The Rebellion Podcast
The Rebellion Podcast is a UNLV/Las Vegas sports podcast with the main emphasis geared towards UNLV basketball. In this podcast I discuss anything and everything going on with UNLV sports, the Las Vegas Aces, the Las Vegas Raiders, the Vegas Golden Knights or any other sports-related topics in Las Vegas.
Episodes
67 episodes
UNLV Football with Another Double-Digit Win Season, and the Runnin' Rebels Take Down Stanford on the Road
In this episode, I begin by discussing UNLV football and our successful season, achieving an impressive 10-2 record, although we ultimately fell short in the MWC championship game against Boise for the third consecutive year. I discuss the rema...
UNLV Football Thrilling Victory Over USU, UNLV Basketball Dominates Memphis
In this episode I discuss what an exciting weekend it was for UNLV sports fans. The Rebel football team wins an exciting and thrilling double OT stunner vs Utah State on Saturday. On Sunday, UNLV men's basketball team bounced back from a disapp...
The Most Impressive Bounce Back Win in Years!
I have watched a thousand UNLV basketball games in my life and I don't remember a team looking so good in a game following a disappointing loss. It's not just the score, but the way the Rebels looked in terms of the eye test was the most impres...
My Thoughts on the UNLV Basketball Team After Watching Both Exhibition Games
Basketball season is finally here! In this episode, I discuss the following topics:-Blue Jays Dodgers World Series was the greatest ever-Social etiquette with sports -My thoughts on WEMBY- What I took from this ...
Thoughts on UNLV Football Midway Through the Season and the Runnin' Rebels Exhibition Game vs Washington
UNLV football is currently sitting at 6-1 following an embarrassing beat-down to the hands of Boise State. In this episode I give my thoughts on everything regarding this Rebel football team and then give my predictions moving forward. Followin...
2025-2026 Men's Basketball Season Preview! Roster Breakdown and Predictions
We are two months away from the start of a new era as UNLV men's basketball head coach, Josh Pastner, attempts to do what is starting to feel like the impossible- bringing high-level success back to the program. Pastner constructed a talented, ...
Idaho State Game Reaction
This episode covers my reactions and thoughts following the Rebels 38-31 win over Idaho State on Saturday. The Dan Mullen era did not exactly start with the most impressive performance ever, however, a win is a win. In this episode, I discuss h...
UNLV Football Season is Here! Roster Analysis and Predictions
Rebel fans... It's here! Football season is finally here. The Dan Mullen era starts Saturday at Allegiant against the Idaho State Bengals! In this episode I talk about the following:1:10 - I talk about how absurdly nervous I get before a...
Everything You Need to Know About Walter Brown
On August 8, 2025, the Runnin' Rebel basketball team added a new member to the team and his name is Walter Brown. Walter is from New Zealand and has multiple years of experience playing professional basketball in New Zealand and Australia. This...
Ranking the Top 10 Players from the Kevin Kruger Era
As we begin a new chapter in UNLV basketball history with the Josh Pastner era fast approaching, a brief look back into the past four years brings us today's episode where I rank the top 10 players to suit up in the scarlet and grey during the ...
2025 NBA Mock Draft Selection Show
As the 2025 NBA draft approaches, we welcome a special guest to the show and conduct our own mock draft for the lottery. We offer our assessments of each draftee and clarify the reasons for our conviction that they will or will not be successfu...
Remembering Bryce Dejean-Jones
Bryce Dejean-Jones, a former Runnin' Rebel and NBA player, was known for his exceptional talent and unwavering competitiveness. One early morning, on May 28, 2016, after breaking into an apartment, which he mistakenly thought was his girlfriend...
Titan Submersible Disaster, UNLV Stays in MWC, Rebel Football, and WNBA vs Varsity Men
In this episode, I talk about Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster, a brand-new Netflix documentary, and what a crazy story it is. I then discuss UNLV's decision to remain in the MWC and the reasons I agree with it. I subsequently address ...
How Good is Naas Cunningham? And NBA Playoffs Recap with TK Kingsbury
This episode features a special guest who joins the show to discuss the incoming Alabama transfer, Naas Cunningham. The discussion centers on his talent level, skillset, and ultimate potential as a recruit. Following this, TK and I engage in a ...
Crazy Sports Parents and What it Actually Takes to Become a Professional Athlete
Parents today are crazier than ever when it comes to their behavior toward their children's sports of choice. Overzealous parent behavior can contribute to issues like performance anxiety and burnout in children, but positive parent involvement...
The Rise and Fall of Dave Rice
This is the story of Dave Rice, from his unexpected appointment as head coach to the success and excitement that captivated the Las Vegas community to the underachieving results that ultimately resulted in the dismissal of a beloved former Rebe...
Day in the Life of a Tall Person.. and.. 117 Days Till Football Season!
This episode of TRP covers a few different topics. As my excitement for football season grows, I wanted to briefly discuss Mullen's recruiting class, what life is like when you are tall, and a few other subjects. The following topics are covere...
Episode 50 Presents the Player Spotlight Series: Marcus Banks
To commemorate the 50th episode of TRP, I am conducting a player spotlight on Marcus Banks, one of the most talented and electrifying athletes to have ever played for UNLV basketball. The subject of this episode is Marcus's basketball career, w...
Top Mid-Major Transfer Class, Pastner Being a Prodigy, Gorilla v Everybody, and Shedeur Madness
In this episode, I address a variety of topics and provide my perspectives on each one, rather than concentrating on a single subject. The following subjects are addressed:Gorilla vs Grizzly BearEvanMiya transfer class rank...
Why Pastner was the Perfect Hire and Why You Should Be Excited
This episode is somewhat brief; however, it serves as a summary of Josh's initial month at HC and his exceptional performance thus far. I elaborate on the reasons why Rebel fans should be enthusiastic about the program's future and how he diffe...
Are the Rebels Back?!
Wow, what a past couple of weeks it has been for the Runnin Rebel basketball program and for their fans. Josh Pastner continues to impress as he is assembling a roster that will be ready to compete for a MWC title right away. In this episode I ...
Ranking the Top 30 Recruits Ever in the Mountain West Conference
Simply stated, the episode description is the episode's title. I have chosen to rank the top 30 high school recruits who have ever selected a Mountain West Conference institution, from #30 to #1. These rankings are exclusively from 247 Sports a...
Best Roster on Paper Since 2016 with More Players Coming
In this episode of TRP, I discuss the following topics:-VGK win game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.-The latest players joining the UNLV MBB roster.- Strengths of the 2025-2026 roster and what ways the roster could improve
Pastner Constructing an Entertaining WIN-NOW Roster and Why I Don't go on the Message Boards Anymore
In this episode, I discuss the public's perception of Pastner and the manner in which his personality is influencing a significant number of Rebel fans to adopt his beliefs. After that, I address the new players of the Rebels and their integrat...
The Curse of a Sleeping Giant: A UNLV Basketball Story
This is a story about the UNLV Runnin’ Rebel basketball program. The narrative discusses the events of the past three decades that have resulted in the erosion of the national relevance of this once-dominant basketball program and the substanti...
