The Jimmy Rex Show

Every year between Christmas and New Year’s, Jimmy takes a couple of hours to slow down, review the year he just lived, and intentionally design the year ahead. In this episode, Jimmy shares the full audio from his annual 2-hour goal-setting session. This is the exact process he has personally used for over 15 years to gain clarity, set direction, and build his life by design.Over 200,000 people have gone through this training over the years, and the reason is simple. Most people spend more time planning a vacation than they do planning their year. This session is about fixing that. You’ll walk through how to review the past year honestly, identify what actually mattered, clarify what you want your next year to be about, and start building a plan that aligns with the life you want, not just goals on paper.If you want to watch the full video version of this session or learn more, visit: jimmyrexgoals.com There is also a goal-setting guidebook for this session to help you work through the exercises as you listen. Jimmy also shares why accountability matters and announces that We Are The They Tribe, his men’s group focused on brotherhood, accountability, and real follow-through, is now open again.Learn more at watttribe.comThis episode isn’t about motivation.It’s about direction.Learn here how to start your 2026 off the right way.

Jayson Edwards is the founder of J-Dawgs, one of Utah’s most iconic food brands. He started it as a BYU student with $600 from pawning his guitar to his dad, running a tiny shack near campus that somehow turned hot dogs into a full-blown movement. In this conversation, Jayson breaks down what actually made J-Dawgs explode early, the painful lessons that come with scaling a food business, and why focus, quality, and community matter more than hype. In this episode, we talk about:Starting J-Dawgs with $600 and no clue what he was doingHow the “shack” created crazy demand before social mediaWhy he stayed narrow instead of expanding into everythingSupply chain chaos, owning the IP, and protecting qualityWhat COVID was really like as a food business ownerHiring, culture, and the weight of 300+ employeesTemptation to sell, and how to make decisions without emotionContentment, family, and not chasing “happier than happy”Follow Jayson / J-Dawgs:Instagram: @jdawgs

Today Jimmy sits down with Meg Del Toro, better known as Kambo Meg, a Kambo practitioner who facilitates one of the most intense and misunderstood healing experiences out there. For those unfamiliar, Kambo is a traditional Amazonian medicine that uses peptides from frog secretion to intentionally activate the body’s fight or flight response. It is not psychedelic, it is legal, and it is designed to purge, reset, and regulate the nervous system. Jimmy has personally sat with Meg multiple times and regularly brings her in to facilitate sessions for men in his group. Meg shares her personal story of childhood trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and the long road through therapy, plant medicine, and embodiment work that eventually led her to Kambo. Together, Jimmy and Meg talk about why chaos feels familiar after trauma, how the nervous system gets stuck in survival mode, and why practices like Kambo, Sananga, cold exposure, and breathwork help retrain the body to stay present under stress. They also break down what an actual Kambo ceremony looks like, why surrender matters more than toughness, the role of purging, boundaries, emotional regulation in relationships, and how healing the nervous system changes the way you show up as a partner, parent, and leader. This conversation is raw, grounded, and honest. If you struggle with anxiety, addiction patterns, emotional reactivity, or feeling disconnected from your body, this episode will give you a new framework for understanding why and what you can do about it. Find Meg:Instagram: https://instagram.com/kambowithmegDM her to schedule a discovery call and learn if Kambo is right for you. Jimmy’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrjimmyrexJimmy’s TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrjimmyrexJimmy’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mrjimmyrex Subscribe for more conversations around healing, personal growth, masculinity, and living with intention.

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. Find Amanda:Instagram: @amandakroepflWebsite: amandakroepfl.com Jimmy's Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrjimmyrexJimmy's TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrjimmyrexJimmy's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mrjimmyrex Subscribe for more real conversations around relationships, personal development, and becoming the best version of yourself.

