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Get your daily sports and entertainment fix, insider news and commentary on the NBA, NCAA, NFL, UFC and WWE with the Chris Vernon Show presented by Direct Auto & Life Insurance. Tune in daily, Monday through Friday for in-depth coverage, interviews and more.

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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.



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    Grizzlies/Celtics Preseason Thoughts, NBA GM Survey, Vlad Jr & David Ortiz Taunt Yankees - 10/9/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 102:18


    Blue Jays eliminated the Yankees last night and Vlad Jr and David Ortiz taunted the Yankees after the game (4:00) + Grizzlies took another preseason loss last night against the Celtics, a fan who was super excited to meet Tony Allen, and the Terrace Level Turnup (7:54). News and Notes on USC/Michigan w/ Sherone Moore taking a shot at Lincoln Riley and USC's stadium, Eli Drinkwitz calling into Kalen DeBoer's coaches show and if Bill Belichick makes it through this season (55:20). Vegas Insider Senior Handicapper Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks in the NFL and College Football (1:09:30) + the NBA GM Survey is out (1:36:09). Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Grizzlies Preseason Thoughts, Nate Ament, College Football Games of the Week - 10/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 98:57


    Chris is back and tells us about his trip to Scottsdale including Waymo's, the lack of Suns gear and more (4:57) and then he gets our thoughts on the Grizzlies Open Practice and Preseason opener that he missed. We go down player by player on the roster (20:05) + notes on Nate Ament, Bill Croskey-Merritt being super excited to talk to Tom Brady, and the G-League season being a month away (1:04:39). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us her 5 biggest College Football games of the week including USF/North Texas, Alabama/Mizzou, Oklahoma/Texas, Oregon/Indiana and USC/Michigan (1:16:00)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Tony Allen on Grizz Preseason Opener + LeBron Story (10/7/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 102:21


    Tuesday's with Tony Allen where TA reacts to the Grizzlies preseason opener, Cedric Coward's debut, and more. After TA, the guys talk about the Jags win over the Chiefs and Roser has his Week 5 NFL NotesHost: Jon RoserCo-Host/Contributors: Devin Walker, Bennett DoyleTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Ja Morant Ankle Injury, Memphis Bowl Eligible, Titans/Cardinals Crazy Finish, 10 Things - 10/6/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 106:37


    10 Things from the Weekend!!!Grizzlies Weekend + Ja Injury (6:44)College Football Impressed (27:04)College Football Depressed (43:32)NFL Impressed (59:31)NFL Depressed (1:05:25)What We Watched/Listened To (1:20:27) NBA Preseasons/WNBA Finals (1:33:02)MLB Playoffs (1:38:06)AP Top 25 (1:38:41)Chiefs at Jags & Grizzlies vs Pistons (1:42:32) Host: Jon Roser Co-Hosts/Contributors: Devin Walker, Bennett Doyle Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Nike's Ja 3 Blessings, MLB Playoffs, Diego Pavia vs Alabama, Kyle Shanahan's Wizardry - 10/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 58:47


    On today's show, Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio and the gang talks about a friend now being the interim coach at Tarleton State after Billy Gillispie is placed on leave + Nike blessing fans with custom Ja 3's (3:00). Then, we'll go through every remaining MLB Playoff series and GP tells us why the rest of the MLB Postseason is going to be great (15:00) + his Candid Coaches series for CBSSports.com and what he's taken away from it (42:03). Devin can't believe Cooper Flagg doesn't know some of the players who were in the NBA when he was born in 2006 (1:08:51) + Diego Pavia talking trash to Alabama, College Gameday in Tuscaloosa and what a Vanderbilt win would mean (1:11:22). Vinnie Verno is back with Philanthropy (1:39:00).Host: Chris Vernon Co-Host/Contributor: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Gary ParrishTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Grizzlies Training Camp Update, Mason Miller Throws Heat, College Football Picks - 10/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 96:42


