All The Smoke

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome is having one of the NBA's most unexpected breakout seasons in a LONG time. Ty joins Matt Barnes on ALL THE SMOKE Unplugged to reveal what REALLY changed, from battling injuries and fighting for minutes to becoming one of the league's hottest scorers. He opens up about the mental shift that transformed his career, why he stopped looking at garbage time as a setback, and the invaluable lessons he learned playing alongside Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green in Golden State. Plus, Ty shares his thoughts on rising star Cam Boozer, Isaiah Stewart's impact in Memphis, and why he ain't worried about underrated labels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Famer Paul Molitor joins Harold Reynolds and Chris Young at the World Series in Milwaukee. He looks back on the 1982 Brewers, his 39-game hit streak, and the tough decision to leave Milwaukee for Toronto. Plus coaching Ichiro before his 262-hit season, growing up five blocks from Dave Winfield, his best Rickey Henderson stories, and getting 225 hits at age 40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mad Max is back on Unplugged, and he's got A LOT on his mind. Matt Barnes and Vernon "Mad Max" Maxwell react to the Draymond Green-Dillon Brooks altercation, debate whether Kevin Durant finally has enough help in Houston, and discuss Yaxel Lendeborg's impact on Steph Curry and the Warriors. Plus, Max goes ALL IN on Austin Reaves, compares Darius Acuff Jr. to Allen Iverson, and gives Russell Westbrook his flowers. Then, 3x Super Bowl champion Willie McGinest joins Matt to break down the biggest storylines in football. From USC's statement win over Ohio State and the Cowboys' latest collapse to Lamar Jackson's injury, Kyler Murray's struggles, and the NFL trade deadline, Willie doesn't hold back. The two also discuss Caleb Williams' growth under Ben Johnson, whether the Chiefs' championship window is closing, and Jay-Z's upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance. 00:00 Mad Max Returns to UNPLUGGED 01:32 Kevin Durant & Houston's Scary New-Look Rockets 05:05 Luka, Austin Reaves & the Lakers' Hot Start 10:35 Yaxel Lendeborg Saving Steph Curry's Warriors? 14:20 Draymond Green vs. Dillon Brooks Gets HEATED 18:05 Darius Acuff Jr., Allen Iverson Comparisons & NBA Rookies 28:00 Russell Westbrook's Legacy & NBA Shoutouts 35:15 Willie McGinest Joins: USC, Cowboys & Lamar Jackson 43:50 Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson & the Vikings 49:45 NFL Trade Deadline, Maxx Crosby & Chiefs Concerns 59:20 Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson & the Bears' Rise 62:00 Jay-Z's Super Bowl Halftime Show & Surprise Guests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

eisha Lance Bottoms is running to be the first Black woman governor in Georgia history and she came on ALL THE SMOKE with a lot to say. Matt got into it with her about her opponent in Georgia Rick Jackson ducking the debate, pausing data centers, Flock cameras, and Medicaid on day one. She opens up about gaining 30 pounds as mayor, watching her dad get taken out of the house in handcuffs at 8, and why she says she has receipts on Trump. We also got lemon pepper wings, an Atlanta mount Rushmore, and one number she wants every Georgia voter to remember: 21. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeezy never planned on rapping. He wanted to be the CEO. Matt & Stak got into all of it with the Snowman: Magic City being his office early, pressing 25,000 free CDs for Birthday Bash after Trick Daddy and Jazze Pha called it the dumbest idea they ever heard, and the day T.I. checked under the bathroom stalls before giving him the talk that changed his life. Plus how Kanye ended up on "Put On," the Jay-Z call that came when he needed it most, why he won't touch a stage in 2026 without a tuxedo. Stak was in the A when all of this was happening, so this one's been a long time coming. If you’re in Vegas this winter, Jeezy has a residency. Legend of the Snowman runs November 6 through New Year's Eve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cy Young winner and two-time World Series champion Jake Peavy joins Chris Young and Harold Reynolds at the World Series in Milwaukee. He tells the story of buying a $75,000 duck boat so his family could ride in the 2013 parade, how Willie Mays gave his grandfather the jacket off his back, trying to give Barry Bonds a homer in his final at-bat, and the painful pregame ritual he learned from Roger Clemens. Plus Greg Maddux, stealing strikes from umpires, and playing the Fillmore the same day he pitched for the Giants. 00:00 Welcome Jake Peavy 04:28 Breaking down the Brewers and Rays 07:35 Learning the changeup from Hoffman and Maddux 10:33 How Greg Maddux shaped his Cy Young 13:32 The veterans who shaped his career 18:28 What a World Series means to a city 20:58 Sponsors 23:19 2013 World Series memories 26:29 ABS challenges in the World Series 29:07 Yelling at Schwarber and stealing strikes 35:08 Facing Barry Bonds 39:01 Bonds' last at-bat in San Francisco 41:20 Todd Helton's final at-bat 42:24 Roger Clemens and the hot rub 47:14 Growing up in Mobile, Alabama 50:24 Willie Mays and Grandpa's jacket 57:43 Brotherhood in the clubhouse 1:01:36 The $75K duck boat 1:08:19 Music and Tim Flannery's guitar 1:15:41 End Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got Keyshawn Johnson back on Unplugged and he breaks news right from the jump: Key has cancelled his USC tickets. The former No. 1 pick and LA native sat down with Matt on All The Smoke Unplugged to tip his hat to UCLA, react to the Colts trading Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks, and rip Dan Campbell’s fourth-down call against the Packers. He also tells the story of his last season in Carolina, when injuries left him playing with his fourth quarterback, and why the Tokyo Dome felt like a cloud of smoke. Then it’s his top three receivers, a quarterback pick that is not Josh Allen, and whether the Heat should move Giannis if this thing keeps going sideways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nancy Lieberman has a story about everybody and she brought a lot of them to ALL THE SMOKE. Matt & Stak got into all of it with Lady Magic: taking the A train to hoop at Rucker Park as a kid, the day Muhammad Ali pulled her aside and changed her life, and the summer Pat Riley didn't want her on the Lakers. Nancy also got real about coaching under George Karl in Sacramento, what Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese did for WNBA paychecks, and the BIG3 run that made her and Stak family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World Series MVP and two-time All-Star Jermaine Dye joins All the Smoke Dugout to talk about betting on himself out of junior college, his rookie World Series with the Braves, coming home to the Moneyball A's, and the handshake deal on a golf course that led him to the White Sox and a 2005 title. He also opens up about why his career ended earlier than he expected, choosing family over the game, and what today's teams can learn from old-school baseball. 0:00 Intro 1:44 Turning down football and betting on himself 5:05 Getting called up by the Braves 7:28 Playing behind Maddux, Glavine and Smoltz 8:26 Rookie in the 1996 World Series vs. the Yankees 11:56 Getting traded to Kansas City 15:17 Coming home to the Oakland A's 18:35 Moneyball and analytics 20:24 Taking less money to sign with the White Sox 22:01 Playing for Ozzie Guillen 23:18 2005 World Series MVP 25:01 His best season and back-to-back 300th homers with Konerko 26:45 Locker mate Ken Griffey Jr. and Buehrle's perfect game 31:17 Choosing family over the game 32:08 The state of baseball today 35:58 Quick hitters 38:13 End Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jalen Hurts deserved BETTER than this. 3x Super Bowl champion Willie McGinest joins Matt Barnes on ALL THE SMOKE Unplugged to weigh in on Jalen Hurts' frightening health scare, the questions surrounding his medical clearance, and the hot takes that came BEFORE the full story was known. Willie calls out Michael Robinson's comments, reveals Bill Belichick's no-nonsense locker room rule, and gets into the responsibility of NFL media. Plus, Matt raises questions about Adam Schefter's ties to the gambling industry, Willie gives Brock Purdy his flowers, weighs in on Shedeur Sanders' future in Cleveland, and reveals the toughest offensive lineman he EVER faced. Then, CJ Miles joins Matt for a loaded NBA season preview. The two get into Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball's new-look Timberwolves, the Knicks' title defense, Giannis in Miami, and Utah's young core featuring CJ's godson, Keyonte George. CJ also makes his Rookie of the Year pick, warns the NBA about the San Antonio Spurs, and looks back on his own rookie season. 0:00 Willie McGinest Joins Unplugged: USC vs. UCLA 4:35 Jalen Hurts' Health Scare & Media Backlash 13:40 Matt Questions Adam Schefter's Gambling Ties 16:29 Brock Purdy & the Undefeated 49ers 23:04 What's WRONG With the Rams? 27:40 Deshaun Watson & Shedeur Sanders' Future 32:13 Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald & Willie's Toughest Matchups 44:26 CJ Miles Joins Unplugged: Utah's Young Core 52:16 Anthony Edwards & LaMelo Ball's New-Look Timberwolves 58:46 Knicks Title Defense, KAT & Giannis in Miami 1:03:44 Rookie of the Year Picks & the West's Best Teams 1:11:36 CJ Miles Remembers His Rookie Year vs. the Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kawhi Leonard era set the Clippers back 10 YEARS?! 