Coach & Friends

The Barber, David Nolen, carried Coach & Friends into the weekend. On this February 28th, the last day of the month, they explored the connection between months and moon phases. The conversation took a delicious turn with a debate on waffles, Belgian or traditional, before diving into the question of whether appointment TV still exists or if it’s just a thing of the past.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens was along for the ride on Coach & Friends. The show kicked off with a tribute to the legendary Gene Hackman, as they reminisced about his legacy. Coach Giddens also talked about his jam-packed Thursday schedule and wondered—was Wednesday actually the perfect day?

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor ran with Coach & Friends.  He shared details about the Clay Central Sports Network high school golf broadcast on Thursday, Feb. 27. Taylor, Coach Herron, and Bro. Jason Watkins also reflected on the success of the Iron Sharpens Iron program, celebrated holidays, and dove into the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal .

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt was along for the ride on Coach & Friends. They talked about the energy of Regional tournament crowds at Jacksonville State, debated whether there was any pink in Shortt’s closet, and looked ahead to a cracklin’ cook-off happening that weekend. Plus, they prepared their best “golf voice” for Thursday’s event.

Coach Jerry Weems kicked off the week alongside Coach Kris Herron. They tackled the unexpected difficulties of changing lightbulbs in the LED era and reminisced about the world of baseball card collecting. Rusty Taylor joined in on the hotline with breaking news about Clay Central Volunteers golf, set to take place later in the week on the Clay Central Sports Network.

The Barber, David Nolen, wrapped up the week on Coach & Friends . He and the crew tackled English language challenges, time zone differences, and Dave’s family’s military service. They also shared 10 must-visit spots in Alabama.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens received his souvenir socks and analyzed a couple of Vickie Merle stories from the Smoky Mountains adventure. He also reflected on his brief pulpwooding career and talked about generator priorities during power outages. Additionally, Chance Jones, the Executive Director of the Clay County Economic Development Council, joined the show to provide information...

Taylor Time! The Grinder himself, Rusty Taylor, joined Coach & Friends.  He finally gets his long-awaited souvenir socks! The guys dove into the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal and shared details about the upcoming local NWTF banquet. And then… radio legend Bill “Bubba” Bussey returned to drop some wisdom and help stomp out ignorance. Bubba covered everything from updating his pho...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on  Coach & Friends . Shortt finally received his souvenir socks, and the guys tackled questions about Cades Cove.

Coach Kris Herron was joined by Coach Jerry Weems for a discussion that filled with fun Presidents’ Day facts. Local pharmacist Eric Smith shared insights into the challenges facing small-market pharmacies and the steps being taken to improve the situation.

Coach Kris Herron returned from the Great Smoky Mountains, bringing stories to share. On this special Valentine’s Day morning, David Nolen joined the show for a heartwarming and humorous conversation. The meaning behind a handwritten “XOXO” was explored, adding a touch of nostalgia to the day. Meanwhile, Heath Bone received an unexpected Valentine’s gift—a fresh pair of socks! The guys also discus...

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Heath Stroud to discuss his transition from coaching basketball to coaching girls' softball. The conversation then turned to the inspiring story of Lulu Gribbin, the Mountain Brook teenager who survived a shark attack that claimed two of her limbs. Despite the tragedy, she took up golf and was recently invited to the Waste Management Golf Tournament...

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Heath on Coach & Friends.  The two discussed the art of songwriting and dove into the creative process behind crafting great music. In Coach Herron’s absence, Rusty broke down the science behind the legendary Coleman Cowbell. Then, the conversation took a turn toward the hot topic of the day—could NIL be coming to Alabama high school sports? Plus, they tackled...

Shortt Tuesday! Heath Stroud and Coach Shortt discussed Paul Finebaum's return to Birmingham, which led to a conversation about Heath’s past experiences with the legendary sports broadcaster. In the second hour, the Ashland Fire Chief, Jimmy Lee, joined the show to provide updates on the latest happenings at the Ashland Fire Department.

Heath Stroud stepped in for Coach Kris Herron. In the first hour, Coach Weems shared his excitement about the beginning of baseball season as well as his umpiring career. Ashland Mayor Larry Fetner stopped by to talk about new developments at the industrial park on Highway 9 and upcoming features under construction at Ashland Park. The show wrapped up with a fun breakdown of Super Bowl LIX commerc...

The Barber, David Nolen, pushed Coach & Friends toward the weekend. They discussed musical artists who will always be remembered, questioned how much a Super Bowl ticket is truly worth, and teased "The Bell of Truth," coming this summer. Plus, the guys tried to uncover the mystery of the Brannock Device.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron on  Coach & Friends.  They discussed musical legends who will always be remembered, explored what drives people to get up and go each day, and shared those random sentences that should never linger in anyone’s mind. 

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Coach & Friends for a discussion covering everything from the fairways to the freezer aisle. Taylor shared his latest report from the links, breaking down key updates and debating the ever-controversial shotgun starts. The conversation took a fun turn as the guys weighed in on whether ice cream is best enjoyed with a plastic or metal spoon. They also delved int...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt hopped on board for Coach & Friends . The guys chatted about the time change fast approaching and pondered whether Super Bowl opponents could really be friends. They also took a moment to celebrate the underrated joys of eggplant and gave a well-deserved shoutout to the hardworking mail carriers.

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Jerry Weems kicked off a new month on  Coach & Friends. They discussed Groundhog Day and what Sand Mountain Sam had to say about the weeks ahead. Since it was the first Monday of the month, Dr. Chip East from the Alabama Co-Op Extension Service joined them in the studio, sharing his expert insights.

The Barber, David Nolen, helped  Coach & Friends  leap into the weekend. They covered Star Wars at Disney, the Utah Hockey Club name vote, and the ever-changing price of eggs. David also shared his history with sports cards. 

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron on  Coach & Friends.  They discussed the mystery of Yetis, Mama’s truck horn keeping the neighborhood awake, and a never-ending game of tag. The guys even explored the idea of writing their own obituaries.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Coach & Friends for talk on mirror colors, chrome reflections, and the upcoming Mardi Gras & King Cake season. Plus, Philip Wilkerson from the National Wild Turkey Federation brought his insights on conservation and the great outdoors.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt was in the lineup for  Coach & Friends . He kicked things off with a Granddaddy Daytona Care report and discussed how to top your chili. Tabulicious also made a special appearance, and together with Coach Shortt, they shared their expertise in a fascinating horticulture lesson, leading to a discussion about different types of flowers.

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Jerry Weems kicked off a brand-new week on Coach & Friends . Special guest Mr. Bobby Crenshaw joined the show to stomp out some ignorance and shared an amazing life story from the past nine months.