Joey and Nancy on WIVK

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Full Show 7-31-26 Jul 31, 2026

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Joey warned everyone that he was fasting for lab work and might get hangry. He woke up extra early and ate three gluten-free waffles, syrup, and a banana before 3:30am.

Nancy finally watched the Idaho murders documentary on Netflix and was completely creeped out by it.

The show talked about the recent Taco Bell lettuce scare and the confirmed cases of illness in Knox County. Nancy said she’d go back to Taco Bell immediately, just without lettuce, while Joey said he had already been back for a Crunchwrap Supreme.

Hot Tea: Parker McCollum canceled a show because his wife went into labor and welcomed their second son. Bailey Zimmerman canceled his entire European tour to focus on family matters. Shania Twain said she would never remove Brad Pitt’s name from “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” but might add Harry Styles. Nashville now has a Morgan Wallen-themed Airbnb complete with a warning not to throw a chair off the balcony.

Joey shared that wrestling with his 12-year-old son has become a reality check. He used to easily pin his boys down, but now they’re getting strong enough to make him work for it.

Nerd News: A New York school paused plans for a humanoid robot teacher named Sally after parents learned the manufacturer also has ties to the adult companion robot industry. People claimed they found an alien missile on Mars, but NASA says it’s just a rock. Google Gemini is working on AI tools that remove “ums,” “likes,” and other filler words from dictated text.

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Nancy gave an update on her ankle injury after another doctor visit. The doctor now believes her pain could be a nerve-related condition and suggested it might actually be coming from how her brain is processing pain signals. Joey turned the conversation into jokes about shock therapy.

A new Tennessee law now makes it easier to own a pet raccoon. Joey also highlighted new Tennessee laws allowing digital vehicle registrations, animal chiropractic care, and requiring more daily recess time for elementary school students.

Nancy said her 13-year-old son couldn’t wait for tax-free weekend because it meant back-to-school shopping. Joey guessed her budget would be around $500, and Nancy hopes it will be less than that.

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Group Therapy: I Think My Best Friend is Jealous of My Engagement Jul 31, 2026

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Full Show 7-30-26 Jul 30, 2026

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Nancy wanted adults-only summer camp with cabins, counselors, bugles, Cheerwine, and zero responsibilities. The conversation turned into wishing for adult-sized playgrounds, ball pits, and swings built for grown-up hips.

Joey complained that his kids won't stop squeezing his "elbow meat," playing with his feet, and poking the back of his neck. Nancy admitted her husband loves grabbing people's toes and trying to pop them.

Hot Tea: Ben Affleck won $1 million for charity on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Ella Langley and her crew took a CPR class. Trace Adkins shared the story of surviving a gunshot wound years ago.

The show talked about back-to-school supply lists and school rules, including bans on metal water bottles, zippered binders, and strict cell phone policies.

A discussion about the smelliest towns in East Tennessee led to listeners nominating everything from bean factories and chicken plants to mushroom farms and paper mills.

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Karly debuted "Unhinged with Producer Karly," sharing some of the wildest Hinge profiles she's seen, including strange photos, odd voice prompts, and one guy who randomly sang opera.

A story about Tyler Hubbard getting a fishhook stuck in his head sparked fishing horror stories, including Nancy's painful memory of having a treble hook removed from her finger.

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What Makes You Special? I Run New2Knox Social Media and Events! Jul 30, 2026

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Full Show 7-29-26 Jul 29, 2026

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Joey realized his scary 185 bpm gym heart rate was likely caused by mixing a new medication with lots of caffeine.

The show talked about a professor who caught 32 of 35 students using AI to cheat by hiding the word "Madagascar" in the assignment instructions. Students turned in essays with random lines like "Madagascar floats sideways through the afternoon."

Hot Tea: Megan Moroney got emotional after ending a Denver show early due to illness. A fake Morgan Wallen meet-and-greet scam reportedly cost fans thousands. Researchers are also raising money for marmot studies through an OnlyFans page called "OnlyMarms."

Nancy is weirded out by physical therapy. The therapists aren't even fixing her old ankle injury, just strengthening everything around it.

A Candy Land Café popup in San Diego had Nancy and Karly ready to book a flight. The attraction features life-size Candy Land locations, themed treats, and plenty of photo opportunities.

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Joey, Nancy, and Karly held eulogies for Knoxville restaurants Denton's, The Plum Tree, and Myrtle's Chicken & Beer. They think Nancy belongs in a pulpit.

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A delivery company dropped off Karly's new bathtub beside her mailbox on the side of a major highway. The companies did not care when her mom called to complain.

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Full Show 7-28-26 Jul 28, 2026

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Joey, Nancy, and Karly spent the afternoon filming content with Tennessee football players and discovered Nancy gets very quiet when she's "peopled out" and needs a little time to recharge.

