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23 Episodes 2021 - 2022
Episode 1
Mon, Sep 6, 2021
Graham spends a couple days in Las Vegas with rapper, producer and BIG3 league co-founder, Ice Cube. The entertainment icon offers up stories from his upbringing in South Central Los Angeles, including a life-altering felony that never played out and his introduction to Dr. Dre. Cube also addresses his strongest passions today, including family life, his political pursuits on behalf of the black community and the BIG3 pro basketball three-on-three league he co-founded in 2017. Later, we catch up with BIG3 stars Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Lisa Leslie and Clyde Drexler to get their takes on the league and Cubes leadership.
Episode 2
Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Legendary Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson invites Graham Bensinger to Canton, Ohio, for his 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement. Graham also catches up with fellow Hall of Famer Michael Irvin, QB Matthew Stafford and Johnsons immediate family. The In Depth team then rejoins Johnson at his home in Detroit, where he and his wife Brittney discuss their rift with the Lions ownership, family life raising three boys and a budding cannabis business.
Episode 3
Mon, Sep 20, 2021
Graham gets an all-access pass to one of the worlds most prominent and financially successful DJs, Steve Aoki. While touring his epic Las Vegas home dubbed "Aokis Playhouse," he shows off his studio, foam pit and some of his most valuable sports and Pokémon cards. Plus, Aoki opens up about the sacrifices that come with his professional successes and how his fathers death led to a pursuit to live forever. Later, we catch up with the globe-trotting mix master backstage at one of the top nightclubs in the world.
Episode 4
Sat, Oct 2, 2021
Virgin founder Richard Branson invites Graham Bensinger to the Necker Cup tennis pro-am in the Bahamas. The billionaire humanitarian recounts his battle against British Airways, the dangers of commercial spaceflight, and his most death-defying balloon expedition.
Episode 5
Sat, Oct 16, 2021
Graham spends the day in Brooklyn with six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin. The power forward recounts several life-changing moments, including a scary break-in with his child asleep in a nearby room and lessons learned from his interracial parents. Plus, he discusses his comedic inspirations and endeavors, uncomfortable encounters with former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and other stories from his tenure in the league. Later, we go to Brooklyn Bridge Park where Blake surprises fans and shoots around with one lucky boy.
Episode 6
Sat, Oct 30, 2021
On a special episode of In Depth, athletes including Ray Lewis, Novak Djokovic, Kelly Slater and Adrian Peterson divulge the diets that fueled their elite performances. We focus on all sides of eating habits: from JJ Watts incredible egg intake to Wayne Gretzkys surprising pregame meal ritual and Laird Hamiltons attraction to fatty foods. Plus, find out what sweets some stars cannot resist. Tune in for our "Recipe for Success" special to find inspiration from what is working for some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment and the lessons they have learned along the way.
Episode 7
Sat, Nov 6, 2021
Graham visits legendary NCAA basketball coach Roy Williams at his alma mater, the University of North Carolina. The three-time national champ speaks candidly about the missteps that fueled his recent retirement and illustrates how his career came full circle at UNC: which included a salary increase from $2,700 to $2 million over the course of his Hall of Fame career. Coach Williams also opens up about allegations of academic fraud and how those tough times made his team "stronger together." Later, Graham and Coach grab lunch at the historic Suttons Drug Store and attend a UNC Tar Heels football game.
Episode 8
Sun, Nov 21, 2021
Seven-time NASCAR Series Cup champion Jimmie Johnson invites Graham to an IndyCar race in California and to his personal warehouse of memorabilia in Charlotte for an In Depth conversation. The elite race car driver candidly talks of "the grind" that led to his 2020 exit from NASCAR, his thoughts on how to help save the struggling sport and a Formula 1 test drive that fueled his pivot into IndyCar racing. Plus, racing legends Mario Andretti and Dario Franchitti drop by to talk shop and we visit Johnson's wife Chandra at her modern art gallery.
Episode 9
Sat, Nov 20, 2021
Poker player turned Instagram influencer and entrepreneur Dan Bilzerian invites Graham to his Las Vegas estate for an interactive tour of his adult playground and a candid conversation. Bilzerian shares jaw-dropping stories of privately battling billionaires at the poker table and how he leveraged winnings to build his playboy persona. Now the founder and CEO of IGNITE, he talks of pivoting the business model in hopes of a windfall sale and aspirations to eventually settle down and recalibrate his promiscuous, party-centric lifestyle.
Episode 10
Sat, Dec 18, 2021
We spend a couple of days in Puerto Rico with YouTube sensation turned professional boxer, Jake Paul. The 24-year-old remembers finding fame in a flash and how he lost everything - friends, fans and millions - just as quickly after his brother Logan's controversial video. Paul candidly reveals being "canceled" led to heavy drinking and suicidal thoughts and discusses how he dug himself out of despair. We hear from those in his inner circle who describe Paul as dialed-in and focused on his boxing goals.
Episode 11
Sat, Jan 15, 2022
Graham and the crew reflect on the most memorable moments from Season 11, including heartfelt conversations with stars including Dak Prescott and Kevin Love, thrilling ride-alongs with Canelo Alvarez and Lindsey Vonn, plus a surprise for Tom Hanks and a "mighty personal" call out from Matthew McConaughey.
