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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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    Latest episodes from Chris Vernon Show

    Tony Allen In-Studio on Grizz Win in Phoenix, Kendrick Perkins/Ja, Cedric Coward, Santi/Draymond - 10/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 104:50


    It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen on a Thursday. TA joins the show in-studio to talk about being at Joakim Noah's One City tournament (3:40) and then we'll go into Grizz/Suns and talk about Ja's game winner, Cedric Coward's emergence, JJJ's struggles, Santi vs Draymond, Kendrick Perkins vs Ja, the defensive issues for the Orlando Magic, the Pistons victory song, Jake LaRavia and Austin Reaves beating the T'Wolves and Anthony Edwards not knowing who LaRavis is (7:55). Vegas Insider Senior Handicapper Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks in College Football and the NFL (1:15:37). Host: Chris Vernon Co-Host/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuests: Tony Allen, Brian Edwards Technical Director: Jacob StopcotteAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Grizz at Suns Tonight, Grizz 4 Game Evaluations, Memphis Women's Soccer, Oklahoma/Tennessee - 10/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 102:30


    Memphis women's soccer has their highest ranking of the season (3:30) + Grizzlies at Suns tonight, Dillon Brooks being out, why the Grizzlies need to win (5:26). The Commercial Appeal's Damichael Cole joins the show in-studio to talk about his thoughts on the Grizzlies through 4 games, his story on GG Jackson staying positive, Cedric Coward's importance going foward, the maturation of Ja Morant, and a lookahead at the upcoming schedule (40:13). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us 5 games to watch in College Football tonight including Navy/North Texas, Vandy/Texas, Oklahoma/Tennessee, Cincinnati/Utah, and Miami/SMU (1:15:00).Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guests: Damichael Cole, Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jacob Stopcotte Associate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Grizzlies Fall Apart at Warriors, Mikayla Blakes, Kendrick Perkins on Ja - 10/28/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 104:51


    Devin went to Hoops for St. Jude last night and we talk about Mikayla Blakes for Vanderbilt and how she might be the best scorer in women's college hoops this year + John Calipari's return to Memphis, all the former players who came back, Penny Hardaway's team, and Calipari's Arkansas squad (3:34). Next, we'll go into the Grizzlies loss in Golden State, what we liked about the 1st half, Draymond's flagrant foul on Santi Aldama, what it said about the Grizzlies and more + all of the 40pt games in the NBA thi season (19:44). We'll discuss Kendrick Perkins talking about being responsible for Ja and the Grizzlies getting on TV hahahaha (56:33). Roser has his Week 8 NFL Notes (1:16:07).Host: Chris VernonCo-Host/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Cedric Coward's Breakout Game, Target Guy In-Studio, Memphis & Ole Miss Impress, 10 Things - 10/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 100:36


    10 Things from the Weekend!!!Grizzlies Weekend (16:55)Cedric Coward's Breakout Game + Target Guy In-Studio (16:55)Memphis/USF (51:24)College Football Impressed & Depressed (1:00:24)NFL Impressed & Depressed (1:15:20)No Limit vs Cash Money (1:21:36)Memphis/Arkansas (1:26:26)2026 NBA Draft (1:28:06)World Series (1:33:20)Grizz/Warriors Tonight (1:35:28)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Target GuyTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Chauncey Billups/Terry Rozier/FBI, Memphis/South Florida, Grizz/Heat, South Memphis Hype Man In-Studio - 10/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 101:01


    Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio for the first hour. GP talks about not being able to lift his left arm and Chris tells us how he hurt his back (3:30). After that we get into the alleged Illegal Poker/Betting scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and the mob (9:30). Memphis plays South Florida tomorrow morning and the hype has gone away but can the Tigers get it back with a win? + GP stories about his early reporting days with the Memphis basketball team (29:17). South Memphis Hype Man surprises the gang in-studio (1:17:30).Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuests: Gary Parrish, South Memphis Hype ManTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Grizzlies Win Season Opener, Wemby Is Not Real, NBA Topps Release Day - 10/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 103:09


    Grizzlies win their season opener. All of our thoughts on Ja, JJJ, KCP, Cedric Coward's debut and so much more (4:20). Impressive performances from around the NBA last night including Wemby and VJ Edgecomb (51:59). Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups were arrested (58:07) + it's NBA Topps release day (1:12:31) and Vegas Insider Senior Handicapper Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks in College Football and the NFL (1:26:24)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Brian EdwardsTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Grizzlies Opening Night, NBA on NBC Debut, Moneybagg Yo In-Studio - 10/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 123:26


    Grizzlies vs Pelicans tonight on Opening Night at FedEx Forum (9:16) + NBC's presentation from a production level was top notch last night for the return of the NBA (22:18) + we went to the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame last night to see our guy Tony Allen get inducted (28:11) + NBA last night w/ Rockets/Thunder and Warriors/Lakers (30:45) + Jessica Benson in-studio with the 5 things she's looking forward to this Grizzlies season (1:14:55) + Moneybagg Yo joins the show in-studio (1:47:10).Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Jessica Benson, Moneybagg YoTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Tony Allen In-Studio w/ Grizzlies Preview & NBA Season Predictions - 10/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 104:33


