First Take
1,405 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsFirst Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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Episodes
Hour 1: The Magic Man
June 21, 2021 17:48 - 54 minutesStephen A, Max, and Magic Johnson debate if Ben Simmons or Doc Rivers looks worse after Philly's collapse, who needs their star player back more the Clippers or Suns and much more!
Hour 2: Perk's Pep Talk
June 18, 2021 17:05 - 44 minutesCharly Arnolt, Keyshawn Johnson, Alan Hahn, and Kendrick Perkins look at who has the edge in the Nets v Bucks series. Then, the group reacts to the Celtics trading Kemba Walker to the Thunder. Alan tells the Pelicans to "Carry Hahn" and trade Zion to the Knicks. And Perk gives advice to the stars of the Hawks v 76ers and Clippers v Jazz series.
Hour 1: Kemba to OKC
June 18, 2021 17:04 - 43 minutesCharly Arnolt, Keyshawn Johnson, Alan Hahn and Kendrick Perkins react to the Kemba Walker trade and breakdown the Bucks game 6 win over the Nets. Kimberly Martin joins to debate whether or not it's time for the Packers to trade Aaron Rodgers. Perk comes back to discuss what a Clippers series win would mean for Paul George's legacy.
Hour 2: Mayfield of Dreams?
June 17, 2021 17:24 - 44 minutesCharly, Keyshawn, Hahn, and Ros Gold-Onwude give more reaction to Game 5 of the 76ers Hawks series. Booger McFarland rejoins the show to discuss Baker Mayfield's comments about the Browns' Super Bowl chances. Keyshawn, Ros, and Hahn give their top 5 future faces of the NBA. Hahn and Keyshawn debate if Luka Dončić will be a Maverick for the rest of his career.
Hour 1: 76ers Collapse
June 17, 2021 17:24 - 45 minutesCharly Arnolt, Keyshawn Johnson and Alan Hahn breakdown Game 5 of the Hawks 76ers series. Keyshawn and Hahn react to LeBron James' criticism of the NBA not pushing the start of the season back further. Booger McFarland joins the show to talk about Aaron Rodgers and his future in Green Bay.
Hour 2: QB Mania
June 16, 2021 17:40 - 48 minutesMore reaction to Kawhi Leonard's knee injury and Chris Paul entering COVID-19 protocols. Louis Riddick joins First Take to discuss the quarterback situations in San Francisco and Chicago. Monica and Freddie preview game 5 of the Hawks 76ers series.
Hour 1: Kawhi, CP3 Out
June 16, 2021 17:36 - 43 minutesCharly Arnolt, Freddie Coleman and Monica McNutt react to Kawhi Leonard's knee injury and Chris Paul entering COVID-19 protocols. Monica and Freddie debate if the torch has been passed from LeBron James to Kevin Durant. Jeff Saturday joins to discuss the future for Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay. Monica and Freddie discuss the biggest snubs from the All-NBA Teams and who they would replace.
Entertaining Exes
June 16, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutesWelcome back to First Take, Her Take! Hosts Charly, Kimberley, and Elle really nail the transitions in this episode! The ladies talk everything from getting back together with your ex to who might win it all in this year's NBA Championship!
Hour 2: Pauling Out
June 15, 2021 16:30 - 18 minutesStephen A. and Max debate if Mike D'Antoni would be a good head coaching fit for the Trail Blazers, and if there is a rift between Luka Doncic and Mavericks front office. And they look at how Chris Paul's playoff performance has improved his legacy.
Hour 1: Nets in Danger?
June 15, 2021 16:14 - 34 minutesStephen A. and Max debate if the Hawks came back to win, or the 76ers collapsed down the stretch. With Kyrie Irving and James Harden out, the guys discuss if Kevin Durant can win by himself. And they look at who will win the Clippers Jazz series.
Hour 2: Big D winning the NFC East?
June 14, 2021 18:21 - 47 minutesCharly, Freddie and Monica are joined by Ros Gold-Onwude to debate the Nets chances against the Bucks. Louis Riddick joins to look at if the Browns will compete for the Chiefs in the AFC, and if Zeke will have a bounce year, leading the Cowboys to winning the NFC East. Then they look back at LeBron and Drake showing up to Bronny James' high school game.
Hour 1: Jerry Jeudy joins the show
June 14, 2021 17:47 - 45 minutesCharly Arnolt, Freddie Coleman, and Monica McNutt discuss if Kevin Durant can win the series without Kyrie and Harden, and they look at if the NBA has gotten soft. Marcus Spears joins to debate where Aaron Rodgers will play next season. Then, Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy joins to talk about his rookie year and the possibility of Rodgers joining the Broncos.
