First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

<p>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, articles for Celticsblog, clips, and film breakdowns, let us be your spot for everything Celtics. We aren’t in this for the money (otherwise we’d all be homeless by now), we do it because it’s fun. And what makes it fun is interacting with our listeners. F2TF isn’t just a podcast, it’s a community. So, jump into the community, join the Discord, subscribe on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.</p><p>🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k</p><p>🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/id1351038879</p><p>📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/</p><p>🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog</p><p>😮Check out Spooney's latest column on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3UCITHv</p><p>🚨JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/H75UWjmtya</p><p>👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show!: https://bit.ly/fttfmerch</p>

Streak Ended! Celtics show who's boss against the Cavs

They did it! Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with a vintage Captain's Knock to defeat the previously undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers. Al Horford rejects the concept of time and ageing, and the C's championship-winning defense made a return. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-20
01:03:26

Toughest Matchup Yet? | Celtics vs Cavs Preview w/ Tony Pesta

Tony Pesta of Fear the Sword joins us to preview all the juicy details heading into the NBA Cup matchup between the Cavs and Celtics. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-19
53:14

INSTANT REACTION | Tatum Game Winner!

Jayson Tatum game winner! Tune in to our instant reaction to the Celtics' overtime win over the Raptors. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-17
17:46

Five Emerging Trends From the Celtics' Season

The Celtics capped off a gruelling 5 games in 7 nights stretch with a dominant victory against the Brooklyn Nets. Join us for a look at some of the emerging trends from the first 13 games, including the Luke vs Queta battle, real signs of another Tatum leap, the Jays' free throw rate, and just how good is Payton Pritchard? Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-15
01:00:08

Dan Greenberg helps us digest a frustrating loss

Dan Greenberg, aka 'Stool Greenie' of Barstool Sports, joins us to recap the Celtics' un-serious approach to their first NBA Cup game of the season. Plus, why Tatum should rest occasionally, Derrick White's heroics, and much more. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-13
46:26

The Celtics Don't Have Time For Your Sh!%

Giannis' mid-game shenanigans appeared to be the turning point necessary to wake up the Boston Celtics' defense, which carried them to yet another win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jaylen Brown returned from a hip injury with a noticeable improvement in explosiveness, while Jayson Tatum narrowly avoided serious injury. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-12
01:07:39

Post-Loss Celtics Therapy (Celtics Late Night)

The Celtics lost and it sucks, but it's not all bad. Neemias Queta is emerging as a legitimate rotation piece, including the ability to somehow switch out on to Steph Curry and defend. Jayson Tatum exhibited some elite on-the-fly problem-solving, and Derrick White proves yet again that he can be relied on as a legit number 2 option. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-07
50:51

Tatum and Derrick Dominate the Hawks (Celtics Late Night)

Jayson Tatum and Derrick White took turns dismantling the Hawks while the Celtics as a whole appeared to fix their transition defense. How serious is Payton Pritchard's case for 6MOY? Plus, Jordan Walsh's "micro progressions", Al Horford's moment of agility, and much more. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-05
39:50

The Celtics Had an Eventful Weekend in Charlotte

How serious is Jaylen Brown's injury? Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe reported the team is undertaking a second MRI scan to determine the severity of the hip injury. Plus, Grant Williams ensured the Celtics had an eventful weekend in Charlotte, and a check-in on the latest schadenfreude around the NBA. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-04
01:09:39

It's Time to Talk About the Celtics' Center Rotation

Are we sure Joe Mazzulla's center rotation is working? What changes with the Boston Celtics' back up big men might we see before Kristaps Porzingis returns? Plus, a look at the Celtics' paint defense issues, and a preview of the upcoming matchups against the Charlotte Hornets. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-01
55:00

Pritchard for 6MOY? Bucks @ Celtics Postgame (Celtics Late Night)

