

2007–now · ESPN · Running
First Take (aka: ESPN First Take) is a weekday sports talk show co-hosted by Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Molly Qerim who are joined by regular contributors and special guests. The show includes daily sports news, interviews with sports journalists, athletes and personalities, spirited debates, and an assortment of other topics. The show debuted 7 May 2007 as "Cold Pizza".
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 10:00 (America/New York)
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Baltimore Blunder, Big Blues
2025-09-08 · 120 min
Viking Age, Bear With Me
2025-09-09 · 120 min
Chief Concern?, Ahead of the Pack?
2025-09-10 · 120 min
Shake It Off, Upset Alert?
2025-09-11 · 120 min
Ahead of the Pack?, Upset Alert
2025-09-12 · 120 min
Episode 251
2025-09-15 · 120 min
Charged Up, Say It Ain't Joe
2025-09-16 · 120 min
Fitting The Bill, Dak To The Future
2025-09-17 · 120 min
Chief Concern?, Underappreciation?
2025-09-18 · 120 min
This Tua Shall Pass, Vintage Rodgers On Deck?
2025-09-19 · 120 min
Bear Necessities, Steeling the Show
2025-09-22 · 120 min
Baltimore Blunder, Don't Panic?
2025-09-23 · 120 min
Snap Decisions, Welcome Back
2025-09-24 · 120 min
Under Pressure, Marquee Matchup
2025-09-25 · 120 min
Best Western, In the Clutch
2025-09-26 · 120 min
Jerry's World, All Tied Up
2025-09-29 · 120 min
Injury Bug, Dallas' Destiny
2025-09-30 · 120 min
Snap Decisions, Tricks of the Trade
2025-10-01 · 120 min
Silent Count, Change Is Good?
2025-10-02 · 120 min
Gold Rush, Fool's Gold?
2025-10-03 · 120 min
Eagles Grounded?, At A Loss
2025-10-06 · 120 min
State of Play, Leading Man
2025-10-07 · 120 min
Stayin' Alive, Best of the Best
2025-10-08 · 120 min
Buck Stops Here?, Brotherly Love?
2025-10-09 · 120 min
Push Comes To Shove, Dart Takes Flight
2025-10-10 · 120 min
Miami Meltdown, How 'Bout Them Cowboys?
2025-10-13 · 120 min
Bear Necessities, State of Play
2025-10-14 · 120 min
Bear With Me, Trending Down
2025-10-15 · 120 min
Eagles Grounded?, Hail to the Chiefs
2025-10-16 · 120 min
Turning Back the Clock, Embarrassment of Riches?
2025-10-17 · 120 min
Taking Command, Impact Player
2025-10-20 · 120 min
Lions Den, That's My Quarterback
2025-10-21 · 120 min
Loss Angeles, Dallas Destiny
2025-10-22 · 120 min
Spur of the Moment, Knicks in the Mix
2025-10-23 · 120 min
Cowboy Up, Best College Football Rivalry?
2025-10-24 · 120 min
Did Packers Make a Statement Sunday?, Are the Packers or Eagles a Bigger Threat in The NFC?
2025-10-27 · 120 min
Greatest World Series Game Ever?, Can The Cowboys Make The Playoffs?
2025-10-28 · 120 min
Pressure on Lamar Jackson to Make Playoffs?, Who Should Be Super Bowl Favorites Right Now?
2025-10-29 · 120 min
Who is the Best NFC North Team?, Top 5 QBs Right Now?
2025-10-30 · 120 min
Are Ravens Super Bowl Threats?, Dolphins Keeping Mike McDaniel a Mistake?
2025-10-31 · 120 min
Cowboys on Upset Alert?, Can Cowboys Make The Playoffs?
2025-11-03 · 120 min
Cowboys Season Over?, Jerry Speaks on Micah
2025-11-04 · 120 min
Episode 43
2025-11-05 · 120 min
Can Broncos Dethrone, NFC Favorites
2025-11-06 · 120 min
Broncos a Real Threat?, Monday Night Must Win?
2025-11-07 · 120 min
What If Steelers Miss Playoffs?, Packers-Eagles Deciding Factors
2025-11-10 · 120 min
No Pack No, Spur of The Moment
2025-11-11 · 120 min
Patriots a Lock For One Seed?, Chiefs, Bills, or Ravens?
2025-11-12 · 120 min
Concerned About Eagles?, Maye or Vrabel?
2025-11-13 · 120 min
Does AFC Run Through Foxborough?, Will Lions Expose Eagles?
