Episodes
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by former NFL Wide Receiver Stevie Johnson. After an incredible career with Kentucky and Buffalo, Stevie talks about remaining a part of Bills' Mafia and how he became inspired to author a pair of children's books. 3:30 - Stevie talks about growing up playing all kinds of sports, and how playing basketball helped prepare him to become a great football player. 6:30 - How did Stevie start playing football and...
Published 04/14/23
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by NCAA Champion and former No 1 pick, Danny Manning. With March Madness all wrapped up, Danny looks back on UCONN's title run as well as what he was able to accomplish with the Kansas Jayhawks in 1988. Coming off his first season at Louisville, the guys touch on the Cardinals season and what the team has in store under Head Coach Kenny Payne. 9:30 - Danny talks about what brought him to Louisville to coach...
Published 04/06/23
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by Kenny Mayne, of ESPN fame and his latest project supporting veterans with Run Freely. After a storied career at ESPN, what has Kenny been up to, and how does he watch sports now with the NCAA Tournament and NBA seasons in full swing? Where did Kenny find his persona and become such an original voice for the biggest sports broadcasts on the planet? 2:15 - How has Kenny enjoyed the NCAA Tournament and with...
Published 03/29/23
On this edition of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by BYU head coach, Mark Pope. They talk March Madness, the 1996 Wildcat team, the cutting edge of NIL and Coach Pitino's famous workouts. 04:30 Mark compliments Rex’s jumper 06:45 Mark on playing for Rick Pitino 11:00 Rex and Mark remember Rick’s famous workouts 17:30 A little of Coach Pitino is in Mark’s coaching style 28:30 NIL cutting edge and what it means for BYU 34:00 A Rhode Scholar candidate who gave up...
Published 03/17/23
On a special episode of The Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by Jeff Goodman and Mike DeCourcey. Up first, Jeff Goodman of Stadium and Field of 68 discuss the potential Head Coaching changes which could cause a distraction for some of the NCAA Tournament teams. Then, Mike DeCourcy of Big Ten Network and FOX Sports takes an in depth look at the bracket. Everything you need before the NCAA Tournament is right here! Jeff Goodman up first 5:00 - What happened to Kentucky...
Published 03/16/23
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hokpins, the guys are joined by Randy and Jason, the Sklar Brothers! Looking back on their time on MTV, ESPN and so many other TV shows and movies, the guys talk about how they got into comedy, and where their life's work is following the success at Cheap Seats. 5:00 - When did the Sklar Brothers realize they were funny, and more importantly, funny together? 8:30 - How easy was it growing up and playing sports when you always had...
Published 03/03/23
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by the great Roger Lodge! The former Blind Date host and current Angels broadcaster shares his story of how he became an actor, after growing up a sports fanatic. After running around Hollywood for so many years with his best friend, John Stamos, it seems like Roger Lodge has never had a bad day in his life! 9:00 - Forget Rex's basketball career, Josh and Roger share war stories from the NBA Entertainer's...
Published 02/17/23
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by the incredible actor, Steve Zahn. With a list of nearly 100 film credits including Dallas Buyers Club, Saving Silverman, Diary of A Wimpy Kid and so many more, Steve talks about his beginnings in acting and what projects he has coming up next. We couldn't have Steve on without talking about his beloved Kentucky Wildcats and his farm in Lexington! 18:00 - Steve discusses the importance of having a creative...
Published 02/09/23
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by NFL Network Analyst and the Host of The Rich Eisen Show, Rich Eisen. After Tom Brady retired from the NFL, again, his fellow Michigan man speaks to the Greatest to ever lace them up in the NFL, plus the upcoming Super Bowl with the Chiefs and Eagles. Is Patrick Mahomes the one player that could chase Brady's all-time success? 7:00 - How do you prepare yourself as a broadcaster when you find out that Tom...
Published 02/02/23
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by Rex's former teammate, Kendall Gill. The Illinois native has returned to Chicago after his 15-year NBA career, now calling games for the Chicago Bulls. How did life in Chicago and Champaign help mold him into the man he is today? There are some classic moments the guys share from those early 90's Hornets. 9:30 - The former teammates and roommates circle back on their time together with the Charlotte...
Published 01/27/23
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by Hall of Fame Member Class of 2022, Tim Hardaway. After a long career, Tim looks back on growing up in Chicago and why it's been a hotbed of NBA talent. Now as a parent of an NBA star, he talks about teaching the game of basketball to the next generation. 11:00 - Rex and Tim talk about joining forces in Miami and the incredible night Rex had against Michael Jordan and the Bulls. 12:45 - It was unusual to...
Published 01/20/23
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by Kentucky National Champion and now Assistant to the Head Coach at Mississippi State, Scott Padgett. Scott talks about earning his spot on the basketball team under Rick Pitino and winning a Championship with Tubby Smith. How did playing for those two legendary coaches lead him down a path to become a coach himself? 5:30 - Will be rooting for Kentucky for every game except one, and now he wants to beat...
Published 01/04/23
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by CBS Sports College Basketball Analyst, Clark Kellogg. After being one of the best players in the country at Ohio State, he talks about his transition from the NBA to television. It's not too surprising, that with his dedication to his craft, Kellogg has become one of the best voices in all of college basketball. 7:00 - Where did Clark's iconic free throw routine come from? Rex admits it's his favorite...
Published 12/28/22
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by ABA/NBA veteran Len Elmore, who is now a practicing attorney and professor for Columbia University. He discusses how his passion for both education and sports helped him flourish into the incredibly accomplished man he is both on and off the basketball court.  5:00 - How much of Len's upbringing during the Civil Rights Movement helped influence his pursuits later in life outside of basketball? 8:30 - It...
Published 12/21/22
On The latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by former 11-year NBA veteran and Maryland Terrapins icon Walt Williams. Walt shares what it was like playing with Rex in Miami, his college days, what it meant to represent his home team at Maryland, following the legacy built by the late Len Bias and more. 5:00 - Walt gives all the credit to the high socks, it's funny what superstitions some players have, and some stick too. 9:00 - After being traded to...
Published 12/15/22
Coach K on His Legendary Career at Duke, Coaching Kobe Bryant and Team USA, Christian Laettner, More 5:30 Should Laettner have been ejected in 92? 7:00 - After a storied career, what is Coach K up to these days? What's life after coaching like for him? There's still plenty of basketball. 9:15 - Is it difficult watching Duke Basketball from a different capacity? Are there any regrets after leaving the bench, and now watching Jon Scheyer take over as Head Coach? 11:30 - What did Coach K see...
Published 12/08/22
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by the great coach, Tom Crean. Coming off his latest stint with the Georgia Bulldogs, the guys look back on his career which includes a number of wins over those Kentucky Wildcats in Bloomington. Tom explains where he found the drive to become one of the great recruiters in college basketball, and what it was like marrying into one of the great coaching families. 5:00 - What has Tom been up to since leaving...
Published 11/30/22
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by 2x NBA All-Star and Grandmama himself, Larry Johnson. Rex's former teammate in Charlotte for 3 whole months, Larry talks about his time with one of the greatest college teams ever at UNLV and how he had to change his game after undergoing back surgery. 3:45 - Rex recalls the first time he met Larry Johnson at the USA basketball trials, and LJ admits he was a bit star struck seeing Rex Chapman for the...
Published 11/23/22
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by the great actor, "Dollar" Bill Stern on Billions, Kelly AuCoin. Before getting into the Portland Trail Blazers, the guys discuss how much they have in common. Both growing up in politics and pursuing acting, Josh and Kelly both connected with their passion for basketball. 4:30 - Kelly discusses his upcoming role in "The Sterling Affairs" and the opportunity of a lifetime for a diehard basketball...
Published 11/16/22
On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by Arkansas Legend Pat Bradley. Our resident Wildcats do their best to contain this Razorback fanatic's enthusiasm after the latest Final Four run. Hearing from one of the best shooters in college basketball history, they ask Pat for his basketball origins growing up just outside of Boston. 5:00 - Pat explains how Arkansas-Kentucky became one of the best rivalries in the SEC, even playing on Super Bowl...
Published 11/11/22
On this episode of the Rex Chapman Show, Rex and Josh chat with veteran NCAA head coach Bobby Cremins. 10:00 - Bobby Cremins tried to recruit Rex to Georgia Tech 20:00 - Bobby is a first generation Irish- American 27:00 - Bobby's #1 goal was to play pro basketball but he came up short 36:00 - As a coach for Georgia Tech in that era he had to game plan to play against Michael Jordan and James Worthy 48:45 - The ACC head coaches took a lot of pride in making it the most competitive conference...
Published 11/04/22
On this edition of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by former NBA veteran, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Two decades before NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick decided to take a knee during "The Star-Spangled Banner," it was Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf who refused to stand for the national anthem. In his new memoir, "In The Blink Of An Eye," he tells of his drive and success in the sport, but that his principles came first. 04:00 - The first time Rex and Mahmoud met in the NBA 05:30 -...
Published 10/28/22
On this edition of the Rex Chapman Show with Hopkins, the hosts are joined by TCM host, Ben Mankiewicz. Ben talks about his famous family, future projects, and Season 4 of his podcast "The Plot Thickens" - out October 25th centering on the story of Pam Grier as only she can tell it. Her sudden stardom, her iconic roles, her fights against the system. It’s a story of bravery, both onscreen and off. It’s a story about race in Hollywood and race in America. 05:00 - Ben's famous grandfather is...
Published 10/19/22
On this episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, it's 12-year MLB veteran and current MLB network analyst Bill Ripken. We find out who Bill thinks is the true homerun king and what it was like growing up as the little brother of baseball's Iron Man, Cal Ripken Jr. Follow MLB Network on Twitter and listen to Sirius XM MLB radio to hear more from Bill. 09:15: Cal was always a good big brother 10:45: He could always go to the ballpark with his dad (Cal Sr) but he never forced him to...
Published 10/12/22