Shows
With the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisOur Big Special Boy Goes OFF in Boston (Grizzlies vs Celtics - January 15, 1998)Our Beautiful Baby Boy has a night. Seriously, the Big Guy cooks to the point that Tommy Heinsohn wonders if he's going to anchor a championship team. The Celtics press, then press, then press some more. It totally doesn't work, but then Reef and AD start chucking the ball around. Grizz set an all-time record for post entries in one game (probably not, but maybe!) Blue doing Blue things. A solemn moment as Justin and Jeremy bid adieu to the Doug Edwards era.
2023-12-1455 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisReturn to Sender: Shareef mauls Mailman (Grizzlies vs Jazz - December 28, 1997)Shareef Abdur-Rahim puts one on creepy Karl Malone and carries the squad through an epic 4th quarter. John Stockton reminds us why he's a GOATed PG. Not even lying, the Big Special Boy plays all of the first 36 minutes! Sam Mack treats us to an offensive outburst. Antonio Daniels continues to delight and dismay. Stu still doing Stu things (bad).
2023-08-1459 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisBonus - Vancouver Bandits Coach and GM Kyle JuliusReef, the Big Boi and even Stu take a quick rest as we detour into the world of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).
The Vancouver Bandits are set to tip off their season. We talk to coach and GM Kyle Julius his return to the Bandits' bench, the team's biggest stars, the Elam Ending, Championship Weekend in Langley and Blue Edwards' kid playing in the CEBL!
Also! We're giving away tickets to the Bandits' home opener.
2023-05-2419 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisOtis Gets His Revenge as AD Shows a Flash of Brilliance (Grizzlies vs Pistons -- November 30, 1997)The Grizz storm the Palace at Auburn Hills. Antonio Daniels looks atrocious but recovers for a memorable moment. Otis Thorpe and the bench mob dominate. We've reached the peak of Mayberry Mountain! The Brian Williams/Bison Dele story is...disquieting. The big special boy puts in some good work. Lindsey Hunter gets his hand stuck in a folding chair. Grant Hill chokes. Jeremy seethes when Justin attempts to do a positive 'What Did Stu Do Now?'. But they're still friends.
2023-05-1555 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisNew Look Grizz Come Out Firing in Dallas (Grizzlies vs Mavericks - November 4, 1997)Shareef looks like a dang all-star and then doesn't. Please enjoy the Otis Thorpe Experience™ (for a limited time only!). In a related matter, Stu makes (another) one of his all-time, pit-of-despair blunders. Dennis Scott and Michael Finley have the Grizzlies seeing stars and some guy says the Mavs are going 97-0.
BONUS: Jeremy meets and gambles with Gary Payton, while Justin obtains a piece of holy grail Grizzlies memorabilia. Something for everyone, really.
2023-03-0651 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisStu at the 1997 Draft: A Grave and Grievous Error (June 25, 1997)Tim Duncan would've changed everything, but the Grizz couldn't have him. Thanks, Stern.
The draft was weak and, sure, the Antonio Daniels pick was fine. Ho hum.
But! Much more interestingly!! History-altering fate once again knocks at Stu Jackson's door. Will he answer?
2022-12-0944 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisBonus - Interview with former Grizzlies forward George LynchGeorge Lynch played 123 games for the Grizzlies between 1996 and 1998. In that time, he logged 8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal in 21 minutes per game.
Lynch on the relentless losing in Vancouver: "It was tough. My entire little league, college, high school...until I got to the NBA...I probably hadn't lost more than 60 games in the entirety. Then you get here and you lose 60 games in one season. That's a lot of losing."
2022-10-0106 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisSeason Two Wrap - ’The Grizzlie Truth’ Director Kat JaymeJeremy and Justin finish up the 1996-97 season by handing out the hardware for worst take, best remembering, biggest disappointment and MVP. Then, writer/director Kat Jayme joins the podcast for an in-depth interview on her new film 'The Grizzlie Truth'. (She swears we're in it!)
2022-09-3050 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisA Glimpse of Greatness: Grizz Face 18-year-old Kobe Bryant (Grizzlies vs. Lakers - February 21, 1997)Kobe shows a flash of future greatness. Shaq sits. Chick Hearn insists Shareef should be Rookie of the Year. G-Money returns to form, but crumbles when it matters most. Big Country gets owned in the post by...everyone. Lord Byron gets his revenge.
2022-04-2138 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisStu Fires Winters, AP Drops a 40-piece (Grizzlies vs. Nets - February 4, 1997)Brian Winters is out. Stu says the Grizz need to "attain another culture", but it seems like the same old. Anthony Peeler can't miss a jumper and puts Shawn Bradley on a poster. Kerry Kittles dominates with a career high.
2022-02-0736 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisReef Shows Out in Cali (Grizzlies vs Warriors - January 8, 1997)Shareef drops 34 in his return home to California. G-Money is back in the saddle with a near dub-dub. Big Country puts up nice numbers, but there's a lot of empty calories there. Reef vs. Joe Smith is set to become the Barkley vs. Malone of the 2000's and beyond.
2021-11-0138 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisThe Grizz Beat the Best Team in the League (Grizzlies vs Rockets - December 17, 1996)Reef plays like a seasoned vet. The Big Guy comes through in the clutch. David slays Goliath. If the Grizz beat the best team in the league, does that mean...they're...the best team in the league?
2021-09-2036 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisCountry Dominates the Hapless Spurs (Grizzlies vs Spurs - December 6, 1996)The 1996-97 season is off to a brutal start, but you wouldn't know it from this excellent, all-around team performance. Shareef shows off some signature moves. Peeler is stroking from mid-range. And fans get the Big Country vs. Will Perdue marquee matchup they've been anxiously awaiting.
2021-07-1936 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisThe Shareef Draft (June 26, 1996)Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, and Ray Allen watch from the green room as the Grizzlies select Shareef Abdur-Rahim 3rd overall in the most stacked draft in NBA history. Justin goes into a tailspin wondering why the Grizzlies didn't trade for Nash at #15. Jeremy builds his ongoing Grizzlies fantasy roster which now includes Greg Ostertag AND the Junkyard Dog.
2021-05-1053 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisSeason One Wrap with the First Grizz OwnerFormer Vancouver Grizzlies owner Arthur Griffiths joins the show. He raises important questions like 'what if the Grizzlies were actually an arena football team?' and 'what if the Grizzlies didn't get completely screwed by the expansion rules?'. Justin and Jeremy hand out their season one awards.
2021-03-2943 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisFinally, A Good Country Game (Grizzlies vs Hawks - March 20, 1996)In the midst of one of the longest losing streaks in NBA history, Country shows up big against the Hawks. But the Grizz D has to cope with a scorching 4th quarter performance from Steve Smith.
2021-03-0231 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisBlue at the Buzzer! (Grizzlies vs 76ers - January 6, 1996)Scott Skiles retires pre-game in Vancouver. G-Money delivers a commanding performance. Blue Edwards hits the improbable game-winner in overtime on an even more improbable pass from the Big Guy.
2021-02-0135 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisThe Big Country Draft (June 28, 1995)The Grizzlies take Big Country with their first ever entry draft pick. But was it as bad a pick as everyone remembers? Well, yes. But not for the reason you're thinking.
2021-01-1538 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisGlove and Reign Man Come to Vancouver (Grizzlies vs SuperSonics - December 19, 1995)The powerhouse SuperSonics visit GM Place. Gary Payton is wheeling and dealing. Blue Edwards is on one. Big Country huffs and puffs his way through 45 (!) minutes on the floor.
2021-01-0440 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisThe Jordan Game (Grizzlies vs Bulls - November 30, 1995)Michael Jordan debuts in Vancouver, floats for three quarters, and then eviscerates the Grizzlies with 19 points in seven minutes after Darrick Martin smack talks him. Justin and Jeremy wonder, "why, Darrick? WHY?!".
2020-12-2240 minWith the 2nd Pick, Steve FrancisThe First Home Game (Grizzlies vs Timberwolves - November 5, 1995)Is it possible that the pinnacle of the Vancouver Grizzlies franchise came in its second game ever? In the premier episode, Justin and Jeremy relive the glory of the Chris King OT putback.
2020-12-1337 min