200 episodes
First Take ESPN
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4.1 • 10 Ratings
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First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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Hour 2: Suns Concern
In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Kendrick Perkins debate how concerned they are about the Suns after dropping Game 1 to the Timberwolves. P.K. Subban joins the show with the Stanley Cup to give us the latest on the NHL Playoffs and debates with Stephen A. which is better: New York basketball or New York Hockey? Dan Orlovsky is here and gets heated while debating if the Cowboys should draft Dak Prescott's replacement.
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Hour 1: Lake-Show's Over?
In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Kendrick Perkins react to this weekend's NBA Playoff action and debate if the Knicks can go up 2-0 over the 76ers and if the crew is discouraged by what they saw from the Mavericks in their loss to the Clippers. Stephen A. and Shannon decide if the series between the Lakers and the Nuggets is over if Denver goes up 2-0 tonight. Plus, what statement did Damian Lillard make to the Pacers after putting up numbers in Game 1?
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Hour 2: NBA Playoffs Are HERE!
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst, and Tim Legler debate if the Knicks should be worried about Joel Embiid and 76ers. Domonique Foxworth and Mike Tannenbaum join the show to discuss if JJ McCarthy is a better QB option for the New York Giants. They discuss which NBA star needs to step up the most in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Lastly, the crew discusses how Clippers fans should feel about Kawhi Leonard participating in the 2024 Summer Olympics while missing time.
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Hour 1: Always Sunny?
In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Tim Legler, and Brian Windhorst react to LeBron James downplaying the Lakers' upcoming rematch against the Nuggets. We debate what's on the line for Kevin Durant when he goes up against the Timberwolves in Round 1 of the playoffs. The crew reacts to comments from Steve Kerr about keeping the Warriors' Big 3 together. Mike Tannenbaum and Domonique Foxworth join the show to debate if the Cowboys should draft Dak Prescott's replacement.
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Hour 2: What's Next for Belichick?
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt, and Tim Legler debate who's more important between Joel Embiid or Jalen Brunson in their upcoming 76ers-Knicks first round matchup. Mina Kimes and Damien Woody join the show and react Robert Kraft's alleged sabotage of Bill Belichick's offseason job hunt. They discuss what's on the line for Kevin Durant against the Timberwolves. Lastly, the crew debates which NFC East starting QBs are under the most pressure to succeed this upcoming season.
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Hour 1: Playoff Payoff
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt, and Tim Legler debate if the Knicks should be worried about the 76ers in their first round matchup. They react to Jontay Porter's lifetime ban from the NBA due to his gambling violations. The crew also debates if LeBron can pull off an upset against the Nuggets. Lastly, EJ Manuel and Kimberley A. Martin join the show to discuss if the NFL has mismanaged how they handle young QBs.
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Customer Reviews
ESPN First Take
Great show - excellent debates with insight and with two debaters that are not afraid of speaking their mind and having a controversial opinion.
Awesome
It is Fun and often insightful.