If you don’t get excited to see David Alan Grier, then something is seriously wrong. Like, please, go figure that out… we’ll wait.  David’s got 40 years of experience on the stage and screen - the craftsman of both comedy and drama with the awards to prove it. He didn’t start out as a Tony-winning actor, though… David tells Dan about how his upbringing shaped his lifelong curiosity, from getting his start in comedy as a class clown, to his father’s history as a Black activist and David’s own attempt to join the Black Panther Party. David reflects on the incredible legacy and enduring magic behind “In Living Color”, his approach to the art of balancing comedy and drama today – and how both, coupled with kindness, can help us get through dark times. David stars in the new NBC hit comedy, “St. Denis Medical”, streaming now on Peacock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>If you don’t get excited to see David Alan Grier, then something is seriously wrong. Like, please, go figure that out… we’ll wait. 

David’s got 40 years of experience on the stage and screen - the craftsman of both comedy and drama with the awards to prove it. He didn’t start out as a Tony-winning actor, though… David tells Dan about how his upbringing shaped his lifelong curiosity, from getting his start in comedy as a class clown, to his father’s history as a Black activist and David’s own attempt to join the Black Panther Party. David reflects on the incredible legacy and enduring magic behind “In Living Color”, his approach to the art of balancing comedy and drama today – and how both, coupled with kindness, can help us get through dark times.

David stars in the new NBC hit comedy, “St. Denis Medical”, streaming now on Peacock.
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The comedy legend David Alan Grier gets into it all with Dan Le Batard on South Beach Sessions, from being raised in a proud, black household, being in awe of the other talent on 'In Living Color', and being the most confident and inspired now after four decades in entertainment.

If you don’t get excited to see David Alan Grier, then something is seriously wrong. Like, please, go figure that out… we’ll wait. 

David’s got 40 years of experience on the stage and screen - the craftsman of both comedy and drama with the awards to prove it. He didn’t start out as a Tony-winning actor, though… David tells Dan about how his upbringing shaped his lifelong curiosity, from getting his start in comedy as a class clown, to his father’s history as a Black activist and David’s own attempt to join the Black Panther Party. David reflects on the incredible legacy and enduring magic behind “In Living Color”, his approach to the art of balancing comedy and drama today – and how both, coupled with kindness, can help us get through dark times.

David stars in the new NBC hit comedy, “St. Denis Medical”, streaming now on Peacock.
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David Alan Grier

Iliza Shlesinger has been a dominant force in comedy and podcasting… and that’s because she’s never been afraid to stay true to herself and her audience. Iliza holds nothing back from Dan in how she’s made a career in comedy - the risks and reality of betting on yourself and the often unspoken toll it can take. Iliza also opens up her experiences now as a new mother, including the immense joy for her (“it’s even better than performing”), while also diving into her battling postpartum depression, and how she realized she needed help to deal with the weight of it all. Iliza’s “Get Ready” tour will be continuing through the rest of 2024, you can get tickets at <a href="https://iliza.com/">iliza.com</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>Iliza Shlesinger has been a dominant force in comedy and podcasting… and that’s because she’s never been afraid to stay true to herself and her audience.

Iliza holds nothing back from Dan in how she’s made a career in comedy - the risks and reality of betting on yourself and the often unspoken toll it can take. Iliza also opens up her experiences now as a new mother, including the immense joy for her (“it’s even better than performing”), while also diving into her battling postpartum depression, and how she realized she needed help to deal with the weight of it all.

Iliza’s “Get Ready” tour will be continuing through the rest of 2024, you can get tickets at iliza.com.
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Comedian Iliza Shlesinger joins Dan Le Batard on South Beach Sessions for a conversation on the dangers of social media, postpartum depression, finding joy over anxiety, and taking risks in media.

Iliza Shlesinger has been a dominant force in comedy and podcasting… and that’s because she’s never been afraid to stay true to herself and her audience.

Iliza holds nothing back from Dan in how she’s made a career in comedy - the risks and reality of betting on yourself and the often unspoken toll it can take. Iliza also opens up her experiences now as a new mother, including the immense joy for her (“it’s even better than performing”), while also diving into her battling postpartum depression, and how she realized she needed help to deal with the weight of it all.

Iliza’s “Get Ready” tour will be continuing through the rest of 2024, you can get tickets at iliza.com.
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Iliza Shlesinger

Who has a massively popular podcast, a hilarious hit Netflix special, and a new movie which he wrote, produced and stars in? It’s Stavvy, baby!  Stavros Halkias has reached the highest levels of comedy success and makes it look easy, but it took Stavvy years and years of grinding to make his dreams come true, not to mention the pressure of living up to the high expectations of immigrant parents… especially when you’re actually high. Stavvy also tells Dan about the life-changing success (and end) behind the Cum Town podcast, his athletic past, his pre-comedy dreams of going pro and how he keeps his love for sports alive through his alter-ego, Ronnie, the beloved, worst kind of Ravens superfan. Go see Stavros’ new film, “Let’s Start a Cult,” in theaters now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>Who has a massively popular podcast, a hilarious hit Netflix special, and a new movie which he wrote, produced and stars in? It’s Stavvy, baby! 

