Stephen A Smith: Inside the mind of sports media’s loudest voice

Judd Apatow on his mentality towards comedic work, his best advice for aspiring professionals and the pros and cons of constantly thinking in disaster mode.

Graham travels to Storrs, CT for a lengthy interview with the coach of the back to back NCAA champions, Dan Hurley. The UCONN head coach gives insight into his hard-driving coaching style and why he thinks it gives his team an advantage. Hurley also opens up about the difficult decision to turn down a lucrative offer from the Lakers and make the jump to the NBA. The Jersey City native takes us back to his childhood, where he was overshadowed by his hall of fame-coaching father and two-time NCAA champion brother. He remembers dark times in college and what lead to him considering taking his own life. We also hear from Dan’s wife Andrea, who brings a colorful perspective to many of Dan’s quirks and idiosyncrasies.

Coach Mike Krzyzewski on a memorable moment with Michael Jordan that helped set the organizational structure of the 1992 Dream Team.

Albert Pujols talks about his faith and his personal relationship with Jesus Christ, stressing that its importance is greater than his career highlights and even his family.  He also reflects on his first time going to church with wife Dee Dee, learning from Christian athletes like Mike Matheny and converting former Cardinals teammate Yadier Molina to Christianity.

Stephen A. Smith has never held back — and in this wide-ranging conversation, he opens up like never before.From growing up in Hollis, Queens with no heat and little food… to becoming one of the highest-paid figures in sports media… Stephen reflects on the moments that shaped him — the doubts, the losses, the risks, and the relentless work ethic that built his career.Stephen speaks candidly about grief, fatherhood, ambition, forgiveness, money, and legacy — and what still drives him at 58 years old.

Actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld opens up about his writing process, reflecting on an early experience when somebody from the crowd yelled “heard it” and why he still thinks about that comment to this day. He shares the importance of writing, discussing how he took two years to work on a joke, and compares the art of comedy to martial arts.

Actress Cheryl Hines reflects on growing up without much money and having to share a bed with her mother. She also discusses her interesting route to college, first beginning at cosmetology school so she could work at a salon to pay her way through college, and having to change her major from acting to film and television production so she could bartend at night. Cheryl recalls her first job at Universal Studios and the tough decision to move to LA that was encouraged by her family.

Following the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, In Depth revisits its sit down with the civil rights leader. He discusses his childhood, the role sports played in his youth, his critics, and the death of MLK.

Bert Kreischer reflects on his time at Florida State University. He also details a recent visit to campus where he was given the Seminole Spear prior to a standup show at the Civic Center. Bert also reveals why he never watched National Lampoon's Van Wilder, which is loosely based on his Rolling Stone article.

Even as an elite player, Jerry West admits he was a self-critical perfectionist, and still is.