First Take
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Also: Chris Canty, Louis Riddick, Perk, TheKidMero, Kenny Smith, David Benavidez, Cam'ron, Jaylen Brown, Charlotte Flair, Seth Rollins, Skip Bayless, The Kid Mero, The Miz, Paul Heyman, Magic Johnson, Roger Bennett, Mark Messier
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| 11/11/26 | Hour 2: Is it the right time for the Raiders to start Fernando Mendoza? | First Take resumes as the Kirk Cousins trade for the Raiders means that first overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, will be making his first career start this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks. Are the Raiders making the right move going to Mendoza now? Next another big trade took place landing Colts WR, Josh Downs, with the Kansas City Chiefs. What does acquiring Josh Downs mean for Patrick Mahomes? Is Downs enough for the Chiefs to be true contenders? Then Mad Dog wants to tell you what's got him upset this week. From the NFL to College Football to the NHL, no one is safe and you won't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 17s | ||||||
| 11/11/26 | Hour 1: Does Kirk Cousins make the Vikings Super Bowl contenders? | First Take begins with the biggest move from the NFL trade deadline. The Minnesota Vikings traded for QB Kirk Cousins from the Raiders. Cousins returns to Minnesota where he spent 6 years of his career. What does the Cousins trade mean for the Vikings and for Justin Jefferson? Next the Celtics took on the 76ers in the first matchup between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum since the split. There was some tension pregame when Brown declined to acknowledge Tatum. The Celtics went on to win while Brown struggled. Is the bigger story Tatum and Paul George's success or Jaylen Brown's struggles? Then week two of the College Football Playoff rankings were released yesterday and the crew has some major takeaways that you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 16s | ||||||
| 11/10/26 | Hour 2: Do the Bills need to make a significant trade? | First Take resumes as the trade deadline looms over a lot of NFL teams today. Although the Bills are 7-1 do they need to make a big defensive trade to keep up with the Jacksonville Jaguars? Do the Vikings need to trade for a QB? Next, with the Cowboys having a disappointing season, could we see a surprise trade from them before the deadline? Should Dallas be looking into trading George Pickens with his upcoming free agency? Then Stephen A. gives his post-week nine top five NFL teams with a new number one that you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 28s | ||||||
| 11/10/26 | Hour 1: How much of the Vikings' offensive struggles are on O'Connell? | First Take begins with the Minnesota meltdown last night. Carson Wentz and the Vikings' offense had an all-time bad performance which led to their second straight loss. With the trade deadline looming today, will Minnesota make a move? Next Puka Nacua is likely to be placed on IR after injuring his knee against the Commanders. Is this the nail in the coffin on the Rams season? Where do they go from here? Then co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN2, Chris Canty, gives his top 5 college football teams this season as we get closer to the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 56s | ||||||
| 11/9/26 | Hour 2: Is Joe Burrow the best QB in the NFL right now? | First Take resumes with the Bengals big win in Madrid over the Falcons. Joe Burrow put together another big game and now has 23 passing TDs and a 74% completion percentage on the season. Is this the best we've seen of Joe Burrow in his career? Next Shedeur Sanders stepped in for the injured Deshaun Watson and threw for almost 300 yards despite the Browns taking the loss. However the Browns released a statement saying Deshaun will still be the starter. Are the Browns making a mistake going with Deshaun? Then controversy in Miami-Notre Dame as a last second Miami touchdown was ruled incomplete as Notre Dame knocked off the number one team in the country. Listen to hear Michael Irvin's take on the call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 12s | ||||||
| 11/9/26 | Hour 1: Is your belief in the Bears still the same after last night? | First Take begins as Chicago survived a game where Caleb Williams had four interceptions to beat the Buccaneers on a game winning field goal. Tampa Bay has a great defense but does Caleb's struggles in this game cause any concern? Next elsewhere in the NFC North the Packers traveled to Foxborough and demolished the Patriots in a statement game to the rest of the NFC. Has Jordan Love entered the MVP conversation? Then the Cowboys bounced back with a win yesterday against the Colts. However the game was still much closer than it should have been and required a game winning Dak Prescott drive. Did this game do anything to change how we feel about the Cowboys? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 49m 00s | ||||||
| 11/6/26 | Hour 2: Who has been more impressive so far this year: KD, Curry or LeBron? | First Take resumes as the NBA may be filled with young stars but the OGs still got it too. Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James have all still played pivotal roles in their team's early success this season. Who's start to the year has been the most impressive? Next the crew takes questions straight from the students of Tuskegee University. Listen and see what hard-hitting questions the students had! Then Caleb Williams and the Bears may be one of the best teams in the league but could they be on upset alert in week 9?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 08s | ||||||
| 11/6/26 | Hour 1: Is Stephen Curry's championship window still open? | First Take begins as the crew is live from Tuskegee University!! Last night in a Splash Brothers reunion between Steph Curry and Klay Thompson the Warriors came out on top. Is Steph Curry and the Warriors' championship window still open? Next Browns edge rusher, Jared Verse, called out his teammates for not defending him after he was body slammed by Steelers offensive lineman Mason McCormick. Could this signal some trouble in the Browns locker room? Then a huge matchup between LSU and Alabama takes place on Saturday. Do we trust Alabama to come away with a big win? Could they still make the playoffs if they lose? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 49m 05s | ||||||
| 11/5/26 | Hour 2: How much blame does Dak Prescott deserve for the Cowboys 3-5 record? | First Take resumes as Skip gives his state of the Cowboys. Dallas is 3-5 but still remains in second place in the NFC East. Is there a world where Dallas wins the division? If not how much blame should be given to Dak? Next 2-time Paralympic Gold Medalist and current Dancing With The Stars contestant, Ezra Frech, joins the show and talks his favorite team, the Lakers. Is Los Angeles good enough to win the west? Then Deshaun Watson has been listed in concussion protocol and will miss this week's game which means Shedeur Sanders will get the start. Has Shedeur gotten a fair opportunity so far in Cleveland? Could this be it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 22s | ||||||
| 11/5/26 | Hour 1: Are the Philadelphia 76ers Finals Bound? | First Take begins as Skip Bayless is back and the NBA is heating up. Victor Wembanyama had an all time performance last night with 52 points, 24 rebounds and 8 blocks. Just how impressive was his game? Next Caleb Williams and the Bears are bringing the love of football back to Chicago but could Caleb and the Bears really be bigger to Chicago than MJ's Bulls? Then Luka Doncic has led the Lakers to a 7-2 record and tied for first place in the west so far this season. Are the Lakers and Luka better off without LeBron? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 49m 14s | ||||||
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| 11/4/26 | Hour 2: How will Lane Kiffin look if LSU misses the CFP this season? | First Take resumes as Stephen A. and Mad Dog debate their top five teams in the NFL this season. Mad Dog's not out on the Vikings yet but Stephen A. doesn't even have them in his top 5. Check out what else they disagree on! Next LSU came in at 14 in the first CFP rankings which would put them outside of the top 12 and missing the college football playoffs. What will be the fallout if LSU doesn't make the CFP after the year they've had. Then CJ Carr, Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame have their biggest game of the year on Saturday. Notre Dame faces off against the number one ranked team in the country, Miami, in a game they have to win or else the playoffs might be out of reach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 43s | ||||||
| 11/4/26 | Hour 1: Are the Seahawks in jeopardy of missing the playoffs? | First Take begins as the College Football playoff rankings were released last night and they have a few people left scratching their heads. Notre Dame and Ohio State on the bubble? Texas ranked 7th? What did we learn from the first rankings? Next the Cowboys look to bounce back on Sunday as they take on the struggling Colts. But after losing last week to the Arizona Cardinals would it be a surprise to see them lose again? Then the Seattle Seahawks may be reigning Super Bowl champs but that doesn't guarantee a playoff spot this year. Sitting at 4-4 right now with a struggling offense, could Seattle really miss the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 48s | ||||||
| 11/3/26 | Hour 2: Will Draymond Green be a detriment to the Warriors success? | First Take resumes back in Seattle. After the game Caleb Williams said that Chicago is a Bears town even through the times of Michael Jordan. Are Caleb and the Bears starting to get a little too ahead of themselves bringing up MJ? Next Draymond Green got his first ejection of the season last night after a dust up with Dillon Brooks and the Suns. Kendrick Perkins joins the show to debate whether or not Draymond will be a detriment to the Warriors this season. Then Stephen A. gives his updated top five teams in the NFL after week 8. With last week's first and fifth ranked teams losing this week, how will the list shake out? You won't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 39s | ||||||
| 11/3/26 | Hour 1: Are the Bears the best team in the NFL? | First Take begins in Seattle where Jeffery Simmons and the Bears made a statement to the rest of the league that they're for real. Can Caleb Williams lead the Bears to the Super Bowl this season?? Next some big time college football programs have massive games on Saturday that could determine whether or not they make the CFP as Notre Dame takes on Miami and Alabama travels to LSU. Does Notre Dame need to beat Miami to make the CFP? Then Jerry Jones said he liked the way Dallas' defense is trending. Is he watching the games?? Is there anything Dallas can do at this point to turn the season around? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 49m 13s | ||||||
| 11/2/26 | Hour 2: Should the Cowboys trade George Pickens? | First Take resumes with more dysfunction in Dallas. The Cowboys now sit at 3-5 on the season, could they look to trade any pieces away? Should they keep George Pickens with his contract extension looming? Next the Lions took down Minnesota in an NFC North showdown as Kyler and Minnesota's offense struggled yet again. Did that game say more about the Vikings or the Lions? Then the Steelers blew out the Browns to take sole possession of first place in the AFC North. Aaron Rodgers has turned back the clock so far this year but do we really trust him and the Steelers moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 39s | ||||||
| 11/2/26 | Hour 1: Has Lamar Jackson played his last game as a Raven? | First Take begins as the Cowboys once again collapsed and blew a 14 point second half lead against Gardner Minshew and the Cardinals. Is this officially rock bottom for Dallas? What do they do now? Next Lamar Jackson got hurt on his first play back of his return from his ankle injury. He will undergo surgery and may not play again for the rest of the season. With all the contract rumors circling, will we ever see Lamar in a Ravens jersey again? Then the Broncos survived some late game controversy to beat the Chiefs and take first place of the AFC West. Did Denver send a statement to the rest of the AFC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 53s | ||||||
| 10/30/26 | Hour 2: Are the Bears the most complete team in the NFC?? | First Take resumes as the Bears take on the Seahawks on Monday night in what could be an NFC Championship game preview. How will newcomers Quenton Nelson and Jeffery Simmons impact this game? Next the crew breaks down some early NBA overreactions. Are the Heat already finished? Are OKC's title hopes gone without JDub and Cason Wallace? Then the crew goes over some of the best teams in the NFL that might have something haunting over them. Chiefs offense, Bills defense, Vikings offense; which of these teams can overcome their haunting horrors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 25s | ||||||
| 10/30/26 | Hour 1: How far can Jordan Love take the Packers? | First Take begins as the Packers put a beat down on the Panthers last night. Jordan Love put together another great game to help the Packers keep pace with the rest of the NFC North. Could this Packers team be a contender in the NFC once Micah Parsons returns? Next the opening week rivalry between Luka Doncic and Yaxel Lendeborg gets it's second chapter as the Lakers travel to take on the Warriors tonight. Will we see sparks fly once again? Then Chris Canty, co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN2, and Dan Orlovsky debate who would be harder to tackle, Derrick Henry or Bijan Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 45m 41s | ||||||
| 10/29/26 | Hour 2: What should the Packers identity be on offense? | First Take resumes with a preview of tonight's game between the Packers and Panthers. Jordan Love and the Packers have been able to turn their season around but still sit at 4-3 and in the middle of the wild card playoff race. Meanwhile Bryce Young and the Panthers have struggled the last couple of weeks. Which team will come out on top tonight? Next a matchup between two more NFC North teams will take place on Sunday. The Vikings travel to Detroit to take on the Lions in a massive game for the NFC North standings. Are you more intrigued to watch Kyler Murray or Jared Goff? Then the Bears take on the Seahawks on Monday Night. What impact will the Bears new trade acquisition, Jeffery Simmons, have on this game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 27s | ||||||
