The Stephen A. Smith Show

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/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Scarborough’s post-election meeting with Donald Trump.Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-game winning run with Dalton Knecht’s excellent play, and Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey calling out teammate Joel Embiid.Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 State Warriors Draymond Green of Memphis Grizzlies Zach Edey, the Los Angeles Lakers’ six-game winning run with Dalton Knecht’s excellent play, and Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey calling out teammate Joel Embiid. He interviews 2X Super NFL 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. 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 Scarborough’s post-election meeting with Donald Trump. Stephen A. discusses the latest in the Sean P. Diddy Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering case, including prosecutors raiding the music mogul’s 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 State Warriors Draymond Green of Memphis Grizzlies Zach Edey, the Los Angeles Lakers’ six-game winning run with Dalton Knecht’s excellent play, Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey calling out teammate Joel Embiid, and more. Stephen A. interviews 2X NFL Super Bowl Champion and 7X Pro Bowler Terrell Suggs about his decorated career with the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs, today’s Ravens and Chiefs teams, and his upcoming Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement consideration. Stephen A. comments on the NFL's statement about its players mimicking President-Elect Donald Trump’s dance moves during games. He also discusses the Harris campaign paying Oprah Winfrey’s production company for their interview and MSNBC “Morning Joe” hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough’s post-election meeting with Donald Trump.Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 sport. Ward answers if he would fight Jake Paul and talks about his “The Art of Ward” podcast.Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 prospect of CU Buffaloes Deion Sanders landing an NFL Head Coaching job.Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 former boxing champion Andre Ward. 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 prospect of CU Buffaloes Deion Sanders landing an NFL Head Coaching job. In women’s college basketball, he salutes Juju Watkins on breaking the USC Women’s Basketball record for the most 30-point games in a single season. In the NBA, he comments on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ undefeated record and the Los Angeles Clippers’ James Harden becoming the League’s #2 All-Time three-point shooter. He also 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. 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 sport. Ward answers if he would fight Jake Paul and talks about his “The Art of Ward” podcast. Stephen A. discusses Week 11 NFL action 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 prospect of Colorado Buffaloes’ Deion Sanders landing an NFL head coaching job. He salutes Juju Watkins on breaking the USC Women’s Basketball record for the most 30-point games in a single season. In the NBA, he comments on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ undefeated record and the Los Angeles Clippers’ James Harden becoming the League’s #2 All-Time three-point shooter. 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/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.'s political recap.  He discusses President-Elect Donald Trump’s new cabinet appointments. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and trains one-on-one with top NBA shooting coach and popular TikTok basketball influencer Chris “Lethal Shooter” Matthews.  Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and trains one-on-one with top NBA shooting coach and popular TikTok basketball influencer Chris “Lethal Shooter” Matthews.  Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 also answers viewer questions, including whether a man should watch Sunday football or take a girl he likes out on a date. If he would rather have horrible heartburn or horrible diarrhea, his preference for bar soap over body wash, and if Goku and Vegeta could beat the majority of Marvel superheroes.  Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and trains one-on-one with top NBA shooting coach and popular TikTok basketball influencer Chris “Lethal Shooter” Matthews.  Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. is joined in-studio by rapper/singer-songwriter Cordae to discuss his life, career, and new album," Crossroads." Cordae is in a completely different space in life, and he tackles that perfectly on “Crossroads.” He’s a father now and his baby’s mother is a tennis superstar, a subject he touches on throughout the album. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 world heavyweight boxing champion "Iron" Mike Tyson ahead of his November 15th fight against YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul, live on Netflix from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Rapper-turned-politician Moses “Shyne” Barrow joins the show to discuss his music career, relationship with Sean Diddy Combs, and his compelling HULU documentary, The Honorable Shyne. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Klay Thompson’s return to the Chase Center for the first time as a Dallas Maverick and Joel Embiid’s season debut with the Philadelphia 76ers.  Rapper-turned-politician Moses “Shyne” Barrow joins the show to discuss his music career, relationship with Sean Diddy Combs, and his compelling HULU documentary, The Honorable Shyne. He also discusses President-Elect Donald Trump’s recent cabinet appointments. Stephen A. comments on Klay Thompson’s return to the Chase Center for the first time as a Dallas Maverick and Joel Embiid’s season debut with the Philadelphia 76ers. Stephen A. interviews former Bad Boy rapper-turned-politician Moses “Shyne” Barrow about his life, rap career, rise as leader of the Belize House of Representatives, and his revealing HULU documentary The Honorable Shyne.  Stephen A. discusses President-Elect Donald Trump’s new cabinet appointments. He also answers viewer questions, including whether a man should watch Sunday football or take a girl he likes out on a date. If he would rather have horrible heartburn or horrible diarrhea, his preference for bar soap over body wash, and if Goku and Vegeta could beat the majority of Marvel superheroes.  Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Klay Thompson’s return to the Chase Center for the first time as a Dallas Maverick.  Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.