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First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

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

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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The Celtics arrived in Canada about halfway through the 2nd quarter, just in time to squeak out a clutch win against the Raptors. Plus, Derrick White is back, and Sam Hauser is making the haters sick.

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The debrief you needed after such a momentous regular-season game.

We break down all the drama and plenty of the basketball from the Celtics' blowout win over Jaylen Brown's Sixers.

Plus, a lookahead to tonight's game in Toronto.

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Jayson Tatum looks incredible to begin the NBA season, but where does he sit in the MVP race?

Charlotte NBA Cup game recap, Mitchell Robinson's best game yet, and is vintage Derrick White back?

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We're 7 games into the Celtics season and Jayson Tatum hasn't had consistent help from anyone not named Neemius Queta. Where's the help coming from, and how can the Celtics continue to maximise Jayson Tatum?

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Recent Guests

Jack Simone
Host of How About Them Celtics and Celtics writer
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Episode: LIVE in Boston | First to the Floor Live Show
Sam LaFrance
Host of How About Them Celtics and Celtics writer
How About Them Celtics
Episode: LIVE in Boston | First to the Floor Live Show
Jason Timpf
Basketball analyst and host of Hoops Tonight
Hoops Tonight
Episode: Jason Timpf Talks New Era Celtics, Possession-Maxxing, and Top-5 Tatum
Brad Stevens
Former Celtics coach and executive, discussed via clips
Celtics organization
Episode: The Celtics are teasing us ahead of Preseason
Devin Carter
Basketball player discussed as a potential Celtics target
Providence export
Episode: Tatum Calf-Watch, Devin Carter rumors, and "Specter" Jerseys
DJ Zullo
Knicks perspective guest, Knicks Film School contributor
Knicks Film School
Episode: What do Knicks fans think of the Celtics this year?
Tony Pesta
Analyst from Fear the Sword
Fear the Sword
Episode: What do Cavs fans think of the Celtics this year? (Rivals Series Ep.1)
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
Dan Greenberg
Barstool Sports contributor
Barstool Sports
Episode: Thank God Summer League is Here

Hosts

Ben Vallis
Celtics commentator and CelticsBlog writer
Jake Issenberg
Celtics commentator and CelticsBlog contributor
Wayne Spooney
Celtics commentator and CelticsBlog columnist

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 271 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 States5 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 States5 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 States5 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
    Australia6 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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The hosts' humor, energy, and camaraderie make game reactions entertaining as well as informative.
The community extends beyond audio through live chats, game streams, and Discord.
Fans value the grounded, optimistic approach, including thoughtful discussion after losses rather than purely reactionary takes.
Listeners praise the mix of informed basketball analysis, statistics, and eye-test observations.

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What needs to change after opening night?
Q: New York Chris said, why do you think Hugo didn't get more run in the game?
Wayne Spooney says Hugo was poor on both ends and probably played too much given his performance, while noting that the young player should get more opportunities and improve.
Jason Timpf Talks New Era Celtics, Possession-Maxxing, and Top-5 Tatum
Q: Can you see him reclaiming his place on the first team All-NBA throne?
Timpf says Tatum has a strong chance if he stays healthy, noting that his expected production and Boston's likely high seeding could strengthen his case.
Jason Timpf Talks New Era Celtics, Possession-Maxxing, and Top-5 Tatum
Q: Do you see this Celtics team as better now that they're leaning into this full Sheets FC identity?
Timpf says Boston is better because of Tatum's larger role, improved young players, a stronger center rotation and a roster better suited to force turnovers. He adds that the team still needs Tatum to become more effective against elite switching defenses.
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.

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Celtics-focused conversations combine game recaps, roster and rotation analysis, player development, and debate about Boston's season and place in the NBA. Regular hosts Ben Vallis, Jake Issenberg, and Wayne Spooney bring a fan's enthusiasm to detailed discussion of tactics, statistics, matchups, and the eye test, with humor and occasional playful rivalry talk. The format ranges from postgame reactions and season previews to live events and interviews with basketball commentators. Recent coverage follows the team across wins, losses, preseason decisions, and the challenges of building around Jayson Tatum, balancing optimism with criticism rather than relying only on hot takes. Celtics fans who want both informed basketball analysis and rela... more

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