The Stephen A. Smith Show

Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson joins the show to talk about Justin Herbert, the Chargers defense, and the Jets. Aqib Talib joins to talk about Kyler & the Cardinals and Trevon Diggs. And we play To The Max to try to figure out who the NFL MVP is right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Max a bad parent because he won't buy his kids a dog? The Nets are in a bad spot with Kyrie and his uncertain vaccine status. What's the endgame there with him? Would they be able to trade him if they wanted to? Brian Windhorst joins to give us the latest on Kyrie...and Ben Simmons unexpectedly reporting to Sixers camp. Plus...is it too soon to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Fields has been impressive as the Bears starting QB. The league speaks out on Gruden emails. Jessica Mendoza joins to preview the ALCS & Game 5 between the Dodgers & Giants. Jay Will's 5 includes a big win for Jimbo and Keyshawn willing our radio team to a big W this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dodgers force a Game 5 with the Giants...and Keyshawn wants to know how Evan got his wife's phone number. With Kyrie's vaccination status unknown and the Nets taking a stand that he won't be able to participate in team activities part-time, would anyone want to trade for him? And are the Nets still the favorites to win the NBA title? Plus, Jeff Darlington joins to play Hot News or Not News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman joins the show to talk about the NHL returning to ESPN, what we can expect from it, and how COVID-19 has impacted the league. Plus, Keyshawn ranks his top 7 teams in the NFL right now (with a small glitch). Also, Key on ice skates...that's it...that's the description. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The conversation around Jon Gruden's resignation continues. How will the Raiders handle things moving forward? ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins the show to discuss that and more. Also, is Giants GM Dave Gettleman on the hot seat? Plus, ESPN NHL Analyst Chris Chelios stops by to get you ready for the NHL's triumphant return to ESPN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum joins the guys for most of the how to talk about the Jon Gruden situation. The guys also put Mike back in the front office to answer some of the burning GM questions from around the NFL. Plus, is Lamar Jackson the front runner for MVP right now? Also, ESPN MLB Analyst Jessica Mendoza breaks down the MLB playoffs up to now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn, Jay and Max react to the huge news that Jon Gruden resigned as coach of the Raiders following his email controversy. ESPN Football Analyst Booger McFarland & ESPN NFL Reporter Dan Graziano join the show to add their perspectives on the situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys start the hour discusses the email comments made by Jon Gruden. Plus, Monday Night Football's Louis Riddick joins the show to preview Ravens-Colts. Also, ESPN Giants Reporter Jordan Raanan explains how the injuries to Barkley, Jones & Golladay will impact the Giants moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Giants lost Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley & Kenny Golladay yesterday due to injury. How will this impact their long-term plan? Plus, Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher joins the guys to talk about Texas A&M's shocking win over #1 Alabama this weekend. Also, Rex Ryan joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is the best team in the AFC right now? Also, ESPN Football Analyst Dan Orlovsky joins the guys to talk about Aaron Rodgers, why the Browns can win a Super Bowl with Baker Mayfield, and why Justin Herbert is his MVP right now. Plus, ESPN CFP Expert Heather Dinich joins the show to talk about how the Alabama loss impacts the top 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bills crushed the Chiefs last night in a game that showed everyone that Josh Allen is who we thought he was. Also, the Browns came up short vs the Chargers. Is Baker Mayfield as good as some give him credit for? Plus, the guys discuss the Jon Gruden email controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys take calls to find out what fans are concerned about in Week 5 of the NFL and Desmond Howard joins to preview this weekend’s matchups in Week 6 of college football, who looks good as a Heisman front runner and who could beat Michigan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the Sunday’s game between the Giants vs Cowboys, Keyshawn thinks that the Cowboys have the edge in this game and they also discuss which NFC East teams they are buying stock in. Dan Graziano stops is to give his segment of Hot News or NOT News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Acho joins the show to talk about if Matt Nagy’s comments were a reflection of how he coaches, if he will get an extension and the differences on how Matt Nagy can be perceived by the media.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Hahn is back as a guest host and the guys discuss the Seahawk’s loss to the Rams after West Russell Wilson had to leave the game due to a finger injury. Then, Buster Olney joins to talk about Arozarena’s home run last night allowing the Rays to solidify their win against the Red Sox and lead their series 1 - 0 and previews the Dodgers vs Giants NLDS Game 1 happening tonight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Fortenbaugh joins to help us get our money right for this weekends games and Fury/Wilder fight. Matt Cassel joins to talk about rookie QB performances so far and his thoughts on Tom Brady's return to Foxboro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Daniel Jones quietly having a breakout season? Jess Mendoza joins to recap the Dodgers' Wild Card win last night and look ahead to the NLDS matchup between LA and San Francisco. Bubba Wallace joins the guys fresh off his win at Talladega. Plus...when will Kyrie Irving be available to play for the Nets, if he's available at all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Key says that the Bears will more than likely extend Matt Nagy and Jay can't believe it. David Kaplan & Jeff Darlington join the show. Plus, we play Take Your Pick...and not all the choices are QBs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dodgers advance to the NLDS on a Chris Taylor walkoff home run...and Key hasn't slept yet. Matt Nagy finally names Justin Fields QB1 and Jay still can't understand what took so long. Plus, we try to figure out if some of the starting QBs this year will still be the starting QBs for their current team next year in Real or Not Real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices