It’s the anniversary of Nancy’s “hell week” where her older son wrecked his dirt bike, her dog passed away, and her younger son impaled his foot. Joey also realized he'd been counting down to his anniversary with the wrong date and shared plans for a Boston Tea Party-themed anniversary stop during their New England road trip.  It’s time for Patriot Fest! It’s going to be hot, so remember sunscreen and visit the misting fans at the WIVK tent.   East TN Translates: The Declaration of Independence   Hot Tea: Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married today and will Tim McGraw be performing there? Tomorrow, Tim will headline a show in Nashville with Reba. New York City's mayor has asked residents to not put their ACs lower than 78 degrees.   Joey’s new slip n slide came in! The kids loved it, but Joey chickened out and never went down it.   California is banning grocery labels that say “sell by” because they are confusing!   Lucky 7 for $50 to Farmacy  Nancy was worried about her 87-year-old dad after he experienced symptoms she feared might be heart-related. After a doctor visit, a few phone calls, and some Googling, she thinks he has indigestion or an ulcer.  Forgotten Moment in U.S. History: Martha Washington questioning George Washington’s promotion to president   We Play Patriot Games to give away VIP tickets to Patriot Fest with a Pledge of Allegiance challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Should the 250th anniversary of the country be “America 250” or “USA 250?” Joey’ son is most excited for the Fourth of July because he gets to have his own American Dew (Mountain Dew).  East TN Translates: The Star-Spangled Banner.  Hot Tea: According to a wedding guest, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is NOT at Madison Square Garden. A couple illegally climbed to the top of the Empire State Building, got engaged, and then got arrested. Will Ferrell is Skims’ newest underwear model.  It is SO hot. Joey’s air conditioner is struggling to keep up. Nancy thinks her husband is crazy for wanting to build a fire while camping in the heat this weekend.   Joey explained why shopping at Kohl’s completely overwhelms him.  Lucky 7 gave away $50 to Farmacy Restaurant  Karly confronted our boss about how he was invited to a Taylor Swift meet and greet in Nashville, didn’t go, and didn’t take her with him.  A Forgotten Moment in U.S. History: Mary Todd Lincoln Criticizes the Writing of the Gettysburg Address.  Group Therapy: My Friend Keeps AI Editing All of Our Photos  We Play Patriot Games to give away VIP tickets to Patriot Fest with a USA chant challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It’s HOT! Nancy also had a wardrobe mishap when only the sheer part of her outfit for Patriot Fest arrived, leaving her scrambling to find something to wear underneath.  East TN Translates: JFK’s “Ask not what your country can do for you” speech.  Hot Tea: The National Guard was called in to NYC amid Taylor Swift’s wedding rumors. Jordan Davis was almost detained at the border over a name mix-up. A “Mexican Batman” vigilante duct-taping suspected thieves to poles.  We talked about a dangerous ocean hotel off the North Carolina coast and about our own sketchy hotel stays.  World Cup update: Team USA plays tonight. The viral international fan from Germany asked for recommendations on where to visit in Nashville.  Lucky 7 for Farmacy Joey bought a massive new slip ‘n slide for the backyard. Nancy made a comment that made Joey think she was calling him “fat.”  A Forgotten Moment in U.S. History: Thomas Jefferson confronts John Hancock about his oversized signature on the Declaration of Independence.  What Makes You Special? I’m an Animal Communicator / Pet Psychic!   We Play Patriot Games to give away VIP tickets to Patriot Fest with a “finish the lyric” challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nancy had a wild morning after hearing coyotes near her house and worrying about her dog, while Joey showed up to work frazzled—almost forgetting his shoes and eating cereal in the car. They talked about kids and social media, noting how easy it is for teens to bypass age restrictions—even with bans in place. East TN Translates returned with Nancy giving a humorous East Tennessee version of the Gettysburg Address. Joey shared a hilarious story about his mom mailing him fishing gear—including smelly bait, worm food, and “worm bedding”—revealing she had been raising her own worms. Hot Tea included the U.S. soccer coach wanting Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, and Ella Langley at a World Cup game, Kane Brown saying he connects more with athletes than other artists, and an 84-year-old man suing Waffle House after tripping outside while reading a sign. They reminded listeners about the Dollywood wristband stop, encouraging everyone to listen on the app for the secret location—and warning people not to try sneaky tricks to get extras. Nancy shared her first barrel racing lesson experience, realizing she was in a class full of kids and getting humbled—plus needing help getting her boot off afterward. Lucky 7 for $50 to Farmacy Restaurant Group Therapy focused on a listener whose boss dented her car and denied it—advice was to confront him privately first before escalating. Patriot Games gave away VIP tickets to Patriot Fest with a hilarious “bald eagle screech” challenge. They also discussed an update on the viral “dad in the women’s restroom” story, with the kids’ mom criticizing him for starting a GoFundMe and exposing their children online. Another “Forgotten Moment in U.S. History” featured a comedic take on Betsy Ross sewing the first flag while arguing with her husband. They wrapped up with what they learned, including Joey discovering his mom’s worm farming hobby and Nancy confirming she’ll keep working toward her rodeo comeback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America 250 week kicked off with Joey and Nancy talking about the country's 250th birthday and reflecting on some surprising moments from early American history. Nancy also confessed to accidentally running over a squirrel while driving the WIVK truck to a Community Crew event at Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding. The crew recapped volunteering at Shangri-La, where they helped with chores around the property. Joey and Marvin ended up cleaning horse pens with pitchforks while others opted for less messy jobs like pulling weeds. Joey shared an update on his son's garden after they harvested their first homegrown cucumbers. The conversation turned into a preview of the upcoming Southern Life Expo, including Kid Boss booths, local vendors, food, and Christmas in July activities. Scrolling Through TikTok featured a grandmother who went viral for removing towels from pool chairs that vacationers were using to reserve spots hours before actually showing up. Joey and Nancy both agreed that if you're not at the pool, you shouldn't be saving chairs. Hot Tea included Alan Jackson's farewell concert in Nashville featuring appearances from George Strait, Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, and video tributes from Reba, Ella Langley, and Taylor Swift. They also discussed rumors surrounding a possible Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding and Bunny XO joking that being married to Jelly Roll was like serving a ten-year prison sentence. Nancy shared a dream-inspired invention: smart glasses that would recognize people and remind you how you know them before they walk up and start talking to you. A discussion about the upcoming America 250 celebration led Joey into sharing some fascinating Revolutionary War history he learned from a documentary, including why he unexpectedly found himself feeling a little sympathy for the British perspective. Lucky 7 for $50 to Farmacy Producer Karly gave a full recap of her speed dating experience from the weekend. While she didn't find a romantic connection, she met some interesting people, made a few new friends, and concluded that confidence goes a long way in that environment. Let the Beat Drop took a patriotic turn as Joey, Nancy, and Karly attempted to sing the National Anthem while staying on beat after the music dropped out. Joey shared an emotional father-son milestone after helping his 12-year-old shave his mustache for the first time. The shaving session came after Joey and his wife unintentionally made their son feel self-conscious about it. Patriot Games gave away VIP tickets to Patriot Fest in Pigeon Forge. After several listeners struggled, one caller successfully sang the first verse of "Yankee Doodle" to win front-row seats for Carly Pearce and Parmalee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nancy’s mother-in-law called Joey “tough and buff” on a Facebook post of him at the gym.   East TN Translates! Nancy translated the Preamble to The Constitution into current East Tennessee terms.  Hot Tea: Ticketmaster crashed during the Ella Langley presale yesterday. Over 200k people were trying to buy tickets for the Knoxville show. Dan and Shay have been crashing people’s weddings to promote their new song. Megan Moroney surprised Kenny Chesney with a mariachi band in his hotel room in Vegas.   Dolly wrote a custom jingle for her new travel stop. She seems to write songs for everything! We played the songs she wrote for The Wild Eagle and Big Bear Mountain.   Joey is sad that his older son, Johnston, is growing up. He was looking at old photos and videos of him from a year and a half ago and realized how much he’s grown just since then. He wishes he could go back and experience that time again.   Lucky 7 for tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country  Karly is going speed dating on Sunday! We had people call in to help her practice ahead of the real event.   We gave away a pair of Ella Langley tickets! Whoever calls in has to tell us who they are choosing to take to the show. We then call that person, and if they answer, they get tickets!  TVA is making a time capsule in honor of America 250. You can submit a message that might be included in the capsule on their website.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.