Coach & Friends

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens sat down with Coach Kris Herron. They raved about last week’s boiled peanuts, swapped memories of “paddling” back in the day, and weighed in on rolling stops and the use of “shut-up.” They also spotlighted Rod Stewart, who’s still bringing the energy at 80 years old.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor returned after a two-week excused absence, sharing stories from his trip to the Cal Ripken World Series in Florence, a visit to the Rattlesnake Saloon, and enjoying fresh seafood. The guys also covered the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal .

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt was along for the ride on Coach & Friends . He recapped a busy weekend that included a road trip, a wedding, and an unexpected late-night run-in with law enforcement. Jordan Smith joined to give the full inside scoop on that late-night adventure. Plus, The Bone, Heath Stroud, stopped by to vent about the frustrations of rainy mornings.

Coach Kris Herron had Coach Jerry Weems jump on board to start the week. They started the show with a weekend update from both of them. Clay County Healthcare Authority CEO Stephen Young joined them in the studio to share details about the changes coming to Clay County Hospital later this year.

The Barber, David Nolen, helped steer Coach & Friends into the weekend. Dave shared the heartwarming story behind the names of his grandsons. The guys also spotlighted the 8th Annual Clay County Cattleman’s Rodeo. Rodeo pros TJ Williams and Will Jordan dropped in to talk about their careers, where the rodeo life has taken them, and what folks can expect at this weekend’s big event.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends . The guys chatted about the comfortable temps and the hunt for something to weed eat. They also talked about recent visits to the theatre, Vulcan, and the new amphitheater. Plus, Coach Giddens revealed he enjoyed a free meal thanks to a gift card.

Billy “Bubba” Bussey helped kick off the morning. He shared updates from the growing Jacksonville State Sports Network and the latest from Bubba on the Lake . It was also a Tabulicious Day as Girl Friday, Tab, filled in for Rusty Taylor, bringing her signature style, a look at today's happenings, and headlines from The Clay Times Journal . Heath Bone also stopped by with stories and updates from h...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  Coach Shortt shared a granddaughter report that included a special anniversary and a few library adventures. The guys also talked about the record-setting “low-high” temperatures on August 4. With the first day of school in Clay County, they kept the energy up by Coleman Cow-Belling the buses back onto the roads...

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to kick off a new week on the show. Coach Weems shared highlights from his trip to the Auburn athletics surplus sale and some of the great deals he picked up. Dr. Chip East from the Alabama Extension Service was also in studio on this first Monday of August. He covered a range of timely topics, including soil testing, planting cover crops, cool season veg...

The Barber, David Nolen, was in today as the crew celebrated their one-year anniversary. Bill “Bubba” Bussey joined in on the fun, helping mark the occasion. Lee Perryman dropped by and shared stories as only he can. To top it all off, they cut and shared some yellow-meated watermelon.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends . Coach Herron's sister called in on Hero’s Hotline as she headed to her first day as an assistant principal. David and Lawson Benefield were also in studio to share the 50-year history of Benefield Funeral Home.

Local radio legend Jeff Colburn filled in for Rusty Taylor and shared stories from his garden and updates on his grandkids, from a kindergartener to a college freshman. The guys were joined by Brad Cotney, Beasley Martin, and Gina Wall from Central Alabama Community College who talked about the opportunities available through their commercial driving program at both the Alex City and Childersburg...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt gave his weekend update. The guys then talked about Cleburne County football putting in a Jumbotron, shared some grandkid stories, and tried to figure out why Coach Shortt's feet won’t stop growing.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to kick off the new week. The guys recapped their weekends, but not before Coach Herron shared his latest battle with the AC just in time for another blazing hot July stretch. Coach Weems took a trip down memory lane, recalling his teenage years cruising the streets of Anniston. And of course, Monday morning would not be complete without the Heath Bone re...

It was Friday, and that means The Barber, David Nolen, was along for the ride. The conversation ranged from the best French fries they’ve ever had to class reunions and debating the so-called “good ole’ days.” They even took a crack at the question: when did AI really begin?

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens kicked things off with stories from his first-ever zip lining adventure, including a few struggles with hand signals and stopping. The guys debated the question: who actually defines serving sizes? They also reflected on the cultural impact of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing and what it means for a certain generation. Ken Wilson from Clay County Health and Wellness...

Taylor Time! The voice of the Vols, Rusty Taylor, joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends . Rusty shared highlights from his trip to the Gulf of America including memorable meals, a battle with broken beach gear, and the joys of I-65 travel. The two also weighed in on local headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt was along for the ride on Coach & Friends. They shared biscuits from Sassy’s, and Coach Herron got introduced to smoked bologna for the first time. Nap stopped by to grade the pound cake and share stories from his weed eating and spraying adventures.

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.