The Rebellion Podcast

Ryan Staker, Takoda Kingsbury, and Laura Rodriguez
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The Rebellion Podcast is a UNLV/Las Vegas sports podcast with the main emphasis geared towards UNLV basketball. In this podcast I discuss anything and everything going on with UNLV sports, the Las Vegas Aces, the Las Vegas Raiders, the Vegas Golden Knights or any other sports-related topics in Las Vegas. 

  1. 12/09/2025

    UNLV Football with Another Double-Digit Win Season, and the Runnin' Rebels Take Down Stanford on the Road

    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 Anthony Colandrea as the best quarterback we’ve had in over 40 years and critique the MWC committee's decision to grant Boise State a home game that they did not deem worthy. I then shifted the conversation to the UNLV men’s basketball team, highlighting how, despite a disastrous Thanksgiving tournament, we were able to pull off an impressive road victory against a formidable ACC team. Lastly, I discuss Emmanuel Stephen’s impact and how dangerous this team could be in conference play if we get everyone healthy. Go Rebels!  Crimson Crossover episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crimson-crossover-podcast/id1716563695?i=1000738194347

    33 min

  2. 11/17/2025

    UNLV Football Thrilling Victory Over USU, UNLV Basketball Dominates Memphis

    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!

    33 min
  3. The Most Impressive Bounce Back Win in Years!

    11/10/2025

    The Most Impressive Bounce Back Win in Years!

    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 like.

    27 min

  4. 11/04/2025

    My Thoughts on the UNLV Basketball Team After Watching Both Exhibition Games

    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 against UT Martin - Boise loses to a D2 team LOL

    33 min
  5. Thoughts on UNLV Football Midway Through the Season and the Runnin' Rebels Exhibition Game vs Washington

    10/22/2025

    Thoughts on UNLV Football Midway Through the Season and the Runnin' Rebels Exhibition Game vs Washington

    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 short-handed injury-depleted Rebels played the Washington Huskies this past Sunday, October 19, in Seattle, falling 77-62. I discuss this game and give my reasons as to why, despite the outcome of the game, Rebel fans should feel good about this team in the long run.

    28 min
  6. 2025-2026 Men's Basketball Season Preview! Roster Breakdown and Predictions

    09/03/2025

    2025-2026 Men's Basketball Season Preview! Roster Breakdown and Predictions

    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 this season by addressing the following: - Thoughts on last season 4:00 - Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn 13:01 - Ladji Dembele 17:43 - Kimani Hamilton 19:45 - Howie Fleming Jr 22:18 - Tyrin Jones 25:16 - Al Green 28:00 - Mason Abbittan 31:24 -Isaac Williamson 33:16 -Naas Cunningham 35:07 -Emmanuel Stephen 37:22 -Myles Che 41:12 -Walter Brown 43:38 - Reasons to be optimistic about this team 45:46 - Pastner recruiting class vs Kruger's last season 49:06 - Reasons for concern with this team 51:07 - Predictions 53:36

    1 hr

  7. 08/26/2025

    Idaho State Game Reaction

    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 team moving forward as Saturdays' performance has brought Rebel fans back down to earth. We are hoping to see a much improved team on Friday against Sam Houston State.

    18 min
  8. UNLV Football Season is Here! Roster Analysis and Predictions

    08/22/2025

    UNLV Football Season is Here! Roster Analysis and Predictions

    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 - Playing Boise State 9:10 - Dan Mullen is the 6th best coach in college football 10:20 - Media Predictions for UNLV 15:02 - Projected starting lineups 25:09 - Anthony Colandrea vs. Alex Orji by T.K. Kingsbury 32:13 - Predicting the outcome of each game with Laura Rodriguez

    45 min
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The Rebellion Podcast is a UNLV/Las Vegas sports podcast with the main emphasis geared towards UNLV basketball. In this podcast I discuss anything and everything going on with UNLV sports, the Las Vegas Aces, the Las Vegas Raiders, the Vegas Golden Knights or any other sports-related topics in Las Vegas. 

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  • Creator
    Ryan Staker, Takoda Kingsbury, and Laura Rodriguez
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Rebellion Podcast
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