    We give a shoutout to Memphis legend Mike Ceide before talking about 49ers/Rams and Mason Miller and the MLB Playoffs (3:00). The Commercial Appeal's Damichael Cole joins the show on zoom from Nashville to talk Grizzlies Training Camp (33:14) and Vegas Insider Senior Handicapper Brian Edwards joins to give us picks in College Football and the NFL (1:10:21).Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guests: Damichael Cole, Brian Edwards Technical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Tony Allen In-Studio on Training Camp Memories & Grizzlies Season Ahead - 10/1/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 103:30


    It's Tuesday's with Tony. Tony Allen joins the show in-studio. NBA Training Camps are starting all over the league and TA chops it up about memories from past traning camps, if he cared about preseason, what he's looking for from this Grizzlies team and more (3:00). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give her thoughts on Grizzlies Media Day, who her favorite player was to interview on Grizz Files, and her 5 biggest College Football games of the week including Vanderbilt at Alabama, Miami at Florida State, Mississippi State at Texas A&M, Iowa State at Cincinnati and Boise State at Notre Dame (1:11:50)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guests: Tony Allen, Jessica Benson Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    NBA/Grizz Media Day Reactions, CFB/NFL Impressed/Depressed + Week 4 NFL Notes - 9/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 117:04


    5-6 Things from the Weekend!!!NBA/Grizz Media Day (7:42)College Football Impressed/Depressed (35:15)NFL Impressed/Depressed (50:45)Bad Bunny Super Bowl (1:06:11)MLB Playoffs (1:15:08)Napheesa Collier (1:23:57)Week 4 NFL Notes (1:28:39)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Live at Grizzlies Media Day w/ Zach Edey, Santi Aldama, Ty Jerome, PJ Hall, John Konchar, Scotty Pippen Jr - 9/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 73:22


    LIVE AT GRIZZLIES MEDIA DAY!!! Interviews:Zach Edey (3:22)Santi Aldama (14:01)PJ Hall (26:22)Ty Jerome (37:00)John Konchar (48:41)Scotty Pippen Jr (58:28) Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Russell Wilson Hall of Famer?; College Football and NFL Weekend - 9/26/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 105:29


    Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio for the firs thour and they'll talk about Richard Sherman going in on Russell Wilson last night and whether or not he's a Hall of Famer (5:00) + longevity in College Basketball coaches, why Bruce Pearl retired and why other coaches are leaving the sports + Donald Copeland and the drama at Wagner (17:37). Chris wasn't impressed with In Whose Name (58:07) + College Football and NFL Weekend featuring Oregon/Penn St, Alabama/Georgia, LSU/Ole Miss, Tennessee/Miss State, Notre Dame/Arkansas, Florida State/Virginia and more (1:00:55).Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Gary ParrishTechnical Director: Jacob Stopcotte Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Grizzlies Questions w/ Damichael Cole + Wemby vs Ant - 9/25/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 105:48


    On today's show, the Grizzlies announced their promotional schedule (6:21) + ESPN finished the Top 10 of the NBA Rank and we debate Wemby vs Ant (22:54) + The Commercial Appeal's Damichael Cole joins the show in-studio to talk about the upcoming Grizzlies season (40:41) and VegasInsider.com's Brian Edwards joins the show to give us his College Football and NFL Picks (1:24:17)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guests: Damichael Cole, Brian EdwardsTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Grizzlies Throwback Unis, ESPN NBA Rank 50-11, John Mateer Injury - 9/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 100:42


    Grizzlies announced the throwback unis they'll be wearing this upcoming season (4:31) + ESPN's NBA Rank announced 50-11, where JJJ and Ja are + GG Jackson and Zach Edey got new tattoos??? (22:34) + news and notes on John Mateer's injury, Trinidad Chambliss starting at Ole Miss, and Jaxson Dart starting in NYC (57:24) + Jessica Benson joins in-studio and gives us her 5 biggest games of the weekend (1:15:33). Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Tony Allen In-Studio on Fred VanVleet Injury + ESPN's NBA Rank - 9/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 106:28


