
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: Starry Night
6/5/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Brian Windhorst discuss Adam Silver's reveal that nex t year's NBA All Star Game will feature Team USA vs Team World! Plus, Sean O'Malley joins the show to talk UFC 316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:47:54
Hour 1: Coach Approach
6/5/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams discuss the current state of the NBA, the new coaching hire by the Phoenix Suns as well as a preview of the upcoming NBA Finals starting tonight! Plus, PK Subban joins the show to talk what happened in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:51:02
Hour 2: Knicked Up
6/4/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Brian Windhorst continue to discuss New York's new coaching search as the Knicks let go of Tom Thibodeau after 5 seasons Plus, Mark Kriegel joins the show after releasing his new book 'Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:45:55
Hour 1: Tomfoolery
6/4/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Jay Williams to breakdown the Knicks firing of Tom Thibodeau and where the organization needs to pivot from here JB Bickerstaff also joins the show to discuss if NBA Coaches are treated unfairly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:50:30
Hour 2: Candace Parker Joins The Show!
6/3/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Chris Canty welcome special guest Candace Parker who talks about her new book 'The Can-Do Mindset.' Additionally, Parker provides her hot takes regarding the NBA Finals and crew discusses what a Finals victory would mean for the legacy of SGA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:06
Hour 1: Finals Phenoms
6/3/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Chris Canty continue to preview the NBA Finals! The crew goes over what stands out most regarding the upcoming matchup as well as who is the most important player in the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:50:24
Hour 2: On Guard
6/2/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams preview the upcoming NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder! The crew goes in depth with the guard matchup and how key guards will be in determining this series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:51
Hour 1: Big Apple Crumble
6/2/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams arrive on First Take to discuss what went wrong with the Knicks as they fall to the Indiana Pacers in 6 games. The crew goes over what stood out the most in Game 6 and if it's fair to say the Knicks underachieved as a whole this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:50:15
Hour 2: Words Hurt
5/30/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams go over the stand out quote from Anthony Edwards where he says their series loss to OKC "didn't hurt." Plus, the guys make their picks regarding if the Knicks are able to force a Game 7 on Monday against Indiana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:47:56
Hour 1: Super Saturday
5/30/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams breakdown the Knicks HUGE Game 5 win to save their season last night and tee up what will be an eventful Game 6 on Saturday in Indiana The guys go over what happened to Tyrese Haliburton after he scored just 8 points, by far his lowest total of the series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:39
Hour 2: Rolling Thunder
5/29/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams give the Thunder their due praise after advancing to the NBA Finals! Additionally, the crew goes over if either the Knicks of Pacers are capable of taking down OKC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:47:14
Hour 1: Wolves Tamed
5/29/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt, Jay Williams, Brian Windhorst and Michael Wilbon review Oklahoma City's series clinching win over the Timberwolves to advance to the NBA Finals! Is it time to revisit the 'stock' of Anthony Edwards? All that and more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:49:26
Hour 2: Coach Approach
5/28/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Jay Williams continue to talk Knicks - Pacers as the guys ask if Tom Thibodeau is coaching himself out of a job. Additionally, more Rodgers-Steelers talk and of course Mad Dog tells you what's making him mad today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:29
Hour 1: On Guard
5/28/2025
Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Jay Williams are back on First Take to review the stellar performance by the Indiana Pacers in their Game 4 win over the Knicks to go up 3-1 Plus, a review of the Haliburton -Super Star debate, and it's safe to stay Stephen A. still has his mind made up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:50:01
Hour 2: Leader Of The Pack
5/27/2025
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and the Morris Twins continue their NBA discussion here on First Take! After praising Anthony Edwards a lot of late, the guys discuss if they awarded him the crown too early after his Western Conference struggles. Additionally, the crew debates who wins first at home between the Knicks and Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:07
Hour 1: Bringing The Thunder
5/27/2025
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and both Markieff and Marcus Morris join First Take to discuss the NBA Conference Finals! The guys debate what it would take to derail the Thunder as well as if the Knicks should go back to Mitchell Robinson in the starting lineup for Game 4. Plus, Ryan Clark joins the show to talk NFL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:50:48
Hour 2: Knicks in the Mix
5/26/2025
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith along with the Morris twins continue to talk the latest surrounding the NBA Conference Finals! The crew goes over if Anthony Edwards is able to lead Minnesota to a win tonight and even the WC at 2-2. Plus, the Knicks are back in the mix and the guys go over Jalen Brunson's impact on the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:45:54
Hour 1: Time To Worry?
5/26/2025
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith along with Marcus and Markieff Morris breakdown the massive Knicks Game 3 victory last night over the Indiana Pacers. The guys discuss if the Pacers should begin to worry as well if Tom Thibodeau should be under fire if New York is not able to complete the full comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:50:57
Hour 2: Strong Words
5/23/2025
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon and Kendrick Perkins discuss the level of stardom that Tyrese Haliburton is currently at following his Game 1 heroics on Wednesday. Additionally, the GOAT debate makes a return as well as the question of who would you rather have in the final seconds - Jalen Brunson or Haliburton? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:25
Hour 1: The Real MVP
5/23/2025
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon and Jay Williams break down the big win by the Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals led by MVP SGA! Plus, the guys discuss what the Knicks have to do in order to save their season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:36