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.
Listen guide
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.
Step by step
- Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads while you stream First Take.
- Or stream right here. Tap play on any episode above. No app needed.
- Follow for new-episode alerts. Hit Follow to add First Take to your library. New episodes push to your feed the moment the show publishes.
- Or subscribe in any podcast app. First Take ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.
Quick FAQ
- Where can I listen to First Take?
- Tap any episode above to play it right here. For background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads, get the free Spot Sports app — it streams First Take alongside scores and clips. First Take also ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts work too.
- 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?
- Yes. The most recent episode dropped today.
- Can I follow First Take for new-episode alerts?
- Yes. Hit Follow at the top of this page (or in the Spot Sports app) to get a push the moment a new episode drops.
