Just The Shark & Subbi today as they dive into an array of topics. First we discuss dry January and Whole 30. It's tough but there is no denying that you wake up feeling refreshed. But don't fret, we'll rip the band aid off on Super Bowl Sunday. Then we talk about the fact that for the first time in 60+ years, neither Duke, UNC nor Kentucky are ranked. Wild COVID times we live in but that's why Subbi says that this year doesn't really count. Throw an asterisk on it! Then we discuss if Baylor is getting enough credit, Subbi goes down a rabbit hole and probably needs some air and we discuss if you can lose your Blue Blood status. Then we talk about the new tournament schedule. Some very reactionary opinions but there's no doubt it's a shock to the system. A gut punch. We venture to May I Have Some More and round it out with Hugs.

<p>Mason and Rich take you through the past week, which saw the Grizzlies go 3-0 extending their win streak to 4. They talk about positive developments throughout the week, injury updates, and how much fun it is to have Ja back. Oh yea, did we mention the rookies are hoopin?!?!</p>

<p>Podcasting is like poetry in motion...</p>

Subbi is back from his holiday cross country road trip and the Shark is back as well despite the Football Team losing on Saturday. The boys are all together for the first time in 2021 and they talk Texas and Shaka Smart. Is there a correlation between his hair and his success? Then we discuss Illinois' up and down season. Is Brad Underwood to blame for this inconsistency? They're just an unpredictable bunch. We then head to the northeast to highlight BU wearing masks while playing and UConn jogging our memory as they're in the top25 representing the Big East. We also did some rebranding. It's no longer "Gamblin' & Griswoldin" but rather "Please Sir, I Want Some More" The Shark and Taylor give you more winners (losers as well). Then we finish it off with Where Am I? and Hugs.

<p>Sam and Mason talk all things Grizz, including their latest win over the shorthanded nexts. The duo discusses lineup combinations, some things that they like and dislike from the past few games, praise the rooks, and end the show with hot topics from around the League.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It's 2020. 1.9MM are killed by a deadly virus. &nbsp;Podcasters are free to roam the earth and talk 1995's sci-fi bizarro tour de force from Terry Gilliam.</p>

<p>Taylor again takes the mic and goes iso on the first episode of the new year. The episode begins with some thoughts on the NCAA's official announcement of the tournament being held in the Indianapolis metro area. From there we bring in Palmer Yoakum to discuss Kentucky basketball, their struggles this year and where they go from here. Plus we get to hear about some behind the scenes moments in Big Blue Nation. After our interview, Texas is highlighted as the team of the week along with Iowa's rise back to the top five. The episode rounds out as we take a look at why Washington basketball is so bad and then look ahead to a few of the week's best matchups. Taylor ends the show with a hug for the listeners and reminds everyone that no man is a failure who has friends...and no podcast is a failure who has listeners. Happy New Year theatergoers!</p>

<p>- Grizzlies fall to Lakers in Marc Gasol's return home</p> <p>- Player and team trends so far this season</p> <p>- We provide an update on where the Grizzlies record stands compared to our pre-season predictions to this point</p> <p>- Many minutes were spent lamenting the ambiguity of the Grizzlies' injuries</p> <p>Follow us on Twitter @backdoorcutshow and subscribe on our main feed by searching <strong>"Backdoor Cut Show: A Memphis Grizzlies Fan Podcast"</strong></p>

<p>Is it destiny? Fate? A sign? No, it's just In the Can. &nbsp;</p>

No Shark today as he's licking his wounds from Haskins & The Football team. It's probably a good thing because Arizona self imposed a postseason ban and Taylor & Subbi dive into that. They also welcome good friend of the program and Tucson Local, Ted Skroback, to offer insights and opinions on the program, Sean Miller and the future. Then we discuss the callousness and lack of awareness from the NCAA with their "Mask Madness" campaign and touch on the Big Ten's depth. We finish up 2020 with Where Am I? and Hugs. Happy New Year, gang!

Mason and Sam hop on to talk Ja's historic 44-pt night and the loss to the always consistent Spurs.

Ho Ho Ho, wishing you a very TICHY Christmas! Before we dive into the roast beast we dive into our new cult hero, Adam Kunkel and his game winning 3 against Marquette. Then we discuss Coach Cal's twitter post essentially dismissing Cam Fletcher. Staying in the coaching circle, we talk Penny Hardaway's extension with Memphis. Then we look at last week and talk Gonzaga vs. The Field and how nobody seems to care that Michigan State got embarrassed by Northwestern. Subbi delivers an impassioned/borderline psychotic speech highlighting the stark difference between the NCAA basketball selection committee and the College Football Playoff committee. Then we end it with Gamblin & Griswold, Friday Bracketology & Hugs.

<p>Saddle up on your tauntauns, we'll SEE YOU IN HELL as we talk the 40th anni of the sci-fi fantasy classic (and possible best sequel ever)!</p>

<p>In this installment of the Backdoor Cut Show, the guys discuss what they liked in the Grizzlies' preseason games against the Hawks. They also give their over/under predictions for the Eastern Conference. It's an annual tradition and not for the faint of heart. Western Conference over/unders will publish later this wee.</p> <p>Follow along on Twitter @backdoorcutshow and check out The-BarnBurner.com, our host website for the show.</p>

Back with another edition of TICH and we dive into the week that was. First we explore Coach K's Covid comments (alliteration for ya) and we have takes ranging from him being a hypocrite all the way to him being a politician. Then we discuss Marquette's toughness and their solid start to the year. Know who else is having a solid start to the year? Luka Garza. Just joking he's having a scorching hot start. We touch on his virtuoso performance against Iowa State. Then we try and figure out what's going on in Lexington because Kentucky stinks. We also look ahead to some scrumptious games and give out some winners (probably losers) in Gamblin' & Griswoldin.' Finally we wrap it up with Friday Bracketology and a repeat Where Am I?

<p>It's Turbo time...</p>

The Backdoor Cut crew is joined by Shawn Coleman (@StatsSAC), host of Locked on Grizzlies and contributor for Grizzly Bear Blues, to discuss the preseason opening win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. We marvel at Ja Morant's efficiency and go through the roster to give our thoughts on each player's performance and overall team performance on both ends. We wrap it up by discussing who has caught our eye around the league, before giving Grizzlies season predictions. 

Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) joins the show and breaks down the game of each of the Grizzlies new additions. He also gives us some draft prospects to keep an eye on for 2021. You can find Jackson's work on Dime Uproxx, The Step Back, his personal Patreon page, and more. 

Despite Covid taking the best game of the year away from us we're back to recap what happened last week in the college basketball world. We also look forward to a scrumptious slate of games this upcoming week and we introduce a new segment: "Gamblin & Griswoldin" The Shark and Taylor will give you their best gambling picks and you'll either become rich or poor. No in between. We also are back with TWIT and Hugs plus the Shark gives us some wise words: "What A Time To Have Time" Write that down.

<p>The guys get together a week before the first preseason game of the 20-21 NBA Preseason to discuss the recent schedule release and give predictions for the first 14 games. The talk turns to potential starting lineups and expectations before the conversation ends with the crew giving their thoughts on the Russell Westbrook for John Wall trade.&nbsp;</p>

We've officially made it back but that doesn't mean all is well. The Shark & Subbi hash some things out before we dive into topics like Luka Garza dominating already, 3 top 10 teams losing, Gonzaga being a wagon (Gonwagon? Gonzagan?) workshop with me. And of course Calipari comes out hot with an impassioned/absurd sound byte. Then we interview long time listener and avid Dukie, Jimmy McGuinness to get his thoughts on the Blue Devils and we try to figure out why the Duke big man went from the great looks of Christian Laettner to Ryan Kelly and Matthew Hurt. Then we wrap up with Hugs.

<p>In part two of this mega offseason episode, the guys talk the Grizzlies roster and discuss how they think many of the teams around the league did in the past few weeks.</p> <p>Listen to part 1 <a href="https://the-barnburner.com/2020/11/24/backdoor-cut-ep-90-memphis-grizzlies-2020-draft-and-free-agency/">HERE</a></p>

<p>College Hoops Is Back. Only thing left to say: Theater</p>

The gangs all here to discuss the Grizzlies moving up in the 2020 NBA Draft not once, but TWICE, and the ensuing moves that were made in Free Agency. The guys also hit on moves around the league in general. 

Can you feel it? Taste it? Smell, See, Hear it? College basketball is back in one week, my sweet sweet theatergoers! We talk about Indianapolis hosting  all rounds of the tournament. Subbi might have to drive on over from Chicago. Then we discuss Gregg Marshall's resignation and we allow Taylor to two step as he basically called that he wouldn't survive this. We also talk Rick Pitino wanting to delay the season and introduce May Madness. Honestly, you can call it whatever the hell you want just give me tournament basketball. Then we bring back an oldie but a goodie segment: This Week In Theat and round it out with Hugs.