200 episodes
First Take ESPN
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3.9 • 20 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: Count on Caleb?
Stephen A. Smith and Marcus "Swagu" Spears have a heated debate on if Caleb Williams makes the Chicago Bears an immediate NFC Contender. Tim Legler and Brian Windhorst join the show to discuss Anthony Davis' comments about the Lakers coaching staff. The crew reacts to Jerry Jones' comments about Dak Prescott's future with the Dallas Cowboys. Lastly, Tim Legler has some words for the 76ers ahead of Game 3 versus the New York Knicks.
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Hour 1: NFL Draft Is Here!!!!!!!!
Stephen A. Smith and Dan Orlovsky have a heated debate on which QB prospect in this year's draft has the most to prove this season. Tim Legler and Brian Windhorst join the show to discuss the Heat's upset win over the Celtics in Game 2 of their first round matchup. The crew discusses if the Giants should draft a QB with their first round pick. Lastly, they debate which player has been the most impressive in the NBA playoffs.
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Hour 2: Better Together?
Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Ryan Clark have a heated debate about Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys current roster this upcoming season. Joe Fortenbaugh is here with his best bets for this weekend's NBA playoff action. Mad Dog tells us what he's mad about this week. Lastly, the crew debates which NFL team is in a better spot; the Chicago Bears or Washington Commanders?
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Hour 1: Onto the NFL Draft!
Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Tim Legler debates if the Suns-Timberwolves first round series is over. Ryan Clark joins the show to discuss if Caleb Williams can have the same successful rookie season as CJ Stroud. They also react live to the news on 2005 Heisman Trophy being returned to Reggie Bush. They debate who's the biggest threat facing the Nuggets between Clippers or Mavericks. Lastly, they discuss should the Bills move up in the NFL Draft to replace Stefon Diggs.
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Hour 2: Crushing Loss
Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Monica McNutt debate who had the most devastating loss between the Los Angeles Lakers or the Philadelphia 76ers. The crew discusses if Damian Lillard can carry the Bucks past the Pacers without Giannis. Kenny Beecham joins the show to discuss Jalen Brunson's struggles in the first two playoff games against the 76ers. Lastly, the crew reacts to Ryan Garcia defeating Devin Haney in their boxing match over the weekend.
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Hour 1: Go New York! Go New York! Go!
Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Tim Legler debate if the Knicks won or the 76ers blew Game 2 of their playoff series. The crew discusses the biggest reasons for the Lakers collapse against the Nuggets. Lastly, Dan Orlovsky joins the show and things gets heated as they discuss if the Raiders should aggressively trade up to draft Jayden Daniels in the NFL Draft.
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Customer Reviews
The Goods
Love it, listen to it everyday.
Utter Garbage
I listened to this religiously, I eventually figured out that the show swiftly deteriorates into a yelling match between Stephen and Max with Molly floundering in the background and being disrespected by both of them. It’s total trash which relies on sensationalism and the lowest common denominator in an attempt to stay relevant
Worst quality podcast
Enjoy Stephen A, but the quality of the production of this podcast is horrible. No one checks the podcast after editing it together from the TV show. Nearly every episode either has long periods of skipping conversations or loud reverberations randomly from editing. Also sometimes you'll be left with 10 minutes of silence or replaying the last 10 minutes of conversation again. So poorly edited and produced for an ESPN podcast