South Beach Sessions with Dan Le Batard
South Beach Sessions is a podcast hosted by Dan Le Batard, featuring in-depth, one-on-one conversations with notable personalities from sports, music, comedy, and more. The show goes beyond typical interviews, exploring the struggles behind success and the emotions behind the laughs. It is part of the Le Batard and Friends Podcast Network.
Episodes
D.L. Hughley
D.L. Hughley lives and breathes comedy, but the story behind his new memoir, Charlie’s Boy, is no laughing matter.
D.L. opens up about growing up in South Central Los Angeles, finding salvation in comedy, and writing a book to tell his late father everything he never could. He also shares wild stories from the legendary Kings of Comedy tour—including the $1,000-per-minute penalty jar- and the
Judd Apatow
Judd Apatow is behind some of comedy’s greatest movies and shows— making audiences laugh for over three decades. Now, he’s focused on preserving the stories of the legends who made him laugh.
Apatow joins an overly-delighted Dan to talk about his new Netflix documentaries on the strange, beloved Norm Macdonald and gloriously weird Maria Bamford. Apatow also reveals the rather chaotic inner wor
Erin Ryan & Alyssa Mastromonaco
Erin Ryan is no stranger to the comments section. She went from a miserable job at Merrill Lynch (and escaping to a Chicago animal shelter to walk dogs), to anonymously writing $100 Sunday shifts at Jezebel. From there, she made her way to managing editor at The Daily Beast and eventually the writers’ room of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”. If you’re wondering how the hell all that happened,
Don Lemon
“I’m not afraid of Donald Trump’s punk ass at all... he's a coward.”
Don Lemon pulls back the curtain on his explosive CNN exit—what happened behind the scenes, why he stopped watching the network while he was still working there, and how his husband still carries grudges for him. Lemon also opens up about being arrested at an anti-ICE protest, why he believes he was made an example of because
Steve Levitan
Steve Levitan knows he may never make another "Modern Family" - and he’s okay with that.
The writer, producer, director, and creator reflects on the once-in-a-lifetime magic of making 250 episodes of "Modern Family" over 11 years, why he considers himself lucky to have experienced it, and what motivates him now that the pressure to prove himself has faded. Steve also shares with Dan how he sta
Cenk Uygur
Cenk Uygur’s rise from immigrant kid and unhappy lawyer to the creator of The Young Turks, which he built from his living room into an independent media network is the epitome of the ‘American Dream’.
Uygur reflects on the evolution of his politics, how Donald Trump has changed things forever, the current state of the Democratic Party, and why he believes the left has lost its way. He also exp
Lamar Odom
“It's all about the comeback.”
Lamar Odom has lived through extraordinary highs and devastating lows - and he speaks about all of it with remarkable honesty. In this deeply personal conversation, Lamar reflects with Dan Le Batard on losing his mother at 12, finding purpose through basketball, addiction, grief, faith, and surviving 12 strokes and six heart attacks. Lamar relives waking up three
Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen is a pillar of the new political sphere. He's a proud target of the Trump administration, dubbed a White House "Media Offender," and has been changing the way Americans interact with progressive politics... and, no, he's not planning on running for office.
Brian explains how he cuts his unique space in politics... picking up where mainstream media drops the ball. He and Dan ex
Andrew Whitworth
Andrew Whitworth knows a thing or two about surviving football.
The former NFL tackle and Thursday Night Football analyst tells Dan how Nick Saban convinced him he was a tackle, why his pregame routine consisted of sitting in his underwear playing FreeCell, and why he still loves his former teammate and “Fitz & Whit” co-host Ryan Fitzpatrick after he sprinted away from a brawl. Whitworth also
The Best of SBS: Miami Dolphins Head Coach Jeff Hafley
"We're gonna do everything we can to make you happy."
With the 2026-2027 NFL season upon us, Jeff Hafley, the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, knows the expectations are high for him to lead a franchise that hasn't won a playoff game in a quarter of a century. Coach Hafley traces his rise from being a kid fixated on football (he asked for a mini whiteboard for Christmas!) to his college co
Steven Weber
Steven Weber has made you laugh, cringe, and occasionally hate his guts for his entire career (from “Wings” to “Chicago Med”), but Dan Le Batard discovers the man behind the witty retort.
Along the way, Steven invents "Doctor El Probo," somehow turns a conversation about flushing toilets into an unexpectedly honest reflection of a son trying to understand his father, aging, imposter syndrome,
Phil Hendrie
Phil Hendrie changed radio by making listeners think they were eavesdropping on people who didn't exist. A younger Dan Le Batard was happily one of those early listeners who fell for it, and it changed the direction of his career as we know it.
The legendary pioneer and “man behind a thousand voices” shares how 17 years as a miserable disc jockey ended with one promise to finally be himself, how
Todd Glass
Todd Glass has finally stopped chasing perfection.
Endlessly charming, the beloved comedian and podcasting legend explains how it feels to be entering a new era of his comedy... and how he's befriending the new guard of up-and-coming comedians, who keep him fresh after decades of performing. Todd also reflects on surviving a heart attack, coming out after decades in the closet, and discovering th
Sheng Wang
What if the secret to a happier life is simply slowing down and taking a moment to talk to some moss?
Comedian Sheng Wang joins Dan for a hilarious and thoughtful conversation about finding gratitude and resisting a world that never stops moving. Sheng reflects on finding his voice late in life, why Ali Wong is always 50 feet ahead of him on hikes, and explains why his greatest strength isn't
Edi Patterson
Edi Patterson has spent a lifetime collecting weirdos.
Before unleashing Judy Gemstone into the world - one of the funniest characters of all-time - Edi explains to Dan how she grew up impersonating the unforgettable characters who filled her childhood home in Texas and realized early on that making people laugh was her life's calling. Edi also shares how six months in a hotel while creating “
Eric Andre
Eric Andre makes the best kind of crazy... the kind that makes fans out of Chris Rock and President Barack Obama.
In a conversation as wild as his comedy, Eric tells Dan how his immigrant father wanted him to become a lawyer, the moment he walked out of the LSAT to pursue his own life, and how anxiety fuels his public mayhem to the point of nearly getting himself killed filming a prank involvi
Mike Birbiglia
Mike Birbiglia makes absurdity an award-winning artform in his sleep… literally.
The comedian, writer, director, and actor shares with Dan Le Batard how he went from throwing up before shows and bombing to turning his personal experience sleepwalking through a second-story window into a critically acclaimed one-man show, movie, and bestselling book. Mike also opens up about how the discovery o
Beth Stelling
“To start stand-up you have to be a little dumb, a little self-centered, and arrogant enough to think, ‘Everybody’s gotta hear what I have to say.’”
Beth Stelling has turned anxiety, insecurity, and chaos into some of the sharpest comedy around. But before the Netflix specials and sold-out crowds, she was surviving on bagels, drink tickets, and pure stubbornness. Beth joins Dan to talk about gr
Brook & Robin Lopez
Brook and Robin Lopez are known as the powerhouse twins of the NBA... but they'd prefer to be thought of more as the real life Chip 'n' Dale (you know, if they were seven feet tall).As lovable and wild as they are competitive, Brook and Robin get into how they became inseparable - from an upbringing that included them being literally leashed together as kids, their brothers making them duke it out
Robby Hoffman
Robby Hoffman wants everything and needs nothing.
She’s a woman of paradoxes: a walking ball of anxiety who couldn’t care less what you think. And she’s incredibly funny. Robby takes Dan on a confessional and hilarious journey: from her deeply religious upbringing at home with nine siblings, to “earning her PhD” in children’s television, to breaking out in comedy and earning the admiration of
Tony Hawk
A legend, point blank period.
Tony Hawk brought skateboarding to the mainstream, defined the sport, and made it accessible to thousands of kids through his charity work. And, not to mention, he stars in one of the most successful gaming franchises of all time (Tony Hawk's Pro Skater). Tony takes Dan through his upbringing, from being a hyperactive kid who just needed to get his energy out, to
Ari Shaffir
For decades, Ari Shaffir has brought the best stories in comedy to light.
