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First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

First to the Floor
Boston Celtics
NBA
Jason Tatum
Jayson Tatum
Jalen Brown
Jaylen Brown
NBA Playoffs
New York Knicks
Derrick White
Al Horford
Jordan Walsh
Philadelphia 76ers
Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers
Derek White
Kristaps Porzingis
Peyton Pritchard
Payton Pritchard
Playoffs
Oklahoma City Thunder

Welcome to First to the Floor, a Boston Celtics channel bringing you levelheaded overreactions, occasional coherent analysis, and a few laughs (we hope). The First to the Floor team, Ben Vallis, Jake Issenberg, and Wayne Spooney, might not be traditional members of the media, but that’s some of our charm. As part of the CLNS Network, we have unique access to great guests like Abby Chin, Chris Fors... more

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Jaylen Brown made 2nd team All-NBA, but the mood is sour as the Knicks are on the verge of making the NBA Finals. Plus, Derrick White finally gets all-defense acknowledgement, Wemby is awesome, and much more.

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Derrick White
Celtics guard, shooter and defender
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Episode: Exit Interviews: Derrick White & Payton Pritchard
Payton Pritchard
Celtics guard, bench/rotation contributor
Boston Celtics
Episode: Exit Interviews: Derrick White & Payton Pritchard
Jake Issenberg
Newest member of the Celtics beat reporting squad
Celtics beat reporting
Episode: Jake travels to Boston to join the Celtics media
Hugo González
Celtics player highlighted for defensive impact
Boston Celtics
Episode: The Celtics culture boom is crushing rival fans
Mike Zakarian
Host of Celtics Daily Show and NBA Bit, known for his insight into the Celtics and NBA.
Celtics Daily Show
Episode: What to expect from the Celtics' preseason campaign
Nathan Marzion
Contributor for Behind The Bucks Bus and known as the president of Bucks Twitter.
Bucks U Pod
Episode: Are the Celtics better than the Bucks this year? (w/ Nathan Marzion)
DJ Zullo
Content creator and basketball analyst from Knicks Film School
Knicks Film School
Episode: Celtics vs Knicks Mega Preview (w/ DJ Zullo from Knicks Film School)
William Gouge
A Vuri Collaborator and professional ultrarunner from the UK.
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Episode: Early Playoff Predictions and the Most Surprising Storylines This Season
Jason Timpf
Sports analyst and host of Hoops Tonight
Hoops Tonight
Episode: Jason Timpf on the Celtics' Position Among the NBA's Top Teams

Hosts

Ben Vallis
Host of First To The Floor; CLNS Network affiliation noted across episodes.
Jake Issenberg
Co-host of the show; known for data-driven takes and Celtics-focused analysis.
Wayne Spooney
Host providing the fan perspective, analysis, and humor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 260 ratings
  • Best Celtics Podcast

    By far my favorite Celtics podcast. These guys are fans who know their stuff. Always a fun listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASweets32
    United States10 months ago
  • Recently discovered FTTF pod and i’m hooked!

    Lifelong Celtics fan here, currently living in Beijing (yes i watch C’s basketball in the mornings with my coffee lol) There are a lot of Celtics podcasts out there but First To The Floor stands out because of your passion & enthusiasm for the team, players and the game. Keep it up and let’s go Celtics! ☘️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Antonio_Ismael
    Philippinesa year ago
  • Kaizen Mindset

    Step inside the JoeJitsu Dojo and level up your ball knowledge with the First to the Floor Senseis. These guys do a great job of talking ball in a knowledgeable and entertaining way. Keep up the great work. Go Cs! ☘️🏆

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GuyFieriDisciple
    United States2 years ago
  • These guys know ball

    These guys always come thru with amazing content, and have built a great community thru their live chats and discord. Definitely check them out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1elixoxo
    United States2 years ago
  • If you know, you know

    🔥😙💨

    Great Celtics content

    ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ (5 shamrocks)

    Apple Podcasts
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    J Dawg ☘️
    Canada2 years ago

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Listeners value community engagement and live streams/Discord interaction.
Fans appreciate balance between insights and humorous, relatable takes; some critique balance among hosts.
Audiences praise the show for being data-driven yet entertaining, with strong chemistry among hosts.

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Apple Podcasts
#225
United States/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#78
Canada/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#115
Italy/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#124
Australia/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#9
China/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#26
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Exit Interviews: Derrick White & Payton Pritchard
Q: Do you think Derrick White slowed down in the playoffs due to mounting regular-season minutes?
The hosts suggest it might be a mental and deployment issue more than just physical fatigue, and that offensive load management plus better defensive matching could help him rebound.
Jake travels to Boston to join the Celtics media
Q: What was your process for preparing questions and handling the press conference queue?
Jake notes a prepared list of questions, uses guidance from PR staff, and works to avoid overlap while staying in the moment to ask a unique, playoff-focused question.
Jake travels to Boston to join the Celtics media
Q: What do you think it says about you as a coach that no matter who plays, the team plays hard, connected, and they execute?
It says nothing about me personally; it reflects the players, the system, and the locker room culture that prioritizes winning and accountability across the roster.
Bucks game recap, Haynes Tatum report, trade deadline banter
Q: Is Jayson Tatum coming back?
There's uncertainty around Jayson Tatum's potential return this season with various factors influencing his decision.
There's something dividing Celtics fans this year
Q: Should Anfernee Simons start over Peyton Pritchard?
No, Pritchard deserves the starting role due to better overall contribution and chemistry with the team.

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A Celtics-focused show that blends data-driven analysis with candid fan banter, highlighting on-court x's and o's, game-by-game breakdowns, and roster conversations. Episodes often feature live reactions, postgame therapy, and playful debates about lineups, coaching decisions, and potential offseason moves, all while fostering a strong listener community across Discord and YouTube. Notable strengths include a thoughtful balance between insight and humor, guest appearances from notable basketball voices, and distinctive production that keeps discussions accessible to both hardcore fans and casual listeners.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Derrick White
2. Payton Pritchard
3. Jake Issenberg
4. Hugo González
5. Mike Zakarian
6. Nathan Marzion
7. DJ Zullo
8. William Gouge

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