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Chris Vernon Show

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Get your daily sports and entertainment fix, insider news and commentary on the NBA, NCAA, NFL, UFC and WWE with the Chris Vernon Show presented by Caesars Sportsbook. Tune in daily, Monday through Friday for in-depth coverage, interviews and more.

Episodes

Memphis Gets #5 Seed, NCAA Tournament Set, Tony Allen Retirement Ceremony, 10 Things - 3/17/25

10 Things from the Weekend!!! 1 - Tigers Win AAC Tournament (8:13) 2 - Memphis #5 Seeding (14:11) 3 - NCAA Tournament Bracket (39:23) 4 - Grizz Weekend (57:19) 5 - Tony Allen Retirement Ceremony (1:07:52) 6 - What We Watched (1:24:00) 7 - NBA Standings (1:31:09) 8 - Rory McIlroy Wins Players Championship (1:38:18) 9 - NFL Free Agency Signings (1:40:11) 10 - Tonight (1:45:31)

Mar 17, 20252 hr 49 min

Champion Whistler Chris Ullman, Grizz-Cavs Tonight, TA Jersey Retirement Weekend - 3/14/25

Grizzlies/Cavs tonight, JJJ coming back, Donovan Mitchell being out, Cavs 15 game winning streak, TA jersey retirement tomorrow, Miami’s March collapse, Warriors surging, Lakers without LeBron, NBA Draft Lottery changes and Tigers in the AAC Tournament today (3:00). Chris Ullman, 4x International Whistling Champion joins the show in-studio (1:23:00)

Mar 14, 20252 hr 4 min

Grizz Hang On vs Jazz, Cooper Flagg Injury, Thunder Beat Celtics - 3/13/25

Cooper Flagg went down in the ACC Tournament with an ankle injury and we wonder if he'll miss the NCAA Tournament next week (3:00), Ryan Miller was hired at Murray State (11:00), Grizzlies hung on vs Jazz last night, Luke Kennard's big game, Ja Morant's comments after the game, the team struggling for production on the wings, Zach Edey, and more (13:30) + Thunder beat the Celtics (1:05:30) and Brezay joins the show in-studio to talk about tomorrow night's 191 Collabs at FedExForum (1:26:00)

Mar 13, 20252 hr 40 min

Grizzlies/Jazz Tonight, Conference Tournaments, PJ Haggerty Named 2nd Team All-American - 3/12/25

Hustle lost at home last night, Yuki had a big night but not as big as Elijah Harkless (3:00), PJ Haggerty was named a 2nd Team All-American by The Sporting News + Conference Tournaments today (24:01). College Basketball Wiseguy Alan Boston joins the show and tells us which of the mid-major schools could be problems in the NCAA Tournament. Alan talks about Lipscomb, High Point, UNC-Wilmington, Drake, St. Francis, SIU Edwardsville, Omaha and Troy (55:23). We'll pick our SKYDOG of the Game at the ...

Mar 12, 20251 hr 29 min

Title: Tony Allen In-Studio on Cam Spencer, Ja Morant, LeBron's Injury, Jokic/SGA - 3/11/25

Tuesday's with Tony Allen Presented by ESCO. TA joins the show in-studio to talk about the Cam Spencer game last night at the Forum, the Grizzlies beating the Suns, Pheonix's lack of chemistry, Nuggets win over the Thunder, Jokic/SGA MVP debate, LeBron's groin injury and Ja Morant's recent explosion and what has changed with the offense (3:30). TA talks about the reaction he's gotten to the documentary (28:30). Tigers sweep awards in the AAC and the SEC announced their all-conference teams (1:16...

Mar 11, 20252 hr 39 min

Grizzlies 2-0 Weekend, NFL Free Agency, Tigers Win AAC, 10 Things - 3/10/25

10 THINGS FROM THE WEEKEND!!! 1) Grizzlies 2-0 Weekend (10:23) 2) Tigers Win AAC (21:02) 3) Conference Championship Week (29:11) 4) NBA Weekend (47:50) 5) NFL Free Agency (55:41) 6) Meme's and Nightmares (1:13:35) 7) Penny & Pros (1:19:12) 8) Russell Henley (1:26:35) 9) TA T-Shirts & SKYDOG (1:29:56) 10) Tonight (1:33:01)

Mar 10, 20252 hr 34 min

PJ Haggerty, Penny Hardaway, and NIL + Grizzlies/Mavs Tonight & Tony Allen: The Grandfather - 3/7/25

On today's show, Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio for the first hour to talk about Penny Hardaway's comments on PJ Haggerty about other teams already recruiting him for next season, what it will likely cost Memphis to keep Haggerty, why Chris and GP have faith that Memphis will be able to keep him, Cooper Flagg's situation at Duke, if he'd possibly come back, and more (3:00) Richard Wesley, Booby Feaster, reclassifying, the new TSSAA rule allowing kids to transfer now, and why this will hav...

Mar 07, 20252 hr 35 min

5 Stages of Grizzlies Grief - 3/6/25

Grizzlies lose to OKC for the third time this season and Chris takes us through the 5 Stages of Grizzlies Grief + Ja Morant’s shoulder injury, positive vibes surrounding Jaren Jackson Jr’s injury, how easy SGA makes it look (3:00) News and Notes on the NFL Draft (1:26:11) Penn Hardaway and PJ Haggerty (1:32:26)

Mar 07, 20252 hr 52 min

Tony Allen Movie Premiere, Grizz/Thunder Tonight, Tigers Win AAC - 3/5/25

Chris and Devin went to the Tony Allen Movie Premiere last night (3:00). We’ve got Grizz/Thunder tonight and Chris tries to give us hope on why the Grizzlies can win (18:59). Penny Hardaway’s Tigers clinched the AAC Regular Season Title (40:56) + Kyrie’s ACL injury (46:32) + Maxx Crosby staying with the Raiders and DK Metcalf requests a trade from the Seahawks (53:40). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to talk Lizzo, Doechii, Timothee Chalamet/Kylie Jenner and more (1:06:04)

Mar 05, 20252 hr 33 min

Tony Allen and Zach Randolph In-Studio - 3/4/25

It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen Presented by ESCO. Tony Allen and Zach Randolph join the show in-studio for the entire show. They'll talk Grizzlies, last night's loss to the Hawks, Wednesday's game vs OKC, their Out The Mud podcast, share stories from their time with the Grizzlies and much much more (3:00)

Mar 04, 20252 hr 31 min

Grizzlies vs Knicks Tonight, Lakers Win 4th Straight, Curry Goes For 56, Unaplogetic Memphis - 2/28/25

We'll open the show with the giveaways this weekend at the Grizzlies games, Dev loses to a wrestling buddy, Chris gets props from Chuck D (3:00) + Grizzlies/Knicks tonight and if the Grizzlies can prove they belong in the NBA's upper ecehlon (7:25) + Lakers win their 4th straight by beating the T'Wolves, Ant gets thrown out, Curry goes for 56, Nuggets lose (25:42) + NFL Draft Combine (43:00) + De'Aaron Fox's numbers (47:50) + SKYDOG and Reasons to Hate the New York Knicks (49:45) + AWFM and cmaJ...

Feb 28, 20251 hr 21 min

Grizzlies Announcement, Tigers Escape Rice, Alan Boston on College Hoops - 2/27/25

We're gonna bring College Basketball Wiseguy Alan Boston to town + Memphis played a close one with Rice before pulling away thanks to Dain Dainja (3:00). Grizzlies host the Knicks on Friday + an announcement about their local broadcasts for 5 of the remaining games (21:04). College Basketball Wiseguy Alan Boston joins the show to talk College Hoops, the surprising seasons for Drake and UC San Diego and then we'll go through the Top 10 and get his thoughts on each team as well as Memphis and why ...

