Phoenix Suns Fire Coach, Kevin Durant’s NEXT TEAM & NBA Playoff Preview
The NBA regular season is officially over, meaning it’s time for the Phoenix Suns to clean house once again. Matt Barnes reacts to the firing of Suns Head Coach Mike Budenholzer, and lays blame at the feet of owner Mat Ishbia. Matt & the homie Keyon Dooling analyze the latest shake up in the desert, and speculate on Kevin Durant’s next landing spot. The guys also preview the biggest headlines from Play-In Tournament & First Round of the NBA Playoffs: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks future, the Los Angeles Lakers’ draw & Steph Curry spoiler potential. Then, UCLA Football Head Coach DeShaun Foster drops in & looks ahead to their upcoming Friday Night Lights! Coach Foster discusses life in the BIG 10 Conference, navigating NIL & the transfer portal, and his coaching debut with Patrick Mahomes at Texas Tech!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Run TMC REUNION: The Rapid Rise and Sudden Fall of the Iconic Warriors Big 3
Run TMC was electric, unstoppable—and short-lived. This episode dives into the rise of the legendary trio of Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin, and how it all fell apart just as fast as it came together. Relive the magic and the heartbreak of one of the most iconic teams in Warriors history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mad Max Reunites with Hakeem, Nuggets FIRE Coach Malone & Unreal Austin Reaves Story
MAD MAX returns! Vernon Maxwell recaps his hilarious run-in with Hakeem Olajuwon at Houston Rockets’ Legends Night. Matt & Max react to The Dream getting denied after the Houston Cougars’ Final Four win and look back on the closing action from NCAA March Madness. Plus, the guys discuss headlines from the NBA: Draymond Green’s Defensive Player of the Year ascent, Amen Thompson’s different level & Ja Morant’s latest troubles. Then, legendary coach Phil Handy drops in! The 3x NBA Champion reflects on his recent conversations with JuJu Watkins & casually drops all-time Austin Reaves stories from his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jason Wilson Unpacks Pro Athlete Mental Health Crisis & His Proven Recovery System
Jason Wilson shares his powerful journey from personal tragedy, including his father's lynching, to founding the Cave of Adullam Transformational Training Academy. In this raw and emotional conversation, Wilson reveals how therapy and martial arts became his path to healing and his inspiration to help others, particularly young Black men. He challenges traditional notions of masculinity, emphasizing the power and necessity of men expressing vulnerability through tears and emotional openness. Wilson offers his blueprint for breaking destructive cycles, sharing the "4 R's" methodology that has transformed countless lives in urban communities. From his transition from the music industry to male outreach, this episode explores Wilson's revolutionary approach to emotional intelligence, healing generational trauma, and redefining what it means to be a strong man in today's world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pistons Want ALL THE SMOKE, White Boy Dark Alley MVPs & Final Four Previews
It’s a brawl night in the NBA! Matt, Keyon & J.R. break down the recent skirmish between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves. The guys then look back on scraps of NBA’s past, including the time J.R. flexed on the New York Knicks and got checked by Charles Oakley. Matt turns his focus to this year’s McDonald’s All-American Game and its headliners AJ Dybantsa & Alijah Arenas. Listen in as the guys reflect on high school stars of years past, sharing classic stories of Baron Davis and Tracy McGrady. As NCAA March Madness heads into Final Four weekend, the trio looks back on tournament action and share predictions for both the Men’s & Women’s side.See 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.