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The Chris Vernon Show podcast is an absolute gem for sports fans, particularly those who are passionate about the Memphis Grizzlies. Hosted by Chris Vernon himself, alongside his entertaining sidekicks Jon Roser and Devin Walker, this podcast offers a perfect blend of humor and insightful analysis that keeps listeners engaged and entertained.
One of the best aspects of The Chris Vernon Show is the chemistry between the hosts. Their banter and dynamic make each episode feel like a casual conversation among friends. It's refreshing to listen to a sports podcast where the hosts don't talk down to their audience but rather engage with them on a personal level. This creates a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that makes you feel like you're part of the conversation.
Another standout feature of this podcast is the quality of the interviews. Whether it's players, staff, or front office personnel, The Chris Vernon Show consistently delivers interesting and informative interviews that provide listeners with unique insights into the world of basketball. In particular, Tuesday's with Tony are always highly anticipated as Tony Allen brings his charismatic personality and basketball expertise to the table.
On the flip side, one potential drawback of The Chris Vernon Show is its heavy focus on Memphis-based sports content. While this may be a positive for Grizzlies fans and those interested in Memphis sports culture, it may not resonate as strongly with listeners who aren't familiar with or invested in these topics. However, even if you're not a Grizzlies fan, there's still plenty to enjoy in terms of general sports news, pop culture discussions, and other entertaining segments.
In conclusion, The Chris Vernon Show podcast is a must-listen for any sports fan, especially those who have an affinity for the Memphis Grizzlies. With its engaging hosts, diverse range of topics, and high-quality interviews, this podcast consistently delivers entertaining content that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Whether you're looking for insightful analysis or just some lighthearted banter, The Chris Vernon Show has got you covered.

Chris has a raccoon issue at his house and he'll tell you about it (3:00). Hard Knocks starts tonight (14:40). There's news and it's not good regarding the future of the FedEx St. Jude Championship (16:76). We're 1 month away from football, UNLV has a 25 year old player, Colorado is small and Notre Dame has the most insane facility ever (37:40). Stefon Diggs is signing with the Commanders (1:05:22) and we've got NFL QB tier rankings (1:16:30)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen presented by Mainland Pool Service. TA joins the show on Zoom to talk about making the podcast rounds the last week to talk about his comments on our show about being a better defender than LeBron. We'll talk about a new list that ranked the top defenders since 2010....we'll show you who's on the list and not on the list (25:51). Chris was out at TPC Southwind today to film a video with a former St. Jude patient who's now a college golfer...he'll tell you this incredible story (1:06:35). The Arizona Cardinals have named their starter for the Hall of Fame game (1:18:10), Dan Hurley natively posts Devin's video with Charles Huff (1:30:32) and we have a Cam Ward to Carnell Tate link at Titans Camp (1:39:22).Host: Chris VernonContributors: Devin Walker, Jon RoserGuest: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

10 Things from the Weekend!!!College Football (3:48)TA on Night Cap (24:39)WWE SummerSlam (38:24)WNBA Weekend (54:32)NFL News (1:05:12)King Von, Halsey, Idaho Murders, Big Boss Man (1:23:56)New Memphis Sports Events (1:36:27)MLB Trade Deadline (1:45:14)Michael Thorbjornsen (1:50:07)Tonight (1:53:43)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Devin Walker, Jon RoserTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

We'll open on the new Netflix documentary on The Idaho Murders (3:00) and then we'll hit all on Curt Cignetti pissing off every fan base in the SEC yesterday during his Big 10 Media Day press conference (11:50). Chris is out on Oregon QB Dante Moore....he'll tell you why (44:29). Devin went out to Memphis Football practice and gives us his thoughts (1:02:51). We'll finish with 5 things for the weekend presented by the National Guard:Non-Sports RecsHigh School KickoffMLB Trade DeadlineCaitlin Clark vs Olivia MilesWWE SummerSlamHost: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