Karly went several days without blinds in her new house and felt very exposed. She said it's a good thing she lives in the woods because her bathroom has a window.

The show's bosses shared a little too much about their bathroom experiences yesterday. Plus, people online are supposedly trying to catch Cyclospora to lose weight.

A new Shark Week special features a woman who claims she's in a relationship with a shark named Alan. She says she's spent thousands of dollars diving to see him and insists they share a special connection.

Karly made her first-ever trip to Costco and hated it. Between the crowds, giant bulk purchases, and her family's three buggies, she was extremely overwhelmed with the whole experience.

Hot Tea: The CEO of Cracker Barrel is stepping down after backlash over attempts to modernize the brand. Tom Cruise's daughter Suri is reportedly dropping "Cruise" from her name. An Iowa woman was arrested for DUI while driving a lawn mower.

Joey shared an old photo from his frosted-tip days and talked about skipping his 25-year class reunion. Only 13 people showed up out of a class of 160, which made him feel even better about staying home.

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Nancy complained about being required to volunteer at middle school football concessions and receiving a three-page packet explaining how to properly sell hot dogs, snacks, and drinks.

After hearing a dramatic reading of Luke Bryan's "Fish Hunt Golf Drink," Joey and Nancy performed spoken-word versions of Travis Tritt's "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" and Gretchen Wilson's "Redneck Woman."

McDonald's is testing clear bags designed for fans attending stadiums with clear-bag policies, making it easier to sneak in a value meal instead of paying stadium food prices.

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Full Show 7-27-26 Jul 27, 2026

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Joey's car still randomly smells like stink bait from a fishing trip. Nancy got to experience it after Joey made her sniff the air vent when the car had been baking in the sun.

Producer Karly was woken up by a phone call from the boss, Rich Bailey, on Saturday morning. She thought something was wrong at the station, but he was really calling to get help setting up Venmo for someone buying a WIVK shirt.

Monday Morning Wake-Up Calls are back! Joey and Nancy called 7-year-old Karson to wake him up.

Joey, Nancy, and Karly recapped Friday night's Neal McCoy concert at Country Tonite Theatre. They loved how funny he was, the random Christmas songs, and his surprise Michael Jackson performance. Karly was annoyed by the nonstop autograph line that kept interrupting the show.

Hot Tea: Bunnie XO bought herself a $500,000 Rolls-Royce after her divorce and rode off in it with her new boyfriend. LeBron James is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers. New fashion trend- fold over jeans that are designed to look unbuttoned and falling down.

After hearing about people base jumping off Seattle's Space Needle, the show asked where listeners would trespass if they knew they wouldn't get arrested. Answers included underneath Dollywood roller coasters, Dolly Parton's rumored secret room, Graceland's upstairs, Ripley's Aquarium, and underneath Neyland Stadium.

The show discussed Megan Moroney saying she's happily single during her Cloud Nine Tour but plans to get back into dating when it's over. That led to a conversation about the celebrity dating app Raya and how Karly should get on it.

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Joey and Nancy reacted to a viral video of a woman on a Carnival cruise scratching a foot fungus with a dining room fork. Carnival reportedly removed the utensil from service. Nancy said she may start bringing her own silverware everywhere she goes.

Shockingly, Joey actually ate at a church potluck. He did admit that most of what he chose looked store bought.

Nancy talked about her husband's idea to start raising cattle on their farm. After discussing fencing, feeding, and the fact that their kids would probably name the cows and refuse to eat them, she decided buying local beef sounds much easier.

Morgan Wallen rolled his ankle during a show. Nancy shared all the rehab exercises she's learned while recovering from her own ankle injury and joked that Morgan should take notes.

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Full Show 7-24-26 Jul 24, 2026

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Joey defended the viral toe-wrestling video with Nancy and Karly after his mother-in-law called it “nasty.” They laughed at other comments that were left on the video, including one from the Toe Wrestling Championship official social media that told them they did it wrong.

Joey shared a vacation story about a clogged hotel toilet that required a high-powered air-pressure tool instead of a plunger.

Hot Tea: Carly Pearce explained why she doesn’t want children. Luke Combs surprised fans who accidentally bought tickets to a tribute act. A man dressed as Spider-Man went viral for helping a stranded wheelchair user cross a busy road.

Nerd News: A new humanoid AI teaching assistant named Sally, the theory that viral “Wow, Okay” videos may have helped train AI, and a human-sized refrigerator designed to cool off workers in extreme heat.

Nancy may have accidentally talked her way into carrying a flag during a rodeo grand entry, even though she is still recovering from her ankle injury.

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Joey thinks he has a road rage. He said he gets petty when drivers honk at him too quickly at a green light and that he’ll intentionally slow down afterward.

Steak N' Shake has a new QR code system that customers have to use to get drinks. Nancy admitted to sometimes putting Dr Pepper in her free water cups.

A 14-year-old boy used a lasso to save a drowning man.

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