Coach & Friends

The Barber, David Nolen, rode along with Coach Kris Herron as they pushed toward the weekend. Kim Cain joined the show with details on the upcoming Semiquincentennial celebration, marking the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The crew also swapped ideas on clever fast food ordering tricks and took a nostalgic look back at the kinds of items you used to find in medicine cabinets years...

Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron, and it turned into a classic Sister Sheila (Stella) Thursday. Sister shared stories about rubbing elbows with some pretty big names. Fetner stopped by with hot cinnamon rolls, while Nap brought in coffee cake and cube steak. The crew dove into a spirited debate over cube steak vs. country fried steak and what really sets the two apart.

They were "In the Backwoods with Spray" as Richard Sprayberry joined Coach Kris Herron for the ride. The guys spent some time on the hotline with Bill “Bubba” Bussey.

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Michael Shortt got the day started. The guys celebrated Cinco de Mayo and talked about Shortt’s rescue dog, Cinco. Kelly G. Smith shared a reading with the crew in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. The duo discussed a recent pickleball experience.

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Jerry Weems celebrated May the 4th. The guys caught up on weekend happenings and looked ahead to what the new week has in store. With it being the first Monday of the month, Dr. Chip East from the Alabama Extension Service joined the show. The conversation focused on lawn care, including turf selection, fertilizing, mowing, weed control, irrigation, and dealing with fir...

The Barber, David Nolen, joined Coach Kris Herron as they pushed toward the weekend. With the calendar turning to May 1, the guys talked May Day and the origin of “Mayday” as a distress call from the French term m’aider . Coach Herron wondered if Dave had ever made it to the top of the courthouse rotunda inside the dome. They also discussed a snake show that didn’t quite go as planned.

Coach Kris Herron had Coach Steve Giddens riding shotgun on the show. Nap brought in blueberry swim cake, and Fetner stopped by with muffins. The guys talked through the pros and cons of direct deposit. Coach Herron’s first friend, Glenn Rikard, was serenaded with “Happy Birthday” across the Unique Hotline. Coach Chad Young slid into the studio just in time for his monthly visit and took on the An...

Rusty Taylor joined Coach Kris Herron to get things going. The guys talked about finally seeing some rain after a dry stretch and got into a conversation about what really makes reality TV work. They also looked back on their time at Talladega Superspeedway from last Friday morning. The Bone, Heath Stroud, stopped in for a bit, and Joe Grogan dropped by to spend a few minutes with the crew. They a...

Coach Kris Herron was joined in studio by Coach Michael Shortt to start a new day. Coach Shortt delivered a granddaughter report and talked about needing some rain after putting fertilizer out on the yard. Coach Herron shared some issues with Little Blue running rough. The duo also discussed the realization that game shows are not always exactly as they appear on television.

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Jerry Weems started the push toward May. The guys caught up after a busy weekend that included time at Talladega on Friday, a slow start Saturday morning, some deep fried wild turkey, and Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway for the Jack Link’s 500. Coach Jake Phillips stopped by with a foul ball from an Auburn baseball game, and the crew took a look at happenings around t...

The crew was live all morning from Talladega Superspeedway. Coach Kris Herron, Coach Jerry Weems, Rusty Taylor, Tim Altork, and Heath Stroud had the show rolling from the start. White Flag Club member and dedicated listener Chase Hammock welcomed them with hot doughnuts and apple fritters. NASCAR Region President Josh Harris stopped by to visit with the guys and shared everything fans need to know...

Coach Steve Giddens rode with Coach Kris Herron. The guys talked about the announcement of the final four Teacher of the Year candidates in Alabama. Coach Giddens shared scripture verses from TikTok. With race weekend here, the crew looked ahead to broadcasting live from Talladega Superspeedway on Friday morning. A headline sparked a call to Les Robinson, who shared stories from his motorcycle adv...

Coach Kris Herron and Rusty Taylor got the midweek show started. An early sunrise had Champ the Rooster leading things off. Taylor shared details from his week on the golf course and how he’s been living life on the “tour.” Coach Josh Giddens stopped by with an update on Lady Vols softball. The Bone, Heath Stroud, answered a few questions, and the guys also ran through the latest headlines from Th...

Coach Kris Herron was joined by Coach Michael Shortt. The morning headlines led into a discussion about convenience stores, ranging from U tote M to 7 Eleven and Circle K. Coach Shortt also shared details from his trip through the Atlanta airport along with a few stories from his time in Las Vegas.

Coach Kris Herron welcomed Coach Jerry Weems in to start another week. The guys recapped a weekend that included a wedding and Jacksonville State baseball. They also took a look at local happenings around the area. Amy Frye from the Clay County Rural Emergency Hospital was in studio to share details about the upcoming Health Fair 2026. The Bone, Heath Stroud, joined with his weekend report, and Ru...

The Barber, David Nolen, helped carry the show into the weekend. The guys talked through their weekend plans, including Auburn A-Day and a wedding on the schedule. They also took a look at events happening around the area and shared a few interesting facts they could not keep to themselves.

Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron for the morning. The guys recapped a busy weekend that included time with grandkids, basketball practice, putt putt golf, and pickleball. They also shared life principles from the book Legacy Letters: Timeless Principles I Learned, Lived & Leave Behind . The duo mixed in some fun with a fill in the blank Mayberry quiz.

Rusty Taylor got the morning going as he shared details from the traffic accident in Lineville that shut down Highway 9 for a time. Coach Josh Giddens stopped by with an update on Clay Central softball. The guys also ran through the latest headlines from the The Clay Times Journal .

Coach Michael Shortt jumped on board with Coach Kris Herron. The guys talked about an interesting early Monday road trip and family members out in Las Vegas. They also broke down the difference between one million and one billion. The search for Lemon Meringue Pie M&M’s continued as the show rolled on.

Coach Jerry Weems dove in with Coach Kris Herron to start a new week. Chase Jones, the Executive Director of the Clay County Economic Development Council, and State Representative Steve Hurst were in studio to share updates from around the county. The guys also checked in with The Bone, Heath Stroud, for the latest from his world.

The Barber, David Nolen, took Coach & Friends into the weekend. The guys shared some of the small blessings they experience each day and talked about working around the house. They even got into a few secrets they might not want to tell. The crew also had some fun discussing things people do in Alabama that others might find a little unusual.

Coach Steve Giddens got the morning started on Coach & Friends.  Tony Griffith joined the show to share details about the upcoming US250 Tour concert in Childersburg. Amy Frye from Clay County Rural Emergency Hospital was in studio as well, providing an update on the latest happenings and services at the hospital.

Rusty Taylor and Coach Kris Herron got the show started, with Taylor sharing that Easter celebrations will continue for him into the upcoming weekend. Things took a turn when Taylor was hit with a case of the hiccups on-air, leading listeners to call in with their best remedies. Clay Central FBLA students joined the program to highlight what’s happening within their organization locally. The duo a...

Coach Michael Shortt rode along with Coach Kris Herron. Shortt shared stories from his concert-going days, while the guys also talked about bubble guns for Easter, paper airplanes, and memories from Bristol, Tennessee. Heath Stroud joined for a few minutes as he gets set for a night of gigging.

Coach Jerry Weems got the new week started. With it being the first Monday of the month, Dr. Chip East joined the guys to talk butterbeans, peas, and turf grass.