All The Smoke

Before the rings, before the goggles, before the championships, Horace Grant was a kid in Sparta, Georgia hunting squirrel and raccoon just to eat. Four titles later, he's finally telling the whole story. On this episode, Horace goes deep on the Bulls three-peat with MJ and Pip, the emotional decision to leave Chicago, what Penny Hardaway could have been, getting that fourth ring in LA with Kobe and Shaq, and why after all of it, he has zero regrets. One of the most complete careers in NBA history. Not enough people know it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time World Series champion Tyler Glasnow sits down with Matt and Chris Young fresh off back-to-back titles with the most dominant team in the sport. The Dodgers right-hander pulls back the curtain on what it's actually like inside that pitching staff — the culture, the aura, and why Japanese players have so much success. Glasnow reflects on the long road from Pittsburgh to Tampa to LA, how the Rays' unconventional R&D system helped shape him into an ace, and what pitching coach Mark Prior has meant to his development. He opens up about his relationships with Shohei Ohtani and his Japanese teammates, the real leadership structure in that clubhouse, and whether the Dodgers are actually bad for baseball. Plus — the mental side of pitching, his game-day routine, thoughts on the pitch clock and robot ump, and what he does away from the field. And with two rings already, one question looms: is a three-peat actually coming?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howard White has been Michael Jordan's right hand at Nike for over 40 years. As Vice President of Jordan Brand and the man Chris Tucker portrayed in Ben Affleck's Air, Howard has been in the room for every pivotal moment in sneaker history. In this powerful sit-down with Matt Barnes, he tells the full story for the first time. From growing up in poverty in Hampton, Virginia to becoming the person who helped sign MJ to Nike (when Jordan wanted Adidas), Howard reveals the untold stories behind the Jordan 3 design conflict with Tinker Hatfield, the Mercedes-Benz analogy that saved Jordan Brand after retirement, and the moment Phil Knight told him "it's been a good run."  He also opens up about his battle with amyloidosis, his heart transplant in December 2020, and how MJ donated $1 million to establish the Howard H. White Center for Amyloidosis. Along the way, you'll hear never-before-told stories about MJ's competitive fire (cycling in Hawaii, ping pong obsession, staring at a blank TV before The Shot), Kobe telling Howard "I want to sit at the table with Mike," and the mother's wisdom that guided Howard through it all: "Even a dog can wag its tail when it passes you on the street."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Omari Hardwick, actor from Power, on suits and career moments. John Salley, ex-NBA turned actor, shares transition tips. Melvin Gregg, Snowfall alum, on auditions and wardrobe input. Ludacris, rapper/actor, reflects on joining Fast & Furious and on-set family vibes. Ben Affleck, actor/director, on making the Jordan biopic and casting. Ryan Coogler, filmmaker, on personal roots for Sinners. Charlie Sheen and Snoop Dogg trade wild set stories.

Eric Davis, former MLB outfielder and World Series champion, reflects on his playing days, mentors, health battles, and his Reds advisory role. He shares candid stories about Pete Rose’s colorful clubhouse presence. He critiques analytics and the decline of Black players. He recalls confronting Marge Schott’s racism and surviving a career‑threatening injury and cancer.

Vernon “Mad Max” Maxwell joins All The Smoke Unplugged for a hilarious NBA-heavy episode covering Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP run, whether SGA is already better than prime James Harden, Luka Doncic’s revenge stretch with the Lakers, LeBron’s future in LA, Boston’s playoff ceiling, and Houston’s late-season struggles. Mad Max also reacts to Bam’s controversial 83-point game passing Kobe’s mark, breaks down March Madness contenders, top NBA draft prospects like AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer, and sounds off in classic unfiltered fashion on everything from KD to college hoops chaos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wexler, a sneaker- and music-industry exec who led Adidas' Yeezy partnership, recounts signing Kanye and selling culture to German leadership. He breaks down Yeezy’s design language, retail madness, and how Ultra Boost/NMD shifted Adidas’ fortunes. He also talks athlete sneaker strategies, rising stars like Anthony Edwards, and the high barriers to launching shoes.

Owen "O-Dog" Hanson, a former USC athlete turned entrepreneur who built an international sports-gambling and trafficking operation, recounts wild turns in his life. He talks about smuggling methods, running offshore sportsbooks, owing a cartel $4 million, clever concealment schemes, a tense FBI sting, prison survival during COVID, and launching California Ice Protein after release.

Nick Turturro, actor and media personality known for memorable cameos, chats about pizza, smoking tales, and a cameo with Denzel Washington. Short, lively segments cover weed stories, stadium nostalgia, how sports have shifted toward offense, and playful banter about teams, contracts, and on-court toughness.

The Black Effect Presents... All The Smoke! The Game returns to All The Smoke for a wide-open conversation about everything happening in hip-hop and basketball. Compton rapper The Game responds to his controversial Kendrick Lamar comments, gives his thoughts on Drake, breaks down J. Cole's new album, and explains why LaRussell is beyond criticism. On the NBA side, we discuss the LeBron James & Luka Doncic Lakers, Alijah Arenas' breakout, and Compton legend Super Crip. If you're a fan of hip-hop, the NBA, or just real unfiltered conversation, this episode is for you. The Game Responds To EVERYTHING | Kendrick, Drake & The State of RapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.