Le Batard & Friends - South Beach Sessions
There's way more behind the biggest and most beloved personalities from sports, music, comedy and more... all it takes is longtime host and reporter Dan Le Batard revealing more about himself than ever before too. South Beach Sessions is the critically acclaimed flagship podcast in the LeBatard and Friends Podcast Network. These one-on-one conversations aren't the same old, boring sitdowns - there's no success story without some struggle, no laughs without a few tears, and no questions left unanswered by Dan who gets past what you've already heard and into more with Dan Le Batard.
Episodes
September 6, 2024 • 65 mins
He’s the voice of the Cubs and Sunday Night Baseball… his dulcet tones have been gracing the airwaves for decades… and they’re gracing your ears today, Boog Sciambi is on the show! Dan and Boog get deep about their friendship, what it was like to come up together, and share memories of Dan’s late brother David (and of Papi). They also explore the struggle of achieving excellence and accepting your own power as well as the traps of ...
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August 23, 2024 • 91 mins
It’s hard not to smile when you see and hear Ron Funches. Between performing all around the country in comedy’s best venues and in countless shows and movies… he also spreads love, motivation, and charm everywhere he goes. With Dan, Ron explores how he keeps his outlook so bright and the massive impact having his son had on affirming his sense of self-worth. They also chat about comedy legends, 80 for Brady, and all of the other jo...
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August 9, 2024 • 77 mins
With more than a quarter of a century calling the biggest games and events in sports - from ABC's Saturday Night Football, unforgettable Wimbledon and French Open matches, to the College Football Championship Game on ESPN - Chris Fowler exudes excellence… and he’s bringing that special sauce to South Beach Sessions.
Chris joins Dan to talk about the immense pressures we place on ourselves, the drive that can cause us to hold self-...
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July 26, 2024 • 81 mins
As a trailblazer in sports media, Michelle Beadle has run the gauntlet of everything that this industry has to offer.
In this episode of South Beach Sessions from Los Angeles, Michelle takes Dan through the start of her career, the challenges of navigating a world where women are pit against each other for few opportunities, and identifies her strength in moving through tough times. Michelle and Dan also explore the nuances of dea...
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July 12, 2024 • 80 mins
The future of the NFL looks a lot brighter with Mike McDaniel leading the way…
How many people do you know made their childhood dream come true? How many coaches are truly understanding of the pressures young players face today... and lead their entire team with empathy above all? There aren’t many like the Miami Dolphins head coach.
On this South Beach Sessions, Mike opens up about why his unique approach to the game is borne ou...
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June 28, 2024 • 103 mins
Ted Danson is dangerously delightful... don't let him try to tell you otherwise.
Ted and Dan bond 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. (Sorry, Dan). Ted also shares memories from his legendary time on “Cheers” and his magnetic f...
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June 14, 2024 • 85 mins
Ramona Shelburne is uncompromising.
The longtime ESPN reporter and proud Los Angeles native welcomes Dan to her beloved city and speaks to the heart of why she's never wanted to leave "home".
Days after her father's passing, Ramona opens up about how she's been moving through life without her "biggest fan" and how her parents have cheered her on from her days as a star college athlete to becoming one of the best sports writers ...
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May 31, 2024 • 91 mins
Kathy Griffin won't be canceled anymore...
After a battle with cancer and a federal investigation that had her on the no fly list..... the comedy legend is back. Kathy and Dan don't shy away from anything as Kathy reveals the terrifying toll of being blacklisted that led to addiction, PTSD, and the darkest moments she never could've imagined, and why the laughter and love she receives from audiences today is (no joke) the greates...
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May 24, 2024 • 95 mins
You won't find a more honest and respected presence in the NBA than TNT's Stan Van Gundy.
While the bond between brothers runs deep... the competition between Stan and Jeff Van Gundy runs even deeper. Stan gets into his relationship with his younger brother, 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 t...
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May 10, 2024 • 115 mins
Hearing that Kenny G. is the guest on this week's South Beach Sessions... now that's music to our ears.
