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- 🇺🇸US · Sports#25100K to 300K
- 🇨🇦CA · Sports#6230K to 100K
- 🇦🇺AU · Sports#1615K to 30K
- 🇰🇷KR · Sports#8110K to 30K
- 🇮🇳IN · Sports#1291K to 10K
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93K to 315K
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Hour 2: Can the Spurs Force a Game 7?
Jun 12, 2026
46m 18s
Hour 1: Magic Johnson Talks Knicks/Spurs!!!
Jun 12, 2026
48m 39s
Hour 2: Is It Fair to Question Wemby in Big Moments?
Jun 11, 2026
45m 30s
Hour 1: How Improbable was Anunoby's Game Winner?
Jun 11, 2026
49m 23s
Hour 2: Is Game 4 of The NBA Finals a Must Win For The Knicks?
Jun 10, 2026
47m 23s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/12/26 | Hour 2: Can the Spurs Force a Game 7? | First Take resumes with the Morris twins! They've battled most players in this riveting series. They know their games and their mentals. Do they think the Spurs have what it takes to force a pivotal game 7? Then, do you expect Wemby to bounce back in game 5, or have Kat and MitchRob destroyed this man's confidence? Next, Brunson's the favorite for finals MVP, but OG and Wemby trail close behind. Who should win it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 18s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | Hour 1: Magic Johnson Talks Knicks/Spurs!!! | First Take begins with Magic Johnson talking De'Aaron Fox's blunder. The GOAT point guard tells us what HE would have done in that situation! Then, would the Knicks be one of the greatest teams of all time if they win it all? Next, John Tortorella is so sure he the Golden Knights will force a game 7, he's leaving clothes in Raleigh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 39s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | Hour 2: Is It Fair to Question Wemby in Big Moments? | First Take resumes with no clutch gene?? Is it fair to say a 22 year old can't handle big moments after Wemby's late pair of missed free throws? Then, MSG was rockin' last night! The celebs were out and cheering hard, second bowl residents kept it rowdy the entire game, and watch parties thrived. Shump even showed out! Did the MSG faithful redeem themselves? Next, is this series over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 45m 30s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | Hour 1: How Improbable was Anunoby's Game Winner? | First Take begins with OG's improbably tip in! Where does it rank amongst all-time playoff moments? IS OG Anunoby now the king of New York? Then, do you give more credit to the Knicks for pulling off the shocking comeback, or criticism to the Spurs for blowing it? Next, Roger Bennett of Men in Blazers tells us which team is the Knicks or the World Cup!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 49m 23s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | Hour 2: Is Game 4 of The NBA Finals a Must Win For The Knicks? | First Take resumes with thrilling debate on game 4! Is this a must win for the Knicks? Then, LeBron mentioned the goat debate in a recent article. Is it okay for him to think he's the best player of all time? Next, Mad dog is MAD at Mike Brown and all of the reaction to the Brendan Sorsby catastrophe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 23s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | Hour 1: Is Spurs Physical Play Fair or Foul? | First Take begins with the Spurs defense. Sometimes it seems like they have eight guys out there! Is their physical, menacing playstyle fair or foul? Should the Knicks fans focus their energy on the refs? Then, if the Knicks do end up losing the finals, how will we rank Brunson? Next, Mad Dog's top 5 MSG villains! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 01s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Hour 1: Reaction to Trump's Comments About Stephen A? | First Take resumes with Stephen A.'s reaction to Trump doubting his IQ! "You need a high IQ (to run for president), I'm not sure SAS has that," said Trump. Stephen A. takes the podium to FIRE back at President Trump, and ask him why he felt the need to ruin what was supposed to be a magical night in MSG! Then, Mark Messier joins with his pick for game 4 of the Stanley Cup!! Next, KAT had his worst game of the finals in game 3, but was his poor play actually Brunson's fault? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 45m 37s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Hour 1: Do Knicks Have Legitimate Gripe With The Refs? | First Take begins with the Knicks first loss in over a month! Are the officials swallowing their whistles (then randomly calling segments of the game tight), Wemby's heightened play, or KATs regression to blame for the loss? Then, if the refs are allowing head punches, an abundance of hand checking not seen since early 2000s Artest, and one sided flagrant fouls, who does it favor? Next, is Sam Presti coming to SGA's defense over social media bullies the right or wrong move? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 35s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | Hour 2: Will Knicks Fan's Momentum Be Disrupted? | First Take resumes with Knicks Fan's craziness heading into game 3! Trump's presence at the Garden forced all watch parties outside of MSG to be cancelled. Will the president's presence disrupt the Knicks momentum? Then, with a ring, do you put Brunson above all ringless players? Even Chuckster and Melo? Plus, Stephen A.s top 5 NBA playoff atmospheres! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 04s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | Hour 1: What Do You Expect From The Garden Tonight? | First Take begins with MSG expectations!! Is this going to be the most raucous crowd of all time? Will President Trump's presence impact the team in a positive or negative manner? Then, Jalen Brunson is cashing in clutch shots like 2018 LeBron! Which HOFer does Stephen A. compare him to? Plus, Wilbon and Jay Will remember the great Stacey King. RIP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 49m 24s | ||||||
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| 6/5/26 | Hour 2: Does Wemby Or Brunson Need to Show Out More in Game 2? | First Take resumes with major star power! Who needs to have a bigger game: the River Walk monk, or the braided magician from the mean streets of Manhattan? (0:00) Then, Shump tells us if he would have struggled more guarding SGA or Brunson. (14:00) Next, KAT has completely changed his public perception throughout these playoffs. Mobley-esque defense, Jokic-esque passing, and Billups-esque leadership has elevated his career trajectory tenfold! Can he keep it up throughout the rest of the finals? (23:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 54s | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | Hour 1: Is Game 2 a Must Win for the Spurs? | First Take is live from San Antonio breaking down tonight's must win game 2 for the Spurs! Wilbon gives us some historical context on how deadly it may be for the Spurs to go down 0-2, while Windy has the inside info on where each locker room's confidence level is heading into a sure to be rock fight in the Alamo City! (0:00) Then, Shump is puzzled why people are still underrating Jalen Brunson. To quote Sir Charles, "What more can he do?" (21:00) Next, while the Mavs and Wolves sit at home lamenting iffy trades and egregious non-signings, the Knicks dine on Brunson's and KAT's impactful play. Which team regrets losing their star more? (36:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 22s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | Hour 2: Who Was The MVP of Game 1? | First Take begins with Perk, SAS and Windy waxing poetic about the Nova Knicks. Years of bonding, team building, and ribbing have culminated in one of the greatest playoff runs of all time. What worked so well about the Knicks game 1 plan, and how can the Spurs adjust? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 45m 59s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | Hour 1: Was Brunson The Most Impactful Knick in Game 1? | First Take begins with Knicks-Spurs game 1!! MVP like performances from Brunson, KAT, and Hart led the Knicks to a tight victory in San Antonio! First Take is live from The Alamo breaking down all of the finals angles! Is this one already over? Is Wemby finally getting fatigued? How exactly did KAT's pregame mindset lead him to dominating Wemby in and out of the paint? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 44s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | Hour 2: Bye Brown Bye | The biggest names, the biggest moves, and the biggest stage in sports! One NFL superstar is packing his bags and heading west in a move that could reshape the league's balance of power. Another is trading one iconic stop for another, looking to help launch the Patriots back into contention. And on the hardwood, the Finals are finally here. So whether you say hello or bonjour, get ready for one of the most anticipated championship matchups we've seen in years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 24s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | Hour 1: Gone Garrett | It's time for First Take, and we've got blockbuster headlines everywhere! Garrett is done in Cleveland and headed west, joining what could be the NFL's next super team! Brown is moving on from Birdie and bringing his talents to New England, where the Pats are looking to make a serious statement! And finally, the wait is over—bonjour to an NBA Finals matchup that's been years in the making and has the entire basketball world talking! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 26s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | Hour 2: Wemby or Knicks Depth A Bigger Concern? | First Take rolls on into the second hour, and the crew discuss Draymond Green's comments on the Knicks. (0:00) Then, First Take reacts to breaking news of Serena Williams returning to professional tennis. (14:52) Next, Stephen A and Chiney Ogwumike debate who more built to run the west long term, Spurs or Thunder? (27:50) Lastly, the crew share their Finals picks. (41:07) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 41s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | Hour 1: Brunson or Wemby Under More Pressure to Win Ring? | First Take begins with Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals over the weekend; does OKC deserve a pass because of injuries? (0:00) Then, Stephen A and Perk debate who has more pressure to win their first title; Jalen Brunson or Victor Wembenyama. (26:25) Next, the First Take crew discuss if it's the right move for the Patriots to trade for AJ Brown. (37:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 33s | ||||||
| 5/30/26 | Hour 2: Does Mitchell Robinson's Injury Change the Finals? | First Take resumes with Mitchell Robinson's broken pinky. The Knicks' backup center is expected to play in game 1 of the Finals, but what if he has to go against Wemby with a broken finger on his shooting hand? How will Mitch hit his patented 12 ft middie? (0:00) Then, do NCAA teams need a salary cap? (11:00) Next, Gunther trashes Cody Rhodes ahead of their WWE Clash in Italy! Gunther! (26:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 26s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | Hour 1: Does The Spurs Winning Game 6 Mean Anything? | First Take begins with the Spurs game 6 THUMPING of the Thunder! Wemby showed out, SGA shot tour dates again. What's going on with the back-to-back MVP? (0:00) Then, former Pro Bowler Steve Smith Sr. is appalled by the idea of the Eagles being better without A.J. Brown. (26:10) Next, the draft lottery is changing to help middling teams! Your last place finishing team has no stars or young talent? Too bad! What's the point of this change? (40:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 46s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | Hour 2: Whose Stock Rises Most With Ring: Brunson, SGA, or Wemby? | First Take resumes with fast rising assets. If you hold any Brunson, SGA or Wemby stock, do NOT sell now, even though it may be tempting. Hold, hold, hold. These gainers are only going to grow more! (0:00) Then, SAS lampoons UnSportsmanLike's (6AM-10AM on ESPN2/ESPNU) own Chris Canty over his blasphemous SGA take! (17:40) Next, every Knicks' role player from Mikal Bridges down to Deuce McBride took media heat all throughout the regular season! Which one has redeemed themselves the most in the playoffs? (26:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 09s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | Hour 1: How Important is Closing Out Tonight For Thunder? | First Take begins with the WCF! Game 6 could see an SGA explosion, sending the Thunder to their second straight finals. Or, a Wemby mauling, bring us an epic game 7 in OKC. Do the Thunder NEED to finish off these pesky upstart Spurs tonight? (0:00) Then, at the start of the playoffs, every pundit said the East was wide open! It's anyone's year! Now, the narrative is "this was a super easy path for the Knicks." What changed? (25:35) Next, Kirby smart suggested the SEC seceding from the NCAA. Is this a SMART move? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 51s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | Hour 2: Who Should Knicks Want to Face? | First Take resumes with the Knicks facing two juggernauts. Which WCF team should they prefer to see in the finals?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 53s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | Hour 1: Encouraged By Thunder or Discouraged by Spurs? | SGA Dominates Wemby & Spurs! Is this Series Over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 18s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | Hour 2: Is Knicks Finals Run The Best in NBA History? | Frist Take resumes with the Knicks 11 straight playoff wins. They carry the league's highest point differential in NBA playoff history, and officially surpassed the 2017 Warriors for league adjusted aura+ after OG's put back slam. Are the Knicks the most impressive playoff team in NBA history? What sparked this tremendous run after mediocre play for large portions of the regular season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 03s | ||||||
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