First Take

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

16H AGO

Hour 2: Title Talk

On a second hour of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Kendrick Perkins debate the most intriguing NBA Finals matchup and discuss the Piston receiving 5 technical fouls in the loss versus the Thunder. Jason McCourty rejoins to discuss Bill Belichick's social media post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47 min
16H AGO

Hour 1: The Best of The Best

On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Seth Greenberg react to UNC making the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, what Duke should do with Cooper Flagg, and who they're picking to come out on top and win the NCAA tournament. Jason McCourty joins the show to discuss Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins signing new deals with the Bengals. Kendrick Perkins joins to discuss SGA and Thunder as well as Luka Doncic and the Lakers. Lastly, Chiney Ogwumike discusses all things concerning the women’s NCAA basketball tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
3D AGO

Hour 2: MVP Form

On a second hour of First Take, Peter Rosenburg, Stephen A. Smith and Marcus "Swagu" Spears debate who is being more petty: Micah Parsons or DeMarcus Lawrence. Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to debate who is MVP: Jokic or SGA? The guys respond to the Mavericks owner defending his trade. Lastly, we ended the show with some fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
3D AGO

Hour 1: Clap Back

On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Marcus 'Swagu' Spears and Jason McCourty react to Micah Parson and DeMarcus Lawrence's fiery interaction on socials. Peter Rosenburg joins the show to debate how far the Lakers can fall before worrying. Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to discuss whether he believes Stephen Curry reaches 5k threes. Lastly, Rosenburg and Stephen A. debate if there's a disconnect between Thibodeau and Bridges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
4D AGO

Hour 2: Under Pressure

On the second hour of First Take, Mina Kimes drops by and debates with Stephen A. and Jason McCourty on if Josh Allen is under the most pressure to win a Super Bowl. Then, Kendrick Perkins joins the show to talk with Stephen A. about Mikal Bridges crazy 3-point buzzer beater last night against the Trail Blazers. Perk addresses how concerned he is about Knicks starters' minutes. Domonique Foxworth joins the show and the guys argue if the Chiefs have let Patrick Mahomes down. Then, Kendrick Perkins returns to debate how important home-court advantage is for the Lakers in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
4D AGO

Hour 1: Free Agency Frenzy

Stephen A. Smith, Domonique Foxworth, and Jason McCourty discuss the latest in NFL free agency news. They debate whether or not it would be a mistake for the Steelers to let Russell Wilson walk. Kendrick Perkins also joins the show to discuss if it's time to start favoring the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the title after their win over the Boston Celtics last night. The crew also reacts to longtime Dallas Cowboy, Demarcus Lawrence, agreeing to a 3-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks and what that means for defensive star Micah Parsons. Lastly the weigh in on how dangerous Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves can be after their 20-point win over the Denver Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
5D AGO

Hour 1: Center of Attention

On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Ryan Clark and Christopher "Mad Dog" debate whether Russell Wilson or Aaron Rodgers has more to prove. The guys discuss whether they'd be surprised if Shedeur Sanders goes No.3 in the draft. Brian Windhorst joins the show to discuss if he's sold on the Thunder and Cavs title chances. Louis Riddick joins the show to share who he believes the biggest loser in NFL free agency is so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
5D AGO

Hour 2: Steel Curtain Closed?

On this episode of First Take Stephen A. Smith, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, and Ryan Clark dive into the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then, Stephen A. is joined by Brian Windhorst to discuss tonight's Celtics and Thunder matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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BRING BACK DISCIPLINE.. STEPHEN A. NYK , SMITH 🙏🏿

Feb 18

Double D 718

What happened to COACHING in the NBA, As we witness the decline in attendance and the lack of competitiveness due to the game being coached without ANY TYPE OF PLAY BOOK OR OFFENSE BY DESIGN!! Where is our Pat Riley , Chuck Daily , , Greg Pops , Phil Jackson , minded coaching ??? The control and respect of coaches has been taken and given to the players. Example look at our center and power forwards positions being played like their shooting guards !! No one is playing defense these years!! Let’s address the coaches job in the NBA AND HOW ITS BEING DONE AND MAYBE WE CAN SEE TRUE DEVELOPMENT NOT AS INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS ALONE BUT AS A TEAM, THEN WE WITNESS KD AT HIS BEST, BY BEING PLACED IN THAT TYPE OF GAME AND MOMENT , LETS WITNESS EMB , IN PURE UNDERRATED DOMINANCE !!
Steven A is the goat

Feb 12

Ianishim

This podcast is amazing
We’re back

Feb 7

jmillanperez

For a while the show was too repetitive and just about Stephen A … but a few years later we’re back. Stephen A is no longer the lone star and now has a TEAM of highly skilled sport commentators that show out every day. Brings me back to the Skip/Max level debates.
Amazing

Feb 6

boogishie

Amazing