👀 ALL THE SMOKE Unplugged is BACK for the 2026-27 NBA season, and Matt Barnes isn't holding back. Matt goes OFF on the fallout from Kawhi Leonard's Clippers exit, why the franchise could be in trouble for the next decade, and how Kawhi managed to come out UNSCATHED. Plus, Matt explains why Joel Embiid is the biggest make-or-break player in the NBA, predicts Jaylen Brown could become the BEST player on a loaded Sixers team, and compares Steph Curry's loyalty to Kobe Bryant as the Warriors fight to keep their championship window alive. The Knicks face tough contract decisions with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, Jalen Duren secures his $200 MILLION bag, and Matt makes his picks for the NBA's scoring and assists leaders. Matt also weighs in on Kevin Durant's Rockets, Giannis and the Heat, and why fans need to appreciate LeBron, Steph, and KD while they're still here. 0:00 Intro & Knicks Championship Defense 2:11 Kawhi Leonard Set the Clippers Back 10 YEARS?! 4:48 Joel Embiid Makes or Breaks the Sixers 6:55 Can Jaylen Brown Take Over Philly? 7:49 Steph Curry Going Down With the Warriors Ship 10:17 WNBA Finals: Valkyries vs. Dream 11:19 NBA Scoring Title: Luka, SGA or Ant? 12:39 Matt Picks His NBA Assists Leader 14:27 Jalen Duren's $200 MILLION Contract 16:20 Why Matt Is HIGH on KD's Rockets 17:44 Giannis & the New-Look Miami Heat 18:15 Appreciating LeBron, Steph & KD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We finally got a major actress on the show and she's one of the dopest in the game: Kerry Washington. Matt & Stak got into all of it with Kerry: her new Netflix thriller "Animals" with Ben Affleck, fighting for the Olivia Pope role, what it was like on the Django set with Jamie Foxx & Leonardo DiCaprio, and whether we'll ever see Scandal again. She also told us how Finding Your Roots led to the family secret behind her book and about the time J.Lo subbed in as her dance teacher at the Boys and Girls Club in the Bronx. Stak spilled his drink twice and he swears it wasn't nerves. And if anyone needs the real-life Olivia Pope, Kerry reveals she's got her number. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glover, 2003 World Series champ, 2005 NL batting champ, and Cubs Hall of Famer Derrek Lee joins All the Smoke Dugout. Sacramento's own breaks down why Dusty Baker changed his career, why he believes the 2005 MVP should've been his over Albert Pujols, growing up in Japan, Greg Maddux's legendary clubhouse antics, what players knew during the steroid era, and why the '08 Cubs still bother him today. 0:00 Intro & Cubs Hall of Fame induction 2:09 Turning down Dean Smith & UNC 3:07 The decline of Black players in MLB 4:04 Growing up in Japan 6:37 Padres rookie year with Tony Gwynn & Rickey Henderson 10:14 Marlins fire sale, Sheffield & Miami nights 17:34 Young Miguel Cabrera & winning the 2003 World Series 19:11 Traded to the Cubs, Maddux pranks & Zambrano 22:26 His 2005 season & the MVP he says he should've won 25:49 Inside the steroid era 27:00 The '08 Cubs sweep & analytics 29:17 Quick hitters 31:17 End Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson joins Matt Barnes on ALL THE SMOKE Unplugged and isn’t hearing the “game manager” label on Brock Purdy. Matt pushes back, Key doubles down, and the Cowboys catch strays for turning their own stadium into everybody’s homecoming. Key goes off on Arizona over Marvin Harrison Jr., explains how Mike Evans keeps winning against younger DBs, and calls out the Chargers over Justin Herbert. Plus, Jahmyr Gibbs needs more touches, a coach gets a warning he won’t forget, and Purdy gets the nod over Patrick Mahomes in Key’s early MVP race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion Jerome Bettis pulls up on ALL THE SMOKE. The Bus wasn't even a football kid: he grew up in Detroit bowling alleys and learned to play tailback in one week because Lou Holtz didn't trust his freshmen. He takes Matt and Stak inside his rookie year in LA, what Michael Jordan told him after he shot 102 on the golf course and the prayer he said on the bench after the fumble in Indy. Hear the real story behind the Thanksgiving coin toss, how a pregame fight launched James Harrison's career, and why he played in a Super Bowl for free. This one is a reminder of who kept The Bus on the road. 00:00:00 - Michael Jordan golf story 00:04:44 - Linebacker to tailback in one week 00:11:55 - Bowling was his first love 00:14:45 - The coach who told his parents everything 00:22:07 - Off the field life in LA 00:27:55 - Steelers legends: Bill Cowher, Hines Ward, Troy Polamalu, James Harrison 00:36:51 - The infamous Thanksgiving coin toss 00:40:39 - AD Break: DraftKings Sports, Street Fighter 00:41:49 - The fumble and the prayer on the bench 00:45:50 - Playing in the Super Bowl for free 00:50:03 - Retiring on television 00:52:25 - Getting into oil and gas business by accident 00:54:48 - Why he’s donating his brain to CTE research 00:57:36 - Quick hitters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five-time All-Star Albert Belle joins All The Smoke Baseball for a full career sit down. From his time playing at LSU, to the 1995 World Series loss to Atlanta, to becoming the only player in MLB History with a 50 Home Run 50 Double season, this episode has it all. Listen in on this story of a misunderstood MLB star! 0:00 Intro: Albert Belle on fatherhood and his daughters at USC 2:47 Why Eddie Murray was his favorite player 5:10 Growing up in Shreveport: teachers' kid, honor roll, Eagle Scout 9:05 Choosing LSU and playing for Skip Bertman 12:19 Racist taunts, no protection, and the College World Series suspension 18:25 The fallout and sliding to No. 47 in the 1987 draft 28:42 Line drives first: his hitting philosophy and take on launch angle 32:47 Rise through the minors and a debut hit off Nolan Ryan 38:07 Driving to Oakland to win a big-league job in 1991 43:50 Lofton, Manny, Thome, Baerga: inside the '90s Indians 50:57 The 1994 strike and the 1995 World Series vs. the Braves 55:17 The steroid era: why he stayed at 225 pounds 57:27 The leaked offer, the Cleveland breakup and signing with the White Sox 1:11:11 "Misunderstood": the media, the Viña play and the other side of the story 1:14:27 Rapid fire: top power hitters and the only 50-homer, 50-double season 1:20:07 Toughest pitchers, funniest teammates and brawl picks 1:24:38 What he's proudest of: his scholarship program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kobe's cousin and 1995 All-Star Cedric Ceballos pulls up on ALL THE SMOKE. Ced wasn't supposed to make it: he barely played in high school, got discovered working at a Taco Bell, and went from the 48th pick to leading the Lakers in scoring. He takes Matt and Stak inside the '93 Finals, the night Charles Barkley showed up for him, and what a 17-year-old Kobe told him the first time they talked. Hear what Jordan did the morning of a Finals game, why Steph would've gotten touched up in the 90s, and how Ced survived the ICU and three heart attacks. This one is a reminder of what the NBA brotherhood looks like. 0:00:00 - Ced turns down credit for Stak's NBA career 0:02:52 - Compton Dominguez 0:08:24 - Making music with Warren G & hanging with Eazy E 0:10:32 - Playing in the Space Jam bubble & UCLA pickup runs 0:16:24 - Junior college route 0:18:49 - Drafted by Suns 0:31:30 - Charles Barkley 0:35:07 - Shawn Kemp & Gary Payton 0:41:25 - AD Break: DraftKings Sports, Street Fighter, Golden State Warriors Nellie Night, Manscaped 0:43:51 - Sitting out of 1993 NBA Finals 0:46:08 - Traded to the Lakers 0:49:30 - Being Kobe’s cousin & calling out the haters 0:56:24 - Shaq’s locker room antics 0:58:43 - Wilt Chamberlain 1:00:41 - Dennis Rodman 1:02:44 - Isiah Thomas 1:04:20 - Moses Malone 1:07:57 - AC Green 1:10:24 - Watching Sandlot with Michael Jackson 1:13:49 - Health scares 1:20:03 - Quick Hitters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Sudeikis pulled up to ALL THE SMOKE with Ted Lasso Season 4 out now and it turns out the man could hoop!? Before Hollywood, he was a flashy JUCO point guard at Fort Scott Community College and he and Stak almost crossed paths in the Jayhawk Conference. We got into why Lasso is the most personal thing he's ever made, the Tony Parker and Thierry Henry moment that told him the idea had legs, and why Apple was the only one willing to take a shot on it. He also opened up on scalping his Bulls tickets to pay rent in Chicago, what Chris Rock told him right before his SNL audition, and why he calls Lorne Michaels coach. Plus, Jason talked WNBA ahead of the playoffs coming up. 0:00:00 - Why Sudeikis never breaks on SNL 0:02:24 - He and Stak almost met in JUCO 0:14:37 - Why Ted Lasso is his most personal work 0:25:57 - The Paul Rudd VHS tape that started it all 0:28:46 - Chicago comedy and Michael Jordan 0:36:19 - AD Break: DraftKings, NBA 2K27, Manscaped, Cigars International 0:40:53 - Shows for 6 people at Second City, then SNL 0:48:07 - Lorne Michaels 0:55:08 - Will Forte 0:56:08 - Hall Pass 1:07:02 - Why Apple was the only one to bet on Ted Lasso 1:10:05 - State of women’s basketball, Caitlin Clark, Liberty season tickets 1:19:38 - Quick hitters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19-year MLB veteran, 2x All-Star, and 2-time World Series champion Al Leiter joins All the Smoke Dugout for a wide-ranging conversation spanning his entire career and life. Al opens up about a life-changing meeting with George Steinbrenner, learning the mental game from Harvey Dorfman, and pitching Game 7 of the 1997 World Series in front of 67,000 fans. He shares wild stories about Billy Martin, Rickey Henderson, and nearly coming to blows with David Ortiz on live TV, plus reflects on the emotional weight of playing for the Mets 10 days after 9/11. Al also gets personal about raising his son Jack into a big league pitcher and reveals his dream guest for the show. Timestamps below. 