Coach & Friends

Heath Bone and The Barber, David Nolen, got the morning started with a discussion on the growing popularity of non-network television series. Coach Herron joined in a little later after checking in on Vickie Merle, who underwent bulging disc surgery yesterday. He shared stories from his day at the hospital.

Get Up with Giddens! Heath Stroud filled in for Coach Herron’s absence, and listeners got a full dose of Giddens as Mrs. Diane, Coach Giddens’ wife, joined him in the studio. David Nolen surprised everyone by sticking around for the entire show. The crew discussed the Giddens' home renovations, old-school pickup football games at Dave’s House and Horn White, and their memorable singing experiences...

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor and Kris Herron shared stories from the Highway 48 bridge and the mystery of the unexplained lights. Rusty also recounted an early morning trip to Birmingham that included a memorable breakfast, along with a look back at old annuals from Little Heflin (1966) and Delta (1952). The show wrapped up with the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Shortt Tuesday! Heath Stroud filled in for Coach Herron and joined Coach Michael Shortt to recap the weekend’s events and dive into the latest headlines from al.com. Coach Shortt also shared details about a car accident he witnessed in Randolph County. Plus, he broke the news that After the Game will be live from the Central vs. Pell City matchup this Friday night.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to kick off the week with a recap of the past weekend’s activities. Herron also named his Hog of the Week, presented by Blair Family Farm & Market, recognizing standout player Clayton Tomlin for his performance.

The crew hit the road for a live broadcast from the legendary Talladega Superspeedway. Dedicated listener and remote team member Chase Hammock from the White Flag Club stopped by with a box of doughnuts, while Track President Brian Crichton joined for his semi-annual visit to talk all things Talladega. It was also STEM Day at the track, with local students learning about the science behind racing....

Get Up with Giddens! Steve Giddens woke up Coach & Friends with an update on his painting project, which he has now handed off to his grandson. He also shared a great story about a Randolph County High School pregame meal. The guys wrapped things up with some laughs over a new twist on the “Hey Siri” feature on Vickie Merle’s phone.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor rolled along on a Wednesday morning. The guys recapped last night’s Public Safety Night Out with local first responders. Ole’ 54 stopped by to share stories from his trip to Hog Rock, and The Dog dropped in for some fun. They also went through the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt was along for the ride. They recapped Shortt’s long Friday and Saturday, filled with babysitting duties and movie watching. Coach Kris Herron shared his own adventure that took him through Birmingham rush guys.

Coach Kris Herron and his Hall of Fame friend, Coach Jerry Weems, share their weekend updates and plenty of laughs along the way. Chance Jones from the Clay County Economic Development Council joined for his regular second-Monday visit. With early practice today, Coach Horn stopped by to share his thoughts on Vols football and more. Plus, Herron’s Hog of the Week, presented by Blair Family Farm &a...

The Barber, David Nolen, served up the morning while Heath Bone steered the ship. The guys talked about the Hackers Golf Tournament, the upcoming Auburn-Baylor matchup, tonight’s Hog Rock BBQ, and their favorite college players from back in the day.

Get Up with Giddens! Coaches Steve Giddens and Kris Herron welcomed their friend, retired Ranburne Coach Chad Young, for a fun conversation. Plus, Ashland Elementary librarian Kelly G. Smith stopped by to read a special fall-themed book.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor made a quick entrance but needed the hall pass right out of the gate. He talked about his first Tuesday golf outing being a little rough and a busy day ahead with a fire prevention month presentation. The guys also noted they’re just seven weeks away from the Thanksgiving Blowout Extravaganza before wrapping things up with headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on  Coach & Friends . Ole’ #54 stopped by to talk about preparations for the upcoming Thanksgiving Blowout Extravaganza. Tabulicious joined to share details about the First Responders Night Out happening Tuesday, October 14. Coach Shortt also learned a few things about Little Heflin School along the way.

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Jerry Weems started off the week on Coach & Friends . they talked about Weems’ weekend cooking adventure featuring taco salad. Being the first Monday of the month, Dr. Chip East from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System stopped by the studio to discuss grafting techniques for plants and trees.

The Barber, David Nolen, woke up the show! The crew recapped 75 years of the Peanuts comic strip and took a look at how far technology has come. Bill “Bubba” Bussey and Hunter Bussey joined the conversation, weighing in on classic late-night TV and sharing thoughts on where technology might be heading next.

Get Up with Giddens! It was a packed day of guests in the studio. Coach Steve Giddens’ sister and brother-in-law, Sheila and Mike Sparks, stopped by with a serving of congealed salad. In the second hour, the crew celebrated Beef Month in Alabama alongside Will Jordan, Bence Upchurch, and Aiden Upchurch from the Clay County Cattleman’s Association.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor was along for the ride while Heath Bone steered the ship on the show. The guys posed a question: If there are two mouse for the same computer, are they mice? Jason Walker from Timber Elite Auctions joined the crew in studio and didn’t come empty-handed, bringing pound cake to share. Jeremy Character topped it off by bringing the milk. Rusty also kept everyone up to date w...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends . He shared stories from his long Friday night, including leaving his sports coat at the studio. The guys also recounted their Sunday plumbing adventures and celebrated holidays.

Coach Kris Herron kicked off the week with his Monday morning sidekick, Coach Jerry Weems, sharing a full weekend report and a fun look back at things from the 1950s that have disappeared over time. Herron also handed out his Hog of the Week, presented by Blair Family Farm & Market, to Clay Central Vols left tackle Noah Peterson. Plus, Heath Bone dropped in for a Monday morning visit.

The Barber, David Nolen, was on for Gameday Friday, working to “get out there” and get things rolling. They opened with the latest headlines, enjoyed biscuits from a faithful listener, and dug into key words from the morning devotion, including a thoughtful look at “meditation.” Heath Bone dropped by to share his plans as he gets ready for tonight’s big game.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens hopped on Coach & Friends  with Coach Kris Herron. They chatted about an endangered salamander in west Alabama. Coach Giddens also gave an update on his painting project that’s already on pause. Spencer Loveless from Southeastern Land Group spent the morning with the guys and shared stories from his road trip to Norman, Oklahoma.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends . They talked about his special Robert Trent Jones golf trip, complete with big breakfasts and hearty suppers. The two also unpacked a devotion that had everyone reaching for a dictionary and helped Taylor work through some weekend frustrations along the way.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt was along for the ride and shared stories from the sideline last weekend, including the moment his videographer took a hit. Coach Ward dropped by to talk about how his defensive linemen practice their interception skills. Coach Shortt also joined faithful listeners for a conversation about folks they know around Cleburne County.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to kick off the first day of fall. The weekend report had the guys sharing what they’ve been up to. Herron’s Hog of the Week presented by Blair Family Farm & Market came with an unusual presentation. Heath Bone stopped by for a visit and gave a road trip recap.