In Depth With Graham Bensinger

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.