The Sage Steele Show

Bruce Pearl joins Sage Steele for ninety minutes on the fall almost nobody remembers correctly. In 2011 he was fired at Tennessee after admitting he lied to the NCAA. He lost an $11 million contract, went through a divorce, and took a job putting product into convenience stores while doing overnight radio. He tells Sage what his daughter Leah said to him during that stretch, and why he says it meant more than any championship.

He also tells the story of how Auburn happened, including the trick his wife played on him the night before the interview that changed everything. Eleven years later he retired as the winningest coach in Auburn basketball history and handed the program to his own son.

The second half goes wider. Bruce Pearl on why he believes coaches and administrators, himself included, blew the NIL era, and what a $4 million roster becoming a $30 million roster does to college sports. On growing up Jewish in 1960s Boston, the grandfather who refused to evict his tenants, and why black recruits and their families kept saying yes to him. And on why he walked away from coaching to speak publicly about Israel, faith, and the country he wants his grandchildren to inherit.

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Sage Steele sits down with fitness icon Jillian Michaels for a wide-ranging conversation that starts where her career began: health and fitness. Jillian explains why the explosion of online fitness advice has made it harder, not easier, to know what actually works, and gives her honest, nuanced take on the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and why she only cautiously recommends them to close friends under very specific circumstances. She breaks down practical, affordable grocery guidance using the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen lists, and shares the personal story behind her own transformation, from a childhood shaped by her parents' divorce and food as a coping mechanism, to her mother enrolling her in martial arts at 12, the decision that changed the course of her life. Jillian and Sage also touch on how public conversations have grown more difficult and personal in recent years. A candid conversation about health, resilience, and speaking your mind on The Sage Steele Show. New episodes every week. The views expressed are the guest's own.

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Sage Steele calls in for an in-depth conversation with Congressman Byron Donalds, currently running for Florida's next governor, just 49 days before election day. Byron opens up about growing up poor in Brooklyn, the sacrifices his mother made to keep him in school even while the family relied on food stamps, and the moment at 20 years old, after being arrested a second time, that he says saved his life: looking himself in the mirror and deciding to change. He shares how his now-wife Erica brought him to church, how he gave his life to Christ at 21, and what he tells his three sons about the mistakes he made as a young man. Byron and Sage also discuss what it means to be a black conservative in today's political climate, his affordability plan for Florida's rising insurance, housing, and healthcare costs, his approach to AI data centers, and his vision for the state if elected. A candid, wide-ranging conversation on The Sage Steele Show. New episodes every week. The views and claims expressed are the candidate's own.

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Sage Steele sits down with Colonel Allen West, combat veteran, former congressman, and one of the most principled leaders in America, for a powerful conversation on the 25th anniversary of September 11th. West takes us back to that morning, from watching the second tower fall in a Marine operations center, to the aircraft striking the Pentagon wing where a close friend survived, to driving home under a silent sky with no aircraft and knowing this was the Pearl Harbor of his generation. He shares what it meant to lead nearly 500 soldiers into Iraq when only two of them had ever seen combat, the moment he told a frightened young soldier that his own greatest fear was letting his men down, and the interrogation decision that ended his military career because protecting his troops mattered more to him than his own rank. West also reflects on faith, his father's charge to always take care of his troops, the family military legacy he shares with Sage, and why he still believes America's greatest days are ahead. A moving conversation about service, sacrifice, and leadership on The Sage Steele Show. New episodes every week. The views expressed are the guest's own.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

