Zachary Levi: Hollywood, Faith, and Cancel Culture | Sage Steele Show | EP 70
I’ve known Zachary Levi for years, but this was the first time we sat down for an unfiltered conversation- and it was worth the wait.
Zach opened up about faith, fatherhood, and why he’s building a new kind of community in Texas called Wildwood. He spoke candidly about Hollywood, the backlash he’s faced for speaking his mind, and what it feels like to live out his values in an industry that doesn’t always welcome honesty.
We talked about everything from politics and the pandemic to the dangers of AI and what it means to hold onto hope in a world that feels increasingly chaotic. Zach also shared how becoming a father has deepened his perspective and given him a renewed sense of purpose.
This was Zachary Levi at his most real - thoughtful, passionate, and unapologetically himself.
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.
Chapters:
00:01:27 – Zach Levi’s Super Ranch: Wildwood
00:07:47 – Sage’s First Tattoo Story
00:08:30 – What Community Means to Zach Levi
00:16:00 – The First Attempt to Cancel Zach Levi
00:23:55 – How We Judge Each Other’s Political Views
00:27:41 – Is Mainstream Media Shifting?
00:32:33 – Zach’s First Experience with Being Canceled
00:40:34 – Zach’s COVID-19 Tweet
00:46:46 – Was the Pandemic Planned?
00:53:32 – The Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
01:09:47 – Life After Fatherhood: Zach’s New Perspective
01:37:32 – What Got Zach Levi Through Hard Times
01:46:02 – Zach’s Biggest Hope for His Son
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How Big Pharma and Big Food Keep America Sick | Sage Steele Show | EP 69
Calley Means has spent years pulling back the curtain on some of the most powerful industries in America, and what he shared with me was eye-opening.
We talked about his journey from working inside the political machine to becoming a senior adviser to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and now one of the most outspoken critics of the food, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. Calley explained why he believes the health of our country starts with what we eat, and how the system is stacked against ordinary Americans from the time we are kids in school.
He did not sugarcoat the reality. The statistics are dark, the incentives are broken, and the industries making billions off our sickness do not want to change. But Calley also brought hope by sharing why he still believes America can turn this around, what he is fighting for alongside RFK Jr. and Donald Trump, and the changes that could actually make us healthy again.
This was a challenging and fascinating conversation that will make you question what you have been told about health, medicine, and the food on your plate.
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.You can go to my sponsor https://aura.com/sagesteele to try 14 days for free. That’s enough time for Aura to start scrubbing your personal info off these data broker sites, without you lifting a finger.For behind-the-scenes content from this episode, check out my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheSageSteeleShow
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Chapters:
00:01:33 – Life at the White House
00:03:03 – Trump’s Second Term
00:05:50 – The State of Food and Health in America
00:09:51 – MAHA vs. Big Pharma
00:14:52 – How American Food and Health Declined
00:16:53 – NIH’s Questionable Interests and Spending
00:19:13 – Shocking Tactics Used by the Food Industry
00:20:07 – Michelle Obama and School Lunches
00:22:46 – How MAHA is Making an Impact
00:27:05 – RFK Jr. Joins Forces with President Trump
00:30:43 – What is SNAP?
00:38:09 – How the Medical Community Dismisses Patients
00:40:24 – Rebuilding Trust in Doctors and Medicine
00:47:24 – What to Do if Your Doctor Belittles You
00:51:05 – Is It Racist to Say Soda is Bad for You?
00:57:13 – Low Income and Poor Health
01:03:15 – The Means Family’s Health Habits
01:06:52 – The Presidential Fitness Test
01:11:59 – Calley’s Mother and the Reason He Fights
01:15:57 – Powerful Moment: Calley on His Mother’s Final Days
01:23:42 – Cancer by the Numbers
01:30:56 – Closing Thoughts
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The Other Side of Skip Bayless | Sage Steele Show | EP 68
Skip Bayless has built a career on delivering sharp takes, holding bold opinions, and never backing down from a debate, but this conversation revealed a side of him that most people never see.
We discussed the work ethic that has fueled his decades in sports media, from his early days as a newspaper columnist to becoming one of the most recognizable personalities on television. Skip opened up about the sacrifices, the criticism, and the pressure that comes with living your life in front of an audience every single day.
He shared personal stories about his childhood, the moments that shaped him, and the relationships that have kept him grounded in a business that can easily pull you away from what matters most. We also got into his views on competition, how he prepares for those high-stakes TV debates, and why he’s still as passionate about sports as he was on day one.
This was Skip Bayless beyond the hot takes- a thoughtful, driven man who’s as committed to his craft as he is to staying true to himself.
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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Dr. Drew on Trauma, Addiction, and What’s Really Wrong with America | Sage Steele Show | EP. 67
Dr. Drew has spent decades in the public eye, but sitting down with him revealed the man behind the microphone.
We talked about his journey from medical school to becoming one of the most recognizable doctors in America, and how his work in the ICU, psychiatry, and addiction medicine gave him a rare window into the full spectrum of the human experience. He shared deeply personal stories about raising triplets, facing his child’s brain surgery, and how his own childhood trauma shaped both his empathy and his work ethic.
Dr. Drew didn’t shy away from tough topics. We dug into the nature of addiction, why childhood trauma is often the hidden catalyst, and how he believes cities like Los Angeles could actually solve the homelessness crisis if they had the courage to act. He was candid about mental health, loss, and the need for pragmatic solutions in a world that too often favors ideology over reality.
This conversation is full of lessons from someone who has truly seen it all- inside the hospital and out in the world.
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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"I Hit Rock Bottom After Getting Red-Pilled" | The Sage Steele Show | EP 66
Some conversations stop you in your tracks- and this was one of them.
Xaviaer DuRousseau joined me to talk about how he went from identifying as a proud liberal to becoming one of the boldest conservative voices challenging the mainstream narrative today. He walked me through that transformation. What shifted, what hurt, and what ultimately freed him.
We talked about identity, race, and the pressure to conform. Xaviaer opened up about the backlash he’s faced, the isolation that comes with speaking your truth, and why he refuses to be quiet- even when it would be easier.
This wasn’t about towing a party line. It was about finding the courage to break away from the script and rewriting your own.
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Chapters:
00:02:34 – Who Is Xaviaer DuRousseau
00:07:57 – How Xaviaer Got Into the Spotlight
00:12:06 – Debunking Xaviaer
00:21:45 – The Truth About BLM
00:25:20 – The Controversial Black Woman Statue
00:29:32 – Fearless Commentary on Taboo Topics
00:38:02 – Losing Friends and Family Over Politics
00:44:07 – Family
00:46:21 – Navigating His Relationship with His Dad
00:50:03 – Does Xaviaer Ever Question Himself?
00:53:50 – Hitting Rock Bottom After Getting Red-Pilled
01:03:02 – The One Thing That Saved Xaviaer’s Life
01:09:00 – How the Influencer Journey Began
01:15:58 – Dealing with Online Harassment
01:22:49 – The Decline of Pop Culture
01:29:47 – Xaviaer’s Proudest Moment
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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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.