2025-11-14 · 120 min
The Champ is Here!, Big Game Darnold?
2025-11-17 · 120 min
The Champ is Here!, Big Game Darnold?
2025-11-18 · 120 min
Cowboys Playoff Chances?, What's at Stake for Dak?
2025-11-19 · 120 min
Does Jalen Hurts Deserve Blame?, Eagles Defense or Cowboys Offense?
2025-11-20 · 120 min
Make or Break Start For Shedeur?, Jalen Hurts Criticism Justified?
2025-11-21 · 120 min
High on Cowboys, or Down on Eagles?, Legacy Defining Win for Dak?
2025-11-24 · 120 min
Is Thursday a Must Win for The Cowboys?, More to Gain From Super Bowl Victory: Stafford or Hurts?
2025-11-25 · 120 min
Who Needs Better Game: Mahomes or Dak?, More Likely: Chiefs Win SB or Cowboys Reach Playoffs?
2025-11-26 · 120 min
We're Stuffed With Thanksgiving Football!, Can Cowboys Run The Table?
2025-11-27 · 120 min
Episode 60
2025-11-28 · 120 min
Should Steelers Move on From Tomlin?, Best NFC Team?
2025-12-01 · 120 min
Can Patriots Win Super Bowl?, Who Needs Win More: Cowboys or Lions?
2025-12-02 · 120 min
Can Cowboys Catch Eagles?, Scariest NFL Team?
2025-12-03 · 120 min
Is Lions vs. Cowboys a Perception Changing Game?, Will Cowboys Make Playoffs?
2025-12-04 · 120 min
Biggest Reason For Cowboys Loss?, What Happened To George Pickens?
2025-12-05 · 120 min
Do You Trust Jordan Love in Big Games?, Was Isaiah Likely Robbed?
2025-12-08 · 120 min
Will Eagles Hold Off Cowboys in NFC East?, Do The Eagles Have a Jalen Hurts Problem?
2025-12-09 · 120 min
Is Doggy First Take's Best Athlete?, Should Jalen Hurts Remain Eagles starter?
2025-12-10 · 120 min
What is Next For Michigan?, QB Under The Most Pressure in Week 15?
2025-12-11 · 120 min
What's With Todd Bowles Expletive-Laced Rant?, Who's On Upset Alert?
2025-12-12 · 120 min
Is Cowboys Season a Failure?, More Confident in Bills or Patriots?
2025-12-15 · 120 min
Who Wins AFC North: Steelers or Ravens?, Are Eagles The NFC's Best Team?
2025-12-16 · 120 min
Are The Knicks Title Contenders?, Will The Eagles Keep Sliding?
2025-12-17 · 120 min
How Confident Are You in Alabama?, How Well Does Miami Need to Play to Justify a CFP Bid?
2025-12-18 · 120 min
Is an Alabama 1st Round Loss Unacceptable?
2025-12-19 · 60 min
Are Steelers Real Deal or Fools's Gold?, Can Caleb Williams Lead Bears to The Super Bowl?
2025-12-22 · 120 min
Can The 49ers Win The NFC?, Will DK Metcalf's Suspension Derail The Steelers Season?
2025-12-23 · 120 min
Should DK Metcalf's Suspension Have Been Upheld?, Who Owns Christmas: NBA or NFL?
2025-12-24 · 120 min
Would You Start a Franchise With Wemby or SGA?
2025-12-25 · 60 min
Does LeBron Need to Leave The Lakers?, Bigger Threat to OKC: Spurs or Nuggets?
2025-12-26 · 120 min
Should The Steelers Move on From Tomlin?, Is Myles Garrett The MVP?
2025-12-29 · 120 min
Are You Confident Rams Can Still Make Super Bowl?, Which NFC Contender Can Overcome Their Biggest Flaw?
2025-12-30 · 120 min
Is a Steelers Rebuild on The Line Sunday?, Do You Trust Stafford or Hurts More in The Playoffs?
2025-12-31 · 120 min
Do You Believe Ole Miss Can Win The Title?, Are You More Disappointed in Alabama or Ohio State?
2026-01-02 · 120 min
How Much Praise do Rodgers and Tomlin Deserve?, Does Lamar Jackson Get a Pass For Ravens Missing the Playoffs?
2026-01-05 · 120 min
Is Having No Traditional Powerhouses in CFP a Big Deal?, What's Wrong with the Knicks???
2026-01-06 · 120 min
Was Firing John Harbaugh the Right Decision?, Which Team is the Best Fit for John Harbaugh?
