All The Smoke
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About the podcast
ALL THE SMOKE pairs two of the most outspoken and controversial players of their time. Known as fiery, intense competitors during their on-court careers, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson are now two of the most widely respected voices by today’s crop of NBA stars. Serving as mentors to numerous players throughout the league and with their hands firmly on the pulse of the game, they have first-hand insight into the minds, lives and pressing issues facing today’s players. Barnes and Jackson, who have played alongside two generations of All-Stars, will dish on the latest news and drama from on and off the court without boundaries.
Episodes 626
Michael Jordan’s Favorite Player Was Marques Johnson
Marques Johnson is an LA legend and he gave us the full tour on ALL THE SMOKE. Matt & Stak got into all of it with Marques: John Wooden, Bill Walton, Magic, Dr. J, Michael Jordan, plus his new book, “The …
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Marques Johnson is an LA legend and he gave us the full tour on ALL THE SMOKE. Matt & Stak got into all of it with Marques: John Wooden, Bill Walton, Magic, Dr. J, Michael Jordan, plus his new book, “The Crenshaw Chronicles.” He took us inside the Bucks during Giannis’ final season and gave us his take on the Clippers mess. He also told us how a razor got him the part in White Men Can’t Jump. There’s nobody more deserving of a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame and Marques told us about the call Walt Frazier made after he got left out.
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Kirk Cousins Returns to Minnesota. Can He SAVE Justin Jefferson?
While breaking down the Minnesota Vikings' Monday Night Football disaster and Justin Jefferson's frustration, Keyshawn suggests Minnesota bring Kirk Cousins back for a third-round pick. Moments later, news …
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While breaking down the Minnesota Vikings' Monday Night Football disaster and Justin Jefferson's frustration, Keyshawn suggests Minnesota bring Kirk Cousins back for a third-round pick. Moments later, news breaks DURING THE RECORDING that the Vikings are doing exactly that. Matt Barnes and Keyshawn react to what Cousins' return means for Justin Jefferson and the NFC North before revisiting two legendary Monday Night Football matchups. Key takes us inside his two-touchdown performance against the Greatest Show on Turf, his wild history with NFL fines, and the night Peyton Manning erased a 21-point deficit while Key was already in the Buccaneers locker room. PLUS: Keyshawn weighs in on Shedeur Sanders' Browns debut and shares a personal story involving Deion Sanders, Joe Burrow's MVP case, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Jacksonville's aggressive trade deadline, the Rams' injury concerns, and whether Austin Reaves is a championship-level No. 2 alongside Luka Dončić. 00:00 Vikings MELTDOWN: Carson Wentz & Minnesota's Collapse 01:51 Keyshawn's Advice to a Frustrated Justin Jefferson 05:57 Keyshawn Calls the Kirk Cousins Trade BEFORE It Happens 08:50 Keyshawn vs. The Greatest Show on Turf 11:39 Keyshawn's WILD NFL Fines & Touchdown Celebrations 16:58 Peyton Manning's INSANE 21-Point MNF Comeback 22:02 Jaguars Go ALL-IN at the NFL Trade Deadline 24:32 Shedeur Sanders' Browns Debut & Keyshawn's Deion Story 27:25 Joe Burrow's MVP Case & Chase-Higgins Duo 31:23 Rams Outlook: Myles Garrett Returns, Puka Injured 34:25 The Lakers' Hot Start & Luka's Scoring Explosion 38:09 Is Austin Reaves a Championship-Level No. 2?
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ESPN Wanted Ryan Clark to Quit The Pivot. He Said No.
Ryan Clark has been speaking his truth on his abrupt exit from ESPN, but he had more in the tank for us. The Super Bowl champ, Emmy winner and Pivot Podcast co-founder sat down with Matt to get into all of it …
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Ryan Clark has been speaking his truth on his abrupt exit from ESPN, but he had more in the tank for us. The Super Bowl champ, Emmy winner and Pivot Podcast co-founder sat down with Matt to get into all of it: how he found out, ESPN’s first offer on his last contract, and the Zoom with Howard Schultz that happened days later. Ryan also tells us how the Pivot Sports Show came together in six weeks, why Chan and Fred are all in, and the one thing he says he hasn’t admitted publicly about Monday Night Football. Plus Coach Tomlin’s Minecraft city, the volleyball ownership group, and Matt getting on Ryan about his 12-year-old car.
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Ty Jerome: The NBA's Most UNEXPECTED 28 PPG Scorer
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 …
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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.
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Paul Molitor KEEPS IT REAL on Legendary Hall of Fame Career
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 …
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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.
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Yaxel Lendeborg Saved Steph Curry's Warriors... And Mike Dunleavy's JOB
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 …
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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 GuestsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Keisha Lance Bottoms Brings THE SMOKE: Affordability Crisis, Data Centers & Winning Georgia
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 …
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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.
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Jeezy Says His Generation Failed Today’s Young Rappers
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 …
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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.
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Jake Peavy KEEPS IT REAL...Crazy Stories on Bonds, Maddux, Willie Mays, Clemens
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 …
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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
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Keyshawn Johnson Takes Brock Purdy Over Josh Allen
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 …
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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.
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Nancy Lieberman: Angel Reese & Caitlin Clark Raised Every Salary in the WNBA
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 …
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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.
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Jermaine Dye Keeps it REAL: Moneyball A's, BEST White Sox Stories, Leaving Millions on Table
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 …
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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
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Jalen Hurts Deserved BETTER Than This
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 …
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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
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Stephen Curry Is Going Down With the Warriors Ship
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 …
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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
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Matt Barnes Tells Kerry Washington He Wants To Hire Olivia Pope
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 …
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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.
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Derrek Lee on Losing MVP to Pujols, Maddux's Pranks & How Dusty Changed Everything
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 …
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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
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Keyshawn Johnson Says Marvin Harrison Jr. Needed OUT of Arizona
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 …
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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.
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Jerome Bettis: “Lord, If This Is How You Want My Career to End.”
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 …
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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
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You’ve NEVER Heard This Side of Albert Belle
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 …
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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
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Kobe at 17, Sandlot With Michael Jackson & Getting Found at Taco Bell with Ced Ceballos
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 …
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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 HittersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You’ve NEVER Seen This Side of Jason Sudeikis
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 …
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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 hittersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Al Leiter Keeps it REAL Breaking Down His Era vs. Today's MLB
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 …
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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
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Keyshawn Johnson Didn't Want LeBron on the Lakers... And Admits Why
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 …
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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'.
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Adam Jones: Robbing Manny Machado, Calling Yamamoto's Greatness, Ohtani vs Ichiro Debate
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Colin Kaepernick On Being Blackballed By The NFL
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 …
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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.
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Dave Stewart: From Lost Journeyman to World Series MVP
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 …
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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.
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Warren Moon Was Rejected by the NFL… Then Became Its Highest-Paid Player
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 …
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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.
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Jose Canseco: Madonna's Obsession, McGwire Relationship, Truth About Bonds, Beating Rickey in a Race
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 …
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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.
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Danny DeVito's Wildest Always Sunny Stories: Naked Scenes & A Fake Cop Prank That Went Too Far
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 …
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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.
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Prince Fielder: Brewers Revival, Miguel Cabrera’s Greatness, Career Ending Injury
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 …
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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.
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