The Professional Noticer

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy reflects on the 21st anniversary of his New York Times bestselling classic, "The Traveler's Gift." Tune in for an insightful Q&A where Andy answers questions about the inspiration behind The Traveler's Gift, the careful selection and research of its seven historical figures, and the challenges he faced during the writing process. Discover hi...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy hosts Walt Merrell – district attorney for the 22nd Judicial Circuit of Alabama and author of the Shepherding Outdoors Series.  Tune in to hear Walt share some hilarious and jaw-dropping stories from his career, including a man attempting to cash a "rather large" check and a duo attempting insurance fraud by destroying their house. And…get a...

This week on The Professional Noticer , Andy hosts Shane Alexander, Athletic Director of Orange Beach High School and Head Coach for the Makos Varsity Girls Softball Team. Join us to hear Coach Alexander share the incredible journey of the Lady Makos, who rose from being the new kids on the block to the nation's #1 team in just four years, achieving their fourth consecutive state championship in 2...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes Beth Townsend, author of the new book No Hamsters in Heaven: How to Stop Spinning Out of Control. Tune in to hear Beth share her journey from corporate trainer to author, discussing the inspiration behind her new book and the importance of understanding one's identity in order to lead a purposeful life. Listen as she share...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes Crystal Lee Laramore, Founder and Executive Director of Wheelchairs for Warriors.  Tune in to hear Crystal share her inspiring journey from serving as the liaison for the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq to owning a PR firm and founding Wheelchairs for Warriors. Listen as she describes what compelled her to provide our nation's wou...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes renowned Professional Photographer and Guide at Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris, Chris Irwin. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes take on capturing the raw beauty of wildlife and the great outdoors. Listen as Chris shares his fascinating journey to becoming a wildlife photographer and adventure guide. Hear his stories about earl...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes award winning novelist Herb Hughes.  Tune in to hear Herb share his journey from the computer industry to writing Civil War novels! His novel Conecuh, based on true genealogical research, captivates readers with its unique perspective and compelling characters. Listen as Herb and Andy discuss his transition from writing po...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes Zachary Fowler, the Season 3 winner of Alone on The History Channel. Tune in to hear Zachary share how he transformed from Maine woodsman to survival show champion, detailing his resourcefulness in Patagonia where he lost 73 pounds while remaining laser-focused on the goal. Listen as he explains how he invested his post-sh...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes New York Times bestselling author Cliff Sims. Tune in to discover Cliff's insightful journey in writing his latest book, The Darkness Has Not Overcome: Lessons on Faith and Politics From Inside the Halls of Power . Listen as Andy details Cliff's remarkable background. Hear the two discuss a few fascinating experiences Clif...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes Coach Rocky Thompson of the Birmingham Thunderbolts and the father of an elite high school athlete, Matt Wilson.  Tune in to hear Coach Rocky and Matt share the dynamics and realities of competing as an elite athlete in high school.  Listen as they discuss the growing phenomenon of Travel Ball. How does it work?  Is Travel...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes Jim Tressel — Former Head Coach of the National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes.  Tune in to hear Jim share his unconventional career path – from coaching football to the President of a major university. Listen as he discusses the hazardous landscape of the current NIL rules and the necessity for national standards in college...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes New York Times bestselling author Michael Perry to the studio. Tune in to hear Andy and Michael discuss all things writing! Hear Michael's reflections on his writing journey, offering valuable insights into his creative process. Listen to them explore topics like editing mishaps that have shaped their growth, the pivotal r...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes special guest Molly Sawyer, Co-Author of Every Word: A Reader's 90-Day Guide to the Bible. Tune in to hear Molly share her excitement about Every Word, the book that originated from a collective desire among her friends to read the Bible chronologically. The guide, a collaborative effort, serves not only as a reading tool...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes novelist Randall Arthur.  Listen as Randall shares his life story, recounting the many challenges that inspired his debut novel, Wisdom Hunter, released in 1991. Hear his unusual publishing story and learn what has transpired since that time. Plus…discover his all-time favorite city and get an update on his next project! O...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes special guest Susie Pinkard, author of Stainless Steel Butterfly: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Fly. Tune in to hear Susie reveal the poem that inspired her book and the touching story behind its creation. Listen as she shares her experience and strategy for writing the book, along with the concept of embracing t...

This week, join Andy as he takes you behind the scenes at Wisdom Harbour Studios to watch his out of print book, Return to Sawyerton Springs , be recorded for Audible.  Tune in to hear the first two chapters of his book—including a story so funny, it's taught in colleges around the country as an example of writing humor! If you have questions or comments for THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contac...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes special guest Bill-E Stitt – the guy affectionately known as the "bacon guy" and owner of Bill-E's Bacon in Fairhope, Alabama.  Tune in to hear Bill-E share his journey into the food industry and discuss his passion for crafting delicious, high-quality bacon and burgers. Discover why he chooses traditional methods and the...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes Greg Sankey –Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).  Tune in to hear Greg share his unconventional career path – emphasizing the significance of relationships and hard work – and how the SEC responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as he underscores the conference's continued dominance in college athletics, d...

This week, dive into a special Valentine's episode as Andy reads a heartwarming and humorous tale from his out-of-print book "Return to Sawyerton Springs." Tune in to hear Andy's hilarious quest for love with Sharon Holbert. Picture a kid trying everything, from claiming Elvis as an uncle to writing fake love songs and even playing the dying card for a Valentine's date! It's a wild ride through th...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes Harrison Scott Key, the acclaimed author of The World's Largest Man, a book Andy considers one of the funniest he's ever read!   Tune in to hear Harrison share the story behind his first two books, The World's Largest Man, and Congratulations, Who Are You Again?, and what compelled him to craft his life's narrative with su...

This week on The Professional Noticer, Andy hosts Coach Shane Alexander, the guy he affectionately calls the Bear Bryant of high school sports, along with four of his star Orange Beach Makos girls' softball team players: Teagan, Daigle, KG, and Ava. Tune in to discover the remarkable journey of this team of talented young women as they celebrate their THIRD state championship in a row, talk shop,...

Join Andy on this week's episode of The Professional Noticer as he welcomes Gregg Hurwitz – Co-President of The International Thriller Writers (ITW) and the  New York Times #1 international bestselling author of 24 thrillers, including the captivating ORPHAN X series. Tune in to hear Gregg share the captivating backstory of his Orphan X series protagonist, Evan Smoak, and provide insights into wha...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy hosts  Dr. Mark Foley, President Emeritus of University of Mobile and Andy's personal coach.  Tune in to hear Andy and Dr. Mark discuss their shared love for photography and a plan to pray for good government.  You will also enjoy Dr. Mark's great (and funny) football story! Find more from Dr. Mark Foley—including signing up for his free dai...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy hosts Alex Kershaw – New York Times best-selling author of twelve books, including The Longest Winter , The Bedford Boys , The First Wave , The Liberator and most recently, Against All Odds .  Tune in to hear Alex delve into the story of what led him to pursue a writing career, why he gravitated towards history as his primary focus, and what...

In this week's episode of The Professional Noticer , Andy hosts Chris Thomas – Entrepreneur,  Podcaster, and Professional Southern Gentleman. Tune in to hear Andy and Chris share a lively conversation about all things southern! Listen as Chris shares the fun details about his company, Made South – how it got started, how it's going today, the blessings and challenges of entrepreneurship, and much,...