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What's It All About?: 4/25/18

Max and Stephen A. debate what the Meek Mill situation is really all about. They debate if this will be LeBron's last game in Cleveland and much more.

Top Dogs?: 4/25/18

Stephen A. and Max debate whether the Sixers are the best team in the East. They also debate what will happen between the Pelicans and Warriors. Will Cain joins the show.

Hour 2: Philly Philly Philly : 4/24/18

Allen Iverson is still here with Max and Stephen A. They discuss the Sixers, Russell Westbrook and much more. Plus Max puts AI on the spot asking his current top 5.

Hour 1: Allen Iverson Joins : 4/24/18

Max and Stephen A. debate what the biggest problem is facing the Thunder, discuss the Rockets 50 points in the 3rd quarter and more. Plus, Allen Iverson joins the show.

Hour 2: Playoff Toss Up : 4/23/18

Max and Stephen A. debate if the Cavs are the favorites in the East, Russell Westbrook's latest comments and If the Pelicans can beat the Warriors.

Hour 1: LeBron's Game 4: 4/23/18

Stephen A. and Max debate how impressive LeBron's game 4 was. They also debate if Anthony Davis is passing LeBron and if the Raptors should be concerned.

Hour 2: QB Debate : 4/20/18

Stephen A and Max debate the top quarterbacks in the NFL draft, the Lakers run to get Kawhi Leonard, and if Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid is more important to the Sixers?

Hour 1: Kevin Durant's Injury: 4/20/18

Stephen A and Max discuss their takeaway from the Sixers and Pelicans win, the seriousness of Kevin Durant's injury, if Dez Bryant should be a Giant and much more.

Hour 2: Process On Halt? : 4/19/18

Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman debate the 76ers' handling of Joel Embiid. They also debate what teams should give up for Kawhi Leonard and much more!

Hour 1: Time To Step Up: 4/19/18

Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman debate who needs to step up the most for the Cavaliers. They also discuss the Timberwolves-Rockets matchup, plus Damien Woody joins for the NFL draft conversation.

Hour 2: Curry-less : 4/18/18

Stephen A and Max debate if the Warriors should forfeit the crown without Steph Curry, tanking in the NBA, Todd McShay joins the desk discussing the upcoming draft and much more.

Hour 1: Adam Schefter; Bradley Chubb: 4/18/18

Stephan A. Smith and Max Kellerman are joined by Adam Schefter to discuss Tom Brady not committing to playing in 2018, recap of the NBA playoffs and the upcoming NFL Draft with Bradley Chubb.

Hour 2: High Stakes: 4/17/18

Max and Stephen A. debate What the Cavs need to do in game two, Will Cain joins us to debate where Dak Prescott ranks among young QBs and much more.

Hour 1: Trusting The Process?: 4/17/18

Stephen A. and Max debate what happened to the Sixers in game two, If the Spurs should want Kawhi back and Jeff Saturday joins the show to talk NFL.

Hour 1: NBA Playoff Weekend: 4/16/18

Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman break down the NBA Playoffs including the Pacers beating up on the Cavs, James Harden dropping 44 points and much more.

Hour 2: Who's The Real Winner: 4/16/18

Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman debate the winner of Pacers-Thunder trade, Colin Kaepernick's tweet about Jackie Robinson and if the Sixers are favorites to come out the east.

Hour 2: Dez Bryant's Twitter Rant: 4/13/18

Stephen A. and Max discuss the Kaepernick situation more, react to Dez Bryant's twitter rant, debate how important this summer is for Lonzo Ball and Magic Johnson, and more!

Hour 1: Kaepernick Meeting Postponed : 4/13/18

Stephen A. and Max react to the Seahawks postponing their meeting with Colin Kaepernick, debate if Steph or Kawhi is a bigger loss to their team and more!

Hour 2: Stay Off The Weeeeeed : 4/12/18

Max and Stephen A debate who has the toughest road through the West, Martelleus Bennett's comments on weed and much more!

Hour 1: Minkah Fitzpatrick : 4/12/18

Stephen A. and Max debate on Russell Westbrook being upset at his critics, their favorites in the East and Minkah Fitzpatrick joins the show.

Hour 2: Donovan or Ben? : 4/11/18

First Take discusses who should be the NBA Rookie of the Year, Robert Kraft visiting Meek Mill in jail and if the Cavs can fix their defense for the playoffs.

Hour 1: Finals or Bust? : 4/11/18

Stephen A. Smith & Max Kellerman debate the concern for the Warriors, if it's Finals or bust for the Rockets and the Sixers' process. Also, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper join the desk to discuss the draft.

Hour 2: LeBron's Leverage : 4/10/18

Stephen A. and Max discuss Pat Riley's LeBron comments, LeBron's leverage with the NBA, and Mark McGwire saying he can hit 70 with no PEDs

Hour 1: Who Should Cleveland Play: 4/10/18

Max and Stephen A. debate who the Cavs should want to face in the first round. Louis Riddick also joins the show to talk Andrew Luck and much more.

Hour 2: Worriers? : 4/9/18

Stephen A. and Max react to Steve Kerr's recent Warriors comments, question what it would take for Floyd Mayweather to fight Conor McGregor in the octagon and more.

