Coach & Friends

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.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens sat down with Coach Kris Herron. They raved about last week’s boiled peanuts, swapped memories of “paddling” back in the day, and weighed in on rolling stops and the use of “shut-up.” They also spotlighted Rod Stewart, who’s still bringing the energy at 80 years old.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor returned after a two-week excused absence, sharing stories from his trip to the Cal Ripken World Series in Florence, a visit to the Rattlesnake Saloon, and enjoying fresh seafood. The guys also covered the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal .

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt was along for the ride on Coach & Friends . He recapped a busy weekend that included a road trip, a wedding, and an unexpected late-night run-in with law enforcement. Jordan Smith joined to give the full inside scoop on that late-night adventure. Plus, The Bone, Heath Stroud, stopped by to vent about the frustrations of rainy mornings.

Coach Kris Herron had Coach Jerry Weems jump on board to start the week. They started the show with a weekend update from both of them. Clay County Healthcare Authority CEO Stephen Young joined them in the studio to share details about the changes coming to Clay County Hospital later this year.

The Barber, David Nolen, helped steer Coach & Friends into the weekend. Dave shared the heartwarming story behind the names of his grandsons. The guys also spotlighted the 8th Annual Clay County Cattleman’s Rodeo. Rodeo pros TJ Williams and Will Jordan dropped in to talk about their careers, where the rodeo life has taken them, and what folks can expect at this weekend’s big event.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends . The guys chatted about the comfortable temps and the hunt for something to weed eat. They also talked about recent visits to the theatre, Vulcan, and the new amphitheater. Plus, Coach Giddens revealed he enjoyed a free meal thanks to a gift card.

Billy “Bubba” Bussey helped kick off the morning. He shared updates from the growing Jacksonville State Sports Network and the latest from Bubba on the Lake . It was also a Tabulicious Day as Girl Friday, Tab, filled in for Rusty Taylor, bringing her signature style, a look at today's happenings, and headlines from The Clay Times Journal . Heath Bone also stopped by with stories and updates from h...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends.  Coach Shortt shared a granddaughter report that included a special anniversary and a few library adventures. The guys also talked about the record-setting “low-high” temperatures on August 4. With the first day of school in Clay County, they kept the energy up by Coleman Cow-Belling the buses back onto the roads...

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to kick off a new week on the show. Coach Weems shared highlights from his trip to the Auburn athletics surplus sale and some of the great deals he picked up. Dr. Chip East from the Alabama Extension Service was also in studio on this first Monday of August. He covered a range of timely topics, including soil testing, planting cover crops, cool season veg...

The Barber, David Nolen, was in today as the crew celebrated their one-year anniversary. Bill “Bubba” Bussey joined in on the fun, helping mark the occasion. Lee Perryman dropped by and shared stories as only he can. To top it all off, they cut and shared some yellow-meated watermelon.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends . Coach Herron's sister called in on Hero’s Hotline as she headed to her first day as an assistant principal. David and Lawson Benefield were also in studio to share the 50-year history of Benefield Funeral Home.

Local radio legend Jeff Colburn filled in for Rusty Taylor and shared stories from his garden and updates on his grandkids, from a kindergartener to a college freshman. The guys were joined by Brad Cotney, Beasley Martin, and Gina Wall from Central Alabama Community College who talked about the opportunities available through their commercial driving program at both the Alex City and Childersburg...

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt gave his weekend update. The guys then talked about Cleburne County football putting in a Jumbotron, shared some grandkid stories, and tried to figure out why Coach Shortt's feet won’t stop growing.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to kick off the new week. The guys recapped their weekends, but not before Coach Herron shared his latest battle with the AC just in time for another blazing hot July stretch. Coach Weems took a trip down memory lane, recalling his teenage years cruising the streets of Anniston. And of course, Monday morning would not be complete without the Heath Bone re...

It was Friday, and that means The Barber, David Nolen, was along for the ride. The conversation ranged from the best French fries they’ve ever had to class reunions and debating the so-called “good ole’ days.” They even took a crack at the question: when did AI really begin?

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens kicked things off with stories from his first-ever zip lining adventure, including a few struggles with hand signals and stopping. The guys debated the question: who actually defines serving sizes? They also reflected on the cultural impact of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing and what it means for a certain generation. Ken Wilson from Clay County Health and Wellness...