2026-01-07 · 120 min
Was Jimbo Fisher Right to Call Lane Kiffin Selfish?, Who Do You Trust More: Trinidad Chambliss or Carson Beck?
2026-01-08 · 120 min
What Was the Deciding Factor in Ole Miss-Miami?, How Big of a Deal is the SEC CFP Title Drought?
2026-01-09 · 120 min
How Much Blame Does A.J. Brown Deserve For the Eagles Loss?, Which Team Had the Worse Weekend: Eagles or Packers?
2026-01-12 · 120 min
Should Aaron Rodgers Retire?, Is Aaron Rodgers Right to Defend his Past and Present Head Coaches?
2026-01-13 · 120 min
Did Tomlin Make the Right Decision Stepping Down?, What are the Top 5 NFL Head Coaching Openings?
2026-01-14 · 120 min
Does Harbaugh Hiring Immediately Turn Giants into Contenders?, What are Fair Expectations for John Harbaugh?
2026-01-15 · 120 min
How Concerned Are You About Sam Darnold?, Would You Be Surprised if Caleb Williams Outplays Matt Stafford?
2026-01-16 · 120 min
Bills Fire Sean McDermott + Tim Tebow's CFP Championship Preview, How Should We View Josh Allen Right Now?
2026-01-19 · 120 min
Is Curt Cignetti Building the Next CFB Dynasty?, Is the Warriors Dynasty Officially Done?
2026-01-20 · 120 min
How Much Criticism Does Josh Allen Deserve?, What Chance Do You Give Broncos Sunday?
2026-01-21 · 120 min
Should Giannis Demand a Trade Out of Milwaukee?, How Did Buss Family Infighting Drive Lakers Sale?
2026-01-22 · 120 min
What are Your Expectations for Jarrett Stidham?, Does Stafford Need to be Elite for the Rams to Win?
2026-01-23 · 120 min
Has Sam Darnold Quieted Critics?, Has the Narrative Around Sam Darnold Officially Changed?
2026-01-26 · 120 min
Should the Browns Hire Deion Sanders?, Are the Lakers Title Threats?
2026-01-27 · 120 min
Why Was Bill Belichick Left Out of the Hall of Fame?, Who is to Blame for Bill Belichick Being Left Out of HOF?
2026-01-28 · 120 min
The Brons' In Cleavland, Giannis wants out
2026-01-29 · 120 min
Bills Back Brady, Coach Approach
2026-01-30 · 120 min
Minnesota Mess, The Bowl in 6
2026-02-02 · 120 min
Questions, Shoulder Boulder
2026-02-03 · 120 min
Episode 107
2026-02-04 · 120 min
Episode 108
2026-02-05 · 120 min
Did the Voters Get MVP Right?, Does Drake Maye Need to Play Well in the Super Bowl?
2026-02-06 · 120 min
Are You Surprised by Seahawks Dominance?, Which QB's Stock Changed More: Darnold or Maye?
2026-02-09 · 120 min
Pistons-Hornets Brawl Takeaways, Who will be Next Year's Seahawks?
2026-02-10 · 120 min
Is Wemby the Most Dominant Player in the NBA?, How Much Confidence Do You Have in Drake Maye Going Forward?
2026-02-11 · 120 min
Were the Seahawks Disrespected This Season?, How do you Rank the 2024 QB Class?
2026-02-12 · 120 min
Are the Lakers Poised for a 2nd-Half Surge?, More Likely to Win the West: Thunder or the Field?
2026-02-13 · 120 min
Did the NBA Fix the All-Star Game?, NBA Ready for an American Resurgence?
2026-02-16 · 120 min
Pistons or Knicks? Spurs or Thunder?, Does the NBA Need a Face of the League?
2026-02-17 · 120 min
Is Giannis a Good Fit for the Lakers?, What's the Biggest 2nd Half NBA Storyline?
2026-02-18 · 120 min
Are you More Confident or Concerned with the Knicks, Can the Knicks Compete with the Pistons?
2026-02-19 · 120 min
Stephen A. Declares Knicks Season Over!, More, Less, or Same Faith in a Knicks Finals Run?
2026-02-20 · 120 min
Is Jaylen Brown the MVP?, Are the Rocket Officially out of Title Contention?
2026-02-23 · 120 min
Are Spurs the Best Team in the NBA Right Now?, Which Team Will Draft Ty Simpson?
2026-02-24 · 120 min
Issues with Luka Passing up the Final Shot?, Are the Thunder a Top 8 Team Without SGA?