Hour 1: Team To Beat?: 4/9/18

Stephen A. and Max debate if the Sixers are the team to beat in the East, react to Tiger's performance at the Masters and wonder if the OBJ situation was overblown.

Hour 2: McNair's Latest : 4/6/18

Will, Dominique and Mina debate Bob McNair's latest comments. If the Cowboys should trade Dez Bryant and who's the NBA MVP.

Hour 1: Cavs Vs Dubs Again? : 4/6/18

Will Cain host as Dominique Foxworth and Mina Kimes debate if the Cavs and Warriors will make the finals. Dwight Freeney joins the show and much more!

Hour 2: Rams On The Move : 4/5/18

Damien Woody joins the show to discuss the Rams latest moves, NFL Draft and if LeBron will go play for the 76ERS.

Hour 1: RG3 Reboot : 4/5/18

Toni Collins hosts today as Dominique Foxworth and Will Cain debate what to make of the Raptors, RGIII to the Ravens and much more!

Hour 2: Cooks To LA: 4/4/18

Stephen A. and Max react to the Patriots trading Brandin Cooks to the Rams, the crew interviews rookie phenom Donovan Mitchell and more!

Hour 1: Cavs Top Raptors : 4/4/18

Stephen A. and Max react to the Cavaliers beating the Raptors again, Mel & Todd stop by to discuss their latest mock drafts, & they debate the LeBron/Saban feud.

Hour 2: Is Baker The Best?: 4/3/18

Seth Greenberg joins Max and Stephen A to debate if Jay Wright will stay at Nova, who looks bad in the Spurs vs Kawhi situation and if Baker Mayfield is the best QB in the draft.

Hour 1: Jay Williams on Villanova: 4/3/18

Max and Stephen A are joined by Jay Williams to react to Villanova winning the NCAA Championship. Plus, a big game between the Raptors and Cavs and much more.

Hour 2: National Championship Preview : 4/2/18

Stephen A. and Max preview tonight's national championship game with Seth Greenberg, react to Charles Barkley's comments on the FBI and the NCAA and more.

Hour 1: Under Pressure: 4/2/18

Stephen A. and Max react to the weekend's NCAA games with Jay Williams, talk about Rob Gronkowski with Tedy Bruschi and debate if there is any pressure on Mark D'Antoni.

Hour 2: Steph Joins In : 3/30/18

Steph Curry joins Stephen A. and Max to tell us how his rehab is going. Seth Greenberg tells us who will win the Final Four, and much more!

Hour 1: Losing His Cool : 3/30/18

Max and Stephen A. debate why KD is losing his cool, and what Embiid's injury means for the Sixers. The guys also discuss a troubling story involving Mark Cuban.

Hour 2: Ray Allen Joins : 3/29/18

Stephen A. and Max debate the Warriors owner's comments on the Rockets, Ray Allen joins us to talk about the drama in his new book and much more.

Hour 1: T-Wolves Howling : 3/29/18

Max and Stephen A. debate how far the T-Wolves can go in the playoffs. Darren Woodson joins the show to talk OBJ and the Giants, and the Kings working with Black Lives Matter.

LeBron The MVP?: 3/28/18

Max and Stephen A. debate LeBron's stance on the MVP, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon join the show to talk Wrestlemania and what should the Giants do with the #2 pick.

Cavs Feel The Heat: 3/28/18

Stephen A. and Max debate if the Cavs loss in Miami is a big deal, if the NFL's new helmet to helmet rule is a good thing and Mel Kiper joins us to talk NFL Draft.

Hour 2: Too Cocky? : 3/27/18

Stephen A. and Max debate if Steve Kerr is being too cocky, Johnny Football's comments on Kaepernick and much more.

Hour 1: OBJ Antics : 3/27/18

Max and Stephen A. debate if the Giants are overreacting to OBJ's antics, Markellel Fultz not talking to the media and much more.

Hour 2: The Pressure Mounts: 3/26/18

Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman debate how much pressure is on Kevin Durant with Steph Curry out. Also, the guys debate whether the Canelo/GGG fight will happen and how NFL owners should handle protest.

Hour 1: Final Four Is Set: 3/26/18

Max Kellerman and Stephen A. Smith debate whether the Warriors or Celtics are more likely to lose in the first round. Plus, Seth Greenberg joins the show to talk Final Four and much more!

Hour 2: The Tourny Needs Duke: 3/23/18

Max, Stephen A. and Will Cain welcome Jay Williams to debate if the tournament needs Duke, Eric Reid's new stance on protesting and Kemba Walker's big night.

Hour 1: Is Coach Cal Not Enough? : 3/23/18

Will Cain host and Seth Greenberg is in Max and Stephen A debate if Kentucky should be happy with coach Cal, is Kawhi just in it for the money and more.

Hour 2: Sam Darnold's Pro Day : 3/22/18

Max and Stephen A. debate what the Spurs should do with Kawhi, Ryan Clark joins the show to talk Sam Darnold's pro day and more.

Hour 1:Still Beasts In The East: 3/22/18

Will Cain host today, Max and Stephen A. debate if the Cavs are now the favorites in the East. Seth Greenberg joins us to talk Sweet 16, and more.

