I appreciate the person you are and what you stand for. Thank you for allowing us to listen to your knowledge.. keep on comin’ STEPHEN A. 2028 🇺🇸

Hi Stephen A., this is Gavin. I am so sick and tired of hearing students or teachers get shot while they are in school. Yet again today was another example of another idiot that is underage to own a firearm and then he goes on to a college to kill two students. The shooters father is a police officer too. The blue states for the most part have done an okay job on guns. It could be better but they have made progress but the red states on the other hand have done a horrible job. They just let you by a firearm and look at what happens. We must stop this. Desantis needs to do more on guns. He probably won’t because he’s not a good Governor. I think he is the worst Governor in the country. I do not think he’ll be the future or the face of the GOP once Trump leaves. Having idiotic policies will backfire on them at some point. He’ll probably run in 28 but I do not expect him to be the nominee. Thoughts and prayers are with the two families that lost their children today. Thoughts and prayers are with the ones that got wounded today. We must do something America!

Take a stand, SA plays both sides of the fence, SA has just gotten down right unbearable.

The Stephen A. Smith Show is a masterclass in everything wrong with modern sports commentary—a relentless barrage of ego, noise, and empty theatrics. Stephen A. Smith, a classless loudmouth, has built his brand not on insight or substance, but on sheer volume and self-importance. Each episode is a cringe-inducing parade of half-baked takes, constant interruptions, and shameless grandstanding, delivered with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. There’s no dialogue, no respect for differing opinions—just a man in love with the sound of his own voice, drowning out any chance for real conversation. It’s not a show—it’s a one-man circus act, and the tent should’ve come down long ago.

I have never heard of Stephen A. Smith and I don’t know anything about sports teams but after his Pod Save America interview I have been hooked.

Thank you for being normal, not having TDS and calling out both parties!!!!

If you run for Prez I will stay home for the first time in 10 years 👍

Outstanding show and topics. There is a book on the market named Ain’t Afraid to Say It and there is a poem in it titled “Black Woman Please” along with many other very interesting reads. I would love to get Stephen A’s take and would like for his take on the book

The show be cool until I we have to hear his 30 year old nephew being a groupie

I am a conservative and had seen a few clips of Steven on The View. I have also seen a few of his “conversations”with his fellow democrats and I was intrigued. I decided to listen to his interview with Candace Owens. He was thoughtful, kind, and professional. He had ample opportunity to call her out on many of her ideas and ways of thinking but instead, he listened. He listened to hear. He listened to understand. Steven, I too look forward to your next interview with her so that I may better understand where you and many of my democrat friends stand. I long to hear a rational reasonable conversation void of hate and theatrics. We are all so in need of information that is not force fed to us. We are in need of honest questions and answers that help us come to the truth without our media telling us how to feel. It may not make me a democrat but it will certainly allow me to see a different side without labels and spin. Thank you again I enjoyed our time together. I will definitely listen to more but I’m not a sports fan. More politics please. 😊

This podcast does not disappoint. While I enjoy the numerous topics from Hollywood case breakdowns to political guests from both sides of the aisle, Stephen A has made me a fan with how he goes about the topics and keeps it all real. This whole dust up w LeBron James just solidifies my view of you, Stephen A. Keep doing what you’re doing!

Just saw the video of Lebron James confronting SAS and gotta say, it’s uncalled for. SAS has always kept it real and hopefully continues to.

Stephen a smith is the best. I love his voice. I love his Candace Owen’s interview. I am very right. I love that you have an open mind. I think you’re amazing on general hospital.

I love your podcast but I was a bit disheartened to hear you repeat false claims about the amount of aid Ukraine has received and the amount of deaths in the war. These are numbers Trump purposely inflates way beyond reality to hurt public sentiment towards Ukraine so that he can say he is “mandated” to cut them off and let Russia run wild.

Like your podcast but take issue with your repeated use of incorrect data regarding Ukraine that Trump says. Not $350 billion of aid to Ukraine - less than $2 billion and much of it paid to US workers making weapons. Not 1 million soldier deaths - around 100K. This is how misinformation spreads.

Shocked that you would even give this horrid woman the time of day. You obviously have no clue as to her agenda. Immaterial if she was nice to you when you're on her show. She's hateful and her career is putting down all women, the latest being Joy Reid, and has cashed in with the Meghan Markle hate. Dedicated to even teaming up with Brit tabloid youtubers to spread that hate. People catching on and she's despicable. She's the last person I'd imagine you even giving the time of day to -- don't forget her Fox days and blackface caper. Smell the roses Stephen - love you but she's desperately aching to be known as Trump friend to use to her advantage despite their past history. Wake up!!

What I love about this guy is he gives his very reasonable opinion in a very straightforward way. Definitely not like a typical politician. Exactly what the left desperately needs right now.

Stephen, you spent 5 plus minutes complaining that James Carville made the same points / criticisms you made. That wasn’t his complaint. Carville’s issue with you is that there are promising Democrats capable of running for president that you don’t know about. He has a point. You don’t know (everyone) who’s out there. We will all find out soon if he’s right. Lord, I hope so. By the way, you are entertaining, but no one’s voting for you for president. Get real. That article was just clickbait material. Facts.

Steven A. Smith talks a lot of common sense to people across the broad political spectrum of this country. I like his sports casting which he is a master at. However, I mostly listen to his political commentary. As a moderate conservative, I value that he is trying to create a well reasoned and moderate left in this country.

That’s it, that’s the comment

I’m not a social media user, so this is the only way I can give SAS his due and proper. SAS is hands down the most real, genuine, straightforward, stand-up gentleman in the mainstream today. Regardless of your political leanings, this man is impossible to ignore. Whether I agree with him on a specific political issue or not is entirely irrelevant in my book. I listen to him because I genuinely want to know his point of view. Not sure if it is just his communication style or what, but this dude’s got my attention regardless. This man is a national treasure and something tells me his best days are ahead of him still. Keep up the great work, Sir!

Cringe wave rider !

Stephen A is (as people say) ‘a master class’ on journalism integrity and how to interview on any topic with precision. While keeping it all intriguing and informative REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR EXCEPTIONAL ABILITIES STEPHEN A! Taking notes P. S. Go Skins!!!!Washington/ commies (still little weird nickname but we’re trying!)

I love your show. I love you. I think you’re the best but I can’t listen when Josh is on man like he just there’s no expertise he has he keeps saying we rich like that’s cool. It’s not. I’m all for nepotism, but he’s bringing zero to the table. Nothing intelligent everything he says is dumb every time I hear him on an episode. I’m just gonna delete it. I can’t even listen to it.

Stephen A. Smith deserves zero stars for his disgraceful presence in the media. He’s a textbook example of a sellout, pandering to corporate interests while shamelessly betraying his own community. He’s an Uncle Tom. His commentary is riddled with inaccuracies, as he’s wrong an astonishing 70-80% of the time, making it clear he’s unqualified to be taken seriously. Smith’s bombastic style hides his limited vocabulary and shallow understanding of the topics he covers, exposing him as a quack rather than a credible commentator. It’s painfully obvious he’s nothing more than a puppet for Disney, towing the company line and pandering to their agenda. His alleged alignment with MAGA politics reeks of desperation, likely motivated by fear of losing his cushy gig. This supposed “sports analyst” offers little more than hot air and self-aggrandizing rants, contributing nothing meaningful to the discourse. If you value your time, skip anything Stephen A. Smith has to say—his uninformed bluster isn’t worth a second of your attention.

Stephen stick to sports. Leave social subjects alone! You’re totally misinformed

Preach Bruh!!

Team A efficient offense scores a touchdown in less than 5 plays or less than 2 minutes. Team A defense must play 8-10 minutes Team A offense scores in 2 minutes again so back goes the defense. This continues until second half the game is a track meet for Team B. Team A has spent too much time on defense is now tired. How many teams have big leads only to lose them Reason gives this strategy to control the clock validity KC Chiefs ???? Outstanding coaching understands all facets you and the reason the. Chiefs are-undefeated? Time is more precious than points. How much time is needed to score? You only have to win by 1 point …..with appropriate strategy. Does time of possession or points make you the winner??? Life long Chiefs fan.

Just like a lot of podcaster/ radio personalities; he goes wherever the money tells him to go. His political knowledge is limited but he’s very confident in his opinions. I assume he could learn? He’s smart…. But does he listen? Not sure.

We as a nation really need your perspective being a center left person… to help guide the Democratic Party back to the working class of America… everything you been saying though out election process has come to light… I always smile about the prospect of you being a political figure… but now I really wish you were more influential in the direction of our country.. I mean this wholeheartedly thank you for what you do with your platform and I do believe in you in that respect… GOD BLESS…..

SA claims to be mid grounded but he is a leftist. This is evident by the people he brings on, they are all leftest. Leave politics and stick to sports, politics are not your thing.

To many ads and to racially biased. Stephen A has changed a lot.

No one is as overrated as you Stephen A . Just always naming the players is pathetic and proves you really just don’t anything. Hey were you trying to get a raise I haven’t heard anything from you about that !! LOL

So many ads. And micro-episodes that are just individual segments from the full episode just junk up my feed. Pretty close to unsubscribing but will give it a little time to improve before doing so.

Too many ads, content is decent.

Why do they still call this The Steven A. Smith Show when most of it is just commercials?

Stephen A. Smith is a truth teller. Over the years of watching him on First Take and now listening on podcasts he’s always attacked the uncomfortable topics with a fearlessness and tenacity that sometimes leaves me in awe. Race and bias, though uncomfortable to talk about; especially when your own tribe might be on the wrong side of what is fair, is never an easy topic of discussion and takes an exceptional journalistic gladiator to attack…. Stephen A. Smith is one of far too few. By the way: I’m a black man that lives a very common black existence.

Attacking Sherryl swoopes with his cape on. People have told me for years about Stephen A but I give everyone a chance. This is the last straw. Unsubscribed. SAS show is pathetic.

I listened to you for years across several different platforms. I didn’t always agree with you, rarely actually but I respected your opinion. It seems like you’ve just turned into a race baiter and it gets worse with every show. I can’t listen to you anymore. Get out of politics and go back to talking about sports. Have a nice day

I used to love the Stephen A. Smith podcast. It was one of my go-to listens for insightful commentary and engaging discussions. The episodes were full of energy and offered a deep dive into sports and culture that kept me coming back for more. Unfortunately, the podcast has taken a disappointing turn recently. The content has shifted to short clips that are often loaded with ads, making it difficult to enjoy the show as I once did. It’s sad to say, but I’ve since unsubscribed. It’s disheartening to see such a great podcast lose its appeal.

Overall, I really enjoy the show. My primary issue with the show is the way the podcast feed is handled. I don’t like that the smaller snippets/segments of the show are being mixed in with the main show. If I listened to the main show I don’t want to hear the same content again just because it was loaded into the main podcast feed.

Only took a few months for this to be a “meet the contract” podcast. Went from 3 great episodes. Week to 1 a week and a ton clips called “Stephen A’s take, which is just a small clip from an episode, Isn’t even anything new… very disappointed.

I’m a 73yr woman living in the Bay Area, Ca. Discovered your pod a few yrs ago and look forward to hearing them for the latest update on everything . Your take on politics, sports, pop culture and most everything else is spot on. Love the variety of interviews you have, cornel west etc. No one on radio can match your unique talent . Mostly listen for the politics tho. Refreshing to here a voice that’s not afraid of speaking truth. Barbara R.

Let it go please he’s running and that’s who we need to vote for… next election before it’s down to the last two people you voice your dislikes Once we agree on a democratic person to run for our party, we all bands together for that one person. All the other stuff is out the door.

Mad respect for Stephen a but he hasn’t evolved with the new media’s voice. He is still seeking attention by outlandish takes mixed in with some very good ones. He’s consistently handing out inauthentic apologies after being called out. His narrative manipulating style of commentary isn’t covert enough to make it worth playing along anymore.

Kamala Harris is a great candidate? Trash person/trash politician (more than even most) all the way around. How about that laugh. That authentic laugh. I want to bury my fist into the bottom of a bonfire than hear her talk about anything don’t want to get into politics love your show. Had to bring you down to 3 stars from 5.

You cause division amongst people and should focus on bringing all people together! Stop w the white vs black!

Wish I could give this racist -5 stars

…..but can we please get someone to level out the audio? Lol

SAS is one of the best to ever do it! I love the show!