0:00 – Intro & Welcome to the Dugout 2:02 – George Steinbrenner, Chris Berman & Building a TV Career 7:44 – Life as Tommy John's Teammate 13:54 – Raising Jack Leiter & the Mental Game (Harvey Dorfman) 22:44 – Facing Vladimir Guerrero 26:40 – Roots: The Minor League Hypnotist, One of Seven Kids & the 32-K High School Game 39:46 – Mike Piazza, Pitch-Calling & Inventing His Cutter 46:19 – Drafted by the Yankees as a Diehard Mets Fan 50:17 – Billy Martin, Lou Piniella & Old-School Managers 54:20 – Almost Fighting David Ortiz on Live TV 1:01:23 – The Best Rickey Henderson Stories Ever 1:06:54 – World Series Memories & the 2000 Subway Series 1:10:27 – 9/11, Piazza's Homer & "We Were Part of the Healing" 1:16:52 – Mount Rushmore of Pitchers 1:25:53 – Pitch Counts Then vs. Now & Nolan Ryan's No-Hitter 1:36:05 – Dream Guest: Sandy Koufax 1:37:55 - End Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson joins Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on ALL THE SMOKE for an unfiltered conversation about his years at ESPN and FS1, LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia, and the some of the biggest headlines around the NFL. The guys debate the Lakers’ supporting cast around Luka Dončic, whether Shohei Ohtani is the face of Los Angeles sports, and what the Dodgers need to win another championship. Plus, Keyshawn breaks down the Rams’ Super Bowl potential, explains why he wanted Miami to draft Justin Herbert, and puts pressure on Lincoln Riley to deliver at USC. Along the way: Playboy Mansion memories, a heated Luke Walton debate, Key's take on fake NFL player Daejon Love that got the whole room ROLLIN'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Colin Kaepernick is ALL THE SMOKE and he's still got everything to say. Matt & Stak sat down with the man who took a knee and changed sports forever, and he came with the real story: the fake NFL workout that turned into a legal trap, the waiver his own lawyers called malpractice, and the call from Jay-Z the day before that NFL deal went public. Ten years after the protest, Kaepernick still trains like he's getting the call tomorrow. He also breaks down the Super Bowl run, growing up biracial in Northern California, and what he actually wants to be remembered for, as a quarterback and as a man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Stewart, the East Oakland kid known as "Smoke" who became a 4x 20-game winner, 3x World Series champion, and 1989 World Series MVP, joins All The Smoke Dugout for a full career sit-down. From sneaking into A's games as a kid to living through the '89 earthquake mid-World Series, this is one of the deepest baseball interviews we've ever done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL didn’t want Warren Moon at quarterback. He became its highest-paid player anyway. He joins Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson to reveal how he overcame racial barriers, won five consecutive Grey Cups in Canada and changed the perception of Black quarterbacks in the NFL. Moon also opens up about the racism his family endured and why he secretly attended therapy during his playing career. He reflects on Doug Williams’ historic Super Bowl win, gets honest about Shedeur Sanders, shares the advice he gave Russell Wilson and reveals how his jersey connected LeBron James and Rich Paul. Plus, he explains why he let Cam Ward wear No. 1 and shares unforgettable stories about Barry Sanders, Lawrence Taylor and Derrick Thomas.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jose Canseco joins All The Smoke Baseball for one of the wildest episodes yet — the Madonna affair (with a helicopter chase), his take on PEDs and the Hall of Fame, life with the "Bash Brothers" A's, and how a home run off his own head led him to his wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny DeVito is ALL THE SMOKE in human form: he's seen it all and none of it fazes him. Matt & Stak sat down with one of Hollywood's funniest legends and went all the way back to foggy memories from the 50s. Danny brought the stories too: the prank the Always Sunny crew pulled on him, the time he snuck weed into Arnold Schwarzenegger's cigar, and the monkey that bit his balls on the set of Batman Returns. Fifty years in the business and DeVito still matches Matt & Stak's don't give a f- energy. He also gets into Tarantino, Michael Douglas, and the courtside Lakers story with Jack Nicholson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Fielder joins the show live for a wide-ranging conversation on his career — growing up in MLB clubhouses as the son of Cecil Fielder, grinding through the minors, reviving the Brewers, chasing 50 home runs, signing a $214M deal with Detroit, and the neck injuries that cut his career short. Plus: the hitters he likes today, the toughest pitchers he ever faced, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a summer hiatus, Matt & Stak kicked season 8 of ALL THE SMOKE off with a bang. We reacted to what was one of the craziest offseasons in NBA history: LeBron to Philly, the Jaylen Brown trade, Ja Morant's fresh start in Portland, Kawhi's scandal, and the Warriors' latest trade rumors around Steph Curry. Matt & Stak finish it off with an ode to their favorite coach Don Nelson, who recently passed. RIP Nellie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1989 NL MVP Kevin Mitchell sits down for his first interview on All The Smoke and doesn't hold anything back. From growing up in the streets of southeast San Diego to becoming a World Series champion and MVP, to the health battle that left him paralyzed for five years, Kevin takes us through the full story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Garnett has NEVER been short on stories 😂🔥 KG looks back on his wildest moments from across his ALL THE SMOKE appearances: Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to legendary trash talk, the Olympics, Kendrick Perkins, Tim Duncan and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, joins All The Smoke for a different kind of episode. Kendrick unpacks how the league died, why the record books just got rewritten, and the Satchel Paige vs. Josh Gibson showdown that might be the greatest story in baseball history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Curtis Granderson joins Matt Barnes and Nick Swisher and opens up about getting traded to the Yankees mid-shopping-trip, reworking his swing with hitting coach Kevin Long, what Derek Jeter was really like as a teammate, Ichiro's strangest habits, Jim Leyland's old-school leadership, his run to the 2015 World Series with the Mets, nearly quitting baseball before his call-up, and building the Players Alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two of the greatest to ever swing a bat and the MLB legends who watched them up close aren't holding back on who's really the GOAT. Mookie Betts, CC Sabathia, Sammy Sosa and more break down what made Barry Bonds impossible to pitch to and why Ohtani might be unlike anything the game has ever seen. From Bonds' mental approach at the plate to Ohtani being called a straight up unicorn, this one gets into the details that actually separate legendary from generational. Tap in for the arguments, the respect and the real talk on where these two stand in baseball history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB insider Jeff Passan joins Matt Barnes for a wide-ranging conversation covering the looming MLB lockout, the wildest trade that never happened, why he gave up his Hall of Fame vote, breaking the Ohtani gambling scandal, the business behind Ohtani and the Dodgers, the Tommy John surgery epidemic in youth baseball, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Barnes goes all-access at WWE Monday Night Raw ahead of SummerSlam, sitting down with Jacob Fatu, Je'Von Evans and Royce Keys for exclusive conversations from inside the Intuit Dome. The WWE Superstars open up about their journeys to the biggest stage in professional wrestling, the legends who shaped their careers and what's next as SummerSlam approaches. Je'Von Evans talks learning from Shawn Michaels, Randy Orton and John Cena, Royce Keys reflects on grinding his way from the independent circuit to WWE, and Jacob Fatu gets real about his family's legendary wrestling lineage, overcoming his toughest years and carving out a legacy of his own. Plus, Matt gets an inside look at Monday Night Raw and the energy surrounding one of WWE's biggest weekends of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cecil Fielder joins All The Smoke to tell his full story: leaving Toronto for Japan, chasing 50 home runs in 1990, winning it all with the '96 Yankees, and opens up honestly about his relationship with son Prince Fielder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Barnes & Nick Swisher sit down with legendary broadcaster and two-time All-Star Harold Reynolds live from MLB All-Star Weekend in Philly. Harold takes us all the way back to Corvallis, Oregon, where he grew up one of eight kids, snuck into the gym to watch Pistol Pete Maravich shoot around, and helped Dick Fosbury perfect the Fosbury Flop before it won Olympic gold. From there he breaks down what it was really like stepping into an 80s MLB clubhouse as a rookie, and the vets — Julio Cruz, Maury