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First Take
ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
- 20 episodes
- Updated Friday
Episodes20
- FTFriday · 48 min
Hour 1: Do You Like Dak's Beaming Confidence?
First Take begins with GOTI. Huh? Yes, GOTI. Dak dubbed the cowboys high flying offense the "Greatest Offense There Is." Where is all of this confidence coming from, and is it a good sign for the Cowboys? UnSportsmanLike's own Evan Cohen ponders all of the Cowboys hype currently circulating. Then, former SEC loyalist Paul Finebaum joins to wax poetic about the Big Ten. Next, is Deion Sanders visiting Browns training camp an issue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTThursday · 45 min
Hour 2: Does George Pickens Need To Have A Career Year For Cowboys To Contend?
First Take resumes with an oddly quiet offseason for the Cowboys. George Pickens is back as one half of the most dangerous WR duo in the NFL. Does another 1400 yd, 9 TD season for him make the Cowboys Super Bowl contenders? Next, can Justin Jefferson have a big season with two mediocre QBs dueling for the starting job in Minnesota? Next, Jordan Rodgers breaks down Ohio State's and Indiana's schedules heading into a sure to be crazy college football season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTThursday · 48 min
Hour 1: Does Joel Embiid Have More To Lose Than Goat James?
First Take begins with Joe Burrow! Place yourself in a world where the Bengals miss the playoffs AGAIN. Will we have to officially move him below Jalen Hurts in the QB rankings? Then, Canty's A-List! Who are the top 5 QBs with the most on the line? Next, UnSportsmanLike's Evan Cohen and Chris Canty get into a HEATED LeBron debate. Does King James have more to lose this season than Joel Embiid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTWednesday · 47 min
Hour 2: Will The Warriors Make The Playoffs?
First Take begins with a sad and drawn out ending to Steph Curry's career. Draymond is returning, and it seems as if the Warriors are running back the "limp into the play-in" strategy for Steph's final years... Then Triple H talks Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar! Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Jose Caballero, Janik Sinner's withdrawal, and Notre Dame's greed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTWednesday · 47 min
Hour 1: Are The Cowboys Super Bowl Contenders?
First Take begins with a Jerry Jones bombshell! Supposedly, the Cowboys are in on multiple trade candidates! Is Maxx Crosby to Dallas a sure thing? Then, J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray will split 1st-team reps in training camp. Are the Vikings handling their QB situation the right way? Next, are the Cowboys or Eagles the team to beat in the NFC East? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTTuesday · 46 min
Hour 2: Is This Year More Pivotal For Lamar Or The Ravens?
First Take begins with a must win season for the Ravens. How well does Lamar need to play for the Ravens to be considered Super Bowl contenders? Then, the Knicks are still favored in the East after the 76ers signed LeBron. Does this officially remove LeBron from the goat convo? Next, Peter Rosenberg on who to watch out for at Summer Slam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTTuesday · 47 min
Hour 1: What's The Bears Ceiling?
First Take begins with UnSportsmanLike's Evan Cohen doubling down on his Bears take! He loves 'em! Also, which QB is most likely to bounce back after subpar 2025 seasons? Then, Shams says the Sixers want LeBron to play PG! Can Jaylen Brown adjust to being the fourth option? Next, how much pressure is on Dak to make the Super Bowl this year? Does the big game being on ESPN make it more important for him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTMonday · 46 min
Hour 2: Does LeBron Become The Goat With Two More Rings?
First Take resumes with Sir Charles ripping King James. After lambasting him for ring chasing while forgetting most NBA stars are three years into retirement by age 40, Chuck says LeBron needs TWO rings with the Sixers to pass Jordan. Then, which QB has the most pressure to win this season and why is it C.J. Stroud? Next, after getting absolutely zero help for Steph Curry this offseason, can we officially close the Warriors championship window? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTMonday · 48 min
Hour 1: Will LeBron and 76ers Struggles in Year One?
