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Actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld opens up about his relationship with talent manager George Shapiro, calling him a father figure, and discusses their shared joy of show business. He also shares how different they were, calling him warm and amazing with people. He explains why he likes to be around those who are good with other people, sharing that he avidly hates small talk.

Tom Hanks’ father suffered a devastating trauma as a young boy, witnessing his own father be murdered by a hired hand. Hanks said the trauma never left his Dad, who seemed to find no joy in life. The two were not close, until a movie, and Hanks’ own divorce, changed their conversation. Plus, Hanks recounts telling his father he was going to work as a professional actor, and being able to attend the Oscars together when Hanks was nominated for Big.

Graham heads to the Canadian wilderness for a long-form conversation with comedian and actor Tom Green. Reflecting on his early days, Green shares how a student council speech about humor set him on the path to comedy.  He also opens up about his battle with testicular cancer and his relationship with ex-wife Drew Barrymore.

Saints head coach Sean Payton on recruiting Drew Brees to New Orleans, including driving Brees around the city, getting lost and ending up in one of the hardest hit neighborhoods from Hurricane Katrina. Plus, Brees shares his thoughts on what he was looking for in a franchise and the real reason he and his wife decided they were moving to New Orleans.

Swedish actor, filmmaker and martial artist Dolph Lundgren says his finances diminished 90% from 1997 - 2007, fueled in some part by his then-wife Anette Qviberg. Dolph remembers feeling that his wife was impartial about his infidelity, so long as he continued to pay off her remarkable monthly credit card bills (roughly $60K per month) and bought her exotic cars. 

With Russell Westbrook announcing his retirement after 18 NBA seasons, we look back at Graham’s 2014 interview with the future Hall of Fame point guard. Westbrook reflects on criticism of his playing style, the risky decision that shaped his college recruitment and his rise from Los Angeles to NBA superstardom. He also opens up about the sudden death of his best friend, the bad press he’s faced and why fashion became such an important outlet for self-expression.

Jerome Bettis on the St. Louis Rams contract dispute that created tension with his head coach and nearly led to Bettis walking away from the game forever. Plus, he shares the vindication of beating up on the Rams later, as a Pittsburgh Steeler.

From hotel family dinners after surgery to breaking down in practice, T.J. Watt recalls a pivotal moment in his journey. He shares the frustration, the rehab setbacks, and the support system that kept him going — plus how leaning into family, not away from it, changed everything.

In this 2014 interview, Graham sits down with boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to reflect on his rise from extreme poverty in the Philippines to becoming one of the greatest fighters of his generation. Pacquiao opens up about his childhood, the sacrifices that shaped him, his relationship with Freddie Roach and the biggest fights of his career. He also discusses Floyd Mayweather, faith, politics, generosity and why he believes his purpose extends far beyond boxing.

Ernie Els shares how he feels lucky and fortunate to have grown up with the means to fully pursue his passions, plus tells Graham about his interests in tennis and rugby.