Poll: Worst Talk Show Host On WNML

Worst Talk Show Host On WNML Or Fill In

  • Heather Harrington

    Votes: 137 41.3%

  • Josh Ward

    Votes: 3 0.9%

  • Tyler Ivens

    Votes: 41 12.3%

  • Will West

    Votes: 44 13.3%

  • Brian Rice

    Votes: 13 3.9%

  • Joel Silverburg

    Votes: 8 2.4%

  • Jimmy Hyams

    Votes: 86 25.9%
  • Total voters
    332
#51
#51
onevol74 said:
The problem with sports radio in Knoxville is too much talk about nothing and not enough sports related information. I do not turn to a sports channel to hear about someone’s favorite movie or what is streaming on social media.

When they actually talk about UT or other sports it is usually good information. The stations just need to realize that there is not enough relevant information in one local market to keep it interesting.

I am a fan of Ainge and Swain since the know what they are talking about when delving into sports topics. The Fandango and social media crowd not so much.
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I listen to the station quite a bit, but will cut them some slack this time of year. The sporting news is slow this time of year, and considering they have to talk about sports 5x a day, 3 hours at a time, they need some filler.
 
#54
#54
I'll just speak about the positives, as I enjoy listening to the station throughout the day. Of course, not everything is perfect, but there is much more quality than you all give the station credit for. I think people just like to complain, yet haven't considered how difficult a job it is to be a radio host.

First, I really enjoy Eric Ainge as he always brings a unique and inside perspective. Of course he breaks down vols football really well as well. While, I never actually played football, I do know quite a bit from watching it throughout the years. Nonetheless, I am always learning something new and getting a specific take with a Vols twist added. There are things I never would have seen or appreciated about what its like to be a college football player that Eric is always pointing out and reminding the listeners about. Brian, his co-host, brings some good info as well from an administrative perspective. He keeps Ainge in line at times and there are some behind the scenes things I've learned from a behind the scenes angle

Jimmy Hyams has all the contacts and does a great job getting relevant and even exclusive information, particularly at the news and notes portion of the show. People give him a hard time over the Jeff Brohm incident, but I trust his word as it has proven to be true in most cases. If he gets it wrong, something probably broke down last minute, as he verifies his sources. He may not be the brightest personality, but he is very objective and doesn't sugar coat anything, which I appreciate even with my orange colored glasses.

On the other hand I think Josh Ward is a great personality, clever, and overall great orator. He can be professional when he needs to be, but does a nice job with filler material. But at the same time, I think he could do a show on anything. Wouldn't be surprised to see him dip out, if given an opportunity to do national radio on any subject. I can think of many national radio hosts he does a much better job at filler material. He keeps it light at times, sprinkling in different topics, but I'm sure he can stay on subject if given an opportunity to do big time radio.

Also, I think Eric Kaine is a hidden gem. He does really well when he is given an opportunity to fill in. I wouldn't mind him being a full time host.
 
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#55
#55
vavolfan6 said:
I listen to the station quite a bit, but will cut them some slack this time of year. The sporting news is slow this time of year, and considering they have to talk about sports 5x a day, 3 hours at a time, they need some filler.
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I thought the filler was the 25 minutes of commercials every hour.
 
#57
#57
TNnative said:
Sorry, Rodger.
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Whats wrong with Roger? I give the hosts plenty of credit for their ability to be patient, understand him, and fully engage in conversation. It kind of reminds me to slow down and give someone else my undivided attention, that I may otherwise overlook. Treating everyone with respect goes a long way and I think it makes Roger's day to talk to the hosts. Plus, Roger has some decent questions at time.
 
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#58
#58
vavolfan6 said:
I will admit, they do go over the top with commercials. Sometimes, at the end of an hour they will go to break 5-7 min--come back for 2 minutes--go to break for another 5-7 minutes[/QUOTE

I listen to the podcast to avoid all the commercials. You can almost squeeze in two hours of the show in an hour.
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#59
#59
UTNoFear said:
Eric Ainge, John Wilkerson , and Eric Cain keeps the station alive. The rest of the talk show hosts are clowns. Just me but we deserve better in Knoxville and the surrounding area. Joel Silverburg if you' call in you deal with a ZERO personality and a blight on the station. Smart kid but a smart A&&. He loses me when he opens his mouth! A tennis players that knows all things football.... <Rolls Eyes>. HARD PASS!
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Did you make this thread just to bash Joel....who isn't even a host?! He fills in, yes. But many times he is doing both the EA show, Sports 180, producing, and filling in at times. He also has side gigs with the Ice Bears and local HS sports. I've never done radio, but all these guys seem to put in a lot of work and hours into their jobs. Aside from the hours spent in the studio they are constantly having to keep up to date with everything, watching sporting events of all sorts, and doing prep work for the show. I bet they all put in 60+ hours a week easily...probably more. No need to bash people who are grinding it hard. Put yourself in their shoes for a moment.
 