Coming from a deeply religious upbringing, Ari’s wild and raunchy path in comedy seems about as far away from seminary as anyone can get. Ari speaks to Dan about his time in the industry and the liberation that comedy provided him after leaving his orthodox Jewish upbringing. Ari talks about what inspired him to bring the
Tom Segura
Tom Segura is a powerhouse.
The comedian, actor, bestselling author, host, & co-founder of Your Mom's House Studios tells Dan Le Batard about his early dreams of making movies - never imagining he'd become one of the biggest comedians of all-time. Segura reflects on discovering stand-up after moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting, grinding through years of simply trying to make rent, and how pod
Neal Brennan: "I'm The Kevin Durant of Comedy"
Neal Brennan has never been afraid to share his thoughts on any topic... including his unfiltered opinions on Dan.
Dan Le Batard always looks forward to getting together with his friend, Neal Brennan, the multi-hyphenate comedian, writer, director, producer, and podcast host ("Blocks with Neal Brennan")... even though he's a little scared of the advice Neal shares on how to be creative in an
Dulcé Sloan
Hilarious, sharp, and full of boundless energy, Dulcé Sloan takes the reins this episode, and Dan is along for the ride.
They revisit her climb to success and her many, many jobs along the way. Dulcé began her career as an actor (the best goose you’ll ever see, by the way) and candidly tells Dan how others pushed her to dive deep into comedy, leading her to the quintessential comedy dream job,
Jeff Hafley
"We're gonna do everything we can to make you happy."
Jeff Hafley, the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, knows the expectations are high for him to lead a franchise that hasn't won a playoff game in a quarter of a century. Coach Hafley traces his rise from being a kid fixated on football (he asked for a mini whiteboard for Christmas!) to his college coaching career beginning by sleeping under
Rob Corddry
Rob Corddry makes everything he's in better.
From grand Shakespearean aspirations to getting work playing all the douchebags you love to hate ("Hot Tub Time Machine", "Children's Hospital", "Ballers"), Rob is simply too funny to let Dan "The Grief Eater" Le Batard make this a downer episode. Instead, Dan and Rob share laughs, dive deep into Rob finding his dream job as a correspondent alongside
Joel Kim Booster
If you've watched any comedy since the pandemic... then you already love Joel Kim Booster. He's had a hand in everything from "Fire Island" and "Loot" to "KPop Demon Hunters" and "Big Mouth" and now, the new "Scrubs" reboot.
Joel tells Dan about the challenges of understanding and owning his identity being adopted by a deeply conservative and religious white family... and how he navigated not
Phil Rosenthal
"I'm exactly like Anthony Bourdain, if he was afraid of everything."
Phil Rosenthal, the creator of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and host of Netflix's deliciously popular travel show, "Somebody Feed Phil", delights in leaving Dan "The Grief Eater" Le Batard to go hungry in maybe the most positive and mouthwatering South Beach Sessions to date. Phil never dreamt of writing and creating one of the m
Diplo
Diplo has created a global music empire built on instinct.
The Grammy-winning DJ, producer, and artist, shares unfiltered stories from an unimaginable life - from street fights in Florida parking lots to sunrise sets at Burning Man and producing for global giants like BTS on their new album, “ARIRANG”. Diplo celebrates the diverse, cultural roots of his musical and creative philosophy, and the
Governor Wes Moore
"I am my ancestors' wildest dream." Governor Wes Moore wants to fight for the future of this country because he is the product of generational sacrifices made in pursuit of the American dream.
The 63rd Governor of Maryland sits down with Dan Le Batard for a deeply personal conversation about the moments that shaped his life and leadership. After losing his father at just three years old and growi
Tig Notaro
Tig Notaro had the worst month of her life. Then, she had her big break because of it.Tig has always been a wild child, from growing up with a free spirit of a mother, to repeating eighth grade (twice) before dropping out of school entirely, to performing half her stand-up set with her shirt off after having a double mastectomy. With Dan Le Batard, Tig explores where her own “go to hell” energy co
Jerry Bruckheimer
"When we move you, when we give you a good emotional ride… and gave you something special. That's why they become successes, 'cause you want that feeling over and over again."
Jerry Bruckheimer, the legendary producer of the world's biggest movie blockbusters in history, sits down with Dan Le Batard in Los Angeles to reveal everything that went behind bringing the "Best Film" Academy Award-nomina
The Best of SBS: Jay BIlas
Jay Bilas knows excellence. From his time on the court to his time in the courtroom and broadcast booth, Jay has one hell of a work ethic and fought for what’s right without ever seeking recognition in return. If he did, his wife and kids would be the first to call him out on it…
From their conversation in February 2024, Jay and Dan recognize a fellow workaholic when they see one and explore t
The Best of SBS: Ted Danson
Ted Danson is dangerously delightful... don't let him try to tell you otherwise.
Ted and Dan got together in Los Angeles back on June 3, 2024, and bonded 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. (
Brandon Marshall
"That's when I was like, oh, you know, football is the platform, but not my purpose. Let me go do this work. And that's when I found my purpose."
Brandon Marshall put up the numbers to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame... but will he? Will he have to wait like Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft or never make it to Canton despite 12,000+ receiving yards and a record six 100 catch seasons in 13 y
Darren Waller
After retiring from the NFL, Darren Waller returned this season a better man.
The Miami Dolphins' tight end shies away from nothing with Dan Le Batard on how he's grown from his early identity struggles, the ups and downs in his battle with addiction, and losing his passion for the game. Now, he finds himself back on the field in the NFL, using the tools he's assembled through therapy and hard
Ryan Clark
"I'm never gonna stop speaking to things that matter to me. Never."
Ryan Clark, Super Bowl champion, ESPN personality, and host of "The Pivot" podcast, talks with Dan Le Batard about the transition from player to media talking head, facing criticism for his takes, and his feuds amongst ESPN and sports media personalities. Ryan also speaks about the pride of fatherhood and how it feels watching
Metta World Peace
Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, wants to make the world a better place.
Despite his focus on positivity today, Metta explains how his rough upbringing led to an equally rough way of asserting himself. He talks to Dan about his journey managing his anger, about why he used to fight through his troubles, and how therapy helped him learn to express himself differently. Metta reve
Jacob Soboroff
"Anybody who sees trauma in life or has experienced it... those things stay with you. And I think that they make us the present version of who we are on whatever journey we're on."
One year ago in Los Angeles, Jacob Soboroff watched his childhood home turn to ash amongst the thousands of others in one of the most destructive wildfires in history. But, before he was on the front lines covering
The Best of SBS: NBA's Toughest (ft. Stephen Jackson, Joakim Noah, & Baron Davis)
Dan Le Batard talks with some of the NBA's toughest players over the years including Stephen Jackson on what really went down during “Malice at the Palace”, Joakim Noah on his struggle going from the Chicago Bulls to the New York Knicks, and Baron Davis on the true behind the scenes of Donald Sterling’s Los Angeles Clippers.
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The Best of SBS: 2025 (ft. Patton Oswalt, Tony Reali, Hasan Piker, Josh Johnson, & William Shatner)
The best moments of South Beach Sessions this year from Dan Le Batard's conversations with Patton Oswalt, Tony Reali, Hasan Piker, Josh Johnson, & William Shatner.
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Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani is returning to his roots. After reaching heights most actors can only dream of (like being a Marvel superhero!), he’s come back to the world of stand-up, where he made his start. Kumail opens up about his journey through self-acceptance: from being bullied as a kid, to dealing with typecasting, to achieving ground-breaking success and not knowing how to process it. He and Dan also
Larry Wilmore
Comedy is lucky to have Larry Wilmore...
From his beloved Los Angeles, the Emmy Award—winning producer, writer, actor, and comedian explains to Dan how it all began with him writing for the iconic "In Living Color", taking the "high road" after getting fired as executive producer from "The Bernie Mac Show", and how "The Daily Show" led to the dream of hosting the White House Correspondents' Di
Chuck Todd
For 20 years, Chuck Todd has been a ubiquitous face of politics in the United States, most visibly as the host of Meet the Press through the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations. Now, as traditional media struggles to keep up with the digital age, he's left it behind.
On South Beach Sessions, Chuck unwraps the influence of his father on his career - that's where his love of politics (and sport
The Best of SBS: Pod Save America's Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor
Nothing says Thanksgiving like that awkward political conversation with the family... Let us be thankful we have Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor's "Pod Save America" for all those other times!
