Last Call Sports Grill, a popular nightclub in Northeast Jackson, Mississippi, located on Old Square Road, caught fire overnight on December 16, 2025. The blaze started around 12:40 a.m., prompting a response from multiple Jackson Fire Department units who battled the flames through the night. The venue, formerly home to Old Venice Pizza Company and Gridley's, was heavily damaged, but there is no word yet on the cause of the fire or if anyone was injured.

In the "Last Meal" segment of Episode 1,119 of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards poses the question of the day: If you could choose your final meal before death, what would it be? Inspired by the Ruthless podcast, Edwards ponders his own choices, from a classic steak to local favorites like country fried steak at Martin's, red beans and rice with sausage from McB's, or veal cutlets from now-closed Jackson staples such as the Elite or Mayflower. He emphasizes flexibility, allowing picks from home-cooked meals, current restaurants, or nostalgic spots from Central Mississippi's culinary history.

 

Edwards engages listeners by reading texted and commented suggestions, sparking lively debates on details like white vs. brown gravy, Mexican vs. regular cornbread, and sides such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or fried okra. He reminisces about beloved defunct eateries, including Pizza Inn's pre-franchise pizza, Pizza Express's mozzarella-heavy slices, Scotty's on Terry Road, Dennery's, the Cherokee's roast beef, Gridley's hot barbecue sauce, and even the Elite's enchiladas. The conversation evokes food nostalgia, with Edwards admitting it left him hungry and planning a hearty lunch.

 

The segment wraps with more listener ideas, like rib eye steak sandwiches from Cypress Point, dirty bird sandwiches from Burgers Blues Barbecue, poppy seed chicken from Two Sisters, and crab legs with crawfish, blending humor, local lore, and audience interaction for a fun, appetite-stirring start to the show.

In the episode, host Clay Edwards discusses Donald Trump's controversial Truth Social post about Rob Reiner's murder by his son, sarcastically attributing it to "Trump Derangement Syndrome" (TDS) and wishing the couple peace. Edwards defends Trump's raw, unfiltered response, citing Reiner's history of vicious attacks calling Trump a racist, liar, Nazi, and Russian colluder, including demands for his imprisonment. He shares personal parallels with facing threats and cancel culture, criticizing "virtue-signaling" conservatives like Brylin Hollyhand for condemning Trump while ignoring Reiner's hypocrisy, such as mocking Rush Limbaugh's death.

 

Co-host Andrew Gasser joins, questioning what Trump said that was factually wrong and emphasizing Reiner's inflammatory rhetoric, including climate denial accusations and post-election meltdowns that led Reiner to a mental health facility. They highlight the double standard in reactions to political violence, noting leftists celebrated Charlie Kirk's death but decry Trump's commentary, and affirm Trump's right to unapologetic honesty given attempts on his life and legal persecutions.

In this episode of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards kicks off with reflections on living in interesting times and shares the chilly morning weather, noting a high of 58 degrees despite a frosty start. The question of the day asks listeners about their ideal last meal, sparking lively discussions on favorites like country fried steak, veal cutlets from classic spots such as the Elite or Scotty's, rib eye sandwiches, roast beef, and even crawfish feasts with all the fixings. Edwards reminisces about beloved closed restaurants and reads listener suggestions, debating details like gravy types and cornbread varieties.

 

Co-host Andrew Gasser joins for the second hour, diving into Donald Trump's controversial post about Rob Reiner's death, attributing it to Trump Derangement Syndrome and wishing the couple peace. They defend Trump's raw response given Reiner's past attacks calling Trump a racist, liar, and colluder with Russia, while criticizing virtue-signaling conservatives. The conversation highlights Reiner's history of inflammatory statements, including post-election meltdowns, and contrasts reactions to political violence.

 

The show shifts to wrestling, analyzing John Cena's final match and debating retirement bookings, before addressing a DeSoto County judge returning to the bench days after a DUI arrest, raising questions about accountability for officials facing similar charges as defendants.

The Clay Edwards Show episode features host Clay Edwards discussing a range of topics, starting with an announcement about ending Facebook streaming due to AI moderation issues and recommending alternatives like YouTube, Rumble, and X. He covers the alleged stabbing deaths of director Rob Reiner and his wife in their Brentwood home, with their son as a suspect, while praising Reiner's films like The Princess Bride and A Few Good Men despite political differences. Edwards touches on sports, including a recommendation for the Stuart Scott 30 for 30 documentary Booyah, and reflects on 1990s culture. Political rants include criticism of left-wing rhetoric, a DoorDash driver accused of tampering with food, accusations of racism in Pantone's "Color of the Year," and asymmetrical warfare in media and culture.

In this midday live episode of the Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards announces expanded partnerships with Men's Health of Mississippi, dives into the escalating scandal surrounding fired Michigan football coach Sharron Moore (including an affair, threats, and ESPN's protective coverage), criticizes Rep. Benny Thompson for calling a National Guardsman shooting an "unfortunate accident," promotes a 50% off livestream-only sale on merchandise (promo code: LIVE at buyfafo.com), and touches on sports, politics, Jasmine Crockett's Senate run, and listener reviews.