Gavin Newsom Wants ALL THE SMOKE With Donald Trump, MAGA Knee Pads & $400 Million Dollar Bribes
Gavin Newsom is bringing ALL THE SMOKE. The Governor of California doesn’t hold back: from calling out Donald Trump and warning about America’s direction, to addressing crime in Oakland, NIL in college sports, and the future of the Democratic Party. Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson sit down with Newsom for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, values and what’s really at stake in America’s next chapter. He sounds the alarm on where the country’s headed, and why 2026 could define the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sammy Sosa on Sharing Chicago with Michael Jordan & Ryan Howard Relives The Phillies Glory Days
Our two guests today impacted the game of baseball with their hitting prowess in different ways. Sammy Sosa brought baseball back to life with his charisma and home run magic, while Ryan Howard embodied the modern power hitter, leading a new generation of sluggers who could change the game with one swing. Sosa opens up about his journey from the Dominican Republic to becoming one of the faces of baseball in the 90s, competing with Mark McGwire, what it was like sharing Chicago with Michael Jordan, and the truth behind his iconic home run hop. He also reflects on his legacy, the toughest pitchers he faced, and his thoughts on today’s MLB. Howard joins the show to talk about his rise from the minors to becoming an MVP and World Series champion, the brotherhood with Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley, the heartbreak of his 2011 Achilles injury, and how he’s carrying the game forward through media and mentorship. Two of the most feared hitters of their eras. Two stories that shaped modern baseball. This is Sammy Sosa and Ryan Howard on ALL THE SMOKE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2025-26 NBA Season Preview LIVE 🔴 Ft. MAD MAX | MVP, Finals Predictions & Rookie of the Year
All The Smoke is back and going LIVE for the 2025-26 NBA season preview 🔥 Matt, Stak & Vernon Maxwell break down the biggest offseason moves, team shakeups, and who’s really built for a title run. Tap in and join the convo — it’s about to get real.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ralph Sampson: The NBA’s First Unicorn
Before Victor Wembanyama, there was Ralph Sampson, the original unicorn. One of the nation’s first super recruits, Sampson appeared on six Sports Illustrated covers in four years at the University of Virginia and once more as a member of the Houston Rockets. Matt and Stak sit down with the Hall of Famer to reflect on his legendary career, from NBA brawls and battles with Michael Jordan and Dr. J to facing greats like Moses Malone and teaming up with Hakeem Olajuwon. He shares wild stories about receiving death threats in college, Bob Knight smacking a cop while coaching Team USA, running into Mad Max in jail, and the Puma deal that became a lifetime contract. Sampson remains one of the most under appreciated talents in basketball history, and this conversation proves why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tupac’s “Brenda’s Got a Baby” Was REAL - and We Found Him (EXCLUSIVE)
Tupac like you’ve NEVER heard before. New York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman discusses his groundbreaking biography Only God Can Judge Me, the most in-depth look ever at Tupac Shakur — his rise through West Coast hip-hop to his time at Death Row Records, movies like Juice and Poetic Justice, and the myths that still surround his murder. In an ALL THE SMOKE exclusive, we’re also joined by Davonn Hodge, the real-life baby from Tupac’s iconic song “Brenda’s Got a Baby.” For the first time, he shares his story and how his life connects to one of the most powerful songs in rap historySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.