The Rebellion Podcast

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 remarkable achievement of winning TEN games despite having 70 new players AND one of the worst run defenses in college football. Additionally, I highlight Antho...

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 disappointing loss to Montana by dominating the Memphis Tigers on their home court. Great times to be a Rebel fan!

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 impressive part. We played smart, fast, aggressive defense, and a lot of DUNKS! This is exactly what Runnin' Rebel basketball is supposed to look l...

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 Runnin' Rebel basketball team following their exhibition win -Analyzing each player's performance against Lincoln - Predictions moving forward and what I want to see tonight a...

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. Following that, I shift gears over to Runnin' Rebel basketball talk. We are less than a month away from our season opener so basketball season is here! The sho...

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, win-now roster full of transfers and high level recruits. This episode will breakdown anything and everything about this team and what we can expect th...

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 how our defense really struggled to stop the Bengals, but our offense is showing to have potential. I conclude by discussing my new expectations for this tea...

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 and during games and how I should probably visit a psychiatrist  4:05 - Thoughts on last season 6:10 - Great defense = entertaining in Football  8:30 - Playin...

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 episode discusses Walter's impressive resume and gives you an idea of what to expect from him this upcoming season. 

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 Kevin Kruger era (2020-2025). This ranking based off of the following criteria: Talent, stats, how valuable to the team

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 successful NBA players, as well as their potential contributions to their respective teams.

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's, Dejean-Jones was shot and killed. This episode is the narrative of a young man who, despite possessing an abundance of potential, was unable t...

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 the emergence of UNLV football and the enthusiasm surrounding the program's future. Lastly, I pose the question: Is it possible for the Las Vegas...

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 conversation regarding the NBA playoffs. We share our opinions on our preferred teams (the Nuggets and Lakers), engage in a conversation regarding the exces...

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 is crucial for the functioning of youth sports leagues. This episode dives deep into everything that directly correlates to the following topic: what...

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 Rebel and the beginning of the downfall of a once historic basketball program. 

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 covered in this episode: 117 More Days Till Football Season! Tweet of the day “Guys like Mullen and Pastner are built for recruiting in today’s college sport...

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, which encompasses my personal favorite memories, statistics, awards and honors, and any narrative that is associated with him. Enjoy!  MBA link: https:/...

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 Bear EvanMiya transfer class ranking has UNLV #1 New YouTube video about JP Pastner creating his own scouting service at 13 Jailen Bedforn transfers to V Tech Barry Poaching our players? What was your moment...

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 differs from other coaches we have had in the past. Go Rebels!!

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 discuss the new additions to the team, why this roster is so impressive, and I attempt to put together my favorite starting lineup among all these good play...

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 and, regrettably, only back to 2010. Therefore, any high-profile recruits, such as Kawhi Leonard or Wink Adams, will not be included. 

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 -Expectations for next season -How typical fans don't have an understanding of roster construction -Reaction to the Nico Iamaleava Tennessee football story

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 integration into Josh's strategy for the upcoming season. Finally, I discuss my former enthusiasm for message boards, which I have since discontinued. Enj...

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 substantial decline of its fan base. It is the belief of UNLV basketball fans that the program has been cursed, as they attribute every negative event that has occur...