South Beach Sessions with Dan Le Batard

Beto O'Rourke walked so James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa could run... and win in Texas.

This powerful conversation isn't about politics though - it's about humanity, empathy, and the hope that connects all of us. Recorded on August 3, 2023, days after the passing of Dan's brother, David "Lebo" Le Batard, Beto O'Rourke opens up about the recent loss of his younger sister, Erin, and seeking solace in their shared struggle to navigate through their grief. How do we say goodbye to those we love so deeply, that have shaped who we are and continue on through the pain to honor? The two also reflect on the startling fight for survival all around us, from migrants rights on the border to the relentless strength of parents and families of tragic gun violence.

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With Michael Wilbon’s statement today that he’ll be stepping away from “Pardon the Interruption” after 25 years for an indefinite absence due to health concerns, now is the time to listen (or relisten) to his truly incredible conversation with Dan Le Batard from June 8, 2023. Raw, uncut, and as real as it gets - Dan says all the things he's always wanted to and in return, Wilbon shares moments from his life that he's never told anyone.

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Things are pretty strange right now... let's get into it. 

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With the announcement today that this will be his last season hosting "Inside the NBA", we look back at Ernie Johnson's incredible South Beach Sessions with Dan Le Batard, originally recorded on May 22, 2023.

We don't deserve Ernie Johnson... A legend, a national treasure, and the glue that has made "Inside the NBA" on TNT the best show on television for nearly three decades, Ernie Johnson is the best of the best because he's done it all with love. Dan explores the secrets behind the magic of what Ernie does, the humbling wisdom learned from his son, Michael, and the unspoken sensitivities surrounding Shaq, Charles, and Kenny. Ernie also reveals being haunted for years by a rare moment when his ego unleashed the worst in him. Watch Ernie's final season on "Inside the NBA" and listen & subscribe to "The Steam Room with EJ and Chuck" wherever you get your podcasts.

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Patti Smith is an icon, a wordsmith, a dreamer. But she would never call herself a musician.

Patti joins Dan on South Beach Sessions, explaining why she has always seen herself as a performer, first. She speaks about her upbringing, her ability to wander as a child, and the powerful presence of writing in her life. Patti also touches on her inspirations and evolution as an artist... and how the presence (and absence) of those inspiring people drives her forward. Of course, there are also her stories about meeting the Pope, her most moving performance, and what it means to her for her work to touch people across generations around the world. Patti's latest bestseller, "Bread of Angels: A Memoir", is now available in paperback, hardcover, eBook, audio, and wherever you get your books. 

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Great coaches know setbacks can lead to new beginnings. USC Women’s Basketball Head Coach Lindsay Gottlieb took the long road from the court to college coaching, making history as the first NCAA women’s head coach to coach in the NBA, before going to USC to build something special. She opens up about losing her mother, sending more than 300 letters to college coaches, and turning fear into a career compass. Plus, JuJu Watkins’ return from injury brings Gottlieb’s own painful past full circle—and even more fuel to take the USC Trojans all the way this season.

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D.L. Hughley lives and breathes comedy, but the story behind his new memoir, Charlie’s Boy, is no laughing matter.

D.L. opens up about growing up in South Central Los Angeles, finding salvation in comedy, and writing a book to tell his late father everything he never could. He also shares wild stories from the legendary Kings of Comedy tour—including the $1,000-per-minute penalty jar- and the time Don Rickles told him he was funny. “Charlie’s Boy: A Memoir” is now available and tickets for his shows and D.L.’s tour with Don Lemon, “The DL + DL Anything Goes Tour” are available at DLHughleyGigs.com

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Judd Apatow is behind some of comedy’s greatest movies and shows— making audiences laugh for over three decades. Now, he’s focused on preserving the stories of the legends who made him laugh.

Apatow joins an overly-delighted Dan to talk about his new Netflix documentaries on the strange, beloved Norm Macdonald and gloriously weird Maria Bamford. Apatow also reveals the rather chaotic inner workings of his mind (like showing up to a Wes Anderson premiere 1 hour and 40 minutes early), his anxiety, and his psychedelic experiences. Apatow also shares the project he’s worked on that he’s most proud of in his career as well as his recent reflections and insights into Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin - including why Steve Carell is a liar about waxing - and trying to explain the gravitational pull of someone like Adam Sandler. “Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald” premieres October 16th and stream “Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story” on October 23rd only on Netflix.

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Erin Ryan is no stranger to the comments section. She went from a miserable job at Merrill Lynch (and escaping to a Chicago animal shelter to walk dogs), to anonymously writing $100 Sunday shifts at Jezebel. From there, she made her way to managing editor at The Daily Beast and eventually the writers’ room of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”. If you’re wondering how the hell all that happened, she’s still trying to figure it out too. Later, former “Hysteria” co-host Alyssa Mastromonaco joins to reveal the “alchemy” behind their eight-year partnership, how their show was forged in the chaos of the Trump era, and what they’re hoping for—and genuinely afraid of—for the midterms this November. Listen, watch, and subscribe to the “Hysteria” podcast from Crooked Media with new episodes every Thursday.

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“I’m not afraid of Donald Trump’s punk ass at all... he's a coward.”

Don Lemon pulls back the curtain on his explosive CNN exit—what happened behind the scenes, why he stopped watching the network while he was still working there, and how his husband still carries grudges for him. Lemon also opens up about being arrested at an anti-ICE protest, why he believes he was made an example of because he’s “Don Lemon” and his arrest would make news, and the emotional release that followed. Now, with his own business and The Don Lemon Show, he says he feels liberated—and more connected to his audience than ever. You can watch “The Don Lemon Show” LIVE every week day at 10AM and 5PM ET on YouTube, Instagram, Twitch, Facebook, TikTok, and listen wherever you get your podcasts. See Don live with D.L. Hughley on "The DL+DL Anything Goes Tour" - get tickets at DLPlusDL.com

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