2026-02-25 · 120 min
More Impressed with Jokic and the Nuggets or Tatum-less Celtics?, Can Luka Lead a Championship Team?
2026-02-26 · 120 min
How Loud was the Lakers Loss to the Suns?, Should OKC Worry About the Spurs?
2026-02-27 · 120 min
More Concerned with Spurs or Confident in Knicks?, Problem with Draymond Defending Nico Harrison?
2026-03-02 · 120 min
Was Giannis Returning the Right Move?, Was Criticizing Zion's Weight Problem Fair?
2026-03-03 · 120 min
More Confident in Cavs or Pistons Going Forward?, Stephen A. Smith Responds to the Pelicans!
2026-03-04 · 120 min
More or Less Confident in Knicks After Loss to Thunder?, Which NBA Team is Under the Most Pressure to Reach Finals?
2026-03-05 · 120 min
Is Wemby the Best Player in the NBA?, Does Tatum Make the Celtics Favorites in the East?
2026-03-06 · 120 min
Are the Celtics Winning the East with Tatum?, Can the Knicks Go on a Deep Playoff Run?
2026-03-09 · 120 min
Did SGA secure MVP Last Night?, Is Lamar Officially All Out of Excuses?
2026-03-10 · 120 min
How Impressed are you With Bam's 83 Point Night?, Did the Ravens just Become NFL Villains?
2026-03-11 · 120 min
Are the Ravens Better Off With Trey Hendrickson?, Does Jaylen Brown have an MVP case vs. SGA?
2026-03-12 · 120 min
Is Jaylen Brown's SGA Complaint Correct?, What was the Most Impressive NBA Performance Thursday Night?
2026-03-13 · 120 min
Who Got the Worse Draw: Duke or St John's?, Can Darius Acuff Jr. Lead Arkansas to the Final Four?
2026-03-16 · 120 min
What is the Lakers Ceiling?, Is Luka a Lock for All-NBA 1st Team?
2026-03-17 · 120 min
How Much Criticism Does Aaron Judge Deserve?, Mad Dog Reveals His Final Four!
2026-03-18 · 120 min
What Does Cade's Injury Mean For the Eastern Conference?, Which Head Coach Would You Want in the East Region?
2026-03-19 · 120 min
Should Luka get NBA MVP Consideration?, Did AJ Dybantsa Secure Draft Stock Despite Loss?
2026-03-20 · 120 min
Should Darryn Peterson Be a Top 5 Draft Pick?, Are the Lakers on Spurs/Thunder Tier?
2026-03-23 · 90 min
Is Defense First LeBron the Best for the Lakers Titles Hopes?, Luka, SGA, Wemby: Pick One!
2026-03-24 · 120 min
UNC Fired Hubert Davis... Kenny "The Jet" Smith Time?, Should the NBA Abolish the 65-Game Rule?
2026-03-25 · 120 min
What Statement Did Celtics Make with Win Over Thunder?, Does Draymond Have a Point About Wemby?
2026-03-26 · 120 min
Arizona Dominance or Another Calipari Disappointment?, Which Sweet 16 Loss was the Most Disappointing?
2026-03-27 · 120 min
Jay Williams Biggest Takeaway From Duke-Uconn Final Sequence?, Do you Believe UConn can Win the Title?
2026-03-30 · 120 min
Was Pistons vs. Thunder an NBA Finals Preview?, Better Case for MVP: SGA or Wemby?
2026-03-31 · 120 min
Bigger Deal: Lakers Win Streak or Knicks Losing Streak?, Would it Be a Mistake for LeBron to Leave the Lakers?
2026-04-01 · 120 min
Trade Away, MVPTake
2026-04-02 · 120 min
Lakers blown out and Luka Injured, High on the Huskies?
2026-04-03 · 120 min
Should 10-Seed Warriors Have Brought Back Curry?, How Far Can LeBron Carry the Lakers?
2026-04-06 · 120 min
What Statement Did Michigan Make With Title Win?, Is This Michigan's Best Basketball Team Ever?
2026-04-07 · 120 min
Is There a Gap Between the Celtics and Everyone Else in the East?, How Will Lakers Players Respond to JJ Redick Calling Them Out?
2026-04-08 · 120 min
How Costly is the Spurs Loss to the Nuggets?, Are the Knicks on Upset Alert?
2026-04-13 · 120 min
Episode 154
2026-04-14 · 120 min
Should LaMelo Ball Have Been Ejected?, What's the Lakers Recipe to Take Down the Rockets?
