Coach & Friends

Coach Michael Shortt and Coach Kris Herron drove the show with plenty to cover from Shortt’s interesting weekend schedule. Shortt finally got a haircut, there is a new dog at home, and the cat is not happy about it. The guys also looked ahead to championship week and a possible trip to Mobile.

Coach Jerry Weems and Coach Kris Herron started a brand new week by sharing stories from their weekend activities. Rusty Taylor joined on the hotline to announce the AGL Player of the Week. Dr. Chip East was also in studio for his monthly visit, discussing Pesticide Clean Day, pest control license training, and pre-emergent herbicides.

The Barber, David Nolen, joined Coach Kris Herron. The guys shared stories about buffet adventures over the years as they prepare for another buffet stop before the game. An eyeglass wipe found tucked onto the tail of a new shirt also became an unexpected highlight. The show closed with reflections on September 11 and the events of 25 years ago.

Coach Steve Giddens rolled in with Coach Kris Herron with longtime friend and Clay County legend Bob Allen stopping by. Giddens and Allen spent the hour sharing memories from back in the day. Fall decorations also became a hot topic with the first day of fall just 12 days away.

Rusty Taylor was in the house with Coach Kris Herron to catch up on life in retirement, fall decorations, and a two-man scramble. Clay Central Cross Country Coach Jamie Watts stopped by to discuss the team’s season and this weekend’s home meet. Heath Bone also shared some highlights from the trip to Atlanta.

Coach Michael Shortt rolled in with Coach Kris Herron, as the two returned from the Labor Day holiday. Herron’s Hog of the Week, Collin Sims, and Coach Dorsey joined them in studio. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Crystal McGuire also stopped by to discuss what’s happening across Clay County.

The Barber, David Nolen, was back in for the long ride with Coach Kris Herron. Dave was getting set for a big adventure on the road. The word “scuppernong” made its way into the conversation. A grandkid report followed after a weekend of babysitting. The show also featured a Japanese hit song from the 1960s and a big orange that brought Vickie Merle back to childhood.

Coach Steve Giddens swung into the studio with Coach Kris Herron for a Sister Stella Thursday. Fall has officially arrived at the Giddens residence, bringing back memories of Homewood Ski Lodge. Songwriting was also on the table, along with a surprise drop-in from Fetner. The guys tackled an important question: Were they too old to dance? The show concluded with some reflections on September 11.

Rusty Taylor grinded his way into the studio with Coach Kris Herron. Taylor’s retirement is underway, with chores and golf filling two of his first three days. The Dog stopped by with sausage biscuits topped with scuppernong jelly. The guys also covered firearms and the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Coach Michael Shortt rode along with Coach Kris Herron as they started a brand-new month. Shortt shared a story about a cousin who knew Dolly Parton. He also recapped his brutal Thursday and Friday schedule that kept him up until 6 a.m. Saturday. The guys talked about shooting B-roll on Friday nights, a granddaughter who caught a tree frog, and the latest from the farm.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron as a new week began. The guys caught up on the weekend. Herron’s Hog of the Week, presented by Blair Family Farm & Market, went to Clay Central Vols standout Clayton Tomlin. Rusty Taylor joined by phone to announce the Clay Central Vols AGL Solid Waste Authority Player of the Week, Hudson Foster. Heath Stroud also checked in with the weekly Bone Report from another busy weekend.

Bill “Bubba” Bussey joined Coach Kris Herron for a memorable morning. The guys talked Tesla troubles with it in the shop, celebrated the return of the “Tailgate, Tailgate” podcast, and even worked in an impromptu performance of the national anthem.

Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron. The guys shared their thoughts on Dolly Parton, while Giddens told some rat stories from his days as a student at Auburn. He also looked ahead to a road trip and some time with his granddaughter.

Rusty Taylor rode along with Coach Kris Herron. The guys were all over the place. They discussed the passing of Dolly Parton, last Friday night’s weather delay, the different youth baseball leagues, and Taylor’s golf tour results and game day preparation. The guys also dug into the history behind The Dog’s nickname and went over the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

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 missed.

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 always interesting world.

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 and the significant investment behind them.

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 anniversary.

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 covering headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

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 over the weekend, even claiming he carried his team through Saturday’s event.

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 Cruise’s movie career.

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.

Coach Michael Shortt was along for the ride with Coach Kris Herron. Shortt shared highlights from a busy week that included 7 on 7 competitions and babysitting, along with a heartfelt reflection on the three-year mark of his wife’s passing and how that journey has shaped his ability to encourage others facing similar loss. The conversation shifted to lighter ground with a debate on rice cakes as a “healthy” snack option and whether snacks are meant to be healthy at all. The guys also took a look at the unwritten rules of aisle etiquette.

Coach Jerry Weems and Coach Kris Herron kicked off a brand new week. Coach Weems delivered his weekend report, and the guys discussed middle names and whether they are typically a family tradition. Heath “The Bone” Stroud checked in with the Bone Update, highlighting a busy weekend that included alumni events and a creek float that ended with a thunderstorm.

David Nolen slid into the weekend with Coach Kris Herron. The guys reacted to the idea of having the hiccups for 68 years and took a look back at some of the worst songs from the 1980s. Dave also shared a grandboy update.

Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron. The guys talked about the massive amount of trash produced by a house full of guests over the Fourth of July and the challenge of keeping up with it all. Fetner stopped by with muffins, and they highlighted local happenings around the area. The duo also mixed in some fun debates, including how fast you can lose, the meaning of “one-Mississippi,” and what really counts as a good putt.

The Grinder, Rusty Taylor, joined Coach Kris Herron and recapped a week of grinding it out across the Southeast. Head Coach Chance Jones stopped by the studio with members of the 10U Southeast Regional Championship team. The guys also took a look at local headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Coach Michael Shortt was in the saddle. The guys debated what really counts as a window seat on an airplane, whether year-round daylight saving time is a good idea, celebrated a granddaughter getting her first pair of Crocs, and heard how The Bone managed to get his pocket knife confiscated at the airport.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to begin a brand new week. Chance Jones, the Executive Director of the Clay County Economic Development Council, stopped by to share early estimates on the economic impact of Lineville hosting district and state softball and baseball tournaments, and to recap his Lineville 10U team’s run to the Southwest Region Cal Ripken championship in Louisiana. Heath “The Bone” Stroud also dropped in with an update from the past couple of weeks.

Weekend Eve brought David Nolen alongside Coach Kris Herron. The guys talked about a downtown water street slide in Gadsden and what something similar could look like around the square. They gave their take on Southern Living’s Restaurant of the Month with the Phillips stamp of approval. Dave gave his review of the movie “Young Washington.” Richie Farrow also stopped by, and the crew presented their idea for a “cuss bucket” at the upcoming Carey Baptist Association golf tournament.

Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron to start off Thursday’s show. They tracked down where 49 heads each morning and debated what business they’d start. The duo enjoyed a visit from Fetner with muffins while Stella stopped by to say hello. Ensleigh Giddens and Martel Hight were also in studio, trying to explain to the guys how they met through social media.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to push past the midway point of the week. They discussed a tomato so big it made multiple meals, discovered the simple joys of a visit to Rural King, and went through the weekly headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron as they covered everything from pretzels for a two-year-old to a foam party mishap that led to a trip to the emergency room. The duo also discussed getting caught in heavy rain during a doctor’s visit and a Navy ship with its own onboard forest.