    It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen in-studio. TA is here and talks about Mike Gundy being fired at Oklahoma State (3:00) + Fred VanVleet tearing his ACL and what this means for the Rockets (12:53) + Zach Edey being #88 on ESPN's NBA Rank and where others are including who is left off and what we think the Top 5 will be (27:09). Devin is out so Bennett here to fill in and help Chris out with Roser's Week 3 NFL Notes (1:11:28)Host: Chris VernonCo-Host/Contributor: Jon Roser, Bennett DoyleGuests: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Memphis Win Over Arkansas, Bruce Pearl Retires, College & NFL Weekends - 9/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 111:36


    10 Things from the Weekend!Memphis Beats Arkansas (3:44)College Football Impressed featuring Texas Tech, Indiana, Miami, Mizzou, Kansas, Kaidon Salter (36:39)Bruce Pearl Retires (41:10)      3. College Football Depressed featuring Clemson, Auburn, JKS, UNC, Mike Gundy (49:35)       4. NFL Impressed featuring Browns, Kevin O'Connell, Bucs, Panthers (59:36)      5. NFL Depressed featuring Rams, Cardinals, Cowboys, Titans (1:08:08)      6. WWE Wrestlepalooza & In Whose Name? (1:24:32)      7. AP Top 25 (1:38:45)      8. Cal Raleigh (1:41:59)       9. Doug Barron/Ryder Cup Week (1:48:31)     10. Ravens/Lions (1:50:02)Host: Chris VernonCo-Host/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Football Friday feat. Memphis vs Arkansas + Grizzlies Coach Tuomas Iisalo Around Town - 9/19/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 102:40


    On today's show, Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio and he sat with Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo at an event last night. We'll talk about what stood out from his talk with the Grizzlies head coach and then we'll go into Memphis vs Arkansas tomorrow at Simmons Bank Stadium (7:11). College Football and NFL weekend featuring the most bet on teams and why that worries Chris and Roser (1:12:58) + Vinnie Verno has Phlianthropy w/ picks on Auburn/Oklahoma, Memphis/Arkansas, Florida/Miami, and Nebraska/Michigan (1:38:40)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Gary Parrish Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Taylen Green & Brendon Lewis Connection, Juggalos, NCAA Eliminates Spring Portal - 9/18/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 94:07


    We'll say RIP to a Memphis broadcasting legend (3:00) + Devin witnessed a subculture last night he didn't know existed (5:00) + Memphis/Arkansas and the relationship between QB's Taylen Green and Brendon Lewis that goes back to middle school (19:38) + NCAA eliminates spring portal (47:48) + Bills/Dolphins (58:16) + Vegas Insider Senior Handicapper Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks for the weekend on Mizzou/South Carolina, Utah/Texas Tech, Bengals/Vikings, Eagles/Rams, Bills/Dolphins, Texans/Jags and more (1:11:02) Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Brian Edwards Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Memphis/Arkansas Nearing Sellout, Dabo Gets Defensive, Paige Bueckers, 5 CFB Games of the Week - 9/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 100:02


    Chris bought tickets to the Arkansas/Memphis game this weekend and we'll talk about how it's nearing a sellout (4:36) + Dabo Swinney got defensive about his job yesterday and if he's a victim of building his own monster (25:00) + Paige Buckers won WNBA ROY but it wasn't unanimous and the list she's now on of athletes who should've won an award unanimously but didn't (46:49). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us her 5 College Football games of the week including Memphis/Arkansas, Texas Tech/Utah, Tulane/Ole Miss, Auburn/Oklahoma, Illinois/Indiana (1:03:05). Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Tony Allen In-Studio on Luka, Draymond, Statue's + NFL Notes - 9/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 111:43


    Tony Allen joins the show in-studio and they talk about what his Grizzlies statue would look like, Luka Doncic saying who his toughest defenders are, Draymond Green, the highest paid players to never make an All-Star team and more (3:00). Roser has his Week 2 NFL Notes on the Cowboys, 49ers, Bucs, Raiders, Chiefs, Ravens and more (1:11:05)

    Tennessee Heartbreak vs Georgia, Arch Booed at Home, Cowboys/Giants Thriller, Crawford/Canelo - 9/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 109:23


