Podcast appearances and mentions of jessica benson

GP opens on the Clippers being in town tonight to take on the Grizzlies and some positive news relating to the return of Ja Morant to the court. (28:15) Jessica Benson joins in studio to talk Grizzlies and more(1:06:10) Memphis Basketball takes on Baylor tomorrow on national tv(1:12:09) Latest on the Memphis Football coaching search (1:21:18) Penn State hires Matt Campbell, Lane Kiffin will join Gameday this weekend, and LeBron's streak comes to an end (1:40:00) GP's Carry Out 

Memphis won easily on Tuesday night against New Orleans but hardly anybody was there. Why has Tiger Basketball attendance fallen this much??? Is there a way to fix it???? (3:00) + Ryan Silverfield is winning over Arkansas fans one day at a time. We'll talk about how he fired up fans on Tuesday night at the Arkansas/Louisville basketball game (35:00) + the latest of the Memphis Football Head Coaching Search w/ thoughts on Charles Huff, Jerry Mack, Tyson Helton, Dan Mullen + what's going on at Penn State (42:13) + Ole Miss AD Keith Carter gave an interview to Richard Cross on Supertalk Mississippi (57:33) + Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us her games of the week including Indiana/Ohio State, Duke/Virginia, Texas Tech/BYU, Alabama/Georgia and Kennesaw St/Jacksonville St (1:16:50).Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jacob StopcotteAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

Hour 1--J&J Show Tuesday 12/2/25-- THE STRONG CASE FOR MEMPHIS TO HIRE DAN MULLEN & GO ALL IN on FOOTBALL + Jessica Benson joins the show on Edey/Grizz and Tigers hiring

Memphis has a vibrant Downtown and with key projects underway. There are also new reasons for Memphians to celebrate the city's civic assets and come Downtown to engage in community. In this conversation, you'll hear from Chandell Ryan of the Downtown Memphis Commission, Zoe Kahr of The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Paul Chandler of Memphis River Parks Partnership, Jessica Benson of Memphis Grizzlies and Grind City Media, John Zeanah of The City of Memphis, and Russ Wigginton of the National Civil Rights Museum. This episode revisits a live-event of a recent “Celebrate What's Right” conversation that illuminates the ways Downtown city-centers fuel vibrant cities. This event took place on November 5, 2025 and was made possible in partnership with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Kroger, Duncan Williams Asset Management, Bass Berry and Sims, Downtown Memphis Commission, and LRK. Resources mentioned in this episode in include: State of Downtown from Downtown Memphis Commission Downtown Memphis Commission Downtown Action Plan Block by Block Memphis Brooks Museum Memphis Grizzlies City of Memphis Grind City Media The Jessica Benson Show Memphis River Parks Partnership National Civil Rights Museum Tom Lee Park Metal Museum BVO Mahogany River Terrance Memphis 3.0 Previous episodes including these organizations are here , here , here , here , here , here , here , and here This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Are people putting up Christmas decorations too early??? (3:00) + Chris explains why he should be called the "King of Jacks." (5:35) + Grizzlies at Pelicans tonight, why we feel better about the Grizzlies now, why JJJ needs someone like Zach Edey next to him and more (10:05) + NBA Cup Standings and how the Grizzlies still have a small chance to advance (26:30) + College Football this weekend, Egg Bowl and our Lane Kiffin predictions (42:52). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us her 5 games to watch this weekend including the Egg Bowl, Ohio St/Michigan, Vandy/Tennessee, Georgia/GA Tech, and Texas A&M/Texas (1:18:52)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

Hour 1--J&J Show Tuesday 11/25/25---Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Grizz/Nuggets game then Jessica Benson from Grind City Media/Grizzlies Radio on the Grizz

GP opens on the Grizzlies blasting the Sacramento Kings last night 137-96 to end their 5 game losing streak with strong performances from Zach Edey, Vince Williams Jr, Cedric Coward and Santi Aldama(21:00) Jessica Benson joins to continue the Grizzlies discussion(57:00) Memphis MBB battles vs #1 Purdue in close loss/will play Wake Forest today in consolation game, Lane Kiffin saga continues, Baylor AD steps down, Texans beat Bills on TNF, and Wicked For Good is set to have huge box office weekend(1:42:00) GP's Carry Out with what we're watching this weekend 

Chris, Devin and Bennett spend most of the first hour talking all about the Grizzlies loss in San Antonio on Tuesday. They'll also go through the College Football Playoff Rankings and Chris voices loudly why Tulane shouldn't be in there. Jessica Benson joins in the second segment to give us the 5 biggest College Football games of the week.Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts/Contributors: Bennett Doyle, Devin WalkerGuest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

Hour 1--J&J Show Tuesday 11/18/25-- Blame Geno Smith; Memphis Tigers vs. Purdue preview of tonight's game + Jessica Benson talks to J&J about Grizz, Draymond & Lane Kiffin

Everything you need to know about the Grizzlies 133-120 loss in New York last night, a deep dive on the roster, rotation decisions, +/- numbers, a view from a Knicks fan perspective and much more (3:00) + Penny Hardaway's Tigers lost in Oxford last night to Ole Miss but why Chris is optimistic after watching them (1:03:02). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us her 5 games to watch including Alabama vs Oklahoma, Georgia vs Texas, Pitt vs Notre Dame, USC vs Iowa and Miami vs NCST (1:15:48).Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

Cap or No Cap: BOTH Memphis Teams Upset Tonight! (Tigers @ Ole Miss, Grizzlies @ Knicks) ; Jessica Benson on the Grizzlies Upcoming Road Trip, Zach Edey, Ryan Silverfield, College Hoops & More!

GP opens on the Grizzlies resuming NBA Cup action tonight vs the Dallas Mavericks(19:00) Jessica Benson joins to continue the Grizzlies discussion (44:50) Memphis vs Tulane tonight, Memphis MBB starts their season Saturday vs San Francisco, Memphis Women's Soccer loses their first match, Antonio Brown arrested, and the trailer for the new Michael Jackson biopic dropped(1:14:00) GP's Carry Out 

Hour 1--J&J Show Tuesday 11/4/25--Grizzlies lose to the Pistons & Ja drama continues after the game + Jessica Benson joins later on Ja Drama/Tigers

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

Hour 1--J&J Show Tuesday 10-28-25-- John's visit to Virginia Tech, Tigers FB win revisited, & Tigers reunions + Jessica Benson joins at 11:25

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

(1) "Cap or No Cap" - Ja Morant, Grizzlies, Western Conf, Tigers X Silverfield (2) J&J with Jessica Benson on the Grizzlies, Tigers expectations, & Kiffin

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

(1) Cap/No Cap on Bears, Monday Night Football, and the Bills (2) Jessica Benson joins J&J to discuss Grizz preseason woes, PHX Pick & U of M Football

(3:00) GP opens on a rough night for Philly sports with the Dodgers eliminating the Phillies b/c of an 11th inning error + the Giants star rookies leading their team to a win over the Eagles in prime time.  (25:30) Jessica Benson joins to talk Grizzlies, word travel and more(55:20) Coach Cal back in town to promote the Hoops For St. Jude event, LeBron will likely miss the start of the season with injury, Banana Ball is coming to town, and RIP Sister Jean(1:22:30) GP's Carry Out 

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 

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

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 

(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

(3:00) GP opens on the CFB Weekend and Memphis starting conference play at FAU (we set the stage) + a QB controversy brewing in Oxford as Ole Miss is set to take on LSU(22:00) Jessica Benson joins to preview a big CFB Weekend + we discuss our weird recurring dreams. (54:00) U.S. is struggling in the Ryder Cup, Russel Wilson got trashed on Thursday Night Football, Sixers starting training with more injury issues, Shadeur Sanders says he would play over some starting NFL QBs, and One Battle After Another hits theaters this weekend. (1:20:00) GP's Carry Out  

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

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

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

(1) Cap or No Cap- NFL, Chargers contenders? Brady with headset & Silverfield (2) Jessica Benson from Grind City Media joins on Silverfield, Grizz, Guard

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

(1) Jason Smith is concerned and upset he brought his son into Bear's fandom (2) J&J and Jessica Benson debate whether Alex Golesh would be a UF target

(3:20) Cowboys/Eagles got really weird to kickoff the NFL season(21:00) Jessica Benson joins to discuss Caitlin Clark being done for the season and more(1:04:40) Clippers owner speaks on Kawhi controversy, North Carolina bans Patriots, Christian McCaffrey injury, Tyson vs Mayweather is happening, and GP had a celebrity encounter yesterday(1:42:14) GP's Carry Out 

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

Finishing up our TV Timeout; The List: Taylor Swift. Jordan Rodgers; CJ Hurt on Jessica Benson's Role in Swiftie Conspiracy, Super Bowl Halftime Potentials; Tell Your Story, Kris Jenner.

(1) Cap or No Cap on Grizzlies Lease & Tigers Football Defense & Running attack (2) Jessica Benson from Grind City Media discussed Grizz and downtown Mem FB

(2:45) Breaking down the Grizzlies schedule and picking our biggest games of the season(20:00) Jessica Benson joins to talk Grizz schedule, bucket list stadiums, and more (1:04:20) CFB Bowl projections (1:11:00) Man who was caught vaping on a plane has now filed a police report against the flight attendant (1:21:00) Bennett saw Weapons last night(1:28:30) NFL Preseason tonight including Titans/Falcons (1:30:20) BMW Championship

On today's show, Jaren Jackson Jr was back in town last night (5:00), College Football is 10 days away and we'll go through some of the new coaches and QB's around the country (15:45). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us the 5 best football weekends this season + the Grizzlies NBA Cup games released (58:38) Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

(1) Jason discussed Tenn Collegiate Prep & Cap/No Cap on Grizz & Mem 1-on-1 (2) Jessica Benson, Grind City Media, on Grizz 3rd piece & Memphis 1-on-1

(1) RIP Phillip "Doom" Haynes and good news in 901 for Calvin Austin III (2) Jessica Benson, Grind City Media and Grizz Radio, on Ja 3 shoes

On today's show, it was announced this morning that the Grizzlies will be playing in the NBA Europe Games this season against the Orlando Magic in London and Berlin. We'll discuss what this means for the Grizzlies international brand, not having the MLK Day game this season, if it's worth losing the MLK game this year to play overseas, Ja Morant and his international brand and more (3:45).Joe Tomek is the Executive Director of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He joins the show in-studio to talk about next week's FedEx Cup Playoff event in Memphis, the course being completely redone, what new activations and features they have for fans on the course and more (43:03).In honor of Luka Doncic's Men's Health Magazine cover, Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us a list of iconic magazine covers. Will we remember this Luka cover in 5-10 years? Jessica goes through some of the best in pop culture and sports (1:18:00)

(1) Memphis Tigers Basketball has new pre-season opponent & Sincere Parker info (2) Jessica Benson, Grind City Media/Grizzlies, on FedEx St Jude golf & Luka

On today's show we've got some Grizzlies nuggets to start on Jaren Jackson Jr's basketball camp and why that matters to his availability in the regular season + Ja Morant in NYC and why he looks happier now than any time in the last 3 years (3:34) + Memphis Showboats are gone from Memphis and the UFL and why they were doomed to fail from the start (16:09) + ESPN appears as if they're going to buy the NFL Network and have the RedZone Channel and charge you money for it. Is the RedZone the most vaulable property in sports (outside of non postseason)? (35:43) + UNC Football has sold out season tickets and Florida State QB Tommy Castellanos is not backing down from his words about Alabama (46:43). Its been a tough week for Memphis. Jessica Benson is here to give us 5 good things that have happened in the city this year (58:30)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

(1) "Cap or No Cap" Silverfield #16th best coach? Grizzlies Lease go or no go? (2) Jessica Benson, Grind City, w/J&J on Memphis, the Big 12, & Grizz Summer

(3:05) GP live from Peach Jam: Jon Scheyer on Cedric Coward (who previously commited to Duke before staying in the draft), and GP's chat with John Calipari (25:30) Jessica Benson on the Summer Grizz as the wrap up Vegas Summer League(44:50) Damian Lillard is headed back to Portland(55:10) Caitlin Clark will not participate in All-Star events due to injury (58:30) Wild headlines this week (1:10) Nick Saban(1:12:00) Open Championship 

On today's show, we run through the MLB All Star Game and our buddy Brent Rooker hitting 3 home runs, why there is a North Carolina basketball bus parked outside our studio, and Cedric Coward talking to Mike Wallace from Grind City Media (3:00) + a dialogue about our Summer League Grizzlies team and why they aren't winning (9:40) + news about the Memphis Tigers being put on probation (20:53)Ryan Mitchell from Houston High School in Memphis was drafted in the 2nd round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. He joined us in-studio (37:28).Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to talk about the Emmy Nominations (1:18:56)  Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuests: Ryan Mitchell, Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

On today's show, we'll talk about the Grizzlies Salt Lake Summer League finale loss to the Sixers (3:00) and then Chris talks about why he believes Jahmai Mashack can really make it in the NBA and what he has that others don't (14:21). We've got news on our buddy Brent Rooker making the MLB All-Star Game, some MLB Draft news and another Holiday on the way going #1 (39:20) and Jessica Benson joins the show live from Salt Lake City to talk Grizz Summer League, GG Jackson, Tuomas Iisalo, Javon Small, Jahmai Mashack, being around the players parents, NBA Cup Groups announced and more (1:02:46)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

(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

NBA Draft Preview Show includes who we want the Grizzlies to take at #16, a big man the Grizzlies should target in Free Agency and Chris Vernon's 2nd round target for the Grizzlies (3:00)Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us her Super 7 best and worst fits in NBA Draft history (1:11:50) Host: Chris VernonCo-Host: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

On today's show, Chris is out and Roser is hosting. Devin and Bennett are here with him. They'll talk about Tom Thibodeau getting fired by the Knicks and why it is what it is in the NBA and head coaches getting fired + the Kings looking to trade LaVine, DeRozan or Sabonis + the Bulls open to trading Lonzo Ball and CJ Stroud not being able to throw the ball right now (3:00).We'll find out if Devin, Bennett, and Jessica know ball. I'll test their Grizzlies player knowledge. We'll throw a random Grizzlies player on the screen and they'll have to guess who it is. Jessica Benson will also give us her rite of passages to becoming a true Memphian (51:32) Host: Jon RoserCo-Hosts: Devin Walker, Bennett DoyleContributor: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

On today's show, Caitlin Clark made more history in the WNBA (3:00) and then we'll go into the Thunder's Game 1 win over the T'Wolves talking about SGA's foul baiting, their physicality on defense, how it frustrated Minnesota, Jaden McDaniels fouling out, their Gobert problem, and more (5:10). CP The Fanchise from Knicks Fan TV joins the show on Zoom to talk all about Knicks/Pacers (27:29)Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio and she'll test our sports knowledge with some trivia on the NBA, animal names, and more (1:02:15)