Coach & Friends

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on  Coach & Friends.  Heath Bone began the show with the middle six of his inspiration and encouragement segment before he and Shortt took a deep dive into their feelings. The guys reminisced about the legendary Atomic Balm salve and its many uses. They also reflected on classic old-school games like Yard Darts. To wrap things up, t...

Coach Kris Herron was joined by his good friend, Coach Jerry Weems, on a Monday morning. Heath Bone continued his journey around Augusta, sharing inspirational thoughts from the 6th hole. they also recapped the weekend’s golf success of Weems and Bone, celebrated the Alabama Spelling Bee championship, and reminisced about overachievers they've encountered along the way.

The second day of spring brought The Barber, David Nolen, in for the morning. Heath Bone joined in, adding extra inspiration to close out the week. The guys also took a trip down memory lane, chatting about the last remaining Morrison’s Cafeteria in the country, the legendary SAW’s BBQ, and none other than Taylor Hicks.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  Heath Bone returned with fresh inspiration, and the guys shared plenty of Dad jokes and puns. Plans for the inaugural Classic Country Mornings Spelling Bee took shape, with Vickie Merle accepting the role of commissioner.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor was along for the ride on Coach & Friends.  Heath Bone returned with more inspiration, while Tabulicious joined the conversation. It was a happening morning for Coach Herron. They talked about the Talladega Creek, sparking a debate on the difference between a creek and a branch. Nostalgic moments filled the air, and the latest headlines from the The Clay Times Journal...

Shortt Tuesday! Heath Bone returned with another round of inspirational thoughts. He and Coach Michael Shortt dove into a discussion about the differences in golf balls. They also tackled the longest word in the English language, pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis , and talked about camping in a truck bed.

Coach Kris Herron was joined by Coach Jerry Weems for a special St. Patrick’s Day Monday. Heath Bone shared inspirational thoughts. The guys also looked back on past storm memories and discussed interesting facts about a favorite beach trip stop for many, Priester’s Pecans. 

The Barber, David Nolen, took the wheel on Coach & Friend s as they steered into the weekend. The crew explored "Famous" Alabamians and their high school roots, while Marlin "Speedy" Vaughn spotlighted exciting opportunities at Koch Foods. Plus, Coach Herron and David celebrated Albert Einstein and potato chips.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens, along with Coach Kris Herron, guided Coach & Friends through the morning, covering the calendar changes of 1582, disruptive technology over the years, a comparison of 1978 and 2025, and the mystery of why Donald Duck doesn’t wear pants.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor was in the house as the crew discussed the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal . Radio royalty Bill “Bubba” Bussey also joined the show, sharing his wisdom on everything from sunrises and sunsets to the best snack foods and the beloved potato bar. The conversation also touched on church visitation programs, and Bubba gave listeners an inside look at his latest pr...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt steered the conversation through the morning. They discussed Coach Shortt's weekend fence repair, granddaughter golf adventures, a massive sand pile, and local road closures.

Coach Kris Herron started the week with the always entertaining Tabulicious. They talked about an exciting wedding weekend on the horizon, the surprising strength and many uses of Gorilla Tape, and a floor painting project that needed some serious attention. Coach also received a game-changing gift, an air fryer.

The Barber, David Nolen moved Coach & Friends into the weekend. The crew tackled the big questions: Are you selfish? And why are we selfish? Ole’ 54 stopped by with a toes and knee report and revealed his love for track and field. The Barber and ‘54 discovered they’re both right-eye dominant, and the guys uncovered the mystery of weenie bread.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  They discussed the kickoff of tax season, the three H’s to live by: Hush, Hear, and Hughes, and the ongoing battle between winter and spring.

The Grinder, Rusty Taylor, pushed Coach & Friends through the morning. They covered Clay Central baseball broadcast prep, shared their experiences at Rhythm Café, and reflected on Taylor’s time at Mt. Zion. The conversation turned to the pressing issue of wild and brush fires. To wrap things up, they took a sudsy detour, debating favorite soap brands and the timeless question of bar or liquid.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on  Coach & Friends.  They recapped a weekend of birthday celebrations, discussed the struggles of dry skin and winter itch, and debated whether or not to use lotion. They also shared their experiences with the silky effects of hard water along the coast.

Coach Kris Herron was joined by Coach Jerry Weems to kick off a new month. Herron shared his first Saturday of the month chore list, while Coach Weems provided his weekend report. Dr. Chip East from the Alabama Co-Op Extension Service was in the studio for his monthly visit, offering expert insights on vegetable transplants, the best times to plant a garden, and strategies for staggering the plant...

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...