The Pick-And-Popcast
The Pick-And-Popcast
The Commercial Appeal
The Pick-and-Popcast is a Memphis Grizzlies podcast from The Commercial Appeal, hosted by Pick-and-Pop columnist Chris Herrington
Talking ownership changes and tanking with Washington Post's Tim Bontemps
Washington Post national NBA writer Tim Bontemps joins to discuss team controlling owner Robert Pera's decision to buy out minority owners Steve Kaplan and Daniel Straus, Memphis' status as an NBA small market, the prospect of league expansion, whether "tanking" is a problem, who the Grizzlies should target in this summer's NBA draft and more.
Apr 10, 2018
45 min
Talking Grizzlies draft prospects, post-season expectations
The Pick-and-Popcast welcomes Anthony Sain, co-host of the local Outsiders Podcast, to discuss the Grizzlies "tank" season and which players have emerged as keepers, sort through the top draft prospects for the team this summer, and offer some music and food tips.Is Dillon Brooks starter-material? Is Luka Doncic too slow? Is lemon pepper overrated? Listen and find out.
Mar 22, 2018
33 min
Handicapping the post-all-star-break 'tank' race, second-guessing the Tyreke Evans decision
Pick-and-Pop columnist Chris Herrington and guest Matt Hrdlicka ease out of the NBA's All-Star break and talk about where the Grizzlies stand as the reverse race for draft lottery odds picks up steam. Will the Grizzlies take the kind of "active measures" other teams seem willing to take?Chris and Matt also explore some of the subtle downsides in the team's decision not to trade Tyreke Evans and make some non-basketball recommendations.
Feb 21, 2018
36 min
Post-trade-deadline podcast with Grind City Media's Chris Vernon
The Pick-and-Popcast welcomes Chris Vernon of Grind City Media and The Ringer to talk about the Grizzlies as we head into this weekend's All-Star Break. Topics include Chandler Parsons' surprise return, the decision not to trade Tyreke Evans, whether Evans will be back in Memphis next season, which young player has been most disappointing of late and more. Chris and Chris also make some non-basketball recommendations at the end.
Feb 14, 2018
41 min
Tyreke Evans trade predictions, young player projections, and more
The Pick-and-Popcast returns from a winter hiatus to welcome Locked on Grizzlies host Peter Edmiston and the Memphis Flyer's Kevin Lipe for a three-man gabfest on the Grizzlies' present and future.Peter, Kevin, and host Chris Herrington make some final predictions on the Grizzlies activity ahead of tomorrow's NBA trade deadline, discuss which of the team's young players are most likely to matter beyond this season, and more.
Feb 7, 2018
40 min
ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discusses future of Griz after Fizdale firing
The Pick-and-Popcast welcomes ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz to talk about the Grizzlies' firing of head coach David Fizdale and what potential paths the team could take this season and beyond.
Dec 7, 2017
40 min
State of the Griz with Chris Vernon
Chris Vernon of Grizzlies/Grind City Media and The Ringer joins for a look at the Grizzlies' 7-7 start, Mike Conley's health, the surprisingly play of Dillon Brooks and Tyreke Evans and more.
Nov 12, 2017
25 min
Is the Grizzlies' 7-4 start sustainable?
Chris Herrington welcomes Peter Edmiston of Sports 56 and the Locked on Grizzlies podcast to talk about the team's 7-4 start and what is and isn't sustainable.
Nov 9, 2017
38 min
ESPN's Tim McMahon weighs in on Chandler Parsons
The Pick-and-Popcast returns with first-time guest Tim MacMahon, the Dallas-based ESPN NBA writer who spent some time this summer in Los Angeles chronicling Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons' offseason training regimen.
Oct 26, 2017
25 min
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