The Stephen A. Smith Show

Yankees Manager Aaron Boone joins the show to discuss his new contract, as well as where the Yankees go from here. Plus, NBA Countdown's Michael Wilbon joins the guys on set for a half hour to talk about the new show, and the beginning of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys debate what the best cereal is. The Bucks knocked off the Nets in game 1 of the season. What is the ceiling for both teams? Plus, 3x Super Bowl Champion Je'Rod Cherry joins the show to discuss the injury to Baker Mayfield's shoulder, and cereal. Also, Doris Burke & Tim Legler discuss if the Lakers have concerns already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baker Mayfield is trying to come back from his shoulder injury, but is it worth the risk for him to play on Thursday? Also, 97.5 The Fanatic's Anthony Gargano argues with the guys over the on-going issues with Ben Simmons. Plus, Fill in the Blank and Hot News or Not News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dodgers beat the Braves yesterday, but the Lakers lost to the Warriors. How does Key feel about how things went for his LA teams? Ben Simmons was suspended by the Sixers after being thrown out of practice. How will things play out in Philly? Plus, a former Bears player says he wants to punch Aaron Rodgers in the face following his "I own you" comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Joe Judge officially on the hot seat? Plus, Jay gives his top 5 NBA MVP candidates heading into this season. Also, Mike Tannenbaum, Jeff Saturday and Stephen A. Smith join the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum joins the guys for the hour. How concerning is the clock management issue with Mike McCarthy? Which team should sign Cam Newton? Adam Silver discussed whether or not Kyrie would be back on the basketball court this season. Plus, the guys play QB or Not QB! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn explains what happens at the bottom of the pile during an NFL game. How does Derrick Henry stack up to some of the greatest running backs of all-time? Paul Finebaum joins the show to talk about what LSU will do at head coach. Plus, ESPN NBA Analyst Tim Legler previews night one of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bills came up short against the Titans on Monday Night Football. Also, the NBA season officially kicks off tonight. Are the Lakers the favorites to win the title? Sean McVay says he regrets how the Goff trade was handled. Plus, ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano joins the guys to play Hot News or Not News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should there be any concern over Dak Prescott's injury late in their game vs. the Patriots? Plus, Louis Riddick joins the show to preview the Monday Night Football matchup between the Bills and Titans. Also, ESPN NFL Reporter Sal Paolantonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Football Giants continue to struggle. Who is to blame for the problems? ESPN NFL Analyst Rex Ryan joins the guys to discuss the Cowboys strengths, and what might be their one fatal flaw. Plus, ESPN Baseball Insider Buster Olney breaks down the MLB playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is the best player in the NFL right now? ESPN Football Analyst Dan Orlovsky stops by to answer that question, as well as which team is the biggest disappointment in the NFL right now. Plus, will we see Cam Newton back under center soon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cowboys beat the Patriots in a close game. Is Dak Prescott in the MVP conversation now? Also, everything is going right for Kyler & the Cardinals, while everything is seemingly going from for Baker & the Browns. Plus, the guys go No Huddle on the biggest storylines of the NFL weekend, including Lamar Jackson continuing to impress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles tried their hardest to hold off the Bucs but were not able too, especially after they were called for taunting in the 4th quarter last night. The guys rate Bart Scott’s Top 5 QBs in the NFL, which does not include Patrick Mahomes. Chris Long joins to talk about the young QBs that he likes, what he thinks they bring to their teams and he gives his pick for the most valuable QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn explains how anxious he was while he was watching the Dodgers go against the Giants last night and how emotionally involved he gets when his teams play big games. He also gives his version of what coaches and players say during thier press conference before Producer Evan plays the actual audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eduardo Perez joins to talk about the Dodgers win last night against the Giants, the controversy about the last call and about Game 1 of the ALCS tonight between Astros vs Red Sox. Dan Graziano also joins to talk talk about how much Tom Brady has changed the Bucs, Lamar Jackson evolving his game and his article about the timeline with Deshaun Watson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OBJ came out and said that he wants the ball more and the guys agree. They see the dominant player that he is and the Browns are missing out on the talent that they already have on their roster. David Kaplan also joins the show to discuss if Lamar Jackson is an elite QB, what makes an elite QB and if the league has caught up to Mahomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to preview Week 6 in the NFL. Amy Trask joins the guys to talk about Jon Gruden and how the NFL can become more inclusive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyrie needed to speak up about what's going on with him, so it's good we got to hear from him on IG Live last night. Jessica Mendoza joins to preview Game 5 between the Dodgers & Giants tonight. Plus, more on the fallout from Jon Gruden's resignation as Las Vegas' head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys preview tonight's game between the Bucs & Eagles. Paul Finebaum joins to tell us why Jon Gruden won't coach again in the NFL or college. Plus, we play Real or Not Real! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyrie Irving took to IG Live to explain his stance on the COVID-19 vaccine. More fallout from Jon Gruden's resignation in Las Vegas...the guys react to Mike Mayock's comments and wonder why Mark Davis won't speak about his former head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices