First Take

By 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.... more

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The podcast currently has 2,881 episodes available.

First Take episodes:

February 24, 2022 Hour 2: Fake Show
Chiney Ogwumike joins the show to debate what the Lakers ceiling is. Plus Ryan Clark hops in to discuss whether Lamar Jackson should play without a new contract next season. Later the crew reacts to Danny Green doubting Ben Simmons will play versus the 76ers later this season and Stephen A.s top 5 NBA title threats.
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February 24, 2022 Hour 1: New Look Nets
Isiah Thomas joins the show to debate just how far the new-look Brooklyn Nets can go in the playoffs. They also discuss the impact of Chris Paul's injury and if LeBron James is the greatest all-around player ever. Plus the crew weighs-in on how they would fix the dunk contest.
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52min
February 23, 2022 Hour 2: Best of the Rest?
Stephen A. Smith and Jay Williams react to Kyrie Irving’s warning for teams following the all-star break. Kimberley Martin stops by to discuss US Soccer and USWNT agreeing to a $24 million dollar settlement on equal pay dispute. Stephen A. and Jay list the players who are on their respective NBA Mount Rushmore. Stephen A. gives his solution on how to fix the NBA dunk contest.
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45min
February 23, 2022 Hour 1: Done in Green Bay?
Stephen A. Smith, Kimberley Martin, and Louis Riddick debate if Aaron Rodgers is done in Green Bay. Jay Williams stops by to discuss if Ben Simmons or James Harden has more to prove. The guys debate if Stephen Curry is a top ten NBA player of all time.
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47min
February 23, 2022 Speaking The Truth And Nothing But The Truth
Charly and Elle talk everything from Kanye West to fighting in the handshake line. Then, Elle hops on her soap box for Aaron Rodgers, Charly answers a bunch of your questions, and women have a reason to celebrate today!
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43min
February 22, 2022 Hour 2: Diamond Dandies
Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Clark discuss where they would want to see Aaron Rodgers play. Monica McNutt stops by to debate what LeBron James can do to catch Michael Jordan. The guys discuss if Mason Rudolph is the answer in Pittsburgh. Stephen A. and Monica debate if Kobe Bryant should be ranked higher than 10th in ESPN’s ranking of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
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47min
February 22, 2022 Hour 1: Rodgers Out?
Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Clark debate how much people should make of Aaron Rodgers’ Instagram post thanking his teammates. JJ Redick stops by to talk about Juwan Howard’s suspension and to debate if LeBron James faced a tougher road to greatness than Michael Jordan. The guys discuss if Zion Williamson not speaking with CJ McCollum yet is something or nothing.
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46min
February 21, 2022 Hour 2: Clunk Contest
Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate if the postgame handshake should be eliminated. Booger McFarland stops by to discuss if Brian Flores should be joining the Steelers as a senior defensive assistant. The guys talk about how they would fix the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Stephen A. and Kendrick debate where they would want to see LeBron James end his career.
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46min
February 21, 2022 Hour 1: Basketbrawl
Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate if Juwan Howard should be fired after he took a swipe at a Wisconsin men's basketball assistant postgame. The guys discuss how much Chris Paul’s injury will impact the race in the Western Conference and who the face of the NBA is right now. Stephen A. and Kendrick talk about how much of the Lakers’ struggles are on LeBron James.
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47min
February 18, 2022 Hour 2: East Mode
Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate if the 76ers or the Nets have more at stake after the All-Star break. Later, Stephen A. reacts to the College Football Playoff staying with four teams through the 2025 season. The guys give their predictions on who will win this weekend’s slam dunk contest and tell us which player they wish was participating in the event. Stephen A. and Kendrick debate which team will win the East. The crew talk about who the most under-appreciated all-star is and if the Celtics are a threat to win the East.
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46min

FAQs about First Take:

How many episodes does First Take have?

The podcast currently has 2,881 episodes available.