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.
Over/Under: USF @ North Texas, Number of Cam Skattebo NFL Seasons; Anthony Sain on the Grizzlies Start to Preseason, GG Jackson and Cedric Coward Struggles, Lack of Depth in the Frontcourt, Grizzlies' Place in the Western Conference.
Finishing Up the Chat with Anthony Sain; The Rundown: Grizzlies' Win Total O/U, Eagles Offensive Issues, USF Now Bigger Underdogs, NFL Action; Savannah Bananas Bringing Banana Ball to Memphis in 2026
Finishing up the conversation on Banana Ball in Memphis, Penny Hardaway Narrowing Down his Search for a New Assistant Coach; Parth Upadhyaya on J&J's John Calipari Interview, Advertising for St. Jude Tipoff Classic, Penny Deciding on Starters, The American Poll Results; Jason Ditches His Laptop to close the show
Coach John Calipari Opens the Show to Talk About the City of Memphis, Support for the Memphis Basketball Program, Penny's Level of Success with the Program; Drew Hill on Following up After Coach Cal, Talking to Coach Iisalo After Last Night's Game, Are We Actually Learning Anything From Preseason?
Finishing up the conversation with Drew Hill, The Rundown: Tigers' Basketball Voted 1st in the American Preseason Poll, Brendan Lewis, NBA GM Survey, Thursday Night Football; Bill Belichick Reporting Differences: Will He Get Bought Out or Not?
Finishing Up the Conversation on Bill Belichick at UNC, Talking Grizz Preseason, Bennett Doyle Joins the Program to talk Grizzlies Preseason, Titans Win Over the Weekend; Playoff Baseball Update.
Hour 1--J&J Show Wednesday 10/8/25--with J&J on Penny's ask to bring back "fandemonium" at FedExForum & Coach Hurd joins this hour
Hour 2--J&J Show Wednesday 10/8/25--Coach Hurd cont' then Grizz vs Celts tonight, Coward, Norvell Coaching Tree, NFL Qbs & Browns & news on Sean Salisbury
(1)...Sean Salisbury and sports radio then Jonathan Gannon from the Cardinals fined $100,000 and the Cards have issues (2) Rob Dauster, Field of 68 College Basketball, on reviving college hoops (3) Bill Belichick could be out soon at North Carolina. Exit talks?
Hour 1--J&J Show Tuesday 10/7/25---Cedric Coward, the Grizzlies, Ty Jerome and Jessica Benson joins J&J to discuss Grizz and Tiger / Gameday possibility
Hour 2--J&J Show Tuesday 10/7/25--Monday Night FB, Jags look good, Grizz, Lebron Hennessy deal, Penny season + more on Max Crosby
(1) Max Crosby, tats, and joe Burrow and the NFL QB Shortage due to injury (2) Frank Bonner, Daily Memphian Tigers Beat, with J&J on Tigers, CFB Playoff (3) Cubs? John doesn't like Canadian franchises in pro sports
Hour 1--J&J Show Monday 10/6/25--J&J discuss the "Celebration of Life" for Jason's Dad, the great Les Smith, & the guys discuss Ja sprained ankle/Grizz preseason opener
Hour 2--J&J Show Monday 10/6/25--Rundown on Memphis Football, NFL and Chris Brown show cancelled at the Liberty Bowl
Hour 3--J&J Show Monday 10/6/25--Respect Burgers for the Tigers, John Martin on Sanchez story & Geoff Calkins discussed Tigers possible Gameday return
Breaking News: Sincere Parker Hearing Pushed Back to November; Drew Hill Joins from Nashville: Cubs Game 3, What Have Learned from Camp So Far?
The Rundown: RIP Jane Goodall, NCAA Tournament Expansion, Thursday Night Football; THE Mike Ceide on Stepping Away from Media, Changes in the Media Landscape Through his Career, Favorite Interviews of All Time, and Making Memphis his Home.
Finishing Up the conversation with Mike Ceide; Three Game 3s Across MLB Today; Bennett Doyle on What We'll Learn from Grizzlies' Preseason, GG Jackson, Tigers Football, and MORE.
(1) WNBA Commish, Dillon Gabriel, The Rock could have Oscar nom, & Curry Bros (2) College Football weekend ahead - Memphis looks terrific. Take on Tulsa next
Hour 3---J&J Show Wednesday 10/1/25--Jason talkin' Grizz with Grind City, Geoff on Tiger FB & Grizz with Coward. John talks about losing $20,000
(1) John beat Jason in Fantasy FB. Monday Night FB. Grizz Media Day (2) Jessica Benson joined J&J & discussed Grizz, Memphis FB, and SEC Weekend FB
Hour 2--J&J Show Tuesday 9/30/25-- Ja'marr Chase, Guadians vs Tigers, Mets debacle, Kawhi & the Clippers mess + Memphis Tigers hoops
(1) Tigers continued.... then Around the NFL, Lamar out and looking ahead (2) Jason Fitz from Yahoo! joined J&J to discuss Bad Bunny at Super Bowl & NFL (3) Jason & John tribute to local preps and outdoorsman Larry Rea
Hour 1--J&J Show Monday 9/29/25-- College Football Weekend & Memphis keeps cruising & Grizzlies/Kleiman year ahead
(1) Rundown on Weekend of College Football, Silverfield, NFL wknd & J&J Fantasy (2) Giants lose Malik Nabers and head to NOLA - Jaxson Dart might be a star
(1) "Respect Burger" Tigers, Silverfield, Oregon, Dan Lanning, Calen Deboer (2) Bad Bunny is the hafltime performer at the Super Bowl. NFL going global (3) Grizzlies Media Day on 92.9 - Will Brandon Clarke ever bounce back for Mem?
