All The Smoke

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