Episode 12
Sat, Jan 22, 2022
We are in the Italian countryside of Tavullia with nine-time MotoGP champion, Valentino Rossi. Fresh off of his November 2021 retirement, Rossi reflects on his next adventures, which include fatherhood and a focus on his VR46 foundation. The racing legend talks of dropping out of high school to pursue his passion, the tragic loss of a friend at the racetrack and a bet on himself when leaving the most dominant team in his sport. Plus, Rossi takes Graham for a spin in his modified rally car and we catch up with his girlfriend Francesca Sofia Novello over lunch.
Episode 13
Sat, Feb 5, 2022
Figure skating icon and analyst, Scott Hamilton, invites Graham to his Nashville home to discuss his lifelong health battles, the pressure that came with winning Olympic gold and his partnership with the NHL's Nashville Predators. Plus, Hamilton takes Graham out on the ice.
Episode 14
Sat, Feb 12, 2022
Graham Bensinger sits down with NFL veteran and Good Morning America co-host Michael Strahan in Times Square to discuss his controversial move from "Live with Kelly and Michael" to "GMA," business and retirement, his football career, and memories from growing up in Germany.
Episode 15
Sat, Feb 19, 2022
Sachin Tendulkar - one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket - invites Graham to India for a wide-ranging, three-day shoot. While at Tendulkars home in Mumbai, he reflects on life as his countrys first sports superstar and the intense fame that has followed him since he was a teenager. The cricket legend with more than 100 million social media followers gives us a guided tour through landmarks that fueled his lifelong passion. Plus, the In Depth team tags along with Tendulkars motorcade to showcase the investment his foundation is making in Indias youth.
Episode 16
Sat, Feb 26, 2022
We are in New York City with the illustrious sportscaster, Bob Costas. The 29-time Emmy winner takes us back to his childhood and recalls impactful moments surrounding his fathers gambling addiction. Later, Costas dives into his unforgettable interviews and reminds us why he is regarded as one of the most impressive personalities in the business. He details turning down life-changing opportunities and hints at a reconciliation with his long-time employer. Plus, we hear from Costas colleagues and friends, including filmmaker Ken Burns, former HBO Sports head Ross Greenburg and NBC correspondent Mary Carillo, among others.
Episode 17
Sat, Mar 19, 2022
Billionaire philanthropist/mogul John Paul DeJoria invites Graham Bensinger to his Austin estate. The Patron Spirits and Paul Mitchell hair products co-founder details his incredible rise from homelessness to affluence. Plus, a chat with his daughter, ex-drag racer, Alexis.
Episode 18
Sat, Apr 2, 2022
Tennis legend John McEnroe invites Graham Bensinger to his Manhattan tennis academy to discuss his work there, as well as his broadcasting career, his infamous on-court anger, and the loss of his parents. Plus, the avid collector gives a tour of his Soho art gallery.
Episode 19
Sat, Apr 9, 2022
On a special episode of In Depth, athletes including Tony Hawk, Lindsey Vonn, Travis Pastrana and Alex Honnold detail their insatiable pursuits for adrenaline. From breaking records and pushing boundaries to combatting a natural fear of death, these extreme sport icons do not hold back as they explain how they overcame gravity, pressure and fierce competition to make a name for themselves as one of the best in their respective sports... plus the heartache and frightening injuries that come with continually pushing limits.
Episode 20
Sat, Apr 30, 2022
Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel invites Graham to his farm and training grounds in Florida for a candid conversation about the extreme highs and lows that come with Olympic fame, including why he had to step away from the pool following the Tokyo Games. Sports Illustrateds 2021 "Athlete of the Year" discusses what he learns from studying exotic animals, shares why he avoids comparisons to Michael Phelps and offers a lesson off the swim block. We also hear stories from his wife Meghan, mother Christina and long-time coach Gregg Troy.
Episode 21
Sat, May 7, 2022
Graham spends the day in Mexico with the No. 1-ranked boxer in the world: Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. The historically private athlete - in his first long-form profile interview - reveals why he is spending less time in his native country. Canelo also talks of fighting his way past doping allegations, his split with Oscar De La Hoya and catching COVID just weeks before a fight earlier this year. Later, he takes Graham off-roading at 100 mph and offers an exclusive tour of his Guadalajara mansion.
Episode 22
Sat, May 14, 2022
This week on a special In Depth, we are sitting shotgun with some of the biggest names in sports. Join us for wild rides with Canelo Alvarez, Lindsey Vonn and Dak Prescott and surprising car confessions from Lewis Hamilton and Tony Romo. Plus, we get an all access pass to jaw-dropping car collections from Shaquille ONeal, George Foreman and Jimmie Johnson, among others.
Episode 23
Sat, May 21, 2022
Graham travels to Sarasota, Florida, to sit down with exuberant college basketball analyst, Dick Vitale. The Hall of Fame broadcaster - a stalwart at ESPN for more than four decades - emotionally recalls recent cancer and vocal cord battles, which he refers to as the toughest seven months of his life. Plus, we hear from those closest to "Dickie V," including his immediate family, the medical team that fought alongside him and fellow ESPN talents Jay Bilas and Kevin Negandhi. They recount a roller coaster of emotions during those seven months - depression, terror, dedication and eventually, multiple reasons to celebrate.