First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

Welcome to First to the Floor, a Boston Celtics channel bringing you levelheaded overreactions, occasional coherent analysis, and a few laughs (we hope). The First to the Floor team, Ben Vallis, Jake Issenberg, and Wayne Spooney, might not be traditional members of the media, but that’s some of our charm. As part of the CLNS Network, we have unique access to great guests like Abby Chin, Chris Forsberg, Drew Carter, and sometimes we even let Barstool’s Dan Greenberg join. No matter how you like your Celtics content, we’ve got you covered. Between full-length pods, live game watch-a-longs, articles for Celticsblog, clips, and film breakdowns, let us be your spot for everything Celtics. We aren’t in this for the money (otherwise we’d all be homeless by now), we do it because it’s fun. And what makes it fun is interacting with our listeners. F2TF isn’t just a podcast, it’s a community. So, jump into the community, join the Discord, subscribe on YouTube and your favorite podcast app. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/id1351038879 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog 😮Check out Spooney's latest column on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3UCITHv 🚨JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/H75UWjmtya 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show!: https://bit.ly/fttfmerch

Episodes

October 12, 2025 42 mins
Did we just see the long-term starting lineup? Joe Mazzulla took a spicy approach to the subs in this one, while Payton Pritchard further cemented himself as a starting-calibre guard. Meanwhile, Josh Minott looks awesome, and Anfernee Simons is finding some rhythm in green. 🕒Check out our last underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://...
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The Boston Celtics kicked off their preseason campaign with a decisive win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Who stood out in this one? How did the play-style match up with all the talk of the offseason? Plus, Hugo impresses in his debut, Luka Garza jumps out early as the most notable big, and much more. 🕒Check out our last underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Fol...
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The Boston Celtics are back this week! What can we expect from the first few games of the new era? Plus, Jaylen Brown says the Celtics are playing faster than ever. Guest on this one is @MikeZakarian. Subscribe to both his YouTube channels: - https://www.youtube.com/@CelticsDaily - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9sram7-FbyaGL3vySIquA 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscrib...
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What do Detroit Pistons fans think of the Boston Celtics? @Pistons_Jack joins us to talk all things in the world between the Celtics and the Pistons. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog 📝Check out Jake...
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What takes have you flipped on after watching Celtics Media Day? Is Anfernee Simons a defensive savant? Is Xavier Tillman a 3-point sniper in the making? Is Jayson Tatum going to be listed as probable for opening night? We discuss the biggest surprises and pivot points from Celtics Media Day. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us...
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Esteemed Bucks analyst Nathan Marzion joins us to compare and contract the Boston Celtics with the Milwaukee Bucks. Which team will have the better season, and are they potential trade dance partners? 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us...
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Jayson Tatum has us all hyped after his press tour, where he divulged he has already progressed to on-court workouts and is not ruling out a return this season. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog 📝Chec...
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September 18, 2025 64 mins
Al Horford to the Warriors is all but confirmed at this point, and sadly, it's time to say goodbye (for now?). What were Al Horford's best moments as a Celtic? What's his legacy in Boston, and is he worth of a jersey retirement? Plus, listener voicemails, and not so informative update on Jayson Tatum's rehab. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e...
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We all have those teams we love to hate-watch. During so-called "gap years", we might even have teams we secretly thank-watch. Jake and Spooney rank all the best hate/thank watch candidates, then respond to a few listener voicemails. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ �...
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September 12, 2025 59 mins
Jaylen Brown recently made an appearance on the "Big Tigger Morning Show" and did not exactly rule out the possibility of leaving the Boston Celtics in the future. We take the opportunity in the absolute peak of the offseason to read way too heavily into these comments. Plus, the Derrick White podcast is awesome, and the 2025-2026 "Excitement Rankings" 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA ...
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The Boston Celtics are doing everything they can under the confines of the new collective bargaining agreement to position themselves for dominance when Jayson Tatum returns. Jordan Walsh is doing all the right things to make the jump to a role player with consistent minutes, and meanwhile, can Jaylen Brown return to his former all-NA heights this year? Plus, Neemius Queta is flashing an outside game, and the NBA salary cap incr...
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Pablo Torre (via his show "Pablo Torre Finds Out") has uncovered a potentially massive scandal, including an alleged secret deal between Steve Ballmer's Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for the purpose of circumventing the NBA's collective bargaining agreement. We're now seeing further reports that additional players may be under a similar investigation, including the New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson. Crazy times indeed. This...
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Who are the most painful opponents in Celtics history that you would have done anything to avoid? We're drafting the all-time Celtics villains. Know your enemy. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog 📝Check...
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They would/wouldn't they without Kristaps Porzingis discussion is dividing Celtics twitter this week. Plus, imagining what a Tatum return looks like, and official news around the ownership transition. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us...
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Jaylen Brown seems to have healed from his recent meniscus repair, and gifted us some glorious footage from his appearance at a charity game in China. Meanwhile, Payton Pritchard has been dubbed an NBA starter for the first time in his career, while Kristaps Porzingis is torturing Celtics fans with his apparent return to form. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: ...
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August 14, 2025 74 mins
Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports and Sam LaFrance of the How 'Bout Them Celtics podcast join us for the ultimate all-time Boston Celtics draft. Five of the world's most elite ball knowers go head-to-head in an all-time Celtics draft. Who drafted the goat-iest team of GOATs? View the full draft result here. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4...
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Bob Cousy did his best to reignite the Tatum vs Brown debate last week, stating that he doesn't think Jaylen Brown is quite as capable of carrying a team. What impact will this have on Jaylen Brown? Plus, Joe Mazzulla has signed a multi-year extension with the Boston Celtics! All that and much more. If you can't join us live here on YouTube, please subscribe to the podcast. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://...
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Fire up the Duck Boat Delorian and gun it to 88mph, because we're playing Boston Celtics Time Machine. For a franchise that's experienced so much success, there's a long list of stuff we'd like to do over. Jump in the live chat or let us know your thoughts in the comments. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: ht...
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Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics are making moves again! Georges Niang is on his way to Utah as the Celtics shed additional salary and bring themselves within $2m of the 1st apron. Meanwhile, the Celtics have signed Chris Boucher to a one-year veteran's minimum deal. Is he guaranteed to start at the Center position? Plus, Tatum boot watch, Trae Young's suspicious Twitter activity, and much more. 🕒Check out last week's un...
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It's a busy week for the First to the Floor team, so to fill the void, we're reblasting the pod we did live on YouTube moments after the Celtics won Banner 18 in 2024. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celtics...
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