South Beach Sessions: Ernie Johnson | Friday | 06/02/23 | The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz

We don't deserve Ernie Johnson...
A legend, a national treasure, and the glue that has made "Inside the NBA" on TNT the best show on television for nearly three decades, Ernie Johnson is the best of the best because he's done it all with love. Dan explores the secrets behind the magic of what Ernie does, the humbling wisdom learned from his son, Michael, and the unspoken sensitivities surrounding Shaq, Charles, and Kenny. Ernie also reveals being haunted for years by a rare moment when his ego unleashed the worst in him.
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South Beach Sessions: Ernie Johnson | Friday | 06/02/23 | The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz
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[@Naniboyd]

Ernie telling the story of the lowest most despicable point in his career (probably in his entire life) with the utmost humility and contrition takes my respect for him on a whole different pantheon of existence. Nobody with his credentials can be open about stuff like that. You the GOAT, Ernie.

[@ronaldroberts9555]

I’d vote for Ernie as president in a heartbeat

[@kreqq8567]

52:50 “5 dollars” without even breaking stride. Perfect

[@keysthomas1966]

Thank u, Dan, SBS is really a jewel Ernie deserves all his flowers!!

[@sunsetwavey]

"The job is what I do, it's not what I am" What a masterclass. Ernie is truly the best of the best on a human level

[@Reese13]

☝🏾. "The Godfather" Ernie Johnson in the house. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@Sevenduece]

Came here thinking... Oh great Dan is gonna cry again, and he has me Ballin..... Bernie is one special human being

[@thisguy8106]

Man I love Ernie. I wish this planet had way more people like him.

[@rickjames420]

Yea me too. Social media let's me know we are farther and farther from being that way tho. It's depressing

[@JDub0623]

💯💯🙌🙏🙌🙏

[@swindaddypike1023]

Maybe there's tons of Ernie's out there that we haven't found yet??! 😊

[@DrPhill96]

There are many good people like this, they only want good for all and fair treatment for all. But, they are called woke and socialists.

[@angelaalexander6369]

One of the best interviews ever…. God bless you and thanks for sharing your heart🙏🏿💕

[@Rick24.]

Ernie and his wife are Angels on this earth 👏🏼

[@SMSimon]

Ernie Sr. is and always will be a LEGEND in Braves broadcasting! What is even more special is that his son completely lived up to his level. I honestly haven't watched much NBA since Kobe, however, the 2020 Heat Finals run brought me back (due to the show). Such a warm & comforting feeling to still find Ernie Jr. in his proper place and such a nostalgic voice in my NBA 90s & 2000s... In 41 years I have grown up on Johnsons & Careys broadcasting my sports childhood, into adulthood. Forever blessed! 😊

[@danieljohnson4530]

I Love Ernie Johnson!! That is all!!❤

[@johnmarra48]

EJ is the GOAT!!! At the top of his field, yet humble, unassuming, and KIND!!! Great SBS interview.

[@davidthanos]

He is a true legend. There is no one like him and there will never be another Ernie. When he won the Emmy and gave it to Stuart Scott's daughters showed his true class.

[@hyronv]

Ernie is a great human. Thanks for bringing him on and for a terrific interview, Dan.

[@Jaym11n]

My favorite interview of all time. Thank you for this Dan & Ernie.

[@renesanchez3072]

Every time I hear about Ernie and Cheryl Ann bringing Michael home, I bawl. This was no exception.

[@lennybeucler6575]

I knew it was coming and still couldn't hold it back.

[@reesyroc1369]

Ernie Johnson for president 💯

[@RuddySports]

This was just so damn amazing. Two of the better/ kindest people in entertainment talking about real people shit. ❤

[@jaimeguadian5558]

Thank you! Great listening to a conversation between two GOATS.

[@jamxmie]

truly, we dont deserve him. thank you for having this conversation

[@cucumberrich8295]

Sensational interview, I’m a young man of 23 and greatly appreciate these deep dives into the importance of life with the experiences of successful men who truly understand what life is about. You’ve changed my life Dan, and I’m sure multitudes of others. Thank you.

[@michaelmcgarvey2524]

It is great to find someone who makes me want to be a better husband, a better dad and a better person. Thank you Ernie ❤

[@frederickmaclean6198]

What an amazing interview! Ernie is a special dude! As a father of a nonverbal autistic 8yr old daughter, even though my daughter is a daddy’s girl and I have yet to hear her say “Daddy” or “I love you daddy”, I am grateful for my daughter’s health and ABILITIES. I’ve also learned that by taking this approach and having the mindset of “the favor God has bestowed upon me as I believe he wouldn’t bless me with my beautiful daughter (and her ‘inabilities’) if it wasn’t something I can handle”… this mindset helps on those tough days where you see other “normal” 8yr olds and tend to get sad wondering IF my daughter will also become highly functional and more socially conscious/aware of other kids. Having raised my first born (almost 21 now) with the traditional parenting approach… looking back was a breeze compared to now! The Autism is no problem with me, it’s the inability to speak that’s the toughest hurdle as my daughter cannot even tell me if her stomach hurts, If she has a headache or sick, instead all she can do is cry 😭 as infants do when they don’t know any other way to express themselves. God is Good!

[@Naniboyd]

As a father to a 9-year old semi-verbal autistic son, I concur with everything you said. But you know, I've always wanted a baby in the family and that's what he is. No matter how big or old he gets, he'll always be my baby boy with the sweetest soul you'll ever meet.

[@shivdesai3301]

I’m a father of a young autistic girl too. Much love ❤

[@jeffmiranda6671]

My favorite SBS so far. Ernie is just an awesome man and role model. Great interview, Dan.

[@harrytoms90]

Fucking Ernie Johnson! The GOAT.

[@DrPhill96]

Great interviewer and great interviewee. Been following them both for decades. They both care about others and want to give. Glad they are being rewarded with success to make their lives better, along with others.

[@bobbyhanke9162]

Emotional, moving, really gets you to question what's really important. Thank you Dan....

[@Unbreakzable]

left me in tears at work. Damn EJ

[@LaQuemini]

This man is just so pure hearted its contagious.

[@kynston]

SBS is amazing. So glad you got the goat in studio. So happy to see ambitious well meaning professionals share their humanity.

[@jayy88]

EJ is a legend

[@twobarsfourstars]

Appreciate the honesty Ernie, Dans right that’s what makes you a pantheon level host. That producer story was rough, glad you owned it and both found peace at the end of it. Takes a big person to admit their weaknesses

[@TSteeyo]

Man I knew Ernie was a great person, but didn't know he was this great. His self awareness is inspiring

[@elcami7372]

Dano is on a mission. Thanks to Dan and the whole team. Gotta say I love you guys from the bottom of my heart. Like Ernie said at the end “ what a wonderful life”.

[@Richycito]

Best South Beach Session of all-time. Thank you Ernie!

[@N7CAL]

Dan I have enjoyed your work for many years but this my friend was your best interview. Ernie is the man in so many ways and your style , grace and intelligence made this more than an interview. It made it real in a way that interviewers seldom if ever can

[@thisguy8106]

"Kids have super powers. They see and hear everything. And they remember everything." Ernie is spot on here. 💯

[@macdaddy2344]

Yes sir my kids definitely do

[@nasMFkhan]

💚💚 such a beautiful conversation. nice to see SBS branch out of Meadowlark too. Keep it up y'all!

[@zachmass]

I loved this! 2 of the best in the business, their humanity really comes across the screen

[@PRBoricua23]

I love it when Dan fines someone without missing a beat in the middle of a very emotional conversation 😂

[@TurboComedy]

Ernie is a national treasure

[@swindaddypike1023]

SBS has never been better. Soooo thankful for these sit downs ❤❤

[@peterlevantesr.2774]

That my friends was amazing. Thank you both

[@TheEbo34]

I love this man so so dearly. The Godfather is the best human being among us and the impact this show has had on my life is immeasurable. Another great one Dan

[@craighenslin5485]

SBS Continues to be some of the best viewing around sports out there. An hour not wasted.

[@ptlogan1121]

Such an amazing interview! Two of the best! I remember reading Dan's articles in the Herald growing up in Miami being intrigued, learning something new all the time. And being a man of faith now, EJ's testimony and humility has moved me in a way that I greatly appreciate.

[@nekoken04]

I just described Ernie to my wife as someone like Mr. Rogers. In terms of being an absolutely great human being I can't come up with a greater compliment.

[@jayconde9357]

Two legends cuttin it up! So much reverence for both of them. Thanks Dan, for everything you do.

[@delvonhall3469]

All of the SBS so far has been amazing. This one so far, has been my favorite. Thank you to all that was involved in this project. Take care….

[@Lee1Andrew]

Thanks for all you do Ernie! Your calm voice and knowledgeable insights with the guys makes NBA broadcasting a lot more interesting and fun. Respect Sir!

[@richswitch2217]

Ernie Johnson is amazing. What a human being. We should all strive to be a damn tenth of what that man is.

[@Recovery305]

EJ just exudes courtesy. What a guy.

[@drichardbailey]

I met Earnie at a work thing 5-6 years ago. We were kind of stuck in a hallway so he, his wife and I ended up small talking for 15-20 minutes. He's the exact dude you think he is. One of the nicest people I've ever run across.

[@ronking8726]

Wow. Thank you both such great insight into life, love and happiness .

[@clemfandango5886]

Grew up in Atlanta in the early 80's. Yeah, the Braves were bad, but they were good in 1982. The old joke was TBS stood for the Braves suck. Love Ernie and his dad. I'm nearly 50 and very thankful for the both of them. Along with Skip Caray, the voices of my youth.

[@jasonsmith5755]

The new iteration of South Beach sessions has really been great at showing a new side of Dan as well as the many guests. Even the cast of usual suspects of the show universe it's still great to learn a much more intimate and private side of everyone.

[@4biz]

erine johnson''the godfather'' love ernie johnson.hes an humble person.

[@tech-nomadic5218]

I've recently fallen on some hard times and have been having troubles with my family. This interview is so uplifting and wonderful, you both are doing Gods work. Whether it be religiously or structurally.

[@TheHiLiteShow7]

Dan is really good at what he does as is Ernie. This was beautiful 💪🏾

[@dubdub2657]

Ernie is as classy as classy gets… awesome session.

[@starbizzie]

THANK YOU, Michael.

[@bcs20]

I love this dude. He makes me want to be better

[@Reese13]

I think the angriest I've ever seen Ernie was when, I think it was Barkley, tore up Ernie's show notes. He was HOT!! 😂

[@BlessedAreTheCheesemakers]

I've spent as much time watching Ernie Johnson on TV as anyone besides David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, or Dan. Basketball won't be the same after the TNT show ends, whenever that is.

[@kingghx5t74]

Sponsored by no one

[@pr3stn]

Come on Ernie!

[@DysphoriaBlues]

@King Ghx5t You made me laugh out loud on the train this morning, haha. Thank you.

[@macdaddy2344]

Damn beat me to it lol but it's "presented by no one"

[@campbellsmatthew]

Unsullied by sponsorship since 1989!!!

[@obiwan3993]

Real ones know!!!

[@Twotabzproductions]

Another gem. Another week and I still need that Stu and Mike Ryan in a south beach. As well as JuJu

[@AntzRenLopez]

It makes me happy that this friendship exists.

[@coreynorthington9872]

Be content with the simple things. Very powerful advice 💯❤️🔥💲....

[@AJH3518]

He is a legend in so much ways.

[@misterkwhite99]

Absolutely great session 👌🏾

[@SupermanHopkins]

Dear Ernie, Please live until you're 185 years old and never stop talking to us. 😥

[@johancorrales6537]

2 godfathers chattin it up

[@stillatin]

Look at that!

[@allenjeannette4350]

And ya know it!

[@jovantemusic68]

Wow, great guest, great interview...!

[@sergiolongoria7371]

Now this is the stuff, Dan. South beach sessions is now my favorite place to come find amazing content. Thank you.

[@jeffreytubbs8262]

Ernie is a great man, in all aspects

[@BrendanP]

Simply put, this was a beautiful listen. Ernie Johnson gave such amazing insight into his career and life. Just wonderful to hear his stories.

[@shivdesai3301]

Such wisdom 😢😮😂. So many important lessons here.

[@dugdub18]

EJ is the best

[@DopestKush]

As real as it gets.

[@DamianGshow]

I was expecting Ernie to say "fiddle sticks" when he was talking about Dodger and Braves fans besmirching his family name. Really affable humanity displayed during this whole interview...Dan did ok too 🤣😆

[@toastmcgoats7131]

Ernie is such an incredible person

[@markdelgado181]

Amazing interview 👏🏽 very insightful and humane well done life is beautiful

[@blackspider1405]

Now THIS is a GET!! Looking forward to this..

[@davidcieslinski2642]

Great interview with a wonderful human being!

[@JohnnyBlaze_]

My man gave him the 5 dollars, it’s that levity that I fuck with so heavy, and I stay critical, but appreciative

[@Breeze7-9]

What a great episode!!

[@beardnovs8732]

What a great interview

[@davehouston2]

Shed a tear on this one - powerful stuff

[@woodh.8704]

Amazing

[@bklyngirlost]

Seeing Ernie here made my day

[@julianharley9428]

$5 fine, the chair gets everyone, no discount for tears

[@Go4Yourz]

Liked before I listened that’s just how it is. I know it’s gonna be great

[@shivdesai3301]

“Servant mentality” priceless

[@rickydelgado8390]

NOT ERNIE GETTING FINED lmao

[@damiencaldwell1448]

Incredible. I’m not crying, you’re cry

[@Michael-ut7vj]

Hands down my favorite two personalities in sports.

[@valencia2488]

On brand no matter what lol 52:55 . Great listen, overall. I always look forward to 'em.

[@NIKEFOOTBALLER6]

We need Chuck on here next after this Ernie one

[@Djpiglatin187]

When Dan said “I follow my wife to the end of the earth” is what this is all about. There’s so much shit bigger than US! Heat in 5.

[@bagbroch9339]

Ernie works because of the actual sound of his voice. The sound of his voice. Not everyone has that sound and it matters.