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

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Bristol, CT

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

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English

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Episodes
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Hour 2: The Dogg House

4/23/2025
Hour 2: Snoop Dogg joins the First Take crew as a special guest! He, Stephen A. Smith, and Chris Russo to talk more NBA Playoffs! The guys discuss whether we should be concerned about the Celtics after Jayson Tatum was listed as doubtful to play tonight Additionally, the future of Aaron Rodgers becomes a hot topic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:49:17

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Hour 1: Raging Rivalries

4/23/2025
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Chris Russo return to First Take to break down last night's NBA Action! Should we be down on Minnesota after their tough performance last night or more high on Los Angeles? Plus the guys discuss the increasing rivalry between the Pacers and Bucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:49:30

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Hour 2: The Return of Dame

4/22/2025
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Morris and Shannon Sharpe preview Game 2 of the Pacers-Bucks series and the return of Damian Lillard in what could be a must win game for Milwaukee. Additionally, the guys ask if Cade Cunningham is the best player in the Knicks-Pistons series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:50:42

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Hour 1: Gotta Have It?

4/22/2025
Hour 1: First Take is back with more NBA Playoff Talk! Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Marcus Morris discuss the Pistons big Game 2 win over the Knicks to tie the series 1-1. Plus, do the Lakers need to win Game 2 against Minnesota tonight to stay in the series? All that and more on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:50:42

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Hour 2: Buck Stops Here

4/21/2025
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Carlos Boozer continue to talk NBA Playoffs! The crew discusses if the Bucks can rebound after a Game 1 loss. Additionally, the guys go in depth with the Pistons-Knicks series and debate if Detroit should be encouraged despite losing the lead in the 4th Quarter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:38:07

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Hour 1: Winning Warriors

4/21/2025
Hour 1: The First Take Crew is back with another Monday Episode! Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Carlos Boozer discuss the Warriors Game 1 win against the Rockets. Plus, a discussion of the destination of Shedeur Sanders ahead of the Thursday's NFL Draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:36

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Hour 2: Slate of Stardom

4/18/2025
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Danny Green are back on set to talk NBA Playoffs! The Guys talk about all 4 first round matchups taking place tomorrow including the Magic V Celtics and Knicks V Pistons series! Plus, WWE Royal Rumble winner Jeu Uso joins the show to talk how he's keeping himself grounded following the big victory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:48:08

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Hour 1: Free Agent Frenzy

4/18/2025
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Mike Tannenbaum and Jason McCourty return to First Take for an action packed Friday! The crew discusses if the interest between Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers will ever come to fruition, the most important star in the Lakers Timberwolves series, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:32

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Hour 2: Lord of The Rings

4/17/2025
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Peter Rosenberg and Brian Windhorst are back with another hour of First Take to debate who will dominate their Round 1 series more between LeBron James and Stephen Curry Also, the guys review the press conference from Giants GM Joe Schoen and his statement saying it is 'not mandatory' for the Giants to draft a quarterback next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:49:41

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Hour 1: Dallas Dominates

4/17/2025
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Peter Rosenberg and Brian Windhorst are back on First Take to recap Dallas' dominating win over the Kings to move on to a matchup Friday with the Memphis Grizzlies for the 8th Seed in the West! Plus, the crew dives into who is the star of the upcoming series between the Lakers and Timberwolves and also previews next week's NFL Draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:48

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Hour 2: Rampaging Rockets

4/16/2025
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo and Brian Windhorst begin to talk about the Warriors and Rockets Round 1 series beginning on Sunday and if Golden State should be considered a 'clear favorite.' Plus, the crew talks about if the Giants should be expected to take a quarterback in the early rounds of the NFL draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:48:29

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Hour 1: Winning Warriors

4/16/2025
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo are back on First Take to recap the Warriors' thrilling Play-In victory over the Memphis Grizzlies! Additionally, the guys talk about potential playoff runs for both the Lakers and Clippers and continue to preview the upcoming NFL Draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:51:12

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HOUR 2: Does The Buck Stop Here?

4/15/2025
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Ryan Clark, Chiney Ogwumike, Peter Schrager and Marcus Morris talk about where the Bucks should pivot if they are once again a victim of an early playoff exit. Additionally, with the NFL Draft upcoming the guys discuss the best possible destination for Shedeur Sanders as well as the talent level of potential top pick Travis Hunter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:45

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HOUR 1: Will Warriors Cruise?

4/15/2025
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Marcus Morris return to this Tuesday edition of First Take to discuss tonight's crucial Play-In battle between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors! Plus, the crew discusses if the upcoming NFL draft can propel the Dallas Cowboys to the playoffs as well as if Kevin Durant is to blame for the Phoenix Suns' underwhelming season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:51:58

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Hour 2: New York State of Mind

4/14/2025
Today on First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Morris and Shannon Sharpe discuss if the Knicks should be worried about their chances to make their longest playoff run in over two decades! Plus, Chiney Ogwumike joins the show to preview Paige Bueckers' signing a 3-Year deal with 'Unrivaled' and to talk about the upcoming WNBA draft. Peter Schrager also joins the guys to talk about where the Top 2 QBs in the ucpoming draft could end up landing by the end of night 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:49:07

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Hour 1: Play-In Preview

4/14/2025
On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Morris and Shannon Sharpe discuss the if yesterday's loss to the Clippers cost the Warriors a chance at a deep playoff run. Additionally, the crew discusses who will shine in the upcoming Lakers V Timberwolves series and the outlook of the upcoming battle between the Bucks and Pacers Plus, the guys review Rory McLlroy's Masters Victory and Tennessee moving on from QB Nico Iamaleava! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:52

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Hour 2: New York State of Mind

4/11/2025
On another episode of First Take, Courtney Cronin, Kendrick Perkins and David Dennis Jr. debate which west team is most dangerous heading into playoffs? The crew discusses whether or not the Knicks should be worried about a 1st-round exit. Damien Woody and Kevin Clark debate what Cam Ward's ceiling in the NFL will be. Daniel Cormier joins the show to promo the UFC 314 main card! The crew reacts to a hot take about where Luka wants to be. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:51:34

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Hour 1: West Side Story

4/11/2025
On another episode of First Take, Courtney Cronin, David Dennis Jr, and Kendrick Perkins debate which teams needs to get the No.6 seed the most? The crew also discusses who is the biggest star heading into playoffs. Walter Clayton Jr. joins the show after his National Championship win. Damien Woody and Kevin Clark join the show to debate if the Steelers should try to acquire Brock Purdy. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:48:19

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Hour 1: Luka Me Now

4/10/2025
On another episode of First Take, Brian Windhorst, Monica McNutt, and David Dennis Jr. examine a wild night of basketball is the NBA's western conference. The crew keep in the Association to talk about Tyler Herro's late game mistake and the impact of Mike Malone's firing. Finally, David Dennis Jr. and Damien Woody breakdown if Shedeur Sanders would fit on the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:51:05

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Hour 2: On Draft

4/10/2025
On this episode of First Take, David Dennis Jr., Monica McNutt, and Brian Windhorst debate about the Lakers and their confidence level in the Lakers to reach the finals. Then Mina Kimes and Damian Woody join the show to talk NFL and which team needs to get the most out of the draft. Dustin Poirier comes on to talk about UFC 314. Monica and David talk about Wednesday night's biggest takeaways in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:57