The Lakers legend reflects on his hardwood career, how 'Black Mamba' saved him, why he retired via a poem that he's turned into an acclaimed animated short — plus who he considers the greatest NBA player ever, how he feels about National Anthem kneeling and more.
But first: Veteran Academy members Alec Lorimore and Arnold Schwartzman look back on the David ... Show More
Yesterday
Nicholas Britell - 'Jay Kelly' [LIVE]
In front of an audience at the Virginia Film Festival, and a piano, one of the leading film composers of his generation reflects on how he was shaped by both classical and hip-hop music, how his best known scores for TV (the main title theme for 'Succession') and film (Barry Jenk ... Show More
1h 26m
May 2025
Craig Hodges: From Michael Jordan's Teammate to Blackballed From The NBA, 2x Champion Speaks out
Delve into the untold story of Craig Hodges, the Chicago Bulls sharpshooter who went from winning championships alongside Michael Jordan to being ostracized from the NBA following his political activism. In this powerful interview, Hodges discusses his Chicago upbringing, coachin ... Show More
1h 58m
Oct 16
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 dow ... Show More
1h 11m
Nov 2024
Mamba Mentality: Unlocking Greatness - Kobe Bryant
<p>Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in sports history. A five-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Kobe spent 20 legendary seasons with the Los Angeles La ... Show More
26m 27s
Jun 2023
Chris Paul (12x NBA All-Star)
Chris Paul (Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court) is a 12x NBA All-Star, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, and author. Chris joins the Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in the Bible Belt, how much he values the relationship between his parents and his kids, and the ... Show More
1h 29m
Jan 2020
Legends Never Die: RIP Kobe Bryant
RIP Kobe Bryant, an emergency podcast like no other. Kobe, 41 years old, passed away on 1/26/2020 in a helicopter accident in Calabasas, CA. Lamb is joined by his buddy Dylan to talk about Kobe's legacy, the news of his passing, his sneaker collection and so much more and then jo ... Show More
50m 41s
Aug 2021
THE KING OF CRENSHAW Episode 1: To Live and Die in LA
When Nipsey Hussle was murdered on March 31, 2019 in front of his South LA clothing store, the tragedy elicited immediate tributes across industries, walks of life, and international borders. One world in particular where the news resonated on a personal level — the NBA, where Hu ... Show More
46m 25s
Nov 13
Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal: A Night at the Roxbury
<p>Shaq says that Rob Lowe taught him how to be a superstar! The legendary basketball player and "Inside the NBA" host joins Rob Lowe to discuss their first meeting in 1990s Los Angeles, what Shaq’s ideal week would look like, his sleep apnea journey, the recent NBA gambling cont ... Show More
34m 33s
Apr 2025
Reggie Miller: Reflections on Malice at the Palace, Fighting Kobe & Jordan, & Cheryl’s GOAT Case
NBA legend Reggie Miller joins All The Smoke for an unfiltered sit-down covering everything from Malice at the Palace to his iconic battles with Michael Jordan and trash-talking with the greats. He opens up about growing up with Cheryl Miller, mentoring Kobe, his sneaker game, an ... Show More
1h 54m