Best Alex Rodríguez as Host Podcasts (2025)

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Viet Thanh Nguyen 1:10:44

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"The power of storytelling is to save us.... and to destroy us." Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Viet Thanh Nguyen, is deeply shaped by his identity as a refugee. Viet describes his upbringing, one without many books, one that dealt with violence and isolation, and one that made him incredibly interested in the Vietnam War. The two bond over the sha…

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Bonus Episode: Try Hard with Erika Casupanan 38:24

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Today, we’re bringing you an episode of Try Hard,a new podcast hosted and produced by one of our very own dowager queens of gossip, Alex Sujong Laughlin. This episode is the second episode of the season, and it features a familiar face, Erika Casupanan, the winner of the 41st season of Survivor, and a guest from the fifth season of Normal Gossip. E…

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O'Shea Jackson Jr. 1:19:10

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"I got our name in places it hasn't been before, and I want to continue to do that." O'Shea Jackson Jr. is absolutely his father's son, and he's not shy about it. Instead, he's on a mission to match that passion and legacy. O’Shea talks with Dan about his father’s career and what it means to follow in those giant footsteps… including playing him in…

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Margaret Cho 1:06:36

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Margaret Cho is a comedy legend. She’s worn her heart on her sleeve since the start of her career, and now she’s bearing it on South Beach Sessions. Together, Dan and Margaret explore her past: her unusual upbringing, her record and boundary-breaking impact on comedy, and her personal struggles with deep depression and anxiety. Margaret tells Dan a…

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Jon Cryer 1:05:50

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"You're always sure that another shoe's gonna drop and this is all gonna go away..." A teenage icon turned struggling actor to Emmy Award-winning sitcom star, Jon Cryer has seen every side of Hollywood and made an impact most couldn't even dream of. Jon tells Dan what it was like growing up in a showbiz family and how he experienced fame early in h…

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Jo Koy 1:18:08

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Jo Koy makes moves and always brings the laughs. He has sold-out tours, sets new records with the upcoming first comedy event at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (with Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias), and even has holidays named after him... but what he really wants to do is make people laugh. From a hilarious story about betting on himself and producing his…

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Ep17: "The Art Of Listening & Mixing Dolby Atmos" with Alex Gamble 1:41:55

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Get Involved ALEX GAMBLE is a seasoned mixing engineer, with experience working for labels and artists across the globe including Alex Warren, Jax, FKA Twigs, Envy of None, Gucci Mane, Selina Martin and more... His method is marked by a keen ear for the smallest sonic details, a skill that's been sharpened since his beginnings on analog consoles. F…

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Deon Cole 1:06:20

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From being the face of Old Spice, to Black-ish, to Conan, to touring around the country... Deon Cole is everywhere. Deon tracks his career, from not even knowing he was funny... to performing on Conan and immediately earning himself a job there... to the "awkward" through-line of all his characters. He also memorializes his mother, recounting her l…

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Bonus Episode: Rat Kings and Emotional Support Eggs with Sabrina Imbler 1:02:46

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Today's treat: an episode from our secret feed vault. If you'd like to get in on these monthly extra episodes, subscribe as a Friend or a Friend-of-a-Friend. Our guest this time is Sabrina Imbler! After catching up on Sabs' latest project—a series of interviews with federal workers fired by the Trump administration—Rachelle and Sabs partake in a ba…

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William Shatner 1:14:39

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An icon in the flesh, after seventy years in the spotlight, Williams Shatner continues to live long and prosper. William shares over 90 years worth of wisdom, drawn together from a life of incredible experiences— from exploring the final frontier on camera, to real-life space travel. He and Dan explore the beauty of our planet, cosmic joke of our b…

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Ndamukong Suh 1:04:16

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"Football has always been at the center point of my life - I accomplished anything and everything in that space, and there's so many other things for me to go and explore." Ndamukong Suh was a dominant force in the NFL for 13 seasons and now, he’s ready to tackle his next chapter with the same discipline and determination that made him so unstoppab…

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Ep16: "Making Indie Films Happen" with Matthew Holmes 1:00:10

