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First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

First to the Floor

Welcome to First to the Floor, a Boston Celtics channel bringing you levelheaded overreactions, occasional coherent analysis, and a few laughs (we hope). The First to the Floor team, Ben Vallis, Jake Issenberg, and Wayne Spooney, might not be traditional members of the media, but that’s some of our charm. As part of the CLNS Network, we have unique access to great guests like Abby Chin, Chris Forsberg, Drew Carter, and sometimes we even let Barstool’s Dan Greenberg join. No matter how you like your

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41:19

Jaylen just faced his biggest challenge of the season...

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2026/01/08

The Nuggets' size on defense and the ref's reluctance to blow their whistle made for a challenging night for Jaylen Brown. While there were some positive takeaways, the Celtics collectively lacked the juice to get past a motivated Nuggets squad.We went live on YouTube after the game to recap with our thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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55:44

Dan Greenberg on the 2nd seed Celtics

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2026/01/06

Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins Jake Issenberg to discuss the Celtics' meteoric rise to the Eastern Conference 2 seed.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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61:52

The NBA Has a Jaylen Brown Problem

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2026/01/05

Jaylen Brown has emerged from the Boston Celtics near-perfect west coast road trip as a bonafide MVP candidate. How did we get here, and how does this affect Brad Stevens' approach to the NBA Trade Deadline? Plus, Anfernee Simons just played his best game as a Celtic, Jordan Walsh is back (again), and much more. If you enjoy the show, please hit the like button, and subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:13

California Streaming: Jaylen Brown is officially in...

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2026/01/04

Jake went live on YouTube immediately after the Clippers game to recap the Celtics' incredible blowout victory over the Clippers, capping off their 4-1 road trip.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:53

The haters are sick after a 3-1 road trip

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2026/01/02

The Celtics are 3-1 with one game remaining on their massive five game road trip. What has been the key to continuing their success away from home? Plus, Jaylen Brown has entered the MVP conversation, Luka Garza is making life difficult for his doubters, a look ahead at the upcoming schedule, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:28

Post-Game Reaction | Celtics win yet again!

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/12/27

The Boston Celtics just keep winning. However, this time it wasn't the Hugo show. It wasn't even the Walshy show. With new heroes each game, how are the Celtics turning out consistent results?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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65:32

The Hugo González leap just changed the Celtics' future

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/12/24

Hugo González is emerging as one of the premier rookies of the 2025-2026 NBA season. What does this mean for the future of the Boston Celtics, and how will this complement Jayson Tatum's return?Plus, Jaylen Brown's all-NBA run, and a look at the upcoming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:50

NBA Cup, Potential Knicks playoff matcup, Minott full...

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/12/19

Jake and Spooney recap the NBA Cup, discuss how the Knicks might feel about encountering the scrappy Celtics in the playoffs, and discuss the broader NBA Landscape.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:33

Celtics Late Night | Celtics Lose in Entertaining...

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Jaylen Brown was incredible in a game where the Celtics ultimately came up short. Are the past two games a legitimate cause for a vibes reset? Plus, Sam Hauser is quietly having his worst season ever, and a quick look at the Celtics' upcoming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:15

INSTANT REACTION | Celtics forget how to shoot in...

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/12/12

That was painful.The Celtics, who crushed it in the first half, came out unbelievably cold in the 3rd quarter and suffered a disappointing loss against a Giannis-less Bucks. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog:

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68:48

10 things that have changed the Celtics' trajectory

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/12/09

The Boston Celtics have caught the attention of the entire NBA. What are they doing differently, and how will they integrate a returning Jayson Tatum? Plus, reactions to the win in Toronto, and a lookahead at the upcoming schedule. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us:

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62:31

Making sense of the Celtics' incredible run

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/12/07

The Celtics are on a ridiculous 11+ game run. How? Why? What has happened to turn what was initially a relative talent drain into an emerging top seed in the East? We think we have it covered. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog:

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59:50

The youth development is ridiculous at this point

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/12/03

Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins Jake Issenberg on Celtics Late Night to recap Celtics/Knicks, and celebrate the recent development of Jordan Walsh, Josh Minott and Hugo Gonzalez. Plus, Hugo's insane defense on KAT, and Jaylen Brown is possibly playing at an All-NBA 1st team level. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live

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39:55

A back-to-back road win in Cleveland, just like we...

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/12/01

Jaylen Brown triple-doubled, Walshy double-doubled in the best game of his career (so far), and Payton Pritchard shot the lights out as the Celtics held on for a spirited win in Cleveland. So, do we know what this team is yet? After tonight, we may just be getting closer. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with

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57:32

Just how bad will the Queta absence be?

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/11/26

This is a real question in 2026.Plus, who will start at center while Queta is out injured? Is Jaylen Brown a lock for All-NBA, and much more. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zlVVko 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the

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21:46

Quick Reactions to Celtics/Magic

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/11/24

Jaylen Brown adds to his incredible individual season, while the rest of the roster somewhat atones for the sins of the Nets game.🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zlVVko 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show!:

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57:47

Uh-oh the Celtics might be playoff-bound after all

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/11/20

Are the Celtics legitimately good enough to the point that they should shoot for the playoffs, or with a tougher upcoming schedule are we just getting ahead of ourselves?Plus, lizard-brain takes, big picture takeaways, and reactions to the Nets game. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us:

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59:44

Clippers reaction and Brad Stevens fire sale window...

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/11/17

Several fire sales are underway around the league that Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics could take advantage of.Plus, reactions to Celtics vs Clippers, Jordan Walsh's continued improvement, and much more. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog 📝Check out Jake's work on

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46:48

There's something dividing Celtics fans this year

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/11/14

What is the objective of this Celtics season? Is it to tank? To be playoff-bound for Jayson Tatum's return? Is Anfernee Simons a keeper or should we be desperately attaching a pick in a trade?One thing's for certain, Celtics fans are completely divided over what's best for the Boston Celtics this year. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram:

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47:18

It's Happening. Jordan Walsh is Happening.

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast ·

2025/11/12

Jordan Walsh started the 2nd half, played nearly the whole 4th quarter and ALMOST got it done defensively in the final 90 seconds with his defense on Tyrese Maxey. While the Celtics suffered a disappointing loss in Philly, they can walk away knowing they're seeing some significant role player development while Jayson Tatum recovers. Also covered; Jaylen Brown is freakin' awesome, and Derrick White teased us with a preview of what being "back" might look like. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays

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