    10 Things from the Weekend! 1. College Football Impressed featuring GA Tech, Memphis, Georgia/Tennessee, TXAM/Notre Dame, Miami, Ole Miss/Arkansas (5:17)2. College Football Depressed featuring disappointing QB's like Arch, Cade, Nussmeier, Sellers, Lagway (20:33)3. NFL Impressed featuring Cowboys, Danny Dimes, Seahawks, Mascot Game (31:55)4. NFL Depressed featuring Joe Burrow's ankle, Colts/Broncos, Dolphins, Tush Push, Saints (45:08)5. Crawford Beats Canelo (1:00:59)6. Roser's Trip to New Orleans (1:14:23)7. AP Top 25 (1:31:03) 8. Scottie Scheffler Wins Again (1:34:17)9. Cal Raleigh (1:35:47)10. Bucs at Texans & Chargers at Raiders (1:41:22)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Memphis/Troy, Georgia/Tennessee, Canelo vs Crawford, NFL Week 2 - 9/12/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 109:00


    On today's show, Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio and we'll spend the first hour talking about ISHOWSPEED's trip to Memphis and what a positive light it put on the city (3:45), tomorrow's Memphis football game at Troy and why some are worried (18:22), Tariq Ingraham transferring from Rider to Memphis and what this does for Penny's squad (31:43) + this weekend's Canelo/Crawford fight on Netflix and why there hasn't been as much lead up in the sports world about it (34:31) and then we'll go more into the rest of the College Football weekend including Tennessee vs Georgia, Ole Miss vs Arkansas, Florida at LSU and Roser's upcoming trip to New Orleans for 49ers/Saints (1:03:59). Vinnie Verno returns in the final segment for Philanthropy (1:41:54).Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Gary Parrish Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    ISHOWSPEED in Memphis, Mac Jones Starting in SF, Kawhi, College Football Picks - 9/11/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 91:36


    On today's show, ISHOWSPEED is in town and Devin and Jena go to chase him down (3:00) + Charlie Kirk's assassination (4:16) + Mac Jones starting in San Francisco (21:48) + more to the Kawhi Leonard from Pablo Torre and ISHOWSPEED (26:35) + Vegas Insider Senior Insider Brian Edwards joins the show to give us College Football and NFL Picks (1:09:42)Host: Chris VernonCo-Host/Contributor: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Brian EdwardsTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Unknown Number, CFB Games of the Week, ESPN's Seth Wickersham - 9/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 99:47


    Chris and Roser have now watched Unknown Number: The High School Catfish on Netflix and give their thoughts without giving any spoilers (3:00) College Football Games of the Week and if we're worried about Memphis at Troy + Pitt/West VA, Georgia at Tennessee, Arkansas at Ole Miss and why Roser might have to miss all of them to be at a museum (9:00). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give her 5 games to watch including Georgia at Tennessee, Vandy at South Carolina, USF at Miami, Clemson at GA Tech, and why we should care about Minnesota at Cal (41:47) ESPN's Seth Wickersham joins the show to talk about his new book "American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback" (1:01:30).Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuests: Jessica Benson, Seth WickershamTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Tony Allen In-Studio on Carmelo Anthony, Rudy Gay + Week 1 NFL Notes - 9/9/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 109:45


    It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen in-studio. TA joins the show and talks about Carmelo Anthony and what made it so difficult to guard him, TA being drafted in CBS Sports best College Basketball players draft of the last 25 years, his and ZBO's interview with Rudy Gay on Out The Mud, and the Bears losing to the Vikings on Monday Night Football (3:00). Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books so Roser has his NFL Notes (1:02:19).Host: Chris VernonCo-Host/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    NFL Week 1, Ravens/Bills Classic, South Florida Upsets Florida, 10 Things - 9/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 112:22


