Podcast appearances and mentions of jessica benson

It's the day after the Grizzlies traded Jaren Jackson Jr to the Jazz and Chris talks about having to explain it to his daughter (4:22). Then we'll go into the Grizzlies plans the rest of the season, what's next, gaining draft assets and team building in 2026 compared to what it was even 5-6 years ago. While we're discussing this, the news breaks that the Wizards have traded for Anthony Davis and the Thunder have traded for Jared McCain. We'll talk about what those trades mean for each team. Are the Wizards trying to be good??? (16:00)Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to talk about the NBA Trade Deadline, Super Bowl interest and 3 storylines we should care about in the Winter Olympics (1:16:55)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

(1) Grizzlies win over the Timberwolves & Mike Conley returns (Ja v Mike dads) (2) Grizzlies win! Good/Bad and Jerome news. SBLX talk with Jessica Benson (3) College Basketball Miami-Ohio and Keaton Wagler

GP opens on the Grizz looking to end their losing streak tonight in NOLA against the Pelicans + his brutal travel day yesterday. (18:00) Jessica Benson joins to continue the Grizzlies discussion (46:00) Memphis blasts FAU, big day in College Hoops tomorrow with some potential lottery picks facing off, Lindsey Vonn injured ahead of Olympics, and new Titans HC Robert Saleh has BBB fired up(1:01:25) GP's Carry Out with what we're checking out this weekend. 

We got a gift from the NBA Global Game in Berlin, Devin got a gift from Indiana's National Championship, Memphis Football Coach Charles Huff's speech to his team on how they'll close the gap (3:00). Grizzlies vs Hawks tonight, more on Ja Morant, Jonathan Kuminga vs Warriors (16:56). Reasons to Hate the Atlanta Hawks (44:00) + Jessica Benson joins in-studio to talk about NFL Conference Championship Weekend (1:13:15)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

(1) Ja Morant & the European trip a success & Titans hire Saleh (2) Jessica Benson, Grind City & Griz Radio, on Ja Drama, downtown, Indiana win (3) Ja Morant - going or staying? /Grizz host Hawks Wednesday

We'll spend the first hour talking about Ja Morant's presser today in Berlin, why we think he's probably played his last game in a Grizzlies jersey, and we have updates on injured Grizzlies players in Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr, and Brandon Clarke. Dell Curry is getting his number retired by the Charlotte Hornets. We have a list of the top Hornets scorers. You'll be surprised where certain guys rank on it. Devin and Bennett will do a draft...they'll draft a 7-man team and it's only players that have played for the Tigers under Penny Hardaway. Who has the better team???Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to talk about the 4 NFL Playoff Games and the National Championship between Indiana and MiamiHost: Jon RoserContributors: Devin Walker, Bennett DoyleGuest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

Hour 3--J&J Show Tuesday 1/13/26-- Ja practiced & could play in Europe. Austin Reaves as a Grizz?!? & Jessica Benson on Ja & Grizz trade stuff

GP opens on his wild morning and the thriller last night in the CFP between Ole Miss and Miami. (26:40) Jessica Benson joins to talk CFP, Grizzlies/Thunder and more (1:10:05) Memphis at FAU, Resolution in the Demond Williams situation, NFL Wild Card Weekend, NBA game delayed bc of court issue, Ant reaches 10k points. (1:31:30) GP's Carry Out 

The guys will spend the first hour talking about the Grizzlies win over the Spurs on Tuesday night at the Forum. Was it their best win of the season??? Great performances from Jock Landale, Vince Williams and Cam Spencer.Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give her 5 games including the 2 College Football Playoff Matchups, what's going on with Demond Williams at Washington and Packers/Bears and Bills/JagsHost: Chris VernonContributors: Devin Walker, Bennett DoyleGuest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

(1) "Cap or No Cap" on Grizz vs. Spurs & Tigers NCAA Tournament prospects (2) Jessica Benson, from GCM & Grizz Radio, previews Spurs/Grizz and New Year!

Knicks won the NBA Cup last night, Mitchell Robinson's big 4th quarter, Tyler Kolek showing out + the future of the NBA Cup and it leaving Las Vegas and possibly going to college arenas (3:00). Memphis plays Vanderbilt tonight in basketball. Vandy is ranked in the Top 15 in the country. How did this happen so fast? We'll tell you about Vandy's head coach (51:07). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio and we'll talk about the 4 College Football Playoff games and how to save the Gasparilla Bowl that Memphis is playing in against NC State (1:21:33).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 12/16/25--J&J review the Grizzlies win, Jaren solid effort, Ja injury & Later Jessica Benson on the Grizz and more

GP opens on the news that Zach Edey suffered a stress reaction in his left ankle and will miss at least the next 4 weeks.....but some positive news that Ja Morant is expected to return tonight vs the Jazz. (22:27) Jessica Benson joins to continue the Grizzlies discussion (1:00:00) Sherrone Moore appears in court today to find out his charges, Falcons upset the Bucs on TNF, Joe Burrow raised eyebrows with comments about his future, and Memphis will renew their rivalry vs Lousville this weekend(1:37:00) GP's Carry Out 

Desmond Bane had a big night in the NBA Cup game against Miami which leads us to a conversation on which former Grizzlies players we actively root for or against (5:37) + Charles Huff will be introduced as the new Memphis Head Football Coach today and why we think he will win the press conference (29:38) + Philip Rivers had his press conference in Indianapolis and answered why he decided to come back to the NFL (44:20) + there's an 8th grader at FACS who has been playing varsity since he was in the 6th grade. His name is Eric Blount Jr and we'll show his highlights (51:23) + Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us her 5 favorite Bowl Games (1:08:35) Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

Finishing the chat with Jessica Benson; The Rundown: Colts Sign Phillip Rivers to the Practice Squad, NBA Cup Action, Charles Huff Endorsements; Tonight's College Hoops Action, Memphis's Upcoming Schedule, NIL & Roster Continuity.

Cap or No Cap: Jalen Hurts Should be BENCHED after last night's performance, Notre Dame's AD is Still Whining for No Reason; Jessica Benson on the 92.9 Fantasy League, the Grizzlies' Recent Surge, Charles Huff Hire, Notre Dame's Whining, Tigers' Win Over Baylor; Charles Huff's Introductory Presser Set for Tomorrow at 2:30!

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

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