The Stephen A. Smith Show

On this episode Stephen A. does what he does best -- sports. Ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season, he shares his thoughts on who will be making noise in the East and the West, updates his take on both the Ime Udoka situation and the Draymond Green punch, and, of course, delves into his love-hate relationship with the New York Knicks!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.

Stephen A. has a charmed life. But getting there hasn’t been easy. There were obstacles along the way. He didn’t give up, though. He learned from his mistakes, continued to grind, and is now at the top of his game. The lesson Stephen A. learned is that when it is your time, nothing can stop you. On this episode, he talks to Emmy Award-Winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph about her Hollywood career, her role on ABC’s hit comedy, Abbott Elementary, her social activism work, and why her first Emmy win after fifty years in the business meant so much.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.

Gone are the days of the traditional media dictating the narrative. Social media has changed the landscape of how people interact and tell their stories. At the top of that world are influencers. Yes, social media influencers are the new frontier. Stephen A. sits down with one of the biggest stars in the social media game, Jake Paul. It’s an honest, no holds barred conversation about Jake’s early life, relationship with his brother Logan, the regrets, and plan to take on the world of professional boxing on his own terms. Tune in for an eye-opening and real conversation with one of social media’s most outspoken and controversial names. 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.

Stephen A. shares the trials and tribulations on his road to success and pays homage to those that helped him get there. He is then joined by Emmy Award-winning daytime talk show host, Tamron Hall, who details her historic role as the first Black woman to co-host The Today Show, betting on herself after her departure, the joy of motherhood in her late forties, and passion for helping people on her daytime show. She is a woman that has experienced significant tragedy, but is incredibly strong and a source of light in the world. 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.

Stephen A. jumps into headline-making news and addresses what's on his mind: Kanye West. He shares his point of view on Kanye's recent decision to wear a White Lives Matter shirt at his Paris Fashion Week show, the fallout from the decision, and the public reaction it stirred up. Stephen A. goes deep, dissecting Kanye's conscious and subconscious motivations and tactics, whether his billionaire status makes him immune to cancel culture, and thoroughly critiques the social and political dialogue around these matters. No guest, no problem.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.

Stephen A. has a lot on his mind ahead of the midterm elections – and a warning—that the Right-Wing is on a mission to take back control of the country. On this episode, he is joined by Fox News pundit, Sean Hannity. The two spar over conservatism, the liberal agenda, and the state of U.S. politics. Stephen A. also asks the question on the minds of many Americans: Why is the Republican party so beholden to Donald Trump? It’s a provocative hour as only Stephen A. can bring.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.

Stephen A. thinks the two-party political system in this country is broken. In this episode, he examines the problems with the Democratic and Republican parties, and why it might be time for a third-party (or more!) option. He’s also joined on the show by multi award-winning broadcast anchor and attorney, Chris Cuomo who shares his regrets, life-lessons, the self-work he has done since leaving CNN, and his return to primetime as host of the nightly NewsNation program, ‘Cuomo’. It’s a deeply personal and engaging hour with one of the news industry’s most well-known personalities.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.

Stephen A. is down with the disruptors of the world – the ones that have the courage to do things their way and in doing so, impact the world at large – from Muhammad Ali and Elon Musk to Charles Barkley and George Steinbrenner. Stephen A. also chops it up with UFC President Dana White about living on his own terms, disrupting the boxing industry, and what it took to build the sport of mixed martial arts into a global empire. 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.

Snoop Dogg invites Stephen A. into his world for a candid conversation about growing up in Long Beach, life as a gangbanger, the important advice he received behind bars, and the meeting with legendary producer Dr. Dre that changed his life. Snoop also details his business acumen, and advice for the next generation of artists entering the game. It's an eye-opening hour with a true music and entertainment icon.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.

The Ime Udoka situation has led Stephen A to collect and crystallize his thoughts on how women are treated in society. He shares his views on the societal double standards that exist for women and why men need to listen. Then, he is joined by CNN Legal Analyst and award-winning Civil Rights Attorney Areva Martin to discuss politics and her latest book, 'Awakening: Ladies, Leadership, and the Lies We've Been Told.'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.