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Stephen A. Smith
Welcome back to the Stephen A. Smith Show. This special edition of the Stephen A. Smith show, which really is the Stephen A. Smith show because it's an episode dedicated to nephewism, as they say, with Josh himself. We already did your videos. We already did your tweets. Now we're gonna get to your phone calls. Are you ready for this?
Josh
Yeah, I'm ready.
Stephen A. Smith
Behave yourself, please. Yeah, please.
Josh
I'll try.
Stephen A. Smith
Okay, let's go to Anthony in Illinois. You're live with Stephen A. What's up, Anthony?
Anthony
What's up, Stephen A. My question to you, My question to you, brother, is can we make your nephew a regular on your show?
Stephen A. Smith
Why?
Anthony
Your nephew is must be TV too. He must. He must see to me, Steven A.
Stephen A. Smith
Why, why, why?
Anthony
The man is. The man is quite entertaining. He swagged out. He's smooth as hell. Sitting on your. On your podcast with you. It should be. You should. You should change the name to the Smith Show.
Josh
I ain't even. I ain't even gonna say nothing.
Paige Desorbo
Are you.
Stephen A. Smith
Are you seeing him? Are you seeing how he's acting?
Josh
I'm not gonna say nothing, Anthony.
Stephen A. Smith
You know that, that you seeing him. He swagged out. What do you mean he swagged out? Anybody could take a bunch of jeans and take a scissors and punch a bunch of holes in them, Anthony, you understand what I'm saying?
Josh
What is that, Anthony? Anthony in CH you got a PhD something like that? You sound extra smart. And Stephen a. Has a PhD that they gave him at his school for being famous. But we ain't gonna talk about that, but you sound extra smart.
Stephen A. Smith
So me graduating with honors, being one of the most successful graduates from the institution in the institution's history, that has nothing to do with me receiving an honorary doctorate. It's only because I'm famous.
Josh
Honorary doctorates?
Stephen A. Smith
That's right.
Josh
Honorary means we giving it to you again. You got a bachelor's degree.
Stephen A. Smith
I give you that because I've earned it.
Josh
You earned a bachelor's degree?
Anthony
Hey, Stephen A. He gotta be on your show, man. He gotta be.
Stephen A. Smith
Is he not on that? You gotta give him. You gotta take him. Listen, he could always have his own show. He don't have to be sitting next to me. You understand? Don't bother me. But we both know he don't want that, no matter how much his sorry he ass will say otherwise.
Josh
I do. I just gotta. I'm gonna use his credit card and start my own show. Y'all don't worry about it. It's coming.
Stephen A. Smith
This.
Ryan Seacrest
We need a more.
Stephen A. Smith
You're a troublemaker.
Anthony
We need a more.
Stephen A. Smith
We need a more. You're a troublemaker, Anthony.
Josh
We rich.
Stephen A. Smith
Love, bro. Be ready. Stop. Stop it. All right, let's go to Tyler. You're live with Stephen A. Tyler in Omaha. Talk to me, Stephen A.
Tyler
How's it going, man?
Stephen A. Smith
Hey, I'm near the nephew. How you think it's going for me, man? How you think it's going?
Tyler
It's a good day when you move family, man.
Josh
You know how it is.
Stephen A. Smith
Go ahead, bro.
Tyler
So recently I was in a relationship. I don't know if it's the Omaha women down here, something like that. Everything was going well, right? We were paying back and forth on dates. The camaraderie, the banter was there. And all of a sudden she just hits me with a text that's basically like, hey, this isn't going to work. And this came out of left field. We had just gotten off going on a date pretty much at right after that text came out. So. Stephen A. How do you. So even. How do you bounce back from that? How do you make sure that kind of shit doesn't happen?
Stephen A. Smith
Okay, let's go to a couple of things, a couple of points. You said y'all were going out and dates and was back and forth paying for the dates. Is that what you said?
Tyler
I paid for the majority of them.
Stephen A. Smith
The majority of them. But she actually paid for some dates.
Tyler
One of them. And that's it. And that's basically because I had gotten up and she had paid for it.
Stephen A. Smith
How old are you, bro?
Tyler
I'm 25.
Stephen A. Smith
Okay. Secondly, I gotta ask you a personal question.
Tyler
What you got?
Stephen A. Smith
Did y'all connect with each other intimately?
Tyler
Not on that level, no.
Josh
No.
Stephen A. Smith
Okay, well, if you didn't, well, then, you know, I mean. I mean, you know. Yeah, I mean, she did. She. She. She wasn't feeling you, bro. Right?
Johnny
I mean, we did.
Stephen A. Smith
We did.
Tyler
We didn't go all the way. It's just like we did. We did a little bit. You know what I mean?
Stephen A. Smith
Like, I don't. I don't know what you mean. What do you mean, a little bit? I don't know what you.
Tyler
I'm not a kiss and tell caliber, okay?
Stephen A. Smith
All right, well, let me say this. You know, she wasn't feeling you. I mean, you know, you might have got close enough and it wasn't enticing enough for it to continue.
Josh
How many dates did you pay for?
Tyler
Just about all of. I can't remember how many days. It's been a while.
Stephen A. Smith
You can't even remember.
Josh
Was it more than like, can you count on your hands?
Tyler
It's past like, double digits. I think we went on like 10 or 11 dates. It was like once a week for.
Stephen A. Smith
Like a three month.
Josh
Listen, I got. If you following me, which it sounds like you need to. Listen, I got a budget. I don't spend more than 200. Unless, you know, I crack that third C note, I'm cracking something else. You pick your head up here, I'm here.
Stephen A. Smith
Watch your mouth and stop lying to the public. Cause you know that's not true. What?
Josh
11 days with no, you know, don't.
Stephen A. Smith
Give me a C note and all this. Be quiet. Be quiet before you incriminate yourself even more. It's not smart, okay? And you're playing around too much. Stop it. 300, next call. Let me go to. Let's go here. Let's go to Johnny in California. You live with Stephen A. And this dude. What's up, Johnny?
Johnny
Hey, Stephen A. I just want to say before I start, I'm a huge fan. I've been watching you since I was like 14 years old and I first started getting into American sports. I'm Mexican, so really I just follow like soccer. But I started watching you and you got me into basketball and football more. So I just want to start off with that. My question just want to give you a little bit of context. My girlfriend and I, just a couple of days ago, we've been together for two and a half years officially.
Stephen A. Smith
Okay.
Johnny
And basically the last few months haven't been so. Well, haven't been Going so good. Me and her both lost our jobs, and we also lost the apartment where we were living it. So I had to come back to live with my mom. And it's. Obviously, it's hard not having a job, seeing my mom work every day, and I. There's not really much I can do. But besides that, I'm trying to keep my relationship happy. And I'm sure the circumstances have something to do with. I can noticeably tell my girlfriend isn't in, like, the best mood. Not towards me, but I guess towards, like, the world. And I'm kind of just like, I wish I could be that. That pillar for her to be like, you know, I know we're both in the. In a rough spot, but I'm here for you, and I want to try to do everything that we can to get out of this mess.
Stephen A. Smith
Okay?
Johnny
And I've heard you tell your story multiple times, so I know you're not. You know, you're used to being in those type of difficult situations. So I wanted to see if you could give me some advice.
Stephen A. Smith
Well, a couple of things. First of all, I'm very, very, very sorry for your situation. You're gonna be a little bit quiet on this one. You understand what I'm saying? Because it ain't like you gonna give him some sound advice. So just sit back. Okay, here's the deal, Johnny. And I want you to understand that I'm not saying this out of selfishness. I know what it's like to be unemployed. I know what it's like to wonder whether or not you can pay your bills. I know what it's like to, you know, be at home with moms and having to depend on that because you. You can't fend for yourself. I've been there. Having said that, here's the point that you need to understand. Johnny, can you still hear me?
Johnny
Yes, sir.
Stephen A. Smith
Here's the stuff that you got to understand. Don't prioritize saving your relationship. Prioritize getting yourself back on your feet because the relationship is partially in trouble because of your circumstances. Certainly she's miserable because she lost her job and her ability to take care of herself is compromised. But if you were still employed and you were in a position to help handle your business and ultimately help her handle her business, it wouldn't be as trying.
Johnny
That's true.
Stephen A. Smith
The fact that you are in the same situation as her means you can't do anything for her. And if you can't do anything for her, why would she be happy? It's already Unhappy for her to look at her own inability to really take care of herself at this particular moment in time. How you think she's feeling if she turned around and she looking at her man. And he can't do anything for her either. So what you have to understand is that. And it's not right or wrong. It's nothing like that. But what you have to understand is that when you are a man, your priority is to provide and protect.
Johnny
Yeah.
Stephen A. Smith
And when you are unemployed, you can't usually do either.
Johnny
Either.
