Episodios

  • #659 - Ralph Sampson - 3X NCAA Player Of The Year Is One Of Basketball All-time Great Centers

    #659 - Ralph Sampson - 3X NCAA Player Of The Year Is One Of Basketball All-time Great Centers
    Nov 6 2025
    In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with one of basketball’s all-time greats — Ralph Sampson, four-time NBA All-Star, No. 1 overall pick, and one of only two players in history to win three consecutive National College Player of the Year awards. From his dominant years at Virginia to forming the iconic “Twin Towers” duo with Hakeem Olajuwon in Houston, Ralph opens up about the discipline, focus, and love for the game that defined his remarkable journey.

    Ralph reflects on what it took to maintain motivation at the top, the evolution of the NBA, and how today’s game has shifted from the fundamentals that built its foundation. He also shares stories about playing through adversity, the legendary 1982 Chaminade upset, and his thoughts on the new era of NIL deals and college basketball’s changing landscape.

    This is a powerful conversation about legacy, hard work, and perspective — from a man whose career helped shape modern basketball.

    00:00 Introduction
    00:45 Ralph Sampson joins the show
    01:48 Winning three consecutive College Player of the Year awards
    03:05 Motivation, discipline, and legacy in basketball
    04:55 Traveling in the NBA and building the league’s foundation
    06:20 The Houston years and forming the Twin Towers with Hakeem Olajuwon
    09:00 The evolution of the NBA and positionless basketball
    12:40 How analytics and the three-pointer changed the game
    15:00 The history and impact of earlier generations on today’s players
    16:40 The legendary Chaminade upset and the birth of the Maui Invitational
    18:50 Thoughts on NIL, the transfer portal, and the future of college basketball
    23:00 Legacy, lessons from Virginia, and final reflections
    27:03 Outro
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    28 m
  • #658 - Thurl Bailey - Utah Jazz Great Shares His Story How He Converted To Mormonism

    #658 - Thurl Bailey - Utah Jazz Great Shares His Story How He Converted To Mormonism
    Oct 30 2025
    With the NBA season just getting started, Jimmy sits down with Utah Jazz legend Thurl “Big T” Bailey for a wide-ranging, heartfelt conversation. Thurl looks back on being the No. 7 pick in 1983, falling in love with Utah and its fans, and the lessons his mom taught him about letting basketball open doors to serve the community. He also relives NC State’s iconic 1983 title run with Jimmy V—manifesting by “practicing” cutting down the nets, the game plan against Phi Slama Jama, and why leadership, belief, and defense still win.

    The conversation turns deeply personal as Thurl shares his journey of faith and conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, meeting his wife, and how their love endured family pushback before ultimately bringing everyone together. They wrap with candid Jazz talk—young core optimism, what it takes for small-market contenders today, ideas to spice up the NBA (U.S. vs. World All-Star), and why Ryan Smith’s vision across Utah sports has Thurl genuinely excited.

    00:00 Introduction
    01:30 Thurl Bailey on joining the Utah Jazz and embracing Utah
    06:30 The legendary NC State championship run with Jim Valvano
    13:00 Thurl’s faith journey and conversion to the LDS Church
    17:00 Love, family challenges, and lessons in forgiveness
    22:00 Finding purpose beyond basketball and serving others
    23:00 The future of the Utah Jazz and today’s NBA
    31:49 Outro
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    33 m
  • #657 - Dallas Offill - Founder Happi Roofing Goes Deep On Getting Ahead Before Age 30

    #657 - Dallas Offill - Founder Happi Roofing Goes Deep On Getting Ahead Before Age 30
    Oct 27 2025
    In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with his good friend Dallas Offill, founder of Happy Roofing and host of The Happy Hour Podcast. Dallas shares his inspiring journey of building a thriving business at a young age — from humble beginnings and early struggles to becoming a leader in his industry and community.

    The two dive deep into topics like entrepreneurship, leadership, scaling a company, personal growth, and the power of mentorship. Dallas opens up about the challenges of hiring, building systems, and maintaining integrity while growing fast. The conversation also explores how being part of We Are The They (WATT) has helped him strengthen his mindset, deepen his relationships, and continue to evolve as a man and a leader.

    Jimmy and Dallas end by reflecting on the importance of gratitude, connection, and authenticity — how being open and real with others can transform both your business and your life.