A favorite all-time guest and the best-selling instrumentalist of all time, Kenny G. is in-studio with Dan for a special conversation that goes beyond the bits and jokes you've seen before. Dan gets to the heart of what has made Kenny so successful - from being cut from his high school jazz band to his near-obsessive drive for p...
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April 26, 2024 • 95 mins
It seems impossible, but Joakim Noah is the ultimate combination of a free spirit and a competitive warrior. Now that his NBA playing days are over, he’s fully embraced looking deep into the passion and pain that drove him from living in his father’s shadow to becoming a leader at the highest level. Joakim gets real with Dan about the overwhelming physical and mental toll he took on in his insatiable desire to win, the regrets he h...
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April 12, 2024 • 71 mins
Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Charles Leclerc may be the ones on the podium, but Guenther Steiner is THE breakout star of Drive to Survive, the hit Netflix series chronicling Formula 1 racing… and, no, he swears he hasn’t seen it.
Now an ambassador for this year’s Miami Grand Prix, Guenther opens up about his nearly four decade career in motorsports and how he led teams by tapping into the cultures of All-American NASCAR and...
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March 29, 2024 • 53 mins
The biggest moments, the excitement and heartbreak... when the players make it happen, the announcers make us feel like we’re there.
"Best of South Beach Sessions: The Voices of the NBA" features the legendary broadcasters and analysts of the NBA sharing how the love of the game has led each of them to dream careers and lifetime friendships. Michael Wilbon, of ESPN and "Pardon The Interruption", never expected to be a pioneer in ...
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March 15, 2024 • 53 mins
"Highly Questionable" was the introduction to so many of your favorite personalities but the behind-the-scenes dynamics and mechanics of how it all came to be was never revealed like this before. In this "Best of South Beach Sessions: Highly Questionable," you'll hear from Mina Kimes on the pressure of what it was like to join Dan and Papi before really "getting the show" and what led Pablo Torre to wanting to team up with Dan yet ...
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March 1, 2024 • 86 mins
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…
Jay and Dan recognize a fellow workaholic when they see one and explore their parents’ influence on their drive. Jay reflects on the challenge of living...
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February 16, 2024 • 135 mins
Stephen Jackson has never backed down from anything. Never held back from speaking his mind. And yet... this is the most open and raw he’s ever been. When the South Beach Sessions and All The Smoke worlds collide, you know it’s about to get real.
Brought together by love and trust, Dan and Stephen leave no stone unturned. Stak reveals how growing up in Port Arthur - steeped in violence and loss - made him the man he'll always be, ...
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February 2, 2024 • 70 mins
Don’t worry, the consummate comedian Sam Morril doesn’t understand Dan Le Batard’s fascination with comedians either...
Sam shares his thoughts with Dan on the “slow climb” of making it in comedy and how everyone’s been forced to adapt to the new status quo, no matter how funny they are. They look at the role of "freedom of speech" in the scene today and debate if all comedy comes from a place of pain. Dan and Sam also open up abo...
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January 19, 2024 • 66 mins
Bassem Youssef approaches his comedy with the precision of a heart surgeon - a profession he knows all too well, having left it behind in pursuit of comedy. In either case, he lives in constant fear of messing up... at this point, laughter better be the best damn medicine.
While selling out shows across the world in both English and Arabic, Bassem joins Dan in Miami for an honest exploration of his transformative odyssey. Bassem’s...
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January 5, 2024 • 71 mins
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. Alex opens up to Dan about his life-changing experience in intensive therapy, how he’s addressed his shortcomings as a father, and finally l...
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December 22, 2023 • 78 mins
Rachel Nichols has earned her flowers.
Rachel and Dan have known each other for nearly 30 years but have never had the space for an unapologetic deep dive like this. Together they explore the price of their ambition and refusal to back down from the industry BS and the vicious double standards Rachel has had to face in pursuit of a career… and motherhood. This conversation isn't just about breaking down barriers in journalism; it...
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