The Sage Steele Show

The Sage Steele Show

The Sage Steele Show is a weekly podcast hosted by former ESPN anchor Sage Steele. Each week, Sage sits down with entertainers, athletes, business people, and politicians to have deep dive personal one on one conversations that enlightens, entertains, and engages. There's a whole big world out there that's not just sports, and Sage wants to talk about all of it.

Episodes

February 18, 2026 92 mins

I have spent my career around world-class high-performers, but I don't know if I've ever met anyone with the sheer persistence and focus of Scott Presler. Most people know him as the man with the hair who spent months living in battleground states to master voter registration, but today, we're going way beyond the political headlines. We're talking about the psychology of grassroots activism, the power of being unique, and the radi...

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I spent 15 years only watching sports because of my life at ESPN, so I missed the initial Duck Dynasty craze—but getting to know Willie and Korie Robertson today was exactly what my soul needed. We go far beyond the camo and the beards to discuss the raw reality of family, faith, and what happens when your life changes overnight.

In this episode, Korie and Willie get incredibly honest about their "rough start"—including a breakup a...

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Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer joins me for a conversation that I'll never forget. We've all seen the headlines about his bravery in combat, but in this episode, we go far beyond the military accolades to discuss the real price of heroism and the silent struggle of mental health that follows the battlefield.

Dakota is incredibly raw about the night he stood in the Battle of Ganjgal, the loss of his teammates, and the "big di...

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Today's guest, Dr. John Delony, is someone I have admired from afar for a long time because he has a way of cutting through the noise and getting straight to the heart of what's breaking our families.


In this conversation, John gets incredibly vulnerable about his own "big dirty secret" how his success in the world was masking a "nuclear reactor" of stress that made his own daughter feel unsafe to hug him. We dive deep into the "t...

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I am so honored to have Senator John Kennedy join me today. If you know the Senator, you know he tells it exactly like it is: no filter, no teleprompter, just straight common sense. We really went there in this one, covering everything from the high-stakes military action in Venezuela to the "special kind of stupid" he sees in government bureaucracy.


We took a deep dive into the reality of what's happening at our border, the "loon...

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 In this edition of The Sage Steele Show, I sit down with Jesse Watters for a conversation you do not usually see on television. We talk about life beyond the camera. Family, marriage, faith, confidence, mistakes, and what it actually takes to stay grounded while working in a nonstop media environment. Jesse opens up about lessons learned, how his personal life has shaped the way he shows up on TV, and why authenticity matters more...

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In this episode, I sit down with Hodgetwins, and I can honestly say this might be the most I've ever laughed on this show.

Yes, we talk about real issues. Culture. Politics. Identity. Accountability. But we also laugh a lot. Because that's who they are. Comedians who tell the truth without pretending it has to sound polished or safe.

We get into what happens when you stop conforming, when you challenge expectations placed on how ...

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My dear friend Samantha Ponder joins me for one of our most honest conversations yet. We talk motherhood, faith, fear, and freedom, raising kids in New York City, why safety is more complicated than we think, and what it really means to trust God in uncertain times.

We also reflect on life after ESPN, being fired, stepping away from social media, marriage, parenting without fear, and why some of t...

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In this episode of The Sage Steele Show,  Isabel Brown exposes the American education crisis, the rise of college indoctrination, and why Gen Z is abandoning universities for homeschooling, trade jobs, and a return to faith, family, and tradition.
 
Isabel shares her journey from conservative student activist to a national voice after facin...
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This conversation with Del Bigtree is one of the most serious and eye-opening episodes I have ever recorded.

Del laid out his concerns about vaccine safety, government transparency, and the systems that influence the medical decisions families make every day. Whether you agree with him or not, his perspective is rooted in years of research, investigation, and a deep passion for protecting children.

We talked about the questions h...

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Jason Whitlock showed up ready to talk about everything, and he did not hold back.

We talked about his long and complicated history with Stephen A. Smith, why that friendship changed, and what he believes Stephen has gotten wrong through the years. Jason opened up about the choices he has made in his personal life, including why he never married or had children, and how those decisions shaped the ...

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I sat down with Dave Ramsey at his headquarters in Nashville for one of the most personal and inspiring conversations I've had on this show.

Dave opened up about losing everything in his 20s, filing for bankruptcy as a young husband and father, and how that painful chapter became the foundation for the empire he built today. We talked about what it means to be a real leader, how faith guided him through failure, and the difference ...

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Bear Handlon has lived a life of service, from the battlefield to the boardroom. The former U.S. Navy SEAL and CEO of Born Primitive joined me for a conversation about purpose, leadership, and what it means to truly give back. Bear shared the story behind his company's partnership with Black Rifle Coffee to raise $25 million to pay off veteran medical debt. He talked about the people this effort has already changed, from veterans t...

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Will Cain has made a career out of saying what he really thinks, and this conversation was no different.


We talked about faith, family, and the power of conviction in a world that constantly demands you choose a side. Will shared how growing up in Texas shaped his worldview, what he learned from leaving ESPN for Fox News, and why he believes truth and empathy can still coexist in today's media landscape.


We also discussed marriag...

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Riley Gaines has become one of the most recognizable voices in the fight to protect women's sports, but in this conversation, we got to see another side of her as a wife, a new mom, and a woman learning to balance purpose with peace.


Riley and her husband Louis sat down with me to talk about faith, marriage, and how they've stayed grounded through all the chaos of public life. We talked about their journey as newlyweds, how becomi...

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Arynne Wexler made a name for herself online as "Non Lib Take," but who she's becoming now is far more interesting than who she was. In this episode, Arynne opens up about her journey from political commentary to personal growth, and how her faith, family, and experiences have shaped her outlook on life. We talked about where she finds her courage, what she's learned from navigating criticism in the public eye, and why humor has be...

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Allie Beth Stuckey has never been afraid to speak truth in a world that often rewards silence. In this conversation, we talked about faith, conviction, and what it means to stand firm when culture pushes you to conform. Allie opened up about her journey into broadcasting, how motherhood reshaped her worldview, and why she believes women today are desperate for truth, not validation. We also talked about the cost of conviction, how ...

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James O'Keefe has never been afraid to ruffle feathers. From founding Project Veritas to launching OMG, the O'Keefe Media Group, his investigations have taken on some of the most powerful institutions in America. In this conversation, we talked about what drives him to keep exposing corruption even when the personal cost is high. He opened up about being ousted from the company he built, the lessons he learned about trust and betra...

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From building WWE with her husband Vince to running for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut and later serving in President Trump's cabinet, Linda McMahon's story is nothing short of remarkable.

In this conversation, I sat down with Secretary Linda McMahon, now serving as the U.S. Secretary of Education, to talk about her journey through business, politics, and public service. She opened up about the early days of WWE, what it was like t...

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You probably know Justin Danger Nunley from TikTok, where millions of people wait for his signature line: "Listen… did you know?" But behind the viral videos is a story most people have never heard. Justin sat down with me in Nashville not long after retiring from the Air Force, where he served for 20 years. We talked about how the military shaped him, why comedy became his outlet, and how a fun experiment on TikTok exploded into a...

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