Hour 2: Browns No. 1 Selection: 3/21/18

Max & Stephen A. debate what the Browns should do with the No. 1 overall pick, talk to Trae Young about entering the NBA draft, & question if the Raptors are the team to beat.

Hour 1: The Harden Show: 3/21/18

Max and Stephen A. react to James Harden's latest gem, question if Richard Sherman was right to negotiate his own contract and question if the Celtics are in trouble.

Hour 2: 20 Most Dominant Athletes: 3/20/18

Jeff Saturday and Will Cain join Max and Stephen A. to debate ESPN the Mag's list of the 20 most dominant athletes, and much more!

Hour 1: Is LeBron The G.O.A.T: 3/20/18

Stephen A. and Max debate if LeBron is at his best right now, if the Cavs will win the Finals and if Trae Young made the right decision.

HOUR 2: Ty Lue's Health: 3/19/18

Jay Williams joins Max and Stephen A. to discuss this weekend's tourney games. We have breaking news on Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue and more.

HOUR 1: Upset Central : 3/19/18

Stephen A., Max and Seth Greenberg debate if March Madness upsets are a good thing. Then, the guys debate if the injuries will cost the Warriors in the playoffs and more.

What's Up With Seattle : 3/16/18

Teddy Bruschi joins Stephen A. and Max to discuss the Seahawks, Will Cain joins us to debate Kaepernick's future in the NFL and more!

Hour 1: Fire Sean Miller? : 3/16/18

Max and Stephen A. debate Seth Greenberg on if Sean Miller should be fired. We debate if Trae Young should come out and Adrian Peterson joins the show.

HOUR 2: Tubby Smith Fired : 3/15/18

Stephen A. and Max debate Tubby Smith's firing at Memphis, if we want to see LeBron in the finals again and Will Cain joins the show to talk Cowboys.

HOUR 1: NFL Free Agency: 3/15/18

Max and Stephen A. debate if the Warriors can beat the Rockets in the playoffs, Teddy Bruschi joins the show to debate who made the best Free Agent moves and more.

Hour 2: Free Agent Losses : 3/14/18

Teddy Bruschi joins Max and Stephen A. to debate the impact of the Pats free agent losses. Will Cain joins us to debate the biggest moves in the NFC, and more.

Hour 1: Like Fine Wine : 3/14/18

Stephen A., Max and Louis Riddick debate how Aaron Rodgers should feel about the Packers recent moves, if LeBron is aging like fine wine and what the NFL should do with OBJ.

HOUR 2: We The North: 3/13/18

Stephen A. and Max debate if the Raptors are the favorites in the East. Also, Will Cain joins us to talk Rondo vs Ray Allen and we talk to Texas coach Shaka Smart.

HOUR 1: Instant Contenders : 3/13/18

Max and Stephen A. debate if Case Keenum makes the Broncos a contender, debate the NBA's new mental health policy. Plus, Jay Bilas joins us to talk NCAA Tourney.

HOUR 2: LeBron In LA: 3/12/18

Stephen A. and Max debate the Lakers possibly bringing in LeBron, recap Tiger Woods' weekend, Kevin Durant missing Steph Curry and more.

HOUR 1: Odell's Future: 3/12/18

Stephen A. and Max debate the NCAA tournament, the future of Odell Beckham and David Robinson joins the show.

Hour 2: LeBron's Future: 3/9/18

Max and Stephen A. debate where LeBron will end up next year, Tyrann Mathieu joins to talk Cardinals and Baker Mayfield has a message for the NFL.

Hour 1: Curry Injured: 3/9/18

Stephen A. and Max discuss Steph Curry going down with another injury and Damien Woody joins to discuss the Rams' latest moves.

HOUR 2: Kawhi's Future: 3/8/18

Max, Stephen A. and Jalen Rose debate if Kawhi Leonard's future is in San Antonio. Also, Will Cain joins us to discuss inappropriate questions asked at the NFL combine and more.

HOUR 1: Lift Off: 3/8/18

Max and Stephen A. debate if the Rockets can take the Warriors, and if the Raptors can stop the Cavs. Plus, Damien Woody joins us to talk about the Seahawks recent moves.

Player Protests : 3/7/18

Max and Stephen A. debate the Rockets' weaknesses, Stephen Ross's latest comments on player protesting and Will Cain join us with some advice for Dez Bryant.

What It All Means : 3/7/18

Max and Stephen A. debate what the Rockets win streak means, if Belichick has lost his mystique and Todd McShay joins us to talk NFL Draft.

HOUR 2: Stephen Ross' Comments: 3/6/18

Max & Stephen A. react to Dolphins owner Stephen Ross' recent comments on anthem protests, debate whether the NBA getting involved with high school players is good and more.

HOUR 1: Le'Veon Tagged Again: 3/6/18

Max & Stephen A. react to Le'Veon Bell receiving the franchise tag again, talk about the Cavs blowing out the Pistons and react to Canelo Alvarez testing positive for PEDs.

