First Take

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First Take

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

  1. 3 HR. AGO

    Hour 2: All The Rave?

    In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, Dan Orlovsky, and Damien Woody react to the Cowboys' blowout loss to the Lions and debate where they need to go from here... including what moves they should make at head coach. The crew debates if the Ravens are the most dangerous team in the NFL. Southern Steve gives us his list of the top 5 things wrong with the Cowboys after relishing in last night's loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min

  2. 3 HR. AGO

    Hour 1: Dallas Debacle

    In this episode, Southern Steve is here celebrating two things: his birthday and the Cowboys' blowout loss to the Lions. Stephen A. is joined by Shannon Sharpe and Dan Orlovsky as they debate if that game was more about the Lions' big win or the Cowboys' poor showing. We react to Nick Sirianni's outbursts towards Eagles fans at the end of their game and Calvin Ridley's frustrated comments on his targets from Will Levis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Hour 2: Taking Tennessee State

    First Take continues the show live from Tennessee State University! Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Cam Newton discuss the NFL team that needs to win more; the Cowboys or the Ravens? The also debate whether or not the Steelers are a playoff team. For Heisman winner and TSU head football coach Eddie George joins the show to talk coaching at an HBCU and his former team, the Titans. Stephen A., Shannon and Cam take questions from students. The crew also weighs in on Aaron Rodgers being under the most pressure to win a Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Hour 1: Live from Tennessee State University!

    In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Cam Newton are live from Tennessee State University for an HBCU Road Show you don't want to miss. The guys tell us if they have any faith in the Cowboys to beat the Lions this weekend and debate which QB would benefit from a win more: Jayden Daniels or Lamar Jackson? Stephen A. gives us an A-List of the Top 5 Homecoming Essentials. The crew reacts to hot takes from students in the crowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    Hour 2: Mr. Rodgers' Neighborhood

    In this episode, Stephen A. Smith plays host as he, Dan Orlovsky, Jason McCourty, and Mina Kimes react to breaking news from Kimberley A. Martin that the Jets will be replacing Nathaniel Hackett at Offensive Coordinator. The crew debates if Rodgers' stint with New York is staining his legacy and if the injury-ridden 49ers should get a pass for their 2-3 start. Joe Fortenbaugh gives us his best bets for this weekend's slate of games. Stephen A., Dan, Jason, and Mina tell us if they have any faith in the Cowboys to beat the Lions this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min

  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    Hour 1: Cool Your Jets

    In this episode, Stephen A. Smith fills in as host and brings his rules with him as he, Dan Orlovsky, and Jason McCourty react to Aaron Rodgers refuting rumors that he had a hand in Robert Saleh's firing as Jets Head Coach. Plus, we debate if it would be a mistake for the Steelers to start Russell Wilson over Justin Fields. The crew decides if Joe Burrow and the Bengals will fall to the Giants on Sunday night. ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania makes his First Take debut with breaking news and discusses how good the Knicks will be after adding Karl-Anthony Towns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 min

  7. 5 DAYS AGO

    Hour 2: East Mode

    With Chris "Mad Dog" Russo taking over hosting duties, Stephen A. Smith, Jeff Saturday, and Kimberley A. Martin debate who's bigger letdown so far this season: the Cowboys or Eagles? The crew discusses the upcoming matchup between Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. It's Wednesday so you know what that means...Mad Dog tells us what he's mad about this week. Lastly, Stephen A. Smith shares his A-list of his Top 5 NFL teams after Week 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min

  8. 5 DAYS AGO

    Hour 1: Jet Turbulence

    With Chris "Mad Dog" Russo taking over hosting duties, Stephen A. Smith, Jeff Saturday, and Kimberley A. Martin discuss Jets' owner Woody Johnson's comments about the recent firing of head coach Robert Saleh. Also, they talk whether Davante Adams should rethink his interests in the Jets. Tim Kurkjian joins the show to talk about the MLB playoff matchups. Lastly, the crew reacts to the breaking news about Texans' receiver Nico Collins being placed on IR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 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
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024, ESPN. All Rights Reserved.
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    First Take

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