Feb 27, 20252 hr 35 min

Ja Morant Rises in OT Win vs Suns, Luka Faces Mavs + Oscars Talk - 2/26/25

Everything you need from the Grizzlies 151-148 OT win over the Suns. Ja Morant putting the team on his back, Jaylen Wells big OT, KD almost crushing the Grizzlies, JJJ/Booker fouling out, difficulty playing Edey and more (3:00) Luka beats Mavs in first game against old team + Nico Harrison (1:03:10) Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to tell us all we need to know about The Oscars and recommend some tv shows to watch (1:10:45)

Feb 26, 20252 hr 41 min

Tony Allen In-Studio on Grizzlies/Suns Tonight, Ja Morant Deactivating Social Media, Wolves/Thunder - 2/25/25

Tuesday's with Tony Allen in-studio presented by ESCO. They'll talk about tonight's game against the Suns, the Timberwolves comeback against the Thunder last night, Joel Embiid's knee issues, Ja Morant's comments about social media, how he gets back to playing like himself and more (11:45). We'll have our SKYDOG of the Game and give you Reasons to Hate the Phoenix Suns (1:15:39)

Feb 25, 20252 hr 30 min

Grizzlies Lose at Cavs, Win at Magic, Luka Lakers Beat Nuggets, NFL Draft Combine - 2/24/25

10 Things from the Weekend!!! Grizzlies Weekend Loss at Cavs and Win at Magic (3:42) Grizzlies Week Ahead vs Suns, Knicks, Spurs (25:47) Tigers Win vs FAU and Honor CDR (30:23) Luka Lakers Win at Nuggets, Celtics Rout Knicks (43:26) College Football Playoff Changes Coming? (53:18) What We Watched (1:05:27) Memphis Hustle Sweep Weekend (1:21:14) NFL Draft Combine (1:26:26) College Basketball Top 25 (1:33:10) Tonight (1:36:51)...

Feb 24, 20252 hr 41 min

Grizzlies Lose at Pacers, What's Up w/ Ja, Canada/USA - 2/21/25

Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio for the first hour. They talk about the Grizzlies loss last night at Indiana where they gave up 50pts in the 2nd quarter to the Pacers + more discussion of what's going on with Ja Morant after a pretty lifeless (sans 3rd quarter) performance in 30min + Canada beat USA in hockey last night and upset Canadiens tweeting at Chris (3:00) before going into College Basketball, Rick Pitino vouching for Chris Beard getting the Indiana job, and, if not Duke or Auburn,...

Feb 21, 20252 hr 30 min

Grizz/Pacers Tonight, Ja's Home Robbed, Wemby Out for Season, Bobby Portis Suspended - 2/20/25

The gang are all back in-studio together for the first time since late last Wednesday. Devin came back with gifts for everybody (3:00), Chris has more news regarding the Tony Allen movie and bringing the old Grit, Grind shirts back (11:00). Then we go into the news of the day including Bobby Portis being suspended 25 games (14:50), the Spurs announcing Wemby out for the season, the effect it will have on All-NBA, DPOY, and Jaren Jackson Jr. We'll then talk about Court of Gold and how far we've m...

Feb 20, 20252 hr 39 min

Tony Allen: The Grindfather Trailer Premiere, Zach Kleiman Responds to Ja Trade Rumor w/ Tony Allen - 2/19/25

Tony Allen joins the show live from Los Angeles and we'll premiere the trailer of the movie "Tony Allen: The Grindfather" that will debut leading up to his jersey retirement on March 15th. TA sees the trailer for the first time and reacts to it. Then they talk about the Grizzlies remaining 28 games + they react to Zach Kleiman's comments to Drew Hill regarding the Ja Morant trade rumor this offseason (4:30). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to talk about Zach Kleiman speaking on the Ja Mo...

Feb 19, 20252 hr 37 min

Grizzlies at All-Star Review, San Francisco, Desmond Bane Jersey Retirement, Grizz Questions - 2/18/25

The gang is all back (not all in-studio). Chris is back in-studio from his vacation. Devin is in Fort Worth for Desmond Bane's jersey retirement at TCU. Roser is back in the producers booth. Devin joins the show on zoom and talks about San Francisco as an All-Star Game host, what the games/events were like actually being there, Edey, Jaylen Wells and JJJ and more. Chris talks about his trip and then gives all of his thoughts on All-Star Weekend, LeBron and Anthony Edwards bailing on the game, We...

Feb 18, 20252 hr 38 min

Grizzlies Lose at Clippers, JJJ Learning Experience, Aaron Rodgers Done in NY, Jimmy Butler's Accident - 2/13/25

Hustle won over Mexico City yesterday, Armando Bacot's big game, and former Tiger David Jones (3:00). The Grizzlies lost their final game beore the All-Star break in LA against the Clippers, the turnover problems after an awesome first quarter, the switch teams are making in how they defend Jaren Jackson Jr. and the hope for the remaining 28 games on the schedule (5:20). Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will not be participating in NBA All Star Saturday Night after changes to their shooting compe...

Feb 13, 20252 hr 31 min

Tony Allen In-Studio on Marcus Smart Trade, Grizzlies Loss vs OKC, Luka's Lakers Debut - 2/11/25

It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen in-studio presented by ESCO. TA talks about the Grizzlies trading Marcus Smart, the loss on Saturday night vs Oklahoma City, what the team's missing right now, what happened last night in Dallas with multiple fans getting ejected, Luka's debut with the Lakers, Jimmy Butler's first two games with the Warriors, and more (3:00). Kellen Moore takes the Saints head coaching job, the Rockets are going to be healthy soon and new Ja 2's are coming this Friday (1:15:24)...

Feb 11, 20252 hr 38 min

Reaction to Grizzlies Trading Marcus Smart + Super Bowl 59 - 2/7/25

Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio for the first hour and they talk about the Grizzlies trading Marcus Smart, why they made the move, the pressure this puts on Jaylen Wells and Vince Williams Jr., the leadership roles Ja, Des and JJJ now really have to step into + WWE Smackdown in town tonight and Gary answers some College Basketball questions on Auburn, Kentucky and Memphis (3:00). Vegas Insider Senior Handicapper Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks in Super Bowl 59 and College Bas...

Feb 07, 20252 hr 30 min

Why the Grizzlies Should Cash In Now + Kevin Durant Getting Traded? Khris Middleton/Kyle Kuzma Trade - 2/5/25

We'll talk all about the NBA Trade Deadline in the first hour, why the Grizzlies should cash in during this deadline, the names who have suddenly become available over the last 24 hours, if Kevin Durant is really going to get moved, Jimmy Butler, Khris Middleton and Kyle Kuzma getting traded and more (3:00). Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us 5 storylines for the Super Bowl including who is the more likable team, Kendrick Lamar's halftime show, if Travis Kelce will retire or prop...

Feb 05, 20252 hr 45 min

Tony Allen In-Studio on Grizz win vs Spurs, Ja Morant's Return, Luka/AD Trade, and a Grizz Trade Proposal - 2/4/25

Tuesday's with Tony Allen In-Studio Presented by ESCO. TA, Chris, Devin and Roser talk about the Grizzlies win over the Spurs on Monday night, Victor Wembanyama still furing things out, Jaren Jackson Jr finally starting to get his flowers, Ja Morant's return and what we noticed (4:15). TA then talks about what he first thought when he found out Luka Doncic was traded for Anthony Davis (20:48) and Chris proposes a trade that would land the Grizzlies one of the Top 10-15 players of all time (55:15...

Feb 04, 20252 hr 46 min