The Writer's Block

Former Briarwood Christian School and current Clemson University quarterback Christopher Vizzina joins The Writer's Block to talk about his high school career, the transition to college life, NIL, Clemson's football program, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary. Lloyd87@gmail.com. Follow me: www.twitter.com/GaryALloyd Follow Christopher: www.twitter.com/vizzina2 #ChristopherVizzina #Clemson #C...

Talladega College assistant professor of biology Andy Coleman, who started the Urban Turtle Project in 2018, joins to talk about his work with turtles across Alabama, founding the Urban Turtle Project, discovering alligator snapping turtles in the Cahaba River, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary. Lloyd87@gmail.com .   Follow on Twitter: www.twitter.com/GaryALloyd   Follow the Urban Turtle Project: w...

Former Auburn University and NFL offensive lineman Richard Cheek joins The Writer's Block to talk about glory days on The Plains, being drafted by the Buffalo Bills, his NFL career, the state of football today, and much more. Sponsor the show: Gary. Lloyd87@gmail.com. Follow on Twitter: www.twitter.com/GaryALloyd #TheWritersBlock #Auburn #Bills #NFL #OJSimpson #AlCowlings #RichardCheek #Auburn...

Hewitt-Trussville head softball coach Taylor Burt joins The Writer's Block to talk about the Lady Huskies winning their fourth championship in six years, coaching different teams, mental toughness, a new softball complex, and more. And a surprise guest joins about midway through the episode! Sponsor the show: Gary. Lloyd87@gmail.com.

Trussville City Schools Superintendent Patrick Martin joins to talk about facility needs across the school system and the upcoming ad valorem tax vote to fund those needs.

Golf journalist and Beyond the Clubhouse Podcast host Garrett Johnston joins The Writer's Block to preview the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.

Birmingham Barons infielder Tim Elko joins The Writer's Block to talk about playing baseball at Ole Miss, winning a national championship, being drafted by the #WhiteSox, success so far this season, best things about #Birmingham, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary. Lloyd87@gmail.com

Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School wide receivers coach Stuart Floyd joins The Writer's Block to chat about his time playing for the Cougars, his coaching journey, winning the 2023 Class 6A state championship, and the upcoming 2024 season. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and turn on your notifications! Sponsor the show: Gary. Lloyd87@gmail.com

Birmingham Barons General Manager and President Jonathan Nelson joins to talk about the young Barons season, working his way up the corporate ladder, Michael Jordan's season in Birmingham, the upcoming Tribute to the Negro Leagues at Rickwood Field, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary. Lloyd87@gmail.com

Shelby County Newspapers Inc. President and Publisher Alec Etheredge joins The Writer's Block to talk about all things hyperlocal journalism, transitioning from reporter to editor to general manager to publisher, covering sports in Shelby County, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary. Lloyd87@gmail.com

Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School head football coach Stuart Floyd joins The Writer's Block to chat about #TheMasters, earning the head coaching position at his alma mater, spring practice, the state of high school and college football today, the 2024 schedule, and more! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and turn on your notifications! Sponsor the show: Gary. Lloyd87@gmail.com

Moody head football coach Jake Ganus joins to talk about building a culture at Moody High School, 411 Day, the landscape of high school football in Alabama, and more. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and turn on your notifications! Sponsor the show: Gary. Lloyd87@gmail.com

Author Jon Finkel joins The Writer's Block to talk about his new book, "Macho Man: The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage." We talk about the new book, writing process, research practices, and more! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and turn on your notifications! Sponsor the show:  Gary. Lloyd87@gmail.com Follow Jon Finkel: https://twitter.com/jon_finkel www.jonfink...

Gary Lloyd runs through 75 facts about the city of Trussville for the 75th anniversary of Trussville first incorporating as a town. This podcast is long, but perhaps you'll learn something you didn't know before.

Briarwood Christian School and Clemson commit Christopher Vizzina and his head coach Matthew Forester talk about the upcoming season, leadership, and more.

Gary Lloyd speaks with new Class 7A, Region 3 head football coaches Todd Cassity at Chelsea, Tim Vakakes at Spain Park, Wade Waldrop at Hoover, and Robert Evans at Vestavia Hills about the upcoming 2022 high school football season.

Gary Lloyd talks about covering the pickleball story in Trussville over the last 48 hours — how it came about, the writing process, and what’s to come.

Gary Lloyd discusses the state of the PGA Tour, the new LIV Golf Tour, and previews the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Gary Lloyd and Amy Peterson O’Brien talk about the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation’s Cahaba 100 initiative and the 75th anniversary of Trussville incorporating as a town.

Discussing some Alabama high school football topics this summer: Briarwood Christian QB Christopher Vizzina, new coaches in Class 7A-Region 3, and the Mountain Brook Spartans.

Gary Lloyd previews the Movie on the Mall event that will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Trussvile incorporating as a town.

Gary Lloyd is back after a podcasting hiatus to bring you some information on Cahaba 100, a short-term and long-term initiative of the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation. Please note, this podcast was recorded dominantly for video purposes, so find this episode on Spotify for the video podcast. Check back for more soon! 

Gary Lloyd is back after a podcasting hiatus to bring you some information on Cahaba 100, a short-term and long-term initiative of the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation. Check back for more soon!

The Athletic’s Aaron Suttles joins the podcast to talk about the 2020 Alabama football season, his favorite players he’s covered, his writing process, favorite writers and more.

Former Clay-Chalkville High School and UAB pitcher Matthew Calvert joins the podcast to talk about playing baseball in high school and college, as well as about some of the biggest moments in his journey.