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Rushmore Podcast
Hosted by Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky · EN
Legends sit down with Ari and Ben to debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore.
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Lou Adler Builds the Mount Rushmore of 1970s Bands and Artists
3w ago00:42:28Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Rushmore Podcast, where legends join Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore of any topic.Music pioneer Lou Adler, film and record producer and co-owner of the Roxy Theatre, joins the Rushmore podcast to tackle an impossible task: building the Mount Rushmore of the greatest bands and artists from the 1970s. With hosts Ben and Ari, Lou makes his case for Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Carole King, and David Bowie. The debate that follows is chaotic, passionate, and hilarious—featuring Wings, Queen, ABBA, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath, the Sex Pistols, and the Ramones. After intense deliberation, the final four are locked in.Special thanks to Lou Adler for joining our Bands of the 70s episode.
Transcribe →Ken Burns & Walter Isaacson Build The Mount Rushmore of US Non-Presidents
3w ago00:46:06Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Rushmore Podcast, where legends join Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore of any topic.Two of America's greatest historians, Ken Burns and Walter Isaacson, sit down to build the Mount Rushmore of U.S. non‑presidents from 1900 - present. The result is a breathtaking conversation about the inventors, artists, activists, and innovators who truly shaped modern America. Walter champions the giants of science and technology: Louis Armstrong, Philo Farnsworth, John Mauchly, and Steve Jobs. Ken counters with moral and cultural titans: Louis Armstrong, Eleanor Roosevelt, Martin Luther King Jr., and Henrietta Lacks. From the improvisational genius of jazz to the immortal HeLa cells, from the Marshall Plan to the iPhone, this debate explores who actually changed the way we live, think, and see ourselves. Four brilliant lists. One unforgettable Rushmore.Special thanks to KenBurns & Walter Isaacson for joining our Non‑Presidents (1900s‑Present) episode.
Transcribe →Anna Wintour & Andrew Bolton Build the Mount Rushmore of Fashion Designers
3w ago00:47:40Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Rushmore Podcast, where legends join Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore of any topic.Two of the most influential figures in fashion, Anna Wintour and Andrew Bolton, sit down to build the Mount Rushmore of the greatest fashion designers. The result is a masterclass in style, history, and artistic vision. Andrew champions the pioneers who changed construction and silhouette. Anna counters with the rule‑breakers who redefined what a designer could be. Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky add their own picks, and the debate turns to legacy, influence, and cultural impact. Who deserves the final four spots?Special thanks to Andrew Bolton & Anna Wintour for joining our designers episode.
Transcribe →Dana White & Max Kellerman Build the Rushmore of Middleweight Boxers
3w ago00:27:09Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Rushmore Podcast, where legends join Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore of any topic.Two of the most passionate minds in combat sports, UFC president and CEO, Dana White, and boxing analyst, Max Kellerman, sit down to build the Mount Rushmore of middleweight boxing. From the mythical Harry Greb who fought 250 times before age 32, much of it with one eye to the sublime Sugar Ray Robinson, from the warrior Marvin Hagler to the unbeaten champion Carlos Monzon, this debate covers a century of fighting greatness. Dana champions the modern legends he grew up on. Max argues for the forgotten giants of the 1910s and 1920s. The hosts weigh in with their own lists. The result is a furious, informed, and deeply respectful argument about who truly rules the 160‑pound division.Special thanks to Dana White & Max Kellerman for joining our Middleweight Boxing episode
Transcribe →Shaquille O'Neal & Reggie Miller Debate The Mount Rushmore of NBA Point Guards
3w ago00:35:41Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Rushmore Podcast, where legends join Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore of any topic.Reggie Miller and Shaquille O'Neal, two Hall of Fame legends with four championship rings between them, sit down to settle the ultimate playground debate: who are the four greatest point guards of all time? Stephen Curry, Isiah Thomas, Allen Iverson, Kyrie Irving, John Stockton, Tony Parker, Jason "White Chocolate" Williams, and even Bob Cousy all enter the conversation. The arguments get heated, the criteria get tossed around, and Shaq even threatens to eat a Tide Pod. From championships to handles to cultural impact, this is a point guard battle for the ages. Four lists. One winner. Final Rushmore revealed.Special thanks to Reggie Miller and Shaquille O'Neal for joining our greatest point guards episode.
Transcribe →Matthew Stafford & Troy Aikman Build the Rushmore of Most Feared NFL Players
Apr 1000:44:37Tap to summarizeWelcome 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.
Transcribe →Edward Enninful & Inez van Lamsweerde Build the Rushmore of Modeling
Mar 3000:37:29Tap to summarizeWelcome 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.
Transcribe →Wolfgang Puck & José Andrés Build the Rushmore of American Restaurants
Mar 2000:50:55Tap to summarizeWelcome 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.
Transcribe →Doris Kearns Goodwin & Jon Meacham Build the Rushmore of US Non-Presidents
Mar 1300:45:21Tap to summarizeWelcome 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
Transcribe →Bob Costas & Al Michaels Reveal Their Mount Rushmore of Pitchers
Mar 600:43:19Tap to summarizeWelcome 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
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