The Jimmy Rex Show

In today’s episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Amanda Kroepfl, one of the top sex and relationship coaches working today. Amanda has coached several members of Jimmy’s community, she has spoken at We Are The They events, and the feedback has always been incredible. So Jimmy brought her on the podcast to talk openly and honestly about sex, intimacy, attraction, communication, and everything couples struggle with but rarely discuss.

Amanda breaks down why it’s so difficult for couples to talk about sex, why belief systems from childhood and religion shape adulthood intimacy, and how unspoken expectations quietly damage relationships. She explains the “squirrels” that hijack the brain, the role of masculine and feminine energy, scheduling sex, aftercare, fantasies, porn, nervous-system regulation, repairing a sexless marriage, and how partners can create safety instead of pressure.

Jimmy shares his own experiences—from leaving a strict religious upbringing, to hiring sex coaches, to navigating shame and redefining intimacy in a healthy way. The conversation is raw, honest, and designed to help couples finally understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. 

This episode is for married couples, people dating, men in Jimmy’s community, and anyone who wants more connection, better communication, and a happier sex life. 

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In today’s episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Jay Paterno, former Penn State assistant coach, current member of the Penn State Board of Trustees, and son of the all-time winningest coach in NCAA football history, Joe Paterno. Jay has spent his entire life inside college football and just released his new book, Blitz, which pulls back the curtain on the pressures, politics, and realities shaping the sport today.

Jimmy and Jay start with the one thing everyone in Utah has been talking about this week — Penn State’s pursuit of BYU head coach Kalani Sitake. Jay shares what he was hearing behind the scenes, how seriously Penn State considered Kalani, and why it now looks like he is staying at BYU. From there, they dive into the changing landscape of college football: NIL, the transfer portal, player mental health, the explosion of sports gambling, and the lack of leadership at the top of the NCAA.

Jay also opens up about growing up as Joe Paterno’s son, what leadership looked like in his home, and how he has navigated criticism and controversy while trying to honor his father’s legacy. If you care about college football, coaching, leadership, or how the game adapts in the next decade, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to the show
01:05 – Who Jay Paterno is and his new book “Blitz”
03:40 – The Kalani Sitake situation and what Jay was hearing
07:25 – How Penn State viewed Kalani as a candidate
10:15 – Inside Penn State’s coaching search
13:00 – NIL, the transfer portal, and the new era of CFB
16:45 – What Joe Paterno would think about today’s game
19:40 – Where the NCAA has failed
22:30 – Mental health pressures on modern players
25:20 – Gambling, prop bets, and what’s coming
28:40 – Fixing the calendar: signing day and transfers
32:10 – How universities are risking their financial future
35:55 – Growing up as Joe Paterno’s son
38:20 – Legacy, criticism, and honoring his father
41:15 – What Jay hopes the future of the game looks like
44:30 – Where to find Jay’s book
46:20 – Final thoughts and wrap-up

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Julie Theis, reality TV star from Netflix’s The Trust and a fast-rising voice in psychology and human behavior. Julie has built a loyal audience by breaking down celebrity relationships, trauma patterns, and mental health dynamics in a way that is simple, sharp, and easy to see in your own life.

Julie opens up about growing up in poverty with addicted parents, experiencing homelessness and foster care, and how those early wounds pushed her into psychology. She and Jimmy dive into modern dating, the male loneliness problem, why so many women are exhausted doing the emotional labor in relationships, and how victimhood and self-sabotage keep people stuck.

They also walk through Julie’s process of using pop culture as a mirror to teach about abuse, codependency, and self-worth. Whether you’ve seen Julie on Netflix, follow her breakdowns online, or just want a clearer framework for your own patterns in love and life, this episode will give you a lot to think about. 

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:10 Who Julie is and how they met
• 04:15 Growing up in poverty, addiction, and instability
• 09:05 Getting cast on Netflix’s The Trust and sharing her story
• 14:20 Why she chose psychology and human behavior
• 19:30 Using celebrities to teach about trauma and relationships
• 25:40 Victim mentality, self-worth, and psychological addiction
• 32:10 Male loneliness, emotional labor, and modern dating
• 40:05 Hyper-independence, masculinity, and femininity
• 47:10 Healing your wounds before dating again
• 51:30 Where to follow Julie and closing thoughts

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• Julie’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/JulieTheisOfficial
• Julie’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieTheis
• Julie’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@JulieTheis

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with local legend and breakout reality-TV personality Chase McWhorter, one of the most talked-about husbands on Hulu’s hit series Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Fresh off Season 3, Chase opens up about being edited as the “villain,” relives the infamous Halloween party, and breaks down the moments viewers only see in fragments on screen.

