All The Smoke

All The Smoke is now international! Join Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson in Croatia for a special behind-the-scenes episode. Matt and Stak attended the Sunset Sports Media Festival in Zadar Croatia, interviewed former NBA player and Croatian-born Damjan Rudež, spoke on ATS approaching 200 episodes, reflections, favorite episodes, and more. From the coastline views to candid conversations, get a fa...

Season 4 was a movie and ALL THE SMOKE is closing it out with another banger. The guys are joined by 2016 NBA champ and podcaster, Iman Shumpert. Shump opens up about the Cavs 2016 title win over the Warriors, playing with LeBron & Kyrie, his time in New York, and his experience on Dancing With The Stars. Plus, he talks Chicago hoops, college ball, and more. Check out Shump's podcast #ImanAmon...

ALL THE SMOKE's 2023 NBA Summer League run continues on with Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren. The '2nd year' big man discusses missing his first year due to this foot injury, the expectations for a rising Oklahoma City team, his time at Gonzaga and his viral moment at Steph's camp. Filmed at "XS Nightclub” and “Wynn Nightlife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our second edition of episodes from the 2023 NBA Summer League, Matt and Stak got with a playing and coaching legend. Episode 193 of ATS features Clippers head coach Ty Lue, who opens up about a host of topics including the Clippers' recent shortfalls and injuries, load management, and how Russell Westbrook saved their season. Then, Lue opens up about his playing career, including winning two c...

Summer league was a MOVIE and ALL THE SMOKE had a chance to sit down with some of the biggest names in the sport. On the first episode of ATS's Vegas run, Matt and Stak sat down with Laker's breakout star Austin Reaves. The 25-year-old reflected on the teams up and down 2023 season, Lebron breaking the all-time scoring record, his new contract and guarding Steph in the playoffs. Plus, he explains...

It's Thursday which means its ALL THE SMOKE time! On this week's installment, the boys are joined by writer, producer, director, and actor, Kenya Barris. Get ready for an in-depth conversation as Barris discusses his journey through the world of film and television which includes his groundbreaking sitcom, BLACK-ISH, and his latest projects. Plus, he reveals what it's like working with so many inc...

Welcome to another exciting episode of ALL THE SMOKE! In this week's installment, the boys are joined by acclaimed film director Allen Hughes. Get ready for an in-depth conversation as Hughes shares his incredible journey in the film industry, offering unique insights into his breakthrough moments and working with the likes of Denzel Washington and Chris Tucker. Hughes directed classics like 'Mena...

ALL THE SMOKE brings you unparalleled guests and this week is no different. On episode 189, Matt and Stak are joined by Fanatics CEO and Billionaire, Michael Rubin. The former part-owner of the 76ers and Devils, opens up about his business career, how he started Fanatics, his love for sports, relationship with Meek Mill & Drake and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys are back with another episode of ALL THE SMOKE. This week they are joined by rapper and actor, Tyrese. The multi-talented artist reveals how to broke into the music industry, why he went into acting, and being a key member of the FAST AND FURIOUS and TRANSFORMERS franchises. Plus, he talks 'Baby Boy' with Snoop & John Singleton, his upbringing and much more. See omnystudio.com/listene...

3x-NBA champ and former Warriors guard, Shaun Livingston, joins the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE for a must-watch interview. Livingston shares never-before stories from his inspiring NBA journey, including how he almost lost his leg after his gruesome knee injury. The point guard discusses coming straight to the league from high school, winning three titles with the Warriors and explains what p...

Rachel Nichols, Matt Barnes, and Boogie Cousins are back for the final WHAT'S BURNIN episode of the season! They recap the 2023 NBA Finals and preview NBA free agency. Where will big names like Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, and James Harden end up? What will the Nuggets, Heat, Lakers, Suns, Celtics, Mavericks and Sixers do this offseason? Find out on the latest episode See omnystudio.com/listener...

In a special EXTRA SMOKE episode, we take you into the guys Croatia trip where they interviewed Nikola Jokic's agent, Miško Ražnatović. The godfather of European hoops explains how he found Jokic, the difference between the European game and the NBA, why international players are having so much success in the league, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of ALL THE SMOKE, Matt & Stak welcome back rap legend Lil Wayne to chop up the latest in the NBA and music world. Weezy shares his opinion on the JA Morant situation, picks who his NBA GOAT is, opens up about his music career and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA Finals is in full swing and our WHAT'S BURNIN team is here to break it all down. Rachel Nichols and Matt Barnes discuss the first two games and how Miami stole game 2 to even the series. Plus, they preview tonight's game 3 in South Beach and talk about all the recent coaching moves across the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA Finals start tonight, so no better time for ALL THE SMOKE to sit down with the man who is a 7x champion, Robert Horry. 'Big Shot Rob' opens up about his historic career, including winning championships with 3 different teams: The Lakers, the Spurs, and the Rockets. Horry shares untold stories from the Lakers early 2000 dynasty with Kobe & Shaq and his epic playoff buzzer-beaters. Plus,...

The biggest NBA playoff series of the year means the biggest WHAT'S BURNIN episode of the year. Rachel Nichols is joined by the legend, Tracy McGrady, for a LIVE preview of the NBA Finals. The dynamic duo gets you ready for the upcoming historic 7-game series between the first-time finalists Denver Nuggets, and the Cinderella 8-seed Miami Heat. #SHOWTIMEBasketball #allthesmoke #NBA #WhatsBurnin #n...

Yeah, you know what time it is. ALL THE SMOKE is back with rapper and actor, Ludacris, who opens up about his journey. Luda discusses his rap career, including hits like 'My Chick Bad', 'Act A Fool' and more. Also, the 'Fast and Furious star shares insight into the legendary film franchise, talks about why they keep making them and working with Vin Diesel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

WHAT'S BURNIN is PACKED this week. Rachel is joined by Matt Barnes and Boogie Cousins to break down the incredible performance by Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as they advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Plus, will Lebron actually retire after his cryptic post-game press conference, and what's next for the Lakers? Also, Celtics are on the brink of being swept....

You all have been asking for it, so here it is. On episode 183, ALL THE SMOKE was LIVE in Sac Town to interview Kings legend, Jason Williams. 'White Chocolate opens up about his legendary nickname, his NBA career, his West Virginia high school days where he played with Randy Moss and much more. Plus, Williams discusses being traded for Mike Bibby and his insane handles/court vision. See omnystudio...

WHAT'S BURNIN is here to breakdown all the major news in the NBA. Rachel Nichols is joined by Matt Barnes who react live to the 76ers firing Doc Rivers and Ja Morant's latest misstep. Plus, they preview both conference finals between the Nuggets-Lakers and Celtics-Heats. Also, they discuss the latest coaching vacancies as multiple star head coaches are available.  See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

ALL THE SMOKE's run of interviews with some of music's biggest names continues on as Matt and Stak sit down with rising Bay Area rap star, Symba, to discuss his rise to fame. Symba talks about his Bay Area upbringing, how he got into the Rap game, and being a basketball star in high school. Plus, he opens up about working with Dr. Dre and Kayne, and his relationship with LeBron that led him to doi...

WHAT'S BURNIN is BACK and bigger than ever. It's QUAD box SZN! Rachel is joined by Matt, Stak, and all the way from Puerto Rico, Boogie Cousins to chop up the latest with the NBA playoffs. The crew reacts to the Lakers' game 4 win over the Warriors that gave them a commanding 3-1 lead. Is the Warriors' dynasty over? Plus, do the Knicks stand a chance at coming back vs. the Heat. Also, the crew deb...

More heat from ALL THE SMOKE is here as Matt and Stak are joined by a man who does it all, Nick Cannon. The TV host, actor, rapper, and comedian opens up about his multi-faceted career. Cannon shares his influences in the space, what acting in Drumline was like, dealing with Lupus and much more.   (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:50) - Upbringing (00:09:50) - Stand Up Comedy Beginnings (00:15:50) - Influ...

WHAT'S BURNIN is BACK with Jamaal Crawford joining Rachel Nichols to breakdown the latest with the NBA playoffs. The duo previews the epic matchup between Lebron's Lakers and Steph Curry's Warriors in round 2. Plus, they discuss each players legacy. Also, they talk Knicks vs. Miami and Dillon Brooks situation in Memphis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ALL THE SMOKE is back with more heat. On episode 180, the boys sit down with American rapper, record producer, and record executive, Master P. The legendary music mogul discusses creating a hip-hop empire in the 90s, his basketball journey to the NBA, his acting career and much more. Plus, he talks about his son, Mercy Miller, being a major basketball recruit committed to playing for the always su...