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Forward Progress with Barry Sternlicht: Steve Wynn threatening to ruin my life. Mar 21, 2024

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In this week’s motivational podcast, billionaire and hotel mogul Barry Sternlicht recalls a challenging period of selling ITT, Sternlicht shared a threatening situation with Steve Wynn, and to avoid any issues, he gave Wynn $25 million to pretend everything was okay. Plus, the hotel titan shares that a car chased him down a runway while trying to fly out of Las Vegas.

John Calipari: Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Mar 18, 2024

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On this week’s podcast, Graham sits down with one of the most successful - and polarizing - figures in college basketball, John Calipari. In this 2015 interview, the Hall of Fame coach addresses the backlash he’s received over recruitment techniques, reveals how he keeps it real with players and remembers his humble beginnings as a volunteer coach.

Trending Now: Jesse Ventura relives his Navy Seal training Mar 15, 2024

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In this week’s fan-favorite podcast, former professional wrestler and Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura recalls the painful lesson he learned when requesting medical attention during Navy training.

Forward Progress with Lindsey Vonn: I’m in pain all the time Mar 14, 2024

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In this week’s motivational podcast, Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn recounts her many injuries and details some of the difficult recoveries she’s been through. Vonn treated every doctor’s order as a negotiation, often going back to training long before she was initially told. But years of injuries have a lasting impact on Vonn, who says she spends every day in pain. Ultimately, she retired because she wasn’t sure she could physically win anymore and wanted to ensure she had a future beyond racing.

In Depth crew reflects on ‘insightful’ Barry Sternlicht interview Mar 13, 2024

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Graham, executive producer Brad Galbreath and producer Brett Coppenbarger share behind-the-scenes stories from our interview with hotel/real estate mogul Barry Sternlicht.

Barry Sternlicht: Billionaire Real Estate Entrepreneur Mar 11, 2024

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Graham travels to Miami to meet Barry Sternlicht, the legendary real estate billionaire who co-founded Starwood Capital Group. Barry shares personal stories of growing up with a father who was a resistance fighter in WWII, and the entrepreneurial spirit he developed as a young kid. Sternlicht also goes through the highs and lows of building multi-billion dollar businesses, including the time he had to fire his best friend. We also talk to Barry’s daughter Adrienne, a champion equestrian, about how her father has supported her career and the ways their relationship has evolved over the years.

Trending Now: Kobe Bryant scoring 63 points at 8 years old Mar 08, 2024

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In this week’s motivational podcast, we look back on a clip from our 2012 interview with Kobe Bryant as he tells Graham about scoring 63 points at 8 years old and scoring 81 points in an NBA game. Bryant discusses the 81-point performance with his grandmother in attendance for the first and only time in his professional career.

Forward Progress with Emmitt Smith: NFL taught me how to be financially literate Mar 07, 2024

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In this week’s motivational podcast, NFL hall-of-famer Emmitt Smith remembers growing up with very little and how he didn’t become financially literate until his first NFL contract.

Wayne Gretzky: 4x Stanley Cup Champion and Hockey Hall of Famer Mar 04, 2024

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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 skates and retire after 20 historic seasons.

Trending Now: Tom Hanks on going crazy while filming “Cast Away” Mar 01, 2024

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In this week's fan-favorite podcast, Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks reveals how he got into character for some of his iconic roles. Plus, he also opens up about the physical and mental strain of "Cast Away."

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