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Le Batard & Friends - South Beach Sessions

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Nov 15, 2022 • 45min

John Amaechi

John Amaechi, former NBA player, talks about his journey into basketball and discusses work ethic, supportive friends and mentors, competitive nature, and more. The podcast explores the challenges and dedication required to succeed in professional basketball, the significance of teamwork, and the lessons learned from the sport. Amaechi also reflects on his career, impactful interactions with fans, and memorable moments on the court.
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Nov 7, 2022 • 56min

Ben Askren

Dan speaks with former mixed martial artist, wrestler, and olympian Ben Askren about his journey through the fight game and the life it's created for him. Askren touches on his youth in wrestling, the mentality it takes to be a world-renowned fighter, why consistency is key, and the importance of not tying ego to outcome before detailing his new book, "Funky: My Defiant Path Through the Wild World of Combat Sports." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 1, 2022 • 56min

Sam Shields

Before the concussions started, Sam Shields was one of the fastest cover cornerbacks in football. He spent nearly a decade in the NFL. He wishes he hadn’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 18, 2022 • 47min

Dave Zirin

Dan talks to The Nation's Dave Zirin about his new documentary Behind the Shield: The Power & Politics of the NFL. They discuss the NFL's firm grip on American culture, how they grew into that position in the first place, the things that most gross him out about the league, and Daniel Snyder's failed ownership of the Washington franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 11, 2022 • 51min

Buzz Bissinger

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author Buzz Bissinger joins Dan for an in-depth conversation on his greatest work, the pressure of living up to Friday Night Lights, the state of journalism, his personal triumphs and pitfalls, addiction, and more. Plus, Buzz goes through some of the greatest lessons he learned while writing his various pieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 3, 2022 • 48min

Edgerrin James

On a special episode of South Beach Sessions, Edgerrin James joins Dan to discuss his improbable journey from Immokalee, Florida to reaching a Hall of Fame level in football, business, and parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 19, 2022 • 49min

John Amaechi

Former NBA player and psychologist John Amaechi joins Dan as our special 'UK correspondent' to discuss the state of leadership worldwide, athletes as role models, company culture, the mistreatment of immigrants, and the impact of athletes as role models.
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Sep 12, 2022 • 44min

Heather McGhee

Dan sits down with Heather McGhee, host of the podcast The Sum of Us and author of a book of the same title. McGhee travelled the country to find out in just how many ways racism shaped American life and the American economy. We dig into what she found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 29, 2022 • 33min

Tony and Lauren Dungy

"There’s winning Super Bowls, there’s making money…that’s great, but is that what you’re really here for?" Tony and Lauren Dungy join Dan for a conversation on how family, faith, and football helped guide their growth as both parents and people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 22, 2022 • 48min

David Sirota

Dan speaks with journalist, podcaster, and screenwriter David Sirota about the corruption found across the American political system and why it has led to the decay of our most crucial institutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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