Coach & Friends

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Coach Kris Herron on  Coach & Friends . The show started on a warm note as they gave a big birthday shoutout to Coach Herron’s longest-running friend, Glenn. Chase Hammock hopped on Hero's Hotline. Ole #54 made a surprise stop by the studio and admitted he hadn’t taken his blood pressure medicine. The conversation turned to local happenings with updates on work...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined the ride on this episode of Coach & Friends.  The guys tackled topics ranging from washer fluid needs to garbage pickup in Heflin, and even threw in a compare-and-contrast discussion with AGL. Heath Bone called in with updates from the ABA Leadership Conference, and Coach Richard Bickerstaff shared how the Vols golf team performed in the sectional to...

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Jerry Weems kicked off the week by sharing highlights from their weekend adventures at Talladega Superspeedway. They recounted their visit to the NASCAR Mobility Pit Box, where they met a new friend, Katie Gaubert. The show also included a recap of their visit with White Flag Club member and faithful listener Chase Hammock. They provided updates on Clay Central Voluntee...

It was a combo morning with Three Point Stance as Coach Kris Herron, Coach Jerry Weems, Rusty Taylor, and Heath Bone handled the whole morning from inside the biggest, baddest track in the world — the Talladega Superspeedway. Broadcasting straight out of Big Bill’s Garage along pit road, they brought all the Friday morning action to kick off race weekend right. The guys were also joined by Chase H...

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens hopped on Coach & Friends with Coach Kris Herron. He shared a fun story about his egg-dying adventure and the chaos that came with it. The two coaches also got real about 2025 life: healthy habits, guilty pleasures, and those moments where you just think, “Man, I need a smoke.” They also broke down some classic American idioms along the way.

Taylor Time! Coach Kris Herron was joined by Rusty Taylor for a Wednesday morning on Coach & Friends ! But this wasn’t just any morning—in studio was none other than the one, the only, the legendary Bill “Bubba” Bussey.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  Coach Shortt shared his Shortt Easter Report. Coach Herron recapped his Bama Bucks experience, and Shortt gave us the lowdown on his Monday night in Atlanta.

The Barber, David Nolen, was along for the ride on Coach & Friends . They wrapped up their Easter reflections, inspirations, and encouragement with a reading. The conversation took a interesting turn when they discussed the discovery of Dave’s old orange juice in the mini-fridge. The guys also recounted an afternoon day trip, shared their thoughts on ordering desserts, reminisced about a hula...

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  Coach Giddens helped take the crew farther down the Easter inspirational and devotional road. The conversation also explored stories of grandkids keeping him on his toes, memories of refinishing gym floors, a fun dive into the word “road,” road-themed idioms, and even a few live traffic updates from the squa...

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor was back in the studio after a short hiatus, bringing with him a heartfelt Easter inspiration devotion. He shared the story behind his absence and filled listeners in on why he’d been out of pocket. Mrs. Shannon Taylor also joined the conversation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what kind of patient Rusty had been during his week off his leg. The show also featured...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  Coach Shortt continued the Easter week devotional inspiration with heartfelt reflections and encouragement. The Paw-Paw Daycare report gave listeners a glimpse into the past weekend’s festivities, complete with egg hunts, late nights, and plenty of jellybean-fueled energy. Heath Bone returned for A Bone-In Momen...

Coach Kris Herron and his good friend, Coach Jerry Weems, kicked off the week with uplifting devotions leading up to Easter Sunday. Coach Weems also shared a fascinating science lesson, focusing on the full moon of the month, known as the "Pink Moon." Chance Jones, the Executive Director of the Clay County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), stopped by to share exciting updates about new busines...

The Barber, David Nolen, drove Coach & Friends straight into the weekend. As the sun came up, wind damage was spotted at Coach Herron’s place, and Vickie Merle was quick with the pics. Music history made headlines as Pete Best, the original drummer for The Beatles, officially retired. Dave also shared a recent need to recharge—leading to a trip across the pond to England. But not before catchi...

Get Up with Giddens! Coaches Herron and Giddens celebrated National Siblings Day by welcoming their sisters, Jennifer and Sheila, on Hero's Hotline, where they shared laughs and personal stories that only siblings could tell. The show also featured local pharmacist Eric Smith, who discussed the recent passage of the Community Pharmacy Relief Act through the Alabama state legislature and its next s...

Heath Bone jump-started the morning on Coach and Friends . He closed out his "Inspirations" series from the iconic 18th hole, the par 4, 465-yard Holly Hole at Augusta, just before the pros take their turn tomorrow. Coach Herron and Heath also recapped “Major Victories,” highlighting 18 weekday wins that defined the season. They wrapped things up with the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journ...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. Heath Bone fired up the crew with a shot of motivation from Augusta’s 17th at Nandina. They also hit on the “Ghost Runner,” dying Easter eggs, and playing outside ‘til dark.

Coach Kris Herron was joined by his friend, Coach Jerry Weems. Heath Bone dropped in for a stroll down the 16th at Augusta ahead of Masters weekend. Cliff Richards, the CEO of The Hale Foundation and Valor Station, stopped by for a chat with the guys. And it’s the first Monday of the month, so Dr. Chip East from Alabama Extension was in the house.

The Barber, David Nolen, set the tone as he guided Coach & Friends into the weekend. Heath Bone took the crew to Augusta’s iconic 15th at Firethorne, analyzing the challenges of the par 5. Golf trivia and on-air challenges kept everyone on their toes, testing their knowledge of the game. The guys also shared Krispy Kreme experiences that didn’t quite live up to the sweet memories of the past. 

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends . Heath Bone offered words of encouragement along the legendary par-4, 440-yard 14th at Augusta. The guys also explored the official process of changing a name. To top it off, they cut, cored, and prepared a pineapple for a delicious snack.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor was along for the ride on Coach & Friends.  Heath Bone walked the guys through the legendary 13th hole at Augusta National. They also recapped Little League opening night, reflected on morning fog rolling over the square, and covered top headlines from The Clay Times Journal .

April Fool's Day! It was a Shortt Tuesday with Coach Michael Shortt. Heath Bone provided encouragement from Golden Bell, the renowned 12th hole at Augusta, while the guys highlighted famous hole-in-ones at The Masters. The show also featured a discussion of kayaking adventures on the Tallapoosa.

Coach Kris Herron had a full house this morning with Coach Jerry Weems and Heath Bone along for the ride. Heath brought some inspiration straight from the par-4 11th at Augusta, sharing wisdom from the fairway. Meanwhile, Coach Weems recapped a packed weekend, and Bone matched him in busyness. And to top it all off, the crew celebrated Heath’s birthday.

The Barber, David Nolen, wrapped up the week on Coach & Friends . Heath Bone broke down Camellia , the 495-yard, par-4 10th hole, and its inspiration. The guys also covered hot and fresh fast food, Meghan and Harry, red tag Levi’s, and Dave’s hot plate.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens was in the house and he didn’t come empty-handed! Bringing fresh, peeled, and perfectly cut pineapple, he set the tone for Coach & Friends.  Meanwhile, Heath Bone wrapped up the front 9 with an inspirational message. Giddens and the Bone traded stories about their golf game. And of course, it wouldn’t be a complete episode without taking a moment to cel...

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor was along for the ride on Coach & Friends.  Heath Bone took listeners down the par-5 8th hole for the day’s inspirational thought. The guys reflected on the traditions of a first deer hunt and that unforgettable first kill. Meanwhile, a delivery truck outside the studio caused all kinds of activity. To wrap things up, they found themselves waiting on Rube and also wel...