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Morning Monster Podcast
The Morning Monster Podcast with Jacob Townsend includes hourly segments and interviews from The Morning Monster, which airs weekday mornings 6-10 a.m. on 640 WXSM, 101.5 WQUT HD2, and 640wxsm.com
Episodes
Morning Monster PodcastINDIANA FEVER BEAT WRITER ROBIN LUNDBERG INTERVIEW (8-7-26)
Jacob Townsend talks to Robin Lundberg about his new book on Caitlin Clark, the treatment of her, fair or unfair, WNBA, Caitlin's future, and more. See…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 4 (AUGUST 7, 2026)
Hour 4 of August 7, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with World Series champion, Darryl Strawberry, about his new book, his battle with addiction, his career, time in…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 3 (AUGUST 7, 2026)
Hour 3 of August 7, 2026 Jacob Townsend discusses Ryan McGee's piece for ESPN about the top ten supervillains in college football history. Then, Jacob is…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 2 (AUGUST 7, 2026)
Hour 2 of August 7, 2026 Jacob Townsend discusses why it's important that the College Football Playoff rankings show is continuing in 2026. Then, Jacob talks…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 1 (AUGUST 7, 2026)
Hour 1 of August 7, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about Ronald Acuna Jr.'s home run last night against the Marlins that got a little bit of help from Miami. Then…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 4 (AUGUST 6, 2026)
Hour 4 of August 6, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud discuss the NFL QB Tiers article by The Athletic this week. Then, they discuss whether Babe Ruth existed. Also…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 3 (AUGUST 6, 2026)
Hour 3 of August 6, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk about the coaches ranking that was released earlier this week. Then, they discuss scheduling by Indiana…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 2 (AUGUST 6, 2026)
Hour 2 of August 6, 2026 Jacob Townsend discusses another SoCon prediction that has ETSU second in the standings. Then, Jacob and Bud discuss Dan Mullen's…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 1 (AUGUST 6, 2026)
Hour 1 of August 6, 2026 Jacob Townsend discusses reports of ETSU's first full padded practice on Wednesday. Then, Jacob has audio from Tennessee football…
Morning Monster PodcastETSU MBB COACH BROOKS SAVAGE INTERVIEW (8-5-26)
Jacob Townsend talks with ETSU men's basketball coach Brooks Savage about the summer, Orioles trade deadline moves, injunctions, future roster moves, 2026-27…
Morning Monster PodcastVOLQUEST'S BRENT HUBBS INTERVIEW (8-5-26)
Jacob Townsend is joined by Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, about Josh Heupel's comments on Tuesday, Arion Carter, beginning of fall camp, Jalen Washington, and…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 4 (AUGUST 5, 2026)
Hour 4 of August 5, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with ETSU men's basketball coach Brooks Savage about the summer, Orioles trade deadline moves, injunctions…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 3 (AUGUST 5, 2026)
Hour 3 of August 5, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks to callers to begin hour three. Then, Jacob is joined by Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, about Josh Heupel's comments…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 2 (AUGUST 5, 2026)
Hour 2 of August 5, 2026 Jacob Townsend discusses the preseason coaches poll and what they got right and wrong at the top of the rankings. Then, Jacob goes…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 1 (AUGUST 5, 2026)
Hour 1 of August 5, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about Josh Heupel's comments to open up fall camp on Tuesday. Then, Jacob has sound from Heupel. Also, he talks…
Morning Monster PodcastHOOPSHQ AND BLUE RIBBON BASKETBALL'S CHRIS DORTSCH INTERVIEW (8-4-26)
Jacob Townsend and Bud are joined by Chris Dortsch, of HoopsHQ and Blue Ribbon Basketball, to talk about his article on the 1984 plane crash with ETSU…
Morning Monster PodcastJOHNSON COUNTY FOOTBALL COACH TYLER TRUSLER INTERVIEW (24 TEAMS IN 24 DAYS 8-4-26)
Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Johnson County football coach Tyler Trusler to preview the season for the Longhorns. Tyler's interview is part of 24 Teams in…
Morning Monster PodcastPROVIDENCE ACADEMY FOOTBALL COACH MICAH HUGHES INTERVIEW (24 TEAMS IN 24 DAYS 8-4-26)
Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Providence Academy football coach Micah Hughes to preview the season for the Knights. Micah's interview is part of 24 Teams in…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 4 (AUGUST 4, 2026)
Hour 4 of August 4, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud are joined by Chris Dortsch, of HoopsHQ and Blue Ribbon Basketball, to talk about his article on the 1984 plane…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 3 (AUGUST 4, 2026)
