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Grizz Lose 4th Straight, Lakers/Spurs, Donovan Mitchell Called Out on 2K - 11/6/25
Nov 06, 2025
Show notes
We'll talk all about Grizzlies/Rockets for the first hour of the show today (3:00) + Donovan Mitchell is called out on NBA2K, Lakers/Spurs electric finish (54:25) + the tragic passing of Marshawn Kneeland (59:48), Penny Hardaway's alarming comments (1:04:43) and Vegas Insider Senior Handicapper Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks for the weekend (1:18:11). Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Brian Edwards Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Grizz/Rockets Tonight, Desmond Bane Ejected in Atlanta, CFP Rankings - 11/5/25
Nov 05, 2025
Show notes
How we're feeling tonight with the Rockets in town to take on the Grizzlies, what the Rockets have done so far, what they've been good at, injury status on Steven Adams and Jabari Smith Jr, Alperen Sengun's leap this season, we'll pick our SKYDOG and more + our reaction to Desmond Bane getting tossed last night in Atlanta (3:00). We give you Reasons to Hate the Houston Rockets (53:22) and Roser fills in for Jessica and gives us 5 College Football games to watch this weekend w/ Playoff Implications!!! (1:18:00). Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Tony Allen In-Studio on Grizz/Pistons, Ja Morant - 11/4/25
Nov 04, 2025
Show notes
It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen in-studio presented by Mainland Pool Service (3:00). We'll go right into Grizzlies/Pistons, Ja Morant's postgame comments, how the Grizzlies get back on track, and everything else (6:55). Roser has his Week 9 NFL Notes (1:17:07) Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Tony Allen Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Ja Morant, Grizz Weekend, World Series Classic Game 7, Hugh Freeze Fired, 10 Things - 11/3/25
Nov 03, 2025
Show notes
10 Things from the Weekend!!!
Ja Morant (4:02)
Grizz Weekend (25:19)
World Series (33:12)
College Football Impressed/Depressed feat. Memphis, Julian Sayan, Indiana, Ole Miss, Utha, Haynes King, Clemson, Tennessee, Miami (41:40)
Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Grizzlies/Lakers Tonight, Memphis/Auburn Scrimmage, Lane Kiffin & Coaching Changes - 10/31/25
Oct 31, 2025
Show notes
Happy Halloween! (3:00). Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio and the gang talks about the Tigers loss to Auburn last night in an exhibition in Atlanta (6:59) before going into a conversation about Lane Kiffin, coaching changes, LSU, and if we're going to see College Head Coaches eventually get paid like Professional Head Coaches and it's the players who make more money in college going forward (20:15). We'll hit on the College Football games this weekend including Memphis/Rice, Texas/Vandy, Tennessee/Oklahoma, Ole Miss/South Carolina and then a little about NBA and Ryan Rollins (1:08:07). We'll give you Reasons to Hate the LA Lakers and pick our SKYDOG's of the Game (1:29:02). Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Gary Parrish Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Tony Allen In-Studio on Grizz Win in Phoenix, Kendrick Perkins/Ja, Cedric Coward, Santi/Draymond - 10/30/25
Oct 30, 2025
Show notes
It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen on a Thursday. TA joins the show in-studio to talk about being at Joakim Noah's One City tournament (3:40) and then we'll go into Grizz/Suns and talk about Ja's game winner, Cedric Coward's emergence, JJJ's struggles, Santi vs Draymond, Kendrick Perkins vs Ja, the defensive issues for the Orlando Magic, the Pistons victory song, Jake LaRavia and Austin Reaves beating the T'Wolves and Anthony Edwards not knowing who LaRavis is (7:55). Vegas Insider Senior Handicapper Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks in College Football and the NFL (1:15:37). Host: Chris Vernon Co-Host/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guests: Tony Allen, Brian Edwards Technical Director: Jacob Stopcotte Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Grizz at Suns Tonight, Grizz 4 Game Evaluations, Memphis Women's Soccer, Oklahoma/Tennessee - 10/29/25
Oct 29, 2025
Show notes
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 Benson Technical Director: Jacob Stopcotte Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Grizzlies Fall Apart at Warriors, Mikayla Blakes, Kendrick Perkins on Ja - 10/28/25
Oct 28, 2025
Show notes
Devin went to Hoops for St. Jude last night and we talk about Mikayla Blakes for Vanderbilt and how she might be the best scorer in women's college hoops this year + John Calipari's return to Memphis, all the former players who came back, Penny Hardaway's team, and Calipari's Arkansas squad (3:34). Next, we'll go into the Grizzlies loss in Golden State, what we liked about the 1st half, Draymond's flagrant foul on Santi Aldama, what it said about the Grizzlies and more + all of the 40pt games in the NBA thi season (19:44). We'll discuss Kendrick Perkins talking about being responsible for Ja and the Grizzlies getting on TV hahahaha (56:33). Roser has his Week 8 NFL Notes (1:16:07). Host: Chris Vernon Co-Host/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Cedric Coward's Breakout Game, Target Guy In-Studio, Memphis & Ole Miss Impress, 10 Things - 10/27/25
Oct 27, 2025
Show notes
10 Things from the Weekend!!!
Grizzlies Weekend (16:55)
Cedric Coward's Breakout Game + Target Guy In-Studio (16:55)
Memphis/USF (51:24)
College Football Impressed & Depressed (1:00:24)
NFL Impressed & Depressed (1:15:20)
No Limit vs Cash Money (1:21:36)
Memphis/Arkansas (1:26:26)
2026 NBA Draft (1:28:06)
World Series (1:33:20)
Grizz/Warriors Tonight (1:35:28)
Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Target Guy Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Chauncey Billups/Terry Rozier/FBI, Memphis/South Florida, Grizz/Heat, South Memphis Hype Man In-Studio - 10/24/25
Oct 24, 2025
Show notes
Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio for the first hour. GP talks about not being able to lift his left arm and Chris tells us how he hurt his back (3:30). After that we get into the alleged Illegal Poker/Betting scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and the mob (9:30). Memphis plays South Florida tomorrow morning and the hype has gone away but can the Tigers get it back with a win? + GP stories about his early reporting days with the Memphis basketball team (29:17). South Memphis Hype Man surprises the gang in-studio (1:17:30). Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guests: Gary Parrish, South Memphis Hype Man Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
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