First Take

First Take

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

Episode List

Hour 2: Will Eagles Offense Improve Under Mannion?

Jul 31st, 2026 4:34 PM

Will Mannion bring out best in Jalen Hurts and the Eagles' offense, or will it be another disappointing season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: Do You Like Dak's Beaming Confidence?

Jul 31st, 2026 3:34 PM

First Take begins with GOTI. Huh? Yes, GOTI. Dak dubbed the cowboys high flying offense the "Greatest Offense There Is." Where is all of this confidence coming from, and is it a good sign for the Cowboys? UnSportsmanLike's own Evan Cohen ponders all of the Cowboys hype currently circulating. Then, former SEC loyalist Paul Finebaum joins to wax poetic about the Big Ten. Next, is Deion Sanders visiting Browns training camp an issue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2: Does George Pickens Need To Have A Career Year For Cowboys To Contend?

Jul 30th, 2026 4:09 PM

First Take resumes with an oddly quiet offseason for the Cowboys. George Pickens is back as one half of the most dangerous WR duo in the NFL. Does another 1400 yd, 9 TD season for him make the Cowboys Super Bowl contenders? Next, can Justin Jefferson have a big season with two mediocre QBs dueling for the starting job in Minnesota? Next, Jordan Rodgers breaks down Ohio State's and Indiana's schedules heading into a sure to be crazy college football season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: Does Joel Embiid Have More To Lose Than Goat James?

Jul 30th, 2026 3:20 PM

First Take begins with Joe Burrow! Place yourself in a world where the Bengals miss the playoffs AGAIN. Will we have to officially move him below Jalen Hurts in the QB rankings? Then, Canty's A-List! Who are the top 5 QBs with the most on the line? Next, UnSportsmanLike's Evan Cohen and Chris Canty get into a HEATED LeBron debate. Does King James have more to lose this season than Joel Embiid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2: Will The Warriors Make The Playoffs?

Jul 29th, 2026 4:13 PM

First Take begins with a sad and drawn out ending to Steph Curry's career. Draymond is returning, and it seems as if the Warriors are running back the "limp into the play-in" strategy for Steph's final years... Then Triple H talks Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar! Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Jose Caballero, Janik Sinner's withdrawal, and Notre Dame's greed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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