First to the Floor

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

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Welcome to First to the Floor, a Boston Celtics channel bringing you levelheaded overreactions, occasional coherent analysis, and a few laughs (we hope). The First to the Floor team, Ben Vallis, Jake Issenberg, and Wayne Spooney, might not be traditional members of the media, but that’s some of our charm. As part of the CLNS Network, we have unique access to great guests like Abby Chin, Chris Forsberg, Drew Carter, and sometimes we even let Barstool’s Dan Greenberg join. No matter how you like your Celtics content, we’ve got you covered. Between full-length pods, live game watch-a-longs, artic...

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5 in a Row: The Celtics are in Control 24.03.2025 40:25

The Celtics have won 5 games in a row and look thoroughly in control as they approach the playoffs. Guys are getting consistent rest, Porzingis is ramping up, and key role players have found their form. What are the key takeaways from tonights win in Portland, and what are they key concerns through this final stretch of regular season games? 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week...

The Good, The Bad, and The Unknown Details of the Celtics Sale 21.03.2025 44:19

The Boston Celtics have been sold! An ownership group led by Massachusetts native William Chism purchased the NBA franchise for $6.1 billion. Who is this guy? What do we know about him so far? And most importantly, what does it mean for the immediate and long-term future of the team? Plus, Spooney attends THE Baylor Sheierman game, and some late-season schadenfreude. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube cha...

Kristaps is back and Jrue might be too 16.03.2025 59:07

Kristaps Porzingis bravely returned from the bubonic plague and looked great, but one stat had us concerned. Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joined us to discuss the Heat/Nets back-to-back, KP's return, and why the Jrue Holiday ramp-up could be one of the most masterful playoff ramp-ups of all time. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the...

Answering the biggest questions after the Thunder loss (Celtics Late Night) 13.03.2025 56:29

Celtics fans are feeling a little thunderstruck after a frustrating loss to OKC in Boston. Can the Celtics find a way to consistently crack the OKC defense? Is this perhaps THE most important matchup for KP to be healthy for? Can we get more from Pritchard and Hauser in these bigger games? We run through all the burning questions to come up after this loss. Later, the final stretch of the Celtics'...

Sam Hauser jams out on the Jazz (and get well soon, KP) 11.03.2025 48:36

Another day, another Celtics win. Sam Hauser was overdue for a 3-pt explosion and got it done for an undermanned Celtics team at home. Plus, Jrue Holiday is looking like his old self again, and Kristaps Porzingis' latest injury is to his immune system. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀Watch live Ce...

Did the Celtics just shutdown the renewed Lakers rivalry? 09.03.2025 1:02:09

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown made their mark on the first chapter of the renewed Celtics/Lakers rivalry. Were the Los Angeles Lakers just knocked off as potential title contenders? Plus, Jrue Holiday's return, Al Horford and Lebron's battle of the old guys, Sixers schadenfreude, and much more. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podca...

Pritch and D-White host a Boston 3 Party (Celtics Late Night) 06.03.2025 1:04:32

The Celtics have won 8 of their last 10, and against the Blazers they did it in ridiculously exciting fashion. Dan Greenberg aka StoolGreenie of Barstool Sports joined us on Celtics Late Night to break down the game and discuss what's next for the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics grab a low-key incredible win against the Nuggets 03.03.2025 58:24

Discussing why the Celtics win over the Nuggets was low-key awesome and should not be overlooked. Plus, the Celtics have waived Anton Watson and signed Miles Norris. We also tell you everything you need to know about mallet finger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the Pistons expose any weaknesses with the Celtics? 28.02.2025 46:40

The Boston Celtics struggled in Detroit on Wednesday night in the second game of a back-to-back. Did the Pistons' defense expose some potential weaknesses with the Celtics? Plus, previewing the massive upcoming matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Ben and Spooney unload their latest lizard brain takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jrue looks like Jrue again as the Celtics nix the Knicks 24.02.2025 1:01:11

The Celtics put the Knicks in their place for the 3rd time this season, but the real story from this game might be that Jrue Holiday suddenly looks like himself again. Plus Tatum the triple-double merchant, Derrick White playing with joy, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

INSTANT REACTION | A Cathartic Blowout in Philly 21.02.2025 51:33

Jayson Tatum triple-doubles in an epic blowout of the Sixers in Philly! Luke Kornet's VORP is off the charts! We went live on YouTube immediately after the game to discuss. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us ✍️Check out Spooney's work on CelticsBlog 📝Check out Jake's...

Patreon Preview | Jayson Tatum Player Deep-Dive 19.02.2025 44:39

A sneak-peak into the additional content we serve up for our Patreon subscribers. This is one of our player deep-dives, and this time we're focussing on Jayson Tatum as he ascends to perhaps the highest level he's been at in his career thus far. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀Watch live Celtics g...