HOUR 2: Under Pressure? : 3/5/18

Stephen A. & Max react to Jerry Jones' comments about pressure on the Cowboys to win the Super Bowl, Tedy Bruschi joins to tell us where Kirk Cousins should sign and more.

HOUR 1: NFL Combine Reactions: 3/5/18

Stephen A. and Max react to Jeff Van Gundy's comments on the Rockets, Tedy Bruschi joins to talk NFL Combine and the crew reacts to Lonzo Ball's latest game.

Hour 2: LeBron To Philly?: 3/2/18

Max, Stephen A. and Jay Williams continue the discussion on Sean Miller's Arizona scandal and question if LeBron is considering Philadelphia as a possible destination. Plus, Illinois bans tackle football for kids under 12 years old.

Hour 1: Correct Decision?: 3/2/18

Max and Stephen A. debate if Sean Miller should've been fired at Arizona, if LeBron should be worried after the Sixers picked up a big win over the Cavs and more.

Hour 2: No More Tanking: 3/1/18

Stephen A. and Max discuss Adam Silver's memo on tanking and Will Cain joins in to debate a college coach saying he won't recruit players from Colorado and more.

Hour 1: Houston's Year?: 3/1/18

Stephen A. and Max debate whether or not this is the Rockets' year, if the Cowboys should have extra rules for Ezekiel Elliott and if Doc Rivers would be a good fit in NYC.

Warriors Won't Go: 2/28/18

First Take debates Warriors not visiting the white house, latest on NCAA scandal, Bones Jones, and Stephen A's Final take on Josh McDaniels.

Wade's Legacy : 2/28/18

Stephen A. and Max debate if this season has been good or bad for Lebron, Wade's legacy, Aaron Rodgers, and the drama in Jerry World.

Jerry Jones vs The NFL: 2/27/18

Max, Stephen A. and Will Cain debate Jerry Jones vs the NFL. DeAngelo Williams talks best team fits for free agent QBs. Thunder players want more foul calls, and much More!

Where's The Love? : 2/27/18

Max and Stephen A. debate why Anthony Davis doesn't get more love. Should LeBron consider playing in Philly? Deontay Wilder drops by before facing Luis Ortiz on Saturday.

Hour 2: Weekend Takeaways: 2/26/18

Max and Stephen A. react to Popovich defending LeBron, debate the takeaways from Warriors/Thunder, how good James Harden is, Dez Bryant's latest comments and more.

Hour 1: Legit Complaints?: 2/26/18

Stephen A. and Max debate whether LeBron's ref complaints are legit, Stan Van Gundy blasts the NCAA and DeAngelo Williams weighs in on Odell Beckham Jr. sitting in 2018.

Hour 2: Playoffs Play-In?: 2/23/18

Damien Woody joins First Take to debate if Jerry Jones is interested in Kirk Cousins. Also, were the Cavs sloppy in handling Kyrie's trade and could the league develop a play-in for the playoffs?

Hour 1: NCAA Scandal: 2/23/18

Stephen A. and Max react to the NCAA basketball scandal, debate what the Thunder's ceiling is and discuss the new look Cavaliers picking up their first loss.

Kawhi's Future: 2/22/18

Stephen A & Max debate Kawhi's future, the apparent problems within the Mavericks organization and how much is Drew Brees worth going forward?

To Play Or Not To Play: 2/22/18

Stephen A & Max debate Kawhi's injury situation, the apparent problems within the Mavericks organization and is Nick Foles being disrespected?

HOUR 2: Problems With Louisville's Punishment?: 2/21/18

Stephen A. & Max debate if Louisville's punishment fit the crime, if Jaws is right that people give Dak a pass because of Zeke's suspension and much more.

HOUR 1: How Tarnished Is Pitino's Legacy? : 2/21/18

Stephen A. & Max debate what will happen to Rick Pitino's legacy after Louisville has its wins and titles vacated, react to Mel Kiper's last mock draft and much more.

HOUR 2: Is Lamar Jackson An NFL QB?: 2/20/18

Stephen A. & Max debate how leaving Cleveland again will affect LeBron's legacy, if Lamar Jackson can be an NFL QB and more.

HOUR 1: Where Should LeBron Go? : 2/20/18

Stephen A. & Max debate where LeBron should go in the offseason, if the Jets are the right landing spot for Kirk Cousins and much more.

HOUR 1: NBA All-Star Game: 2/19/18

Stephen A. and Max react to the NBA All-Star game, LeBron being called out by a Fox News host and Devin McCourty saying the Patriots knew Malcolm Butler would be benched.

HOUR 2: More Than An Athlete : 2/19/18

Stephen A & Max debate Laura Ingraham's comments about LeBron, Tim Tebow's potential to make a major league roster and the Lakers pursuit of big free agents.

Lack Of Parity: 2/16/18

Stephen A. & Max are joined by Charles Barkley to discuss the lack of parity in the NBA, social activism among players, and Ben Simmons joins the show.

Should Lonzo Tune Out Lavar?: 2/16/18

Stephen A & Max debate Klay Thompson's value to the Warriors, should Lonzo tune out Lavar Ball? And LeBron & KD's comments on the President.

Hour 2: Hatred Toward Warriors?: 2/15/18

Stephen A. & Max debate hatred toward the Warriors, Lonzo Ball charging for autographs and Chris Bosh & Kenny Smith join the show.

Hour !: Houston 1st In The West: 2/15/18

Stephen A. & Max debate how big of a deal it is that the Rockets are first in the West heading into the All-Star break and are joined by Shaq and Quavo.

Too Much Hype? : 2/14/18

Stephen A. & Max debate if we are getting too excited about the new look Cavs, react to Charles Haley calling the current crop of Cowboys "losers" and much more.

Should Trae Young Leave Early?: 2/14/18

Stephen A. & Max debate what the new look Cavs actually bring to the table, if the NBA playoffs are more entertaining now & if Trae Young should leave for NBA this year

Hour 2: Dez Leaving Dallas?: 2/13/18

Stephen A & Max debate Dez Bryant's future in Dallas, Lavar Ball's latest comments and if Cavs/Thunder could be a Finals preview.

Hour 1: Player Coaches: 2/13/18

Stephen A & Max debate Steve Kerr's decision to let players coach vs the Suns, the ramifications of the Cavs' deadline trades, LaVar Ball's latest comments and more.

HOUR 2: Eastern Conference Favorites? : 2/12/18

Stephen A & Max debate whether Cavs are the team to beat again in the East, if Johnny Manziel can come back to football and the impact of Frank Reich becoming Colts head coach.

HOUR 1: New-Look Cavs: 2/12/18

Stephen A. and Max react to the new-look Cavaliers, debate if the Patriots are a "fear-based" organization and question if Isaiah Thomas' latest comments were a shot at LeBron.

Hour 2: LeBron's Future: 2/9/18

Stephen A & Max continue their discussion about the roster changes in Cleveland, talk about D-Wade's return to Miami and predict possible destinations for LeBron this offseason.

Hour 1: Changes in Cleveland: 2/9/18

Stephen A & Max debate the quality of the Cavs' deadline moves, Jimmy Garoppolo's payday and Super Bowl champs Malcolm Jenkins and Brandon Graham join the show.

New Pats Coach? : 2/8/18

Stephen A & Max debate what Josh McDaniels' coaching future holds, the significance of LeBron's buzzer-beating game-winner, and the biggest obstacle to an Eagles Repeat.

LeBron's Buzzer-Beater: 2/8/18

Stephen A & Max debate the significance of LeBron's buzzer-beating game-winner, what Josh McDaniels' coaching future holds and the biggest obstacle to an Eagles repeat.

Porzingis Is Done : 2/7/18

Stephen A. & Max debate the Lakers' plan to wait to make a big free agent splash in 2019, how far the Knicks are set back after Kristaps Porzingis' injury and much more.

McDaniels Spurns Colts: 2/7/18

Stephen A. & Max debate if either the Cavs or Warriors should be concerned following losses on Tuesday night and if Josh McDaniels' decision was more about Luck or Belichick.

Hour 2: Bench Pressed: 2/6/18

Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman debate if Bill Belichick was right to bench Malcolm Butler, wonder if the Wizards are better without John Wall and more!

Hour 1: Quitting On LeBron: 2/6/18

Stephen A. and Max debate if Bill Belichick was right to bench Malcolm Butler, react to Jalen Rose saying the Cavs quit on LeBron and go over Todd McShay's latest Mock Draft.

Hour 1: Eagles Win It All: 2/5/18

Max and Stephen A. react to the Eagles defeating the Patriots in Super Bowl LII, question if the Eagles should trade Nick Foles and if Rob Gronkowski should retire.

Hour 2: Foles' Future: 2/5/18

Stephen A. & Max debate some main storylines from the Super Bowl, including the future of Nick Foles and how much longer the Patriots' dynasty will continue.

Pushing And Shoving : 2/2/18

Stephen A. and Max preview the Super Bowl, react to Russell Westbrook pushing a fan and Blake Griffin's Pistons debut. Todd Gurley and Kevin Hart join the show!

Coach Snoop's Prediction : 2/2/18

Stephen A and Max preview the Super Bowl and other NFL topics with Snoop Dogg, Travis Kelce and Marcus Mariota. Then get their Super Bowl predictions.

Emmitt Smith Joins The Desk: 2/1/18

Stephen A. & Max debate how it makes LeBron look that reports are circulating he may join the Warriors and are joined by Cowboys Hall of Fame RB Emmitt Smith.

LeBron Joining The Warriors? : 2/1/18

Stephen A. & Max debate the implications of LeBron potentially joining the Warriors and are joined at the desk by Saints CB Marshon Lattimore and Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson.

Hour 2: Are The Cavs Done? : 1/31/18

Stephen A. & Max debate the Cavs chances in the East after Kevin Love breaks his hand, what it all means for the future of LeBron James and are joined by Broncos LB Von Miller.

Hour 1: Skins Trade For Alex Smith: 1/31/18

Stephen A. & Max debate what the Redskins are doing by trading for Alex Smith, what is next for Kirk Cousins and are joined at the desk by Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt.

Hour 2: No More Chief Wahoo: 1/30/18

Stephen A. & Max react to the Indians deciding to no longer use Chief Wahoo as their mascot, react to John Wall's surgery and debate if Brady handled the radio situation well.

Hour 1: Blake Griffin To Detroit: 1/30/18

Stephen A. and Max react to the Clippers trading Blake Griffin, react to Jay-Z's comments on Colin Kaepernick and Vikings WR Stefon Diggs joins the show.

Hour 2: Super Bowl Week Kicks Off : 1/29/18

Stephen A. Smith & Max Kellerman debate if being traded to the Cavaliers was the worst thing for Isaiah Thomas, what the Eagles need to do to beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl and much more.

Hour 1: Super Bowl Week Kicks Off: 1/29/18

Stephen A. & Max debate if Tom Brady has more to lose or gain going into his 6th Super Bowl appearance and react to the Michigan State scandal.

Kyrie's Threat: 1/26/18

Guest hosts Will Cain and Dominique Foxworth debate if Kyrie Irving looks bad threatening knee surgery or trade to the Cavs, react to the new XFL announcement and more.

Getting Frustrated: 1/25/18

Stephen A. & Max debate the mounting frustration in Cleveland, If the Eagles offense is good enough to overcome the Patriots, gambling in the NBA and more.

LeBron Hits 30K: 1/24/18

Stephen A & Max react to LeBron James passing 30,000 career points, debate what the Cavs should do after losing to the Spurs and if the Pats should be favored without Gronk.

Drama In The Land: 1/23/18

Max and Stephen A. react to the latest Cavaliers drama, react to Kawhi Leonard's rift with the Spurs and more. Also, Joe Thomas joins the show.

Jags Got Robbed?: 1/22/18

Stephen A. & Max debate whether or not the Jags got robbed, what happened to the vaunted Vikings Defense against the Eagles, is LeBron to blame for the Cavs' start and more.

NFL Championship Weekend : 1/19/18

Stephen A. & Max debate how much Tom Brady's injured hand will factor in the Jags-Patriots game, if the Eagles have enough firepower to beat the Vikings and much more!

Big Deal? : 1/18/18

Stephen A. & Max debate Tom Brady's hand injury, the Steelers coaching shake-ups and is this LeBron's toughest season? Also, Kawhi Leonard out indefinitely with his injured quad.

The Hot Seat : 1/17/18

Stephen A. & Max debate if Mike Tomlin's time in Pittsburgh has come to an end, if Drew Brees should become a free agent this offseason and are joined by DesSean Jackson!

Time To Panic In Cleveland?: 1/16/18

Stephen A. & Max debate whether or not it's time for the Cavs to panic, the locker room altercation between the Rockets and Clippers, when will Big Ben retire and more.

Lucky Or Good?: 1/15/18

Stephen A. & Max debate whether the Vikings are lucky or good, who's to blame for the Steelers loss to the Jaguars, Mike Mularkey and the Titans agreeing to part ways and more.

NFL Divisional Round Preview: 1/12/18

Stephen A & Max debate all the NFL Divisional Round matchups, if the Cavs are a lock in the East and much more!

Durant hits 20K : 1/11/18

Stephen A. Smith & Max Kellerman react to Kevin Durant passing 20,000 career points and debate where he will rank all-time in the NBA. Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin also joins the show!

Gruden's Expectations?: 1/10/18

Stephen A. & Max debate if the media as a whole should stop talking about Lavar and the Ball family, what John Gruden's expectations are in Oakland and much more.

Tide Rolls In OT: 1/9/18

Stephen A. and Max react to Alabama's comeback win against Georgia, debate whether Nick Saban is the best coach of all time and more. Plus, Tim Tebow and Paul Finebaum join the show.

Wild Card Weekend: 1/8/18

Stephen A. and Max recap the NFL Wild Card weekend, preview Monday's CFP Championship game and more. Also, Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn and David Pollack join the show.

Drama In New England: 1/5/18

Stephen A. & Max break down all the NFL Wild Card weekend matchups, dive into the rumors of tension in New England & are joined by Adrian Peterson & Bill Goldberg!

Kyrie vs LeBron II: 1/3/18

Stephen A. Smith and Max react to Isaiah Thomas' debut with the Cavs, Kyrie vs LeBron II, CFB Playoffs and more.

Georgia State Of Mind: 1/2/18

Stephen A. and Max react to the College Football Playoff results, debate if John Gruden is a good fit for the Raiders and more. Plus, Tim Tebow and Lane Kiffin join the show.

Harden Beefing W/ Officials: 12/29/17

Mina Kimes & Dominique Foxworth close out the week by debating who is the best team in the NFC heading into the playoffs, if Harden's beef with the refs is legit & much more.

Trading Places? : 12/28/17

Dominique Foxworth & Mina Kimes fill in at the desk to debate if the Steelers are right to be mad at James Harrison, if Tom Brady is the NFL MVP and much more!

Betrayal? : 12/27/17

Will Cain and Jalen Rose fill in at the desk to debate how James Harrison to the Pats affects the AFC race, if the Thunder made the right move trading James Harden and much more.

Another L for LeBron: 12/26/17

Domonique Foxworth and Will Cain debate if the Eagles are still the team to be feared in the NFC, recap the Warriors win over the Cavs and more.

