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Full Show 8-11-26 Aug 11, 2026

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Nancy survived her first school pickup of the year and confessed she may have nodded off in the car line while waiting for Ben to get out.

Joey made an impulse purchase at Burlington and was proud of his “girl math” savings. After finding a discounted belt, he grabbed two bottles of discontinued Tresemmé 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner, and detangler for $4.99 each.

Nancy discovered a new bathroom pass system in Ben’s school paperwork. Students have to carry a signed pass and track bathroom trips throughout the semester.

Tuesday Morning Wake Up Call for Carter and Colson

Joey shared a scam warning after his wife tried buying discounted Touchland hand sanitizer from what appeared to be a legitimate website. The fake site collected her credit card information, leading to fraud alerts and a canceled card.

Hot Tea: Brad Pitt revealed he is no longer completely sober after seven years but says he now drinks only in moderation. 7UP is changing its formula from lemon-lime to lime-lemon. Cornell University has officially banned students from processing wild game in communal dorm kitchens after a pair of students butchered a black bear in one.

Joey and Nancy talked food recalls after Taylor Farms jalapeños were linked to a salmonella outbreak. Nancy shared a scary story about her daughter being hospitalized with salmonella as a baby and said she’s avoiding the affected products.

Joey revealed that a verified multi-millionaire reached out on social media challenging him to a 90s country music duel. The proposed wager is a $50 charity donation, but Joey is hoping the wealthy challenger might raise the stakes for a local cause if he wins.

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Joey was shocked to learn Nancy arranged a school transportation swap with neighbors she barely knows. The agreement involves the neighbors helping Ben get to school while Nancy, her dad Papa Joe, and her daughter Emma help their sixth-grade daughter get home.

Joey became fascinated by reports that President Donald Trump used a decoy Air Force One strategy during a trip because of security threats. The story involved a catering truck, a secret plane transfer, and plenty of action-movie comparisons.

Group Therapy: My Wife Wants to Be an Influencer, But I Don't Want to Be in the Videos

The show discussed the arrest of a West Virginia man accused of taking down a Flock license-plate camera. Thousands of people reportedly offered humorous alibis for him, sparking a conversation about privacy concerns and public safety.

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Full Show 8-10-26 Aug 10, 2026

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First day of school for Knox County! Joey feels bad for his boys because he remembers how tough the first day after summer can be, while Nancy shared her neighborhood carpool setup involving kids who have barely met each other.

The show discussed Perez Hilton’s recovery after his recent hospitalization. Joey struggled with the fact that actor Jared Padalecki felt pressured to apologize for publicly wishing Perez well. The conversation turned into a larger discussion about forgiveness and basic human compassion.

Monday Morning Wake-Up Call with 8-year-old Laikyn!

Weekend highs and lows: Joey’s high: hosting Vols broadcaster Mike Keith for a church Q&A event. Joey's low: having to weigh at the doctor's office with his clothes on. Nancy's high: She moved daughter Catie into a UT dorm. Nancy's low: She got no sleep this weekend. Karly's high: getting a pedicure with her mom where the man punched and slapped her mom's feet. Karly's low: Everyone left the wedding they went to early, and she didn't get to dance.

Hot Tea: Megan Moroney kind of put herself on a new Kenny Chesney son. Rascal Flatts says they have no plans to retire. A Wisconsin man made headlines by flying his helicopter to Cabela’s because driving would have taken too long.

Nerd News: a remote-controlled house-cleaning robot, a shipwreck discovery that could help recreate a Civil War-era Guinness recipe, and a new odor-resistant T-shirt

Nancy complained that school fundraising requests have already started. This year she’s making her son Ben handle his football fundraiser himself instead of calling friends and relatives for donations.

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The show talked about a flight delayed because a toddler refused to buckle a seat belt. Joey and Nancy debated what they would do if their own child became the reason an entire plane couldn’t leave.

Joey shared the awkward moment of realizing a coworker asking about wedding photos hadn't been invited to the wedding. The conversation turned into stories about accidentally asking people about events or bonuses they were never invited to receive.

Your smartwatch tan line could actually be “wrist rot,” irritated skin caused by wearing watches. Joey recently discovered his watch band had developed a smell, and Nancy realized she has an indention on her finger from her wedding ring.

