Actor, model, and parent Nathan Kamp joins LZ Granderson for a candid conversation about identity, faith, and the evolution of masculinity in entertainment. From his early modeling days with Bruce Weber and Abercrombie & Fitch to fatherhood and the economics of NIL as a parent of student athletes.

0:00 Welcome to the LZ Granderson Show!
2:45 LZ's LA TImes Essay on Parenting

6:08 Nathan Kamp joins LZ

6:48 How pickup basketball is an indicator of personality

10:00 Nathan's Athletic Background

12:05 How's pickup hoops changed over the years?

15:40 The economics of NIL from a parents perspective

20:10 Nathan's Faithwalk

22:30 Criticism of masculinity within the entertainment industry

29:45 How Nathan was recruited into modeling

34:00 Working with Bruce Weber

34:40 Modeling Career After Abercrombie & Fitch

36:08 Aging Within The Modeling Industry

39:00 Toughest Part of Staying In Shape

41:00 Nathan's Skincare Routine

43:15 Parenthood Through NIL
 

The LZ Granderson Show explores the intersection of culture, character, and conviction — with the people redefining what it means to live authentically.

#NathanKamp  #Modeling #Masculinity #Faith #NIL #Parenting #BruceWeber #Abercrombie

From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.

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Comedian, actress, and Sports Emmy winner Leslie Jones joins LZ Granderson for a hilarious, unfiltered, and deep conversation about comedy, sports, and culture. From Saturday Night Live memories to live-tweeting the Olympics and calling out double standards in entertainment, Leslie brings her trademark honesty and humor to every topic.

They talk about:

Winning a Sports Emmy and what it meant to her

Experiences from her time on SNL

Why she started live-tweeting the Olympics — and how it changed her career

Her take: Is the WNBA better than the NBA?

How she got into stand-up comedy and how her voice has evolved over time

Whether comedy is harder to find in today’s climate

Her thoughts on social media literacy

Why voting is crucial and her biggest cultural wish for America

What’s next for Leslie — plus a few thoughts on her beloved New York Knicks

The LZ Granderson Show brings honest, funny, and fearless conversations with the voices shaping culture today.

#LeslieJones #SNL #Comedy #WNBA #NBA #SportsEmmys #StandUpComedy #Olympics #Podcast #Knicks #VotingMatters

From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.

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Emmy-winning actor Murray Bartlett joins LZ Granderson for an honest, thoughtful conversation about art, identity, and the power of storytelling. From his breakout roles in Looking and The White Lotus to his unforgettable performance in The Last of Us, Bartlett opens up about the choices that shaped his career — and how he’s finding balance away from the spotlight.
 

0:00 Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show

1:12 LZ on the definition of Masculinity
6:05 Murray Bartlett Joins The Show

7:00 Murray's Character on "Looking"

11:45 Murray's Iconic Performance in 'The Last of Us'

13:45 Working with Nick Offerman

15:23 Portraying Complex Characters

16:20 Auditioning for White Lotus

18:15 The Difficulty in Choosing Characters

20:00 Murray's Acting Career Development

23:00 Moving Out of the City and into Nature

30:40 Australian Fandom

33:30 Developing An American Accent

37:25 Working with Nicole Kidman

39:10 Australian Culture

41:50 Murray's Hobbies

50:10 Next Project's 

54:45 Bucket List Creatives

59:30 What's Your Legacy Role?

The LZ Granderson Show dives into the intersection of art, culture, and purpose — with the creators defining this generation of storytelling.

#MurrayBartlett #TheLastOfUs #WhiteLotus #HBO #NickOfferman #NicoleKidman #LZGranderson 

From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.

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Country icon Eric Church sits down with LZ Granderson for a wide-ranging conversation about music, meaning, and the state of modern country. From the creation of his new album Evangeline vs. the Machine to his unfiltered take on AI-generated music and the Grammys, Church opens up like never before.

They dive into:

The biggest problems with AI-generated music (1:12)

The rollout and vision behind Evangeline vs. the Machine (5:15)

How Eric approaches songwriting and lyrical ambiguity (14:45)

Revisiting “Springsteen” and his all-time favorite record (13:30)

Whether Grammy nominations still matter in today’s industry (23:53)

What he’s listening to right now (27:21)

Collaborating with Ledisi (29:20)

His thoughts on AI in Country Music and what comes next (32:20)

Reflections on the Hurricane Helene aftermath and rebuilding communities (38:45)

The single most important thing to fix in local communities (44:25)

🎙️ The LZ Granderson Show brings honest conversations at the intersection of music, culture, and character — with the artists shaping today’s stories.

#EricChurch #LZGranderson #CountryMusic #EvangelineVsTheMachine #AIinMusic #Springsteen #Ledisi #Grammys #Podcast #MusicIndustry

From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.

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Former Los Angeles Mayor and 2026 gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa joins LZ Granderson for a candid conversation about power, leadership, and the future of American democracy. From his first run for office to lessons learned in defeat, Villaraigosa reflects on what politics taught him — and why so few people challenge incumbents today.

They dive into:

Why Antonio Villaraigosa first ran for office (4:43)

How he handled both victory and loss (11:58)

Whether too many older politicians still dominate government (20:58)

His reaction to Prop 50 and what it reveals about modern politics (30:32)

Why uncontested elections weaken civic engagement (32:52)

The “three tiers” of American voters — and why most people fall into the wrong one (35:30)

🎙️ Plus: Villaraigosa discusses his upcoming run for Governor of California in 2026, what’s driving him to go for the state’s highest office, and what the people of California should expect from his campaign.