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 show01:05 – Who Jay Paterno is and his new book “Blitz”03:40 – The Kalani Sitake situation and what Jay was hearing07:25 – How Penn State viewed Kalani as a candidate10:15 – Inside Penn State’s coaching search13:00 – NIL, the transfer portal, and the new era of CFB16:45 – What Joe Paterno would think about today’s game19:40 – Where the NCAA has failed22:30 – Mental health pressures on modern players25:20 – Gambling, prop bets, and what’s coming28:40 – Fixing the calendar: signing day and transfers32:10 – How universities are risking their financial future35:55 – Growing up as Joe Paterno’s son38:20 – Legacy, criticism, and honoring his father41:15 – What Jay hopes the future of the game looks like44:30 – Where to find Jay’s book46:20 – Final thoughts and wrap-upJimmy’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrjimmyrexJimmy’s TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrjimmyrexJimmy’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mrjimmyrexSubscribe for more conversations with leaders in sports, business, and life.

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 Introduction01:10 Who Julie is and how they met04:15 Growing up in poverty, addiction, and instability09:05 Getting cast on Netflix’s The Trust and sharing her story14:20 Why she chose psychology and human behavior19:30 Using celebrities to teach about trauma and relationships25:40 Victim mentality, self-worth, and psychological addiction32:10 Male loneliness, emotional labor, and modern dating40:05 Hyper-independence, masculinity, and femininity47:10 Healing your wounds before dating again51:30 Where to follow Julie and closing thoughtsLinks:Jimmy’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrjimmyrexJimmy’s website: https://mrjimmyrex.comJulie’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/JulieTheisOfficialJulie’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieTheisJulie’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 – Introduction01:25 – Chase on Season 3 and instant backlash04:10 – Being painted as the “villain”07:00 – The Halloween party chaos & what really happened10:45 – The “assault” claim & why context matters14:30 – How serious accusations hurt real victims18:20 – Marriage, separation, and accountability22:15 – “Yellow lights” that lead to cheating26:00 – Jimmy on owning your mistakes30:40 – Chase on stepping away from the LDS Church33:55 – Co-parenting with Miranda & public perception38:10 – Dakota, Taylor, and the show’s most complicated relationship42:05 – Men’s work, breathwork, and healing45:50 – Jimmy on relationships vs singleness50:00 – Chase on fame, labels, and being misunderstood54:20 – Why Secret Lives resonates nationally59:10 – What’s next for ChaseRelated Episodes:Layla Taylor – Secret Lives of Mormon Wiveshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/559-layla-taylor-star-of-hulus-new-1-show-the/id1315033271?i=1000669280139Taylor Frankie Paul – The MomTok / Swinging Scandalhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/421-taylor-frankie-paul-the-mormon-momtok-swinging/id1315033271?i=1000613581753Follow Jimmy:Jimmy’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrjimmyrexJimmy’s Website: https://mrjimmyrex.com

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 Introduction01:20 Jimmy’s dad, faith, and UCLA memories02:45 Coaching path: Morningside → Pepperdine → UCLA → NBA05:30 Building the L.A. recruiting pipeline & keeping local talent07:05 John Wooden’s system: teaching, defense & “share the sugar”10:20 Motivation, discipline, and practice planning13:55 Recruiting stories (Lamar Odom), camps & networking17:10 Modern game: NIL, transfer portal & Pac-12 thoughts22:50 Life after coaching: family, faith & grandkids30:50 Tyus Edney’s 4.8-second play, legacy34:35 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 Introduction00:45 Ralph Sampson joins the show01:48 Winning three consecutive College Player of the Year awards03:05 Motivation, discipline, and legacy in basketball04:55 Traveling in the NBA and building the league’s foundation06:20 The Houston years and forming the Twin Towers with Hakeem Olajuwon09:00 The evolution of the NBA and positionless basketball12:40 How analytics and the three-pointer changed the game15:00 The history and impact of earlier generations on today’s players16:40 The legendary Chaminade upset and the birth of the Maui Invitational18:50 Thoughts on NIL, the transfer portal, and the future of college basketball23:00 Legacy, lessons from Virginia, and final reflections27:03 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 Introduction01:30 Thurl Bailey on joining the Utah Jazz and embracing Utah06:30 The legendary NC State championship run with Jim Valvano13:00 Thurl’s faith journey and conversion to the LDS Church17:00 Love, family challenges, and lessons in forgiveness22:00 Finding purpose beyond basketball and serving others23:00 The future of the Utah Jazz and today’s NBA31:49 Outro