Skip On Stephen A. Smith | Skip Bayless Show | Episode 23

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2022
  • Skip opens Episode 23 sharing his history with Stephen A. Smith.
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  • @elijahspeller6796
    @elijahspeller6796 Рік тому +51

    I love how he definitively said "No Stephen A..... you're wrong abt what you said...I didn't like it.... but I've lost NO love for you... and you're still my brother".... we as a society need more of this

  • @lsaye
    @lsaye Рік тому +1473

    I realised skip was the star when he left first take, chose Shannon sharp, and was instantly better than first take. Nothing but respect.

    • @agrade87
      @agrade87 Рік тому +39

      That happens when you say crazy, hypocritical things. People love to hear crazy, hypocritical things. Nothing impressive.

    • @nunyabeeswax7080
      @nunyabeeswax7080 Рік тому +53

      @Abhi cry harder, baby

    • @payneicecold3000
      @payneicecold3000 Рік тому +47

      @@agrade87 I hate when people don't realize and give Skip credit for all the times he is right

    • @ryandachille6282
      @ryandachille6282 Рік тому +70

      @@agrade87 stephen a says outrageous statements all the time. He is just not skip bayless. First take has gone downhill without Skip. And undisputed is king.

    • @vic0343
      @vic0343 Рік тому +33

      @@ryandachille6282 nah first take was great w max

  • @plainsimple244
    @plainsimple244 Рік тому +70

    I like listening to these stories and takes because Skip takes his time and gets the record straight and accurate based upon what he has seen, experienced, and knows... the good part is he challenges people to disagree or put forth another point-of-view and if he's inaccurate, he wants you to call him on it to get the record straight.

  • @1984lakersfan
    @1984lakersfan Рік тому +475

    This feels like an addressing of the nation 🤣

  • @gregdavis861
    @gregdavis861 Рік тому +467

    I’ve never seen Skip this frustrated. He felt betrayed by Stephen A and I can tell loyalty is very big with Skip as it is with many of us viewers.

    • @craigjohnson4437
      @craigjohnson4437 Рік тому

      SAS betrays everybody

    • @craigjohnson4437
      @craigjohnson4437 Рік тому +38

      Look wat he did to max,mike, his coach

    • @commonsense420
      @commonsense420 Рік тому +31

      Sounds like Stephen A getting full of himself. It's sad SAS couldn't give respect where it's due shows he is out of touch and it's sad. To see what skip made going down hill. Becuase. First take. Is tanking. In ratings

    • @chillinggiffy4285
      @chillinggiffy4285 Рік тому +10

      Well said! I'm five minutes in and my jaw has dropped. In on skips side

    • @marcelmarshall4240
      @marcelmarshall4240 Рік тому +4

      I don’t see the issue. It’s clear that if Skip did not need SAS. SKIP WOULD NOT HAVE ASKED HIM TO JOIN THE SHOW! Simple.

  • @timjackson6888
    @timjackson6888 Рік тому +72

    I really respect his character! He didn't diss Stephen A or take to social media...he simply sat down and told his story

    • @yahwehsallstars2467
      @yahwehsallstars2467 Рік тому +1

      Agreed hopefully they can work things because there both GOATS!🙏💪

    • @el84oro
      @el84oro Рік тому

      it would be more respectable if he called that man and addressed it, sine he says they are that close. this just looks like an "i need a topic to talk about"......and if u need to talk about it after fine, but at least call that dude first and check him

    • @jonathangille8643
      @jonathangille8643 Рік тому +3

      @@el84oro could say the same about Stephen A.

    • @jonathangille8643
      @jonathangille8643 Рік тому +4

      @@el84oro Plus I think he wanted to tell everyone his side of it as well.

    • @professorzoom7800
      @professorzoom7800 Рік тому +3

      @@jonathangille8643 Skip and SAS are playing everyone like a fiddle right now - including me 😅 the second skip mentioned SAS has a book coming out….it became clear. and it’s working beautifully.

  • @jeremytucker8853
    @jeremytucker8853 Рік тому +75

    Skip is amazing in this format especially. I could listen to his story telling all day.

  • @jkh5
    @jkh5 Рік тому +1256

    This version of Skip is so much more interesting than what we see on tv. He’s a great storyteller. I feel like I could listen to him tell stories in this setting for hours.

    • @bansheeofinisheerin
      @bansheeofinisheerin Рік тому +27

      Why the f*** are these Skip fanboys slobbering all over him on these comments every video? It’s bizarre, seems like bots.

    • @cmoneytheman
      @cmoneytheman Рік тому +38

      Its cause him on tv is him being a character

    • @keewinkalappen439
      @keewinkalappen439 Рік тому +2

      This is so true

    • @rvwjboi23
      @rvwjboi23 Рік тому +3

      Hes gonna sneak Bakers 11 game stretch here

    • @masonbeasley5156
      @masonbeasley5156 Рік тому +20

      @@bansheeofinisheerin I have turned on a random episode of his while at work and can agree with the sentiment. He’s a good story teller plain and simple. You seem upset. Is it because someone enjoys something while you can’t even find a way to enjoy your breakfast? Take your misery and terrible attempt at humor to the corner and put on your dunce cap. 🤡

  • @PrimeTimeGala
    @PrimeTimeGala Рік тому +569

    Stephen A Smith and Skip Bayless still having heated debates with one another and they are employed by 2 different networks. Legendary.

  • @angeloiodice9304
    @angeloiodice9304 Рік тому +44

    Skip seems to have a solemn commitment to express his own honesty. That, coupled with his intelligence, and confidence, makes for a highly listenable, enjoyable show that I look forward to, and feel so very happy and comfortable partaking in.

    • @turokken
      @turokken Рік тому +3

      I really appreciated how he came with prepared statements. You could tell he wanted to set the record straight, and not come off as beating his own chest, or dragging Stephen A. It's a very different demeanor than Undisputed, but that makes it all the more powerful

  • @cochisemorris8537
    @cochisemorris8537 Рік тому +55

    Here's why I find Skip's account more believable. When he talks about Stephen A. being terminated from ESPN and being made to start from scratch when he came back explains so much in my mind why he behaves the way he does to this day and why he's such a company yes man.

    • @two-literbowls5195
      @two-literbowls5195 Рік тому +2

      So instead of going back and looking at the facts of what happened, you decide Skip is right because you think Stephen A is a yes man? You realize you're a weirdo right?

    • @Dan-qy7xb
      @Dan-qy7xb Рік тому +6

      @@two-literbowls5195 he is not wrong, SAS is a company man lmao he has admitted numerous time

    • @1starstarstar
      @1starstarstar Рік тому

      @@two-literbowls5195 judging ppl online is weird

    • @two-literbowls5195
      @two-literbowls5195 Рік тому

      @@1starstarstar not in the society we live in.

  • @FuegoXxx
    @FuegoXxx Рік тому +472

    Skip asked for Stephen A and he chose Shannon. You can’t deny that he has an eye for talent.

    • @southsideman4891
      @southsideman4891 Рік тому +44

      Infinity%!
      Honestly, as great a talent Stephen is, and there is no denying it; Shannon can be absolutely phenomenal. His humor and good natured approach, intelligence and power in delivery: may times he is even better than Stephen or anyone else in this field.

    • @markgraves2192
      @markgraves2192 Рік тому +1

      Facts! 🔥👀🐐🙏🏼💯

    • @brashaudp
      @brashaudp Рік тому +3

      My thought exactly.

    • @c619cuesta
      @c619cuesta Рік тому +50

      @@southsideman4891 I like sharp better than smith all day I don’t even watch first take anymore

    • @PowerHouseMarriage
      @PowerHouseMarriage Рік тому +1

      That’s true!!!

  • @marquezshine747
    @marquezshine747 Рік тому +251

    Skip is the reason for all of these current shows we have today. He’s the true pioneer of the debate/ barbershop type shows.

    • @dwightwright6334
      @dwightwright6334 Рік тому +2

      No woody Paige started coo pizza, the pioneer of this new wave

    • @jasonu3741
      @jasonu3741 Рік тому +18

      hes not the "first, first" but he did do it the best which makes him the godfather of it.

    • @dwightwright6334
      @dwightwright6334 Рік тому +1

      @@jasonu3741 💯

    • @dmarsh611
      @dmarsh611 Рік тому +5

      PTI

    • @hevvyserve
      @hevvyserve Рік тому +1

      so we can blame him you’re saying?

  • @buckeyetillidie6622
    @buckeyetillidie6622 Рік тому +58

    Much respect Skip. You deserve every penny you get. You pioneered sports debate. You and Shannan are 🔥

  • @glennbullock1490
    @glennbullock1490 Рік тому +43

    This is how I remember it happening from the outside looking it. Stephen A flopped the first time around at ESPN, while Skip was rocking it on Cold Pizza and then First Take. First Take rescued Stephen A career, not Skip's. Definitely looks like Stephen A is trying to revise history here!

    • @donnie3677
      @donnie3677 Рік тому +1

      The truth might be more in the middle but theirs no way first take would have survived if Stephen A wasn’t entertaining

    • @glennbullock1490
      @glennbullock1490 Рік тому +3

      @@donnie3677 first Take would have survived if Skip stayed and was alone, if Skip and Steve A stayed or, like u said, if Steve A was alone. The real question is would first take/cold Pizza have ever worked without Skip Bayless? Cause remember, Steven A failed the first time at ESPN. I think that was the point Skip was making

    • @donnie3677
      @donnie3677 Рік тому

      @@glennbullock1490 I’m sure skip bayless never failed I never realized life was perfect, I’m sure first take would have been just fine with skip just like it’s doing just fine with Stephen A

    • @glennbullock1490
      @glennbullock1490 Рік тому +2

      @@donnie3677 yeah ..u totally missed my point...and Skip's point: Stephen A was disrespectful and wrong to suggest he saved First Take and Skip Bayless. If anything, the reverse is true! Skip and First Take saved Stephen A! Again, remember what each was doing at that time. First Take and Skip were just rolling along, while Stephen A's ESPN career was floundering!

    • @FreeDom-id6yb
      @FreeDom-id6yb Рік тому +1

      @@glennbullock1490 when guys have nothing to support them but are speaking off emotion, then they resort to unwarranted sarcasm instead of a response with supported facts. Since, SAS has apologized in his way - calling it a misunderstanding. So he must agree with Skip's account of events @Donnie.

  • @kinglexx1733
    @kinglexx1733 Рік тому +140

    Skip deserves his flowers and he earned my respect more than he ever did today!

    • @Iceman-xe7jo
      @Iceman-xe7jo Рік тому +1

      What if he don’t like flowers

    • @carlmaxphilius3280
      @carlmaxphilius3280 Рік тому

      @@Iceman-xe7jo then we’ll get him some chocolate, he is drip bayless so some Jordan’s

  • @TheJonOrtiz
    @TheJonOrtiz Рік тому +48

    You know Skip is telling the truth when you hear him sigh often 🤣

  • @yankeeking921
    @yankeeking921 Рік тому +157

    Articulate, thought provoking and a great storyteller. THANK YOU, SKIP. I really really enjoyed this.

    • @whiteorbs4996
      @whiteorbs4996 Рік тому +5

      Skip is a great storyteller, second only to the gangster from Westlin Oregon.

  • @mrturkeybacon9423
    @mrturkeybacon9423 Рік тому +82

    Skip is a legend! Pay homage to this man people while he's still here. Great man. Great person! 💯

  • @stephanea5364
    @stephanea5364 Рік тому +616

    Skip is so good at telling a story. So well structured and composed. His writer background on full display.

  • @davidriley6843
    @davidriley6843 Рік тому +360

    As crazy as Skip and his takes are, you gotta love how highly entertaining he is. Never change Drip Bayless

    • @derekgreen4830
      @derekgreen4830 Рік тому +5

      I love Skip!!! Skip is family man💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻❤️❤️❤️

    • @markgraves2192
      @markgraves2192 Рік тому +1

      💯💯💯💯

    • @bhillis99
      @bhillis99 Рік тому +2

      He works it up got the cameras. This homie is chill.

    • @bhillis99
      @bhillis99 Рік тому +1

      For*

    • @rustynail1071
      @rustynail1071 Рік тому +2

      Skip was right about Brady

  • @mike-r575
    @mike-r575 Рік тому +54

    I enjoyed hearing Skip describe the history of First Take. I remember Cold Pizza being ESPN's so called "answer" to a morning talk show, and that Cold Pizza was a terrible show. Thank you Skip for letting us know that the idea of First Take came from someone dissecting the ratings from Cold Pizza to conclude that the debate segments were the highest rated portions of that show.

    • @sonic8174
      @sonic8174 10 місяців тому

      Skip and woody on first and ten was the best part of cold pizza

  • @chrisbeach423
    @chrisbeach423 Рік тому +27

    PLEASE bring Stephen A on the podcast to discuss the matter. The internet would explode!!!

  • @SalKhayer
    @SalKhayer Рік тому +39

    Skip plays a villain really well, but when he opens up about his life like this, you really get to see a glimpse of the man behind the character. It's really quite excellent. Thanks for giving us your side of it, Skip. We love to hate you, and for that, you'll always be #1.

    • @Christian-xr7hc
      @Christian-xr7hc Рік тому

      couldn’t have said it better! we do in fact, love to hate him lol

    • @lqprimetime4169
      @lqprimetime4169 Рік тому +1

      This is the most accurate statement about Skip ever. The problem is Skip is VERY knowledgeable, so when he plays the villain against Lebron, or Coaches, his points are 98% true to what is going on. He want's Lebron to be a take over the "I will win i don't care what you say" Like Jordan did and Kobe did for a bit, and many Shooting guards. But Lebron's game isn't that, sometimes it's passing... is that because he isn't Jordan who said F You in another players face, and "Take that sucker" or is it because Lebron is a chess player and passes the ball controlling the game. That is Skip's only problem with Lebron, to be compared to Jordan, you have to say "give me the ball" and just out play the other team. But scared of free throws comes up because Lebrons a driving basketball player, and we don't know, did he pass it to take the pressure off, was he gassed to drive it (which is fine people get tired) or does he not have that killer will.
      Everything skip says is USUALLY accurate, and he is a showman enough to smile, even when his team is losing(cowboys), or not smile and be like "Cowboys what are you doing?"
      Hence what he calls the blind witnesses.
      That is the title of Truth teller he claims.
      You can't say someone is a hater or impartial, when the team they covered forever and loved, he even questions them like wtf? And says he is out on the cowboys every year.
      Psychologically that should be enough to show Skip isn't biased or a hater, he will out his own team, so when he out's others, there is a valid reason for him thinking that, whether he is wrong or not, it isn't hating.

  • @Nicolasmondragon707
    @Nicolasmondragon707 Рік тому +221

    I love how dramatic and intense Skip always speaks

    • @rcapone
      @rcapone Рік тому +3

      Said no one ever!!!!!

    • @lalexander7338
      @lalexander7338 Рік тому +10

      The deep breaths kill me, and the way he abuses those sheets of paper

    • @nicholasnajibi3082
      @nicholasnajibi3082 Рік тому

      I don’t

    • @dontworry4831
      @dontworry4831 Рік тому

      @@lalexander7338 haha hamming it up heavy😂😂😆😆

  • @kingdavid6535
    @kingdavid6535 5 місяців тому

    Skips dry humor is hilarious! “Hey maybe you just had a bad day, it happens my man”!😂😂😂

  • @ericlamond
    @ericlamond Рік тому +35

    Y’all know it’s Steven A’s ego that’s the reason why he let Max go because he saw that he was becoming more entertaining than he was so he let them go.

    • @anthonya2700
      @anthonya2700 Рік тому +3

      I love SAS but I totally agree about max

  • @nostalgiacorner1999
    @nostalgiacorner1999 Рік тому +55

    Wow you actually saved Stephen A’s career. The audacity of him to basically say he saved first take

    • @issiahsilva
      @issiahsilva Рік тому +14

      He never said he saved it. He said the ratings boomed when he got there, and they did.

    • @nostalgiacorner1999
      @nostalgiacorner1999 Рік тому +13

      @@issiahsilva But he said they were really struggling before him, and that wasn't true

    • @eimajvl
      @eimajvl Рік тому +4

      Noticed how Skip didn't address meeting him in the parking lot and asking him to join, hmmmm....

    • @tarikdebarge
      @tarikdebarge Рік тому

      Thank You!

    • @jas7374
      @jas7374 Рік тому +2

      @@eimajvl he actually did. He said he didn't plead with him personally but he did indeed tell his boss he wanted a constant costar. Big difference. Get a clue.