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Get Involved In this episode, we’re joined by acclaimed Australian filmmaker Matthew Holmes, the director behind the gripping revenge thriller The Cost, the historically rich bushranger epic The Legend of Ben Hall, and numerous other powerful independent films. Matthew brings a wealth of experience in storytelling, practical filmmaking, and navigat…

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Eugenio Derbez 1:06:50

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Even as "king of Latino comedy", Eugenio Derbez always dreamed of Hollywood. Now, he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Eugenio shares with Dan how he's overcome countless doubts over the decades, fought to break stereotypes of Latinos in media, and the pride he feels in seeing the joyous representation of Mexican culture in his Apple TV+ ser…

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The Best of SBS: Alex Rodriguez 1:11:43

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Alex Rodriguez has lived the majority of his life under the intense pressure of the public eye - reaching prolific highs and startling lows, leading to his guarded reputation… until now. There’s a deep history for Dan and A-Rod to explore in this unforgettable episode of South Beach Sessions originally recorded back on December 11, 2023. Alex opens…

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Bonus Episode: A Beautiful Gossip Ouroboros 56:30

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Surprise! In today's bonus episode, Alex Sujong Laughlin and Patrick Redford join Rachelle for some delectable morsels of gossip and not one but TWO big announcements! Try Hard premieres July 28th! Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. Look out for Only If You Get Caught this fall! Get your tickets for the Normal Gossip Live tour here! …

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Ep15: "Don't Hold Back - Making Hits & Building Artists" with Jonny Sonic 1:07:43

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Get Involved Jonny Sonic (Jonathon Murphy) is a multi-platinum producer, DJ, and founding member of The Potbelleez, best known for their hits “Don’t Hold Back” and “Are You with Me”. With multiple ARIA nominations and APRA awards, his signature sound helped shape Australia’s electro-house scene. Beyond performing, Jonny is the creator of MusicDNA, …

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The Best of SBS: Stephen A. Smith 1:04:23

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Whether you love him or hate him, you've never heard Stephen A. Smith like this before. In this now infamous conversation with Dan Le Batard from March 20, 2023, Stephen shares with Dan how despite all the success, growing up in poverty will never leave him and the controversy that still haunts him today. Dan pushes Stephen to address his relations…

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Ep14: "Designing Immersive Tools" with Tony Joy 1:25:11

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Get Involved Tony Joy is a seasoned music technologist and the Vice President of Business Development & Creative Services at Sound Particles, a pioneering 3D audio software company. With a rich background in music engineering, Tony has collaborated with industry legends like A.R. Rahman and contributed to over two dozen feature films and 250+ mains…

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Nancy Lieberman 1:06:15

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“I go, ‘No, Mr. Muhammad, I'm the greatest of all times.’”Nancy Lieberman is a legend. She’s conquered basically every court, in women’s and men’s basketball, from playing to coaching in the WNBA, NBA, and BIG3. Now, when women’s basketball has reached new heights, Nancy looks back on how far the game has come… and how brightly the stars of the cur…

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Mina Kimes & Bill Lawrence 53:20

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Things are pretty strange right now... let's get into it. In this special episode of South Beach Sessions, Dan wants to know how his friends have been handling the neverending vacuum that is their phones and social media. Meeting for the first time, ESPN's Mina Kimes and writer/creator Bill Lawrence (Scrubs, Ted Lasso, Cougartown, Bad Monkey) share…

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Ep13: "Translating Atmos to the Real World" with Anthony Rodriguez 1:10:59

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Get Involved Anthony Rodriguez is a Dolby Atmos-certified mixer, composer, and producer based in New Jersey with over two decades of experience in the industry. His immersive audio work in recent years spans Netflix, Telemundo, Discovery+, and Fox Sports, blending precision with creativity across music and media. As founder of Walk Sound Studio, An…

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Ep12: "Big Vision, Small Budget: Crafting a Sci-Fi Epic" with Michael O’Halloran 1:09:48

