Dan Le Batard Responds to Stephen A. Smith's Public Criticism | The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Dan Le Batard reacts to comments Stephen A. Smith made about him on a recent episode of his show, where Stephen A's frustration should really lie, and if debate television is making the viewer dumber. Then we interview Tony Khan the President of AEW ahead of their upcoming PPV. The segment ends with more Damian Lillard and Tahoe talk.
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[00:00-12:30] - Dan Reacts to Stephen A.
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[@elijahsch929]

As much hate as Dan seems to get, this show is simply not the same without him. Welcome back, Dan!

[@PAWGmoth]

the grief eater consumes ur grief, and spits out loveable cohosts :') dan turned coke head mike into a legitimately lovable guy over the past 6 weeks from just constantly antagonizing him lmfao

[@ivywoodxrecords]

Hey Mike ryan, found your clicks; Drama. More beef with old ESPN guys lol Guarantee that solves the algorithm. Lots of millenials still know the names

[@vvillieP]

“We want to be dumb” That is so horrifyingly true

[@Anthonycheesman33]

And Dan feeds into that lol.

[@dreamcage1801]

Maggots think that being stupid is cool nowadays smfh

[@DemonKrem726]

He made Highly Questionable probably the dumbest show in ESPN. I loved it but he can’t really talk about dumb

[@sandhillskating2499]

dan speaking for himself again

[@almiller1470]

Love tony Kahn interview

[@NN-ge2wf]

If SAS thinks HQ was a debate show, then he must think that every time two humans speak to eachother that it must be an argument.

[@gabrieljimenez9762]

I think that would explain a lot, actually

[@tekhen-px9wl]

SAS, doesn’t get the show

[@samsneadd]

It was i only uaed to watched espn for that show. I was done with first take. One of the thinga tht drew me in was they ddnt yell. But they did what? Expressed their opinions on a sports related topic. Bomani had ome side and Dan had the other. Dad was just funny. They ddnt yell like skip and SAS or skip and shannon or even PTI. But they did debate sports related points and opinions. Except ehn they ibterviewed ppl like Tyson. But the whole point of the show is to hear Sans opnion and Bomanis opinion which alot of times they ddnt agree.they did it classier.

[@mannyneva1760]

It was an opinion show, same thing Dan is a high horse person but we he gets knocked off he plays victim

[@NN-ge2wf]

@mannyneva1760 If you genuinely think the HQ and First Take were the same type of show with the same vibe, then you're fucking delusional lol.

[@XeoMacNasty]

Dan can't see the forest for the trees when it comes to this issue. This isn't an issue specific to sports media, this is an issue with all media and all journalism. It has all become dumber and clickbait driven. If guys like Skip and Stephen A just stayed true to journalism and tried to have a show where they both read their columns and gave each other positive notes or a show where they interviewed athletes with "good" questions their show would have been cancelled in a heartbeat. This is a societal issue. Skip and Stephen A were just smart enough to see it before the rest and get on board before the rocket took off. If it wasn't Skip it would have been somebody else. Dan's issue isn't with Stephen A Smith or Skip Bayless, it's with society.

[@kettab24]

Very well said

[@andydeyoung1416]

I was just thinking that the tail end of the Stephen A clip sounded like it was being said in Trump-speak, for a comparison

[@ClarenceWardIII]

#Realtalk

[@parlaygod]

I think all news, all media has become dumber and clickbait driven, all for the algo or watver these dumb gen z kids say now

[@cvspergaming]

@@kcjones9440 this has nothing to do with First Take using humor, its more about years of them turning every sports topic into mindless debates that are aimed at getting people emotional for clicks, views, and ratings and always attempting to make everything a zero sum game which has turned the sports media landscape into an ugly place. Dan and Stu's brand is being a funny radio show in the sports realm, trying to compare the two is like apples and oranges and just makes you look uninformed on the situation.

[@KarlSainte]

I like Dan back from vacation. Good show today with good energy.

[@jay-pv4jk]

Except for the milk mustache

[@dwlc4288]

I say Skip Bayless did more damage to the sports media landscape more than anything.

[@IMRavnos]

By giving Steven A a chance?

