EXCLUSIVE: Why Former ESPN Host Sage Steele SUED Disney and BEAT Cancel Culture | Erick Stakelbeck

Host Erick Stakelbeck sits down with former ESPN anchor Sage Steele for an exclusive interview as Sage unpacks her very public and tumultuous experience with cancel culture. Openly expressing her conservative views made her a target at ESPN and exposed the company’s left-wing bias. It led to her eventual departure from ESPN but not before she sued the “sports leader” and its parent company, Disney, and won. Sage’s fight against cancel culture awakened her spirit to stand for truth and also drew her closer to God as her faith grew amid trials and tribulations. As a public figure who’s dealt with the excessive blowback of holding conservative views, what advice would she give for espousing beliefs contrary to what’s politically correct? Don’t miss host Erick Stakelbeck’s exclusive interview on The StaksCast.
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0:00 Episode teaser.
0:39 Introduction to Stakscast, Episode 2 with Sage Steele.
2:10 Background on Sage Steele and her journey to ESPN.
9:56 Sage Steele's brave decision to walk away from ESPN/Disney and her reasons why she left.
16:22 The story of Sage Steele, The View, Barack Obama, and biracialism.
20:10 Sage Steele's comments on the Covid-19 vaccine and Disney's requirements and how it impacted her career.
23:23 The double standard of ESPN. Why did Sage SUE ESPN?
30:00 Overcoming fear and anxiety of cancel culture through faith.
41:10 How did Sage deal with issues relating to race with ESPN?
44:37 Sage Steele's ongoing fight against injustices of trans-athletes' dominance in college sports today.
49:04 The importance of not losing your soul in a world full of evil.
50:49 How Sage Steele's family stood by her during the lawsuit.
54:53 Closing thoughts with Sage Steele and what's next for Sage?

[@dorothycomeau9005]

I do wish more would come against the cancel culture.

[@m2mx]

I wish too. Cancel culture keeps oppressing. God's people needs to stand up.

[@Jesussaves8961]

It is people like her that are holding back the dark forces from complete oppression. I pray she will be blessed.❤

[@gypsysmom1]

She’s a great fighter. Good for her.

[@aaaassss159]

Rest assured, can't no one cancel the word of God.

[@dorothycomeau9005]

You did the right thing. I'm glad you won. Mr. Disney would not like what has become of his company.

[@drivebyquipper]

I'm not as sure as you are.

[@peters6345]

Cancel culture is truly sick. Thank you for fighting back

[@Flowerr522]

She is definitely a truly women of God .

[@ShopharTemple]

She has such a strong, beautiful testimony. Good for her. Keep your eyes up towards the Lord, girl. God bless

[@marymciver6026]

Congratulations you’re a very brave lady. God bless you.❤

[@michelleevans456]

Way to go Sage! I hope ESPN is kicking themselves for letting you go!🙏

[@davidcole333]

She's a truly empowered woman. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

[@marlajennings4817]

Thank you for standing up for what you believe in!

[@kathycromwell7247]

I’m glad she stood up and has integrity, it’s commendable more than she knows…Thank you and bless.

[@kellydougherty83]

To God I give all the glory for how He used her and these circumstances!!! ❤

[@joanncota21]

Wow! I am so proud of you Sage you are a very confident, articulate woman! I'm glad you came forth!

[@benjordan668]

Terrific interview with Sage Steele. God bless her and I pray she thrives! The nation needs people of her caliber across all walks of life, perhaps especially journalism. Clearly ESPN's and parent company Disney's loss...very big loss!

[@Sammy-hi4jy]

Beautiful woman inside and out, God protect her and give her wisdom!

[@pattyegroffel7834]

This is how we stand for our GOD! Stand, kneel, pray, believe HE will always be walking with you!

[@smileymac8017]

Why is it that those who preach tolerance are the least tolerant.

[@drivebyquipper]

They are Luciferians.

[@joanncota21]

Great analogy, David and Goliath! They may have canceled you in their book but like David, God lifted you up! AMEN AND AGAIN I SAY AMEN! You are truly an inspiration Sage! You keep on going forth for Jesus! He sees you!

[@joanncota21]

Good for you Sage! Good for you!

[@kellydougherty83]

I so appreciate Sage’s truth!! I’m a no body and feel that speaking truth gets me crucified!! And yes our differences and gifts should be celebrated!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@reginamay2767]

Yes more people should come against cancel crap.