#AntonioVillaraigosa #LZGranderson #CaliforniaPolitics #Democracy #Governorship #Elections #Podcast #Leadership

From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.

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Former NBA champion and All The Smoke co-host Matt Barnes joins LZ Granderson for a raw and unfiltered conversation about life after basketball, the realities of sports media, and the state of modern discourse around athletes.

Matt opens up about his transition from the NBA to media, why so many sports journalists misrepresent athletes, and how he’s learned to stay authentic in an industry obsessed with hot takes. The two also go deep on the disrespectful Kobe Bryant discourse, the mysterious world of brand “top 10” lists, and why college may or may not still be worth it in today’s world.

🎧 Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show
3:05 – Matt Barnes Joins LZ
4:20 – Transitioning from the NBA to Media
10:35 – What Sports Journalism Gets Wrong About Athletes
16:25 – Staying True to Yourself in Media
18:35 – Addressing The Disrespectful Kobe Discourse
21:50 – Who Creates Lists At Major Brands?!
25:05 – Pressure on Athletes to Make Hot Takes?
27:10 – Biggest NBA What If’s
36:30 – Is College Still Worth It?
38:52 – UCLA’s Impact on Matt’s Career
40:50 – What’s Matt’s Legacy?

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#LZGranderson #MattBarnes #NBA #SportsMedia #KobeBryant #AllTheSmoke #ESPN #Athletes #SportsJournalism

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LZ Granderson, Jemele Hill, and Will Leitch discuss the latest in Sports, Culture and Politics as they preview the 2025 NBA season by asking one big question for every team!

From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.

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In this episode of The LZ Granderson Show, LZ sits down with legendary tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou for a deep conversation on the game, life, and legacy.

From coaching Serena Williams to mentoring Coco Gauff, Patrick opens up about his journey, the meaning of masculinity, the power of communication, and why U.S. men’s tennis has struggled to produce stars. LZ and Patrick also look ahead to the U.S. Open, debate Novak Djokovic’s legacy, discuss parity in women’s tennis, and reflect on Patrick’s own Hall of Fame worthiness.

⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show!

5:40 Patrick Mouratoglou Joins LZ

6:35 Patrick's Start in Tennis

18:00 What Does Masculinity Mean to You?

21:18 The Importance of Communication

25:55 Coaching Serena Williams

36:35 Why Aren't There Any US Men's Tennis Stars?

44:00 Working with Coco Gauff

47:15 Is Parity Good for Women's Tennis?

50:15 US Open Preview

51:50 How Will Novak Djokovic Be Remembered?

54:35 Does Patrick Deserve to Be in the Tennis Hall of Fame?

59:45 Relationship with Richard Williams

1:03:02 How Patrick Became Serena's Coach

If you love tennis, sports culture, and conversations that go deeper than the headlines—this episode is for you.

From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.

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In this episode of The LZ Granderson Show, LZ sits down with Russ Kavalhuna, President of Western Michigan University, for an in-depth conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing higher education today.

From his personal journey as a WMU student to his role leading the university, President Kavalhuna shares insights on how colleges must adapt in an era of rising costs, evolving technology, and shifting student needs. They dive into issues ranging from AI in the classroom to investing in leadership development, as well as the growing impact of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals on collegiate sports.

The conversation also explores the importance of media literacy, building trust in institutions, and what legacy President Kavalhuna hopes to leave at WMU.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show!

4:38 Russ Kavalhuna Joins The Show

7:55 President Kavalhuna's Experience as WMU Student

10:48 Returning to WMU

20:00 The Role of WMU's President

23:05 Concerns of Educators in Today's Society

27:55 Students’ Evolving Behavior with Technology & AI

30:15 Developing Leadership Skills

33:25 Why Is College Getting More Expensive?

37:10 Relationship with Higher Education

44:10 Keeping Champion Coaches

50:20 NIL’s Impact on Collegiate Sports

54:15 Enrollment & Professional Industry Changes

1:00:55 Media Literacy & Trusting Sources

1:06:28 President Kavalhuna’s Legacy Goal

From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.

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Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins LZ Granderson for a candid conversation on politics, faith, masculinity, and the state of American democracy. From his outspoken opposition to Donald Trump to his role on the January 6th Committee, Kinzinger reflects on the personal and political costs of standing against his party—and why he believes history will vindicate the truth.

In this episode:

The dangers of division and the erosion of democratic “rules of the game”

How January 6th reshaped his relationships, faith, and public life

Why Trump became a “messiah figure” for parts of the GOP

Media’s role in fueling anger and polarization

The future of Christianity, separation of church and state, and Christian nationalism

Redefining masculinity and the crisis facing young men today

Why he refuses to regret speaking out—even at great personal cost

This is a raw, wide-ranging discussion about politics, culture, and conscience in America.

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0:00 Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show!

6:00 Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger Joins LZ

6:45 Daily News Consumption Habits

12:10 How Sports Transcends Cultures

18:05 The Current State of Democracy

21:30 Where did the media go wrong?

28:45 Adam's Splintering with the Republican party

32:00 Potential Christian Movement

36:15 Communicating Faith to Children

38:40 Is there still a separation of Church and State?

42:30 The Future of Same Sex Marriages

45:15 Epstein Files

51:15 Defining Masculinity

59:00 Biggest Failure to young men in today's society

1:07:00 Is it still worth it to go to College?

1:10:45 Being a Part of the January 6th Committee

From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.

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