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The Frank & Friends Show gives you a chance to hear Frank Murphy’s unusual perspective on life. Over the years, radio listeners in Knoxville, Los Angeles, and Washington would hear Frank talk about his family, his frugality, and his fig trees. He and his friends will also talk about comedy improv, travel, food, and other things that make Frank so Frank. Expect to occasionally hear from guests with interesting stories to add about radio, improv, and East Tennessee. The show is available on Yo ...
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Andy’s Frozen Custard on Cedar Bluff Road
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Becca James, for the “friends and family” celebration at the new Andy’s Frozen Custard, 513 N. Cedar Bluff Road, Knoxville. Website: https://locations.eatandys.com/ll/US/TN/Knoxville/513-North-Cedar-Bluff-Road This is the third Andy’s location in East Tennessee and the second in Knoxville. Franchisee Tom Gass te…
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Whitney Wells, who is the social media coordinator for Marble City Opera. Find Whitney online at https://www.instagram.com/whitneywellssoprano/ Whitney is from Texas. She is in town to work as the assistant stage manager for Marble City Opera’s production of il Tabarro. There will be a concert version of il Taba…
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Logan Murrell, who is a singer and songwriter. Frank asks why Logan changed her Instagram handle to include the word vibes. Find Logan at https://www.instagram.com/loganmurrellvibes/ Frank went back to the pool supply store to have his pool water tested. He was surprised to learn he needed to add 12 pounds of ch…
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Mitch Moore, who is a freelance writer. Frank met someone named Duran who posts reaction videos on YouTube. Mitch suggests that Duran record his reaction to the Frank & Friends Show. Frank is wearing a shirt that he hasn’t worn in a couple of years. A news anchor once told Frank that he doesn’t tuck in his shirt…
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Frank Murphy is joined by author Thomas D. Taylor, who can be found online at https://thomasdtaylor.wordpress.com/. Thomas and his wife Elyse Bruce adopted some former “hoarder house” cats. Thomas writes horror stories and offers to make Frank a victim in one of his stories. Elyse writes Missy Barrett mysteries. She invited Frank to read a chapter …
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady of Marble City Opera. As predicted on a previous episode, they enjoy a cider in their Frank & Friends Show pint glasses. Frank’s picture is on page 66 of the April issue of VIP Knoxville magazine as part of its coverage of the Amadeus Chamber Ensemble’s program of “French Opera Jewels.” Frank and H…
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Mitch Moore, who is a freelance writer. They are using Frank & Friends Show pint glasses for the first time. Mitch thought Mo the tortoise was ceramic but Frank urges him to watch episode 0019 at https://youtu.be/_LmUlhl7Kdk for the whole story. Frank and Mitch are not offended by meat but Frank’s friend Bean do…
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Elyse Bruce, Creative Dynamo. Elyse’s newest Missy Barrett mystery, The Case of the Missing Muskets, includes a chapter in which Missy and her mother visit the Frank & Friends Show. Frank and his wife Jere had leg-of-lamb for Easter. They tried to find a jar of mint jelly at a supermarket, which did not have any…
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Mitch Moore, who is a freelance writer. Mitch watched his previous episode and wanted to make some adjustments. Mitch thinks that Frank & Friends sounds like Frankenfriends. Mitch asks Frank about the process of writing questions for Tennessee Scholars’ Bowl. Frank and his wife have been reorganizing and rewriti…
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Episode 0132 - Paddy, Peeps, and Pal’s
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Sarah Roberto, who arrived early for the recording. Frank came from a family that runs late but his wife Jere came from a family that runs early. Frank’s friend Bean is moving back to England this week. They made plans to meet for lunch at a restaurant in Harriman. Frank planned to be early for their meeting but…
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Mitch Moore, who is a freelance writer. Frank saw Mitch in two plays at Flying Anvil Theatre. Mitch is also in a band called Vinyl Tap. Frank enjoyed Mitch’s YouTube series, “State of Franklin,” which can be viewed here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Tj30IQQQv9XbaT3cLnaMVYSZE6oeQDG&si=Yzx57FAoCzOLpWfT Fra…
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Becca James, the girl with two first names. Becca went on a business trip to New Orleans during Mardi Gras. She saw several parades and received lots of beads. For Christmas, Becca got a purse that looks like a fanny pack. She wore it on her chest at Mardi Gras to prevent being pickpocketed. This episode is spon…
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady of Marble City Opera. In April, Frank and Heather Waliga will co-emcee a fundraiser for InterFaith Health Center and Frank will emcee a fundraiser for Friends of Literacy. Frank asks for the Frank & Friends Show to be listed as an in-kind sponsor of the events. Kathryn asked Marble City Opera’s soc…
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady, who has been in Cleveland to direct a production of Glory Denied. Frank recorded a behind-the-scenes video at a rehearsal for the Akima Cabaret, which will take place on March 1 and 2, 2024 at the Mill & Mine. Frank will be the emcee and auctioneer for Marble City Opera’s Pop-Up Opera Party on Feb…
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Frank Murphy visits a rehearsal for the 2024 Akima Cabaret, a fun night of musical comedy, presented by the Akima Club of Knoxville. This year’s theme is “80s Mix Tape.” The Akima Cabaret will be at the Mill & Mine on March 1 and 2, 2024. The Frank & Friends Show is a media sponsor of this year’s Akima Cabaret. Proceeds benefit dozens of area chari…
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Frank Murphy is on the podcast porch while it is snowing in Knoxville for the first time in 385 days. Frank has always disliked snow but now finds it more bearable because he can work from home instead of driving in it. Frank’s big break in radio came when newscaster David Haines asked Frank to read the snow closing announcements on WAVA during the…
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady of Marble City Opera, who will be performing as Olha in The Christmas Spider on January 6, 2024 at St. John’s Cathedral. Tickets and information at https://www.marblecityopera.com/ Children’s tickets are free with the discount code PENNYARTS. Kathryn stopped by the final Einstein Simplified improv …
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Becca James, the girl with two first names. This year had the shortest possible Advent because Christmas fell on a Monday. Becca’s parents would celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. Frank’s wife put him in charge of ordering matching Christmas pajamas for their grandchildren this year. Becca…
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Becca James, the girl with two first names. Frank has been resisting the urge to buy Weigel’s eggnog but has been seeing online ads for Weigel’s new delivery service. Frank’s friend Houston Vandergriff played a shepherd in the Nativity Pageant of Knoxville. Frank met Houston when he played a toy soldier in the N…
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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Sarah Roberto, who says she is merry and bright, like the words on her sweatshirt. Frank is wearing a loud Christmas blazer that he bought at Kroger. Sarah notices the antique Christmas ornaments that were once owned by Jere’s Aunt Dee. Jere will sing at a Christmas Eve Mass. Frank signed up to read at the Midni…
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