Coach & Friends

The Barber, David Nolen, steered Coach & Friends toward the weekend. Girl Friday, Tab, made a guest appearance as the crew debated the best cheese for grilled cheese, shared their favorite hot sandwiches, karaoke go-to songs, and top cereals. It was a full house with all kinds of visitors as Mr. Raughton stopped by, Mr. Ed brought biscuits with Conecuh sausage, and Dave’s grand boys even made a live appearance on the show.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens was along for the ride on Coach & Friends. The guys talked about the good weather, feeling a bit like Jonah, and the challenges of a low-cholesterol diet. The Muffin Man made another appearance, this time with blueberry muffins. Coach Stick Drummonds, the principal of Randolph County High School, joined in on a sweet discussion about Coach Giddens’ homemade ice cream.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. Rusty gave a weekend golf report, complete with a tale about an eagle treating him the wrong way. Coach Herron shared highlights from his recent trip to Pea Ridge. The crew celebrated Leon Day, which marks the halfway point to Christmas. Heath Bone also chimed in with some behind-the-scenes headset adventures.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt was along for the ride on Coach & Friends. The guys recapped his recent visit with Bill "Bubba" Bussey. They also discussed the growing commercialization of Lake Martin, talked about the graffiti at Chimney Rock, and explored how Lake Martin had become a popular destination.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron in the studio to kick off a new week. The two talked about the importance of giving your best effort in everything you do and gave a shoutout to the water boys who were already hard at work before daylight. They also broke down the Clay Central Vols football schedule, including an upcoming jamboree and a couple of Thursday night matchups. Herron shared details from his Friday road trip, and they took time to celebrate a few holidays along the way.

The Barber, David Nolen, kicked off the day with stories from the Old Clay County tennis tournament and a few memories with his doubles partner, Superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman. Dave weighed in on “Flickin’ Chicken” as a possible contender for next year’s challenge. Coach Herron and Dave also swapped thoughts on odd restaurants and took a look at the Hollis Museum in Dora.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens was joined by Coach Kris Herron for a conversation that started with the day’s devotion and turned into a deep dive into rain. They asked the big question: Was there rain before the story of Noah? Science consultant Garey Reynolds joined the discussion to share his insight. Coach Giddens put Coach Herron to the test with a surprise water cycle quiz, and local radio legend Jeff Colburn dropped in to talk about how all the recent rain is causing trouble in the garden.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor sat in with Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. The two kicked things off by talking about how the recent rain has affected Rusty’s week. They also chewed on the idea of new BBQ joints popping up in Alabama, possibly thanks to Kenny Chesney. Plus, is “Flickin’ Chicken” on the board for next year’s challenge? They closed out the show with the latest stories from The Clay Times Journal.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt hopped on Coach & Friends with Coach Kris Herron. Coach Shortt shared his Father’s Day weekend report even while dealing with the dreaded summer cold. The coaches talked about steamed seafood along the coast, celebrated National Garbage Man Day by recognizing the hardworking AGL guys, and answered a great question from dedicated listener Hammock. 

Coach Kris Herron was joined by Coach Jerry Weems to start the week. The two realized they had overlapping out-of-town experiences over the weekend and didn’t even know it. They also talked about way-too-early Thanksgiving decorations, a top-notch anniversary meal, and an all-time great drive-thru experience. Heath Bone wrapped things up with his thoughts on an incredible U.S. Open golf championship.

The Barber, David Nolen, joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. The conversation ranged from Southern accents in movies to a grandkids report from Dave. Coach Herron shared memories from his student teaching days with Dave’s old driver’s ed teacher. Trent Adams, the head coach of the Lineville 12U All-Stars, stopped by the studio to talk about their big championship game tonight.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens came in strong with pineapple and fudge brownies in hand. The crew talked about a beloved Alabama doughnut shop that recently closed its doors. Pro cornhole thrower Ferg dropped by to share his secrets to success. Coach Jerry Weems and David Nolen joined to make their picks for the U.S. Open, which tees off today.

Taylor Time! The Grinder, Rusty Taylor, joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. They started the show with a conversation about a surprising culinary topic: English peas with mushrooms and pearl onions. Dr. Chip East stopped by and brought three varieties of fresh blueberries. Ferg made a brief visit, followed by Mr. Mac, who sampled the berries. Character also dropped in, delivered a set of golf clubs, and joined in the tasting. The duo wrapped up the show by sharing headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt was along for the ride on this edition of Coach & Friends. The crew talked about the game-changing E-Z start chainsaw and the difference it makes. Lisa Runyan, Cathleen Saucier, and Phyllis Hubbard from the Children’s Policy Council of Clay County joined to highlight local programs and opportunities available for families in the area.

