This special “Best Of: Jokes, Bloopers, and Outtakes” episode of UNLV Box Seats pulls back the curtain on Season One to reveal everything that didn’t make the final cut — and it’s absolute chaos in the best way.

From uncontrollable laughter and mid-segment meltdowns to failed transitions, inside jokes, Bad Bunny tangents, and unexpected deep dives into octopus lore, this extended collection of raw moments captures the personality and chemistry that make Box Seats what it is. You’ll hear mispronunciations, sidetracked debates, unhinged sports metaphors, fantasy football confusion, and the cast trying (and failing) to behave like “professional podcasters.”

Whether it’s Buskashi breakdowns, Mr. Brightside sing-alongs, rogue sound cues, or the eternal struggle to get through a segment without laughing, this is the loud, chaotic, absolutely hilarious season sendoff no one asked for but everyone needs. Enjoy the madness until the team returns in the new year.

Get ready for nonstop laughs and peak chaos in Part 1 of the Box Seats Best-Of Special — a highlight reel celebrating the funniest moments, wildest debates, and most unhinged personality segments from our Fall 2025 season. Hosted by Roman Bell and Ziana Vasquez, this episode showcases everything that makes Box Seats the most unpredictable sports podcast at UNLV.

We’re kicking things off with our top personality segments, where the crew plays the now-legendary game: “Is That a Real Sport, or Did Ian Make It Up at 1 A.M.?” From cheese racing down a deadly hill in England to ancient hog-dragging competitions, this segment reveals just how bizarre the world of sports — and Ian’s imagination — can be. Spoiler: Some of the craziest sports are actually real. Others… should never be repeated. Ever.

You’ll also revisit the team’s uncontrollable laughter fits — including the infamous struggle to pronounce “buzkashi,” a real sport involving horses, whips, and a goat carcass that nearly derailed the entire recording session. Juliana, our saintly editor, deserves hazard pay for this one.

The Best-Of continues with fake vs. real rules across the MLB, NFL, and NBA, thanks to Jack’s “true or false” rulebook deep-dive. Can a bouncing pitch be a strike? What’s the deal with five-second violations? Can a home run be retracted? (Absolutely not — but we admire the creativity.)

We wrap Part 1 with Roman’s Truth or Bull sports routine segment, featuring everything from NHL rat-throwing traditions to Shaolin monks practicing iron body training… including pain-tolerance exercises you will never unhear.

In the final episode of the semester, the UNLV Box Seats team delivers a full breakdown of a
packed week across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and college sports, opening with national headlines
that include massive quarterback performances, underwhelming prime-time games, and
reactions to the Raiders’ Monday night loss to the Cowboys. The crew analyzes the Golden
Knights’ inconsistent start, key storylines crowding the Western Conference, and standout
moments from recent NBA action. They then spotlight UNLV athletics, celebrating a dramatic
overtime football win, assessing the final stretch of the volleyball season, and reviewing both
men’s and women’s basketball matchups as the teams continue to find rhythm. As always, the
hosts close things out with their weekly picks, debate bragging rights, and cap the show with a
chaotic and comedic sports-rules trivia segment. The episode ends with gratitude for the
audience, details about upcoming “Best Of” episodes, and a look ahead to their January return
for the spring semester.

In this week’s episode of UNLV Box Seats, hosts Ian Currie, Zeanna Vasquez, and Roman Bell
deliver a full lineup of Las Vegas sports coverage and student storytelling. The crew recaps the
Raiders’ tough 10–7 loss to the Broncos, the Golden Knights’ early-season struggles in goal,
and how the NBA’s Western and Eastern Conferences are shaping up as powerhouse teams
emerge. Zeanna sits down with Rebel Report student Maya Perez, who shares her journey in
sports media and her dream of becoming an NFL sideline reporter. The hosts celebrate UNLV
football’s dominant 42–10 win over Colorado State before testing their sports trivia skills in
Roman’s hilarious “Truth or Bull” segment. The episode closes with a heartfelt tribute to Dallas
Cowboys player Marshall “Marchon” Keeneland, as the hosts remind listeners about the
importance of mental health and staying connected.

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This week on UNLV Box Seats, the team dives into a packed lineup of sports stories from the
local and national scene. From the NFL trade deadline shakeups and the Raiders’
heartbreaking one-point loss to the Jaguars, to the Golden Knights’ early-season momentum
and the Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series titles, there’s no shortage of action. The crew
breaks down NBA standings across both conferences, gives updates on UNLV football’s narrow
loss and the end of the soccer and volleyball seasons, and previews the start of the men’s
basketball era under new coach Josh Pastner. Plus, Jason Beatty sits down with two NASCAR
pit crew athletes from Legacy Motor Club to talk about their journey from football fields to pit
lanes and how Las Vegas fits into the NASCAR playoff picture. The show wraps up with weekly
sports picks and a fun “real or fake” game featuring quirky Dutch sports. It’s all energy, insight,
and laughs — straight from the heart of Rebel Nation.

It’s a spooky one in the Box Seats studio! The crew—Ian, Zeanna, Jack, and Roman—return for
a special Halloween edition of UNLV Box Seats packed with national and UNLV sports
coverage, predictions, and a few tricks and treats along the way. The episode kicks off with Jack
breaking down a scary week in the NFL filled with blowouts and playoff projections, followed by
Zeanna’s update on the Raiders’ heartbreaking news and hopeful roster moves. Roman reports
on the Golden Knights’ strong start and a surprising NHL shakeup, while the hosts dive into
early NBA storylines across both conferences. Then, Roman sits down with UNLV Volleyball
Club President Christiana Lane for an inspiring interview about leadership, teamwork, and
balancing it all as a student-athlete. The episode wraps up with everyone’s weekly sports picks,
a hilarious Halloween costume rundown featuring NFL stars and celebs, and a look at the
team’s own costumes inside the studio. Whether you’re in it for the sports, the laughs, or the
festive vibes, this one’s a treat from start to finish.