In Depth With Graham Bensinger

Graham heads to Houston for a chat with Houston Texans legend J.J. Watt. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year opens up about contemplating retirement after a major surgery in 2015, landing a $100 million contract and frequent reminders he was booed on draft day. In this 2016 interview, Watt also details his extreme diet and workout routine and his desire to go down as the greatest playe...

Comedian Nikki Glaser talks of her bout with alcoholism, saying she used it as a crutch to ease her social anxiety, but that she no longer needs to drink to enjoy social and intimate experiences. The HBO, Comedy Central and Netflix star reflects on the life-changing tragedy of losing her cousin to alcohol consumption, predicting that alcoholism would have eventually taken her as well… had she allo...

Tom Hanks and his siblings moved around a lot as a child. And while that was difficult for his shy brother, Hanks said he never walked into a new social situation and felt uncomfortable. His upbringing though made him uniquely suited to be an actor, he said. The actor grew up independently, including driving himself to the theatre to see plays as a young man. Hanks describes being inspired, and th...

Former Dallas Cowboys Quarterback, Tony Romo is back for another interview, this time as one of the top NFL broadcasters in the game. Romo talks about his early days in the booth, shares how family life has become a priority and reveals that constant improvement is still his passion.

Larry the Cable Guy emotionally recounts the moment he realized he landed the role as Mater in Pixar’s “Cars,” including why it remains the greatest thing to ever happen to him and how it was the culmination of everything he’d worked for up until that moment.

Jesse James on his decision to go to rehab after the fallout with Sandra Bullock, and why it was so rewarding

Actor, Writer and Producer Ray Romano fondly remembers the Late-Night appearance that changed his life, cringes over a particularly embarrassing moment during the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and explains why he had no regrets on ending the show that made him a star.

Swedish actor, filmmaker and martial artist Dolph Lundgren reveals instances throughout his illustrious career where he risked life and limb for his profession, including risky jumps without safety provisions and a decade of steroid use. 

 Richard Petty recounts a variety of serious injuries, his high pain tolerance and the most painful injury

Big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton invites Graham to Hawaii for a sit-down interview in which Hamilton opens up about his abusive childhood and a relentless pursuit to push boundaries today. Hamilton - who helped pioneer tow-in surfing and foilboarding - shares stories of near-death experiences while tackling some of the biggest waves in surfing history and how his personality traits thrive in the ope...

 Famed Hollywood director Ron Howard serves up memorable moments on set with illustrious actors, including how he eventually won over a skeptical Bette Davis, tactics to calm Jim Carrey amidst panic attacks and lessons learned from a highly-prepared Robert De Niro, who went above and beyond to research his character for “Backdraft.” 

Billie Jean King on the enormity of the Battle of the Sexes match against Bobby Riggs, plus addressing women’s rights issues then and now.

Graham talks with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. In this 2016 interview, “The Great One” lives up to his moniker as he shares stories of his incredible dedication to the game ever since he was five years old. Gretzky credits his father for helping him skyrocket through junior hockey, discusses the inner workings of one of the most controversial trades in NHL history and why he decided to hang up his...

Rick Harrison, star of Pawn Stars , reflects on his experiences with marriage, having been married several times and recently engaged. He shares his outlook on life focusing on positivity and how happy he is at this stage of his life.

Jerry West candidly reflects on his brother's death, his battle with depression and outlets to overcome low periods, including writing his autobiography, West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life.

Graham travels to Sonoma County for an audience with the Mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri. Best known for hosting the long-running Food Network show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”, Fieri explains the long-lasting impact the show has on the spots they profile. The California resident takes us back to his childhood growing up in the Golden State, including the trip he took in high school that set him o...

Russell Westbrook says basketball was just a means for a free education; he was not thinking about the NBA

Racing superstar Jimmie Johnson details two of his scariest crashes, including when his brakes failed at Watkins Glen in 2000 and when he fell asleep at the wheel during the Baja 1000 in 1995. Jimmie says his father Gary had a premonition in a dream and warned Jimmie to “be careful” before the Baja 1000.

Graham travels to Los Angeles to sit down with multi-platinum singer and songwriter Jason Derulo. Derulo reflects on his early days hustling to break into the music industry, the importance of family, and the range of business ventures and new projects he’s pursuing today.

Shaquille O’Neal talks about the fulfillment he gets from his charity work, seen and unseen

Entrepreneur and former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz shares the lessons he’s learned from maintaining a 40-year marriage with his wife, Sheri. He reflects on a tough, but eye-opening conversation with his father-in-law about moving on from his dream of owning a coffee company and finding a real way to make money before Starbucks took off. Plus, he comments on the benefits of therapy and talks abou...

Niki Lauda reflects on everything from his early racing days, to his life-changing crash, to his impact on the Mercedes F1 team.

Comedian Bert Kreischer opens up about the lowest point in his career when he was dropped from the Travel Channel, his expected tour dates went away, and he premiered the lowest rated Showtime special. Bert reveals how a heartfelt conversation with his father led him to  take a chance on himself and how it ultimately led to his success today.

Swedish actor, filmmaker and martial artist Dolph Lundgren addresses his physically tough childhood, including facing bullies as a child and facing his physically abusive father, Karl. Dolph says there wasn’t a hotline available to call back then in Sweden and explains how his mother also fell victim to Karl’s physical abuse. Later, Dolph reflects on how his troubling upbringing sparked a desire t...

Join Graham, Seth, and Brett as they look back on their unforgettable sit-down with the eccentric Howie Mandel. From the unprecedented access Mandel gave the crew to the hilarious behind-the-scenes chaos—including Brett nearly taking down Simon Cowell at the America’s Got Talent studio—this episode is packed with wild stories you won’t want to miss.