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) Ryan Mitchell drafted by Cardinals & Summer League where Ja speaks in Vegas (2) Penny's Players killing it in '25 Summer League & GG Jackson
(1) Ryan Mitchell to the Cards from Houston HS, John Elway NFL Qbs & C Williams (2) ESPN reporter had very uncomfortable TV interview with Ja at Summer League
(1) ... summer league contin' then "Respect Burgers"-Ed Murphy Track Event in Memphis, Jannik Sinner, Klay+Meg (2) Geoff Calkins on Ed Murphy Classic, Memphis Rox and Grizzlies (3) Shoutout to loyal FACS Listener and dad
(1) Grizz vs. Celtics this afternoon & Summer League look at Mavs & Flagg (2) Grizzlies Summer League and roster look with Anthony Sain from Bluff City M
(1) -Summer League Lookahead, Thunder keep rollin with deals, & Najee Harris (2) Alcarez vs Sinner tennis rematch update & Matrix Movie + Will Smith?
(1) John Martin on Djokovic and his legacy (2) Parth Upadhyaya from the Daily Memphian on Penny's roster and the potential of Simon Majok and Julius Thedford (3) More on summer league and Simon Majok
(1) "Over Unders"-Cooper Flagg pts, Memphis Football 8.5?, Grizz win total 40? (2) Drew Hill, Daily Memphian, LIVE FROM VEGAS with Summer Grizzlies action
(1) Rundown-Cooper Flagg debut, Devin Booker, UFC fight & Jordan House AirBnB (2) Patrick Mahomes and a look around the NFL
(1) Mahomes and the NFL contin... then Memphis Tigers Basketball introduced new court at FedExForum (2) Bennett Doyle from Grind City Media in-studio on the Grizz, Tigers & Flagg (3) Sinners and Oscar worthy films
(1) Memphis needs to win football games... and more in J&J's "Cap or No Cap" (2) Jonah Dylan, Memphis Commercial Appeal, on Tigers & who will be starting QB
(1) In-Depth discussion on difference between Penny Hardaway & Ryan Silverfield (2) Las Vegas Summer League is set to start tomorrow; Grizz start Fri vs Celts
(1) Las Vegas Summer League is set to start tomorrow; Grizz start Fri vs Celts (2) Rox Memphis story followup; Crime down in Memphis according to stats (3) Coach Norton Hurd IV live from Peach Jam in Augusta, GA (4) WNBA update, Angel Reese shoes & Caitlyn Clark update
(1) John's trip, Summer League moves, Mashack, GG Jackson and roster Grizz look (2) J&J go to Jessica Benson in Salt Lake City Summer League on Cam Spencer etc
(1) Memphis Football 8.5 win total!? Memphis hoops schedule & Grizz expectation (2) Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix and NFL QB potential
(1) NFL Qbs continued... then Summer League solid players including David Jones. Grizz summer league Gm 3 (2) Brevin Knight from Fanduel Sports Network reviews Grizz Off-Season Moves (3) OKC, Denver, and Jason's thoughts on upcoming NBA Season and future
(1) Can Jack Landale plug the hole in the middle for Grizz? Grizz summer league (2) Grizzlies season win total is slightly concerning... 40.5 Western Conf look
(1) "Rundown"- Summer League, NBA trades, Ja Morant tour & Joey Chesnutt (2) Caleb Williams and pressure for the Bears. Look around the NFL from Jason
(1) "Respect Burgers" - Memphis adds Baylor to hoops sched, Mem MLB All-Stars (2) Geoff Calkins joins Jason to discuss inner city rugby & Grizzlies trades (3) Memphis gets 4-year Baylor matchup in hoops & Cardinals/Cubs deadline info
(1) Jason Smith updates the status of Jaren Jackson & Red Panda falls (2) Rob Fischer, Fanduel Sports Sideline reporter Memphis Grizzlies, on JJJ etc
(1) Jason on Jaren Jackson Jr, Memphis adds Southern Illinois to schedule (2) Carl Davis, Managing Dir Ops for Memphis Allies, stopping gun violence (3) support Memphis Allies at www.MemphisAllies.org
(1) Tony Allen's son "Fresh" vs CJ & Memphis, Penny, HS Prep recruiting (2) Norton Hurd IV joins J&J Show on preps recruiting updates, Fred Smith etc (3) Simon Majok added by Penny, Mem recruiting & Grizz need a center & scoring
(1) Jason Smith breaks down FREE AGENCY MOVES and Ty Jerome Grizz addition (2) Anthony Sain joins Jason to go over the Memphis Grizzlies moves in F/A
(1) Rundown on the Grizzlies F/A moves & major Myles Turner signing with Bucks (2) Tigers add 7 foot center and Calpari on Penny's podcast
(1) Penny Pod continued... then Poop cruise and hero dad saves daughter who falls off boat (2) Jason Fitz, Yahoo!, joins Jason Smith to discuss the Grizz & F/A moves (3) Bobby Bonilla Day ! haha
Opening the Show on the Grizzlies! Santi Aldama, JJJ, Free Agency, Ja; Drew Hill on the Grizzlies' New Asst. Coach, Summer League, Salary Cap Moves, Extending the Contending Window.