We start off with what we did last night and it wasn't much hahahah (3:00). Then, Chris goes into the new story dropped by Pablo Torre about Kawhi and Uncle Dennis having LLCs surrounding a soccer team in Rhode Island (7:22). There's not much worse than a LeBron stan (17:46). There's a story out about the Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani....this is fascinating (36:54). What exactly is the Save College Sports Act about??? We'll try to go through some of it (46:38). ESPN Senior Writer Dan Wetzel joins the show via Zoom to talk about the Save College Sports Act, the disaster that is UNC Football, what all happened at Michigan and his article on Shohei Ohtani (1:08:42)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Dan WetzelTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen presented by Mainland Pool Service. TA joins the show in-studio and reacts the whole hour to the clip from last week's show that went viral about him saying he was a better defender than LeBron James. TA talks about how he stuck star players for the full 48 minutes, defense is how he made his career and so he can speak on it. There's much more (3:00). There's an article in Sports Illustrated (the magazine) about Grizzlies draft pick Karim Lopez and the impact he could have on basketball in Mexico (1:22:03), College Football magazine's and coaches records against the spread (1:29:01) and we already have injuries in NFL training camp (1:33:49)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

10 Things from the Weekend!!!LeBron and the East (4:59)SEC Media Day Picks (21:04)SEC Media Days Clips (38:31)Coach Huff (40:59)Church Health Center (48:34)72 Hours, The Odyssey, AEW Nashville, Toxic Love Story (1:00:33)Tatum & Brown (1:13:41)Jackson Koivun (1:17:44)NFL News and Madden 99 (1:23:13)Tonight (1:31:54)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

Chris is back. Gary Parrish joins the show in the first hour and they talk about their trip to Milwaukee where they got to go to a Mets/Brewers game, play 3 different golf courses and more. GP was carrying around a baseball and ended up with a Keith Hernandez autograph, Chris got his first ever hole-in-one, and more (3:30). LeBron James is signing with the 76ers...does this make Philly the favorite in the East? What about for the Championship? Also, why we think it took this long and the 76ers were the choice (20:18). Josh Pastner made some interesting comments about looking for an "owner" of the UNLV basketball program (43:38) and Ole Miss Head Coach Pete Golding also made some interesting comments about how College Football is still operating as if these players aren't in the real work world when they really are (49:35). We'll finish with 5 Things for the weekend presented by the Tennessee National Guard: SEC Media Days, Ryan Silverfield, Michael Kim, LeBron James, Wisconsin (1:02:22)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon RoserGuest: Gary ParrishTechnical Director: Jacob StopcotteAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

It's a Producer Party with Roser, CJ and Bennett. They'll spend the first 45 minutes or so on John Harbaugh's uninspiring speech to his NY Giants team yesterday and why they think Lamar Jackson saved Harbaugh's career for about 7 extra seasons. They'll go into the other NFL Training Camp news, NBA Win Totals and who they think might be a little low or high before they hit on the Tennessee Vols getting a big time 5-star recruit at RB (3:00). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to talk SEC Media Days, play a version of the Newlywed Game with CJ, and we ask her and Bennett the question: Matt Damon or Leonardo DiCaprio??? (52:41)Host: Jon RoserContributors: Bennett Doyle, CJ HurtGuest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

It's Roser, Devin and Bennett today. They'll spend the first hour talking about some Grizzlies news that they'll reportedly play a preseason or regular season game(s) in Nashville...they talk about why that's good but also how they'd like to see the Titans reciprocate and play a preseason game in Memphis. There was also a national podcast that had positive things to say about this Grizzlies roster....it made us more optimistic about the upcoming season. After that, we'll talk about the Miami Heat YouTube admin maybe fumbling LeBron and who else are some all-time bag fumblers (3:00). Bleacher Report has another list....it's the Top 50 Dunkers of All-Time (1:03:49)Host: Jon RoserContributors: Devin Walker, Bennett DoyleTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen presented by Mainland Pool Service. It's Roser, Devin and CJ. They have TA react to Bleacher Report's list of the NBA's 99 Greatest Defenders of All-Time list....we'll go one by one through the Top 25 and you'll get TA's reaction to all of them. That takes up most of the first hour. After that, TA talks a little about Cam Boozer and Cedric Coward and what he saw from them in Summer League (3:00). The gang wraps up on Nolan Arenado making some active player history in MLB last night and Will Stein's presser at SEC Media Days (1:21:08)Host: Jon RoserContributors: Devin Walker, CJ HurtGuest: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

10 Things from the Weekend!!!Grizz Summer League (5:51)The Other Summer League Teams (23:12)Joey Chestnut vs Chris Vernon (27:13)World Cup (45:51)The Open Championship (52:20)Redbirds Game, Vintage Fest at Renasant Center (1:08:50)Caitlin and Angel (1:20:18)The Mile (1:31:30)NBA Offseason (1:44:39)Tonight (1:50:32)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio and they'll talk about the Grizzlies destruction of the Atlanta Hawks in Summer League, humiliating Atlanta by outscoring them 32-2 in the first quarter, Cedric Coward looking great, Boozer being Boozer, why Chris thinks O-Max could be more than just an energy guy. GP also talks about a story that no one else is talking about in recruiting circles and it's how guys ranked outside the Top 50 are not getting recruited by many Power 4 schools anymore (3:00). How much would you pay to see a live sporting event or concert? The price to get in Sunday's World Cup Final will blow your mind (44:23). Chris has 5 Things for the Weekend presented by the National Guard: LeBron's Decision, Eating vs Joey Chestnut, The Open Championship, World Cup Final, Summer League Final 4 (1:15:11)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Gary ParrishTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

Messi and Yamal will face off in the World Cup Final and a photo of them has resurfaced (5:45). Jackson Suber is leading The Open Championship but Bryson DeChambeau is close behind...Bryson had some things to say to Nick Faldo after his opening round (12:00). The ESPY's were last night....we'll go through them....well, we try to....but we end up talking about Caitlin Clark, doggy daycare and a bunch of other stuff you'll laugh about (20:59). We have more Summer League standouts including Hannes Steinbach, Hugo Gonzalez and Ghaman Maluach plus the NBA is investigating Gary Trent Jr's contract with the Bucks (1:24:24)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jacob StopcotteAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

Cam Boozer continues to show off his skillset at Summer League (3:00). Javon Small had his Summer League moment/game yesterday against the Warriors. Chris explains why that game could've been the difference in him keeping his two-way contract and not. We'll then go into some early NBA season win totals that have been posted. Chris cannot believe what the Grizzlies total is for next season and thinks they should be higher (5:16). NCAA Football is out and Devin has a review (1:00:29). Chris had the MLB All-Star Game on the tv last night but says every time he looked up, baseball wasn't actually being played (1:06:17). QB on Netflix came out and there's a couple of moments with Joe Flacco that made Chris laugh (1:08:29). Roser and Devin had a horrible pick with France yesterday....today we get England vs Argentina in the World Cup (1:18:30)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

Netflix's Quarterback series dropped today and Titans QB Cam Ward is featured (3:00). The Summer Grizz lost to the Summer Mavs on Monday + Cam Boozer didn't like ESPN's questions, Cedric Coward struggled to take care of the ball and more (12:46). We'll go through some of the standouts from Summer League including Meleek Thomas, Brayden Burries, Koa Peat and more (27:10). Is LeBron being dramatic and know where he's going to go??? (43:24) Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby (1:02:03) and we have a busy week in sports with the World Cup, MLB All Star Game, The Open Championship, Fanatics Fest, WWE Saturday Night Main Event and more (1:25:58)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

Chris Vernon, Devin Walker, Jon Roser, and Tony Allen are in Las Vegas reacting to the Grizzlies' Summer League games, discussing the tournament's standout performers, UFC 329, and much more.

Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

Grizzlies lose in Summer League in Atlanta (5:30), Cam Boozer and Darryn Peterson have been as advertised and it makes Chris that much more pumped to see AJ Dybantsa in Vegas (12:06). Quinten Post is now a Grizzly after the Warriors didn't match. Chris talks about why it's a good signing and how you shouldn't just look at the money and years (17:21). D'Angelo Russell is also technically a Grizzly but Chris doesn't think he'll be on the team and lists the entire roster now and how they need to trim it down between now and training camp (23:26). What really happened with Jaylen Brown in Boston??? There are reports now that he and Jayson Tatum were not exactly cool with each other (31:32). France and Morocco continue World Cup play on Thursday (1:04:55) and the Big 12 must be broke to only get $20M a year from Monster Energy (1:08:07)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

