The Jimmy Rex Show

Baseball legend Dusty Baker sits down with Jimmy for a candid, story-packed conversation spanning his life in the game—All-Star outfielder, World Series champion, and three-time Manager of the Year. Dusty relives the Barry Bonds era from a front-row seat, breaks down how elite hitters actually “know” what’s coming, and shares the mindset he learned from Hank Aaron about trusting your eyes, handling failure, and staying ready. He also opens up about representation in the dugout, what it’s really like to get rehired in MLB, and how age and experience still matter in a sport obsessed with numbers.

From the heartbreaks—’02 World Series, the Bartman game, Halladay’s no-no—to redemption with the 2022 Astros, Dusty explains managing under pressure, restoring dignity after the scandal, and navigating the COVID season and hostile road crowds. He reflects on winter ball’s intensity, the economics behind the decline of Black American players, and a deeply personal moment when his young son stepped onto the World Series stage while Dusty was battling cancer. Plus: why he said yes to managing Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic.

00:00 Introduction
01:32 Barry Bonds up close; lessons from Hank Aaron
09:31 Rehiring, respect, and minority managers
11:54 How the Astros job happened & the 2022 run
15:34 COVID season, boos, and rebuilding trust
22:04 Prior/Wood, pitch counts, and the injury era
27:52 ’89 quake Series & toughest losses (Bartman, ’02)
32:37 Fatherhood, cancer, and a World Series moment
41:06 Outro

In this powerful episode, Jimmy Rex sits down with Steve Mann, author of Stories That Shape Us: Unlock the Secret to Passing Down Your Greatest Lessons Through the Power of Story. Together, they explore how storytelling is one of humanity’s oldest and most essential skills — a way to preserve wisdom, build legacy, and connect generations.

Steve shares personal stories about working for three U.S. Presidents, living in Africa during the AIDS crisis, and learning to communicate timeless values through simple, emotional storytelling. He explains how anyone can start sharing their life lessons, the importance of passing down stories to children and grandchildren, and how storytelling helps build both identity and national pride.

This conversation dives deep into legacy, family connection, freedom, and personal growth, offering timeless lessons for anyone who wants to leave a meaningful mark on the world.

00:00 Introduction
01:12 Why storytelling matters + Steve’s introduction
05:02 Legacy & ancestors: why stories make us remember
08:02 How to start telling your own stories
12:00 Teaching values through stories (grandson example)
14:46 What legacy really means & why it matters
20:39 Africa: moving the family, AIDS education & lessons learned
27:10 Freedom, beliefs, and closing thoughts + where to find the book
31:49 Outro

Dwight “Doc” Gooden sits down with Jimmy to open up about life on and off the mound—rising from teenage phenom to Cy Young & Triple Crown winner, the wild ride of the ’86 Mets, and the redemption arc that followed years of addiction. Doc shares why missing the 1986 World Series parade became a turning point, how therapy (starting in 2019) helped him finally forgive himself, and the daily practices that keep him sober today.

They trade stories from the Yankees–Red Sox 2004 ALCS, debate Gary Sheffield’s Hall of Fame case, and compare Doc’s instant impact to today’s fireballers like Paul Skenes. Doc relives his 1996 Yankees no-hitter—pitched the day before his father’s surgery—and reflects on loyalty to both Mets and Yankees, his love for speaking to young people, and being present for his kids and grandkids. If you love baseball, resilience, and real talk about growth, this one’s special. 

00:00 Introduction
02:00 Yankees–Red Sox memories & Gary Sheffield’s legacy
06:00 The ’86 Mets and life in the spotlight
10:30 Addiction, missing the parade, and hitting rock bottom
16:00 Choosing sobriety and healing through therapy
25:00 The rise: Rookie years, Cy Young, and peak dominance
27:00 Throwing a no-hitter for his dad in 1996
33:00 Life after baseball & lessons in redemption
38:00 Outro

On this episode of the Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Karalynne Call—founder & CEO of Just Ingredients and host of a top-20 health podcast. Karalynne opens up about her battle with depression, the rock-bottom moment that changed everything, and the step-by-step healing journey (labs, nutrition, lifestyle) that led her to build a real-food company from the ground up—without debt or outside investors.

They dive into her “one ingredient at a time” philosophy, why she avoids “natural flavors,” the truth about bitter blockers in energy drinks, and how she turned a small Instagram account into a mission-driven brand trusted by families. Karalynne breaks down product development (protein, cans, creatine), shares her family-first leadership pillars, and gives practical tips to reduce inflammation, stabilize energy, and feel genuinely better—one simple swap at a time. 

