
Show overview
First Take launched in 2025 and has put out 416 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 330 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 46 min and 48 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 350 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 350 episodes published. Published by ESPN Radio.
Episodes
416
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
47 min
Cadence
Near-daily
From the publisher
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
Latest Episodes
View all 416 episodesHour 2: How will Aaron Rodgers be Viewed if the Steelers Miss the Playoffs?
Sep 8, 202626 min
Hour 1: Which Team Will Make a Bigger Statement with a Win on Wednesday, Seattle or New England?
Sep 8, 202647 min
Hour 1: Was Western Michigan Robbed?
Sep 7, 202650 min
Hour 2: Could this be Dabo's Final Season with Clemson?
Sep 7, 202650 min
Hour 2: Is Alabama Closer to a National Title or Irrelevancy?
Sep 4, 202638 min
Hour 1: What Will Happen if Lane Kiffin adds his Pro Players to LSU's Roster?
Sep 4, 202635 min
Hour 2: Should LSU be on Upset Alert?
Sep 3, 202634 min
Hour 1: Was the Clippers Punishment too Soft?
Sep 3, 202639 min
Hour 2: Are the Dallas Cowboys a Super Bowl Contender?
Sep 2, 202634 min
Hour 1: Is Lane Kiffin's Pursuit of NFL Players Embarrassing for LSU?
Sep 2, 202639 min
Hour 2: Is Myles Garrett the Number One Player in the NFL?
Sep 1, 202634 min
Hour 1: Is Eligibility Dispute Over Ex-NFL Rookies a Distraction?
Sep 1, 202639 min
Hour 2: Is USC No Longer a Football School?
Aug 31, 202634 min
Hour 1: Stephen A. and Aaron Donald Return!
Aug 31, 202639 min
Hour 2: What Do You Need to See From Arch Manning this Season?
Aug 28, 202650 min
Hour 1: How Soon will we see Mendoza in a Regular Season Game?
Aug 28, 202650 min
Hour 1: Will You Be Surprised If Tua Isn't Week 1 Starter?
Aug 27, 202650 min
Hour 2: Who Are This Year's Super Bowl Contenders??
Aug 26, 202646 min
Hour 1: SEC & Big Ten Approve Ban on Pro Players Returning to College
Aug 26, 202647 min
Hour 2: Another Browns Blunder??
Aug 25, 202647 min
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