  • @danielpagan2848
    @danielpagan2848 Рік тому +195

    Good for Skip to stand up for himself after he was devalued by SAS. SAS is clearly working on his next contract putting that made-up narrative out there but he is simultaneously hurting Skip's next contract. Even though some people think Skip is overreacting, SAS is clearly hurting Skip's career prospects with that fake narrative that Skip doesn't bring any viewership. He's trying to look good by making Skip look bad - which is a snake move and is what has Skip hurt here. We all know Skip saved SAS after he was fired from ESPN - it wasn't the other way around. Good for Skip!

    • @cstcboy
      @cstcboy Рік тому +7

      Bro Stephen didn’t devalue skip.. skip perception is wild

    • @lalexander7338
      @lalexander7338 Рік тому +22

      @@cstcboy Stephen A said Skip came to beg him in the parking lot saying they weren't happy with the ratings and revenue and that he took First Take as far as it could go. If that's not true, that's disrespect, straight up

    • @anjanananayakkara2433
      @anjanananayakkara2433 Рік тому +5

      I wasn’t surprised to see Stephen A do this though. He’s been doing this to basketball players to years

    • @jont.a83
      @jont.a83 Рік тому +11

      Stephen A says he knows and talk to NBA players but they all run away from him when they see him lol

    • @roberthernandez4942
      @roberthernandez4942 Рік тому

      skip just signed a new contract. A few months back

  • @SAIFDNH
    @SAIFDNH Рік тому +13

    You may hate his takes….. but you cant hate him as a man
    Thank you Skip

    • @jamalford6995
      @jamalford6995 Рік тому

      No disrespect but yes you can maybe not all parts but some parts you can.

  • @judithgola9858
    @judithgola9858 Рік тому +1

    I have said this about Skip B for years--he is a star in every way---he is a profound writer...never mind his presence before the camera. I adore this man.

  • @julienxdarrell
    @julienxdarrell Рік тому +136

    This is a master class on how to handle dispute & disagreement. Skip is extremely class full.
    If every man handled situations like this, the world would be a better place

    • @kelleyboy3
      @kelleyboy3 Рік тому +1

      Everything Skip complains about Stephen A he does himself. He’s delusional lol

    • @dxtremecaliber
      @dxtremecaliber Рік тому +2

      @@kelleyboy3 Stephen A is a liar tho Skip was clearly hurt here.

    • @ernestowilliams9124
      @ernestowilliams9124 Рік тому +1

      So every man should I have podcast to handle situations like this?

    • @telmolicious
      @telmolicious Рік тому +1

      @@ernestowilliams9124 Yes.. that’s what he’s “saying”, lol 😂

    • @LeeLee-db8kd
      @LeeLee-db8kd Рік тому

      @@ernestowilliams9124 yes, cuz that's what he said. Wow..u people vote?? Wow smh. voted Biden I'm sure too
      😭😭🤣🤣🤣😭

  • @kingmerlyn4615
    @kingmerlyn4615 Рік тому +74

    Skip: let me gather my self.
    One second later: WHAT!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
    Gotta love skip.

  • @rss2818
    @rss2818 Рік тому +3

    Skip reminds me of speech class when we had to read it off to the class with hes paper notes 😆

  • @ablocd
    @ablocd Рік тому +8

    Sidechick: “i’m pregnant”
    Me: “5:31

  • @jasonkelly727
    @jasonkelly727 Рік тому +32

    Let's be real. I was an avid watcher of 1st Take when Skip and SAS did the show. When Skip came to FOX I started watching Undisputed. Have not seen one episode of 1st Take in 6 years. No Mercy.

    • @nazinas21
      @nazinas21 Рік тому +2

      Same here and I loved 1st Take but ever since the 1st episode of Undisputed I haven't watched a first take video

    • @WattsUpTez10mm
      @WattsUpTez10mm Рік тому +2

      They got good talent over there. JJ Reddick and Kendrick Perkins are getting a lot of air time.

    • @pedrovasquez2931
      @pedrovasquez2931 Рік тому +4

      SAS and Shannon both are better than Skip tho. They make the shows

    • @sideshowbob1524
      @sideshowbob1524 Рік тому

      @@pedrovasquez2931 no, only perfect cohost for skuuiippppp

  • @deantrelladair5078
    @deantrelladair5078 Рік тому +361

    I love that skip gives us EXACTLY the topics we want. Excellent show.

    • @Cochise313
      @Cochise313 Рік тому +8

      Yes lebron and cowboys

    • @tonytrinh3850
      @tonytrinh3850 Рік тому +3

      Spurs kawhi clippers and hating on steph also

    • @davidfarina2448
      @davidfarina2448 Рік тому +5

      First take took a dive when Max got screwed by Stephen A! Saw the real Stephen A with Max getting screwed! He just cemented his lack of trustworthiness with his slap on Skipper!

    • @eddiesnyder4354
      @eddiesnyder4354 Рік тому +1

      @@Cochise313 don't forget Brady

    • @deantrelladair5078
      @deantrelladair5078 Рік тому +2

      @@davidfarina2448 pls go somewhere else with this. I like max better where he is and I enjoy a lot of the content with the different faces we see on first take. If it’s not for you that’s cool.

  • @michaelmallory4013
    @michaelmallory4013 Рік тому +1

    This here is an old school cat in sports journalism that holds loyalty dear to his heart. Been in the game a long time and well respected. Some times you have to fight hate with love.Well put Skip Bayless.

  • @jjstayfreash
    @jjstayfreash Рік тому +3

    22 years old, one thing I’m starting to learn, “No good deed goes unpunished”❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥✅

  • @Akeem86
    @Akeem86 Рік тому +66

    This is a little sad. Stephen A does have a big ego, but I honestly don’t think he was trying to belittle Skip or meant anything by it. I hope they discuss.

    • @grittobefit4712
      @grittobefit4712 Рік тому +10

      Skip had first take at number 1 already fool

    • @eddiewilson3724
      @eddiewilson3724 Рік тому +11

      he lied tho, i remember years ago steven a thanked skip on first take for convincing him to come to first take full time, he didnt mention nothing about ratings being low, and the show was in trouble LOL, but the show did get waaaay more popular once stephen a joined tho

    • @marvinmj7075
      @marvinmj7075 Рік тому +2

      Yeah skip is taking this too serious

    • @BrandmanNetwork
      @BrandmanNetwork Рік тому +1

      @@eddiewilson3724 He didn't lie. In that SAME interview he basically credits Skip for his entire career. People are misinterpreting what he was saying - even if he did get facts wrong (I don't have a way to fact check Skip or SAS), he never made it seem like he saved the show. My interpretation was "Skip got me out the dog house"...He literally talked about how his career was stalled until Skip asked him to come on.

    • @eddiewilson3724
      @eddiewilson3724 Рік тому +1

      @@BrandmanNetwork go back and watch it again, stephen a said first take was about to get canceled and said skip told him "i need you, just give me 3 years"

  • @renrickgilmore6451
    @renrickgilmore6451 Рік тому +222

    He's speaking from his heart ❤you can tell he loves SAS and he's heart broken 💔

    • @douggonzalez883
      @douggonzalez883 Рік тому +16

      His ego is broken

    • @ChenoodleSoup
      @ChenoodleSoup Рік тому +28

      I didn’t think anything Stephen A really said anything bad bout skip on jj’s podcast did he? Sas was acknowledging that his success at ESPN was because Skip picked him to be on first take with him…

    • @SamUHells
      @SamUHells Рік тому +20

      Stephen A gave him all the praise in the world. Why would his heart be broken?

    • @Peakfreud
      @Peakfreud Рік тому +1

      Meh, they're feeding each other content.
      Basically creating a story where there is none.

    • @gr4971
      @gr4971 Рік тому +24

      @@SamUHells on JJs podcast Stephen A made himself seem like the almighty savior of first take who launched the show into what it is now and skip is saying first take had already been #1 in ratings….. and yea his ego is hurt since he pushed really hard to get Stephen A a job at ESPN and now he acts like it was all him

  • @davidfarina2448
    @davidfarina2448 Рік тому +5

    Skip is always the voice of reason!

  • @1D4ever
    @1D4ever Рік тому +8

    The sad truth is in Stephen A Smith's mind the stories are the same.
    Skip: SAS is good deserves a chance we work well together.
    Stephen A Smith: He NEEDS ME!

  • @robertcabrera4760
    @robertcabrera4760 Рік тому +100

    Love ya Skip. Thank you for this one. We needed to hear the whole story, not just a clip on JJs podcast

  • @elijahfrey502
    @elijahfrey502 Рік тому +257

    Even if I don't like your take I still love me some Skip Bayless. You have been part of my mornings since the cold pizza days with Woody Paige.

  • @mariov.3505
    @mariov.3505 Рік тому +26

    Just being honest, i watch/listen to UNDISPUTED (daily) ever since Skip left First Take. Skip and uncle Shay Shay are the best Duo on T.V and First Take is not on the same level, Honestly.

  • @waynetoneseekerandersen2213
    @waynetoneseekerandersen2213 Рік тому +1

    Skip, you drive me crazy, but I love you and respect you. You stood up like a man. You never sold your friends down the road. I watch your show now with my favourite personalities in sports, Shannon and you for four years now every day. Respect

  • @nicochristianduran4916
    @nicochristianduran4916 Рік тому +98

    Stephen A. Getting rid of Max Kellerman was the indication that Stephen A. was bitter of Skip. After leaving ESPN Stephen A knew the shown will never be the same without Skip. Skip and his show with Shannon Sharpe still going strong.

    • @gidds617
      @gidds617 Рік тому +3

      First take has way better ratings than undisputed what are you talking about...

    • @BsFTae
      @BsFTae Рік тому

      lmaoo huh?

    • @TchockyPuritan
      @TchockyPuritan Рік тому

      @@gidds617 exactly. People keep saying First Take failed. Undisputed is much better. Yet the ratings say otherwise. This is very odd.

  • @johnnybobby7794
    @johnnybobby7794 Рік тому +155

    I don’t always like your takes, but I’ll always have a little love in my heart for ya Skip.

    • @CaliKidd1001
      @CaliKidd1001 Рік тому +3

      Me too he stick to his guns and I love that about him right or wrong!!!

    • @killaxkillax
      @killaxkillax Рік тому +1

      Same

    • @ruggedroots1
      @ruggedroots1 Рік тому +4

      We love Skip. You can agree to disagree with him but respect the fact that he is true to his convictions

    • @mitchelle4322
      @mitchelle4322 Рік тому +1

      Baby Skip 👶

  • @Warfire30
    @Warfire30 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for making this Skip! I thought something was off with how Stephan A was portraying the First Take start. So it was a nice refresher to remember the old show :D

  • @patsallday8853
    @patsallday8853 Рік тому +2

    I just hope this doesn’t go to far. I’m happy for both guys success and sports talk wouldn’t be what it is today without Skip and Stephen A.

  • @psingh1266
    @psingh1266 Рік тому +211

    Skip is a legend. Give this man his flowers

  • @Sixx-O_2x
    @Sixx-O_2x Рік тому +17

    Shannon is a big part of Skip’s Undisputed success. 🔴⚫️🟢

    • @hakeemdaxtreme
      @hakeemdaxtreme Рік тому

      He’s made that very clear from the beginning. You can see they have grown closer through the years

    • @glennkauffman2903
      @glennkauffman2903 Рік тому

      I LOVE SHANNON!! STRAIGHT UP BROTHER!!

