Morning Monster Podcast

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

October 22, 2025 22 mins

Jacob Townsend is joined by Wake Forest head men's basketball coach and former ETSU men's basketball coach, Steve Forbes, about the upcoming exhibition, the event next Tuesday, looking back at 2020 season, upcoming season for the Demon Deacons, changes in the ACC, Bruce Pearl retirement, and more. 

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Jacob Townsend talks with Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, about the Tony Vitello situation, what could be happening to cause the wait, are there issues with him, Danny White, and others, recap Alabama football loss, Josh Heupel's game management, defense, and more. 

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Jacob Townsend talks with New York Times sports business writer, Ken Belson, about his new book, Every Day is Sunday, which is about Roger Goodell, Jerry Jones, and Robert Kraft turning the NFL into an economic juggernaut. 

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October 22, 2025 42 mins

Hour 4 of October 22, 2025

Jacob Townsend talks with callers about the Tony Vitello situation, as well as the upcoming ETSU basketball season with Wake Forest exhibition a week away. Then, Jacob is joined by Wake Forest head men's basketball coach and former ETSU men's basketball coach, Steve Forbes, about the upcoming exhibition, the event next Tuesday, looking back at 2020 season, upcoming season for the Demon Deacons, changes in...

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October 22, 2025 42 mins

Hour 3 of October 22, 2025

Jacob Townsend talks with New York Times sports business writer, Ken Belson, about his new book, Every Day is Sunday, which is about Roger Goodell, Jerry Jones, and Robert Kraft turning the NFL into a economic juggernaut. Then, Jacob talks with Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, about the Tony Vitello situation, what could be happening to cause the wait, are there issues with him, Danny White, and others, recap Al...

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October 22, 2025 42 mins

Hour 2 of October 22, 2025

Jacob Townsend gives his SEC Power Rankings for the week. Then, he talks about if there is someone to blame for the Tony Vitello situation?

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October 22, 2025 13 mins

Hour 1 of October 22, 2025

Jacob Townsend talks about the latest (as of Wednesday morning) on Tony Vitello Watch in Knoxville and where the situation is at this point. 

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Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Voice of the Titans, Taylor Zarzour, about the Titans loss to the Patriots, first game for interim head coach Mike McCoy, Mike Vrabel's return, upcoming game against the Colts, and heading to Starkville this weekend.

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Jacob Townsend and Bud spoke with Chris Dortsch, of Blue Ribbon Basketball Yearbook, about the upcoming college basketball season, Tennessee, Rick Barnes, SEC, and more.

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October 21, 2025 15 mins

Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Volquest's Eric Cain about what is next for Tony Vitello, the Giants opening, what will happen next, and more.

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Jacob Townsend and Bud are joined by Tennessee men's basketball assistant coach Amorrow Morgan ahead of the upcoming season to talk about why he came to Tennessee, returning to his home state, working for Rick Barnes, Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Nate Ament, and more. 

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October 21, 2025 43 mins

Hour 4 of October 21, 2025

Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Voice of the Titans, Taylor Zarzour, about the Titans loss to the Patriots, first game for interim head coach Mike McCoy, Mike Vrabel's return, upcoming game against the Colts, and heading to Starkville this weekend. Then, they talk about Billy Napier being fired at Florida. Finally, it is time for birthdays.

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October 21, 2025 45 mins

Hour 3 of October 21, 2025

Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Volquest's Eric Cain about what is next for Tony Vitello, the Giants opening, what will happen next, and more. Then, they spoke with Chris Dortsch, of Blue Ribbon Basketball Yearbook, about the upcoming college basketball season, Tennessee, Rick Barnes, SEC, and more. Also, they give their reaction to the latest about Vitello from Eric earlier in the hour.  

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October 21, 2025 40 mins

Hour 2 of October 21, 2025

Jacob Townsend and Bud talk about whether it would do Josh Heupel and Tennessee some good if he had someone on the staff who handled game management? Then, they discuss the Tony Vitello situation and what will/should happen next. Also, they're joined by Tennessee men's basketball assistant coach Amorrow Morgan ahead of the upcoming season to talk about why he came to Tennessee, returning to his home state...

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October 21, 2025 40 mins

Hour 1 of October 21, 2025

Jacob Townsend talks about the Tony Vitello situation right now for Tennessee. Then, he has ETSU head football coach Will Healy's Monday press conference. Also, he has Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel's Monday press conference, as well.

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Jacob Townsend talks with Voice of the Vols, Mike Keith, about Tennessee's loss at Alabama, the last play of the first half, Josh Heupel's decisions, offensive line play, and more.

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Jacob Townsend talks with Deb Williams, of Autoweek.com, about Chase Briscoe's victory at Talladega, the push from Ty Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing's playoff success, the shortcomings for other playoff drivers on Sunday, and more.

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Jacob Townsend talks to former SEC on field and replay official Gerald Hodges to talk about a few of the calls from the Tennessee/Alabama game. Gerald's weekly appearance is sponsored by A.G. Heins Company. 

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October 20, 2025 41 mins

Hour 4 of October 20, 2025

Jacob Townsend talks with Deb Williams, of Autoweek.com, about Chase Briscoe's victory at Talladega, the push from Ty Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing's playoff success, the shortcomings for other playoff drivers on Sunday, and more. Then, Jacob talks with Voice of the Vols, Mike Keith, about Tennessee's loss at Alabama, the last play of the first half, Josh Heupel's decisions, offensive line play, and more. Final...

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October 20, 2025 43 mins

Hour 3 of October 20, 2025

Jacob Townsend talks with several callers about Tennessee's loss at Alabama. Then, Jacob talks about Josh Heupel's coaching decisions late in the first half and in the second half, as well. Also, Jacob touches on the Tony Vitello situation. 

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