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**First Things First**

First Things First airs Weekdays at 3 PM ET on FS1! Join Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes as they discuss the biggest stories in the world of sports. From LeBron James, to Patrick Mahomes, this show will bring you the first, and most incisive, opinions on the best sports stories.

Latest Episodes:

Lakers blown out by Thunder, Wemby doubtful vs. Trail Blazers, Nick’s Tiers, T-Law for MVP? Apr 08, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Thunder beat Lakers, Need to see Wemby play before playoffs?

(26:57) Giants’ excitement over Jaxson Dart, Can Trevor Lawrence win MVP?

(40:09) Should Texans still believe in C.J. Stroud?

(45:33) Nick’s Tiers

(01:04:48) Who is Fernando Mendoza’s NFL comparison?

(01:16:15) John Strong joins

(01:25:11) Packed Stats, Will the Thunder or someone else win the Title?

(01:47:55) Buying or selling Jaxson Dart stock?

(01:55:47) Front Office

(02:05:33) Where will the Bears be playing next?

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Michigan beats UConn to win 2nd Title, Wemby concerns, Bills & Ravens new HCs, King of the Hill Apr 07, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Michigan beats UConn, Any concern for Vitor Wembanyama’s ribs?

(26:33) All 10 NFL teams with new HCs start workouts, Trust Bills or Ravens more?

(40:03) LeBron James’ confidence, Can he still carry the Lakers?

(46:38) King of the Hill

(01:03:06) Will Giannis and the Bucks have a ‘nasty breakup’?

(01:16:58) Will Fernando Mendoza be a franchise QB?

(01:26:13) Top 10 Tuesday, What was the biggest reason Michigan won?

(01:50:13) Will Fernando Mendoza see the field this season?

(01:58:01) Front Office

(02:08:17) Ben Johnson ‘isn’t here to make friends’

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Lakers without Luka & Reaves, Jokic vs. Wembanyama, Nick’s Mock Draft 1.0, UConn vs. Michigan Apr 06, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Jokic vs. Wembanyama, Is the Lakers season officially over?

(24:41) Lamar Jackson’s participates in workouts, Eagles in trouble with Jalen Hurts

(38:19) Cooper Flagg ROTY favorite

(43:49) NIck’s Mock Draft 1.0

(01:06:51) Lakers lose to Mavs, What to make of LeBron James’ performances?

(01:16:33) UConn vs. Michigan preview

(01:23:21) Lakers playoff potential, Can UConn upset Michigan?

(01:46:07) Dontrelle Willis joins

(01:54:53) Front Office

(02:05:28) UConn vs. Michigan: Who ya got?

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Hey, What’s Going On?! Why Aren’t You Paying Attention 👀 | BONUS Apr 06, 2026

Show notes

Kevin Wildes walks through three moments in sports where people clearly weren’t paying attention — from a strange Red Sox game, to Francisco Lindor’s game mishaps, to Todd Monken missing the coach’s picture. So what’s going on? He wants your take. Watch all six reasons Wildes came up with, rank them in the comments, and add your own.

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Thunder beat Lakers, Luka Doncic suffers hamstring injury, Brou’s MVP Ballot, Title Pie Apr 03, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Thunder beat Lakers, What does Luka Doncic’s injury mean for Los Angeles?

(19:59) Brou’s MVP Ballot

(30:51) Final Four predictions

(36:31) Luka risks falling short of 65-game minimum for awards

(43:31) Title Pie

(56:17) Can LeBron carry the Lakers?

(01:00:48) WInners and Losers

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Victor Wembanyama scores 41 back-to-back, Raiders sign Kirk Cousins, Lakers vs. Thunder, BUD List Apr 02, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Victor Wembanyama scores 41 points, Will the Spurs win a title?

(25:39) George Pickens contract dispute, Raiders sign Kirk Cousins

(39:42) Is ABS good for baseball?

(46:04) BUD List

(01:05:57) Has Nikola Jokic become underrated?

(01:16:16) Lakers must-win vs. Thunder?

(01:24:03) Celtics beat Heat, Is Wemby gunning for MVP?

(01:46:30) Frenemies

(02:00:25) Will Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza start Week 1?

(02:06:08) ABS comments and reactions to game-ending strikeout call

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Luka and Lakers dominate March, Jalen Hurts & Eagles struggles, Tiger Woods arrested, Nick’s Tiers Apr 01, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Luka Doncic ‘among the greats’, Jalen Hurts to blame for Eagles struggles?

(28:10) Deshaun Watson ‘may start’ for Browns, Issue if Lamar Jackson misses workouts?

(40:41) Tiger Woods stepping away from Golf after DUI arrest

(47:42) Nick’s Tiers

(01:05:36) Italy will miss 2026 WC, Luka and SGA decline to make MVP comments

(01:15:56) Cobi Jones joins

(01:23:27) Packed Stats, Eagles & Jalen Hurts at “crossroads”

(01:46:25) Dan Hurley bumps referee, How far can Luka carry the Lakers?

(01:58:23) He Said We Said

(02:04:21) Danny reacts to Tiger Woods stepping away from Golf

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UConn beats Duke to advance to Final Four, Dan Quinn joins, Will A.J. Brown stay with the Eagles? Mar 30, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) UConn beats Duke, Final Four predictions

(22:25) Dan Quinn joins

(32:07) Packers retain most of Offensive staff, Will A.J. Brown stay an Eagle?

(39:33) Best of UFL opening weekend

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Myles Garrett Should Ask for a Trade & Wildes Should’ve Asked for His Cookie 🍪 | BONUS Mar 30, 2026

Show notes

Kevin Wildes tells the story of the time he ordered a black & white cookie latte and expected a black & white cookie to come with it. The only problem? It didn't come with one, and he never asked for it. Wildes explains why people should say what they want. Which brings us to Myles Garrett. If he wants a real shot at winning, is it time to do the uncomfortable thing and ask for a trade?

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Top 26 Players who will define the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Messi vs. Ronaldo, Team USA represented? Mar 27, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Players 26-17

(8:10) Players 16-11

(13:25) Players 10-1

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