2026-04-15 · 120 min
Who was More Impressive in Win: Steph or Draymond?, What Does Kawhi Leonard's Future Hold?
2026-04-16 · 120 min
Live From Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42!!!, Live from Las Vegas with Logan Paul and Danhausen!
2026-04-17 · 120 min
Did Spurs Prove They're Built for a Deep Playoff Run?, How Much Stock do you Put in Lakers Game One Win?
2026-04-20 · 120 min
What Happened in the Latest Epic Knicks Collapse?, More Detrimental Game 2 Loss: Knicks or Nuggets?
2026-04-21 · 120 min
More Impressed by LeBron or Disappointed in KD?, Biggest Concern with Knicks?
2026-04-22 · 120 min
Should Ty Simpson be a First Round Pick?, Was Knicks Game 2 Loss a Blessing in Disguise?
2026-04-23 · 120 min
How Much Better Did Cowboys Get After 1st Round?, Did NFL Draft Make Cowboys NFC Contenders?
2026-04-24 · 120 min
Takeaways from LeBron & Lakers Game 4 Loss?, Do You Believe KD Is Disconnected From the Rockets?
2026-04-27 · 120 min
Are Wolves in Danger of Losing Series?, Did Cooper Flagg Deserve Rookie of the Year?
2026-04-28 · 120 min
Who's the Best Team in The East?, LeBron vs. Jordan
2026-04-29 · 120 min
Are the Lakers in Trouble?, Is It Panic City for The Lakers?
2026-04-30 · 120 min
What Message Did The Knicks Send to The East?, Who's The Team to Beat in The East?
2026-05-01 · 120 min
What's Wrong with Jaylen Brown?, Which Team is More Talented - 76ers or Knicks?
2026-05-04 · 120 min
What Was Most Encouraging About Knicks Game 1 Win?, Is 76ers-Knicks Over?
2026-05-05 · 120 min
Biggest Reason Lakers Were Blown Out?, Is Tracy McGrady Right About Jaylen Brown?
2026-05-06 · 120 min
Can The Knicks Win Without OG Anunoby?, Should The Knicks Feel Like Winners After Going Up 2-0?
2026-05-07 · 120 min
SKIP BAYLESS IS BACKKKK!!!!, Skip Ranks His Top 10 NBA Players of All Time!
2026-05-08 · 120 min
Are The Knicks About to Win The Title?, Where Do The 76ers Go From here?
2026-05-11 · 120 min
How Would You Evaluate LeBron's Lakers Tenure?, Should The Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown?
2026-05-12 · 120 min
What Planet is Wemby From??, Are The Knicks or Thunder More Dangerous?
2026-05-13 · 120 min
Were The Pistons Robbed By Late Game No-Call?, Who Should Knicks Fans Be Rooting For in Game 6?
2026-05-14 · 120 min
Does a Second Round Loss Ruin Ant's Legacy?
2026-05-15 · 120 min
Did Donovan Mitchell Save His Legacy?, Stephen A. Responds to Jaylen Brown
2026-05-18 · 120 min
How Much Trouble Are The Thunder In?, Are We Concerned About SGA?
2026-05-19 · 120 min
Did Cavs Choke or Is Brunson a God?, Are You More Confident in Knicks Title Chances Now?
2026-05-20 · 120 min
Are You More Confident in Spurs or Thunder?, Is Jalen Brunson The Greatest Knick of All-Time?
2026-05-21 · 120 min
Impressed By Knicks or Disappointed in Cavs?, Is Analytics Ruining Basketball?
2026-05-22 · 120 min
Are The Spurs In Control vs. The Thunder?, Should Cavs Go All In On LeBron?
2026-05-25 · 120 min
Are The Spurs In Control vs. The Thunder?, Should Cavs Go All In On LeBron?
2026-05-26 · 120 min
Encouraged By Thunder or Discouraged by Spurs?, Who Should Knicks Want to Face?
2026-05-27 · 120 min
How Important is Closing Out Tonight For Thunder?, Whose Stock Rises Most With Ring: Brunson, SGA, or Wemby?
2026-05-28 · 120 min
Does The Spurs Winning Game 6 Mean Anything?, Does Mitchell Robinson's Injury Change the Finals?
2026-05-29 · 120 min
Brunson or Wemby Under More Pressure to Win Ring?, Wemby or Knicks Depth A Bigger Concern?
