First Take
1,372 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 17 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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Getting Called Out
March 24, 2021 18:51 - 51 minutesWelcome back to First Take, Her Take! Hosts Charly, Kimberley, and Chiney start off by recapping Chiney's birthday weekend and discussing shrimp found in cereal. Then they get into the discrepancies between the men's and women's NCAA tournaments and the allegations against Deshaun Watson. Lastly, the ladies wrap things up with a surprise Boss Lady appearance.
Hour 2: Josh Gordon's Comeback Comments
March 24, 2021 17:12 - 49 minutesStephen A. & Max react to Josh Gordon's comments on coming back to the NFL, question how Draymond Green looks after saying he's the best NBA defender ever, then UFC Heavyweight Champ Stipe Miocic joins to talk about his next fight, and later Marcus Spears tells us if Cam Newton will "ball out" this season, and other NFL topics.
Hour 1: No Discount Double Check For Rodgers
March 24, 2021 15:46 - 41 minutesStephen A. & Max debate if Aaron Rodgers will win another Super Bowl in Green Bay, then Chiney Ogwumike joins to discuss if James Harden should be MVP favorite, and the guys talk whether Matthew Stafford will be an MVP candidate next season.
Hour 2: Magic Wants The Lakers to Make A Trade
March 23, 2021 16:18 - 48 minutesStephen A. & Max discuss how the NFL should handle the Deshaun Watson allegations, react to Russell Wilson wanting Antonio Brown on the Seahawks, and later, Lakers legend and basketball Hall-of-Famer Magic Johnson joins to talk about the Lakers and the NBA. Then the guys debate if being a part of the Nets Big 3 is better for Kyrie than being with LeBron.
Hour 1: Lakers Lost?
March 23, 2021 15:46 - 41 minutesStephen A. & Max debate if the Lakers can overcome not having LeBron and AD for some time, and react to the passing of Hall of Fame basketball player Elgin Baylor. Later, Seth Greenberg joins to tell us if the lack of blue blood success in March is bad for the NCAA, then Mel Kiper Jr. joins to talk about his latest NFL mock draft.
Hour 2: It's unbelievable baby!
March 22, 2021 17:32 - 51 minutesStephen A, Max, Damien Woody and Dick Vitale discuss, what to look for in the next round of the NCAA tournament, who's the favorite in the NFC East and who's departure hurt the Rockets the most?
Hour 1: A weekend of madness
March 22, 2021 17:29 - 39 minutesStephen A, Max and Porter Moser discuss Loyola Chicago's upset of #1 Illinois, what the Lakers will do in the absence of LeBron James and much more!
Hour 2: Wentz upon a time in Indy
March 19, 2021 16:18 - 45 minutesStephen A, Max and Marcus Spears debate if Wentz handled his Philly exit well, who should be the rookie of the year and if Jalen Hurts should be given the starting job in Philly.
Hour 1: LeBron for MVP
March 19, 2021 15:58 - 44 minutesStephen A, Max and Rick Pitino debate, if LeBron should be an MVP candidate, what Iona can do in NCAA tournament and how DeShaun Watson looks with the latest news coming out.
Hour 2: Did the Seahawks Miss Out?
March 18, 2021 17:28 - 48 minutesStephen A. & Max debate if the Seahawks should've traded Russell Wilson to the Bears after reports of what was offered, react to LaMelo Ball's comments about not being excited to play against LeBron, plus, more reaction to the allegations against Deshaun Watson, and Kendrick Perkins joins to debate if pressure is on Giannis for the Bucks to win the East.
Hour 1: Giannis Enjoys the Show
March 18, 2021 17:24 - 42 minutesStephen A. & Max debate if Giannis or the Sixers were the bigger story after last night's game, react to the allegations and lawsuits brought against Deshaun Watson, and Seth Greenberg joins to talk about the NCAA Tournament.
Alarming.
March 17, 2021 18:27 - 1 hourWelcome back to First Take, Her Take! Hosts Charly, Kimberley, and Chiney talk through Chiney's fire alarm about Emmanuel Acho making his Bachelor hosting debut, Gen Z cancel culture, free agency money moves, and more!
Hour 2: Fitz Magic in the NFC East
March 17, 2021 17:06 - 45 minutesMax & Domonique Foxworth discuss which QB is most likely to win the NFC East, then Kendrick Perkins joins to debate if LeBron's legacy will surpass MJ's after he became part owner of the Fenway Sports Group. Later, Louis Riddick joins to talk about the Bears and their QB decisions.
Hour 1: Bear Down?
March 17, 2021 17:02 - 44 minutesMax & Domonique Foxworth, and Marcus Spears debate if the Bears QB decisions have ruined their chance to win, and how Russell Wilson's teammates should view him now. Adam Schefter joins to talk about all of the NFL moves, and then Gonzaga head coach Mark Few tells us how he is keeping his team ready for March Madness.
Hour 2: Dynasty or nah?
March 16, 2021 17:47 - 47 minutesStephen A, Max and Ryan Clark debate if the Chiefs have a dynasty, if Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is the biggest fight we could see and if the Saints super bowl window has closed without Drew Brees.
Hour 1: Hey big spender!
March 16, 2021 17:45 - 41 minutesStephen A, Max and Patrick Ewing debate if the Patriots made enough moves to be back on top, if the Knicks got robbed by a bad call and if Georgetown is back after winning the Big East Tournament.
Hour 2: Wilson to the Saints and Other March Madness
March 15, 2021 16:25 - 45 minutesStephen A. & Max debate if the Saints should trade for Russell Wilson, discuss the legacy of Marvin Hagler after his surprising fashion, and later Dickie V joins to talk March Madness.
Hour 1: Drew Brees Retires
March 15, 2021 16:23 - 44 minutesStephen A. & Max debate what Drew Brees' legacy is and does he belong in the top-tier of QBs all-time? Plus, Jay Bilas joins to talk March Madness, and the guys react to the comments made by a high school basketball announcer in Oklahoma.
Hour 2: Spike Lee joins the show
March 12, 2021 18:03 - 50 minutesStephen A, Max and Spike Lee discuss what's been going on with the Knicks, if the Texans are handling Deshaun Watson correctly and what Brady's extension with the Bucs means for the Patriots.
Hour 1: Pats re up with Cam
March 12, 2021 18:01 - 41 minutesStephen A, Max and Time Hesselbeck debate what Cam re-signing with the Patriots means, if Kyrie is an MVP candidate and Tom Brady reaches an extension with the Bucs.
Hour 2: Meyers Under Fire
March 11, 2021 17:26 - 38 minutesStephen A, and Max debate, how fans should feel about Russell Wilson, what we should take away from Meyers Leonards's apology and if LeBron or Embiid will win this years MVP.
Hour 1: Dr Fauci joins the show
March 11, 2021 17:15 - 33 minutesStephen A, Max, Dr. Fauci and Mark Cuban discuss Fauci's favorite athletes of all time, how good Porzingis can be and how Dak should feel about Jerry's backhanded complement.