September 11, The HRR interviews Eddie Nuñez, Houston Cougars' VP of Intercollegiate Athletics. Eddie discusses his whirlwind first few weeks at UH; getting to know the Houston Cougars head coaches; the pride he has being a Cuban American and connecting with the Hispanic Community in the Houston area. He's embraced the importance of NIL and wants to establish new resources for UH; change the Houston Athletics culture; and more.

August 26, The HRR interviews Dayna Scherf, Big 12 VP - Women's Basketball. Dayna discusses her role as Big 12 VP Women's Basketball; working with Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark; Big 12 women's basketball in 2024-25; the 4 newcomers to the Big 12; the Big 12's new partnership with TuneIn radio that will feature basketball shows; the growth of women's basketball; continuing to grow the game; and more.

August 08, The HRR interviews Rob Gray, Houston Cougars Men's Basketball alum and Forever Coogs' CEO. Rob discusses recaps the Forever Coogs' first year in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) and reaching the TBT championship game. Rob mentions he's committed to TBT in 2025. He's heard from UH alums and begun conversations about the 2025 Forever Coogs roster; and more.

July 24, The HRR interviews Lindsay Edmonds, Rice Owls Women's Basketball Head Coach. Coach Edmonds discusses her 2024-25 roster including the newcomers; how she's changed from her first year at Rice to now year 4; Rice's non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season; the AAC's 18-game league schedule pairings; her increased expectations for the 2024-25 squad; and more.

July 18, The HRR interviews Donna Finnie, Houston Christian Women's Basketball Head Coach. Coach Finnie discusses her 2024-25 roster including the newcomers; her 'Why' she became a head coach; HCU's fundraising dinner in September; the partnership with Kendra Scott; the 2024-25 Southland Conference; women's basketball competition in the 2024 Olympics; and more.

June 6, The HRR interviews Vernette Skeete, Texas Southern's Women's Basketball Head Coach. Coach Skeete discusses the newcomers for her 2024-25 squad; what she's learned heading into year 3 at Texas Southern; coaching pros; her scheduling philosophy; changes in SWAC scheduling; the WNBA; the NBA / NBA Finals; and more.

May 22, The HRR interviews Vic Schaefer, Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball Head Coach. Coach Schaefer recaps the 2023-24 season, Rori Harmon's season-ending injury; freshman Madison Booker's move from small forward to point guard; the impact of NIL; the growth of women's college hoops; improving women's hoops; the Astros and Rangers; and more.

May 14, The HRR interviews Matt about the inaugural "Players Era Festival" which is an NIL men's college basketball event scheduled to take place Thanksgiving Week in Las Vegas. 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - NIL-driven basketball event 03:30 - Two 4-team MTEs under one umbrella; each of the 8 teams will play 3 games 05:19 - How will a winner be determined? 06:19 - The 8 participating teams have signed on for 3 years 07:29 - Is the goal, of this event, to be profitable? 10:04 - Donor fatigue 10:50 - Could this event be the future of MTEs? 13:58 - Men's college hoops doesn't have enough marquee matchups in nonconference 14:47 - This event will be streamed. No linear tv this year. 15:26 - What is the timetable for an official announcement of the event? 16:29 - Conclusion

April 29, The HRR interviews Alvin Franklin, Houston Athletics' Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development/Executive Director of Development. Alvin Franklin discusses his job duties; connecting with Houston alums; the 2024 Coogs on the Road Tour; the importance of NIL; and more.

March 30, The HRR interviews Mfon Udoka, Rockets' Head Coach Ime Udoka's sister. Mfon discusses what she believes has been different for the Rockets during the 11-game winning streak; the Rockets' success the last 4 weeks; the growth of women's basketball; a coaching career; what she believes the Rockets need to add during the offseason; and more.

February 28, The HRR interviews Dan Friel, co-founder of The Basketball Tournament (TBT). Dan discusses the concept and creation of TBT; the Elam Ending; the rules of TBT; the 8 regional sites and 64 teams participating in TBT including the Forever Coogs team participating in Houston at Fertitta Center; and more.

February 6, The HRR interviews Tyrel Kirkham (Big 12 Chief Marketing Officer). Tyrel discusses his job duties as CMO; working with Commissioner Brett Yormark; his career path; ideas / promotion ideas; WWE belt for the Big 12 Football Championship Game; Big 12 Mexico; his time working in the Detroit Pistons' organization; career advice and more.

January 10, The HRR interviews Patti Smith (Relevent Worldwide). Patti discusses her love of sports as a kid; her career path; her 2 favorite sports moments; working at the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority; working with Andre Ware, Warren Moon, and Vince Young at Brothers In Arms; and much more.

October 20, The HRR interviews Cindy Brunson (NBC Sports). Cindy discusses the demise of the Pac-12; who she believes is at fault for the Pac-12's demise; rumors of Oregon State and Washington State to the Big 12; options for those 2 schools without a Big 12 invite; Mat Ishbia - owner of the Phoenix Mercury and the Phoenix Suns; women's college basketball; her predictions for the 2024 Women's Final Four; career advice; and much, much more.

October 13, The HRR interviews Brooke Weisbrod, ESPN college basketball tv analyst. Brooke describes her career path from a college basketball player; working in the corporate sector; then, landing a gig as a tv analyst. She also discusses the explosive growth of women's basketball; NIL; balancing motherhood with her tv job; and more.

September 26, The HRR interviews Lauren Sampson, Houston Cougars' Men's Basketball's Director of Operations, External. Lauren provides some details regarding the planning and logistics for the upcoming sold-out Basketball Tip-Off Dinner. She also comments on returning to the Big 12 -- she grew up in the Big 12 from 7th grade thru college. Lauren discusses the growth Houston's men's basketball has experienced in her 9 years at Houston: from the home games with very few fans to sold-out home games now.

September 22, The HRR interviews TSU women's basketball head coach Vernette Skeete. Coach Skeete TSU's non-conference schedule for this season; what she learned last season; her coaching philosophy; the T.I.G.E.R Way; and more.

June 15, The HRR interviews Rice's Nick Grant, Assistant Coach for Rice Women's Basketball. Coach Grant discusses his career path over the last 12 years; his coaching influences; his reason(s) for joining the Rice coaching staff; being on the same staff as his wife; Rice's joining The American; and more.

May 15, The HRR interviews Scottie Rodgers, Cotton Bowl Classic Director of Communications. Scottie discusses his career path from working at the Southeastern Conference; the NCAA; CSTV; the Ivy League; Tulane; the Sun Belt; and now the Cotton Bowl Classic. Scottie discusses the changes in sports media over the years as well as the Cotton Bowl Classic's position in the College Football Playoff.

May 10, The HRR interviews Jerome Tang, Kansas State Men's Basketball Head Coach. During this chat, Coach Tang reviews this past season; discusses what he learned from Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew; what makes Big 12 men's basketball so good; the 4 new schools joining the Big 12; his 2023-24 roster; Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark; areas of improvement for his 2023-24 team; and more.