Coach & Friends

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to kick off a brand new week. The two recapped their weekend and shared highlights from their visit to high school media days. They also welcomed a special in-studio guest, Mr. Stephen Arline, the new band director for the Clay Central Marching Volunteers. Mr. Arline talked about his journey, what brought him back to Clay County, and how things are shapin...

The Barber, David Nolen, steered Coach & Friends into the weekend. They dove into new water bottle rules popping up in schools and touched on some surprising late-night changes coming to CBS. The guys even got into a surprisingly deep conversation about straws (straight or bendy) and what size straw gets the job done. They wrapped up the week reflecting on stories tied to the Titanic.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens was back on the bike thanks to a little push from his kids. They talked about dermatologist visits and the strange things we find, timber cutting and why some trees are left behind. Coach Mike Welsh, the Superintendent of Cherokee County Schools and proud Rock Run resident, joined in studio to share stories from his hometown and reflect on his 35-year journ...

Taylor Time! The Grinder, Rusty Taylor was back on Coach & Friends . Taylor shared updates about his new pool liner being installed and the process of filling it up. They explored the meaning behind Lady Justice atop the courthouse. Bill "Bubba" Bussey joined the conversation. Listeners dropped by with treats and showed off their feet and toes or the lack thereof. The guys also discussed how m...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt returned to Coach & Friends. He shared the full story of his recent kidney stone adventure. The crew also welcomed Sara Robertson, the Mental Health Liaison with the Ashland Police Department, who discussed the upcoming Veteran Resource Fair.

Coach Kris Herron had Coach Jerry Weems along to embark upon a new week. The duo recapped what they got into over the weekend. Chance Jones, the Executive Director of the Clay County Economic Development Council, stopped by the studio to talk about what’s happening across the county, share his go-to karaoke song, and offer a few words on motivation.

The Barber, David Nolen, took the top off of the day. Dave talked about the development he has seen over the years in Auburn and Ashland. Don Crawford joined the conversation, sharing stories about Blue’s Car Wash & Lube, his time in Tuscaloosa, high school basketball days, and memories from thirty years ago.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens helped tip off the show. He talked about a stuck mower that caused him some trouble. The guys also discussed an Alabama city council receiving a fond farewell and shared stories about a few items being moved out of the basement.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor was along for the ride on Coach & Friends . He gave his July 4th report, talked about a family get-together on July 5th, and shared memories of homemade chocolate ice cream. The crew also covered red Kool-Aid with extra sugar and red dye, Super Hero Krispy Kreme doughnuts, and headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

With Coach Michael Shortt out on an excused absence, Ole’ #54, Nappier, helped kick off the show. Later, Dave the Barber tagged in to join the conversation. Nappier talked about his move to streaming TV and highlighted some of Alabama’s lesser-known BBQ joints. The guys also dove into 15 facts about the classic tune “Sweet Home Alabama.”

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to kick off a brand new week. They gave a Fourth of July report, sharing the food they enjoyed and the activities they took part in. Since it was the first Monday of the month, Dr. Chip East from the Alabama Extension Service stopped by the studio. He talked about the challenges of starting a farm and the common issues people face when growing summertime...

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens woke up with Coach Kris Herron on  Coach & Friends. Coach Herron shared his Christmas wish for a telescopic flag pole. The duo reflected on the passing of a childhood staple, Bro. Jimmy Swaggart. They talked about the Memphis trip and upcoming Fourth of July plans. Coach Danny Horn also stopped by for a visit.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor caught up with Coach Kris Herron and shared a report from the golf course after the first Tuesday round, complete with a misting fan, clogged ears, and a runny nose. They also talked about needing a new pool liner, finding a snake in the watering can, all-star baseball updates, and headlines from The Clay Times Journal .

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends . Coach Shortt recapped his road trip to Chilton County for peaches and ice cream and he didn’t come empty handed as he brought in some Blackberry Cider.

Coach Kris Herron had Coach Jerry Weems along for the Monday morning ride. They talked about the flags and bunting going up around the square and posed an interesting question: is there a special name for America’s upcoming 250th birthday, like “bicentennial” was for the 200th? Coach Weems shared his weekend report, summer thermostat settings sparked a debate, and Heath Bone checked in to round ou...

The Barber, David Nolen, steered Coach & Friends toward the weekend. Girl Friday, Tab, made a guest appearance as the crew debated the best cheese for grilled cheese, shared their favorite hot sandwiches, karaoke go-to songs, and top cereals. It was a full house with all kinds of visitors as Mr. Raughton stopped by, Mr. Ed brought biscuits with Conecuh sausage, and Dave’s grand boys even made...

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens was along for the ride on Coach & Friends.  The guys talked about the good weather, feeling a bit like Jonah, and the challenges of a low-cholesterol diet. The Muffin Man made another appearance, this time with blueberry muffins. Coach Stick Drummonds, the principal of Randolph County High School, joined in on a sweet discussion about Coach Giddens’ hom...

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  Rusty gave a weekend golf report, complete with a tale about an eagle treating him the wrong way. Coach Herron shared highlights from his recent trip to Pea Ridge. The crew celebrated Leon Day, which marks the halfway point to Christmas. Heath Bone also chimed in with some behind-the-scenes headset adventures.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt was along for the ride on  Coach & Friends.  The guys recapped his recent visit with Bill "Bubba" Bussey. They also discussed the growing commercialization of Lake Martin, talked about the graffiti at Chimney Rock, and explored how Lake Martin had become a popular destination.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron in the studio to kick off a new week. The two talked about the importance of giving your best effort in everything you do and gave a shoutout to the water boys who were already hard at work before daylight. They also broke down the Clay Central Vols football schedule, including an upcoming jamboree and a couple of Thursday night matchups. Herron shared de...

The Barber, David Nolen, kicked off the day with stories from the Old Clay County tennis tournament and a few memories with his doubles partner, Superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman. Dave weighed in on “Flickin’ Chicken” as a possible contender for next year’s challenge. Coach Herron and Dave also swapped thoughts on odd restaurants and took a look at the Hollis Museum in Dora.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens was joined by Coach Kris Herron for a conversation that started with the day’s devotion and turned into a deep dive into rain. They asked the big question: Was there rain before the story of Noah? Science consultant Garey Reynolds joined the discussion to share his insight. Coach Giddens put Coach Herron to the test with a surprise water cycle quiz, and loc...

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor sat in with Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends . The two kicked things off by talking about how the recent rain has affected Rusty’s week. They also chewed on the idea of new BBQ joints popping up in Alabama, possibly thanks to Kenny Chesney. Plus, is “Flickin’ Chicken” on the board for next year’s challenge? They closed out the show with the latest stories from The...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt hopped on Coach & Friends with Coach Kris Herron. Coach Shortt shared his Father’s Day weekend report even while dealing with the dreaded summer cold. The coaches talked about steamed seafood along the coast, celebrated National Garbage Man Day by recognizing the hardworking AGL guys, and answered a great question from dedicated listener Hammock. 

Coach Kris Herron was joined by Coach Jerry Weems to start the week. The two realized they had overlapping out-of-town experiences over the weekend and didn’t even know it. They also talked about way-too-early Thanksgiving decorations, a top-notch anniversary meal, and an all-time great drive-thru experience. Heath Bone wrapped things up with his thoughts on an incredible U.S. Open golf championsh...