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Denver Nuggets
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Lebron James
Kevin Durant
Oklahoma City Thunder
Jay Williams
Andraya Johnson
Stephen A. Smith
Joel Embiid
Kyrie Irving
Miami Heat
Atlanta Hawks
Portland Trail Blazers

First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.

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First Take resumes with legendary head coaches. Would you rather have Izzo, Hurley, Pitino, or Bill Self in the NCAA Tournament? (0:00) Then, Windy and Stephen A. rhapsodize over the advisory council partially formed by Tom Brady and Dwyane Wade to c... more

First Take resumes with injury news coming out of Detroit. Cade Cunningham will be sidelined multiple weeks with a collapsed lung. (0:00) Then, the Lakers won their 7th straight on the backs of LeBron and Luka 30 balls. Are you taking them seriously ... more

First Take resumes with Mad Dog's Final Four. Two 5 seeds?? Mad Dog has officially gone...crazy. (0:00) Then, does Jaylen Waddle put Bo Nix and the Broncos on top of the AFC? (13:15) Next, Mad Dog is mad about Matt Leinart's unretired jersey, people ... more

First Take begins with a devastating USA loss. Aaron Judge went hitless in the WBC Finals vs Venezuela, leading to a second straight championship loss for the Americans. (0:00) Then, will the NCAA Tournament determine the number one pick in the draft... more

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Recent Guests

Jay Billis
Former college basketball coach and commentator
ESPN/College Basketball
Episode: Hour 2: Mad Dog Reveals His Final Four!
Chiney Ogumike
Host of Chiney Today on ESPN Digital
ESPN
Episode: Hour 1: How Much Criticism Does Aaron Judge Deserve?
J.J. Redick
ESPN basketball analyst
ESPN
Episode: Hour 2: Is Luka a Lock for All-NBA 1st Team?
Mel Kuyper Jr.
ESPN NFL Draft Analyst
ESPN
Episode: Hour 1: What is the Lakers Ceiling?
Vince Goodwill
NBA analyst
ESPN/Attention to NBA analysis
Episode: Hour 2: What was the Most Impressive NBA Performance Thursday Night?
Caitlin Clark
Basketball player, Iowa Hawkeyes/WNBA prospect
USA Basketball (as guest analyst)
Episode: Hour 2: Does Jaylen Brown have an MVP case vs. SGA?
Jeanette Patta
Brian Pata's mother, featured in interviews for the investigation
Family of Brian Pata
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: Murder at The U
Dan Olavsky
NFL quarterback and commentator
ESPN/Football analyst
Episode: Hour 2: Did the Ravens just Become NFL Villains?
Chris Russo
Mad Dog, guest host/analyst
ESPN/First Take
Episode: Hour 1: How Impressed are you With Bam's 83 Point Night?

Hosts

Stephen A. Smith
Host of First Take, known for his dynamic opinions and sports commentary.
Shay Cornett
Co-host of First Take, providing additional perspectives and insights during discussions.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 9k ratings
  • SO MANY COMMERCIALS

    I wish there were more ad breaks. Thats what the show is really missing. We need SO MANY MORE AD BREAKS. There’s not enough. Personally I love a good twenty five minute commercial break and this show only does 3-4 minutes, and they only do 6 ad breaks per PART of episode, which could easily be 106 instead.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mactheknife92
    United States10 days ago
  • Solid

    Them debating sports is awesome to watch but Stephen A Smith and Mad Dog are both kind of annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jude Chandler
    United Statesa month ago
  • First Take

    This show is awesome, it’s carried by Molly and Steven A. But I do like some of the guest like Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Polis
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best podcast

    It’s like a all around sports podcast and focuses on the big events when it that time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Falcons For Life✝️
    United Statesa month ago
  • One sided discussions

    It’s funny how pretty much this entire season no real attention has been given to the Patriots. I’m gonna assume that the answer from these folks is that they (Pats) had an easy schedule, but the real answer is that nobody wants to really hear about the patriots and everyone wants to hear about the Rams, Seattle, Chargers, and historically Aaron Rodgers, and the Green Bay Packers and of course, Kansas City and Patrick, Mahommes. When did we become a group of people that doesn’t reward winning? I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    V i C
    Canada2 months ago

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Hour 2: Was Criticizing Zion's Weight Problem Fair?
Q: Perk, what was your reaction to what he just said?
Perk acknowledges Zion's struggle with public scrutiny and emphasizes the accountability and the support system around him, while praising his progress and the importance of staying on the court.
Hour 2: Which Team Will Draft Ty Simpson?
Q: Do you think Cade Cunningham owns the Knicks?
Absolutely, he has embarrassed them this season.
Hour 2: Which Team Will Draft Ty Simpson?
Q: Is Mendoza overhyped as that number one overall pick as a quarterback prospect?
I don't think overhyped; there are still other players being talked about as best on the board, not just Mendoza.
Hour 2: Which Team Will Draft Ty Simpson?
Q: What would Ty Simpson bring to the Steelers?
He is a talented young quarterback, potentially faster and more athletic than Mac Jones with 15 starts under his belt, and has the potential to lead the Steelers to many victories.
Hour 2: Are the Rocket Officially out of Title Contention?
Q: What do you think about tonight's matchup between Wemby and Cade?
They're both too young and inexperienced to claim both will make it to the finals, but it's an interesting matchup to watch.

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This podcast features lively discussions centered around major sports news and events. Analysts engage in passionate dialogues about the latest happenings in the NBA and NFL, often analyzing player performances, team dynamics, and championship implications. Notably, Stephen A. Smith leads many of the debates, providing a unique blend of entertainment and critical analysis which keeps listeners engaged. The show is known for its compelling commentary and heated exchanges between hosts and guests, making it a go-to source for sports enthusiasts looking for in-depth discussion rather than mere reporting.

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2. Chiney Ogumike
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6. Caitlin Clark
7. Jeanette Patta
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