Stephen A. Smith discusses when he left ESPN and his support for the WGA

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  • @djlink1rcdjay969
    @djlink1rcdjay969 Před rokem +162

    I really appreciate this message. I needed to hear this. I am going through a situation at work and this has put things into perspective. Thank you SA!!!

    • @oscarlopezjr3
      @oscarlopezjr3 Před rokem

      “It unleashed me” … go get your yours brother!

    • @suav3m3dulla82
      @suav3m3dulla82 Před rokem +2

      No Cap Bro! 💯

    • @maximilienrobes1822
      @maximilienrobes1822 Před rokem +2

      Me too, man. I can’t stop hooking up with people from work! I know it’s immature but honestly there’s not a lot of places to meet good, hard working people anymore. It’s caused some problems but luckily our team sticks together as it is a family business and we only hire family. Hang in there!

    • @4fizzlebaby444
      @4fizzlebaby444 Před rokem +2

      @@maximilienrobes1822wtf?

    • @marcd3518
      @marcd3518 Před rokem

      @@4fizzlebaby444 Lol. That flew over everyones head!!!

  • @ekowbanson9208
    @ekowbanson9208 Před rokem +6

    I used to work with a young lady who talked to our boss in an unprofessional manner. I was in the company before she joined the company. I told her she was going to be fired, she didn't believe me she got fired the following week. When you work for people who cut your check there is a line that you don't cross.

  • @prospect689
    @prospect689 Před rokem +89

    No matter what people say about you Stephen A., this is why I respect and admire you so much as a young Black man in his late 20s. You are honest, strong, confident, humble, intelligent, and inspiring! ✊🏾💪🏾🙌🏾👏🏾💐

    • @lukelucky1311
      @lukelucky1311 Před rokem +1

      Embarrassing
      Who cares ur black
      People who identify as a race and sees race your racist or a wanna be victim
      Race is a non issue in 2023 it’s ALL about class
      Us regular people vs the global elites
      Watch the world economic forum
      Race is a dividing agent u clowns by into ot

    • @agrade87
      @agrade87 Před rokem +1

      That’s great but why is your age important?

    • @prospect689
      @prospect689 Před rokem

      @@agrade87 it's not really, but if he was to read it, for him to know who his impact has reached. I'm sure he already know his impact and his audience demographic is (based on their TV and online analytics data), but it's to give him his flowers and not for him to give me validation or brownie points.

    • @prospect689
      @prospect689 Před rokem +1

      @@agrade87 Also data analytics are not always very telling of the faces behind the numbers or can be skewed. Peace and blessings. 👍🏾

  • @mandeelyn6895
    @mandeelyn6895 Před rokem +222

    first take should've been titled "Stephen A Smith with ESPN" this man is carrying the ESPN for the longest of time

    • @sealedindictment
      @sealedindictment Před rokem +10

      facts

    • @blakeharris58
      @blakeharris58 Před rokem +4

      Once Skip left, yeah.

    • @kungfufemafam9216
      @kungfufemafam9216 Před rokem +4

      No he has not. They have carried him he has stayed with it through hard hard and dedication..He gets good money and luxury everything and notoriety and loves all the theatrical nonsense like being a knick fan and cowboy hater and bragging about speech and clowning others wardrobe. He is just a dude working for the man. Give and take..He isn't carrying anything. He got Max fired because he was INTIMIDATED..THATS fact. He is selfish and egotistical but still a hard worker and we watch him still. But don't forget he is a puppet and does the bidding of others. Carrying ESPN. NAH. That's like saying The Rock is carrying Hollywood just cuz he is the highest paid action tlstar though he actually has NO RANGE when it comes to acting.

    • @amadoumaiga8503
      @amadoumaiga8503 Před rokem

      @@kungfufemafam9216 I’m not gonna even read your comment but you stupid if you don’t think SAS is carrying ESPN. The man works 24/7, got 39 shows and people tune in to watch and hear him. Go compare first take numbers with him and without him.

    • @dcgstoopidt
      @dcgstoopidt Před rokem +1

      @@kungfufemafam9216 find god

  • @techmic2854
    @techmic2854 Před rokem +20

    This is something we can all use in all professional lives, when asking for that raise. Know how to show your value

  • @aabhasamol4756
    @aabhasamol4756 Před rokem +21

    Man, Stephen A you're the GOAT. This is one of the most thoughtful and best messages I've seen. Great advice.

  • @joshfoster-zj1ul
    @joshfoster-zj1ul Před rokem +32

    This was insightful. Thank you for posting this. I think it's important for black men like myself to hear this message.

  • @IAmDevineFrost
    @IAmDevineFrost Před rokem +1

    Wooow i needed this…I feel I’m a young Stephen A. That’s wild I really appreciate things like this. I’m about to harder!💪🏾💪🏾

  • @wrldcurious
    @wrldcurious Před rokem +7

    Thank you for sharing and your humility example to explain how difficult situations might only be temporary or necessary for growth. 👍🏽 gracias amigo.

  • @jtrunnell1208
    @jtrunnell1208 Před rokem +11

    Thanks Stephen A, while I am not in the same industry as you or level by far, this message resonates across all industries, thanks for dropping these gems and sharing your story.

  • @nathangeorge8157
    @nathangeorge8157 Před rokem +1

    Thank you my Brother. You give me hope through these hard times in my life. Your message is truly God sent.

  • @prospect689
    @prospect689 Před rokem +13

    I feel like your message about having the cards at the table towards the end, can be universal in any workplace and when striving for career growth.

  • @Lakesbiggz
    @Lakesbiggz Před rokem +14

    This is the realest and most important take you've ever had, IMO. More young black professionals need this perspective!

  • @DThornDigital
    @DThornDigital Před rokem +13

    Lmao i thought he left ESPN. Misread this 😂😂😂

  • @CD-wg6hl
    @CD-wg6hl Před rokem

    Im glad you pulled through Stephen A! Luv listening to ya say it how it is brah!

  • @nonstopper1410
    @nonstopper1410 Před rokem

    great message! let's spread it! a lot of people need to hear it

  • @SteveSmith-vg5ov
    @SteveSmith-vg5ov Před rokem +4

    Your the Man Stephen a ,Keep it real Bro....Nashville Tn Loves ya bro.....Holla at ya boy.......

  • @Bytesthedust
    @Bytesthedust Před rokem +128

    Im unemployed right now and probably gonna get kicked out for unpaid rent but watching this helped. Thanks

  • @largebottomproductions
    @largebottomproductions Před rokem +3

    I have mad respect for Stephen A, I have watched his career over the years. He has alwyas kept it a buck whether you liked his product or not and always been self reflecting. Deion Sanders once said, when it's time people will find out about what Stephen A has done for african americans and sports journalism and we will be in awe, I belive him. Most people trying to do sports on You Tube use him as their bar whether they admit it or not and know the reason they video blog is beause of him. Give him his flowers while he's here.

  • @salvatorebartolomeo1031
    @salvatorebartolomeo1031 Před rokem +4

    Stehen A is the only reason I watch ESPN. Malika Andrews is the only reason I avoid it. Truth.

  • @dannydiazphoto
    @dannydiazphoto Před rokem +22

    Amazing video Stephen!! I love the energy that you bring to the set, the intellect, the furious candor that you provide to all your viewers. I’m a photographer based in Miami and I know you like coming down here for the wonderful weather and everything. If you would give me the opportunity, I would like to photograph some head shots of you in the studio or outdoors, whatever you want! It would be my honor. Much respect ! 🙌🏾

  • @Lou4O8
    @Lou4O8 Před rokem

    Thank you for finally having your OWN show👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 ONE LOVE 🖤💚❤️

  • @ExtremeDiva80
    @ExtremeDiva80 Před rokem +2

    This clip is a gem and free game to someone like me. I know Stephen A. probably won't read this but this is insightful to me because I have been hustling and fighting for every opportunity that I have. I'm a freelancer in sports media still searching and fighting for a full-time opportunity. I'm curious about agents. Can agents work for print or only broadcasting? I'm thinking about my strategy. I want to make sure I have something to show for my hustle.

  • @stringtheory8090
    @stringtheory8090 Před rokem

    Needed to hear this

  • @verte28
    @verte28 Před rokem +2

    I needed to hear this man I work hard but right now I barely can afford anything I got kids and I don’t no what for dinner tonight but I’m going to keep pushing thanks

    • @verte28
      @verte28 Před rokem

      If anyone kno food banks near fort payne let me kno

  • @whogg0521
    @whogg0521 Před rokem +2

    I don’t always agree with your view on items, but I always understand them because you articulate the “tough stuff” so well. Go get it, brutha!!

  • @DrD313
    @DrD313 Před rokem

    Awesome take! Thank you SAS! We don't agree on everything, but I couldn't respect you more because of insights like this.