Is Payton Pritchard making a legitimate run at 6th man of the year? We react to the Celtics 4-0 start and win against the Milwaukee Bucks, including Pritchard's scorcher, Al Horford's defense on Giannis, Jaylen Brown figuring it out in the 2nd half, and much more. Plus, is Kristaps Porzingis ready to return? Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-29
47:24

Surprising Early Season Trends

The Boston Celtics have jumped out to a 3-0 start this season, and while some aspects have been simply amazing, it hasn't been perfect! We look at some of the emerging early trends, and what they might indicate for the rest of the season. Plus, previewing the upcoming matchup between the Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-28
53:32

INSTANT REACTION | Celtics vs Pistons Postgame

Never in doubt! The Celtics woke up for their first crunch time minutes of the season and are now 3-0 on the season. Jake and Spooney went live on YouTube for our "Instant Reactions" show. We'll be back with another full-length podcast tomorrow night. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! Get on board before the season | https://patreon.com/firsttothefloor 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-27
17:41

Celtics Sleepwalk to Victory (Celtics Late Night)

The Celtics played legitimate Mazzulla ball for about 10 minutes during their win against the Wizards. Is this a concern at all? How should the Celtics change their approach against the Pistons? Plus, news around the league including Grant Williams shenanigans, the Kawhi lawsuit, and much more. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! Get on board before the season | https://patreon.com/firsttothefloor 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-25
49:30

Opening Night Basketball Nirvana (Celtics Late Night)

Opening night did not disappoint! The Celtics followed up a flawless ring and banner-raising ceremony with an equally flawless domination of the Knicks. Jake and Ben are joined by Sam LaFrance of the How 'Bout Them Celtics podcast to react to Jayson Tatum's electric shooting, Jaylen Brown's defense on Jalen Brunson, NBA fan complaints of the Celtics' play-style, early concerns for Knicks fans, and much more. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! Get on board before the season | https://patreon.com/firsttothefloor 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-23
59:29

Opening Night Game Plan and League-wide Schadenfreude Rankings

The Boston Celtics are favorites heading into opening night against the Knicks. How should the Celtics approach this matchup? What's the game plan? Plus, we recap some of the biggest narratives to occur over the offseason, and making a Celtics-specific schadenfreude case for every team in the NBA. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! Get on board before the season | https://patreon.com/firsttothefloor 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-22
01:00:24

Preseason Winners | ESPN Top 100 | Aron Baynes Retires

Who won the preseason? Was it Jayson Tatum reminding everyone he can shoot? Jordan Walsh snatching a rotation spot, or Preseason P? Plus, ESPN's botched top 100 list, and Aron Baynes announces his retirement. Follow Trey on Twitter/X: https://x.com/TA1297 Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! Get on board before the season | https://patreon.com/firsttothefloor 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-18
59:59

Vintage Tatum, Walsh & JD Ball Out in Thrilling Loss (Celtics Late Night)

The Celtics finish their preseason at 4-1. Jordan Walsh continued to show why he's likely secured a fringe rotation spot, Jayson Tatum looked incredible, and JD Davison almost won the game on his own. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! Get on board before the season | https://patreon.com/firsttothefloor 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-16
41:05

Walsh and Lonnie Shine Against the Raptors (Celtics Late Night)

Celtics Late Night returns to discuss the rapid ascent of Jordan Walsh, Lonnie Walker's battle for the 15th roster spot, and everything happening with the Boston Celtics through the NBA Preseason thus far. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! Get on board before the season | https://patreon.com/firsttothefloor 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-14
49:00

Three Questions the Celtics Need to Answer Before Opening Night

The Celtics look like a well-oiled machine three games into their preseason, but what problems must they solve before the season kicks off? We look at a few of the remaining questions for the Celtics, including who takes the Oshae Brissett minutes, who starts at center, who will take the 15th roster spot, and a whole lot more. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! Get on board before the season | https://patreon.com/firsttothefloor 📺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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-13
01:05:48

Brian Besaw

Love the Pod! Keep bringing the analysis and knowledge!!

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