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 12, 2025 Hour 2: New York Vacancy
Stephen A. Smith and the First Take crew discuss the New York Knicks coaching vacancy and where they should turn after their requests to interview 3 current head coaches were denied.

Plus, Coco Gauff joins the show to discuss her French Open victory!

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46min
June 12, 2025 Hour 1: Steel of The Offseason
Stephen A. Smith and the First Take crew are BACK to talk more regarding the effect of the Aaron Rodgers signing on the Steelers!

Plus, a preview of tonight's chapter of the NBA Finals and what it will take for both the Thunder and Pacers to win Game 3.

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48min
June 10, 2025 Hour 2: Capture The Flagg
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Markieff Morris talk the Cooper Flagg visit with Dallas and if we should still consider it safe that he will be a Maverick following the conclusion of the NBA Draft!

Plus, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin joins the show to discuss Fanatics Fest returning to NYC this month!

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47min
June 10, 2025 Hour 1: The X-Factor
Stephen A. Smith, Markieff Morris and Brian Windhorst discuss the biggest X-Factor of Game 3 of the NBA Finals!

Plus, the guys address the rumors of Jason Kidd potentially coaching the Knicks next season after it was reported the sides had mutual interest

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49min
June 09, 2025 Hour 2: Shai Butter
Stephen A. Smith is joined by Jay Williams and Kendrick Perkins to discuss if Game 2 proved that Oklahoma City is a better team than Indiana.

Additionally, a discussion regarding Tyrese Haliburton's approach to this series thus far and what needs to change

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46min
June 09, 2025 Hour 1: Coach Approach
Stephen A. Smith along with Marcus and Markieff Morris discuss which coaching job is more appealing between the Mavericks and Knicks.

Plus, how can the Pacers slow down SGA after the Thunder dominated Game 2 of the NBA Finals to even the series at 1-1

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50min
June 06, 2025 Hour 2: Rodger That!
Stephen A. Smith is joined by Brian Windhorst, Kendrick Perkins, Ryan Clark and more for Hour 2 of this Friday's First Take!

The guys continue to breakdown the thrilling start to the NBA Finals and debate what the ceiling is for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers!

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44min
June 06, 2025 Hour 1: Control The Pace!
Stephen A. Smith, Marcus and Markieff Morris and Ryan Clark join First Take to break down the latest this Friday!

Does the view of Tyrese Haliburton change after his game winner in Game 1 of the NBA Finals? What does Rodgers to the Steelers mean for Pittsburgh? All that and more!

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47min
June 05, 2025 Hour 2: Starry Night
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

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46min
June 05, 2025 Hour 1: Coach Approach
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!

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48min

FAQs about First Take:

How many episodes does First Take have?

The podcast currently has 2,873 episodes available.