Coach & Friends

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens and Coach Kris Herron were up early getting Coach & Friends going, and since it was the first Thursday of the month, Sheila Giddens Sparks stopped by to join the fun. The Giddens chatted about the Thanksgiving Blowout Extravaganza and shared how their own Thanksgiving Day played out. They also spent time discussing Christmas traditions, both old and new.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor was along for the ride on Coach & Friends. The guys recapped the Lineville Christmas parade, which featured Bill “Bubba” Bussey, Mrs. Betty, and Hunter as part of the festivities. Marty Brown stopped by the studio to share memories and memorabilia from the Barfield Wildcats. Taylor looked back on his Thanksgiving weekend, and Heath Bone talked about his experience driving in last night’s parade.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt sat down with Coach Kris Herron to look back on his Thanksgiving weekend, admitting he ended up eating three or four times. Rusty Taylor called in on Hero’s Hotline to share the last round of information for the Lineville Christmas parade.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron as they jumped into December. The guys recapped their Thanksgiving weekend before welcoming Dr. Chip East from the Alabama Co-Op Extension System for his Monday visit. Herron’s Hog of the Year, presented by Blair Family Farm & Market, was awarded live in studio.

Rusty Taylor joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends as the Thanksgiving Blowout Extravaganza got underway. Ole’ #54, Nappier, was the first to arrive in the studio.

Coach Michael Shortt sat in with Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. Coach Shortt talked about his soaked Friday night on the sidelines, and Ole’ #54 stopped in with plenty of excitement for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving Blowout Extravaganza. Ashland Elementary librarian and official Coach & Friends reader Kelly G. Smith also visited to share the annual Thanksgiving reading.

Coach Kris Herron kicked off Thanksgiving week with Coach Jerry Weems. Coach Weems got the morning started with his weekend update. Lawson Benefield from Benefield Funeral Home joined the show to share details about the Candlelight Memorial Service happening at the Ashland location on Tuesday, December 9, at 6:00 PM.

The Barber, David Nolen, joined the show. The daily devotion sparked an unexpected deep dive into Mount Everest, including Dave’s story about skiing it and a back-and-forth about just how high the world’s tallest peak really is. That conversation led them underwater as they explored the lowest point in the ocean, the distance from those depths to the top of Everest, and the mysterious submarines hidden beneath the seas. Dave also shared a story about his grandson’s experience at last Friday night’s playoff game.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens sat in with Coach Kris Herron. They started with the heavy fog in the area, which led to a discussion about road hazards and the challenges they encounter while traveling each day. The conversation shifted to turkey calling, and the two debated whether wild turkey tastes the same as store-bought. Coach Giddens also weighed in with his thoughts on AI-generated music.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. Ole’ #54 stopped by with plenty of energy and excitement for next Wednesday’s Thanksgiving Blowout Extravaganza. Coach Dawson Taylor checked in on Hero’s Hotline as Cleburne County High School’s Champion in the Classroom for the week. The guys also spent time breaking down the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Coach Jerry Weems and Coach Kris Herron started off the week. Chance Jones, the Executive Director of the Clay County Economic Development Council, joined the guys in studio. Offensive Line Coach Jake Phillips also stopped by, accompanied by Herron’s Hog of the Week presented by Blair Family Farm & Market, Chance Helms. Heath Bone closed out the show as he and Coach Weems recapped their weekend.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens sat in with Coach Kris Herron as the two talked about their latest reading habits and the new books on their wish lists. They also noted some recent changes at the courthouse, though one of them wasn’t quite ready to dive into that topic just yet. Samantha Huggart and Kelleth Halfman from the Hospice of Clay County were in studio as well.

Coach Kris Herron was joined by Coach Michael Shortt on this Veteran’s Day edition of the show. Coach Shortt shared how he celebrated his birthday since his last visit, and the two recapped a road trip for supper at the Waffle House. The guys reflected on the importance of Veteran’s Day, recognizing those who have served and the sacrifices they’ve made. They also talked about the most popular baby names of 2025.

The Barber, David Nolen, helped the guys get ready for the weekend after a slightly later start to the morning. Dave shared his discovery of a new favorite sausage from Blair Family Farm & Market, while he and Coach Herron swapped stories from their separate road trips to Birmingham.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor was along for the ride on Coach & Friends. The crew dove into learning a new language for the listeners. Taylor shared a recap of his weekend from his official position, and guests Pastors Jason Watkins of Mt. Zion and Lane Elliott of Bethel stopped by to discuss an upcoming event featuring Tim Leech from England. The show wrapped up with the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Coach Kris Herron was joined by Coach Jerry Weems as they started a new month on the show. They talked about the time change and Champ making his early return. Coach Weems shared how his weekend went, and Coach Phillips stopped by with a Hog Report as the Vols get ready for the playoffs, plus his take on Halloween and the Auburn Tigers. The Bone, Heath Stroud, also had a big weekend and the guys got all the details.

Get Up with Giddens! Coach Steve Giddens joined Coach Herron for the morning ride. The two talked about the importance of reading, shared what they like to read, and how they read. They also chatted about the upcoming time change, with Herron saying he’s ready for it because sunrise at 7:00 is just too late. The Dog brought along some ham biscuits, and he and Giddens shared a few laughs while flipping through old yearbooks from Delta and Little Heflin schools.

Ole’ 54, Nappier, filled in for Coach Shortt this morning as they talked about everything from eyeglasses and time changes to their latest binge-watching habits. At the halfway point, The Bone, Heath Stroud, tagged in to share stories from the road and preview a busy weekend ahead with cross country sectional meets, Heritage Day, and the Car Show.

Heath Bone and The Barber, David Nolen, got the morning started with a discussion on the growing popularity of non-network television series. Coach Herron joined in a little later after checking in on Vickie Merle, who underwent bulging disc surgery yesterday. He shared stories from his day at the hospital.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor and Kris Herron shared stories from the Highway 48 bridge and the mystery of the unexplained lights. Rusty also recounted an early morning trip to Birmingham that included a memorable breakfast, along with a look back at old annuals from Little Heflin (1966) and Delta (1952). The show wrapped up with the latest headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Coach Jerry Weems joined Coach Kris Herron to kick off the week with a recap of the past weekend’s activities. Herron also named his Hog of the Week, presented by Blair Family Farm & Market, recognizing standout player Clayton Tomlin for his performance.

Get Up with Giddens! Steve Giddens woke up Coach & Friends with an update on his painting project, which he has now handed off to his grandson. He also shared a great story about a Randolph County High School pregame meal. The guys wrapped things up with some laughs over a new twist on the “Hey Siri” feature on Vickie Merle’s phone.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt was along for the ride. They recapped Shortt’s long Friday and Saturday, filled with babysitting duties and movie watching. Coach Kris Herron shared his own adventure that took him through Birmingham rush guys.

The Barber, David Nolen, served up the morning while Heath Bone steered the ship. The guys talked about the Hackers Golf Tournament, the upcoming Auburn-Baylor matchup, tonight’s Hog Rock BBQ, and their favorite college players from back in the day.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor made a quick entrance but needed the hall pass right out of the gate. He talked about his first Tuesday golf outing being a little rough and a busy day ahead with a fire prevention month presentation. The guys also noted they’re just seven weeks away from the Thanksgiving Blowout Extravaganza before wrapping things up with headlines from The Clay Times Journal.

Coach Kris Herron and Coach Jerry Weems started off the week on Coach & Friends. they talked about Weems’ weekend cooking adventure featuring taco salad. Being the first Monday of the month, Dr. Chip East from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System stopped by the studio to discuss grafting techniques for plants and trees.

Get Up with Giddens! It was a packed day of guests in the studio. Coach Steve Giddens’ sister and brother-in-law, Sheila and Mike Sparks, stopped by with a serving of congealed salad. In the second hour, the crew celebrated Beef Month in Alabama alongside Will Jordan, Bence Upchurch, and Aiden Upchurch from the Clay County Cattleman’s Association.

Shortt Tuesday! Coach Michael Shortt joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. He shared stories from his long Friday night, including leaving his sports coat at the studio. The guys also recounted their Sunday plumbing adventures and celebrated holidays.

The Barber, David Nolen, was on for Gameday Friday, working to “get out there” and get things rolling. They opened with the latest headlines, enjoyed biscuits from a faithful listener, and dug into key words from the morning devotion, including a thoughtful look at “meditation.” Heath Bone dropped by to share his plans as he gets ready for tonight’s big game.

Taylor Time! Rusty Taylor joined Coach Kris Herron on Coach & Friends. They talked about his special Robert Trent Jones golf trip, complete with big breakfasts and hearty suppers. The two also unpacked a devotion that had everyone reaching for a dictionary and helped Taylor work through some weekend frustrations along the way.