Hour 2: Off Night For Nets?
June 11, 2021 16:15 - 43 minutesStephen A. & Max debate of the Nets lost because of their offense, and question if Damian Lillard should want Mike D'Antoni as his coach. Kendrick Perkins joins to discuss if Shaq was ever the best player in the NBA. Later, the guys react to Russell Wilson saying he didn't request a trade, and tell us what their favorite nicknames in sports are.
Hour 1: Bucks Bounce Back
June 11, 2021 16:05 - 45 minutesStephen A. & Max tell us if they are more confident in the Bucks after the win, and debate if the Clippers are done. Louis Riddick joins to discuss what the best thing is about Aaron Rodgers missing Packers camp, and the crew tells us who the most important player is in tonight's Sixers-Hawks Game 3 match-up.
Hour 2: Quavo And Perk Squash The Beef
June 10, 2021 17:34 - 45 minutesStephen A reacts to Dak Prescott's new endorsements. Stephen A and Max "battle" over whether #6 LeBron or #23 LeBron is better. Quavo joins the show to talk about the Atlanta Hawks and squashes his beef with Kendrick Perkins.
Hour 1: Suns Cook Nuggets
June 10, 2021 17:31 - 45 minutesStephen A and Max react to Game 2 of the Suns Nuggets series. Keyshawn Johnson joins the show to debate who is the biggest threat in the NFC to Tom Brady and the Bucs. On this day in Smithstory: The guys debate Max's take from on this day in 2019 that Giannis Antetokounmpo is better than Kevin Durant.
Hour 2: JWill vs. KD Fair Or Foul?
June 09, 2021 18:13 - 46 minutesKendrick Perkins and Max debate about Kevin Durant's tweet in response to the story JWill shared on Get Up!. Booger McFarland joins the show to debate who's the best team in the NFC East. In response to Gerrit Cole's comments, the guys discuss if cheating is a part of sports. Kendrick Perkins predicts that Julio Jones' Tennessee Titans will win Super Bowl LVI.
Hour 1: Clippers Face The Music
June 09, 2021 17:53 - 44 minutesKendrick Perkins stands in for Stephen A and reacts to Game 1 of Clippers Jazz with Max. Booger McFarland joins First Take to discuss Davante Adams' comments about the Aaron Rodgers situation. Max and Kendrick Perkins debate whether Nikola Jokić or Deandre Ayton is more important to Game 2 of the Nuggets Suns series.
No One Cares!
June 09, 2021 02:00 - 52 minutesWelcome back to First Take, Her Take! Hosts Charly, Kimberley, and Elle Duncan have a loaded show! They talk body image and bathing suits, buying gifts for your significant other, Julio Jones finding a new home, and yes they even discuss the Logan Paul/Floyd Mayweather fight; although they may not have watched it...!
Hour 2: CP3 Top 5 PG?
June 08, 2021 17:51 - 45 minutesStephen A, Max and Teddy Bruschi debate if Kevin Durant is the best player in the world, is who's the MVP of the playoffs so far and if Chris Paul is a top 5 point guard of all time.
Hour 1: Nets Level
June 08, 2021 17:48 - 45 minutesStephen A, and Max debate if the Nets' blowout win in game 2 was more about the Nets or the Bucks, if the Packers should trade Aaron Rodgers and who needs to step up for the 76ers.
Hour 2: Déjà Vu In Dallas
June 07, 2021 17:58 - 44 minutesStephen A and Max debate what went wrong for the Mavericks. Stephen A argues that Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. wasn't good for boxing. With the addition of Julio Jones, are the Titans now the Chiefs biggest threat in the AFC? Stephen A gives you his pick for who the Trail Blazers should hire as their next head coach.
Hour 1: Clippers Claw Back
June 07, 2021 17:56 - 45 minutesStephen A and Max react to Kawhi and Paul George finishing off the Mavericks. Keyshawn Johnson explains why he's not a fan of Julio Jones to the Titans. Stephen A and Max debate whether Trae Young on Ben Simmons was the bigger story in Game 1 of the Hawks 76ers series.
Hour 1: Suns Set on Lakers Title run
June 04, 2021 16:35 - 44 minutesStephen A, Max and Kendrick Perkins debate what went wrong for the Lakers, if Dame time is up in Portland and much more!
Hour 2: End of the Road?
June 04, 2021 16:31 - 46 minutesStephen A, Max and Kendrick Perkins debate if the LeBron and Anthony Davis can win another title in LA, if the Paul brothers have fooled the public and what will happen with Clippers face elimination against the Mavs.
Hour 2: Coach K Retires
June 03, 2021 16:59 - 34 minutesStephen A. & Max are joined by Jay Williams to discuss Coach K's legacy and where he ranks among best coaches. Kendrick Perkins joins to bask in the glory of picking the Hawks to beat the Knicks, then the guys debate if it's more good Luka Doncic or bad Kawhi Leonard that is determining the Clippers-Mavericks series.
Hour 1: Stephen A. Is Sad About The Knicks
June 03, 2021 16:56 - 38 minutesStephen A. & Max react to the Knicks elimination from the playoffs, was their season a success? Plus, what do the Lakers need from LeBron to get a win against the Suns tonight? Later, the guys react to the Celtics changes and what should happen in Boston.
Hour 2: Dame or Steph?
June 02, 2021 17:21 - 43 minutesStephen A., Max, and Kendrick Perkins debate what the Celtics news means for the NBA overall, then Stephen A. and Max battle it out to determine who will win Game 5, the Knicks or the Hawks. Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher joins the show and gives his perspective on the hot topics of the NFL offseason. And the guys pick who they would want in the playoffs, Lillard or Curry.
Hour 1: Ainge Out, Stevens In
June 02, 2021 17:09 - 47 minutesStephen A. and Max react to Danny Ainge stepping down as Celtics President of Operations and Brad Stevens moving into the Celtics front office. Then they examine who is at fault for the Lakers losing the Suns and look at Damian Lillard's incredible performance in the Blazers double OT loss. And Kendrick Perkins joins to deal with losing his bet to Stephen A and shares what the Lakers should do moving forward.
Hour 2: LeBron to the rescue?
June 01, 2021 18:23 - 42 minutesStephen A, Max, Kendrick Perkins and Teddy Bruschi debate if LeBron can lift the Lakers to a win tonight against the Suns, if Mahomes and the Chiefs can go 20-0 and much more!
Hour 1: All about the Benjamin (Simmons)
June 01, 2021 18:18 - 50 minutesStephen A, Max and Kendrick Perkins debate if Doc Rivers should trust Ben Simmons, if Naomi Osaka handled her exit from the French Open properly and much more!
Accentuate the Positive
June 01, 2021 17:56 - 49 minutesWelcome back to First Take, Her Take! Hosts Charly and Kimberley welcome their new co-host Elle Duncan to the show. The ladies discuss dating partners with accents, the mental health of athletes, sports fans losing their minds, and more!
Hour 2: Greek Sweep
May 31, 2021 16:41 - 43 minutesStephen A. and Max discuss how Chris Paul's legacy is at stake this playoffs, then they debate who was to blame for the Bucks sweeping the Heat. They look at who is the biggest threat to the Nets in the East, and ask if Jayson Tatum has become a superstar in the NBA.
Hour 1: New York Nixed
May 31, 2021 15:59 - 47 minutesStephen A. and Max react to the Suns tying the series 2-2 with the Lakers, then they sound off on a Celtics fan throwing a bottle at Kyrie Irving in Game 4. They debate if we should stop worrying about the Clippers, and Stephen A. explains how the Knicks came overcome a 3-1 series deficit to the Hawks.
Hour 2: SAS in the ATL
May 28, 2021 17:38 - 42 minutesStephen A, Max and Kendrick Perkins debate if the Knicks can win tonight vs the Hawks in ATL, if the Lakers will repeat as champs and more!
Hour 1: Suns setting
May 28, 2021 17:33 - 47 minutesStephen A, Max and Kendrick Perkins debate if the suns are done in their if the Bucks have a Big 3 and much more!
Hour 2: Patriot Dynasty
May 27, 2021 18:07 - 44 minutesStephen A. & Max debate if the new information reported on Spygate taints the Patriots dynasty, and Kendrick Perkins joins to discuss what more Ja Morant can do for the Grizzlies. Later, actor and Knicks mega-fan Jerry Ferrara joins to talk his team, and Max makes the argument the Knicks fans are as bad as Cowboys fans.
Hour 1: Go New York
May 27, 2021 18:03 - 47 minutesStephen A. & Max debate if the Knicks were lucky to win Game 2, and react to fans bad actions at playoff games Wednesday. The guys question if Carson Wentz can have a bounce back season with the Colts, and Kendrick Perkins joins to talk about what went wrong in the Wizards loss to the 76ers.
