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The Stephen A. Smith Show

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On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and tackling pertinent issues across entertainment, pop culture, society, business, and politics. Three times a week, you'll hear his unfiltered opinions on the day’s biggest headlines as well as straight-shooting interviews with top celebrities, game-changers, and thought leaders across the societal arena. The Stephen A. Smith Show is sure to entertain, inform, and motivate anyone who tunes in.

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Episodes

Full Show: Stephen A criticized for defending Jay Z. FBI informants present on January 6? NFL Linebacker refuses to play.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. discusses the civil lawsuit against rapper Jay-Z with ABC and ESPN Legal Analyst Ryan Smith. In the sports world, he comments on San Francisco 49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refusing to take the field in the NFL Thursday Night game against the Los Angeles Rams, Bronny James dropping 30 points in the 106-100 loss to the Valley Suns, and Colorado Buf...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 5 min

Stephen A's Get@Me: Answers Fans questions, including the underachieving New York Jets.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. answers viewer questions, including whether the New York Jets will ever do anything to alleviate the heartache of their fans, and more, Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 13, 20249 min

Full Show: Stephen A. interviews singer Mario and answers romance questions with Nephew Josh.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. interviews singer/songwriter, Mario, about his BET+ holiday film, “Style Me for Christmas,” new album, “Glad You Came,” and upcoming tour with Mary J. Blige and Ne-Yo. Stephen A's nephew, Josh, also joins him in-studio to help answer viewer romance questions. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers bey...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 1 min

Stephen A's Take: Stephen A. comments on the civil lawsuit against rapper/entrepreneur Jay Z

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. comments on the civil lawsuit against rapper/entrepreneur Jay Z in the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl in 2000 with Sean “Diddy” Combs at a VMA’s after party and his response to the lawsuit. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 11, 202412 min

Full Show: Stephen A. discusses public sympathy for CEO Killer. Jay Z's Civil Lawsuit battle.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. comments on the civil lawsuit against rapper/entrepreneur Jay Z in the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl in 2000 with Sean “Diddy” Combs at a VMA’s after party and his response to the lawsuit, and the public sympathy for Luigi Mangione, the alleged gunman in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In sports news, he interviews the #1 high sc...

Dec 10, 20241 hr 14 min

Interview Only: Get "The Skinny" on Comedian Jim Gaffigan

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. interviews Emmy Award winner and New York Times Best Selling author and comedian Jim Gaffigan about his HULU standup comedy special, “The Skinny,” parenting teens, politics, upcoming tour with Jerry Seinfeld, and more. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 10, 202420 min

Full Show: Comedian Jim Gaffigan talks sports, and new HULU Comedy Special. Meet Stephen A's Nephew.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. interviews Emmy Award winner and New York Times Best Selling author and comedian Jim Gaffigan about his HULU standup comedy special, “The Skinny,” parenting teens, politics, upcoming tour with Jerry Seinfeld, and more. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and tackling per...

Dec 09, 202454 min

Full Show: State of the NBA update with Two-time NBA Champion and Clippers Coach Tyronn Lue.

Stephen A. interviews two-time NBA Champion and Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach Tyronn Lue about the team’s standing, Jeff Van Gundy joining the coaching staff, and season expectations. They also discuss injury-prone star player Kawhi Leonard, James Harden’s dominance, losing Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers, playing at the new Intuit Dome, turning down the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job, and Lue answers if the NBA has become soft in the modern era. Stephen A. answers NBA-related view...

Dec 06, 202456 min

Stephen A's Take: Baseball should ban the intentional WALK!

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 06, 20246 min

Full Show: Black Republicans are mad! Kendrick booked in Drake's City. Beyonce #1, Taylor Swift?

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. discusses Black conservatives upset by a lack of African American picks in President-Elect Donald Trump’s cabinet, Major League baseball floating a “Golden At-Bat” idea, and the Toronto Blue Jays tweet that rapper Kendrick Lamar will play a tour stop at their stadium in rival Drake’s hometown. He also comments on Billboard naming Beyonce “The Greatest P...

Dec 04, 202456 min

Stephen A's Take: Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence kids engaged. Rap beef Kendrick keeps winning!

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. chimes in on Queens rapper L.L. Cool J crowning himself the G.O.A.T., rapper Kendrick Lamar’s sales surge following the Drake Universal Music Group lawsuit, and he congratulates Eddie Murphy’s son, Eric, and Martin Lawrence’s daughter, Jasmine, on their engagement. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Dec 03, 202415 min

Interview Only: Actress Jenifer Lewis rejoices in surviving death. But screams about the presidential election.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. interviews “The Black Mother of Hollywood,” stage and screen actress Jenifer Lewis about her award-winning career, the recent presidential election, surviving a ten-foot fall, and her latest role in the Netflix animated film, “Spellbound.” Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 03, 202436 min

Interview Only: Hall of Famer Cris Carter. No Ring, Ryan Day Must Go. Discuss NFL MVP Race.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A and NFL Hall of Fame great Cris Carter discuss Ohio State University’s stunning loss to Michigan and the post-game flag-planting fight. In Week 13th of the NFL, they discuss the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson’s struggles, the Chicago Bears' loss to the Detroit Lions, the Buffalo Bills’ snowy takedown of the San Franc...

Dec 03, 202417 min

Full Show: Kamala's donation payments from Oprah to Al Sharpton. Biden pardons his son, no shocker!

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. comments on President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, payments to Rev. Al Sharpton’s non-profit for his interview with V.P. Harris, and veteran Democratic strategist James Carville’s assertion the campaign’s overspending could hurt the Democratic brand. He chimes in on Queens rapper L.L. Cool J crowning himself the G.O.A.T, rapper Kendrick Lamar’...

Dec 03, 202456 min

Interview Only: Presidential election recap with former Fox News Host Former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly explains why Democrats lost!

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Former Fox News Conservative political commentator, journalist, and television host of “No Spin News,” Bill O’Reilly, joins the show to discuss the problems with the Democratic campaign and what a second Donald Trump term could look like. Stephen A. also answers viewer questions. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Nov 30, 202419 min

Interview Only: Presidential election recap with Fox News Host Sean Hannity.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Conservative political commentator Sean Hannity, host of Fox News' “Hannity” joins Stephen A. to discuss Donald Trump’s victory, what the Democrats did wrong, and what to expect in the next four years of a Trump administration. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 30, 202454 min

Interview Only: Journalist Toure blasts Drake's UMG lawsuit during his rap beef with Kendrick.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. interviews music journalist Toure about rapper Drake’s lawsuits accusing his label, Universal Music Group, Spotify, and iHeartMedia of knowingly damaging his reputation and inflating the streams of rapper Kendrick Lamar’s megahit, “Not Like Us.” Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 29, 202415 min

Interview Only: Actor Taye Diggs ready to show his body "Full Monty" style.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. interviews Actor Taye Diggs to discuss his career success, most memorable leading ladies, his Sable Bourbon brand, and new TV projects “Second Chance Stage” and “The Real Full-Monty.” Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 29, 202428 min

Stephen A's Take: Did Lebron mishandle Bronny? Check out Carmelo's Way!

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. comments on four-star high school basketball recruit Kiyan Anthony, the son of the NBA’s Carmelo Anthony, committing to play college basketball at his father’s alma mater, Syracuse University Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 28, 202415 min

Full Show: Stephen A. breaks down rap beef between Kendrick and Drake. Taye Diggs get Full Monty!

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. interviews music journalist Toure about rapper Drake’s lawsuits accusing his label, Universal Music Group, Spotify, and iHeartMedia of knowingly damaging his reputation and inflating the music streams of rapper Kendrick Lamar’s megahit, “Not Like Us.” He shares the NBA’s plan to implement a new All-Star Game format and why he thinks it is a terrible ide...

Nov 28, 20241 hr 11 min
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