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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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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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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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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Eric Hosmer burst into Major League Baseball straight out of high school, won four Gold Gloves and a World Series championship with the Kansas City Royals… and even though he’s not playing anymore, “The Wizard of Hoz” is not done making waves. 

Dan and Eric bond over their shared Latino upbringing in Miami and why the once-in-a-lifetime feeling of hitting a home run at Yankee Stadium would’ve never been possible without his family’s support and sacrifice. Eric also gets real about his challenging time with the San Diego Padres, the struggle of aging out of playing professionally and how the birth of his son was the life-changing impetus to move forward and start his own company, MoonBall Media, which is changing the way players and fans talk about baseball.

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Scrubs, Ted Lasso, Shrinking, Bad Monkey… Bill Lawrence had a hand in creating some of the funniest shows on television.

From his WASP-y upbringing, to surviving a plane crash, Bill opens up to Dan about his lifelong struggles to examine his own emotions and understand why, even in the most challenging moments, he can’t help but find the humor in everything. 

Dan and Bill also explore the unique pain of losing loved ones slowly, through illness, and how they’ve both found support systems to guide them through the darkest of times.

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He’s the voice of the Cubs and Sunday Night Baseball… his dulcet tones have been gracing the airwaves for decades… and they’re gracing your ears today, Boog Sciambi is on the show! Dan and Boog get deep about their friendship, what it was like to come up together, and share memories of Dan’s late brother David (and of Papi). They also explore the struggle of achieving excellence and accepting your own power as well as the traps of negative self-talk… and how to escape those cycles.

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It’s hard not to smile when you see and hear Ron Funches. Between performing all around the country in comedy’s best venues and in countless shows and movies… he also spreads love, motivation, and charm everywhere he goes. With Dan, Ron explores how he keeps his outlook so bright and the massive impact having his son had on affirming his sense of self-worth. They also chat about comedy legends, 80 for Brady, and all of the other jobs that have turned Ron into a one-of-a-kind comedian.

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With more than a quarter of a century calling the biggest games and events in sports - from ABC's Saturday Night Football, unforgettable Wimbledon and French Open matches, to the College Football Championship Game on ESPN - Chris Fowler exudes excellence… and he’s bringing that special sauce to South Beach Sessions.

Chris joins Dan to talk about the immense pressures we place on ourselves, the drive that can cause us to hold self-resentment, and the life-changing experience from discovering tapes his late father recorded as he was dying of cancer They also discuss his profound love of nature, including Chris’ journeys to the mountains of Nepal, and the lessons he learned from sherpas while he was there.

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As a trailblazer in sports media, Michelle Beadle has run the gauntlet of everything that this industry has to offer.

In this episode of South Beach Sessions from Los Angeles, Michelle takes Dan through the start of her career, the challenges of navigating a world where women are pit against each other for few opportunities, and identifies her strength in moving through tough times. Michelle and Dan also explore the nuances of dealing with anger and grief… and the power that loved ones have in helping us with those feelings.

Listen to “Beadle and Decker” weekdays from 12PM-3PM ET on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio Channel and on the SiriusXM app.

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The future of the NFL looks a lot brighter with Mike McDaniel leading the way…

How many people do you know made their childhood dream come true? How many coaches are truly understanding of the pressures young players face today... and lead their entire team with empathy above all? There aren’t many like the Miami Dolphins head coach.

On this South Beach Sessions, Mike opens up about why his unique approach to the game is borne out of his obsessive drive and valuing relationships beyond the traditional player-coach dynamic. Mike also gets candid with Dan about his journey getting sober, and learning how to balance the highs and lows of fatherhood with one of the most demanding jobs out there. The 2024 Dolphins Training Camp begins July 28th through August 15th. Claim your free tickets and view the full schedule at MiamiDolphins.com/TrainingCamp. The Dolphins’ 2024 NFL Regular Season kicks off Sunday, September 8th against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium.

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