All-Star Break Check-In | Are the Celtics back in the Driver's Seat? 14.02.2025 1:07:28

It's finally the all-star break, and the Boston Celtics have completely shifted the vibe in February. Are they now the undisputed title favorites? Plus, KP vs Wemby, Torrey Craig's debut, Jayson Tatum's continued dominance, and what's going on with NBC Sports Boston's new camera angles? 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Fol...

The Celtics might just be back 12.02.2025 51:37

The Celtics are winning again. Jayson Tatum is playing out of his mind, Derrick White has found his confidence, and Sam Hauser's marksmanship has returned. So we ask, are the Celtics all the way back? Plus, where will Torrey Craig sit in the rotation? Who does he beat out for playing time? 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷...

Jason Tatum just cooked the Knicks 09.02.2025 56:48

Jayson Tatum just destroyed the Knicks in front of countless New York celebrities and a sold out MSG crowd. Where does this rank among all-time performances by Celtics players in New York? Is this now definitive proof that these Celtics are a "switch flip" team? Plus, Derrick White is all the way back, Pritchard back in 6MOY contention, and much more. Sam LaFrance joined us for this episode of Cel...

Celtics beat the Cavs, send a message to the league (Celtics Late Night) 05.02.2025 1:04:35

The Celtica take down the #1 seed Cavs in their own building! Have they now put the rest of the league on notice? 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us ✍️Check out Spooney's work on CelticsBlog 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show! 💚J...

Reactions to the Luka Doncic Trade 02.02.2025 45:10

What just happened? We give our raw reactions to the Luka Doncic trade, and why on Earth the Mavs would even consider such a move. Plus, what do the Lakers look like going forward, and how does this all impact the Celtics? 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us ✍️Check ou...

Jayson Tatum wins it at the buzzer (Celtics Late Night) 01.02.2025 1:02:14

It's official, the Celtics are on a winning streak. Sure, it's only 2 games, but we'll take what we can get after a rough January. Sam LaFrance of the How 'Bout Them Celtics podcast joins us to recap the Celtics/Pelicans game, and look ahead at the February schedule. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram...

Will the Celtics make a trade? 31.01.2025 1:01:15

The trade deadline is less than a week away. Will Brad Stevens make a move? 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us ✍️Check out Spooney's work on CelticsBlog 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show! 💚JOIN THE PATREON Learn more about your...

The Celtics lose again. Was it their fault? 29.01.2025 54:59

The Celtics dropped a heartbreaker to the Houston Rockets. Could they have done anything differently to secure the win? 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us ✍️Check out Spooney's work on CelticsBlog 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the sho...

Signs of life from Derrick White (Celtics Late Night) 26.01.2025 51:02

Is Derrick White back? Is saying "the Celtics are back" back? We might be back here folks. Jake and Spooney hung out on Celtics Late Night after the Mavs game to evaluate the Celtics' performance and look at this upcoming stretch heading into the all-star break 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀Watc...

The Celtics need to get back to basics (and some soothing schadenfreude) 20.01.2025 1:00:10

What will it take for the Celtics to prove to us (let alone themselves) that they're capable of winning another NBA championship? Plus: The East is different this year Jaylen Brown can Jaylen-Brown his was out of this funk the 40-20 milestone is in jeopardy Philly are still awful + much more! 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast...

Ranking everything wrong with the Celtics 17.01.2025 1:08:06

It's time for an ultra-cathartic slump ranking session. Let's get it all out on the table and discuss every little thing that is responsible for the Boston Celtics' mid-season slump. We won't just be ranking the slumpiest players; we'll rank everything wrong with the defense and the overall lack of execution on the court. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays...

Jason Timpf on the Celtics' Position Among the NBA's Top Teams 10.01.2025 1:17:31

Are the Boston Celtics still the lone championship favorites, or have the Cavs and Thunder legitimately joined them at the top of the mountain? Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight joins us to discuss the Celtics' place among the league's best, Jayson Tatum's current super-stardom rankings, sensitive fan-bases, and much more. Follow Jason on Twitter/X: https://x.com/_jasonlt Check out Hoops Tonight on You...

Dan Greenberg on the Celtics 3-1 West Coast Road Trip (Celtics Late Night) 08.01.2025 57:27

Dan Greenberg aka StoolGreenie of Barstool Sports joins us to recap the Celtics win in Denver, and the importance of putting together a 3-1 road trip after a rocky few weeks. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us ✍️Check out Spooney's work on CelticsBlog 📝Check out Jake...