Stephen A. Smith On His Relationship with Skip Bayless
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- čas přidán 4. 05. 2024
- JJ Redick talks to Stephen A. Smith (ESPN / First Take) about his relationship with Skip Bayless (Fox Sports / Undisputed) and how they started working together.
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seeing him being normal and not exaggerating everything is so refreshing
- he's on 24-7. It's quite a lot to absorb as a fan so I avoid most of his bits....I respect his dedication and wanting to get paid, but I prefer a variation of this SAS.
No yelling!
Exactly, his fake, drama queen persona is very stupid and annoying
@@secoTheSonicFan my point exactly, I was just agreeing with Brady kines, just as you are responding to my comment, it's my choice to do that also.
@@jlui21 you respect wanting to get paid. Jesus said to not love anything in this world including money
Skip and Stephen A were unstoppable. They had unbelievable chemistry.
Let's not forget Cari champion as the moderator. Faaar better than Molly.
@@sircharles820 the original big 3
I’m assuming it’s because they both have outrageous takes
They destroyed decades of young sports minds.
Skip and Shannon are wayyyyyyy better imo
To see both their journeys is special. They created magic. Skip left his brother with something special knowing he could carry it without him and went and created something new. They are rivals in business but forever indebted to each other personally. That’s what you love to see
All facts
Skip is pissed tho.
They both work for Disney now..
This is the best version of Stephen A. I have every seen. Chill and real
I've never seen him be real since he became politically endorsed.
You should check him out on his episode of The Pivot.
He plays a character on the show
He lied
My buddy is a board op for a radio station in dallas that used to be under the same roof as espn radio. SAS came in once to use the studio for his radio show.. would go from screaming on air to like this as soon as it went to break and was very nice and sociable with the producers and board ops at the studio. Complete 180 from his on air personality.
I miss him and skip together. That's when first take was the greatest ever. Undisputed is great too but skip and Stephen a were iconic together.
Stephen a and skip was great , but Shannon is legendary Shannon sharpe 10 times funny then Stephen a smith only thing is they show was around longer
They had some funny clips but let’s be honest a lot of their stances and debates were brain dead stuff
@@antwanscriven7152 Shannon is 100% gimmick.
Honestly I think Shannon and Skip are a slightly better team.
Respectfully disagree. Shannon and Skip are a duo made in heaven.
It’s kinda crazy Skip picked SAS just like he picked Shannon
He has an eye for talent.
@@217ShowOffBoii I mean If you watch the full podcast sounded like they really needed each other.
How is that crazy and why is it crazy?
@@bayodaman Shannon keeps Skip Bayless contained without the high octane venom. I don't think Skip could keep up with SAS at the point when he left.
@@2KRICHKID “we blacks”?? Tf wrong with you?
Skip & Stephen on First Take was legendary!! Man the good old days.
I remember watching Stephen A come on 1st & 10 every Wednesday with Skip. They had such great chemistry & eventually it was announced that Stephen A would be on permanently every day 👏🏽
Me too
Damn good ol days
after Tebowmania. That is when things took off.
Come on man
It really is insane how far they came. They really became a staple of morning television annoying women all over the country
When he described Skip going to SAS and crying out for help it sound like Draymond calling KD in car park in tears after G7 in 2016. Lmao
I was thinking the same thing 😂😂😂
💀
That was fake so this one probably is as well.
Skip keeps his lies on *_Undisputed_* mostly, Stephen A take his lies to anyone who will listen & believe the narcissism of SAS, like Trump.
😂💯
It’s crazy how people forget Stephen A was an excellent reporter and insider of the NBA before First Take. He was one of the best
@SuperPunch76 It’s all for show. It’s what the people see
Oh yeah he was a beast. I couldn’t wait for his but to come on after playoff games and finals games
We all forgot forsure. But his hairline has its own segment call way back!🤣😂
@Devon Nelson
Why u say dat? A sellout I mean.
Most don’t know
Skip is the Godfather of debate. Him and Stephen A were made for each other on television
Skip made a living off hating Lebron
@@ericbranch2260 I'm starting to think that conspiracy of Lebron paying skip to talk about him is true. Brother has bron on the tip of his tongue 24-7
More like the Goof father Steven A is that dude ! Became the face of ESPN Skips just another guy on Fox 😂🤣😭.
@@ctnative203 Steven A is a clown.
@@keithjoseph128 tell that to espn they have him on every show somebody must like watching !
Love Stephen A smith he always gives full analysis of everything and everyone involved ..his memory is unmatched ..skip and him was so cold together
He is lying like a MFer
In my opinion, skip was the Godfather who started TV sports debate, everything that we see now from undisputed, first things first, The Herd, Lebrons The Shop, Draymonds podcast etc they all originate from Skip Bayless
Not only that, but many have tried to adopt his persona on TV for entertainment purposes.
I feel it all stems from sports radio talk shows
PTI
Naw man been like that before on radio n Michael Wilbon Has something to say about that
Skip started Cold Pizza!
If there's any doubt whether SAS plays up a character on ESPN, just compare how relaxed he is here.
Yup! And he basically saved the network
How?? This is not a debate show when u debate with your friends do you have the same tone when your talking to your grandparents? Lol that didn’t make that much sense buddy
Oh, yeah. No doubt
Same can be said about Skip too. When you hear ppl talk about Skip he clearly isn’t the guy on TV. The guy on TV would get violated everyday if he were actually like that.
We'll it's TV. Gotta hype it up and it works perfectly
He's not debating on this show. That's a big difference. Can ya'll tell differences anymore? I don't think ya'll can. I believe you can be looking at 2 different things and they'll seem the same to you
That's good that they are still friends and the business never fractured their relationship
Interesting
Those guys were the last 2 in the media who could adamantly disagree about something but still have a productive and respectful conversation.
Not about lebron tho
“It was called Cold Pizzurrrr”🤣
Guy can't pronounce an "A" at the end of a word to save his life lol. Ever hear him say Minnesota?
@@stevenmichael7866 or Ibaka?
@@themexican1802 I was just thinking of Ibaka I’d always be like wtf when he’d say his name 😂
I be laughing when he try to say Giannis name
@@themexican1802 Or Pelinka
It’s crazy because I remember watching the same news and shows on espn from evening to morning 😂😂
Mom asking me why I watch the same exact show on repeat 😂
Lmao you ain't lying bro I couldn't watch it in the morning because school but after 3pm I'm at home watching ESPN2 catching all the shows I missed PTI around the horn first take and sportsnation
I had it on all morning even if it was repeated.
And for some reason the content felt more authentic then
Nah. Not crazy. /
Just heard his response… skip said 🧢
Skip say he didn't say tht tho 😂🤣😂 Stephen A. full of himself
Nah Skip said it he’s just mad that Stephen A let it be known that he came to him personally to do the show.Stephen A said after a month they were the number 1 morning show which speaks to their dynamic
@@LanceG007 I hated Skip. I watched Reddick's podcast and admired SAS. Then I watched Skip Bayless Show and i was upset that I was deceived by the First Fake SAS.
Look at Skip man so inspirational, he did the Draymond parking lot call to Kd back in 2012 with Stephen A
was Skip in the parking lot when this event occurred? LOL
The Draymond parking lot call to KD was fake news. Look it up
@@sharkl11 i know it was fake news because Draymond addressed it himself.
you mean 2016 because thats the year te Warriors lost to the Cavs?
@@shauncampbell4371 you must be fun at parties
I like Skip..I think Undisputed is waaaay better than first take..Molly gets on my nerves..my god..but JJ and Kendrick have brought me back to espn
JJ absolutely, but not Perk
@@ytcgking that’s just your opinion because I support perk to
Real Shii Molly gets on my nerves too lol 😂
I haven’t watched first take until Pat Bev got there
Even tho I agree, I do feel like Undisputed spends too much time on one subject repeating themselves... They do need to spice it up in person a bit in my opinion.
I remember when Stephen A would come on First Take every Wednesday. He’s not kidding when the ratings were up. I would look forward so much to the Wednesday show because when he’d come on it was the best!
The difference on Stephen A's one day and the rest of the days was HUGE. One might miss the other days but I wasn't missing the Stephen A's day!! It was must see TV
Lies 😂 ...skip pulled his card already 🤣
Here after Skip called 🧢🧢🧢 on SAS.
