Le Batard & Friends - South Beach Sessions

It’s hard not to smile when you see and hear Ron Funches. Between performing all around the country in comedy’s best venues and in countless shows and movies… he also spreads love, motivation, and charm everywhere he goes. With Dan, Ron explores how he keeps his outlook so bright and the massive impact having his son had on affirming his sense of self-worth. They also chat about comedy legends, 80 for Brady, and all of the other jobs that have turned Ron into a one-of-a-kind comedian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With more than a quarter of a century calling the biggest games and events in sports - from ABC's Saturday Night Football, unforgettable Wimbledon and French Open matches, to the College Football Championship Game on ESPN - Chris Fowler exudes excellence… and he’s bringing that special sauce to South Beach Sessions.Chris joins Dan to talk about the immense pressures we place on ourselves, the drive that can cause us to hold self-resentment, and the life-changing experience from discovering tapes his late father recorded as he was dying of cancer They also discuss his profound love of nature, including Chris’ journeys to the mountains of Nepal, and the lessons he learned from sherpas while he was there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a trailblazer in sports media, Michelle Beadle has run the gauntlet of everything that this industry has to offer.In this episode of South Beach Sessions from Los Angeles, Michelle takes Dan through the start of her career, the challenges of navigating a world where women are pit against each other for few opportunities, and identifies her strength in moving through tough times. Michelle and Dan also explore the nuances of dealing with anger and grief… and the power that loved ones have in helping us with those feelings.Listen to “Beadle and Decker” weekdays from 12PM-3PM ET on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio Channel and on the SiriusXM app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The future of the NFL looks a lot brighter with Mike McDaniel leading the way…How many people do you know made their childhood dream come true? How many coaches are truly understanding of the pressures young players face today... and lead their entire team with empathy above all? There aren’t many like the Miami Dolphins head coach.On this South Beach Sessions, Mike opens up about why his unique approach to the game is borne out of his obsessive drive and valuing relationships beyond the traditional player-coach dynamic. Mike also gets candid with Dan about his journey getting sober, and learning how to balance the highs and lows of fatherhood with one of the most demanding jobs out there. The 2024 Dolphins Training Camp begins July 28th through August 15th. Claim your free tickets and view the full schedule at MiamiDolphins.com/TrainingCamp. The Dolphins’ 2024 NFL Regular Season kicks off Sunday, September 8th against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ted Danson is dangerously delightful... don't let him try to tell you otherwise. Ted and Dan bond over coming to terms with their insecurities late in life… could you imagine a world where the adored icon was not only shy, but thought he lost his funny, and needed Larry David to save him? That last part was about Ted, of course, not Dan. (Sorry, Dan). Ted also shares memories from his legendary time on “Cheers” and his magnetic friendship with the “whimsical” Woody Harrelson that has now culminated in their wonderful new SiriusXM podcast, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)”. Cheers to Ted Danson…Listen & subscribe to Team Coco's “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)” on the SiriusXM app and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ramona Shelburne is uncompromising. The longtime ESPN reporter and proud Los Angeles native welcomes Dan to her beloved city and speaks to the heart of why she's never wanted to leave "home". Days after her father's passing, Ramona opens up about how she's been moving through life without her "biggest fan" and how her parents have cheered her on from her days as a star college athlete to becoming one of the best sports writers in the game. Ramona also shares untold stories of how her relationship with Kobe Bryant grew from beat journalist to friend and the many ways his life and legacy will forever impact her own.Ramona details the crazy behind the scenes from her coverage of former Los Angeles Clippers' owner Donald Sterling’s scandals that led to his lifetime ban from the NBA and how she produced the story into the new FX series, CLIPPED. FX’s Clipped: The Scandalous Story of LA’s Other Basketball Team is now exclusively available on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kathy Griffin won't be canceled anymore... After a battle with cancer and a federal investigation that had her on the no fly list..... the comedy legend is back. Kathy and Dan don't shy away from anything as Kathy reveals the terrifying toll of being blacklisted that led to addiction, PTSD, and the darkest moments she never could've imagined, and why the laughter and love she receives from audiences today is (no joke) the greatest medicine she could ever hope for.  With Kathy, there's no holding back so she also shares her stories about dating Quentin Tarantino, her personal "Mount Rushmore of Comedy", the reason her stint on "The View" didn't last long, and why one of the most hurtful comments she's endured came from Andy Cohen.  See Kathy on her “My Life On The PTSD List” tour, performing across the country with shows into 2025. Go to KathyGriffin.com for dates and tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You won't find a more honest and respected presence in the NBA than TNT's Stan Van Gundy.While the bond between brothers runs deep... the competition between Stan and Jeff Van Gundy runs even deeper. Stan gets into his relationship with his younger brother, what it was like facing off against each other as coaches time and time again, the depth of the love they share as they've gotten older, and what he expects next for Jeff in the NBA. Stan and Dan also talk about how they became friends, seeing greatness in the Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra early on, and the often toxic criticism that surrounds sports today. Then, Stan opens up with Dan about learning to balance asking for support from family and friends and self-reliance as he processes his grief over the loss of his wife, Kim. It's hard not to love Stan Van Gundy.Watch the 2024 NBA Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves on TNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hearing that Kenny G. is the guest on this week's South Beach Sessions... now that's music to our ears.A favorite all-time guest and the best-selling instrumentalist of all time, Kenny G. is in-studio with Dan for a special conversation that goes beyond the bits and jokes you've seen before. Dan gets to the heart of what has made Kenny so successful - from being cut from his high school jazz band to his near-obsessive drive for perfection. Kenny explains his zen mode of blocking out the haters, the bliss he finds in flying an airplane, his favorite performances and why he finally decided to write his memoir. This one is smooth listening at its finest...You can pre-order his memoir, “Life in The Key of G”, out September 24th, available wherever books (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Blackstone Publishing) and audiobooks (Audible, Apple Books) are sold. Kenny's new album, Innocence, is out now and go to KennyG.com for tour dates & tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It seems impossible, but Joakim Noah is the ultimate combination of a free spirit and a competitive warrior. Now that his NBA playing days are over, he’s fully embraced looking deep into the passion and pain that drove him from living in his father’s shadow to becoming a leader at the highest level. Joakim gets real with Dan about the overwhelming physical and mental toll he took on in his insatiable desire to win, the regrets he has from his personal failures with the Knicks and how he's now found a new title he's ready to compete with his heart and soul for... happiness. To help support The Noah’s Arc Foundation, visit NoahsArcFoundation.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices