Improviser: on-air, onstage, & online

Frank shows Kathryn the East Tennessee PBS member guide. Frank’s interview with comedian Leanne Morgan will air at midnight on May 25. Frank is wondering about what to wear when he and Kathryn record some pledge breaks at East Tennessee PBS. They will be seen during the broadcast of a Brit Floyd - The Pink Floyd Tribute show. When they were in Virginia, Frank’s wife Jere said she wanted to go back to the hotel to take a hot shower. Frank said, “Yeah, you should.” When one of the kids was fussing about something, Frank said, “What’s his problem?” Frank said those dumb things because he turned off his filter around family members. Kathryn promises to mention it on the show when Frank says something dumb to her. Kathryn’s parents have received offers for their house. They floated the idea of moving to the country. Kathryn said they shouldn’t move far away from their regular doctors and other services. Some of Frank’s neighbors asked if he was planning to move because of the home improvements he and Jere are having done. Frank’s wife said he looked like Santa while he was wearing his red Frank & Friends Show hoodie. They stopped at a Cracker Barrel in Virginia and saw a baby wearing only a diaper and sitting on the table where his mother was eating. The child’s clothes were on the floor of the restaurant. Frank’s wife likes to buy dresses for their granddaughter at Cracker Barrel. A lot of people in a Pigeon Forge Facebook group posted pictures of their daughters and granddaughters wearing Southern Belle style dresses from Lid'l Dolly’s Factory Store. Kathryn had similar dresses that were handmade by her mother. Kathryn’s family would wear matching outfits for family photos. Frank’s sister’s family also poses for photos in matching outfits. When Frank was a teenager, he was unhappy with his looks during a family photo and walked home from the photo shoot. Marble City Opera will produce the stage premiere of The Copper Queen on June 2, 3, and 4. Kathryn plays the role of Julia Lowell, a ghost who haunts the Copper Queen hotel. Tickets are on sale at https://www.marblecityopera.com/tickets 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/ 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, Google, iHeart, and Audible. Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FrankAndFriendsShow https://www.instagram.com/FrankAndFriendsShow https://www.twitter.com/FrankNFriendsSh Thanks!

Kathryn Frady tells Frank Murphy that she sent her mother a hair clip made from a water buffalo horn for Mother’s Day. Kathryn bought a bracelet and earrings for herself. Frank’s wife Jere and their daughter Meaghan went to get pedicures together on Mother’s Day. Frank and Jere had traveled to Virginia for Artie Rocket’s First Holy Communion. They offered to have Artie stay in their hotel room so that Jere could make sure he got to the church early. In the morning, they discovered that the shower and the phone in the hotel room did not work. The front desk clerk gave them a key for a room with a working shower. They still arrived at the church 20 minutes early. After Mass, they picked up chicken nuggets for an after-party in a local park. It was a cold and rainy day. Another family member provided a cake with mango filling and the words “God Bless Artie” written in red gel on top. The rain gave the letters an eerie appearance. Kathryn and her assistant Kayla were loading props into Flying Anvil Theatre during a heavy rainstorm. Frank saw a news story about the relatively few natural disasters in East Tennessee and that many people are moving to the area. When Kathryn was in Florida, she saw several alligators. One was under the footbridge where she was walking her small dog, which would be a bite-sized treat for an alligator. She also saw racoons and snakes. This episode is sponsored by The Middleburg Barn at Fox Chase Farm. The Middleburg Barn is a perfect venue with rustic luxury for your wedding or special event. Located 40 miles outside D.C and 25 minutes from Dulles Airport. Visit https://www.themiddleburgbarn.com/ or call (540) 687-5255. 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, Google, iHeart, and Audible. Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FrankAndFriendsShow https://www.instagram.com/FrankAndFriendsShow https://www.twitter.com/FrankNFriendsSh Thanks!

Frank Murphy had four guest co-hosts while Kathryn Frady was in Florida. She binge-listened to those eight episodes while driving home. Kathryn points out that all the guest co-hosts had something in common. Tim Coleman expressed interest in filling in the next time Kathryn is out of town. Frank also heard from two professional photographer friends who want to fill in. Guest co-host Sarah Roberto sent some Crumbl Cookies to Frank and his wife Jere. Frank saw a post in a Gatlinburg Facebook group by someone asking where they could find bone fires in the Fall. Frank was tempted to suggest his friend Helen’s crematorium. He also saw a post asking if hunting was allowed in the Great Smoky Mountains. Frank is mentioned in chapter 8 of the new Missy Barrett book, The Case of the Thoughtful Thief by Elyse Bruce. He read his chapter aloud at the King Family Library in Sevierville. Elyse added a paragraph about Frank reading the book at the library. Frank thinks Missy Barrett should explore the world of opera with Kathryn. Marble City Opera will produce the stage premiere of The Copper Queen on June 2, 3, and 4. Kathryn plays the role of Julia Lowell, a ghost who haunts the Copper Queen hotel. Tickets are on sale at https://www.marblecityopera.com/tickets Frank went to a poker night with a group of successful professionals. He lost $20 fairly quickly. A week later, he saw one of the guys who won most of Frank’s money. The other man said that the party host actually gave all the poker money to charity. Frank made an effort to memorize the names of the men at the poker night. Kathryn did the same thing when she met the chorus members for the show she directed at Gulfshore Opera. 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/ 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, Google, and Audible. Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FrankAndFriendsShow https://www.instagram.com/FrankAndFriendsShow https://www.twitter.com/FrankNFriendsSh Thanks!