Coach & Friends

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on  Coach & Friends . Shortt finally received his souvenir socks, and the guys tackled questions about Cades Cove.

Coach Kris Herron was joined by Coach Jerry Weems for a discussion that filled with fun Presidents’ Day facts. Local pharmacist Eric Smith shared insights into the challenges facing small-market pharmacies and the steps being taken to improve the situation.

Coach Kris Herron returned from the Great Smoky Mountains, bringing stories to share. On this special Valentine’s Day morning, David Nolen joined the show for a heartwarming and humorous conversation. The meaning behind a handwritten “XOXO” was explored, adding a touch of nostalgia to the day. Meanwhile, Heath Bone received an unexpected Valentine’s gift—a fresh pair of socks! The guys also discus...

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Heath Stroud to discuss his transition from coaching basketball to coaching girls' softball. The conversation then turned to the inspiring story of Lulu Gribbin, the Mountain Brook teenager who survived a shark attack that claimed two of her limbs. Despite the tragedy, she took up golf and was recently invited to the Waste Management Golf Tournament...

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Heath on Coach & Friends.  The two discussed the art of songwriting and dove into the creative process behind crafting great music. In Coach Herron’s absence, Rusty broke down the science behind the legendary Coleman Cowbell. Then, the conversation took a turn toward the hot topic of the day—could NIL be coming to Alabama high school sports? Plus, they tackled...

Shortt Tuesday! Heath Stroud and Coach Shortt discussed Paul Finebaum's return to Birmingham, which led to a conversation about Heath’s past experiences with the legendary sports broadcaster. In the second hour, the Ashland Fire Chief, Jimmy Lee, joined the show to provide updates on the latest happenings at the Ashland Fire Department.

Heath Stroud stepped in for Coach Kris Herron. In the first hour, Coach Weems shared his excitement about the beginning of baseball season as well as his umpiring career. Ashland Mayor Larry Fetner stopped by to talk about new developments at the industrial park on Highway 9 and upcoming features under construction at Ashland Park. The show wrapped up with a fun breakdown of Super Bowl LIX commerc...

The Barber, David Nolen, pushed Coach & Friends toward the weekend. They discussed musical artists who will always be remembered, questioned how much a Super Bowl ticket is truly worth, and teased "The Bell of Truth," coming this summer. Plus, the guys tried to uncover the mystery of the Brannock Device.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron on  Coach & Friends.  They discussed musical legends who will always be remembered, explored what drives people to get up and go each day, and shared those random sentences that should never linger in anyone’s mind. 

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Coach & Friends for a discussion covering everything from the fairways to the freezer aisle. Taylor shared his latest report from the links, breaking down key updates and debating the ever-controversial shotgun starts. The conversation took a fun turn as the guys weighed in on whether ice cream is best enjoyed with a plastic or metal spoon. They also delved int...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt hopped on board for Coach & Friends . The guys chatted about the time change fast approaching and pondered whether Super Bowl opponents could really be friends. They also took a moment to celebrate the underrated joys of eggplant and gave a well-deserved shoutout to the hardworking mail carriers.

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Jerry Weems kicked off a new month on  Coach & Friends. They discussed Groundhog Day and what Sand Mountain Sam had to say about the weeks ahead. Since it was the first Monday of the month, Dr. Chip East from the Alabama Co-Op Extension Service joined them in the studio, sharing his expert insights.

The Barber, David Nolen, helped  Coach & Friends  leap into the weekend. They covered Star Wars at Disney, the Utah Hockey Club name vote, and the ever-changing price of eggs. David also shared his history with sports cards. 

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron on  Coach & Friends.  They discussed the mystery of Yetis, Mama’s truck horn keeping the neighborhood awake, and a never-ending game of tag. The guys even explored the idea of writing their own obituaries.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Coach & Friends for talk on mirror colors, chrome reflections, and the upcoming Mardi Gras & King Cake season. Plus, Philip Wilkerson from the National Wild Turkey Federation brought his insights on conservation and the great outdoors.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt was in the lineup for  Coach & Friends . He kicked things off with a Granddaddy Daytona Care report and discussed how to top your chili. Tabulicious also made a special appearance, and together with Coach Shortt, they shared their expertise in a fascinating horticulture lesson, leading to a discussion about different types of flowers.

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Jerry Weems kicked off a brand-new week on Coach & Friends . Special guest Mr. Bobby Crenshaw joined the show to stomp out some ignorance and shared an amazing life story from the past nine months.

The Barber, David Nolen, eased Coach & Friends into the weekend with a look at unusual names of places in Alabama. The guys also explored old-fashioned terms like "swig," "cypher," "ponder," and "hankering" and whether today’s kids know them. 

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens made a second appearance this week. Giddens shared memories of old-school ice trays, pickle pop fundraisers, and swimming adventures in the “blue hole” around Shelby County. He also offered life lessons on the differences between looking and seeing, spending and investing, and hearing versus listening.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor kicked off Wednesday's show with a bang. They discussed record-setting snow in South Alabama and an unusually low temperature of 8 degrees to start the day. The conversation shifted to Auburn Oaks, Coach Pat Dye’s former property, being under new ownership. The guys wrapped up by tackling the question: "What type of undershirt do you wear?"

Coach Steve Giddens made an unexpected appearance on Coach & Friends . A listener shared a story about a broken truck door that just won’t stay closed, sparking memories of the good old days of Driver’s Ed. The guys tackled tax season prep, debated whether 68 degrees always feels the same, and explored the mysteries of the Karman Line.  

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Jerry Weems kicked off the week on Coach & Friends . The guys discussed "hog killing weather" and debated whether it really needs to be this cold. They also shared interesting facts about MLK Day and explored the history of presidential inaugurations.

The Barber, David Nolen, joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  The guys reflected on their experiences during the COVID pandemic and began discussions about creating a Coach & Friends  Winter Weather Preparedness Plan.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens was in the house as he shared his strong dislike for mayonnaise and oysters. Vickie Merle and Mrs. Diane stopped by Hero’s Hotline to chat with the boys about their home dusting schedules. Snow talk led to a loyal listener’s curious question: “When the snow melts, what happens to the white?”

Jan. 15, 2025 - Coach & Friends talked with Bill "Bubba" Bussey to discuss what’s new in his world, including his new role at Jacksonville State University.