Stephen A's Get@Me: Stephen A. answers Fan questions with his "We Rich" Nephew Josh.

Summary

The Stephen A. Smith Show – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Stephen A's Get@Me: Stephen A. Answers Fan Questions with His "We Rich" Nephew Josh
Release Date: January 12, 2025
Host: Stephen A. Smith
Guest: Josh Smith (Nephew)
Platform: YouTube and iHeartRadio

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Introduction

In this engaging episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show, host Stephen A. Smith welcomes his nephew, Josh Smith, for a lively session filled with humor, candid conversations, and insightful responses to fan-submitted questions. The episode, titled "Stephen A's Get@Me," provides listeners with an unfiltered glimpse into Stephen A.'s perspectives on various topics, ranging from politics to personal anecdotes, all while showcasing the dynamic between Stephen A. and his spirited nephew.

Banter Between Stephen A. and Josh Smith

The episode kicks off with Stephen A. expressing mild frustration over having Josh as a recurring guest, teasing him about nepotism. Their playful back-and-forth sets a lighthearted tone for the show.

• Stephen A. Smith [01:03]: "I sound exhausted already, don't I? Don't I? That's because of what I know I'm about to deal with."

• Josh Smith [01:33]: "Put some energy in your voice when you introduce them. Can I get a better."

This friendly ribbing continues as Stephen A. challenges Josh to "put some energy" into his introductions, highlighting their comfortable and teasing relationship.

Fan Questions and Discussions

The core of the episode revolves around Stephen A. and Josh addressing questions submitted by their audience via tweets. Each question sparks unique discussions, revealing Stephen A.'s candid opinions and Josh's supportive yet humorous interjections.

1. Top Three U.S. Presidents of All Time

Question: "Stephen A. Smith, who are your top three U.S. Presidents of all time?"
Source: @TimeCaptails

• Stephen A. Smith [03:00]:
  "Well, damn it, I don't know. But I will tell you this, though. Barack Obama, because he's a brother and he was class personified... It didn't get health care for everybody, but millions of Americans didn't have health care. He helped pull that off, and I appreciate that. Plus, he gave Donald Trump a decent economy."

  "Bill Clinton... fiscal responsibility ended up in Clinton departing with a surplus... Although Clinton did have a lot to do with the crime bill and incarcerating a whole bunch of black men. So I take that back."

  "Ronald Reagan, because I like the way Reagan governed... Abraham Lincoln... I gotta do my research on that."

  "These are my three. I won't even ask you cause you too damn ignorant to know the answer to that question. My three what?"

• Josh Smith [04:30]:
  "My three would be Barack Obama one. Because this is all about relatability. Barack Obama. We know why, right? Bill Clinton. Me and him can relate different reasons. And Leon Rose."

Analysis: Stephen A. candidly lists Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Ronald Reagan as his top presidents, acknowledging their achievements while also critiquing their shortcomings. Josh adds a humorous twist by mentioning Leon Rose, the Knicks' president, highlighting the playful nature of their conversation.

2. Weather Preferences: Dallas vs. New York

Question: "Would you rather be in Dallas when it snows or New York when there is a 100-degree heat wave?"
Source: @Grantham4lWright

• Stephen A. Smith [04:51]:
  "New York, because I can deal with the heat wave in New York and I'm familiar with the surroundings. I don't think Texas can handle a blizzard, snow and all that."

• Josh Smith [05:21]:
  "Well, that's easy. Would you rather see them in turtlenecks or bikinis?"

Analysis: Stephen A. opts for enduring a New York heatwave over a Dallas snowstorm, emphasizing his comfort and familiarity with New York's climate. Josh seamlessly transitions to another fun question, maintaining the episode's lively pace.

3. Bathroom Habits: Order of Activities

Question: "You take a dump. You take a dump, then shower and your bathroom stinks while showering or shower, then dump to avoid the smell?"
Source: [Anonymous Tweet]

• Stephen A. Smith [05:28]:
  "I take a dump and then I take a shower. I don't give a damn how it smells at the end of the day when I get in the shower and I'm washing off my filth and all of that stuff, the smell ain't gonna stay with me once I depart from the bathroom."

• Josh Smith [06:16]:
  "Well, I know I don't want to smell Stephen A. After neither with all the Ozempic and vitamins he be popping between."

• Stephen A. Smith [06:24]:
  "You wish. You wish, right? So I'm taking Ozempic now."

Analysis: Stephen A. shares his straightforward approach to bathroom habits, prioritizing efficiency over odor concerns. Josh humorously interjects about Stephen A.'s use of Ozempic and vitamins, leading to a brief but entertaining exchange about health supplements.

Insights and Opinions

Throughout the episode, Stephen A. offers his unfiltered opinions on various topics, providing listeners with his unique perspectives.

• On Barack Obama and Health Care [03:15]:
  "Universal health care is universal health care that didn't get health care for everybody. But millions of Americans didn't have health care. He helped pull that off, and I appreciate that."

• On Bill Clinton's Economy and Crime Bill [03:50]:
  "Fiscal responsibility ended up in Clinton departing with a surplus... He did have a lot to do with the crime bill and incarcerating a whole bunch of black men."

• On Ronald Reagan [04:30]:
  "I like the way Reagan governed, to be honest with you."

• On Ozempic and Fitness [06:34]:
  "Rich people do take that who don't go to the gym. People who do go to the gym don't need Ozempic. They work it off."

Analysis: Stephen A. delves into political analysis, acknowledging both achievements and controversies of past presidents. His candid approach fosters a deeper understanding of his viewpoints, while his discussion on Ozempic reflects broader conversations about health and fitness in affluent circles.

Conclusion

The episode concludes with Stephen A. expressing his exasperation at dealing with Josh's antics, wrapping up their humorous interaction. The dynamic duo's chemistry, combined with Stephen A.'s insightful commentary and Josh's playful contributions, makes for an entertaining and informative episode. Listeners are left with a blend of laughter, thoughtful perspectives, and a glimpse into Stephen A.'s personal and professional relationships.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps:

• Stephen A. Smith [01:03]: "I sound exhausted already, don't I? Don't I? That's because of what I know I'm about to deal with."

• Stephen A. Smith [03:00]: "Barack Obama... He helped pull that off, and I appreciate that."

• Stephen A. Smith [04:30]: "Ronald Reagan... I like the way Reagan governed."

• Stephen A. Smith [05:28]: "I take a dump and then I take a shower... It's the dump, then the shower."

• Josh Smith [06:16]: "Well, I know I don't want to smell Stephen A. After neither with all the Ozempic and vitamins he be popping between."

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This episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show successfully combines humor, candid discussions, and insightful opinions, making it a must-listen for fans eager to hear Stephen A.'s take on various topics alongside his charismatic nephew, Josh.

Transcript

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[Stephen A. Smith]

Welcome back to the Stephen A. Smith show right here over the digital airwaves of YouTube and of course, iHeartRadio. I sound exhausted already, don't I? Don't I? That's because of what I know I'm about to deal with. He makes. He's made weekly appearances over the last few weeks. Y'all enjoy him. I don't know why, but I'm sure he has reasons to why you do. Nephewtism is what he calls this, as in my nephew Josh, welcome to the show again. What's up? Could you at least have the decency?

[Josh Smith]

Put some energy in your voice when you. When you. The same way you. You be bringing out other people, put some energy in your voice when you introduce them. Can I get a better.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Could you at least have the decency to sit up in the chair? Could you do that instead? I can.

[Josh Smith]

You know, I feel like I'm in the wrong chair once again.

[Stephen A. Smith]

We'll sit your ass right there, then you ain't getting up in no damn chair. Josh Smith. Look at that. Do you see that card saying I Do you see the card?

[Josh Smith]

I came ready today.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Do you see that? The Josh Smith cards. On the back of the card, it's supposed to say Stephen A. Smith. He shut out Stephen A. Smith.

[Josh Smith]

Not on this show.

[Stephen A. Smith]

And put Josh, you see what I'm trying to say? You see what I gotta deal with? That's very rude, you know. That's very rude.

[Josh Smith]

So I'm not sure if it reflected yet. But a couple nights ago, the Knicks won, and I was in a spot called Moods in Long island, and I popped a bottle with the company card.

[Stephen A. Smith]

A bottle? A bottle of what? It better be a bottle of water.

[Josh Smith]

Don Julio. I'm 36.