  • @willh69
    @willh69 Рік тому +94

    So much class Skip Bayless. Well articulated, thought provoking and a fair representation of your relationship with Stephen A. Thanks for continuing to provide us with so much entertainment over the years.

    • @artg2909
      @artg2909 Рік тому

      I agree. 💯💯💯💯

    • @Okyggh
      @Okyggh Рік тому

      I agree

  • @BIG_EXEC
    @BIG_EXEC Рік тому +36

    Skip is a true legend

    • @AdrianThough
      @AdrianThough Рік тому

      Pl lol ok I’m l I lol looo I plplplpplpol

  • @davidfarina2448
    @davidfarina2448 Рік тому +1

    Skip keeps one listening to the Radio! He’s a great storyteller! Shannon is very gifted and knowledgeable about sports!

  • @keianmartinez1801
    @keianmartinez1801 Рік тому +33

    Who would’ve thought that I would actually want to listen to Skip talk for an hr

  • @GBees
    @GBees Рік тому +57

    Get Stephen A on a podcast

  • @joshbrooks4889
    @joshbrooks4889 Рік тому

    “ Let me gather myself.. WHAT?!?!” 🤣🤣

  • @HumbleHurricane
    @HumbleHurricane Рік тому +4

    Yo the slow camera pans from side to side, chosen angles, editing etc is spectacular. Production value is on point 👌🏿🔥💯

    • @TamTranTriZzle
      @TamTranTriZzle Рік тому +1

      🤣 lol but, and I could be wrong here., but I think this is a Podcast so camera angles, production etc.. is nonexistent

  • @aesir1ases64
    @aesir1ases64 Рік тому +80

    I watched first take back in 2011 and watched pretty much all days until skip left in 16, his chemistry with stephen a smith was unmatched and it made me laugh and smile a lot, very nice enterteinment!

    • @koshea44
      @koshea44 Рік тому

      The debates between Skip and Stephen A during the whole “Tebow mania” era in 2012 were outrageously funny (yet simultaneously ridiculous)😅

  • @darrelllewissr9413
    @darrelllewissr9413 Рік тому +80

    Well spoken, I really enjoyed this heart felt segment. It seems like Skip was hurt by Stephen A. Saying what he said. We are with you Skip

    • @bilwit
      @bilwit Рік тому +5

      well spoken? he's reading nearly word for word from a stack of paper... and poorly reading at that. cringe

    • @Cts_99
      @Cts_99 Рік тому +3

      @@bilwit well in this he’s got the ratings, topics, etc in his papers. As well as stats for other topics and dates etc.. I’ve seen him talk about it before

    • @lqprimetime4169
      @lqprimetime4169 Рік тому

      @@bilwit I heard that every president, and every press conference was read off a stack of papers, but I could be wrong. I think they are just remembering not to leave out important points, and telling how they feel, because the next morning when you wake up, you don't feel the same about the situation.
      Poorly reading, I know nothing about. My analogy to presidents and celebrities reading a statement off a teleprompter or paper, comes out well. The must be something that crawls in Skips skin where he has to pause, and can't just glance, remember the lines and belt them out to the camera, BUT that does not diminish the fact these are his true feelings, that is why it is written down, so he remembers every thing he wanted to say in the moment, and every point he wanted to make.
      Maybe he just needs a speech writer, so it flows better. Presidents flow, but they are just reading reading words like a song someone wrote for them. Skip can't flow because he writes something then "siiigh" and it means something to him, and he has to remember more.

  • @williamlarsen5070
    @williamlarsen5070 Рік тому +4

    2012-2016 First Take is the best era of Sports Debate on TV. Period.

    • @devonbrown4894
      @devonbrown4894 Рік тому

      2014 was the goat year stephen a skip and cari champion

  • @ervinmitchell4535
    @ervinmitchell4535 Рік тому +2

    Skip and Shannon are simply just "Great together"! It is very heartwarming to see that Skip truly appreciates Shannon! I believe we all hope you stay with Shannon forever!

  • @chriscash360
    @chriscash360 Рік тому +43

    Man o’ man that was one backstory into the history of the legend of Skip Bayless and the birth of First Take. It started out impactful with the opening line about him (Stephen a. Smith) being more of a brother to him than his real brother. P.s shoutout to the 2 live stews, they are ahead of their time.

  • @AustoLaVista
    @AustoLaVista Рік тому +21

    Yall ever notice how Skip is the only debater on the early morning FS1 shows that actually name drops ESPN whereas everyone else says "other" network lol

  • @scoynielucas7796
    @scoynielucas7796 Рік тому +13

    BIG UPS SKIP!!!! Articulated extremely well.

  • @jimmyjohnson6150
    @jimmyjohnson6150 Рік тому +1

    The way skip speaks is very articulated 💯

  • @CeeSmiff
    @CeeSmiff Рік тому +11

    I'm am in no way a Skip Bayless fan, but MAN the level of Petty savagery displayed when he spit out them contract #'s 🤣🤣🤣🤣. RESPECT.

    • @timaudacity9174
      @timaudacity9174 Рік тому

      dude said I’m not a big spender but it was still a milestone 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @JeremiahDoctsonFitness
      @JeremiahDoctsonFitness Рік тому +1

      Skip making literally 4 times more than I thought. 8 million a year???? Omg. Skip got a football player contract.

  • @SKARFINGER
    @SKARFINGER Рік тому +72

    I love Shannon,,, I really do. I do however, have great appreciation for the talent of Skip(by himself). It really shows on this podcast. When he speaks he covers all basis and leaves you with not many questions. He really is a throwback to the era of listening to the radio on the porch all evening. Next podcast I'll have my lemonade ready

    • @GameTime-yj6qv
      @GameTime-yj6qv Рік тому +6

      The writter in him allows him to tell a great story and structure it well so it's clear and thorough.

    • @SKARFINGER
      @SKARFINGER Рік тому +1

      @@GameTime-yj6qv without question

    • @gidds617
      @gidds617 Рік тому

      Meh

    • @Boogerdick69
      @Boogerdick69 Рік тому

      Ones a football player, ones dedicated his whole life to being a reporter and writing stories

    • @SKARFINGER
      @SKARFINGER Рік тому

      @@Boogerdick69 great

  • @booksbeats2749
    @booksbeats2749 Рік тому +1

    Man we all love both yall. Who cares who made the show hot or not

  • @the5-starreview871
    @the5-starreview871 Рік тому

    I love Skip. I can't believe I just ran across his channel. I'm plugged in now.

  • @twboss803
    @twboss803 Рік тому +5

    Skip is a writer to his core..it's refreshing to see this side.

  • @issiahsilva
    @issiahsilva Рік тому +33

    I listened to that JJ Reddick interview…Skip is blowing this completely out of proportion

    • @danielakanji7305
      @danielakanji7305 Рік тому +13

      Did you even listen to skip?

    • @seansimms8503
      @seansimms8503 Рік тому +11

      I agree, I watched Skip before Stephen A became permanent...I know Stephen A is blowing up his role and how he made the show, I know cause I watched it, it's typical Stephen A hyperbole, Skip is reading into that podcast a little too emotionally.

    • @issiahsilva
      @issiahsilva Рік тому +1

      @@danielakanji7305 I did. He’s reacting emotionally. I also saw what that show looked like before Stephen A and after. The production value, the ratings, and everything else went up when Stephen A got there permanently.

  • @JRagMusic
    @JRagMusic Рік тому +3

    I love the real Skip... He keeps it real...

  • @annegreene7690
    @annegreene7690 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for validating your truth from SASnitches’ lies. I like and enjoy you and Shannon’s show! God bless you both!

  • @diamontaewilliams5286
    @diamontaewilliams5286 Рік тому +3

    Skip is the 🐐 of Debate shows Stephen A didn’t make anything … You already made it great

  • @alexanderrushin7831
    @alexanderrushin7831 Рік тому +30

    i would love them to have a reunion of the pod. it would be really nice to see. they were amazing together first take hasn’t been the same since both were together. they are both extremely talented and good at what they do

    • @beamgroup7464
      @beamgroup7464 Рік тому

      Lowkey that was what I initially thought this was

    • @chrisbeach423
      @chrisbeach423 Рік тому +2

      the internet would explode. SAS would never do it though

  • @maicolrave1398
    @maicolrave1398 Рік тому +12

    Keep up the good work Skip, you are a legend.

  • @kingmarcusrich
    @kingmarcusrich Рік тому +2

    Skip the fact that you always tell the truth no matter what is what makes me watch you bro seriously.

  • @myshirt84
    @myshirt84 Рік тому +118

    Let's go bro been waiting for this for 5 years now.

  • @RedezBash
    @RedezBash Рік тому +34

    Skip has a real good memory for his age he’s been old my whole life and remembers decade old details like they were last week

    • @lawrenceday1894
      @lawrenceday1894 Рік тому +4

      Eating right and working out does wonders

    • @charnz1
      @charnz1 Рік тому +3

      He's been old your entire life 🤣

  • @greenglasful
    @greenglasful Рік тому +1

    I am so sure the love and consideration goes both ways 😂😂😂😂

  • @D-AVGGamer
    @D-AVGGamer Рік тому +2

    I swear, seeing skip and SAS off their show on podcasts really highlights how amazing they are when they're NOT purposely playing a character meant to troll viewers and create controversy with crazy takes.

  • @disturbia1378
    @disturbia1378 Рік тому +15

    Not even surprised SAS would try and make this all about how he "saved" First Take...I believe Skip 💯

    • @pedrogates3189
      @pedrogates3189 Рік тому +2

      Stephen A didn’t say that or mean it that way go watch the podcast he was on and watch the whole clip he said skip saved him

    • @Hmongbookie
      @Hmongbookie Рік тому

      Sas don’t know how to word his thoughts.. he sounded like he was the bigger guy.

  • @Dbswrath
    @Dbswrath Рік тому +88

    I love how Skip appreciates Shannon so much it's so genuine it warms my heart so much I can tell that is not fake that is not bs

    • @drewski5k177
      @drewski5k177 Рік тому +7

      Most slept on part of Skip. Say what you want about his takes but he is absolutely appreciative. Stephen a always makes it a point that First Take is his show. Skip didn’t do that to him and doesn’t do that on Undisputed. He treats his counterparts as equals.

