Matt and Stak are back with another fire episode of All The Smoke Unplugged. This week, they dive into Kendrick's "GNX" album, sharing raw reactions and unfiltered takes. Stak spills on the top artists he's sitting on unreleased tracks with and teases exciting future collabs. Plus, our brand-new "5 with 5" segment makes its debut, where we rank the top 5 NBA players who can rap. And, as always, Neighborhood Hater Geno pulls up to deliver his hilarious Lakers roast. Stick around for an exclusive ...
Nov 26, 2024•36 min
Brandon Jennings joins All The Smoke to share his raw, unfiltered journey. From his roots in Compton to shaking up the game by skipping college for Italy, Jennings opens up about his move that changed basketball forever. He reflects on being Under Armour’s first signature basketball athlete, going head-to-head with Derrick Rose at Oak Hill, and his iconic 55-point game as a rookie in Milwaukee—against Steph Curry. Plus, did you know Stak was Jennings’ vet in Milwaukee? Matt and Stak dive deep wi...
Nov 21, 2024•55 min
In this episode of All The Smoke Unplugged, Matt Barnes opens up about his $600K in NBA career fines, from shoving Greg Stiemsma to the time Kobe Bryant covered his damages. Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. joins us to share his experience calling the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight and comparing his own Tyson bout to Jake's performance. Plus, Roy analyzes the Serrano-Taylor fight and discusses how Jake Paul can earn respect in the boxing world. We also hit the batting cages to put Geno and Ray to the...
Nov 19, 2024•37 min
All The Smoke Unplugged is back with another star-studded episode! First up, Matt is joined by NBA champ Trevor Ariza to dive into the latest NBA buzz, starting with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Has Giannis cemented his spot as the NBA's newest villain? And with rumors swirling, is it time for the Bucks to trade their star player? The duo explores what a potential mega-trade could look like and who the top suitors might be. Next, they discuss the explosive rise of Anthony Edwards, who’s t...
Nov 12, 2024•32 min
Matt Barnes returns with another episode of All The Smoke Unplugged, joined by media personality Van Lathan. Van brings his trademark cultural commentary to unpack the intersection of sports, entertainment, and politics. The duo tackles Joel Embiid's 3-game suspension, the ramifications of Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election and Lil Wayne’s Super Bowl snub. Resident hater Geno stops by for his weekly appearance, bringing the heat with his unfiltered takes on the Dodgers' World Se...
Nov 07, 2024•42 min
Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson welcome NBA champion turned media sensation Kendrick Perkins for a raw and unfiltered conversation about his journey from the hardwood to becoming one of ESPN's most prominent voices. Big Perk opens up about his new multi-year ESPN contract and takes us behind the scenes of his typical NBA season week, sharing the screen with legends like Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee. Never one to hold back, Perk addresses recent controversies including the Celtics Ring Night d...
Nov 05, 2024•55 min
Matt and Stak sit down this week with Dana and David Pump – the OG architects of youth basketball who've been spotting and developing generational talent before it hits the mainstream. The Pump brothers pull back the curtain on their game-changing journey, dropping knowledge about their groundbreaking foundation and revealing untold stories of their deep connections with basketball royalty. From stories about Kobe Bryant to their game-changing relationships with industry titans like Sonny Vaccar...
Oct 31, 2024•34 min
All The Smoke Unplugged returns with a bang! Three-time NBA champion Trevor Ariza joins Matt Barnes to keep it real on the league's biggest headlines.They get into everything from Embiid sitting back-to-backs to the D-Wade statue fiasco in Miami. Ariza, drawing from his 18 years in the league, breaks down Jimmy Butler's potential next move and the drama in Denver after Jokic called out his teammates. Raw, unfiltered, and straight from the source – this is the NBA talk you won't hear anywhere els...