Hour 3 of August 4, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud discuss the injunctions that were granted over the weekend to college athletes. Then, they talk about the…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 2 (AUGUST 4, 2026)
Hour 2 of August 4, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud discuss Shaquille O'Neal being the pregame concert at North Carolina prior to the football game against ETSU…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 1 (AUGUST 4, 2026)
Hour 1 of August 4, 2026 Jacob Townsend recaps what the Braves did, or didn't do, at the trade deadline on Monday. Then, Jacob has sound from Lady Vols head…
Morning Monster PodcastJAYSON SWAIN- VOL NETWORK ANALYST, JOSH AND SWAIN CO-HOST, AND FORMER TENNESSEE WIDE RECEIVER INTERVIEW (8-3-26)
Jacob Townsend is joined by Jayson Swain, new lead analyst for Vol Network, co-host of Josh and Swain, and former Tennessee wide receiver, to discuss his new…
Morning Monster PodcastAUTOWEEK.COM'S DEB WILLIAMS INTERVIEW (8-3-26)
Jacob Townsend talks with Deb Williams, of Autoweek.com, about the last four weeks of the Chase, Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, this generation of drivers…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 4 (AUGUST 3, 2026)
Hour 4 of August 3, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with Deb Williams, of Autoweek.com, about the last four weeks of the Chase, Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, this…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 3 (AUGUST 3, 2026)
Hour 3 of August 3, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about the temporary injunction that was granted in Tennessee on Friday that allows an extra year of eligibility…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 2 (AUGUST 3, 2026)
Hour 2 of August 3, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about Tarik Skubal being traded to the Dodgers and what it could mean for the upcoming CBA negotiations. Then, he…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 1 (AUGUST 3, 2026)
Hour 1 of August 3, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about the Tennessee injunction that was granted on Friday and what that could mean for Kingsport native, Jack…
Morning Monster PodcastSULLIVAN EAST FOOTBALL COACH J.C. SIMMONS INTERVIEW (24 TEAMS IN 24 DAYS 7-31-26)
Jacob Townsend talks with Sullivan East football coach J.C. Simmons to preview the season for the Patriots. J.C.'s interview is part of 24 Teams in 24 Days and…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 3 OF SULLIVAN EAST MIDDAY MONSTER MEDIA DAY (JULY 31, 2026)
Hour 3 of Sullivan East Midday Monster Media Day sponsored by West Hills Tractor, Lyon Metal Roofing, and Brooks Collision Center Jacob Townsend talks with…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 2 OF SULLIVAN EAST MIDDAY MONSTER MEDIA DAY (JULY 31, 2026)
Hour 2 of Sullivan East Midday Monster Media Day sponsored by West Hills Tractor, Lyon Metal Roofing, and Brooks Collision Center Jacob Townsend talks with…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 1 OF SULLIVAN EAST MIDDAY MONSTER MEDIA DAY (JULY 31, 2026)
Hour 1 of Sullivan East Midday Monster Media Day sponsored by West Hills Tractor, Lyon Metal Roofing, and Brooks Collision Center Jacob Townsend talks with…
Morning Monster PodcastDOBYNS-BENNETT FOOTBALL COACH JOEY CHRISTIAN INTERVIEW (24 TEAMS IN 24 DAYS 7-31-26)
Jacob Townsend talks with Dobyns-Bennett football coach Joey Christian to preview the season for the Indians. Joey's interview is part of 24 Teams in 24 Days…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 3 OF DOBYNS-BENNETT MORNING MONSTER MEDIA DAY (JULY 31, 2026)
Hour 3 of Dobyns-Bennett Morning Monster Media Day sponsored by Center Street Grill & Smokehouse, Kingsport Fitness and Tanning, and Jeff Luethke, Attorney at…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 2 OF DOBYNS-BENNETT MORNING MONSTER MEDIA DAY (JULY 31, 2026)
Hour 2 of Dobyns-Bennett Morning Monster Media Day sponsored by Center Street Grill & Smokehouse, Kingsport Fitness and Tanning, and Jeff Luethke, Attorney at…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 1 OF DOBYNS-BENNETT MORNING MONSTER MEDIA DAY (JULY 31, 2026)
Hour 1 of Dobyns-Bennett Morning Monster Media Day sponsored by Center Street Grill & Smokehouse, Kingsport Fitness and Tanning, and Jeff Luethke, Attorney at…
Morning Monster PodcastKNOXVILLE NEWS-SENTINEL'S ADAM SPARKS INTERVIEW (7-30-26)
Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Adam Sparks, of Knoxville News-Sentinel, about the Arion Carter suspension story, the NCAA's punishment, Arion's NFL decision…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 4 (JULY 30, 2026)
Hour 4 of July 30, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Adam Sparks, of Knoxville News-Sentinel, about the Arion Carter suspension story, the NCAA's…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 3 (JULY 30, 2026)
Hour 3 of July 30, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud discuss ETSU's start to fall camp and the quarterback competition. Then, they talk about the jersey sponsorship…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 2 (JULY 30, 2026)
