Legends join Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore of any topic.
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Shaq & Kevin Durant: The War Over The Ultimate Starting 5
Shaquille O’Neal and Kevin Durant join Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate and build their ultimate basketball starting fives, revealing how legends truly evaluate the game.
27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Jerry Seinfeld & Larry David On The 4 Episodes That Defined Television
Host Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky interview Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David about the four iconic Seinfeld episodes that defined television history.
20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Roger Goodell & Pat McAfee Debate The Greatest NFL Comeback Ever
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Pat McAfee join Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate and select the four greatest NFL comebacks in history.
13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Rushmore Podcast Season 2 Official Trailer: The Mountain Returns
Host Alex Rodriguez interviews cultural titans to determine the ultimate Mount Rushmore of their respective fields.
23 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
Maria Sharapova & John McEnroe Build the Rushmore of Female Tennis Players
Tennis legends Maria Sharapova and John McEnroe join hosts Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate and select the ultimate Mount Rushmore of female tennis players.
13 May 2026
Ken Burns & Walter Isaacson Build The Mount Rushmore of US Non-Presidents
Historians Ken Burns and Walter Isaacson join hosts Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate and select the Mount Rushmore of U.S. non-presidents, revealing America's most impactful innovators and cultural figures.
13 May 2026
Anna Wintour & Andrew Bolton Build the Mount Rushmore of Fashion Designers
Fashion titans Anna Wintour and Andrew Bolton join hosts Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate and select the Mount Rushmore of fashion designers, revealing insights into legacy and influence.
13 May 2026
Lou Adler Builds the Mount Rushmore of 1970s Bands and Artists
Music pioneer Lou Adler joins hosts Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate and select the Mount Rushmore of 1970s bands and artists.
13 May 2026
Shaquille O'Neal & Reggie Miller Debate The Mount Rushmore of NBA Point Guards
Hall of Famers Shaquille O'Neal and Reggie Miller join hosts Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate the Mount Rushmore of NBA point guards, exploring criteria from championships to cultural impact.
13 May 2026
Dana White & Max Kellerman Build the Rushmore of Middleweight Boxers
UFC president Dana White and boxing analyst Max Kellerman join hosts Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate the greatest middleweight boxers of all time.
10 Apr 2026
Matthew Stafford & Troy Aikman Build the Rushmore of Most Feared NFL Players
Super Bowl champions Matthew Stafford and Troy Aikman join hosts Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate and reveal the NFL's most feared players, offering insights into legendary performances and modern game comparisons.
30 Mar 2026
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.
20 Mar 2026
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.
13 Mar 2026
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
6 Mar 2026
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
6 Mar 2026
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
6 Mar 2026
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
6 Mar 2026
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
6 Mar 2026
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
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