2026-06-01 · 120 min
Gone Garrett
2026-06-02 · 120 min
Bye Brown Bye
2026-06-03 · 120 min
Was Brunson The Most Impactful Knick in Game 1?, Who Was The MVP of Game 1?
2026-06-04 · 120 min
Is Game 2 a Must Win for the Spurs?, Does Wemby Or Brunson Need to Show Out More in Game 2?
2026-06-05 · 120 min
What Do You Expect From The Garden Tonight?, Will Knicks Fan's Momentum Be Disrupted?
2026-06-08 · 120 min
Do Knicks Have Legitimate Gripe With The Refs?, Reaction to Trump's Comments About Stephen A?
2026-06-09 · 120 min
Is Spurs Physical Play Fair or Foul?, Is Game 4 of The NBA Finals a Must Win For The Knicks?
2026-06-10 · 120 min
How Improbable was Anunoby's Game Winner?, Is It Fair to Question Wemby in Big Moments?
2026-06-11 · 120 min
Episode 197
2026-06-12 · 120 min
How Impressive Was Knicks Title Run?, Finals MVP Jalen Brunson Roasts Stephen A. Smith!!!
2026-06-15 · 120 min
Are The Knicks America's Team?, Best Landing Spot For Giannis?
2026-06-16 · 120 min
Is Brunson An All-Time NY Athlete?, Is Brunson a Top-5 Player in The NBA?
2026-06-17 · 120 min
Should Knicks Be Title Favorites?, Will Brunson Force NBA Stars To Take Less Money?
2026-06-18 · 120 min
How Slept On Was Brunson Pre-Title?, What Did Jalen Brunson Prove With Finals MVP?
2026-06-19 · 120 min
Breaking News on Giannis + The Mavs!, Dusty May ---> Mavericks???
2026-06-22 · 120 min
Did Bucks Make a Mistake Passing on Jaylen Brown?, Does Giannis Make The Heat Title Contenders?
2026-06-23 · 120 min
Is Dybantsa Better Than Peterson?, How Good Are The Wizards?
2026-06-24 · 120 min
Does LaMelo Make The Wolves Contenders?, How Scary Will Ant-Man/LaMelo Duo Be?
2026-06-25 · 120 min
Will Giannis or LaMelo Be More Impactful in Their New Homes?, Does Giannis or Ant Need to Reach The Finals More?
2026-06-26 · 120 min
Should England's "Wire of God" Goal Have Counted?, It It Acceptable For LeBron To "Ring Chase?"
2026-07-13 · 120 min
What Was Best Part of Home Run Derby?, Is Jalen Hurts Overhated?
2026-07-14 · 120 min
What Does France Loss Mean For Mbappé?, Are The 76ers LeBron's Best Chance For Another Ring?
2026-07-15 · 120 min
Encara Messi, Mira Messi, Encara Messi, Mira Messi, Sixty Years of Hurt, Never Stopped England Dreaming
2026-07-16 · 120 min
What's the latest on Lebron?, More from Fanatics Fest
2026-07-17 · 120 min
Will they, Won't they?
2026-07-20 · 120 min
Episode 214
2026-07-21 · 120 min
All Eyes on Lane, Media Day!
2026-07-23 · 120 min
Golden Arch, No Time to Waste
2026-07-24 · 120 min
Will LeBron and 76ers Struggles in Year One?, Does LeBron Become The Goat With Two More Rings?
2026-07-27 · 120 min
What's The Bears Ceiling?, Is This Year More Pivotal For Lamar Or The Ravens?
2026-07-28 · 120 min
Are The Cowboys Super Bowl Contenders?, Will The Warriors Make The Playoffs?
2026-07-29 · 120 min
Does Joel Embiid Have More To Lose Than Goat James?, Does George Pickens Need To Have A Career Year For Cowboys To Contend?
2026-07-30 · 120 min
Do You Like Dak's Beaming Confidence?, Will Eagles Offense Improve Under Mannion?
2026-07-31 · 120 min
Garrett Out Back, Will Eagles Offense Improve Under Mannion?
2026-08-03 · 120 min
Bijan's Extension, Skubal's Defense of the Dodgers
2026-08-04 · 120 min
Are Dodgers The Team To Beat?, Into the NFC Unknown - The Philadelphia Eagles
2026-08-05 · 120 min
What Would Aaron Donald's Return Mean For The NFC?, Has Criticism Of Jalen Hurts Been Fair Or Foul?
2026-08-06 · 120 min
Are Lions The Team To Beat In The NFC North?, Is it Weird that Tatum and Brown Haven't Spoken Since The Trade?
2026-08-07 · 120 min
Does Micah's Absence Change Your View of The Packers?
2026-08-11 · 60 min
Are The Vikings Correct to start Kyler Over J.J. McCarthy?
2026-08-12 · 60 min
Is The NFL Out To Get Jaxson Dart?, Is Brown's QB Race Still a Debate?
2026-08-17 · 120 min
What's Your Biggest Gripe With AP Preseason Poll?, Is The Cowboys Defense Good Enough?
2026-08-18 · 120 min
Can Mahomes Lead Chiefs On A Deep Run?, Do You Consider Jordan Love A Great QB?
2026-08-19 · 120 min
Deshaun Watson Named Browns Starting QB, Deshaun Watson Named Browns Starting QB!!!
2026-08-24 · 120 min
What Are Your Thoughts on Deshaun Watson's Apology?, Another Browns Blunder??
2026-08-25 · 120 min
SEC & Big Ten Approve Ban on Pro Players Returning to College, Who Are This Year's Super Bowl Contenders??
2026-08-26 · 120 min
How Soon will we see Mendoza in a Regular Season Game?
2026-08-28 · 60 min
Stephen A. and Aaron Donald Return!, Is USC No Longer a Football School?
2026-08-31 · 90 min
Is Eligibility Dispute Over Ex-NFL Rookies a Distraction?, Is Myles Garrett the Number One Player in the NFL?
2026-09-01 · 90 min
Is Lane Kiffin's Pursuit of NFL Players Embarrassing for LSU?, Are the Dallas Cowboys a Super Bowl Contender?
2026-09-02 · 90 min
Was the Clippers Punishment too Soft?, Should LSU be on Upset Alert?
2026-09-03 · 90 min
What Will Happen if Lane Kiffin adds his Pro Players to LSU's Roster?, Is Alabama Closer to a National Title or Irrelevancy?
2026-09-04 · 90 min
Was Western Michigan Robbed?
2026-09-07 · 60 min
Which Team Will Make a Bigger Statement with a Win on Wednesday, Seattle or New England?, How will Aaron Rodgers be Viewed if the Steelers Miss the Playoffs?
2026-09-08 · 90 min
Should The SEC Expel LSU?, Should The 49ers be Concerned About The Rams Offense or Defense?
2026-09-09 · 90 min
How Much is the Patriots Loss on Drake Maye?, Who Needs a Fast Start More: Jordan Love or Kyler Murray?
2026-09-10 · 120 min
Why Were The Rams So Sluggish?
2026-09-11 · 120 min
Did Lamar or Josh Allen make a Bigger Statement with their new Head Coach?, Does SNF Say More About the Giants or Cowboys?
2026-09-14 · 120 min
Are Chiefs Back as the Team to Beat in the AFC?, How do the Cowboys Fix their Defense?
2026-09-15 · 120 min
Which Team Needs to Win More: Lions or Bills?, Can the Vikings Defense Slow Down the Bears Offense?
2026-09-16 · 120 min
Is it a Mistake for Joe Burrow to Play if he isn't 100%?, Whose Offense is More Concerning: Steelers or Patriots?
2026-09-17 · 120 min
Are the Bills the Team to Beat in the AFC?, How Critical is Sunday's Game for the Cowboys?
2026-09-18 · 120 min
Can the Bears Stay Afloat Without Caleb Williams?, Are We More Confident or Concerned About the Eagles?
2026-09-21 · 120 min
Can the Giants Keep their Season on Track Without Jaxson Dart?, Did the Rams Put the NFC Back on Notice?
2026-09-22 · 120 min
Is the Giants Season Over Without Jaxson Dart?, Do the Bears Have a Chance Against the Eagles Without their Top 2 QBs?
2026-09-23 · 120 min
Are There More Questions About the Ravens or the Cowboys?, What Would a 3-0 Start Mean for the Raiders?
2026-09-24 · 120 min
Is the Packers Season Over?, Are the Packers the Worst Team in the NFL?
2026-09-25 · 120 min
Are we More Disappointed in Dallas' Offense or Defense at the end of the Game?, Did Cleveland's Win Change the Way You View Deshaun Watson?
2026-09-28 · 120 min
Was Last Night a Bad Game or a Bad Sign for the Eagles?, Are the Eagles Still a Serious Threat in the NFC?
2026-09-29 · 120 min
Should Cam Schlittler Be Anointed Mayor of Boston Immediately?, Who is The Team to Beat in The NFC North?
