Stephen A. Smith gets real with Will Cain: 'I run from nothing' | Will Cain Podcast

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith joins 'The Will Cain Podcast' to discuss his memoir, the role of a man, and how he overcomes his vulnerabilities and insecurities.
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[@plebmike8997]

Feels so good seeing these two bros back together again. Missed this.

[@iwishamofowould2225]

Why they both suck . But it says a lot about you

[@swasho2939]

just missing max kellerman and the trio is complete

[@plebmike8997]

@@iwishamofowould2225 Thanks

[@BruteStrength99]

​@@iwishamofowould2225 and you just showed how ignorant you are

[@danielwilliams2224]

Yes me too it's a great interview

[@bcschneider53]

So great to see these two together again. Will was the best antagonist Stephen A’s ever had on First Take.

[@harrymic75]

Should have given Cain the job over Max. Will knew how to debate, if even we didn't agree

[@hutonghustler5317]

@@harrymic75 Max was the only reason I could watch that show

[@gtr0k]

Max was a liberal though so he's bad

[@michaelonwuka1590]

Will knows how to debate.. In which half of the time is Waffle.. Max knows Sports an actual Sports Analyst..

[@jimbike8064]

​@@harrymic75 Yep. Will Cain had very interesting takes and didn't drone on and on like Max.

[@kengy1991]

Stephen A is the real deal. Love seeing him and Will Cain together again!

[@alcoballic9593]

I don’t understand why networks don’t have political debates with a First Take style format. It would be so popular. Having Will Cain and SAS debate politics would be awesome. I know networks would never do that though bc they like having echo chambers but man I wish SAS and Will Cain created a podcast together. It would be as popular as Joe Rogan.

[@billb6959]

And if you really believe that what you just said then I have some oceanfront property that I'll sell you really cheap in Arizona

[@Peace-iz7gj]

I respect you more Stephen A. Thanks for your viewpoint on Father's. Take care of those daughters.

[@gr8reels]

Bravo Will Cain!! Such a wonderful and healing act having you and Stephen demonstrate this level of love and respect for one another!! I applaud you!

[@hockeyfan131993]

will cain clout chases and stephen a has been the same the entire time

[@BruteStrength99]

Two long time friends reuniting

[@mecsoljae]

@@hockeyfan131993 and you type things on youtube

[@RampageYI]

Will acting like a lil brother foreal foreal.

[@jamesscisciani8966]

This was great. Two intelligent people with very different opinions on certain issues, calmly discussing and learning from each other. I learned a lot about where both are coming from. I wish this was the way it always was.

[@jamesscisciani8966]

And that's not a shot at the network. I'm saying I wish all networks had more of this.

[@Goldj16]

Well stated

[@michaelmerrill7392]

will is not of sound mind

[@alcoballic9593]

@@jamesscisciani8966 Sadly ppl don’t want this. Ppl want conflict and someone to blame or project their issues onto. Ppl coming together to discuss and have understanding is bad for business and bad for the consumer bc it forces them to confront their own issues.

[@terrencealston370]

Great 👍🏿 point!!!!

[@mula3375]

Love how ppl can still be friends

[@dragonflyjones5023]

Well yeah 😂

[@tretre4435]

I have a friend like this lol

[@ROGERJONES-jg9xm]

WE ARE NEVER YO FRIEND

[@paulkibbe9358]

I just gained a ton of respect for Stephen A Smith. This was a great interview.

[@billymadison4903]

Why

[@paulkibbe9358]

@@billymadison4903 I’ve never been a big fan but I have a lot of respect for someone that works hard and overcomes some big hurdles to be successful. The fact that his own dad told him he wasn’t going to amount to anything, and he went on to be a very successful commentator is inspiring. I don’t agree with a lot of stuff he says, but I like that he has the courage to come onto these shows, engage in some healthy debate, and walk away still maintaining civility. We should all strive to debate this way and maybe we can find some common ground.

[@pr-tj5by]

@@billymadison4903 I've always liked SAS

[@brandonprice9915]

Totally agree.

[@ChadGouldsby]

Will handled this interview like a pro, and this was a great watch.