The Rundown: Jalen Ramsey Trade, Deandre Ayton, NCAA Basketball Video Game Return; John Calipari on Penny Hardaway's Podcast: Cal still has a soft spot for Memphis
Coach Cal & Penny; Respect Burgers: Poop CruiseGoers & Employees, Free Mulch at Shelby Farms, Memphis Rox; Geoff Calkins on his travels, Grizzlies' Improvement Plan, Coward's Role, Jarmond Johnson, Hope; Ace Bailey Reports & Memphians in Summer League.
Grizzlies Make 2 Selections in the 2nd Round of the NBA Draft! Introducing Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack; Anthony Sain on Cheering on our kids, Cedric Coward, Kleiman Getting Aggressive, Picking Up a Big, Summer League, and Showing off Memphis
Finishing the Conversation with Anthony Sain; The Rundown: Draft Grades, Javon Small's Grandfather, Dain Dainja, Masai Ujiri; Too Early Look at the 2026 NBA Draft
Looking Ahead to the 2026 NBA Draft; Cap or No Cap: Will Ace Bailey Report to Utah by Monday, Grizz will win the Summer League, Kam Jones will have a long NBA career; Parth Upadhyaya on Dain Dainja, Potential New Recruits, Is Memphis a Bubble team?
(1) Cedric Coward picked at #11 by the Memphis Grizzlies & J&J like the pick (2) Drew Hill from the Daily Memphian with J&J on Coward pick & Grizz plan Ja/J
(1) Grizzlies, Coward, and what to do now in the 2nd round tonight on 92.9 FM (2) Memphis Airport will be renamed after Fred Smith
(1) Odds to be Rookie of the Year for Coward and Grizz process hiring Tuomas Iisalo (2) Bennett Doyle from Grind City Media joins J&J in-studio (3) Round 2 of the NBA Draft live tonight on 92.9 FM ESPN
(1) Cooper Flagg All-Star? Grizzlies #16 pick up or down? NCAA tourney larger? (2) What will the Grizzlies look like this season after draft? NBA Draft Look
(1) Brad Stevens & Celtics wizardry & J&J remember Joe Lee McNelis remembered (2) Grizzlies #16 pick and a mock draft look for tonight's 1st round
(1) Montverde has 4 1st round picks & a Jason got a good look at Curtis Givens (2) Norton Hurd IV glazes on Bradley Beal & Cam Johnson + talks about Grizz #16 (3) Texas State, it appears, is bouncing to the PAC-12 for Football
(1) Stephen A Smith visit to Memphis. John's story about SAS airport drive (2) Haliburton, Achilles, Celtics trade, Edey & the Hyundai with Jessica & J&J
(1) Memphis' NIL and collective moves, Memphis Football, Celtics mega trade (2) Kon Knueppel and updated NBA Draft preview
(1) NBA Draft look + OKC is holding a wild NBA Championship parade and celebration. Quotes (2) Aaron Rodgers timeline, Pittsburgh plan, Tomlin future (3) Today hottest day of year & Grizzlies Mock look at #16 pick
(1) Oklahoma City win the 2025 NBA Title and got some injury help with Haliburton (2) J&J on Durant trade and what the Grizzlies should do with #16 1st Rounder
(1) OKC, Grizz #16 pick, Edey speeding, Hali achilles, & Fred Smith passing (2) Dr. Ed Scott, Memphis AD, on Memphis Rev Share & new Liberty Stadium info
(1) "Respect Burgers" for Fred Smith and a Memphis diver record holder (2) Geoff Calkins on the legacy of Fred Smith & NBA Finals / OKC Championship
Showtime with JR Moore Taking the Reins for Jason & John Today! Breaking Down All Things Game 6 of the NBA Finals! Jeffrey Wright joins the show to talk being 92.9 employee of the decade, Third Eye Blind, Lakers Sale, & NBA Finals
Finishing up the conversation with Jeffrey Wright; The Rundown: Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Young Athletes Speeding, USMNT, Lakers Sale; Stephen A Smith Coming to Memphis.
Finishing up the conversation on Stephen A Smith & Memphis; MLB Talk on Rafael Devers, Dodgers vs Padres Rivalry, Men's College World Series; Parth Updadhyaya on Dain Dainja, Tigers' Roster, NBA Prospects, & Penny's Growth.
(1) Jason Smith reveals the latest on Stephen A. Smith saga (2) Geoff Calkins joins Jason & John to discuss Stephen A Smith saga
(1) Rundown--Game 6 Haliburton, Tigers on Tour conference info, Ruggs, Durant (2) Stephen A. Smith knows how to hit the buttons and Memphis latest hit
(1) ...Stephen A Smith Continued... then "Fade Brad" pick for Game 6 LIVE on 92.9 FM ESPN (2) Coach Norton Hurd IV--Team Thad Program Director on the perception of Memphis (3) Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton outlook
(1) OKC wins Game 5 & Stephen A Smith blames Memphis crime for player issues (2) Jessica Benson joins J&J on Bane trade + Ja Morants tweets love for the 901
(1) Rundown on possible Grizzlies trade targets, Jaren, picks & CWS Baseball (2) Stephen A Smith leaning on what players say; says Memphis has crime prob
(1) Stephen A continued... then Ja Morant comes back at Stephen A Smith and the Memphis convo (2) Jason Fitz-Yahoo! Fox Sports-on Stephen A Memphis comments (3) Stephen A Smith, Jimmy Butler...meet Chandler Parsons