(1) J&J talk about Ja Morant handling contracts without an agent (2) Bluff City Media's Anthony Sain on Ja Morant, Zion, VanVleet & NBA return
Hour 2--J&J Show Friday 9/26/25--Penny on his great roster, Memphis FB in driver seat, NFL+Southern Heritage & new Chic-Fil-A Uptown
(1) Memphis Chic-Fil-A continued discussion then Impressive weekend slate in the NFL. Mariota and the Commanders. Raiders (2) Parth Upadhyaya in-studio on Penny loving his roster & comp to older teams (3) Bama vs. UGA this weekend & how will Memphis fare against FAU?
Hour 1--J&J Show Thursday 9/25/25-- 92.9 Home of the Grizzlies in 2025-26 & College Football Over/Unders/Mem & Rod Barnes in trouble for pimpin'
Hour 2--J&J Show Wednesday 9/25/25-- Rundown on Dog Poopin' on Jason yard, Seattle vs. Arizona, Rudy vs. D Wade & Grizz later
Hour 3--J&J Show Thursday 9/25/25--Grizz promo release cont' then Bennett Doyle in-studio on Grizzlies season start and expectations & Ja Morant
Hour 1--J&J Show Wednesday 9/24/25--"Cap or No Cap"- Bears vs Raiders & NFL, Grizz ESPN player rankings, & SEC & Coach Hurd in Seg 2
Hour 2--J&J Show Wednesday 9/24/25-- ESPN Grizz & rankings, Jaxson Dart & NFL QBs, Ole Miss, Precious Achiuwa & Grizz season opening w/new threads
Hour 3--J&J Show Wednesday 9/24/25--- Grizzlies unveil new 25th Anniversary Beale St Black unis for the season & Drew Hill from the DM in Seg 2 on the Grizz
Hour 1--J&J Show Tuesday 9/23/25--Jason & John announce Memorial Services for Les Smith & celebration of life & Jessica Benson live on Grizz season starting camp
Hour 2--J&J Show Tuesday, 9/23/25--"The Rundown" on Gundy fired, Giants go to Jaxson Dart, & Bruce Pearl son
Hour 3--J&J Show Tuesday, 9/23/25--Around the NFL, tough night for the Ravens & later Frank Bonner, Daily Memphian Tiger Football Beat Writer, on Arkansas win in-studio
Hour 1--J&J Show Monday 9/22/25--Memphis beat Arkansas and Dan Wolken joined later in Hour from Yahoo! CFB
Hour 2--J&J Show Monday 9/22/25--- Memphis vs. Arkansas & later Chris Power, UT slayer/TE Memphis, in-studio
(1) Powers continued... then BREAKING: Bruce Pearl is retiring as head coach @Auburn. More live on 92.9 (2) Memphis still not in the Top 25 (3) Geoff Calkins joins John to discuss Bruce Pearl news and Memphis FB
Hour 1--J&J Show Friday 9/19/25--Memphis vs. Arkansas - what does John think of this one? + Anthony Sain joined John to talk about Les Smith's legacy & Grizz games
(1) Raja Jackson discussion continued.. then Bills vs. Dolphins and around the NFL wkend & CFB Weekend slate - Mem v Ark (2) Tennessee vs. UAB and more weekend matchups
(1) Arkansas vs. Memphis FB and the history of Memphis in big games last decade (2) Parth Upadhyaya, Daily Memphian, on Tiger Football game, Curtis Givens too
(1) Over Unders on Bills v Miami TNF, Hogs v Memphis Sat & John Youth Coach? (2) Geoff Calkins joins John discussing his birthday, Memphis vs Arkansas & AAC
(1) Rundown on Bills v Miami, Angel Reese shoes, & John's kid coaching career? (2) Les Smith interview from Dec. 2023 with Jason & John
(1) Les Smith loved his boys and John discussed his time & appearances on 92.9 (2) Bennett Doyle, Grizz Radio/Grind City joined J&J to discuss Tigers & Titans (3) Memphis FC new soccer club in 2026 coming to Memphis at Mike Rose Complex
(1) John Martin's tribute to Jason's dad, Legendary Fox 13 Reporter Les Smith (2) Norton Hurd IV, Team Thad Director & Tenn Collegiate Academy, w/J on Rivals Culture
(1) Tribute to Les Smith (2) Rundown on Joe Burrow, NFL injuries & why teams should pay O-Linemen
(1) John discussed parenting and Cardi B & Diggs having a child (2) Jonah Dylan, CA Tigers Football Beat, on Arkansas vs. Memphis and schedule (3) Tiney Winey Dedication to Les Smith
(1) Cap or No Cap- NFL, Chargers contenders? Brady with headset & Silverfield (2) Jessica Benson from Grind City Media joins on Silverfield, Grizz, Guard
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