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Estimated from 13 chart positions in 13 markets.
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- 🇺🇸US · Sports#5930K to 100K
- 🇨🇦CA · Sports#10030K to 100K
- 🇰🇷KR · Sports#1371K to 10K
- 🇲🇽MX · Sports#1601K to 10K
- 🇵🇭PH · Sports#3710K to 30K
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24K to 86K🎙 Daily cadence·200 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
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81K to 288K🇺🇸35%🇨🇦35%🇵🇭10%+10 more - Active Followers
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45K to 158K
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Hour 2: How Critical is Sunday's Game for the Cowboys?
Sep 18, 2026
46m 44s
Hour 1: Are the Bills the Team to Beat in the AFC?
Sep 18, 2026
47m 24s
Hour 2: Whose Offense is More Concerning: Steelers or Patriots?
Sep 17, 2026
48m 20s
Hour 1: Is it a Mistake for Joe Burrow to Play if he isn't 100%?
Sep 17, 2026
46m 00s
Hour 2: Can the Vikings Defense Slow Down the Bears Offense?
Sep 16, 2026
46m 45s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 9/18/26 | Hour 2: How Critical is Sunday's Game for the Cowboys? | First Take Resumes as the Dallas Cowboys look to avoid going 0-2 for the first time since 2010. Dallas takes on the feisty Commanders who look to bounce back from their close week one loss to the Eagles. Do we have confidence in Dallas to pull through? Next, Joe Burrow said yesterday that he has been going through some back tightness that has limited him in practice this week. How concerned should we be going forward this season with Burrow's health? He's expected to play but could this linger on? Then more LSU talk. Earlier this week Lane Kiffin stated that all the pressure is on Ole Miss. How could that be possible? How much is on the line for Lane to win this game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 44s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | Hour 1: Are the Bills the Team to Beat in the AFC? | First Take Begins with a breakdown of Thursday Night Football's matchup between the Bills and Lions. Josh Allen and the Bills offense shined for the second week in a row as they put up 41 points on a struggling Lions defense. Are the Bills the best team in the AFC? Next the crew heads to Oxford for what could be the biggest game in college football this season. Lane Kiffin makes his long awaited return to Ole Miss, what should we expect from this game? Should LSU be road favorites? Then the crew looks ahead to week two of the NFL season. The Bears take on the Vikings in an NFC North showdown, who will come out on top? The Jags travel to mile high to take on the Broncos, will Trevor Lawrence continue to ball out? The Ravens play the Saints, will Tyler Shough be able to continue what he did in the second half against the Lions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 24s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | Hour 2: Whose Offense is More Concerning: Steelers or Patriots? | First Take Resumes as the crew touches on two teams in week one who struggled to put points on the board and did not impress anyone. Should we be worried more about the Patriots or the Steelers offense? Next 6-time Grammy Award nominee, Kenny Chesney, joins the show to give his thoughts on Tennessee football, the Patriots, Sean Payton and more! Then the crew takes a trip down to H-Town as the Texans may need a big bounce back win this weekend. Is CJ Stroud really capable of leading this team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 20s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | Hour 1: Is it a Mistake for Joe Burrow to Play if he isn't 100%? | First Take Begins with some big QB injuries. LSU may be going into their biggest game against Ole Miss WITHOUT Sam Leavitt as Lane Kiffin mysteriously listed him as doubtful late last night. In the NFL, Joe Burrow may be dealing with some back issues that could linger. Will Leavitt play? Will we have another injured season of Burrow? Next Mina Kimes joins the show to talk about the Chicago Bears. We all know how good their offense is but should the defense be a cause for concern? Then comments were made by Titans star defensive tackle, Jeffery Simmons, about Jalen Hurts ahead of their matchup this weekend. Has the Jalen Hurts slander gone too far? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 00s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | Hour 2: Can the Vikings Defense Slow Down the Bears Offense? | First Take Resumes with a big NFC North matchup this weekend. The Vikings take on the Bears as Carson Wentz and Brian Flores' defense look to bring the Vikings to 2-0 while the Bears look to prove that their week one offense was not a fluke. Next the Protect College Sports Act moves even closer to a vote in the Senate. If this bill is passed what could that mean for the landscape of college sports as we know it? Then Mad Dog is back so you know what that means... Why is Mad Dog Mad makes it's long awaited return! See what Mad Dog is upset about today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 45s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | Hour 1: Which Team Needs to Win More: Lions or Bills? | First Take Begins with some disruption in Dallas. Jerry Jones said he's optimistic that they can fix the defense and play better. This is now multiple years of a dreadful defense in Dallas however, so do we really believe him? Next, it's the game of the year in college football. Lane Kiffin brings his LSU squad back to his old stomping grounds as LSU takes on Ole Miss in Kiffin's first game back in Oxford after coaching them for the past six seasons. Then Stephen A. loses it over Mets fans cheering for Pete Alonso's 300th career home run AGAINST THE METS. Did Mets fans have a good reason to cheer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 36s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | Hour 2: How do the Cowboys Fix their Defense? | First Take Resumes with Dallas' dreadful defense. The Cowboys spent the offseason revamping their entire defensive unit which was worst in the NFL last season. However the Giants were still able to run all over them and Jaxson Dart shined. Do we still expect this defense to be top half of the league? If Dallas' defense still struggles with all new personnel, is it time for some coaching changes? Next Stephen A. gives his top five NFL teams after week one. Are the Chiefs back? The Rams are already outside the top five? Then Joe Burrow and the Bengals got a big win against the Buccaneers on Sunday where their defense recovered four fumbles against Baker Mayfield. But does this game convince us that the Bengals are for real, or do we need to see more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 22s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | Hour 1: Are Chiefs Back as the Team to Beat in the AFC? | First Take Begins as we finally get some more Mahomes magic as the Chiefs down the Broncos on Monday Night Football. Chris Canty, host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN, joins to talk about how Kenneth Walker and the Chiefs defense shines as Bo Nix and Sean Payton take a rough week one loss. How concerned should we be with Denver? Next the Rams take on the Giants in week two of Monday Night Football. Could the Giants build on their week one performance and take down a reeling Rams team who is dealing with major injuries already? Then Stephen A. goes off on Kawhi Leonard as his trade to the Raptors is officially completed. How far back does this set back the Clippers franchise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 51s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | Hour 2: Does SNF Say More About the Giants or Cowboys? | First Take Resumes with more disfunction in Dallas. The Giants defense kept the Cowboys offense in check for the whole game. What does this say about a Cowboys offense we were expecting to be one of the best in the league? Next Paul Finebaum joins to cover the miracle comeback that Arch Manning and Texas was able to put together against Ohio State this past Saturday. Did Arch Manning have his Heisman moment? Then the Cardinals pull off a stunner and beat the Chargers. How much criticism does Justin Herbert deserve for the loss? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 52s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | Hour 1: Did Lamar or Josh Allen make a Bigger Statement with their new Head Coach? | First Take Begins with Josh Allen's takeover in Houston. Both Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson make big statements with their new head coaches with big week one wins. Should we be concerned with the Texans defense or can we just write it up to Josh Allen? Next Michael Irvin joins the show to go head to head against Stephen A. about the Cowboys lackluster performance on Sunday Night Football. Michael Irvin isn't concerned... but should we be? Then the crew breaks down the Bears beatdown of Carolina. Caleb Williams and the Bears almost score 60. Could this be the best offense in the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 16s | ||||||
