Skip is paid to say controversial things. He's pretty good at doing that, as evidenced by just about everybody's hatred for him.
If you're looking for a reality check, Stephen A will give that to you. He tends to tell it like it is; however, the way he presents his opinions (loudly, obnoxiously, often times very rude and disrespectful to Skip) is annoying.
Overall, I don't watch the show a whole lot, until the playoffs start. Their discussions of teams are very interesting. For example, it was hilarious last year when they were both absolutely trashing the Heat before Game 6 in Boston (specifically LeBron) and then calling him the messiah after his otherworldly performance. Those are the only First Takes I try to find time to listen to.