Le Batard & Friends - South Beach Sessions

The Best of SBS: Ted Danson

Ted Danson is dangerously delightful... don't let him try to tell you otherwise. Ted and Dan got together in Los Angeles back on June 3, 2024, and bonded over coming to terms with their insecurities late in life… could you imagine a world where the adored icon was not only shy, but thought he lost his funny, and needed Larry David to save him? That last part was about Ted, of course, not Dan. (Sorry, Dan). Ted also shares memories from his legendary time on “Cheers” and his magnetic friendship with the “whimsical” Woody Harrelson that culminated in their wonderful SiriusXM podcast, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)”. Watch Ted Danson on the hit Netflix series, "A Man on the Inside", created by Mike Schur. Both seasons of "A Man on the Inside" are now streaming on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marshall

"That's when I was like, oh, you know, football is the platform, but not my purpose. Let me go do this work. And that's when I found my purpose." Brandon Marshall put up the numbers to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame... but will he? Will he have to wait like Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft or never make it to Canton despite 12,000+ receiving yards and a record six 100 catch seasons in 13 years? Brandon puts Dan in the hot seat from the start after Dan describes Brandon as one of the most prolific wide receivers in the history of the NFL before getting into how he made a name for himself in the league despite all odds. Together, they explore Brandon's diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and his mental health journey from rock bottom to a place of stability and growth. Now, he's in the position to lead others in sports media as he signs a new production deal with Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Darren Waller

After retiring from the NFL, Darren Waller returned this season a better man. The Miami Dolphins' tight end shies away from nothing with Dan Le Batard on how he's grown from his early identity struggles, the ups and downs in his battle with addiction, and losing his passion for the game. Now, he finds himself back on the field in the NFL, using the tools he's assembled through therapy and hard work to have a better life, with a rekindled passion for football. Waller also gets into the power of music to heal.... and how he processed the public reaction to his rap music video. With hard times behind him, he looks to the future and explains where he's at in his decision to continue playing in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Clark

"I'm never gonna stop speaking to things that matter to me. Never." Ryan Clark, Super Bowl champion, ESPN personality, and host of "The Pivot" podcast, talks with Dan Le Batard about the transition from player to media talking head, facing criticism for his takes, and his feuds amongst ESPN and sports media personalities. Ryan also speaks about the pride of fatherhood and how it feels watching his son, Jordan Clark, carry on his legacy and play in the NFL today. You can watch “The Pivot” on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Metta World Peace

Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, wants to make the world a better place. Despite his focus on positivity today, Metta explains how his rough upbringing led to an equally rough way of asserting himself. He talks to Dan about his journey managing his anger, about why he used to fight through his troubles, and how therapy helped him learn to express himself differently. Metta reveals what he calls "the worst period" of his life after the infamous "Malice at the Palace" and the depression he had to deal with in the aftermath. He also shares his personal career highlights playing alongside the greats, and his proudest moments giving back to his community since retiring. If that weren't enough, Metta drops a big announcement on his plans to shape the future of our country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices