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Account Executive Kelly Troff

My name is Kelly Troff and I am excited to be a part of the Cumulus family. I grew up listening to WIVK and always wanted to work here. I have spent the past 5 and ½ years working as sales manager for Townsquare Media in Kalamazoo Michigan and the previous 6 years before that…MORE

Account Executive Dodie Mañalac

Dodie Mañalac came to Knoxville to attend the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 1988 – fell in love with the city, and he decided to stay. In 1996, Dodie got married, bought his first house and began his career in radio. In 2021, he celebrates his 25th anniversary in Media Sales, and what keeps him in…MORE

Account Executive Mark Fricke

Mark started in radio as an on-air personality in 1979, but has spent the last 26 years as a leading developer of broadcast and digital marketing plans. Mark returns to the South after many years “up North”. In his spare time Mark is an avid sports enthusiast and memorabilia collector as well as a musician.…MORE

The Lead Lap Podcast

The Lead Lap is presented by Food City and produced by TrendsettersMedia. It is the longest running NASCAR radio show in the South. It airs Saturdays 10am – 12pm on 99.1 The Sports Animal, AM 990, streaming here on 991TheSportsAnimal.com, the free WNML app and on your smart speakers. Listen to all archived podcasts below.MORE

The Nation Podcasts

The Nation Podcasts

“The Nation” one-hour radio show, featuring Chris Low of ESPN and Austin Price of Volquest.com airs in Knoxville and East Tennessee on 99.1 The Sports Animal, Sundays at 6 p.m. Eastern / 5 p.m. Central. They have the latest on UT sports with interviews with players and coaches.MORE

The Starting XI Podcasts

The Starting XI Podcasts

Weekly on this seasonal show, Will West and longtime player and coach in England, America, and Australia Chris Carroll break down the beautiful game for one hour starting at 7pm on The Starting XI. The top stories in the EPL, MLS, and International scene can be heard on The Starting XI. Listen to archived previous…MORE

Golf Talk – Mondays 7 to 8pm

Golf Talk – Mondays 7 to 8pm

Golf Talk is back on 99.1 The Sports Animal! Longtime show host Jimmy Hyams hosts the show each Monday from 7 to 8pm. Jimmy is joined on Golf Talk by co-host Braxton Hunter, a PGA Teaching Professional/Club Fitter at Fairways and Greens Golf Center and a Product Specialist for Titleist. Jimmy and Braxton discuss all…MORE

In The Cage MMA Radio Podcasts

Here is the podcast archive page for 99.1 The Sports Animal’s weekly MMA show, In The Cage MMA Radio. Sports Animal Host and MMA Pay-Per-View Lead Commentator Vince Ferrara and Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy bring you the most informative, entertaining and fast-paced mixed martial arts weekly radio show going today.  MORE