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(1) Memhis Coaching Search (2) USA Soccer receives a very favorable draw for their group play (3) Parth Upadhyaya- Daily Memphian Tigers Basketball Beat -on Memphis v Baylor

Discovery Park CEO Discusses Memphis - Jeremy C. Park interviews R. Scott Williams, author of "Town Mania: Marcus Winchester and the Making of Memphis," and President and CEO of Discovery Park of America. Scott discusses his background as a Memphian and his role at Discovery Park of America, which inspires visitors through exhibits on history, science, and technology. He mentions the park's upcoming focus on America 250 and Tennessee's celebration in 2026, which ties into the themes of his book.Marcus Winchester's Early Life and Legacy - Scott discusses his research and writing process for his book about Marcus Winchester, a key figure in the early development of Memphis. He explains how Winchester's connection with David Crockett, whom he funded in congressional campaigns after a financial setback, piqued his interest. The book begins with Winchester as a 17-year-old prisoner of war, detailing his early life and the challenges he faced. Scott highlights Winchester's role in establishing Memphis and his journey from a prisoner of war to a prominent figure in the city's development.Interracial Marriage and Social Struggles - Scott and Jeremy discuss the complexities of Marcus Winchester's life, focusing on his marriage to a woman of mixed racial heritage and the challenges they faced due to societal racism. Winchester, despite his contributions to building the city, was forced to move outside the city limits after laws prohibiting interracial marriage became stricter. The couple had eight biracial children, and their relationship was later portrayed negatively, with evidence of their marriage being erased or misconstrued over time.Marcus Winchester's Legacy in Memphis - Scott discusses his ancestors' lives in Haywood County and the impact of slavery on their community. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how slavery affected individuals like Marcus Winchester, highlighting the legal restrictions on freeing slaves and the dangers faced by free African Americans. Scott also describes Marcus as a visionary in logistics, business, and commerce, particularly in the development of Memphis. He notes Marcus's contributions to transportation, entertainment, hotels, and tourism, as well as his role as the first mayor and the founder of the city's first charged ferry service.Marcus Winchester Historical Research Challenges - Scott discusses the challenges of researching and writing about Marcus Winchester, noting the difficulty of piecing together an accurate story from limited historical records and making necessary assumptions. He highlights Winchester's community-focused actions, such as requesting vaccines during an outbreak and seeking permission to use wood during a harsh winter, to illustrate Winchester's character. Scott emphasizes the importance of including relevant historical context to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of early Memphis and its settlers.Preserving Memphis's Historical Legacy - Scott discusses his hopes for readers of his book about Memphis, emphasizing a deeper appreciation for the city's history and the importance of preserving historical sites. He highlights the story of the Winchester Cemetery, which was neglected and desecrated, to illustrate why historical preservation matters. Scott expresses hope that readers would understand the significance of preserving Memphis's historical buildings and the contributions of previous historians and researchers.Marcus Winchester's Historical Legacy - Scott discusses the historical significance of Marcus Winchester and the role of transportation in shaping Memphis. He highlights the upcoming anniversary events in 2026, including the bicentennial of Memphis's incorporation and the 230th anniversary of Marcus Winchester's birth, which he hopes will spark public interest in history.Visit https://rscottwilliams.info/ to learn more about Scott Williams and visit https://discoveryparkofamerica.com to learn more about Discovery Park of America.

December 3, 2025: Hour 2 full 2222 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:07:00 +0000 jMscvkaGzldUE0WXcQkwRsXrXeNHDVJZ sports The Geoff Calkins Show sports December 3, 2025: Hour 2 Weekdays 9am-11am on 92.9 ESPN - Geoff Calkins is currently the lead columnist for /The Daily Memphian/ and -- after 17 years of entertaining and challenging Memphians in print, on the radio and on TV -- a fixture in the Memphis community.    2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.a

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.

At least 11 Memphians now face federal charges over their encounters with federal agents in the Mid-South. It’s a classic case of FAFO. Strategic Financial Partners CRN202810-9497169 Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2--J&J Show Tuesday 11/25/25--Grizzlies, Nuggets, the In-Season Tourney & NFL on Thanksgiving + Drew Hill, Daily Memphian Grizzlies Reporter, on Jaren, Grizz & lookahead

Hour 3--J&J Show Friday 11/21/25--Memphis Tiger Hoops "Must Win" + Parth Upadhyaya from the Daily Memphian live from Bahamas w/the Tigers

J&J Show (Hour 3) Tuesday 11/18/25---FULL HOUR Call on Silverfield future from fans & Frank Bonner from the Daily Memphian later

Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs PREVIEW: Chris Herrington, Daily Memphian, with Geoff Calkins

The Daily Memphian published a major story today that openly attacks the Memphis Safe Task Force. The story is filled with incidents involving illegals without providing any context for the arrests. Do you stand with the Daily Memphian or the Memphis Safe Task Force? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memphis Grizzlies---Drew Hill, Daily Memphian, with J&J on 11/13/25, discussing Grizzlies blowout loss to Celtics and where they go from here

MATA is offering “free: transportation on all its bus routes. City Hall did not say who is paying for the “free service.” Mayor Young says removing fares is a way to open the doors for more Memphians to get jobs and access to healthcare and education. What say you, Memphis? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 12, 2025: Hour 2 full 2449 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:05:59 +0000 RAIr8TvsJD7cR8rMzr6BoVn0ZLwItUNq sports The Geoff Calkins Show sports November 12, 2025: Hour 2 Weekdays 9am-11am on 92.9 ESPN - Geoff Calkins is currently the lead columnist for /The Daily Memphian/ and -- after 17 years of entertaining and challenging Memphians in print, on the radio and on TV -- a fixture in the Memphis community.    2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.

(1) Jalen Duren success, Marshawn Kneeland, Tony Allen arrest (2) Drew Hill, Daily Memphian, joins Jason in-studio talkilng Grizz disfunction

Grizz win! Chris Herrington with Drew Hill from the Daily Memphian on Ja's game winner and the reshaped Grizzlies now 3-2

Larry Rea Tribute Show Segment #2 David Boyd, Daily Memphian Editor and longtime Larry colleague who spoke at the memorial

Since the launch of the Memphis Safe Task Force, the TBI has confirmed 44 missing children recovered to safety, most being runaways. The director of the TBI said they've been focusing on the missing children, identifying 137 when the task force started. Doesn't that alone justify the entire operation? If it saves ONE life, right? Right? Also on the show: Chicagoans have expressed jealousy after seeing videos of Memphians thanking Trump for making Memphis safe again, Ketanji Brown Jackson suggests black Americans can't vote and compared them to disabled people, and The Zohran takes on Fox News! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Memphis Safe Task Force in place, Memphis is now a city with zero tolerance and some people forgot what that means. Memphians, trained by weak and overly tolerant city council members & leaders, got used to living by the simple rule of "that's not legal, but it's ok" . Pushing for resolutions eliminating "pretextual stops" for operating a vehicle with safety deficiencies like no tail lights, expired or fake drive out tags, the city council created a lawless culture in Memphis. Speeding and reckless driving, smoking weed while driving and other crimes were handled with "look the other way" policies because of a soft on crime DA, city council and leadership. It's taken federal agencies to step in and correct this mess. The old city motto - "That's not legal, but it's ok" has been thrown out because THP does not answer to Memphis City Council and other leadership. And thank God!Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grizzlies Preseason Game #1-- Chris Herrington, Daily Memphian Grizz Columnist, w/Geoff Calkins

Daily Memphian columnist Day Conaway wrote a column that strongly suggested Memphians should take up arms against President Trump. The column was so volatile that the donor-funded newspaper removed it leading to cries of censorship. Under pressure from their small readership, the newspaper relented and posted Conaway’s screed. They also accepted his resignation. Oh my.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Covington and Kristen New filling in for Todd while he's speaking at Turning Point USA Collierville's first meeting! Live Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Driven By, I sit down with JW Gibson, a Memphian whose story runs from the Dixie Homes housing project to entrepreneur. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he built businesses from the ground up—including a medical supply company launched in his mother's garage and a printing company that now produces Tennessee's lottery tickets. This conversation is about how JW built from scratch, took risks, and kept moving forward.Episode HighlightsHousing Project: Growing up in a Memphis housing project, and how that experience shaped how he sees opportunity and challenge.Lessons from the Navy: What he learned about leadership, discipline, and staying steady under pressure.Entrepreneur at Work: From cash-flow struggles to building companies today.Politics and Government: His thoughts on education and workforce development.A City in Transition: His take on Beale Street, downtown's future, and projects like the Rock & Soul Museum move.The Campaign: His thoughts on City Mayor election campaign and what he was planning before dropping out of County Mayor race.

