First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
First Take
Claim This Podcastby ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette
4.3(3,026 reviews)
1,134 episodes
Updated Daily
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Quality95
Social97
YouTube0
Engagement93
Podcast Overview
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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Publishing Since
11/22/2023
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Recent Episodes
July 17, 2026
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