00:00 Introduction
01:23 From teacher to founder: Karalynne’s backstory
02:56 Depression, rock bottom, and healing through nutrition
07:15 Launching Just Ingredients & the first products
16:15 Energy drinks, hidden ingredients & real food philosophy
22:24 Business growth: listening to customers & new product lines
27:04 Building culture, family-first values & transparency
34:14 Teaching, legacy, and simplifying health education
37:00 Reducing inflammation & practical steps to feel better
40:40 Outro

On this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with MLB All-Star Dexter Fowler — the Chicago Cubs leadoff catalyst from the historic 2016 World Series run. They relive Game 7 in Cleveland, from Fowler’s tone-setting leadoff home run to the rollercoaster late innings, the rain delay, and Jason Heyward’s now-legendary clubhouse speech. You’ll hear dugout perspective on Jake Arrieta and Kyle Hendricks, the emotions behind Rajai Davis’s homer, and why the Cubs played looser on the road.

Dexter also shares how he landed in Chicago, what Joe Maddon told him that changed everything, and why the post-title roster couldn’t stay together forever. Then it’s life after baseball: Dexter’s production company, sports & entertainment management, and wealth advisory work; investing (including a stake tied to Bournemouth in English football); and the mentorship lessons he’s picked up from business leaders and friends.

Along the way, Jimmy and Dexter riff on communication, team culture, and having tough conversations — the competitive edge athletes carry into business.

00:00 Introduction
02:43 Game 7 rewind: leadoff HR, momentum swing, rain delay & Heyward speech
08:24 Motivation story: the “Ace of Spades” bottles
09:43 Game 3 at Wrigley: pitcher duels, crowd energy, fan chaos
10:41 After the title: injuries, economics, and the Cubs’ breakup
12:18 Routine vs. noise: why they played looser on the road
13:52 Becoming the Cubs’ leadoff: Iowa preview & Joe Maddon’s trust
17:00 Life after baseball: companies, investments, mentorship & communication lessons
24:06 Outro

Super Bowl champion and 3x Pro Bowler TJ Ward sits down with Jimmy to revisit Denver’s epic Super Bowl 50 run, life in the league with the Browns and Broncos, and the leadership that defined one of the 2010s’ most feared defenses. TJ opens up about playing a title game in his Bay Area backyard, the “clutch” side of Peyton Manning that fans forget, and why DeMarcus Ware was the OG leader of that locker room. He also dives into scheme fit, memorable matchups (Gronk, Antonio Gates, Jamal Charles), and the very real grind of injuries and concussions.

College fans will love TJ’s Oregon stories—Autzen’s energy, the Nike effect, Chip Kelly’s era, and honest thoughts on NIL, the transfer portal, and the breakup of the Pac-12. Post-football, TJ shares what he’s building now with his new show Safety First and where to follow it.

00:00 Introduction
01:20 Super Bowl 50 homecoming memories
02:27 Defense-led title run & Peyton’s clutch factor
03:39 Browns → Broncos culture shift & leadership (DeMarcus Ware)
07:02 Oregon Ducks: Autzen energy, uniforms, coaches
10:46 NIL, transfer portal, and donor money
13:43 Walk-on to star: injuries, rehab, breakthrough
17:03 NFL health: concussions; dropping weight in Denver
19:24 Cleveland love & toughest matchups (Gronk, Gates, Charles)
21:04 Scheme/coach fit: Rob Ryan, Ray Horton; Tampa frustrations
24:29 Post-football: TJ’s Safety First podcast
25:33 Outro

This episode takes a hard look at the controversies swirling around Charlie Kirk’s death and the broader struggle over narrative control in American politics. The hosts reflect on Kirk’s influence with younger audiences, the pressures and alleged “interventions” he faced, and claims that he rejected a massive funding offer tied to taking a more pro-Israel line. They trace how those tensions intersected with Turning Point events, campus debates, and the role of high-profile figures like Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Dave Smith, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, arguing that the real fight is over who gets the microphone and how the message is framed.

Throughout, they revisit the upheaval inside right-leaning media, speculation about finances and incentives, and the scramble to fill the void on college campuses and podcasts. Rather than pretending to have definitive answers, they emphasize uncertainty, push listeners to examine primary sources, and urge more people to speak openly—even imperfectly—about uncomfortable topics. If you’ve wondered how narratives take hold, why certain stories dominate while others disappear, or what it looks like when political, donor, and media interests collide, this discussion lays out the claims, counterclaims, and unresolved questions driving the current moment.

