"I Hit Rock Bottom After Getting Red-Pilled" | The Sage Steele Show | EP 66
Release Date: 07/30/2025
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Xaviaer DuRousseau joined me to talk about how he went from identifying as a proud liberal to becoming one of the boldest conservative voices challenging the mainstream narrative today. He walked me through that transformation. What shifted, what hurt, and what ultimately freed him.
We talked about identity, race, and the pressure to conform. Xaviaer opened up about the backlash he’s faced, the isolation that comes with speaking your truth, and why he refuses to be quiet- even when it would be easier.
This wasn’t about towing a party line. It was about finding the courage to break away from the script and rewriting your own.
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Chapters:
00:02:34 – Who Is Xaviaer DuRousseau
00:07:57 – How Xaviaer Got Into the Spotlight
00:12:06 – Debunking Xaviaer
00:21:45 – The Truth About BLM
00:25:20 – The Controversial Black Woman Statue
00:29:32 – Fearless Commentary on Taboo Topics
00:38:02 – Losing Friends and Family Over Politics
00:44:07 – Family
00:46:21 – Navigating His Relationship with His Dad
00:50:03 – Does Xaviaer Ever Question Himself?
00:53:50 – Hitting Rock Bottom After Getting Red-Pilled
01:03:02 – The One Thing That Saved Xaviaer’s Life
01:09:00 – How the Influencer Journey Began
01:15:58 – Dealing with Online Harassment
01:22:49 – The Decline of Pop Culture
01:29:47 – Xaviaer’s Proudest Moment
The Sage Steele Show is a weekly podcast hosted by former ESPN anchor Sage Steele. Each week, Sage sits down with entertainers, athletes, business people, and politicians to have deep dive personal one on one discussions that enlighten, entertain, and engage. There’s a whole big world out there that’s not just sports, and Sage wants to talk about all of it.
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