  • @christiangoris91
    @christiangoris91 Před rokem

    Mad respect ✊🏾. You’re talented, but you can still come back…never give up. You can adjust and grow, we need you out here man. You’re an honorable man, not too many left, even if I didn’t agree with you on some topics

  • @Stardust414
    @Stardust414 Před rokem

    Excellent msg SA. Sometimes things don’t happen to us, they happen for us. As for ESPN, SAS (and now JJ Reddick) on First Take is the only reason I tune in every day. I can’t be the only one.

  • @EpicEchoPro
    @EpicEchoPro Před rokem

    Thank you S.A.S. Having PodFade with just life happening, but needed this.

  • @antjonesux
    @antjonesux Před rokem +2

    For those who think there is no way that you will ever be able to achieve that goal that you have been scraping and clawing to achieve - this is a reminder that sometimes it is about understanding where you are along the journey toward achieving that goal. Timing is no misconception. Continue grinding along this relentless pursuit. Stay blessed.

  • @jakecourcy1716
    @jakecourcy1716 Před rokem

    I’m in the same boat brother. Trying to feed my family and keep the lights on. Unexpected things like this are tough. Keep your head up.

  • @davidbonito1064
    @davidbonito1064 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for making me understand more about myself and to continue to watch who I should keep watching to educate myself thank you SA

  • @jordancobb7553
    @jordancobb7553 Před rokem +2

    Respect SAS, glad you found your way...

  • @phonefamoustv7930
    @phonefamoustv7930 Před rokem +1

    Had to subscribe. Real jewels

  • @ilmari23
    @ilmari23 Před rokem +1

    0:18 love the almost not too subtle book promo 😂 im fr gonna get this book.

  • @racer7x498
    @racer7x498 Před rokem

    Wow Stephen A!!!Priceless and Speechless

  • @bettylanns330
    @bettylanns330 Před rokem

    Amen, loved this info. Thanks Steven A.❤️

  • @karenking1920
    @karenking1920 Před rokem

    Great Message

  • @lilmocharlie
    @lilmocharlie Před rokem

    Great message especially for us that already have some business established but no analytics on your worth

  • @desireerdawson933
    @desireerdawson933 Před rokem

    I love you SAS. Always keeping it real. You know who you are and where you came from. I only watch First take because of you. The show should be called first take with sas.

  • @damonsinclair3610
    @damonsinclair3610 Před rokem

    Great Podcast! Love it!

  • @timothy9182
    @timothy9182 Před rokem +8

    Stephen A is an honorable guy. Always keeps it real, whether you agree with him or not. He has infuriated me many times in the past, but I respect the hell out of him. He talks to a lot of people who disagree with him and keeps it civil while still sticking to his core beliefs

  • @ShowtimeTravel
    @ShowtimeTravel Před rokem +2

    Great points. I became a better entrepreneur when I started studying my analytics and sales numbers. More importantly, what is driving those numbers.

  • @anthonyyeung0207
    @anthonyyeung0207 Před rokem

    Maybe you can't believe you have fan from far away, I'm from Hong Kong, I watched you through CZcams for years. Although tones of bad things happened here but it will be fine. I know bad things won't go away even in decades, just more & more good things losing but more & more bad things keep coming, your shows help me a lot, just want to say thank you and hope you nothing but the best 🙏

  • @mukhanglarochannel4774

    I started watching Stephen A in the 90, I was in 2nd year high school. Probably he has a show on CNN. He talks about basketball etc. I could not believe that this dude right here will be very successful. But I already know at that time that he can talk. So continue what you're doing.

  • @Ucey365
    @Ucey365 Před rokem

    I love this, thank you Stephen.

  • @monsterbrandman
    @monsterbrandman Před rokem +1

    I still remember Stephen A. From the Best Damn Sports Show. I miss that show.

  • @vintagemonte
    @vintagemonte Před rokem +1

    Message of the day 🗣️

  • @user-lg6tb7vk6u
    @user-lg6tb7vk6u Před rokem

    Awesome video

  • @mistercrockett
    @mistercrockett Před rokem +3

    This is a dope video SAS

  • @richardvoelkl5278
    @richardvoelkl5278 Před rokem +3

    I like the “No Mercy” Steven more than the Espn Steven!!

  • @makula5543
    @makula5543 Před rokem

    Really enjoy Stephen!

  • @jmacalangi
    @jmacalangi Před rokem

    That was deep toward the end. Damn, rethinking my approach.

