
First Take
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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Jul 18, 2025 • 49min
Hour 2: Inside The Octagon
First Take continues as the crew goes over the upcoming Poirier - Holloway fight! The final fight of Poirier's career!
Plus, what can we expect regarding a Micah Parsons contract extension? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2025 • 52min
Hour 1: Win Now?
Friday First tips off as the Blazers sign Damian Lillard to a new contract that sees him returning to Portland!
Plus the guys debate who's in the best spot to win amongst the young QBs in the NFL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 2025 • 51min
Hour 2: Luck of The Irish!
First Take welcomes Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman and Running Back Jeremiyah Love to the show to discuss the upcoming season for the Fighting Irish!
Plus, a new wide receiver tier list to debate... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 2025 • 50min
Hour 1: Trust the Process
First Take tips off today with a recap of "The Summer of Joel Embiid's Life" - a new article available on ESPN...What should we make of Embiid's recovery and his newfound approach?
Plus, does Bradley Beal help the Clippers become contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 2025 • 49min
Hour 2: Dustin Poirier Joins The Show!
First Take resumes as Dustin Poirier joins the show to discuss Saturday's fight against Max Holloway, the last of his career!
Plus, what is Mad Dog mad about today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 2025 • 51min
Hour 1: Top Dog?
First Take begins this Wednesday by going over the first ever 'Swing Off' we saw in last night's MLB All Star game!
Plus, more conversation surrounding the top quarterbacks around the NFL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 2025 • 49min
Hour 2: Max Holloway Joins The Show!
First Take resumes with more NFL talk surrounding the current top quarterbacks in the NFL!
Plus, UFC fighter Max Holloway joins First Take to discuss being Dustin Poirier's final opponent of his career... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 2025 • 52min
Hour 1: Gold Rush
First Take comes at you this Tuesday with more NFL and NCAAF previews!
After not making the playoffs last year, what can we expect from the 49ers? Plus, how important is it for LSU to get off to a good start this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 2025 • 48min
Hour 2: Ring Chasing
First Take resumes with 'Kevin's QB tiers' as the guys go over the most impactful quarterbacks in the NFL currently!
Plus, where do you rank the Cowboys offense this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 2025 • 53min
Hour 1: Must-See QBs
Get ready for a new week of First Take as the crew previews the must watch quarterbacks ahead of the new College Football season!
Plus, what should expectations be for the Eagles as they attempt to repeat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices