Joey and Nancy on WIVK

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Full Show 9-17-26 Sep 17, 2026

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Nancy discovered her son Ben had hidden his sweaty football cleats under the bed to try and force his parents out of his bedroom during their home renovation.

Mandolin star Wyatt Ellis stopped by to talk about his new song “Rocky Top Bottom,” playing with artists like Dierks Bentley and Vince Gill, and his upcoming appearance at Vol Village. He also joined Nancy for an improvised song about a turkey leg named Tom.

Hot Tea: Drake released a rap version of Ella Langley’s “You Look Like You Love Me,” the CMA announced a Dolly Parton tribute special airing October 21, and a New Hampshire library got back a magazine that was 132 years overdue.

Joey went down a rabbit hole researching generic brand names, uncovering gems like Mountain Yeller, Mountain Holler, Doctor Perky, and Cream Betweens.

Karly and Nancy surprised Joey with audio evidence of his on-air habit of smacking his lips. Joey was horrified once he heard the montage.

Lucky 7 for $50 to the Diner at Twister’s

The show announced its Ella Langley giveaway, the “Bangs for Your Buck Challenge,” where contestants will cut their own bangs blindfolded for a chance to win tickets.

Nancy worried she was annoying the contractors working on her home because she loves watching them work. Most callers in the trades said curious homeowners are usually welcome.

Group Therapy: The Kid That I Babysit Locked Me Out of the House. Should I Tell His Parents?

The show also celebrated the launch of the new WIVK Pale Ale with Xul Beer Company, featuring a collectible WIVK the Frog can.

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Wyatt Ellis Talks "Rocky Top Bottom" and Freestyles a Song with Nancy Sep 17, 2026

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What Makes You Special? I am a Reiki Master! Sep 17, 2026

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Full Show 9-16-26 Sep 16, 2026

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Nancy shares stories from the Tucker Wetmore meet-and-greet at the Tennessee Valley Fair, including grown adults playing a very competitive game of "Tuck Tuck Goose" for backstage passes.

Joey can't believe Megan Moroney has a smoothie that costs $22, which turns into a conversation about outrageously expensive drinks and the little things we're all willing to spend money on.

Tom Cruise says he's not difficult, just intense, Kenny Chesney announces a huge tour, and men are apparently shaving their eyelashes in today's Hot Tea.

Nancy goes job hunting for her daughter and discovers some surprisingly weird opportunities, including ghost tour guide, bird concierge, and doorstep trash collector.

Lucky 7 comes down to a grammar question after several callers get tripped up along the way.

Joey gets way too excited about Amazon deliveries, including dish soap, ice packs, and felt pads for his dining room chairs.

A story about two moms breastfeeding each other's babies sparks a surprisingly passionate discussion among listeners.

And in What Makes You Special, Joey and Nancy meet a Knoxville Reiki master and try to figure out exactly what Reiki is and how it works.

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Full Show 9-15-26 Sep 15, 2026

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Joey explains why he was acting a little weird on yesterday's show, and talks about how the boss woke him from a nap.

The Stagecoach lineup is stacked, but Joey and Nancy aren't sure they're built for three days of festival living.

New details in Hayden Panettiere's death lead to a discussion about fentanyl and how dangerous counterfeit pills can be.

HOT TEAAAA: A possible secret Dolly Parton album, Jelly Roll listening for God's next move, and a getaway vehicle with a "FAT GIRLS" sticker make up Hot Tea.

Nancy's dad talks his way into a bigger discount at Lowe's, and listeners share the places they've successfully haggled.

Today's Nerd News covers a foldable iPhone, scary AI predictions, and people trying to create glow-in-the-dark pets and unicorns.

Lucky 7 comes down to a Greek mythology question for the win.

Joey's wife finds a hair in her salad, sparking a debate about when it's okay to complain at a restaurant.

Listeners share some of East Tennessee's funniest town nicknames for their residents...ie "Clintonians" in Clinton... "Karnies" in Karns

A husband calls Group Therapy after telling his wife her $300 anniversary sheets weren't worth it.

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Full Show 9-14-26 Sep 14, 2026

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Joey admitted he accidentally mixed medications again and warned everyone that if he said anything weird on the show, he was blaming the medicine.

Nancy shared that her family has moved into their son's room during their home renovation. The move uncovered a stockpile of hidden snacks, drinks, and food stashed all over Ben's room.

The show talked about drive-thru accuracy, with Chick-fil-A ranking near the top and Taco Bell near the bottom. Joey also shared a story about a Sonic employee offering to "smell" drinks to figure out which one was diet.

Monday Morning Wake-Up Call with 9-year-old Carter

Joey realized he's a little codependent after getting excited about introducing his kids to Cocoa Wheats, only to have one son change his mind about liking it the very next day.

Hot Tea: Nashville's airport is moving closer to being renamed after Dolly Parton. Judge Judy is retiring from her courtroom show. Officials say the nationwide Cyclospora lettuce outbreak is finally over.

The Tennessee Valley Fair inspired another round of "Wheel of Fair Workers," with Joey and Nancy pretending to be turkey leg salespeople, pig race announcers, funhouse workers, and demolition derby hosts.

Fat Bear Week is almost here, leading listeners to share names for neighborhood animals, including George Clooney the raccoon, Chonky the groundhog, and Martin the mallard.

Lucky 7 for $50 to the Diner at Twisters.

Joey spent part of the morning doing an over-the-top Garth Brooks impression while reading tour quotes and imagining how Garth would announce a Knoxville concert.

Nancy completed her barrel racing redemption at the rodeo, ran the correct pattern, avoided knocking over barrels, and got emotional seeing how proud her family was afterward. Karly admitted she hates rodeos, especially the calf roping events, while Joey's boys were mostly entertained by watching the animals.

The show wrapped up talking about the demolished O'Charley's in Turkey Creek and how much that area of Knoxville continues to change.

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Full Show 9-11-26 Sep 11, 2026

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Joey, Nancy, and Karly spent much of the show reflecting on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, sharing where they were that day and talking about how younger generations understand the attacks differently. Joey also shared how his sons had questions about the World Trade Center and even thought 911 came from September 11.
Kristi, an EMT who worked at Ground Zero, shared her powerful story of helping first responders after 9/11, meeting her future husband, an FDNY firefighter who survived the towers' collapse, and discussed the lasting health and PTSD struggles many responders still face.
Hot Tea: Taylor Swift earned a CMA Single of the Year nomination and confirmed she'll attend the awards. Ella Langley leads the nominations with nine, while some fans are upset Morgan Wallen was largely left out. Stella Lefty is facing accusations that several songs on her album sound too similar to other artists' work, including one song that resulted in Noah Kahan receiving writing credit. Florida Georgia Line appears headed for a reunion after a Stagecoach 2027 teaser hinted that Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard are officially getting the band back together.
Nancy survived her concession stand volunteer shift after accidentally forgetting to charge a coach for a $2 hot dog. She spent the whole game worrying she'd be accused of stealing until a $2 tip balanced everything out.
Mike Keith previewed Tennessee's game against Georgia Tech, then bravely participated in "Mike Keith Karaoke" by dramatically reading the lyrics to "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy."
Lucky 7 for tickets to Dollywood
Lee Greenwood joined the show to talk about "God Bless the USA," its connection to 9/11, and the emotional performance he gave at Yankee Stadium shortly after the attacks.
Nancy is back in the CASA Rodeo barrel-racing competition tonight and admitted she's more nervous about Joey and the WIVK crowd watching than the actual ride.
Kent Stevens joined the show to share what it was like living in New York City on 9/11. He witnessed the second plane hit, lost friends in the attacks, and opened up about the PTSD and alcoholism he battled in the years that followed.
Brian Rice gave Tennessee a four-out-of-five rating on the Smoky Dog Scale heading into tomorrow night's game against Georgia Tech and said Vol fans are expected to make a strong showing in Atlanta.

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Kent Stephens Talks About Being in New York on 9/11 Sep 11, 2026

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Lee Greenwood Talks About God Bless the USA on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Sep 11, 2026

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We Spoke With Kristi Who Worked At Ground Zero After 9/11 And Married An FDNY Firefighter Sep 11, 2026

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