First Take

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim Rose

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

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Hour 1: Freaky Time

First Take

09/28/23 • 44 min

Stephen A., Kendrick Perkins, Brian Windhorst, Kimberley A. Martin and Dan Orlovsky discuss the biggest loser in this blockbuster 3-team deal, analyze the Orlovs-keys to Jets-Chiefs and who has more at stake this Sunday: Allen or Tua?

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Hour 2: Moment was too big...

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09/22/23 • 49 min

Stephen A., Ryan Clark, Desmond Howard, PLL Co-Founder Paul Rabil and surprise phone calls from Steve Harvey, Shaquille O'Neal and Stephen A's sister Carmen analyze Stephen A's underwhelming first pitch, if Colorado can win one of their next two games (@ ORE, vs. USC) and if the Chiefs offensive struggles are something or nothing.

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Hour 1: King of the Hill

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10/18/23 • 50 min

Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and Marcus "Swagu" Spears debate Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill's place among the greatest NFL receivers of all time. The crew also discusses whether or not the Dallas Cowboys are on the same level as division rival Philadelphia Eagles. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver joins Stephen A. for an interview to talk about the upcoming season, new rules/ policy and an in-season tournament.

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Hour 1: Dallas Dominates

First Take

09/11/23 • 44 min

Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Ryan Clark discuss the Dallas Cowboys' historic 40-0 shut-out against the New York Giants. The crew also discusses whether or not Tua Tagovailoa was the most impressive NFL quarterback in Sunday's games, and they recap Stephen A. and Shannon's weekend after going to Nebraska vs Colorado on Saturday.

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Hour 1: Rodgers Injured

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09/12/23 • 45 min

Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe react to Aaron Rodgers' game-ending injury during his Jets regular season debut last night and discuss what it means for the Jets going forward... and if Tom Brady should enter the chat. Plus, are the Dolphins now the team to beat in the AFC East? Chris Canty joins the show to debate if Josh Allen can be trusted to take the Bills to a Super Bowl after a poor performance last night. The crew reacts to the Chiefs getting a contract done with Chris Jones and the latest on Kadarius Toney trolling Giants fans on social media.

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Hour 1: Playing the Fields

First Take

09/21/23 • 42 min

Stephen A., Dan Orlovsky, Kimberley A. Martin and Damien Woody discuss if the Cowboys are the team to beat in the NFC, Stephen A. throwing the first pitch at Yankee Stadium and if it is a massive disappointment for the Ravens if they don't win the AFC North.

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Hour 1: Are you Ready for some Football?

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09/07/23 • 44 min

Stephen A., Dan Orlovsky, Kimberley A. Martin and 2x Super Bowl champ Eli Manning discuss who will shine brighter Monday night, Rodgers or Allen, what the Cowboys season expectations should be and the NFL season begins today. Who ya got: Chiefs or Lions?

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Hour 1: Lion's Den

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09/08/23 • 46 min

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Ryan Clark, and Bart Scott debate just how concerned the Chiefs should be after dropping their season opener to the Lions last night. Plus, how big of a statement did Detroit make at Arrowhead? The crew debates what's at stake for Rodgers and the Jets heading into their Week 1 matchup against the Bills. Stephen A. and Bart decide if they'd rather have Dak Prescott or Daniel Jones as their QB in Week 1.

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Hour 2: King of the Hill

First Take

09/11/23 • 47 min

Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Dan Orlovsky discuss whether or not Dolphins' receiver Tyreek Hill is the scariest player to face in the league. The crew also dicusses Orlovsky's take that he trusts 49ers' quarterback, Brock Purdy, more than Cowboys' quarterback, Dak Prescott. Lastly, Orlovsky makes case that the Packers are legitimate threats to the NFC after their win over the Bears.

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Hour 2: Damar Hamlin Latest

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01/05/23 • 46 min

In this episode, Stephen A. is joined by Coley Harvey with a live update from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center on Damar Hamlin's progress. Damien Woody, Adam Schefter, Dianna Russini, and Dan Graziano are here to break down all of the possible scenarios the league may consider when dealing with the Bills-Bengals game. Stephen A. and Damien tell us which 7-seed they find the most dangerous.

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