  • @2AVA37
    @2AVA37 Před rokem

    What. A. Message. 👏

  • @iTuber012
    @iTuber012 Před rokem +34

    He slowly laying the groundwork to become independent once espn has their rumored mega layoff this summer

    • @jakjones8680
      @jakjones8680 Před rokem +14

      SA would be the last person they'd lay off! He is ESPN.

    • @sealedindictment
      @sealedindictment Před rokem +2

      @@jakjones8680facts! he’s the only most people watch

    • @patitoduck123
      @patitoduck123 Před rokem +8

      Facts, SA would get hired immediately if ESPN let him go again but he IS that network lol. They have that man working 12am to 11:59pm lol but he’s the best paid broadcaster there. Has his own show, radio show, covers the NBA and all that. Mans back has to hurt carrying a network on his back 😂. Imagine he left? ESPN would be there SpongeBob office fire meme lmao

    • @iTuber012
      @iTuber012 Před rokem

      ​@@jakjones8680 it'd strictly be to save money if they let him go. Rumor is they want to keep the cheaper on air personalitys and get rid of some of top paid folks

    • @jakjones8680
      @jakjones8680 Před rokem +3

      @@iTuber012 they are not letting him go bro. He's carrying the entire Network. It's the other shows why ESPN are losing revenue!

  • @lastshadowman
    @lastshadowman Před rokem

    Powerful 💪🏾

  • @CFREUp
    @CFREUp Před rokem

    Nice name drops! 💯

  • @jaime2581
    @jaime2581 Před rokem

    I appreciate you Stephen A., THANK YOU.

  • @scytheio1879
    @scytheio1879 Před rokem +3

    Lol 😆 🤣 😂 brutal... we all go through something like that at least once in our lives. One step at a time.

  • @myway2653
    @myway2653 Před rokem

    Real Talk

  • @Livinglaughing
    @Livinglaughing Před 2 měsíci +1

    Mr a that's the difference between a poor person and a rich person that ain't nothing but conversation

  • @risingphoenix1484
    @risingphoenix1484 Před rokem +7

    This is Stephen A. letting everyone know that he is leaving ESPN.

  • @hoodhawkman237
    @hoodhawkman237 Před rokem +3

    All the sports takes aside, SAS is ESPN imo, he’s one of the most popular figures on the brand and thats not a knock to anyone else there but people tune into first take to see him

  • @stanleybillings801
    @stanleybillings801 Před rokem

    Stephen A. much love.

  • @owlontheprowl1657
    @owlontheprowl1657 Před rokem

    Never got goosebumps from SAS before, "its business "

  • @festusaniemeka3350
    @festusaniemeka3350 Před rokem

    Reason y I like this brother even if I don’t agree with 90 percent of his takes kudos bro

  • @yuanzhang8690
    @yuanzhang8690 Před rokem

    This podcast is a fucking goldmine of great stories and advice tbh

  • @gbvoul
    @gbvoul Před rokem +1

    coincidence the lyrics of Skip's show theme are "no mercy" and SAS's podcast is called "know mercy"?

  • @rollandcurtis874
    @rollandcurtis874 Před rokem

    He cracked 100K subs fast. He’s going for at least 1M before the year is over.

  • @xXMasterJ360Xx
    @xXMasterJ360Xx Před rokem +1

    We need ppl like Stephen A. Gotta tell let it like it is. Truth speaks volumes of Facts. This generation is just too woke to hear them.

    • @jamirbingham4101
      @jamirbingham4101 Před rokem

      Woke? Why we talking about politics on a sports podcast? Woke was used by black ppl since the 1930s as a way to alert other black’s about racial prejudices.

    • @xXMasterJ360Xx
      @xXMasterJ360Xx Před rokem

      @@jamirbingham4101 B/c his podcast isn't about just sports...... Thats why its his own....podcast and not under ESPN.
      Well today is 2023 alot things has changed from 1930 especially with the existence of social media that has transformed people to be extremely sensitive in our society. "Woke" is appropriately used here since a lot of folks can't take in facts without attempting to cancel the narrative.

  • @JohnThomas-mn1tl
    @JohnThomas-mn1tl Před rokem

    God bless you Stephen A.

  • @allurbancentralinterviews

    You should’ve been left ESPN 😂

  • @seanleonard6379
    @seanleonard6379 Před rokem

    Speak truth man...its not race its money....in business you have to know for value...period...that's been my experience right or wrong..

  • @AvantiMusicNJ
    @AvantiMusicNJ Před rokem

    I don’t always dig Stephen a’s hot take stuff on first take (I know it’s more or less a character), but the dude is smart as hell and so dope on chill podcast settings

  • @iandhr1
    @iandhr1 Před rokem

    This is damn good advice,.

