Coach & Friends

The Barber, David Nolen, kicked off the weekend eve. They discussed possible new developments around the Riverchase Galleria, memories of working late nights inside the old Western Hills Mall, and stories from Vickie Merle’s nerve testing session.

Get Up with Giddens! The guys discovered thanks to loyal listeners that Coach Steve Giddens suffers from Imparnumerphobia, an irrational fear of odd numbers so strong he even sets his alarm for 4:44 a.m. They also talked about their upcoming ride over Bull Gap tonight and wondered what the odds were of Mrs. Diane or Vickie Merle agreeing to a little “parking” session on the mountain now that every...

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor sat down with Coach Kris Herron. He kicked things off with news of morning rain before noting the square was buzzing with cedar logs, Gilbert, and Dr. Griffin. The guys chatted about Pop-Tarts for breakfast, driving manual transmissions, and the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal .

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  Ole’ #54 made a guest appearance, and the crew had a little fun figuring out the right way to pronounce “Huk.” Reuben dropped by to share the exciting news about the grand opening of Monte Alban Bar & Grill. Spencer Loveless of Southeastern Land Group surprised Coach Shortt with a snack, Golden Eagle Cornbre...

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Jerry Weems got the new week started. Weems shared highlights from his gameday experience on Saturday. Coach Herron presented the Hog of the Week award to Cole Rice, sponsored by Blair Family Farm & Market. Cole and Jake Coach Phillips joined the show to reflect on last Friday night’s homecoming win. Heath Bone also stopped by with his weekend update.

Dave was out, but Girl Friday Tabulicious stepped in and kept things rolling. Radio legend Bill “Bubba” Bussey and his son Hunter stopped by to share part of their Friday morning. They also discussed the concept of time, AM versus PM, and how to distinguish between morning, afternoon, evening, and night.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens shared his latest DIY project plans, painting a bedroom. What started as a simple task turned complicated as questions came up about corners, window and door frames, and baseboards, making him rethink the process. On a brighter note, Coach Giddens had his mower repaired and is back to cutting grass at full speed.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor kicked things off on Coach & Friends . The guys shared a few laughs about a late start while enjoying some gospel music, and Jon Brennan made an appearance on TV. Coach Herron told the story of his run-in with yellowjackets, plus the crew broke down headlines from The Clay Times Journal and revisited a different Volunteer Voices from last Saturday.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends , and the morning got off to a memorable start. A broken pull chain on the window blinds left the studio without a view, prompting an all-call that brought good ole’ #64 to the rescue. To make the day a little brighter, Grogan took pity on Coach Shortt and served up pancakes.

Hall of Famer Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to kick off the show, sharing stories and memories from his coaching days in Dadeville. Dewey Brown and Coach Jake Phillips stopped by the studio for Herron’s Hog of the Week award, presented by Blair Family Farm & Market. Plus, Chance Jones, the Executive Director of the Clay County Economic Development Council, highlighted this week’s...

The day started with The Barber, David Nolen, who took listeners on a journey back to the old west. He talked about riding with cowboys, spending time with the Barclays in The Big Valley , visiting the Cartwrights on the Ponderosa, and walking the dusty streets of Dodge City with the scent of Gunsmoke in the air.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens hopped on with Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  The guys talked about keeping up with different quarters, from quarter hours to quarter coins, and the confusion they can cause. Coach Giddens shared stories from his trip to Georgia, including how early it seems to get late there. They spotted a crow flying and worked out some distances. The guys al...

Taylor Time! The voice of the Vols, Rusty Taylor, was in the house. Nap delivered Little Debbie cakes and shared some time on the show. Taylor recapped his golf outing on Tuesday. Listener Sims came through with biscuits. The guys also broke down headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Short was along for the ride on  Coach & Friends , sharing stories about dog sitting while juggling his own pets and a late Friday night. Heath Bone stopped by to recap his set-up for last week’s game, talk about his weekend, and celebrate getting in 18 holes of golf for the first time in weeks.

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Jerry Weems kicked off the first day of September, marking the start of meteorological fall. They shared a weekend recap and their Labor Day plans as summer winds down. Being the first Monday of the month, Dr. Chip East from the Alabama Co-Op Extension Service joined the conversation to dive into plant propagation.

The Barber, David Nolen, fired off toward the weekend. The guys looked back on how gameday and game night unfolded. Dave shared that his game weekend started with tuna dip. Faithful listeners Maggie and Brad stopped by with deer steak biscuits and syrup. Maggie also talked about how she and Brad make a great team in the kitchen.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens brought a Hemi melon to the show, giving everyone a brand-new taste experience. From the Tube world, the conversation turned to the importance of mathematics and why multiplication flash cards still matter. Giddens shared a personal win as he replaced his mower’s fuel filter on his own, and the crew rounded things out with a fun dive into animal-inspired id...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  The duo kicked off with a “froggy” start to the day, then dove into topics ranging from the Ding-Dong snack cake recall to getting lost in Oak Grove. Shortt shared proud family news about his granddaughter passing her swim test, his busy game nights, and the art of stretching truck frames. Adding to the fun, the...

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to kick off the week with a weekend review, including his brief stint filling in on play-by-play duties. The first Herron’s Hog of the Week, presented by Blair Family Farm & Market, went to Clay Central Volunteer offensive lineman Noah Peterson. The Bone, Heath Stroud, also dropped by to share his perspective on the weekend.

The Barber, David Nolen, fired the crew up on game day in Clay County! Dave revisited what game day prep looks like for a play-by-play guy, while Ole’ #54 stopped in to talk tin removal and salad dressing. The conversation also took a nostalgic turn with memories from a 1977 church pictorial directory and wrapped with an Alabama day trips bucket list.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends . They talked about how much energy they start their day with and reminded everyone that calories are energy. The Good Doctor stopped by with milk to go with their oatmeal crème pies, and Handyman started a conversation about old Lineville Aggie Mark Pettus.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor was along for the ride on  Coach & Friends.  The guys marveled at the pretty pink clouds and recapped the start of a memorable Braves road trip. The Dog delivered the sausage and cheese biscuits that Coach Shortt raved about. They also dove into the top stories from an extra-thick edition of The Clay Times Journal.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach and Friends . He shared a weekend update and talked high school jamboree action, grass cutting, and storm watching from Mt. Cheaha. The guys also discussed the “goodness of the biscuit,” and Coach Shortt hoped someone remembers him next Tuesday.

Coach Kris Herron had his friend, Coach Jerry Weems, join him to start the week. The guys shared a weekend review with a little tease of their trip to Fort Payne. Nap stopped in to report on happenings from his world, including a men’s breakfast where some amazing homemade biscuits were served and a visit to a graveyard. Heath Bone updated the guys on his new digs.

The Barber, David Nolen, kicked off Gameday. He shared a rib report from a road trip to Cooter Brown’s, giving it a solid 8/10. The team connected with YouTube listeners, chatting with some of the best fans in the world. Plus, old comic book scars were made fresh again.