First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

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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 Celtics content, we’ve got you covered. Between full-length pods, live game watch-a-longs, articles for Celticsblog, clips, and film breakdowns, let us be your spot for everything Celtics. We aren’t in this for the money (otherwise we’d all be homeless by now), we do it because it’s fun. And what makes it fun is interacting with our listeners. F2TF isn’t just a podcast, it’s a community. So, jump into the community, join the Discord, subscribe on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/id1351038879📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog😮Check out Spooney's latest column on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3UCITHv🚨JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/H75UWjmtya👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show!: https://bit.ly/fttfmerch

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Recent Episodes
  • Celtics Late Night | Dan Greenberg on Celtics/Magic
    Apr 30, 2025 – 01:02:33
  • INSTANT REACTION | Celtics win in 5!
    Apr 30, 2025 – 23:30
  • Is the Magic series impacting the Celtics' title hopes?
    Apr 29, 2025 – 01:02:17
  • INSTANT REACTION | Celtics take a 3-1 lead!
    Apr 28, 2025 – 23:36
  • INSTANT REACTION | Jaylen Brown leads the Celtics to a 2-0 lead!
    Apr 24, 2025 – 28:24
  • Derrick/Jrue Masterclass & Game 2 Adjustments
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  • Chris Forsberg on the Celtics’ Game Plan for the Magic
    Apr 17, 2025 – 01:03:43
  • Early Playoff Predictions and the Most Surprising Storylines This Season
    Apr 15, 2025 – 01:07:56
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  • Ranking the best wins of the Celtics' season
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    Apr 5, 2025 – 54:29
  • Heat Reactions and a 2024 NBA Re-Draft
    Apr 4, 2025 – 01:10:07
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  • Patreon Preview | 6-Game Win-Streak, Tatum Injury, Jake's trip to Japan
    Mar 26, 2025 – 49:10
  • 5 in a Row: The Celtics are in Control
    Mar 24, 2025 – 37:25
  • The Good, The Bad, and The Unknown Details of the Celtics Sale
    Mar 21, 2025 – 41:19
  • Kristaps is back and Jrue might be too
    Mar 16, 2025 – 56:07
  • Answering the biggest questions after the Thunder loss (Celtics Late Night)
    Mar 13, 2025 – 53:29
  • Sam Hauser jams out on the Jazz (and get well soon, KP)
    Mar 11, 2025 – 45:36
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  • The Celtics grab a low-key incredible win against the Nuggets
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  • Jrue looks like Jrue again as the Celtics nix the Knicks
    Feb 24, 2025 – 58:11
  • INSTANT REACTION | A Cathartic Blowout in Philly
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  • Patreon Preview | Jayson Tatum Player Deep-Dive
    Feb 19, 2025 – 41:39
  • All-Star Break Check-In | Are the Celtics back in the Driver's Seat?
    Feb 14, 2025 – 01:04:28
  • The Celtics might just be back
    Feb 12, 2025 – 48:37
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    Feb 9, 2025 – 53:48
  • Celtics beat the Cavs, send a message to the league (Celtics Late Night)
    Feb 5, 2025 – 01:01:35
  • Reactions to the Luka Doncic Trade
    Feb 2, 2025 – 42:10
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    Feb 1, 2025 – 59:14
  • Will the Celtics make a trade?
    Jan 31, 2025 – 58:15
  • The Celtics lose again. Was it their fault?
    Jan 29, 2025 – 51:59
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    Jan 26, 2025 – 48:02
  • The Celtics need to get back to basics (and some soothing schadenfreude)
    Jan 20, 2025 – 57:10
  • Ranking everything wrong with the Celtics
    Jan 17, 2025 – 01:05:06
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    Jan 10, 2025 – 01:14:31
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    Jan 8, 2025 – 54:27
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    Jan 7, 2025 – 01:03:18
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    Jan 2, 2025 – 50:31
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    Dec 30, 2024 – 34:19
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    Dec 23, 2024 – 01:07:40
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    Dec 17, 2024 – 55:21
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Recent Reviews
  • GuyFieriDisciple
    Kaizen Mindset
    Step inside the JoeJitsu Dojo and level up your ball knowledge with the First to the Floor Senseis. These guys do a great job of talking ball in a knowledgeable and entertaining way. Keep up the great work. Go Cs! ☘️🏆
  • 1elixoxo
    These guys know ball
    These guys always come thru with amazing content, and have built a great community thru their live chats and discord. Definitely check them out!
  • First to floor
    My new top Celtics pod
    These guys are great. Perfect blend of insight and humor. A great vibe. I only found this pod a few months ago but it’s moved up to be my favorite Celtics pod (of 6 I follow) and my first listen
  • Zees15
    Great Celtics Pod
    I could not recommend this show enough for Celtics fans. These guys bring a different vibe with them than any other C’s pod out there. Love the analysis, love the passion, love the camaraderie. Keep up the great work First to the Floor!
  • JMJWD
    Who is this guy Sam?
    Usually a great podcast for Celtics fans but not with this guy. An episode to skip.
  • Russell_B
    Great Celtics pod but…
    It would be nice if there were better balance between the hosts. I think a particular hype man has been taking up a lot of oxygen and would love to hear more from Spooney, who has great insights.