Wills, Frank White, Reggie Jackson, Jim Palmer — who took him under their wing and passed down lessons that don't show up in any box score. The crew gets into the biggest shifts in the game: why Harold thinks the eye test still matters more than the analytics era wants to admit, how kids are getting priced out of baseball before they ever get a shot, and why coaching today looks nothing like it did when a manager like Dick Williams could put the fear of God in you. Harold also shares what it was like coming up alongside Ken Griffey Jr. and his dad in Seattle, watching Randy Johnson turn into a monster after one lunch with Nolan Ryan, and breaking Rickey Henderson's stolen base streak. There's no shortage of Bo Jackson lore either, from throwing out Harold at home from the wall, hitting bombs from both sides of the plate, benching 400 pounds in street clothes just to prove a point. Cal Ripken Jr.'s streak, Kevin Mitchell showing up to games on his own terms, and Harold's jump from the field to Baseball Tonight and co-founding MLB Network round out one of the deepest baseball history conversations the show has done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Rollins joins All The Smoke Baseball for one of the realest conversations we've had yet. The 2007 NL MVP, World Series champion, and Phillies all-time hits leader takes us from the fields of Alameda all the way to Cooperstown's doorstep. J-Roll holds nothing back. He tells the story of the minor league coach who said he'd never make it with that "big-a** swing," the rookie-year beef with Scott Rolen that ended with the angriest home run of his life, and the advice Ken Griffey Jr. gave him at 17 that carried his whole career. He breaks down how Larry Bowa built him into a Gold Glove shortstop, what made the 2008 Phillies core special — Chase Utley's grit, Ryan Howard's confidence and Pat Burrell as the glue. Rollins also gets honest about his Hall of Fame wait. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All The Smoke Baseball sits down with 17-year MLB veteran Royce Clayton. Royce opens up about growing up in Inglewood, getting drafted in the first round by the Giants, and the pressure of replacing his childhood hero Ozzie Smith in St. Louis. He shares stories about Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr., Mark McGwire's legendary batting practice, playing clean through the steroid era, and winning it all with the 2007 Red Sox. Plus: coaching his sons to a CIF championship, playing Miguel Tejada in Moneyball, and the real story behind the infamous clubhouse fight with Chad Tracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Hart warned us. Will Ferrell is one of the funniest people alive and he confirmed it on ALL THE SMOKE. Matt & Stak got into all of it with Will: Anchorman, Old School, Talladega Nights, Semi-Pro, plus his new series "The Hawk," where he plays Lonnie Hawkins, a pro golfer chasing his magic late in his career. And because Will is a diehard Lakers fan, he told us about the time he "ejected" Shaq from a game. We could try to explain the rest, but we were laughing too hard to take notes. Just watch or listen. After years of calling Stak "Ron Burgundy" for reading anything that hits the screen, this one has been a long time coming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You don't find many as talented as the hilarious Deon Cole between acting, directing, and comedy. We got up with the Chicago comedy legend to talk about his role as Don King in the Michael movie and the current state of comedy. Deon had us rolling with stories about getting security called on him at the Roots Picnic, the time Idris Elba pistol whipped him on the set of The Harder They Fall, and watching DeRay Davis's evolution up close. Few guests had us laughing quite like Deon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA offseason is officially underway, and Matt Barnes is breaking down everything that comes next. On the final episode of ALL THE SMOKE: Unplugged before summer break, Matt reacts to the blockbuster Giannis trade to Miami, discusses Jaylen Brown's future in Boston, weighs in on LeBron James' next move, and shares why the Spurs and Thunder are built to dominate the Western Conference. Then, Fred VanVleet joins the show to talk about recovering from injury, Houston's rollercoaster season, Kevin Durant's leadership, going undrafted, and the NBA's new Players United initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coco Crisp joins Matt and Chris Young for a conversation with one of the most versatile and underrated center fielders of his generation. The 2007 World Series champion played 15 seasons across Cleveland, Boston, Oakland, and Kansas City and his journey to get there was anything but straightforward. Coco opens up about growing up in Inglewood during the 90s and how a near-robbery involving his father and a stray hubcap became the moment that changed his family's life forever. He talks about his career progression, starting as a shortstop, moving to the outfield and becoming one of the premier defenders of his era. He dives deep into his time in Boston, explaining what it was like to step in and fill Johnny Damon's place. He retells the story of his all out brawl with James Shields and the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008. Finally, Coco recalls his time in Oakland and the end of his career in Cleveland where he fell just short of a World Series Championship in his final MLB game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've been working on this one for a while: we got 44 on ALL THE SMOKE. With the Obama Presidential Center freshly opened in Chicago, Matt & Stak got a real sit down with Barack Obama himself. We got into the origin story behind Home Court, the basketball facility he built right into the Center and what hoops meant to him growing up without his father in the house, idolizing Walt Frazier and Dr. J from a TV screen in Hawaii. We also broke down the Knicks' championship run with him, from Brunson's heart to why he's officially crowning him the king of New York, and got his honest take on a divided America. Plus, Obama opened up on what he misses most since leaving the White House and how he's spending his time now mentoring the next generation of leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach Randolph and Tony Allen, the heart of the Grit & Grind Grizzlies, pull up to All The Smoke and go deep with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. The two Memphis legends and Out The Mud hosts get into how they got into the podcast space, the brotherhood that built one of the toughest teams in NBA history, and the stories most fans have never heard. TA tells how a Kobe Bryant text almost made him a Laker, what he learned about being a pro from James Posey and KG in Boston, and the dead-ball dunk that tore his ACL. Z-Bo and TA relive the Lob City vs Grit & Grind wars, the hard fouls, and beating the Tim Duncan Spurs. We got into Ja Morant, LeBron's Memphis comments, and much more. Be ready for some good laughs and real talk from two of the strongest personalities in the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks are NBA champions, Jalen Brunson silenced every doubter, and Victor Wembanyama's first Finals run has the entire basketball world talking. 🏆👀 On this episode of ALL THE SMOKE: Unplugged, Matt Barnes breaks down the biggest storylines from the 2026 NBA Finals, including the growing debate around Wemby's public perception, the Spurs' blown leads, Brunson's historic championship run, and why San Antonio's future is still brighter than ever. Plus, Matt reacts to the latest Giannis trade rumors, weighs in on Jaylen Brown potentially being moved, and discusses one of the biggest NBA Draft storylines involving Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa. Then, Matt sits down with projected lottery pick Kingston Flemings to discuss his rise from Houston to the NBA Draft, playing for Kelvin Sampson, competing against the nation's best prospects, and what NBA teams can expect from his game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CJ Miles spent 17 years in the NBA and has stayed around the game in a completely different role. It's hard to put CJ in a box. He writes, he takes photos, and most importantly, he tells stories. Matt and Stak got up with CJ to talk about this new chapter of his life, what it was like being one of the last players to jump straight from high school to the league, and the stories that come with 17 years of NBA experience. We touched on everything from the Utah Jazz to Larry Bird personally recruiting him to the Pacers, to the ongoing debate about which state produces the best basketball players: California or Texas. This one is filled with stories, laughs, and real game on how to transition from being a pro in one world and build something in another. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chase Utley sits down with Matt Barnes for an extremely interesting conversation. Six-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger, World Series champion, 259 career home runs, and possible hall of fame inductee in the near future. Utley opens up on the grind of the minor leagues, the unbreakable chemistry he built with Jimmy Rollins, what it was like watching Ryan Howard hit moon shots from the on-deck circle, how the Phillies dynasty quietly became one of the greatest teams of the 2000s and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Spurs stole Game 3 in New York, but did they just unlock something even bigger? 