Stephen A. Opens Up On Career Highs & Lows, Kyrie Beef, Relationship With Players & More | EP 23 

Paul George's ability to understand how to just stfu, let his guests talk and have the spotlight, puts him so far ahead of other podcasters

LET'S JUST TAKE A MOMENT TO APPRECIATE THE WORK THAT P IS PUTTING TO THE CONTENT NEVER DISAPPOINTING

Call Stephen A what you want, but he delivers every time he’s in front of a camera and microphone. One of the best sports podcast interviews I’ve seen to date.

Love how he broke down the perspective on why certain questions has to be asked. It’s their job not personal 💯

Jackie got humbled and apologized real quick 😂😂😂 Good for him for recognizing his mistake and taking responsibility

Stephen A dropped serious wisdom throughout the latter half. The value of storytelling in the human experience, and the responsibility of the storyteller. Brilliance and compassion are what I think of now when I think Stephen A.

Hearing about Stephen A’s personal life with his bro passing away and also the relationships he has with greats like Melo is inspiring.

When Stephen A told Jackie “write this down” the gem he dropped was so valuable. “You gotta tell the story while it’s going” perfectly said.

My respect for SAS and PG went a hell lot up. Proud to see these men settling their issues in the most positive way possible.

Stephen A has never given a disappointing interview.

Stephen A. came on this show as a human being. I gained so much respect and insight listening to him. Much love, P. Y’all killing this. 🔥

I love when the elders give wisdom and brothers like P take that wisdom and use it for their benefit. This is what we need for the culture!

I was skeptical about the show when P 1st started it easily has become the best weekly podcast and the fact Stephen A pulled up is dope can’t wait til it drops

00:00:00 - Intro Honoring Stephen A Smith legend 00:05:12 - Achieve Honored 21st African-American Sports Journalism 00:07:43 - "Venerating Culture, Examining History, Upholding Expression" 00:10:02 - Gracious Paul George beloved and respected. 00:12:36 - "Rehabbed under mother's insurance, cracked kneecap, still has 6" screw". 00:14:43 - "Roller coaster: A.D., PG, Westbrook money debate." 00:16:48 - Pioneered career at ESPN for brother's dream. 00:19:20 - "Humility kicks in: AI and I reunited" 00:21:42 - Realizing friendship's power through shared experiences. 00:23:53 - Cool, mellow, big vision. 00:26:12 - mutual hatred, apologies, life lesson. 00:28:38 - Taking responsibility, apologizing to Kwame Brown's son 00:31:00 - Rise above challenges, Believe It or Not. 00:33:10 - Strong relationships, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, resilience. 00:35:49 - "Be nosy to get accolades: Maurice de 'General Hospital'". 00:37:59 - Limitless Possibilities in Acting! 00:40:12 - Time for Barkley debating show! 00:42:30 - Respectful, articulate, real: KG. 00:44:56 - Prioritizing forgiveness, understanding, compassion. 00:47:17 - "Athletes succeeding in content space." 00:49:46 - Watching Brothers back, diversifying portfolios, kicking the fourth estate 00:52:13 - Authenticity & Loyalty: Stephen Jackson, Matt Barnes, & Stak5 00:54:28 - Understanding one's media platform responsibilities. 00:56:52 - Know your audience. 00:59:29 - "Roy Williams, Hugh Grant, Journalism in question." 01:02:04 - ever played the game and not even hyperbole or anything like that I just think he showed this "Journalism, Athletes, Emotional, Crucified, Obligation, Storytelling" 01:04:47 - "Be recognized for greatness" 01:07:14 - "Telling the story: A role model" 01:10:01 - 'Realizing NBA greats and scrubs: First Aid & Stephen A.' Created with Timestamp Genius

"I'm not just a black man. I'm a brotha" Quotes to live by 🙏🏽

Can’t explain how amazing this Episode was! Stephen A Smith is so damn knowledgeable! I love the back and forth with he and PG! And this episode has so many Gems! 🔥🔥🔥

The back and forth between Paul George and Stephen A with the different point of views about the media was GREAT

Such a powerful conversation. We need more spaces like this where men can talk as men with vulnerability, transparency and authenticity. Great work team!

