The Yarbrough Show Podcast

National Clean Comedy day is coming up on April 28th. Danny Devaney from The Comedy Barn in Pigeon Forge joins us in the studio to talk about the holiday and his upcoming performance in Off The Record 9.0!

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Why does the Director of Animals at Zoo Knoxville show family photos to Lou, a zoo chimpanzee?  Why will the zoo's last remaining elephant, Tonka, soon be leaving?  And why does the zoo crew feed glitter to one of their tigers?  Phil Colclough has the answers and much more about Zoo Knoxville.

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The movie "Oppenheimer" is tops at the Oscars with 13 Academy Award nominations. It tells the story of the Manhattan Project and the man who led that effort, J. Robert Oppenheimer.  Oak Ridge Historian, Ray Smith, talks about the role Oak Ridge played in the Manhattan Project, and the project's legacy.

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I asked the simple question of "who is the most famous person you've spoken to," and your answers blew me away.  The celevrities you told me you've met come from all walks of life! Here are your stories of a lifetime about the time you met Presidents, rock stars, actors, famous and infamous, and much more.

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His Weekly Top 40 is the longest running countdown in America but, as you'll hear when Rick Dees checked in with "Yarbrough," he's so much more than his radio career. 

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Matt Cameron from the TWRA explains the unique way researchers are keeping an eye on the elk population in Tennessee, the reason why skinks are on the move now, and a new law that impacts Wildlife Management Areas.

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When Dr. Bill Bass arrived at the University of Tennessee five decades ago, his work immediately began to change the world of forensic anthropology.  Dr. Bass reflects on his career, the creation of The Body Farm, and the way in which many criminal investigations are conducted, due to his research. 

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The story of Scott West is as interesting as the districts he develops.  You can trace the roots of today's version of the Old CIty and Market Square in Knoxville directly to Scott and his willingness to buy and develop condemned buildings in those areas.  Now, he has his sights set on another section of Knoxville. 

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Whether it's a lottery ticket, a sports bet, or something else, more than a quarter of a million Tennesseans experience gambling disorder symptoms.  Dr. James Whelan from The Gambling Clinic joined "Yarbrough" to discuss ways to identify, and address, a gambling problem.  

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Speedwell Joe, a longtime caller to "Yarbrough" and one of the listener's favoritea, checked in to update us on the reasons why he hasn't checked in for a while.

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Longtime NewsTalk 98.7 producer, Eric Glasgow, made a return trip to the studio with "Yarbrough" to explain how he's navigated life, both physically and mentally, after suffering a severely broken leg and ankle last September.  Eric had his left leg amputated below the knee about a year and a half before this most recent accident.    

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Years ago, a suggestion by Phillip Cameron's father changed his life forever and also helped to save the life of children on the other side of the world.  He told his story on "Yarbrough." 

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Heads up on this scam attempt that I received recently.  A phone call, claims of missed jury duty, request for bond, even Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler joined the call.  Beware and remember, a government entity will NOT call you for an over the phone or digital paymer, ever!

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An East Tennessee black bear found itself in an unusual predictment, it's coyote breeding season, and cold weather boating.  Matt Cameron from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency in his monthly visit with "Yabrough."

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The Tennessee Valley Authority says bitterly cold temperatures led to a record setting demand for electricity.  How close did TVA come to implemeting rolling blackouts similar to those in December, 2023?  And what is the future of nuclear power withing TVA?  TVA spokesman, Scott Brooks, answered those questions and more on "Yarbrough."

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The Tennessee state legislature is set to reconvene on Tuesday, January 9th.  State Senator, Becky Duncan Massey, joined "Yarbrough" and says the state's infrastructure, mental health facilities, medical marijuana, and more will be debated. 

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Dog DNA is big business these days, from determining the breeds that make up your pup to identifying the dog whose owner didn't poop scoop.  PooPrints has the first and largest commercial DNA Waste Management Program and, as Yarbrough learned, it's based in Knoxville.  CEO John Retinger checked in with Yarbrough.

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A bag of Christmas cards.  That's what set the wheels in motion that led to a 12 year old East Tennessee cancer patient meeting his favorite country music star.  Joey and Nancy from WIVK join "Yarbrough" with the story.

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Matt Cameron from the TN Wildlife Resources Agency discusses the discovery of a deadly deer disease in middle Tennessee, what to do if you strike and kill a deer with your vehicle, and turkeys, of course. 

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