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This is Not the News - with Nikki Burdine & Neil Orne! Two former Nashville news anchors talking about everything they couldn't talk about when they were on TV. Join us for unhinged takes, behind-the-scenes tea, pop culture, news and maybe some dad jokes.

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August 17th - Not the New Live

Nikki & Neil interview Coach Rex Ryan. We're also joined by Lynden Blake who will be filling in for Nikki while she's galavanting around. Plus headlines + trending stories!

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August 14th - Live episode 2

Nikki & Neil catch up on local headlines, recap their week and preview the weekend ahead. They also have live interviews with Kenny Anderson - former NBA player & Fisk University Coach and Robert Hartline, founder of Music City Work Club.

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Not the News: LIVE SHOW DEBUT - August 12th

Welcome to Not the News with Nikki & Neil , the live, 3 x a week show where news, entertainment, pop culture, current events and the stories everyone is talking about get a whole lot more fun. Hosted by Nashville broadcasters Nikki Burdine and Neil Orne , Not the News takes a smart, funny and usually completely unfiltered look at the biggest headlines, trending stories, celebrity news, viral…

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NTN: Season 2 preview

After a hiatus, Not the News is back with Season 2 - and big plans for expansion. The pod is just the beginning!

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Episode 19: Surprise!

It's been our most requested episode. You want the tea? Get ready, because it's hot.

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Episode 18: Melissa Ordway

Actress Melissa Ordway aka Abby Newman - ( The Young and the Restless ) gets real about life on set, her Hollywood journey, and juggling motherhood with a career in the spotlight. Funny, candid, and inspiring—this is Melissa like you’ve never heard her before. She talks about getting the gut punch that was losing her contract with Y&R and how the pivot has been the biggest blessing.

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Episode 17: Gretchen Wilson

In this episode, we sit down with Grammy Award-winning country music powerhouse Gretchen Wilson —the original Redneck Woman herself. From honky-tonks to headlines, Gretchen takes us behind the music, sharing the raw truth about her rise to fame, the challenges of the spotlight, and how staying true to herself changed everything. We talk about her no-apologies attitude, what country music means to…

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Episode 16: Johnathon Schaech

In this episode, we sit down with actor, writer, and advocate Johnathon Schaech , whose career has spanned decades in Hollywood—from breakout roles in cult classics like That Thing You Do! to powerful performances on screen and off. Johnathon opens up about his journey in the entertainment industry, the highs and lows of fame, and the personal battles that shaped him into the man he is today. We…

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Episode 15: Cara Clark

In this episode, we’re joined by nutritionist, author, and wellness expert Cara Clark —founder of Cara Clark Nutrition . Cara shares her refreshingly realistic approach to food, health, and balance, including how she’s helped thousands of clients (including celebrities and athletes) ditch diet culture and embrace nourishment over restriction. We talk about her personal journey, the power of…

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Episode 14 - Jordan Thomas

In this powerful and surprisingly funny episode, Nikki and Neil sit down with Jordan Thomas — world-class golfer, double amputee, and founder of the Jordan Thomas Foundation. From losing his legs at age 16 to chasing birdies and breaking barriers, Jordan opens up about resilience, purpose, and the ridiculous things people say when they see his prosthetics. It’s part inspiration, part laughter, and…

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