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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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    • 4.5 • 12 Ratings

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

    Hour 2: Under Pressure

    Hour 2: Under Pressure

    Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe debate how many Eastern Conference players they are taking over Jalen Brunson. They discuss if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a case to win MVP. Tim Legler joins the show to debate which Western Conference player is under the most title pressure. Lastly, the crew has a fun debate on who had the worst first pitch between Gronk and Stephen A.
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    • 44 min
    Hour 1: Orange & Blue Skies

    Hour 1: Orange & Blue Skies

    Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe are joined by Tim Legler to discuss the Knicks' chances of reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. The crew also debate the Lakers and Warriors' chances to get out of the Play-In Tournament. Chiney Ogwumike and Andraya Carter also join the show to discuss Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's futures ahead of the WNBA Draft tonight. Lastly, Stephen A. and Shannon weigh in on Max Holloway's last-second knockout on Justin Gaethje to win the BMF
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    • 45 min
    Hour 2: The Leading Man

    Hour 2: The Leading Man

    In this episode, Harry Douglas, Kendrick Perkins, and Monica McNutt debate which team is a bigger playoff threat: the Warriors or the Lakers? Daniel Cormier joins the show to give us a preview of this weekend's UFC 300 Main Card. Harry gives us his own A-List of the top 5 teams heading into the NBA Playoffs. Sam Acho is here to tell us which quarterback has the most to prove in 2024 and whether or not the Cowboys should draft a QB.
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    • 42 min
    Hour 1: Boston Blunder

    Hour 1: Boston Blunder

    Harry Douglas, Monica McNutt, and Kendrick Perkins debate which teams need to secure the 8th seed in the NBA playoffs. The crew discusses if they should be concerned for the Celtics' toughness on the court. Also, they debate if the Knicks are a legit threat to the Celtics. Sam Acho joins the show to discuss if Russell Wilson should be considered as a trailblazer for black QBs. Lastly, the crew discusses if Josh Allen will be the next QB to win a Super Bowl.
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    • 46 min
    Hour 2: O.J. Simpson Dies at 76

    Hour 2: O.J. Simpson Dies at 76

    The crew of Damien Woody, Kimberley A. Martin, Harry Douglas and Joe Fortenbaugh react to the breaking news of of O.J. Simpson' passing. Stephen A. Smith and ESPN reporter Jeremy Schapp also call in to reflect on Simpson's life.
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    • 41 min
    Hour 1: Joker's Wild

    Hour 1: Joker's Wild

    Christine Williamson fills in for Molly as the host while Harry Douglas and Joe Fortenbaugh fill in for Stephen A. They are joined by Monica McNutt to discuss the top teams in the NBA's Western Conference and debate which teams needs the 1-seed the most. They also dive in to whether or not Nikola Jokic should be a lock for MVP. Kimberley A. Martin joins to talk NFL as the crew debate whether they'd have Jordan Love or Jalen Hurts at quarterback this upcoming season.
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    • 51 min

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