Coach & Friends

Heath Stroud and Rusty Taylor started the morning with the headlines from AL.com and a look at the differences between yellow and white road signs. They explored which signs serve as warnings or cautions and which ones carry the force of law. The guys wrapped up with the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Heath Stroud and Coach Michael Shortt kicked things off with a look at current events making news on AL.com. The conversation turned to childhood and junior high memories, including a chicken truck that brought back a few stories from Heath’s younger days. Coach Shortt also answered a question about his coaching career and the best advice he ever received. He shared insight into the people who men...

Heath Stroud filled in for Coach Herron as he and Coach Jerry Weems talked about their football bye week and how their schedules change when they have a weekend without a game. The two recapped their weekends, shared what they had been up to, and caught up on some of the things happening away from the football field. Rusty Taylor also joined the show to announce this week’s AGL Solid Waste Disposa...

The Barber, David Nolen, joined Coach Kris Herron, with Heath “Bone” Stroud driving the boat for the morning. The guys got into Bone’s “feels” as his golf game continues to struggle. They also shared the lyrics to “The Ballad of David Nolen” and took on this week’s current events quiz.

Coach Steve Giddens and Heath “Bone” Stroud rode with Coach Kris Herron for a morning that went all over the place. Giddens shared an update on his eye surgery, while Bone brought along his latest adventures. The guys also ventured into the world of AI and came up with lyrics for a song about Coach Giddens.

Rusty Taylor grinded his way into the studio this morning with Coach Kris Herron. The Bone, Heath Stroud, joined the guys and both Rusty and Bone shared their weekend reports. AI provided lyrics for a possible song about Bone. The crew also looked at the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal .

Coach Michael Shortt was in the house with Coach Kris Herron as they covered narrow bridges, the northern terminus of Alabama State Highway 9, and an old $500 bill that sold for nearly $500,000. Nap also stopped by to visit with his buddy Shortt.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron as a new week got underway. They recapped the weekend. Chance Jones, the Executive Director of the Clay County Economic Development Council, stopped by to share the latest news and updates from the organization.

Mr. Friday, Tim Altork, was in for the long ride with Coach Kris Herron. The early discussion turned to coffee as Dr. Jared Griffin, assistant principal of Central Jr. High, stopped by. Altork and Griffin, both former baristas, took the guys deep inside the world of coffee. The crew also looked at headlines and the art of creating an attention grabbing headline, along with the difference between a...

The morning started with Ole’ 54, Duane Nappier, joining Coach Kris Herron. Nap shared an update on his upcoming knee replacement, which is only a few weeks away, along with stories about his grandkids and the time he has spent with them. Coach Jerry Weems then tagged in for Nap as the guys looked at events happening in and around Clay County.

Rusty Taylor jumped in with Coach Kris Herron. Rain fell over the weekend, but the golf round stayed very dry. Pronunciation of a few names created some challenges along the way. Radio legend Bill “Bubba” Bussey stopped by for a visit and will be back Friday at the Clay Central football game. The guys also heard about his latest adventures, “Bubba on the Lake” and the “Tailgate, Tailgate” podcast.

Coach Michael Shortt and Coach Kris Herron drove the show with plenty to cover from Shortt’s interesting weekend schedule. Shortt finally got a haircut, there is a new dog at home, and the cat is not happy about it. The guys also looked ahead to championship week and a possible trip to Mobile.

Coach Jerry Weems and Coach Kris Herron started a brand new week by sharing stories from their weekend activities. Rusty Taylor joined on the hotline to announce the AGL Player of the Week. Dr. Chip East was also in studio for his monthly visit, discussing Pesticide Clean Day, pest control license training, and pre-emergent herbicides.

The Barber, David Nolen, joined Coach Kris Herron. The guys shared stories about buffet adventures over the years as they prepare for another buffet stop before the game. An eyeglass wipe found tucked onto the tail of a new shirt also became an unexpected highlight. The show closed with reflections on September 11 and the events of 25 years ago.

Coach Steve Giddens rolled in with Coach Kris Herron with longtime friend and Clay County legend Bob Allen stopping by. Giddens and Allen spent the hour sharing memories from back in the day. Fall decorations also became a hot topic with the first day of fall just 12 days away.

Rusty Taylor was in the house with Coach Kris Herron to catch up on life in retirement, fall decorations, and a two-man scramble. Clay Central Cross Country Coach Jamie Watts stopped by to discuss the team’s season and this weekend’s home meet. Heath Bone also shared some highlights from the trip to Atlanta.

Coach Michael Shortt rolled in with Coach Kris Herron, as the two returned from the Labor Day holiday. Herron’s Hog of the Week, Collin Sims, and Coach Dorsey joined them in studio. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Crystal McGuire also stopped by to discuss what’s happening across Clay County.

The Barber, David Nolen, was back in for the long ride with Coach Kris Herron. Dave was getting set for a big adventure on the road. The word “scuppernong” made its way into the conversation. A grandkid report followed after a weekend of babysitting. The show also featured a Japanese hit song from the 1960s and a big orange that brought Vickie Merle back to childhood.

Coach Steve Giddens swung into the studio with Coach Kris Herron for a Sister Stella Thursday. Fall has officially arrived at the Giddens residence, bringing back memories of Homewood Ski Lodge. Songwriting was also on the table, along with a surprise drop-in from Fetner. The guys tackled an important question: Were they too old to dance? The show concluded with some reflections on September 11.

Rusty Taylor grinded his way into the studio with Coach Kris Herron. Taylor’s retirement is underway, with chores and golf filling two of his first three days. The Dog stopped by with sausage biscuits topped with scuppernong jelly. The guys also covered firearms and the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal .

Coach Michael Shortt rode along with Coach Kris Herron as they started a brand-new month. Shortt shared a story about a cousin who knew Dolly Parton. He also recapped his brutal Thursday and Friday schedule that kept him up until 6 a.m. Saturday. The guys talked about shooting B-roll on Friday nights, a granddaughter who caught a tree frog, and the latest from the farm.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron as a new week began. The guys caught up on the weekend. Herron’s Hog of the Week, presented by Blair Family Farm & Market, went to Clay Central Vols standout Clayton Tomlin. Rusty Taylor joined by phone to announce the Clay Central Vols AGL Solid Waste Authority Player of the Week, Hudson Foster. Heath Stroud also checked in with the weekly Bone Repor...

Bill “Bubba” Bussey joined Coach Kris Herron for a memorable morning. The guys talked Tesla troubles with it in the shop, celebrated the return of the “Tailgate, Tailgate” podcast, and even worked in an impromptu performance of the national anthem.

Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron. The guys shared their thoughts on Dolly Parton, while Giddens told some rat stories from his days as a student at Auburn. He also looked ahead to a road trip and some time with his granddaughter.

Rusty Taylor rode along with Coach Kris Herron. The guys were all over the place. They discussed the passing of Dolly Parton, last Friday night’s weather delay, the different youth baseball leagues, and Taylor’s golf tour results and game day preparation. The guys also dug into the history behind The Dog’s nickname and went over the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal .