NewsTalk 98.7 features entertaining and informative commentary on today's news and entertainment with the local Knoxville, TN Radio hosts: Phil WIlliams, Bob Yarbrough & Hallerin Hilton Hill
This hour on Yarbrough, Bob, Jennifer & Robin take the inaugural Mayonnaise Taste Test Challenge sampling brands from JFG, Hellman's, Kraft, Blue Plate, Miracle Whip and Duke's!
This hour on Yarbrough, We lead up to the Mayonnaise Challenge in the 11am hour. We also feature the new Dolly Parton collaboration for the song "I Can See the Light". And Audio Brunch features the One Note challenge. (we are not allowed to play copyrighted music on the podcast so parts of the show are not included in this podcast)
Tennessee Speaker of the House, Cameron Sexton joins Hallerin.
Knoxville Historian Jack Neely joins the show!
This hour on Yarbrough, plans are in place for the Mayonnaise Taste Test Challenge! Audio Brunch features comedian Jeff Foxworthy.
Nikki Estridge joins Hal to discuss her latest movie, Signing Tony Raymond.
This hour on Yarbrough, Bob takes callers and reads listener texts about their favorite sandwiches. He also plays some audio from the SCOTUS sessions regarding Transgender athletes participating on sports teams.
This hour on Yarbrough, Bob asks the Quick Question, "what is your go-to Sandwich or the most outrageous sandwich you have ever had?" in honor of National Pastrami Sandwich day. Audio Brunch features a statement about the perfect life arc from the late Dilbert author, Scott Adams.
Weather Concerns addressed with WVLT Chief Meteorologist, Spencer Denton .... and Mentors
Guitars and Weather
Bob speaks with Tennessee Representative Jason Zachary to talk about the Tennessee Legislative Sessions and what the priorities and topics will be.
This hour on Yarbrough, bob talks to Dr. Bragg about the weight loss program and also Bob speaks to Representative Jason Zachary.
This hour on Yarbrough, Bob talks about motorcycles and Audio Brunch features clips from the Cyber Guy Kurt Knuttson about AI.
Afraid of the Government
This hour on Yarbrough, Bob Thomas is filling in and speaks with David Teeters of Visualized Art Studio about upcoming stained glass classes.
This hour on Yarbrough, Bob Thomas fills in and he speaks with Amber Parker with Ijams Nature Center!
Hour 3 of the January 9, 2026 edition of THE PHIL SHOW on NewsTalk 98.7 WOKI-FM. #PhilShow
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This hour on Yarbrough, Bob talks about the WHY of the recent ICE shooting in Minneapolis and takes caller comments.
This hour on Yarbrough, Bob runs down the rejected vanity plates from 2025. Audio Brunch features some comments on Lane Kiffin.
Thanks to technology, "smokin' in the boys room" just became a little bit more risky! Well, at least in one mall in China! Find out how your nicotine habits can expose you to the public & more, like things that your to be OK in the 80s & 90s, in STUPID NEWS! #PhilShow
Hour 4 of the January 8, 2026 edition of THE PHIL SHOW on NewsTalk 98.7 WOKI-FM. #PhilShow
Hour 3 of the January 8, 2026 edition of THE PHIL SHOW on NewsTalk 98.7 WOKI-FM. #PhilShow
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This hour on Yarbrough, Bob talks about the Consumer Electronics show for 2026 and some new reveals! He also talks about the Cigna Insurance negotiation with East Tennessee Children's Hospital and how that may affect some patients.
This hour on Yarbrough, Bob asks the quick question, have you ever been duped by something you bought online? What you bought was not what you received? Audio Brunch features a comment from an official about the hurricane that he was glad was wrong. Bob gives an update on the KSO lawsuit
What's the worst pain you've ever had to deal with? A new poll asked that question and some of the answers may double you over in pain and/or make you cringe! Find out what some of those answers are & more, like an early candidate for..."Father of the Year", in STUPID NEWS! #PhilShow
Hour 4 of the January 7, 2026 edition of THE PHIL SHOW on NewsTalk 98.7 WOKI-FM. #PhilShow
This hour on Yarbrough, Bob talks about some new laws in effect for the state of Tennessee in 2026. He also mentions a few predictions for the new year!
This hour on Yarbrough, Bob asks the Quick Question, what is all over your social media because of algorithms? Also, Audio Brunch features a lawsuit against the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.
Our friend Neal Denton joins Phil on-air for a little DIGGIN' IN THE DIRT! This week, we talk about the abnormally warm January we've been going through, our near drought conditions, answer your questions & more! If it grows, Neal knows!! You won't want to miss what Neal has to say! #PhilShow