Rushmore Podcast

Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky
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Legends sit down with Ari and Ben to debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore.

Episodes

  1. 2H AGO

    Matthew Stafford & Troy Aikman Build the Rushmore of Most Feared NFL Players

    Welcome to the Rushmore Podcast, where legends join Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore of any topic.Two Super Bowl champion quarterbacks. One terrifying debate. Matthew Stafford and Troy Aikman sit down to build the Mount Rushmore of most feared players, and the hits keep coming.Lawrence Taylor changed the game. Reggie White forklifted offensive linemen. Ray Lewis flew across the field. Ronnie Lott amputated his own finger rather than miss a game. The stories are legendary, the respect is mutual, and the fear is real. Hear Matthew on practicing against Aaron Donald, Troy on the 49ers loophole that brought Deion Sanders to Dallas, and both on why today's quarterbacks have it easier than they did.Special thanks to Matthew Stafford and Troy Aikman for joining our most feared NFL players episode.

    45 min

  2. MAR 30

    Edward Enninful & Inez van Lamsweerde Build the Rushmore of Modeling

    Welcome to the Rushmore Podcast, where legends join Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore of any topic.Two legends of fashion. One iconic debate. Edward Enninful and Inez van Lamsweerde sit down to build the Mount Rushmore of models, and the conversation is as captivating as the images they've created.From Linda Evangelista's transformative preparation to Naomi Campbell's legendary walk, from Kate Moss redefining beauty standards to Gisele Bündchen's one-woman supermodel army—the picks are passionate, the stories are revelatory, and the criteria run deep. Hear why Penelope Tree's face still haunts Inez, why Edward calls Linda "the Garbo of modeling," and what truly separates the greats from the rest.Special thanks to Edward Enninful & Inez van Lamsweerde for joining our Models episode.

    37 min

  3. MAR 20

    Wolfgang Puck & José Andrés Build the Rushmore of American Restaurants

    Welcome to the Rushmore Podcast, where legends join Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore of any topic.Two legendary chefs. One impossible task. Wolfgang Puck and José Andrés sit down to build the Mount Rushmore of American restaurants, and the debate gets heated immediately.Chez Panisse, Le Bernardin, Charlie Trotter's, K-Paul's, The Four Seasons, The Inn at Little Washington are among the names are debated, the stories are revelatory, and the arguments run deep. Hear José's emotional tribute to Jean-Louis Palladin, Wolfgang's memories of the original Four Seasons, and the moment Ben nominates McDonald's and sparks chaos.

    51 min

  4. MAR 13

    Doris Kearns Goodwin & Jon Meacham Build the Rushmore of US Non-Presidents

    Welcome to the Rushmore Podcast, where legends join Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore of any topic.Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin & Jon Meacham join the Rushmore table to tackle an impossible question. Which Americans who never held the presidency deserve to be on Mount Rushmore?The conversation spans centuries: Benjamin Franklin's endless curiosity, Frederick Douglass navigating the contradictions of America, Elizabeth Cady Stanton's declaration of sentiments, and Thomas Paine's words that armed a revolution. Then, a heated debate arises over the fourth spot, with names like Walt Whitman, Alexander Hamilton, John Marshall, Thomas Edison, and Jonathan Letterman, a Civil War doctor who forever changed battlefield medicine.Special thanks to Doris Kearns Goodwin & Jon Meacham for joining our Non-Presidents episode. About Rushmore On X:Welcome to Rushmore On X, a show where The GOATs of their industries give their Mount Rushmores (Top 4) of hotly debated topics.Follow Rushmore On X:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/rushmoreonxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rushmoreonx/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rushmoreonxhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7uFLsuRpmpuyzBSvxbIn14https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/14b85ed9-5e2f-44b5-be87-4995b3c08971/rushmore-podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rushmore-podcast/id1883112178