After a rocky start to the morning, Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron. The two kicked things off with a conversation about the weekend weather, which led to some excitement. Coach Herron shared that he was sidelined for a couple of days with stomach issues. Chance Jones, the Executive Director of the Clay County Economic Development Council, stopped by with a powerful segment on how to protect yourself from identity theft, sharing insights from his own personal experience.

The Barber, David Nolen, was back in the studio for another Friday edition of Coach & Friends. The guys reflected on the 81st anniversary of D-Day. They also had some laughs going through “15 Things You Don’t Say to an Alabamian.” Lorri Allen joined the show with all the details about next week’s field games at the 2025 Fitness Fun Camp. They recapped Dawson Taylor’s hilarious and slightly chaotic mission to track down a Krispy Kreme strawberry glaze doughnut.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens was in the house for a fun-filled June 5 edition, the same date Ferris Bueller famously took the day off in 1985. The guys talked about “Giddens Grandkids Camp,” art camp, pickleball, and croquet. Ken Wilson also joined the show to share all the details on the upcoming 2025 Fitness Fun Camp at the Clay County Health and Wellness Center.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor was along for the ride on Coach & Friends. They chatted about his latest golf outing, roast beef sandwiches, strawberries in the road, and I-20 traffic. In the second hour, Bill “Bubba” Bussey joined the show to share his thoughts on salmon patties and biscuits, courthouse adventures, the lost art of field games, plus headlines from The Clay Times Journal and how to catch his podcast, Bubba on the Lake.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. Coach Shortt narrowly avoided being tardy and blamed his cat for the delay. The two talked about how nothing beats a pot of beef stew for supper, shared stories from Coach Shortt's trip to Mt. Cheaha where he posed for pictures, and uncovered the surprising story of how his wife was the one who proposed.

Coach Kris Herron had his friend Coach Jerry Weems in for a Monday morning edition of Coach and Friends. The duo kicked off the week by recapping the weekend’s events and catching up on everything that had happened over the past few days. Since it was the first Monday of the month, Dr. Chip East from the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service dropped by to talk all things blueberries.

The Barber, David Nolen, sat down with Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. They kicked things off with a look at the early names emerging in Alabama’s upcoming governor’s race, shared a heartwarming grandkids report from a family trip to L.A., and wrapped it up with tales from Dave’s rainy day road trip to Childersburg.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Kris Herron for a rollicking good morning. From “Creeks” in the yard to the classic raincoat versus umbrella debate, nothing was off the table. They swapped stories about old Monte Carlos, vintage yard games, and the legendary “G Daddy” fries before wrapping things up with a discussion of where to find a proper croquet set.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. Taylor gave a report on his holiday weekend. The duo discussed the Doug Ghee Bald Rock Boardwalk at Cheaha State Park, the winding trek down Cemetery Mountain Road through Guntertown, and the curious question: just where is the county line along that road? They also took a nostalgic look back at classic schoolyard field games.

Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron for a Shortt Tuesday. Coach Herron recapped a holiday Friday road trip, sharing stories from the various stops along the way. Coach Shortt reflected on a special family moment as his granddaughter experienced her very first boat ride.

The Barber, David Nolen, was back for the morning ride. Talk of grandkids in California turned into a fun discussion on Disneyland, Disney World, Dave’s family ties to both, and Heath Bone’s surprising lack of Disney adventures.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens sat in with Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. They talked about the challenge of waking up to alarm clocks and how tough it was to get up this morning. The guys shared what it was like sleeping on new sheets and reflected on a few meaningful quotes from that day’s devotion. They also discussed Giddens and Horn’s weekend golf round.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. The two shared old stories about fox and raccoon hunting from back in the day. Taylor gave an update on his leg, which has been healing over the past seven weeks. He also questioned a new set of studio headphones that have recently appeared. The show ended with a discussion of the week’s top headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Kris Herron was joined by Coach Michael Shortt on Coach & Friends. Coach Shortt shared an update on his coaching during spring evaluations. Longtime friend Nap stopped by with a warm loaf of Hawaiian bread. They also discussed granddaughter highlights from the weekend. The crew wrapped up the show with a conversation about local turkey populations and their plans for the upcoming holidays.

Coach Kris Herron was joined by his friend, Coach Jerry Weems, for Monday morning’s show. The two kicked things off with some wedding news from the weekend and discussed the latest population numbers for cities and towns across Alabama. Will Walker from AGL Solid Waste Disposal Authority stopped by to provide updates on current happenings at AGL and shared important information about solid waste disposal in the area. And just before his day got rolling, Heath Bone carved out a few minutes to check in with the guys.

Double dose of Taylor Time this week! Rusty Taylor was back in the studio, and this time he was joined by Heath Bone. Together with Coach Kris Herron, they shared graduation stories, Panama City Beach trips, building cardboard boats, plans for a kayaking weekend, and measuring with electronics instead of a tape measure.