Dan welcomed the co-founders of Crooked Media for a conversation about the never-ending challenges of having careers in politics and what they've learned from starting media companies with their friends... a
Max Greenfield
It's hard not to love Max Greenfield. Max talks to Dan Le Batard about going from being a struggling student in school to more than a decade of "slumming around the gutters of Hollywood" trying to make it as an actor... and nearly calling it quits after becoming a father before his big break on the beloved show, "New Girl". The star of "The Neighborhood" also shares how fatherhood changed his appr
Sebastian Maniscalco
"Whatever happens that's traumatic in my life, whether it be whatever, a disagreement with your wife, a death, an illness, I try to make humor out of it."
If Sebastian Maniscalco isn't doing comedy, he isn't in a good mood... The reigning king of physical comedy shares with Dan how he went from waiting tables at The Four Seasons to setting four records with five consecutive sold-out shows at M
The Best of SBS: Roy Wood Jr.
Late night shows may come and go, but for Roy Wood Jr. the hustle-and-grind never stops. Roy visited Dan in Miami back on July 25, 2023 for a South Beach Sessions unlike any other, reflecting on how far he's come from his scary, early days as a comedian and why he wanted to be the next Stuart Scott at ESPN. Amidst strikes and layoffs in a shaky entertainment landscape, Roy also shares what The Dai
Vince Wilfork
Vince Wilfork is a natural born leader.
The five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, two-time Super Bowl champion, and BCS national champion never faced an opponent he couldn't handle on the field - a credit to his parents and the challenges his family had to overcome. Vince takes Dan through telling his parents he was gonna be an NFL player at an early age, to losing them in college, and what it
The Best of SBS: NBA Coaching Legends
The NBA season tips-off this week - we look back at the unforgettable conversations with NBA coaching legends Pat Riley and Stan Van Gundy. Stan gets into his relationship with his younger brother, Jeff Van Gundy, 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. St
The Best of SBS: MLB Legends
The World Series is nearly set as the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS and the Seattle Mariners take on the Toronto Blue Jays - we look back at the legends of baseball that have hit South Beach Sessions with Dan Le Batard. The Mariners legend Alex Rodriguez takes Dan through the highlights of his career and the truth about his relationship with Derek Jeter. Then, Frank Th
The Best of SBS: Napheesa Collier & Nancy Lieberman
The world of sports has been forever changed by trailblazers like Napheesa Collier and Nancy Lieberman. Last week, Collier's comments criticizing WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the league's lack of accountability set the sports world ablaze and just the latest in her ever-growing list of accomplishments leading the game forward. "Queen Phee", the NCAA champion, four-time WNBA All-Star, two-
Andrés Cantor
"Even though I am an Argentinian American, Argentina is my blood, and it transported me back to Argentina... I felt part of the team winning, I felt I was representing all Argentinians."
Andrés Cantor has been the voice of the beautiful game to millions for decades. Andrés takes Dan through his prolific career, detailing his journey from a young fan in Argentina to working as a student journal
Eric Musselman
Basketball is more than just a love of the game for Eric Musselman... it's a deep family legacy and a driving force in everything he does - it's life.
The USC men's basketball coach shares with Dan how his father, the legendary longtime basketball coach Bill Musselman, "was the most competitive person I've ever seen in my life" and how that led to Eric having no choice but to follow in his foo
Viet Thanh Nguyen
"The power of storytelling is to save us.... and to destroy us."
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Viet Thanh Nguyen, is deeply shaped by his identity as a refugee. Viet describes his upbringing, one without many books, one that dealt with violence and isolation, and one that made him incredibly interested in the Vietnam War. The two bond over the shared burdens that family takes on to start a ne
O'Shea Jackson Jr.
