One of basketball's greatest and most influential players EVER, Oscar Robertson, joins Matt and Stak for a rare interview on the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE. The Hall of Famer reflects on his NBA lawsuit that led to the creation of free agency and changed the game forever. Plus, he explains what it was like playing in the same era as the legendary Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell

'The Big O' also shares stories about being a prominent athlete during his time, from being threatened by the KKK to dealing with racism on the road. He speaks on what it was like almost being drafted into the army and his relationship with the great Muhammad Ali. Finally, Oscar reveals his thoughts on the current-day NBA, including his favorite players to watch and why he has so much love for Russell Westbrook.

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NFL legend Lawrence Taylor joined us for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation about his extraordinary life and career. LT takes us on a journey from his early days playing pickup basketball at UNC to becoming the most dominant defensive player in NFL history. He shares candid stories about his relationships with coaching giants Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells, and reflects on how he revolutionized the game of football.

Taylor also opens up about his experiences with New York City's vibrant nightlife and celebrity scene during his playing days. The interview touches on his transition to Hollywood, including his role in the film "Any Given Sunday." From golfing adventures to encounters with Michael Jordan, this episode offers unprecedented insights into the life of a sports icon.

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ALL THE SMOKE delivers a double feature this week with NFL legend Marshawn Lynch. In this live episode, 'Beast Mode' joins Matt and Stak for a candid conversation spanning his illustrious career.

Lynch revisits his Super Bowl triumphs and heartbreaks, including the controversial play call in Super Bowl 49. He reflects on winning a championship and his potential Hall of Fame future.

The discussion extends beyond football, touching on financial literacy, life after retirement, and giving back to their Oakland community. As a bonus, Lynch sets the record straight on his infamous golf cart story.

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ATS fam, we are BACK and bigger than ever! Season 6 starts with a bang as Matt and Stak are joined by NBA legend and Hall-of-Famer, Dominique Wilkins. 'The Human Highlight Film' discusses the 2024 Olympics, his own experience on the ’96 team and gets deep about the evolution of the NBA game. Wilkins slams Anthony Edwards’ 'old generation' comments and explains why he doesn't understand the current players’ criticisms of past eras. Also, he shares his experience playing in the 80's with Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, and opens up about the wild fight culture. Plus, he reveals some epic Michael Jordan stories, his feelings about today’s NBA contracts, the insanity of old NBA dunk contests and talks Kobe's impact.

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The new NFL Season is only six, short days away! In that spirit, we look back on an amazing conversation with Hall of Fame defensive end and media personality Michael Strahan.

The former Giant opens up about his legendary career, including winning the 2007 Super Bowl in New York. He also discusses other moments from his singular story and talks about his current success in the media world.

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With the start of the NFL season just weeks away, we flash back to a 4/20 conversation with former NFL running back Ricky Williams to discuss his NFL career.

Williams opens up about the use of painkillers in the NFL, the infamous 1999 Saints trade for him, cannabis in sports, post-retirement life and much more.

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**Originally aired April 20th, 2022**

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Fall is just around the corner as the 2024-25 NFL Preseason continues this week. To celebrate, we revisit a legendary conversation with 3x Super Bowl champ Julian Edelman!

He takes a deep dive into his legendary NFL football career, and shares amazing stories about Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Gronk and more.

Originally aired May 19th, 2022

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As the 2024 Olympics roll on and the U.S aims for more gold, we re-visit a wide ranging conversation with 2x Gold Medalist and NBA legend Grant Hill.

He joins the boys for an EPIC convo discussing his hall-of-fame career, reflecting on his college and NBA hoops journey. Plus, he talks about his post-playing career transition into the media world and his other business ventures.

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