    Tony Allen joins the show in-studio and talks about going into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame tonight (3:00) and then we'll talk about the Grizzlies and what we expect this season. TA talks about a certain PG he wants Ja to try and emulate this season and then we'll talk about the rest of the Western Conference (10:32). Roser has his Week 7 NFL Notes (1:23:15).Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Grizzlies Weekend, Billy Napier Fired, Broncos Miracle Comeback, Vrabel's Nashville Return - 10/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 117:45


    10 Things from the Weekend!Grizzlies Weekend (5:56)College Football Impressed featuring Louisville, Georgia, Alabama, Arizona State, Oregon, Vandy, GA Tech (28:44)College Football Depressed featuring Memphis, Matt Rhule, Arkansas, Lanoris Sellers (41:36) NFL Impressed featuring Cowboys, Rams, Mike Vrabel, Broncos (1:11:34)NFL Depressed featuring Chargers, Jacoby Brissett, Giants, Jets/Dolphins (1:22:45)Starting 5 & Curry/Bryson Break 50 (1:36:02)Ohtani and ALCS Game 7 (1:43:43)RIP Doug Martin (1:45:13)Texans/Seahawks & Bucs/Lions (1:46:59)Good Hippy & Grizzlies Opening Night (1:47:51) Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Good Hippy Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Flacco Can Still Ball, Grizz Final Preseason Game, Penny/Tigers Ballin on Beale - 10/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 86:49


    Joe Flacco balled out last night against the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers can still throw it a mile (5:38) + Ballin on Beale, College Basketball's best names this season and Penny's comments about Tigers, fans and ticket prices (11:17). Reed Sheppard lit up preseason last night for the Rockets and the Grizzlies play their final preseason game tonight against the Heat (50:36) + LSU/Vandy, Ole Miss/Georgia, Alabama/Tennessee (1:00:46) and Vinnie Verno has Philanthropy (1:22:15)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    JJJ Returns, Grizzlies Lose to Hornets, Billy Napier Might Be Out at Florida - 10/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 93:35


    The Grumpy Grizzly is out for a preseason game. The Grizzlies lost to Charlotte last night, gave up 145 points and we're trying to find something to feel good about this Grizzlies preseason. We need a moment. We try to find one (3:00). Vegas Insider Senior Handicapper Brian Edwards joins the show on Zoom to give us picks in Alabama vs Tennessee, Florida vs Mississippi State, Stanford vs FSU, and Minnesota vs Nebraska + we'll talk some Vandy/LSU and Ole Miss/Georgia (1:13:47).Host: Chris Vernon Co-Host/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Brian Edwards Technical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    Russell Westbrook Signs w/ Kings + Damichael Cole In-Studio on Grizzlies - 10/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 104:03


    Russell Westbrook has found a new team (5:00) + Grizzlies/Hornets tonight and what we want to see (18:18). The Commercial Appeal's Damichael Cole joins the show in-studio to talk about Grizzlies preseason so far, O-Max or GG Jackson, when we might see Ja Morant and JJJ, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ty Jerome's performances, Brandon Clarke's injury and more (34:59). Jessica Benson is out but she gave Roser her 5 College Football Games including Alabama vs Tennessee, Ole Miss at Georgia, USC at Notre Dame, Vandy vs LSU and BYU vs Utah (1:20:26).Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Damichael ColeTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

    Tony Allen on Learning from Preseason, Cedric Coward, GG Jackson - 10/14/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 100:22


    It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen. TA joins the show to talk about his best NBA Preseason game, what you can learn from preseason, what he thinks so far of Cedric Coward, and how he would coach and develop GG Jackson (5:00). Roser has his Week 6 NFL Notes (1:02:17)Host: Chris VernonCo-Host/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Tony AllenAssociate Producer: Jaylon WallaceTechnical Director: Jena Broyles

    Grizz/Hawks, James Franklin Fired, Cignetti Best Coach in College Football?, 10 Things - 10/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 107:06


    10 Things from the Weekend!!!Grizzlies Weekend (8:07)College Football Impressed feat Indiana, Texas, South Florida, Alabama, Texas Tech, Arkansas, USC, Nico, UNLV, Kirby Smart (20:34)College Football Depressed feat. Hugh Freeze, Florida State, Ole Miss, Penn State and James Franklin (36:14)NFL Impressed feat Baker Mayfield, Colts, Drake Maye, Rico Dowdle (53:13)NFL Depressed feat. Cowboys defense, Broncos, Dolphins (1:01:00)WWE Crown Jewel, Task, Best NBA Preseason Dunks (1:17:48)AP Top 25 (1:27:45)MLB Playoffs (1:32:23)A'Ja Wilson (1:37:48)Bills/Falcons & Bears/Commanders (1:42:46)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Host/Contributor: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    NY Giants Got Juice, MLB Game 5's, Grizz/Hawks, College Football Slate - 10/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 98:48


    Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo give the Giants juice (3:00) + we're getting a pair of Game 5's in MLB and Banana Ball is coming to Memphis + RIP Sister Jean (12:22) + Grizzlies vs Hawks tomorrow night (22:22) + USF/North Texas tonight and why we need USF to win (30:32) + College Football weekend w/ Ohio St/Illinois, Alabama/Mizzou, Georgia/Auburn, Indiana/Oregon, Texas/Oklahoma (36:44) + Ja Morant gifted pair of Ja 3's to every kid at the Boys and Girls Club (1:07:50) + Vinnie Verno is back with Philanthropy (1:34:00)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

    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


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