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First Take
General Sports

First Take

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette

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

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How do I listen to First Take?

First Take is a general sports podcast from ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette. Hit play on the latest episode above, or follow the show to get a heads-up when a new one drops.

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What is First Take about?
First Take covers general sports news, analysis, and conversations from ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette.
Is First Take still active?
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Episodes

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Today • 45 min

Hour 2: Are We Concerned About SGA?

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Today • 48 min

Hour 1: How Much Trouble Are The Thunder In?

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Yesterday • 46 min

Hour 2: Stephen A. Responds to Jaylen Brown

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Yesterday • 48 min

Hour 1: Did Donovan Mitchell Save His Legacy?

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May 15, 2026 • 46 min

Hour 2: What Will We Say If Harden Has a Bad Game 6?

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May 15, 2026 • 47 min

Hour 1: Does a Second Round Loss Ruin Ant's Legacy?

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May 14, 2026 • 45 min

Hour 2: Who Should Knicks Fans Be Rooting For in Game 6?

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May 14, 2026 • 48 min

Hour 1: Were The Pistons Robbed By Late Game No-Call?

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May 13, 2026 • 46 min

Hour 2: Are The Knicks or Thunder More Dangerous?

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May 13, 2026 • 47 min

Hour 1: What Planet is Wemby From??

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