Chris is out today. Roser, Devin and CJ hold it down. Seamus from The Brass Door joins the show in-studio to talk about USA soccer losing to Belgium, Pulisic's rough night, Balogun underperforming, the goalie not being able to kick the ball and the state of US youth soccer (5:00). We'll then go into the rest of the World Cup including Norway, England, France, Spain and more (28:00). Mike Wallace from Grind City Media joins the show live from Salt Lake City to talk Grizz Summer League, Cam Boozer, Cedric Coward, the pace of play, Darryn Peterson, Quinten Post and more (44:00). Does Brandon Aiyuk want to play football again??? We'll talk about it (1:18:00) Host: Jon RoserContributors: Devin Walker, CJ HurtGuests: Seamus Loftus, Mike Wallace Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

10 Things from the Weekend!!!World Cup (4:20)USA and Balogun (11:33)Grizz Summer League (22:31)Quinten Post (38:51)Summer Standouts (51:16)Hot Springs, Roller Skating, Pearadise (1:07:12)MLB All-Stars (1:26:07)LeBron Watch (1:30:47)Chris Gotterup (1:33:13)Tonight (1:36:03)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

Chris opens the show on the trade that shocked everyone yesterday....Jaylen Brown for Paul George and picks....Chris refuses to believe the Shams report that 8-10 teams were interested in Jaylen Brown and that this was the best offer. We'll talk about all of it. From the process of the trade to what the return was and more (5:22). We'll also touch on the Grizzlies reportedly trading Santi Aldama to the Dallas Mavericks (26:15). Seamus Loftus is the owner of The Brass Door in Downtown Memphis and he joins us in-studio to talk about the World Cup including Flo Balogun's red card, the US advancing, their matchup against Belgium, England/Mexico, how its France's tournament to lose and more (42:10). Chris ends with 5 Things for the Weekend presented by the Tennessee National Guard: Memphis Redbirds, 4th of July, World Cup, NBA Free Agency, Salt Lake City Summer League (1:21:29)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Seamus Loftus Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

The Lakers are spending big in free agency but Chris doesn't understand why they paid what they paid and gave up what they gave up for Walker Kessler....they basically paid a lot of money for guys who have accomplished nothing in the playoffs. We'll go through the rest of the free agent signings today and what free agency trends are starting to appear (3:00). We've got some details on Grizzlies Summer League (1:09:10). England survived the Congo today in Atlanta and we'll talk about USA/Bosnia (1:16:05)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen In-Studio Presented by Mainland Pool Services. Chris, TA, Dev and Roser spend over an hour talking all about Ja Morant being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers (3:00). The gang also touches on LeBron leaving the Lakers, Rob Williams getting a new contract, and some other changes or touch-ups might be coming to the Grizzlies roster (3:00)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

10 Things from the Weekend!!!Cam Boozer (6:45)Team Options (14:34)Trade Season (27:40)World Cup (40:51)Chris Johnson (51:21)Toy Story 5, US Soccer Documentary, Designated Survivor (1:15:22)Jaylen Brown vs Nerds (1:33:58)Malik Beasley and Ed Davis (1:46:57)Scheffler/Hovland (1:53:11)Tonight (1:54:08)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

Chris has seen some fans online talking about how Ja and the Grizzlies front office need to get in a room and work things out....Chris reminds you he was saying this in January and February and now things have gone too far to come back from. We'll then talk about the press conference yesterday introducing the newest Grizzlies rookies (Cam Boozer, Karim Lopez and Richie Saunders) and we look into just how much Cam Boozer won during his preps career and how we could look up in 7-8 years and talk about how it was crazy he didn't go #1 in the NBA Draft. Isaiah Stewart's wife made a post on IG about him and it has Chris even more excited for him to play for the Grizzlies (3:00). Jaylen Brown trade rumors are heating up, Jalen Duren and the Pistons are going through negotiations and Team USA lost last night to Turkiye (38:22).Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

We'll open up talking about the Grizzlies trading for Pistons C Isaiah Stewart and how he's the perfect player to play for the Grizzlies, how he'll bring a different attitude to the team, him being able to back up Zach Edey or start and play big minutes. Then we'll talk a little about the Grizzlies drafting Richie Saunders and how his great grandfather invented the tater tot. Then we'll run through the rest of the 2nd Round of the NBA Draft and give some thoughts on a few players (3:00). Grizzlies Draft Picks Cameron Boozer and Karim Lopez join the show in-studio (36:00)Grizzlies Summer League Schedule news + our thoughts on LaMelo Ball being traded to the Timberwolves and more thoughts on how the Grizzlies will continute to fill out their roster (57:23)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guests: Cameron Boozer, Karim LopezTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

We'll spend the show talking about the Grizzlies drafting Cam Boozer and Karim Lopez + acquiring 5 second round picks, if the Grizzlies might be making more moves tonight and then we'll go through every pick in the first round and give our thoughts (3:00)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen in-studio presented by Mainland Pool Service. We'll spend the whole show talking about tonight's NBA Draft, Cam Boozer, some options for the Grizzlies if they stay at #16, Giannis getting traded to the Heat, what the Celtics do with Jaylen Brown, if Ja Morant will be traded tonight and more (3:00)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

10 Things from the Weekend!!!NBA Draft (7:38)Dog Identification (25:40)Target Guy & The Coward Formula (34:15)Giannis Rumors (56:36)Dusty May (1:11:58)Ed Sheeran In Nashville, Toy Story 5, Deante Hitchcock, House of the Dragon (1:24:05)World Cup (1:39:00)US Open (1:42:18)Mike Curtis & Scott Zachry (1:47:39)Tonight (1:52:10)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

NBA Draft rumors and innuendo are heating up, Danny Ainge's draft history, identifying potential sleepers by their high school rankings and some players who were the best in their conference that might go in the 2nd round (3:00). We'll give you 5 Things for the Weekend presented by the Tennessee National Guard: World Cup, College World Series, US Open, NBA Draft and Trade Rumors, NBA Draft Party (1:20:21)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

NBA Draft is less than a week away. We'll spend the first hour talking about the latest rumors including Cam Boozer going 2 and the possibility of Darryn Peterson going #1, Zodiac GM's thoughts on who fits best with the Grizzlies with the #3 overall pick and the #16 overall pick and more (6:15). Walker Kessler is in a contract dispute with the Utah Jazz....should the Jazz pay him more than the $140M they reportedly offered??? (58:32) Joshua Baez is on a tear for the Memphis Redbirds and hit 4 HR's last night (1:15:30). Is Trey Murphy available for trade from the Pelicans??? Rumors say New Orleans has made him avaialable in attempts to get into the first round of the NBA Draft (1:22:59). The World Cup did not disappoint yesterday. Mbappe, Haaland, and Messi all shined (1:27:04)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

Tony Allen is back for Tuesday's with Tony presented by Mainland Pool Service. TA talks about how he's not allowed to train his son anymore (3:00) and then he'll talk about the Knicks winning the Championship, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, KAT, how the team came together, how you know you're playing with a special group of teammates (7:17). TA talks about his time winning a title in Boston, the parade, what made their group special and more (27:04). We'll wrap up talking about the NBA Draft, how we feel about Darryn Peterson, thoughts on Darius Acuff and tonight's World Cup games (1:25:20)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

10 Things from the Weekend!!!Knicks Win NBA Finals (4:23)The FInals Numbers (16:03)Jalen Brunson (31:01)NBA Draft (44:51)World Cup (1:05:34)Joe's Records, Maternal Instinct, Toy Story (1:23:27) UFC Freedom 250 (1:40:40)Hurricanes Win Stanley Cup (1:46:49)Bud Cauley (1:50:53)Blaze Jordan & Tonight (1:53:39)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

The United States opens World Cup play tonight and we'll get you ready for the World Cup by having some trivia. We'll test Devin and Bennett's soccer knowledge (3:00). We'll go into the Giannis trade rumors from The Athletic, the rumors around Austin Reaves and the Brooklyn Nets, and then Game 5 of the NBA Finals and if the Spurs are being too arrogant (26:17). I'll test Devin and Bennett's knowledge of Grizzlies draft history (43:11). We'll finish up with 5 Things for the Weekend presented by the Tennessee National Guard (57:13)Host: Jon RoserContributors: Devin Walker, Bennett DoyleTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

On today's show, Roser is hosting. Devin and Bennett are also here. Chris joins the show to start and gives us 5 things from last night's legendary NBA Finals Game 4. We talk about everything from OG Anunoby's game winner to De'Aaron Fox not trying to dribble out clock, Jose Alvarado's impact, Knicks ability to come back in these games, if Wemby is more to blame than Fox, how Josh Hart almost became the the goat and more (3:00).Damichael Cole covers the Grizzlies for the Commercial Appeal and he joins the show in-studio to talk NBA Finals, Grizzlies and some stuff on the NBA Draft including who he'd take #1 overall, Cam Boozer, some Grizzlies options at #16, if the Grizzlies will trade up, ranking the best guards in the draft, and if Ja Morant will be on this team come draft night (51:59)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker, Bennett DoyleGuest: Damichael ColeTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

