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Andraya Johnson
Jay Williams
Stephen A. Smith
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Kyrie Irving
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Draymond Green
Joel Embiid

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

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Recent Guests

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Reese Davis
Sports broadcaster and host
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James Harrison
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Rich Eisen
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Paul Heyman
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Stephen A. Smith
Host of First Take, known for his energetic style and strong opinions on sports topics.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 9k ratings
  • First Take

    Steven A has no ball knowledge but makes up for it by being entertaining. Love this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Eagles fan🦅🇺🇸👀
    United States2 months ago
  • You Are Different

    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 F... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    From Another Great Admirer
    United States3 months ago
  • Listener for over 10 years…

    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…

    Apple Podcasts
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    N4t3 XD
    United States4 months ago
  • Peter shrager

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    not a lebron fan
    United States4 months ago
  • Miss Molly

    Its cool but we miss or the show misses a women’s influence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jerzyxplorer
    United States4 months ago

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Overall, listeners enjoy the analysis and insights provided but wish for technical improvements.

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#39
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#57
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#154
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#156
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Hour 2: Has the Narrative Around Sam Darnold Officially Changed?
Q: What does it take for young quarterbacks to succeed in the NFL?
Mental toughness and resilience are essential for quarterbacks as many young players are dismissed too soon by their teams.
Hour 2: Has the Narrative Around Sam Darnold Officially Changed?
Q: Do you think the narrative around Sam Darnold has changed?
Yes, the narrative has changed drastically as he's now seen as a leading quarterback taking the Seahawks to the Super Bowl.
Hour 2: Giannis wants out
Q: Mina, should the Hall of Fame recast their vote and maybe include Bill Belichick this time?
No, I don't think so. It is a mistake that they're going to have to wear forever, quite frankly, because you can't just say, whoopsies, we're going to take it back because of the result here.
Hour 1: How Much Criticism Does Josh Allen Deserve?
Q: Do you think Josh Allen deserves some of the criticism he's getting from this fallout?
He deserves some of the blame because of his turnovers, but overall, given the circumstances, the criticism may be excessive.
Hour 1: How Much Criticism Does Josh Allen Deserve?
Q: How much criticism does Josh Allen deserve after this fallout?
Josh Allen deserves some criticism but primarily not as much as he's getting, particularly considering the context of the game and his overall performance leading up to it.

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A dynamic conversation centered on the most pressing sports stories of the day, featuring insights from notable analysts and former athletes. The episodes typically cover topics ranging from the NFL to basketball, focusing on team performance, player evaluations, and heated debates over critical matchups. Unique to the discussions is the blend of statistical analysis and personal anecdotes, often leading to fiery debates among the hosts about player potential and team strategies. This engaging format keeps listeners informed while entertaining them with passionate exchanges that are characteristic of sports talk culture.

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