The Sage Steele Show

Chris Distefano is a hilarious comedian and podcaster with a new sitcom being produced by Jimmy Kimmel. Chris and Sage Steele discuss his criteria for approving who his daughters date, how Chris cries at the drop of a hat, how to navigate cancel culture in comedy, his dad and his unconventional parenting style, the advice he got from Louis CK, on the career he left to pursue comedy, Oprah and her advice for winning, how to develop a sitcom, and reaching a point of contentment in life and career.

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Sage Steele and Corey Lewandowski on Corey's role in the early Trump campaign, Trump's growth and sophistication as a politician from 2016 to 2024, 2016 and the Golden Escalator Moment, current role as a senior advisor for the Republican Convention, the allegations and circumstances surrounding his dismissal from the Trump campaign in 2021, the Republican National Convention and its significance, Trump's performance and approach compared to Joe Biden's, especially in debates and public appearances, discussion on Biden's mental acuity and the media's portrayal, and Corey's thoughts on early voting and absentee ballots.

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Lara Trump is a prominent American political strategist, television producer, and advocate known for her dynamic role in the Trump family and her extensive involvement in national politics. Sage Steele and Lara Trump go deep on what it's like to have the Trump last name, handling public scrutiny and media portrayal, coping with personal attacks, the physical and mental toll of her political involvement, the importance of faith and intuition in navigating life's challenges, failure as a learning opportunity, work ethic, encouragement of others to pursue her goals, who stood up for her and who didn't, and the importance of setting a positive example for her kids.

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The Sage Steele Show on the road from Atlanta, where Sage hosts not one but two U.S. Congressmen, Byron Donalds (Florida) and Wesley Hunt (Texas). Byron on what he learned from his first loss. Wesley on the concept of "Congress, Cognac, and Cigars," to engage the black community in discussions about conservative values. Economic, educational, and cultural challenges, advocating for solutions like school choice, which Byron credits with changing his life, Biden's role in the rise of inflation, the immigration crisis, and crime. Wesley's transformative experience in combat that made him fearless. Sage on the importance of having strong, articulate black men in leadership roles, accountability, the decline of trust in our political institutions, patriotism, exceptionalism, and much, much more.

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Stars Wars Lando: legend, superstar OG actor Billy Dee Williams & Sage Steele on breaking the color barrier, the pressure black public figures face, Billy's charming demeanor, learning from different cultures, valuing individualism, true diversity, self-realization, spiritual awakening, the universe's energy, maintaining privacy, spiritual awakening, God, faith and more.

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Sage Steele and Adam Carolla on the pros and cons of social media, the hypocrisy of politicians, defying shutdown orders, standing up against government overreach, the civil rights movement, statue removals and how other protests are handled, double standards in coverage to various events, Adam's difficult neighbors, not succumbing to social pressure, the sad decline of California, Adam's career in Hollywood, and much, much more.

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Sage and Jillian Michaels on Ozempic, running barefoot, the challenges of aging, legislative decisions regarding LGBTQ rights, the myths of Jillian's time on "The Biggest Loser," Big Pharma, mental health challenges Jillian faced during her back injury and recovery, chronic pain, how motherhood has forced her to become a better person, and much more.

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Reggie Watts is a comedian, actor, beatboxer, and musician. He improvs music using only his voice, a keyboard, and a looping machine. Reggie and Sage discuss, the nuances of living in LA, and Reggie's positive take on LA traffic, Reggie's multiple middle names, "salad power", the impact of a military upbringing on character, Reggie dealing with bullies, the importance of standing up for yourself, Reggie's mom's influence, strength, and protective nature, Reggie's creative process and their shared experiences of being biracial, the importance of embracing both sides of heritage, the role of creativity in his life, using tech to preserve memories, and the life goal of making your parents proud.

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Sage Steele and Mayim Bialik on mental health, Mayim's depression, anxiety, and OCD, the importance of understanding and accepting oneself, the importance of self-care and mental well-being, the challenges of parenting in the public eye, Mayim on the importance of fostering independence and resilience, Sage's parents' interracial marriage and how their courage and love have shaped her values and approach to life, the obstacles in sports journalism, Mayim on starting as a child actor, being judged on your looks as a teenage actor, personal healing practices, and how to stay grounded in this crazy world.

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Sage Steele and Howie Mandel on mental health, Howie's germophobia, Howie's special use for socks, how fear played a role in his career, how to handle kids in the modern age, how Howie's Howard Stern Show appearance helped listeners, Howie's massive success on "Deal or No Deal" and "America's Got Talent," why authenticity has been a key part of his success, the impact of social media and staying positive in the face of nastiness, the value of therapy and coping mechanisms for dealing with life's challenges, Howie's philosophy on life and legacy, and how he stresses kindness, even in his comedy.

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