Matt Barnes sits down with World Series champion and 13-year MLB veteran Nick Swisher for an unfiltered conversation. From the Oakland A's locker room to the darkest year of his career to winning it all in pinstripes, Swish holds absolutely nothing back.

They get into Jason Giambi's infamous team motto, Barry Zito's off-the-field life, and what it felt like to win a World Series with the New York Yankees after hitting rock bottom in 2008.

Plus — the real talk on A-Rod, Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano, the death of Oakland baseball, the Dodgers dynasty, and why the Yankees are built different.

Matt Barnes sits down with World Series champion and 13-year MLB veteran Nick Swisher for an unfiltered conversation. From the Oakland A's locker room to the darkest year of his career to winning it all in pinstripes, Swish holds absolutely nothing back.
They get into Jason Giambi's infamous team motto, Barry Zito's off-the-field life, and what it felt like to win a World Series with the New York Yankees after hitting rock bottom in 2008.
Plus &mdash; the real talk on A-Rod, Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano, the death of Oakland baseball, the Dodgers dynasty, and why the Yankees are built different.

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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Nick Swisher's Wildest MLB Stories: Giambi, Barry Zito, Yankees

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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 that tore his ACL. Z-Bo and TA relive the Lob City vs Grit & Grind wars, the hard fouls, and beating the Tim Duncan Spurs. We got into Ja Morant, LeBron's Memphis comments, and much more. Be ready for some good laughs and real talk from two of the strongest personalities in the game.

Zach Randolph and Tony Allen, the heart of the Grit &amp; 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 that tore his ACL. Z-Bo and TA relive the Lob City vs Grit &amp; Grind wars, the hard fouls, and beating the Tim Duncan Spurs. We got into Ja Morant, LeBron's Memphis comments, and much more. Be ready for some good laughs and real talk from two of the strongest personalities in the game.

Zach Randolph & Tony Allen: Viral Out The Mud Moment & Untold Grit and Grind Stories

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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 rumors, weighs in on Jaylen Brown potentially being moved, and discusses one of the biggest NBA Draft storylines involving Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa.

Then, Matt sits down with projected lottery pick Kingston Flemings to discuss his rise from Houston to the NBA Draft, playing for Kelvin Sampson, competing against the nation's best prospects, and what NBA teams can expect from his game.

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 rumors, weighs in on Jaylen Brown potentially being moved, and discusses one of the biggest NBA Draft storylines involving Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa.
Then, Matt sits down with projected lottery pick Kingston Flemings to discuss his rise from Houston to the NBA Draft, playing for Kelvin Sampson, competing against the nation's best prospects, and what NBA teams can expect from his game.

Victor Wembanyama's NBA Darling Status Is Officially OVER

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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 recruiting him to the Pacers, to the ongoing debate about which state produces the best basketball players: California or Texas. This one is filled with stories, laughs, and real game on how to transition from being a pro in one world and build something in another.

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 recruiting him to the Pacers, to the ongoing debate about which state produces the best basketball players: California or Texas. This one is filled with stories, laughs, and real game on how to transition from being a pro in one world and build something in another.

CJ Miles: He Played 17 Years in the NBA. Now He's the One Telling the Stories.

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Nick Swisher's Wildest MLB Stories: Giambi, Barry Zito, Yankees

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