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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 interviews Maryland Governor Wes Moore to discuss the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders football.  Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels.       Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Cooper Flagg is a 17-year-old freshman phenom who will play for Duke this season… and he’s expected to be the first pick in the NBA Draft next June.  He also became the first men’s college basketball player to sign as a Gatorade pitchman. He joins Paige Bueckers 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. recaps NBA action, including the Milwaukee Bucks' struggles, the Dallas Mavericks looking flat against the Houston Rockets, and the New York Knicks with Karl Anthony Towns. In politics, he comments on the celebrity endorsements for V.P. Kamala Harris and...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. On this Halloween Edition of the show, Stephen A. discusses Boston Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla’s comments about a return to fighting in the NBA, offers his thoughts on the dismal record of the New York Jets, and QB Aaron Rodgers’ message to Jets fans. He also sh...

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. discusses V.P. Kamala Harris’ final major campaign address at the Ellipse, the site of the January 6th rally, Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden campaign event, and his News Nation Town Hall appearance with host “Cuomo” host, Chris Cuomo. He recaps Week...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Jayden Daniels is playing like an MVP.  Chicago Bears player celebrating before Hail Mary.  The Indianapolis Colts benched rookie QB Anthony Richardson who tapped out of a game because he was tired. Have you ever heard of anything like this? Should they stick with...

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. discusses V.P. Kamala Harris’ final major campaign address at the Ellipse, the site of the January 6th rally, Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Snoop Dogg wants to see more originality in rap these days. Snoop and Dr. Dre stopped by The Stephen A. Smith Show, where the legendary West Coast duo delivered their thoughts on today’s rap landscape. 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. There's a fun, new game show coming to Prime Video.  Hosted by Emmy-winning actor and comedian JB Smoove ("Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Mapleworth Murders"), "Buy It Now" gives entrepreneurs 90 seconds to pitch their product to an audience of potential customers, known 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. discusses Snoop and Dr. Dre's careers and the newly launched business venture Still G.I.N.  The gin is beyond a white-label product. It was thoroughly uniquely curated by the two hip-hop icons, from its citrus tangerine dominant flavor with complimentary...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  America's Got Talent host Terry Crews stars in the Everybody Hates Chris sequel.  It received a 20-episode order out of the gate, with the first 10 episodes airing in two-episode pairings weekly for five weeks and the remaining 10 episodes set to debut at a later d...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. During the interview with Stephen A., Dr. Dre Explains The ‘Extreme Pressure’ Of Super Bowl Halftime Shows: ‘I Don’t Know If I’ve Ever Been That Nervous Before.’   Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

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. sparred with Sean Hannity live on his Fox News show as Hannity launched into a strong defense of Donald Trump’s mental state. During the live segment, it wasn’t long before the two TV personalities exchanged barbs on the presidential candidates’ behalfs 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. recaps NBA action, including Klay Thompson’s Dallas Mavericks debut, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s beatdown of the Denver Nuggets, and Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant calling out Stephen A. on social media. He responds to Rashad McCants comments on the Gil’s Are...

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. He hosts the “Throwbacks” podcast with Heisman trophy winner Matt Leinart.  Let’s turn to baseball where the Yankees are in the World Series against the Dodgers. What’s your prediction for the series? Let’s get to the NFL where both the Jets and Giants are strugglin...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. QUICK HITTERS - NBA PREDICTIONS:  Now let’s get back to sports, specifically the NBA and my predictions for the season… REGULAR SEASON MVP My regular season MVP will be?... EASTERN CONFERENCE WINNER. The team that will win the East will be…  WESTERN CONFERENCE WINNE...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  WNBA players opting out of the collective bargaining agreement.   The WNBA players have opted out of their current collective bargaining agreement and face the prospect of a work stoppage if they don't reach a new deal before the end of next season. The move comes...

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. talks about the historic moment Lebron and Bronny James shared the NBA floor as teammates for the first time. He shares thoughts on his interview with Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown and the response by Gilbert Arenas on his Gil’s Arena podcast. Jerry Ferrara...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  On the eve of the 2024 NBA season, Stephen A. travels to Boston for a revealing sit-down with the reigning Finals MVP of the world championship-winning Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  On the eve of the 2024 NBA season, Stephen A. travels to Boston for a revealing sit-down with the reigning Finals MVP of the world championship-winning Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.   On the eve of the 2024 NBA season, Stephen A. travels to Boston for a revealing sit-down with the reigning Finals MVP of the world championship-winning Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an 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. answers viewer Tweets and calls, including whether Aaron Rodgers’ tenure with the New York Jets will jeopardize his legacy, and shares his Stephen’s A-List “Top 5 Things Wrong with the Cowboys.” Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Host...