"I got our name in places it hasn't been before, and I want to continue to do that." O'Shea Jackson Jr. is absolutely his father's son, and he's not shy about it. Instead, he's on a mission to match that passion and legacy. O’Shea talks with Dan about his father’s career and what it means to follow in those giant footsteps… including playing him in 'Straight Outta Compton'. And, of course, O’Shea
Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho is a comedy legend. She’s worn her heart on her sleeve since the start of her career, and now she’s bearing it on South Beach Sessions. Together, Dan and Margaret explore her past: her unusual upbringing, her record and boundary-breaking impact on comedy, and her personal struggles with deep depression and anxiety. Margaret tells Dan about her childhood in the Bay Area, including her
Jon Cryer
"You're always sure that another shoe's gonna drop and this is all gonna go away..."
A teenage icon turned struggling actor to Emmy Award-winning sitcom star, Jon Cryer has seen every side of Hollywood and made an impact most couldn't even dream of. Jon tells Dan what it was like growing up in a showbiz family and how he experienced fame early in his career with "Pretty in Pink", being associa
Jo Koy
Jo Koy makes moves and always brings the laughs.
He has sold-out tours, sets new records with the upcoming first comedy event at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (with Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias), and even has holidays named after him... but what he really wants to do is make people laugh. From a hilarious story about betting on himself and producing his own special despite being told (repeatedly) n
Deon Cole
From being the face of Old Spice, to Black-ish, to Conan, to touring around the country... Deon Cole is everywhere.
Deon tracks his career, from not even knowing he was funny... to performing on Conan and immediately earning himself a job there... to the "awkward" through-line of all his characters. He also memorializes his mother, recounting her love and support of him and why he named his speci
William Shatner
An icon in the flesh, after seventy years in the spotlight, Williams Shatner continues to live long and prosper.
William shares over 90 years worth of wisdom, drawn together from a life of incredible experiences— from exploring the final frontier on camera, to real-life space travel. He and Dan explore the beauty of our planet, cosmic joke of our brief existence on it, and the unifying grief a
Ndamukong Suh
"Football has always been at the center point of my life - I accomplished anything and everything in that space, and there's so many other things for me to go and explore."
Ndamukong Suh was a dominant force in the NFL for 13 seasons and now, he’s ready to tackle his next chapter with the same discipline and determination that made him so unstoppable on the field. Ndamukong opens up about the l
Eugenio Derbez
Even as "king of Latino comedy", Eugenio Derbez always dreamed of Hollywood. Now, he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Eugenio shares with Dan how he's overcome countless doubts over the decades, fought to break stereotypes of Latinos in media, and the pride he feels in seeing the joyous representation of Mexican culture in his Apple TV+ series, ACAPULCO. He also reveals the humbling expe
The Best of SBS: Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez has lived the majority of his life under the intense pressure of the public eye - reaching prolific highs and startling lows, leading to his guarded reputation… until now.
There’s a deep history for Dan and A-Rod to explore in this unforgettable episode of South Beach Sessions originally recorded back on December 11, 2023. Alex opens up to Dan about his life-changing experience in
The Best of SBS: Stephen A. Smith
Whether you love him or hate him, you've never heard Stephen A. Smith like this before. In this now infamous conversation with Dan Le Batard from March 20, 2023, Stephen shares with Dan how despite all the success, growing up in poverty will never leave him and the controversy that still haunts him today. Dan pushes Stephen to address his relationship with the black community, how he handles the h
Nancy Lieberman
“I go, ‘No, Mr. Muhammad, I'm the greatest of all times.’”
Nancy Lieberman is a legend. She’s conquered basically every court, in women’s and men’s basketball, from playing to coaching in the WNBA, NBA, and BIG3. Now, when women’s basketball has reached new heights, Nancy looks back on how far the game has come… and how brightly the stars of the current day – Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wils
Mina Kimes & Bill Lawrence
Things are pretty strange right now... let's get into it.
In this special episode of South Beach Sessions, Dan wants to know how his friends have been handling the neverending vacuum that is their phones and social media. Meeting for the first time, ESPN's Mina Kimes and writer/creator Bill Lawrence (Scrubs, Ted Lasso, Cougartown, Bad Monkey) share their experiences carving a path for themselv
Tony Reali
Tony Reali has been the definition of a television staple for more than two decades... and now, that's changed. After years of friendship and support, Tony and Dan come together to break down the biggest roadblocks and successes of their careers and their personal lives. Tony looks back on his very early success, the legacy of Around the Horn and processing the loss of "the best job ever", and how
The Best of SBS: Michael Wilbon
On the announcement that he'll be missing his first NBA Finals in nearly four decades, we look back at Michael Wilbon's personal, thoughtful, and intimate conversation with Dan Le Batard from June 8, 2023. Michael Wilbon brings a whole new meaning to "PTI" on South Beach Sessions.