Stephen A. Smith
Yeah. So when that is your reality, that is a license. It's not to say you don't call her. It's not to say you don't remind her you love her. Not to say that you don't show affection whenever you can. But when you in your circumstances are bad, you have to prioritize doing what you need to do to make sure you take care of or you. So you can position yourself to take care of her. And you tell her that you like, listen, I love you. I want to be with you. I miss you the whole nine. But, yo, I got to take care of me so I can take care of you. So understand, that's what I'm going to be focused on. And you tell her that that's what you do.
Johnny
Okay.
Stephen A. Smith
I'm going to give you an opportunity, Josh, to add. You ain't going to add nothing.
Johnny
Thank God you can be as silly as you want, bro. Thank you, conversation.
Stephen A. Smith
Thank God you have nothing to add. I'm serious, bro. Johnny, Johnny. You can't take care of it. You cannot take care of anyone if you cannot take care of yourself.
Johnny
It's funny that you say that because I was just thinking, like, I have my own stuff going on. Luckily, before I lost my job, I took up a property and casualty license course. So that's what I'm working on right now.
Stephen A. Smith
Okay, well, what I'm saying is I don't need a soliloquy. I don't need a dissertation. All I'm telling you is you have to be able to offset her struggles. That don't mean you got to go and pay her mortgage and pay her car and all this stuff. But you got to be able to do something for your woman. Otherwise your woman one day is going to look your way and be like, why am I with him? He can't do anything for me. That's what happens.
Johnny
I get you. Okay, I wasn't trying to like, I was trying to add to what you said that you kind of just pushed me to Doing something I was scared of.
Stephen A. Smith
Go ahead and do it.
Johnny
I was just saying that I have, you know, I've thought about telling her we gotta distance ourselves so I can do what I gotta do. But I guess the fear of losing the relationship is what scared me. But you're gonna appreciate your kind.
Stephen A. Smith
You're gonna lose. You gonna lose her anyway if you don't take care of you. You gotta take the only. Listen, when you are healthy and you have the capability to do for self. That's entirely different. If you were disabled and couldn't do anything from you and you got a woman in your life that's dedicated, no, she ain't going to hold against you. Your limitations are your limitations. But when you healthy and vibrant, but you are devoid of opportunities and stuff like that, women expect you to go out there and get those. I've been trying to tell this boy for years that reality. Listen, for every brother who won't, there's a neighbor who will always remember that. Never underestimate that when it comes to a woman, that's just a fact. Not with every one of them, but with a lot of them. That's the reality of the situation. And as a man, you should be thinking like that because it should inspire you to want to get yours just so you can have something to give, period. You need to listen to that. Don't argue. Last call. Kesha in New Jersey. You're live with Stephen A. What's up, Keisha? How are you?
Kesha
Hey, Stephen, how are you?
Stephen A. Smith
How are you? How's everything?
Kesha
I'm good. I'm good. So I really have a question for Josh. Okay. Is it okay if I ask him this?
Stephen A. Smith
Yes, go ahead. Go ahead. It depends on what it is, Keisha, but go ahead.
Kesha
It shouldn't be too bad. Hey, Josh, how are you?
Josh
Hey, I am good.
Kesha
Okay, so just for context, I'm 39. I've been divorced for six years. But I am trying to get back into the dating seen right now. I do want to reconnect with somebody from my past, but how should I know? Like he's the one out of all the others, you know?
AT&T Voice
Right.
Stephen A. Smith
Now, hold on. Before Josh answers, let me get this straight. Keisha, yes, you are a grown ass woman. You are 39 years of age, you are divorced. Okay? You are an adult. You are divorced, which obviously means you've been married. And you call up to this show because you want Josh's advice about how to. How to get back in the game, per se.
Kesha
Well, see, you know, sometimes I want to disagree With Josh. But he does make sense, like, in the weirdest way of thinking. And I just want a dude's experience.
Stephen A. Smith
Or just advice, because God bless you and good luck. Josh, the floor is yours. Go ahead.
Josh
So. So real quick. I'm gonna make it fast.
Stephen A. Smith
Take your time. I wanna hear this. Don't rush. I wanna hear this.
Josh
So.
Stephen A. Smith
I wanna hear this.
Josh
So. So. So the next guy you meet, right? I know how you. I know how y'all like to, like, hold out and stuff like that.
Stephen A. Smith
Oh, my God.
Josh
Please do it on the first night. And I'm gonna tell you why you do it on the first night.
Stephen A. Smith
Do not listen to that.
Josh
No, no, no, no, no, no. Let me tell you why you do it on the first night. Look, you don't want him to spend the next few months trying to convince you to do that, so you might as well get it out the way on night.
