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:

May 14, 2025 Hour 2: Golden State of Play
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst, Chris Russo and Udonis Haslem continue to debate NBA Playoff Action!

Will the Celtics be able to come back from down 3-1 following the loss of Jayson Tatum? Is it a possibility for Golden State to get a Game 5 win tonight even without the return of Steph Curry?

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45min
May 14, 2025 Hour 1: East Mode
Stephen A. Smith, Udonis Haslem and Chris Russo are back on First Take to discuss the latest NBA Playoff Action!

The guys go over whether Cleveland deserves a lot of criticism following another early exit as well if the Knicks will close out the Celtics tonight in Game 5!

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47min
May 13, 2025 Hour 2: New York State of Mind
Hour 2: Jay Williams, Kendrick Perkins and Udonis Haslem go more in depth with New York's clutch Game 4 victory over Boston.

The guys discuss if Jalen Brunson has truly proven himself as the NBA's most clutch player

The crew also debates who wins a title first between Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton

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46min
May 13, 2025 Hour 1: Orange and Blue Skies
Hour 1: Jay Williams, Kendrick Perkins and Udonis Haslem break down all of last night's NBA Action on First Take!

The guys go over New York's big win over Boston including a bold statement from Perk...

Plus, is there a vibe update with Nico Harrison after the Mavs landed the #1 pick?

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49min
May 12, 2025 Hour 2: Playing The Lottery
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams continue to break down what could happen with Giannis in the off season.

Additionally, the guys give a preview of tonight's NBA Draft Lottery and discuss the recent struggles of Nikola Jokic

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47min
May 12, 2025 Hour 1: Game 4 Guarantee
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams sit down to talk more hoops on First Take?

What are the more likely trade destinations for Giannis? Plus, Stephen A. has a bold statement regarding Game 4 tonight between the Knicks and Celtics

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46min
May 08, 2025 Hour 2: New York State of Mind
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins continue to talk what's going on with the Celtics after they surrender their 2nd consecutive 20-point lead to the Knicks!

Plus, the guys go further in depth with how big Game 2 is tonight for Minnesota as they try to even the series without Steph Curry available for Golden State

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50min
May 08, 2025 Hour 1: Blame Game
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to discuss who is to blame for the big Boston collapse to the Knicks as they fall behind 2-0 in their 2nd round series!

More NBA Playoff talk right here on First Take!

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41min
May 07, 2025 Hour 2: Green Machine
Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo, Jay Williams and Ryan Clark continue to break down NBA Playoff action on First Take!

The crew discusses Haliburton's heroics just before the final buzzer to take down Cleveland as well as what feels like a crucial Game 2 for the Boston Celtics tonight against the New York Knicks

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45min
May 07, 2025 Hour 1: Haliburton Heroics
Stephen A. Smith, Ryan Clark, Chris Russo and Jay Williams are back on First Take!

The guys discuss the latest big time NFL trade that sent George Pickens from the Steelers to the Cowboys as well as if the Warriors are capable winning this series if Steph Curry is out for an extended amount of time!

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47min

FAQs about First Take:

How many episodes does First Take have?

The podcast currently has 2,873 episodes available.