Hour 2 of July 30, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk about the Arion Carter suspension. Then, they go into the NCAA's process. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 1 (JULY 30, 2026)
Hour 1 of July 30, 2026 Jacob Townsend discusses the Arion Carter suspension and the NCAA's decision. Then, he has sound from ETSU head coach Will Healy after…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 3 OF SPORTSLINE (JULY 29, 2026)
Hour 3 of Sportsline on July 29, 2026 Jacob Townsend goes over the Arion Carter information the drive home audience. Then, he discusses other news around…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 2 OF SPORTSLINE (JULY 29, 2026)
Hour 2 of Sportsline on July 29, 2026 Jacob Townsend discusses SoCon predictions for the season. Then, he has sound from ETSU football coach Will Healy and…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 1 OF SPORTSLINE (JULY 29, 2026)
Hour 1 of Sportsline on July 29, 2026 Jacob Townsend discusses Arion Carter being suspended for two games by the NCAA. Then, he talks about whether the NCAA…
Morning Monster PodcastVOLQUEST'S BRENT HUBBS INTERVIEW (7-29-26)
Jacob Townsend is joined by Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, to talk about David Gabriel Georges commitment, Josh Heupel's difference, future recruits, jersey…
Morning Monster PodcastDAVID CROCKETT FOOTBALL COACH HAYDEN CHANDLEY INTERVIEW (24 TEAMS IN 24 DAYS 7-29-26)
Jacob Townsend talks with David Crockett football coach Hayden Chandley to preview the season for the Pioneers. Hayden's interview is part of 24 Teams in 24…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 3 OF DAVID CROCKETT MORNING MONSTER MEDIA DAY (JULY 29, 2026)
Hour 3 of David Crockett Morning Monster Media Day sponsored by Mauk's of Jonesborough Jacob Townsend talks with Jeff Birchfield of the Johnson City Press to…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 2 OF DAVID CROCKETT MORNING MONSTER MEDIA DAY (JULY 29, 2026)
Hour 2 of David Crockett Morning Monster Media Day sponsored by Mauk's of Jonesborough Jacob Townsend talks with David Crockett girls soccer coach Ariel…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 1 OF DAVID CROCKETT MORNING MONSTER MEDIA DAY (JULY 29, 2026)
Hour 1 of David Crockett Morning Monster Media Day sponsored by Mauk's of Jonesborough Jacob Townsend talks with David Crockett football coach Hayden Chandley…
Morning Monster PodcastBRISTOL RHYTHM AFC HEAD COACH DAVE NEIJENHUIS INTERVIEW (7-28-26)
Jacob Townsend talks with Bristol Rhythm AFC head coach Dave Niejenhuis about the season for the Rhythm, playing for the national championship, excitement, and…
Morning Monster PodcastESPN CFB WRITER BILL CONNELLY INTERVIEW (7-28-26)
Jacob Townsend is joined by Bill Connelly, of ESPN, to talk about his latest piece on the 100 games that explain college football in 2026, lack of elite teams…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 3 OF SPORTSLINE (JULY 28, 2026)
Hour 3 of Sportsline on July 28, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about Danny White's comments about future power four out of conference games at Neyland Stadium…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 2 OF SPORTSLINE (JULY 28, 2026)
Hour 2 of Sportsline on July 28, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about some of the flaws in the SEC argument of conference supremacy. Then, Jacob goes into why South…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 1 OF SPORTSLINE (JULY 28, 2026)
Hour 1 of Sportsline on July 28, 2026 Jacob Townsend takes calls to begin the show. Then, Jacob is joined by Bill Connelly, of ESPN, to talk about his latest…
Morning Monster PodcastUNICOI COUNTY FOOTBALL COACH DREW RICE INTERVIEW (24 TEAMS IN 24 DAYS 7-28-26)
Jacob Townsend talks with Unicoi County football coach Drew Rice to preview the season for the Blue Devils. Drew's interview is part of 24 Teams in 24 Days and…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 3 OF UNICOI COUNTY MORNING MONSTER MEDIA DAY (JULY 28, 2026)
Hour 3 of Unicoi County Morning Monster Media Day sponsored by Erwin Paint and Body Shop and Unicoi County Gas Utility District Jacob Townsend is joined by…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 2 OF UNICOI COUNTY MORNING MONSTER MEDIA DAY (JULY 28, 2026)
Hour 2 of Unicoi County Morning Monster Media Day sponsored by Erwin Paint and Body Shop and Unicoi County Gas Utility District Jacob Townsend talks with…
Morning Monster PodcastHOUR 1 OF UNICOI COUNTY MORNING MONSTER MEDIA DAY (JULY 28, 2026)
Hour 1 of Unicoi County Morning Monster Media Day sponsored by Erwin Paint and Body Shop and Unicoi County Gas Utility District Jacob Townsend talks with…
Morning Monster PodcastAUTOWEEK.COM'S DEB WILLIAMS INTERVIEW (7-27-26)
Jacob Townsend talks with Deb Williams, of Autoweek.com, about Corey Heim's win at Brickyard 400, his season, rivalry with Carson Hocevar, Alex Bowman news…
Morning Monster PodcastETSU FOOTBALL COACH WILL HEALY INTERVIEW (7-27-26)
Jacob Townsend talks with ETSU football coach Will Healy as the Bucs start fall camp this week to talk about SoCon predictions, new replay technology in the…