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Cam Johnson to the Grizzlies?, Tony Allen In-Studio on Grizz Winning Streak, NBA Cup - 12/10/24
Dec 10, 2024
Show notes
Tony Allen joins the show in-studio presented by ESCO. TA talks about his trip back to Chicago last weekend with Joakim Noah and others (3:48) before talking about the Grizzlies big win over the Celtics in Boston on Saturday night, the team being mentioned in Cam Johnson trade rumors, upcoming NBA Cup games and more (18:02). Week 14 NFL Notes on Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, Puka Nacua, Chiefs kickers, Josh Allen and more (1:16:56)
Grizzlies Win at Celtics, College Football Playoff Set, Tigers Lose vs Ark St, 10 Things - 12/9/24
Dec 09, 2024
Show notes
10 Things from the Weekend!!!
Grizzlies Weekend in Boston and Washington DC (3:46)
Ja Ejected in Grizz Win vs Kings, Athletics All-Star Brent Rooker In-Studio - 12/6/24
Dec 06, 2024
Show notes
We'll spend the first segment talking about the Grizzlies win last night over the Sacramento Kings, Ja Morant getting ejected, the starters having an off night, the bench saving them, Marcus Smart bouncing back and more (3:00) MLB All-Star and Athletics LF Brent Rooker joins the show in-studio to talk about how he got to the majors. From going to ECS and playing baseball and football to picking a sport, getting a scholarship offer from Mississippi State, his time in the SEC, getting traded in the majors a few times to finally landing with the Athletics and becoming a MLB All-Star. You won't want to miss this interview. (32:00)
Tigers Win vs LA Tech, Lakers are Embarrassing, Grizzlies vs Kings Tonight, Fill In The Blank - 12/5/24
Dec 05, 2024
Show notes
On today's show, Chris opens up talking about a special guest we'll have in-studio tomorrow. MLB All-Star Brent Rooker from the Oakland A's will be at the Grizzlies game tonight + he's a Memphian and he's doing some work with the Sacramento Kings because the A's are moving to Sacramento (3:00). Devin went to the Memphis Tigers game last night and saw their win over LA Tech. We'll talk about why people didn't show up and what the contributing factors could be. Then we'll go into the Lakers being "embarrassing" last night in their blowout loss at Miami (7:27). We'll talk about tonight's Grizzlies vs Kings game and give our SKYDOG of the Game (40:11) and give you Reasons to Hate the Sacramento Kings...but remember, they're just jokes (58:27). Fill In The Blank finishes the show off for Thursday (1:17:25)
Grizzlies Lose at Mavs, Free Throw Festival, College Football Playoff Rankings - 12/4/24
Dec 04, 2024
Show notes
On today's show, we talk about what happened last night in Dallas with the Mavericks attempting 26 free throws in the 4th quarter against the Grizzlies in their comeback win over Memphis. We'll also talk about how big the Mavs hit on Dereck Lively, Spencer Dinwiddie's big shots, the free throw discrepancy, the lack of calls for the Grizzlies and more (3:00) We'll look a little ahead to tomorrow night's Grizzlies vs Kings game (35:30) College Football Playoff Rankings and why Alabama might have a guaranteed spot (45:41) Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us 5 College Football games to watch including Boise St vs UNLV, Arizona St vs Iowa St, SMU vs Clemson, Texas vs Georgia and Penn St vs Oregon (1:06:15)
30 On 30 Off with Tony Allen In-Studio, Cam Spencer Drops 51pts in G-League - 12/3/24
Dec 03, 2024
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On today's show, it's a Tuesday with Tony Allen in-studio Presented by ESCO. We talk with TA about Zach Randolph getting named to Indiana's 2025 Silver Anniversary Team which leads to another story about ZBO and Jared Jeffries (3:00) and then it's all about Cam Spencer's 51pt night last night for the Memphis Hustle in Southaven. We run through the highlights and why Spencer looks like another hit for the Grizzlies front office in the NBA Draft, if this is their strategy (11:12), Marcus Smart's emergence in the last few games, Jaren Jackson Jr and what his next contract might look like and a story about Jason Williams (35:00). Roser has his Week 13 NFL Notes on Jameis Winston's historic night against the Broncos, Josh Allen's snow game vs 49ers, Justin Herbert making history, and Leonard Williams joining some elite company (1:19:22)
Grizzlies Win 6th Straight, Ohio State Chokes vs Michigan, Tony Finau and LIV, 10 Things - 12/2/24
Dec 02, 2024
Show notes
10 Things from the Weekend!!!
Grizzlies Win 6th Straight (6:01)
Tiger Basketball (34:39)
Tiger Football (43:21)
College Football Impressed & Depressed Featuring UGA/GA Tech, Colorado, Tennessee, South Carolina, Ohio State, Flag Planting, and Miami (50:43)
NFL Impressed & Depressed Featuring Cowboys, Eagles, Steelers, Panthers, 49ers, Jets, Azeez Al Shair, Matt Eberflus (1:18:35)
Cobra Kai, Bones and All, DeChambeau/Tom Brady Break 50, WWE War Games (1:35:51)
College Football Open Jobs (1:43:33)
NBA Standings (1:46:46)
Tony Finau to LIV? (1:49:42)
Tonight (1:52:32)
Tigers Win Another In Maui, Grizzlies vs Pistons Tonight, College Football Rivalry Weekend - 11/27/24
Nov 27, 2024
Show notes
On today's show, Memphis got another win in the Maui Invitational vs Michigan State, Tyrese Hunter's breakout games, and facing Auburn tonight in the championship game (6:34). 191 Collabs continue Friday afternoon with M-Town Merch. Brannon Hobbs joins the show in-studio to show off his collection that will be for sale before Friday's game vs Pelicans (33:49). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio and helps us pick our Wiseacre Skydog of the Game (51:26), Reasons to Hate the Detroit Pistons (55:45) and give us 5 College Football Games to watch: Texas at Texas A&M South Carolina at Clemson Notre Dame at USC Memphis at Tulane Egg Bowl (1:04:31)
Memphis Snaps UCONN Win Streak in Maui, Grizz Roll Blazers, Tony Allen In-Studio - 11/26/24
Nov 26, 2024
Show notes
Tuesday's with Tony Allen In-Studio Presented by ESCO! Memphis snapped UCONN's 17 game winning streak at the Maui Invitational yesterday (5:40) Grizzlies win vs Portland, Ja Morant's return and him saying he doesn't want to dunk as much, if Desmond Bane is playing hurt, Marcus Smart coming off the bench, Jaren Jackson Jr's impact and more (20:33) Cavs starting 17-1, JJ Redick changing the Lakers starting lineup, LaMelo Ball's big numbers (57:30) Week 12 NFL Notes (1:14:42)
Ole Miss & Alabama Depress, Grizz Win at Bulls, Tigers in Maui, 10 Things - 11/25/24
Nov 25, 2024
Show notes
10 Things from the Weekend!
Grizz Win at Bulls (6:14)
Maui Invitational (17:14)
College Football Impressed & Depressed feat. Arizona St, Notre Dame, Auburn, SMU, Colorado, Indiana, Alabama, Ole Miss, and Boise St (28:13)
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