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Curtis Granderson: Hilarious Ichiro Stories, Jeter's Leadership, Jim Leyland's Airplane Heaters
Aug 12, 2026 · 56 min
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.
Why MLB Legends Can't Agree Who's the Real GOAT
Aug 11, 2026 · 60 min
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 r…
MLB's Top Insider Jeff Passan Answers EVERYTHING: Ohtani, Lockout, Dodgers Ruining Baseball?
Aug 5, 2026 · 48 min
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.
Matt Barnes Gets an All-Access Pass to WWE Raw Before SummerSlam
Jul 31, 2026 · 33 min
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…
Cecil Fielder Keeps it REAL on Steroid Era, Crazy 90's MLB Stories, Japan Journey
Jul 29, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
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.
Harold Reynolds UNFILTERED: Rickey's Phone Call, Bo Jackson’s Throw, Rookie Griffey Stories
Jul 22, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
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 C…
Jimmy Rollins: BEST Trash Talk Stories, Rickey Henderson's Influence and Scott Rolen Couldn't STAND Me
Jul 15, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
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…
Royce Clayton: I Idolized Ozzie Smith...Then I Took His Job
Jul 8, 2026 · 57 min
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 Moneyb…
Will Ferrell Deeply Regrets Coming On ALL THE SMOKE
Jul 7, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
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 w…
Deon Cole on Getting Pistol Whipped by Idris Elba, Playing Don King & Hosting Jay-Z’s Show
Jul 1, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
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.…
The NBA Offseason Is About To Get Crazy: Matt Barnes Predicts What's Next
Jun 26, 2026 · 36 min
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, Kev…
Coco Crisp’s CRAZY MLB Brawl Story, Studying Manny Ramirez, 2016 World Series
Jun 24, 2026 · 57 min
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…
President Barack Obama Full Interview
Jun 24, 2026 · 40 min
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'…
Zach Randolph & Tony Allen: Viral Out The Mud Moment & Untold Grit and Grind Stories
Jun 18, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
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…
Victor Wembanyama's NBA Darling Status Is Officially OVER
Jun 17, 2026 · 49 min
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…
CJ Miles: He Played 17 Years in the NBA. Now He's the One Telling the Stories.
Jun 11, 2026 · 40 min
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 recruit…
MLB Legend Chase Utley: Old School Baseball, Joining Dodgers Front Office, Untold Phillies Stories
Jun 10, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
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 mo…
The Spurs Ain't Dead, KAT Is Tormenting Wemby & Why the Knicks Need an Enforcer
Jun 10, 2026 · 19 min
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 🏀 Steph…
He Built Jordan Brand Into a $9 Billion Empire While Hiding This For 40 Years
Jun 4, 2026 · 51 min
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. B…
How Matt Barnes Ended Up in Lifetime's SPICY New Movie With Erica Campbell
Jun 3, 2026 · 30 min
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,…
UNTOLD 2003 Spurs Title Story, Chet’s Collapse & NBA Finals Prediction with Stak
Jun 2, 2026 · 19 min
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…
AJ Dybantsa is READY to be NBA's Next #1 Pick
May 28, 2026 · 22 min
AJ Dybantsa pulled up to the ALL THE SMOKE studio and it was clear from the jump: this kid is different. We got into his journey from Brockton to BYU, what it was like being the most watched prospect in the country since 9th grade, and why he has never once dropped from the number one spot. We also broke down the intensity behind his game, how an 8th grade coach changed everything, and what LeBron told him about business that he took and ran with. AJ’s dad Ace also joined the show to give…
Dave Winfield: George Steinbrenner Feud, Fighting Nolan Ryan, Untold 80s MLB Stories
May 27, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
Dave Winfield sits down with Matt Barnes and Chris Young for an extremely revealing conversation. By every measure, Winfield had one of the greatest careers the game has ever seen. 7-time Gold Glove winner. 3,000 hits. Hall of Famer. Drafted by four leagues in a single year. But the numbers only tell part of the story. For the first time, Winfield opens up about the years behind the stats: a decade of battling George Steinbrenner that made him miserable during his years in New York. He also talk…
Matt Barnes Reacts to Jalen Brunson & Mike Brown Proving Him Wrong
May 27, 2026 · 42 min
The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals… and Matt Barnes is giving credit where it’s due. Matt opens the episode by breaking down how Jalen Brunson proved the doubters wrong, why Mike Brown changed everything in New York, and how the Knicks rebuilt themselves into a championship contender. Then ESPN legend Kenny Mayne joins ATS Unplugged for an incredible conversation about the golden era of ESPN, working alongside Stuart Scott, unforgettable stories about Kobe Bryant and K…
Gary Vee Gets REAL on Bronny James, Betting BIG on Wemby & His Plan to Fix the NBA
May 21, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Gary Vaynerchuk rolled through the All the Smoke studio and it was clear from the jump: Gary knows ball. We got into his maniacal Knicks fandom, the business of basketball, and the one trait he believes is the key to success in anything he does. We also picked Gary's brain on the sports card industry, why he believes in the future of pickleball, and what he'd tell Wemby right now if he was in his corner. This might be one of the most game-filled episodes we've ever dropped. See omnystudio.com/li…
Carmelo Anthony on Wemby's Takeover, Knicks Finals Chances & Kiyan's Tough Freshman Year
May 19, 2026 · 37 min
Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony joins ATS Unplugged for an in-depth conversation on basketball’s new era. Melo breaks down why Victor Wembanyama is unlike anything the NBA has ever seen, why the New York Knicks have a real shot at the Finals, and what it was like watching Kiyan battle through a tough freshman season at Syracuse University. He also opens up on: Kobe Bryant and the 2009 Western Conference Finals Why today’s players don’t master the mid-range anymore The NBA stars h…
Darren Waller Went From Addiction and Rehab to NFL Stardom… Then Walked Away
May 14, 2026 · 52 min
Darren Waller pulls up to All The Smoke and holds nothing back. From the chair in Miami where Mike McDaniel got fired 90 minutes after their exit meeting, to the parking lot in Baltimore where a fentanyl-laced Percocet nearly ended his life, the All-Pro tight end walks Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson through the highs, lows, and the resurrection in between. Now 9 years sober and weighing his next NFL move, Waller is more open than he's ever been. He breaks down the cold business of the league, t…
Dusty Baker's 50-year Baseball Odyssey
May 13, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Matt sits down with one of baseball's most remarkable figures — Dusty Baker. A 19-year career as a player, one of the greatest managerial runs in the sport's history, and a front-row seat to some of the most defining moments in baseball history. Dusty opens up about breaking into professional baseball in the Deep South in 1968, navigating sundown laws as a young Black man in the minor leagues, and what it was really like to come of age during one of the most turbulent eras in American hist…
Mad Max Predicts LeBron is OUT in LA & Defends Jaylen Brown
May 13, 2026 · 28 min
The NBA Playoffs have been wild! To break it all down, you already know we had to bring back our guy Mad Max. Matt and Max discuss the Lakers' impending offseason, Wemby's ejection, and the criticism Jaylen Brown has been drawing. We also break down the Wizards winning the lottery, potential Giannis destinations, and why KD should stay in Houston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keeping Nipsey's Mission Alive & Prolific Album Update w/ Blacc Sam & Bino Rideaux
May 7, 2026 · 1 hr
Samiel "Blacc Sam" Asghedom sits down with Matt & Stack to talk about pushing Nipsey Hussle's legacy forward. From humble beginnings in the streets to building one of hip hop's most respected brands, Sam gets into the opening of Nipsey Hussle Square, the future of the Marathon brand, and the highly anticipated Nipsey docuseries and Prolific music project dropping soon. Bino Rideaux also pulls up to share what he's been working on and what it was really like creating with Nip. This one is heavy.…
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