    10 Things from the Weekend!!!College Football Impressed featuring Oklahoma, Miss St, South Florida, Memphis, No Chill Teams, Vandy, Army (6:59)College Football Depressed featuring Florida, Bryce Underwood, Arch Manning, Nico, Troy/Clemson, Austin Simmons, West VA, Oklahoma St (20:01)AP Top 25 (36:43)NFL Impressed featuring Packers, Steelers/Jets, Pete Carroll, Emeka Egbuka, Chargers, Nick Chubb, Josh Allen (41:00)NFL Depressed (Titans, Dolphins, Russell Wilson, Panthers (1:04:40)Memphis Wrestling at AutoZone Park (1:23:48)Devin at Nike School (1:28:33)Caitlin Clark Out For Season (1:40:24)Carlos Alcaraz (1:42:21)Vikings/Bears (1:45:55) Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Eagles Beat Cowboys, Steve Ballmer's ESPN Interview, NFL Week 1, CFB Week 2 - 9/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 102:23


    Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio and they'll talk about Steve Ballmer's interview with Ramona Shelburne on ESPN and what may happen next + the Cowboys opening night loss to the Eagles and why Verno isn't worried + GP's interview with John Calipari (3:00) + College Football Week 2 including Miss State/AZ State, Iowa/Iowa St, Michigan/Oklahoma, Memphis/Georgia St and NFL Week 1 including Packers/Lions and Ravens/Bills (1:05:44) + Vinnie Verno is back with Philanthropy (1:33:58)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Gary ParrishTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    NFL Season Preview, Grizzlies Sign Olivier Maxence Prosper - 9/4/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 100:05


    NFL Season starts tonight so we'll talk Cowboys/Eagles, and talk about the season starting including thoughts on the Bears, Dolphins, Commanders, Raiders, Falcons, 49ers, Cowboys, Eagles, and more (3:00) + the Grizzlies signed Olivier-Maxence Prosper to a two-way contract (58:38) and VegasInsider.com's Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks for this weekend in College Football and the NFL (1:13:56) + news on the Memphis/Arkansas football series (1:37:20)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Brian EdwardsTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Tony Allen In-Studio on Kawhi Leonard/Steve Ballmer + 5 Games in CFB Week 2 - 9/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 98:29


    Tony Allen joins the show in-studio and they spend the first hour talking about the Pablo Torre report on Steve Ballmer and the Clippers paying $28M extra to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the salary cap (2:52) + Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us 5 games to watch this weekend including Michigan/Oklahoma, Ole Miss/Kentucky, Kansas/Mizzou, South Florida/Florida, Oklahoma St/Oregon, and St. Thomas Minnesota/Idaho (1:10:45)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Tony Allen, Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    College Football Week 1 Reactions, NFL Week 1, Hoops for St. Jude - 9/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 98:28


    10 Things from the Weekend!College Football Week 1 Big Games (4:07)College Football Week 1 Local Teams (18:22)Memphis Football Week 1 (30:19)NFL Week 1 (39:20)Micah Parsons Article (48:58)Shinedown and Bush Concert, 901 Day (1:06:30)Hoops for St. Jude (1:21:32)AP Top 25 (1:28:36)Best Trophy Ever (1:34:10)Tonight (1:36:27)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Micah Parsons Trade Reaction + Texas/Ohio State & College Football Week 1 - 8/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 104:28


    The entire first hour is Chris's reaction to his beloved Dallas Cowboys trading All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons (3:00). Week 1 of College Football is here and we talk about Ohio State vs Texas, Florida State vs Alabama, Auburn at Baylor, LSU at Clemson and how we really don't know what to think about any of these teams since it's Week 1 and the portal has changed all of these schools rosters (1:05:28) Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    College Football Week 1 Starts Tonight! + Vegas Insider's Brian Edwards w/ Picks - 8/28/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 95:42


    Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio for the first hour where he gets roasted for his Mississippi dad outfit (3:00) and then we'll talk about Nebraska/Cincinnati tonight and why Matt Rhule is the best at pregame speeches + Memphis football this weekend and how they get more people in the stadium and Cracker Barrel going back to their old logo (8:35). There's already trash talking going on before Week 1 starts (52:46) and Vegas Insider's Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks on Buffalo/Minnesota, Miami (OH)/Wisconsin, South Carolina/VA Tech, Toledo/Kentucky, Tennessee/Syracuse and his thoughts on LSU/Clemson, Alabama/FSU, and Texas/Ohio State (1:02:09).Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuests: Gary Parrish, Brian EdwardsTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    ESPN's Dan Wetzel on College Football + US Ryder Cup Team - 8/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 96:19


    Are announcers even famous anymore??? Chris was watching the Cowboys documentary on Netflix and reminisces about John Madden, Pat Summerall and how it was a big deal when they called your game (3:00) + Keegan Bradley and the US Ryder Cup Team (15:58) + ESPN's Dan Wetzel joins the show to talk College Football and his recent investigative story on Sextortion and scammers targeting high school athletes in small US towns (28:10). Jessica is out so Roser gives you College Football games to watch this weekend (outside of the biggest ones) including NC State/ECU, Colorado/GA Tech, Miss State/Southern Miss, Utah/UCLA (1:11:26)Host: Chris VernonCo-Host/Contributor: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles  

    Question Time with Tony Allen In-Studio - 8/26/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 94:08


    It's Question Time with Tony Allen In-Studio where TA answers questions about being a sports dad, best/worst parts of being an NBA player, his favorite movie, one artist to listen to for the rest of his life, the perfect day, the one thing from his career that he cares about, his favorite place to shop, who he'd pick as his teammates in a 3-on-3 tournament, who has the best signature logo, what he would do different in his career, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement and more (6:12).Devin played co-worker Darnell in NCAA Football 25 last night and it did not go Devin's way. He has to answer for himself (1:19:51)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jacob StopcotteAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Tommy Fleetwood Wins, ESPN Top 100 NFL Players, Terry McLaurin, CFB Week 0 Results - 8/25/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 116:06


    10 Things from the Weekend!!!Tommy Fleetwood (7:25)College Football Week 0 (20:36)College Football Week 1 (33:10)NFL Preseason (1:02:14)ESPN Top 100 NFL Players (1:27:00)What We Watched (1:32:01)Memphis Press Conference (1:39:08)Terry McLaurin (1:48:55)Most Expensive Sports Card Ever (1:51:56)Tonight (1:55:00) Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jacob StopcotteAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Memphis Athletics Future, NBC Sports Jay Croucher on Fantasy Football - 8/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 98:07


    Gary Parrish is in-studio to open the show and we hit on his thoughts on the University of Memphis and all of our shows being out there broadcasting earlier in the week, his conversation with Ed Scott, what he took from their interview, where Tigers Athletics will be in 5 years and more (6:36). Jay Croucher from NBC Sports Fantasy Football Happy Hour joins the show to talk NFL and Fantasy Football including his takes on a player worth taking a flyer on, someone who is being undervalued in drafts, someone who is being overrated in drafts as well as the running back spots and what to do with CMC, Saquon Barkley and Jonathan Taylor (35:15).We'll finish up talking NFL Preseason, College Football Week 0, and High School Football in Memphis (1:22:02). Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuests: Gary Parrish, Jay CroucherTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Highest Paid College Football QB's, Cowboys Netflix Doc, Shedeur Sanders, FedEx & Memphis - 8/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 89:49


    America's Team: Gambler and His Cowboys (6:00) + the best names in College Football this season (8:51) + FedEx ups their committment to Memphis Athletics (14:50) + College Football's highest paid QB's (17:20) and Shedeur Sanders playing on Saturday (1:16:%2)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Live from Memphis Tigers practice, QB Brendon Lewis and Ryan Silverfield join - 8/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 88:47


    15 Questions w/ Tony Allen In-Studio - 8/19/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 101:02


    It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen In-Studio. Chris has 15 questions for TA. Everything from funniest teammate, best and worst coach, best way to recover, the best shoes of all time and more (3:00). Daniel Jones is replacing Anthony Richardson in Indianapolis and if this is the end of Richardson in the NFL (1:19:48).Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Scottie Scheffler's Dominance, College Football Week 0, NBA Win Totals, Cam Newton - 8/18/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 105:17


    10 Things from the Weekend!!!Scottie Scheffler (4:53)NFL Preseason (19:41)College Football Week 0 (38:17)College Football News (48:38)NBA Win Totals (57:24)TV Watching (1:11:45)Tigers All-Access (1:23:53)Cam Newton (1:25:52)AP All-American Team (1:35:16)Tonight (1:40:13)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Our Top 3 Grizzlies Games, NBA National Schedule, Michigan Football Fined - 8/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 91:18


    Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio and for some of the first hour they argue about if all games are equal on the schedule (frfr) and then we all list our top "3" games we're most looking forward to this season for the Grizzlies (3:00). In the second segment, we'll dive into the national NBA schedule and why the Celtics are still on TV so much + the Mavericks getting a bump from Cooper Flagg (1:07:45) + Michigan Football gets a big fine for the Connor Stallions scandal and NFL Preseason games this weekend (1:11:52)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Gary ParrishTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    NBA Schedule Release Day, Taylor Swift on New Heights, Phil Steele Talks College Football - 8/14/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 98:49


    On today's show, we'll talk about some surprise College Football teams in the SEC (3:00) + it's NBA Schedule Release Day and what the first thing we look for on the Grizzlies schedule (9:31) + Taylor Swift's appearance on New Heights (36:57) + College Football AP All Time All American Team (53:48) + Phil Steele joins to talk all things College Football including his surprise teams this year, teams he thinks take a step back, the SEC including Alabama, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Oklahoma as well as his thoughts on Memphis and more (1:04:58)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Phil Steele Technical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    JJJ Back in Memphis, New Coaches and QB's in College Football, Grizzlies 2025 NBA Cup Schedule - 8/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 92:44


    On today's show, Jaren Jackson Jr was back in town last night (5:00), College Football is 10 days away and we'll go through some of the new coaches and QB's around the country (15:45). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us the 5 best football weekends this season + the Grizzlies NBA Cup games released (58:38) Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Tony Allen on NBA Schedule Release, JJJ's Offseason + John Mateer Denies Gambling, Jordan Love's Injury - 8/12/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 84:11


    It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen. TA is on the road and he talks with us about the pic he and ZBO took with Jaren Jackson Jr, his number change, JJJ's offseason conditioning considering his foot injury + the NBA schedule release and if players cared + an under appreciated skill (4:57). NBA is slowly releasing their schedule and we'll talk about what has stood out to us (1:05:12) + the injury to Packers QB Jordan Love and the Venmo account of Oklahoma QB John Mateer (1:13:53)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Justin Rose Wins FESJC, Shedeur Preseason Debut, UFC TV Deal, NBA Schedule Release - 8/11/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 115:48


    10 Things from the Weekend!!!FedEx St. Jude Championship (6:53)AP Top 25 (45:30)Shedeur Sanders (58:57)NFL Preseason (1:06:25)NBA Schedule Release (1:23:35)Redbirds Games, Grey's Fine Cheeses (1:28:41) UFC TV Deal (1:45:37)Tom Brady Statue (1:48:24)Dan Wetzel Article (1:54:09)Tonight (1:55:24)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    FESJC Round 1, College Football Rankings, Fill In The Blank - 8/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 107:31


    On today's show, the opening round of the FESJC teed off at TPC Southwind, Scottie's Chicken Shack opening on the course (3:00) + College Football Tier Rankings from ESPN, where Memphis is ranked, SEC Schedules, NFL QB's and what year they're entering and how they look now vs how they looked when they came into the league (31:50) and we'll play Fill In The Blank (1:21:18)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Shedeur Starting Preseason, ESPN/NFL/WWE Deal, FESJC Tee Times - 8/6/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 113:56