These sports analysts make no sense 90% of the time but Skip and Stephen are iconic!
*_@Manou Zz_* Skip & Stephen A are not true sport analyst, they are personalities & Chatty Cathys, *_First Take_* & *_Undisputed_* are drama & gossip.
Nah. Not 90% of the time. /
@@jordanjohnson9866 99.99%?
It's about entertainment and ratings, and they do a good job.. if you want to be accurate go work for a front office, if you want to show up on TV, you need to entertain
SAS: I'm a straight up guy
Max: I beg to differ.
Please Max can never decide which side of the argument he is on. Plus he had one of the worst takes in tv about Brady for over a year ad could not be man enough to say he was wrong
He told Max straight up he didn't think it was working and the show needed a change. He didn't go behind his back. Creative differences is a real thing. He didn't think he was brining out the best in Max or vice versa. He said as much TO Max and had been saying it for a couple years before it actually happened.
Whos here after watching Skip's podcast
I watched this and then Skip's podcast. I hated Skip before, but now I'll NEVER watch a liar's show. SAS is the First Fake!
Man everyone that has worked with Skip has had nothing but good to say about him. Really shows you how the media can warp your perception of people.
You should hear what Ryen Russillo has to say about Skip, lol. Not a big fan.
@@paulcaruso1 who?
Huh? Ask Troy Aikman.
My only gripe with skip is the lebron hate stick he does that Damien lillard drama made him look crazy and the baker mayfield 11 games he holds on to but everybody else like giannis and steph curry gotta do so much to prove to him there worth 😂😂😂😂😂other than that yeah he’s alright 😂😂
I've always liked Bayless and agreed with most of what he said. Other than his being hard on LeBron in the first few years of his career and his love for Tim Tebow, that is. Other than that, I agreed with Skip most of the time.
Was Skip crying in the parking Draymond green like ? Was Stephen A joining an established team the WEAKEST move by a sports analyst ???
At the time it was deemed the weakest move but the consensus right now is that both of them are goated since they've gone on to win rings without each other
funny stuff my guy
This the Comment Tag Stephen A Smith
That's SAS's fabricated story.
Will always appreciate Skip, no matter how ridiculous his takes can be.
Skip and Stephen A. was something special.
1 of the best tandems ever.
I want a Skip and Stephen A. reunion episode. These two guys are the sports debate GOATS.
Love to see it when guys are able to keep a solid personal relationship after they part ways business-wise.
These dudes are bros for life.
Steven A & Skip was special together but I do like we got too great shows separately...
I just wish they switched Undisputed time slot with Colin's so I could watch both back 2 back lol
Two*
Yeah 10 am est with first take then switch to fox sports for undisputed at noon eastern that works because undisputed is in California so it would be 9am
I really do miss Skip & Stephen A. ☹️😢 Those we’re the days !
But if they ever got back together.....then we all would be saying we miss SKIP & SHANNON
Life was good when they were on
The part about Skip in the parking lot seems fabricated. 😂
Skip said this story was fake on his podcast
I gotta admit, Smith annoys me when he is 'on TV,' but it's refreshing to see him act like a real, down to earth human being when interviewed.
Because he's politically endorsed.
I know I never been a big fan of him but watching these clips on jj reddicks podcast I actually like him haha
This channel is getting serious
Cheers from San Diego California
Thanks JJ great interview
Cap cap cap. Skips response was epic.
Facts
SAS-“I’m a straight up guy who tells u how it is, if I have an issue, I’m coming to u”
Max Kellerman “ Ayyy real quick, why am I fired and why is Stephen A not showing up to work til I’m gone and my desk clear ?”
he literally explained why he was missing time during Max last days. he went on hot 97 and straight up said he wanted max gone its no secret. people really be trying everything to catch Stephen A in a lie
@@cbealAUG then he should tell max not hot 97 wtf lmao
Exactly.
I like SAS but he comes off as fake on that topic
@@bub5842
Exactly.
Couldn't even be there in person for his last day
@@bub5842 There are ONLY 2 people who know what took place in their conversations. No one else.
Doc Rivers cameo at 3:51. 😄
😂😂😂 mad random too
yeeooooooooo 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
lol
Props to skip. He definitely knows how to pick a co-host that will take his shows to the next level . Stephen A, Shannon sharpe .
No matter what you think of Skips takes, you gotta hand it to him for recognizing talent in SAS and Shannon
3:51 wtf
Who’s here after Skips Podcast??
I haven't seen skip yet did this set the tone
actually I watched this and then The Skip Bayless Podcast so to me SAS lied for his ego.
awesome interview! always wanted to know about Stephen A and skiip!
Them classic First Take Days brings back memories lol
Skip need to be an A&R for a sports network. Dudes ability to identify talent is incredible. Between SAS and Shannon
this is good to hear.
Skip's reaction to this was over the top now that I've watched this
I always love hearing those “That almost happened…” scenarios in life. Imagine a reality where Fox Sports initiated the sports debate cycle, now they’re playing catch up with shows like Undisputed and First Things First, crazy how things happen…
Skip and Stephen were like kobe and Shaq.
Jordan and Pippen young blood
@@powerman2610 except they're both Jordan 🤯🤯
actually, they are LARRY AND MAGIC.
@@powerman2610 remind us when they played together
@@mr__OK dream team
If you haven’t already, go watch Skip Bayless response to this SAS interview. Basically called SAS a liar !!!
I believe Skip over this glory hunter
@@slau330 Me too. SAS loves him some SAS.
I’m glad to hear that. I always liked that show back then it was fresh and funny
Bringing up PTI and Around the Horn…Cold Pizza…takes me back…
lol. Woody Paige
It’s funny how chaotic those two were together but how much more tolerable they are together than apart 🤣
Well according to Skip Bayless, Stephen A is lying about how he joined the show. 😳
Yooooooo we are old asf now😂😂😂😂 I almost forgot abt Stephen A. & Skip one of the Best duos 🥂
Damn I wish Stephen A and Skip can give us just one more show
Nah I want Shannon and SAS
We’ll call it First take origins
@@skyfires4498 it would be funny but a whole lotta yelling though
@@skyfires4498 shannon wouldnt be as funny without skip
@@VccTn lol what?
After seeing Skip Bayless respond to Stephen A's "fictions", I don't think they will be "brothers from another mother" anymore LOL
I'm glad he mentioned PTI. PTI started EVERYTHING. Legends.
SAS the reporting LEGEND, solute to u my brother
For the ones who reads this just know this is only the beginning keep pushing, grinding, and fighting. Whatever it is in life you want to do to go after it life is to short. Life is a marathon not a sprint so go out there and live it up I hope all is well and goes well for you peace and one love.🙏🏽
It is impossible for Stephen A to get through a day without talking about how much he loves La La
Stephen A and Skip were legendary together there still no duo that can even touch those two on the same show . Thats the dream team
some of their best debates involved Tim Tebow.
Steven A will always be my boi. He takes it from both sides, good, bad, left, right, black, white..etc..etc..!😆
But he never EVER backs down from his point of view, he may concede from time to time, but he doesn't back down.
I respect that! My dude, and we are still watching. ❤
Skip Bayless is a legend whether you like it or not
Skip is a legend? Says who?
Kid, let me feel you in on something.
Skip has his place in sports television history but he's no legend.
Bayless certainly has his place and that cannot be denied but to almost everyone except younger kids probably just like yourself, he'll always be considered an unlikable person and a professional troll.
@@EnterpriseNCC-1701 not really debatable whether or not Skip is a legend, no matter how much you don't like him or not. He's done ground breaking work in sports media his whole career and he basically birthed the debate television format. Skip is undeniably a legend in his field it's not even a question
@@EnterpriseNCC-1701 I'm not a young kid, most young kids don't like Skip anyways so I'm not really sure what your point is
I cannot imagine anything more embarrassing than being a skip bayless fan lmao
@@EnterpriseNCC-1701 That's a lot of 🧂 Jamie Boi
“How does Stephen A. and his relationship with Skip Bayless effect Lebron’s legacy?”
Stay tuned on undisputed... we'll discuss it next
Saly that acting sounds like a topic some of these shows would actually do.
Skip Bayless took exception to these comments claiming SAS saved the show from cancellation and helped Skip’s career as a fabrication of the truth
I like when sas talks like that he sounds Coherent and legible when he starts shouting and hollering it makes it hard on the senses to listen
Steven A. Smith and Skip Bayless are the face of sports TV, great guys.
No matter how many people may feel negatively about Skip and his antics. He is one of the few Elite tier TV personalities that has never needed to publicly apologize for any comments or any controversies. Unlike Stephen A had to do on multiple occasions.
He’s white, get away with a lot more once you don’t make racist remarks
Ppl too damn sensitive that's y
Makes you wonder why Skip has never needed to apologize
True
@@DV-ou1yu it’s not that he doesn’t need to, it’s that he refused to.
Skips response was basically
Stephen A Smith was KD
Skip was the Warriors
Yes, with you, we’re better
But without you, I’m still winning! 🤷🏽♂️
Skip said on his podcast that he Bigg Capp 😆 🤣 😂
Stephen a and Skip were gold together
Stephen A. "Cold Pizzer" Smith!!!
Great dialogue and interview. SA is laid back, especially when he's not debating.
Yeah ofc he is you gotta remember it’s a business so that persona of being loud and arrogant is all for views and entertainment
It all started on Cold Pizza. There were 4 segments during the show called “First & Ten” where Skip & Woody Paige would debate for 10 minutes a clip approx 4 times.
It was so obvious that was all anyone wanted to see including myself obv. Idk why it took ESPN so long to realize this.
Man I miss skip n Stephen A started watching cause the Tebow debate lol Stephen A would sip his tea and say he can’t throw 😂😂😂
Skip all he does is win
Them the days
2:56 Hearing Stephen A curse outside TV media is iconic lol
SAS like Shaq Skip like Kobe.. Best 1-2 on tv I ever seen they got everybody voicing an opinion beautiful thing 💯
The best duo ever .....they need to get back together
Cold Pizza was a great show name. It was better back then bc there weren't as many hot takes. Actual real discussions.
That`s because the actual debate segments were limited. It was essentially a network morning show for sports with mixed in with a debate here and there. People forget the lower 3rd used to display regular news and events not just sports scores and news. They had guys like Woody Hayes and Rob Parker on so if that show would have been an hour of debate it would have put up Wilt Like numbers in terms of hot takes.
@@trainerrob1622Whenever *_Undisputed_* is winning in ratings against *_First Take_* Stephen A tries to bring *_Cold Pizza_* styled show back, folks actually standing up.
Shannon Sharpe is a genius pickup. Steven A and Skip had a great thing going on, but Skip and Shannon are the GOAT pairing.
All time great little clip, skip is going to go down as the sports media goat and Stephen a will be a legend himself
Man JJ was born for this.
Thought it went from ‘Cold Pizza’ to ‘1st & 10’ before ‘First Take’🤔
it was
I haven’t seen a SAS show since Skip left I just thought there chemistry was good. Now Undisputed is far the best because of Uncle Shannon.
and SAS lied about Skip and First Take origin for his ego.
Ive been waiting on this question for years lol
JJ put me on the podcast I got mad skills when we pushing facts
Skip really knows how to choose his debate partners for the most ratings. I've never seen anything quite like it before.
some would say that he has the clutch gene. lol
Cold pitzer
Those bron/ tebow years at 1st take was epic.
Look at the ratings you go JJ asking the questions the people want to know. Keep it up
still waiting for him to yell
This man straight up lied. I just watched Skip Bayless podcast addressing this particular take and I must say I believe Skip. Stephen A. has become so unscrupulous over the years that it's sad. He'll do anything for ratings. I'm not the biggest Skip fan but he has integrity.
Cold Pizza was great. Jay and Dana were great. Sad day when it last aired. It was a sports morning show and i loved it.
JJ will be a sports media legend.
i wish stephen a would guest star on undisputed once lmao
He cant. His contract states it
Espn won’t allow it
ESPN would never lol
yes i know his contract wont allow it but let me dream lmao
Now THAT would be very interesting!!!