Local columnists and hoops insiders Jason Smith and John Martin appear daily 11am - 2pm on 929FM ESPN/680AM!
The Jason & John podcast is an absolute gem for sports enthusiasts, particularly those interested in the Memphis Tigers and Tiger recruiting. The chemistry between Jason and John is undeniable, and their banter is incredibly funny. They keep the show engaging with plenty of Tiger talk, which is a treat for fans. As someone who travels frequently, this podcast has become a staple during long drives, making my travel much more comfortable. Even when I'm in different cities, I feel like I still have a piece of Memphis with me thanks to this show. My only complaint is that there aren't episodes uploaded every day because I simply can't get enough of it.
The best aspect of The Jason & John podcast is the great chemistry between the hosts, Jason and John. Their dynamic is seamless, and they easily bounce off each other's humor and perspectives. This makes for an incredibly entertaining listening experience that keeps you engaged throughout their discussions about sports and other topics. Additionally, as mentioned before, their focus on Memphis Tiger basketball recruitment news sets them apart from other sports podcasts. They provide valuable insights into the team's developments and keep fans updated with all the latest information.
However, one downside to this podcast is that it may not cater to everyone's interests if they are not avid fans of the Memphis Tigers or Tiger recruiting. While some listeners may love this aspect and appreciate the deep dive into these topics, others who prefer a broader range of sports coverage may find themselves wanting more variety in content. It would be beneficial for the hosts to incorporate discussions on other teams or sports to appeal to a wider audience.
In conclusion, The Jason & John podcast is an exceptional show worth listening to for its fantastic chemistry between the hosts and its extensive coverage of Memphis Tigers basketball recruitment news. The banter between Jason and John keeps listeners entertained while also providing valuable insights into the team's developments. Although it may benefit from incorporating discussions on other sports or teams for greater appeal, this podcast is still a must-listen for Memphis sports enthusiasts.

(1) Sam Hardiman, Daily Memphian Enterprise Reporter, on Trump visit & Tigers (2) NBA approves expansion exploration in Vegas & Seattle. Grizz stay in West?

(1) Penny Hardaway hasn't hired anyone yet... lots to do for Memphis hoops (2) Dan Wolken, Yahoo! National BB Columnist, on Penny, the Tigers & Will Wade (3) Penny & NIL stuff. USF coaching hire. Winning the AAC

(1) "Cap/No Cap" Grizz Draft position & schedule, Tiger FB & schedule, Tiger BB (2) Hubert Davis & UNC soon to split? Steven A lobbying for Kenny Smith

(1) Hitmen Hoops - with MUCH info on Tiger Hoops rebuild, staff hires, & roster (2) Shoe talk: Darius Acuff signs deal with Reebok. Who are the shoe players?

(1) Grizz tank status, Titans & NFL Draft, Mark Pope on Yaxel Lendeborg (2) Jessica Benson, Grizzlies Radio Network & Grind City Media, on the Tourney (3) Is Kansas Coach Bill Self about to leave CBB?

(1) NCAA Tournament, College Coaching Carousel, and Tennessee is in Sweet 16 (2) Thedford & Wharton returning to Memphis Hoops. Charlotte hired Wes Miller

(1) ESPN's Jeff Borzello on NCAA Tournament, Coaching Carousel, Penny & Tigers (2) Grizz tankathon, Grizzlies draft prospects, Keaton Wagler status

(1) "Rundown" on NCAA Tournament, Iowa, Florida, NIL $, & the Penny Press Conf (2) Dane Bradshaw, SEC Network, ESPN, White Station Spartan & Vols star, NCAAs! (3) Women's Tournament features ZBo's Daughter, WNBA, and NBA Expansion/Memphis

J&J Show--Hour 1 Friday 3/20/26--Kevin Cerrito talks about the Tourney & Brad Carson reads a wrestling promo + Breaking news on Chuck Norris. Woohoos and Boos! Mark Pope. Tom Brady.