    On today's show, Chris filmed a video last night about his new Ping 9 Wood that featured his daughter (3:00) + we have tee times for the FESJC (19:00) + dildo's are getting thrown on the court at WNBA games and if we think it's funny (32:41) + Shedeur Sanders starting the Browns preseason opener and if it's sabotage (39:19) + ESPN/NFL deal that gives ESPN the rights to Red Zone and the NFL gets equity in ESPN plus the ESPN's deal with WWE that moves WrestleMania to ESPN's new DTC platform (45:39). PGA Tour Pro Braden Thornberry joins the show in-studio to talk about his season on the PGA Tour, his remaining 6 events, trying to crack the Top 150, what it's like playing TPC Southwind and more (1:01:04).Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Braden ThornberryTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Tony Allen on NBA Offseason + FedEx St. Jude Champ Week, Kyren Williams New Deal w/ Rams - 8/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 100:18


    It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen. We're gonna cut up for the first hour of the show but we'll talk a little about the Lakers and Bronny James and LeBron not showing up for Luka's signing (3:00) + it's FedEx St. Jude Championship Week and Chris went over there this morning (1:11:50), Kyren Williams has a new deal with the Rams and Shedeur Sanders is 4th on the Browns QB depth chart (1:21:18)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    The National, FESJC Week, Ja Morant's World Tour, WWE SummerSlam - 8/4/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 99:25


    10 THINGS FROM THE WEEKEND!!!!National Sports Collectors Convention (4:21)Ja Morant World Tour (35:37)FedEx St. Jude Championship (44:07)Micah Parsons (53:50)WWE SummerSlam (1:03:21)WWE Unreal (1:16:04)College Football Coaches Poll (1:20:59)NFL Preseason (1:27:07)Luka Doncic Extension (1:31:34)Tonight (1:37:19)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Blaze Jordan Traded to Cardinals, NFL Hall of Fame Game, Sophie Cunningham Podcast, CFB Superlatives - 7/31/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 101:38


    On today's show, Chris has something to finally be happy about with the St. Louis Cardinals....they traded for Blaze Jordan (5:32) + NFL Hall of Fame game is tonight, why we care, and some thoughts on Sterling Sharpe, Antonio Gates and a player who isn't getting the credit for his accomplishments (18:21) + National Sports Collectors Convention, Sophie Cunningham's Podcast, and Chris Low's College Football Superlatives (1:17:23)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Grizzlies to Play Magic in London & Berlin in NBA Europe Games - 7/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 107:18


    On today's show, it was announced this morning that the Grizzlies will be playing in the NBA Europe Games this season against the Orlando Magic in London and Berlin. We'll discuss what this means for the Grizzlies international brand, not having the MLK Day game this season, if it's worth losing the MLK game this year to play overseas, Ja Morant and his international brand and more (3:45).Joe Tomek is the Executive Director of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He joins the show in-studio to talk about next week's FedEx Cup Playoff event in Memphis, the course being completely redone, what new activations and features they have for fans on the course and more (43:03).In honor of Luka Doncic's Men's Health Magazine cover, Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us a list of iconic magazine covers. Will we remember this Luka cover in 5-10 years? Jessica goes through some of the best in pop culture and sports (1:18:00)

    Tony Allen In-Studio on Skinny Luka, NBA Team/Player Association - 7/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 98:16


    On today's show, Tony Allen joins the show in-studio for Tuesday's with Tony. Someone made a 3min video of TA defensive highlights against Hall of Fame players (3:00) + we get TA's thoughts on skinny Luka Doncic (9:40) and we play a game....Chris names the NBA team and we give the player we first think of (19:52). Chris got duped by AI and we talk about the passing of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg (1:08:42)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Happy Ja, Ripped Luka, Glorilla & Creed, Happy Gilmore 2, 10 Things - 7/28/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 105:37


    10 Things from the Weekend!Happy Ja Morant (4:58)Ripped Luka Doncic (16:38)Pelton Offseason Grades (24:40)New York Review (34:23)Glorilla and Creed Concert Reviews (56:33)Happy Gilmore 2 (1:22:28)Jokic Weekend (1:30:35)Madden 99 Club (1:34:40)Kurt Kitayama (1:39:08)Tonight (1:43:26)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

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