
First Things First
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
First Things First airs Weekdays at 3 PM ET on FS1! Join Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes as they discuss the biggest stories in the world of sports. From LeBron James, to Patrick Mahomes, this show will bring you the first, and most incisive, opinions on the best sports stories.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
First Things First airs Weekdays at 3 PM ET on FS1! Join Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes as they discuss the biggest stories in the world of sports. From LeBron James, to Patrick Mahomes, this show will bring you the first, and most incisive, opinions on the best sports stories.
Language:
English
Episodes
Thunder extend Chet Holmgren, Nick's Tiers & BUD List, Ken Rosenthal stops by
7/9/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Chet Holmgren new max deal with Thunder / Should Luka be happy with the Lakers offseason? (22:27) Steve Spagnuolo has high praise for Joe Burrow (32:57) How good can Cowboys be with a healthy Dak? (40:00) Nick’s NFL Tiers (1:02:55) Expect to see a different Deandre Ayton? / Should Thunder be heavy title favorites? (1:16:22) What are expectations for the 49ers? (1:23:00) BUD List (1:42:28) Ken Rosenthal joins show (1:53:09) How good are the Bears playmakers? (2:00:36) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:02:12:17
Mahomes Mountain, Should Lakers Trade LeBron, Mike Brown Good Pick For Knicks?
7/8/2025
(00:00) LeBron’s contract & like Mike Brown as Knicks HC? (15:09) Who are the top 5 NFL QBs? (22:53) Weird and Wonderful (26:51) Mahomes makes NFL Top 100 List (32:20) Pre-Training Camp edition of Mahomes Mountain (56:51) Professor Brou grades the NBA offseason (01:12:48) Did NY hire the right head Coach? (01:19:42) Should LA trade LeBron? (01:38:31) Is Week 2 Eagles vs. Chiefs a must-win? (01:52:08) Reaction to Ace Bailey’s Summer League (01:54:27) Is DeAndre Hopkins the missing piece for the Ravens? (02:03:46) Bronny vs Cooper Flagg ticket prices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:02:17:03
LeBron opts into player option, Bucks real threat, Mahomes addresses doubters
7/7/2025
(00:00) USMNT drop Gold Cup, LeBron opts into $52.6M player option (24:18) Kelce on Hunter: "Teams will try to make his day miserable" (31:36) Starting to believe in Pittsburgh after getting Jonnu Smith & Jalen Ramsey? (38:55) Has Nick Sirianni evolved as a head coach? (45:05) Consider Bucks real threat in the East? (01:04:37) Does Tua deserve to be in the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2025 (01:13:27) Weird and Wonderful (01:28:35) Rodgers & Steelers receivers work out together in Malibu (01:36:38) NFL's Top RB for 2025 (01:50:32) Fast Break Post-Free Agency (02:06:12) Weird & Wonderful (02:13:56) LeBron on Cavs rumors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:02:27:42
Storytime with Wildes | 3 Reasons Why: The NBA Draft Needs To Be Better
7/1/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL This is a very serious, un-funny video of Kevin Wildes. He breaks down the three ways to fix the NBA Draft. He cites examples from the NFL Draft and even mentions past versions of the NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:11:10
Storytime with Wildes: 3 Reasons Why: We Need More Ring Culture, Not Less
6/30/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Kevin Wildes breaks down the three reasons why he believes there needs to be more ring culture in sports, following LeBron’s comments on ring culture in the NBA. He cites real life examples and gets into the business side of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:13:38
HIGHLIGHT: How good can Drake Maye & Caleb Williams be?
6/28/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL The guys react to PFF saying that Drake Maye has the ceiling of Trevor Lawrence. Meanwhile the claim for Caleb Williams is that he has the floor to bust as a #1 overall pick. Is this fair? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:12:35
Giannis' future with Bucks, Rob Stone talks USMNT, Players you’re most excited to see this NFL season?
6/27/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) What’s next for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Austin Reaves? (24:29) Who is Danny most excited to see heading into this NFL season (41:18) Julian Edelman picks Joe Burrow to run Patriots offense if Tom Brady did not exist. Gronk picked Josh Allen (46:28) Are you starting to believe in the Aaron Rodgers renaissance at all? (53:12) Brou’s East teams not to sleep on next NBA season / 76ers Tyrese Maxey’s team now? (1:05:32) How good can Drake Maye and Caleb Williams be? (1:16:32) Rob Stone joins show to talk USMNT (1:25:32) Rather have Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:35:08
HIGHLIGHT: Broussard's Under Duress List | 2025 NBA Draft Edition
6/27/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Who does Chris Broussard believe is under duress this week? Check out the latest BUD List to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:16:27
Mavs draft Cooper Flagg, NBA Draft reaction, Like how Spurs are building around Wemby?
