First Take
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
Latest episodes
Apr 16, 2025 • 48min
Hour 2: Rampaging Rockets
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo and Brian Windhorst begin to talk about the Warriors and Rockets Round 1 series beginning on Sunday and if Golden State should be considered a 'clear favorite.'Plus, the crew talks about if the Giants should be expected to take a quarterback in the early rounds of the NFL draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2025 • 51min
Hour 1: Winning Warriors
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo are back on First Take to recap the Warriors' thrilling Play-In victory over the Memphis Grizzlies!Additionally, the guys talk about potential playoff runs for both the Lakers and Clippers and continue to preview the upcoming NFL Draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2025 • 48min
HOUR 2: Does The Buck Stop Here?
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Ryan Clark, Chiney Ogwumike, Peter Schrager and Marcus Morris talk about where the Bucks should pivot if they are once again a victim of an early playoff exit.Additionally, with the NFL Draft upcoming the guys discuss the best possible destination for Shedeur Sanders as well as the talent level of potential top pick Travis Hunter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2025 • 52min
HOUR 1: Will Warriors Cruise?
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Marcus Morris return to this Tuesday edition of First Take to discuss tonight's crucial Play-In battle between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors!Plus, the crew discusses if the upcoming NFL draft can propel the Dallas Cowboys to the playoffs as well as if Kevin Durant is to blame for the Phoenix Suns' underwhelming season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2025 • 49min
Hour 2: New York State of Mind
Today on First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Morris and Shannon Sharpe discuss if the Knicks should be worried about their chances to make their longest playoff run in over two decades!Plus, Chiney Ogwumike joins the show to preview Paige Bueckers' signing a 3-Year deal with 'Unrivaled' and to talk about the upcoming WNBA draft. Peter Schrager also joins the guys to talk about where the Top 2 QBs in the ucpoming draft could end up landing by the end of night 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2025 • 53min
Hour 1: Play-In Preview
On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Morris and Shannon Sharpe discuss the if yesterday's loss to the Clippers cost the Warriors a chance at a deep playoff run. Additionally, the crew discusses who will shine in the upcoming Lakers V Timberwolves series and the outlook of the upcoming battle between the Bucks and PacersPlus, the guys review Rory McLlroy's Masters Victory and Tennessee moving on from QB Nico Iamaleava! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2025 • 52min
Hour 2: New York State of Mind
On another episode of First Take, Courtney Cronin, Kendrick Perkins and David Dennis Jr. debate which west team is most dangerous heading into playoffs? The crew discusses whether or not the Knicks should be worried about a 1st-round exit. Damien Woody and Kevin Clark debate what Cam Ward's ceiling in the NFL will be. Daniel Cormier joins the show to promo the UFC 314 main card! The crew reacts to a hot take about where Luka wants to be. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2025 • 48min
Hour 1: West Side Story
On another episode of First Take, Courtney Cronin, David Dennis Jr, and Kendrick Perkins debate which teams needs to get the No.6 seed the most? The crew also discusses who is the biggest star heading into playoffs. Walter Clayton Jr. joins the show after his National Championship win. Damien Woody and Kevin Clark join the show to debate if the Steelers should try to acquire Brock Purdy. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 10, 2025 • 51min
Hour 1: Luka Me Now
On another episode of First Take, Brian Windhorst, Monica McNutt, and David Dennis Jr. examine a wild night of basketball is the NBA's western conference. The crew keep in the Association to talk about Tyler Herro's late game mistake and the impact of Mike Malone's firing. Finally, David Dennis Jr. and Damien Woody breakdown if Shedeur Sanders would fit on the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 10, 2025 • 46min
Hour 2: On Draft
On this episode of First Take, David Dennis Jr., Monica McNutt, and Brian Windhorst debate about the Lakers and their confidence level in the Lakers to reach the finals. Then Mina Kimes and Damian Woody join the show to talk NFL and which team needs to get the most out of the draft. Dustin Poirier comes on to talk about UFC 314. Monica and David talk about Wednesday night's biggest takeaways in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
