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Stephen A. Smith

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Sports Journalist, Analyst & Talk Show Host Known for "First Take"

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Stephen A. Smith Biography

Stephen A. Smith is a featured commentator on ESPN’s "First Take," discussing and debating the sports topics of the day. He joined "First Take" on a permanent basis in 2012. Smith also hosts a weekly NBA pregame show on Wednesdays during the season, "SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith," as well as several other SportsCenter specials throughout the year. Smith is a regular contributor across the network’s studio programming surrounding marquee events.

In January 2021, Smith debuted "Stephen A’s World" on ESPN+. The weeknight show goes beyond the sports headlines to give the audience an authentic and unique understanding of the stories that matter. Smith brings viewers his entertaining perspective, including deep expertise and unparalleled relationships with some of the most influential figures in sports, entertainment, and beyond.

In September 2019, Smith and "First Take" traveled to the 76ers Fieldhouse in Wilmington, Del., to do a show as part of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week. Smith – an HBCU graduate – was also named the event’s ambassador by the city. The show saw First Take’s largest in-person audience ever and led in to a college fair that offered on-the-spot acceptance, scholarships and much more for prospective students.

In September 2014, Smith began hosting the daily "The Stephen A. Smith Show" on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio. In January 2018, the program expanded to the national ESPN Radio network and was available across ESPN Radio stations throughout the country. In August 2018, "The Stephen A. Smith Show" joined the ESPNEWS weekday ESPN Radio simulcast lineup until the show’s finale in January 2020.

Smith made his acting debut on the ABC soap opera "General Hospital" in a cameo appearance as a television reporter on February 2, 2007. Later the same year, he was in the Chris Rock motion picture, I Think I Love My Wife. Smith returned to "General Hospital" in April 2016 as Brick, a surveillance expert for the Mob.

Since 2014, he has appeared in a series of Oberto all-natural beef jerky commercials as “The Little Voice in Your Stomach,” each time appearing alongside sports figures, such as Richard Sherman, Louie Vito and ESPN’s Dick Vitale.

Speaking Topics
  • Ethics, On the Field & Off

    What is the right thing to do when the lines of ethics are increasingly blurred? Being the best and having more power and money enables those on the way up to be filled with praise, big paydays, and role-model status. But the headlines are filled with fall-from-grace storylines all the time. Is there a new model for success, or do we just have more access to information?

    From sportsmanship to gambling, steroid use to point shaving, sports journalist Stephen A. Smith has seen and covered a wide spectrum of ethical issues both on the field and off... and interviewed a lot of the major players. He uses this unique insight to offer perspective on today's current events, politics, and youth. This engaging presentation will make you think and feel about ethical decisions in a new way.

  • The Road to Great Leadership

    Stephen A. Smith's career has allowed him to be up close and personal with great leaders, and he has learned firsthand and through interviews about the trials and tribulations on the road to great leadership. Leadership is now more important than ever, and Smith's anecdotes will enthrall, entertain, and educate as he talks about goal setting, motivation, tough decision making, and inspiration.

  • Adversity: Keep Your Head in the Game!

    From heart-wrenching defeats to capturing glory, rarely is anyone faced with adversity more than the modern-day athlete. True champions have learned not only to overcome their adversities, but to use them as a tool. From his roots in Hollis to covering some of the biggest names on planet Earth, keynote speaker Stephen A. Smith uses his life experiences and sports-as-life references to offer his perspective on how to keep your head in the game using courage, determination, and patience so you too can use adversity to your benefit.

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  • HOW TO BOOK Stephen A. Smith?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Stephen A. Smith for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Stephen A. Smith, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Stephen A. Smith or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Stephen A. Smith?

    Speaking fees for Stephen A. Smith, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Stephen A. Smith charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Stephen A. Smith, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Stephen A. Smith?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Stephen A. Smith for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Stephen A. Smith for your next private or corporate function.
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    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Stephen A. Smith or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Stephen A. Smith or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Sports Journalist, Analyst & Talk Show Host Known for "First Take"

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Stephen A. Smith Biography

Stephen A. Smith is a featured commentator on ESPN’s "First Take," discussing and debating the sports topics of the day. He joined "First Take" on a permanent basis in 2012. Smith also hosts a weekly NBA pregame show on Wednesdays during the season, "SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith," as well as several other SportsCenter specials throughout the year. Smith is a regular contributor across the network’s studio programming surrounding marquee events.

In January 2021, Smith debuted "Stephen A’s World" on ESPN+. The weeknight show goes beyond the sports headlines to give the audience an authentic and unique understanding of the stories that matter. Smith brings viewers his entertaining perspective, including deep expertise and unparalleled relationships with some of the most influential figures in sports, entertainment, and beyond.

In September 2019, Smith and "First Take" traveled to the 76ers Fieldhouse in Wilmington, Del., to do a show as part of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week. Smith – an HBCU graduate – was also named the event’s ambassador by the city. The show saw First Take’s largest in-person audience ever and led in to a college fair that offered on-the-spot acceptance, scholarships and much more for prospective students.

In September 2014, Smith began hosting the daily "The Stephen A. Smith Show" on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio. In January 2018, the program expanded to the national ESPN Radio network and was available across ESPN Radio stations throughout the country. In August 2018, "The Stephen A. Smith Show" joined the ESPNEWS weekday ESPN Radio simulcast lineup until the show’s finale in January 2020.

Smith made his acting debut on the ABC soap opera "General Hospital" in a cameo appearance as a television reporter on February 2, 2007. Later the same year, he was in the Chris Rock motion picture, I Think I Love My Wife. Smith returned to "General Hospital" in April 2016 as Brick, a surveillance expert for the Mob.

Since 2014, he has appeared in a series of Oberto all-natural beef jerky commercials as “The Little Voice in Your Stomach,” each time appearing alongside sports figures, such as Richard Sherman, Louie Vito and ESPN’s Dick Vitale.

Stephen A. Smith Speaking Topics

  • Ethics, On the Field & Off

    What is the right thing to do when the lines of ethics are increasingly blurred? Being the best and having more power and money enables those on the way up to be filled with praise, big paydays, and role-model status. But the headlines are filled with fall-from-grace storylines all the time. Is there a new model for success, or do we just have more access to information?

    From sportsmanship to gambling, steroid use to point shaving, sports journalist Stephen A. Smith has seen and covered a wide spectrum of ethical issues both on the field and off... and interviewed a lot of the major players. He uses this unique insight to offer perspective on today's current events, politics, and youth. This engaging presentation will make you think and feel about ethical decisions in a new way.

  • The Road to Great Leadership

    Stephen A. Smith's career has allowed him to be up close and personal with great leaders, and he has learned firsthand and through interviews about the trials and tribulations on the road to great leadership. Leadership is now more important than ever, and Smith's anecdotes will enthrall, entertain, and educate as he talks about goal setting, motivation, tough decision making, and inspiration.

  • Adversity: Keep Your Head in the Game!

    From heart-wrenching defeats to capturing glory, rarely is anyone faced with adversity more than the modern-day athlete. True champions have learned not only to overcome their adversities, but to use them as a tool. From his roots in Hollis to covering some of the biggest names on planet Earth, keynote speaker Stephen A. Smith uses his life experiences and sports-as-life references to offer his perspective on how to keep your head in the game using courage, determination, and patience so you too can use adversity to your benefit.

Stephen A. Smith Videos

  • Stephen A. Smith on The View
    The host of ESPN’s “Stephen A’s World” and executive producer of “Why Not Us: North Carolina Central University Men’s Basketball”...
  • Stephen A's World
    Conor McGregor speaks with Stephen A. Smith about ... talks Poirier rematch, says Khabib is scared | Stephen A's World.
  • Rap Radar: Stephen A. Smith - YouTube
    ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith loves taking people to school. So it’s only fitting that he was named ambassador for this year’s HBCU Week. But...

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FAQs on booking Stephen A. Smith

  • How to book Stephen A. Smith?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Stephen A. Smith for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Stephen A. Smith, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Stephen A. Smith or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Stephen A. Smith?

    Speaking fees for Stephen A. Smith, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Stephen A. Smith charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Stephen A. Smith, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Stephen A. Smith?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Stephen A. Smith for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Stephen A. Smith for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Stephen A. Smith or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Stephen A. Smith or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Stephen A. Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ethics, On the Field & Off, The Road to Great Leadership and Adversity: Keep Your Head in the Game!. The estimated speaking fee range to book Stephen A. Smith for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Stephen A. Smith generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Van Jones, Laila Ali, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Nikki Giovanni. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stephen A. Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Stephen A. Smith Speaking Topics

  • Ethics, On the Field & Off

    What is the right thing to do when the lines of ethics are increasingly blurred? Being the best and having more power and money enables those on the way up to be filled with praise, big paydays, and role-model status. But the headlines are filled with fall-from-grace storylines all the time. Is there a new model for success, or do we just have more access to information?

    From sportsmanship to gambling, steroid use to point shaving, sports journalist Stephen A. Smith has seen and covered a wide spectrum of ethical issues both on the field and off... and interviewed a lot of the major players. He uses this unique insight to offer perspective on today's current events, politics, and youth. This engaging presentation will make you think and feel about ethical decisions in a new way.

  • The Road to Great Leadership

    Stephen A. Smith's career has allowed him to be up close and personal with great leaders, and he has learned firsthand and through interviews about the trials and tribulations on the road to great leadership. Leadership is now more important than ever, and Smith's anecdotes will enthrall, entertain, and educate as he talks about goal setting, motivation, tough decision making, and inspiration.

  • Adversity: Keep Your Head in the Game!

    From heart-wrenching defeats to capturing glory, rarely is anyone faced with adversity more than the modern-day athlete. True champions have learned not only to overcome their adversities, but to use them as a tool. From his roots in Hollis to covering some of the biggest names on planet Earth, keynote speaker Stephen A. Smith uses his life experiences and sports-as-life references to offer his perspective on how to keep your head in the game using courage, determination, and patience so you too can use adversity to your benefit.

Stephen A. Smith Speaker Videos

  • Stephen A. Smith on The View
    The host of ESPN’s “Stephen A’s World” and executive producer of “Why Not Us: North Carolina Central University Men’s Basketball” shares about his latest project.
    Stephen A's World
    Conor McGregor speaks with Stephen A. Smith about ... talks Poirier rematch, says Khabib is scared | Stephen A's World.
  • Rap Radar: Stephen A. Smith - YouTube
    ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith loves taking people to school. So it’s only fitting that he was named ambassador for this year’s HBCU Week. But Black colleges and universities aren’t the only...
    Stephen A. Smith's passionate speech to the Alabama football team
    Stephen A. Smith delivers a passionate speech to Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide football team. ✓ Subscribe to ESPN+

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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