03:24 - Colonel West Remembers September 11, 2001

07:00 - Why 9/11 Changed America Forever

12:02 - The Controversy Surrounding New York's 9/11 Memorial

18:04 - The Soldier Colonel West Trained Who Helped Lead America's Response

21:02 - How America Went From United to Deeply Divided

23:21 - The Muslim Brotherhood's 1991 Plan for America

30:17 - Trump, Immigration & Confronting Threats From Within

40:45 - Getting the Call to Lead His Troops Into Iraq

49:00 - Why Colonel West Believed in the Iraq War Mission

51:02 - The Gulf War, Saddam Hussein & Leaving the Job Unfinished

53:04 - What Young Americans Don't Understand About Socialism

56:03 - The Decision to Protect His Soldiers That Cost Him His Military Career

01:04:00 - Why Colonel West Never Stopped Serving

01:07:39 - What Gives Colonel West Hope for America

01:10:00 - Faith, Conviction & Fighting for the Next Generation

01:15:37 - Final Thoughts

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Sage Steele sits down with Anne Beiler, the founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels, for the remarkable story behind one of the most beloved brands in America. Raised Amish with an eighth-grade education and married at 19, Anne never dreamed of building a business, yet what began as a single farmers-market stand in Pennsylvania, started with $6,000 from her father, grew into roughly 2,100 stores across 28 countries. Anne tells Sage how she priced her very first franchise on nothing but common sense, why she almost took the now-famous pretzel off the menu, and the one-in-a-million kitchen accident that gave Auntie Anne's its unmistakable smell. Along the way she shares the faith that carried her through profound personal hardship and the belief she lives by today, that life is hard and God is good. A moving conversation about resilience, redemption, family, and the American dream on The Sage Steele Show. New episodes every week. This episode includes discussion of trauma and abuse; support resources are linked below.

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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 discussions that enlighten, entertain, and engage. There's a whole big world out there that's not just sports, and Sage wants to talk about all of it.

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Sage Steele sits down with legendary impressionist and comedian Frank Caliendo for two hours of laughs, stories, and dead-on impressions. Frank breaks down how he actually builds a voice from scratch, starting with Muppet voices and working his way to John Madden, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Charles Barkley, Morgan Freeman, and Patrick Mahomes, and reveals the "pizza slice" face theory behind every character. He tells the story he kept secret for 20 years about John Madden wanting to sue him and the Hall of Famer who refused to go along with it, what really happened the day he dressed as Trump inside Trump Tower, and how his Richard Sherman parody took over an entire Super Bowl. Sage and Frank reminisce about the ESPN and Fox heyday, from Mike and Mike to the 30 for 30, and Frank gets honest about fame, family, why he has never had a drink in his life, and the coaching mistake he owned up to in front of a team of kids. A hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt conversation on The Sage Steele Show. New episodes every week.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Cold Open

03:04 - Frank Caliendo Takes Over the Show

04:46 - Making Fun of Everyone: Trump, Bush, Obama & Biden

09:13 - Frank's Years at ESPN & the Golden Era of Sports Media

12:02 - Leaving FOX & Reinventing His Comedy

18:35 - Mel Kiper, Todd McShay & the Voices That Defined ESPN

24:18 - Charles Barkley, John Madden & When Impressions Get Personal

28:51 - Why Frank Has Never Been Drunk

32:42 - Family, Friendship & the Strange Side of Being Successful

39:21 - Leaving Los Angeles & Frank's Donald Trump Story

47:20 - Sports, Parenting & Raising Competitive Kids

53:01 - Social Media Changed Comedy Forever

59:00 - COVID, Kids & the Consequences of Social Media

01:08:47 - Has Frank Caliendo Ever Been Canceled?

01:12:24 - Comedy, Offensive Jokes & Where Frank Draws the Line

01:21:00 - The Chaz Bono Joke That Got Frank in Trouble

01:23:22 - Impersonating Charles Barkley & JB on FOX

01:27:33 - Cancel Culture, Money & Why People Get Targeted

01:30:13 - Marriage, Fatherhood & How Frank Has Changed

01:41:45 - Growing Up in Wisconsin & Teaching His Kids to Chase What They Want

01:45:00 - Meeting Josh Brolin & Chris Evans

01:49:27 - Choosing Family Over Fame

01:54:36 - How Frank Caliendo Actually Became Famous

01:59:45 - MADtv, FOX & the Career Decisions That Changed Everything

02:04:35 - Today's Best Comedians: Chappelle, Bill Burr, Shane Gillis & More

02:08:19 - How Frank Builds an Impression From Scratch

02:14:42 - The Impression Frank Still Can't Get Right

02:15:10 - Final Impressions & Outro

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Sage Steele sits down with Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation that goes far beyond football. Brian explains why he started speaking up on the issues he calls common sense, from protecting women's sports to the treatment of Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark in the WNBA, and why he believes so many wealthy male athletes stay silent when they know better. He and Sage get into the cancellation he faced from his own team, how speaking his mind shrank his circle to real friends, and why he has no regrets about it. Then the conversation turns personal: why he quit coaching his own son to be his father instead, the "no-men" who kept him humble through 13 seasons, what sudden money really does to a person, and why he would never trade his gold jacket for a Super Bowl ring. Plus a deep dive into the 2026 Bears, Caleb Williams, the greatest defenses of all time, and the stadium mess in Chicago. A candid conversation about courage, fatherhood, and football on The Sage Steele Show. New episodes every week. The views expressed are the guests' own.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

04:40 Why Urlacher Became More Outspoken About Politics

09:20 Colin Kaepernick, the National Anthem & Athletes Speaking Out

15:30 The NFL, COVID & Standing By What You Believe

23:00 Growing Up Without Money & Urlacher's Path to the NFL

31:30 Becoming a Chicago Bear & His Rookie Season

39:30 Leadership, Locker Room Culture & Playing for Lovie Smith

47:00 Raising Kids, Coaching His Son & Life After Football

56:30 Hall of Fame, Retirement & Walking Away From the NFL

01:04:30 Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson & The Bears' New Era

01:14:00 Can Caleb Williams Become Chicago's Franchise Quarterback?

01:21:00 Urlacher's Bears Predictions & The NFC Race

01:25:30 The Cowboys, Dak Prescott & This NFL Season

01:28:00 Life After Football, Family & Staying Competitive

01:30:00 Why Urlacher Refuses to Stay Silent

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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 discussions that enlighten, entertain, and engage. There's a whole big world out there that's not just sports, and Sage wants to talk about all of it.

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Bernie Kosar sits down with Sage Steele for one of the most emotional and inspiring conversations in the show's history. The Cleveland Browns legend opens up about the decade since he and Sage first met at Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, a stretch that took him through a 96-hour coma, cirrhosis, early-onset dementia, a Parkinson's diagnosis, and a liver transplant that nearly did not happen. Bernie shares the almost unbelievable story of his 21-year-old donor, a young man who told his family days before his death that he wanted Bernie to have his liver, and the bond Bernie now shares with the donor's family. He talks candidly about the regenerative medicine he credits with getting his mind back, the concussion culture that told players to hide their injuries, why he has no regrets about the hits, the bankruptcy that reshaped his life, and the faith that carried him through. From the drive and the fumble to a Super Bowl ring, from rock bottom to a second chance, this is Bernie Kosar like you have never heard him. New episodes of The Sage Steele Show every week.

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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 discussions that enlighten, entertain, and engage. There's a whole big world out there that's not just sports, and Sage wants to talk about all of it.

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Dinesh D'Souza joins me for an unfiltered conversation about America's future, election integrity, media manipulation, Trump's foreign policy, the divide over Israel, Anthony Fauci, and the strategies conservatives need to challenge bad ideas more effectively.

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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 discussions that enlighten, entertain, and engage. There's a whole big world out there that's not just sports, and Sage wants to talk about all of it.

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Sage Steele sits down with Dan Dakich, the former Indiana Hoosier, longtime ESPN college basketball analyst, and host of Don't At Me on Outkick, for one of the most candid conversations she has had on the show. Dakich tells the Bob Knight story he has kept private for 40 years, including the night in the locker room that nearly ended his career, and reflects on 16 complicated years with the legendary coach, the recruiting visit that broke their relationship, and how he made peace with it before Knight passed. He and Sage compare notes on their overlapping years at ESPN, what really changed the network after 2020, why leadership failed at the highest levels, and the Ryan Clark saga. Then Dakich unloads on the WNBA, the mishandling of Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, the America 250 patch decision, and why a lack of leadership is costing the league its biggest moment. He closes with the loss of his father, the legal-pad reckoning that changed how he lives, and the two-word family motto that has carried him through firings, divorce, and everything else. New episodes of The Sage Steele Show every week.

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