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J.J. Watt shares insight into his unstoppable drive to be the best version of himself, including studying successful standouts outside of sports and the intense discipline demanded to be great

Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik sits down with Graham Bensinger to reflect on his remarkable journey from a troubled childhood to more than three decades of international stardom. Rzeznik opens up about losing both parents at a young age, enduring bullying, and battling alcohol addiction.

Charles Barkley on why his Nike role model commercial means so much to him

Legendary 49ers quarterback Steve Young looks back on his high school days and the significance of academics, a mindset that carried him through to law school. He also shares his thoughts on the current state of NIL policies and how the NCAA can improve going forward.

Actor Matthew McConaughey sits down with Graham from his home in Austin, Texas. The two reflect on McConaughey’s remarkable ascension to stardom, the bold pursuit that propelled him to his first leading role and even agreeing to extreme weight loss for his character in Dallas Buyers Club, which won McConaughey “Best Actor” hardware at the Academy Awards. The loyal University of Texas alumnus also shares vivid stories of his upbringing outside Dallas and hints at a potential political run. Plus, McConaughey discusses his New York Times best-selling memoir, "Greenlights," and the growing reach of his Just Keep Livin' Foundation.

Shaun White on involvement in building his brand, working closely with his brother, a long-term deal with Burton and having the financial freedom to turn down massive sponsorship opportunities that don’t fit

Magician and stunt artist David Blaine opens up about his mindset as a magician, and how it presents difficulties when deciding whether or not to let someone into his inner circle. David goes on to gush about life as a father to his daughter Dessa, calling his role as her dad the most rewarding, fulfilling experience of his life.

Graham gets an all-access pass to one of the world’s most prominent and financially successful DJs, Steve Aoki. While talking at his epic Las Vegas home in July 2021, Aoki opens up about the sacrifices that come with his professional successes and how his father’s death led to a pursuit to live forever. The avid card collector also details a risky purchase of an extremely rare item.

Brett Favre said his job was to help win ball games, not take Aaron Rodgers or anyone else under his wing

Being a popular TV host, Guy Fieri is no stranger to criticism but he also doesn’t shy away from it. He encourages people he knows to be honest, saying if he sucks, he wants to know.

Graham travels to Brackley, England to sit down with five-time Formula 1 champ, Lewis Hamilton. The global icon and one of TIME’s most influential people talks about breaking barriers as the first black driver in the F1, the controversial decisions to leave both Team McLaren and his father as manager and a lost friendship with former teammate and rival, Nico Rosberg.

Alex Smith on playing football at Helix Charter High School in La Mesa, CA with Reggie Bush. Smith describes just how exceptional Reggie Bush was on the football field and jokingly blames Reggie for being so talented that Alex rarely got to throw the ball. Plus, Alex talks about how his older brother inspired him to play football and specifically, quarterback.

Caroline Wozniacki reflects on her rapid ascent as a teenager to a ranking as the No. 1 women’s tennis player in the world, celebrating the dream come true with her dad and how life quickly changed as major sponsor deals started to roll in.

Graham Bensinger travels to Seattle for an in-depth profile of Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, fresh off a Super Bowl victory in just his second season leading an NFL team. Macdonald reflects on his unlikely rise from a low-level Ravens intern to championship head coach, while opening up about self-doubt, mental health struggles and his evolving relationship with longtime mentor John Harbaugh.

Comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno looks back on the moment he discovered his passion for cars and shares a cool story about the time he mailed a letter to Henry Ford II, hoping to get his job back at one of their dealerships.