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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.
On today's show, Tyrese Haliburton went crazy and made history in last night's Game 4 win over the Knicks, where Haliburton ranks among the elite in the league, how these conference finalists were built, why it gives us hope for the Grizzlies + the players with the most IG followers, Travis Scott's UTOPIA, Shaboozey, Rob49 and whatever else comes our mind. We go off the rails a little (3:00)
It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen presented by ESCO. TA joins the show live from Los Angeles and they'll spend the first hour talking about the Thunder going up 3-1 on the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards not having an impact offensively, SGA and the multiple ways he beats you, the legend he compares to, Minnesota leaving Jalen Williams wide open, the growth of Chet (3:00) and then they'll go into Pacers/Knicks including if the Knicks were better without Brunson, Aaron Nesmith's ankle injury, KAT's 4th quarter in Game 3 and if the Pacers respond tonight (49:35). We'll catch up on some stuff we missed late last week/yesterday including Jaren Jackson Jr missing All-NBA and if we think he'll just play out the final year of his contract (1:17:32), PJ Haggerty transferring to Kansas State (1:23:54) and the new HBO Documentary on Pee Wee Herman called "Pee Wee As Himself" (1:30:50)
On today's show, we'll spend the first hour on the Thunder's Game 2 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Julius Randle's benching, OKC's big 3 showing up, if the Thunder broke the Wolves will and more (3:00). In the final segment we'll hit the news and notes of the day on Michael Malone commenting on SGA/Jokic, changes to the College Football Playoff seeding, Knicks/Pacers Game 2 tonight and more (1:01:23)
We'll spend the first hour talking all about the thriller at Madison Square Garden last night between the Pacers and Knicks, The Aaron Nesmith Game, Tyrese Haliburton's shot, how the Knicks lost and more (3:00). Anthony Edwards fined $50K by the NBA, NBA announces the All-Defensive Teams and Jaren Jackson Jr makes his 3rd All-Defensive Team + WrestleMania 42 being pulled out of New Orleans (1:06:53)
On today's show, Caitlin Clark made more history in the WNBA (3:00) and then we'll go into the Thunder's Game 1 win over the T'Wolves talking about SGA's foul baiting, their physicality on defense, how it frustrated Minnesota, Jaden McDaniels fouling out, their Gobert problem, and more (5:10). CP The Fanchise from Knicks Fan TV joins the show on Zoom to talk all about Knicks/Pacers (27:29)Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio and she'll test our sports knowledge with some trivia on the NBA, animal names, and more (1:02:15)
It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen Presented by ESCO. TA joins the show live on Zoom to preview the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Wolves/Thunder Game 1 is tonight. Can Julius Randle have another big series against the Thunder bigs? How OKC will defend Randle, if Minnesota's athleticism will cause problems for the Thunder, if there should be more days between playoff games, Eastern Conference Finals, the matchups, why some people dislike Tyrese Haliburton, who TA thinks will win the Championship, the All-Rookie teams were announced and we'll go over them (3:00). We'll talk Thunder/Wolves, OKC playing Gobert off the court, Minnesota needing to take care of the ball, and more. We'll also talk about the Fanatics games Pros vs Joes at Fanatics Fest 2025 in New York (1:17:46)
10 Things from the Weekend!!!Thunder vs Timberwolves (5:27)Pacers vs Knicks (25:42)Playoff Risers (49:36)NBA Mock Draft (58:14)Scottie Scheffler (1:06:38)American Manunt: Osama Bin Laden, Untold: Liver King (1:22:09)Nike EYBL (1:35:35)WNBA Season Openers (1:44:24)NHL Playoffs (1:56:38)Tonight (1:58:30)
The Luke Kornet Game in Boston, if the Celtics might be better with all the pressure off of them, if they could play better without Jayson Tatum + Wolves closing out the Warriors, Jimmy Butler not being able to be your #1 again, the run Julius Randle is on and more (3:00). Caleb Williams' dad had some comments in a new Seth Wickersham book about the Chicago Bears and why Caleb didn't want to go there (44:15)PGA Championship Round 1 (58:28)NFL Schedule Relese (1:05:06)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerAssociate Producer: Jena BroylesTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace
We'll spend the first hour talking about the Pacers closing out the Cavs, a lot of similarities between the Cavs and Grizzlies, Haliburton talking trash to Ty Jerome and why he did it, Max Strus' text to teammates, Indiana's wings (3:00) and then we'll go into the all-time Game 5 we saw last night with the Thunder and Nuggets, Jokic's performance for the ages, nobody else for Denver making a shot in the 4th quarter, Westbrook's airballs, Lu Dort finally making some threes, Chet Holmgren's defense late and SGA closing it out in the final 2 minutes (19:04).We have receipts of Devin praising Cooper Flagg....a big 180 turn from how he talked about the #1 pick yesterday (34:22).John Calipari returning to Memphis??? (46:47)Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us her 5 sports conspiracy theories that she believes. Topics include Patrick Ewing, Michael Jordan, UNLV, Tom Brady, World Cup and more (1:09:55) Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest/Contributor: Jessica BensonAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace
It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen Presented by ESCO. TA joins the show back in-studio to talk about the Wolves going up 3-1 on the Warriors, Playoff Jimmy, Julius Randle's emergence in the playoffs, Knicks going up 3-1 on the Celtics, where Jalen Brunson ranks among the best in the NBA, if he's a Top 5-10 player now, and Jayson Tatum's injury (3:00). Next, we'll talk about the Mavericks winning the NBA Draft Lottery and Tony Allen has STRONG opinions on Cooper Flagg (21:25) and then we'll talk about the pivotal Game 5's tonight between Pacers/Cavs and Thunder/Nuggets (52:30) Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Tony AllenAssociate Producer: Jena BroylesTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace
10 Things from the Weekend!!!1. NBA Western Conference Playoffs (6:41)2. NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs (22:28)3. NBA Draft Lottery (41:45)4. Giannis (50:57)5. Memphis vs Louisville (58:53) 6. Sinners, Bonnie Raitt, Memphis Zoo (1:10:06)7. NFL News on Derek Carr Retiring, Eagles/Cowboys, Travis Hunter (1:24:28)8. Michael Jordan (1:32:59)9. PGA Championship Week (1:39:59)10. Tonight (1:43:13)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerAssociate Producer: Jena BroylesTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace
On today's show, Gary Parrish joins the gang in-studio for the first hour and they'll talk about Draymond Green's postgame comments about being labeled an angry black man, the Warriors offense without Steph Curry, the amazing advancements in ankle treatments after Anthony Edwards returned last night, Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour and more (7:45). Is Jordon Hudson allowed at UNC Football practices or not??? We have conflicting reports. Either way, it's just strange what's going on with Bill Belichick and the UNC Football program (52:56).NBA Playoffs Game 3's including an injury update on the Cavaliers, if the Celtics can actually have a good 4th quarter, the Warriors playing 10 games in 19 days, what we expect from Denver/OKC this weekend (1:10:38) Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Gary ParrishAssociate Producer: Jena BroylesTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace
On today's show, the Knicks go up 2-0 in Boston, the Celtics fall apart in the 4th quarter again, Jayson Tatum coming up small, Jalen Brunson, Mitchell Robinson's impact, Mikal Bridges coming out party and more (3:30). We'll thank the OKC Thunder for letting us go to bed early (24:49). TNT's Brian Anderson is calling the Warriors/Wolves series and he joins us live on zoom from Minneapolis (28:55) Chris and Devin both watched the Shooting Guards documentary on Netflix about Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton (1:21:14)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: NBA on TNT's Brian AndersonAssociate Producer: Jena BroylesTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace
On today's show, we spend the first hour talking about the Indiana Pacers taking Game 2 from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Did the Pacers win it or did the Cavs choke it away? Tyrese Haliburton's big shot and his big balls celebration, Kenny Atkinson's comments after the game, Donovan Mitchell acting hurt, the mentality of the Pacers wings in Mathurin and Nesmith. Then we'll go into the Warriors Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Draymond Green's impact on the Warriors defense and how he might just be underrated, Buddy Hield's heater, his relationship/friendship with Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards bad game, Steph Curry's injury, and how the Warriors can manage without him (4:00).Chris thinks the Cowboys are winning the Super Bowl now that they acquired George Pickens (1:01:07)Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us 5 things we might've missed over the last week including (1:14:22):RiverbeatMet GalaConclaveThe Rehearsal and The Last of UsMovie Star List Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerContributor: Jessica BensonAssociate Producer: Jena BroylesTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace
It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen presented by ESCO. TA joins the show on Zoom to talk about the Knicks Game 1 win over the Celtics, why he thinks Boston is still in a good spot, Mikal Bridges performance from the Knicks, and more. Then they go into the Nuggets Game 1 win over Oklahoma City, Jokic being unguardable, Chet missing the late game free throws, why they started fouling up 3, Aaron Gordon's improvement, and they'll talk the Warriors/T'Wolves series starting tonight (8:26). The rest of the show, we'll talk about tonight's Pacers/Cavs Game 2 and Game 1 of Warriors/T'Wolves, which road team has the best chance of winning, the injuries mounting up for the Cavs, Draymond Green needing to avoid a suspension and more (1:18:11)
10 Things from the Weekend!!!NBA West Playoffs (3:37)NBA East Playoffs (28:20)The Greatest Tech Ever (42:27)Grizzlies Hire Tuomas Iisalo (52:11)Done with Hockey (1:01:57)Sinners, Kentucky Derby (1:22:39)Riverbeat Music Festival (1:29:47)College Football (1:41:20)Scottie Scheffler (1:53:46)Tonight (1:55:02)
Jalen Brunson ends the Pistons season with an insane shot, why the Pistons feel great about their future (3:43), Clippers forcing Game 7 and why we might feel better about the Nuggets (19:17), Gregg Popovich retiring as head coach of the Spurs , how many NBA fan bases actually like their coach (21:12), LeBron's MCL injury (49:30) and this weekend's Kentucky Derby (1:08:35)***NOTE*** TODAY'S SHOW TOOK PLACE BEFORE THE STORY BROKE ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES HIRING TUOMAS IISALO AS THE NEW HEAD COACH
Rockets won Game 5 but almost let it slip away but we spend most of the first hour talking about the Timberwolves closing out the LA Lakers last night, how the Lakers made Rudy Gobert look like Wilt Chamberlain, Luka's injury and getting exposed on defense, LeBron James disastrous 4th quarters in this series and more (3:00).We'll play Fill In The Blank where topics include Anthony Edwards, Club 152, Michael B. Jordan and more (1:12:08)
We'll spend the first hour talking all about last night's playoff games including the Pistons winning Game 5 in New York (9:00), the Pacers closing out the Bucks in dramatic fashion + Tyrese Haliburton's dad yelling and taunting Giannis after the game on the court (12:36), Nuggets Game 5 win over the Clippers + Jamal Murray's performance and James Harden's playoff disappearance (30:13) and tonight's Warriors/Rockets and Lakers/T'Wolves Game 5's (42:45).Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us 5 things to do in Memphis now that basketball season is over including Riverbeat Music Festival, Smoke Slam and BBQ Fest, Lil Wayne's concert, Crawfish Festival, Greek Fest, Lemon Drop fest, and more plus to Eat Local and all the new restaurants popping up (1:09:32)
It's Tuesday's with Tony Presented by ESCO. TA joins the show in-studio to talk about his weekend trip to Oklahoma State, the Grizzlies season coming to an end, Scotty Pippen Jr's emergence in the series, Ja Morant's injury, Ja's tweet from Monday, Anthony Edwards and the T'Wolves being up 3-1 on the Lakers, coaches holding players accountable, Warriors going up 3-1 on the Rockets, Jimmy Butler's impact in Golden State, Dillon Brooks poking the bear again, Knicks/Pistons and Rashad McCants comments on North Carolina on his Out The Mud podcast (4:30).Chris, Roser and Devin run through tonight's NBA Playoff games with Bucks/Pacers, Pistons/Knicks, Magic/Celtics, and Clippers/Nuggets, the Kings hiring Doug Christie, NBA discussing and International format for All-Star weekend, Steve Nash joining Amazon Prime's NBA coverage, and George Kittle signing an extension with the 49ers, and UNC officials worried about Bill Belichick (1:20:51)
10 THINGS FROM THE WEEKEND!!!1) Grizzlies Weekend (6:06)2) Grizzlies Exit Interviews (12:19)3) Where Do Grizz Go From Here? (43:30)4) Western Conference NBA Playoffs (50:41)5) Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs (1:01:16)6) Law & Order, Flavor of Love, Coastal Fish (1:20:17)7) NFL Draft (1:25:59)8) Shedeur to Cleveland (1:34:00)9) Braden Thornberry Top 10 at Zurich (1:48:39)10) Tonight (1:50:33)
Today's first hour is all about the Grizzlies 114-108 loss in Game 3 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Ja Morant's scary fall and hip injury, Scotty Pippen Jr's performance, the lack of big time plays from Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr, why nothing should be off the table this offseason, the game-on-the-line play ending up being a John Konchar corner 3, and so much more. We're depressed (3:00).We'll touch on the Clippers hammering the Nuggets (58:30), the first round of the NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders slipping out of the 1st round, Treyveon Henderson's blocking and more players to watch for in Rounds 2 and 3 tonight (1:02:51)
Grizzlies host the Thunder tonight in Game 3, why they need to make a change in the starting lineup, who needs to be in the starting lineup, and the team playing with some pride (3:00) + Warriors/Rockets and Jimmy Butler's injury (32:00) + NFL Draft and Memphis gets transfer Aaron Bradshaw (1:05:00) and we'll play Fill In The Blank (1:15:57)
We'll spend the entire first hour of the show talking all about the Grizzlies Game 2 loss in Oklahoma City on Tuesday night and it evolves into a conversation about the roster at whole and how the team gets better with Jaren Jackson Jr's looming contract extension (4:00). We'll briefly touch on the Lakers Game 2 win over the Timberwolves (58:07) Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us 5 things we should care about in the NFL Draft including (1:07:30)Shedeur Sanders WatchAshton JeantyTeams That Can ImproveTradesSinners
It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen Presented by ESCO. TA joins the show in-studio to talk about the Grizzlies Game 1 loss in OKC, Game 2 adjustments, how he prepared after blowout losses, how to get JJJ going, and more (3:45). News and Notes of the day on Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Edwards fined $50K, Damian Lillard returning tonight, NFL Draft and College Football setting playoff dates for 2026 (1:12:18)
10 Things from the Weekend!!!Grumpy Grizzly (4:24)Ja, JJJ, Desmond Bane (23:37)NBA Playoffs Game 1's (29:05)NBA Award Finalists (1:00:07)NFL Draft Week (1:11:35)Sinners, The 6th Man (1:25:53)WrestleMania 41 (1:37:20)Justin Thomas (1:44:51)Nico to UCLA (1:51:35)Tonight (1:54:53)
We'll spend the first hour talking about tonight's Grizzlies/Mavericks game in Memphis for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference (3:00). PJ Haggerty and Dain Dainja entered the transfer portal yesterday but Penny Hardaway added a few transfers (51:00). We'll talk Hawks/Heat for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and go through the rest of the NBA Playoff schedule for this weekend (1:08:57).
On today's show, Chris turned off the Heat/Bulls game early and watched a Netflix documentary on Elvis Presley's 1968 TV Special (3:00). Mavs beat the Kings last night and will face the Grizzlies in the Play-In Tournament on Friday here in Memphis (13:52). Sacramento Kings fired their GM and quickly hired a new one (21:28) and Damian Lillard could return in the first round vs the Pacers (39:10).News and Notes of the day on Memphis Basketball getting a commitment from South Carolina transfer Zachary Davis, Kemba Walker playing in the Big 3, Lee Corso retiring, Nico to UCLA, and rules changes in College Football to prevent faking injuries (1:09:01)
Everything from the Grizzlies 121-116 loss at Golden State on Tuesday night including Ja Morant's injury, Steph Curry's 4th quarter, Jimmy Butler, Zach Edey, JJJ, Desmond Bane's big game, officiating and more (3:00)
It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen Presented by ESCO. TA joins the show in-studio to talk all about the Grizzlies at Warriors Play-In Tournament tonight in San Francisco (3:00).
10 Things from the Weekend!!!Grizz vs Mavs (10:12)NBA Playoffs Set + Grizz at Warriors (17:38)The Masters (30:16)Rory McIlroy History (37:25)Nico Iamaleava (44:22)The Pitt, Pop The Balloon (1:07:46)WNBA Draft (1:13:55)NBA Lottery Odds, NBA Firings, Top Selling Jerseys (1:17:39)Ashton Hardaway (1:28:15)Tonight (1:34:04)
Grizzlies loss to the Timberwolves on Thursday night, giving up 52pts in the 3rd quarter, defensive issues (3:00) + Nico Iamaleava not showing up at Tennessee spring practice and possibly transferring (48:27) + Western Conference Playoff Picture (1:02:38)THE MASTERS UPDATE #1 (34:22)THE MASTERS UPDATE #2 (1:24:10)
It's day 1 of The Masters and we'll have updates for you but we'll start with the Spurs upset of Golden State last night and then talk about tonight's Grizzlies/T'Wolves game and who might start at SF for the injured Jaylen Wells (4:57). Luka's return to Dallas (49:46)THE MASTERS UPDATE #1 (34:10)THE MASTERS UPDATE #2 (1:20:43)
Devin is back in-studio and has a review of Dreamville Fest (3:30) and then we get into the Grizzlies win over the Hornets, Jaylen Wells scary fall from last night, Zach Edey's emergence the last 6 games on the glass, Ja Morant's new celly and tomorrow night's game against the T'Wolves (8:34). PGA Tour Pro Braden Thornberry joins the show in-studio to talk about the last two tournaments on the PGA Tour in Houston and San Antonio before giving a little preview of The Masters this weekend. We'll also talk Grizz with Braden (51:30). Memphian and local legend Kinfolk Kia Shine joins the show in-studio to talk about his latest 191 Collab with the Grizzlies (1:28:38)
It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen presented by ESCO. TA joins the show live from Los Angeles to talk about Florida winning the National Championship on Monday night against Houston, what Houston players are going through after having led for the majority of the game, Kelvin Sampson, Florida never quitting, if TA learned anything from losing in the Final Four at Oklahoma St and more. BREAKING NEWS IN THE SHOW: Denver Nuggets have fired Head Coach Mike Malone and GM Calvin Booth. Chris, TA and Roser react to the shocking news out of Denver for the rest of the show (3:30)
1 - Grizzlies Win (3:44)2 - NBA Standings (9:31)3 - Houston Wins; Duke Collapses (16:32)4 - Florida > Auburn (26:57)5 - UCONN Wins Women's Title (46:53)6 - The Pitt, White Lotus (1:00:01)7 - The Masters (1:07:44)8 - Alexander Ovechkin (1:12:29)9 - Vlad Jr Gets $500M (1:15:40)10 - Alan Boston on Florida/Houston (1:18:04)
Ja Morant hits the game-winner last night in Miami for the Grizzlies (3:30) and then gets fined $75K by the NBA this morning for "finger guns" (10:19) + Lakers/Warriors and what it says about both teams as we head to the playoffs (36:51) + College Basketball Wise Guy Alan Boston joins the show to talk about the Final 4 this weekend (51:27)
On today's show, our heart and well wishes go out to everyone effected by the storms that ripped through the area last night (3:00). We woke up and the Grizzlies are now in 8th in the Western Conference standings (11:50) + we have news on Ja Morant, Buddy Hield and FINGER GUNS (17:10) + Grizzlies at Heat tonight and Miami has won 6 straight (33:22) and we'll play Fill In The Blank (1:12:05)
The gang talks for the first hour about the Grizzlies 4th straight loss last night to the Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry going for 52 points and 12 threes, JJJ's foul trouble, Jimmy Butler's impact on Golden State, Grizzlies perimeter defense and the only hope it has, and what we think the Grizzlies will do in their final 7 games (3:00)Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us 5 stories from the Final Four that we may not know as much about (1:04:06)1) Duke's Other Guys2) Coach Legacy Building3) Auburn's 6th Man4) Women's Players To Know5) Olivia Miles
Tuesday's with Tony Allen Presented by ESCO. TA talks about the Grizzlies firing of Head Coach Taylor Jenkins, their losses recently to the Lakers and Celtics, the building of the roster, winning $25K with ZBO and more (6:30).Buzz Williams takes the Maryland job (1:05:59) and more on the Grizzlies injury report + SKYDOG for tonight vs Golden State (1:10:54)
10 THINGS FROM THE WEEKEND!!!Grizzlies/Lakers (6:19)Taylor Jenkins (29:08)NCAA Tournament (42:47)Final Four (50:01)NBA Standings (54:40)The Pitt, Good Times, Million Dollar Secret (1:08:56)Torpedo Bats (1:16:56)Min Woo Lee (1:23:10)Reasons To Hate the Boston Celtics & SKYDOG (1:26:15)Tonight (1:45:52)
The Chris Vernon Show reacts to the breaking news that the Memphis Grizzlies have parted ways with Head Coach Taylor Jenkins (3:00)College Basketball Wise Guy Alan Boston joins the show from Vegas to give us picks in Friday night's Sweet 16 and Saturday night's Elite 8 (1:04:30)
Chris will open today's show talking about LeBron James interview on Pat McAfee's show, what we thought about it, his beef with Stephen A Smith, Brian Windhorst, and more. We'll then talk last night's Lakers/Pacers game and go into Grizzlies/Thunder tonight (3:00). Bryson DeChambeau played with TEMU clubs (34:50) and we'll preview the Sweet 16 and give you the most likely upset tonight (36:11). College Basketball Wise Guy Alan Boston joins the show live from Las Vegas to give us picks in the Sweet 16 (52:50)
We'll spend most of the first hour talking about the Grizzlies win last night in Utah over the Jazz. It didn't start off great and the group text between the guys got a little dark (we'll explain) before the Grizzlies were able to run away from the Jazz in the 2nd half. The gang talks if Scotty Pippen Jr has earned himself a spot in the playoff rotation and if this is the Vince Williams Jr we're going to be getting going forward and how that changes a lot for the Grizzlies. Chris has a number that he thinks the team can hit for wins that would solidfy their playoff spot in the West and he'll tell you (3:00). News and notes from the day including Jimmy Butler's return to Miami, Ross Hodge leaving UNT for West VA, Stefon Diggs to the Patriots and Pat McAfee's LeBronversation (43:11).Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us 5 storylines for the Sweet 16 includingTransfer Portal TournamentCinderella CalipariBYU the FutureMen's and Women's Teams LeftHouston Screwed
It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen Presented by ESCO. TA joins the show to talk about going on the Run It Back show with Chandler Parsons, Lou Williams and Michelle Beadle to talk about why Jimmy Butler and Kevin Durant didn't want to come to Memphis, Chandler Parsons and his time here, Michael Beasley and Lance Stephenson playing 1 vs 1 for $100K, GG Jackson's development and more (3:00).Juju Watkins ACL injury, Nolan Arenado's homer in Memphis yesterday, Josh Pastner to UNLV, and the Sweet 16 (1:09:00)
10 THINGS FROM THE WEEKEND!!!1) Tigers Season Ends (5:13)2) NCAA Tournament (20:38)3) Sweet 16 (26:55)4) Grizzlies Weekend (38:07)5) NBA Standings (46:51)6) What We Watched (1:00:23)7) Redbirds vs Cardinals (1:07:54)8) RIP George Foreman (1:10:28)9) Viktor Hovland (1:15:57)10) Tonight (1:24:23)
It's a MEGA SHOW (Chris Vernon Show + Jessica Benson Show). It's all NCAA Tournament for all 3 hours.
It's a MEGA SHOW (Chris Vernon Show + Jessica Benson Show). For 3 hours it's all NCAA Tournament.
We'll open talking Grizzlies/Blazers. Devin is a pessimist at first before turning to an optimist about tonight's game and the rest of the road trip (3:00). College Basketball Wise Guy Alan Boston joins the show in-studio for the second day in a row and this time we'll go through all of the Friday games at the NCAA Tournament including Memphis/Colorado St and Ole Miss/North Carolina (26:05)
It's a Tuesday's with Tony Allen In-Studio Presented by ESCO. TA joins the show in-studio and recaps his jersey retirement day on Saturday. TA takes us through the entire day and everything he did leading up to the event and then takes us through the speech. After that, they'll talk about what happened to the Grizzlies last night against the Kings (3:00).College Basketball Wise Guy Alan Boston joins the show in-studio for the first time ever to talk about the NCAA Tournament. We go through the play-in games tonight and then the games on Thursday and he gives us his picks (1:03:06)
10 Things from the Weekend!!!1 - Tigers Win AAC Tournament (8:13)2 - Memphis #5 Seeding (14:11)3 - NCAA Tournament Bracket (39:23)4 - Grizz Weekend (57:19)5 - Tony Allen Retirement Ceremony (1:07:52)6 - What We Watched (1:24:00)7 - NBA Standings (1:31:09)8 - Rory McIlroy Wins Players Championship (1:38:18)9 - NFL Free Agency Signings (1:40:11)10 - Tonight (1:45:31)
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