Coach & Friends

Coach Jerry Weems sat in with Coach Kris Herron to start a new week. The two recapped the weekend’s events. Chance Jones from the Clay County Economic Development Council stopped by to provide an update and led a thoughtful SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis of the Atlanta Braves.

The Barber, David Nolen, jump-started the weekend vibes on Coach & Friends . Dave talked about preparing for his trip to the Gulf of America. The guys dove into the mysterious science of the in-studio seating chart, covering who sits where, why it matters, and how those prime spots are earned: box seats, scholarships, reserved, and good old general admission. They also took a nostalgic detour...

Get Up with Giddens! Why was the morning so foggy? Coaches Steve Giddens and Kris Herron wanted answers, and they found them on Hero’s Hotline with Garey Reynolds. Along the way, Robert Fetner stopped by with a box of doughnuts. The coaches wandered into the middle of nowhere, where the conversation turned to salmon biscuits and music idioms.

Taylor was out of pocket, which meant it was Tab Time Wednesday on Coach & Friends . The crew tackled unmet CPAP needs, discussed Clay County’s newest deputy, and ran through the latest Homeroom Morning Announcements. Tab’s snack bag was raided live on-air and holidays were celebrated.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends . Amy Frye and Erika Wood from Clay County Hospital shared all the details about the upcoming Health Fair, which is open to the public. The coaches also went head to head in a debate over who has the best garbage service. They wrapped up the show by discussing their favorite beverages.

In a special hour honoring the National Day of Prayer, Coach Kris Herron was joined by a distinguished group of local spiritual leaders. The broadcast featured Bro. Richie Farrow from Carey Baptist Association, Bro. Randy Harrelson and Bro. Jon Adams from Liberty Baptist, Bro. Brad Kimble from Ashland Methodist, Bro. Clay Lovelady from Delta Baptist, Bro. John Howell from Barfield Baptist, Bro. Lo...

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Jerry Weems opened the first full week of May with a look at Weems’ ties to the University of Alabama. As always on the first Monday of the month, Dr. Chip East from the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service joined the show to cover key turf care topics, including fertilization, aerification, and irrigation.

The Barber, David Nolen, was in the house. The crew talked through Dave’s mower situation as the new cutting season got underway. Herron shared how he once took out a stump using nothing but a mower deck. Dave mentioned the grandkids were coming for the night. The conversation turned to Decoration Days in May. Listeners also got a laugh from Dave’s famously picky milkshake order and his unexpected...

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens rode along on  Coach & Friends.  He showed off his fresh new athletic attire and shared a humorous story about knowing someone’s wife longer than he’s known them. Listeners also heard a heartfelt National Day of Prayer message from Governor Kay Ivey. The AGL Morning Homeroom Announcements started, and the show wrapped up with a fun dive into familiar fo...

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Coach Kris Herron on  Coach & Friends . The show started on a warm note as they gave a big birthday shoutout to Coach Herron’s longest-running friend, Glenn. Chase Hammock hopped on Hero's Hotline. Ole #54 made a surprise stop by the studio and admitted he hadn’t taken his blood pressure medicine. The conversation turned to local happenings with updates on work...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined the ride on this episode of Coach & Friends.  The guys tackled topics ranging from washer fluid needs to garbage pickup in Heflin, and even threw in a compare-and-contrast discussion with AGL. Heath Bone called in with updates from the ABA Leadership Conference, and Coach Richard Bickerstaff shared how the Vols golf team performed in the sectional to...

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Jerry Weems kicked off the week by sharing highlights from their weekend adventures at Talladega Superspeedway. They recounted their visit to the NASCAR Mobility Pit Box, where they met a new friend, Katie Gaubert. The show also included a recap of their visit with White Flag Club member and faithful listener Chase Hammock. They provided updates on Clay Central Voluntee...

It was a combo morning with Three Point Stance as Coach Kris Herron, Coach Jerry Weems, Rusty Taylor, and Heath Bone handled the whole morning from inside the biggest, baddest track in the world — the Talladega Superspeedway. Broadcasting straight out of Big Bill’s Garage along pit road, they brought all the Friday morning action to kick off race weekend right. The guys were also joined by Chase H...

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens hopped on Coach & Friends with Coach Kris Herron. He shared a fun story about his egg-dying adventure and the chaos that came with it. The two coaches also got real about 2025 life: healthy habits, guilty pleasures, and those moments where you just think, “Man, I need a smoke.” They also broke down some classic American idioms along the way.

Taylor Time! Coach Kris Herron was joined by Rusty Taylor for a Wednesday morning on Coach & Friends ! But this wasn’t just any morning—in studio was none other than the one, the only, the legendary Bill “Bubba” Bussey.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  Coach Shortt shared his Shortt Easter Report. Coach Herron recapped his Bama Bucks experience, and Shortt gave us the lowdown on his Monday night in Atlanta.

The Barber, David Nolen, was along for the ride on Coach & Friends . They wrapped up their Easter reflections, inspirations, and encouragement with a reading. The conversation took a interesting turn when they discussed the discovery of Dave’s old orange juice in the mini-fridge. The guys also recounted an afternoon day trip, shared their thoughts on ordering desserts, reminisced about a hula...

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  Coach Giddens helped take the crew farther down the Easter inspirational and devotional road. The conversation also explored stories of grandkids keeping him on his toes, memories of refinishing gym floors, a fun dive into the word “road,” road-themed idioms, and even a few live traffic updates from the squa...

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor was back in the studio after a short hiatus, bringing with him a heartfelt Easter inspiration devotion. He shared the story behind his absence and filled listeners in on why he’d been out of pocket. Mrs. Shannon Taylor also joined the conversation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what kind of patient Rusty had been during his week off his leg. The show also featured...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  Coach Shortt continued the Easter week devotional inspiration with heartfelt reflections and encouragement. The Paw-Paw Daycare report gave listeners a glimpse into the past weekend’s festivities, complete with egg hunts, late nights, and plenty of jellybean-fueled energy. Heath Bone returned for A Bone-In Momen...

Coach Kris Herron and his good friend, Coach Jerry Weems, kicked off the week with uplifting devotions leading up to Easter Sunday. Coach Weems also shared a fascinating science lesson, focusing on the full moon of the month, known as the "Pink Moon." Chance Jones, the Executive Director of the Clay County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), stopped by to share exciting updates about new busines...

The Barber, David Nolen, drove Coach & Friends straight into the weekend. As the sun came up, wind damage was spotted at Coach Herron’s place, and Vickie Merle was quick with the pics. Music history made headlines as Pete Best, the original drummer for The Beatles, officially retired. Dave also shared a recent need to recharge—leading to a trip across the pond to England. But not before catchi...

Get Up with Giddens! Coaches Herron and Giddens celebrated National Siblings Day by welcoming their sisters, Jennifer and Sheila, on Hero's Hotline, where they shared laughs and personal stories that only siblings could tell. The show also featured local pharmacist Eric Smith, who discussed the recent passage of the Community Pharmacy Relief Act through the Alabama state legislature and its next s...

Heath Bone jump-started the morning on Coach and Friends . He closed out his "Inspirations" series from the iconic 18th hole, the par 4, 465-yard Holly Hole at Augusta, just before the pros take their turn tomorrow. Coach Herron and Heath also recapped “Major Victories,” highlighting 18 weekday wins that defined the season. They wrapped things up with the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journ...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. Heath Bone fired up the crew with a shot of motivation from Augusta’s 17th at Nandina. They also hit on the “Ghost Runner,” dying Easter eggs, and playing outside ‘til dark.