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First Take

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First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and guests debate about the day's top stories.

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Listen to First Take, a Sports & Recreation podcast by ESPN Radio. Stream 220 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.

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Hour 1: SKIP BAYLESS IS BACKKKK!!!!

First Take begins with SKIP BAYLESS! For the first time in ten years, Skip and Stephen A. are together again. Like recent divorcees, firewor...

47:42May 8, 2026

Hour 2: Is 76ers-Knicks Over?

First Take resumes with 76ers-Knicks. We're wondering if this series may already be over after just one game! (0:00) Then, did game 1 of Wol...

46:17May 5, 2026

Hour 1: What's Wrong with Jaylen Brown?

First Take begins with Jaylen Brown taking out his Sixers frustrations on the refs and Joel Embiid. Was Brown right to blame the first 3-1 b...

48:34May 4, 2026

Hour 2: Is It Panic City for The Lakers?

First Take resumes with Kenny Smith serves a Lakers panic entrée with a cup of Austin Reaves settle down juice. (0:00) Then, does Jokic fall...

46:02Apr 30, 2026

Hour 1: Are the Lakers in Trouble?

First Takes begins with the sputtering Lakers! From 3-0 to 3-2, the vibe shift in this one is immense. You can almost feel the general publi...

48:02Apr 30, 2026

Hour 2: LeBron vs. Jordan

First Take resumes with 40 straight minutes of the GOAT debate + Mad Dog is MADDDD!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

47:31Apr 29, 2026

Hour 1: Who's the Best Team in The East?

First Take begins with the old guard: Mad Dog, Wilbon and Stephen A. may have changed their tunes on the Knicks championship chances... Then...

47:32Apr 29, 2026