👀 Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson break down the adjustments that changed the NBA Finals, why Victor Wembanyama looked like a different player, and whether the Knicks beat themselves with costly mistakes. Plus: 🏀 Did the Spurs finally unlock Wemby's full potential? 🏀 Why Jalen Brunson didn't look like himself in Game 3 🏀 Karl-Anthony Towns as New York's X-factor 🏀 De'Aaron Fox's impact on the series 🏀 Stephon Castle's breakout performance 🏀 Why Stak says Wemby "ain't a punk" 🏀 Game 4 predictions and what's at stake for both teams Has San Antonio figured something out... or will the Knicks bounce back and take control of the Finals? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Miller built Jordan Brand into what it is today. He sat in boardrooms, brokered deals, and helped shape one of the most powerful names in sports history. What most people still don't know is where he came from to get there. At 16, he was convicted of second degree murder. He served four and a half years in prison. That's not the beginning most people picture when they think about the man who ran Jordan Brand. Caron Butler, who walked a similar road before the NBA, joins the conversation. Between the two of them, they cover a lot of ground on what it actually takes to make it out and build something real. This is one of the most important episodes we've done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Barnes sits down with Grammy Award-winning gospel star Erica Campbell and producer Dr. Holly Carter to talk about Lifetime’s new movie, Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery. Matt opens up about how a chance encounter with Brandy led to his unexpected acting role, why the Lifetime opportunity reminded him of his late mother, and how the project connected to his own spiritual journey. Erica Campbell also breaks down stepping into one of her most surprising roles yet, filming intimate scenes, setting boundaries with her husband, and why the film’s themes of infidelity, faith, redemption and marriage matter. Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery premieres Saturday, June 6 at 8/7c on Lifetime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA Finals are HERE, and Stephen Jackson is breaking it all down. Stak reacts to the Spurs' Game 7 win over OKC, explains why he was disappointed in Chet Holmgren's performance, and discusses whether Oklahoma City should consider making a major roster move. He also shares stories from his own NBA Finals run with the Spurs and reflects on the impact Gregg Popovich had on his career. Plus, Stak previews the NBA Finals matchup between Victor Wembanyama's Spurs and Jalen Brunson's Knicks, gives his series prediction, talks Wemby's emotional leadership, and weighs in on the ongoing debate around Shai Gilgeous Alexander and foul drawing in today's NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AJ Dybantsa pulled up to the ALL THE SMOKE studio and it was clear from the jump: this kid is different. We got into his journey from Brockton to BYU, what it was like being the most watched prospect in the country since 9th grade, and why he has never once dropped from the number one spot. We also broke down the intensity behind his game, how an 8th grade coach changed everything, and what LeBron told him about business that he took and ran with. AJ’s dad Ace also joined the show to give us more background on their tight relationship and approach to development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Winfield sits down with Matt Barnes and Chris Young for an extremely revealing conversation. By every measure, Winfield had one of the greatest careers the game has ever seen. 7-time Gold Glove winner. 3,000 hits. Hall of Famer. Drafted by four leagues in a single year. But the numbers only tell part of the story. For the first time, Winfield opens up about the years behind the stats: a decade of battling George Steinbrenner that made him miserable during his years in New York. He also talks about joy, specifically when he signed with Toronto at 40 years old, playing 156 games, driving in 108 runs and winning the 1992 World Series. Winfield also touches on his upbringing in Minnesota, the most underrated players of his generation, making $15,000 as a rookie, his brawl with Nolan Ryan, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals… and Matt Barnes is giving credit where it’s due. Matt opens the episode by breaking down how Jalen Brunson proved the doubters wrong, why Mike Brown changed everything in New York, and how the Knicks rebuilt themselves into a championship contender. Then ESPN legend Kenny Mayne joins ATS Unplugged for an incredible conversation about the golden era of ESPN, working alongside Stuart Scott, unforgettable stories about Kobe Bryant and Ken Griffey Jr., playing football with Randall Cunningham at UNLV Rebels football, Seattle sports history, golf culture, and the future of media in the AI era. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Vaynerchuk rolled through the All the Smoke studio and it was clear from the jump: Gary knows ball. We got into his maniacal Knicks fandom, the business of basketball, and the one trait he believes is the key to success in anything he does. We also picked Gary's brain on the sports card industry, why he believes in the future of pickleball, and what he'd tell Wemby right now if he was in his corner. This might be one of the most game-filled episodes we've ever dropped. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony joins ATS Unplugged for an in-depth conversation on basketball’s new era. Melo breaks down why Victor Wembanyama is unlike anything the NBA has ever seen, why the New York Knicks have a real shot at the Finals, and what it was like watching Kiyan battle through a tough freshman season at Syracuse University. He also opens up on: Kobe Bryant and the 2009 Western Conference Finals Why today’s players don’t master the mid-range anymore The NBA stars he’d love to train Wemby’s mentality and mindset NIL chaos and the future of college basketball What separates elite scorers from everybody else See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Darren Waller pulls up to All The Smoke and holds nothing back. From the chair in Miami where Mike McDaniel got fired 90 minutes after their exit meeting, to the parking lot in Baltimore where a fentanyl-laced Percocet nearly ended his life, the All-Pro tight end walks Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson through the highs, lows, and the resurrection in between. Now 9 years sober and weighing his next NFL move, Waller is more open than he's ever been. He breaks down the cold business of the league, the Toradol and painkiller culture that swallowed teammates like Lorenzo "Zoe" Taliaferro, the wild drug-test tricks players used to beat the system, and the John Harbaugh rookie-meeting moment that hit him in the heart. Waller also opens up on stocking shelves at Sprouts for $11 an hour before becoming one of the highest-paid tight ends in NFL history, his Harlem jazz bloodline tied to Fats Waller, and the brotherhood he's built with Max Crosby through recovery. Plus: a live Baron Davis FaceTime cameo after Darren drops his new song named after the We Believe Warriors legend, his all-time offensive starting five, smartest defender he ever faced (Vontaze Burfict), the hardest hit he ever took, and what he wants out of free agency this offseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with one of baseball's most remarkable figures — Dusty Baker. A 19-year career as a player, one of the greatest managerial runs in the sport's history, and a front-row seat to some of the most defining moments in baseball history. Dusty opens up about breaking into professional baseball in the Deep South in 1968, navigating sundown laws as a young Black man in the minor leagues, and what it was really like to come of age during one of the most turbulent eras in American history. He shares what it meant to be taken under the wing of legends, like Hank Aaron and Satchel Paige, and how those early experiences shaped the way he led clubhouses for decades. He also gets into managing Barry Bonds through one of the greatest offensive seasons in baseball history,, the infamous Bartman game in Chicago, inheriting the Houston Astros in the middle of a scandal, and finally winning it all at 73 years old — becoming the oldest manager in history to win a World Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA Playoffs have been wild! To break it all down, you already know we had to bring back our guy Mad Max. Matt and Max discuss the Lakers' impending offseason, Wemby's ejection, and the criticism Jaylen Brown has been drawing. We also break down the Wizards winning the lottery, potential Giannis destinations, and why KD should stay in Houston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samiel "Blacc Sam" Asghedom sits down with Matt & Stack to talk about pushing Nipsey Hussle's legacy forward. From humble beginnings in the streets to building one of hip hop's most respected brands, Sam gets into the opening of Nipsey Hussle Square, the future of the Marathon brand, and the highly anticipated Nipsey docuseries and Prolific music project dropping soon. Bino Rideaux also pulls up to share what he's been working on and what it was really like creating with Nip. This one is heavy. Game, love, and real talk about a legend who never stopped building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Jackson sits down 1-on-1 with his real brother 2 Chainz for a wide-ranging Unplugged conversation covering hip-hop, fatherhood, basketball, and legacy. 