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The Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins

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  • Join NBA Legend and the King of Twitter Rex Chapman and one of his closest friends, Actor Josh Hopkins, form the Rex Chapman Podcast. With special guests and the latest news from the NBA, hear personal stories as Rex and Josh rose to the top of their careers from humble beginnings in Lexington, KY. The Rex Chapman Show is powered by BasketballNews.com and produced by Next Chapter Podcasts. 
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Episodes
  • Episode 82 - Stevie Johnson

    Episode 82 - Stevie Johnson
    Apr 14 2023
    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?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Episode 81 - Danny Manning

    Episode 81 - Danny Manning
    Apr 6 2023
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 80- Kenny Mayne

    Episode 80- Kenny Mayne
    Mar 29 2023
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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