Why Steve Dangle Quit Sportsnet | You'll Never Make it Episode 2

‪@SteveDangle‬ has said "i've made it" to himself so many times. In this episode of You'll Never Make It, Joseph and Ross sit down with renowned Canadian sports podcaster, KZbinr, and their friend Steve Dangle. The 3 of them went to University together and have all made strides in the industry. Steve reflects on his journey to becoming one of the country's most prominent voices in hockey, discussing how he started in his bedroom and has continued to build his platform through persistence and adapting to changing definitions of success. He shares personal struggles about setbacks, including being laid off, and opens up about leaving Sportsnet to create his own content network.
The conversation explores broader themes of achieving success in creative fields. Ross, reflects on a recent tour in the UK where his band played for thousands but acknowledges that there are still larger goals to pursue. Both hosts talk about how their respective paths to success are filled with milestones that look impressive from the outside but still leave them striving for more. They agree that even when it seems like you've made it, the ultimate goal keeps shifting.
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1:00 Joseph and Ross update on making it to their goals
13:37 Steve Dangle joins
19:42 Podcast Network inception
27:00 Working at Sportsnet
33:15 Starting KZbin & School
43:00 Working at Leafs TV, Leafs space, CBC, KHL
56:04 Live Streaming games at Sportsnet
1:01:13 Leaving Sportsnet
1:14:00 How to find success on KZbin
1:22:00 Why he does this job
1:28:17 New book, chasing success of first book

[@ShaneT5S]

I love Steve, I was so sad when I learned his Steve's Dang Its series ended. Who else is going to passionately yell "If you're a goaltender...!"

[@radfishy]

Tend the goal!

[@steveeaster6701]

Hate the Leafs, Love the Dangle. He has always come across as a guy i could spend every wednesday night eating cheap wings with and complaining about our favourite teams.

[@cpeterso]

As a Red Wings fan, I agree completely

[@derekgreydanus465]

13:40 Steve actually starts

[@FrankD23]

Who cares about that goof

[@lafawnduhhhh]

@@FrankD23 nobody made you click on the video ya dingus

[@Jorts-W-Bush]

@@FrankD23you clicked on the video. Not sure what to tell you

[@beardedboon]

@@FrankD23 looks like you do buddy Have a smartie and relax

[@Takhar7]

Fantastic season. I was one of Steve's earliest subs, and it's been so great to see how he's progressed, while remaining humble and hilarious. Great job. Subbed

[@joeydabbs1466]

Here before 500 Subs!

[@Greatnorthsports]

I am 4+ years in and still trying to "make it" no idea if im succeeding or not but im glad I found this show. Great interview cant wait to see what comes next!

[@YoullNeverMakeItPod]

Thanks so much! Glad you're here with us!

[@jimmyjames6636]

If you’re 4+ years in and still going at it, you’re succeeding my friend. 👌

[@joeydabbs1466]

I started a mobile auto detailing company 2 years ago. First year was a success! Second year tried to grow the business, and then health issues arose. Never recovered

[@Sherwinbass]

It’s crazy for me to think, my favourite KZbinr recorded a podcast in the same room where my band recorded a song just a couple of weeks ago. Love it

[@J-Rock12]

This was a great episode, I really enjoyed the conversation! I came to the episode for Steve but I will end up checking more out from you guys. Thanks for the content!

[@BruceMcCaughan]

Can't wrong with, and nothing more real than Steve Dangle! I wish you well with the new channel. I am happy to be your "John Tavares" (91st) subscriber....and probably the first from Japan. Keep 'em coming!

[@YoullNeverMakeItPod]

Wow thanks so much Bruce!

[@B4s3MXxD]

I'm just a casual hockey fan but Dangle and SDPN has totally reeled me in because it reminds me of chatting with my old friends. We were each smart in our own ways. But I have zero hockey intelligence. So I'd just sit back and listen and be fascinated that we all watched the same game although they seemed to pick out so many more details about it than I could. The older network sport TV version of this had its flow interrupted so often that the conversations tended to end abruptly without consensus. But most of my hockey conversations among friends ended up with some sort of consensus and appreciation for the other party's opinion, which Dangle/SDPN has and which I didn't think I'd appreciate as much as I do. It's so refreshing in 2024, particularly online.

[@RyanRuffy]

I'm a former TSN and Sportsnet employee -- I'm not in the industry anymore. But I would say morale and toxicity when i worked at Sportsnet was probably the worst place I have ever worked. It was sad to work somewhere you had dreamed of working and being part of hockey at lunch with talent...but being beaten down by management and the work environment. I was glad Steve is running his own thing and kicking ass.

