The most important wrestling moment of my youth

When the "Macho Man" Randy Savage died last week we talked a lot about wrestling, and how much these guys meant to my childhood.  There is one moment from my youth that stands out more than any other.  Andre The Giant had made an appearance on Piper's Pit with Bobby The Brain and challenged Hulk Hogan (and ripped off his shirt and chain).  That was a memorable moment, but paled in comparison to the day they met with the President, Jack Tunney, and signed the contract.  I still cannot fathom this level of betrayal...

I don't think that I've ever been more inspired in my life. It still gets me every time.
"You tore the heart and soul out of all the little Hulksters!"
"We're gonna get your attention, man!"
"You speak to me in English when you talk to me!!!"
"It's signed in blood!!!!!"

Makes me wanna run through a brick wall to this day. Nothing mattered more to me than this, nothing.

The Grizzlies Playoff Run (The Video)

I recently recieved an email from a listener named Jonathan that said the show we did the day after Game 7 had inspired him to make a video about the Grizzlies playoff run. The result is spectacular...

All Heart. Grit, Grind (The Pics, Part 3)

This whole shirt ordeal has been unbelievable.  The idea that people are wearing these all over the nation now, that everyone from Bill Simmons to the lead singer of MGMT wear the shirt? It has all been overwhelming.  Thank you so much to all of you that bought the shirts and told people where they could find them.  Here is the latest installment of pics that have been sent in.  Rome, Saudi Arabia, etc.  Enjoy...

I'm a model

Proud to be part of Michael Cardwell's "This is Memphis" project. You can check it out at http://www.thisismemphis.com/  This should open the door to the modeling career I've always dreamed of having. Think I'll tryout for Project Runway. Wait, what's that? I'm gross? Stop hatin.

Grizzlies Owner Michael Heisley in studio (The Audio)

Michael Heisley joined us in the studio for the entire first hour of the show.  Today we talked about the playoffs, how he bought the Grizzlies, the details of how the Grizzlies ended up in Memphis, the Brian Davis/ Christian Laettner fiasco, etc.  The stories were incredibly interesting.  If you missed it...
Michael Heisley on The Chris Vernon Show 5-6-11

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Charles Barkley on the show (The Audio)

Charles Barkley joined us on the show to talk about why he believes in the Grizzlies, the playoffs, breaking drivers, Memphis, etc.  It was a real thrill to have him on the show.  Here it is...

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All Heart. Grit, Grind (The Pics, Part 2)

More pics have been coming in of people wearing the Grit, Grind shirt in various places.  Here are some of them.  If you own the shirt, take a pic wearing it somewhere and send it to us. 

Guest spot on The Dan Patrick Show

Big thanks to all the guys at The Dan Patrick Show for having me on.  I was on the show on Wednesday morning to talk about the Grizzlies and the series vs. Oklahoma City.  Here it is if you missed it...

Chris Vernon on The Dan Patrick Show 5/4/11

The Zach Randolph Shirt

When we came out with the Tony Allen shirt, one of the first things that Tony said to me is that I needed to do a ZBo shirt.  Zach then would ask me after almost every game when I was gonna make him a shirt.  With a big assist from Zach and his tremendous agent Raymond Brothers, we have made it happen.  The man deserves a shirt, the man gets a shirt.  It is now available in our store (link above), and will be available for purchase before games outside FedEx Forum (starting Saturday).  The logo is full color, so it costs a little more ($20).   The slogan comes from his postgame comments after Game 6 of Spurs series.  For our second act, I give you the Zach Randolph shirt...

The Grizzlies Motivational Video

Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace (with the help of Andy Shiffman) put together this motivational video that was shown to the team in the locker room prior to their first round series.  Guess it worked.