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 2,871 episodes available.

First Take episodes:

June 24, 2025 Hour 2: Daniel Cormier Joins The Show!
First Take continues as Daniel Cormier joins the show to talk MMA and the recent retirement of Jon Jones!

Plus, is the SGA-JDub duo the best in the NBA? All that and more!

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47min
June 24, 2025 Hour 1: Great Expectations!
First Take is back this Tuesday to talk the latest headlines around the NBA!

The guys discuss Haliburton saying he has no regrets playing through is calf strain as well as debate who is the biggest threat to an OKC repeat!

Plus, another big trade to discuss!

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49min
June 23, 2025 Hour 2: Kevin Sent
First Take resumes as the team breaks down yesterday's blockbuster trade sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets! What does this mean for the future of the West?

More NBA Finals analysis on tap as well!

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48min
June 23, 2025 Hour 1: Bring The Thunder!
Get ready for a new week of First Take! The Oklahoma City Thunder are your NBA Champs after beating Indiana in 7 games - so what's the biggest reason behind that?

Is this the beginning of a new dynasty?

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48min
June 20, 2025 Hour 2: Huge Stakes for Game 7!
First Take live from Fanatics Fest in NYC continues as the debate rages on surrounding Sunday's Game 7 of the NBA Finals!

Plus a discussion surrounding LeBron's comment on 'Ring Culture.'

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47min
June 20, 2025 Hour 1: Fanatics Fest!
First Take is LIVE from Fanatics Fest in New York City!
Stephen A. Smith is joined by a surplus of amazing guests including NBA legend Tracy McGrady!

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49min
June 19, 2025 Hour 2: Final Finish?
First Take continues as the crew discusses what will be the main takeaway from the NBA Finals if the Thunder close things out tonight!

3-Time Nascar Cup Series Champion Joey Logano joins the show and Joe Fortenbaugh provides his Best Bets!

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47min
June 19, 2025 Hour 1: L.A. Story
Stephen A. Smith and the First Take crew return to talk the groundbreaking sale of the Lakers by the Buss Family to Dodgers owner Mark Walter! What does it mean for the Lakers franchise?

Plus, Game 6 of the NBA Finals is tonight! Are the Pacers better off if they decide to sit Tyrese Haliburton?

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49min
June 18, 2025 Hour 2: Tricks of The Trade
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Chris Russo are back on First Take to continue to talk Kevin Durant as we get closer to figuring out his next destination!

Out of the Rocket, Spurs and Heat who is more likely to obtain him?

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47min
June 18, 2025 Hour 1: Life In The W
First Take is back to preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder attempt to clinch their first NBA title!

Plus a discussion surrounding the scuffle in the Fever-Sun game as well as Lebron's statement on "ring culture"

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49min

FAQs about First Take:

How many episodes does First Take have?

The podcast currently has 2,871 episodes available.