[@lordhamlet1185]

As someone who is a left leaning moderate, I absolutely loved this interview. THIS is what we need 100xs more of on TV! Well done, gentlemen. Maybe there is hope on the horizon..

[@TrevorGTAOnline]

As a complete independent I agree with you brother❤🎉

[@FallacyUnknown]

I miss their heated debates on first take lol but glad they got back together for an interview

[@_Daza]

I love how Will let Stephen A speak out his whole opinions without him interrupting or trying to add another question in the middle of response. They both handled thing’s extremely professional and overall it was a great interview. Well done Will Cain

[@Oren0614]

Unlike how he was being treated at espn

[@sheilamoses8689]

I have much more respect for Stephen A after this interview. Thank you!

[@moking9907]

Nothing but Respect for Stephen A Smith! ❤💯

[@billymadison4903]

Yeah right

[@JerzeyDudef]

They worked good together. Good to see them back together.

[@shaggy3255]

These two used to crack me up...epic debates

[@mado3623]

I agree man will Cain didn't pull any punches with anyone dude would go bonkers every show probably one of the best debaters opposite Stephen A in my book

[@joeyzapata6786]

I would love to see these get into more debates over political topics. Fox needs a voice like Stephen A.

[@scrubled6854]

That one huge blow.up between these two ...unforgettable 😂

[@tomstorm7926]

I loved will cain on that channel. But I knew they weren’t ready for him

[@SarmadLach]

This is the best interview I've ever seen Stephan A Smith in.

[@kevinhorry4182]

I always believe people can still be real friends even though they are in 2 different parties. Kuddos to these 2 gents

[@edfa3706]

They are both republicans. Stephen is a moderate Republican and will Cain is a maga trump republican.

[@Clarkbar79]

Stephen A Smith is a republican trust me.

[@ramonrojas3722]

Ehh f*** Republicans and Democrats who cares about these parties talk about the man the character.

[@killakays5302]

​@@Clarkbar79 nothing wrong with that

[@rashondemond]

@@Clarkbar79 race or personality or whatever you want to call it doesn’t belong to any party. I’m neither republican or democrat and I believe in certain republican beliefs over democratic beliefs. Just depends on the person but Stephen A. Don’t bite his tongue when looking out for his ppl

[@p3te428]

I love this segment between these two. These the type of conversations we need to have in this country with respect and understanding.

[@camreese]

This really made me understand more about stephen a as a person and he seems like a hard working good man who wants better. He reminds me a lot of my dad

[@DezLin07]

I miss Will Cain on ESPN. I did not always agree with him, but he consistently made compelling points. He was the only one to go against the ESPN status quo and challenge thier thought process. Sports needs him

[@Robert-dg4pp]

I'm a black man from the south, but I love both of these guys equally!! They leave no stone unturned!! An Yes, I do think them both are fair.

[@samalnajjar790]

I love Stephen A Smith I love his honesty. He’s a great guy to listen to.

[@tonyd1280]

These needs millions of views best convo I’ve ever seen! On god

[@LovepreetSingh-qz4vf]

Will needs to go back to ESPN and be Stephen As permanent partner on First Take! These two were great together on the show and Will never backed down from anything Stephen A said… always brought the best out of him.

[@noelcintron953]

No, Will is right where he belongs at Fox participating in Klan rallies.

[@mexiguero646]

No way will goes back to that woke BS sports channel 😂

[@microtransactionssuckbawlz]

I always thought the same idea but like Stephen A. said in the beginning Will would be getting ripped throughout most segments on the show lol. Always enjoyed Will on ESPN especially after Skip’s departure but since then he’s nothing but exceptional at what he does at Fox

[@microtransactionssuckbawlz]

@@mexiguero646 facts ESPN has gotten so much worse throughout the last several years

[@Riles3152]

No way ESPN employs or re-employs another outspoken conservative voice on their network. Pigs will grow wings and fly and hell will freeze over before something like that happens again IMO.

