On episode 56 and our second installment of the ALL THE SMOKE Girdiron series, Matt and Stak are joined by wide receiver legend, Calvin "Megatron" Johnson. The former Lions wide out discusses his record breaking career and historic seasons. He also opens up about why he left the sport at the age of 30 and shares the story about how he got his infamous nickname.

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On episode 56 and our second installment of the ALL THE SMOKE Girdiron series, Matt and Stak are joined by wide receiver legend, Calvin "Megatron" Johnson. The former Lions wide out discusses his record breaking career and historic seasons. He also opens up about why he left the sport at the age of 30 and shares the story about how he got his infamous nickname. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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 insight into the minds, lives and pressing issues facing today’s players. Barnes and Jackson, who have played alongside two generations of All-Stars, will dish on the latest news and drama from on and off the court without boundaries.

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On episode 56 and our second installment of the ALL THE SMOKE Girdiron series, Matt and Stak are joined by wide receiver legend, Calvin "Megatron" Johnson.

Calvin Johnson | Ep 56 | ALL THE SMOKE Gridiron | SHOWTIME

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Keyshawn Johnson joins Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on ALL THE SMOKE for an unfiltered conversation about his years at ESPN and FS1, LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia, and the some of the biggest headlines around the NFL.

The guys debate the Lakers’ supporting cast around Luka Dončic, whether Shohei Ohtani is the face of Los Angeles sports, and what the Dodgers need to win another championship. Plus, Keyshawn breaks down the Rams’ Super Bowl potential, explains why he wanted Miami to draft Justin Herbert, and puts pressure on Lincoln Riley to deliver at USC.

Along the way: Playboy Mansion memories, a heated Luke Walton debate, Key's take on fake NFL player Daejon Love that got the whole room ROLLIN'.

Keyshawn Johnson joins Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on ALL THE SMOKE for an unfiltered conversation about his years at ESPN and FS1, LeBron James&rsquo; move to Philadelphia, and the some of the biggest headlines around the NFL.
The guys debate the Lakers&rsquo; supporting cast around Luka Dončic, whether Shohei Ohtani is the face of Los Angeles sports, and what the Dodgers need to win another championship. Plus, Keyshawn breaks down the Rams&rsquo; Super Bowl potential, explains why he wanted Miami to draft Justin Herbert, and puts pressure on Lincoln Riley to deliver at USC.
Along the way: Playboy Mansion memories, a heated Luke Walton debate, Key's take on fake NFL player Daejon Love that got the whole room ROLLIN'.

Keyshawn Johnson Didn't Want LeBron on the Lakers... And Admits Why

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Jason Sudeikis pulled up to ALL THE SMOKE with Ted Lasso Season 4 out now and it turns out the man could hoop!? Before Hollywood, he was a flashy JUCO point guard at Fort Scott Community College and he and Stak almost crossed paths in the Jayhawk Conference. We got into why Lasso is the most personal thing he's ever made, the Tony Parker and Thierry Henry moment that told him the idea had legs, and why Apple was the only one willing to take a shot on it. He also opened up on scalping his Bulls tickets to pay rent in Chicago, what Chris Rock told him right before his SNL audition, and why he calls Lorne Michaels coach. Plus, Jason talked WNBA ahead of the playoffs coming up.

Jason Sudeikis pulled up to ALL THE SMOKE with Ted Lasso Season 4 out now and it turns out the man could hoop!? Before Hollywood, he was a flashy JUCO point guard at Fort Scott Community College and he and Stak almost crossed paths in the Jayhawk Conference. We got into why Lasso is the most personal thing he's ever made, the Tony Parker and Thierry Henry moment that told him the idea had legs, and why Apple was the only one willing to take a shot on it. He also opened up on scalping his Bulls tickets to pay rent in Chicago, what Chris Rock told him right before his SNL audition, and why he calls Lorne Michaels coach. Plus, Jason talked WNBA ahead of the playoffs coming up.

Jason Sudeikis: JUCO Hoops, SNL & Why Apple Bet on Ted Lasso

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0:00 – Intro & Welcome to the Dugout
2:02 – George Steinbrenner, Chris Berman & Building a TV Career
7:44 – Life as Tommy John's Teammate
13:54 – Raising Jack Leiter & the Mental Game (Harvey Dorfman)
22:44 – Facing Vladimir Guerrero
26:40 – Roots: The Minor League Hypnotist, One of Seven Kids & the 32-K High School Game
39:46 – Mike Piazza, Pitch-Calling & Inventing His Cutter
46:19 – Drafted by the Yankees as a Diehard Mets Fan
50:17 – Billy Martin, Lou Piniella & Old-School Managers
54:20 – Almost Fighting David Ortiz on Live TV
1:01:23 – The Best Rickey Henderson Stories Ever
1:06:54 – World Series Memories & the 2000 Subway Series
1:10:27 – 9/11, Piazza's Homer & "We Were Part of the Healing"
1:16:52 – Mount Rushmore of Pitchers
1:25:53 – Pitch Counts Then vs. Now & Nolan Ryan's No-Hitter
1:36:05 – Dream Guest: Sandy Koufax
1:37:55 - End

0:00 &ndash; Intro &amp; Welcome to the Dugout 2:02 &ndash; George Steinbrenner, Chris Berman &amp; Building a TV Career 7:44 &ndash; Life as Tommy John's Teammate 13:54 &ndash; Raising Jack Leiter &amp; the Mental Game (Harvey Dorfman) 22:44 &ndash; Facing Vladimir Guerrero 26:40 &ndash; Roots: The Minor League Hypnotist, One of Seven Kids &amp; the 32-K High School Game 39:46 &ndash; Mike Piazza, Pitch-Calling &amp; Inventing His Cutter 46:19 &ndash; Drafted by the Yankees as a Diehard Mets Fan 50:17 &ndash; Billy Martin, Lou Piniella &amp; Old-School Managers 54:20 &ndash; Almost Fighting David Ortiz on Live TV 1:01:23 &ndash; The Best Rickey Henderson Stories Ever 1:06:54 &ndash; World Series Memories &amp; the 2000 Subway Series 1:10:27 &ndash; 9/11, Piazza's Homer &amp; "We Were Part of the Healing" 1:16:52 &ndash; Mount Rushmore of Pitchers 1:25:53 &ndash; Pitch Counts Then vs. Now &amp; Nolan Ryan's No-Hitter 1:36:05 &ndash; Dream Guest: Sandy Koufax 1:37:55 - End

Al Leiter and Harold Reynolds: Old School Baseball, Lost Art of Pitching, Nearly Fighting David Ortiz

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Calvin Johnson | Ep 56 | ALL THE SMOKE Gridiron | SHOWTIME

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