2026-09-30 · 120 min
What does the Joey Porter Jr. Trade do for the Cowboys?, If the Cowboys Falter, who Deserves the Most Blame?
2026-10-01 · 120 min
How Bad is this Loss for the Steelers?, Have the Cowboys Proven they are Better off without Micah?
2026-10-02 · 120 min
Did the Cowboys make a Statement with their Win on Sunday?, Are the Cowboys Going to Run Away with the NFC East?
2026-10-05 · 120 min
How big of a threat are the Falcons in the NFC?, Are the Cowboys Gold or Fools Gold?
2026-10-06 · 120 min
How much trouble are the Eagles in without Lane Johnson?, How should we assess the SEC so far this season?
2026-10-07 · 120 min
Who should the Cowboys target for trades?, Who is Stephen A's number one team in the NFL after week 4?
2026-10-08 · 120 min
How Embarrassing was the Cowboys Loss to the Bucs?, Did Dak prove his critics right?
2026-10-09 · 120 min
Who is more to blame for the Commanders blunder: Jayden Daniels or Dan Quinn?, Which NFC East team has been the most Disappointing?
2026-10-12 · 120 min
Episode 267
2026-10-13 · 120 min
Where does Josh Allen Rank Among Mobile QBs?, Who will have a bigger game Sunday night: Dak Prescott or Jordan Love?
2026-10-14 · 120 min
Does the 3-0 series say more about the Brewers or Dodgers?, Is Bo Nix holding the Broncos back from being Super Bowl Contenders?
2026-10-15 · 120 min
Is it fair to criticize Bo Nix after last night's win?, Will the Cowboys players-only meeting have a positive impact on their game Sunday?
2026-10-16 · 120 min
Who is most to blame for the Cowboys woes on offense?, Are both Notre Dame and BYU threats to win the CFP?
2026-10-19 · 120 min
Which team is the biggest threat to a Knicks Repeat?, Are the 49ers the best team in the NFL?
2026-10-20 · 120 min
What's the biggest reason the 76ers won last night?, Are the Bears good enough to win the Super Bowl?
2026-10-21 · 120 min
Does LaMelo Ball unlock an MVP year for Anthony Edwards?, Are we more impressed with the Lakers or Timberwolves?
2026-10-22 · 120 min
How dangerous does Caleb Williams make the Bears?, Who will win the NFC North?
2026-10-23 · 120 min
Is the bigger story from last night the Chiefs struggles or the Seahawks Dominance?, Is the Cowboys season on the line tonight??
2026-10-26 · 120 min
What did we learn about the Cowboys after last night's win??, Are the Cowboys the best team in the NFC East??
2026-10-27 · 120 min
Should the Colts trade Jonathan Taylor?, Is Lamar Jackson still on the same tier as Josh Allen?
2026-10-28 · 120 min
Can the Bills win the AFC despite their defensive struggles?, What should the Packers identity be on offense?
2026-10-29 · 120 min
How far can Jordan Love take the Packers?, Are the Bears the most complete team in the NFC??
2026-10-30 · 120 min
Has Lamar Jackson played his last game as a Raven?, Should the Cowboys trade George Pickens?
2026-11-02 · 120 min
Are the Bears the best team in the NFL?, Will Draymond Green be a detriment to the Warriors success?
2026-11-03 · 120 min
Are the Seahawks in jeopardy of missing the playoffs?, How will Lane Kiffin look if LSU misses the CFP this season?
2026-11-04 · 120 min
Are the Philadelphia 76ers Finals Bound?, How much blame does Dak Prescott deserve for the Cowboys 3-5 record?
2026-11-05 · 120 min
Is Stephen Curry's championship window still open?, Who has been more impressive so far this year: KD, Curry or LeBron?
2026-11-06 · 120 min
Is your belief in the Bears still the same after last night?, Is Joe Burrow the best QB in the NFL right now?
2026-11-09 · 120 min
How much of the Vikings' offensive struggles are on O'Connell?, Do the Bills need to make a significant trade?
2026-11-10 · 120 min
Does Kirk Cousins make the Vikings Super Bowl contenders?, Is it the right time for the Raiders to start Fernando Mendoza?
2026-11-11 · 120 min
Episode 289
2026-11-12 · 120 min
Episode 290
2026-11-13 · 120 min
Episode 291
2026-11-16 · 120 min
Episode 292
2026-11-17 · 120 min
Episode 293
2026-11-18 · 120 min
Episode 294
2026-11-19 · 120 min
Episode 295
2026-11-20 · 120 min
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