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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 how easy was it considering he got such a late start to the game?

9:00 - How Stevie described being open all the time and not getting much coaching

15:00 - Why was it so important for Stevie to be an entertainer and have fun when he was on the football field? It all started with Deion Sanders.

20:30 - After Rex makes a comparison of Wide Receivers to Dunkers, Stevie says you deserve to be acknowledged for running around all game.

22:30 - One of the best moments in Kentucky Wildcats football, the guys talk about when Stevie Got Loose.

26:00 - How did Stevie Johnson end up at Kentucky? It was long before they came out to visit him while in junior college. 

36:30 - How did Stevie decide on becoming a children's author? It was a continuation of helping younger players on the field, to providing life lessons for the next generation.

39:00 - Who are the top receivers in the NFL right now according to Stevie Johnson? 
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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 under Kenny Payne and what their first season together was with the Cardinals.

11:30 - Josh reminds Danny that it's pronounced Louisville, not Louisville

13:00 - Where did Danny develop his attitude on the floor as someone who was willing to do anything and everything for his team?

15:00 - What were Danny's first impressions of Rex Chapman as a basketball player?

17:00 - The Rex and Danny two man game in Phoenix called SHARK "Watch the slip"

18:40 - Looking back on the 1988 Kansas National Championship team, the last thing he wants it to be remembered by is "Danny and the Miracles".

23:30 - Looking back on the success at Kansas, was Danny always going to end up at Lawrence once his father became an assistant coach under Larry Brown?

28:00 - There was a huge adjustment dealing with significant knee injuries in the NBA after Danny had never missed any time in high school or college.

35:30 - What can we expect from Danny, Coach Payne and the Louisville Cardinals in Year 2?

45:00 - What did Danny learn from the NCAA Tournament and just how dominant UCONN's run to the title was?

47:30 - Danny being taken back to his college days just by hearing the NCAA on CBS music

49:00 - Despite how his NBA career began as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, Danny still follows the team to this day, interested in how the organization is run now.
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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 such a unique Final Four with a bunch of first time teams?

7:30 - How Kenny got his big break in broadcast media and began to forge his path to ESPN

12:00 - Was Kenny always the funny guy growing up or did it come naturally when broadcasting?

13:30 - Where Kenny found his voice, and jokes that he would be able to use on Sportscenter. 

16:00 - Much like a comedian, Kenny would figure out how to use humor in his everyday life and on the air. The important part was to never warn anyone before you try out a joke during a broadcast.

20:00 - How Kenny's confidence, writing and execution as a journalist landed him his dream role at ESPN, even if he didn't know every single player on the Chicago Cubs' roster.

22:30 - After having to give up his dreams of being a professional QB, when did Kenny make the decision that broadcasting was in his future?

25:00 - Kenny talks about his ankle injury and getting $10 from the NFL before ending his professional football career

31:30 - It was almost an accident that Kenny ended up in sports, as someone working in local news in Washington, it turned out that going to Huskies' games and Sonics' games were more fun than going to city council meetings.

36:00 - Kenny's interview process at ESPN was a little unique as someone not quite as strong on sports trivia as some of the other broadcasters.

44:45 - How were the Runnin Rebels basketball team while Kenny was at UNLV? Graduating in 1980, Kenny was right between the dominant teams of the 70's and the late 80's-early 90's.

48:00 - What Kenny's great work with Run Freely is all about. Taking one of the hardest times in his life with the ankle injury and turning it into a positive story, while helping those that have served our country.
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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 med school?
39:00 Who is cutting down the nets in 2023?
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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 this year and are they prepared for an NCAA Tournament run?

6:30 - Ed Cooley's name continues to be mentioned as the next potential hire for Georgetown, so how much of a distraction is that for Providence?

9:00 - What surprise team does Jeff expect to get to the Final Four?

12:30 - Is it the lack of experience of the distractions surrounding the program that will keep Alabama from being the National Champions?

15:30 - With Chris Beard now at Ole Miss, how will Texas address their Head Coaching Vacancy after the Tournament? How far do they need to go for Rodney Terry to keep the coaching job?

19:00 - How is covering the NCAA Tournament different today with the looming coaching changes and transfer portal news always ready to break?

21:00 - Jeff lists his Final Four and has Houston winning it all

27:00 - Mike DeCourcy Joins

28:30 - Coming from Greensboro, NC, Mike previews the NCAA Tournament with the overarching storylines that stand out over the matchups throughout March Madness

30:00 - Comparing regions, the West has been an absolute juggernaut with so many good teams, while Alabama, with all their distractions, has a clear path as the No 1 overall seed out of the South.

33:30 - How many games do the Kentucky Wildcats need to win in the NCAA Tournament for the fans to give John Calipari some breathing room?

41:00 - Can UCLA overcome the loss of Jaylen Clark due to injury? At their best, this is the best defensive team in the country.

45:00 - Mike goes through his Final Four picks and what pressure he's under knowing his bracket is available for everyone to see online.

50:00 - Why is Houston getting left out of Mike's Final Four? Is the loss of Marcus Sasser that much of a difference maker?
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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 someone to play with?

14:00 - At the same time, being together all the time led to a lot of fights, but the key was to never hold a grudge.

16:00 - Draymond Fights Jordan Poole

17:30 - As twins, what's the difference between relying on each other vs depending on each other?

24:00 - How did the Sklar Brothers end up at the University of Michigan, and then have a pilot on MTV just a couple years later?

33:30 - After 35 years of performing comedy, the Sklar brothers describe how they still get nerves before getting on stage.

39:00 - The Sklars describe the launch of Cheap Seats on ESPN, and how they were able to create the kind of show they always wanted.

48:00 - When you're striving for success, you have to be able to face a little conflict in order to achieve what you set out to do.

55:00 - There's a unique closeness that twins have, but those kinds of bonds can exist between anyone. You can be the same age, growing up in St Louis with the Sklar Brothers, and be able to tell the same stories and share those memories.

1:11:00 - Why Nikola Jokic is the Sklar Brothers MVP
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