Stephen A. Smith
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Stephen A. Smith has been mentioned in 6 episodes across 5 podcasts, first heard Aug 2025 on Real Time with Bill Maher. Used as an example of blurred lines between journalism and entertainment and as a model for stepping back from coverage when personal relationships form.
Stephen Anthony Smith is an American television personality, radio host, sports analyst, political commentator, and actor. He makes frequent appearances as an NBA analyst for ESPN on SportsCenter, NBA Countdown, and the network's NBA broadcasts. He has also hosted The Stephen A. Smith Show on ESPN Radio and is a commentator on ESPN's First Take. Smith is a featured columnist for ESPN and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
| Mentioned in | 6 episodes on 5 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on Real Time with Bill Maher |
| Role | Sports Broadcaster |
| Affiliation | ESPN |
What do podcasts say about Stephen A. Smith?
4 quotes, recorded on Jemele Hill and Stephen A. Smith.
Stephen A. Smith saying... he was going to stop covering him.
Jemele Hill · · Hear itWelcome to the latest edition of Straight Shooter with yours truly, Stephen A.
Stephen A. Smith · · Hear itStephen A. Smith in the house.
PBD Podcast · · Hear itStephen A. Smith calls out Jasmine Crockett.
PBD Podcast · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Stephen A. Smith?
5 shows discussed Stephen A. Smith in these episodes.
- PBD Podcast — 2 episodes
Stephen A. Smith calls out Jasmine Crockett.
Insurrection Act, Trump's Nobel Peace Prize, Clintons Subpoena + Sinema Scandal w/ Ann Coulter | PBD - Stephen A. Smith — 1 episode
Welcome to the latest edition of Straight Shooter with yours truly, Stephen A.
What does Kevin Frazier think of my critique of Gavin Newsom's trip to Switzerland? - Jemele Hill — 1 episode
Stephen A. Smith saying... he was going to stop covering him.
Jemele Responds To Being Dragged For Comments About Jacksonville Reporter - Pardon My Take — 1 episode
Stephen A. Smith is one of the hosts of Pardon My Take.
AARON RODGERS IS ALL THE WAY BACK + TALKING TNF WITH RYAN FITZPATRICK - Real Time with Bill Maher — 1 episode
He's the host of ESPN's First Take, Stephen A. Smith...
Overtime with Bill Maher: Dr. Phil & Stephen A. Smith (HBO)
Which podcasts has Stephen A. Smith appeared on?
Stephen A. Smith came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Stephen A. Smith.
- Jemele Responds To Being Dragged For Comments About Jacksonville Reporter on Jemele Hill (Jan 2026)
- What does Kevin Frazier think of my critique of Gavin Newsom's trip to Switzerland? on Stephen A. Smith (Jan 2026)
- Stephen A. Smith: Mamdani's Inauguration, Minnesota Fraud + Iran Protests RAGE | PBD Podcast | 711 on PBD Podcast (Jan 2026)
- Insurrection Act, Trump's Nobel Peace Prize, Clintons Subpoena + Sinema Scandal w/ Ann Coulter | PBD on PBD Podcast (Jan 2026)
- Overtime with Bill Maher: Dr. Phil & Stephen A. Smith (HBO) on Real Time with Bill Maher (Aug 2025)
He's the host of ESPN's First Take, Stephen A. Smith...
- AARON RODGERS IS ALL THE WAY BACK + TALKING TNF WITH RYAN FITZPATRICK on Pardon My Take (Dec 2025)
Stephen A. Smith is one of the hosts of Pardon My Take.
Which podcasts mention Stephen A. Smith most?
PBD Podcast (2 episodes), Pardon My Take (1 episode) and Jemele Hill (1 episode) mention Stephen A. Smith most.
- PBD Podcast — 2 episodes · More people from PBD Podcast
- Pardon My Take — 1 episode · More people from Pardon My Take
- Jemele Hill — 1 episode · More people from Jemele Hill
- Stephen A. Smith — 1 episode · More people from Stephen A. Smith
- Real Time with Bill Maher — 1 episode · More people from Real Time with Bill Maher
What is Stephen A. Smith mentioned alongside?
Stephen A. Smith is most often mentioned alongside ESPN, Sophia Rob and Reza Pahlavi.
Affiliated with: ESPN
Mentioned together: Sophia Rob, Reza Pahlavi, Little Rock, Venezuela, Governor Gavin Newsom, Michelle Obama, Lily Phillips, John Stewart, Danny Canel, Phil Mickelson