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Rushmore Podcast

Ari Emanuel, Ben Persky

Booking Overview

A debate-driven interview show focused on defining the greatest figures in sports, music, fashion, and broader popular culture, typically featuring highly accomplished legends and influential industry authorities. Credible pitches would include iconic athletes, pioneering producers, major designers, acclaimed artists, and other prominent cultural figures with firsthand expertise and strong opinions; booking difficulty is very high.

Metrics

Episodes: 18

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 3.1/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 13.1k subscribers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rushmorepodcast@substack.com

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Host

Ari Emanuel - Media and entertainment executive and co-founder of Endeavor.

Ben Persky - Podcast co-host.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Internationally recognized athletes, artists, producers, executives, designers, curators, or other cultural authorities with firsthand knowledge of the subject being ranked.
Required Achievements:  
Championships or major professional titles, Landmark creative or commercial achievements, Major leadership roles in influential cultural institutions or companies, Long-term impact on a sport, art form, or entertainment category

Recent Guest Discussions

John McEnroe - The Greatest Female Tennis Players, Tennis History, And Pioneering Influence.

Maria Sharapova - The Greatest Female Tennis Players And Their Influence On The Sport.

Andrew Bolton - The Most Influential Fashion Designers And Their Contributions To Fashion History.

Anna Wintour - The Most Influential Fashion Designers And Their Artistic And Cultural Legacies.

Lou Adler - The Greatest Bands And Artists Of The 1970s.

Recent Topics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Rushmore Podcast
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Jerry Seinfeld & Larry David On The 4 Episodes That Defined Television

October 27, 2026

When NBC tested the original pilot for The Seinfeld Chronicles, network executives circulated an internal research memo stating that “no segment of the audience was eager to watch the show again.”Nine seasons and 180 episodes later, it became the most influential sitcom in television history.In Season 2, Episode 2 of The Rushmore Podcast, Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky sit down live with co-creators Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David to settle the four most iconic, structurally perfect episodes in th...

Roger Goodell & Pat McAfee Debate The Greatest NFL Comeback Ever

October 20, 2026

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Pat McAfee sit down with Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to build the definitive Mount Rushmore of Greatest NFL Comebacks.There are only four spots on the mountain. From Tom Brady erasing a 28-3 deficit in Super Bowl LI to Frank Reich’s 32-point comeback against the Houston Oilers, the Minnesota Miracle, and Damar Hamlin’s miraculous return to football, the panel debates which four moments stand above the rest.Along the way, Roger Goodell reveals what it was like...

The Rushmore Podcast Season 2 Official Trailer: The Mountain Returns

October 13, 2026

Over the past year, the most influential figures in sports, comedy, music, fashion, and business sat down to answer one impossible question: Who belongs on the ultimate Mount Rushmore of culture—and who gets left off?From Tom Brady to Shaq, Kevin Durant, Dana White, Jerry Seinfeld, and Anna Wintour drawing lines in the sand, Season 1 set the foundation. Season 2 raises the stakes significantly.New full-length episodes premiere every Tuesday starting October 20th.Follow The Rushmore Podcast ac...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Rushmore Podcast?

Rushmore Podcast is hosted by Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky. Its publicly listed email is rushmorepodcast@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Rushmore Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Rushmore Podcast: rushmorepodcast@substack.com.

How many listeners does Rushmore Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Rushmore Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Rushmore Podcast?

Rushmore Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Internationally recognized athletes, artists, producers, executives, designers, curators, or other cultural authorities with firsthand knowledge of the subject being ranked. Common among recent guests: Championships or major professional titles; Landmark creative or commercial achievements; Major leadership roles in influential cultural institutions or companies. Recent guests include John McEnroe, Maria Sharapova, and Andrew Bolton.

How hard is it to get booked on Rushmore Podcast?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Rushmore Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Music, Fashion, and Pop Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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