J&J Show--Hour 2 Friday 3/20/26--Parth Upadhyaya from the Daily Memphian on Penny, the Tournament, and CBB + Tonight is Grizzlies "Wrestling Night" at FedExForum on 92.9 FM ESPN

(1) Sain in-studio w/Rundown on Grizz, Spurs, tanking, Tigers roster decisions (2) Anthony Sain and Kevin Cerrito discussed Grizz and Nashville (3) Kevin Cerrito has Brad Carson read Wrestling Promos -Grizz Wrestling Nite

J&J Show--Hour 1 Thursday 3/19/26--J&J Show--Hour 2 Thursday 3/19/26-- CBB Tourney Talk with Drew Hill & 929's Jeffrey Wright + Drew Hill and the story of Memphian Dontae Horne from Prairie View A&M + Mark Giannotto from USA Today later

J&J Show--Hour 2 Thursday 3/19/26-- CBB Tourney Talk with Drew Hill & 929's Jeffrey Wright + Drew Hill and the story of Memphian Dontae Horne from Prairie View A&M

J&J Show--Hour 3 Thursday 3/19/26--Rundown on the NCAA Tournament, Penny presser, and the Grizz tankathon with Drew Hill

(1) NCAA Tournament begins, biggest sports day of the year. USA lost the WBC. (2) Drew Hill thinks the there's some sense to keeping Penny Hardaway

(1) Sam Hardiman, Daily Memphian, on Memphis population loss & WBC baseball (2) Grizzlies place in the NBA Draft

J&J Show--Hour 3 Wednesday 3/18/26-- Will the Grizzlies hold on to Ty Jerome + Grizzlies Guard Cam Spencer LIVE on 92.9 FM ESPN

J&J Show--Tuesday 3/17/26--John plays "Cap or No Cap" with Brad on Penny changes, WBC and tourney + Randolph Childress on Penny staying and tournament

J&J Show--Hour 2 Tuesday 3/17/26-- Drew Hill, Daily Memphian Grizz Beat, on Aden Holloway @ Bama & Grizz Draft + John discussed Ed Scott's interview with Gary Parrish

J&J Show--Tuesday 3/17/26 Hour 3-- "Rundown" on the Grizzlies tank and Aden Holloway + Jessica Benson, Grind City Media, join to discuss Grizz tank, Expansion etc

J&J Show--Hour 1 Monday 3/16/26--Penny Hardaway will return to Memphis & John says there's no magic pill + Should Penny take a pay cut to give that money to NIL? What kind of GM?

J&J Show--Hour 2 Monday 3/16/26--Jason Smith joins John on Tigers retaining Penny, staff overhaul & AAU time

J&J Show--Hour 3 Monday 3/16/26-- Rundown on Memphis Tigers Hoops & NBA Expansion Grizz potentially to East? + Rob Dauster from Field of 68 on Penny & the Tourney

J&J Show--Hour 3 Monday 3/16/26-- Rundown on Memphis Tigers Hoops & NBA Expansion Grizz potentially to East? + Rob Dauster from Field of 68 on Penny & the Tourney

Over/Under: Grizz Win Totals, SEC Tournament Lines, SGA 20 Point Streak, Vikings Win Totals; Memphis Tigers' NFL Free Agency Update: Calvin Austin to Giants, Dylan Parham to the Jets, Bryce Huff to Retirement.

Matt McCall on the State of the Memphis CBB Program & Tournament Notes! Conference Tournament Updates & Previews; We Are Still Awaiting an Update from the U of M on the Basketball Program.

Finishing Up the Conversation on Memphis's Basketball Program; The Rundown: Tigers Hoops, Khris Middleton, Miami OH Falls; Anthony Sain on the Tigers' Basketball Situation, the State of the Grizzlies' Tank.

J&J - RELOAD - THURSDAY HOUR 1 3/12/26 as J&J discuss the debacle in Birmingham, the Tigers season and later around College Hoops this hour

J&J - RELOAD - THURSDAY HOUR 2 3/12/26 with Parth Upadhyaya with the Tigers in Birmingham on Penny and Ed Scott meetings

J&J - RELOAD - THURSDAY HOUR 3 3/12/26 with Grizz and Tigers + DREW HILL in SEG 2 on the Tigers and Penny GM Moves

(1) Max Crosby trade voided & John vents. Grizz tanking +Brad vents. Bam record (2) Bam & Asia Wilson + Tigers vs. Tulane game this afternoon. Penny staying.

(1) Sam Hardiman, Daily Memphian Enterprise Reporter, on XAi & Memphis (2) Memphis Tigers Hoops announced opening season vs. Iowa State & tough sched (3) NBA Mock Draft. John doesn't like Yaxel Lendeborg role in the NBA

(1) Maxx Crosby back w Raiders. Grizz get torched by Cam Payne. USA Italy loss (2) Dan Wolken, Yahoo! National CBB, on Penny, Tigers, and more (3) NFL signings, Daniel Jones, Calvin Austin future?

(1) "Cap or No Cap" on Nets Loss, Grizz tankathon, Free Agency & Calvin Austin (2) Dane Bradshaw, SEC Network College Hoops Analyst, on Memphis Hoops & more

(1) Nuggets, Thunder & Spurs future could include John getting a new tattoo (2) Trysta Krick, NBC/Heat Check, on SGA, NBA, WNBA season in jeopardy & CBB

(1) NFL Moves, Grizzlies Zach Edey, & Memphis Basketball Hoops schedule (2) Jessica Benson- Grind City Grizzlies Media - on the Grizz road trip (3) Jessica Benson- Grind City Grizzlies Media - on the Grizz road trip

(1) Memphis' One Shining Moment is a win over Tulane to make AAC Tournament (2) Alex Simmons wild stuff said after loss at end of the season

(1) Hitmen Hoops joins J&J and there's sentiment that Penny stays now (2) ALEX SIMMONS FIRED. U of M paying $1-Mill buyout. Likely means Penny stayin

(1) Rundown on Maxx Crosby and NFL trades galore (2) Briarcrest Head Basketball Coach John Harrington on Briarcrest State Title (3) Kenny Walker going to the Chiefs and Malik Willis to Miami

(1) Tigers might not make their own AAC/conference tournament. Keeping Penny? (2) Tigers might not make their own AAC/conference tournament. Keeping Penny?

(1) Rob Dauster, Field of 68, listed potential Penny Hardaway replacements (2) What's next for Kirk Cousins, the Broncos, and a look around the NFL

(1) "Rundown" on Tigers vs. South Florida, Dunk of the Night & Joe Mazzulla (2) Anthony Sain, Bluff City Media, gives his take on Grizz potential moves

(1) Penny and the Memphis Tigers are promoting "Senior Night" @ FedExForum (2) the NIL game changed Penny's tenure... and former players succeeding

(1) Tigers news, Tubby vs. Penny tenure, tonight & more with Parth from the DM (2) Memphis Tigers hoops - FAU revisited

(1) Grizzlies fighting, but undermanned. J&J discuss crab legs with Producer BC (2) Drew Hill from the Daily Memphian joins to talk about Grizz Clayton & Draft (3) DJ Moore Traded - Bears get 2nd rounder for Moore & 5th round pick

(1) J&J's "Over Unders" - Tigers any wins rest of season? Grizz 4-5 wins left? (2) Memphis Basketball has massive $1.2 Million Dollar Shortfall.

(1) Sam Hardiman on lower crime, tennis in Memphis, Liberty Park, development! (2) Ed Scott has decided NOT to speak to media until after hoops season

J&J Show--Hour 3 Wed 3/4/26--The Rundown on McDuffie breaking NFL Trade news, Murray cut, US Hoops, Memphis Athletics

(1) "Cap or No Cap" - Florida has a chance @ Natty, Duke rolls NC State, Magic (2) Penny Hardaway's season at Memphis and the future

(1) Jeff Borzello, ESPN CBB, thinks it's time for Penny +talks hot seats in CBB (2) Memphis good news! New tennis tournament. New indoor football. New deck.

(1) "Rundown" on Memphis Women's Hooper suspended & NFL Franchise tags (2) Jessica Benson from Grind City & Grizzlies Radio joins to discuss hoops (3) NBA Draft prospects & Tonight's College Basketball slate