First Things First

(0:00) Wemby’s ceiling, Knicks have 4th-best title odds, Spain draws Cape Verde

(26:56) Will Giannis sign with the Celtics or Heat?

(37:42) Should the Spurs run it back?

(45:17) King of the Hill

(01:03:22) France expectations, Will Argentina win the World Cup? 

(01:18:17) Brendan Sorsby enters Supplemental Draft

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(0:00) Knicks win 1st title since 1973

(29:06) USMNT beats Paraguay

(40:47) How will this Knicks title run be remembered? 

(47:20) Jalen Brunson the greatest Knick?

(01:07:56) Should Brazil fans be concerned?

(01:19:46) What does a Knicks title mean for New York?

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(0:00) Who is the most important player for USMNT?

(16:06) Spurs ‘confident’, What would a title mean for Jalen Brunson?

(26:44) What would a Finals exit mean for the Spurs & Wemby? 

(36:03) USMNT in a must-win vs. Paraguay? 

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(0:00) Will home-field advantage help USMNT?

(26:35) Who would being a champion mean more for on the Knicks?
(43:10) Pochettino to skip pre-game speech

(48:53) Title Pie

(01:08:07) How can the Spurs force a Game 6?
(01:17:44) Germany on Upset Alert?

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(0:00) Knicks beat Spurs, What were the biggest moments from Game 4? 

(21:15) Mexico beats South Africa, World Cup Power Rankings

(32:14) How much is this loss on Wemby?

(41:56) Ronaldo’s missed opportunities something or nothing?

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(0:00) Knicks beat Spurs, What went wrong for San Antonio?

(26:28) Do these Finals impact how people see Wemby? 

(41:27) OG Anunoby’s tip-in one of the greatest shots ever?

(48:11) BUD List

(01:06:35) Historic comeback or historic collapse?

(01:17:07) Dax McCarty previews 2026 FIFA World Cup

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(0:00) Knicks vs. Spurs Game 4, Who ya got? 

(28:08) Should the Vikings commit to Kyler Murray?

(43:34) Stephon Castle: Spurs will win the next 3 games?

(48:53) Will Jalen Brunson have a great game? (01:05:24) Will Wemby have an MVP night? 

(01:15:23) Dax McCarty joins

(01:24:49) Packed Stats, Will the Spurs or Knicks win Game 4?

(01:46:57) USMNT World Cup preview

(01:55:03) He Said We Said

(02:06:45) World Cup is for lifelong memories

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(0:00) Spurs win Game 3 vs. Knicks

(27:41) Brendan Sorsby granted injunction to play in 2026

(40:58) Surprised Knicks are losing Brunson minutes?

(47:07) Is Wemby embracing the Villain role? 

(01:04:37) Should Knicks fans be worried?

(01:19:16) Can Wemby keep up his good form?
(01:25:10) Top Ten Tuesday, Most impressive part of Spurs’ win?

(01:48:49) MSG’s atmospheric impact on Game 3

(01:58:47) Surprised by KAT’s quiet night?

(02:07:25) Can the Spurs flip the series?

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(0:00) Knicks up 2-0 on Spurs, Losses on Wemby?

(28:03) Will Josh Allen lead the Bills to a Super Bowl?

(41:10) Did the Spurs give Game 2 to the Knicks?

(47:12) Are the Knicks historically great? 

(01:07:22) Expectations for Wemby against MSG crowd?

(01:16:00) John Strong joins 

(01:26:04) KAT Finals MVP, Did Wemby’s mistakes cost the Spurs the series?

(01:48:39) What would a Myles Garrett-Aaron Donald combo be like?
(01:58:41) Surprised Wemby isn’t panicking?

(02:08:16) Game 3: Who ya got?

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(0:00) Spurs vs. Knicks Game 2

(27:27) Should Baker Mayfield get a contract extension?

(40:58) What would another Knicks blowout mean?

(48:12) Will Wemby be the favorite for MVP next season?

(01:07:43) Game 2 X-Factor, Could the Spurs overcome a 2-0 deficit?

(01:20:28) More confidence in Brunson or Wemby?
(01:26:02) Wemby will have a dominate game, Jalen Brunson underrated?
(01:49:04) Cowboys are turning things around?

(01:58:06) Will KAT outplay Wemby again in Game 2? 

(02:08:04) Game 2: Who ya got?

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(0:00) Knicks beat Spurs in Game 1, Alex Rodriguez joins

(29:32) Surprised Karl-Anthony Towns outplayed Victor Wembanyama?
(35:25) Jalen Brunson dominates 4th quarter

(43:02) BUD List

(01:05:06) Wemby ‘has to play normal, not good’, Should the Knicks be favorites?

(01:18:04) Russell Wilson retires after 14 seasons

(01:24:40) Knicks impress in victory, Wemby the biggest reason Spurs lost?
(01:46:19) Frenemies

(01:58:29) Packers in trouble without Micah Parsons?

(02:06:53) Fan receives lifetime ban for taking selfie with Wemby

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(0:00) Spurs vs. Knicks Game 1 preview

(24:20) Caleb Williams Madden 27 cover, Will he take another leap?

(40:08) Better for NBA if Spurs or Knicks win the title?

(47:30) Most to Gain & Lose

(01:09:00) Will Jalen Brunson outplay Victor Wembanyama?
(01:17:19) Sebastian Berhalter joins

(01:28:03) Packed Stats, Was Caleb Williams the only choice for Madden 27?
(01:50:49) Aaron Donald could be tempted to return to NFL

(02:00:48) Game 1 expectations, What would a title mean for Wembanyama?

(02:09:55) Should Caleb Williams have been the cover athlete?

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(0:00) Patriots trade for A.J. Brown, Will Jalen Hurts take a step forward or back?

(24:58) Spurs vs. Knicks Finals picks, Who will be the X-Factor?

(40:33) Who is the Rams’ biggest threat in the NFC?
(47:07) Club Superstar 5.0

(01:05:52) Will Drake Maye be even better next year with A.J. Brown?

(01:18:42) Can the Knicks stop Wemby?

(01:24:53) Top 10 Tuesday, Will Myles Garrett be better with the Rams?

(01:47:05) How will A.J. Brown fit with the Patriots?

(01:57:49) Jalen Brunson vs. Wemby, Who will have the bigger impact?

(02:06:50) Sp...

(0:00) Myles Garrett traded to Rams

(19:24) Spurs advance to NBA Finals, How much is Chet Holmgren to blame?
(41:12) Cristian Pulisic scores in USA’s 3-2 win over Senegal 

(46:04) Can anyone stop the Rams?
(01:02:37) A.J. Brown traded to Patriots, Why weren’t the Thunder inevitable? 

(01:17:52) What’s next for the Thunder?

(01:24:55) Will the  A.J. Brown trade have a bigger impact on the Eagles or Patriots?

(01:47:58) Will the Patriots return to the Super Bowl?

(01:56:46) What did Wemby prove in Game 7?

(02:07:03) A.J. Brown or Myles Gar...

After First Things First came up short at the Sports Emmys, Kevin Wildes took a moment to thank the people who make the show possible: the fans.

In this heartfelt post-show message, Wildes shares his appreciation for everyone who watches, supports, and engages with First Things First every day. While the show didn't take home the trophy, he explains why the connection with the audience means even more. Thank you for watching.

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(0:00) Spurs beat Thunder and force Game 7, Mitchell Robinson has surgery

(25:00) Should the Chiefs improve their WR room?

(34:41) Spurs getting physical with Thunder

(39:41) NBA passes Draft Lottery Reform

(44:59) Title Pie, Who ya got in Game 7? 

(56:07) More faith in Wemby or SGA? 

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(0:00) Thunder vs. Spurs Game 6, How much pressure is on Wemby and SGA?

(26:57) Patriots unwilling to give up 1st for A.J. Brown, Kyler vs. J.J McCarthy

(41:02) Should the Knicks want the Thunder or Spurs in the Finals? (46:04) BUD List

(01:06:04) Is it now or never for Lamar Jackson?

(01:19:18) Will Wemby have another dud in Game 6? (01:24:57) Flopping change how people view SGA? (01:48:16) Frenemies

(01:59:30) A.J. Brown trade rumors, Who should start at QB for the Vikings?

(02:06:56) Justin Herbert returns to OTAs

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(0:00) Thunder beat Spurs, take 3-2 series lead

(26:26) Lamar Jackson participates in OTAs, Will Patrick Mahomes start Week 1?

(41:04) Jared McCain sounds off on fouls at end of Game 5

(47:44) Nick’s Tiers, Spurs still the better team?

(01:05:20) Hank Azaria joins

(01:19:04) Victor Wembanyama skips post-game media

(01:25:41) Packed Stats, All faith restored in Thunder?

(01:48:33) Mahomes expectations, Make-or-break year for Lamar Jackson?

(01:57:54) Have the Thunder figured out how to stop Wemby?

(02:07:42) Knicks deserve to be Finals favorites? 

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(0:00) Knicks dominate Cavs, Advance to first Finals since 1999

(27:14) Felix Rosenqvist joins

(43:22) Donovan Mitchell defends James Harden after being swept

(50:31) King of the Hill

(01:05:37) Will Wemby outplay SGA in Game 5?

(01:17:29) Tony Meola joins to talk USMNT

(01:26:47) Danny’s Top 10 Winners from Knicks’ Finals appearance

(01:47:39) Will USMNT live up to expectations?

(01:57:08) How can the Thunder stop Wembanyama?

(02:09:03) Spurs vs. Thunder Game 5 preview

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(0:00) Spurs beat Thunder, Knicks beat Cavs, Felix Rosenqvist wins Indy 500

(28:31) Aaron Rodgers’ last season?

(36:30) All-NBA teams announced 

(42:41) Chet Holmgren’s offense issues, Knicks lucky to be up 3-0?

(01:01:58) Caleb Williams should ‘do less’, Should the Chiefs get Patrick Mahomes another WR?

(01:14:23) What would being swept mean for the Cavaliers?

(01:19:10) Time to worry about the Thunder, What went wrong for Cleveland?

(01:41:06) Aaron Rodgers speculation, Caleb Williams superhero talk

(01:52:14) SGA vs. Wemby, Can the Knicks win the title?

(02:01:18) Surprised Chet Holmgren hasn’t looked like...

(0:00) Remembering Kyle Busch

(10:54) Tom Rinaldi joins

(25:34) Tony Kanaan joins

(35:21) Scott McLaughlin joins

(48:21) Jimmie Johnson joins

(57:47) Mario Andretti joins 

(01:08:07) Jamie Little joins

(01:17:57) Knicks up 2-0 on Cavs, Spurs nervous if they lose Game 3?

(01:38:20) Indy 500 Top 10 All-Time Moments, Most to Gain

(01:55:30) Indy 500: Who ya got?

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(0:00) Thunder win Game 2, Josef Newgarden joins

(21:06) Scott Dixon joins

(34:11) Helio Castroneves joins

(49:21) Marcus Ericsson & Kyle Kirkwood join

(01:05:02) Alex Palou joins

(01:21:48) Pato O’Ward joins

(01:32:29) Sting Ray Robb joins

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(0:00) Knicks beat Cavaliers in epic comeback, Nick’s Mini-Tiers

(27:36) Landon Donovan joins

(38:55) Will the Thunder bounce back in Game 2? 

(44:39) Packed Stats, Who is at fault for the Cavs’ collapse? 

(01:08:04) Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail, Should the Giants be excited for this season?

(01:18:14) How far can Jalen Brunson carry the Knicks?

(01:26:05) Will Wemby have a monster Game 2 or will SGA have a dud? 

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(0:00) Spurs beat Thunder in Game 1, Wemby best in the World?

(26:32) Thunder still favorites in WCF vs. Spurs

(41:47) Wemby shoots game-tying 3-pointer

(47:38) King of the Hill

(01:04:13) How can the Thunder stop Wemby?

(01:18:31) Will the Knicks blow out the Cavaliers?

(01:24:40)  Top 10 Tuesday, How impressive was Wemby in Game 1?

(01:49:47) Cavs vs. Knicks, Will Wemby be the face of the league?

(01:58:56) Fair to blame SGA for Thunder’s Game 1 loss?

(02:06:43) Do the Cavs stand any chance against the Knicks?

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(0:00) Cavaliers eliminate Pistons, SGA wins MVP

(28:13) Aaron Rodgers signs 1-year extension with Steelers, Chiefs & Mahomes are back?

(40:36) Anthony Edwards congratulates Spurs down 33 points in 4th

(46:52) SGA vs. Wemby must-win Game 1, T-Wolves eliminated by Spurs
(01:04:09)  Patriots vs. Seahawks Opening Day matchup, Bills or Chiefs need win Thanksgiving win more?

(01:17:24) Who will win the Conference Finals MVPs? 

(01:24:19) Cavs beat Pistons and “will win the East”, What is SGA’s legacy?

(01:48:08) Bears tough schedule, What is the Steelers’ ceiling with Rodgers? 

(01:57:07) What’s next for the Pistons and Timberwol...

(0:00) Cavs beat Pistons to go up 3-2, What would another Super Bowl mean for Matthew Stafford?

(23:46) BUD List

(37:18) Will Wemby and the Spurs close out the series with the T-Wolves?

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(0:00) Spurs win Game 5 vs T-Wolves, NFL International Games announced

(21:04) Rob Stone joins

(32:35) Nick’s Tiers

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(0:00) Thunder sweep Lakers, What’s next for LeBron? 

(21:17) Broncos vs. Chiefs in Week 1 (33:58) King of the Hill

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(0:00) T-Wolves beat Spurs after Wemby ejected, Knicks sweep 76ers, Lakers down 3-0

(26:12) Cowboys in a must-win vs. Giants in Week 1?

(36:59) Cavaliers win Game 3 vs. Pistons

(42:58) Wizards win Lottery, Will Game 4 vs. the Thunder be LeBron James’ last game as a Laker?

(01:04:28) Anthony Edwards dangerous, 76ers in trouble with Joel Embiid?
(01:17:18) What grade will the Cowboys get vs. the Giants in Week 1?

(01:22:49) Wemby ejection “shows inexperience”, Surprised Knicks swept 76ers?

(01:44:46) Cowboys ‘need to win now’ vs. Eagles and Giants

(01:53:45) What to make of the Knicks sweeping t...

(0:00) Lakers down 2-0 to Thunder, Refs biggest reason they lost?

(27:55) 76ers favorites over Knicks in Game 3

(38:21) Pacers, Wizards and Nets have top Lottery odds

(46:26) Who should the Ravens, Chiefs, and Patriots want Week 1?

(01:04:32) Title Pie

(01:17:47) Can the Lakers upset the Thunder in Game 3?

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(0:00) Spurs beat Timberwolves, Knicks beat 76ers

(26:49) Draymond Green vs. Charles Barkley, Should the Celtics keep Tatum and Brown? (41:11) Aaron Rodgers likely to return to the Steelers (46:36) BUD List

(01:08:00) Drake Maye on Mike Vrabel

(01:19:02) Could LeBron outplay SGA?

(01:23:15) What did Wemby prove in the Spurs’ blowout win over the T-Wolves? (01:43:33) Frenemies 

(01:55:26) How much pressure is on the Knicks to win a title?

(02:05:32) Will LeBron or SGA have a bigger game?

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(0:00) Thunder beat Lakers, Pistons beat Cavaliers

(26:21) Joel Embiid out vs. Knicks, Spurs must-win vs. T-Wolves?

(39:34) Jaylen Brown frustrated with Celtics, Should Boston trade him?

(47:57) Nick’s Tiers

(01:05:59) Luka Doncic working towards recovery,

(01:16:20) Tim Ream joins

(01:24:10) Packed Stats, Too soon to talk about Thunder sweeping Lakers?

(01:47:52) Did the Cowboys win the Micah Parsons trade?

(01:56:53) Rachel Nichols joins to discuss Lakers vs. Thunder

(02:06:36) Will the Knicks dominate the 76ers without Embiid?

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(0:00) Timberwolves beat Spurs in Game 1, Will they win the series? (26:20) Knicks blow out 76ers in Game 1, Too early for Philly to panic? (39:22) Would Aaron Rodgers be a good fit on the Cardinals? (47:35) King of the Hill

(01:04:38) Cavs vs. Pistons, Tonight a must-win for the Lakers? 

(01:19:00) Cowboys already in trouble?

(01:25:51) Top Ten Tuesday, What to make of Wemby’s record-breaking night?

(01:49:10) How can the Lakers upset the Thunder?

(01:59:58) Aaron Rodgers Cardinals rumors, Can C.J Stroud turn it around?
(02:08:06) Cavs upset or Pistons blowout?

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(0:00) 76ers eliminate Celtics, What’s went wrong for Boston?
(23:39) Lakers eliminate Rockets, What’s next for Kevin Durant?

(37:31) Are the 76ers dangerous with Joel Embiid?

(45:15) Cade Cunningham carries Pistons, Thunder ‘one of the best teams ever’? 

(01:02:23) 76ers vs. Knicks, Anthony Edwards to play vs. Spurs, Should Wemby be worried?