[@abbydollars8679]

Could never stomach listening to Will Cain until seeing this interview. Well done, Mr Will Cain. Well done on this piece

[@mv-db4463]

Could never stomach listening to Steven A. Smith until seeing this interview. Well done, Steven A. well done on this piece.

[@grovedwayne390]

@@mv-db4463 You both are funny 😁 😂

[@Trizzy67]

Love hearing Stephen A. and how much he has overcome. True underdog!

[@billymadison4903]

You're crazy

[@superwong6601]

@@billymadison4903how is he crazy? Stephen A Smith is an amazing story. You’re a hater

[@Augusto0926]

Great interview Will Cain, had SA really open up and he was very comfortable answering !

[@jermaine9411]

This is definitely Will Cains lane this is some good stuff

[@hanj31]

Amen! Provide and protect for the family! That is the man’s role. Love seeing these two together again.

[@alexisayala6900]

Never knew how much I loved Stephen A until now.

[@philb.1502]

Good to see Will and Stephen A. back together! I really enjoyed Will when he was on First Take on ESPN debating Stephen A.!

[@JayTheAdviceGuy]

I often wondered how Stephen A. truly felt about Will Cain back in those First Take days. (If he liked him or not.) So it's good to see them together in this interview.

[@BobbyAuld]

Always thought Stephen A liked Will more than Max Kellerman

[@SayWhat336]

First Take is Steven's show. Cain wouldn't be there if SAS ain't like him. Will Cain was needed to balance out Max Kellerman's super liberal wokeness.

[@parody05]

@@BobbyAuld i think at the end of the day he did like will more than max but i feel that was also a result of being around max all day and having to hear what he considered max’s idiotic takes. I can see sas getting tired of will pretty quickly if he had to deal with it on a daily basis. My 2 cents

[@derekhall378]

Sas has final say on who comes onto first take so without his permission those debates never would have happened. Shephen a is smart when it comes to who he allows onto his show

[@theshow1269]

That was a surprisingly enjoyable interview… respect to both of you!

[@juice9100]

I don't care for Will Cain, all here for Stephen A Smith

[@matthewbernier9587]

Wow Stephen really laying it out there, lots of respect for his truth, self awareness, and perspective. He’s so much more than the screaming man on ESPN

[@elinogo5657]

Congrats to you both on being such professionals when it comes to your crafts. This interview was top notch. I've been a fan of you both for years and seeing you guys on this side of the fence (of the sports world) is pleasantly satisfying. I remember you guys going at it on First Take with your heated rivalry. They were by far the best moments of First Take. Dare I say the Ying and Yang of debating. Wish you two could do this more often. Much respect and blessings to you both!

[@Leonelandfam123]

There’s a level of respect now towards Stephen A Smith. Great interview!

[@tee83521]

Two grown men acting like grown men! Much respect to both of you.

[@bscsneakerguy4401]

Might be the best interview of his I've seen in some time.

[@1godi]

Awesome show can’t wait for part 2 of Will & Stephen A!!!!!

[@KickItToTheKing]

This is a great moment! Seeing these 2 go at it once again. Now give us Skip Bayless vs. Stephen A Smith again!

[@jeseniagonzalez8515]

Wow!!! This was a great segment!!! Just what we need!!! Thank you Mr. Stephen

[@maxwelljacobfreedom]

Lol if you are real you are real stupid

[@Dingoplexor]

U r absolutely beautiful!! ❤❤❤

[@bryanscarbeck5609]

Wow great interview & we need more of this kind of debates & discussion. These two need a show together about everything. This needs to happen, this was awesome

[@lapx1]

We have plenty of talkers. We need doers and for people to be held accountable for their actions.

[@bryancopca8480]

Love this man. Loved Will on first take, always kept it real.

[@dominiquepenton6088]

Great Conversation between you two! I definitely watch again if you bring him back as a guest again!

[@kimberlym-w9926]

Thank you for this podcast!! Stephen A. Smith is a very interesting individual!! 👍😎🎉 Keeping in truthful and real!!

[@justinhale8789]

I appreciate the candor, disagreement, and ultimately the respect. Nice conversation

[@WHITEBOY_RADIO]

We need more of these conversations. Kudos to both men.

[@johnathanhornesr]

Glad to see these two together again!

[@randyragsdale23]

Stephen A Smith is an inspiration.

[@C-Rod7x]

Great seeing these 2 back together!

[@newerax1009]

I respect Stephen A. Smith for being an independent

[@dubf24]

I'll keep it a buck. This interview is really good. I didn't like Will Cain on FT, but this interview, the relaxed, not performing version of Stephen A is so much more interesting to me. Will Cain is good here. Very good.

[@illiogicalphilosophy2481]

Agree

[@KarlPostMalone]

Will’s beef with Max made Will look angry because those two were on two different ends of the spectrum. Max was so liberal it made Will seem extremely biased.

[@Fattywhacker1]

this was really refreshing. i respect both these men.

[@JXiong-zo8ig]

Man It's great to see these 2 together again LOVE IT!!!!

[@michaelmups9726]

Two greatest in Media...just love to see together again. Hopefully you have a show together on every topics...🙏🙏🙏

[@bethtx2000]

Just saw this. Great job Will! I definitely have a newfound respect for Stephen A.

[@vernonleewarren280]

This was an excellent interview and I enjoyed it very much. Well done. Will Cain and Stephen A. Smith

[@jcd_2000]

Loved watching these two back in the day. Great watch!

[@jorgechapa6586]

I loved this !!!!!! I use to watch these two on ESPN . It's awesome to hear the honest perspective of these two on there personal relationshipsl with each other and with there family. It's also awesome to hear them speak on there outlook on the industry and social issues.

[@dannyfitz527]

Stephen a smith is a real man for this interview he can stand in the fire with his views. To be raised with such control over emotion and an ability to articulate these points with control of his emotions with topics this on the edge is elite. He deserves more than he’s worth. Very powerful man.

[@kjdesravins9923]

Love to see this… Will Cain and Stephen A. 🔥🔥🔥

[@darrelhopkinson3560]

Good seeing these two together

[@olumide31907]

I wish we could have more civil conversations like this when it comes to politics. Bravo to both men

[@gorim4]

This was wholesome and refreshing

[@TheCowboyCalls]

Best interview that I have ever seen Fox conduct in my life

[@Riles3152]

As much as I can’t stand some of the things that Stephen A says and as annoying as he can be at times, It’s almost impossible to not come away with a level of respect for him as a man and as a personality. He’s one of the very few people left at espn I can appreciate.

[@williamrobertson6380]

After a nightmarish 2022, shell-shocked investors have losses to recoup and plenty to ponder, as an inflation report and a raft of other data did little to change expectations that the Federal Reserve would likely continue hiking intrest rates even if the economy slows down, Which means more red ink for portfolios for the first quarter of year 2023. How can I profit from the current volatile market, I'm still at a crossroads deciding if to liquidate my $250k bond/stocck portfolio

[@bondyjoseph5171]

@Arif Ameen Masif Uncertainty... it took me 5 years to stop trying to predict what bout to happen in market based on charts studying, cause you never know. not having a mentor cost me 5 years of pain I learn to go we’re the market is wanting to go and keep it simple with discipline.

[@fabiohill14]

@@bondyjoseph5171 The one effective technique I'm confident nobody admits to using, is staying in touch with an Investment-Adviser. Based on firsthand encounter, I can say for certain their skillsets are topnotch, I've raised over $700k since 2017. Just bought my 3rd property for rental. Credit to SHARON MARDORSKY DAVISON....my Investment-Adviser.

[@jamesthomas4787]

Ouuuuuu Will went there.

[@chrisarmas5672]

More of THIS! This is what our country needs 🇺🇸

[@dro408sj4]

What a dialogue very much needed

[@1017Fortunato]

Loved this conversation!!!!

[@michaelchen1838]

Will Cain moving to Fox and Friends was the most obvious maneuver he could make lol

[@Jay-pd9kc]

Smart

[@rodinowright6591]

I thought he was a good fit for ESPN but he needed to be a stronger personality

[@billycarter1798]

And probably the only lol

[@ronnelljames4674]

Exactly! We can say all the things we want about Will but I’ve always known exactly what he his.