6/26/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) How good will the Mavericks be with a rookie Cooper Flagg? (22:02) Like how the Spurs are building around Victor Wembanyama? (33:06) What is a successful rookie year for Flagg? (38:05) Who would you rather have: C.J. Stroud or Brock Purdy? (42:38) BUD List (59:15) NBA Fast Break: draft thoughts (1:19:12) SF Giants CEO says Barry Bonds statue is on the way (1:24:28) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:33:51
HIGHLIGHT: Nick's Way-Too-Early Offseason NBA Tiers
6/26/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Now that the NBA season is over and The Thunder are the champs, Nick Wright is looking ahead to the next NBA season. How does the way-too-early NBA Tiers end up? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:16:11
Vinnie Pasquantino & Nick Swisher stop by, Mavs new deal with Kyrie Irving, Will Cooper Flagg be good right away?
6/25/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) How good will Cooper Flagg be right away? (24:15) Luka Doncic is reportedly focusing more on conditioning this summer (32:02) Vinnie Pasquantino joins show (42:57) Mavs and Kyrie Irving agree to 3-year deal (47:35) Nick’s NBA Tiers (1:03:26) Nick Swisher joins show (1:17:10) Are the Celtics bailing on the 25-26 season? (1:22:58) Jordan brand update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:32:06
HIGHLIGHT: Way-Too-Early NBA King of the Hill
6/25/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL The NBA season is over. The Thunder are the champs. The only thing left now... looking ahead to the next NBA season. How does Nick Wright's way-too-early NBA King of the Hill end up? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:22:31
Aaron Rodgers thinks 2025 will be his last, Brandon Aiyuk gets honest, Does Thunder championship deserve asterisk?
6/24/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Aaron Rodgers says he thinks this will be his final season / Tyrese Haliburton recovering from torn Achilles (24:09) Should the Thunder championship have an asterisk? (32:31) Brandon Aiyuk gets honest about 49ers trying to trade him (38:21) Report: Thunder are trying to move into the top 10 of the NBA Draft (43:54) NBA King of the Hill (1:05:36) More on Aaron Rodgers / Crazy to not put Jalen Hurts in a top 10 QB list? (1:21:05) Celtics trade Jrue Holiday (1:27:03) OKC championship parade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:36:21
HIGHLIGHT: How will we remember these Thunder & Pacers teams?
6/24/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL The NBA season is over and the OKC Thunder are the champs! How will we look back on both the Thunder and Pacers in future years? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:18:53
Thunder win NBA Title, Kevin Durant to Rockets, Could OKC be a dynasty?
6/23/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Thunder defeat the Pacers and win NBA Finals (25:29) Ready to talk OKC dynasty? (37:36) Kevin Durant to Rockets (45:22) Like this era of parity in the NBA? (54:37) How will this OKC team and Pacers team be remembered? (1:11:56) Obi Toppin speaks on Tyrese Haliburton getting hurt and missing the rest of Game 7 (1:20:02) How much pressure is on Kevin Durant in Houston? (1:24:11) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:33:25
HIGHLIGHT: Who wins Game 7?
6/21/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL It all comes down to this. Game 7 of the NBA Finals. One game left to decide if the Pacers or Thunder raise the Larry O'Brien championship trophy. Who do the guys think will win? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:12:27
Haliburton & SGA share thoughts on Game 6, Stu Holden joins show, Most to gain & lose from Game 7?
6/20/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Pacers force Game 7. Tyrese Haliburton says he wasn't going to let Thunder win NBA Title on Indy's court / Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admits OKC "got what we deserved" (25:25) Who has the most to gain and lose from Game 7? (39:45) What did Haliburton prove last night? (45:14) What's on the line for OKC in Game 7? (53:43) Who wins the NBA Finals? (1:04:44) Was game 6 a bad night or a bad sign for OKC? / What would a championship mean for Indiana? (1:17:37) Stu Holden stops by to talk USMNT (1:26:39) Future First Things First Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:36:00
HIGHLIGHT: Broussard's Under Duress List | Pacers on the verge of elimination
6/20/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Who does Chris Broussard believe is under duress this week? Check out the latest BUD List to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:18:59
Arik Armstead joins show, Luka & LeBron react to Lakers selling ownership, Can Thunder win NBA Finals tonight?
6/19/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Pacers on verge of elimination. Can Thunder end the series tonight? (22:29) Luka Doncic reacts to news of Lakers selling majority ownership (32:22) Ace Bailey cancels workout with 76ers (41:01) Shedeur Sanders cited for speeding (49:39) BUD List (1:08:13) Jags defensive lineman Arik Armstead joins show (1:23:20) What does Lakers news mean for LeBron James and Luka? (1:28:22) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:38:15
HIGHLIGHT: Could a surprise team trade for Kevin Durant?
6/19/2025
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Magic, Pistons, Nuggets, Clippers, 76ers and Raptors have all been suggested as potential under the radar trade destinations for Kevin Durant. Which team would he fit best with? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:12:43