| 10/29/26 | Hour 1: Can the Bills win the AFC despite their defensive struggles? | First Take begins as Lamar Jackson was officially back at practice as a full participant on Wednesday. Does Lamar have to play against the Bills to save the Ravens season? Next some breaking news as the Tennessee Titans trade DT Jeffery Simmons to the Bears for multiple first round picks. Evan Cohen, co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN2, breaks down the trade. Did the Bears give up too much? Does this make them a Super Bowl favorite? Then the Rams sit at 3-4 on the season and are third in the NFC West. Could the Rams potentially miss the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 38s | ||||||
| 10/28/26 | Hour 2: Is Lamar Jackson still on the same tier as Josh Allen? | First Take resumes as Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have a major decision to make on Sunday. The Ravens have not yet made a decision on whether Lamar will be able to play against the Bills or not but they might not have much more time to wait if Lamar can't go. Sitting at 4-3 and last in the AFC North, does Lamar have to play? Then another division matchup takes place on Sunday between the Lions and the Vikings. Even at 6-0 is Kyler Murray and the Vikings offense holding them back? Do we really trust a Kyler-led team to go far? Then Mad Dog tell us what he's mad about this week and no one is safe! You won't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 11s | ||||||
| 10/28/26 | Hour 1: Should the Colts trade Jonathan Taylor? | First Take begins with the Colts fire sale that took place yesterday. All-Pro guard, Quenton Nelson, was traded to Seattle and DeForest Buckner was reunited with his old 49er teammates. Which move will have the bigger impact on their new team? Do the Colts now look to trading Jonathan Taylor? Next the Brewers are on the brink of their first championship in franchise history. Jacob Misiorowski takes the mound tonight as they hold a 3-1 series lead. Will the MLB season end tonight or can the Rays get this series to game six? Then Jerry Jones said the Cowboys can still win it all with some defensive progress of course. Wait till you hear what Stephen A. has to say about that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 58s | ||||||
| 10/27/26 | Hour 2: Are the Cowboys the best team in the NFC East?? | First Take resumes as Chris Canty, co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN2, joins the show to break down the Cowboys big win over the Eagles. Did that win put the Cowboys in the driver's seat to win the NFC East? Next after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason the Miami Heat have started the season 0-4. Bam Adebayo went after the media for making him the "scapegoat" yet he has not played well this season. Was he fair to blame the media or is there some truth in pointing out his struggles? Then breaking news as Kawhi Leonard is set to miss multiple weeks due to knee swelling. What will Kawhi's legacy look like at the end of his career? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 42s | ||||||
| 10/27/26 | Hour 1: What did we learn about the Cowboys after last night's win?? | First Take begins with the Cowboys dismantling of the Philadelphia Eagles yesterday. The Cowboys offense seemed to finally wake up dropping 38 points. Was this a product of going against a depleted Eagles team or was this a sign of more to come for Dallas? Next the WNBA Finals are about to wrap up as the Golden State Valkyries took a 3-2 series lead with their win last night. Can Angel Reese and company push this series to a game seven or are the Valkyries going to win the WNBA championship in just their second year? Then the AFC North has quietly become one of the best divisions in the NFL as the Browns, Steelers and Bengals all sit with only two losses. Which team is going to come out on top? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 42s | ||||||
| 10/26/26 | Hour 2: Is the Cowboys season on the line tonight?? | First Take resumes as Michael Irvin joins the show to preview the Monday night football matchup between the Cowboys and the Eagles. Facing an injured and struggling Eagles team, is this a must win for the Cowboys to save their season? Next Texas football was able to get back on track after a big win against number seven ranked Ole Miss. Did Arch Manning play well enough to silence his critics for now? Then with the Chiefs and 49ers going down this week that leaves only one unbeaten team left in the NFL, the Minnesota Vikings. Even with being 6-0 is the Vikings offense holding them back from a deep playoff run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 45m 45s | ||||||
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| Brazil | — | #125 | #125 | — |
| PE | — | #134 | #134 | — |
| South Africa | — | #136 | #136 | — |
| Australia | — | #141 | #141 | — |
| IL | — | #151 | #151 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #169 | #169 | — |
| Denmark | — | #185 | #185 | — |
| SG | — | #191 | #191 | — |
| South Korea | — | #192 | #192 | — |
Chart Positions
21 placements across 21 markets.
Chart Positions
21 placements across 21 markets.