Kevin Garnett and Stephen A. Smith are finally sharing a microphone. Their new podcast, The KG & Stephen A Show, debuted Tuesday on YouTube.
What We Know: According to the description, new episodes will post every week on YouTube. The debut covered LeBron James, Donald Trump and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Meanwhile, Smith remains the face of ESPN’s First Take and hosts Straight Shooter with Stephen A. on SiriusXM. Garnett, for his part, already hosts KG Certified, which features weekly segments with Paul Pierce and a number of former teammates and friends.
What’s At Stake: This addition for Smith will be just the latest in his latest in venturing into the independent media space. Smith currently holds his three shows between ESPN and SiriusXM, but also contributes to a number of other projects as well. For Garnett, Smith’s presence on the program brings instant attention from the sports media audience.
What Remains Unclear: It’s unclear how frequent episodes will be published and if Smith will be a regular weekly contributor in studio alongside Garnett. Also, no official sponsor or network was announced with the first episode’s release.
What It Means: Ultimately, this pairing has been years in the making. Back in 2023, Smith named Garnett his dream First Take debate partner. However, Garnett’s salty language kept that matchup off linear TV. Now, a weekly YouTube show finally gives both men room to talk freely, without FCC limits.
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