Oct 29, 2024•38 min
Much love to 'The City Of Brotherly Love' who showed OUT for our ATS live tour! On the latest ALL THE SMOKE, Matt & Stak are joined by Gillie and Wallo to talk shop, share some incredible stories, and have some fun in front of a sold out Philly crowd! The guys reflect on their podcasting journeys and explain how they met. They also speak on Gillie's rap career, debate who won the beef between Kendrick Lamar & Drake, give their take on Diddy's current situation. Plus, they answer a ton of...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min
On today's episode of ALL THE SMOKE, the legendary Larry Johnson shares incredible stories in front of a sold out NYC crowd. Johnson looks back on his time as one of the faces of college basketball at UNLV. He reflects on the Runnin' Rebels blowout win over Duke in the 1990 NCAA Championship and winning the Naismith College Player of the Year in 1991. But it wasn't all glory during his time at UNLV. NCAA probes against the UNLV players and coaches were constant. Johnson opens up on what was real...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min
On the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE, 6-year NBA vet and 2000 NCAA champion, Mateen Cleaves, joins Matt & Stak for an energy filled sit down. Cleaves looks back on his high school and college days as a highly touted prospect, including playing in the 1996 McDonald’s All-American game with Kobe and winning the National Title over Florida in 2000. Plus, he explains what it was like playing under Tom Izzo and what makes him such a special coach. Also, he reflects on his NBA career, including ...
Oct 10, 2024•51 min
The Black Effect Presents... All The Smoke! NFL legend Lawrence Taylor joined us for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation about his extraordinary life and career. LT takes us on a journey from his early days playing pickup basketball at UNC to becoming the most dominant defensive player in NFL history. He shares candid stories about his relationships with coaching giants Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells, and reflects on how he revolutionized the game of football. Taylor also opens up about ...
Oct 06, 2024•52 min
On the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE, former 2-time NBA All-Star and 2014 Defensive Player of the Year, Joakim Noah, sits down with Matt for an honest conversation. Noah remembers the legacy of a man who was larger than life, Dikembe Mutombo, and explains what he meant to African basketball. Plus, he reacts to his former teammate Derrick Rose officially retiring and looks back on Rose's one-of-a-kind career. Also, he shares the story of when he hooped with President Obama, discusses the growth...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 19 min
On a very special edition of ALL THE SMOKE, Matt and Stak sit down for an exclusive interview with current Vice President and Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris. Vice President Harris shares her plan to boost the economy and her perspective on America’s progress on social justice. Plus, she discusses her Bay Area roots, how she deals with personal character attacks, cannabis legislation and more. This interview was recorded on Tuesday, September 24th at the Vice...
Sep 30, 2024•49 min
'The Crossover King' has entered the chat. On this weeks episode of ALL THE SMOKE, Matt and Stak are joined by 2022 Hall of Fame inductee, Tim Hardaway Sr. to talk all things hoops. Hardaway weighs in on the current state of the Miami Heat and looks back on his time with the franchise. Plus, he discusses Tim Hardaway Jr. playing in the NBA Finals and being so close to winning a title with the Mavericks this year. He also shares stories from winning a gold medal at the 2000 olympics and talks abo...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min
One of basketball's greatest and most influential players EVER, Oscar Robertson, joins Matt and Stak for a rare interview on the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE. The Hall of Famer reflects on his NBA lawsuit that led to the creation of free agency and changed the game forever. Plus, he explains what it was like playing in the same era as the legendary Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell 'The Big O' also shares stories about being a prominent athlete during his time, from being threatened by the KK...
Sep 19, 2024•53 min
ALL THE SMOKE delivers a double feature this week with NFL legend Marshawn Lynch. In this live episode, 'Beast Mode' joins Matt and Stak for a candid conversation spanning his illustrious career. Lynch revisits his Super Bowl triumphs and heartbreaks, including the controversial play call in Super Bowl 49. He reflects on winning a championship and his potential Hall of Fame future. The discussion extends beyond football, touching on financial literacy, life after retirement, and giving back to t...
Sep 10, 2024•55 min
ATS fam, we are BACK and bigger than ever! Season 6 starts with a bang as Matt and Stak are joined by NBA legend and Hall-of-Famer, Dominique Wilkins. 'The Human Highlight Film' discusses the 2024 Olympics, his own experience on the ’96 team and gets deep about the evolution of the NBA game. Wilkins slams Anthony Edwards’ 'old generation' comments and explains why he doesn't understand the current players’ criticisms of past eras. Also, he shares his experience playing in the 80's with Magic Joh...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 20 min
The new NFL Season is only six, short days away! In that spirit, we look back on an amazing conversation with Hall of Fame defensive end and media personality Michael Strahan. The former Giant opens up about his legendary career, including winning the 2007 Super Bowl in New York. He also discusses other moments from his singular story and talks about his current success in the media world. NEW ATS EPISODES RETURN on SEPTEMBER 5th! Originally aired September 1st, 2022: See omnystudio.com/listener...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 10 min
With the start of the NFL season just weeks away, we flash back to a 4/20 conversation with former NFL running back Ricky Williams to discuss his NFL career. Williams opens up about the use of painkillers in the NFL, the infamous 1999 Saints trade for him, cannabis in sports, post-retirement life and much more. NEW ATS EPISODES RETURN on SEPTEMBER 5th! **Originally aired April 20th, 2022** See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr
Fall is just around the corner as the 2024-25 NFL Preseason continues this week. To celebrate, we revisit a legendary conversation with 3x Super Bowl champ Julian Edelman! He takes a deep dive into his legendary NFL football career, and shares amazing stories about Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Gronk and more. Originally aired May 19th, 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Originally aired June 9th, 2022: As the 2024 Olympics roll on and the U.S aims for more gold, we re-visit a wide ranging conversation with 2x Gold Medalist and NBA legend Grant Hill. He joins the boys for an EPIC convo discussing his hall-of-fame career, reflecting on his college and NBA hoops journey. Plus, he talks about his post-playing career transition into the media world and his other business ventures. And check out this week's interview with Grant LIVE in Paris, hosted by Rachel Nichols...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley & Shaquille O'Neal discuss legendary moments from "Inside the NBA." Plus, the TNT analysts share stories from their playing careers, including Michael Jordan & the 90s Chicago Bulls, Moses Malone and Kobe Bryant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 01, 2024•36 min
Former NFL running back and one of the greatest college players ever, Reggie Bush, joins Matt & Stak for an exclusive interview on the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE. Bush unloads on the NCAA and explains his lawsuit against them. Plus, he shares his thoughts on NIL, discusses the epic 2006 Natty between USC & Texas, including his relationship with rival Vince Young. Also, he opens up about his NFL career, including joining the Saints in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and playing fo...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 26 min
On the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE, Matt and Stak are joined by one of the fight games biggest stars and someone who rarely speaks out, Nate Diaz. The MMA superstar discusses his boxing match with Jorge Masvidal, the art of trash-talking, his UFC return plan, and shares his thoughts on Dana White and fighter pay. Plus, he answers whether he would ever fight Conor McGregor again, talks Jake Paul, and remembers the first fight he ever got in. Subscribe to our newsletter for a chance to win the...
Jul 02, 2024•44 min
One of the greatest 'what ifs' in basketball history, legendary Chicago high school star Ronnie Fields joins Matt & Stak on the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE. Fields opens up about the devastating car accident that changed his career, discusses playing with KG at Farragut High School, and talks about secret hoops runs he had with MJ. Plus, he reflects on the epic never-before-seen 1995 Nike High School dunk contest, the state of AAU, and talks current day NBA. Subscribe to our newsletter f...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 13 min
The NBA regular season may be over, but the drama NEVER stops. On this episode of ATS UNPLUGGED, Matt & Stak react to the Lakers massive hiring of JJ Redick as their new head coach. Plus, they discuss Ryan Garcia vacating his title and being banned for 1 year from boxing. They also share their thoughts on what happens with big name free agents like Paul George and Klay Thompson, and share who they think is the best 3rd star to fit with LeBron and AD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Jun 25, 2024•44 min
One of the greatest dunkers the world has ever seen joins ALL THE SMOKE for an incredible episode. 6x All-Star, Shawn Kemp, sits down with Matt and Stak to reflect on his highlight filled career, including his chemistry with Gary Payton, facing off with MJ in the Finals, how he got his athleticism and dunking ability, and why he thinks Bill Russell is the GOAT. Plus, 'The Reignman' explains why he thinks he deserves to be in the HOF, discusses his relationship with Bobby Knight and why he snubbe...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Chitown stand up! On this week's episode of ALL THE SMOKE, watch as Matt and Stak took over Chicago for a live show with The Knuckleheads. The crew shares epic stories about Chicago hoops, Michael Jordan, and Kobe. Plus, they play some hilarious games like "who knows their co-host better" and answer a ton of fan questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 53 min
NBA Finals Game 3 is tonight and nothing will get you ready like ATS Unplugged. This week, Matt and Stak are joined by 3x NBA Champ and coach Phil Handy to break down what's happened in the series so far and discuss if the Mavericks have any chance at coming back from down 2-0 against the Boston Celtics. Plus, they discuss the state of the WNBA and talk Caitlin Clark See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2024•45 min
