Coach & Friends

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...

The Barber, David Nolen, joined Coach Kris Herron on  Coach & Friends. The conversation ranged from Southern accents in movies to a grandkids report from Dave. Coach Herron shared memories from his student teaching days with Dave’s old driver’s ed teacher. Trent Adams, the head coach of the Lineville 12U All-Stars, stopped by the studio to talk about their big championship game tonight.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens came in strong with pineapple and fudge brownies in hand. The crew talked about a beloved Alabama doughnut shop that recently closed its doors. Pro cornhole thrower Ferg dropped by to share his secrets to success. Coach Jerry Weems and David Nolen joined to make their picks for the U.S. Open, which tees off today.

Taylor Time! The Grinder, Rusty Taylor, joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  They started the show with a conversation about a surprising culinary topic: English peas with mushrooms and pearl onions. Dr. Chip East stopped by and brought three varieties of fresh blueberries. Ferg made a brief visit, followed by Mr. Mac, who sampled the berries. Character also dropped in, delivered a se...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt was along for the ride on this edition of Coach & Friends.  The crew talked about the game-changing E-Z start chainsaw and the difference it makes. Lisa Runyan, Cathleen Saucier, and Phyllis Hubbard from the Children’s Policy Council of Clay County joined to highlight local programs and opportunities available for families in the area.

After a rocky start to the morning, Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron. The two kicked things off with a conversation about the weekend weather, which led to some excitement. Coach Herron shared that he was sidelined for a couple of days with stomach issues. Chance Jones, the Executive Director of the Clay County Economic Development Council, stopped by with a powerful segment on how to pr...

The Barber, David Nolen, was back in the studio for another Friday edition of Coach & Friends . The guys reflected on the 81st anniversary of D-Day. They also had some laughs going through “15 Things You Don’t Say to an Alabamian.” Lorri Allen joined the show with all the details about next week’s field games at the 2025 Fitness Fun Camp. They recapped Dawson Taylor’s hilarious and slightly ch...

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens was in the house for a fun-filled June 5 edition, the same date Ferris Bueller famously took the day off in 1985. The guys talked about “Giddens Grandkids Camp,” art camp, pickleball, and croquet. Ken Wilson also joined the show to share all the details on the upcoming 2025 Fitness Fun Camp at the Clay County Health and Wellness Center.