Stephen A. Smith gets real about ESPN and First Take

[@justinrainey7]

People are more upset Malika and Perk still got jobs but Jalen out.

[@bateriayvr8988]

Bingo

[@SuperMassara]

Actually just Malika.

[@cholmanjr8345]

Yep

[@sicklymaad]

Its about how much theyre getting paid plus ratings when they're on. Like it or not ppl are watching when those 2 are on.🤷‍♀

[@rusbut3459]

Perk good

[@jaysgeronca]

This is why I love Stephen A. This is not a podcast or KZbin content, it's a straight up mother freakin Wrestling Promo.

[@ramarobarnes918]

Imagine if he cussed. It'll be just like a jim cornette promo lmao

[@MastermindRell]

💀

[@jaymarrisonn]

I swear it felt like he was doin a shoot promo 😂😂

[@joujou3894]

I like coming off vacation early 😂😂

[@jaysgeronca]

@@jaymarrisonn Whoooow! 😉

[@andrewguida8995]

Finally getting the real Stephen A. Lfg.

[@emunety]

So he been fake for two decades. This your man?

[@alejandroherrera5271]

​@@emunetyif you're a tv personality, yes, you can't be 100% real and you know that

[@jchiefster2115]

When he says “ Let me tell you something ..”

[@Gamechanger100vibe]

@@NoSaltJustPepperBaeTime stamp?

[@MMRBlack]

I love this show already lol raw and uncut Stephen A is a W

[@joelemaine]

This has been truly entertaining. Dan got 24hrs to respond.

[@thatmanlf]

I’m looking at Twitter like is Dan gonna retweet this or what lol

[@tyrrellhueston8588]

🤣🤣

[@misterkwhite99]

Dan on Vacation. Stephen A. knows this. strategic.

[@squeakyclean7]

@@misterkwhite99😂😂 yes

[@joshuakessler6818]

Dan who?

[@thedrizzle619]

stephen a: "This dude should rot" stephen a: "He's a very dear friend" 😂😂😂😂

[@myblackfamily3484]

Stephen A is why i watch espn

[@jerryminta9678]

Sad

[@noneyabizz3403]

That’s pathetic

[@HEAT4YOAZZ]

Why u boys hating lol let the man live

[@j.samuel9646]

Same here bro!

[@Royal109618]

Molly fine as hell

[@darylhopkins9796]

I like the raw Stephen A. Smith. 💯

[@1trainerthe187]

He act like he own ESPN tho he probably reason them 20 got laid off 😒😏🤔

[@trevick6874]

Pause

[@1trainerthe187]

@trevick6874 ik that didn't sound right coming from Daryl 🤣

[@NateWilliams..]

Yo that's wild

[@SonGokuSann]

Molly for the streets

[@Head173]

@@jpstewart4109😂😂😂

[@CustomizedUsername]

🙋🏻‍♂️ I’d like a turn

[@jpstewart4109]

@@Head173 😂😂😂

[@chrismiller755]

Facts

[@jla3562]

Too many women out there just travel a bit 😂

[@dannydiazphoto]

“What am I Michael Jackson?” 🤣🤣 you’re THE BEST STEPHEN A.!!

[@nikesonmysole]

The "Are you on drugs statement got me crying 😂" . He always laments to that LMAO

[@othershi4390]

That had me and my mom dying that is one of his most classic lines

[@Los150]

STAY OFF THE WEEEEEEEEEDUH 😂

[@t.s.3709]

🎯As a Black man with both a face and a voice; my respect for Stephen A. Smith grows exponentially during moments like this. And I have questioned his political takes on occasion; but never his authenticity. No rose-colored glasses…. But that’s my N! And to heck with anybody with less than the utmost respect for the work he puts in. Bleep ‘em!

[@garydagg9112]

Exactly as a white lad from the UK. I don't always agree with his sports takes or political takes at least he speaks honestly

[@princetut1445]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@XKick3nWingX]

I don't understand why the pigment of your skin matters? That's a weird thing to start with. It would be like saying as a man who loves hot sauce, I'm a huge Yankees fan.

[@garydagg9112]

@@XKick3nWingX I get that but it's one of those weird things in the real world. Like if a post said I'm a republican. The majority of people assume he would be a white guy ( rightly or wrongly) so you mention it to remove the implication of bias. Using your example I see loads of people something like " as a fan of X I still think player Y is really good" it shouldn't matter if you support another team but people especially online will assume your just a fan of players Y team and dismiss you.

[@t.s.3709]

@@XKick3nWingX Spoken like either an idiot; or someone who didn’t listen/comprehend the podcast. My words were in direct response to Ms. Hill’s comments about ESPN and Black faces and voices. Get out your feelings…. Sharpen your tools; because I am 10 times worse than Stephen A. if you come for me. (And that hot sauce & Yankees analogy makes no sense in the context of our exchange; to put it kindly)

[@kemdaman159]

I remember when it went from Cold Pizza to 1&10 to First Take. Anyone that remembers this, we’re getting old but because we saw these transitions, we also have witnessed the decline of espn.

[@melijahcopeland4101]

Exactly. From sports journalism to sports antics

[@Dollar-zb2ik]

So everything stays the same forever? Change is never imminent? Asking for a friend

[@Fella-js2qs]

I remember cold pizza. Only time I watch espn is when first take is on . Sometimes Monday night football. Sometime becUse Monday night football isn’t the same neither. The marquee matchups are SUNDAY night

[@kemdaman159]

@@Dollar-zb2ik where does my comment imply that change isn’t imminent and things should stay the same?

[@thatmanlf]

Y’all gotta realize Stephen A doesn’t care about getting let go if he does he already said he wanted to do something else (late night talk show) he will get the followers easily

[@brucelau2023]

No one wants you to fade. The main reason I watch ESPN, even along with your haters, is YOU. You are the most entertaining and also knowledgeable person in sports media. I love this man please don't leave FIRST TAKE man

[@teannatrump2622]

Idk about knowledgeable😂😂

[@bansnabs5523]

Nah let him do this show full time, no Perkins no Molly

[@tyronewilliams6778]

Damn they really hit a nerve and he rightfully have a reason to lay down the facts

[@b.b.4807]

I like this video because Stevan A. spoke with facts. A lot of other channels seen excited that ESPN had to make layoffs. They blame ESPN for being "woke" for the layoffs. Steven A. came with the facts!

[@spazzmaticent45]

Stephan A Smith keeps it all the way real 💯💯💯

[@BeanieDoggerson]

Unless it comes to being real about ESPN over the years, first take has been unwatchable since Max left

[@kgema89]

since when lol?

[@WillieBradley2]

He's turning people off. He thinks he own KZbin. He doesn't own anything

[@beantown4life]

​@@WillieBradley2you're still here tho bozo lol

[@lightningjuniorsuper]

@@WillieBradley2hy you trying to speak for him and put words in his mouth? His platform he’s talking about is his podcast not KZbin that he runs and owns

[@DavidFonseca89]

So far I've really been enjoying Stephen A's content here. It's been said manny times, but not many can pull off what he's doing. A primarily solo podcast that's THIS entertaining is hard to do. Kudos

[@rolanduron7126]

Good that Stephen Smith got his own show. Congratulations man. You deserve it ❤️

[@ryananderson6477]

“Are you on drugs” had me dead lmao

[@nelsonrios1531]

😂😂😂😂

[@Unknown_Currency]

Get em Mr. Smith. Champions are made during these times

[@marcusp7040]

I hope he’s able to read this but I just watched him and Chris *Christy he asked him questions about every community but the black community. I really just want to know why he didn’t press him on that sine he’s essentially endorsing him

[@Jordanbiggs1473]

No one wants you to fade. The main reason I watch ESPN, even along with your haters, is YOU. You are the most entertaining and also knowledgeable person in sports media. I love this man

[@papertags]

Entertaining, yes. Most knowledgeable tho? Impossible.

[@fortaaa6314]

@@papertagshe’s pretty knowledgeable

[@alcbass1]

This is the Steven A. I have known and loved. Keep spitting truth, brother! I’ve been a fan you and a bigger fan of those who know and understand the business world. Truth, wisdom: keep bringing it! Long life and prosperity to you always…

[@kevinwatson2351]

One of my favorite people on the planet Earth. Stephen A. Smith ❤. Big love to you my brother 👏✈️💪🏽

[@stephenasmith]

Appreciate ya. Thank you so kuch

[@jdorrancez]

@@stephenasmith i love you so kuch

[@eggsyaquino7638]

Talk that talk Stephen A Smith!!!!! LETS GOOOOO

[@butternuts14]

Stephen A, I have no doubts you can make first take work with anyone, I just wish there was someone else that made it easy for you because that’s when you’re the most entertaining when you don’t have to completely carry the show

[@PrinceSamurai45]

JJ Redick is definitely the best guest they have because he does this well. Great watching them go back and forth.

[@djsugarbear6715]

Smh....I watch espn because I don't want to watch soap operas. ...however, the lines have blurred.

[@k-no058]

Suck em down

[@Warf_459]

Shannon Sharp

[@Marwin107]

​@@PrinceSamurai45Right. It's the opposite way around with Perkins.

[@Porterhouse601]

I love this version of Stephen A!!

[@EliteClinicalResearch]

Can we get Michael Irvin mondays back! That was absolutely hilarious!!!!

[@darryldinwiddie6449]

Yes please do. Awesome

[@BPDion824]

He basically just admitted to lying about him thinking he might be next to get fired.. Now yall know that was a damn lie. Boy said First Take is Molly's smh... That boy know he got folks fired stop lying guy

[@kgrkid]

He wasn’t lying

[@BPDion824]

@@kgrkid u not paying attention

[@tirmow5524]

Set'em straight Steven A!!! I feel the exact same way!!!

[@ryderrobbie1]

Been watching ESPN before Cold Pizza and will continue to watch ESPN no matter what ima Sports fanatic but I must say it's different waking up and not hearing First Take on. Keep doin yo thang bruh..

[@Thesportofreportingpart2]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnXJiWmfbLt5mLM

[@GreenUtube]

Stephen. Please have your team raise the volume.

[@ye6973]

You got hearing issues if you can’t hear Stephen A Smith

[@GreenUtube]

@@ye6973😂😂 nah but compared to other videos I watch from other sports shows, volume is no problem.

[@ye6973]

@@GreenUtubetrue. I’ll have to compare haha

[@RELLMGN]

@@ye6973you can clearly hear em

[@jpcoqueran]

Nah the volume is a bit low

[@MartinZerrudo]

This is giving me WWE vibes, and I kind of love it.

[@Jaymoe316]

Well just like WWE, ESPN is number 1 against the competition. Also like WWE, ESPN hasn’t been good in 20 years. I do have to say that WWE is getting better recently With people like Roman Reigns and LA knight…. YEAH!!!

[@SirePeabody]

I agree .. all these talking heads & sports demagogues fighting over ratings. Meanwhile the “new media” is taking their ratings lol !!

[@madddoggnogood1491]

@@Jaymoe316 so fs1 is aew, barstool is njpw

[@Kakekutter]

Hill had a point.....ESPN want black people but don't want the black people taking positions that goes against the white business owners

[@ragingbull3157]

Steve out here naming names....pay attention y'all 😂

[@entrepreneurminded4721]

I love Stephen A confidents it's really contagious

[@skeginaldp1533]

Skip & Stephen A. Are both titans in the game hate it or love it.

[@Mr-912]

Skip is void of integrity and respect they are very different

[@mistersunshine1330]

​@@Mr-912missed the point, and the guy in the video, the guy who negotiated a buyout with FS1 would beg to differ.

[@sterlt.2836]

Lmfao Stephen A funny as hell. I rock with this energy 😂

[@marquezshine747]

Love this podcast. We need more of him unleashed from Disney

[@anythinganywhereanytime7054]

nah plz

[@cruzanassassin]

Unleashed from it? He is defending the company... Y'all turn everything political

[@kadeib]

@@cruzanassassin espn turned themselves political for the worse

[@robrussell3023]

Good for you Stephen A. Let those hypocrites have it👏👏👏

[@1VetsVision]

Stephen A Smith is the best! I love this man!! ❤❤❤

[@TheKingofKings2272]

This man used that article to go on a huge ego trip.

[@albertorbinati5511]

Can Disney PLEASE stop buying the brands that I love? ESPN, Lucasfilm, Pixar, Marvel...all are more sucky now that they're under the Mickey Mouse umbrella. Please STOP! Sell them back or something.

[@liferealgood]

I thought they’ve done ok with Marvel. Lucasfilm is on life support and Pixar and ESPN are dead.

[@ayylmao1193]

@@liferealgood marvel is and has been trash. anyone who says otherwise is a snivelling, man-child, fanboy.

[@ArganawkTLOD]

​@@liferealgoodmarvel is undoubtedly worse off since Disney took over.

[@beantown4life]

Oh well get over it 😂

[@ArganawkTLOD]

@@beantown4life happy trolling👍

[@cloak1408]

Nah get rid of Molly and Malika and we will be back on track. This is what people are most upset about. Hire people who are exciting to watch. We can give a damn about ESPN’s numbers lol

[@AllenInRealLife]

I absolutely love this energy.

[@Thesportofreportingpart2]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnXJiWmfbLt5mLM

[@Los150]

The culture warriors that hate ESPN certainly don’t lol

[@Kinguptown215]

“ I ain’t worried bout a damn soul, I love competition.. assuming there is any”🔥🔥🔥 yeah!!

[@Duzypriicee]

Max Kellerman has entered the chat *

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

What he is trying to say here is " Don't bite the hand that feeds you" and " Obey the master"

[@thethoughtfulone4436]

Wasn’t buddy saying he might be let go and now he’s got all this energy 😂

[@Joshua_Harrell]

Go along get along gang

[@kingmarcusrich]

I’m confused on how first take belong to Molly 🤣🤣🤣

[@zuniga.cory88]

Stephen A Smith is that guy. Always been a fan since I started watching first take

[@chrisdominuez1198]

Love this Stephen A keep giving it too the haters ill keep watching love it keep it going brother

[@johndillinger4392]

Honestly it’s not that many great sport news options outside of ESPN . But honestly ESPN is not that great nowadays compared to the old days . The talent not even the same or good anymore

[@23kingdaze]

He went from “ I could be next to be fired “ last week to full on “ y’all got me effed up “ lol

[@talesfromthetrip]

So they lost 5.5 billion dollars and laid off 1250 employees since 2013 and this company is in good shape? That truly doesn’t make sense to me. Staffers are different from on-air personalities and they fired some real good talents. That’s a sign that they’re in turmoil.

[@DarkSaber22]

"What the hell am I, Michael Jackson?" LMAO In all seriousness, this was a fantastic segment

[@ny100302]

I love competition… assuming there is one 💯😆🔥🤣 Savage! Lol

[@m11a19h80]

Stephen A well-spoken

[@Nick-M.]

Getting back with skip for 1 show on KZbin would go crazy

[@j0epark1]

First take sucks with having 15 different guests every day. It was gold with just him and Max.

[@thatgalmoni]

I remember the days when me, my brothers and mom would literally wake up everyday to watch First Take in the morning. It’s just not the same anymore. Nevertheless, Stephen A is First Take. He is the reason we watch First Take. It would be nice to have a permanent host that can keep up with Stephen A.

[@slavche]

When lebron would lose or win, when Jordan would say something.. THAT MONDAY 9:55 am BAM... here we go first TAKE.. Skip bayless takes on Stephen AAAAAAAAAAAA. Smith. :D After lebron lost those couple chips THOSE DEBATES... "HE NOT CLUTCH." - "WHATCHA MEAN?!? I GOT numbers!? (nope - 23) " After The Last Dance - Huge outlet to both fs1 and espn. Amazing.

[@BlakeAlexander12]

He is literally the reason we don’t

[@michaelbuettner1487]

Confirmed: Stephen Smith cream pie’N Molly put her as an executor.

[@reginaldjones80]

Stephen A keeping it 💯 to the max with this one

[@benjaminrobinson3997]

Stephen A Smith is the Howard Cosell of our time. Stephan A doesn’t talk about it himself much,but look how many people he brought to the forefront Big Perk a number of football players he made them household names.

[@jaimehernandezg.6767]

Stephen always go straight to the point, I'm busy in the mornings, but I watch First Take when I'm not, Stephen is not politically correct, to me He's the best. First Take is my favorite show.

[@0341sleepy]

I enjoy first take but only during basketball segments. When it came to football I watched skip and shannon before the split. I wonder what first take ratings were during football season🧐🤔

[@chrismiller755]

They were down

[@SumDumGui]

SAS still running (not ruining) sports journalism...haters gon hate...love from Harlem SAS!

[@OotoriKyouya]

He saved the best for last by getting really hyped over Mad Dog Russo 😁😁

[@Thesportofreportingpart2]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnXJiWmfbLt5mLM

[@othershi4390]

?? Mad dog a known racist w the most oldhead takes of all time

[@talesfromthetrip]

ESPN has definitely fallen off and is not as good as FS1. First Take is almost unwatchable with the rotating guests. If Stephen A. wasn’t on ESPN, it wouldn’t exist.

[@geo525252]

SAS going full ham, spittin truth bombs, taking podcasting to a new level.

[@howardmoore9204]

Great work thanks, Winston-Salem rocks GOD bless come home and visit us very proud of you.

[@factor2634]

Stephen A woke and said i have time today 🔥🔥🔥

[@justbudd1886]

I just wanna know how they let Jeff Van Gundy go and Keep Malika Andrews or how the let go of Jalen but keep Molly …. SAS that is mind blowing to me

[@theotsagkaris4899]

Stephen your so good bro. I love when you can actually talk on your own shit and not have Disney hold you down.

[@bklyyynn]

I mean people have the right to think that the quality of ESPN has diminished. I sure think it has.

[@Mandrahale]

Dan is like a bitter, angry, hate filled bitter ex-girlfriend. He left ESPN and brought his axe to grind. Jemele Hill is the same way. Can’t stand the both of them. SAS is spot on here..

[@chillingguy8386]

Dan and Jemele were both cancer to espn . They were just cringe woke shit bags

[@humzauddin105]

Not at all. LeBatard made it public how grateful he’s been to ESPN. While also highlighting how SAS ruined sports talk show with his rambunctious takes. SAS on this radio is a lot more calculated than SAS on first take. Why? Because he thinks he has to act like a caricature to get views. I think LeBatard is spot on in saying how SAS and Skip conditioned everyone to the point that nuanced sports takes has no room in popular debate.

[@NoSpinster0909]

Dan is making way more money now,his podcast is one of the top shows in the country and he gets to say whatever he wants without any bosses

[@NoSpinster0909]

Jemele though not as successful on her podcast has done well for herself also and covers more than sports on her podcast

[@chocolateladycap2773]

You a liar!!

[@tiagoflores1775]

Biggest problem of ESPN is named Malika, should be the first in line to get out, she is a disgrace

[@thetraveler1182]

She shouldn’t be anywhere in the building at all

[@philb.1502]

No Stephen A.. you don't say what you want on ESPN! You haven't spoken out against Malika and her Black man bashing ways.! The ESPN bosses muzzled you bro!

[@chrismiller755]

Facts

[@thomash1268]

Cause Disney told him he better not utter a sound about her. They have him and Malika to reign down and destroy black sports figures

[@kevinwall2882]

This guy is great! Such passion for ESPN

[@genetallen7130]

Two things can be true ESPN is the leader in sports but it can also be bad place to work for. SAS survived the cuts now he wants to defend the company with more passion than the people that were laid off. #TypicallySAS #SMDH

[@gqsmoove87]

Facts just like WWE

[@BIGMOOK04]

The ultimate company man

[@Los150]

People think with emotion far too often. Stephen A. just broke down the BUSINESS of media and television.

[@nickl4326]

Stephen a and jalen rose eskimo brothers lmfao ☠️

[@HARVEY_1988]

L

[@nickl4326]

@@HARVEY_1988deff a l to fawk jalens sloppys for sure

[@jpcoqueran]

​@@nickl4326and Jalen was someone else's sloppy seconds so what you said Is irrelevant lmao grow up and touch grass

[@nickl4326]

@@jpcoqueran thats his brother though and hes fawking his ex glad he aint my brotha and ill touch your sisters t!ts kid lmao 😎

[@tjizzle2993]

They're more evil minded people in this world than we think. No one is meant to succeed in another person eyes.

[@mrjonsey]

It’s called silent animosity.

[@1korbetter]

That boy said h3 can COME OUT AND TOUCH FOLKS at any given moments 😭🤦🏿 Damnnnn , Stephen A Not Playing Nomore on gang

[@Gamechanger100vibe]

Lol time stamp?

[@carterboitim]

I luh dis dude....and something deep inside me says he knows it and share the same feeling. Dis will always be my nikkah. Both my 9 and 3 year old know his face and his voice. They cant help but look at the tv when i watch first take. Looking forward to many years of SAS.

[@BoodaSDavis]

Keep going Unc!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@AaronBrown2015]

Uncensored Stephen A is what we've all wanted and never knew until now.

[@kingroyalty9621]

All that was left for Stephen A. To say was “Welcome To Death Row”😁🤣🤣🤣

[@tumeloseadira8224]

We also have ESPN in South Africa, that just shows how huge that enterprise is.

[@adams6438]

PTI and Around The Horn have always had the best debate format in espn.. first take and undisputed has become more of a variety show than sports debate.. and they only hit about 5 subjects.. PTI and ATH to this day are talking about baseball, football, golf, tennis, soccer, hockey etc on a daily basis.. whens the last time stephen a smith talked about the cincinatti reds? If elly de la cruz walked by him he would think thats a bellboy

[@xo4l34]

#’s talk, he mentioned something very key..the younger generation. they get information differently & care about different things. im a die hard boxing fan and ik they only gone talk about it for 1 minute, Idc cause ik that if Boxing had a big interest then they’d speak on it, as they do more when a big match comes. baseball aint in too much of a better boat when it comes to coverage and interest per ESPN apparently because trust me if it made numbers then it would make sense.. I know we want them to embrace the S in their name but they’re focused on exactly what every other company is, what brings money / views. if everyone felt this way the #’s would be different cause the people watching something & thats FT & UNDISPUTED maybe debating the reds and golf and nascar the reason why they #’s aint the same

[@jerry85g7]

PTI & AROUND THE HORN ARE THE BEST

[@rick3y0]

Does those show still exist?

[@gqsmoove87]

​@@rick3y0yes

[@adams6438]

@@rick3y0 yep, both have been around for 22 years

[@tagjones213]

Molly needs to go from First Take

[@JayyBanks]

Dans point that Stephen A is missing is that, yes. Dan participated in that industry. But first take kind of forced everyone to adopt the first take style.

[@lordbeerus6182]

Lol not forced people emulate things that work

[@jpc957-w7s]

Seeing Suzy Kolber, Neil Everett, and Jalen Rose let go while Malika Andrews was kept on is infuriating as a long time viewer. Such a toxic personality. Very few shows on ESPN I can tolerate watching these days. They ever let Stephen A, Wilbon, or Kornheiser go I’ll have no reason to watch anything on the network anymore. Tread lightly ESPN execs… Your viewers have lost their patience.

[@JerryJunior26]

Malika Andrews needs to be fired next.

[@TONY-h7x]

Naw but she should not stop slamming people when they pass away or anything comes up she mentions the one negative thing they did in they life..everybody ain't Aaron hernandez but she still decent. Chill.people type quick but in real life they can't speak in front of multiple people let alone a camera..

[@kgrkid]

That ain’t happening, idiot! Try again, boy!

[@michaelskinner30]

Stephen A is my favorite. Always been a fan

[@enslaved1s]

I don't really feel bad for rich people being laid off. Especially when they have a following and can start their own independent show

[@gqsmoove87]

Right

[@claytonbraswell7276]

Stephen A, keep spitting truth and continue to conquer on a daily basis. Thank you for continuing to be who you are regardless of how many haters you have to deal with. People will love you for who you are and people will hate you for who you are 💯

[@Artbyartcreates]

SAS said he can reach out and touch folks! 😂😂 y’all better quit playing with him

[@1korbetter]

On god😂😂😂

[@jordanned3075]

Talk that talk SAS!! Don’t get my mans fired up!!

[@816KC]

"Who am I, Micheal Jackson" 😅

[@capitol_citybp3895]

Love the nod to molly querim 💯