    45 min

  5. MAR 6

    Bob Costas & Al Michaels Reveal Their Mount Rushmore of Pitchers

    Welcome to Rushmore On X, a show where the GOATs of their industries give their Mount Rushmores (Top 4) of hotly debated topics.Two baseball legends. One impossible task. Bob Costas and Al Michaels sit down to build the Mount Rushmore of pitchers, and the debate gets heated immediately. Walter Johnson, Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson, Mariano Rivera, Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux, Pedro Martinez, Satchel Paige are among the names of who are truly the greatest pitchers of all time. The stats are mind-blowing. The stories are unforgettable. And that Mariano Rivera moon stat? Wait until you hear it.Incredible moments unfold: Bob Costas hitting a triple off Bob Gibson in a fantasy game, the time Gibson interviewed a no-hitter winner and asked about his contract, and the Don Drysdale Yom Kippur joke that still lands. Four lists. Endless debate. One final Rushmore.Special thanks to Bob Costas and Al Michaels for joining us for this episode.Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqUovTzBO2zR_Dah_dpmHfg?sub_confirmation=1Video Chapters:0:00 Bob Costas declares the task impossible5:30 The panel asks who will go first6:06 Bob Costas lists 17 pitchers worthy of consideration7:13 Bob Costas picks Walter Johnson from the dead ball era8:50 Al Michaels picks Satchel Paige9:56 Bob Costas breaks down Koufax, Gibson, and the legends of the 60s13:08 Al Michaels reveals his four picks21:18 Ben makes his case for four pitchers26:14 The Mariano Rivera moon stat29:03 Bob Costas tells the Don Drysdale Yom Kippur story34:10 Bob Costas recalls hitting a triple off Bob Gibson41:51 The final four are revealedAbout Rushmore On X:Welcome to Rushmore On X, a show where The GOATs of their industries give their Mount Rushmores (Top 4) of hotly debated topics.Follow Rushmore On X:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/rushmoreonxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rushmoreonx/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rushmoreonx

    43 min

  6. MAR 6

    Rick Rubin & Jimmy Iovine Pick Their Rushmore of '90s Artists

    Welcome to Rushmore On X, a show where the GOATs of their industries give their Mount Rushmores (Top 4) of hotly debated topics.’90s heavyweights take their seats. Rick Rubin and Jimmy Iovine—two insiders who didn’t just witness the decade but helped define it—come together with one mission: carve the Mount Rushmore of ’90s music.The framework is locked. Names fly. The debate hits a boiling point. From Nirvana detonating the sound and style of a generation, to Lauryn Hill delivering a voice and vision that redefined hip-hop and soul, to Dr. Dre architecting the future of rap, and Outkast rewriting the rules entirely—this is THE soundtrack of the ’90s.Special thanks to Rick Rubin & Jimmy Iovine for joining our ‘90s Artists episode.Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqUovTzBO2zR_Dah_dpmHfg?sub_confirmation=1Video Chapters:0:00 - Three Record Giants Walk Into a Room1:48 - Jimmy Iovine Demands Clarity on the Rules3:37 - The Hosts Drop Their Picks: Nirvana, Dre & Spice Girls6:50 - Rick Rubin's List Includes Dr. Dre, Nirvana & The Prodigy8:47 - Jimmy Iovine Saw Rage Against the Machine With 50 People11:44 - Wu-Tang Clan and Radiohead Enter the Conversation14:37 - Jimmy Iovine Names Eight Artists Including Bjork and Jay-Z23:19 - Dr. Dre and Nirvana Are Locked In29:17 - The Spice Girls Debate Heats Up39:58 - Jimmy Iovine's Strongest Case: Whitney Houston48:10 - The Final Four Are RevealedAbout Rushmore On X:Welcome to Rushmore On X, a show where The GOATs of their industries give their Mount Rushmores (Top 4) of hotly debated topics.Follow Rushmore On X:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/rushmoreonxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rushmoreonx/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rushmoreonx

    59 min

  7. MAR 6

    Luke Bryan & Jason Aldean Rank Their Rushmore of Country Singers

    Welcome to Rushmore On X, a show where The GOATs of their industries giving their Mount Rushmores (Top 4) of hotly debated topics.Country music royalty walks into the room. Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean—two of the biggest names in the genre—sit down to settle the ultimate debate: who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Country Singers?The rules are set. The legends are nominated. And the arguments get heated fast. From George Strait's 60 number ones to Merle Haggard's songwriting legacy, from Dolly Parton's transcendent genius to the question of whether Hank Williams is the "George Washington" of country music—this is a masterclass in country music history.Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqUovTzBO2zR_Dah_dpmHfg?sub_confirmation=1Video Chapters:0:00 Luke Bryan Jokes on His Mural in an Axe Throwing Bar2:36 How Luke and Jason First Became Aware of Each Other in Georgia5:01 Supporting Each Other's Careers Early On8:02 The Difference Between Country Music and Other Genres11:04 The Panel's Criteria for the Mount Rushmore13:20 Jason Aldean Names George Strait as His First Pick24:06 Luke Bryan Names Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton29:17 The Panel Argues Over Hank Williams Being Left Off37:55 The Mount Rushmore of Country Singers38:04 Closing thoughtsAbout Rushmore On X:Welcome to Rushmore On X, a show where The GOATs of their industries give their Mount Rushmores (Top 4) of hotly debated topics.Follow Rushmore On X:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/rushmoreonxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rushmoreonx/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rushmoreonx

    38 min

  8. MAR 6

    Jay Leno & Judd Apatow Rank Their Rushmore of Stand-Up Comedians

    Welcome to Rushmore On X, a show where The GOATs of their industries giving their Mount Rushmores (Top 4) of hotly debated topics.Jay Leno and Judd Apatow enter the arena to settle comedy's greatest debate, who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Stand-Up? From Richard Pryor's electrifying storytelling to George Carlin's cultural rebellion, the legends are nominated and fiercely debated. Hear incredible personal stories, from bombing after a legend to getting a midnight call from Jay, as these comedy minds clash to crown the undisputed Top 4.Special thanks to Jay Leno & Judd Apatow for joining our Stand-Up episode.Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqUovTzBO2zR_Dah_dpmHfg?sub_confirmation=1Video Chapters:0:00 How was Mount Rushmore formed?1:03 How Jay & Judd Met 5:32 Their Comedy Beginnings13:23 Setting the Rushmore Criteria17:45 Jay Leno's Mount Rushmore24:21 Judd Apatow's Mount Rushmore31:08 The Hosts' Picks & Debate39:00 The Final Fourth Spot46:04 The Final Four Revealed47:54 Wrap Up & Special ThanksAbout Rushmore On X:Welcome to Rushmore On X, a show where the GOATs of their industries give their Mount Rushmores (Top 4) of hotly debated topics.Follow Rushmore On X:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/rushmoreonxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rushmoreonx/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rushmoreonx

    48 min

  9. MAR 6

    Dana White & Max Kellerman Rank Their Mount Rushmore of Boxers

    Welcome to Rushmore On X, a show where The GOATs of their industries giving their Mount Rushmores (Top 4) of hotly debated topics.UFC President Dana White and boxing analyst Max Kellerman clash over the Mount Rushmore of boxing's greatest fighters. With starkly different criteria like box office draw vs. pound-for-pound skill, the debate gets heated. White argues for Mike Tyson's cultural impact, while Kellerman makes a historical case for Joe Louis. Watch as legends like Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson get unanimous praise, while Floyd Mayweather's undefeated record and Marvin Hagler's dominance spark major controversy. Can these experts from different combat sports worlds find a consensus on the final four?Special thanks to Dana White & Max Kellerman for joining our Boxing Mount Rushmore episode.Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqUovTzBO2zR_Dah_dpmHfg?sub_confirmation=1Video Chapters:0:00 How The UFC Told Fighters' Stories4:57 Dana White's Business Perspective10:39 Dana White's Four Greatest Boxers11:20 The Difference Between Better And Greater12:24 The Blueprint Sugar Ray Robinson15:36 The Case For And Against Floyd Mayweather20:01 Mike Tyson's Emotional Grip27:03 The Forgotten Great Henry Armstrong30:05 The Most Underrated Fighter Ever38:01 Our Mount Rushmore of BoxingAbout Rushmore On X:Welcome to Rushmore On X, a show where the GOATs of their industries give their Mount Rushmores (Top 4) of hotly debated topics.Follow Rushmore On X:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/rushmoreonxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rushmoreonx/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rushmoreonx

    42 min
  • 9 Episodes

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Legends sit down with Ari and Ben to debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore.

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  • Creator
    Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky
  • Show Website
    Rushmore Podcast

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