[@mikehillproject]

What a great conversation guys. Keep it up (you'll make it)

[@YoullNeverMakeItPod]

Thank you Mike!

[@jcizzles8661]

Immediately searched youtube for "Windsor spitfires mac and cheese" and found a video from Dangle with Joseph in the camera credits

[@MrCytree]

When Steve talked about looking up at a burnt lightbulb and realizing it was his job as a boss to change that bulb it reminded me of my little brother. My father started a mechanical contracting business when we were boys; schools, hospitals, apartment buildings...stuff like that. Eventually, he retired and I took over, later my little brother joined me in the office. One day some of the guys called from a job site and told my brother about a problem they were having that they couldn't figure out. My brother turned to me and asked me who we could call for an answer and I had to break it to him. "Us. We are who gets called. There is no one else. We will have to just figure it out." He looked at me slightly alarmed as he realized that all the decisions he had been requesting from the office for the past while had been made by me. "Every time? We have to solve every problem?" I just nodded. Sometimes you just have to figure it out. It becomes a mindset. Not that you know everything, just that you do not automatically look for someone else when a problem arises, before at least taking a shot yourself.

[@StuBinks]

love the concept of this show, subscribed!

[@YoullNeverMakeItPod]

Thank you!!!

[@brohndelaurier566]

Steve Dangle, the passion that unites us all!

[@taylorshold7955]

Great video - really enjoyed this one. Those looking to get into the biz could learn a lot from Steve.

[@garyk1836]

I'm 44 and retiring and restarting school, and a new career. It never gets easier, technology isever growing, and evolving. The best lesson I can share is to be flexible, be a good listener, and, most importantly, be teachable.

[@Jrodsly]

I owe Steve a ton for how he's helped me in my life. He helped me love hockey again after losing that love due to bullying from a group of online fans and he was especially helpful in making my grandfather's final months as comfortable as possible with his advice on how to handle things. His passion for the Leafs and hockey is awe inspiring and he's an incredible person.

[@LivingWithSpinaBifida]

Two creators i subscribed to at separate times that i had no idea would cross paths! Joesph and Steve in one video is so unexpected to me! Cool!

[@simorasanen2116]

17:30 I have always thought that the reason people watch Steve is the same reason people read stories, watch movies, play games and what have you. It's emotion. We are addicted to emotion and feelings. Steve wear his heart in his sleeve and shows a lot of emotion and it's easy to vicariously feel those emotions watching him even if you're not a leaf fan. The same way we feel emotions of the main character of a story we FEEL what Steve is feeling because he is so good at expressing those feelings. It's an empathetic issue.

[@stevekee4349]

This is a wonderful podcast. Great job.

[@beardedboon]

I love dangle and his LFR’s F sportsnet

[@AreJayMC]

subscriber number 98 dudes. Been a huge Dangle fan and a big Joseph fan for a long time, cool to know they've been buds for so long.

[@K38Media]

Amazing podcast, hope to see more content like this!

[@ottofill7804]

Been following Steve since "the bedroom" seasons. He's been saying what I've been thinking after every game with such precision and wit, of COURSE he's the new Voice of the Fans.

[@ThatsBadTV]

It would not be a Steve interview without complaining about commuting

[@YoullNeverMakeItPod]

🤣

[@jamesstemmler7620]

Yeah as a truck driver by trade who drives 11+ hours a day every single day I always laugh when he makes those comments😂

[@DylanSparks99]

Such a great episode with steve. Im not a Leafs fan so i dont always agree with him but hes incredibly entertaining to watch and i love his energy as im the same way about my team.

[@angermanagementstudios]

I’m a Sens fan but I do enjoy the occasional watch of Steve’s channel. He’s a good guy.

[@warrenfromtoronto3927]

Rooting for y’all. Get on that youtube short and tiktok game to get more followers! Subscribed boys

[@marcdesousa3031]

Hey Joe! Very cool that you got Steve on the channel. You guys are both inspirational

[@chrispybkn]

Great episode and insight into Steve's career so far!

[@DC-iu8ze]

First time viewer, great episode. Ross @ 37:36 I literally thought I heard Mitch Hedberg(RIP) talking.

[@orry.420]

Great job. Look forward to seeing more of you all together

[@williambooth6701]

Great pod. Subscribed to see your future work.

