The LZ Granderson Show

LZ Granderson
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From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits. For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/ Connect on Social Media Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/

  1. 12/13/2025

    Nathan Kamp on Modeling, Parenthood, Faith, and the Realities of Modern Masculinity | LZ Granderson Show

    Actor, model, and parent Nathan Kamp joins LZ Granderson for a candid conversation about identity, faith, and the evolution of masculinity in entertainment. From his early modeling days with Bruce Weber and Abercrombie & Fitch to fatherhood and the economics of NIL as a parent of student athletes. 0:00 Welcome to the LZ Granderson Show! 2:45 LZ's LA TImes Essay on Parenting 6:08 Nathan Kamp joins LZ 6:48 How pickup basketball is an indicator of personality 10:00 Nathan's Athletic Background 12:05 How's pickup hoops changed over the years? 15:40 The economics of NIL from a parents perspective 20:10 Nathan's Faithwalk 22:30 Criticism of masculinity within the entertainment industry 29:45 How Nathan was recruited into modeling 34:00 Working with Bruce Weber 34:40 Modeling Career After Abercrombie & Fitch 36:08 Aging Within The Modeling Industry 39:00 Toughest Part of Staying In Shape 41:00 Nathan's Skincare Routine 43:15 Parenthood Through NIL   The LZ Granderson Show explores the intersection of culture, character, and conviction — with the people redefining what it means to live authentically. #NathanKamp  #Modeling #Masculinity #Faith #NIL #Parenting #BruceWeber #Abercrombie From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.   For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/   Connect on Social Media Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/

    49 min

  2. 12/06/2025

    Leslie Jones on SNL, the WNBA vs NBA Debate, and Why Voting Still Matters | LZ Granderson Show

    Comedian, actress, and Sports Emmy winner Leslie Jones joins LZ Granderson for a hilarious, unfiltered, and deep conversation about comedy, sports, and culture. From Saturday Night Live memories to live-tweeting the Olympics and calling out double standards in entertainment, Leslie brings her trademark honesty and humor to every topic. They talk about: Winning a Sports Emmy and what it meant to her Experiences from her time on SNL Why she started live-tweeting the Olympics — and how it changed her career Her take: Is the WNBA better than the NBA? How she got into stand-up comedy and how her voice has evolved over time Whether comedy is harder to find in today’s climate Her thoughts on social media literacy Why voting is crucial and her biggest cultural wish for America What’s next for Leslie — plus a few thoughts on her beloved New York Knicks The LZ Granderson Show brings honest, funny, and fearless conversations with the voices shaping culture today. #LeslieJones #SNL #Comedy #WNBA #NBA #SportsEmmys #StandUpComedy #Olympics #Podcast #Knicks #VotingMatters From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.   For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/   Connect on Social Media Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/

    58 min

  3. 11/22/2025

    Murray Bartlett on The Last of Us, White Lotus, and Life Beyond Hollywood | LZ Granderson Show

    Emmy-winning actor Murray Bartlett joins LZ Granderson for an honest, thoughtful conversation about art, identity, and the power of storytelling. From his breakout roles in Looking and The White Lotus to his unforgettable performance in The Last of Us, Bartlett opens up about the choices that shaped his career — and how he’s finding balance away from the spotlight.   0:00 Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show 1:12 LZ on the definition of Masculinity 6:05 Murray Bartlett Joins The Show 7:00 Murray's Character on "Looking" 11:45 Murray's Iconic Performance in 'The Last of Us' 13:45 Working with Nick Offerman 15:23 Portraying Complex Characters 16:20 Auditioning for White Lotus 18:15 The Difficulty in Choosing Characters 20:00 Murray's Acting Career Development 23:00 Moving Out of the City and into Nature 30:40 Australian Fandom 33:30 Developing An American Accent 37:25 Working with Nicole Kidman 39:10 Australian Culture 41:50 Murray's Hobbies 50:10 Next Project's  54:45 Bucket List Creatives 59:30 What's Your Legacy Role? The LZ Granderson Show dives into the intersection of art, culture, and purpose — with the creators defining this generation of storytelling. #MurrayBartlett #TheLastOfUs #WhiteLotus #HBO #NickOfferman #NicoleKidman #LZGranderson  From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.   For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/   Connect on Social Media Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/

    1h 4m

  4. 11/15/2025

    Eric Church on AI in Country Music, “Evangeline vs. the Machine,” and Why Grammys Don’t Matter | LZ Granderson Show

    Country icon Eric Church sits down with LZ Granderson for a wide-ranging conversation about music, meaning, and the state of modern country. From the creation of his new album Evangeline vs. the Machine to his unfiltered take on AI-generated music and the Grammys, Church opens up like never before.   They dive into: The biggest problems with AI-generated music (1:12) The rollout and vision behind Evangeline vs. the Machine (5:15) How Eric approaches songwriting and lyrical ambiguity (14:45) Revisiting “Springsteen” and his all-time favorite record (13:30) Whether Grammy nominations still matter in today’s industry (23:53) What he’s listening to right now (27:21) Collaborating with Ledisi (29:20) His thoughts on AI in Country Music and what comes next (32:20) Reflections on the Hurricane Helene aftermath and rebuilding communities (38:45) The single most important thing to fix in local communities (44:25)   🎙️ The LZ Granderson Show brings honest conversations at the intersection of music, culture, and character — with the artists shaping today’s stories.   #EricChurch #LZGranderson #CountryMusic #EvangelineVsTheMachine #AIinMusic #Springsteen #Ledisi #Grammys #Podcast #MusicIndustry From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.   For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/   Connect on Social Media Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/