#61
#61
I enjoy listening to the hosts as I drive around town and for the most part find them entertaining. There’s times some can get annoying if I’m listening for a while or I can become uninterested in the mid summer topic on hand. Maybe I’m different than some of you, but I’m not looking for strictly sports talk the entire show. I think a little entertainment/joking/personal life stuff has its place in a local sports talk show as it helps the daily listeners connect on some level. Similar to volnation, in that random conversations/inside jokes/personal lives bring more to the forum than just the information/discussion on hand.
 
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#62
#62
Boogievol said:
I am not familiar with Bill king. I can't stress enough how much i hate Jared Stillman. I actually tuned in three separate, totally random times and each time he was making fun of the university of Tennessee. He is an incredibly disrespectful, obnoxious little prick.
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King is on 99.7 WTN from 6am-9am
All college.
 
#63
#63
Heather, clueless. Jimmy, nuff said. Tyler, annoying. Will, when he's being a mouthpiece for the University, just listen to him defend Holly for years.
 
#65
#65
alltimevol2331 said:
I have always thought that this is one of the most negative fan base in the country especially on his site and this poll proves it. WNML is one of the best sport talk stations in the country. When I traveled for work which I did for nearly 7 years I listened to sports talk radio all over the country and I can tell you all this station here is one of the best. Even large cities with all four major teams didn’t have as good of programs, hosts or as much knowledge of their teams as the sports animal have. Every time I was gone I couldn’t wait to get back to listen to these guys.

Sometimes I guess you just don’t know how good you have it until you don’t have it anymore.
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I wish I could get them over the FM in W. KY. I used to think the way the "locals" do but I would give anything to hear some Vol news occasionally.
 
#66
#66
Offset Eye said:
Also on WNSR 560 AM and can be heard on his SoundCloud channel on demand. Love his show.
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On my way to work...I listen on 560AM until I get to Brentwood, and then switch over to 99.7. Can't get 99.7 well in Franklin for some stupid reason.:mad:
 
#67
#67
alltimevol2331 said:
I’ll throw in something else for this topic. While I believe the sports animal is one of the best talk radio in the country, I also have to say it may be one of the toughest places to have a sport talk radio. Most of the programming everyday is abut vol football which I know what most want to talk about but how hard is it for five days a week nearly 12-13 hours to talk vol football. I’ve never understood, men’s basketball gets some talk and more during the season if they are good but still not much. Lady vols when Pat was here didn’t get much talk. They have a great softball program and the baseball program was good and seems to be coming back around. It also the smokies which I know isn’t in Knoxville but they are local. The ice bears are hardly ever mentioned except the day they have the coach on and would mention scores. Then just three hours away there is one of the best NHL teams in the league and they get very little talk, throw in the titans and Grizzlies there would be three pro level sports in our state. Very little of these teams ever get mentioned.

So yes I would imagine the programming directors at sports animal would love to have a variety each day and coming up with different programming because usually the football team just carries one topic in the morning and carries up to 3:00 show.
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#69
#69
BAJAvol said:
Does anyone have the recording where heather went off on Jeff that morning? It was like 2012 I think. Next caller was roger after Doc throws them out of the studio.
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That was pure gold! Roger wanted to talk about his hole in one in putt-putt! You can't make this ish up!
 
#70
#70
vavolfan6 said:
Now if we made a lists of the best callers...I'd go Hitch #1 hands down - YOU BE COOL!
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You ask what's wrong with Roger then follow that up with Hitch!

Hitch followed Steve from Lexington 2 weeks ago and it made me want to throw my phone in the Gulf!
 
#74
#74
Breaking up Josh and Will was the dumbest move they’ve ever made. They were easily the best show on that station.
 
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#75
#75
WMNL lost me when they carried water for Butch until the day he was fired then acted like they didn't just spend two straight year avoiding any conversation about his job security. ****ing Heather Harrington the Monday after the 2OT loss to OU, " I can't believe people thought we could actually beat Oklahoma". Knows nothing about sports and has that nasaly voice to top it off. Others receiving votes would be Joel, Brian Rice and Ivens.
 
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