From public backlash to being labeled “America’s fuck-boy” while trying to show up as a dad, Chase shares the unfiltered version of his story—what he owns, what he regrets, and what people get wrong about him off-camera. Jimmy and Chase dive into accountability, consent, and how exaggerated accusations hurt real victims. They talk about infidelity, “yellow-light” behaviors that lead to cheating, and why radical honesty is the only path to rebuilding trust—in marriage, friendship, and co-parenting. Chase discusses his Mormon upbringing, stepping away from the LDS Church, and working to maintain a healthy relationship with his ex-wife Miranda, while Jimmy connects it all back to men’s work, healing modalities, and becoming a man capable of real connection.

If you’re fascinated by Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, interested in modern relationships under scrutiny, or just want to hear two guys talk honestly about the messiness of growth—this episode delivers.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction
• 01:25 – Chase on Season 3 and instant backlash
• 04:10 – Being painted as the “villain”
• 07:00 – The Halloween party chaos & what really happened
• 10:45 – The “assault” claim & why context matters
• 14:30 – How serious accusations hurt real victims
• 18:20 – Marriage, separation, and accountability
• 22:15 – “Yellow lights” that lead to cheating
• 26:00 – Jimmy on owning your mistakes
• 30:40 – Chase on stepping away from the LDS Church
• 33:55 – Co-parenting with Miranda & public perception
• 38:10 – Dakota, Taylor, and the show’s most complicated relationship
• 42:05 – Men’s work, breathwork, and healing
• 45:50 – Jimmy on relationships vs singleness
• 50:00 – Chase on fame, labels, and being misunderstood
• 54:20 – Why Secret Lives resonates nationally
• 59:10 – What’s next for Chase

Related Episodes:

• Layla Taylor – Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/559-layla-taylor-star-of-hulus-new-1-show-the/id1315033271?i=1000669280139
• Taylor Frankie Paul – The MomTok / Swinging Scandal
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/421-taylor-frankie-paul-the-mormon-momtok-swinging/id1315033271?i=1000613581753

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with one of college basketball’s true legends — Coach Jim Harrick, the mastermind behind UCLA’s 1995 national championship team. With a career spanning over two decades, Harrick reflects on his incredible journey through high school gyms, Pepperdine, UCLA, and beyond, sharing insights into leadership, recruiting, and the timeless lessons he learned from his mentor, the great John Wooden.

Coach Harrick opens up about the values that guided his teams — teamwork, discipline, and faith — and why the “John Wooden system” remains one of the most brilliant frameworks in sports. From stories about the O’Bannon brothers and Tyus Edney’s famous full-court game-winner to his thoughts on the NIL era and the collapse of the Pac-12, this conversation is a masterclass in coaching wisdom and integrity. Whether you’re a basketball fan, leader, or student of greatness, this episode will leave you inspired by one of the game’s most respected minds.

00:00 Introduction
01:20 Jimmy’s dad, faith, and UCLA memories
02:45 Coaching path: Morningside → Pepperdine → UCLA → NBA
05:30 Building the L.A. recruiting pipeline & keeping local talent
07:05 John Wooden’s system: teaching, defense & “share the sugar”
10:20 Motivation, discipline, and practice planning
13:55 Recruiting stories (Lamar Odom), camps & networking
17:10 Modern game: NIL, transfer portal & Pac-12 thoughts
22:50 Life after coaching: family, faith & grandkids
30:50 Tyus Edney’s 4.8-second play, legacy
34:35 Outro

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with one of basketball’s all-time greats — Ralph Sampson, four-time NBA All-Star, No. 1 overall pick, and one of only two players in history to win three consecutive National College Player of the Year awards. From his dominant years at Virginia to forming the iconic “Twin Towers” duo with Hakeem Olajuwon in Houston, Ralph opens up about the discipline, focus, and love for the game that defined his remarkable journey.

Ralph reflects on what it took to maintain motivation at the top, the evolution of the NBA, and how today’s game has shifted from the fundamentals that built its foundation. He also shares stories about playing through adversity, the legendary 1982 Chaminade upset, and his thoughts on the new era of NIL deals and college basketball’s changing landscape.

This is a powerful conversation about legacy, hard work, and perspective — from a man whose career helped shape modern basketball.

00:00 Introduction
00:45 Ralph Sampson joins the show
01:48 Winning three consecutive College Player of the Year awards
03:05 Motivation, discipline, and legacy in basketball
04:55 Traveling in the NBA and building the league’s foundation
06:20 The Houston years and forming the Twin Towers with Hakeem Olajuwon
09:00 The evolution of the NBA and positionless basketball
12:40 How analytics and the three-pointer changed the game
15:00 The history and impact of earlier generations on today’s players
16:40 The legendary Chaminade upset and the birth of the Maui Invitational
18:50 Thoughts on NIL, the transfer portal, and the future of college basketball
23:00 Legacy, lessons from Virginia, and final reflections
27:03 Outro

With the NBA season just getting started, Jimmy sits down with Utah Jazz legend Thurl “Big T” Bailey for a wide-ranging, heartfelt conversation. Thurl looks back on being the No. 7 pick in 1983, falling in love with Utah and its fans, and the lessons his mom taught him about letting basketball open doors to serve the community. He also relives NC State’s iconic 1983 title run with Jimmy V—manifesting by “practicing” cutting down the nets, the game plan against Phi Slama Jama, and why leadership, belief, and defense still win.