Chris has an announcement to start the show and then we'll get into Game 4 of the NBA Finals and why we think the Knicks will win tonight (3:00). LeBron is trying to steal the spotlight from the NBA Finals (39:57). Seamus Loftus is the owner of the Brass Door in Downtown Memphis and he joins the show in-studio to preview the 2026 World Cup. We'll go through every team and he'll give us the ones we really need to pay attention to (53:12)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Seamus LoftusTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

We'll open the show and spend the first hour talking all about Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs got one on the board. Wemby got in the paint, Castle stepped up big time, Jalen Brunson dribbled too much and KAT needs the ball more (3:00). Jonathan Givony was on a podcast with Woj and reiterated he would take Darryn Peterson #1 in the NBA Draft which leads us more into the odds of who will be picked where in the Top 3 (1:06:14). Chris touches more on the Brendan Sorsby ruling and why this might be the one the NCAA decides to take to court (1:17:41). Former LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly is consulting for Memphis Football??? (1:26:42) Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

10 Things from the Weekend! 1. NBA Finals Game 2 Recap (3:51) 2. NBA Finals Game 3 (20:16) 3. NBA Draft (34:51)4. College World Series (47:13)5. World Cup (53:40)6. Memphis Hound Dogs (1:11:50)7. Nelly Korda (1:30:25)8. Brendan Sorsby (1:35:33)9. RIP Stacey King (1:40:46)10. Tonight (1:42:30)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

Chris is out again today. Roser, Devin, Gary Parrish and Bennett are here. GP needed this therapy session bad hahaha....they'll talk about blankets, blinds, housecleaners, Spurs/Knicks, Ohtani vs Wemby, Grizzlies NBA Draft prospects, if Ja is traded before the NBA Draft, and more (3:00).5 things for the weekend presented by the Tennessee National Guard Stanley Cup FinalsLove IslandBelmont StakesUSA vs Germany NBA Finals Game 2 (1:15:43) Host: Jon RoserContributors: Devin Walker, Bennett DoyleGuest: Gary ParrishTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

Chris is out today. Roser, Devin and Bennett are here and spend the whole first hour talking about the Knicks win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson has Jordan energy, KAT isn't scared of Wemby, everyone needs a teammate like Josh Hart, what Wemby can do different and more (3:00).We'll run through news and notes of the day on Shohei Ohtani making some history, Cristopher Sanchez having his scoreless innings streak snapped, Christian Watson's new deal with the Packers and more (1:12:54).Host: Jon RoserContributors: Devin Walker, Bennett DoyleTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

Season 8 of Love Island premiered last night. The whole crew watched it and give their thoughts/takes on it. There's a lot of people just making out. Dev went to a watch party to view it and he got caught in a compromising sitting position (3:00).NBA Finals Game 1 is tonight and we'll talk about it (20:15) and then Jared Weiss, who covers the Spurs for The Athletic, joins the show live via Zoom to talk about how the Spurs got here, how they beat OKC, why dealing with Victor Wembanyama is unlike anything NBA coaches have ever tried to deal with, and more (37:33)The Knicks have put out their hype video...we'll watch it and then give our picks on the NBA Finals (1:17:40)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: The Athletic's Jared WeissTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

We'll start the show with the news on the NCAA Football 27 cover featuring a star from Ole Miss (5:08). What are the Knicks chances in the Finals, why Jalen Brunson's action off the court got them here, and do we expect to see the Spurs in the Finals every year going forward??? (6:30). We've got an update on the College World Series (1:00:45). AJ Brown was traded and then used AI to put himself in a Patriots jersey as a kid, is Aaron Donald coming back and how will Kyler Murray do in a Vikings jersey (1:11:40).Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

10 Things from the Weekend!!!Spurs/Thunder Game 7 (4:52)NBA Finals Set (27:44)Corgi Knows Ball + The Kings Downfall (41:03)Team Building (47:47)College World Series (56:14)What We Did This Weekend (1:17:23)The Cardinals and Redbirds (1:33:12)Serena Williams (1:36:46)RIP Raymond Berry (1:39:19)Tonight (1:42:50)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

