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.

11H AGO

Hour 2: Will Lions Expose Eagles?

First Take resumes with Cam all in on the Lions exposing the Eagles on Sunday night. RC supports the defending champs. RC is PUMPED for Arch Manning to pick apart a feisty Georgia defense. Will he have a legacy game? Seahawks vs. Rams - Does this game determine the best team in the NFC, or NFL? RC ROASTS Cam for his shocking take. Joe'$ Be$t Bet$ - Are you tailing or fading Fortenbaugh this weekend? Find out who he likes in Oklahoma vs. Alabama, Vikings vs. Bears, and Bucs vs. Bills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47 min
12H AGO

Hour 1: Does AFC Run Through Foxborough?

First Take begins with Drake Maye MVP chants after his 8th straight win, but Cam and Stephen A. say the Pats are fraudulent. Are you taking the Pats or Colts? Chiefs vs. Broncos - Mahomes and Nix battle in a matchup that will go a long way in deciding the AFC West. Which team needs this win more? Bear Down - The Bears have handled the bad teams, and struggled with the good ones. Do we know if they're good yet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 min
1D AGO

Hour 2: Maye or Vrabel?

Hour 2 kicks off with the surging Patriots. Who's more responsible for their bounce back season: Drake Maye or Mike Vrabel? Eagles Drama - Dan and RC talk about A.J. Brown's season of struggles, and how hard it is being the leader of a successful team. Dan's List - Mina is APPALLED. RC walks off set. What is it about Dan's top 5 QBs drafted since 2020 that causes this reaction? Darnold Palmer - Half gunslinger, half ghost-seer. How much is at stake for the Seahawks QB in a crucial week 11 divisional matchup vs the Rams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
1D AGO

Hour 1: Concerned About Eagles?

First Take begins with A.J. Brown's most recent comments about his lack of production. Then, a heated debate over the Packers offense. Bucs vs. Bills - Are you higher on Baker or Josh right now? RC HATES Dan's cop out answer. Chiefs vs. Broncos - Do the Chiefs need a win more than any other team right now? Dan tells us why they might miss the playoffs with a loss this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 min
2D AGO

Hour 2: Chiefs, Bills, or Ravens?

Perennial Contenders - Who's most likely to make a deep playoff run: Chiefs, Bills, or Ravens? Swagu is ready for some Lamar magic. Hey Darnold - Do you trust Sam Darnold in the playoffs? Mad Dog can't get over his 2024 meltdown. Mad Dog is MAD - Tricky USC, late night NBA overs, and Penn State play calling. Showtime Lakers - LeBron hasn't played a single minute this season, yet the Lakers are 8-3. How will his return impact Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

45 min
2D AGO

Hour 1: Patriots a Lock For One Seed?

First Take begins with concerns about the Eagles offense, and are the Patriots a lock for the one seed in the AFC? SEC Invitational - Paul Finebaum joins to discuss the second edition of the CFP Rankings. The SEC has six teams in right now. Stephen A. and Mad Dog think that is way too many! Giant Decision - Schrager throws out some names for the Giants next head coach, and Stephen A. doesn't understand why Joe Schoen is still the GM! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 min
3D AGO

Hour 2: Spur of The Moment

Hour 2 starts with Stephen A. raving about Victor Wembanyama. Can he win his first MVP this season? Nico Fired - Shams joins to give us the lowdown on who is truly at fault for the Mavs trading Luka Doncic. It's Fluid! - Stephen A. gives us his top 5 NFL teams after week 10. CC and Jeff disagree! Big Blue Blues - Who should be the Giants next head coach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
3D AGO

Hour 1: No Pack No

First Take starts with CC demolishing the Packers offense, and Stephen A. wonders if the Eagles are Jordan Love's kryptonite. No More Nico - Stephen A. and Amina Smith react to the Mavericks firing GM Nico Harrison. Big Apple Crumble - CC goes off on the Giants for keeping Joe Schoen after firing Brian Daboll. State of Play - We take a look at the AFC playoff picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Stephen A. Smith

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Molly Qerim

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Aug 14

eaglesfan4L🦅🦅

Lowk kinda hilarious that every review is abt audio
You Are Different

Nov 5

From Another Great Admirer

You’re friends with Racist like clay travis and Many others, don’t know how you do it. They Hate Well, people like Me. Oh, I Get It. S.A. You Could be Such a BigPlus To Blacks But you for Whatever Reason Choose not to. If I had Ur Money . I’d be Loved & Respected. I give Lots Away, Especially Now In The times We find All🇺🇸’s in & Really Done on Purpose. All This Cruelty Is On Purpose and the Point And You S.A. Give These people A FN PASS. Why.? Originally it was supposed to hurt Us. Now We Find Out MORE YT’s Use Asst. 70% But Still. If I Had Ur $ I’d Be Helping People.!
Listener for over 10 years…

Oct 15

N4t3 XD

Cam was a terrible addition to the show. I was never a skip or max fan, but I could hate listen to them and be good… cam makes me want to unfollow the show. I hope his tenure is short…
Peter shrager

Oct 7

not a lebron fan

This dude is the make version of molly. He is absolutely TERRIBLE!!!!