[@HoodedAlchemy]

It was both of them when Skip was doing the Tim Tebow stuff he wasn't even that bad it's just both of them making things personal with athletes

[@Highroller16]

Nothing but the truth

[@GiftedDee]

By making it bigger then ever

[@tva475]

​@@HoodedAlchemyboth who? skip's idea and it's skips creation slow dude

[@future62]

Earned my subscription with your very astute & measured take on the racial dynamics of ESPN's business model. I hope you get that adult conversation with SAS.

[@spitzrealist86]

This was a really good 37 minute listen. Dan was firing on all cylinders 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@playlistiphone8743]

you must really hate SAS

[@spitzrealist86]

@@playlistiphone8743 did I say that here????? I’m actually a big fan of Stephen A.🤷🏾‍♂️good content is good content

[@jay-pv4jk]

Except for the milk mustache

[@PastelitoPapi]

“It would be unnecessary to have two yachts” That’s why he’s building another one lmao of course 😂😂😂

[@belhariry]

I hate billionaires who pretend like they have progressive values. Wolves in sheep's' clothing.

[@jasonspades7775]

Why does anyone think Max Kellerman got fired? Once TO said Max was blacker than Stephen A it was over.😂

[@moneymarc7708]

When Max’s expertise is boxing and he’s not working on any fights, he was cooked

[@jasonspades7775]

@@moneymarc7708 Ignored my point but whatever.

[@Atribecalledsuccess]

There’s no proof of that just gossip SAS just said it wasn’t working which was visually obvious and he let the bosses know

[@jasonspades7775]

@@Atribecalledsuccess Stop it. Everybody getting fired except Stephen A and Malika Andrews. Stephen A read the comments people been saying it. Stephen A like acting like Malcolm X one second then cooning it up the next

[@lordbeerus6182]

​@@jasonspades7775Max had his own show and still got cooked

[@marjoe32]

Great show. I didnt hear the audio problems, but video team we LOVE YOU ❤

[@freddysmith1471]

Dan held back. There is a part of the Stephen A. Smith podcast where he got "angry" that people were saying it was a dark day for ESPN that a lot of talented people were let go. He went on to say that ESPN is still going strong without those people. He even made a statement justifying the layoffs for Disney, but that it wasn't financial losses at ESPN that was the cause. It was kind of jarring to hear him say that. I also don't know why nobody pointed out that the Stephen A. just handwaved a loss of close to 20 million subscribers like it wasn't a big deal and didn't affect ESPN's position in the industry.

[@periseanbaltimore2037]

i believe his point was since 2014 (maybe i got the yr wrong) espn has been laying people off, sometimes in greater numbers than what just occurred and in those previous instances there wasn't a peep, and some of the people who are talking now were employed at espn during these layoffs, if the present layoffs are a "dark day" then what was the previous?? "doonsday" smh

[@JustMeELC]

​@@periseanbaltimore2037Steven A Smith is a shameless windbag & the sooner people stop excusing his bs the better 🙄

[@jaytee4530]

imagine missing the point that badly. Why wasn't there this uproar years ago when ESPN released 100 on air talents??

[@elark123]

SAS is and has always been a mouthpiece for his bosses and completely full of 💩

[@randymoss815]

Everyone on TV seems to speak or react to hyperbole. Its sad every year or every other year when layoffs occur,and I always see people react ok social media. I don't think more than a handful of loud people on social media are calling it doomsday. Also SAS has turned into Mr Coporate. I don't necessarily blame him though, everyone has a price. Imo it's always weird when someone comes to the defenses of a multi million or billion dollar corporation, it's just weird.

[@Kindafu]

I bet Stugotz definitely takes advantage of his friends 😂

[@lonzellowe9101]

Dan really sent the smoke to Jemele lol

[@johnny_cakes]

Jemele just whines

[@lanceroberson3089]

Outstanding job on the Tony Khan interview, Mike! Also, it's worth mentioning Dan is smart enough to know when to back down during interviews. Damn near-perfect segment, as it showed in the engagement from Khan.

[@SOGSPORTSYT]

Jealousy is hell of a drug

[@Presideo1]

What? Dan hijacked the majority of the segment to talk about the sale of a yacht with zero comedic payoff in the end. Then Mike continually says that they're pressed for time. Why were they pressed for time? Because Dan wanted to talk about the sale of Tony Khan's fathers boat. And this was a "damn near-perfect segment"?

[@PAWGmoth]

@@SOGSPORTSYT so is adderall lmfao. khan was tweakin the whole time lolol

[@J.A.Z-TheMortal]

7:50 EXACTLY!!!! There is a HUGE difference between sports analysis before Skip and Stephen A arrived, and afterwards!! Skip and SAS are the pioneers of the exaggerated, dumbing down of sports for mainstream audiences, where actual ANALYSIS of the sport is a distant third to DRAMA and Hot Takes. WHEN was the last time you heard X and Os being discussed? When was the last time either one of those characters discussed front office matters? When have they educated the audience!? They don't! They have ruined sports analysis and have made MILLIONS while doing so!!

[@colinwhat769]

Do you remember espn before they were there? Sure you might get a show like shit... the one with jaws where they broke down tape every week, maybe inside edge? But talking about dumbing it down, it was already dumb to begin with. It was just highlights. It's annoying to listen fans talk like things like OTL, and longer pieces that cover off the field issues, business, or even breaking down schemes at a high level. That stuff has always been the exception not the rule. The debate stuff is far more of a problem with actual news coverage than sports. Who cares. And FYI PTI was the harbinger or change. They were the ones that started the path towards first take. And it would have happened with or without Stephen A Smith. Cnn, msnbc, foxnews... all these networks made the move to debate centered shows in the late 90s early 2000s. Trend is way too big to pin on individuals specifically imo.

[@Atribecalledsuccess]

SAS point was that Dan did the same thing ie throwing rocks from a glass house

[@robertzwack8412]

Woody Paige would like a word.

[@catastrophecookies6066]

Stephen A was an analysis and was promptly fired lol. The Dan Le Batard show was on the rise back then

[@NIKEFOOTBALLER6]

Mina Kimes does the X and O football analysis but the show is on KZbin. But your right if you want real game analysis you have to go to KZbin for it, not any of the big networks.

[@gorklives]

You know you're friends with someone when they call you out like this. And I mean that both for Dan and Stephen

[@rodsean]

Dan has failed to realize that the debate forum is what ppl want to see. And it is how sports fans have always discussed sports when we get together

[@plutobaby9996]

He’s still hung up on radio and what sports media “used to be”

[@drhone1982]

There are some of us that just want to enjoy a good game and analyze what we see. Doesn’t have to be a pi$$ing match.

[@speakingwithced]

Nobody wants to see debates if there is no analyzation of the sports. Jj reddick and draymond shows proves this...

[@rodsean]

@@plutobaby9996 but even on the radio two hosts would argue all day

[@rodsean]

@@drhone1982 and there are many who enjoy the debate.

[@eljeer123]

I agree with Dan 100%. SAS and Skip are WWE characters whose " hot" takes are cold and tired. Give me Bomani Jones or Michael Smith anyday.

[@delyates2509]

Bomani Jones is a race baiter that nobody listens to. Anything he touches dies. Its been proven now on multiple networks.

[@RRBOYCEIII]

Jones is a racist baiting character.

[@nateheinrich4258]

Steven a clown and played out

[@trainerrob1622]

So is Dan and just about every other "journalist" on TV and radio. Dan is acting like he`s Greenberg or Ernie Johnson and that`s not who he is. He`s directly contributed to the Hot Take and toxic fan culture. Its simply a case of how you like your hot takes. Clam and quiet or loud and over the top. How many times a day do they get into back and forth on Dan`s show? Right now they are calling our an NBA reporter for working directly for the Trailblazers to gain leverage with the Heat. In terms of making the audience dumber... In this very show there was a segment in which they were going back and forth about Maxey vs Herro and a room full of people who`ve never played the game before, coached the game before or know anything about scouting or player development were giving player evaluations, that didn`t even touch on the reason why a lot of people in the league value Maxey over Herro as a player or why the Trailblazers would not value Herro as much as Maxey. That made your listeners more smart? Stu Gotz breaking down the Triangle offense makes me a smarter basketball fan? If that`s not Skip culture I don`t know what is. In one breath you call out a colleague at a different network for releasing information for a source in the same way its been released since Cosell then in the next breath they go full on Skip Cowboys/Dallas homer. Both SAS and Dan are right here. Skip and SAS made a generation of sports fans more toxic not more dumb. (If the information exist and I`m not blocking your from accessing it and you refuse to access it, you`ve made yourself more dumb) and Dan has and still is participating and benefitng from that culture.

[@billybobby5247]

Lmao bruh dan just tweeted out that herro is better than Maxie just more white. There is 0 self awareness in Dan's fanbase. Yall are stupid af

[@brandon46and2]

He kinda got you on there, Dan.

[@kingammo6090]

He did... That's why Dan deflects on to Jemele Hill saying Stephen A wouldn't say nothing bad about Jemele was such ah coward rebuttal lol

[@edison7165]

Not really. His old show was never a debate show. They just laughed and made jokes on dumb stuff. clearly you 2 have no idea but go ahead and just follow

[@nycedyme4]

@@edison7165it wasn’t serious journalism so knock it off

[@daharris41]

Exactly. Although I do agree with the premise that it’s destroying sports media

[@howardhill3395]

The adversarial system of bringing out opposing good points is pervasive. The idea is to get a passionate and well-thought out argument from each side, also pointing out flaws or important immissions in each one's argument. This can degenerate into enmity, closed-mindedness & high drama for entertainment.

[@christopherwilliams477]

I like when people can disagree and debate without being disrespectful and ugly 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 grown men!!!

[@MajinTobias]

David Wells getting up sounds like me losing my parlay on a botched FG at 1AM in a Pac-12 game

[@shaun5497]

We place the blame on skip and SAS but we all watched! It was pretty good and we are all to blame!

[@truthteller6461]

There’s nothing to blame what’s the harm life’s too short to live it on your high horse drink a beer and relax

[@cantbecanceledpodcast]

True

[@brianhurley8617]

Man I looked away from Dan for a few years and this video reminds me why I love listening to him. Even if I don’t agree, I find myself learning…..oh, wait I’m dumb. Lol. Joking, great show!

[@directorytaliwag4100]

Dan is participating “crabs in a barrel”. Dan is throwing big shade.

[@canbu]

Exactly fight the other minorities doing well. It’s sad. Just move on from ESPN dude.

[@Lmega201]

We riding with you Dan🫡 great show

[@Penguingay]

Stephen A makes great points tbh

[@Nedo_ao]

He does but people for the most part choose sides and they don't wanna hear the other side

[@DSLACA]

Dan is also a part of fhe "sports entertainmemt transition becoming dumber" But...its entertaining!

[@IconSince87]

Yes you’re right. He promotes being dumb and has Stu and others be dumb on purpose, so it’s weird when he tries to be taken serious.

[@billharris7235]

He's referring to sports analysis, not entertainment. The occasional problem with the show is when they mix the two, often without warning.

[@calebmcclain4101]

Le Batard had Tony on the damn grill about the yacht, sheesh! 😂😂

[@sirdubster]

Does anyone know the name of the theme song?? I can’t find it anywhere

[@jimmygalindo6240]

Got your back Dan?! I just came back from Miami. Love your show

[@Dafelle]

Stephen is the biggest suit out there. I always see him defending corporations and the rich and powerful

[@catastrophecookies6066]

Dan is a hypocrite. Like Stugotz has been by his side for nearly 20 years. And the not talking sports the day after the Super Bowl. He can’t get mad Stephen A did it better. Like he can’t drive the clown car but get mad someone else has a clown car with better rims

[@greggibson33]

Stephen A. defending his overlord.... Shock.

[@662chillin]

Right So glad Dan brought up the "make his employers money" quote

[@Itsnotme99]

Like Dan did when he was at ESPN crying when skipper resigned and talking crap about FS1 and barstool

[@KNByam]

Defending the people that pay him? What a shock.

[@Christian-eq6pq]

@@Itsnotme99Barstool isn’t ESPN’s competition and it’s just genuinely trash. Guarantee Dan would still slander Barstool

[@Budaniel]

I'm disappointed they didn't take the time out of their SAS debate debate to mention how he bobbled Amin's name. That would have derailed the show for five minutes if anyone on the show had done it, but being at the very start of the sound byte combined with Dan wanting to hit on several points of the topic meant it was had to be left unmentioned due to time constraints (aside from Dan's chuckle when he heard it lol)

[@deboriginal220]

Yea it's very disappointing. Not on brand at all lol

[@deanmd6727]

He also went on to say it incorrectly like 3-4 more times after the first time.

[@Husha2263]

Dumb it down for my audience and double my dollars They criticize me for it, yet they all yell 'holla'

[@lanceroberson3089]

The audio is way too low.

