Stephen's GET@ME: Stephen A reads social media posts and taking live fan calls.

The Stephen A. Smith Show

Stephen A. Smith and iHeartPodcasts

Society & Culture, Sports

4.6 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2025

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

A dynamic, fast-paced segment that blends humor, sports commentary, and audience interaction. It’s structured around and offering candid, often comedic takes on a wide range of topics.

🧵 Key Segments and Highlights 🐦 Tweet Reactions

Affair Confession:
- A man’s girlfriend finds out about his wife and threatens blackmail.
- The host delivers a mix of tough love and humor, emphasizing accountability and the consequences of deceit.
Misdirected Package:
- A neighbor accidentally receives a package containing an adult toy.
- The advice? Deny everything. “Deny, deny, deny” — with a comedic twist.
Rapper Rankings:
- Jay-Z is ranked #1.
- Kendrick Lamar rises in the ranks after his diss track “Not Like Us.”
- Final ranking: Jay-Z > Kendrick > NAS > Lil Wayne.
Kevin Durant’s Best Fit:
- Between the Spurs and Timberwolves, the host leans toward the Spurs but loves the idea of KD pairing with Anthony Edwards in Minnesota.

📞 Caller Interactions

Jonathan from Charlotte:
- Asks about Tyrese Haliburton vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- Host praises both but gives the edge to Shai, citing his MVP-level performance.
Mitchell from Virginia:
- Reflects on Haliburton’s growth and Knicks’ missed opportunity to draft him.
- Host agrees Haliburton is clutch and rising, but not yet a superstar.
Kyle from OKC:
- Discusses the Thunder’s Game 3 loss
- Host compares the situation to the 2004 Lakers vs. Pistons, urging urgency and team unity.
Jackson from Illinois:
- Asks about Aaron Rodgers joining the Steelers.
- Host predicts 4,000+ yards, 25–30 TDs, and 9–10 INTs, calling Rodgers a “bad man” who must return to form.

🎯 Tone and Style

Energetic, opinionated, and entertaining.
Balances sports analysis with humor and real talk.
Engages directly with fans, creating a lively, interactive atmosphere.

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Transcript

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1:08.2	Now let's get to your tweets, all right, before I get to your phone calls and get the hell
1:11.1	up out of here so I can go cover game four, the NBA Finals.
1:14.2	Let's see what tweets you got up here.
1:16.0	At CFC accountable, right?
1:19.4	Stephen A. Smith, Mr. Smith, my girlfriend found out about my wife.
1:25.6	Huh?
1:26.6	Damn. Let me rewind that, okay? My girlfriend found out about my wife and now she's
1:36.9	threatening to ruin my marriage and the lives of my three kids if I don't pay her a monthly fee
	...

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