Coach & Friends

Coach Michael Shortt eased in alongside Coach Kris Herron. The guys looked ahead to the holiday season. Only three months remain until the Thanksgiving Blowout Extravaganza! Shortt also gave a glimpse into what a typical Friday looks like for him during the fall.

Coach Jerry Weems and Coach Kris Herron started off a new week by looking back at their weekends. Rusty Taylor joined the guys as they announced the AGL Player of the Week for the Fyffe game. The Bone, Heath Stroud, also stopped by with his Bone Report and the latest from his weekend.

David Nolen slid in with Coach Kris Herron as the guys glided toward the weekend. Faithful listener and farmer Chase Hammock joined the guys for a little harvest talk. Coach Herron was feeling a little edgy with it being game day, and Vickie Merle was quick to call him out on it.

Coach Steve Giddens swung in with Coach Kris Herron as fall quickly approaches and other important dates come into view. The guys discussed the various reasons for absences early in the school year. Mr. Mac of Mama Mac’s stopped by. They also took a trip down memory lane with stories of past visits to Moundville and Hale County.

Rusty Taylor flew in and joined Coach Kris Herron. Taylor's trip to the studio included a few close calls with drivers traveling without their headlights on. Ole' #54, Nap, stopped by for a check-in. The discussion eventually led the guys to taking Alabama's online DMV practice license test. They finished with a score of 27 out of 30, although they had a few disagreements with the answers they mis...

Coach Michael Shortt was in the house with Coach Kris Herron. The guys covered everything from Shortt's farm getting ready for the fall and the last football game they could remember being rained out to the surprising weight of steel rolls carried by big rigs.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to kick off a brand-new week. The weekend recap included Chance Jones stopping by to discuss the Lineville 10U All-Stars' run to a fourth-place finish in the Babe Ruth World Series. The Bone, Heath Stroud, also checked in with the latest update from his always eventful world.

The Barber, David Nolen, joined Coach Kris Herron on a weekend-eve edition of the show. Dave shared a positive report from a trip to the dentist, although a day in Auburn also led to three meals in just six hours. The guys also took a look at some of Alabama's top rib joints, according to AL.com.

Coach Steve Giddens was along for the ride with Coach Kris Herron. The conversation bounced from toenail trimming and the proper height for cutting grass to pregame routines and how often people do something they really do not want to do simply because someone else asked them to.

Rusty Taylor was back with Coach Kris Herron after grinding away last week and filled him in on his road trip. Richard Sprayberry stopped by, while The Dog, Harold Saxon, brought biscuits and joined the guys in the woods. The crew also went through the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal .

Coach Michael Shortt rode alongside Coach Kris Herron. The guys covered constellations, a snake found in a football helmet, and the latest grandkid report. They also got into sweet potatoes and football camp.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron as they kicked off a new week with plenty to recap. Weekend activities included a birthday celebration that stretched across multiple days, featuring a night out, grilling, and a fish fry. A pressure-washed sidewalk also made a noticeable difference around the house. The Bone, Heath Stroud, checked in with a Bone Report, bringing the latest from his alway...

The Barber, David Nolen, joined Coach Kris Herron as they pushed toward the weekend. The duo dove into a thought-provoking discussion on when collecting crosses the line into hoarding, especially when it comes to sports memorabilia, and shared the one item each would never part with. They also took a closer look at ongoing construction projects across 11 of Alabama’s 14 public university campuses...

Coach Steve Giddens woke up Coach Kris Herron as the morning got started with Sister Shelia day. Stella joined the guys and recapped her recent trip to Italy. The crew also talked about the first day of school as buses rolled back into action, and Kelly G. Smith shared information about first day jitters and how they affect everyone.

Tabulicious, an original Girl Friday, sat in with Coach Kris Herron while Rusty Taylor was away on assignment. They caught up on all things in Tab’s world. The Bone, Heath Stroud, stopped by with The Dog, Harold Saxon, as the group took a look at headlines from The Clay Times Journal .

Heath Stroud filled in for Coach Kris Herron, teaming up with Coach Michael Shortt. The duo welcomed District Attorney Joe Ficquette, who discussed ongoing initiatives within his office and highlighted key changes implemented during his tenure.

Coach Jerry Weems was along for the ride with Coach Kris Herron as a new week, a new month, and year number three for the show got underway. Weems recapped a busy weekend that included media day and a wedding. The first Monday of the month brought Dr. Chip East from the Alabama Extension Service into the studio, where the focus turned to all things watermelon.

The Barber, David Nolen, was with Coach Kris Herron as they pushed through a weekend-eve morning. The duo cleared up a little personal ignorance with help in understanding the Dog Days of summer and the Sirius constellation that follows Orion the Hunter. Faithful listener Brannock stopped by with oatmeal cookies, and Dave delivered the latest grandkid report. The show also celebrated its two-year...

Coach Steve Giddens hopped in with Coach Kris Herron as the morning started with talk of waking up with a “quack.” The conversation turned to the temptation of passing on a double yellow line and a comparison of how many amendments make up the U.S. Constitution versus the Alabama Constitution. “Tim’s hip,” also known as “Lefty,” continued to provide plenty of material for discussion.

Rusty Taylor was with Coach Kris Herron as the day got off to a hot start before 6:00. Taylor talked about preparing for retirement after 29 years with the City of Lineville and the adjustments that come with it. The conversation turned to the importance of ear protection when working with outdoor equipment, along with a quick update on Taylor’s golf standings. The duo also wrapped up the show by...

Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron for the ride. Shortt shared updates from a busy stretch on the high school media day circuit, which led to questions about start times and whether the quality of the food plays a role in how successful a media day feels. The conversation shifted to the outdoors with stories of dogs showing up all over game cameras.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to begin another week on the show. The guys recapped busy Friday afternoons spent covering East Alabama, both north and south of Clay County. A new pressure washer also made a noticeable difference in how things are looking these days. The Bone, Heath Stroud, checked in with the Bone Report and had plenty to celebrate. He was a big winner on the course ov...

The Barber, David Nolen, joined Coach Kris Herron as the show pushed toward the weekend. Nolen shared the unfortunate news of losing his personal parking spot in Auburn, setting the tone for the morning. The duo also talked about a grandchild’s performance as Peter Pan, and plans for a trip to Northport to try Archibald’s BBQ. A report about a possible Days of Thunder 2 sparked a discussion on Tom...

Coach Steve Giddens jumped in with Coach Kris Herron. Giddens arrived with his tailgate “ajar,” which led to plenty of questions about whether that means open, down, or something in between. Chainsaw and tractor work led to new adventures, and Fetner stopped by the studio with muffins for the crew.

Rusty Taylor joined Coach Kris Herron. The guys took a look at Bertha roaming around the Gulf of America and swapped thoughts on what’s been unfolding there. Radio legend Bill “Bubba” Bussey spent part of his morning with the crew, and RadioAlabama's fearless leader Lee Perryman also joined in to round out a busy show.