Improviser: on-air, onstage, & online

Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Becca James, the girl with two first names. They will taste-test the allegedly viral Dr Pepper Eggnog that Frank saw on Instagram. Knoxnews photographer Saul Young took photos at the City of Knoxville Christmas Tree lighting. Jody Collins and Sarah Roberto were among those photographed. One man was wearing a “Saul Young Appreciation Society” sweatshirt. Frank and Becca hosted the livestream of the Karns Christmas Parade on YouTube. A plumber modified a go-cart to look like he was driving a giant toilet. His staff gave away toilet paper, which some British people describe as “loo rolls.” Frank picked up some Milk Duds candy off the road for Becca. This episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don’t forget the S). Buy books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including Body Farm t-shirts. Contact BoneZones to hire Frank to give a presentation about Dr. Bass and the Body Farm. Becca bakes Italian pizzelle cookies for Christmas and potato latkes for Hanukkah. Frank is not allowed to eat any of the cookies that his wife Jere has baked because they are to be used as gifts. However, Frank is allowed to eat the cookies that Jere received as gifts from her coworkers. Logan Murrell co-hosted episodes 0139 and 0146 of the Frank & Friends Show. Using the artist name “LAMB,” she recorded an album titled “Love, Mom” which is a love letter to her two children. Stream the album on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/148Xa3COJwyEC37ePOXGYG?si=RwRuaoXpQbS9Jr_aV3Dl5g or on Apple Music at https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-mom/1773141328 Frank was deeply saddened to learn that Logan’s two-and-a-half year old daughter Bobby Grace died of a rare disease last week. Frank went to the cemetery for the graveside service and listened to the “Love, Mom” album while waiting for the funeral procession to arrive. Frank called Jere to help him identify one of the other mourners who had waved at him. He gave Logan a “prayer bear” for her son. Frank saw a 15-second Instagram video titled “Viral Dr Pepper Eggnog” and immediately knew he had to try it. Fill a glass three-fourths of the way with ice cubes and Dr Pepper. Then add eggnog. Frank loves Weigel’s eggnog. The drink tastes like an ice-cream float after the ice cream melted. Jere surprised Frank by giving Becca a plate of the cookies that Frank isn’t allowed to eat. Frank explains that he likes ice with a hole in the middle because he thinks the impurities have been drained out. Dr. Frank Jr. PhD. says that is plausible because of the colligative properties. Becca got rid of her white car that she named “Blanca.” Frank is able to guess the name she gave her new blue car. Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that’s yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/ Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow and hit the bell for notifications. Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, and Audible. Thanks! #easttennessee #knoxvillepodcast #knoxville #drpeppereggnog

Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady. They recorded the episode at PostModern Spirits in the Old City while they were between two meetings for Marble City Opera. Stanton Webster, co-owner of PostModern Spirits, is helping Kathryn and Frank prepare for the Pop-Up Opera Party, which is Marble City Opera’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.marblecityopera.com/tickets Frank and Becca James hosted the livestream of the Karns Christmas Parade. You can watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/live/8Rmwgy7nF-c?si=hKAMDpHEhwP4xOOF Frank and Heather Waliga announced the Rocky Hill Christmas Parade. Before the parade, they walked among the participants and posed for a photo with a horse. Kathryn directed a production of Hansel and Gretel and sang the role of the Mother for Wichita Grand Opera. The children in the chorus called her Aunt Kathryn. Kathryn and her brother drove from Houston to Dallas in his Tesla. She said the car drives itself better than her brother drives it. This episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don’t forget the S). Buy books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including Body Farm t-shirts. Contact BoneZones to hire Frank to give a presentation about Dr. Bass and the Body Farm. Kathryn heard a crashing sound during the night and wondered if there was a ghost in her house. She grabbed the closest items to use as weapons when she went downstairs to investigate. Frank wonders if there could have been an earthquake but Kathryn checked and found there was not one. Frank’s friend Bean and his podcast partner Allie were talking about people who were afraid of missing a big earthquake. Frank was out of town and missed the biggest earthquakes that occurred during the time he lived in Burbank. At WAVA, Frank arranged for a staff member to fly to the New Madrid fault when an earthquake had been predicted. At KROQ, he arranged for a staff member to fly to Buffalo to yell through a bullhorn at the Bills’ quarterback. Frank will perform six character voices in the Nativity Pageant of Knoxville on December 14, 15, and 16, 2024 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Admission is free but parking costs $5. Frank saw the actors who play the Centurion and Herod at the Rocky Hill Christmas Parade. Frank is thinking about making a guest appearance at the last Einstein Simplified comedy improv show of the year on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Use the code HOLIDAY to get 25% off on all types of Marble City Opera merchandise at https://www.marblecityopera.com/store Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that’s yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/ Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow and hit the bell for notifications. Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, and Audible. Thanks! #easttennessee #knoxville #knoxvillepodcast

Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady, who brought some Marble City Opera hats to display. Use the code HOLIDAY to get 25% off on all types of Marble City Opera merchandise at https://www.marblecityopera.com/store Kathryn directed productions of Hansel and Gretel for Mobile Opera and Wichita Grand Opera. She also sang the role of the Mother in Wichita. Marble City Opera had a show in the Old City Performing Arts Center on the same night as a Vols football game at Neyland Stadium. Kathryn and Frank were relieved to find plenty of parking available in the Old City. Kathryn stayed at someone’s condo in Wichita. As she was showering one morning, the shower started filling with water and a neighbor complained that the water was leaking into their condo. Frank Jr. PhD visited for Thanksgiving and wanted to watch “The Game” between Michigan and Ohio State. The audio on Frank Sr.’s over-the-air television box hasn’t worked in over a year. Frank Jr. found a way to make it work despite the fact that Frank Sr. had hidden the remote control and couldn't find it. This episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don’t forget the S). Buy books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including Body Farm t-shirts. Contact BoneZones to hire Frank to give a presentation about Dr. Bass and the Body Farm. Kathryn planned to have pork chops for Thanksgiving but she and her husband didn’t feel like cooking so they went to Cracker Barrel. A few days later, Kathryn tried cooking the pork chops with poor results. Frank’s friend Bean is neighbors with opera singer Lise Davidsen, who sang the role of Tosca at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Her final performance was broadcast live to movie theaters. Bean and his wife Donna watched it in London at the same time Frank and his wife Jere watched it in Knoxville. Frank is friends with a syndicated radio deejay named Jay Fox, "the Fox that Rocks." They had spoken on the phone but not met in person until recently when Jay and his wife Regina vacationed in Sevierville and stopped by for a visit on their way home to Texas. A student on Scholars’ Bowl named James Overall is the son of composer Jason Overall, who wrote the opera The Doctor and the Devils, which was produced by Marble City Opera. During player introductions, James claimed that his favorite podcast is the Frank & Friends Show. The team from Roane County High School made buttons with Frank’s picture. A viewer sent a letter to East Tennessee PBS praising the Scholars’ Bowl production. Frank and Becca James will host the YouTube livestream of the Karns Christmas Parade at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024. You can watch at https://www.youtube.com/@karnsnetwork Frank and Heather Waliga will announce the Rocky Hill Christmas Parade at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Rocky Hill Center, 7513, S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville. Details at https://rockyhillchristmasparade.org/ Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that’s yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/ Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow and hit the bell for notifications. Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, and Audible. Thanks!