2 Chainz opens up about his new memoir The Voice in Your Head Is God, finding hidden money and letters his late father left behind, and being a special guest on Lil Wayne's 20-year Carter Class of Tour this summer. He drops nostalgia on Duffel Bag Boyz with Wayne, pays homage to Dolla, and previews his upcoming album Players Only Live Once (POLO) featuring Mary J. Blige, Big Sean, Macy Gray, and T.I. 2 Chainz also goes deep on his son Halo's NBA mindset, the recent scouting trip to Kansas with the Hawks ownership to see AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, and why he believes the Spurs are winning the whole thing this year. Plus: Hawks first-round playoff exit to the Knicks, Mike Brown's defensive blueprint, the future of the Celtics and Rockets, his Atlanta club Candyland, and a passionate defense of KD's decision to protect his Achilles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II sat down with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson ahead of his Netflix debut in Man on Fire, where he steps into the iconic role made famous by Denzel Washington. Yahya breaks down what it takes to fill those shoes, shares stories about Keanu Reeves, Michael Bay, Lisa Bonet, and gives his take on the future of Hollywood. And when we found out he hooped in high school? You already know we had to go there. Real ones know what to expect from ALL THE SMOKE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Barnes sits down with World Series champion and 13-year MLB veteran Nick Swisher for an unfiltered conversation. From the Oakland A's locker room to the darkest year of his career to winning it all in pinstripes, Swish holds absolutely nothing back. They get into Jason Giambi's infamous team motto, Barry Zito's off-the-field life, and what it felt like to win a World Series with the New York Yankees after hitting rock bottom in 2008. Plus — the real talk on A-Rod, Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano, the death of Oakland baseball, the Dodgers dynasty, and why the Yankees are built different. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eight rings. 32 years. The man who saw every Kobe Bryant practice and game finally sits down.  Former Los Angeles Lakers head athletic trainer Gary Vitti opens up on November 7, 1991, the day he realized Magic Johnson was HIV positive before anyone told him. He also revisits the 1985 Memorial Day Massacre in Boston, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s accountability speech, and why HBO’s Winning Time got Jerry West and Dr. Jerry Buss wrong. He breaks down Pat Riley’s famous “12 + 2 + 1” inner circle and why Kareem still has the strongest GOAT case. Then come the Shaq stories: police academy frisking that broke Vitti’s pelvis, wild locker-room pranks, Kobe getting waterboarded by Navy SEALs, the Sacramento suppository moment, Kobe’s Achilles tear, the “F*ck Paul Pierce” walk back to the bench, and the instant Vanessa arrived and the Black Mamba became dad again. This is 32 years of Lakers history told by the one man who was there for all of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hardest question we ask on ALL THE SMOKE: Rank MJ, Kobe, and LeBron. It's a question guests fear answering but everyone comes with a different take. We put together a compilation of 20 guests giving their answer and it is fascinating how everyone looks at it from a different perspective. We talked to people who have played against all three and even some who never played in the NBA to see how they view the most debated topic in basketball. What is your ranking? Let us know in the comments! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We officially welcome Michael Irvin to the ALL THE SMOKE family on the latest episode of Unplugged!  The Playmaker and Vernon Maxwell join Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson for a loaded conversation on running Texas from Houston to Dallas, legendary '90s nightlife, football culture, and life after the game. Also on the episode: GOAT wide receiver debates, the rise and downfall of "The White House," Mike Vrabel, Shedeur Sanders, Adam Sandler's advice, his new Netflix show, and why Michael still goes to confession every week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jalen Duren joins ATS Unplugged with Stephen Jackson and Vernon Maxwell to talk Detroit’s Bad Boy revival, the Pistons’ physical identity, and why this young group feels different. He also opens up about betting on himself after turning down an extension, the summer ahead, Isaiah Stewart, Cade Cunningham, Philly roots, and Detroit practices that sound like real smoke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first cannabis executive to grace the cover of Forbes pulls up on ALL THE SMOKE. Berner is impossible to put in a box: rapper, entrepreneur, and one of the most innovative minds in the game. From building Cookies with $19k from his mother's inheritance to battling cancer to his next chapter in film, he's always moving. Hear how he spent over $20 million in legal fees fighting for his brand, why he turned down Diddy trying to buy into Cookies, and what's next. This one will have you ready to get up and build something. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Bryant, one of the most respected baseball writers alive, joins Matt in a special conversation on Jackie Robinson Day.Howard breaks down why Black players disappeared from MLB , what it was really like covering the steroid era, and why he believes baseball is at a crossroads right now.Plus, he breaks down his new book King of Pawns, the untold story of Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CM Punk pulls up to ALL THE SMOKE Unplugged ahead of WrestleMania 42 and gets real about Roman Reigns, Pipe Bomb 2.0, Pat McAfee, Chicago, WWE politics, his 10-year hiatus, AJ Lee, Money in the Bank 2011, John Cena, writing for Marvel, and what’s still left to accomplish in his legendary career. The WWE World Heavyweight Champion also opens up on main-eventing WrestleMania back-to-back years, why the business feels different now, the pressure of carrying the company, and how he still approaches the game at 47. Tap in for one of CM Punk’s most honest long-form interviews yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Barnes sits down with businessman, philanthropist, and California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer to break down the largest state in the nation, and discuss his vision for California's future.They cover the housing crisis, a $22 billion corporate real estate tax loophole that's been quietly sitting on the books for decades, and what Steyer would do on day one in office. He also gets into what he thinks the Democratic Party is getting wrong, and why he says fellow billionaires will hate his policies.They also touch on billionaire-elites buying media entities, AI data centers being built in low-income communities, and the Warriors.As we approach the Midterm Elections,  The Smoke Signal  will be bringing prominent voices to the table to have honest conversations about where the country is and where it needs to go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Stak sat down with one of the Bay Area's most underrated rap legends: Richie Rich. He saw how the industry moved and stepped back from the mainstream while others didn't make it out. Expect crazy Tupac & Biggie stories, how Snoop's 213 was inspired by Rich's 415, and the untold story of how he landed on the Luniz classic "I Got 5 On It." Now building his coffee brand The Rolling Bean Coffee, Rich is proof the game never stops. All game, all real, only on ALL THE SMOKE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newly minted hall-of-famer CC Sabathia pulls up for his second appearence on All the Smoke. CC gets into everything, most notably his legendary Yankees tenure; from A-Rod recruiting him, Cashman closing the deal, the Astros rivalry, and the current Aaron Judge-era. On Ohtani, CC is all-in: "Ohtani is the greatest baseball player to ever live." Plus, the WBC's rise to must-watch TV, how the Commissioner's office is finally putting players in the room, and what the CAP program is doing to bring legends back to the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of Netflix’s Untold: Jail Blazers (premiering April 14), Rasheed Wallace, Damon Stoudamire, and Bonzi Wells join All The Smoke Unplugged to finally tell their side of one of the most misunderstood eras in NBA history. They revisit the loaded Trail Blazers rosters that nearly broke through, the heartbreak of coming up short against the Lakers and Spurs, Damon’s unforgettable first practice in Portland, brutal first-team vs. second-team battles, Scottie Pippen’s arrival, Arvydas Sabonis stories, locker room culture, and why those teams believed they should have won a championship. From the origins of the “Jail Blazers” label to the media narratives that followed those Portland teams for years, the guys reflect on how that era was framed, what the public never heard, and why this documentary matters now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyson Chandler and The Game put us on to Compton legend David Hamilton aka Super Crip, and the fans demanded we bring him on. Now he finally got to sit down with Matt Barnes to tell the full story. Shot in high school. Recruited to Auburn. Caught up in an NCAA investigation. Did time in federal prison. Now he's doing motivational speaking and just dropped a new book. The Compton urban legend speaks for himself. You asked for it. Here it is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The legendary Kenny Lofton joins Matt Barnes and Chris Young for a long overdue conversation. K-Lo was a six-time All-Star, five-time stolen base champion and four-time Gold Glove winner — but somehow was one-and-done on the Hall of Fame ballot. Lofton breaks down why he believes the home run era buried his legacy and what it was really like playing on the greatest teams never to win a World Series. He also opens up about growing up poor in East Chicago, being raised by his blind grandmother, and the promise he made her before leaving for the University of Arizona — where he played point guard on a Final Four team. Plus, Lofton gets into some amazing untold stories, like almost taking out Cal Ripken during his consecutive games streak, chasing Sammy Sosa through the Cubs dugout during the playoffs, getting held up by the third base coach in Game 7 of the 2007 ALCS, and why he believes Shohei Ohtani should never bat leadoff. 00:00 Intro, Hall of Fame Snub, Steroid Era 08:30: Ichiro Stats Comparison  16:55: Slow Death of the Leadoff Hitter, Should Ohtani Bat Leadoff? 22:50: Raised in East Chicago by Blind Grandmother 28:25: Playing Basketball at University of Arizona under Lute Olsen 39:05: Foot Locker Slam Dunk Contest 44:13: Taking only one at-bat at Arizona, Getting Drafted to MLB  55:30: Superpower of the bunt 58:18: First MLB memories with Astros  01:00:46: Traded to Cleveland Indians, Albert Belle, Eddie Murray 01:03:53: 90’s Indians Best Team to Never win it? 01:05:48: Shocking Trade to Braves for David Justice 01:10:58: Golden Era of Outfielders 01:13:13: Journeyman back half of career 01:14:45: Bartman game, almost fighting Sammy Sosa 01:20:00: Signature Shoe with Nike 01:21:00: 3-0 Blown ALCS with Yankees 01:23:45: Held at 3rd Base in Game 7 of ALCS 01:31:28: Quick Hitters 01:35:50: End See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Barnes opens up ATS Unplugged by calling out Patrick Beverley over recent comments about Dwyane Wade, saying the energy behind the debate feels more like clickbait than basketball analysis. Matt and Vernon “Mad Max” Maxwell also break down why Wade still gets the nod over James Harden for many fans, react to Duke’s late-game collapse in March Madness, debate whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić, or Victor Wembanyama deserves MVP, and discuss why Joe Mazzulla belongs in Coach of the Year conversations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before the rings, before the goggles, before the championships, Horace Grant was a kid in Sparta, Georgia hunting squirrel and raccoon just to eat. Four titles later, he's finally telling the whole story. On this episode, Horace goes deep on the Bulls three-peat with MJ and Pip, the emotional decision to leave Chicago, what Penny Hardaway could have been, getting that fourth ring in LA with Kobe and Shaq, and why after all of it, he has zero regrets. One of the most complete careers in NBA history. Not enough people know it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time World Series champion Tyler Glasnow sits down with Matt and Chris Young fresh off back-to-back titles with the most dominant team in the sport. The Dodgers right-hander pulls back the curtain on what it's actually like inside that pitching staff — the culture, the aura, and why Japanese players have so much success. Glasnow reflects on the long road from Pittsburgh to Tampa to LA, how the Rays' unconventional R&D system helped shape him into an ace, and what pitching coach Mark Prior has meant to his development. He opens up about his relationships with Shohei Ohtani and his Japanese teammates, the real leadership structure in that clubhouse, and whether the Dodgers are actually bad for baseball. Plus — the mental side of pitching, his game-day routine, thoughts on the pitch clock and robot ump, and what he does away from the field. And with two rings already, one question looms: is a three-peat actually coming? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard White has been Michael Jordan's right hand at Nike for over 40 years. As Vice President of Jordan Brand and the man Chris Tucker portrayed in Ben Affleck's Air, Howard has been in the room for every pivotal moment in sneaker history. In this powerful sit-down with Matt Barnes, he tells the full story for the first time. From growing up in poverty in Hampton, Virginia to becoming the person who helped sign MJ to Nike (when Jordan wanted Adidas), Howard reveals the untold stories behind the Jordan 3 design conflict with Tinker Hatfield, the Mercedes-Benz analogy that saved Jordan Brand after retirement, and the moment Phil Knight told him "it's been a good run."  He also opens up about his battle with amyloidosis, his heart transplant in December 2020, and how MJ donated $1 million to establish the Howard H. White Center for Amyloidosis. Along the way, you'll hear never-before-told stories about MJ's competitive fire (cycling in Hawaii, ping pong obsession, staring at a blank TV before The Shot), Kobe telling Howard "I want to sit at the table with Mike," and the mother's wisdom that guided Howard through it all: "Even a dog can wag its tail when it passes you on the street." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oscars just wrapped, so we did what made sense: pulled the 20 craziest Hollywood stories from the All The Smoke archives and put them all in one place. Leonardo DiCaprio getting so deep in character on Django Unchained that it changed everything on set. Vince Vaughn actually slapping Snoop Dogg on Starsky & Hutch. Denzel ignoring RZA while quietly giving T.I. the confidence to become an actor. Charlie Sheen juicing for Major League. Tupac and Eazy-E almost starring in Menace II Society. Ryan Coogler breaking down what inspired Sinners. These are the Hollywood conversations nobody else is having See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the most complete players to ever put on a uniform finally pulls up to All The Smoke Dugout, and Eric Davis does not disappoint. From growing up in South Central Los Angeles alongside his childhood best friend Darryl Strawberry, to navigating racism in the minor leagues, to becoming the highest paid player in the state of Ohio — E.D. takes us through a life that was anything but ordinary.Eric gets brutally honest about Marge Schott, the most chaotic owner in baseball history, and how her racism became the fuel that drove him to demand a $3 million contract and deliver a World Series championship. He opens up about the real Pete Rose — not the headlines, but the man who showed up with $5,000 cash in a rubber band, ostrich cowboy boots, and more swag than anyone in that clubhouse expected. He breaks down what the steroid era actually looked like from inside the locker room and why the Hall of Fame has lost all credibility in his eyes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vernon “Mad Max” Maxwell joins All The Smoke Unplugged for a hilarious NBA-heavy episode covering Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP run, whether SGA is already better than prime James Harden, Luka Doncic’s revenge stretch with the Lakers, LeBron’s future in LA, Boston’s playoff ceiling, and Houston’s late-season struggles. Mad Max also reacts to Bam’s controversial 83-point game passing Kobe’s mark, breaks down March Madness contenders, top NBA draft prospects like AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer, and sounds off in classic unfiltered fashion on everything from KD to college hoops chaos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Wexler is one of the most influential figures in 21st century sneaker culture. Matt and Stak linked up with him during NBA All-Star weekend in LA to break down his legendary run at Adidas, how he recruited Kanye away from Nike, and what it was like working with young Kobe and T-Mac. We also got into Steph Curry's sneaker free agency, Anthony Edwards' rise in the shoe game, and where fashion is headed. This one is straight free game from one of the sharpest minds the industry has ever seen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former University of Southern California athlete Owen “O-Dog” Hanson lived a double life. Known as the “Cocaine Quarterback,” Hanson went from popular college athlete to the leader of a massive international criminal operation involving drug trafficking, sports gambling, and money laundering across the U.S., Australia, and Latin America. At one point, Hanson owed a cartel $4 million, a debt that could have cost him his life. In this episode of ATS Unplugged, Hanson tells the unbelievable story of how a USC Trojans football walk-on ended up moving millions for a cartel, running an international gambling network, and eventually facing a 21-year federal prison sentence after a joint investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. From partying with pro athletes and celebrities to running a global trafficking empire, this is the wild true story of how he survived the cartel, the streets, and federal prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Nick Smells something crazy and follows his nose. finds one of his friends, Matt Barnes, waiting for a pizza. Join these two for some funny conversations about smoking, super fans and how weak sports have gotten in this new era. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Black Effect Presents... All The Smoke! The Game returns to All The Smoke for a wide-open conversation about everything happening in hip-hop and basketball. Compton rapper The Game responds to his controversial Kendrick Lamar comments, gives his thoughts on Drake, breaks down J. Cole's new album, and explains why LaRussell is beyond criticism. On the NBA side, we discuss the LeBron James & Luka Doncic Lakers, Alijah Arenas' breakout, and Compton legend Super Crip. If you're a fan of hip-hop, the NBA, or just real unfiltered conversation, this episode is for you. The Game Responds To EVERYTHING | Kendrick, Drake & The State of Rap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taj Gibson just signed a two-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies at 40 years old, and he's pulling up to All The Smoke Unplugged with Matt Barnes to break it all down. From the emotional phone call that brought him back to the NBA, to untold stories from the Derrick Rose-era Chicago Bulls, Taj holds nothing back. He reveals what D-Rose was REALLY like in practice (spoiler: he was NOT quiet), shares wild stories about Joakim Noah, Thibs' no-rules practice wars, and Carlos Boozer's infamous shoe-dye hairline. Taj also compares Ja Morant to Derrick Rose, breaks down the death of the power forward position, picks his 2028 Olympic big men, and shares what it was like having Wemby grab his shot out of the air. Plus, Taj's childhood friend Tameek Floyd joins to talk about GFB Development and their mission to rebuild the Brooklyn community they grew up in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball history has had only a handful of true faces of the league and we were lucky to sit down with one of them during NBA All-Star Weekend: Julius “Dr. J” Erving. Matt and Stak talk with Dr. J about everything from his legendary runs at Rucker Park to the high-flying, flashy style of the ABA, plus his heated rivalry with Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics. Along the way, we share plenty of laughs, including the inspiration behind Doc’s iconic afro and a hilarious story about his college car at UMass. From influencing generations of players to becoming Michael Jordan’s favorite player and blueprint on and off the court, Dr. J’s impact is undeniable. Step back in time with us as we sit down with true basketball royalty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Paul deserved better. On this episode of ALL THE SMOKE Unplugged, we break down why the Clippers’ handling of CP3’s exit still doesn’t sit right, and how it impacts his legacy as one of the greatest point guards of his era. We also get into: • Jaylen Brown getting disrespected AGAIN... this time by Beverly Hills PD • Team USA 2028 roster projections Who’s a lock? Who’s getting snubbed? • The NBA’s “grimiest” city conversation • Darryn Peterson's Strange Season at Kansas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last year's NBA All-Star Weekend gave us one of our most iconic moments: the Vernon Maxwell episode. Not only does it stand as one of our funniest and most-watched episodes of all time, but it also brought Mad Max into the ALL THE SMOKE family as a permanent part of the show. So naturally, we had to run it back with this year's live show at The Lighthouse Campus in Venice. We caught up with Max to talk about how his life has changed since that episode and what he's been up to lately. We also sat down with Craig Hodges to discuss his record-setting NBA Three-Point Contest wins, Symba to break down his cutting-edge approach to breaking into the rap game, and Jenna Bandy to talk about her experience in the NBA Celebrity Game and how she built her career as a content creator. This one is packed with laughs, completely unfiltered, in the only way ALL THE SMOKE knows how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the years, we’ve sat down with hip-hop legends who’ve shared untold stories that shaped the culture forever. This compilation brings together 20 of the most jaw-dropping moments from ALL THE SMOKE that you need to hear. Stories like Fat Joe helping get Biggie his first concert while navigating tension with Tupac. Snoop Dogg speaking on a near death experience with Big Boy. The D.O.C’s career changing accident and one of hip-hop’s biggest what-ifs. Dame Dash admitting he didn’t think Kanye could rap. NWA being on the verge of a reunion before Eazy-E passed. These are the kind of stories that remind you how unpredictable the journey really is. That’s what makes ALL THE SMOKE different. Guests don’t hold back. They speak on what really happened, who was really there, and how these moments actually shaped hip-hop history. This is one of the wildest collections of rap stories we’ve ever put together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA FIGHT NIGHT on ALL THE SMOKE Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson, and Vernon “Mad Max” Maxwell break down the wild Hornets–Pistons scuffle that saw Isaiah Stewart SNAP off the bench and charge the floor. The guys give their unfiltered take on what went down, whether the trip was intentional, and how many games Stewart should (and will) get suspended. The crew also debates what it means when teammates “duck the smoke,” with Duncan Robinson in the spotlight, and whether every player should ride for their squad the way the old school did. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots legend and 3x Super Bowl champion Willie McGinest joins Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson for an unforgettable conversation spanning NFL dynasties, West Coast culture, and untold locker room stories. Willie reveals the REAL reason Bill Belichick chose Tom Brady over $100 million man Drew Bledsoe—including Belichick's "cold speech" to the team that shocked everyone. He breaks down what made the Patriots different, and shares wild stories about Mike Vrabel being an "asshole" teammate who researched opponents' personal lives to trash talk. Beyond football, Willie takes us inside Death Row Records when his former high school classmate Snoop Dogg signed, describes being in Dr. Dre's studio sessions hearing unreleased music, shares his firsthand experience of the LA Riots and the unity that followed, and gets emotional recalling his relationship with the late Junior Seau. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Bowl Champion Keyshawn Johnson joins Matt Barnes on All The Smoke Unplugged to share the untold story of how he found out Fox Sports fired everyone, and what really happened behind the scenes at FS1. The former #1 overall NFL Draft pick breaks down his Super Bowl XXXVII experience with the Buccaneers, shares hilarious stories about Jon Gruden, and reveals how Bill Parcells "saved him from working at UPS." Plus, he gives his prediction, explains why Sam Darnold's journey vindicates what he told the Jets years ago, and goes in on the Raiders' #1 pick decision. Keyshawn calls coaches "coyotes" over the Brandon Aiyuk $27M situation, evaluates Shedeur Sanders' rookie season, and shares his thoughts on LeBron's future with the Lakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melvin Gregg's journey from Vine star to Hollywood actor has given creators the blueprint for turning social media fame into a thriving career. Best known for his breakout role as Manboy on Snowfall, Gregg opens up about the financial sacrifices he made while on the show and shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with the legendary John Singleton. He also breaks down the difference between social media fame and acting fame, offers advice for content creators looking to transition into entertainment, and exposes the shady tactics platforms use to manipulate creator reach. Plus, Melvin reveals his unexpected passion for gardening and landscaping. And of course, Stak shoots his shot for an acting role yet again. Your time will come, Stak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mad Max is back and he's not holding back.  Max unleashes on the Bucks' disrespectful treatment of Giannis, shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories about Chris Webber crashing at his spot in Sacramento, and breaking down why the Kings franchise continues to disappoint Matt's hometown. Then, NFL legend Jake Plummer and former Broncos WR Nate Jackson join to discuss the Patriots' Super Bowl run, the 49ers' bizarre injury epidemic conspiracy, and what it takes to survive championship-level football. From NBA trade deadline chaos to NFL playoff intensity, this episode brings unfiltered smoke from legends who've lived it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nobody is using their platform to educate, challenge, and inspire quite like Vic Mensa. From viral orange-tree monologues to fearless conversations about politics, identity, and culture, Vic joins ALL THE SMOKE for one of our most wide-ranging and thought-provoking interviews yet. Vic breaks down how he uses social media as a tool for activism, the realities of Venezuelan immigration in Chicago, and how redlining and systemic violence continue to shape the city. He reflects on growing up biracial, his powerful ayahuasca experience, and the role music plays in influencing today’s youth. We also dive deep into Chicago’s legendary music scene, including unforgettable stories about coming up with Chance The Rapper, being in the room while Kanye West recorded “30 Hours,” and the moment Vic’s own career began to take off. Plus, he talks acting on The Chi, sheds light on today’s activists making a real difference, and shares what it was like filming Still With Smoke entirely on an iPhone in Senegal. This one is equal parts history lesson, cultural deep dive, and raw personal reflection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices