The Sage Steele Show

Sage Steele sits down with Dan Dakich, the former Indiana Hoosier, longtime ESPN college basketball analyst, and host of Don't At Me on Outkick, for one of the most candid conversations she has had on the show. Dakich tells the Bob Knight story he has kept private for 40 years, including the night in the locker room that nearly ended his career, and reflects on 16 complicated years with the legendary coach, the recruiting visit that broke their relationship, and how he made peace with it before Knight passed. He and Sage compare notes on their overlapping years at ESPN, what really changed the network after 2020, why leadership failed at the highest levels, and the Ryan Clark saga. Then Dakich unloads on the WNBA, the mishandling of Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, the America 250 patch decision, and why a lack of leadership is costing the league its biggest moment. He closes with the loss of his father, the legal-pad reckoning that changed how he lives, and the two-word family motto that has carried him through firings, divorce, and everything else. New episodes of The Sage Steele Show every week. Sponsors: Head over to https://angel.com/sage and check out the watchlist I put together. Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/SAGE! #honeylovepod Your $17.76 3-week QuickStart is ready for you! Visit https://www.relieffactor.com/ or call 800-4-RELIEF. Use my link to sign up and receive a $100 funding bonus when you create and fund your account: https://www.itrustcapital.com/go/sagesteele BTS on Patreon: http://bit.ly/4nLmOSk

I spent 15 years only watching sports because of my life at ESPN, so I missed the initial Duck Dynasty craze—but getting to know Willie and Korie Robertson today was exactly what my soul needed. We go far beyond the camo and the beards to discuss the raw reality of family, faith, and what happens when your life changes overnight. In this episode, Korie and Willie get incredibly honest about their "rough start"—including a breakup at 17 and a "knockdown drag-out" fight with Korie's father before they got married at 18 and 19. We talk about the psychology of sudden fame, the "ginger angel" that changed Willie's health, and the "nuclear reactor" of stress that comes with running a family business while filming a hit TV show. We also dive deep into why they never left their hometown, how they handled the loss of the legendary Phil Robertson, and their mission to bring good news and revival to a world that feels increasingly dark. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their journey, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience and staying rooted in what matters. Sponsors: Good Ranchers - Subscribe and save up to $500. Use code SAGE for an additional $25 off your first order: https://www.goodranchers.com/ OneSkin - Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SAGE at https://www.oneskin.co/SAGE #oneskinpod #sponsored MASA Chips - Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http:// masachips.com/sage and using code SAGE. Chapters: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:04:04 – Why "Duck Dynasty" Resonated: Relatability & Prayer 00:06:16 – Rejecting Hollywood: The "Women Folk" Production Battle 00:08:06 – Streamers, COVID, & The Change in Entertainment 00:10:22 – Shaping Culture: Real Men Who Love Jesus 00:14:16 – Testing Faith: Fame, Money, and Deep Roots 00:18:59 – The Reality of Recognition: Standing with Bruce Springsteen 00:23:43 – The Badminton Bet: Willie's College Hoop Dreams 00:29:41 – The Greatest Fight: Scatagories & "Sneaker Bars" 00:34:40 – Married at 18: The Battle with Kory's Father 00:46:51 – Working with In-Laws: The Family Business Struggle 00:56:45 – Life in Monroe: Dealing with Local Fame 01:02:05 – The "Ginger Angel": Willie's Health Transformation 01:08:33 – Food Snobs: Why the Robertsons Don't Buy Off-Brands 01:13:57 – Take Me on a Date in the Woods: The Hunting Life 01:17:50 – Bearing Good News: Faith in a Scary World 01:25:00 – The Next Generation: Raising Kids & Nine Grandbabies 01:37:03 – Remembering Phil Robertson: Alzheimer's & The Gospel Legacy 01:45:00 – 34 Years Later: "It's Never Boring"