Hour 2: New York Stand Up
May 26, 2021 17:21 - 42 minutesStephen A. and Max discuss if Kawhi Leonard's reputation is on the line this season, then Kendrick Perkins comes on to give a bold prediction about the Wizards-76ers series. Stephen A. and Max react to New York City mayor De Blasio firing back at Trae Young, and Stephen A. gives the Knicks a pep talk before Game 2 tonight. Perkins returns to debate who the best duo in the NBA right now is.
Hour 1: Kawhi Not?
May 26, 2021 17:12 - 48 minutesStephen A. and Max debate if Kawhi Leonard is the issue with the Clippers, then they react to LeBron and AD tying the series 1-1 with Phoenix. Kendrick Perkins joins the show to take a look at Kyrie Irving and the Nets going up 2-0, and the series heading to Boston. Then Jeff Saturday joins to discuss if Aaron Rodgers should sit out the season if he is not traded.
Hour 2: Logan Paul joins the Show
May 25, 2021 17:17 - 43 minutesStephen A. and Max and Tedy Bruschi ask if the Packers should fire their GM to get Aaron Rodgers to stay, then Stephen A. and Max debate what teams should trade for Julio Jones. Logan Paul joins the show to talk about his upcoming fight with undefeated champ Floyd Mayweather Jr, and how the Paul brothers are impacting the sport of boxing. Then, they debate if the current Nets Big 3 could beat the Lebron's Heat Big 3.
Hour 1: Rodgers Sent Packing?
May 25, 2021 16:37 - 47 minutesStephen A. and Max react to Aaron Rodgers' comments on SportsCenter and ask if the Packers can fix the relationship with the MVP quarterback, and they debate if Jimmy Butler should be blamed for the Heat going down 2-0 to the Bucks. Then, the trio takes a look back in how the sports world has changed in a year since George Floyd's murder.
New Beginnings & Big Announcements
May 25, 2021 16:13 - 53 minutesWelcome back to First Take, Her Take! Hosts Charly, Kimberley, and Chiney discuss PDA in relationships, Aaron Rodgers' future, & the ladies have a big announcement to share!
Hour 2: Carry On
May 24, 2021 17:11 - 46 minutesStephen A, Max and Kendrick Perkins debate if the Grizzlies can upset the Jazz, how impressive Phil Mickelson was and which LA team can least afford to go down 0-2.
Hour 1: No Moral Knick-tories
May 24, 2021 17:05 - 45 minutesStephen A and Max debate how fans should feel about the Knicks after a playoff loss at home, how the NBA looks for not suspending LeBron James and if we can stop worrying about the Nets big 3.
Hour 2: NBA Playoff Predictions
May 21, 2021 17:18 - 45 minutesStephen A., Max, and Monica McNutt debate if LeBron and the Lakers should be more worried about Chris Paul or Devin Booker in their matchup with the Suns, then the guys look at who needs to help Steph Curry lead the Warriors to victory. Richard Jefferson joins to react to Giannis Antetokounmpo's saying the Bucks may lose to the Heat again. Then the guys close out with their predictions for the NBA Playoffs starting up this weekend.
Hour 1: Empire State Bias?
May 21, 2021 17:03 - 45 minutesStephen A. and Max look back at Russell Westbrook's performance against the Pacers last night, then they debate if the best LeBron comes out in the later playoff rounds. Richard Jefferson joins the show to debate what Kyrie Irving has to prove this playoffs. Then the guys take a listen to Hawks interim head coach Nate McMillan's comments about the NBA being biased towards the Knicks.
Hour 2: r.e.L.A.x
May 20, 2021 19:34 - 44 minutesStephen A. & Max question if the Lakers win makes them feel better about their repeat chances, react to Deshaun Watson posting a video of him working out, and discuss their expectations of the Warriors moving forward. Later, they react to Charles Barkley saying that if LeBron wins this year we must re-assess the GOAT conversation, preview Suns-Lakers, and more.
Hour 1: Bron's Bullseye
May 20, 2021 19:32 - 48 minutesStephen A. & Max debate if LeBron's game-winning shot against the Warriors was lucky, and does Stephen A. still thinks Steph Curry is the best player in the world right now. Later, Kendrick Perkins joins to react to Brad Stevens' comments about the Celtics' match-up with the Nets, and then the guys talk Tim Tebow and his new contract with the Jaguars.
Hour 2: Lake Show Repeat?
May 19, 2021 19:03 - 46 minutesStephen A. & Max question if the Lakers can repeat, and discuss if Shohei Ohtani is the best show in sports right now. Kendrick Perkins joins to tell us if the Hawks will beat the Knicks, if Gregg Popovich or Ja Morant is more valuable in tonight's play-in game, and more about the NBA playoffs.