[@tonylaw5010]

He'll be back..and get paid for it.

[@bradyhammerer1447]

Almost made me cry Stephen a good answer

[@jeffreytubbs8262]

This was awesome. Good to see these two together again.

[@plainbagel9192]

People talk about a Skip and SAS reunion, this is the reunion I wanted to see.

[@matthewseel5961]

Steven A had my respect by 4 minute mark. I think some of his personality comes out on TV but I also think a lot of it is for show.

[@IAMSOMID]

Stephen A the man, the myth, the legend! Both are great guys, love this ❤

[@billpowley5882]

This is how we are suppose to be. This is how politics is suppose to be. It's ok to disagree respectively. Same as real life. Hope we can get back to that. Thanks for this podcast Will with Stephen A.

[@henrywatson4219]

I think S.A.S is little more conservative than you think

[@jacob45415]

@@henrywatson4219 I think so too I always thought he was a crazy lefty who was racist but I think ESPN makes him say certain stuff

[@vripper2678]

SAS is a conservative but can’t get cancelled thus he sucks up to ESPN. He’s playing it well. Do you blame him.

[@DJCloroxx]

He's making 15m a year doing what ESPN thinks sportsfans want/need.

[@lewisjones3345]

Many/most black Americans are ‘conservative’. Most goto church and espouse conservative views and values. The strong majority of black folks do not vote Republican, because of the GOP’s embrace of division and basic racism since the southern strategy in 1968.

[@BruteStrength99]

​@@DJCloroxx don't hate the player. Hate the game

[@alant9517]

It's crazy seeing the two responsible for the toxic takes. Coming together for a great interview. Professionally great both of them

[@ryanparker3_2_1]

Really glad to see Stephan A’s perspective, very smart guy and obviously he is going to have his own opinions and looks on the matters that are going on, but he will always hear out your side.

[@geribecker6653]

Good interview ‼️Loved it. Amazing friendship filled with mutual respect.

[@thomastronetti7719]

SMITH & CAIN 2024!

[@Josh-ey8xm]

Amazing…we don’t get these type of interviews anymore.

[@Jazyjeff-wg1np]

Amazing interview. Thank you Will and Stephen A.

[@BIX-18827DCM]

Wow wow wow!! This is a conversation that transcends... congrats to Will and Stephen

[@leroyrodgers6089]

Says alot about Stephen A that he would go on a competitors show to do an interview with a previous colleague. Awesome stuff.

[@terrencealston370]

He also went on the ODD COUPLE with Chris Brussard and Rob Parker who are his close friends.

[@keithgoodman6933]

Thing is , he is trying to sell his book. His motivation is profit driven

[@raregoodds3143]

lol its called umm.........promoting his book. nothing else

[@carmenruggiro8663]

Great interview love both of these guys

[@Jayvereen]

This is a good conversation. Will and Stephen A had classic and hilarious debates on ESPN. It’s good to see them in a different setting

[@zuozhen4758]

Always been a Stephen A fan! This is just icing on the cake.

[@oaklandtraphouse]

Will Cain and Stephen A are a great combo

[@garrusvakarian6322]

Good to see you two together again. Brings back good memories Great interview. Go Cowboys

[@kironthomas1442]

This was a great a interview. Props to Cain and Smith. Also to fox and ESPN. Bring people together.

[@basilleslie555]

One of the best conversations i have ever listen to,all of us can learn a lot from both of these mem.I have much respect for Stephen A after this as he spoke not off the top of his head but he brought facts & truth 👍💯

[@armanvranka7520]

Will Cain been waiting for this

[@AnthonyJohnson-hl1ru]

Great video I'm a Stephen A Smith fan 💯🏀 love his take on sports, he knows the information

[@fearthespear305]

What a phenomenal interview!

[@carlosfarias6012]

Excellent interview, much props to Will and Steven A.

[@vincentoneal4243]

The older I get the more will Cain becomes my guy. Don’t always agree. But dude is great at his job

[@chadcovey1626]

I do love me some Stephen A