First Take
ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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Sep 5, 2025 • 40min
Hour 2: Silver Lining
On the second hour of First Take, Stephen A., Ryan Clark, and Dan Orlovsky discuss whether the game last night changed their expectations for the Cowboys. Then, the guys move to Sunday and what a loss would say about the Ravens. Later, the group digs in on Micah Parsons' comments about his new locker room, and whether they're a dig at his former Cowboys teammates. Then, Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to give his Best Bets for the biggest matchups this weekend. And the guys debate the question, "Which New York team has the more intriguing Week 1 matchup, the Giants or the Jets?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 5, 2025 • 46min
Hour 1: Face To Face
Today on First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Dan Orlovsky, and Ryan Clark talk Cowboys and Eagles last night and whether Jalen Carter should be suspended for spitting on Dak Prescott. Then, the guys get into it about CeeDee and how much he should be blamed for Dallas' loss. Plus, Stephen A. thinks the Cowboys could've used Micah Parsons and the group debates if the Chiefs will win the AFC West for the 10th straight year. Later, the guys discuss if Bill Belichick banning Patriots scouts from access to UNC is petty and Stephen A. gives his thoughts on the Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard situation. It's a brand new episode of First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4, 2025 • 47min
Hour 2: Arch Madness
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Sep 4, 2025 • 48min
Hour 1: Play it Safe?
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Sep 3, 2025 • 28min
Hour 2: Leader of the Pack
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Sep 3, 2025 • 46min
Hour 1: Game of Jones
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Sep 2, 2025 • 28min
Hour 2: Fly Eagles Fly
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Sep 2, 2025 • 46min
Hour 1: Chapel Bill
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Sep 1, 2025 • 51min
Hour 1: Texas Toast
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Aug 29, 2025 • 26min
Hour 2: Arch Madness
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