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First Take over the badness of Game 6 of the NBA Finals Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Take continues as the crew discusses what will be the main takeaway from the NBA Finals if the Thunder close things out tonight! 3-Time Nascar Cup Series Champion Joey Logano joins the show and Joe Fortenbaugh provides his Best Bets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith and the First Take crew return to talk the groundbreaking sale of the Lakers by the Buss Family to Dodgers owner Mark Walter! What does it mean for the Lakers franchise? Plus, Game 6 of the NBA Finals is tonight! Are the Pacers better off if they decide to sit Tyrese Haliburton? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First Take over Game 6 of the NBA Finals Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michelle Beadle joins Oddball! Amin, Izzy, and Beadle all realized their ESPN logins still work so they were able to see every topic and graphic planned for First Take during the offseason. It wouldn't be First Take without a Stephen A. Smith mention, a Lebron Legacy question, and a Cowboys appearance. Is Wemby-Flagg the new Magic-Bird? Could Superman compete in 90's NBA? Should Stephen A be Knicks coach or President? All the most important debates will be tackled this summer, but we've got the answers now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First Take is back to preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder attempt to clinch their first NBA title! Plus a discussion surrounding the scuffle in the Fever-Sun game as well as Lebron's statement on "ring culture" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Chris Russo are back on First Take to continue to talk Kevin Durant as we get closer to figuring out his next destination! Out of the Rocket, Spurs and Heat who is more likely to obtain him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle Beadle joins Oddball! Amin, Izzy, and Beadle all realized their ESPN logins still work so they were able to see every topic and graphic planned for First Take during the offseason. It wouldn't be First Take without a Stephen A. Smith mention, a Lebron Legacy question, and a Cowboys appearance. Is Wemby-Flagg the new Magic-Bird? Could Superman compete in 90's NBA? Should Stephen A be Knicks coach or President? All the most important debates will be tackled this summer, but we've got the answers now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's show, we'll spend the first hour talking about what Stephen A. Smith had to say again this morning about Memphis on ESPN's First Take (3:00) before going into the report that the Grizzlies might be back in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes (28:00). The Chris Vernon Show has its official pick for who the Grizzlies should draft at #16 in next weeks NBA Draft (1:05:26) and we'll talk about Sophie Cunningham standing up for Caitlin Clark (1:26:20).Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles
First Take over Tyrese Haliburton's calf and Game 6 of the NBA Finals Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Take over the Thunder's Game 5 win over the Pacers Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get ready for this Monday edition of First Take as Stephen A. Smith and the crew breakdown the first block buster trade of the Summer between Orlando and Memphis! Plus, a discussion surrounding the preferred destinations of Kevin Durant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First Take over Thunder vs Pacers Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Take June 15 2025 by WCPT 820 Weekend
First Take over Thunder vs Pacers Game 4 Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen A. Smith and the First Take crew discuss the New York Knicks coaching vacancy and where they should turn after their requests to interview 3 current head coaches were denied. Plus, Coco Gauff joins the show to discuss her French Open victory! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith and the First Take crew are BACK to talk more regarding the effect of the Aaron Rodgers signing on the Steelers! Plus, a preview of tonight's chapter of the NBA Finals and what it will take for both the Thunder and Pacers to win Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First Take over the Thunder's Game 3 loss to the Pacers Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Take over Game 3 of the NBA Finals Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Take over the NIL News we've gotten lately and what it means for college athletics Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Take over the Thunder's Game 2 win over Indiana Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Take June 8 2025 by WCPT 820 Weekend
Stephen A. Smith is joined by Brian Windhorst, Kendrick Perkins, Ryan Clark and more for Hour 2 of this Friday's First Take! The guys continue to breakdown the thrilling start to the NBA Finals and debate what the ceiling is for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Marcus and Markieff Morris and Ryan Clark join First Take to break down the latest this Friday! Does the view of Tyrese Haliburton change after his game winner in Game 1 of the NBA Finals? What does Rodgers to the Steelers mean for Pittsburgh? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First Take over the Thunder falling in game 1 to Indiana Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6-3-25 First take reacts to Deion & Eyes on Chapel Bill as buyout goes down to just One Million