    • @firellparker7463
      @firellparker7463 Рік тому +1

      They're actual Friends, Steven A treats people like employees

    • @doubles9769
      @doubles9769 Рік тому +1

      What are you talking about did you hear what he said - the thing he loves about Shannon most is that he is a challenge for him (skip) even when he compliments he makes it about how great he (himself skip) is, this whole thing was about his own ego

    • @drewski5k177
      @drewski5k177 Рік тому

      @@doubles9769 I’m talking day to day show also. He gives Shannon his respect daily in the show and treats him as an equal or better constantly addresses and respects he’s a hof. Max was treated like an annoying peon by Stephen a lol

    • @drewski5k177
      @drewski5k177 Рік тому

      @@firellparker7463 i gotcha just if you go back and look at the beginning episodes of undisputed Skip treated him the same

  • @AP-hn8wd
    @AP-hn8wd Рік тому +2

    Stephen A. Smith = Jay Leno
    Skip Bayless = Conan O’Brien

  • @GUAPOslife
    @GUAPOslife Рік тому

    10:00
    “I liked his swagger”😂😂🧸

    • @GUAPOslife
      @GUAPOslife Рік тому

      But all respect to skip he don’t need Stephen

  • @bryantvaldez184
    @bryantvaldez184 Рік тому +44

    This is gonna be the best episode maybe the highest views since his interview with his wife. Anyone that been watching first take for a while knows about this dynamic duo

  • @CaliKidd1001
    @CaliKidd1001 Рік тому +75

    Skip couldn’t wait to fire back 😂😂 I love this!!!

  • @courtneygreene213
    @courtneygreene213 Рік тому +2

    This is exactly what Stephen A Smith get for feeling himself. Skip humbled this man after this show.

  • @SadalDay
    @SadalDay Рік тому +2

    This man loves Ernestine! You can tell by how often he mentions her :)

  • @thebolgeez1981
    @thebolgeez1981 Рік тому +86

    I've been watching skip since a teenager... Since sports reporters on Sunday's then over to cold pizza on to first take.... I watched SAS on the podcast and I was pretty shocked he said he saved first take because everyone I knew watched it before SAS was a permanent guest.... Since skip moved to FS1 I only watch undisputed.... And I am a DIE HARD EAGLES FAN but got love for Skip... This looks like it hurts him so bad to put things in the proper prospective as SAS is a close friend to Skip...

    • @juwilball
      @juwilball Рік тому +6

      Facts bro. That 2011 season with First take was so fire. Tebow when he came back against the Jets was crazy and the touchdown against the steelers. I can still see Skip saying, "Finally they let Tebow throw it on first down,". Stephen A was out of pocket

    • @thecomediankodybean
      @thecomediankodybean Рік тому +3

      I haven’t watched first take since Skip left lol

    • @leekautz2926
      @leekautz2926 Рік тому +1

      Skip is the most unobjective fanboy amongst all the talking heads. Thank God for shannon.

    • @lh1533
      @lh1533 Рік тому

      @@thecomediankodybean yeah man , I live stream undisputed every single day , and never disappoints me.. stephen a is too hard to watch for me tbh I see no authenticity in his work tbh he's either sucking someone off or yelling... when skip yells its out of pure love for the game and it catches me off guard ... "ITS MY TURNN" 🤣🤣🤣

    • @MCLogikILL
      @MCLogikILL Рік тому

      @@leekautz2926 you can't see that Skip basically plays a character on TV, a villain roll. He's like the heel wrestlers who make fans boo them easily.

  • @kghallcaptures
    @kghallcaptures Рік тому +66

    As soon as Stephen A said that, I immediately thought about Skip 🤣🤣

    • @darrenbootay3340
      @darrenbootay3340 Рік тому +21

      Everyone know skip wouldn’t let SAS take all that credit lol Skip is the grandfather of debate for a reason

    • @anthonyowens1812
      @anthonyowens1812 Рік тому +3

      Facts. I'm happy he made a response

    • @deleted--
      @deleted-- Рік тому +5

      @@darrenbootay3340 and everyone knew Stephen A was making some fairytale story. It was a spinoff of the draymond/kd story lol

    • @thegreatestfinesser2338
      @thegreatestfinesser2338 Рік тому +2

      Everyone knows Skip made Stephen A he owes a lot of his success to Skip but of course his massive ego won’t accept that

  • @dcouncil6985
    @dcouncil6985 Рік тому +1

    Skip Bayless, can say whatever he wants. Stephen a. smith the face of ESPN now.

  • @natefigueroa1977
    @natefigueroa1977 Рік тому +1

    💯 percent respect you ✊🏽 So real !!!
    Nothing but love ❤️

  • @joshuabuck3415
    @joshuabuck3415 Рік тому +7

    One thing about Skip, I've never got the vibe that he's a liar. Right on Skip for defending your legacy. Hope you all can reconcile.

  • @IsmokeHiphopLive
    @IsmokeHiphopLive Рік тому +470

    Skip you my Dawg forever. thank you for everything 💯

    • @og3081
      @og3081 Рік тому

      BE QUIET 🦝 🤡 !

    • @lh1533
      @lh1533 Рік тому +18

      Facts, thank you SKIP for making me watch TV again , you and shannon are the best duo on TV ever ... "ITS MY TURNN" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @TheBigdan217
      @TheBigdan217 Рік тому +15

      Clout chaser

    • @quincythomas9944
      @quincythomas9944 Рік тому

      @@TheBigdan217 you deadass commented too hypocrite

    • @ctnative203
      @ctnative203 Рік тому

      he dont know you wipe that white stuff off your mouth !

  • @murph7489
    @murph7489 Рік тому

    So, in 11th grade I was in English composition, the regents class back in 1982..We had been assigned to write an essay about something...I wrote about Ray boom boom Mancini and Roberto Duran..I got a C I think. after he handed the papers back he told me to see him after class..He told me that what I wrote was good but he also said that it was clear to him that I didn't know a whole lot about boxing but what I wrote was good enough because he knew I liked those fighters...he said you could be a great writer, but when you write, write something that you know a lot about and also include what is in your heart too, like you did in that essay..That changed my life...he had given me the key to success in writing. I never saw another C letter grade again in his class. This episode is a great example of what I'm talking about with my story. Skip is clearly talking about something he knows a lot about and he also is using what is in his heart. I'm talking about both the SAS stuff and the stories about Jordan..I nearly cried at the end, and that is what communication is all about