All The Smoke
All The Smoke
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 …Social links:
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Raphael Warnock on Faith vs. Politics, Renee Good, & Real Activism
In this powerful episode, Matt Barnes sits down with Senator Raphael Warnock for an unfiltered conversation about faith, politics, and the America’s division in dark times. Warnock speaks on Renee Good, community resistance, and why hope requires action and not hashtags. He calls out the weaponizat…
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Ben Affleck Gets REAL About Hollywood, Matt Damon and Michael Jordan
Ben Affleck joins Matt and Stak for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, control, and staying grounded in an industry that rarely allows for it. He talks about building Artists Equity with Matt Damon, why ownership matters more to him now than ever, and how their friendship has survived fa…
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Fred VanVleet on KD’s Shower Confession, His $50K Ejection & NBA Leadership Crisis
Fred VanVleet pulls up to ALL THE SMOKE Unplugged and keeps it 💯 From Kevin Durant’s viral moment to the REAL version of Dillon Brooks, Fred sounds off on everything fans don’t get to hear: ACL rehab, mental battles, grief, veteran leadership, and why today’s NBA is missing something real. PLUS:…
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Matt Barnes UNLOADS on Shady McCoy, Jemele Hill & Sports Media for Attacking Reporter
A Jaguars reporter showed emotion after a playoff moment... and legacy media LOST ITS MIND. Matt Barnes breaks down why the backlash to Lynn Jones Turpin's postgame interaction with Liam Coen missed the point, how athletes see moments like this differently, and why letting someone show love for 30…
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Randall Cunningham: The Quarterback Who Changed the Game Before It Was Ready
Scramblin’ Randall was the original dual-threat quarterback and one of the most electric players the game has ever seen. Matt and Stak sit down with Randall Cunningham, now Pastor Cunningham, to trace his journey from UNLV to the Philadelphia Eagles and beyond. Cunningham shares his thoughts on tod…
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Warriors Dynasty Crumbling, Steph's Kobe Ending & NBA Trade Chaos
Mad Max returns to the first Unplugged of 2026 with both Matt and Stak! The crew debates whether the Warriors dynasty is officially OVER, breaks down the viral Draymond-Kerr sideline confrontation, and plays Push or Pivot on trade deadline targets like Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and Ja Morant. Plu…
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We’ve Got BEEF: 16 Crazy Stories from the ALL THE SMOKE Archives
ALL THE SMOKE is where real beef gets talked about, not talked around. Over the years, our guests have been unfiltered about their biggest conflicts and the moments where they refused to back down. Whether it was tension with a coach, the media, a league, or a teammate, this compilation brings it a…
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The Real History of Hip-Hop & Media's AI Future With Damion 'Darizza' Young
ALL THE SMOKE Unplugged sits down with legendary radio executive Damion “Damizza” Young for a conversation that connects the real history of hip-hop to the future of media, AI, and ownership 💨 From connecting Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, helping Eminem, 50 Cent, and Jay-Z get heard, and witnessing Pac,…
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Jerry Lorenzo on MLB Upbringing, Building Fear of God, & MJ’s Impact on Baseball
Jerry Lorenzo joins ALL THE SMOKE alongside his father, former MLB player and manager Jerry Manuel, making this the first father son duo episode in the show’s history. They reflect on Jerry Lorenzo’s upbringing around Major League Baseball, the influence of his father’s career, and how those early…
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Kendrick Perkins’ Untold NBA Stories: Durant–Westbrook OKC Era & HOF Hazing
Kendrick Perkins pulls back the curtain on the NBA’s most unforgettable moments, from Hall of Fame hazing stories to the truth about the Durant-Westbrook OKC era. He also weighs in on Shedeur Sanders, NBA media beefs, his biggest career regrets, what ESPN life is really like, why SGA is giving him…
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