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Group Therapy: I Broke Up with a Guy Because I Found Out He Has a Clip-On Hairpiece Aug 07, 2026

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Full Show 8-7-26 Aug 07, 2026

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Joey, Nancy, and Karly kicked off Friday talking about a weekend wedding and the awkwardness of figuring out which coworkers were invited. Karly got onto Joey for not going to vote yesterday.

Nancy shared a back-to-school hack after getting flooded with teacher wish lists. Instead of buying random supplies, she picked up Amazon gift cards and sent them with handwritten notes for each of her son’s teachers on the first day of school.

The show laughed about unusual baby names from 2025, including Tsunami, Billion, Matrix, Luxury, and Howdy. Nancy said her nickname should be tsunami because she "comes in like a wave and destroys things."

Hot Tea: Perez Hilton had been reaching out to celebrities he had bashed in the past to make amends before his hospitalization. Ronnie Dunn joked about getting flashed by a girl and spitting milk on his shirt. A New Jersey pizza shop owner went viral for losing her temper over a family asking to borrow a knife to cut a birthday cake.

The crew shared stories about the nicest country stars they’ve met. Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini, and Russell Dickerson were all awesome. Nancy and Karly mentioned celebs that weren't so great.

The Buc-ee’s versus Beaver Mini Mart saga took another turn after Buc-ee’s claimed the Ohio business attempted to secure a national trademark that could have allowed Beaver Mini Marts to expand nationwide.

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The show played a game called “Guess the Plot,” featuring dumb movies including Water Park Shark, VelociPastor, Cocaine Bear, and Rubber.

Joey, Nancy, and Karly talked about high school cliques. Joey and Nancy described themselves as floaters who were friends with everyone, while Karly said she was one of the smart kids.

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Full Show 8-6-26 Aug 06, 2026

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Karly shared a PetSmart horror story after watching a customer’s dog leave a massive mess in the middle of the store. An employee pointed out the cleanup stations, and the owner walked away and left it behind.

Joey admitted he may have hit a rabbit on the way to work and spent the feels bad about it.

Rude things that have become socially acceptable: Bringing your own giant water bottle to someone else’s dinner party, being on your phone constantly when at dinner or an event, and ghosting people.

Hot Tea: BMW owners are upset after seeing ads for the new Spiderman movie appear on vehicle screens. Randy Travis surprised a cancer patient by visiting them in person. A Florida steakhouse is offering a monthly nude dining experience.

Joey stressed himself out over what to wear to a former coworker's wedding. He called the groom on the air to ask what he should do.

The Buc-ee’s versus Beaver’s Mini Mart lawsuit continued to gain attention. Businesses across Ohio have begun adding beavers to their logos in support of the small local store, while politicians have called the lawsuit ridiculous.

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There's a new TikTok prank where parents pretend to introduce kids to scary-looking teachers before the first day of school.

Group Therapy: I Broke Up with a Guy Because I Found Out He Has a Hairpiece.

A survey found that age 47 is when people are happiest. Nancy said she’s actually happier now than ever before.

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What Makes You Special? I'm a Witch! Aug 06, 2026

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Kristy owns Black Cat Folk magic Shop and specializes in Appalachia folk magic!

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Full Show 8-5-26 Aug 05, 2026

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Joey, Nancy, and Karly took on a haircut challenge at Tennessee School of Beauty during Cuts for Kids. To everyone’s surprise, Nancy actually did a pretty good job, while Joey’s mannequin ended up with a much more questionable look.

Joey discovered the stink-bait smell trapped in his truck has gotten so bad that it seemed to follow him out of the vehicle. Nancy reassured him the smell wasn’t actually on him, just stuck in his nose and beard.

Hot Tea: Perez Hilton was hospitalized after a concerning livestream prompted viewers to call police. Travis Kelce is reportedly interested in making a country album. A Minnesota homeowner was arrested after creating a homemade spike strip to keep kids off his lawn.

The show discussed a teenager who unknowingly bought stolen Civil War-era cannonballs and tried to take them through airport security. Listeners shared their own stories of buying stolen items without realizing it.

Joey and Nancy reacted to Buc-ee’s suing an Ohio business called Beaver’s Mini Mart over its logo. Both thought the lawsuit seemed excessive, especially since the mom-and-pop store had been around long before Buc-ee’s arrived in the area.

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The crew mourned the closing of the original Nixon’s Deli on Bearden Hill. Sister Nancy delivered a dramatic eulogy celebrating decades of steamed sandwiches, pumpernickel bread, and local memories.

Nancy shared a story about an Amazon driver who got stuck in her driveway, then refused to hand over her package because he had to complete the previous stop first. Listeners explained that delivery systems often won’t allow packages to be scanned out of order.

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Tourists are getting way too comfortable around wild animals. There was another close call with a bison at Yellowstone, and people are always getting too close to bears in the Smokies.

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Group Therapy: I've Been Sabotaging My Kid's Playdates Because I Don't Like the Other Kid Aug 05, 2026

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Full Show 8-4-26 Aug 04, 2026

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Joey was thrilled to learn both of his boys love Life cereal as much as he does, leading to a debate about the best cereals of all time.

The show revisited Martha Reeves’ viral national anthem performance after she blamed windy conditions and audio issues. Joey and Nancy still weren’t completely convinced.

Nancy accidentally sent Joey into a panic with a simple “Can you call me?” text. He spent 20 minutes thinking the worst before learning she just wanted to joke about standing up Erik Ainge for a fence estimate.

Hot Tea: Jelly Roll announced a break from touring, Zac Brown Band surprised fans with free cruises, and a West Virginia man was arrested for stealing $17,000 worth of Little Debbie snacks.

Jason Aldean said he’d get rid of social media if he could, sparking a discussion about whether anyone would willingly give up smartphones and social media.

Joey sent a waffle back at Waffle House after discovering a used butter container sitting on top of it.

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Nancy shared a hilarious hospital story after removing her bra during a CT scan and later realizing her tank top wasn’t providing nearly as much coverage as she thought on the walk back to her car.

A Powerball discussion turned into Joey explaining why he never wants to win the lottery, arguing that huge jackpots often create more problems than happiness.

Group Therapy: I've Been Sabotaging My Kid's Playdates Because I Don't Like the Other Kid

The show also celebrated Spider-Man: Brand New Day becoming the biggest opening weekend movie ever and laughed about a theater that reportedly had to be evacuated because of one very gassy moviegoer.

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Full Show 8-3-26 Aug 03, 2026

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Joey figured out why he was so loopy Friday. After fasting for labs, drinking black coffee, and accidentally mixing two medications that cause drowsiness, he was so out of it his in-laws made him ride home instead of driving himself.

Nancy spent most of church trying not to laugh after her son accidentally farted on a wooden pew right before the sermon. Karly celebrated Shark Week with a trip to the Georgia Aquarium to see a whale shark.

The show reacted to Martha Reeves’ national anthem performance at a women’s professional baseball game. People online have ranked it as one of the worst performances ever.

The Monday Morning Wake-Up Call featured Calvin’s first day of high school. He wasn't thrilled to be awakened by Joey and Nancy and reminded everyone he still had “20 minutes of sleep left.”

Joey and Karly compared notes on The Odyssey. Karly loved seeing it in IMAX 70mm in Chattanooga, while Joey thought some of the modern dialogue felt out of place in an ancient Greek story.

Hot Tea: Bunnie XO bought a Los Angeles home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day had a massive opening weekend, and a New Jersey police officer dressed as a bush helped issue 74 distracted-driving tickets.

Nancy’s tax-free weekend shopping trip got way out of hand thanks to extra sales. What started as a back-to-school run turned into a major spending spree and early Christmas shopping.

The show talked about recalled rechargeable hand warmers, and Nancy realized she had bought the recalled model for her son a while back. Joey brought up how a product he used for his son's was later recalled.

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Karly witnessed a rare public Joey meltdown while he was trying to find his son’s drama camp performance, which was later blamed on the medication-and-fasting combination.

Nancy volunteered as a third-base coach for her son’s softball team and is convinced she caused a player’s hamstring injury after enthusiastically sending him home to score.

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