[@jaerockchalk3216]

great concept subbed , been lookin for a reason to keep going and hopefully this helps

[@YoullNeverMakeItPod]

Thanks for the sub! Hope we can keep you motivated. Lots of bumps and fails for sure, just keep going.

[@thomasheap1575]

never thought id see a dangle and joseph crossover lmao

[@robotba89]

STEVE! SNUGGLE IT!!

[@FullerSpaghettiLTA]

Steve is my Hero. 🇨🇦🍁💙

[@jordy6636]

This was awesome.

[@Thisisbailie]

Great audio. What studio is this?

[@HuskyLeafGaming]

Curious, why did you change the original thumbnail. The original one said something like “they ruined me”, curious as to why you changed it.

[@civilape]

There were no Cosby's in the Cosby Show, so it's okay to just put your name on it!

[@vampirefroggie]

Doesn't know Princess Diaries? That's the movie Steve was talking about with Anne Hathaway lol. Well, now you have to watch it. If it helps, I believe the lead singer of Rooney plays her love interest in the first movie. 😊

[@YoullNeverMakeItPod]

Thank you!

[@billyscarbrough]

Best of luck with the show guys! Subscriber #127

[@beofonemind]

heck ya.... nice channel dudes!

[@matthewpompeo4428]

Blue car syndrome? My brother's in Christ, you all have 80 HD.

[@twoinchrpinchr6040]

Toronto, drivers are getting worse and worse.... guess why? So many imported drivers that are given licenses without question

[@Alpine1]

Steeeeeeeeve

[@AlanNadeauIII]

32:43 I believe that's "The Princess Diaries" or something like that. I only know cause my mom watches it. A lot. Usually when it's on TV

[@YoullNeverMakeItPod]

Thanks for the info!!

[@AlanNadeauIII]

@@YoullNeverMakeItPod Np

[@madclancrew]

Wait....did you guys get an English minor with the RTA degree? Fucking hell, when I was there you just had to do all the english classes and you didn't get shit. Great show. Keep it up.

[@jimmyjones1102]

Sub number 136. Keep it up guys

[@allisonwolfe7393]

I also got the pity grade from my math teacher but I'm not sure if it was on purpose or not. I was well behaved but just terrible at math and I wasn't sure if my teacher liked me or not. While looking over my grades in my 11th grade math class, I saw that one of my homework grades was put in as an 1100% and this bumped my grade from a D to a B. I'm still not sure how it happened but I didn't say anything and it wasn't corrected. I'm pretty sure that's the only reason I ended up with a C instead of anything lower.

[@VooDoo-b7h]

Steve start = playoffs drought 😊😅

[@NESADDICT]

Steve is actually the reason the leafs are my second favorite team. Him and Sam McKee from really Kyper and Bourne.

[@squeekywheel9591]

People listen to Dangle for the same reason they listen to Rogen. He's a normal guy. Not a pro. Pros have no passion. #OilersFan

[@RoscoeRed]

I miss "Dang-Its" and "Hat-Picks" !!!

[@Canadianmatt3]

Great interview! *Hit the Sub button*

[@YoullNeverMakeItPod]

Thank you!!

[@slanginthebizkitpodcast]

I'm ready for the tea, Steve I'd love to have you on Slangin' The Bizkit anytime. Great interview guys!

[@boonboon9118]

Atta Boy Steve !!!

[@SirJaymesDAudelée]

1:25:30 - well you already have a smug producer that does not like the Leafs, and how is that working out? He is like the man in the shadows who exaggeratedly claps slowly and loudly whenever we are all boisterously celebrating a Leaf goal or win. And an ominous and noxious dust begins to rise within the midst of our collective joy….like a shiny apple that turns sour and rotten within your very grasp…at the moment you’ve already bitten into but a single morsel. Yeah. Wouldn’t it be great if you had an actual family member who was JUST LIKE THAT?

[@amarlal2826]

#155

[@2buxaslice]

And because he bet on himself, we no longer have dang its, hat picks, trade trees...

[@ragnarthered6459]

Dangle is also disgustingly woke and very difficult to watch.

[@ThatsBadTV]

And here you are

[@derekgreydanus465]

ya I stopped watching a few years ago

[@gibberish5388]

Cares about others == disgustingly woke.

[@Jorts-W-Bush]

You clicked on the video 💀🫵

[@ragnarthered6459]

@@Jorts-W-Bush that doesn't change the fact dangle is a fruitcake.

[@ruthlessprick586]

i actually got let go from sportsnet and can CONFIRM that the wizard of oz analogy is completely correct. Very foggy place. Lots of misguidance