Stephen A. Smith
One time out. There's a huge difference between the first night and months down the road. Why got to be the first night? How come it can't be a few weeks? Couple weeks, something like that? You didn't have to say the first night.
Josh
Because if she finds out that he's a waste of. I don't want her to waste weeks. Find it out on night one.
AT&T Voice
Give it up.
Stephen A. Smith
Excuse me. Hmm. Hmm. You have a daughter?
Josh
Uh huh.
Stephen A. Smith
Uh huh. I do, too. No, that is not advice that you give any, lady. You don't sit up there and give literal advice. Oh. The first thing that you value, your body. You value your soul. You value what you bring to the table. You value that.
Josh
So you don't value the only thing that you can't get back, and that's tomorrow.
Stephen A. Smith
Well, it's better. That's a good question. Of course you value that. But the flip side to it is that who's to say that that's everything? It matters. But the point that I'm making to you is that it also matters what you're giving up. Because let me tell you something, Keisha, okay? And you'll know as a woman that I'm telling you the truth when I say this. It doesn't matter how much you enjoy yourself with a man. You always walk away thinking about what you gave. Because your body. I don't want to do it because. Because your. Because your body, your heart, your mind, et cetera. That means a lot. If you walk away thinking about what you gave. You got to be cautious about what you give. Now, again, I'm not telling you to wait forever. You do it at the pace that you want to do it, that you feel comfortable doing it. If that's one night, one month, six months, or whatever, fine. But the point that I'm making to you is you do what makes you comfortable. You don't listen to this man to say, oh, I gotta give it up on the first night. So why? Because. Why waste my time? That is horrible advice to give to any young lady out there. Horrible.
Josh
She called into nephewtism, not uncultism. And now I can't even get a word out. So you know what you do?
Stephen A. Smith
No, no, I ain't gonna say that. Go ahead.
Josh
It's too late. You just DM me, and then I did.
Kesha
But wait. I already DMed you, and you didn't respond. I think you thought I was trying to ask you for money, so you left me on, right?
Stephen A. Smith
No, I kind of think. I think knowing him, he probably thought you was trying to ask for something else. This dude is unbelievable. How did you possibly give that kind of advice?
Josh
This is you right here, Keisha?
Kesha
Yeah.
Josh
Keisha in Jersey?
Kesha
Yeah.
Josh
All right, well, we gonna end the show early. Cause we in Jersey.
Stephen A. Smith
No, no, no. Sit your ass down right now. Sit down. Sit up.
Josh
The show's over.
Stephen A. Smith
It's not over.
Josh
Just hold on, Keisha.
Kesha
I'll be waiting, though.
Stephen A. Smith
Excuse me?
Kesha
I'll be waiting for his response.
Stephen A. Smith
No, no, no, Keisha. He was talking about getting up to see, you know, boy, she said 39. I'm just. Any other question, Keisha? I can't believe this. I think.
Kesha
I think I'm just gonna wait for him to hit me back and see where this goes.
AT&T Voice
Cause, you know, wait for, uh, Mr. Josh.
Stephen A. Smith
Okay. Hit you back for what? Because you want his advice on a guy that you're interested in from your past.
Kesha
I mean, he doesn't look too bad.
Stephen A. Smith
I mean, hold on. You're talking about Josh?
Kesha
Yeah.
Stephen A. Smith
Hell to the no. Oh, my God. Oh, my Lord. So, in other words, Keisha, you weren't being totally forthcoming and honest when you called into this show. You said, hold on. You said you have. You are divorced and that you want to date and that you have somebody from your past that you were interested in seeing. And in less than 100 seconds, you looked at my nephew and was like.
Josh
Hey, she's seen success.
Stephen A. Smith
You know what I'm saying? You know? I mean, he. 50 million, he doesn't look bad. All of a sudden, the dude from your past is not the subject matter. It's Josh. You do understand that, right? Keisha?
Josh
Choose up. Yeah, choose up. There's nothing wrong with choosing up.
Stephen A. Smith
So in other words, Keisha, you really called in here because you interested in my nephew Kobe?
Kesha
I don't know. Maybe. I don't know.
Josh
She's one of. She's one of many. She probably one of the few that got through. You wanna call another plus another caller?
Stephen A. Smith
Keisha, you have a wonderful. You take care, Lady Keith.
Josh
Lady Keisha, I'm gonna hit you again. Yeah.
Kesha
Hurt.