Christmas Day Special!: 12/25/17

Stephen A. and Max celebrate the Christmas holiday by debating who is to blame for the Cowboys season ending, if Cam Newton should be in the MVP race and more. Plus, another week, another controversial catch call in the NFL.

Does Dak Deserve A Pass? : 12/22/17

Stephen A. & Max debate if Dak Prescott deserves a pass for this season, who needs a win more this weekend between Drew Brees and Matt Ryan and much more.

Zeke Is Back: 12/21/17

Stephen A & Max debate how Zeke Elliott handled his first press appearance since returning from suspension, if Cam took the right stance about Jerry Richardson and much more!

Can Diddy and Kaep Buy The Panthers? : 12/20/17

Stephen A. and Max react to the idea of P. Diddy and Colin Kaepernick buying the Carolina Panthers and much more.

8 & 24: 12/19/17

Stephen A. & Max react to Kobe Bryant's jersey retirement with the Lakers, debate if they are buying the Falcons in the NFC and much more.

Steelers robbed victory over Patriots; Who is the NFC Favorite?: 12/18/17

Stephen A. & Max break down all the craziness from NFL Week 15 including if the Steelers were robbed, who is the NFC favorite and more. Also, Ice Cube joins the show.

The Big Return : 12/15/17

Stephen A. and Max preview Aaron Rodger's return and other big NFL games this weekend, discuss LeBron's post-game mystery words with Lonzo Ball and more! Joel Embiid stops by.

Rodgers To The Rescue? : 12/14/17

Stephen A. and Max debate if Aaron Rodgers can lead the Packers to the playoffs, preview the AFC battle between the Pats and Steelers, recap Lavar Ball on the Breakfast Club and more.

Lakers or Knicks? : 12/13/17

Stephen A. & Max debate if the future is brighter for the Knicks or the Lakers, if the Packers can make the playoffs now with Aaron Rodgers returning and are joined by RG3.

Bizarro Brady: 12/12/17

Stephen A. and Max react to Jay Cutler outplaying Tom Brady on MNF, can Nick Foles step up for Philly, Donald Trump is named the Most Influential Person In Sports and more.

Broken Dreams?: 12/11/17

Stephen A. and Max question whether the Eagles are done now that Carson Wentz tore his ACL, react to the fireworks in the Seahawks-Jaguars game and more.

Speaking Up: 12/8/17

Donovan McNabb fills in for Stephen A. to debate Max on if TNF is bad for the NFL, if LaVar is ruining Lonzo's rookie season and more. Plus, a look at the big Eagles-Rams matchup and Tim Tebow joins the show!

Farewell Herm Edwards: 12/7/17

Will Cain fills in for Stephen A. to debate Max on if the NFL owners made a bad decision extending Roger Goodell's contract and are joined by Herm Edwards before he leaves ESPN.

Who is NFL MVP?: 12/6/17

Donovan McNabb fills in for Stephen A. to debate Max on how the Warriors will fare without Steph Curry, who the NFL MVP is and much more.

Brutal Night: 12/5/17

Stephen A. & Max react to the brutal MNF game between the Steelers and Bengals, LaVar Ball pulling his son out of UCLA, the Giants' firings, the Rockets impressive start to the season and much more.

CFP Teams Set: 12/4/17

Stephen A. & Max debate if the CFP Committee got their final Playoff Rankings correct, what the Eagles loss to the Seahawks mean to their season and much more.

How 'Bout Them Cowboys: 12/1/17

Max & Stephen A. recap the Cowboys' win over Washington, debate if the NFL deal with the player's coalition was a good deal and more! Bomani Jones and Tim Tebow join the show!

Lonzo-Steph Showdown : 11/30/17

Stephen A. & Max react to the Warriors' OT win against the Lakers, question how far the Giants reputation has fallen and more! Rappers Fabolous and Jadakiss join the show!

Giants bench Eli; LeBron ejected for first time: 11/29/17

Stephen A. & Max debate if now was the right time to bench Eli Manning and what does it mean for the rest of his career. Also, they react to LeBron being ejected on Tuesday night.

Grizzly Situation: 11/28/17

Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman recap the Cavs' win over the 76ers and question what's going on with the Grizzlies. Plus, Patriots WR Brandin Cooks joins the show!

Tennessee Debacle : 11/27/17

Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman debate if the Chiefs should bench Alex Smith, share their reactions from the Tennessee debacle and more.

Is Garrett's Time Up?: 11/24/17

Stephen A. and Max debate if Jason Garrett is on the hot seat, react to the Thanksgiving NFL games and preview the weekend's biggest match-ups. Tim Tebow joins to talk CFP.

Thanksgiving Showdowns: 11/23/17

Stephen A. Smith & Max Kellerman react to Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant's showdown from Thursday night, share their picks for all the NFL Thanksgiving Day matchups and more.

Guess Who's Back!: 11/22/17

Max and Stephen A. react to Ben Roethlisberger's recent comments, address the latest Donald Trump tweets, react to Tyrod Taylor being named the Bills Week 12 starter and more.

