First Things First

First Things First

First Things First airs Weekdays at 3 PM ET on FS1! Join Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes as they discuss the biggest stories in the world of sports. From LeBron James, to Patrick Mahomes, this show will bring you the first, and most incisive, opinions on the best sports stories.

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July 19, 2025 22 mins
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The 49ers, Patriots, Bears, Titans, Raiders, Saints, Browns and Giants all finished last in their division. History says at least one of them will finish first this season. Who do the guys think will accomplish this? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Rashee Rice suspension update / Cameron Heyward praises Aaron Rodgers / CMC or Purdy more important to 49ers? (26:36) Damian Lillard returning to Trail Blazers (39:47) Reaction to Sam Darnold ranked #72 in NFL Top 100 list (43:59) Worst to first candidates (1:04:37) Joel Embiid and Bradley Beal updates (1:16:56) Dillon Gabriel o...
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Who does Chris Broussard believe is under duress this week? Check out the latest BUD List to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Chiefs WR Rashee Rice has been sentenced. Expected to be suspended multiple games / Micah Parsons comments on his contract negotiations / Is Ja'Marr Chase better than Justin Jefferson? (22:09) Is it fair for LeBron James to be frustrated with the Lakers? (33:29) Is this a make-or-break year for Trevor Lawrence? (39:16) BUD List ...
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠ Danny Parkins ranks his top 12 NFL teams. Which team takes the top spot? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Want to see a swing-off in the MLB regular season / Eagles play Cowboys in 50 days (19:04) Which NFL teams are more likely to make playoffs? Which are more likely to miss the postseason? (34:02) Could LeBron James receive buyout from Lakers? (39:47) Danny’s Dozen (58:48) Adam Wainwright joins show (1:04:03) More from Adam Wainw...
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July 16, 2025 21 mins
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠ With Nick Wright out, Danny Parkins is taking his place and giving Mahomes Mountain a new look. Which QBs sit at the top Parkins Peak? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) How can Jalen Hurts change the minds of critics? / Will Dak Prescott return to MVP level play? / Jauan Jennings wants a new deal or to be traded by 49ers (22:13) Will Victor Wembanyama be at an MVP level next year? (30:20) John Smoltz joins show (42:17) Parkins Peak (1:03:25) Biggest concern for the Ravens, Bills, and 49ers? (1:14:...
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠ Reports say that the Lakers are transitioning from LeBron James to Luka Doncic as the face of the team. If this is LeBron's last year, what teams make the most sense for him to join? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Report: Lakers are transitioning from LeBron James’ timeline to Luka Doncic’s timeline (22:45) Would you rank Joe Burrow ahead of Lamar Jackson? / Should Justin Herbert be ranked ahead of Jalen Hurts? (37:55) Cooper Flagg shut down for rest of Summer League / How good can Mavs be? (43:51) What next team makes the most sense for LeBro...
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Chet Holmgren new max deal with Thunder / Should Luka be happy with the Lakers offseason? (22:27) Steve Spagnuolo has high praise for Joe Burrow (32:57) How good can Cowboys be with a healthy Dak? (40:00) Nick’s NFL Tiers (1:02:55) Expect to see a different Deandre Ayton? / Should Thunder be heavy title fav...
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(00:00) LeBron’s contract & like Mike Brown as Knicks HC?  (15:09) Who are the top 5 NFL QBs? (22:53) Weird and Wonderful  (26:51) Mahomes makes NFL Top 100 List (32:20) Pre-Training Camp edition of Mahomes Mountain  (56:51) Professor Brou grades the NBA offseason  (01:12:48) Did NY hire the right head Coach? (01:19:42) Should LA trade LeBron? (01:38:31) Is Week 2 Eagles vs. Chiefs a must-win?  (01:52:08) Reaction to Ace B...
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(00:00) USMNT drop Gold Cup, LeBron opts into $52.6M player option (24:18) Kelce on Hunter: "Teams will try to make his day miserable" (31:36) Starting to believe in Pittsburgh after getting Jonnu Smith & Jalen Ramsey? (38:55) Has Nick Sirianni evolved as a head coach? (45:05) Consider Bucks real threat in the East? (01:04:37) Does Tua deserve to be in the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2025 (01:13:27) Weird and Wonderful (01:28:3...
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a very serious, un-funny video of Kevin Wildes. He breaks down the three ways to fix the NBA Draft. He cites examples from the NFL Draft and even mentions past versions of the NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kevin Wildes breaks down the three reasons why he believes there needs to be more ring culture in sports, following LeBron’s comments on ring culture in the NBA. He cites real life examples and gets into the business side of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠ The guys react to PFF saying that Drake Maye has the ceiling of Trevor Lawrence. Meanwhile the claim for Caleb Williams is that he has the floor to bust as a #1 overall pick. Is this fair? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) What’s next for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Austin Reaves? (24:29) Who is Danny most excited to see heading into this NFL season (41:18) Julian Edelman picks Joe Burrow to run Patriots offense if Tom Brady did not exist. Gronk picked Josh Allen (46:28) Are you starting to believe in the Aaron Rodgers renaissance a...
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠ Who does Chris Broussard believe is under duress this week? Check out the latest BUD List to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) How good will the Mavericks be with a rookie Cooper Flagg? (22:02) Like how the Spurs are building around Victor Wembanyama? (33:06) What is a successful rookie year for Flagg? (38:05) Who would you rather have: C.J. Stroud or Brock Purdy? (42:38) BUD List (59:15) NBA Fast Break: draft thoughts (1:19:12)...
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Now that the NBA season is over and The Thunder are the champs, Nick Wright is looking ahead to the next NBA season. How does the way-too-early NBA Tiers end up? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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