Americans are fascinated by athletes. There is an entire media industry built around critiquing their work, assessing their value, and holding them accountable to the adoring public that craves their success and pays their salaries. Athletes rarely allow the public to see beyond carefully crafted branding strategies. Some shun the public's attention altogeth ... Show More
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George Santos: Lies, Scandal, and the Road to Prison
What drives a politician to deceive and how far will hego? In our first episode, George Santos bares all: the fabrications that fueled his rise, the lies he told to win trust and power, and the choices that led him down a path toward scandal and prison. Did he think he was doing ... Show More
45m 6s
Mar 3
Iran Disinformation: The Truth About Media Spin
You’ve seen the coverage of Iran. Now hear the eye-opening version the mainstream narrative won’t focus on. Dr. Phil delivers a powerful, informative breakdown of how media disinformation can distort public understanding, especially when the story involves President Trump, U.S. s ... Show More
18m 36s
Mar 2
Why The Legacy Media Slams People of Faith
The legacy media would have you believe America has moved past God, that people of faith are fringe, backward, or even dangerous. That’s not reality. It’s narrative. Pew Research says about 83% of Americans believe in God or a higher power, roughly two-thirds pray regularly, and ... Show More
18m 9s
May 2024
DeMar DeRozan 6x NBA All Star on Mental Health, Growing up in Compton, Nipsey Hussle inspiration, bond with Kobe Bryant & never giving up
With May being Mental Health Awareness month, The Pivot has had several guests focus on emotional wellbeing from Michael Beasley to Ryan Mundy to Solomon Thomas and more as Mental health remains stigmatized in sports today, but more and more athletes are beginning to break the si ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 2022
The NBA Forces a Fit Check
October 17, 2005. The NBA is going through massive changes. Michael Jordan is retired (again), and the league is getting younger. Stars like Allen Iverson represent the rise of hip-hop culture, which David Stern blames for the league’s dwindling viewership. His solution? Today, S ... Show More
29m 53s
Jun 2024
Shawn Kemp Opens Up On Downfall of 90’s Sonics, Bond with Gary Payton, Facing MJ in 1996 Finals
One of the greatest dunkers the world has ever seen joins ALL THE SMOKE for an incredible episode. 6x All-Star, Shawn Kemp, sits down with Matt and Stak to reflect on his highlight filled career, including his chemistry with Gary Payton, facing off with MJ in the Finals, how he g ... Show More
1h 23m
Jul 2021
Suns Had Easiest Path to the Finals in NBA History + Hall of Fame soccer player Eric Wynalda
In a postseason riddled with injuries, no team benefitted more than the Finals-bound Suns. Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton all had their moments, for sure, but let’s not pretend like the Suns’ path to the Finals was all that treacherous. Los Angeles Lakers superstar An ... Show More
52m 2s