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 2,873 episodes available.

First Take episodes:

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
June 17, 2025 Hour 2: Off The Pace
Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Kendrick Perkins continue to talk NBA Finals and who on Indiana should shoulder most of the blame for the Game 5 loss

Plus, a debate surrounding if it's appropriate to compare Jalen Williams to Scottie Pippen!

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46min
June 17, 2025 Hour 1: Colossal Mistake?
Stephen A. Smith is joined by Markieff and Marcus Morris to breakdown a Game 5 Thunder victory over the Pacers!

How great is the SGA-JDub dymanic duo? Was it a mistake for Tyrese Haliburton to keep playing through his injury?

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49min
June 16, 2025 Hour 2: What's At Stake?
Stephen A. Smith is joined by Jay Williams, Brian Windhorst and JB Bickerstaff to discuss what's on the line for Game 5 of the NBA Finals!

Plus, an update on the Giannis rumors as we get closer to learning if he will be putting on a new uniform next season?

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46min
June 16, 2025 Hour 1: Tricks of The Trade
Get ready for this Monday edition of First Take as Stephen A. Smith and the crew breakdown the first block buster trade of the Summer between Orlando and Memphis!

Plus, a discussion surrounding the preferred destinations of Kevin Durant

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49min
June 13, 2025 Hour 1: Knicks In The Mix
Stephen A. Smith is joined by Udonis Haslem and Joe Fortenbaugh to preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals and what it's going to take for OKC to even up the series tonight!

Plus, what if the Knicks added Kevin Durant via trade? Would it make them favorites to win it all?

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49min
June 13, 2025 Hour 2: Growing Pains
LOTS on the table today as Stephen A. Smith and the crew go over how we will view SGA if OKC cannot comeback this Finals.

Also, an evaluation of the expectations for the Dallas Cowboys as they attempt to get back to the playoffs this season!

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44min
June 12, 2025 Hour 2: Pure Magic!
The First Take Crew returns for more Aaron Rodgers and Kevin Durant related discussion!

Laker legend Magic Johnson joins the debate as well to give his input on how KD should approach the offseason!

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31min
June 12, 2025 Hour 1: Suns Setting?
Stephen A. Smith, Marcus and Markieff Morris and Jay Williams talk about the newest chapter in the Kevin Durant saga as another trade involving KD seems to be in the works.

Plus more discussion surrounding Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers

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FAQs about First Take:

How many episodes does First Take have?

The podcast currently has 2,873 episodes available.