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
57 episodes
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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40:52
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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27:28
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 ...
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31:09
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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32:40
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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48:19
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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41:40
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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36:17
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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43:49
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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27:45
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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24:10
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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30:05
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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28:49
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
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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42:10
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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30:24
The Curse of 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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26:01
College Basketball vs NBA: Which is better?
TK, my special guest, returns to the show to discuss some entertaining subjects. We begin by reviewing Pastner's current performance in terms of keeping players for the upcoming campaign. The bulk of the episode is then devoted to discuss...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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36:06
Reaction to DJ Thomas Leaving to LSU, My Experience Being a D1 Athlete (Advice for young athletes)
Episode 41 of the Rebellion Podcast covers the following topics:DJ Thomas Jr. will be transferring to LSUMy thoughts on thisDJ Thomas Sr quoteFan reaction to the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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38:46
ALL IN ON PASTNER!.... And NCAA Tournament Reactions
Episode number 40 for the Rebellion Podcast covers the following topics:- Bear Cherry enters the transfer portal- four number 1 seeds reach final four- Why I don’t fill out brackets anymore- Pastner’s energy a...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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21:12
Welcome to Las Vegas, Josh Pastner!
I start off this episode by discussing something that annoys me (but shouldn't). Then I proceed to the important stuff and talk about our new head coach, Josh Pastner. I admit that at first, I was not crazy about this hire. In fact, I was quite...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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31:15
NCAA Tournament Reactions and the UNLV MBB Coaching Search
In this episode I discuss the following topics: Thoughts on NCAA tourney so far GVR story March MadnessMcNeese student manager with NIL dealKelvin Sampson rants abo...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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41:36
Kruger Era Comes to an End, DJ Thomas Enters Portal, Coaching Search Begins
So much has happened in the last 24 hours that it is difficult to wrap my head around all of it; however, in this episode, I do my best. I begin by recapping the events that led us to where we are today. The MWC tournament ended for the Rebels ...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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45:12
Crazy NIL News, UNLV Basketball Suspiciously Keeps Getting Injured, A Special Guest Joins the Show to talk NBA
In this episode, I share some crazy information I heard regarding the top HS basketball player and his NIL. Then I talk about how the rebel players keep getting injured and how ridiculous this is getting. Lastly, a special guest joins the show,...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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34:22
Kevin Kruger Returning Next Year? And a Way-Too-Early Look at Next Year's Roster
Will Kevin Kruger be back next year? It is looking that way as of now based on an article in the RJ. I discuss this in the episode along with a way-too-early look at next year's team and potential starting lineup. However, before I get into all...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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30:04
Rebels Sweep the Aztecs, Ranking The 10 Best Basketball Players in the World, Interesting Facts About the Movie "Jaws"
After a brief absence, the Rebellion Podcast is back! In this episode I rank the top 10 basketball players in the world and give my reasoning for why I have them ranked in that spot. Then I transition over to UNLV basketball talk where I discus...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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44:30
Odds of Becoming a Professional Athlete and The Future of UNLV Basketball
In this episode I talk about delusional young athletes believing they will make it to the pros and I question why they have such unjustified confidence. Then I discuss annoying people believing the dumbest things. Lastly, I talk about UNLV bask...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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25:52