First Take

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First Take Podcast

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

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Hour 2: NFL Battle in Brazil

    In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Ryan Clark, Elle Duncan, and Taylor Lewan react to the first game of the NFL season last night between the Chiefs and the Ravens. We debate if the Chiefs had a more impressive win or if the Ravens had a more disappointing loss. Elle tells us how dangerous the Caitlin Clark-led Fever can be heading into the WNBA playoffs. The crew debates which running back will impress most tonight with their new team: Josh Jacobs or Saquon Barkley? Desmond Howard joins the show live from Ann Arbor to give us his take on Michigan's QB situation ahead of their matchup with Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Hour 1: Football is BACK

    In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Dan Orlovsky, Ryan Clark, and Elle Duncan dive right into football season with reaction to the Ravens' nail-biting loss to the Chiefs last night. The crew decides if they're more impressed with the Chiefs or disappointed in the Ravens. We look ahead to the Cowboys-Browns matchup and debate which QB has more on the line: Deshaun Watson or Dak Prescott? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Hour 2: Take Your Pick

    Stephen A. Smith is joined by Mina Kimes and Dan Orlovsky and the crew reacts to Brandin Cooks' comments saying the disrespect for Dak Prescott and blasphemous. They also make their picks for tonight's NFL season opener between the Ravens and Chiefs. The crew also debates who Patrick Mahomes' biggest rival is. Comedian and actor Kevin Hart also joins the show to discuss his new series "Fight Night," his beloved Philadelphia sports teams and roasting Stephen A.. Lastly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Hour 1: Dallas' Destiny

    Stephen A. Smith is joined by Dan Orlovsky and Jason McCourty and the crew weighs in on the importance of Lamar Jackson and the Ravens beating Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' in tonight's season opener. The crew also debates whether the Cowboys will be better, worse, or the same this season. They also discuss who will have the bigger season; Jordan Love or Jalen Hurts? Lastly, Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to give you the bets sports bets this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    Hour 2: Gridiron Goat?

    In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Kimberley A. Martin, and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo discuss how important it is for Lamar Jackson to beat Patrick Mahomes in Week 1. Plus, would a Super Bowl threepeat cement Mahomes as the greatest QB of all time? Jeff Saturday joins the show to weigh in on which QB will have a bigger debut with their new team: Kirk Cousins in Atlanta or Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh? Mad Dog has a lot on his mind in this week's "What Are You Mad About?" The crew reacts to Dabo Swinney's comments after Clemson's season-opening loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min

  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    Hour 1: Champ Bound?

    In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Jeff Saturday, and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo debate if the Chiefs will reach a 7th straight AFC Championship game. Plus, which teams do our guys have fighting for a Super Bowl appearance in the NFC Championship? Kimberley A. Martin is here to challenge Stephen A. when it comes to whether or not Dak Prescott will be in the MVP conversation this year. Mad Dog is already in the betting mood as he gives us a list of his Top 5 favorite win totals for the upcoming NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min

  7. 5 DAYS AGO

    Hour 2: High Stakes

    Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe are joined by Jeff Saturday as the crew debates the NFL team that cannot afford a bad start to their season. Will Packer joins the show to discuss success as an HBCU graduate, his ownership stake with the Atlanta Falcons and his new limited series "Fight Night." Stephen A. also gives us his A-List on the top 5 of his NFL power rankings. Lastly, Stephen A. and Shannon weigh in on Ja'Marr Chase's hold-in with the Bengals and what that means for their team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min

  8. 5 DAYS AGO

    Hour 1: Love Hurts

    Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe debate who has the more dangerous NFL offense this season; the Ravens or the Chiefs? Jeff Saturday makes his return to First Take and the crew weighs in on the Dolphins giving head coach Mike McDaniel a three-year extension. They also discuss who is more likely to win an NFL MVP Award; Jordan Love or Jalen Hurts? Lastly they react to LeBron James' "Mt. Rushmore" of all-time NFL quarterbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min
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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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  • Channel
    ESPN
  • Creator
    ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim Rose
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2024
  • Episodes
    228
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2024, ESPN. All Rights Reserved.
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    First Take

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