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) "Cap or No Cap" - Grizz tank update, Smith to Memphis!?, Russini x Vrabel (2) Memphis, Lebron and more coming up...
(1) Sam Hardiman on Memphis crime solutions and Lebron (2) John's bud had his car stolen in Indy...wild story
(1) Grizzlies Tankathon update, Magic Pick, Geno vs Staley, NFL Mock Draft (2) Drew Hill from the Daily Memphian talks about likely end to Ja Morant era
(1) Jason Smith talks about the National Championship & UNC hiring Mike Malone (2) Jason Smith talks about Tuomas Iisalo & the future for Ja Morant
(1) John Martin joins us from the Final Four & talks about NCAA new coaches (2) Jason Smith discussed the Grizzlies front office messaging & pitch to city
(1) Fred Smith likely to Memphis? Next year NCAA odds. Kim Caldwell @ UT (2) Jessica Benson with the Grizz on Lebron, JFed in town, MIchigan Natty (3) Jason Smith describes the JUCO / Low Major scene & opportunity to play
(1) Final Four. UConn. Hurley. Dusty May. Hoops. (2) Lebron James thinks Grizzlies should leave...but then makes it about hotels
(1) Rob Dauster, Field of 68, live from the Final Four on UConn, Memphis & UNC (2) Grizzlies tankathon update for the week (3) Dusty May began his coaching career here in Memphis
(1) Final Four tonight & Grizzlies final home game, what's their future?? (2) DJ Wagner from Arkansas hitting transfer portal. Could Memphis land him?
(1) John Martin is LIVE from the Final Four + J&J discuss Lebron comments on 901 (2) Quante Berry hits the portal. Who can Memphis get? Fred Smith?
(1) Hitmen Hoops gives an update on Quante Berry, Fred Smith to Memphis!? & CG3 (2) J&J on Grizz picks, projections, tonight & tankathon (3) Brandon Clarke saga, Grizz Roster & Grizz vs Raps tonight on 92.9
(1) J&J's NCAA Tournament picks... John returns to show, had $15K stolen (2) Anthony Sain, Bluff City Media, joins Jason to discuss Lebron's comments (3) Pooh Schiesty wildin', Grizz vs Raps tonight on 92.9 & Tiger roster/coaches
(1) Brandon Clarke arrested in Arkansas & Grizzlies tankathon update (2) Memphis Football vs. Memphis Hoops future, Cousins, Puka, Tiger, DJ Wagner
J&J Show--Hour 2 Thursday 4/2/26--Jonah Dylan, Commercial Appeal Tiger FB Beat, on Huff, Tigers, AAC + Jason on new Lamar Odom documentary
(1) Grizzlies tankathon update, Bill Self staying @ Kansas & Quante Berry out (2) Drew Hill joins Jason on - Brandon Clarke news, Grizz tank, Orlando pick value & NBA 1st rounders (3) Tigers Basketball roster buildout ..what can Penny do to replenish?
(1) Jason Smith examines the Grizz tank position >what to do with 1st rounders (2) former Olive Branch star KJ Wright promoted as NFL coach & Tiger Woods info
(1) Sam Hardiman, Daily Memphian, talks to Jason Smith about FedExForum lease (2) Curtis Given entering the transfer portal
(1) Grizzlies, Tigers portal and more (2) Bartlett HS State Champs! live in-studio
(1) How much $$ does Memphis need in NIL to compete? Grizz tankathon update (2) NBA standing, MVP update Wemby vs. SGA, NBA Playoff lookahead
(1) Trysta Krick joins J&J to update on NCAA Women's Tourny, WNBA & Jayden Ivey (2) Tiger Woods off the rails following latest DUI. What's the future for him?
(1) Memphis Hoops schedules VCU in non-conference & J&J on Lebron future (2) Jessica Benson, Grind City Media & Grizz Radio, on Wemby, NBA, Grizz more (3) tonight's matchups Suns vs. Magic magnitude & John to Indy
(1) Wild Duke finale as UCONN advances. Michigan & Arizona is the marqee game (2) new Memphis staff hires - Madlock, Mock & DeLoach. GM hiring soon
(1) Evan Miyakawa, Evan Miya Hoops, on Duke Loss, Wagler & NIL analytics (2) Grizzlies tankathon update and what's next for Ja. HEAT?
J&J Show--Hour 3 Monday 3/30/26--Memphis Football no music, Memphis FB season look, Mock draft, Final Four
(1) John rolled in Sweet 16 picks. Iowa takes advantage. Calipari out. Arizona! (2) Memphis hires Hana Haden as Women's Coach & Penny GM and roster build convo
(1) Kevin Sweeney, Sports Illustrated, joins J&J on Memphis & the Sweet 16 (2) new Anti-Tank rules for the NBA proposals (3) Jason is riding with Tennessee in the Sweet 16 and more NCAA Hoops
(1) Sweet 16 predictions, Ice Man trademark, potential Penny Asst-Ben Luber? (2) Anthony Sain joins the show to talk about new NBA Draft Lotto ideas & Ja
(1) J&J's Sweet 16 Picks. Tigers GM & Asst Hirings soon? Cardinals & MLB Opening (2) Tony Maples loyal listener, Sweet 16 picks, & USF hires Chris Mack
(1) Tigers roster additions, keepers, a new GM hire by Penny - Parth Upadhyaya (2) Opening Day, MLB Dodgers dominant, Sweet 16 & Will Wade + LSU wildin'
(1) J&J on Grizzlies, NBA look, Puka Nacua, Ty Simpson (2) Drew Hill in-studioon Grizzlies, Spurs greatness, draft, and Sweet 16/Bama
(1) Who will replace Hubert Davis at UNC? (2) Ja Morant OUT FOR SEASON, Edey elbow surgery now, & & Grizz to eye Acuff?
(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
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