This was the best show yet!! Steven A. drop some real jewels for Paul George to learn from going forward. Love this podcast keep it going PG!!

Man…keep the same energy. You guys may respect Stephen A, but you guys bowed down to him. Cmon man.

Stephen A Smith talked the most and kept us so engaged like that’s a prime time guest on an amazing show

My respect for Jackie is on a whole new it takes a real man and a real professional just stand up to his own mistakes continue success to him

By far my favorite episode, they just keep getting better and better, keep it up Podcast P team!🫶🏽

Love this show, PG is so classy on and off the court knows when to just shut up and let Stephen A speak. Love it.

This will teach the world how to have conversations without conflict.

SAS dropped a lot of gems. Very insightful on how he presented the media's perspective regarding asking "uncomfortable" questions.

Everybody is a gangsta until Stephen A is in the building

I've gotten a new found respect for Stephen A. He spoke about a lot of perspectives I didn't know about. Mad love!

I can’t do nothing but applaud the content in which PG is “consistently” putting out. Each episode he’s put out has delivered the goods. The way he asks questions and listens without interruptions just shows how smooth he is about his approach.

This gonna be insane. I don't really agree with Stephen A. much but I really respect him for pulling up. Shows a lot about his character as a human being.

Jackie Ling changed his whole tone when Stephen A was sitting cross him 😂😂😂😂

That part about the journalist was eye opening. Thanks

Hearing SAS talk about his heroes in sports journalism shows how much care and passion he has for his career

Happy they made it happen

Loved this interview! Love him or hate him Stephen A is special. I did not know how tense it would be but you guys did a great job!

I love how SAS talked about the reality the reporters go through and why they ask certain questions because I definitely didn’t know about that

Stephen A. pulling up on everybody lol That's why he the GOAT. Much respect 💯

This is what it's all about teach the new generation how to have a conversation without the conflicts this is going to be insane who else agree that this is going to be epic 🤔🗣🐐🍿🍿

OUTSTANDING Episode Fam!! I learned things as well as a Podcaster. Thanks so much for this Gold!!

GREAT podcast. From the beginning to the end! ENJOYED every minute.

Can’t lie, I wasn’t ready for this episode to end lol. It’s nice being able to see constructive dialogue without people cutting each other off.

Stephen A. Smith : FLAWLESS VICTORY Still the best podcast going at the moment .

Another amazing episode! SAS was dropping real Gems and y’all seem to always provide more layers to the incentives so amazing job!

This is such a high quality podcast episode. Credit to Paul George for management of this and how good an interview this was. It's an underestimated skill in the podcast space.

This Episode Was TOP 5 on Podcast P!! This one had GEMS!!🔥🔥

Stephen A a real one. He said I’d be happy to go on and actually did🫡

Amazing episode. This is slowly starting to become one of my favorite podcast

Great podcast interview/conversation definitely insightful & most definitely heavily appreciated.

Stephen A. Simply the best at keeping it real. Got that old school in him with the understanding of how the media works. Paul phenomenal episode. I’m older than Stephen A and I grow weary of the media because I can make up my own damn mind. But I do appreciate the brother for his honesty, history and journey.

SAS gets on any podcast and immediately becomes the host lol. As dramatic and over the top he is on first take, he’s such a great interviewee

This might be one of the greatest podcasts of all time thank u guys for this 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

It's good to see these brothers talk it out. This is a lesson in life 👏!

Quickly becoming the best podcast hosted by an athlete in the space. PG just a chill ass dude you’d wanna smoke one with

Stephen A Smith one of the main people responsible for turning sport’s journalism into tabloid news

listening to this podcast is great because its not just everyone trying to say something at the same time, they actually give the guest time to talk and thats what makes it great!