(01:15:58) Where should the Celtics go from here? 

(01:24:11) Cavs eliminate Raptors, Was Joel Embiid the deciding factor against the Celtics? 

(01:46:16) Jaylen Brown sounds off on referees, Joel Embiid

(01:52:10) Kenneth Walker III joins

(01:59:15) Bigger story the Pistons...

The Kevin Wildes Podcast Network expands. Wildes officially welcomes Danny Parkins for a sit-down conversation covering the power of audio, the evolution of sports media, and New York hot takes: what’s overrated and underrated. More Danny Parkins content is on the way with including clips from his new show, Clips Only.

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(0:00) T-Wolves eliminate Nuggets, How does this impact Nikola Jokic’s legacy? 

(24:50) 76ers force Game 7 vs. Celtics, Time for Boston to panic?
(37:09) Knicks blow out Hawks and advance to next round

(45:07) Title Pie

(01:03:51) 76ers vs. Celtics is ‘delicious’, Has the Nuggets’ title window closed?

(01:19:46) What would losing this series mean for LeBron and the Lakers? 

(01:25:08) Celtics ‘should be terrified’, What’s next for Jokic and the Nuggets? 

(01:48:04) Can the Lakers end the series vs. the Rockets? 

(01:58:49) Timberwolves upset Nuggets, Advance to play Spurs

(02:06:44) Will Ty Simpson be...

(0:00) Lakers lose Game 5, Kevin Durant to miss Game 6, Pistons beat Magic

(24:51) George Pickens signs franchise tag, Shedeur vs. Watson QB Battle

(40:22) Can the 76ers force a Game 7 vs. the Celtics?

(46:15) BUD List

(01:07:12) Knicks expectations, Was Jabari Smith right about the Rockets being better than the Lakers? 

\01:18:35) Will Jokic and the Nuggets survive against the T-Wolves?

(01:25:25)  Lakers in trouble, Did the Cavaliers impress vs. the Raptors?

(01:44:51) Frenemies

(01:58:08) Mendoza attitude, Starting to believe in the Cowboys?

(02:06:44) Will the Knicks advance tonight?

(0:00) Celtics lose Game 5 to 76ers, Will Wemby be the G.O.A.T? 

(25:24) Russell Wilson in talks with Jets, Should the Rams trade for A.J. Brown?

(40:19) Knicks ease concerns with Game 5 win over Hawks?

(45:47) NIck’s Tiers

(01:05:20) NBA Draft Lottery changes, Will the Lakers gentleman’s sweep the Rockets?

(01:17:57) Cristian Roldan joins

(01:25:00) Packed Stats, Celtics concerns, Knicks ease all doubts? 

(01:47:32) NCAA tournament expands, Will the NBA’s proposed lottery changes stop tanking?

(01:57:03) 76ers can upset Celtics, Will the Spurs win the title?

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(0:00) Nuggets beat T-Wolves in Game 5, Pistons down 3-1 to Magic

(27:51) George Pickens still hasn’t signed franchise tag, Believe Ty Simpson met with Sean McVay?

(42:43) Game 5 a must-win for the Knicks?
(46:50) King of the Hill

(01:06:07) Should the Chiefs sign Tyreek Hill? 

(01:19:10) Nuggets or Pistons in more trouble?

(01:23:50) Top Ten Tuesday, Shocking the Pistons are facing elimination?

(01:45:45) How will the Pickens and Cowboys negotiations pan out?

(01:56:51) Marcus Thompson II joins to talk Nuggets, Pistons

(02:05:42) Knicks vs. Hawks preview

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(0:00) Lakers up 3-1, Nikola Jokic struggles 

(26:25) Chiefs draft all-defense, Could Drew Allar take Aaron Rodgers’ job?

(40:17) Are the Knicks still in trouble after tying the Hawks 2-2?

(45:04) Has Kevin Durant played his last game with the Rockets? 

(01:05:45) Cardinals draft Carson Beck, Jaguars in trouble? 

(01:19:26) Can the T-Wolves end the Nuggets’ season?

(01:24:11) Wemby ‘can give Thunder trouble’, Panic time for the Cavaliers? 

(01:46:56) Steelers draft Drew Allar, Should Mahomes be happy with the Chiefs?

(01:57:08) Who had the best and worst draft class?

(02:06:11) Can the Nuggets...