First Take over the NBA Finals are here! Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Take over Thunder vs Pacers and the NBA Finals getting real Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Take over Texas Tech beating OU to advance to the WCWS Final Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Jordan, Pitt Girl, Commish, Canadian Correspondent Joey, and Big Sky Brigit, plus special guests John Fraser and Joel Gasson from 3 Down Nation, along with VP of Podcast Production Arthur. We review the 2024 season and then preview the upcoming CFL 2025 season! We break down all the rouges & singles, preview all the teams, make sure we yell REDBLACKS in all caps, tell you the proper pronunciation of Saskatchewan, praise the ROUGE KING Boris Bede, create a debate show called Canadian First Take, walk-off punts, paint a bleak picture for the Calgary Stampeders, but John could have jinxed them into success. Has Taylor Swift affected the Winnipeg Blue Bombers? Praise Mosaic Stadium, former Rough Riders and current Roughriders, plus 59-0 LSU SHREVEPORT, UTSA turns the Horns Upside Down in the Baseball Regionals, Appendix G mentioned, and much much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams arrive on First Take to discuss what went wrong with the Knicks as they fall to the Indiana Pacers in 6 games. The crew goes over what stood out the most in Game 6 and if it's fair to say the Knicks underachieved as a whole this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First Take over Thunder vs Pacers NBA Finals Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Take June 1 2025 by WCPT 820 Weekend
First Take over OU Softball and the WCWS Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Take over the Thunder winning the Western Conference Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Jay Williams are back on First Take to review the stellar performance by the Indiana Pacers in their Game 4 win over the Knicks to go up 3-1 Plus, a review of the Haliburton -Super Star debate, and it's safe to stay Stephen A. still has his mind made up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First Take over Haliburton and the Pacers Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and both Markieff and Marcus Morris join First Take to discuss the NBA Conference Finals! The guys debate what it would take to derail the Thunder as well as if the Knicks should go back to Mitchell Robinson in the starting lineup for Game 4. Plus, Ryan Clark joins the show to talk NFL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and the Morris Twins continue their NBA discussion here on First Take! After praising Anthony Edwards a lot of late, the guys discuss if they awarded him the crown too early after his Western Conference struggles. Additionally, the crew debates who wins first at home between the Knicks and Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First Take over the Thunder taking a 3-1 series lead Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, JB Bickerstaff, Chris Russo and Kendrick Perkins continue to talk all things Conference Finals on First Take! Does Jalen Brunson need to have a big game tonight for the Knicks to win? Is OKC 'significantly' better than Minnesota? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Marcus and Markieff Morris and Gilbert Arenas make their picks for the more crucial aspects of the Conference Finals! Who wins Game 1 tonight between Minnesota and OKC? Who is the most important #2 option remaining? All that and more on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Marcus Morris are on First Take to discuss how unbelievable this year's run for the New York Knicks is! Plus a review of this past weekend's duel between the Fever and Sky and a look into Caitlin Clark's flagrant foul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T. Kyle and Brad discuss the response to their Sanrio conversation, Pompompurin's hole, Lady Gaga's Netflix announcement, the reboot of ‘Star Search,' Madonna's TV series coming to the streamer, Ryan Murphy's ‘All's Fair,' the marketing of ‘Final Destination,' irrational fears, sharks in the pool, Jade's ‘That's Showbiz Baby!' Announcement, Charli xcx's “Party 4 u” music video, Hikaru Utada's “First Love” full circle moment on ‘The First Take,' the Sugababes taking on Lorde for BBC Live Lounge, Hilary Duff's return to music (?), High Fashion Editorial! featuring Cooper Coch(k), the Cannes Film Festival including Belinda and Pedro Pascal, TikTok Talk featuring Beyonce's “very demure” shout out to Jools, Tiki's first cuddle, new music from Hayla, Illenium, SG Lewis, Shallou, Alex Bone, Arca, Finneas' post about New Music Friday, Tate McRae's misstep, Addison Rae's teasers, Kesha, Rihanna's “Friend of Mine” for the Smurfs soundtrack, and Labubu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Chiney Ogwumike are back on First Take today to tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about the Knicks big time opportunity to advance to the ECF in Game 6 against the Celtics Plus, was last night's Game 6 win for Denver more impressive for the Nuggets or more disappointing for OKC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Udonis Haslem are back on First Take to break down yesterday's NBA Playoff Action! Are the Knicks in a place to be worried after their Game 5 loss? Plus, a look at the Dallas Cowobys' 2025-2026 schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Udonis Haslem and Monica McNutt continue to talk the latest basketball action on First Take! The crew discusses the big time Timberwolves win last night helping them advance to the Western Conference Finals for the 2nd consecutive season! Plus, what should we expect from Caitlin Clark and the Fever as the WNBA gets ready to tip off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Udonis Haslem and Chris Russo are back on First Take to discuss the latest NBA Playoff Action! The guys go over whether Cleveland deserves a lot of criticism following another early exit as well if the Knicks will close out the Celtics tonight in Game 5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Jay Williams, Kendrick Perkins and Udonis Haslem break down all of last night's NBA Action on First Take! The guys go over New York's big win over Boston including a bold statement from Perk... Plus, is there a vibe update with Nico Harrison after the Mavs landed the #1 pick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams sit down to talk more hoops on First Take? What are the more likely trade destinations for Giannis? Plus, Stephen A. has a bold statement regarding Game 4 tonight between the Knicks and Celtics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices