Straight Shooter with Stephen A.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A and NFL Hall of Fame great Cris Carter discuss Ohio State University’s stunning loss to Michigan and the post-game flag-planting fight. In Week 13th of the NFL, they discuss the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson’s struggl...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. comments on President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, payments to Rev. Al Sharpton’s non-profit for his interview with V.P. Harris, and veteran Democratic strategist James Carville’s assertion the campaign’s overspending could hurt the Democratic b...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Former Fox News Conservative political commentator, journalist, and television host of “No Spin News,” Bill O’Reilly, joins the show to discuss the problems with the Democratic campaign and what a second Donald Trump term could look like. Stephen A. also answers vie...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Conservative political commentator Sean Hannity, host of Fox News' “Hannity” joins Stephen A. to discuss Donald Trump’s victory, what the Democrats did wrong, and what to expect in the next four years of a Trump administration.  Support the show: http://www.youtube....

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. interviews music journalist Toure about rapper Drake’s lawsuits accusing his label, Universal Music Group, Spotify, and iHeartMedia of knowingly damaging his reputation and inflating the streams of rapper Kendrick Lamar’s megahit, “Not Like Us.”  Support...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. interviews Actor Taye Diggs to discuss his career success, most memorable leading ladies, his Sable Bourbon brand, and new TV projects “Second Chance Stage” and “The Real Full-Monty.” Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simpl...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. comments on four-star high school basketball recruit Kiyan Anthony, the son of the NBA’s Carmelo Anthony, committing to play college basketball at his father’s alma mater, Syracuse University Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. interviews music journalist Toure about rapper Drake’s lawsuits accusing his label, Universal Music Group, Spotify, and iHeartMedia of knowingly damaging his reputation and inflating the music streams of rapper Kendrick Lamar’s megahit, “Not Like Us.” He...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. ESPN NBA Reporter/Writer Brian Windhorst joins the show to discuss the Boston Celtics ending the Cleveland Cavaliers’ fifteen-game winning streak, the flagrant foul by Golden State Warriors Draymond Green of Memphis Grizzlies Zach Edey, the Los Angeles Lakers’ six-g...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. shares his thoughts on the Kansas Jayhawks’ 37-21 win over the Colorado Buffaloes and the Oklahoma Sooners’ 24-3 stomping of Alabama’s Crimson Tide.   Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. The status hearing in the high-profile case of brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez for the 1989 murders of their parents.  Stephen A. shares his thoughts on the status hearing in the high-profile case of brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez for the 1989 murders of their pare...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A recaps Week 12 of the NFL with Hall of Fame great Cris Carter. They discuss Chad “OchoCinco’s” bizarre ritual during his playing career. The Philadelphia Eagles’ 37-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams and Eagles’ Saquon Barkley’s MVP prospect, the Dallas Cowb...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Turner Sports and NBA TV analyst Greg Anthony joins the show to discuss the NBA East and West Standings, the trouble in the Philadelphia 76ers locker room, and his thoughts on Bronny James’s rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers.  Support the show: http://www.yo...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. comments on Sean “P Diddy” Combs’ third bail attempt and UFC President Dana White’s declaration that he wants nothing more to do with politics. Turner Sports and NBA TV analyst Greg Anthony joins the show to discuss the NBA East and West Standings, the tr...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. congratulates the Emmy Award-winning TNT show, “Inside the NBA,” hosted by Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith on joining ESPN/ABC for the 2025-2026 NBA season. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted b...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. comments on prosecutors raiding music mogul Sean P. Diddy Combs’ jail cell. Stephen A. discusses the latest in the Sean P. Diddy Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering case. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. also shares thoughts on the NFL's statement about its players mimicking Donald Trump’s dance moves during games, the Harris campaign paying Oprah Winfrey’s production company for their interview, and MSNBC “Morning Joe” hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarb...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. interviews 2X Super Bowl Champion and 7X Pro Bowler Terrell Suggs about his decorated career with the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs and Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement consideration.    Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasm...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. comments on prosecutors raiding music mogul Sean P. Diddy Combs’ jail cell. ESPN NBA Reporter/Writer Brian Windhorst joins the show to discuss the Boston Celtics ending the Cleveland Cavaliers’ fifteen-game winning streak, the flagrant foul by Golden Stat...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. recaps the Mike Tyson/Jake Paul fight with boxing champion Andre Ward. They discuss the legitimacy of Jake Paul as a fighter, his business acumen, and the opponent he should take on next. They also question Paul’s assertion that he is the new face of the...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. He discusses Week 11 of the NFL with Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter, including the Buffalo Bills' takedown of the Kansas City Chiefs, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeating the Baltimore Ravens, the Green Bay Packers' narrow defeat of the Chicago Bears, and the p...