Memphis Grizzlies--- Drew Hill, Daily Memphian, on Week 1 of Camp, Media Day & ESPN NBA Top 100 rankings with J&J

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

President Trump announced plans during the show, signing the “Memphis Safe Task Force" memorandum alongside Senators Bill Hagerty and Marsha Blackburn and Governor Bill Lee. We break down the plans, listen to each of the leaders' remarks about the move, and explain EXACTLY why Memphis Democrats are not happy to see the national guard make the moves they refuse to. Don't believe Memphians want this? We take several callers welcoming troops with arms wide open. Also on the show, more news has come out over the weekend about Tyler Robinson, the alleged Charlie Kirk assassin, and we share everything that's been released so far. We also listen in on Justin J. Pearson and Will Richardson telling us they don't want help; they want resources, aka cash money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(1) College Football Week 2 - Can Miss State upset Arizona State? & More (2) Parth Upadhyaya, Daily Memphian, in-studio on Tiger rankings & Belichick (3) Les Smith returning to Memphis with family tonight

Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN) joins us to discuss whether or not National Guard troops should be deployed to Memphis. Also, does anyone remember Goldsmith’s, the premier shopping destination for Memphians. And later in the show, the great ladies from Les Passees join us to talk about their major fundraiser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gunfire erupts on Beale Street at South Main as 901 Day revelers ran for cover. There were more than a half dozen large fights on Beale throughout the day. Mayor Paul Young went out of his way to tell Memphians that our city was safe and the real problem was the crime coverage by news organizations like KWAM. Yesterday, the mayor’s rhetoric puts lives in danger. Our city is not safe and our mayor is a fool for saying otherwise. Agree or disagree?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memphis Grizzlies---Chris Herrington from the Daily Memphian with Geoff Calkins on Hardiman Lease Negotiation on FedExForum

Earlier this year, I received the mind-bendingly generous offer of a couple of weeks “at sea” this summer to really drill down on writing my dissertation. It was the first time I was able to set aside every other beautiful burden in my life and focus my whole attention on turning tens of thousands of words on the Christian imagination into a single thesis. My soundtrack for those sabbatical weeks was the only Jeff Buckley album, entitled, appropriately, Grace.  Memphians are usually vaguely aware of Buckley, primarily because of his tragic death by drowning where the Wolf River meets the Mississippi. These are the two rivers we are told not to swim, often with Buckley's name added to the haunting testimonials. I myself was taught to fear the big waters by the invocation of his name. Jeff Buckley's shocking death in 1997 was one of many stories of young, talented, beautiful people whose early promise was cut short. Critics and listeners had praised him as “the next truly great artist,” citing his soulful tone, soaring range, and out-of-the-box sensibilities. And then he was no more. I've thought about Jeff Buckley a lot this week, for a few reasons. As I transition back into life at St. Patrick, I still have the taste of that fruitful couple of weeks scored by his album. I will forever be transported back to St. George Island whenever I hear him. Also, this past week a new documentary on his life opened in theaters and I've been foaming at the mouth to go see it. There's something about his album and story that touches “life eternal” for me. It's somehow both a product of its time and also an echo of past and future. Most meaningfully, I've been immersed in Psalm 105's brief coverage of Joseph this week in preparation for this Sunday's sermon. From Israel's perspective in Genesis, (at least for several decades), Joseph's was another story like Jeff's. A beloved young man, full of vision and promise and vitality, stolen from this world too soon. We could easily learn defensiveness and cynicism from such apparently senseless losses: “how to shoot someone who outdrew you.” The world doesn't fight fair, so why should we?  Yet a wider perspective shows us that “it's never (really) over.”  In fact, if we can see the whole picture, we might just take a posture in the mean-times that looks more like worship, even if “it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah.”   Can't wait to be with you all!

Earlier this year, I received the mind-bendingly generous offer of a couple of weeks “at sea” this summer to really drill down on writing my dissertation. It was the first time I was able to set aside every other beautiful burden in my life and focus my whole attention on turning tens of thousands of words on the Christian imagination into a single thesis. My soundtrack for those sabbatical weeks was the only Jeff Buckley album, entitled, appropriately, Grace.  Memphians are usually vaguely aware of Buckley, primarily because of his tragic death by drowning where the Wolf River meets the Mississippi. These are the two rivers we are told not to swim, often with Buckley's name added to the haunting testimonials. I myself was taught to fear the big waters by the invocation of his name. Jeff Buckley's shocking death in 1997 was one of many stories of young, talented, beautiful people whose early promise was cut short. Critics and listeners had praised him as “the next truly great artist,” citing his soulful tone, soaring range, and out-of-the-box sensibilities. And then he was no more. I've thought about Jeff Buckley a lot this week, for a few reasons. As I transition back into life at St. Patrick, I still have the taste of that fruitful couple of weeks scored by his album. I will forever be transported back to St. George Island whenever I hear him. Also, this past week a new documentary on his life opened in theaters and I've been foaming at the mouth to go see it. There's something about his album and story that touches “life eternal” for me. It's somehow both a product of its time and also an echo of past and future. Most meaningfully, I've been immersed in Psalm 105's brief coverage of Joseph this week in preparation for this Sunday's sermon. From Israel's perspective in Genesis, (at least for several decades), Joseph's was another story like Jeff's. A beloved young man, full of vision and promise and vitality, stolen from this world too soon. We could easily learn defensiveness and cynicism from such apparently senseless losses: “how to shoot someone who outdrew you.” The world doesn't fight fair, so why should we?  Yet a wider perspective shows us that “it's never (really) over.”  In fact, if we can see the whole picture, we might just take a posture in the mean-times that looks more like worship, even if “it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah.”   Can't wait to be with you all!

Hour 3--J&J Show Friday 8/8/25--- with Parth Upadhyaya from the Daily Memphian with John in Seg 2 on Tigers & PGA Tour in Memphis

(1) John Martin schools Brad on how you can bet using Kalshi on the CEO from Astronomer leaving company (2) Dame Lillard, the Blazers, Bucks, Orlando and NBA Moves (3) Drew Hill from the Daily Memphian in-studio on NBA Summer Grizzlies games

(1) Summer League hasn't been great for the Memphis Grizzlies (2) Grizzlies star, NBA Champion, and Lift Sports Agency Mike Miller in-studio! (3) more on the CEO at the Coldplay concert

start set the show00:05:00 Jessica is back!00:07:00 Grizzlies roster movesThe 1st ever 7 team trade in NBA historyFarwell Jay Huff and hello Jock Landale00:29:00 Grizzlies start to Summer LeagueJaylen Wells too good for Summer LeagueGG Jackson's Summer League debut00:48:00 Gary Parrishmore on Grizzlies Summer LeagueCedric Coward's injuryGrizzlies offseason moves so far01:12:00 Farwell Yuki!!!01:15:00 Memphians named MLB All-Stars01:16:00 WNBA news and notesAll-Star reserves announcedBREAKING NEWS: Jazz, Heat, and Clippers tradeAngel Reese MIP?01:26:00 Hot Mess ExpressUSA falls to Mexico in Gold Cup

Coach Norton Hurd IV Joins the program to talk about getting ready for Peach Jam, Getting Got Online, Memphians in the NBA; Jason Munz on Memphis set up four game series, Simon Majok

This born and raised Memphian joined us to talk all things Memphis Men's Soccer, the Conference, and culture! Coach Tony McManus walks us through his Memphis roots, his pathway, and now experience and roll on the Memphis Men's Soccer staff! Be sure to give us a like and subscribe to the channel to help support and keep these conversations coming! #soccer #collegesoccer #ncaaD1 #memphis #recruiting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellen Chamberlain joins Holly Whitfield to talk about her career in media and Memphis food news of the week. Join us for part two next week. 

The passing of Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx, was simply a major blow to Memphis. His vision paved the way for thousands across the Mid-South (and the globe) to provide for their families and make a good living. He is among Memphis greats, and we dedicate this episode to his legacy. Also on the show, Trump strikes Iran! We break down Operation Midnight Hammer and where this could end up going. During the show, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was declared by the President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Happy Hour with Johnny Radio!!! This hour we get into the most important Memphians of all time. And Johnny gives you a little wood with Hardinwood.

Memphians are upset that Stephen A. Smith blamed high crime for the reason some NBA players are not intrigued being a Grizzly. Initially, it may seem like another diss on the city, but maybe there's some truth to his comments that are being dismissed. Also on the show, Jake gives his thoughts on the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, Arnold Schwarzenegger stands up for America on The View, and we play two rounds of Impossible Memphis Trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memphis Tigers: Frank Bonner, Daily Memphian, with J&J on Silverfield expectations and Memphis' QB situation

Parth Upadhyaya, Daily Memphian Grizzlies Beat Reporter, on the new look Tigers roster, Curtis Givens, and more on 92.9

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

Herrington, Daily Memphian, with Geoff on Mavericks get #1 overall pick and the 2025 NBA Playoffs

Chris Herrington, Daily Memphian, with Geoff on the hiring of Tuomas Iisalo as full time head coach

Western Conference Look and where the Grizzlies stack up - Herrington from the Daily Memphian with Geoff Calkins

Today Dr. Zandria Robinson drops in to talk about Sinners and why it might be the best movie of the 21st century. We have a spoiler free introduction, a pause, and then a spoiler filled conversation about the Jim Crow South, the Great Migration, WWI, Chicago, Mississippi, the Ku Klux Klan, sex, music, and of course THAT SCENE. This conversation is almost as amazing as this film. Share it widely.About our guest:Dr. Zandria F. Robinson is a writer and ethnographer working on race, gender, sound, and spirit at the crossroads of the living and the dead. A native Memphian and classically-trained violinist, Robinson earned the Bachelor of Arts in Literature and African American Studies and the Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Memphis and the Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology from Northwestern University. Dr. Robinson's first book, This Ain't Chicago: Race, Class, and Regional Identity in the Post-Soul South (University of North Carolina Press, 2014) won the Eduardo Bonilla-Silva Outstanding Book Award from the Division of Racial and Ethnic Minorities of the Society for the Study of Social Problems. Her second monograph, Chocolate Cities: The Black Map of American Life (University of California Press, 2018), co-authored with long-time collaborator Marcus Anthony Hunter (UCLA), won the 2018 CHOICE Award for Outstanding Academic Title and the Robert E. Park Book Award from the Community and Urban Sociology Section of the American Sociological Association.Robinson is currently at work on an ancestral memoir, Surely You'll Begin the World (Farrar, Straus, & Giroux), a life-affirming exploration of grief, afterlife connections, and how deep listening to the stories of the dead can inform how we move through the world after experiencing loss. Her 2016 memoir essay, “Listening for the Country,” was nominated for a National Magazine Award for Essay.Dr. Robinson's teaching interests include Black feminist theory, Black popular culture, memoir, urban sociology, and Afro-futurism. She is Past President of the Association of Black Sociologists, a member of the editorial board of Southern Cultures, and a contributing editor at Oxford American. Her work has appeared in Issues in Race and Society, The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture, the Annual Review of Sociology (with Marcus Anthony Hunter), Contexts, Rolling Stone, Scalawag, Hyperallergic, Believer, Oxford American, NPR, Glamour, MLK50.com and The New York Times Magazine.

Devin is back in-studio and has a review of Dreamville Fest (3:30) and then we get into the Grizzlies win over the Hornets, Jaylen Wells scary fall from last night, Zach Edey's emergence the last 6 games on the glass, Ja Morant's new celly and tomorrow night's game against the T'Wolves (8:34). PGA Tour Pro Braden Thornberry joins the show in-studio to talk about the last two tournaments on the PGA Tour in Houston and San Antonio before giving a little preview of The Masters this weekend. We'll also talk Grizz with Braden (51:30). Memphian and local legend Kinfolk Kia Shine joins the show in-studio to talk about his latest 191 Collab with the Grizzlies (1:28:38)

Seg 1- Daily Memphian's Drew Hill on the Grizzlies, New Coach, Edey, and More Seg 2- The Blitz: Dwight Howard, NFL Draft, and Transfer Portal