[@morganperez4589]

Worst sports audio on KZbin

[@lanceroberson3089]

@@morganperez4589 it's consistently bad.

[@macdaddy2344]

😅😂

[@LeBatardShow]

Apologies. I’ve sent this to the control team to fix this moving forward. I know it’s been a consistent thing but we will fix it.

[@macdaddy2344]

@@LeBatardShow they should at least give ya credit for being consistent 😃

[@MCKBeats]

HQ gave me hope that sports discussion shows were still possible at a time when sports debate was becoming unbearably irritating.

[@maneyfresh3925]

Papi to Stephen A: "You dont get the shooooooow"

[@joenicedj]

8:47 - 8:57 - this is correct. Matt Taibbi wrote a book about this called Hate, Inc. In Taibbi's work, he compares election coverage to an ESPN broadcast, complete with scoreboards which predict winners and losers.

[@jm2112]

Good to have Dan back. Last week was tough to listen.

[@Presto_King]

The Jess show is finally over lol

[@EatinOffMyOwnPlate]

Facts.

[@romeyrome32]

​@@Presto_KingSampson too. I can do without him, Jessica and Stu.

[@benjacoby7370]

wow, Tony Khan... was the most enthusiastic interview with a sports league/team owner I have previously witnessed. really enjoyed it and am an instant fan of Tony Khan

[@richardcelaya7361]

Good god how can anyone not love tony khan. Seems like a great dude

[@TBtheking405216]

Slash wrestling promoter

[@madddoggnogood1491]

@@richardcelaya7361 don't let Jim Cornette hear you say that

[@Knightowl1980]

We treat politics like sports and sports like politics, we just love to “debate”

[@isaiah1849]

Trying to sell me on Tyler Herro being enough for Lillard is hilarious.

[@user-id3oz5ts8h]

Has Jamele Hill ever had a good take?

[@colefrawley1845]

Yassssss queen , greatest sportscaster in worlds history

[@thedivinekingllc.7327]

I can't believe they didn't give Beast Mode the ball.

[@JCreole]

Truth…

[@AntzRenLopez]

I just noticed the missing stugotz face in the bottom corner. Well done😂

[@michaelaustin1572]

This was great content and I like the point the guy in blue Jay jersey brought up. “You’re not dumb everyone else is”

[@Forevermade32]

I feel like Dan plays the “I’m too intelligent” card like you played a part in what sports media has become also and instead of constantly whining about it built an empire like you’re doing now and leave it in the past

[@iTuber012]

Exactly. He was a part of the change as well but wants to wash his hands

[@sabrinasolomon6387]

1000%

[@Spacialjones]

Exactly! And he won’t own it. Him and other folks who’ve left or were pushed out constantly remark like they weren’t a part of the problem. It’s easy to talk about integrity when you’re outside of the club. I also thought Dan looping in Jemele’s point was pretty low. I think SAS is pretty clear about his hypocritical point from Dan and Dan only.

[@sabrinasolomon6387]

@@Spacialjones I thought the Jemele comment was low. Every day he criticize ESPN or someone there. Its Woj this week 2-3 times a show.

[@shivdesai3301]

Dan don't throw Jemelle on the bus. She was not calling out SA. She was relaying her experience. PTI has been the standard for years. I don't view it as the same as First Take or Undisputed. The main issue is while we have so much more information now, it is so polluted and controlled now.

[@Michael-tc1dm]

Jamelle hill is a clown.

[@TrueAnakinSkywalker]

It’s not throwing her “under” the bus it’s providing clarification. He doesn’t work for ESPN he doesn’t answers to SAS, he doubled down on what he said.

[@lordbeerus6182]

​@@TrueAnakinSkywalkerdef throwing shade

[@TrueAnakinSkywalker]

@@lordbeerus6182 we heard two different things. I heard him say don’t get mad at me cause I’m not the one who said ______ but I am the one who said _____. There was no “shade” thrown.

[@seantate81]

That man said what were doing accounting 🤣🤣🤣

[@FrankieJC79]

👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 great opening on that

[@youtubeprime7157]

Imagine Mike Ryan saying there's media that targets dumb people and tells them they are smart. I thought that was who you were pretending to be. Dogma masquerading as common sense 😂

[@carmichaelk.5214]

He delusional as both a producer and a sports fan that refuses to admit sports are dumb.

