Matt Barnes and Dwyane Wade did not share the court, however, their impact in the podcasting industry has strengthened their bond off the court. Matt Barnes, who hosts the “All The Smoke” podcast alongside Stephen Jackson, acknowledges Dwyane Wade for assisting in the show’s transition from sports to mainstream culture. During a frank discussion, Barnes revealed that the podcast’s success was greatly influenced by the episode where Wade talked about his son transitioning to his daughter, Zaya. He mentioned that Dwyane and Gabby’s bravery in supporting Zaya extended the show’s focus from sports to discussions on unconditional love.
Facing Criticism and Rising Above It
The “All The Smoke” podcast received backlash after Wade’s interview, yet Barnes and Jackson welcomed the challenging discussions. Being fathers themselves, they recognized the significance of demonstrating unconditional love and serving as role models. Four years ago, the episode garnered more than 1.1 million views and set the stage for the podcast’s expansion. Barnes and Jackson lacked podcasting experience, yet their authentic honesty and readiness to discuss sensitive subjects connected with their audience.
Celebrating Five Years of “All The Smoke”
Having reached their five-year milestone, Barnes and Jackson have made significant progress since their shaky start. They achieved success with their podcast by winning the award for “Sports Podcast of the Year” and publishing a book about their experience. Barnes recently disclosed that Showtime Sports took a risk on their program, which has now become a permanent fixture in the world of sports media.
Dwyane Wade’s Journey with Zaya
Dwyane Wade’s encouragement of his daughter Zaya has been a source of optimism for numerous people. Wade’s journey has been centered around love and acceptance, from relocating to Florida. For a secure environment to overcoming a legal challenge to validate Zaya’s identity. His most recent endeavor, “Translatable,” provides support for the transgender community. Also embodying his conviction that every child should be embraced and protected.
The stories of Barnes and Wade still serve as inspiration and change the discussion about sports and more.
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