All The Smoke

Taj Gibson just signed a two-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies at 40 years old, and he's pulling up to All The Smoke Unplugged with Matt Barnes to break it all down. From the emotional phone call that brought him back to the NBA, to untold stories from the Derrick Rose-era Chicago Bulls, Taj holds nothing back. He reveals what D-Rose was REALLY like in practice (spoiler: he was NOT quiet), shares wild stories about Joakim Noah, Thibs' no-rules practice wars, and Carlos Boozer's infamous shoe-dye hairline.
Taj also compares Ja Morant to Derrick Rose, breaks down the death of the power forward position, picks his 2028 Olympic big men, and shares what it was like having Wemby grab his shot out of the air. Plus, Taj's childhood friend Tameek Floyd joins to talk about GFB Development and their mission to rebuild the Brooklyn community they grew up in.
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Basketball history has had only a handful of true faces of the league and we were lucky to sit down with one of them during NBA All-Star Weekend: Julius “Dr. J” Erving. Matt and Stak talk with Dr. J about everything from his legendary runs at Rucker Park to the high-flying, flashy style of the ABA, plus his heated rivalry with Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics. Along the way, we share plenty of laughs, including the inspiration behind Doc’s iconic afro and a hilarious story about his college car at UMass. From influencing generations of players to becoming Michael Jordan’s favorite player and blueprint on and off the court, Dr. J’s impact is undeniable. Step back in time with us as we sit down with true basketball royalty.
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Chris Paul deserved better.
On this episode of ALL THE SMOKE Unplugged, we break down why the Clippers’ handling of CP3’s exit still doesn’t sit right, and how it impacts his legacy as one of the greatest point guards of his era. We also get into:
• Jaylen Brown getting disrespected AGAIN... this time by Beverly Hills PD
• Team USA 2028 roster projections Who’s a lock? Who’s getting snubbed?
• The NBA’s “grimiest” city conversation
• Darryn Peterson's Strange Season at Kansas
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Last year's NBA All-Star Weekend gave us one of our most iconic moments: the Vernon Maxwell episode. Not only does it stand as one of our funniest and most-watched episodes of all time, but it also brought Mad Max into the ALL THE SMOKE family as a permanent part of the show. So naturally, we had to run it back with this year's live show at The Lighthouse Campus in Venice.
We caught up with Max to talk about how his life has changed since that episode and what he's been up to lately. We also sat down with Craig Hodges to discuss his record-setting NBA Three-Point Contest wins, Symba to break down his cutting-edge approach to breaking into the rap game, and Jenna Bandy to talk about her experience in the NBA Celebrity Game and how she built her career as a content creator.
This one is packed with laughs, completely unfiltered, in the only way ALL THE SMOKE knows how.
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Over the years, we’ve sat down with hip-hop legends who’ve shared untold stories that shaped the culture forever. This compilation brings together 20 of the most jaw-dropping moments from ALL THE SMOKE that you need to hear.
Stories like Fat Joe helping get Biggie his first concert while navigating tension with Tupac. Snoop Dogg speaking on a near death experience with Big Boy. The D.O.C’s career changing accident and one of hip-hop’s biggest what-ifs. Dame Dash admitting he didn’t think Kanye could rap. NWA being on the verge of a reunion before Eazy-E passed.
These are the kind of stories that remind you how unpredictable the journey really is. That’s what makes ALL THE SMOKE different. Guests don’t hold back. They speak on what really happened, who was really there, and how these moments actually shaped hip-hop history.
This is one of the wildest collections of rap stories we’ve ever put together.
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