Our Funniest Episode Ever (20 HILARIOUS Stories)

Matt Barnes returns with another episode of All The Smoke Unplugged, joined by media personality Van Lathan. Van brings his trademark cultural commentary to unpack the intersection of sports, entertainment, and politics. The duo tackles Joel Embiid's 3-game suspension, the ramifications of Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election and Lil Wayne’s Super Bowl snub.Resident hater Geno stops by for his weekly appearance, bringing the heat with his unfiltered takes on the Dodgers' World Series win, the Lakers' early season inconsistencies, and the new beef between DeMar DeRozan and Drake. Matt closes out with his NFL picks of the week, which he went undefeated on last week!Raw, unfiltered, and always authentic - this episode of All The Smoke Unplugged delivers the kind of honest conversation you won't hear anywhere else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Nov 202442min

Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson welcome NBA champion turned media sensation Kendrick Perkins for a raw and unfiltered conversation about his journey from the hardwood to becoming one of ESPN's most prominent voices. Big Perk opens up about his new multi-year ESPN contract and takes us behind the scenes of his typical NBA season week, sharing the screen with legends like Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee. Never one to hold back, Perk addresses recent controversies including the Celtics Ring Night drama and being called out by Draymond Green and Baron Davis over his Kawhi Leonard retirement take.The conversation goes deep on the current state of the NBA, from the Wemby vs. Chet debate to Paolo Banchero's rise and the evolution of the center position. Perk breaks down international basketball development, the AAU scene, and shares his bold takes on Giannis’ status with the Bucks, Jamal Murray’s slow start, and Anthony Davis's MVP chances. From crowning the NBA's greatest scorer to his Finals predictions and even touching on the Dallas Cowboys and Young Thug, this episode showcases Kendrick Perkins at his most candid, delivering the kind of straight-no-chaser basketball talk that only All The Smoke can bring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Nov 202455min

Matt and Stak sit down this week with Dana and David Pump – the OG architects of youth basketball who've been spotting and developing generational talent before it hits the mainstream. The Pump brothers pull back the curtain on their game-changing journey, dropping knowledge about their groundbreaking foundation and revealing untold stories of their deep connections with basketball royalty. From stories about Kobe Bryant to their game-changing relationships with industry titans like Sonny Vaccaro and power broker Arn Tellem, they break down the real evolution of AAU basketball with the kind of insider perspective you can't find anywhere else.Packed with guest appearances from Chris Hetherington, Jeff Hamilton, Darrell Green, and Cassy Athena, this episode is a masterclass in basketball culture, entrepreneurship, and the untold stories behind the game's sports industry's most influential movers and shakersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Okt 202433min

All The Smoke Unplugged returns with a bang! Three-time NBA champion Trevor Ariza joins Matt Barnes to keep it real on the league's biggest headlines.They get into everything from Embiid sitting back-to-backs to the D-Wade statue fiasco in Miami. Ariza, drawing from his 18 years in the league, breaks down Jimmy Butler's potential next move and the drama in Denver after Jokic called out his teammates. Raw, unfiltered, and straight from the source – this is the NBA talk you won't hear anywhere else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Okt 202438min

Much love to 'The City Of Brotherly Love' who showed OUT for our ATS live tour! On the latest ALL THE SMOKE, Matt & Stak are joined by Gillie and Wallo to talk shop, share some incredible stories, and have some fun in front of a sold out Philly crowd! The guys reflect on their podcasting journeys and explain how they met. They also speak on Gillie's rap career, debate who won the beef between Kendrick Lamar & Drake, give their take on Diddy's current situation. Plus, they answer a ton of fan questions from the crowd!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Okt 20241h 2min

Charlamagne Tha God sat down with Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday (October 15) for a live interview, billed as "We The People: An Audio Town Hall with Kamala Harris." Charlamagne hosted the Democratic candidate for president in Detroit, Michigan, for an hour-long interview that was broadcast on iHeartRadio stations across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Okt 20241h

On today's episode of ALL THE SMOKE, the legendary Larry Johnson shares incredible stories in front of a sold out NYC crowd. Johnson looks back on his time as one of the faces of college basketball at UNLV.He reflects on the Runnin' Rebels blowout win over Duke in the 1990 NCAA Championship and winning the Naismith College Player of the Year in 1991. But it wasn't all glory during his time at UNLV. NCAA probes against the UNLV players and coaches were constant. Johnson opens up on what was really going on in Vegas. Plus, LJ reflects on his time in NBA. He speaks on his legendary 4-point play with the Knicks, the iconic 'Grandmama' Converse commercials, fighting Alonzo Mourning and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Okt 20241h 17min

On the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE, 6-year NBA vet and 2000 NCAA champion, Mateen Cleaves, joins Matt & Stak for an energy filled sit down. Cleaves looks back on his high school and college days as a highly touted prospect, including playing in the 1996 McDonald’s All-American game with Kobe and winning the National Title over Florida in 2000. Plus, he explains what it was like playing under Tom Izzo and what makes him such a special coach. Also, he reflects on his NBA career, including being drafted by his hometown Detroit Pistons, being traded to Sacramento, and facing Kobe & Shaq in the highly controversial 2002 Western Conference Finals. Cleaves also speaks on the impact Suns majority owner, Mat Ishbia, has had on his life post-NBA and why players should be flocking to Phoenix.Smoke Tour Tickets: https://www.allthesmokeproductions.com/tour Anillos: https://drinkanillos.com/ Book pre-order: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/All-the-Smoke/Matt-Barnes/9781668048139 Smoke Signal Newsletter: https://newsletter.allthesmokeproductions.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Okt 202451min