[@dorothycomeau9005]

Nice to find your podcast. Erick. I watch you on TV news on TBN

[@Juancoromina8539]

Thanks for featuring Sage and the courage she had to speak out against cancel culture.

[@anitasmith5240]

Totally praying for your mom, Dad and fam

[@MrBurt3000]

It’s so cool seeing someone on tv for years then years later hearing all the real stuff about how it’s just like real life. Drama.

[@anitasmith5240]

I am sp proud of you, Sage!!!!

[@joycerapp2583]

One of the best and honest interview I’ve heard. She encourages us to do what is right no matter what the cost. Stay true to yourself but also what’s Biblically and humanly right. Thank u Sage. 🥰👌🌺🌺

[@johncollins9744]

Great Job girl we all need to take a page out of your book and all of us need to stand up for God and what is right in his eyes

[@bradengeman2250]

Erick great inaugural episode. What an amazing testimony from Sage Steel!!! Thank you for interviewing this brave Christian woman. Stay strong in the Lord, Sage….love your courage. I’ll be praying for your Mom and Dad.

[@JohnWallace74]

Excellent second Stakscast! I’m not a sports fan, but this interview with Sage Steele is amazing! Great Job Erick. I can't wait until the Stakscast is nightly.. Keep up these interesting people interviews….

[@anediareese]

BRAVO SAGE❤ KEEP FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT ❤GOD BLESS and much love to everyone ❤ Thank you so much Erick for having Sage on❤ 32:50

[@pattyegroffel7834]

Erick such a wonderful interviewer! Thank you for this, pleases keep up the great work! The Watchman and this and the new venue are an awesome match! prayers and blessings!

[@carolannevans7533]

What a lovely lady Sage is...she has a light shining and God is truly behind her...Loved the interview many Thanks...😘😘

[@PatriciaNeal-nw5nk]

What a truly courageous and wonderful woman! God bless you, Sage!

[@kellydougherty83]

AMEN!!

[@RefocusedLens]

THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE INTERVIEW!

[@shellyshort372]

She is very awesome and that's exactly how I feel good for her

[@mommom6637]

I have a Blessed Of God from the Interview listening to Sage.....Thank You, Dear Lady.❤

[@valerielowe3246]

Lovely uplifting, inspiring lady.

[@Lottieloves287]

Wow, she is STUNNING 🫶🏼✨ I’m trying to embrace my curls for the first time in my life… she’s truly an inspiration.

[@selenagomez12358]

God bless you, Sage Steele. Proud of you. Beautiful testimony to the world. Thank you for your courage, integrity and faith. You are a light in the darkness. Keep shining.

[@SumKnight-iw4rw]

Exactly Erik! Sports and movies are supposed to be an escape from politics. Great show!

[@daltonboyer6756]

Erick, this was a wonderful interview! I am SO impressed with your ability to encourage your guest. Lots of respect to a guy who has no problem speaking so positively to someone who has gone through so much! Great job, brother!

[@kenwalters7921]

Baruch HaShem & Shalom Shalom Israel!!! Thank You for a good report!

[@denisedavis5267]

God bless you, Sage Steele!!!!!

[@aerialmarketing5399]

As a Michigan resident, I am just appalled and actually sad that we have a city in Dearborn Michigan that I think is going to become the norm in this country- having Hamas sympathizers dictating policy in America - this is crazy

[@user-tf5zr7ud2o]

Good for her strong woman with strong convictions👍

[@barbaramchendry9042]

Oh she us wonderfull ,much humility

[@rooferonhigh7124]

👍 👍 From Minnesota

[@user-kl3nl1iv4w]

Thank you stage for standing up for truth

[@JSFGuy]

Look out now.

[@judywilliams1928]

Look UP & look out world!

[@joanncota21]

This is crazy because it has nothing to do with this conversation but Sage, I love your hair 😂

[@jacquimoolman8021]

Praying for Sage’s parents, and, of course, for her. Thank you Sage. GOD BLESS. 🛐🙋🏼‍♀️🥰🥰💜🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@denisefoerster7745]

Praise God! ❤

[@georgegilbert3026]

Such a lovely lady, intelligent, vocal presence, articulate, and spiritually anchored. She doesn't over dress, but she also doesn't have holes in the knees of her jeans. I so appreciate that! ❤

[@marybonnar5901]

Great 1st show 🎉🎉🎉 ♥️🐑🔥🇮🇱🇨🇦🙏🙏🙏

[@lorriegallardo8053]

I haven't heard all her stories yet, but I'm so impressed with her love for her father.

[@MrBurt3000]

Sage is pretty awesome

[@MaryLong]

This is a great conversation. Sage is an inspiration. Both King David and Mephibosheth faced cancel culture and overcame diversity. Parts of Sage's story reminded me of them. I enjoyed listening.

[@chrisarchuleta7335]

Sage Steele is a truly special and Blessed woman! It's sad to see how our world is crumbling, especially USA, in front of our eyes 👀! It's a Real battle between Good and evil. In Christ Jesus, we win and Overcome! God bless you Sage and Eric!

[@leonardhill4440]

The best interview ever! What amazing blessed and influential family. Incredible!

[@lizbrown587]

She is gourgeous all around, Thank you for fighting for what is right.

[@lornaabelido8404]

Amazing woman of courage, God loves you Sage and has wonderful plan for your life .

[@amycohen1960]

Go Sage!❤ You are a gift to humanity❤

[@user-qf7un3pl6w]

Great guest I never watched ESPN so didn't know the story.

[@ftlauderdaleborn1098]

Great interview! God bless you, Sage ❤🙏🏻

[@johnschwabauer2922]

Awesome..

[@joanncota21]

I just got my notification but you all have been on her for at least 15 minutes 😮

[@MannavanHuyssteen-zf3jc]

She has the courage to stand up for the truth. Praise God

[@carlagalloway9482]

God bless you, a very strong woman!

[@revl8xn]

AFRTS..Armed Forces Radio and Television Service 🇺🇸⭐️

[@ronaldnewton5092]

Sage is such a blessing to all of us.

[@markerskine9821]

You are an Ester dear sister you have the anointing for this thank s for your boldness

[@lesliemccrum258]

Who the Son sets free is free indeed. God's continued blessings on you Sage.

[@goldeye667]

Sage, I don't know you at all, but I just love you and I ha e so, so much respect for you. Thank you for standing up. God bless

[@susanwilson6505]

GREAT SHOW!! Love her ❤

[@heathermartin8918]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this interview ❤

[@SkiesOnHigh]

She is so real and beautiful. Sharing is healing too!

[@sandrafairleigh4825]

God bless you, sweet girl❤️

[@LauraBeasleysMusic]

What an amazingly extraordinary young lady! You are a real heroine of the faith and a breath of fresh air in this crazy mixed up upside down world. You are beautiful in all ways and I honor you for your courage and strength! 💗🙏🏻✝️💗

[@johnhemphill1938]

This is amazing, amazing women, amazing interview

[@Ruthiegirl]

Amazing, strong, beautiful and intelligent. God bless you lady!!

[@alandesmond7860]

Good energy, Micheal, my the power of positive thinking through encouragement is so amazing 👏. Is cancel culture found in the body of christ. We, too, can become legalistic.

[@laitesenice949]

Amazing interview... we all need to be brave, help us Holy Spirit🙏

[@estherutby3714]

Bless you dear sister !!❤️❤️🙏✝️

[@tomyoder5750]

God bless Sage

[@drivebyquipper]

So, we finally have the answer to, "What is a woman?"

[@user-cr6lf5vx3i]

I am so inspired!!! You are beautifully and wonderfully made!! God did that!!

[@anuajihdeYahweh]

This was great 🙃🤗 amen! I'm so glad of how much God has expanded Eric's platform. I knew a while ago he was going to have alot more. So glad the Lord and TBN have blessed him so much.

[@robertaisgar8029]

For such a time as this✝️ He will lead in his paths of righteousness and cover with His wings and no weapon formed against you will prosper. Fear not He is with you🙏🔥❤️

[@conniewooden8198]

Wow,that’s what fully trusting God is all about🙌🏻 Keep moving forward He is not done with you yet sister in Christ ♥️👏

[@user-rj3mr3wq1z]

Great >interview. God has a plan and no one can thwart it.

[@kenmoret5828]

Great show

[@TammyMullins-tp5uf]

Always keep praying and trusting in God's ❤

[@mfdixon2265]

Steele by nature Steele by name……gorgeous woman.

[@joanncota21]

I wonder why I get notifications late.

[@user-hw7od4mh3l]

As soon as I heard being attacked and then getting sick all I could think was that the enemy was desperate to destroy. Praise God that He and the Holy Spirit within us is stronger than any enemy attack. If God is for us - who can be against us!!

[@Flowerr522]

She is truly a women of God

[@elchinn87]

Incredible story.