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Get Involved Michael O’Halloran is an accomplished Australian writer, director, and editor, best known for his feature film Space/Time—a compelling sci-fi drama that weaves together themes of love, regret, and the nature of time itself. With a strong background in both independent film and television, Michael has carved out a reputation for craftin…

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Tony Reali 1:51:42

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Tony Reali has been the definition of a television staple for more than two decades... and now, that's changed. After years of friendship and support, Tony and Dan come together to break down the biggest roadblocks and successes of their careers and their personal lives. Tony looks back on his very early success, the legacy of Around the Horn and p…

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Ep11: "From Conception to Immersion" with Justin Gray 51:17

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Get Involved This week’s guest is Justin Gray, a visionary immersive audio engineer, producer, composer, and founder of Justin Gray Sound in Toronto. A true pioneer in spatial audio, Justin has been at the forefront of Dolby Atmos and immersive music technology since its early adoption, helping shape the way we experience music in three dimensions.…

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The Best of SBS: Michael Wilbon 1:19:34

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On the announcement that he'll be missing his first NBA Finals in nearly four decades, we look back at Michael Wilbon's personal, thoughtful, and intimate conversation with Dan Le Batard from June 8, 2023. Michael Wilbon brings a whole new meaning to "PTI" on South Beach Sessions. Raw, uncut, and as real as it gets - Dan says all the things he's al…

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Honeydew Farms with Shea Couleé 56:56

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It is the season 8 FINALE and we've got the iconic Shea Couleé here with us for a tale of love and ambition amongst polyamorous bee farmers. Watch Shea in IRONHEART on June 24th and follow her on Instagram here. Get your tickets for the Normal Gossip Live tour here! Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelse…

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Ep10: "The Future Of Immersive Music" with Justin Gray 1:24:17

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Get Involved This week’s guest is Justin Gray, a visionary immersive audio engineer, producer, composer, and founder of Justin Gray Sound in Toronto. A true pioneer in spatial audio, Justin has been at the forefront of Dolby Atmos and immersive music technology since its early adoption, helping shape the way we experience music in three dimensions.…

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The Best of SBS: Mike Breen 1:21:46

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The 2025 NBA Finals tip-off tonight with the Indiana Pacers versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, so we look back at when Mike Breen, the voice of the NBA Finals, hit South Beach Sessions with a BANG. Originally recorded on June 6, 2023, and now, broadcasting his 20th NBA Finals, he will be more than comfortable calling the games, but sitting down with…

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Heartbreak Glitch Loop with Brandy Jensen 1:09:53

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Our editor Brandy Jensen joins us for a good old fashioned neighborly feud. Read Brandy's essay, which she wrote for the Yale Review, called the Polycrisis here. Get your tickets for the Normal Gossip Live tour here! Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets! You can …

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Ep9: "The Science Of Metal" with Dr Mike Trubetskov 1:14:25

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Get Involved This week’s guest is Dr. Mike Trubetskov — a Russian-Australian audio engineer, producer, and creative force blending science, emotion, and precision. With a PhD in hand and a studio built on passion, Mike has carved out a reputation for delivering heavy, high-impact productions with surgical clarity and immersive depth. We unpack his …

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The Best of SBS: Ernie Johnson 1:09:44

4M ago1:09:44

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As "Inside the NBA" on TNT comes to an end, we look back at Ernie Johnson's incredible South Beach Sessions with Dan Le Batard, originally recorded on May 22, 2023. 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'…

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Demented Little Tango with Vinson Cunningham 45:58

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Vinson Cunningham accompanies us to a fancy private school where the parents tend to get a little too involved in the yearly fundraiser. Follow Vinson on Instagram here. Get your tickets for the Normal Gossip Live tour here! Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets! …

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Larry Charles 1:09:28

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Larry Charles is eccentricity manifested in human form. The creative genius’ journey through television (Seinfeld, Mad About You, Curb Your Enthusiasm), film (Borat, Bruno, Religulous), and new media has been winding and star-studded. Larry has worked with greats from every industry, from the likes of Bob Dylan, to Nic Cage, Sacha Baron Cohen, and …

Alex Rodríguez As Host Podcasts