Kevin Wildes breaks down the latest discourse in the sports world featuring America’s sports dads. He tells the stories of Deion & Shedeur Sanders, Tyrese & John Haliburton, Jeff & Jax Ulbrich, Stan & Kevin Love, and Wildes' own experiences with fatherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 05, 2025•16 min
(00:00) Can Warriors upset Timberwolves and takeaways from another Harden playoff loss (24:01) Any chance LeBron leaves LA? (30:37) Boston deserve to be 9-pt favorites? (40:49) Are the Cavs in trouble after losing Game 1 to Pacers? (45:02) What did Golden State prove last night? (01:05:18) How does Justin Herbert rank among other QBs? (01:20:57) Can Nuggets win series vs. Thunder (01:30:37) Palou on track for first Indy win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 05, 2025•2 hr 40 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL What NBA teams have the best chances to win it all this year according to Nick Wright? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 03, 2025•20 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) What did Jalen Brunson prove in win? Can Knicks upset Celtics? / Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs coach (24:49) Report: LeBron James could sign with another team this summer (33:26) Is Chiefs vs Bills the current best NFL rivalry? (38:56) Like how Shedeur Sanders is talking right now? (44:40) Nick's NBA Title Pie (1:03:26) Clippers win game 6 over Nuggets / Can Lakers compete next season? (1:19:45) Who wi...
May 02, 2025•2 hr 37 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Who does Chris Broussard believe is under duress this week? Check out the latest BUD List to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 02, 2025•16 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) T-Wolves eliminate Lakers from playoffs (24:19) Reaction to Rockets win over Warriors (31:52) LeBron James speaks on playing basketball without a Center (37:30) Impressed with Anthony Edwards despite off shooting night? (42:56) BUD List (59:02) What does another R1 exit mean for LeBron? / How do you view Luka Doncic after this? (1:17:46) How much is JJ Redick to blame for Lakers elimination? (1:27:01) Knicks...
May 01, 2025•2 hr 37 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Time for a new edition of Nick Wright's NBA Playoff Tiers. What does Nick think of the best remaining teams in the NBA? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 01, 2025•20 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Pacers eliminate Bucks / Knicks lose to Pistons (23:09) Biggest takeaway from Nuggets defeating Clippers in game 5? (30:43) Reaction to JJ Redick's latest quote (37:08) Chiefs have 3rd best odds to win AFC (41:46) Nick’s NBA Tiers (1:00:36) Concerned about Bill Belichick at all? (1:19:38) What’s at stake for Luka Doncic and the Lakers tonight? (1:25:06) Will the Warriors close out the series tonight? Learn mo...
Apr 30, 2025•2 hr 34 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL How does Nick Wright's NBA King of the Hill end up this week? Who is playing well right now? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 30, 2025•19 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Warriors up 3-1 on Rockets / How many other people would have traded Luka Doncic? (23:56) Have the Bills done enough to help Josh Allen? (33:22) Do the Cowboys need to add another impact WR? (38:56) What did the Cavs prove in sweeping the Heat? (42:42) NBA King of the Hill (1:02:12) Chances that Shedeur Sanders is the Browns week 1 starter? (1:18:56) Is Draymond Green underrated? (1:26:41) Who wins: Clippers o...
Apr 29, 2025•2 hr 36 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Kevin Wildes reacts to the 2025 NFL Draft and breaks down why enthusiasm is a key factor in getting drafted. He also tells the story of why it’s important to be a thermostat rather than a thermometer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29, 2025•10 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Lakers lose game 4 to T-Wolves. Is it over for LeBron James and LA down 3-1? / Damian Lillard torn Achilles (24:35) Surprised Shedeur Sanders fell this far in the NFL Draft? (37:01) Surprised Steph Curry is still playing at this level? (43:11) Knicks defeat Pistons / Thunder sweep Grizzlies (54:17) Can Shedeur Sanders start for the Browns as a rookie? (1:11:15) Celtics lead Magic 3-1 (1:17:26) Ready to move off...
Apr 28, 2025•2 hr 32 min
SUBSCRIBE TO THE STATE OF THE UNION FEED TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! APPLE SPOTIFY Can’t get enough coverage from Fox Sports? Check out Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast for in-depth coverage of all the biggest news in American soccer and abroad! Bruce Arena joins the show! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse welcome the legendary coach to discuss his time with the San Jose Earthquakes and share his thoughts on U.S. Soccer and the current USMNT roster. Speaking of our National team, Christian Pulisi...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL The Jaguars gave up a lot to trade with the Browns in order to draft Travis Hunter. The team plans on letting him play offense and defense. Is there any chance he can make history and win OROY and DROY? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2025•8 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Shedeur Sanders falls out of 1st round / Jaguars trade up for Travis Hunter (24:09) Like how the Giants handled the 1st round? (32:03) Cowboys draft guard Tyler Booker (39:28) What happens with Shedeur? / Steelers draft DT instead of QB in 1st round / Raiders draft Ashton Jeanty (1:00:36) NBA Fast Break (1:16:00) Is it possible that Travis Hunter wins OROY and DROY? (1:22:38) Who wins: Lakers or Timberwolves Lea...
Apr 25, 2025•2 hr 31 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Who does Chris Broussard believe is under duress this week? Check out the latest BUD List to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25, 2025•12 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Nick’s Mock Draft 3.0 Picks #1-9 announced by special guest Andrew Siciliano (19:47) Picks #10-16 (35:08) How bad is Jimmy Butler’s injury? (40:39) Picks #17-24 (59:25) Picks #25-32 (1:16:37) BUD LIST (1:26:56) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2025•2 hr 35 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Time for a new edition of Nick Wright's NBA Playoff Tiers. What does Nick think of the best remaining teams in the NBA? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2025•21 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Lakers tie series with T-Wolves / How bad is Jayson Tatum's injury? (23:44) Jerry Jones say the Cowboys are working on trades (31:18) Could a disappointing end to the Bucks season lead to a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade? (38:25) Who wins: Warriors or Rockets? (43:40) Nick's NBA Playoff Tiers (1:04:28) NFL assistant coach says he was not a fan of Shedeur Sanders' interview (1:17:54) Like how LeBron James played in g...
Apr 23, 2025•2 hr 34 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL How does Nick Wright's NBA King of the Hill end up this week? Who is playing well right now? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 23, 2025•19 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Kawhi Leonard carries Clippers to win over Nuggets / Are the Knicks in trouble? (24:27) Could the Browns or Giants trade down in the draft? (33:18) Nico Harrison's latest Luka Doncic quote (38:10) What are expectations for LeBron James tonight? (43:17) NBA King of the Hill (1:01:49) Should Titans be worried about Cam Ward? / Are the Steelers the best landing spot for Shedeur Sanders? (1:19:14) Who wins tonight: T...
Apr 22, 2025•2 hr 33 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Kevin Wildes tells the story of his trip to Acadia National Park and the time he got career advice. He uses that to break down how the Celtics are so good, they're underrated. Finally, he insists on why you should get a recliner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22, 2025•14 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) How worried should LeBron James and Lakers be after game 1 loss? / Thunder win big over Grizzlies. How good is OKC? (23:22) Are the Rockets in trouble against the Warriors? (35:37) Biggest takeaway from Nuggets game 1 win over Clippers? (42:24) Can the Timberwolves eliminate the Lakers in a series with this version of Anthony Edwards? (52:50) What did the Knicks prove in a win over the Pistons? (1:00:29) Damian L...
Apr 21, 2025•2 hr 30 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL What NBA teams have the best chances to win it all this year according to Nick Wright? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 19, 2025•17 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Would title this season mean more for LeBron James or Luka Doncic? / Should LA be scared of Anthony Edwards? (22:16) Are people over-thinking Shedeur Sanders as a prospect? (30:44) More to gain tonight: Anthony Davis or Ja Morant? (34:42) Steelers a better team with or without Aaron Rodgers? (46:17) Nick's NBA Title Pie (1:02:00) NBA Must-Win Weekend (1:18:17) What would another 1st round exit mean for Giannis An...
Apr 18, 2025•2 hr 31 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Who does Chris Broussard believe is under duress this week? Check out the latest BUD List to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025•21 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Aaron Rodgers' latest quote / Puka Nacua has thoughts on Brock Purdy getting paid by the 49ers (23:07) Anthony Edwards: "I love the fact that everybody wants the Lakers to win" (29:31) Damian Lillard's return make the Bucks a different team? (36:49) Ashton Jeanty makes a case for why teams should draft him high (44:21) BUD List (1:05:00) More Aaron Rodgers talk (1:18:08) What would a 1st round exit mean for the W...
Apr 17, 2025•2 hr 32 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Time for a new edition of Nick Wright's NBA Playoff Tiers. What does Nick think of the best remaining teams in the NBA? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2025•22 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Warriors defeat Grizzlies / Playoff Jimmy Butler / Trae Young (21:29) Travis Hunter has strong opinions about playing both sides of the ball in the NFL (33:10) Celtics have any reason to be concerned vs Magic? (37:32) Grizzlies fall to Warriors (41:51) Nick's NBA Playoff Tiers (1:02:49) NFL Over and Unders (1:18:14) Who wins series: Warriors or Rockets? (1:24:53) Who wins: Mavs or Kings? Learn more about your ad ...
Apr 16, 2025•2 hr 34 min
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL How does Nick Wright's NBA King of the Hill end up this week? Who is playing well right now? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2025•12 min