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GG Jackson Returning with Hustle, Grok AI, Grizzlies/Spurs Tonight, Disturbing Grizz Numbers - 1/15/25
Jan 15, 2025
Show notes
GG Jackson is playing tonight for the Memphis Hustle, Roser has started using AI and can't stop (5:31), Grizzlies at Spurs tonight, Wemby vs JJJ in a Unicorn Battle + a deep dive into some trends involving the Grizzlies vs the Western Conference (22:49) + NBA rescheduled games, TGL, Miss State getting blown out by Auburn, Ole Miss winning at Alabama (57:17) and Jessica Benson with her 5 games to watch: Texans at Chiefs Commanders at Lions Rams at Eagles Ravens at Bills Ohio State vs Notre Dame (1:13:50)
Tony Allen In-Studio on Grizz Loss in Houston, Jalen Green's 42pts, Crossing Over Paul George - 1/14/25
Jan 14, 2025
Show notes
On today's show, Tony Allen is in-studio presented by ESCO. TA, Chris, Devin and Roser talk about the Rockets 120-118 win over the Grizzlies last night in Houston, the Grizzlies blowing a double-digit lead, the inability to beat the best teams in the Western Conference, Ja Morant's turnovers down the stretch, Jalen Green's 42 points, Amen Thompson being similar to TA, how teams with defend Houston in the playoffs, and then we go into the NBA Standings and TA tells us about the time he crossed over Paul George in a game (3:00) Rams beat the Vikings to move on in the NFL Playoffs and Roser has his NFL Notes (1:27:24)
Grizz Road Win at T'Wolves, NFL Wild Card Round, Mike McCarthy Out w/ Cowboys, Cooper Flagg's 42 - 1/13/25
Jan 13, 2025
Show notes
10 Things from the Weekend!!!
Grizz Win at Timberwolves + Ja's big shots, JJJ leading, Wells defense, Brandon Clarke's impact, Edey's early touches (4:56)
Ohio State vs Texas and the Longhorns running a HB toss from the 1yd line (43:57)
Tiger Win Close vs ECU (54:03)
Cooper Flagg's 42 point game (1:00:55)
Jerry Springer Netflix Documentary, Ringling Brothers Circus (1:11:47)
Mike McCarthy and Mike Vrabel (1:28:17)
Steph Curry (1:31:48)
Carson Beck to Miami (1:36:28)
Grizz at Rockets & Rams vs Vikings TONIGHT (1:41:55)
Grizz Lose vs Rockets, Taylor Jenkins Takes Blame, Drew Allar's INT, NFL Playoffs - 1/10/25
Jan 11, 2025
Show notes
The first hour is all about the Grizzlies 119-115 loss vs the Houston Rockets. We go through: -Grizzlies turnover issues and giving up points off them -Lack of athleticism vs Rockets -Not beating the better teams in the Western Conference -Recent 1st quarter woes -Taylor Jenkins taking blame for the loss -Posting Edey more on offense -What the teams offense should look like in crunch time with Ja, Des and JJJ (3:00) Notre Dame is going to the CFP National Championship, Drew Allar's INT, Texas/Ohio State Preview and NFL Playoffs preview game by game: Chargers at Texans Steelers at Ravens Broncos at Bills Packers at Eagles Commanders at Bucs Vikings vs Rams (1:06:36)
Thunder/Cavs Lives Up To Hype, Grizz/Rockets Tonight, Penn St/Notre Dame - 1/9/25
Jan 09, 2025
Show notes
Cavs ended the OKC Thunder's 15 game winning streak last night, how the game lived up to the hype of the two best teams playing, why and where it showed us the Grizzlies need to improve, tonight's Grizzlies/Rockets game, if Ja will make his return from his AC joint sprain (12:59) + our SKYDOG of the Game (52:53), Reasons to Hate the Houston Rockets (1:04:30) + Carson Beck entering the transfer portal, Notre Dame/Penn State and Fill In The Blank (1:25:41)
Titans Fire Ran Carthon, TGL, Zion's Return, Trae Young's Game Winner in Utah, CFP + NFL Playoffs - 1/8/25
Jan 08, 2025
Show notes
Titans fire GM Ran Carthon (3:00), Tennessee had a disastrous night at Florida (5:00), Tiger Woods new golf league started last night and we have thoughts on what was cool about it and what they need to change (7:28) + Zion's return and his 360 dunk, Cooper Flagg's dunk, Cam Whitmore shoving Jalen Green and bumping Tari Eason while leaving the court and Trae Young's game-winner from halfcourt in Utah (10:14) and we'll do an edition of "Where Are They Now?" featuring the 2023-24 Memphis Grizzlies (42:36). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us her 5 Games to Watch this weekend including Penn St vs Notre Dame Ohio St vs Texas Vikings at Rams Packers at Eagles Commanders at Bucs (1:11:28)
Tuesday's with Tony Allen on Grizz Win over Mavs, D-Rose Day in Chicago, Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors - 1/7/25
Jan 07, 2025
Show notes
On today's show, Tony Allen joins the show live on Zoom from Los Angeles where he talks about being in Chicago for Derrick Rose last weekend and the Bulls announcing his jersey retirement, D-Rose's pop up flower shop, the Mayor making it Derrick Rose Day in Chicago (5:20) + the Grizzlies win over the Mavs, Jaren Jackson Jr acting and playing like the best player on the court last night, the Mavs without Luka and Kyrie (17:08) and then the trade rumors surrounding Jimmy Butler, Chris Haynes' report that Butler doesn't want to go to Memphis, the possible trade offers, and what comes next (23:12). Week 18 NFL Notes on Josh Allen, Jared Goff, Bryce Young, Brian Thomas Jr., Trey McBride and more (1:18:49) and congrats to friend of the show, Brent Rooker, on his new contract with the Athletics (1:24:50).
Roll Tide Willie In-Studio, NFL Playoff Set, Grizz 0-2 Weekend, 10 Things - 1/6/25
Jan 06, 2025
Show notes
10 Things from the Weekend!!!
Grizz 0-2 Weekend at Sacramento and Golden State (4:14)
NFL Impressed & Depressed featuring Lions, Bryce Young, Mike Evans, Tyreek Hill, Bengals (16:42)
NFL Playoffs (27:16)
Tigers (35:50)
NBA Weekend (37:57)
TV Watching, Roser's Pedicure, etc (53:22)
WWE Raw on Netflix Debut (1:02:53)
Hideki Matsuyama 35-under (1:03:49
SKYDOG and Reasons to Hate (1:07:13)
Roll Tide Willie In-Studio (1:16:50)
Notre Dame > Georgia, SEC Dominance Over in NIL Era?, Bryce James & TikTok, Grizz Weekend - 1/3/25
Jan 03, 2025
Show notes
Chris, Gary Parrish, Devin and Roser are all in-studio in the first hour talking about Notre Dame's win over Georgia and how we were all wrong about it, why the SEC might not be as dominant in the NIL era, Memphis having no problem with FAU and their "t-shirt" game last night, Devin having to block someone on X, Gary getting called a "penis head" on TikTok, Bryce James going to Arizona and the whole show goes off the rails (3:00). Vegas Insider Senior Handicapper Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks in the NFL on the Lions/Vikings game and Ravens/Browns + thoughts on the CFP Final Four (1:00:28) Jimmy Butler wants to be traded, Grizzlies/Kings tonight, injury report update, a future Grizzlies game has been flexed to National TV on ESPN and we have our Fan Duel Parlay (1:21:10)
NBA All-Star Voting, Texas/ASU Peach Bowl Classic, Ohio St Routs Oregon, 10 Things - 1/2/25
Jan 02, 2025
Show notes
FIRST SHOW OF 2025!!!! 10 THINGS!!!! NBA All-Star Voting Results (3:00)
Grizzlies 2-1 at Pelicans, Thunder, Suns (7:56)
Texas/Arizona St, Ohio St/Oregon, Penn St/Boise St and Georgia/ND (21:43)
Ohio St. vs Texas (43:10)
NFL Week 18 (46:49)
Memphis at Florida Atlantic (54:20)
Carry-On, House of Payne, Mad Max Fury Road (1:10:53)
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