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Sage Steele and Danica Patrick - Talking about the attempted Assassination of former President Trump Episode Partners: & Check out Danica's brands: Other videos you would like: Charlie Kirk | PRETTY INTENSE PODCAST Robert F Kennedy Jr | PRETTY INTENSE PODCAST Tulsi Gabbard | FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODE NOTES: Welcome back to The Pretty Intense Podcast. We are talking with the courageous repel of ESPN Sage Steele. Steele has confronted significant adversity throughout her career, navigating challenges with resilience and determination. Known for her bold commentary and insightful reporting, Steele has faced criticism and backlash for her outspoken views on various social and political issues within the sports world. Despite these challenges, she has remained steadfast in her commitment to her craft. Steele's ability to persevere in the face of adversity underscores her strength of character. Steele's views on President Biden have been a subject of public scrutiny, reflecting her willingness to express opinions that may differ from mainstream narratives. Her viewpoints have often sparked debate and controversy, highlighting her commitment to open dialogue and challenging conventional thinking. Sage Steele's perspective on what it means to be an American is shaped by her military upbringing. She often emphasizes the importance of freedom, opportunity, and individual responsibility as fundamental aspects of the American identity. Steele believes in the power of diversity and unity, viewing America as a nation that thrives on its multicultural tapestry and the collective pursuit of shared ideals. Her views underscore a belief in the American Dream, where hard work and determination can lead to success regardless of background or circumstance. Steele's interpretation of being American encompasses both pride in the nation's achievements and a call to continually strive towards inclusivity and equality for all citizens. Come enjoy Sage Steele’s strength, and bravery, standing up for America. ======== 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Sports Journalism Today 09:00 - Working With ESPN 12:00 - Taking Charge Of Your Own Career 16:00 - Interviewing Biden 2021 22:00 - Who Is Running The Country 30:00 - Sage The Patriot 42:00 - Sports A Political Arena 50:00 - How To Handle The Haters 1:04:00 - Divorcing Your Childhood Sweetheart 1:13:00 - Best Advise ======== BIO: Sage Steele is one of the country’s most popular and respected broadcasters. Most recently, she was a fixture at ESPN from 2007-2023, hosting the network’s flagship show, SportsCenter. Throughout the years, Steele has hosted a variety of shows and countless live events, including SportsCenter's coverage of the Super Bowl, The Masters, The NBA Finals, the World Series, and several other national and international sporting events. As one of ESPN's longest-tenured anchors, Steele was also the lead host of the network's NBA coverage, hosting NBA Countdown on ESPN & ABC from 2013-2017 before returning to her SportsCenter roots. Outside of the sports world, Sage has hosted a variety of events, including The Scripps National Spelling Bee from 2010-2012, The Miss America Pageant in 2016 & 2017 on ABC, The Tournament of Roses Parade on ABC since 2018, and Dick Clark's 2016 New Year's Rockin' Eve on ABC. In March 2019, Steele co-hosted the ABC special “Volcano Live with Nik Wallenda“ as the famous daredevil walked a tightrope across a live volcano in Nicaragua. Sage has been a featured guest host on ABC's The View, was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and has appeared in Rolling Stone, Variety, The Wall Street Journal, Vibe, and Huffington Post. Before her ESPN success, Sage's journalism career began in 1995 upon graduation from Indiana University. She held producing, reporting, and anchoring roles in local markets -- South Bend, IN (WSBT-TV), Indianapolis, IN (WISH-TV), and Tampa, FL (WFTS-TV) -- before landing similar roles at regional television networks in Tampa (Fox Sports Florida) and Washington, DC/Baltimore (Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic). Beyond the spotlight, Steele has a philanthropic and charitable heart for many passionate causes. Sage is proud to be a new member of the board of directors for The Boys & Girls Club of America. Board member for The V Foundation for Cancer Research and an advisory board member for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). She volunteers with The Alzheimer’s Association and is active in her local church in Connecticut. Most importantly, Steele is the proud mother of three children, ages 21, 17 & 19. Sage LOVES being able to share her story and remains hopeful that her willingness to be vulnerable and speak her truth will encourage and allow others to do the same.
