First Take

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

Episodes

Hour 2: Inside The Octagon

July 18, 2025 • 48 mins

First Take continues as the crew goes over the upcoming Poirier - Holloway fight! The final fight of Poirier's career! Plus, what can we expect regarding a Micah Parsons contract extension? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 1: Win Now?

July 18, 2025 • 51 mins

Friday First tips off as the Blazers sign Damian Lillard to a new contract that sees him returning to Portland! Plus the guys debate who's in the best spot to win amongst the young QBs in the NFL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 2: Luck of The Irish!

July 17, 2025 • 50 mins

First Take welcomes Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman and Running Back Jeremiyah Love to the show to discuss the upcoming season for the Fighting Irish! Plus, a new wide receiver tier list to debate... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 1: Trust the Process

July 17, 2025 • 49 mins

First Take tips off today with a recap of "The Summer of Joel Embiid's Life" - a new article available on ESPN...What should we make of Embiid's recovery and his newfound approach? Plus, does Bradley Beal help the Clippers become contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 2: Dustin Poirier Joins The Show!

July 16, 2025 • 49 mins

First Take resumes as Dustin Poirier joins the show to discuss Saturday's fight against Max Holloway, the last of his career! Plus, what is Mad Dog mad about today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 1: Top Dog?

July 16, 2025 • 51 mins

First Take begins this Wednesday by going over the first ever 'Swing Off' we saw in last night's MLB All Star game! Plus, more conversation surrounding the top quarterbacks around the NFL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 2: Max Holloway Joins The Show!

July 15, 2025 • 48 mins

First Take resumes with more NFL talk surrounding the current top quarterbacks in the NFL! Plus, UFC fighter Max Holloway joins First Take to discuss being Dustin Poirier's final opponent of his career... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 1: Gold Rush

July 15, 2025 • 51 mins

First Take comes at you this Tuesday with more NFL and NCAAF previews! After not making the playoffs last year, what can we expect from the 49ers? Plus, how important is it for LSU to get off to a good start this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 2: Ring Chasing

July 14, 2025 • 47 mins

First Take resumes with 'Kevin's QB tiers' as the guys go over the most impactful quarterbacks in the NFL currently! Plus, where do you rank the Cowboys offense this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 1: Must-See QBs

July 14, 2025 • 52 mins

Get ready for a new week of First Take as the crew previews the must watch quarterbacks ahead of the new College Football season! Plus, what should expectations be for the Eagles as they attempt to repeat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 2: Life in The SEC

July 11, 2025 • 48 mins

College Football is right around the corner so guys debate this biggest conversations surrounding the SEC! Is Brian Kelly on the hot seat? Plus, WWE legend Goldberg joins the show to discuss his career! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 1: Making Headlines

July 11, 2025 • 51 mins

Friday First Take kicks off with the crew's BIGGEST takeaways from Bronny vs Cooper Flagg last night in yesterday's Summer League action Plus, should the Chiefs be the favorite to win the AFC once again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 2: Summer Breeze

July 10, 2025 • 48 mins

First Take continues this Thursday as the crew prepares you for a premier Summer League Showdown between the Lakers and Mavs! Plus, who will come out of the East next year in the NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 1: NBA Notables

July 10, 2025 • 52 mins

First Take is BACK and the crew is ready to break down all the latest around the NBA! Some new Giannis comments have come out regarding his future in Milwaukee...Plus, how much longer will Nikola Jokic be a Nugget?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 2: Best of The West

July 3, 2025 • 48 mins

First Take continues as the crew analyzes the Western Conference and who we should fear the most amongst the top including the Lakers, Clippers and Warriors? Plus, should we give Aaron Rodgers the benefit of the doubt? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 1: Center of Attention

July 3, 2025 • 52 mins

This Thursday edition of First Take continues to dive into NBA Free Agency! Should we be more confident in the Lakers after signing DeAndre Ayton? Plus, what should we make of the Knicks decision to hire Mike Brown as their next head coach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 2: East Mode

July 2, 2025 • 49 mins

First Take continues as the crew continues to review NBA Free Agency! Who should be feared more in the East? How should we look at the 76ers? Plus, a look at the new Nuggets after Denver has added a load of support for Nikola Jokic...All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 1: Waive Time

July 2, 2025 • 51 mins

First Take returns this Wednesday to talk all the latest news around the NBA! The crew discusses the Bucks letting go of Dame and signing Myles Turner and what that could mean for Giannis...Plus, who is most likely to trade for LeBron if he is made available? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 2: New Nuggets?

July 1, 2025 • 48 mins

First Take continues with more NBA Free Agency analysis! The Bucks, Nuggets, and other notable teams have made some big moves already! The crew breaks down how each conference looks and what we can expect from today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 1: Ready for Liftoff

July 1, 2025 • 51 mins

First Take is back this Tuesday with a COMPLETE breakdown of Monday's raging start to NBA Free Agency - Including some live breaking news! Plus, an update on the Knicks coaching search and how desirable the position might be at this point Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episodes

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Hour 2: Luck of The Irish!

Hour 1: Trust the Process

Hour 2: Dustin Poirier Joins The Show!

Hour 1: Top Dog?

Hour 2: Max Holloway Joins The Show!

Hour 1: Gold Rush

Hour 2: Ring Chasing

Hour 1: Must-See QBs

Hour 2: Life in The SEC

Hour 1: Making Headlines

Hour 2: Summer Breeze

Hour 1: NBA Notables

Hour 2: Best of The West

Hour 1: Center of Attention

Hour 2: East Mode

Hour 1: Waive Time

Hour 2: New Nuggets?

Hour 1: Ready for Liftoff

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Hour 2: Inside The Octagon

Hour 1: Win Now?