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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
Philadelphia 76ers
Al Horford
Jordan Walsh
Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers
Derek White
Kristaps Porzingis
Playoffs
Payton Pritchard
Peyton Pritchard
Drew Holiday

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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Chris Cenac
Celtics prospect discussed as the episode's central guest
Boston Celtics (via Summer League)
Episode: Chris Cenac Jr. looks like a young Chris Bosh
Chris Senak
Draft prospect discussed on the show
Houston Cougars (college team)
Episode: The Ripple Effect of the Jaylen Brown Trade
Derrick White
Celtics guard, shooter and defender
Boston Celtics
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
Sam LaFrance
Guest from How About Them Celtics, discussed postgame analysis
How About Them Celtics
Episode: The Celtics have the league's attention (Celtics Late Night)
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
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)

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 268 ratings
  • Best Cs podcast!

    I love this podcast. It’s fun listening with entertaining hosts, while still being very informative. I enjoy the balance of stats analysis and “eye test”. Highly recommend this to anyone looking to dive in deeper to the greatest basketball team of all time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WillF802
    United States2 months ago
  • The Best There Is

    Been listening to/watching the show for a couple of years and, without fail, they always offer some of the best analysis you could ask for from a bball pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🐸🍌🍗🙌🏀🔫
    United States2 months ago
  • THIS IS THE GREATEST POD EVER

    Such a good pod but I have a hard time paying attention to what they are saying as there is too much handsomeness on the screen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The_only_archangel
    United States2 months ago
  • This pod is awesome

    I love you guys so much . I love all your takes on the Boston Celtics. Jake , Ben , Spooney and Greenie you all make the winning so sweet and losing bearable . Thank you for all your guys do for Celtics tragics like myself. Please continue this pod / show forever into eternity!!

    I don’t know how to tell otherwise but yes I would definitely be in Boston for your show . Count me in

    Cheers Nick Moncrieff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NIKMONF
    Australia3 months ago
  • 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 Statesa year ago

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Audiences praise the show for being data-driven yet entertaining, with strong chemistry among hosts.

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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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2. Chris Senak
3. Derrick White
4. Payton Pritchard
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