Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Lakers have a bad night or is it a bad sign with Nets loss? / Should Nikola Jokic be NBA MVP? (21:56) Has the 49ers Super Bowl window closed? (31:32) Daniel Jones signs with Colts (37:02) Any reason for Aaron Rodgers to pick the Giants over the Steelers? (41:09) NBA King of the Hill (56:19) NFL offseason grades so far (1:20:08) Thunder fall to the Nuggets (1:24:16) Gerrit Cole having Tommy John surgery Learn more...
Mar 11, 2025•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Kevin Wildes is back with more thoughts on life. This time he explains why aging doesn't really exist and tells the story of the time he worked for a landscaping company. He breaks down why the G.O.A.T. case is emotional rather than logical and compares LeBron James to Tom Brady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 11, 2025•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Sam Darnold signs with Seahawks and Justin Fields signs with Jets (20:16) Like DK Metcalf's fit with the Steelers? (33:11) How good can the Raiders be with Geno Smith? (38:35) Davante Adams signs with Rams (43:14) Darnold, Fields and Myles Garrett talk (1:05:59) Are the Lakers in trouble? Will this injury impact LeBron the rest of the season? (1:22:52) Are the Steelers contenders with Aaron Rodgers? (1:27:15) Nug...
Mar 10, 2025•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL What teams does Nick Wright think have the best chances to win it all this year? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 08, 2025•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) LeBron James and Luka Doncic lead Lakers to win over Knicks (23:01) Shedeur Sanders on his draft stock (32:01) Darius Slay leaves Jalen Hurts off his elite QB list (36:52) Report: Browns owner declines meeting with Myles Garrett amidst trade request, told to speak to GM (40:44) NBA Title Pie (1:01:34) Jerry Jones, Shedeur, and Bengals talk. Plus Joey Bosa to 49ers? (1:16:34) Is Lakers vs Celtics a double-must win...
Mar 07, 2025•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Mar 07, 2025•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Draymond Green says Steph Curry is in the GOAT conversation / Jeanie Buss shares thoughts about Anthony Davis (21:10) $45M a year a fair offer for Brock Purdy? (32:24) Jason Kidd shares his thoughts on Kyrie Irving's injury (37:56) Bengals give Trey Hendrickson permission to seek a trade (41:57) BUD List (1:01:52) Brou on why the Lakers are winning the West plus more NBA talk (1:18:37) Dion Dawkins has thoughts o...
Mar 06, 2025•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL It is time for Nick Wright's NBA Tiers. What does Nick think of the best NBA teams? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 06, 2025•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) LeBron James reached 50k career points / Lakers are winning with Luka Doncic / Shaq has high praise for Steph Curry (24:12) Chiefs trade Joe Thuney to Bears (32:35) DK Metcalf requests trade from Seahawks (37:31) Should Mavs shut Anthony Davis down for the season? (41:54) Nick's NBA Tiers (1:02:11) Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, Jordan Love and Shedeur Sanders talk (1:19:21) Kevin Durant has exchange with coach Mi...
Mar 05, 2025•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Nick's NBA King of the Hill is here! Who is on top of the the hill? Where do LeBron James and Luka Doncic rank? Who is Nick excited about so far this season? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 05, 2025•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Kyrie Irving is reportedly out for the season / LeBron James' latest quote on the face of the NBA (23:54) Mistake for Vikings to let Sam Darnold walk in free agency? (32:44) Buying that the Warriors are legit contenders? (36:52) Expect a big season from Deebo Samuel? (41:03) NBA King of the Hill (59:51) Saquon Barkley, Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Fields and Jalen Milroe talk (1:16:28) Will Joel Embiid play at an MVP le...
Mar 04, 2025•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Bengals to place franchise tag on WR Tee Higgins. Can the Bengals keep Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Higgins together? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 04, 2025•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Are the Lakers legit title contenders? / LeBron James' MVP chances (17:52) Deebo Samuel traded to Commanders. Will play with OROY Jayden Daniels (30:38) Travis Kelce to return to Chiefs for 2025 season (36:54) Rams still contenders with Matthew Stafford staying in LA? (40:51) Bengals franchise tag Tee Higgins / Giants and Aaron Rodgers potential (1:01:16) Shedeur Sanders thinks he can change an NFL franchise (1:1...
Mar 03, 2025•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin Wildes reflects on the time he went shark fishing and what that taught him about having fun. Wildes connects that to the Super Bowl and how he thinks "fun" led to the Eagles win over the Chiefs. Lastly, Wildes explains how KC can get back to greatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2025•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Worried about Luka Doncic's play on the Lakers? / Victor Wembanyama looks to be out for the season (22:34) Expect Jalen Hurts to take a step forward or backwards next season? (32:23) Rather draft Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward? (36:36) Are the 49ers going in the wrong direction? (41:57) BUD List (58:54) Would Lions be Super Bowl favorites with Myles Garrett? / Are Ja'Marr Chase and Matthew Stafford worth it? (1:19:0...
Feb 20, 2025•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Player poll had Victor Wembanyama voted as most likely to be the best player in the NBA in 5 years. Do you agree? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2025•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Should Kevin Durant have returned to the Warriors? / What should Lakers priorities be? / Good news for dunk contest next year? (23:26) What are the keys to the Chiefs returning to the Super Bowl? (33:56) Are the Cowboys Super Bowl or bust? (38:31) What should the Steelers do at QB next season? (41:55) Which team should Matthew Stafford go to? / Better team for future: Bills or Ravens? (1:01:24) Will Victor Wemban...
Feb 19, 2025•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL The Giants are reportedly concerned about drafting Shedeur Sanders because of the "shadow" of his father Deion. Is there any truth to this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19, 2025•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Who will be the next face of the NBA? Anthony Edwards says he doesn't want it to be him / ASG potential 1-on-1 tourney? (22:25) Trust the Bengals to get contract negotiations right? (32:55) Coach's offseason keys for the Eagles to return to the Super Bowl (39:00) Giants are reportedly concerned about drafting Shedeur Sanders because of Deion's influence (45:39) Will 49ers regret paying Brock Purdy? / Vikings futu...
Feb 18, 2025•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL The Jets have announced that Aaron Rodgers will not be back with the team in 2025. Where should the former MVP play? Where does Lil Wayne want him to play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 18, 2025•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) New NBA All-Star Game format / LeBron James sits out (20:08) Eagles, Lions, Chiefs, Ravens and Packers ranked as best Super Bowl windows (29:58) Does Travis Kelce have another year in him with Mahomes? (35:32) Believe the Cowboys will go "all-in" this offseason? (40:05) Where would you like to see Aaron Rodgers play? Could Jordan Love win MVP in 2025? (1:00:48) Can Luka Doncic, LeBron and the Lakers make a run th...
Feb 17, 2025•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Who does Chris Broussard believe is under duress now that the Eagles have won the Super Bowl? Find out in the newest edition of the BUD List! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 14, 2025•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) How did Aaron Rodgers' time with the Jets impact his legacy? (21:43) Can Patrick Mahomes still catch Tom Brady in the GOAT debate? (33:07) Dak Prescott says the Cowboys are "very close" to the Eagles. Can Dallas go on a run in 2025? (38:52) Do Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have enough talent to win a championship? (43:27) BUD List (1:03:53) Best landing spot for Aaron Rodgers? (1:19:31) Bad game or bad sign for Le...
Feb 13, 2025•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL How will Nick Wright's NFL Tiers turn out now that the Eagles have won the Super Bowl? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 13, 2025•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) What will Kevin Durant's legacy be? (23:26) Should Travis Kelce retire? (32:03) Joe Burrow in trouble if Tee Higgins leaves? (37:18) Giants Hire Matthew Stafford's Brother-in-Law (41:10) Nick's NFL Tiers (1:03:54) Cowboys crazy to consider trading Micah Parsons? / What contract is Brock Purdy worth? (1:17:47) What are expectations for Patrick Mahomes' bounce back? (1:23:07) Expect a big game from Luka Doncic toni...
Feb 12, 2025•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL The NFL season is over and the Eagles have won the Super Bowl. Here is Nick Wright's latest Mahomes Mountain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 12, 2025•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Are the Lakers contenders with Luka Doncic? / Should the Mavs regret the trade? (22:43) Chances Patrick Mahomes never wins a Super Bowl? (33:58) Too soon to talk about an Eagles dynasty? (39:00) Like the Jets moving on from Aaron Rodgers? (42:51) Mahomes Mountain (1:03:38) Did blowout loss shake your faith in Mahomes? (1:19:39) What level of LeBron James are the Lakers getting right now (1:25:25) Super Bowl on Fo...
Feb 11, 2025•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL The Eagles ended the Chiefs 3-peat hopes with a dominating 40-22 Super Bowl victory. Shocked by how dominant Nick Sirianni's Philly squad looked? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2025•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Eagles win Super Bowl. Chiefs do not 3-peat. Is the loss all on Patrick Mahomes? (24:55) What did Jalen Hurts prove? (39:15) Is Patrick Mahomes a lock to win another Super Bowl in the next decade? (45:47) Shocked by how dominant Philly played? (1:01:06) Did this loss change your view of Patrick Mahomes? (1:11:12) Did Jalen Hurts silence doubters with this Super Bowl win? (1:21:16) Will the Chiefs bounce back from...
Feb 10, 2025•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Expect a monster game from Patrick Mahomes? Josh Allen wins MVP over Lamar Jackson / Nick's Picks (17:30) Fox NFL Sunday crew joins the show (26:18) Who has the most to gain and lose from this Super Bowl? (34:55) Is there a chance Jalen Hurts outplays Patrick Mahomes? (39:52) Who wins: Chiefs or Eagles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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