[@drewwhezzy]

Where can you listen to this show?

[@cgwami]

Stephen A saying Le Batard is participating in “Sports Debate TV” would be like Don Lemon telling John Stewart he’s participating in “cable news political debate”. Actually, someone once tried to do that on CNN’s Crossfire. Also, Fred Taylor should be in the HoF!

[@roachasaurus2020]

I love how Dan called out Stephen A. for massaging Dana White's balls, but 10 minutes later had Tony Khan and talked about a yacht for five minutes instead of asking about CM Punk and The Elite.

[@madddoggnogood1491]

Why would he. He's not a wrestling fan

[@micahjohnsonboxing6409]

To be fair he probably never seen AEW.

[@tylerflemming7059]

Stephen a wants to be Steven from Django and Django at the same damn time.

[@sonnysmith2991]

This exactly! I realized that when I listened to his radio show once and he tried to say he’s a huge fan of Sean Hannity’s radio show and The Black Eagle radio show. I was like, “GTFOH with that BS!”

[@Rico513]

🎯🎯🎯

[@Kellsmcgreen999]

Nailed it

[@djc4080]

Yep and Sambo Stephen doesn’t see where THATS A PROBLEM.

[@Matt4star]

The way Dan said 78 about pat Riley 😂😂😂😂

[@zahf6484]

I see Mike Ryan is growing the belly to compliment the mullet and finally fully complete the typical Florida man look.

[@spongebrain260]

Lol

[@themarlawnpodcastnetwork]

I want Dan to do a first take like Debate with Stephen A Smith about this topic… the irony

[@eanlynum9366]

Dan is a bitter ex employee. Doesn’t make him wrong but he is definitely jaded. No disputing that.

[@Mr40thstblack]

This is the most Intelligent discussion I have seen on a sports show in Years. I haven't watch any of the so called sports shows on EsPN since Jemele was fired.

[@yonh5350]

its a fascinating topic and I hope Dan and SAS have that conversation

[@MentalPistol]

Steve talks about how cool he and Dan generally are but Dan's demeanor and tone casts doubt.

[@demikpre]

Dan is doing everything to called a fuck boy, SAS trying to keep from saying it 😂 SAS need to start dropping his nuts on mfers

[@IMDABROWN]

My favorite radio show that was all about buffoonery more than sports says something else made sports debate dumb. How many days have I listened to the show and there was no sports talk. "you don't get the show!"

[@offscreenlongo]

great shout by Mike with the Rock n Sock comp, i said the same thing. its some of the funniest stuff ive seen in wrestling. MJF's ability to be funny, likeable, an effective heel and still add depth to his character is awesome. cant wait for that DOUBLE CLOSE LINE

[@sabrinasolomon6387]

Where can I find some of Dan’s journalism work. Please advise.

[@Indy_Bendy]

What journalism

[@jrmiami4035]

Stephen A. Smith is a yes man

[@supaflyenuka]

Imagine him calling something Dumb when your whole schtick was bringing your elderly Dad rambling on the show

[@Darwinr67]

ESPN did not come out of no where. ESPN has been #1 for the last 35 years

[@Amathene]

I love the grilling about the yacht

[@sabrinasolomon6387]

Here he go, talking about ESPN again!

[@RickymfP]

Hill was right with that shot

[@stevenwolbrueck6488]

She sees everything through the lens of race. I wouldnt take anything seriously with her.

[@rafa328]

Yo epic rant by Dan. Definitely gonna have to archive this clip.

[@urthpainter]

7:51 resounding, clear take on Skip Bayless. Also deservingly scathing

[@mohammedhosain6605]

We lost Stuart Scott and were left with SAS... What a f$&n tragedy...

[@Drewgalarza]

HQ was legit a satire show. It was never a debate show

[@mash1697]

HQ definitely had a debate based element

[@Drewgalarza]

@@mash1697 it was a sports debate shows that made FUN of sports debate shows. Not one time in their run did bomani and Dan have a serious debate like disagreement. Everything was literal jokes. It was legit a comedic sports show. Nothing about that was debate. Debatable on KZbin is more of a debate show than HQ and even they don’t even take it as serious with that cast and crew

[@mash1697]

@@Drewgalarza a debate is not based on how serious it is. Conflict makes TV. And while they were not debating they had different sides of their "light" perspective on several occasions. I do not mean debate in the sense of shouting matches. I mean debate in the sense of differing perspectives. Anything else is commentary or news.

[@sthomas086]

You know what I dislike more than the terrible debate shows is someone talking about how dumb someone else is.

[@zelbongrimmage3770]

I miss u guys a lot haven't seen u in awhile 😂😂😂😂

[@mrkeels89]

Aka malika andrews not stephen a smith

[@twizzy585ots]

Like it or not SAS is right....love y'all both 💯🙌🏿

[@kingammo6090]

💯 ✔️

[@jaydisqus3353]

ESPN is making a mistake trying to rebuild the network around screaming A.

[@jeangeraldgilles1409]

Steven A. Smith bullied Skip Bayless. That's the reason Skip left "First Take" which he started and invited Steven A. Smith to come and join him. Skip started a new sport show "undisputed" to compete with First Take. Steven A. Smith also back stabbed Max Kellerman and forced management to fire Max. Now Steven A. Smith owns First Take.

[@andrewalker2056]

That's the Tony Khan everybody's been talking about. Yeah he's definitely on coke😂😂😂😂

[@brockontop]

You have no idea 😂😂 He's really really really bad

[@andrewalker2056]

@@brockontop I've been hearing about him for a while since he started aew but I've never seen his actual seen his face... But yeah I think what everyone has been saying about him is right

[@LaCheeserie]

@@andrewalker2056 Kendal Roy vibes

[@andrewalker2056]

​@@LaCheeseriefor sure😂😂

[@CoachDodderidge]

I love this. Dan speaking the truth

[@nocapzone46]

No he's not

[@billyjenkins3672]

Damn.. he called SAS all the way out 😂😂

[@DrPGnGM]

The Joe Rogan, donkey reference was spot on! @9:20

[@wv8071]

Well, I guess Dan and his crew are the smart people.😳 Debate shows work because that's what many friends and families do. Dan obviously doesn't like to be challenged. The arrogance it takes to call others dumb is so reflective of their high mindedness. Look at Dan's show. It is set up for his voice to be the only one that matters. The others are just minions. I would watch first take over this every time.

[@user-zo5hy2om4x]

Debate television is the worst!! I have not seen ESPN in years !

[@nocturnalron69]

Has the term “performance media” been used before? Or is that redundant? If not I’m coining it now in reference to Steven A Smith.

[@evannatland5151]

I love the Joe rogan shot, mainly because you can tell how disingenuous it is and how he's clearly never watched it the same they accused Stephen A never watching highly questionable. 😂

[@paul4253]

His comments on rogan were spot on.

[@evannatland5151]

@@paul4253 how so?

[@tomdrake3787]

I wonder if Dan will call out Jamele for her dumb comments about Asian Americans. Since he's quick to call out racism.

[@mrstanbmw]

You must be Asian to make a statement like that she hit it out park she said the truth evidently you are a hit dog because I hear you yelping

[@deejames2257]

You debated on Wilbon and Tony’s show……BAM!

[@bucballzy]

8:00 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@mikethomas860]

Highly Questionable was not a Sports Debate show. Stephen A is deflecting. Stephen A and Skip are so thin skinned but have no problem unmercifully attacking players.

[@Atribecalledsuccess]

So it was smart? Because he just said the issue is “dumb topics”

[@lordbeerus6182]

Def was a sport debate show

[@Anthonycheesman33]

But can we admit the show was dumb just cuz it wasn’t like the other shows doesn’t mean it was high science lol.

[@HellWolfHun]

Just a suggestion, the studio audio volume is very low, lower than the volume from external sources added.

[@CJ-te2mu]

This Dumb TV model started, I believe with The Jerry Springer Show.

[@TheSerbianG]

JJ Reddick is changing the NBA journalism and I absolutely love it!!! Real analysis so I can learn about the actual game. I'm done with "He didn't want it enough" "he fell apart" "that guy is a dog" blah blah garbage shit takes.

[@nycedyme4]

JJ trash too

[@madddoggnogood1491]

Jj Redick is a pretentious, condescending dork

[@Presto_King]

Dan never likes to be called out on his own shit and always does a bit too much damage control for anyone to feel sympathy. Glad to see they finally got production on the KZbin going after years of waiting tho gj

[@pippyle2]

First Take puts barbershop conversations on national tv.