
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 229 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

First Take resumes with JJ Redick calling out his team! Vando can't make free throws, Ayton can't even catch a ball! It's complete dysfunction In LA with no Luka and Reaves! (0:00) Then, would you rather have KD or Ant in the playoffs? (15:00) Next, ... more
First Take begins with a sight not seen since Jaylen Brown had hair: Mad Dog and Stephen A. in studio together! They react to a bench clearing brawl in LA, the Celtics steamrolling an upstart Hornets squad, and more egregious tanking! (0:00) Then, Sh... more
First Take resumes with Michigan's best basketball team ever...maybe? Is it possible the GOAT UMich team is one that never even won the championship? (0:00) Then, what is Giannis's trade value right now? Is it worse or better off than what it was at ... more
First Take begins with the Victorious Wolverines! A dominant run for the ages capped off with a nail biter against the dynastic Fightin' Danny Hurleys. Stephen A. and Sean Farnham break down how Dusty May's squad got it done in Indy! (0:00) Then, Ste... more
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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.
Them debating sports is awesome to watch but Stephen A Smith and Mad Dog are both kind of annoying.
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
It’s like a all around sports podcast and focuses on the big events when it that time
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
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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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Recent guests on First Take include:
1. John Calipari
2. Mikaela Shiffrin
3. Shador Sanders
4. Shania Gouma-Key
5. Janaye Hidalgo
6. Jay Williams
7. Andrea Carter
8. Darius Acuff Jr.
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