  • jesslovesbloons
    Love These Guys
    Awesome podcast for the Celtics
  • kerrdylan41
    Highly Recommend for Celtics Fans
    Such an enjoyable, chill, feel-good podcast! They effectively analyze the team from its offense/defense sets and from the best player to the 15th man and also maintain a wonderful community of Celtics fans through their discord group. Such a breath of fresh air from what is usually an excessively reactionary sports media.
  • PGW3
    Truly excellent Cs podcast
    My absolute favorite of the seven Cs podcasts I listen to regularly. Data-driven analysis and upbeat yet grounded homer vibes. Exactly what you want to listen to as a fan, and the podcasting quality is top notch as well.
  • indigo-bunting
    Fantastic fun
    These guys are awesome. Whether it’s recapping a fun win, commiserating after a loss, or basking in the glory of the schadenfreude report, I love hearing their optimistic, data driven takes on the Celtics. The accents are icing on the cake. Plus they have a fantastic discord and fun youtube livestreams! Give them a listen, you won’t regret it.
  • unbearabull
    the best
    Shoutout the squad for their fine work on the daily
  • Chhholly123
    great celtics pod
    whether you’re looking to bask in a win or wallow after a loss, the first to the floor crew has you covered. they do a great job of creating community for celtics fans all over the world through their youtube and discord channels, and with playback streams of every game.
  • Apboynton
    Luke Kornet hive
    Long live the Kornet/Blake Griffin comedy duo!
  • The Mayor of There
    Further west than me?
    One of the most energetic Celtics podcasts around thanks down under fans Ben Vallis and Jake Isenberg as well as one of the most accessible data divers around in Michael Spooner. Give them a listen, then subscribe. If you’re a Celtics fan, you owe it to yourself.
  • Clover Curt
    Love this podcast!!
    This has been one of the longer feeling off seasons and the vibes of this podcast has got me through. Not only do these guys know their stuff but their green teamers like me so they always keep me feeling great about our Cs! Love Celtics nation and these guys feel like family to me. ☘️☘️☘️☘️ @celticscurt on Twitter.
  • Matthew Drummey
    Best Celtics Podcast
    By far the best Celtics podcast. The spicy takes, the Jordan Crawford respect, the global perspective, the fast Peyton Pritchard insertion, the schadenfreude report, and so much more. Essential listening for any Celtics fan. 10/10. I’ve been a fan since it was The Celtics Reddit podcast. It’s even better now. Can’t wait for this season. Let’s get banner 18.
  • Joe Babineau
    My favorite Celtics podcast!
    I grew up listening to Boston sports radio, and about 2 years ago, I switched over to podcasts because I was sick of the nonstop negativity and listening to morons that quite obviously don’t even watch the games. I listen to about 5 different Celtics podcasts and this is my favorite one. I legitimately get excited every time a new episode gets posted, even in the off-season. I wanna hear actual Celtics fans talk about the team and what’s going on, that actually have smart and funny personalities, and that’s what I get with First To The Floor. Huge fan!
  • gkong21
    Truly from the fans perspective
    Look, “objective” journalistic tales have their place and there’s plenty of pods that do that for the Celtics and general NBA. However, I’ve yet to find a podcast that channels the raw energy of Celtics fandom like this pod. When I’m feeling the highs and lows of the season, this is the best pod to listen to and know there’s other people on this journey with me.
  • jonrv
    Great
    My favorite Celtics podcast
  • Monkeyface7
    A Step Above
    These guys know basketball and I came here to suggest they make another show for the entire NBA.
  • Gkess55
    Best Analysis
    By far the most in depth analysis of any Celtics pod. While others focus on team building ideas and celebrating the same 3 things that happened in a game as all the other Celtics pods, FTTF brings analtics and the eye test to everyshow. Some Celtics pods do the same thing they do every pod, these guys actually break down what the team is doing on the court. "Good vibes" all around.
  • Nick Gelso
    FTTF + CLNS = 🔥
    So thrilled to partner up w the First to the Floor team! CLNS is a better place with you all on our airwaves. This is a def must subscribe podcast! Thank you!
  • tmcuthbert
    Quickly earned a spot in my Celtics/basketball podcast rotation
    Genuine enthusiasm for the team really shows. There’s always room in the rotation for a smart and well informed Celtics podcast.
  • greenbean777
    Up and coming!
    This show is really starting to gain momentum and compete for the top spot in Celtics podcast. Love how intimately it’s tied to the Reddit community!
  • Z379865431
    Congrats on 100 episodes
    Great Celtics podcast. Feels like a fans podcast, which it is. More Celtics anything is always welcome
  • big mood provider
    These boys have the goods
    Do you want the goods? I know you do. These fellas know you do. Yeah sure, Australia might be half a world away from Boston, but these boys are welcome in any Dunks from Connecticut to Maine. Why? They combine good memes with solid basketball commentary. Give them a listen, it’s worth every bit of your time.
  • GameMeister5
    THE Celtics podcast!
    So glad to find this podcast! Real Celtics talk by genuine fans. Subscribed after listening to the first 20 minutes. Don’t change a thing guys the podcast is perfect!
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