Real #AllTheSmoke listeners know that Schea Cotton is one of the most name-dropped people in the show’s history. Now one of the most hyped High School players of all time joins Matt & Stak to share his story. Cotton opens up about being 'LeBron before LeBron', not making it to the NBA, being in Sports Illustrated as a 15-year old Freshman, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In a special EXTRA SMOKE episode, the guys continue their Sac Town run. They sit down with 3x NBA Champ, JaVale McGee, to talk about his long and successful career. Plus, they speak with rising wing Kevin Huerter about his trade from Atlanta, the Kings' special 2022-23 Season, and the teams resurgent culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2023•47 min
LIGHT THE BEAM! On the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE, Kings head coach and 2x Coach of the Year, Mike Brown, joins the guys to talk all things Sac-town. Brown opens up about the team's special 2022/2023 season and how they surprised the league. Plus, he discusses the continued growth of the Kings' young core, new-found expectations, taking the Warriors' dynasty to a game 7, and his past coaching stops, including LeBron in Cleveland. Also, Stak and Mike Brown recall their stops together in San ...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Actress and pop-culture icon, Jada Pinkett Smith, joins Matt & Stak on a must-see episode of ALL THE SMOKE. Jada speaks on her family life, the ups and downs of her acting and TV hosting career, and her new book. Plus, she opens up about her relationship with Tupac Shakur and growing up in Baltimore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min
On episode 201 of ALL THE SMOKE, Matt and Stak sit down with 3-time NBA champion, NCAA champion and Lakers' great James Worthy. The Hall of Famer discusses his time with the 'Showtime' Lakers, playing with Magic Johnson, and gives behind-the-scenes insight into things the public never saw. Plus, he talks about his 3 NBA title wins, winning finals MVP in 1988, playing with Michael Jordan at UNC and winning a college championship, Pat Riley, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 41 min
On the 200th episode of ALL THE SMOKE, Matt and Stak continue to bring the same fire, energy, and unparalleled interviews that you all love with an exclusive interview with former NFL star Terrell Owens. T.O. discusses his public feud with Stephen A Smith and doesn't hold back in his response to the prominent sports media journalist. Plus, he discusses playing for the Niners, Eagles and Cowboys, his infamous celebrations, Coach Prime, Steve Young and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson are back with another All The Smoke episode! This time, they welcome on Rich Kleiman, business partner and close friend of NBA superstar Kevin Durant. In this wide-ranging interview, Rich dives into how he first met KD and built their special relationship. He provides rare insight into the formation of the Hampton 5 and Kevin's controversial move to the Warriors. Rich also discusses growing up in New York City and his journey into the sports business world. See om...
Sep 28, 2023•55 min
The WNBA playoffs are in full swing and we got Aces star Kelsey Plum on the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE. KP joins Matt and Stak to discuss winning the WNBA title last season, playing under Becky Hammon and with A'ja Wilson, and how she met husband and Giants star Darren Waller. Plus, she opens up about her time at Washington and being drafted number 1 the same year as fellow Huskie, Markelle Fultz, who also went first overall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 21, 2023•42 min
Two of the world's most famous athlete twins join ALL THE SMOKE for a must-see episode as season 5 continues on. Markieff and Marcus Morris sit down with Matt and Stak to discuss their careers. The twins open up about playing together at Kansas, the NBA draft process, and their run in Phoenix. Plus, Markieff looks back on his title with the Lakers, the infamous Jokic shove incident and playing with Lebron. Also, Marcus reflects on the 2018 Celtics squad he was a part of and playing with Kawhi an...
Sep 14, 2023•34 min
Recharged and ready to rock. ALL THE SMOKE is back for season 5 and is kicking it off with former 19-year NBA vet big man, Tyson Chandler. Chandler speaks with Matt and Stak about his long, storied career. First, he previews the upcoming Mavs season and talks about the Luka & Kyrie duo and looks back on winning the 2011 title with Dallas. Then, Chandler opens up about his time with the Hornets & Chris Paul, being a part of the 2008 Olympic team, and his Knick's run with Carmelo Anthony. ...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Season 4 of ALL THE SMOKE was a movie. Look back on the best moments and stories from Matt and Stak's interviews around the country with a legendary cast of guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Happy Mamba Day! In honor of today being 8/24, we put together the best Mamba stories from ALL THE SMOKE. This compilation episode is the ultimate celebration of Kobe's indelible impact and mythical legacy. Hear from former teammates, opponents, coaches, and more that were fortunate enough to encounter Kobe. Their firsthand accounts provide rare insight into the mindset, work ethic, and competitive spirit that defined the Mamba Mentality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 24, 2023•49 min
All The Smoke is now international! Join Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson in Croatia for a special behind-the-scenes episode. Matt and Stak attended the Sunset Sports Media Festival in Zadar Croatia, interviewed former NBA player and Croatian-born Damjan Rudež, spoke on ATS approaching 200 episodes, reflections, favorite episodes, and more. From the coastline views to candid conversations, get a fascinating fly-on-the-wall glimpse into All The Smoke's global expansion. See omnystudio.com/listener...
Aug 10, 2023•50 min
Season 4 was a movie and ALL THE SMOKE is closing it out with another banger. The guys are joined by 2016 NBA champ and podcaster, Iman Shumpert. Shump opens up about the Cavs 2016 title win over the Warriors, playing with LeBron & Kyrie, his time in New York, and his experience on Dancing With The Stars. Plus, he talks Chicago hoops, college ball, and more. Check out Shump's podcast #ImanAmongstMen. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:20) - Winning Dancing with the Stars (00:07:07) - How he saved ove...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 47 min
ALL THE SMOKE's 2023 NBA Summer League run continues on with Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren. The '2nd year' big man discusses missing his first year due to this foot injury, the expectations for a rising Oklahoma City team, his time at Gonzaga and his viral moment at Steph's camp. Filmed at "XS Nightclub” and “Wynn Nightlife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 01, 2023•28 min
In our second edition of episodes from the 2023 NBA Summer League, Matt and Stak got with a playing and coaching legend. Episode 193 of ATS features Clippers head coach Ty Lue, who opens up about a host of topics including the Clippers' recent shortfalls and injuries, load management, and how Russell Westbrook saved their season. Then, Lue opens up about his playing career, including winning two championships with the Lakers and playing with MJ on the Wizards. To close it out, Lue recalls his PO...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Summer league was a MOVIE and ALL THE SMOKE had a chance to sit down with some of the biggest names in the sport. On the first episode of ATS's Vegas run, Matt and Stak sat down with Laker's breakout star Austin Reaves. The 25-year-old reflected on the teams up and down 2023 season, Lebron breaking the all-time scoring record, his new contract and guarding Steph in the playoffs. Plus, he explains what it was like playing with Russell Westbrook and what it is like playing with Lebron and joining ...
Jul 20, 2023•43 min
It's Thursday which means its ALL THE SMOKE time! On this week's installment, the boys are joined by writer, producer, director, and actor, Kenya Barris. Get ready for an in-depth conversation as Barris discusses his journey through the world of film and television which includes his groundbreaking sitcom, BLACK-ISH, and his latest projects. Plus, he reveals what it's like working with so many incredible actors and actresses and of course, discusses some hoops. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Welcome to another exciting episode of ALL THE SMOKE! In this week's installment, the boys are joined by acclaimed film director Allen Hughes. Get ready for an in-depth conversation as Hughes shares his incredible journey in the film industry, offering unique insights into his breakthrough moments and working with the likes of Denzel Washington and Chris Tucker. Hughes directed classics like 'Menace II Society' to his recently acclaimed series 'The Defiant Ones' and 'Dear Mama.' Tune in now for ...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min
ALL THE SMOKE brings you unparalleled guests and this week is no different. On episode 189, Matt and Stak are joined by Fanatics CEO and Billionaire, Michael Rubin. The former part-owner of the 76ers and Devils, opens up about his business career, how he started Fanatics, his love for sports, relationship with Meek Mill & Drake and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2023•54 min
The boys are back with another episode of ALL THE SMOKE. This week they are joined by rapper and actor, Tyrese. The multi-talented artist reveals how to broke into the music industry, why he went into acting, and being a key member of the FAST AND FURIOUS and TRANSFORMERS franchises. Plus, he talks 'Baby Boy' with Snoop & John Singleton, his upbringing and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 33 min
3x-NBA champ and former Warriors guard, Shaun Livingston, joins the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE for a must-watch interview. Livingston shares never-before stories from his inspiring NBA journey, including how he almost lost his leg after his gruesome knee injury. The point guard discusses coming straight to the league from high school, winning three titles with the Warriors and explains what playing with Steph Curry and KD was like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Rachel Nichols, Matt Barnes, and Boogie Cousins are back for the final WHAT'S BURNIN episode of the season! They recap the 2023 NBA Finals and preview NBA free agency. Where will big names like Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, and James Harden end up? What will the Nuggets, Heat, Lakers, Suns, Celtics, Mavericks and Sixers do this offseason? Find out on the latest episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2023•50 min
In a special EXTRA SMOKE episode, we take you into the guys Croatia trip where they interviewed Nikola Jokic's agent, Miško Ražnatović. The godfather of European hoops explains how he found Jokic, the difference between the European game and the NBA, why international players are having so much success in the league, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2023•38 min
On this week's episode of ALL THE SMOKE, Matt & Stak welcome back rap legend Lil Wayne to chop up the latest in the NBA and music world. Weezy shares his opinion on the JA Morant situation, picks who his NBA GOAT is, opens up about his music career and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min
The NBA Finals is in full swing and our WHAT'S BURNIN team is here to break it all down. Rachel Nichols and Matt Barnes discuss the first two games and how Miami stole game 2 to even the series. Plus, they preview tonight's game 3 in South Beach and talk about all the recent coaching moves across the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 07, 2023•35 min
The NBA Finals start tonight, so no better time for ALL THE SMOKE to sit down with the man who is a 7x champion, Robert Horry. 'Big Shot Rob' opens up about his historic career, including winning championships with 3 different teams: The Lakers, the Spurs, and the Rockets. Horry shares untold stories from the Lakers early 2000 dynasty with Kobe & Shaq and his epic playoff buzzer-beaters. Plus, he talks about the greatness of Hakeem and winning titles in H-town. Also, his experiences playing ...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 26 min
The biggest NBA playoff series of the year means the biggest WHAT'S BURNIN episode of the year. Rachel Nichols is joined by the legend, Tracy McGrady, for a LIVE preview of the NBA Finals. The dynamic duo gets you ready for the upcoming historic 7-game series between the first-time finalists Denver Nuggets, and the Cinderella 8-seed Miami Heat. #SHOWTIMEBasketball #allthesmoke #NBA #WhatsBurnin #nbapreview #rachelnichols #mattbarnes #jaysontatum #lebronjames #lebron #Celtics #Suns #jimmybutler #...
Jun 01, 2023•52 min
Yeah, you know what time it is. ALL THE SMOKE is back with rapper and actor, Ludacris, who opens up about his journey. Luda discusses his rap career, including hits like 'My Chick Bad', 'Act A Fool' and more. Also, the 'Fast and Furious star shares insight into the legendary film franchise, talks about why they keep making them and working with Vin Diesel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2023•49 min
WHAT'S BURNIN is PACKED this week. Rachel is joined by Matt Barnes and Boogie Cousins to break down the incredible performance by Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as they advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Plus, will Lebron actually retire after his cryptic post-game press conference, and what's next for the Lakers? Also, Celtics are on the brink of being swept. What went wrong? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 24, 2023•42 min
