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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. 1 DAY AGO

    Hour 2: Rodger That!

    Stephen A. Smith is joined by Brian Windhorst, Kendrick Perkins, Ryan Clark and more for Hour 2 of this Friday's First Take! The guys continue to breakdown the thrilling start to the NBA Finals and debate what the ceiling is for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Hour 1: Control The Pace!

    Stephen A. Smith, Marcus and Markieff Morris and Ryan Clark join First Take to break down the latest this Friday! Does the view of Tyrese Haliburton change after his game winner in Game 1 of the NBA Finals? What does Rodgers to the Steelers mean for Pittsburgh? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Hour 2: Starry Night

    Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Brian Windhorst discuss Adam Silver's reveal that nex t year's NBA All Star Game will feature Team USA vs Team World! Plus, Sean O'Malley joins the show to talk UFC 316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    Hour 1: Coach Approach

    Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams discuss the current state of the NBA, the new coaching hire by the Phoenix Suns as well as a preview of the upcoming NBA Finals starting tonight! Plus, PK Subban joins the show to talk what happened in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min

  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    Hour 2: Knicked Up

    Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Brian Windhorst continue to discuss New York's new coaching search as the Knicks let go of Tom Thibodeau after 5 seasons Plus, Mark Kriegel joins the show after releasing his new book 'Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min

  6. 3 DAYS AGO

    Hour 1: Tomfoolery

    Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Jay Williams to breakdown the Knicks firing of Tom Thibodeau and where the organization needs to pivot from here JB Bickerstaff also joins the show to discuss if NBA Coaches are treated unfairly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min

  7. 4 DAYS AGO

    Hour 2: Candace Parker Joins The Show!

    Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Chris Canty welcome special guest Candace Parker who talks about her new book 'The Can-Do Mindset.' Additionally, Parker provides her hot takes regarding the NBA Finals and crew discusses what a Finals victory would mean for the legacy of SGA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min

  8. 4 DAYS AGO

    Hour 1: Finals Phenoms

    Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Chris Canty continue to preview the NBA Finals! The crew goes over what stands out most regarding the upcoming matchup as well as who is the most important player in the series. 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    228
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025, ESPN. All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    First Take

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