The Jimmy Rex Show

Stephen Jackson is a a former NBA player with 14 seasons under his belt and a championship with the Spurs. He's also the co-host of the popular sports podcast "All The Smoke", where he and Matt Barnes interview big icons in sports and entertainment. We discuss Stephens storied basketball career, the challenges and triumphs he faced both on and off the court, and the lessons he learned from legenda...

Dallin Leavitt is a former NFL player with a fascinating journey through college and professional football. We discuss Dallin's college experience, the challenges he faced at BYU, his transition to Utah State, and the politics of modern college sports. Dallin reflects on his NFL career, his relationship with BYU fans, and his brother Sam’s successful season at Arizona State. He also shares stories...

Lloyd Roberts is the co-founder of Utah’s newest billion-dollar company, LoanPro, and author of his new book on fulfillment, "G Cubed". Lloyd shares his entrepreneurial journey, from building LoanPro with his brothers to scaling it into a multi-million-dollar business, and discusses key lessons in sales, leadership, and finance. The conversation later touches on the importance of personal fulfillm...

Darrell Green is a former NFL cornerback that played 20 seasons for the Washington Redskins. He is considered to be one of the greatest cornerbacks and fastest players in NFL history. Green was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008. We discusses his legendary 20-year NFL career, his philosophies on leadership, and his passion for helping...

Every single year I do a live year-end goal setting event for those looking to plan and create by design the year they would like to have. This year we had sever thousand people join virtually for this event, and I wanted to release the audio as a special podcast to close out 2024 and bring in the new year. With 2025 right around the corner, this will be the most important podcast you can listen t...

Sadia Khan is a relationship coach who has dedicated her social presence to helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of modern relationships. We discuss various relationship dynamics, the importance of setting clear deal breakers, and the "nice guy syndrome". She also addresses the fears of rejection, isolation, and conflict and how certain red flags can unintentionally hinder hea...

Melissa Dlugolecki lost her daughter Leyden at the age of 4 months, spiraling her into a world of grief. While at her lowest, Melissa began to see that "should was bullsh*t” and that we are fully responsible, and capable, of creating a life we love. She is a now a world-renowed grief expert and author of the upcoming book Scar Tissue. Melissa shares her journey through profound personal loss, incl...

Vince Ricci is a successful entrepreneur and founder of Hubble Studios that recently went viral for a life-altering home invasion incident in Los Angeles where he was involved in a shoot out with his attackers. Vince shares his survival story, detailing how he defended himself and his family against armed intruders. We talk about the psychological and societal impacts of the incident, the importan...

Most of the answers to our problems we already have...we just need to know the right questions to ask to lead us to those answers. In this episode of Real Men, Real Conversations I've come up with 5 questions that will change your life...IF you answer them honestly. I go over the importance of clarity, accountability, and setting boundaries to achieve an intentional and fulfilling life but to get...

Justin McClure is a YouTube sensation, author, and advocate for sobriety. Justin shares his incredible journey from a troubled past marked by addiction, DUIs, and rehabilitation to becoming a successful family content creator and author of "Daily Sober: 365 Daily Lessons To Break Habits and Addictions". Justin goes over his strategies for maintaining sobriety, insights on overcoming addiction, the...

Betsy Mikesell is the founder and CEO of the innovative bedding company, Beddy's. She's and her family are also the survivors of a small plan crash. Betsy recounts the terrifying experience of surviving the plane crash with her family, reflecting on the life-altering lessons it taught her about gratitude and finding purpose in difficult situations. She shares how the challenges reshaped her person...

Matt Van Horn is an entrepreneur who co-founded Zimride (which evolved into Lyft) and June Oven, a company that pioneered AI-driven smart kitchen appliances. Matt shares how a travel experience in Africa inspired the creation of Lyft and what it took to scale June Oven into a nine-figure acquisition by Weber. He provides insights on lessons learned in entrepreneurship, the challenges of building s...

Dennis Crowley is the co-founder and former CEO of Foursquare, and considered a pioneer of the early internet. We go over the evolution of the internet and Dennis' philosophy on building technology that connects people in the real world, and the challenges of staying true to a vision amidst competing pressures. He also talks about his current pursuits, including innovations in audio-based location...

When it comes to leadership, nobody will follow you until you're capable of leading yourself. In this episode of Real Men, Real Conversations, I go over the concept of becoming a self-led man. I outline how men can overcome societal distractions and fears to live purposeful, authentic lives. I also touch on the importance of setting a clear vision, learning from adversity, cultivating confidence,...

Blaine Anderson is a dating coach for men, and the founder and CEO of Dating By Blaine. In this episode we explore dating dynamics in today’s world, covering everything from navigating dating apps to the importance of in-person connections. We discuss overcoming approach anxiety, breaking the touch barrier, building confidence, and strategies to build genuine attraction. If you're a man looking fo...

Chris Huntsman is a newly retired business owner who recently undertook a 40-day water-only fast. We discuss why Chris challenged himself with this extreme 40 day fast and explore the discipline and mental fortitude required to complete it. Chris details the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of his fast, discussing how it transformed his relationship with food, enhanced his mental clarity, a...

Sean O'Connell is a former MMA fighter and current commentator as well as the voice for Utah football! We touch on Sean's career in MMA, the impact of physical training on confidence, and the changes in his life after winning a million dollars in MMA before shifting the discussion to the BYU / Utah rivalry game and the shifts in college football. We talk about the significance of the rivalry game...

Mark Henick is a mental health advocate, bestselling author, and keynote speaker known for his TED talk on mental health. Mark shares his powerful personal journey through depression and suicidal ideation, explaining how the intervention of a stranger saved his life and inspired him to dedicate his career to mental health advocacy. We talk about the importance of early intervention, the value of g...

Richard Cooper is an entrepreneur, private equity investor, content creator, best selling author, speaker, and high performance coach known online as "The Unplugged Alpha". Richard has garnered over 1 Billion views on YouTube with his takes on men, masculinity, society, life, money, and relationships. We discuss Cooper's perspective on modern masculinity, the challenges men face in today’s society...

As men, and as Americans, we have an obligation to make the best informed decisions we can when it comes to voting. While I don't tell others who to vote for, I beleive that we need to know the reasons we are voting for who we are voting for. I don't vote for sides, I vote for policies and values. In this episode I discuss the Political Views of a Masculine Man and emphasize the importance of info...

Richard Michael "Goose" Gossage is an former baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in the MLB between 1972 and 1994. He pitched for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. We dive into Goose’s outspoken views on modern baseball, his experiences with legendary players, and unforgettable career moments. He also discusses the changes in baseball...

Jermaine Dye is the 2005 World Series MVP and a legendary former MLB player. Jermaine played for the Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and the Chicago White Sox. We discuss Jermaine's journey through baseball, including his memorable career moments such as winning the World Series and the challenges of maintaining mental resilience during tough times. Jermaine talks about team...

Dr. Nick Howland is a plastic surgeon and host of "The Naked Patient Podcast" as well as one of my best friends since we were 12. The conversation covers a variety of topics, from the inner work required in personal and professional growth to the lessons learned through deep friendships and emotional experiences. We also explore the concept of masculinity, emphasizing the need for men to be suppor...

Tony Finau is one of the top professional golfers on the PGA Tour. We discuss Tony's journey from humble beginnings in Rose Park, Utah, to becoming one of the top golfers on the PGA Tour. Tony shares stories about his early passion for golf, inspired by Tiger Woods, the challenges of breaking into a sport dominated by different socioeconomic backgrounds, and his experience playing alongside Tiger,...

Making friends as an adult is challenging, particularly for men. Statistics show a decline in close friendships and an increase in people heading to Google for answers on where to find friends as an adult. In this episode of Real Men, Real Conversations, I give 18 strategies to help men connect and build meaningful friendships. If you're wanting to take action towards building better connections a...