All The Smoke

ATS UNPLUGGED is back after a week hiatus, and we're kicking things off by sending all our love to those affected by the LA wildfires. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted.

In this brand new episode, Matt is joined by Bootleg Kev, the host of a popular hip hop radio show and podcast, for an insider look into the biggest stories taking over the music and entertainment industry. The guys dive deep into Drake&rsq...

From the streets of Jamaica to the University of Miami football field, Rohan Marley opens up about carrying the legendary Marley name and forging his own path. The entrepreneur and former Hurricane dives deep into growing up as Bob Marley's son, building the family's global business empire, and his relationship with Grammy-winning artist Lauryn Hill. Get the never-before-heard stories behind "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill", the c...

Legendary RB LeSean "Shady" McCoy joins the show to set the stage for the 2025 NFL playoffs with raw, unfiltered takes on the game's biggest stars. The 6-time Pro Bowler breaks down the epic MVP battle between Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, shares never-before-heard locker room stories from his Eagles and Bills days, and settles the Mahomes vs. Brady GOAT debate once and for all. Plus, Shady gets real about his perspectives on Micha...

Stak is in the building! Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson dive deep into the NBA's hottest storylines, including Jimmy Butler and Pat Riley’s recent controversies, Anthony Edwards' growing pains, and LiAngelo Ball’s viral song. Special guest Coach Jason Brown (Last Chance U) brings his raw, unfiltered takes on college football's NIL landscape and breaks down the epic MVP battle between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. Plus,...

Miami legend Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell joins All The Smoke for a no-holds-barred conversation. From winning at the Supreme Court to revolutionizing Southern hip-hop, the 2 Live Crew founder reveals how he built his empire beyond music. Luke breaks down his game-changing Miami Hurricanes football bounty program, his pioneering underground radio days, and delivers raw takes and stories on Drake, Tupac, Madonna, Sexyy Red, Rick Ros...

The Black Effect Presents... All The Smoke!

Skip Bayless steps into the new ALL THE SMOKE studio with Matt and Stak. The OG sports media provocateur sits down for a two-hour interview, taking us behind the curtain of his wild ride through ESPN and Fox Sports. 

Skip keeps it a buck about everything, from his relationship with Stephen A. Smith to his recent split with Shannon Sharpe. The man who turned sports debate into ...

In this final All The Smoke Unplugged of 2024, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson reflect on an unforgettable year in sports and culture. Matt pays tribute to baseball icon Ricky Henderson, who passed away this past weekend. Watch as Stak reveals a stunning Winner of the Year pick, followed by their breakdown of the electric Juju Watkins vs. Paige Bueckers matchup. The duo revisits their most memorable All The Smoke episodes of 2024, ...

In this powerful and candid conversation, NBA veteran Keyon Dooling breaks his silence in his first interview since his release. Dooling opens up about the NBA health insurance fraud case that made headlines and shares his personal perspective on the events that unfolded between 2017-2020, including his time in federal prison and the lessons learned during this challenging period.

In an emotional segment, Dooling courageousl...

Buckle up for an explosive episode of Unplugged that pushes the boundaries of sports commentary and social discourse. This isn't just another podcast – it's a no-holds-barred deep dive into the most pressing conversations that others are afraid to have.

Matt brings the heat with a razor-sharp critique of Washington Mystics owner Sheila Johnson's controversial comments about Caitlin Clark, exposing the real issues bene...

*Originally aired Nov 30, 2023*

NBA champ, Hall-of-Famer, and basketball legend, Dirk Nowitzki looks back on his incredible career, including tough playoff losses in 06' and 07', winning the 2011 title after beating Kobe, KD, and Lebron, and playing in the golden era of power forwards. 

Plus, he talks current-day Mavs and Luka Doncic taking over his mantle, Germany winning the FIBA world cup, his journey form getting discovere...

From the hardwood to Hollywood, ALL THE SMOKE has you covered with the biggest guests. This week, Matt and Stak are joined by the multi-talented actor, Omari Hardwick. Best known for his role as Ghost in POWER, Omari lets loose on his journey playing the iconic character and reveals if we will ever see Ghost again. Hardwick also dives deep into his upbringing in Georgia, from being a 3-sport athlete to becoming an actor. He speaks ...

Matt and Stak are back with another episode of All The Smoke Unplugged, breaking down the latest in sports and culture. This week, they go deep on Gervonta Davis' potential retirement in 2025, debate the best NBA player to never win a championship, and dissect Juan Soto's massive deal with Mets. Andrew Schulz's controversial moment with Kendrick gets the full treatment, while the Neighborhood Hater delivers a classic Lakers roast. ...

In the latest electrifying episode of ALL THE SMOKE, Cedric the Entertainer joins Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson for an explosive conversation that's part stand-up comedy, part insider storytelling. Ever wondered about the most hilarious take on the infamous Malice at the Palace? Cedric's got the joke that even Stak can't help but laugh at.

Dive deep into Cedric's legendary comedy career as he shares untold stories about comedy ic...

Drake vs. Kendrick just got legal so Matt linked up with DJ Hed to dissect the latest on their beef. They also debate who's the next face of hip-hop. Stak is back to discuss the NBA's crazy viewership drop, Bill Simmons claiming Caitlin Clark as the biggest young sports star in America under age 30, and Anthony Edwards calling the Timberwolves soft. They also dive into the Ohio State-Michigan brawl and Coach Prime's killer second s...

Hip-hop's hidden architect finally tells his story. Matt and Stak sat down with The D.O.C. to discuss his journey through West Coast hip-hop’s most notable period. From his near-fatal car accident that changed his voice forever to navigating the complex dynamics of NWA, Suge Knight, and Death Row, D.O.C. reveals never-before-shared stories about his relationships with Dre, Cube, Snoop, and Eazy-E. H

He opens up about his con...

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...

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.

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