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| 9/11/26 | Hour 2: Why Were The Rams So Sluggish? | First Take resumes with the sluggish Rams! Perhaps arriving in Australia mere hours before their dual against the 49ers was the wrong move? Then, the Giants face the Cowboys in a Sunday night matchup sure to excite! OBJ, Malik Nabers and Skattebo return with plans to silence the Cowboys hype machine! Next, Desmond Howard defends Bryce Underwood's lackluster week one performance! Going Away Gift: Start Quentin Johnston this week! He will have 19.19 points! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 28s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | Hour 1: Did We Overhype The Rams? | First Take Begins with Australia's newest team. After staying in Melbourne for a week the 49ers cruise to a win over the Rams who were clearly missing that L.A weather. Then Chris "Mad Dog" Russo joins to remember the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and everyone who tragically lost their lives that fateful day. Next, with AJ Brown confirmed to be out at least four weeks how will the Patriots survive? Who needs to step up on offense to fill his role? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 44s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | Hour 2: Who Needs a Fast Start More: Jordan Love or Kyler Murray? | First Take Resumes as Mina Kimes joins to break down last night's stunner between the Seahawks and Patriots. How much did Drake Maye's lackluster performance change your perception of him? Will he be able to bounce back next week against the Steelers? Then to the NFC North where the crew argues about who needs a faster start: Jordan Love or Kyler Murray. What version of Kyler do the Vikings need to make some real noise in the NFC? Next the crew talks some Josh Allen. Will his struggles continue against the Texans defense this weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 07s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | Hour 1: How Much is the Patriots Loss on Drake Maye? | First Take Begins with a Super Bowl Rematch in Seattle. Injuries galore as both Sam Darnold and AJ Brown left the game. But in the absence of Darnold, Drew Lock was able to led the Seahawks to a comeback victory. Which injury will have a bigger impact on their team? Next Paul Finebaum joins the show to break down what Arch Manning needs to do to beat Ohio State this weekend. Will Arch step up? Then some controversy in Michigan as QB Bryce Underwood responds to his coaches' comments about his long-term QB status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 00s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | NFL49ers+5 | Paul Finebaum | The TigersESPN | Cincinnati49ers+1 | 49ersRams+5 | — | 36m 59s | ||
| 9/9/26 | SECNCAA+4 | — | NCAASEC+5 | — | SECLSU+7 | — | 37m 33s | ||
| 9/8/26 | NFL teamsAaron Rodgers legacy+3 | Chris Canty | ESPNSEC+1 | Los Angeles Rams | Aaron RodgersSteelers+6 | — | 26m 30s | ||
| 9/8/26 | NFL season previewSeattle vs New England+4 | — | ESPN | SeattleNew England+4 | NFLSeattle+8 | — | 47m 07s | ||
| 9/7/26 | college footballgame controversies+4 | — | ClemsonLSU | Big HouseMichigan+1 | Western MichiganMichigan+8 | — | 50m 28s | ||
| 9/7/26 | Clemson footballDabo Swinney+3 | — | ClemsonOhio State+2 | — | Dabo SwinneyClemson+5 | — | 50m 32s | ||
| 9/7/26 | Lane KiffinLSU roster+4 | — | LSUSEC+5 | — | Lane KiffinLSU+6 | — | 35m 23s | ||
| 9/4/26 | Alabama FootballCollege Football Playoff+4 | — | Alabama FootballUNC+1 | — | AlabamaKalen DeBoer+6 | — | 38m 10s | ||
| 9/3/26 | Clemson vs LSUDabo Sweeney+3 | Big Perk | ESPNClippers | LSUClemson | LSUClemson+5 | — | 34m 20s | ||
| 9/3/26 | Clippers punishmentKawhi Leonard+5 | Shams CharaniaBrian Windhorst+1 | ColoradoFirst Take | — | Clipperspunishment+8 | — | 39m 04s | ||
| 9/2/26 | Hour 2: Are the Dallas Cowboys a Super Bowl Contender? | First Take Resumes with a message from Adam Schefter warning Stephen A. that the Cowboys are coming. Will their offseason additions be enough to dethrone the Eagles in the NFC East? Next Jordan Rodgers breaks down Caleb Williams and what his ceiling could be this year. Will the Bears repeat their success from last season? Then a look into the Chiefs, will Mahomes be able to bounce back and perform at a high level even after his ACL surgery? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 34m 27s | ||||||
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Chart history for First Take
Peaked at #37 in PH, currently #37 in PH.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| NG | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| United States | — | #59 | #59 | — |
| SA | — | #86 | #86 | — |
| Canada | — | #100 | #100 | — |
| HK | — | #109 | #109 | — |
| South Africa | — | #110 | #110 | — |
| TR | — | #122 | #122 | — |
| MY | — | #124 | #124 | — |
| South Korea | — | #137 | #137 | — |
| SG | — | #153 | #153 | — |
| Mexico | — | #160 | #160 | — |
| PE | — | #197 | #197 | — |
Chart Positions
13 placements across 13 markets.
Chart Positions
13 placements across 13 markets.