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The First Thing
You don't know the first thing about The First Thing (SEASON 2!) Here to provide a fresh & unfiltered opinion on all things NFL-related, Jose Flores' new podcast promises to get straight to the real point while entertaining along the way. Hey, you might even learn about the first thing! Accompanied by fan-favorite guest segment "You're wrong and here's why".
Episodes
34 episodes
NFL LINSANITY?! | NFL WEEK 8 | Levis balls, Howell impresses, Purdy folds, Connections & More!
WE GOT SOME QB PLAY TO TALK ABOUT! We break down Will Levis' NFL debut as well as commend the Commanders for turning things around. Should we be finding a new NFC team to crown the top dog after the Eagles and Niners both showed weakness? Why a...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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32:50
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WHERE'D I GO?! | NFL WEEK 5 | Unpredictable teams, Panthers problems, Sophomore QB's, Connections & More!
After a two-week break, forgive me please, WE BACK! Another jam-packed episode but only 30 minutes! Easier to digest and more highlight moments per minute!! We talk about why people are forgetting the true importance of a stellar defense. We br...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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28:14
QB WOES | NFL WEEK 2 | Fields disasterclass, Herbert not elite, Burrow flustered, getting exposed in Fantasy & More!
HOLY QUARTERBACK STRUGGLES. We breakdown Tua, Burrow, Herbert, Fields, Baker & Kirk! Are the Chargers who we thought they were and are the Patriots the best losers in the NFL? Ravens win big on the road with an injured secondary and O-line....
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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50:20
WHAT WAS THAT! | NFL WEEK 1 | New interactive segment, Herbert legacy drive, Fantasy breakdowns, Parlay failure & More!
Annddd we're back. And everything went just as expected right... right? We talk Lions backfield and Lawrence dominance as well as Tua out-dueling Herbert on the road. Will AR win rookie of the year? I rant about the new Sunday Ticket and breakd...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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43:22
THE MOCK DRAFT EPISODE
FANTASY FOOTBALL MOCK DRAFT TIME! 12 TEAM FULL PPR MOCK ON SLEEPER RECORDED DURING THE PEAK OF DRAFT SEASON! Join me as a guide you through my thoughts in this tense mock draft episode. I drafted from the 1.04 and had to make work with what fel...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:01:46
NFL TIER LISTS
I have TWO, count em, TWO NFL tier lists to go through and rank in this episode. The first tier list has us ranking all 32 teams on a scale of watchability for the upcoming season. The second tier list is the classic QB-tier list! Some opinions...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:02:55
Underrated Off-season Moves
Time to breakdown my TOP 5 most underrated NFL off-season moves of the past couple months. This list is made up of moves that may have gotten some coverage when they happened but have since been forgotten about or not talked about enough. I am ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:30
Pre-season Outlook: Baltimore Ravens
Have the Raven's done enough? What makes this season a success? In this episode I do my annual breakdown of my Baltimore Ravens. Bias aside, I will hit on our free agent acquisitions and departures as well as touch on our 2023 draft class. We'l...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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49:49
SOPHOMORE SLUMP?!? | Season 2 Premiere
Annddd we're back! One season and 25 tremendous episodes later has brought us back together. "The First Thing" with Jose Flores is here for another NFL season to provide you with unfiltered and unique takes all year long. The first show of our ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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57:28
LAMAR JACKSON: The Truth
I've had it up to here with all the rumors, speculation and borderline gossip going around regarding the Lamar Jackson contract situation. I am here to set the record straight for everyone. In this episode I zoom out and lay out the whole entir...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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46:54
ANDY REID BOWL! | SUPER BOWL PREVIEW | Eagles cakewalk, Bengals in trouble, Shanahan masterclass, off season hype & More!
If this episode title doesn't get you excited, I don't know what will. IT'S SUPER BOWL TIME. We obviously talk Chiefs v Eagles. We also discuss the future financial problems for the Bengals and compare Josh Allen to an unlikely athlete. Are the...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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27:02
NFL DIVISIONAL ROUND PREVIEW! Breaking down the action from Super Wildcard Weekend!
Then there were 8... In this episode I call for Staley's head, speculate Geno mania and deem Kirk Cousins as the king of mediocrity. We also temper expectations on Brock Purdy plus praise the coaching efforts of DaBoll and Co. Where will Brady ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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37:52
FANTASY FOOTBALL YEAR REVIEW - The Road to Bowl 2022 season recap show!
SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT!! All season I've talked about my friends & family fantasy football league "Road to Bowl." A prestigious league 5 years running, I wanted to dedicate an entire episode of its own to talk about the season as a whole. I ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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43:45
2022 REGULAR SEASON REVIEW | NFL WEEK 18 | Breaking down all 32 teams + looking towards the playoffs & off season
AND JUST LIKE THAT... 32 down to 14. We break down the week 18 slate while I say my piece on every team's season along the way. We praise the Raiders for making the big move and shame Kyler and the Cardinals. We ponder what surprise teams can m...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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26:30
LAW OF AVERAGES | NFL WEEK 15 | Episode 20, Playoff picture, Patriots folly, Fantasy semis & More!
Annddd we're back at home. No longer debuting episodes live on Titan Radio but the show goes on! We made it to episode 20 so there's something. We talk Cowboys getting cold in December as well as two surprise teams getting hot at the right time...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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45:14
THEY ARE WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE! | NFL WEEK14 | Last show of the semester, Can QB's beat QB's, Fantasy, Semester Highlights & More!
WOW... this is our final episode at Titan Radio for the semester. BUT DO NOT FEAR! "The First Thing" will still go on! This week we fanboy over the new-comer Brock Purdy. I swallow my pride and talk about the Ravens for a rare moment as well as...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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57:35
MICKEY MOUSE RING?! | NFL WEEK 13 | Tua gets Brock'd, Rams fraud, QB questions, Bad Beats & More!
A JAM-PACKED episode so buckle up for a ride. We recap week 13 in the NFL and undress the underlying disaster waiting the 49ers. We breath live into the Lions future as well as call into question Tua's gamesmanship. Have you realized just how m...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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57:58
GAME OF THE YEAR NOT TELEVISED?! | NFL WEEK 12 | QB controversies, Turkey Bowl, Super Bowl preview, Fantasy playoffs & More!
I am typing this description with one hand... listen to this episode of "The First Thing" to find out why... hint: it has to do with the title of the episode. I also talk about my Baltimore Ravens which is a rarity on this show. We divulge in o...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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57:58
RANTS! | NFL WEEK 10 | Vikings apology, Fields rant, Raiders weekly rant, Fantasy & More!
Never have I ever felt light headed after recording an episode until now. I rant my ass off here folks and I thinkI make valid points. I touch on the Justin Fields epidemic sweeping weak-minded NFL twitter. I also expand my hatred for the Raide...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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57:58
WILL THE REAL CONTENDERS PLEASE STAND UP! | NFL WEEK 9 | Emerging QB's, pretenders, Rodgers, Bench of the Week HOF & More!
A JAM PACKED EPISODE FULL OF MY HOTTEST TAKES OF THE SEAOSN SO FAR. We brea down the quickest rebuild of all time as well as talk about a team that is in desperate need of rebuilding. What is Aaron Rodgers future looking like after dropping 5 s...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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55:51
TOTAL WEEK BREAKDOWN?! | NFL WEEK 7 | I'm losing my mind, Ravens ugly win, Raiders recipe for success, Father Time & More!
I don't know what got into me this week but let's just say there are some interesting sound bites throughout this weeks show. The layout for this episode is different then previous so I need YOUR feedback to let me know which you prefer. Let me...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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54:48
EASIEST ROAD TO 6-0? | NFL WEEK 6 | Fields bust, Packers disappoint, Eagles rant, Bills on top & More!
A slow fantasy week in the NFL, doesn't mean bad football, rather the opposite. The Cooper Clutch experiment may have come to an end, but should the Eagles really be celebrating? I break down the Eagles road to 6-0 and they're remaining schedul...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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55:52
MY SICK GAME! | NFL Week 5 | Bengals fluke, Lions disappoint, Tomlin speculation, New Fantasy record & More!
After no episode last week (due to technical difficulties), I bring you my equivalent to MJ's sick game this week. Due to my illness the episode is only 30 minutes this week but we still cover a lot. From old QB's like Stafford being WASHED to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:43
UNVEILING THE MASK! | NFL WEEK 3 | Fantasy trade alert, Eagles pretenders, Primetime disappointment, Parlay success & More!
If week 1 is the biggest liar and week 2 is course correction, then what is week 3?? Time to do our best mystery gang impression and unveil the mask of some these NFL teams to see their true colors. We break down two major trades in our fantasy...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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52:47
COURSE CORRECTION! | NFL Week 2 | Tua over Burrow, Lamarvelous, AFC West FLOP, Fantasy & More!
After two weeks these aren't overreactions anymore... it's our new reality. We talk Tua time, the real Joe Cool, hitting parlays, best start and sit decisions of the week, SB hangover & a lot more. Want to be featured on next week's episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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56:25