Stephen A. Smith
That's it for this special edition of the Stephen A. Smith show. Lord help us all.
J
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The Stephen A. Smith Show – Episode Summary
Episode Title: Stephen A's Get@Me: Stephen A and Nephew Josh Respond to Fan Phone Calls
Release Date: April 12, 2025
Host: Stephen A. Smith with Nephew Josh
Platform: iHeartPodcasts
In this special edition of The Stephen A. Smith Show, Stephen A. Smith teams up with his nephew, Josh, to engage directly with listeners through fan phone calls. The episode, titled "Get@Me," delves into personal advice, family dynamics, and candid interactions, all infused with Stephen A.'s signature blend of humor and straightforwardness.
Timestamp: 01:36 - 03:26
Stephen kicks off the episode by introducing the concept of "nephewism," highlighting Josh's involvement through previous videos and tweets. The first caller, Anthony from Illinois, inquires about making Josh a regular on the show. Anthony praises Josh's charisma, suggesting, "He swagged out. He's smooth as hell," and even humorously proposes renaming the show to The Smith Show to spotlight Josh's presence.
Notable Quote:
Josh playfully retorts, maintaining a light-hearted atmosphere while Stephen navigates the playful banter, emphasizing that Josh's role is primarily as a supportive family member rather than a co-host.
Timestamp: 03:42 - 12:08
Tyler from Omaha shares his recent struggles in a relationship compounded by job and housing losses. He describes how sudden financial setbacks have strained his and his girlfriend's relationship, seeking advice on how to maintain stability and prevent such issues from derailing their bond.
Notable Quote:
Stephen A. addresses Tyler's situation with empathy, advising him to prioritize securing employment to regain stability before focusing intensely on the relationship. He underscores the importance of a man's role in providing and protecting, stating, "As a man, your priority is to provide and protect." Stephen encourages Tyler to communicate his commitment to self-improvement as a means to support his partner more effectively.
Notable Quote:
Tyler reveals his proactive steps, such as enrolling in a property and casualty license course, illustrating his determination to overcome his challenges.
Timestamp: 06:36 - 12:08
Johnny, a long-time fan from California, opens up about his tumultuous relationship amidst personal setbacks, including job loss and eviction. Living with his mother after losing their apartment, Johnny struggles to support his girlfriend emotionally and financially, fearing his inability to be the steadfast partner he aspires to be.
Notable Quote:
Stephen A. offers heartfelt advice, emphasizing the necessity for Johnny to focus on rebuilding his career and financial stability to better support his relationship. He advises, "Don't prioritize saving your relationship. Prioritize getting yourself back on your feet," highlighting the critical balance between personal growth and relational commitments.
Notable Quote:
Johnny acknowledges Stephen's guidance, sharing that Stephen's own experiences resonate with his current situation, which fuels his motivation to persevere.
Timestamp: 12:08 - 19:43
Kesha, a 39-year-old divorced woman from New Jersey, seeks advice on re-entering the dating scene and reconnecting with someone from her past. She turns to Josh for insights, hoping to leverage his perspective on modern relationships.
Notable Quote:
Josh offers controversial advice, suggesting that individuals should address potential relationship deal-breakers "on the first night" to save time and emotional investment.
Notable Quote:
Stephen A. swiftly intervenes, challenging Josh's advice for its inappropriateness and potential harm, emphasizing the importance of valuing oneself and not rushing into intimate decisions.
Notable Quote:
The exchange escalates as Stephen critiques Josh's guidance, leading to a moment of tension that underscores the delicate balance between familial support and maintaining professional integrity on air.
Timestamp: 19:43 - 19:54
The episode culminates with Stephen expressing frustration over Josh's unsolicited advice, particularly regarding the delicate topic of dating and personal boundaries. Despite the tension, the episode wraps up with Stephen reaffirming his commitment to providing genuine and thoughtful advice to his listeners, highlighting the importance of maintaining professionalism even when interacting with family members.
Notable Quote:
This episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show offers a blend of personal anecdotes, listener interactions, and family dynamics. Stephen A.'s candid approach provides listeners with practical advice rooted in real-life experiences, while the interactions with his nephew Josh add a layer of familial humor and tension. The episode underscores the challenges of balancing personal relationships with public personas, offering a relatable and engaging listening experience for fans and newcomers alike.
Notable Quotes Recap:
This comprehensive summary encapsulates the essence of the episode, highlighting key discussions, insightful advice, and the dynamic interplay between Stephen A. and Josh, providing valuable takeaways for listeners.