. The co-founder of both Paul Mitchell hair products (John Paul Mitchell Systems) and The Patron Spirits Company, DeJoria opens up about his rise from homelessness to massive wealth. In this 2017 conversation, DeJoria also details his love of motorcycles, sponsorship of multiple sports teams, and a portfolio of charitable endeavors.
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Aug 23, 2024 • 3min

Trending Now: Kimbal Musk opens up about Elon’s Asperger’s

In this week's fan-favorite podcast, business and tech mogul Kimbal Musk recounts his fights with his brother Elon Musk, once forcing Elon to get a Tetanus shot after a physical fight. Kimbal shares the positives and negatives of Elon's Asperger's Syndrome and how it made him a genius but affected his social awareness and feelings of empathy.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 3min

Forward Progress with John McEnroe: Telling Nike I hated “Just Do It”

In this week’s motivational podcast, John McEnroe details his relationship with Nike co-founder Phil Knight over the decades, including Knight’s encouragement of McEnroe’s on-the-court intensity and McEnroe discouraging Nike from pushing “Just Do It” as a brand slogan. 
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Aug 19, 2024 • 1h 48min

Brian Grazer: Oscar-Winning Film Producer

Graham travels to Brian Grazer’s 12,000 square foot Los Angeles home. The Academy Award-winning producer recalls some of his most enthralling run-ins with celebrities and public figures including a “date with Princess Diana.” The 2020 sit-down also features Grazer describing what it takes to create the longest running partnership in Hollywood with director and friend Ron Howard.
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Aug 16, 2024 • 5min

Trending Now: Jerry Seinfeld Didn’t Want His Show on FOX

In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, comedian Jerry Seinfeld explains his bold decision to turn down a guaranteed season on FOX in the early days of his sitcom for a lesser deal at NBC. Seinfeld also recalls the physical exhaustion of keeping his show atop the TV world and his sometimes cantankerous relationship with co-creator Larry David.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 6min

Forward Progress with Tom Izzo: The Biggest Lessons Are in the Struggle

In this week’s motivational podcast, current Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo shares his story of perseverance, discussing the challenges he faced in pursuing his coaching dream. He emphasizes the value of hard work, patience, and adversity and criticizes the entitled mentality of dream chasers and society.
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Aug 12, 2024 • 48min

Craig Robinson: Former Oregon St. Basketball Coach

Graham sits down with former college basketball coach Craig Robinson, who is currently the Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Robinson discusses growing up on Chicago’s south side, a life-changing career decision, and as the brother of Michelle Obama, his relationship with former President Barack Obama.
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Aug 9, 2024 • 8min

Trending Now: Laird Hamilton risking it all for a wave

In this fan-favorite podcast, big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton reflects on the risk of death and severe injury when surfing monster waves, comparing various waves to dog breeds and being the first to risk his life surfing the Jaws surf break in Maui.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 5min

Forward Progress with Sir Richard Branson: Learning from my failures

In this week’s motivational podcast, 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 talks about his optimistic approach to life, especially regarding business opportunities.

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