Morning Monster Podcast

Jacob Townsend talks with Voice of the Vols, Mike Keith, about going up against #1 team, biggest key, Will Muschamp, Jim Knowles, Arch Manning, and more.

Jacob Townsend is joined by Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, to preview Texas/Tennessee, Faizon Brandon, Arch Manning, Jim Knowles, Will Muschamp, and more. 

Hour 4 of September 23, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with Voice of the Vols, Mike Keith, about going up against #1 team, biggest key, Will Muschamp, Jim Knowles, Arch Manning, and more. Then, he looks at what college football schedules could look like in 2027, specifically in the SEC. Also, Jacob goes back over his Top 25 rankings. 

Hour 3 of September 23, 2026 Jacob Townsend gives his Top 25 rankings for college football heading into Week 4. Then, he is joined by Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, to preview Texas/Tennessee, Faizon Brandon, Arch Manning, Jim Knowles, Will Muschamp, and more. 

Hour 2 of September 23, 2026 Jacob Townsend gives his weekly SEC Power Rankings. Then, he goes through the coaching matchups this weekend in the Texas/Tennessee game. Also, Jacob discusses the TSSAA's proposed classification table for 2027-29. 

Hour 1 of September 23, 2026 Jacob Townsend previews the big weekend in the SEC. Then, he has sound from Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes as the Vols open up official practice for the season. 

Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Voice of the Titans, Taylor Zarzour, about the Titans close loss to the Eagles, his wild ending in the NC State/Vanderbilt game, and more.

Hour 4 of September 22, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Voice of the Titans, Taylor Zarzour, about the Titans close loss to the Eagles, his wild ending in the NC State/Vanderbilt game, and more. Then, they talk about who could be the College Gameday guest picker on Saturday in Knoxville. Also, it's birthdays!!

Hour 3 of September 22, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud discuss further Ryan Blaney's comments on Denny Hamlin's podcast about the scuffle with Carson Hocevar. Then, they give their thoughts on what NC State did wrong at the end of the Vanderbilt game. 

Hour 2 of September 22, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk about some of the issues in this week's AP Top 25 poll. Then, they discuss Ole Miss' win over LSU. Also, they discuss the Blaney/Hocevar fight.

Hour 1 of September 22, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about what Will Healy and Josh Heupel had to say on Monday. Then, he has sound from both coaches press conferences. 

Jacob Townsend talks with Deb Williams, of Autoweek.com, about Joey Logano's win at Bristol, Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar fight, and more around the weekend at Bristol.

Jacob Townsend talks with ETSU football coach Will Healy after their win over West Georgia, looking ahead to conference play, and more

Hour 4 of September 21, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with Deb Williams, of Autoweek.com, about Joey Logano's win at Bristol, Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar fight, and more around the weekend at Bristol. Then, Jacob dives deep on the ending of the NC State/Vanderbilt game. 

Hour 3 of September 21, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with ETSU football coach Will Healy after their win over West Georgia, looking ahead to conference play, and more. Then, Jacob gives his thoughts on the Ryan Blaney/Carson Hocevar situation. 

Hour 2 of September 21, 2026 Jacob Townsend recaps Tennessee's win over Kennesaw State. Then, he recaps ETSU's win over West Georgia. Also, Jacob talks about the Biltmore Championship Asheville on the PGA Tour. 

Hour 1 of September 21, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about what happened over the weekend in Knoxville, Johnson City, and Bristol. Then, he has sound from ETSU head coach Will Healy and Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel following their wins on Saturday. 

Jacob Townsend talks with NASCAR driver, Austin Dillon, ahead of the Bristol night race on Saturday.

Jacob Townsend talks with USA/NBC NASCAR broadcaster, Leigh Diffey, about The Chase, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Carson Hocevar, Bristol, his background, and more.

Hour 4 of September 18, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with NASCAR driver, Austin Dillon, ahead of the Bristol night race on Saturday. Then, Jacob previews the LSU/Ole Miss game. Also, he gives Pick 6 for the weekend and his score predictions for Tennessee and ETSU this weekend. 

Hour 3 of September 18, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with USA/NBC NASCAR broadcaster, Leigh Diffey, about The Chase, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Carson Hocevar, Bristol, his background, and more. Then, Jacob is joined by studio sponsor, K.D. Bowen of Fanatics 101. Also, Jacob talks to Phil Vittetoe, of The Trophy Shop, to preview Kennesaw State/Tennessee.

Hour 2 of September 18, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about the most important thing for Tennessee to do against Kennesaw State. Then, he goes through the most important thing for ETSU against West Georgia. Also, he recaps the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville and what's coming up this weekend. 

Hour 1 of September 18, 2026 Jacob Townsend previews Kennesaw State/Tennessee. Then, he looks at the West Georgia/ETSU matchup. Also, he recaps what happened at Bristol Motor Speedway on Thursday night. 

Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Lee Sterling, of Paramount Sports, to preview the weekend in the SEC.

Jacob Townsend and Bud are joined by West Georgia radio announcer, Seth Cain, to preview the game for the Wolves against ETSU this weekend.

Hour 4 of September 17, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Lee Sterling, of Paramount Sports, to preview the weekend in the SEC. Then, they talk about who the biggest grudge is for Tennessee. Also, it's time for birthdays!!