[Stephen A. Smith]

How much did that cost?

[Josh Smith]

I don't even check once I'm using the card. It's just, you know, I went for big tip, too. Big tip post.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Let's go with the tweets before we get on out of here. Show me the tweet, please. First tweet is up at. What is that? At Time captails, writes Stephen A. Smith, who are your top three US Presidents of all time? Well, damn it, I don't know. I mean, hell, okay. I just don't know. I will tell you this, though. Two of them listen. Barack Obama, because he's a brother and he was class personified, and that's how I feel about him. And regardless of what the Republicans want to complain about, universal health care is universal health care that didn't get health care for everybody. But mil. Millions of Americans didn't have health care. He helped pull that off, and I appreciate that. Plus, he gave Donald Trump a decent economy. So we got to remember that Donald Trump didn't inherit a bad economy. So I look at those two things. Number one. Number two, I'm going to think about Bill Clinton. But for reasons that you may not, like in 1994, when the Republicans took over the House led by Newt Gingrich, fiscal responsibility ended up in Clinton departing with a surplus. We hadn't seen that from too many presidents in history. So I got to give credit where credit is due in regards to that. Although Clinton did have a lot to do with the crime bill and incarcerating a whole bunch of black men. So I take that back. Okay, Which Hillary Clinton? Which came back to haunt him when Hillary Clinton was running for office. I would tell you Ronald Reagan, all right, Because I like the way Reagan governed, to be honest with you. So I'm gonna go with Barack Obama. I'm gonna go with Ronald Reagan. And Dara. I really, really don't know. I really don't know. It ain't gonna be Trump. It damn sure ain't gonna be Biden. Can't do George W. Bush, Abraham Lincoln. I mean, you know, then he didn't. He eradicated slavery or contributed to the eradication of slavery. I gotta do my research on that. I don't know. But I'm inclined to go that route. Those are my three. I won't even ask you cause you too damn ignorant to know the answer to that question. My three what?

[Josh Smith]

My three would be Barack Obama one. Because this is all about relatability. Barack Obama. We know why, right? Bill Clinton. Me and him can relate different reasons. And Leon Rose.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Oh my God, Leon Rose. Yeah, for the Knicks. We're talking about United States presidents.

[Josh Smith]

No presidents. That's in the United States. And Leon Rose is doing a great job. We going to the finals this year, baby.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Next tweet, please. Ick. Grantham4l Wright. Stephen A. Smith. Would you rather be in Dallas when it snows or New York when there is a 100 degree heat wave? New York, because I can deal with the heat wave in New York and I'm familiar with the surroundings. I don't think Texas can handle a blizzard, snow and all that. So I don't think you can handle that. That's my answer to that question. What's yours?

[Josh Smith]

Well, that's easy. Would you rather see them in turtlenecks or bikinis?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Get the hell out of here. Last tweet. Give it to me. Stephen A. Smith. You take a dump. You take a dump, then shower and your bathroom stinks while showering or shower, then dump to avoid the smell. I take a dump and then I take a shower. I don't give a damn how it smells at the end of the day when I get in the shower and I'm and I'm washing off my filth and all of that stuff, the smell ain't gonna stay with me once I depart from the bathroom. So I took a shower, I bathe in the whole bit and then after that I get the hell up out of there. I'm not gonna take a shower and then stink up myself by taking a dump. It's the dump, then the shower. Not the shower, then the dump. Your sorry ass probably takes a shower and then dump and walks around stinking the rest of the day.

[Josh Smith]

Well, I know I don't want to smell Stephen A. After neither with all the Ozempic and vitamins he be popping between.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Ozempic, really?

[Josh Smith]

What's going on?

[Stephen A. Smith]

You wish. You wish, right? So I'm taking Ozempic now. I'm taking Ozempic now.

[Josh Smith]

That's what rich people take.

[Stephen A. Smith]

You. You are absolutely right though. Rich people do take that who don't go to the gym. People who do go to the gym don't need Ozempic. They work it off. You wouldn't know anything about that because work and you are oxymorons. They don't go together.

[Josh Smith]

Me and Ozempic don't go together either.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I know. Neither does it for me, baby. That's it for my episode of Nephewtism. You see what I got to deal with that.

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