    49 min

  5. 11/08/2025

    Antonio Villaraigosa: “Uncontested Elections Are a Threat to Democracy” | LZ Granderson Show

    Former Los Angeles Mayor and 2026 gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa joins LZ Granderson for a candid conversation about power, leadership, and the future of American democracy. From his first run for office to lessons learned in defeat, Villaraigosa reflects on what politics taught him — and why so few people challenge incumbents today. They dive into: Why Antonio Villaraigosa first ran for office (4:43) How he handled both victory and loss (11:58) Whether too many older politicians still dominate government (20:58) His reaction to Prop 50 and what it reveals about modern politics (30:32) Why uncontested elections weaken civic engagement (32:52) The “three tiers” of American voters — and why most people fall into the wrong one (35:30) 🎙️ Plus: Villaraigosa discusses his upcoming run for Governor of California in 2026, what’s driving him to go for the state’s highest office, and what the people of California should expect from his campaign. #AntonioVillaraigosa #LZGranderson #CaliforniaPolitics #Democracy #Governorship #Elections #Podcast #Leadership From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.   For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/   Connect on Social Media Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/

    39 min

  6. 10/30/2025

    Matt Barnes on Kobe, Media Hot Takes & What Sports Journalism Gets Wrong | The LZ Granderson Show

    Former NBA champion and All The Smoke co-host Matt Barnes joins LZ Granderson for a raw and unfiltered conversation about life after basketball, the realities of sports media, and the state of modern discourse around athletes. Matt opens up about his transition from the NBA to media, why so many sports journalists misrepresent athletes, and how he’s learned to stay authentic in an industry obsessed with hot takes. The two also go deep on the disrespectful Kobe Bryant discourse, the mysterious world of brand “top 10” lists, and why college may or may not still be worth it in today’s world. 🎧 Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show 3:05 – Matt Barnes Joins LZ 4:20 – Transitioning from the NBA to Media 10:35 – What Sports Journalism Gets Wrong About Athletes 16:25 – Staying True to Yourself in Media 18:35 – Addressing The Disrespectful Kobe Discourse 21:50 – Who Creates Lists At Major Brands?! 25:05 – Pressure on Athletes to Make Hot Takes? 27:10 – Biggest NBA What If’s 36:30 – Is College Still Worth It? 38:52 – UCLA’s Impact on Matt’s Career 40:50 – What’s Matt’s Legacy? 👉 Subscribe for more in-depth conversations that go beyond the headlines. #LZGranderson #MattBarnes #NBA #SportsMedia #KobeBryant #AllTheSmoke #ESPN #Athletes #SportsJournalism From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.   For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/   Connect on Social Media Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/

    43 min

  7. 10/22/2025

    NBA Preview: 30 Teams & 30 Questions with Jemele Hill and Will Leitch | The LZ Granderson Show

    LZ Granderson, Jemele Hill, and Will Leitch discuss the latest in Sports, Culture and Politics as they preview the 2025 NBA season by asking one big question for every team! From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.   For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/   Connect on Social Media Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/

    1h 24m

  8. 08/28/2025

    Russ Kavalhuna: The Future of College, NIL, and Leadership in Higher Education | LZ Granderson Show

    In this episode of The LZ Granderson Show, LZ sits down with Russ Kavalhuna, President of Western Michigan University, for an in-depth conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing higher education today.   From his personal journey as a WMU student to his role leading the university, President Kavalhuna shares insights on how colleges must adapt in an era of rising costs, evolving technology, and shifting student needs. They dive into issues ranging from AI in the classroom to investing in leadership development, as well as the growing impact of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals on collegiate sports.   The conversation also explores the importance of media literacy, building trust in institutions, and what legacy President Kavalhuna hopes to leave at WMU.   ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show! 4:38 Russ Kavalhuna Joins The Show 7:55 President Kavalhuna's Experience as WMU Student 10:48 Returning to WMU 20:00 The Role of WMU's President 23:05 Concerns of Educators in Today's Society 27:55 Students’ Evolving Behavior with Technology & AI 30:15 Developing Leadership Skills 33:25 Why Is College Getting More Expensive? 37:10 Relationship with Higher Education 44:10 Keeping Champion Coaches 50:20 NIL’s Impact on Collegiate Sports 54:15 Enrollment & Professional Industry Changes 1:00:55 Media Literacy & Trusting Sources 1:06:28 President Kavalhuna’s Legacy Goal From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.   For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/   Connect on Social Media Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/

    1h 11m
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From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits. For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/ Connect on Social Media Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/

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