  • @the5-starreview871
    @the5-starreview871 Před rokem +3

    Stephen A, you are our number 1 star on the sports shows.

  • @germanhurtado4543
    @germanhurtado4543 Před rokem

    The best on the market.

  • @brandongibson2520
    @brandongibson2520 Před rokem

    I love this version of s.a.s

  • @BlackMamba-ec4dn
    @BlackMamba-ec4dn Před rokem +2

    SAS,
    I remember that dark moment when they took you off the air, didn’t really know the details behind it until now, and I’ve gained much more respect for you as an analyst, anchor, and any other hats you wear.
    I apologize, because I stopped watching ESPN after the Udoka incident was made public to embarrass that man and his family. I don’t condone what he did, but that married woman with kids was complicit, they shared it equally. ESPN refused to allow you, Jaylen, and Perk to voice your opinion about how wrong it was to blast Udoka and protect the woman. No one outside of the Celtics front office should know what happened between them, and I think they both should’ve been fired or at least received equal punishment.
    I watch the games on ESPN but I refuse to watch any pregame shows, especially with Malika Andrews! I haven’t watched since she was allowed to chastise you, Jaylen, and Perk on live television over this Udoka nonsense. The false armpit assault with JRose was awful, I saw that here on CZcams, couldn’t believe it.
    ESPN hasn’t had anything to say about the female basketball coach from Miami Ohio getting fired for sleeping with one of her female players. As Malika said, “SA, we’re not here to blame women, that’s not what we’re here for!” We didn’t hear about that incident on ESPN, but it did get out and it shouldn’t have! It should have been handled privately by the University, but they chose to leak that information about her firing because she is a black coach dating her white player. That’s insubordination between a coach and player, why is Malika and ESPN not running with this story?
    You know the answer to that SA, good luck to you in all your future endeavors.

  • @Teffy2105
    @Teffy2105 Před rokem +1

    I’m out of the loop, did SAS quit ESPN? When, how, Why???

  • @phil6394
    @phil6394 Před rokem

    “MESSAGE!!!”

  • @briano9397
    @briano9397 Před rokem +2

    Pat is going the ESPN route and Stephen A is going the Pat route

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    Thank u support ' Allen Allen Perfection Barber LLC.

  • @javi8571
    @javi8571 Před rokem +2

    Stephen A should talk about the time he got suspended for speaking THE TRUTH about the Ray Rice case. Michelle Beadle could not take a smart blackman speaking the truth, so she got SAS suspended.

  • @reggiewynn6392
    @reggiewynn6392 Před rokem

    Gotta admit, I'm impressed by this one.

  • @WrestlingIsReal649
    @WrestlingIsReal649 Před rokem +23

    And now your carrying espn on your back 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @moniquewrites9046
    @moniquewrites9046 Před rokem

    That’s good self work SA!

  • @lotemps3042
    @lotemps3042 Před rokem +1

    Love him or Hate Stephen A. Smith. He brings the streets and corporate Intelligence Jay Z style to a whole new level in Sports Talk. Stephen A is a Box Office Draw.🍿👏

  • @javan_o_ekhalie
    @javan_o_ekhalie Před rokem +1

    Lol, we love you and ESPN

  • @fishoutofwaterseries1424

    Interesting wild TV One 😮
    I'm not surprised about B.E.T. Tyler owns those airways

  • @treyday5200
    @treyday5200 Před rokem

    Stephen a smith is the truth.

  • @carmenramos4343
    @carmenramos4343 Před rokem

    ❤ love you is a real thing

  • @kedawitkedawi3611
    @kedawitkedawi3611 Před rokem

    Wow SAS this is the best message you transferred to your followers which is an amazing motivational speech.

  • @tayloranderson1174
    @tayloranderson1174 Před rokem

    That’s some deep shit Stephen A….

  • @RCTricking
    @RCTricking Před rokem +2

    This is why he loves JJ and his stats now 🎉🎉😂

  • @ZT2783
    @ZT2783 Před rokem +1

    This reminds me of Dave Chappelle when he stood up against big network TV because he knew his worth

  • @SportsReports247
    @SportsReports247 Před rokem

    💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @daniellarsen889
    @daniellarsen889 Před rokem

    Seems like everyone who leaves the Disney umbrella, is happier. Dan Patrick is a prime example.

  • @someguysomewhere6988
    @someguysomewhere6988 Před rokem +5

    Are all books New York Times bestsellers?