Raw, uncut, and as real as it gets - Dan says all the things he's always wanted to and in return, Wilbon shares mom
The Best of SBS: Mike Breen
The 2025 NBA Finals tip-off tonight with the Indiana Pacers versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, so we look back at when Mike Breen, the voice of the NBA Finals, hit South Beach Sessions with a BANG. Originally recorded on June 6, 2023, and now, broadcasting his 20th NBA Finals, he will be more than comfortable calling the games, but sitting down with Dan to talk openly about HIMSELF? That's history
The Best of SBS: Ernie Johnson
As "Inside the NBA" on TNT comes to an end, we look back at Ernie Johnson's incredible South Beach Sessions with Dan Le Batard, originally recorded on May 22, 2023. A legend, a national treasure, and the glue that has made "Inside the NBA" on TNT the best show on television for nearly three decades, Ernie Johnson is the best of the best because he's done it all with love. Dan explores the secrets
Larry Charles
Larry Charles is eccentricity manifested in human form.
The creative genius’ journey through television (Seinfeld, Mad About You, Curb Your Enthusiasm), film (Borat, Bruno, Religulous), and new media has been winding and star-studded. Larry has worked with greats from every industry, from the likes of Bob Dylan, to Nic Cage, Sacha Baron Cohen, and (quite famously) Larry David. Larry and Dan cha
Weird Al Yankovic
The soundtrack to your childhood… and probably everyone else’s, too… it’s “Weird Al” Yankovic.
Al joins Dan for a chat about his legendary 40 year career (he’s one of the best-charting musicians of all time), from how he became “Weird” to his 5 Grammy Award wins to embarking on his latest tour around the country. Al, a consummate performer, also opens up about performing immediately after the
Atsuko Okatsuka
“These grandmas are straight up in Mafias.” Atsuko Okatsuka is magnetic, hilarious, and was kidnapped as a child… by her grandma… who is also her best friend.
Atsuko and Dan compare their upbringings, looking beyond the bounds of the “typical” immigrant experience… and Atsuko shows off her incredible ability to make deep trauma extremely funny. She shares her experience learning to care for he
Jon Lovett
Jon Lovett has had a wild ride – from being plucked to write speeches for some of the largest figures in the Democratic Party (yes, like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama)... to creating a television show… to starting the bastion of “resistance” media in “Pod Save America” and Crooked Media.
Jon takes Dan through his career, from his uncertain start through the many challenges (and joys) today o
Patton Oswalt
Performing sold-out shows and starring in an Oscar-winning movie… to helping catch a serial killer, Patton Oswalt has one of the most eclectic careers of anyone working today.
Paradoxically known for his wholesome characters and his provocative stand-up, Patton speaks with Dan about what it was like forging his comedy career and falling into acting without intending to make a living off of it. P
Al Michaels
The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and Olympics may have its individual legends, but Al Michaels is the legendary voice of them all.
One of the greatest sports broadcasters of all time shares with Dan his most cherished moments and iconic calls from six decades of covering the most major prime-time sports events of any announcer. Al reveals how it all began for him, how he created the career of his dreams a
Hasan Piker
@HasanAbi is in the house.
Hasan Piker streams eight hours a day… every single day… to combat the flood of alt-right and conservative media online. No weekends off. In this episode of South Beach Sessions, Hasan explores how his nigh-obsessive output comes from a place of both impressive motivation and a deep passion to make the world a better place.
Together, Hasan and Dan explore the trenches
Napheesa Collier
Napheesa Collier is Unrivaled.
Even with an ever-growing list of accomplishments - NCAA champion, four-time WNBA All-Star, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist - Napheesa shares with Dan that her greatest achievement will always be becoming a mother. Napheesa doesn't shy away from revealing the doubts she had about resuming her playing career after pregnancy, fears of an early retirement, and why she w
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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
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