Glad they got him on the pod. Great interview. Would have liked them to ask more questions

35:53 only half way through but this might be the best podcast episode I’ve ever listened to period. The knowledge and lessons this man is speaking… reached a new level of respect for Stephen A. Smith

How real men settle differences. Give PG 13 his flowers now for this Podcast 💯💯🌹♥️. And I'm proud of Stephen A Smith listened for once, before going on a rant without understanding everyone else perspective. Give him his flowers as well 🌹. Goats making growth 🐐

PG salute that interview was special. Keep going my brother !

This is by far one of my favorite Stephen A interviews !

I am starting to like this podcast. These are real conversations covering all aspects, not shying away from topics. Ya’ll keep this up. ✊🏽

This is going to be EPIC!

Keep it coming Podcast P! Great content! 🔥💪🏾

Great conversation enjoyed it!!!!

Stephen a was giving so much free game and huge respect to how Jackie handled that

Never knew Stephen A had such an inspirational backstory, sad yet he kept going till he made his dream come true 🙏🏽

Appreciate the laughs and just the vibe y’all make a man feel like I’m in company of amazing people

One of the best episodes on Podcast P

Idk if there are awards for podcast episodes, but that was worthy of one. Might’ve been the greatest hour of content I’ve ever seen. Well Done Stephen A

This was an amazing podcast . Stephen A mind is brilliant ! Hopefully they see a view on how they have to handle their situations! This nba season gonna be the best one yet . Lowkey wish this was a 2 hour pod ! It was that goid

I can’t do nothing but respect this episode

Stephen A is the man. Love hearing him share his thoughts on any topic at hand. Great episode

The fact that they all came together to "talk it out" is dope... Much much respect!

This podcast is just getting better and better. A whole new respect for Stephen A now, too. Always liked him, but man is he so knowledgable and well-spoken.

I love when the 3 of you guys collaborate. Please do more collaborations and have more discussions.

Jackie’s energy is an immediate switch up from what he had in the slander pod 😂

It's been said already : I didn't see it coming but from all the nba players's podcasts Pg's is clearly the one i have the most fun from watchin'

I can't help but recall the Paul Pierce slip and how KG remained so composed and even tried to help his boy out. Good deeds don't go unrewarded. Bring back Boogie!

I love how everyone settled their differences, and more important understood each other side and perspective. ❤

Jackie went from saying that Stephen A couldn't speak on the NBA because he didn't play in the league. To taking out a notebook to take notes. Smh. Too funny.

rocking with this! so Happy Stephen A Smith and PG can sit down and have a professional high quality basketball conversation

Ya’ll doing an amazing job , excited for this episode . Actually catching the premiere ! SN: opened up the conversation very professional/mature. Respect that highly

Keep putting out P this is my new favorite show fr to watch in the mornings 🙏🏽

This is amazing …love this !

Man this made me love Stephen a even more this man needs to do more he can literally change lives sports not enough for him

Great job to the entire cast hope to see you guys doing this for years to come

There were so many gems of content in this episode. AMAZING STUFF!

This is slowly becoming my favorite podcast ever.

can we acknowledge that the guests who come on PG's podcast actually get to talk and tell their story? like they ask questions and let the guest actually give a response.

This really the best podcast on RU-vid in my opinion. Just enjoyable to watch. It always gives me that nostalgic feeling of coming home from school and watching the starters before an NBA game

Stephen A is such a legend, only one who will have an actually convo instead of going back and forth online. Also appreciated what he said about the media doing their job and Malika Andrews doing her job. It’s getting out of hand

Stephen A. Is just a straight up legend

Its the production quality and constructive conversations that make this the best basketball podcast out there . ❤❤

This was dope to see and such an interesting convo from 2 different perspectives. They painted a good picture of both sides and bridged the gap between media and players

First Podcast P episode I've watched. I'm subscribed now. Three gentlemen coming together to settle their differences and clear the air instead of taking shots from thousands of miles away via the internet. Kwame Brown should take notes.

Watched it all the way through. P really got the best Basketball related podcast out right now!

This was one of the best podcasts I've heard this year. Kudos to everyone involved.

I've been waiting all week for this one. Can't wait to watch this one.

I'm loving this conversation.

Much respect to Jackie for taking this approach in the very beginning