Show overview
First Take launched in 2025 and has put out 492 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 380 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 2 days ago, with 426 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 426 episodes published. Published by ESPN Radio.
Episodes
492
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 492 episodesHour 2: Are the Bears the most complete team in the NFC??
Oct 30, 202648 min
Hour 1: How far can Jordan Love take the Packers?
Oct 30, 202645 min
Hour 2: What should the Packers identity be on offense?
Oct 29, 202646 min
Hour 1: Can the Bills win the AFC despite their defensive struggles?
Oct 29, 202647 min
Hour 2: Is Lamar Jackson still on the same tier as Josh Allen?
Oct 28, 202646 min
Hour 1: Should the Colts trade Jonathan Taylor?
Oct 28, 202647 min
Hour 2: Are the Cowboys the best team in the NFC East??
Oct 27, 202646 min
Hour 1: What did we learn about the Cowboys after last night's win??
Oct 27, 202647 min
Hour 2: Is the Cowboys season on the line tonight??
Oct 26, 202645 min
Hour 1: Is the bigger story from last night the Chiefs struggles or the Seahawks Dominance?
Oct 26, 202648 min
Hour 2: Who will win the NFC North?
Oct 23, 202646 min
Hour 1: How dangerous does Caleb Williams make the Bears?
Oct 23, 202649 min
Hour 2: Are we more impressed with the Lakers or Timberwolves?
Oct 22, 202646 min
Hour 1: Does LaMelo Ball unlock an MVP year for Anthony Edwards?
Oct 22, 202647 min
Hour 2: Are the Bears good enough to win the Super Bowl?
Oct 21, 202645 min
Hour 1: What's the biggest reason the 76ers won last night?
Oct 21, 202648 min
Hour 2: Are the 49ers the best team in the NFL?
Oct 20, 202646 min
Hour 1: Which team is the biggest threat to a Knicks Repeat?
Oct 20, 202649 min
Hour 2: Are both Notre Dame and BYU threats to win the CFP?
Oct 19, 202646 min
Hour 1: Who is most to blame for the Cowboys woes on offense?
Oct 19, 202648 min
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