The Stephen A. Smith Show
Stephen A. Smith & SiriusXM
Stephen A. Smith is back with a fresh spin on his hit podcast — dropping new episodes of his SiriusXM radio show Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith™ every Thursday on all podcast platforms. This time, he's going BEYOND THE WORLD OF SPORTS, taking listener calls, and talking about everything on his mind — politics, pop culture, social issues, entertainment, news, and whatever else is making noise that week. Expect real talk, sharp takes, and big conversations with people you know (and some you’ll want to know). It’s Stephen A. like you’ve never heard him — multifaceted, unpredictable, and always on point.
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Jan 11, 2025 • 14min
Stephen A's Take: Charles Barkley-JJ Redick beef: TNT analyst called Lakers coach 'a dead man walking.
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 11, 2025 • 22min
Interview Only: Stephen A interviews Bill Maher about his HBO comedy special.
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 11, 2025 • 54min
Full Show: ET Host Kevin Frazier reports on California Fires. CA Mayor and Governor lack responses.
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 devastating Southern California wildfires and Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom's initial lack of response with “Entertainment Tonight” host Kevin Frazier. Nephew Josh is back to give his NBA and NFL Wild Card Weekend picks and answer viewer questions.Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 10, 2025 • 3min
Stephen A's Get@Me: Stephen A responds to question about his hairline.
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 9, 2025 • 19min
Stephen A's Take: Stephen A and Tori Cooper discuss outrage on social media towards Joy Taylor.
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 9, 2025 • 4min
Stephen A's Take: Biden Says He's Confident He Would Have Beaten Trump. Stephen A disagrees.
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 8, 2025 • 1h 11min
Full Show: Stephen A's disgusted people are blasting Joy Taylor. Biden claims he would have WON. Bill Maher's Comedy Special.
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 “Reporter Tori Cooper, recap the FS1 lawsuit involving Joy Taylor and Skip Bayless. He comments on the war of words between Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and “Inside the NBA’s” Charles Barkley and interviews “Real Time” host Bill Maher about President-Elect Donald Trump’s second term, the role of billionaire Elon Musk, and his HBO standup comedy special, “Is Anyone Else Seeing This?” Stephen A. also discusses President Joe Biden’s USA TODAY interview and declaration he could have won the 2024 election. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 7, 2025 • 16min
Stephen A's Take: Stephen A. and Reporter Tori Cooper discuss Skip Bayless and the harassment suit.
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 7, 2025 • 17min
Stephen A's Take: Stephen A. discusses the brands of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark with Reporter Tori Cooper.
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 Reporter Tori Cooper discuss WNBA star Angel Reese deleting her Instagram account after backlash for an outfit she posted on New Year’s Eve. They also compare Caitlin and Reese's brands. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 7, 2025 • 24min
Interview Only: Stephen A's NFL and CFP Recap with Hall of Famer Cris Carter
Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter joins him to discuss the NFL Playoffs, including the Detroit Lions 31-9 beatdown of the Minnesota Vikings, the Baltimore Ravens’ 35-10 win against the Cleveland Browns, the Cincinnati Bengals 19-17 defeat of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Seattle Seahawks 30-25 win vs. the Los Angeles Rams. They also discuss the Philadelphia Eagles benching Saquon Barkley, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the future of head coach Mike McCarthy, Tyreek Hill wanting out of Miami, the New York Giants sticking with head coach Brian Daboll, and the New England Patriots firing head coach Jerod Mayo after one season. In CFP, they preview the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Texas.Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