Costly Mistake : 11/21/17

Stephen A. & Max debate if the Seahawks are done after their loss to the Falcons, if the Cowboys quit vs the Eagles and are joined by World Series MVP George Springer.

Eagles Keep Flying : 11/20/17

Stephen A. and Max react to the Eagles' thrashing of the Cowboys, question if the Bills messed up in starting Nathan Peterman, LeBron's comments on Colin Kaepernick being blackballed and more.

Streaking Celtics : 11/17/17

Stephen A. and Max react to the newest report about Jerry Jones' attempt to stall Roger Goodell's contract extension, discuss the Celtics' win over the Warriors and more. Plus preview the Eagles-Cowboys matchup.

Yes Embiid: 11/16/17

Stephen A. and Max react to Joel Embiid's historic night, Ezekiel Elliott withdrawing his appeal and serving his 6 game ban, preview Warriors-Celtics, and much more.

The Future? : 11/15/17

Stephen A. and Max debate if the Celtics are the future of the NBA, the UCLA trio's punishment, Papa John's tweetstorm and more.

King of NY?: 11/14/17

Stephen A. and Max react to LeBron James calling himself the king of New York, Colin Kaepernick is GQ's citizen of the year, the Panthers run all over the Dolphins on MNF and more.

Saturday Shakeup : 11/13/17

Stephen A. and Max recap the weekend's top NFL games, the huge shakeups in CFB, Miami's smack down of Notre Dame, the CFP Rankings and more.

Injunction Denied : 11/10/17

Stephen A. and Max react to the newest ruling in the Ezekiel Elliott case, discuss Richard Sherman's season-ending injury, and more. Plus, Tim Tebow and Donovan McNabb join the show.

Jerry's Not Playing : 11/9/17

Before Bucks HC Jason Kidd joins the show Stephen A. and Max react to Jerry Jones attempting to sue the NFL and much more.

Remembering Roy Halladay: 11/8/17

Stephen A. and Max react to the tragic passing of Roy Halladay, then talk about LeBron's recent social media posts, LiAngelo Ball being accused of shoplifting in China and much more!

KyRiE-GRET: 11/7/17

Stephen A. and Max Kellerman recap Monday Night Football, discuss if the Cavs regret letting Kyrie go, the Eric Bledsoe trade and more. Plus, they welcome Rick Flair and Aaron Judge to the show.

Early Super Bowl Favorites? : 11/6/17

The First Take crew is at Naval Base San Diego for a special Veterans Day show. They debate if the Eagles are Super Bowl favorites, Colin Kaepernick's protest & much more.

Dropping Like Flies: 11/3/17

Stephen A. & Max debate what's next for the Texans after DeShaun Watson's season-ending injury, if Zeke should continue to fight his suspension and much more.

55 Years In The Making : 11/2/17

Stephen A. and Max react to the Astros winning the World Series, debate if LeBron is to blame for the Cavs slow start to the season and are joined at the desk by Geno Auriemma.

Game 7: 11/1/17

Max and Stephen A. predict who will win the World Series, react to Bill Belichick's comments on Jimmy Garappolo, discuss the CFP ranking's with Paul Finebaum and more!

Deadline Day: 10/31/17

Stephen A. and Max react to the early NFL trade deadline action, question what Ezekiel Elliott should do next and more. Plus, UFC fighter Georges St-Pierre joins the show.

BONUS: 30 for 30 Season Two Sneak Peek: 10/30/17

First Take shares the trailer for Season Two of 30 for 30 Podcasts, launching November 14th, as well as one of our favorite episodes from Season One, The Fighter Inside.

Best Game Yet?: 10/30/17

Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman react to the crazy finish in Game 5 of the World Series, discuss the Texans' reaction to Bob McNair's comments, and are joined by Donovan McNabb and Will Cain.

Dirty Hit?: 10/27/17

Stephen A. and Max question if Kiko Alonso's hit on Joe Flacco was dirty, preview the weekend's NFL games and more! Miles Teller, Tim Tebow and Jalen Ramsey join the show.

The City Of Angels : 10/26/17

Stephen A. & Max react to a huge night in LA sports with Game 2 of the World Series popping off and the Lakers beating the Wizards. Also, they react to Joe Girardi's firing.

Magic Or LeBron? : 10/25/17

Stephen A. and Max recap game 1 of the World Series, debate whether they'd want Magic Johnson or LeBron James at point guard, and more! Mike Krzyzewski & Todd Gurley stop by.

Fly Eagles Fly: 10/24/17

Stephen A. and Max debate if the Eagles are the best team in the NFC East, question who they would rather have; Dak Prescott or Carson Wentz and preview the World Series!

Division Rivals Clash: 10/23/17

Max and Stephen A. recap the weekend's best NFL match-ups, react to Jerry Jones' latest anthem comments and preview tonight's Eagles-Redskins MNF game.

The Debut: 10/20/17

Stephen A. and Max react to Lonzo's debut as a Laker in the home opener, expectations for the OKC Thunder, recap the Raiders win and much more.

Live From La La Land : 10/19/17

Stephen A. Smith and Max preview Lonzo Ball's debut as a Laker. Jamie Foxx aka Cleveland A. Smith and Paul Pierce join the show as well.