Stavros Halkias has reached the highest levels of comedy success and makes it look easy, but it took Stavvy years and years of grinding to make his dreams come true, not to mention the pressure of living up to the high expectations of immigrant parents… especially when you’re actually high. Stavvy also tells Dan about the life-changing success (and end) behind the Cum Town podcast, his athletic past, his pre-comedy dreams of going pro and how he keeps his love for sports alive through his alter-ego, Ronnie, the beloved, worst kind of Ravens superfan.

Go see Stavros’ new film, “Let’s Start a Cult,” in theaters now.
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Comedian and "Stavvy's World" podcast host, Stavros Halkias, gets together with Dan Le Batard for a hilarious and revealing conversation that will delight "Cumtown" fans and leave you wanting more Stavvy.

Who has a massively popular podcast, a hilarious hit Netflix special, and a new movie which he wrote, produced and stars in? It’s Stavvy, baby! 

Stavros Halkias has reached the highest levels of comedy success and makes it look easy, but it took Stavvy years and years of grinding to make his dreams come true, not to mention the pressure of living up to the high expectations of immigrant parents… especially when you’re actually high. Stavvy also tells Dan about the life-changing success (and end) behind the Cum Town podcast, his athletic past, his pre-comedy dreams of going pro and how he keeps his love for sports alive through his alter-ego, Ronnie, the beloved, worst kind of Ravens superfan.

Go see Stavros’ new film, “Let’s Start a Cult,” in theaters now.
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Stavros Halkias

The legendary Skip Bayless gets together with Dan Le Batard for an all-encompassing conversation unlike any other... this one is for the books! Skip and Dan go over every inch of his career, his departures from ESPN and Fox Sports, why LeBron will never have the “clutch gene”, and what really happened with Undisputed and Shannon Sharpe. Skip also opens up about his cold upbringing, his experience growing up around abuse and alcoholism… where he found the relief that got him through it all and how he's never been more ready for what’s next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>The legendary Skip Bayless gets together with Dan Le Batard for an all-encompassing conversation unlike any other... this one is for the books! Skip and Dan go over every inch of his career, his departures from ESPN and Fox Sports, why LeBron will never have the “clutch gene”, and what really happened with Undisputed and Shannon Sharpe. Skip also opens up about his cold upbringing, his experience growing up around abuse and alcoholism… where he found the relief that got him through it all and how he's never been more ready for what’s next.
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The legendary Skip Bayless gets together with Dan Le Batard for an honest, all-encompassing, no-holds-barred conversation for the books.  

The legendary Skip Bayless gets together with Dan Le Batard for an all-encompassing conversation unlike any other... this one is for the books! Skip and Dan go over every inch of his career, his departures from ESPN and Fox Sports, why LeBron will never have the “clutch gene”, and what really happened with Undisputed and Shannon Sharpe. Skip also opens up about his cold upbringing, his experience growing up around abuse and alcoholism… where he found the relief that got him through it all and how he's never been more ready for what’s next.
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Skip Bayless

Dan is in Los Angeles recording new episodes of South Beach Sessions and had the opportunity to interview the Second Gentleman of the United States, Doug Emhoff. Doug opens up about the unique experience of supporting his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, as she suddenly began a Presidential campaign and how he found out from a friend in the middle of a spin class. Doug discusses the ways that his life changed when Kamala became the Vice President of the United States and how he rediscovered his identity in his newfound role. Amidst the rapid moving campaign trail, Doug shares how the constants of love and communication with his wife have remained and how the two have continued to grow together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>Dan is in Los Angeles recording new episodes of South Beach Sessions and had the opportunity to interview the Second Gentleman of the United States, Doug Emhoff. Doug opens up about the unique experience of supporting his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, as she suddenly began a Presidential campaign and how he found out from a friend in the middle of a spin class. Doug discusses the ways that his life changed when Kamala became the Vice President of the United States and how he rediscovered his identity in his newfound role. Amidst the rapid moving campaign trail, Doug shares how the constants of love and communication with his wife have remained and how the two have continued to grow together.
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The Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff joins Dan Le Batard for a South Beach Sessions about being a supporting partner to the Vice President of the United States and the impact of life the last four years and in these final weeks on the campaign trail leading up to the election.

Dan is in Los Angeles recording new episodes of South Beach Sessions and had the opportunity to interview the Second Gentleman of the United States, Doug Emhoff. Doug opens up about the unique experience of supporting his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, as she suddenly began a Presidential campaign and how he found out from a friend in the middle of a spin class. Doug discusses the ways that his life changed when Kamala became the Vice President of the United States and how he rediscovered his identity in his newfound role. Amidst the rapid moving campaign trail, Doug shares how the constants of love and communication with his wife have remained and how the two have continued to grow together.
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Doug Emhoff

There's way more behind the biggest and most beloved personalities from sports, music, comedy and more... all it takes is longtime host and reporter Dan Le Batard revealing more about himself than ever before too. South Beach Sessions is the critically acclaimed flagship podcast in the LeBatard and Friends Podcast Network. These one-on-one conversations aren't the same old, boring sitdowns - there's no success story without some struggle, no laughs without a few tears, and no questions left unanswered by Dan who gets past what you've already heard and into more with Dan Le Batard. 

From his beachside studios in Miami, Dan Le Batard talks one-on-one with a mix of interesting personalities from sports, music, comedy and beyond. Published weekly, South Beach Sessions is the flagship podcast in the LeBatard and Friends Podcast Network. Dan is past his prime as an interviewer, and less curious than he has ever been, but he will bully the guests into carrying him

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