The Grumpy Grizzly has made its return...IN THE OFFSEASON?!?!?! Yeah, it's out because the NBA officially made changes to the NBA Draft Lottery and it kinda screws the Grizzlies over. We'll talk about all of it and how common sense did not prevail...once again (4:00). Spurs/Thunder will go to Game 7 and, outside of Game 1, it hasn't been a very entertaining series. Should OKC just bench Jalen Williams? We look at why the Spurs win and why the Thunder win. There's something common that happens with both teams (32:23). 5 Things for the weekend presented by the Tennessee National Guard (1:04:43)5. Cubs/Cardinals4. NCAA Baseball Regionals3. Tribal Combat2. Champions League FinalGame 7 West Finals Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

Chris will open with some story time about our show intro (3:00) and then he'll go into the changes to the NBA Draft Lottery, why the Grizzlies are the only team this even affects the Grizzlies and how it really shows the NBA doesn't know what to do so they're testing this out, AI reviewing calls, Thunder flopping, ranking SGA's falling down (10:00). We'll run through some names that decided to return to college instead of staying in the NBA Draft including Billy Richmond, Tyler Tanner, Milan Momcilovic and more (1:01:45). We also have some news on the times of Memphis football games (1:21:51).Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

Chris starts the show by telling us both Spurs and Thunder fan bases are mad at him and how it happened. Chris says Wemby has to be better and it should be impossible for him to go 4-15, how the OKC big men have defended him, and Jared McCain's breakout game (3:00). CP The Fanchise from KnicksFanTV.com joins the show on Zoom to talk about the Knicks making the Finals, how it happened, the team flying him and other fans and influencers to Cleveland for Game 4, why the team has come together so well during the playoffs and much more (49:15). Cardinals/Brewers had some controversy (1:19:26) and Jock Landale was upset about his trade (1:30:56).Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: CP The FanchiseTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

Knicks In Finals, Spurs/Thunder, 10 Things - 5/26/2610 Things from the Weekend!!! Knicks In The Finals (6:13)Brunson Stats (24:33) Spurs/Thunder Game 5 (30:48)NBA Draft Lottery Changes (38:37)All-NBA Teams (45:34)What Did You Watch (57:40)College World Series (1:12:29)College Football QB's (1:18:12) Wyndham Clark Wins Byron Nelson (1:22:52)Tonight (1:26:14) Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

Knicks took care of business in Game 2 againt the Cavs and went up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Should the Cavs still not panic? Where does Jalen Brunson rank among all time Knicks players? Game 3 of Spurs/Thunder is tonight and it's the first time in 33 playoff games that OKC is not favored. Will De'Aaron Fox make his series debut? Will Dylan Harper play? (8:49) We've got 5 things for the weekend presented by the National Guard: NFL OTA's, Byron Nelson, Charles Huff, East Finals, West Finals (1:04:40)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

Big ups to Cedric Coward who made 1st Team All Rookie (3:00). Then we'll go into Spurs/Thunder Game 2 including the injuries to Jalen Williams and Dylan Harper, the Thunder playing Hartenstein more, the videos of him just fouling Wemby, SGA flopping, if Stephon Castle's dunk was the best of the playoffs and more (10:05). Coach David Thorpe joins the show to talk about Grizzlies G Cedric Coward making 1st Team All-Rookie, how much better Cedric can get, what he has to work on the most, how he fits in when basketball gets played at the highest level (45:45). We've got Knicks/Cavs Game 2 tonight and there's a former Memphis Grizzlies player who has opened up a chicken wing spot in Tuscaloosa, AL (1:27:00)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

Dev got a gift from a coworker...he'll show it off (3:00). Cavs blew a 22pt 4th quarter lead in Game 1 at New York, Jalen Brunson's there for it, Hunting James Harden, and Kenny Atkinson doesn't wanna use his timeouts (10:24). Details have emerged from Ramona Shelburne on Victor Wembanyama visit to a Shaolin Monastery last offseason to help him build who he is this season. We'll try to practice one of the poses Wemby had to do on the show (36:54). There's a youth movement in the NBA....Henry Abbott documented it (1:11:25). Jason Kidd was fired in Dallas (1:18:41).Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles