
First Take
ESPN
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
Location:
Bristol, CT
Description:
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
Twitter:
@podcenter
Language:
English
Contact:
ESPN Viewer Response ESPN Plaza Bristol, CT 06010 1-888-549-3776
Email:
blair.cullen@espn3.com
Episodes
Hour 2: New York State of Mind
5/13/2025
Hour 2: Jay Williams, Kendrick Perkins and Udonis Haslem go more in depth with New York's clutch Game 4 victory over Boston. The guys discuss if Jalen Brunson has truly proven himself as the NBA's most clutch player The crew also debates who wins a title first between Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:47:21
Hour 1: Orange and Blue Skies
5/13/2025
Hour 1: Jay Williams, Kendrick Perkins and Udonis Haslem break down all of last night's NBA Action on First Take! The guys go over New York's big win over Boston including a bold statement from Perk... Plus, is there a vibe update with Nico Harrison after the Mavs landed the #1 pick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:52:33
Hour 2: Playing The Lottery
5/12/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams continue to break down what could happen with Giannis in the off season. Additionally, the guys give a preview of tonight's NBA Draft Lottery and discuss the recent struggles of Nikola Jokic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:49:30
Hour 1: Game 4 Guarantee
5/12/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams sit down to talk more hoops on First Take? What are the more likely trade destinations for Giannis? Plus, Stephen A. has a bold statement regarding Game 4 tonight between the Knicks and Celtics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:49:30
Hour 2: New York State of Mind
5/8/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins continue to talk what's going on with the Celtics after they surrender their 2nd consecutive 20-point lead to the Knicks! Plus, the guys go further in depth with how big Game 2 is tonight for Minnesota as they try to even the series without Steph Curry available for Golden State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:51:12
Hour 1: Blame Game
5/8/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to discuss who is to blame for the big Boston collapse to the Knicks as they fall behind 2-0 in their 2nd round series! More NBA Playoff talk right here on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:45:06
Hour 2: Green Machine
5/7/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo, Jay Williams and Ryan Clark continue to break down NBA Playoff action on First Take! The crew discusses Haliburton's heroics just before the final buzzer to take down Cleveland as well as what feels like a crucial Game 2 for the Boston Celtics tonight against the New York Knicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:10
Hour 1: Haliburton Heroics
5/7/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Ryan Clark, Chris Russo and Jay Williams are back on First Take! The guys discuss the latest big time NFL trade that sent George Pickens from the Steelers to the Cowboys as well as if the Warriors are capable winning this series if Steph Curry is out for an extended amount of time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:50:25
Hour 2: Warrior Wonders
5/6/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to continue to talk NBA Playoffs! The guys ask if tomorrow if a must win game for the Celtics, preview tonight's Game 1 matchup between the Warriors and Timberwolves, and break down if LeBron has to have influence in Luka's decision this Summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:31
Hour 1: Orange and Blue Skies
5/6/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Brian Windhorst are fired up as they get ready to break down the Knicks' big Game 1 victory over the Boston Celtics Plus, Denver also had a big upset win last night. Should OKC be worried about the series moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:49:52
Hour 2: Rocket Science
5/5/2025
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Spears, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins continue to talk NBA Playoffs on First Take! After their Game 7 loss, Perk explains why Houston should go all in to get Kevin Durant. Additionally, a preview of the Knicks Celtics Round 2 series that begins tonight in Boston! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:41
Hour 1: Golden Opportunity
5/5/2025
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Spears, Kendrick Perkins and Brian Windhorst sit down on First Take to break down all the lastest NBA Playoff Action! What did the Warriors prove in their Game 7 win? What's next for the Clippers after their Game 7 loss? All that and more on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:49:55
Hour 2: Clippers Climbing
5/2/2025
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst, Peter Rosenberg and Jay Williams are back on First Take to continue to discuss the current state of the playoffs around the NBA! What do the Knicks need to do to compete against Boston? What does last night's Clippers win mean for James Harden? All that and more here on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:32
Hour 1: Captain Clutch
5/2/2025
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Peter Rosenberg, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams are back on First Take to discuss Jalen Brunson's game winning 3 to help the Knicks clinch the Round 1 series against the Pistons! Plus, a preview of tonight's Game 6 action between the Rockets and Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:50:04
Hour 2: Purple and Fold
5/1/2025
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Jay Williams continue to discuss the Lakers losing in Round 1 to Minnesota Additionally, the guys debate if this was the last chance for LeBron James to win a championship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:33
Hour 1: Hollywood Horror
5/1/2025
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to breakdown the Lakers Round 1 loss to the Timberwolves in 5 games Is JJ Redick to blame and how sustainable is the current version of their roster. More NBA Playoff conversation to follow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:51:22
Hour 2: Falcons Fined
4/30/2025
Hour 2: First Take returns to discuss both the Falcons and their DC Jeff Ulbrich being fined after the Shedeur Sanders prank call situation from this past weekend Additionally, the guys talk about whether the Lakers can come back from down 3-1 to defeat Minnesota in Round 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:50:24
Hour 1: Pacers Prevail
4/30/2025
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Brian Windhorst are back on First Take to discuss last night's wild NBA Playoff Action! How does Milwaukee pivot after losing to the Pacers in 5? Plus, what does it mean for the Knicks after the Pistons were able to push the series to a 6th game? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:50:17
Hour 2: Title Town?
4/29/2025
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Carlos Boozer return to First Take to continue discussing the NBA Playoffs! Was a NBA title to high of an expectation for the Lakers following the Luka Doncic trade? Plus, Mike Tannenbaum joins the discussion to talk Abdul Carter attempting to wear Lawrence Taylor's #56 next season as well as the outlook of the Bills! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:21
Hour 1: Heat Hurting
4/29/2025
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Carlos Boozer are back on First Take to discuss both the latest and upcoming action of the NBA Playoffs. The crew discusses the frustrating loss by the Rockets last night to go down 3-1 against the Warriors as well as the direction the Heat need to go in after getting swept by the Cavs. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:50:42