All Facts No Brakes with Keyshawn Johnson

Dallas Cowboys safety & former Ohio State standout Malik Hooker joins the show! To start things off, Malik talks about growing up playing basketball and shares his own thoughts on the NBA vs. NFL debate that took over social media last month. He also reflects on his time at Ohio State and winning the National Championship, being drafted by the Colts in 2017, and signing with the Cowboys. Shifting gears to present day, Malik talks about the upcoming NFL season and new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer and how his coaching style differs from Dan Quinn. Keyshawn asks him his thoughts on Micah Parsons podcasting during the season, and wraps things up ranking who should get paid first: Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Micah Parson or Zack Martin.

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17-year NBA veteran and 2010 NBA Champion Metta World Peace joins Keyshawn on “All Facts No Brakes.” To start the show, Metta talks about growing up in Queensbridge, the greatest rappers from the area, and playing AAU basketball with Lamar Odom, Elton Brand, and Erick Barkley. He then dives into his NBA career and what it was like to be drafted by the Chicago Bulls in ’99, and playing with Reggie Miller & Jermaine O’Neal on the Pacers. Is the 2004 Pacers team better than today’s roster? Afterwards, Metta reflects on the fallout from the “Malice at the Palace,” and reveals where he stands with the guy who threw the soda at him. We wrap up the show discussing the 2010 Lakers Championship, Kobe Bryant memories, and the mentality of Ron Artest compared to Metta World Peace today.

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LA Sparks guard and 2x NCAA Champion Kia Nurse joins Keyshawn on "All Facts No Brakes." To start the show, Kia talks about athleticism running deep in her family, including her brother Darnell playing for the Oilers in the Stanley Cup, and having Eagles legend Donovan McNabb as an uncle. She also talks about growing up in Canada without a WNBA team, and her excitement for the expansion team coming to Toronto in 2026. Kia also shares what it was like playing at UConn for Geno Auriemma, winning two NCAA championships, being drafted 10th overall by the New York Liberty, and what it's like to be a veteran on the LA Sparks playing alongside rookies Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson. Afterwards, she gives her take on the media's portrayal of the WNBA, gives advice to Caitlin Clark, and wraps things up talking about playing for Team Canada at the Olympics and signing with Jordan Brand.

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Former 49ers sack machine Aldon Smith joins the show to talk about his inspiring journey to recovery. He reflects on his NFL career and his time in San Francisco where he set the record for most sacks in a player's first two seasons. Aldon reveals his top defensive linemen, compares the 2013 49ers defense to the 2023 squad, and shares advice to newly retired tight end Darren Waller. He also talks about mentoring incoming rookie classes, shares lessons learned on and off the field, and his new merch line, ‘The Zodiac Project.’

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Super Bowl champion and 4x Pro Bowler Chris Harris Jr. joins Keyshawn on "All Facts No Brakes." Chris talks about retirement and the teams he would come out of retirement for. He talks about his underdog journey to the NFL, entering the league as a UDFA in the midst of a lockout in 2011, joining the Broncos, and facing an uphill battle to make the roster. Chris talks about his nine seasons with Denver and being a key member of the legendary "No-Fly Zone" defense that helped the franchise win Super Bowl 50. He shares stories about playing with Peyton Manning, the toughest wide receivers to cover, his thoughts on Sean Payton and Bo Nix, and why the Russell Wilson experiment failed in Denver.

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The Commanders’ newest running back Austin Ekeler joins the show to talk about free agency, Jayden Daniels, and why he chose Washington over other teams. He reflects on his early beginnings as a zero-star high school recruit and his journey to becoming one of the most versatile running backs in the league in his 7 seasons with the Chargers. Austin wraps things up sharing his thoughts on Christian McCaffrey’s record-setting contract extension and explains why running backs are frustrated with their value.

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NBA legend and 3x Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford joins the show! Jamal starts the show talking about growing up in Seattle and the best players who came out of the area. He also talks about being traded to the Chicago Bulls, working out alongside Michael Jordan as a rookie, and playing a young MJ in the iconic “23 vs 39” Gatorade commercial. Afterwards, Jamal reveals his Sixth Man Mt. Rushmore and explains why he could never be “the fifth man.” Keyshawn and Jamal preview the NBA finals, discuss the media coverage surrounding Caitlin Clark, and wrap things up debating the GOAT of the NBA: Michael Jordan or LeBron?

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Rachel Nichols joins the show to talk about the most surprising things from the NBA Playoffs, Ty Lue’s extension with the Clippers, JJ Redick frontrunner to be Lakers head coach, All-NBA snubs, and if the Timberwolves are built for a comeback. Rachel and Keyshawn also talk about Bronny James declining workouts, LeBron’s future, and share their thoughts on Rudy Gobert criticism for missing a playoff game for the birth of his child. They also dive into the Celtics and whether or not Jayson Tatum will go down as an all-time Celtic great.

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Super Bowl Champion, 4x Pro Bowler, and Patriots Hall of Famer Drew Bledsoe joins Keyshawn on "All Facts No Brakes." To start the show, Drew talks about writing his own jokes for "The Roast of Tom Brady" and reveals which athlete he wants to see roasted next. Drew also talks about growing up in Washington, playing at Washington State University, and being drafted No. 1 by New England. He dives into his career with the Patriots, playing for Bill Parcells, and the Mo Lewis hit that knocked him out. Drew talks about Tom Brady, his NFL legacy, Drake Maye's future, and shares his thoughts on the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. Afterwards, Keyshawn and Drew reflect on being teammates on the 2005 Cowboys and their heated sideline exchange during an Eagles game. Drew also reveals which NFL players today would be in the game 'Backyard Football,' and recalls the time he was accidentally roped into Terry Rozier and Eric Bledsoe's beef during the 2018 NBA playoffs.

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2x World Champion, 3x All Star, and Braves Hall of Famer David Justice joins Keyshawn on “All Facts No Brakes.” To start things off, David talks about growing up in Cincinnati and how he got into playing baseball after excelling in basketball first. He recalls what it’s like for young Black players coming up, his career with the Atlanta Braves, and being teammates with Deion Sanders when he played an NFL & MLB game in the same day. David also talks about the inaccuracies in ‘Moneyball,’ the Oakland Athletics moving to Sacramento, and the decline of Black players in MLB. The guys wrap up debating whether Barry Bonds belong in the Hall of Fame, and if the MLB should switch to robot umpires.

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