    00:00 Introduction
    01:11 Is it harder to get ahead today? Tools, mindset & opportunity
    07:00 Networking at scale: social reach, info age, and starting a podcast
    13:24 Machu Picchu trek: grit, gratitude, and “enjoy the journey”
    20:30 Presence over pace: slowing down in a hyper-speed world
    31:00 Risk, variety & Tony Robbins’ six human needs
    34:52 Scaling Happy Roofing: hires, mistakes, systems & training
    41:30 Tough calls: firing, lessons learned & Ed Mylett’s hiring tip
    44:46 Daily gratitude practice & mindset reps
    47:52 Finding We Are The They & paying it forward
    51:41 Outro
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    53 m
  • #656 - Olden Polynice - Former Jazz Player Shares About His 15 Year NBA Career

    #656 - Olden Polynice - Former Jazz Player Shares About His 15 Year NBA Career
    Oct 23 2025
    NBA veteran and human-rights activist Olden Polynice sits down with Jimmy to talk about the “old school” Jazz culture under Jerry Sloan, what he learned from playing alongside legends, and how today’s NBA compares to the 80s/90s. Olden opens up about the realities of fame before social media, wild road stories, the explosion of player salaries, and why he thinks the league’s effort has dipped—and what he’d do as commissioner to fix it.

    He also shares his improbable start in basketball (he didn’t pick up the game until 16), the professor-level value of listening, and life after the cheering stops: divorce, identity, and why therapy has been a pillar for him since college. We dive into his hunger strike for Haitian refugees, visiting detention centers with TV cameras rolling, and his belief that speaking up—athletes and citizens alike—changes the world one person at a time.

    00:00 Introduction
    01:20 Life in the Old School NBA with the Utah Jazz
    06:30 Comparing Eras: 80s–90s vs. Today’s NBA
    10:10 Lessons from MJ, Stockton, and Malone
    13:15 From Player to Coach: Growth, Mistakes, and Apologies
    16:30 Life After Basketball: Identity, Divorce, and Therapy
    20:10 Activism and the Hunger Strike for Haitian Refugees
    26:00 Speaking Out on Injustice: Courage and Responsibility
    33:10 How to Fix the NBA & Restore Effort
    39:20 Outro
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    42 m
  • #655 - Taylor Palmer - Founder “Rope Swing Moab” Has Turned His Passion Into Multi Million Dollar Business

    #655 - Taylor Palmer - Founder “Rope Swing Moab” Has Turned His Passion Into Multi Million Dollar Business
    Oct 20 2025
    In this episode, Jimmy sits down with his close friend Taylor Palmer, founder of Rope Swing Moab—the crew behind the massive canyon rope swings that have become a rite of passage for We Are The They. Taylor shares how a desert hobby among buddies turned into a fully permitted operation, why Moab’s arches and canyons make these swings possible, and how rigorous safety (redundant systems, load cells, and 10x margins) transforms a terrifying idea into a life-changing experience.

    Beyond the adrenaline, Taylor explains the deeper side of the jump: intention, breakthrough, and brotherhood. From the hard lessons of earning permits with the BLM, to stories of people leaving addictions and grief on the cliff, to his own journey from welding grind to dream job—and even a quick surf trip with his daughter—this conversation is about courage, community, and building a life that actually fits.

    00:00 Introduction
    01:45 From Desert Hobby to Epic Canyon Swings
    04:00 Safety, Rigging, and the Road to Becoming Permitted
    10:00 Facing Fear and Finding Deeper Meaning in the Jump
    18:00 We Are The They Moments & Personal Breakthroughs
    26:00 Brotherhood, Feedback, and Growth
    33:00 Balancing Ambition, Family, and Fulfillment
    41:00 From Welding Work to Purpose and Freedom
    49:00 Reflections on Courage, Purpose & Next Adventures
    50:28 Outro
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    51 m
  • #654 - Dusty Baker - World Series Champion Player And Coach Has Been Part Of Baseball's All Time Best Games

    #654 - Dusty Baker - World Series Champion Player And Coach Has Been Part Of Baseball's All Time Best Games
    Oct 16 2025
    Baseball legend Dusty Baker sits down with Jimmy for a candid, story-packed conversation spanning his life in the game—All-Star outfielder, World Series champion, and three-time Manager of the Year. Dusty relives the Barry Bonds era from a front-row seat, breaks down how elite hitters actually “know” what’s coming, and shares the mindset he learned from Hank Aaron about trusting your eyes, handling failure, and staying ready. He also opens up about representation in the dugout, what it’s really like to get rehired in MLB, and how age and experience still matter in a sport obsessed with numbers.

    From the heartbreaks—’02 World Series, the Bartman game, Halladay’s no-no—to redemption with the 2022 Astros, Dusty explains managing under pressure, restoring dignity after the scandal, and navigating the COVID season and hostile road crowds. He reflects on winter ball’s intensity, the economics behind the decline of Black American players, and a deeply personal moment when his young son stepped onto the World Series stage while Dusty was battling cancer. Plus: why he said yes to managing Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic.

    00:00 Introduction
    01:32 Barry Bonds up close; lessons from Hank Aaron
    09:31 Rehiring, respect, and minority managers
    11:54 How the Astros job happened & the 2022 run
    15:34 COVID season, boos, and rebuilding trust
    22:04 Prior/Wood, pitch counts, and the injury era
    27:52 ’89 quake Series & toughest losses (Bartman, ’02)
    32:37 Fatherhood, cancer, and a World Series moment
    41:06 Outro
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    42 m
  • #653 - Steve Mann - Author "Stories That Shape Us" Shares How Story Telling Can Help Us Leave A Legacy

    #653 - Steve Mann - Author "Stories That Shape Us" Shares How Story Telling Can Help Us Leave A Legacy
    Oct 13 2025
    In this powerful episode, Jimmy Rex sits down with Steve Mann, author of Stories That Shape Us: Unlock the Secret to Passing Down Your Greatest Lessons Through the Power of Story. Together, they explore how storytelling is one of humanity’s oldest and most essential skills — a way to preserve wisdom, build legacy, and connect generations.

    Steve shares personal stories about working for three U.S. Presidents, living in Africa during the AIDS crisis, and learning to communicate timeless values through simple, emotional storytelling. He explains how anyone can start sharing their life lessons, the importance of passing down stories to children and grandchildren, and how storytelling helps build both identity and national pride.

    This conversation dives deep into legacy, family connection, freedom, and personal growth, offering timeless lessons for anyone who wants to leave a meaningful mark on the world.

    00:00 Introduction
    01:12 Why storytelling matters + Steve’s introduction
    05:02 Legacy & ancestors: why stories make us remember
    08:02 How to start telling your own stories
    12:00 Teaching values through stories (grandson example)
    14:46 What legacy really means & why it matters
    20:39 Africa: moving the family, AIDS education & lessons learned
    27:10 Freedom, beliefs, and closing thoughts + where to find the book
    31:49 Outro
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    33 m
  • #652 - Dwight "Doc" Gooden - All-Time Great Pitcher Shares How He Beat His Addictions And Found Sobriety

    #652 - Dwight "Doc" Gooden - All-Time Great Pitcher Shares How He Beat His Addictions And Found Sobriety
    Oct 9 2025
    Dwight “Doc” Gooden sits down with Jimmy to open up about life on and off the mound—rising from teenage phenom to Cy Young & Triple Crown winner, the wild ride of the ’86 Mets, and the redemption arc that followed years of addiction. Doc shares why missing the 1986 World Series parade became a turning point, how therapy (starting in 2019) helped him finally forgive himself, and the daily practices that keep him sober today.

    They trade stories from the Yankees–Red Sox 2004 ALCS, debate Gary Sheffield’s Hall of Fame case, and compare Doc’s instant impact to today’s fireballers like Paul Skenes. Doc relives his 1996 Yankees no-hitter—pitched the day before his father’s surgery—and reflects on loyalty to both Mets and Yankees, his love for speaking to young people, and being present for his kids and grandkids. If you love baseball, resilience, and real talk about growth, this one’s special.

    00:00 Introduction
    02:00 Yankees–Red Sox memories & Gary Sheffield’s legacy
    06:00 The ’86 Mets and life in the spotlight
    10:30 Addiction, missing the parade, and hitting rock bottom
    16:00 Choosing sobriety and healing through therapy
    25:00 The rise: Rookie years, Cy Young, and peak dominance
    27:00 Throwing a no-hitter for his dad in 1996
    33:00 Life after baseball & lessons in redemption
    38:00 Outro
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    39 m