

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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Jul 30, 2025 • 49min
Hour 2: Big Blues
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Jul 30, 2025 • 45min
Hour 1: Count on Caleb?
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Jul 29, 2025 • 47min
Hour 2: Mayfield of Dreams
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Jul 29, 2025 • 48min
Hour 1: Cincy Concern?
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Jul 28, 2025 • 46min
Hour 2: We the North
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Jul 28, 2025 • 47min
Hour 1: McLaurin or Out?
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Jul 25, 2025 • 46min
Hour 2: Word Of South
First Take resumes this Friday with more of the latest around the NFL!
Can Jalen Hurts take another leap after his Super Bowl winning season? Plus, Peter gives you his 'A-List' before the weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2025 • 48min
Hour 1: Best Western
First Take kicks off this Friday with an update on the Bengals and Dak's determination to win the Super Bowl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2025 • 47min
Hour 2: Rodger That
First Take continues as Aaron Rodgers gets set to practice with the Steelers for the firs time! What can we expect?
Plus, which AFC QB can we expect to be the best leader this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2025 • 48min
Hour 1: That's My Quarterback
It's another QB-filled episode of First Take today as the crew discusses the Browns QB competition with camp underway!
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