3-6-2026 Tony Basilio Show

·2 hr 32 min·5 clips

Tony Basilio kicks off live from Calhoun's on the River, joking about freezing in July while teasing Donny Iris tunes.

This episode of the Tony Basilio Show originates live from Calhoun's on the River in Knoxville. Host Tony Basilio is joined by co-host Bino and server Aaliyah on the restaurant deck. They open by discussing the cool weather and the classic rock artist Donny Iris. The conversation centers on the upcoming sports weekend, starting with the Wright State Raiders basketball game. They plan to discuss the concluded season with Vanderbilt and look ahead to an interview with Mike Hugin. Chris Lee is also slated to be a guest on the show. A specific movement to influence University of Tennessee athletics, involving Hugin, is mentioned as a key topic. Tony notes the unusual cold for July, prompting him and others to wear jackets on the deck. The show is broadcasting from a newly opened section of the restaurant that the staff invited them to christen. The exchange with Aaliyah about the song "Here We Go Again" adds a casual, musical interlude to the sports focus. The tone is informal and conversational, capturing the atmosphere of a live remote broadcast from a local venue. The style is relaxed and community-oriented, filled with inside jokes and local references. Listeners who enjoy Knoxville-centric sports talk and the show's signature laid-back, on-location vibe will appreciate this episode. Those seeking a tightly structured, national sports analysis might find the local focus and casual banter less engaging.

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