The conversation turns deeply personal as Thurl shares his journey of faith and conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, meeting his wife, and how their love endured family pushback before ultimately bringing everyone together. They wrap with candid Jazz talk—young core optimism, what it takes for small-market contenders today, ideas to spice up the NBA (U.S. vs. World All-Star), and why Ryan Smith’s vision across Utah sports has Thurl genuinely excited.

00:00 Introduction
01:30 Thurl Bailey on joining the Utah Jazz and embracing Utah
06:30 The legendary NC State championship run with Jim Valvano
13:00 Thurl’s faith journey and conversion to the LDS Church
17:00 Love, family challenges, and lessons in forgiveness
22:00 Finding purpose beyond basketball and serving others
23:00 The future of the Utah Jazz and today’s NBA
31:49 Outro

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with his good friend Dallas Offill, founder of Happy Roofing and host of The Happy Hour Podcast. Dallas shares his inspiring journey of building a thriving business at a young age — from humble beginnings and early struggles to becoming a leader in his industry and community.

The two dive deep into topics like entrepreneurship, leadership, scaling a company, personal growth, and the power of mentorship. Dallas opens up about the challenges of hiring, building systems, and maintaining integrity while growing fast. The conversation also explores how being part of We Are The They (WATT) has helped him strengthen his mindset, deepen his relationships, and continue to evolve as a man and a leader.

Jimmy and Dallas end by reflecting on the importance of gratitude, connection, and authenticity — how being open and real with others can transform both your business and your life. 

00:00 Introduction
01:11 Is it harder to get ahead today? Tools, mindset & opportunity
07:00 Networking at scale: social reach, info age, and starting a podcast
13:24 Machu Picchu trek: grit, gratitude, and “enjoy the journey”
20:30 Presence over pace: slowing down in a hyper-speed world
31:00 Risk, variety & Tony Robbins’ six human needs
34:52 Scaling Happy Roofing: hires, mistakes, systems & training
41:30 Tough calls: firing, lessons learned & Ed Mylett’s hiring tip
44:46 Daily gratitude practice & mindset reps
47:52 Finding We Are The They & paying it forward
51:41 Outro

NBA veteran and human-rights activist Olden Polynice sits down with Jimmy to talk about the “old school” Jazz culture under Jerry Sloan, what he learned from playing alongside legends, and how today’s NBA compares to the 80s/90s. Olden opens up about the realities of fame before social media, wild road stories, the explosion of player salaries, and why he thinks the league’s effort has dipped—and what he’d do as commissioner to fix it.

He also shares his improbable start in basketball (he didn’t pick up the game until 16), the professor-level value of listening, and life after the cheering stops: divorce, identity, and why therapy has been a pillar for him since college. We dive into his hunger strike for Haitian refugees, visiting detention centers with TV cameras rolling, and his belief that speaking up—athletes and citizens alike—changes the world one person at a time.

00:00 Introduction
01:20 Life in the Old School NBA with the Utah Jazz
06:30 Comparing Eras: 80s–90s vs. Today’s NBA
10:10 Lessons from MJ, Stockton, and Malone
13:15 From Player to Coach: Growth, Mistakes, and Apologies
16:30 Life After Basketball: Identity, Divorce, and Therapy
20:10 Activism and the Hunger Strike for Haitian Refugees
26:00 Speaking Out on Injustice: Courage and Responsibility
33:10 How to Fix the NBA & Restore Effort
39:20 Outro

In this episode, Jimmy sits down with his close friend Taylor Palmer, founder of Rope Swing Moab—the crew behind the massive canyon rope swings that have become a rite of passage for We Are The They. Taylor shares how a desert hobby among buddies turned into a fully permitted operation, why Moab’s arches and canyons make these swings possible, and how rigorous safety (redundant systems, load cells, and 10x margins) transforms a terrifying idea into a life-changing experience.

Beyond the adrenaline, Taylor explains the deeper side of the jump: intention, breakthrough, and brotherhood. From the hard lessons of earning permits with the BLM, to stories of people leaving addictions and grief on the cliff, to his own journey from welding grind to dream job—and even a quick surf trip with his daughter—this conversation is about courage, community, and building a life that actually fits. 

00:00 Introduction
01:45 From Desert Hobby to Epic Canyon Swings
04:00 Safety, Rigging, and the Road to Becoming Permitted
10:00 Facing Fear and Finding Deeper Meaning in the Jump
18:00 We Are The They Moments & Personal Breakthroughs
26:00 Brotherhood, Feedback, and Growth
33:00 Balancing Ambition, Family, and Fulfillment
41:00 From Welding Work to Purpose and Freedom
49:00 Reflections on Courage, Purpose & Next Adventures
50:28 Outro