00:00:00 Introduction & setting the stage
00:06:45 Ian’s background and worldview shifts
00:17:30 Media narratives and controlled messaging
00:28:10 Speaking out and breaking away from groupthink
00:40:25 The role of faith, values, and truth-seeking
00:54:00 Social media influence and censorship
01:05:20 Daily Wire, influencers, and political funding
01:17:40 The Hasbara PR strategy explained
01:33:00 Propaganda, Gaza, and the framing of genocide
01:55:23 Outro

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with entrepreneur and innovator Kirk Oimet, a visionary in technology, AI, and health. Kirk shares his remarkable journey from his early tech ventures and Snapchat exit to building Phi Health, a company using cutting-edge science and artificial intelligence to transform the way we think about supplements and personal wellness.

The conversation begins with Kirk demoing the Stack, Phi Health’s beautifully designed 28-day vitamin system that uses micro-encapsulation to time nutrient release and improve absorption. From there, Jimmy and Kirk explore the broader vision: integrating wearables and real-time data into personalized health recommendations powered by AI.

As the episode unfolds, the discussion widens to cover the future of artificial intelligence, robotics, and society itself—touching on topics like GPT-powered humanoids, the ethics of alignment, universal basic income, faith, and what it means to thrive in a world where machines can do much of what humans once did. Grounded, insightful, and forward-looking, this episode offers both practical lessons in entrepreneurship and big-picture reflections on the future of humanity.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:23 Phi Health demo: The Stack & design philosophy
00:05:12 Micro-encapsulation science & timed release
00:12:40 AI integration: the phi app & personalization
00:20:40 Understanding AI: models, training & breakthroughs
00:34:40 Work, disruption & the future of jobs
00:41:40 Ethics, empathy & alignment challenges
00:49:54 Robotics, humanoids & societal impacts
00:57:54 AI for health: solving real-world problems
01:02:24 Faith, philosophy & visions of the future
01:15:21 Where to hear from Kirk about the future
01:16:42 Outro

On this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Major League Baseball legend Steve Garvey—10x All-Star, NL MVP, World Series champion, Padres icon, and the National League’s Iron Man with 1,200+ consecutive games. Garvey shares the story of his first day in L.A., his pinch-hit debut at Dodger Stadium, and the mindset of consistency and leadership that defined his career on both the Dodgers and Padres.

They dive into Garvey’s 2023–24 run for the U.S. Senate, the community and faith principles that motivated it, and how he helped energize voters in California. Garvey also takes us inside his free-agency tour, the Ray Kroc meeting that brought him to San Diego, and the 1984 NLCS walk-off vs. the Cubs that changed Padres history. The conversation rounds out with the business of baseball—TV money, Garvey’s bid to buy the Dodgers, and why mega deals like Shohei Ohtani’s make sense—plus why baseball remains timeless, the true value of defense, and his Hall of Fame case. 

00:00 Introduction
01:29 Why Garvey ran for U.S. Senate & what he learned
04:41 Called up by the Dodgers: first day in L.A.
06:17 MLB debut at Dodger Stadium: the pinch-hit story
08:30 Iron Man streak, showing up daily, faith & leadership
13:37 Dodgers vs. Padres: identity, rivalry, and legacy
14:30 Free-agency tour & choosing San Diego (the Ray Kroc meeting)
19:46 1984 Padres breakthrough: NLCS walk-off vs. Cubs
23:19 Inside the bid to buy the Dodgers & the rise of TV money
27:06 Mega contracts explained & Shohei Ohtani’s global impact
31:31 Baseball’s timelessness: pitch clock, 27 outs, and defense
33:54 Becoming a first baseman & the legendary Dodgers infield
41:12 Hall of Fame case, ballots, and what’s next
42:22 Outro

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with gospel music legend Kim Burrell — singer, songwriter, pastor, and founder of The Legend Vocal Academy. Known for her powerful voice and influence in gospel and R&B, Kim has worked with icons like Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Brandy, Celine Dion, and many more.

Kim opens up about her journey growing up in a musical family, her close relationship with Whitney Houston, and the lessons she’s learned navigating both the gospel world and the mainstream music industry. She also shares her passion for mentoring future singers through her academy and the importance of authenticity, spirituality, and truth in her career.

This powerful conversation dives into music, faith, resilience, controversy, and the timeless influence of gospel on culture. 

00:00 Introduction
01:00 Kim Burrell’s extraordinary journey in music
02:00 Growing up in a musical family and early influences
05:00 The Legend Vocal Academy and teaching others to sing
07:00 Memories and lessons from Whitney Houston
12:30 Navigating gospel, mainstream music, and controversies
18:00 Career highlights: performing with Stevie Wonder, Harry Connick Jr., and others
23:00 The mission behind The Legend Vocal Academy
25:00 Gospel music, culture, and the power of soul
28:00 Kim’s proudest moments and legacy
30:00 Where to connect with Kim
30:52 Outro