Hour 3 of September 17, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk about The Athletic's report on CFB budgets and if Tennessee's ranking should change expectations. Then, they go over what the ranking is for some of the other conferences. 

Hour 2 of September 17, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud discuss whether they buy the story on Sam Leavitt being listed as doubtful for the Ole Miss game. Then, they are joined by West Georgia radio announcer, Seth Cain, to preview the game for the Wolves against ETSU this weekend. Also, they look ahead to the matchup. 

Hour 1 of September 17, 2026 Jacob Townsend discusses Sam Leavitt being listed as doubtful for LSU against Ole Miss. Then, he goes over The Athletic's rankings of college football budgets. Also, Jacob talks about going to the PGA Tour site in Asheville yesterday. 

Jacob Townsend is joined by Brad Gillie, of PRN, to preview Bristol race weekend, talk Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Toyota's success, and more.

Jacob Townsend talks to Voice of the Vols, Mike Keith, about Faizon Brandon and DeSean Bishop's performances in Tennessee's win, what's next at tight end, getting ready for Kennesaw State, and more.

Jacob Townsend is joined by Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, to discuss Tennessee's win over Georgia Tech, Ethan Davis injury, looking ahead to Kennesaw State, and more.

Jacob Townsend talks to driver of the No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford, Noah Gragson, about the weekend at Bristol, his season, and more.

Hour 4 of September 16, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks to Voice of the Vols, Mike Keith, about Faizon Brandon and DeSean Bishop's performances in Tennessee's win, what's next at tight end, getting ready for Kennesaw State, and more. Then, he is joined by Brad Gillie, of PRN, to preview Bristol race weekend, talk Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Toyota's success, and more. Also, Jacob wraps up the show with heading to the phone line to hear from listeners and more. 

Hour 3 of September 16, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks to driver of the No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford, Noah Gragson, about the weekend at Bristol, his season, and more. Then, he is joined by Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, to discuss Tennessee's win over Georgia Tech, Ethan Davis injury, looking ahead to Kennesaw State, and more. 

Hour 2 of September 16, 2026 Jacob Townsend gives his weekly SEC Power Rankings. Then, he looks ahead to the LSU/Ole Miss game this weekend. Also, he goes through the rest of the notable games in the SEC this weekend. 

Hour 1 of September 16, 2026 Jacob Townsend discusses what ETSU needs to do this weekend against West Georgia. Then, he talks about what he needs to see from Tennessee in the Kennesaw State game. Also, ESPN announces a documentary on Tee Martin and the 1998 national championship team. 

Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Voice of the Titans, Taylor Zarzour, about the Titans disappointing start to 2026, getting ready for the Eagles, looking ahead to LSU/Ole Miss, and more.

Hour 4 of September 15, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Voice of the Titans, Taylor Zarzour, about the Titans disappointing start to 2026, getting ready for the Eagles, looking ahead to LSU/Ole Miss, and more. Then, it's time for birthdays!!

Hour 3 of September 15, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud discuss the SEC v. Big Ten debate after this past weekend. Also, they compare Faizon Brandon's numbers to a past Tennessee quarterback. Then, they go over a weird interaction with Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin and a reporter on Monday. 

Hour 2 of September 15, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud discuss who should be the number one team in the country in college football. Then, they discuss what's coming up this weekend with the UNC/Clemson game on Saturday.

Hour 1 of September 15, 2026 Jacob Townsend has sound from ETSU head coach Will Healy and Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel from Monday.

Jacob Townsend is joined by Bristol Motor Speedway general manager, Jerry Caldwell, about the week ahead and festivities at BMS.

Jacob Townsend talks with Deb Williams, of Autoweek.com, about Kyle Larson's win at Gateway, good day for Hendrick, look ahead to Bristol, and more.

Jacob Townsend is joined by ETSU basketball coach, Brooks Savage, to talk about the schedule and more. 

Hour 4 of September 14, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with Deb Williams, of Autoweek.com, about Kyle Larson's win at Gateway, good day for Hendrick, look ahead to Bristol, and more. Then, Jacob is joined by Bristol Motor Speedway general manager, Jerry Caldwell, about the week ahead and festivities at BMS. Also, Jacob gives his final thoughts on ETSU's loss at North Carolina. 

Hour 3 of September 14, 2026 Jacob Townsend discusses ETSU's men's basketball schedule. Then, he is joined by ETSU basketball coach, Brooks Savage, to talk about the schedule and more. 

Hour 2 of September 14, 2026 Jacob Townsend gives his thoughts on Tennessee's win over Georgia Tech. Then, Jacob gives his good and bad list for the Vols from Saturday night. Also, he goes through some of the other notable games of the weekend. 

Hour 1 of September 14, 2026 Jacob Townsend recaps Tennessee's win at Georgia Tech and ETSU' loss at North Carolina. Then, he has postgame sound from ETSU head coach Will Healy and Tennessee coach Josh Heupel. 

Jacob Townsend talks to former Georgia Tech, Alabama, and Kentucky head coach Bill Curry about his time playing for Bobby Dodd, going against Tennessee, and the meaning of the huddle that has to do with what he learned after 9/11.