First Take begins with LeBron's new digs! The GOAT finally ended his long, drawn out free agency saga by choosing Philly! Can he take anything from the '08 Celtics and win in his first year with a new super team, or will it take a year of chemistry searching to get to the mountaintop? Then, let's dream and say the Cowboys DO make the Super Bowl... in that unfathomable scenario, who's their most important player? Next, Joe Tess joins to PUMP US UP for SummerSlam this Saturday and Sunday at 6 ET!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTJuly 26 · 37 min
Hour 2: Camp
Patriots veterans report to camp today. Are the Patriots finally ready to turn the corner, or are expectations getting way ahead of reality? Then, is this the year Arch Manning loaded AFC West, which team stands above the rest? We've got lives up to the hype and takes over college football? And in a loaded AFC West, which team stands above the rest? We've got plenty to debate on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTJuly 24 · 1 hr 1 min
Hour 1: Golden Arch
It's First Take! Patriots veterans report to training camp today. Will New England take a step forward—or a step backward—this season? Plus, is Arch Manning ready to become college football's next superstar and the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick? And in the NFL, who is the team to beat in the AFC West? We'll debate it all, right now on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTJuly 24 · 47 min
Hour 2: No Time to Waste
Welcome to First Take! NFL training camps are open, the storylines are heating up, and football season is officially here. But first, all eyes are on Lane Kiffin. A new chapter begins, and the expectations couldn't be higher. Is the pressure on him to deliver immediately? That's today's debate: Who has more to prove this season—Ole Miss, showing it can thrive without Lane Kiffin, or Lane Kiffin, proving he can take LSU to the next level? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTJuly 23 · 46 min
Hour 1: All Eyes on Lane
Welcome to First Take! NFL training camps are officially underway, and the countdown to football season is on! Lane Kiffin is back in the spotlight. After changing sidelines, the pressure is already building. We'll tell you why he can't afford to waste any time proving he can win big at LSU. And here's the debate: Who has more at stake this season—Ole Miss, trying to prove it can win without Lane Kiffin, or Lane Kiffin, trying to prove he can win at LSU? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTJuly 23 · 46 min
Hour 2: Media Day!
Training camp is here! The first NFL teams are reporting, and we're taking a look at the biggest questions, expectations, and storylines as a new season gets underway. Then, a potential leak has the basketball world talking — could we have a clue about LeBron James' next move? And in college football, Alabama is chasing another championship run. We'll discuss what the Crimson Tide must do to get back into the national title conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTJuly 23 · 47 min
Hour 1: Flip Out
Today on FIRST TAKE: The NFL is back as the first teams report to training camp — we'll break down the biggest storylines as the road to the season officially begins. Plus, did a potential leak reveal where LeBron James could be headed next? We'll dive into the latest buzz surrounding the NBA superstar. And in college football, what does Alabama need to change to get back to the National Championship stage? We debate what it will take for the Crimson Tide to return to the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTJuly 21 · 46 min
Hour 2: Is Kirby Smart A Bad Coach?
First Take resumes with Paul Finebaum and Jordan Rodgers live from SEC Media day! Four years removed from their last CFP championship, Paul and Jordan can feel the tension in the Tampa air as SEC officials ponder seceding from the NCAA! Then, Chris Canty is TIRED of Joe Burrow getting a free pass! If he doesn't get to the playoffs this year, will he ever go back? Next, who's the team to beat in the AFC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTJuly 21 · 47 min
Hour 1: Are The Cowboys Super Bowl Contenders?
First Take begins with the 50 day countdown to NFL!! 50 more days until Cowboys self destruction, Lamarvelous, Jalen Hurts underwhelming performances, and a potential Aaron Donald return? We can't wait!! Then, what's the rush, LeBron? Agent Rich Paul says no one can rush the GOAT, not even Commissioner Silver! How long is this free agency saga going to drag on? Next, UnSportsmanLike's own Chris Canty tells us what needs to go right in Philly for the Eagles to make a Super Bowl run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTJuly 21 · 47 min
Hour 2: Spain Sends Messi Home Ringless!
Spain is on top of the soccer world after capturing the World Cup, and we're breaking down how they got it done—and what this championship means for the future of the sport. Back here in the States, the LeBron watch continues. Is he staying put, or is another blockbuster move on the horizon? We'll debate what's next for the King. And the road to Super Bowl 61 starts now. Which quarterback has what it takes to carry his team all the way—and which contenders are getting way too much hype? The debate starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FTJuly 20 · 47 min
Hour 1: Will they, Won't they?
The World Cup is in the books, and Spain is celebrating on top of the soccer world! We'll break down the title run, the biggest moments, and everything you need to know. Here in the US- the Lebron watch is still going on. What is next, we don't know? And-We are on the road to Super Bowl 61. Which QB has what it takes to get their team there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices