Books, Babble & Ball Podcast

Friends of Pinchgut Creek board member Jean Cox joins The Writer's Block to preview the Pinchgut Revival on the Mall in Trussville on June 8.There will be music, bouncy houses, food trucks, and education about the Cahaba River's tributaries. For more information, visit www.pinchgut.org.Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #river #creek #rivers #CahabaRiver #PinchgutCreek #Trussville #Alabama #conservation #water #waterquality #creeks

J.T. Smallwood, a candidate for mayor in Trussville this year, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why he decided to run for mayor, issues facing the city of Trussville, his plans if elected, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #trussville #alabama #mayor #government #council #city #election #campaign #JTSmallwood #Thewritersblock #podcast

Trussville City Council candidate Wayne Taylor joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why he is running for Trussville City Council, issues facing the city now, his experience on past administrations, Trussville history, and more.Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #trussville #government #citycouncil #campaign #alabama #citygovernment #cahabaproject #history

AL.com sports reporter Thomas Ashworth joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about his journey in sports journalism, covering sports in north Alabama, his favorite parts of the job, and much more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #sports #sportspodcast #highschoolsports #highschoolfootball #baseball #basketball #softball #football #golf #soccer #Huntsville #JacksonvilleState #Falcons #Packers #NFL #MLB #NBA

Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School head football coachStuart Floyd joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about spring practice so far, offseason lessons, the state of high school football in Alabama, and a projectthat I will be working on alongside the Clay-Chalkville football community this year. Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com.   #thewritersblock #podcast #clay #Chalkville #football#highschoolfootball #springfootball #springpractice #sports #sportspodcast#AlabamaFootball #footballpodcast #footballplayer #footballcoach #Alabama

Tuscaloosa County head football coach Cris Bell joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about taking the Wildcats job; provide an outlook on Region 3 in Class 7A, building trust with players, and much more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #football #sports #sportspodcast #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #Alabama #Tuscaloosa #TuscaloosaCounty #Trussville #hoover #Thompson #VestaviaHills #Hillcrest #Prattville #OakMountain #Scottsboro #Robertsdale #HSFB #footballcoach

Mountain Brook head football coach Chris Yeager and Alma Bryant head football coach Bart Sessions join The Writer's Block podcast to talk about the transfer issue in Alabama high school sports, a data-focused presentation made to the Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control on the issue, and the task force that was created to study the growing transfer problem. Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com.#thewritersblock #podcast #mountainbrook #ahsaa #almabryant #nil #transfer #transferportal #highschoolfootball #football #alabama #alabamafootball #highgschoolsports

The Washington Post sports reporter Kent Babb joins The Writer's Block to talk about his book "Across the River: Life, Death, and Football in an American City," his process for writing the book, and advice he would give on writing a book about a high school football program and small town in Alabama. Babb has covered sports for The Washington Post since 2012 and is currently assigned to its Sports and Society enterprise team. Babb's work was included three times in The Best American Sports Writing anthology and was selected in the inaugural edition of The Year's Best Sports Writing. Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #washington #washingtonpost #neworleans #highschoolfootball #football #shooting #gunviolence #louisiana #Alabama #sports #sportspodcast #sportsreporter #sportsjournalist #book #books #author #authors #amwriting #KentBabb #river #AcrossTheRiver #NOLA #FrenchQuarter #BourbonStreet #NFL #Steelers #Packers

Anna Snyder, a sports reporter for The Tuscaloosa News, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about her journey into sports journalism, favorite things she's written, how she approaches her job, and much more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #tuscaloosa #sports #sportspodcast #highschoolsports #highschoolfootball #Alabama #AlabamaBasketball #AlabamaSoftball #softball #football #footballpodcast

Mildred Lanier-Reed, a candidate for the #Trussville City Council, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about moving to Trussville from Pelham, her decision to run for City Council, happenings in the city, and much more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #pelham #Trussville #Campaign #election #city #community #Alabama #politics #government

Leslee Hughes, a candidate for #Trussville City Council, joins The Writer's Block to talk about her decision to run for city government, experience that led her here, and much more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. Subscribe so you don't miss the full episode!YouTube: https://youtube.com/@garylloydauthor?si=F6AgASN-w_9UpfavSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3udZyDySQL6m8gp05Q45e0?si=a7501cf71619435eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-writers-block/id1531484209

Trussville City Councilman Alan Taylor, who is running for re-election this August, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why he decided to seek a fourth term, challenges the city faces today, positive momentum in the city, and March Madness.Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #Trussville #Alabama #election #campaign #community #citycouncil #CahabaProject #economicdevelopment #growth #population

The Gadsden (Ala.) Times sports reporter Maxwell Donaldson joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about growing up across multiple states, his journey to The University of Alabama, how he got involved in sports journalism, and his career so far.Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #Gadsden #newspaper #sportsreporter #sportswriter #sportswriting #journalism #Alabama #JacksonvilleState #Maryland #tennessee #writing #journalist #sports #Sportspodcast #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #highschoolbasketball

Ben Horton, a candidate for #Trussville City Council, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why he decided to run, what he wants to focus on, his experience, and more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com.#thewritersblock #podcast #Trussville #Alabama #election #community #campaign

Kimberly Farr, a candidate for #Trussville City Council, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why she decided to run, what she wants to focus on, her background, and more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #Trussville #Alabama #community #campaign #election

Trussville City Council candidate Jim Miller joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about his military career, what led him to seek a seat on the Trussville City Council this August, his love of history, and more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com#thewritersblock #podcast #Trussville #Alabama #military #Army #election #community

Drew Lolley, a candidate for the Trussville City Council, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why he decided to run, what he wants to focus on, his experience, and more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #trussville #government #alabama #citygovernment #community #election

Former Briarwood Christian School running back Luke Prewett, now a sports performance specialist, joins The Writer's Block to talk about his high school football career, his path in kinesiology, his new sports performance business, the high school game today, college football, and more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #football #highschoolfootball #Briarwood #highschoolsports #Alabama #AlabamaFootball #sports #sportspodcast #podcast #birmingham #hoover #spainpark #oakmountain #pelham #homewood

Trussville (Ala.) Tree Commission members Ralph Mitchell and Richard Ahlquist join The Writer's Block podcast to discuss Trussville's Arbor Week plans for Feb. 16-22. Tune in to learn about the importance of trees in urban areas, plans in Trussville, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #tree #trees #arborist #arborday #arborweek #Trussville #Alabama #Birmingham #TreeCity #Treeremoval #treework

Former Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School and Middle Tennessee State University running back Terelle West joins The Writer's Block to talk about his fitness company, playing in the International Football Alliance, training the next generation of athletes, glory days at Clay-Chalkville, his motivations, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #Clay #Chalkville #football #highschoolfootball #sports #Sportspodcast #footballshorts #footballcoach #highschoolsports #Alabama #MiddleTennessee #Tennessee #AFL #IFA #NFL #CFB #collegefootball #OhioValley #motivation #psychology

Hoover (Ala.) High School head baseball coach Adam Moseley joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about the season ahead, supremacy of the area, funny stories, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #baseball #hoover #hooverhighschool #highschoolbaseball #mlb #jameiswinston #Jonahwinston #birmingham #baseballhistory #baseballlife #baseballcoach #baseballplayer

Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.) High School defensive coordinator Sean Talsma joins The Writer's Block to talk about winning the Alabama Football Coaches Association Class 7A Assistant Coach of the Year award, the success of Hewitt-Trussville's 2024 defense, coaching philosophies, the NFL, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #football #sports #sportspodcast #highschoolsports #highschoolfootball #alabamafootball #NFL #Lions #SuperBowl #Packers #Steelers #Michigan #MichiganFootball #JustinJefferson #JahmyrGibbs #NicoCollins #GeorgePickens #JOshAllen #PatrickMahomes #BuffaloBills #BillsMafie #Bills #collegefootball #NickSaban

Trussville City Councilman Ben Short, a candidate for mayor in Trussville this year, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why he decided to run for mayor, issues facing the city of Trussville, his plans if elected, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #mayor #Trussville #election #city #alabama #economicdevelopment #GlendaleFarms #schools #politics #city #municipalgovernment #government

Trussville City Councilwoman Lisa Bright, a candidate for mayor in Trussville this year, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why she decided to run for mayor, issues facing the city of Trussville, her plans if elected, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #mayor #Trussville #election #city #alabama #economicdevelopment #GlendaleFarms #schools #politics

Alternative Baseball Organization founder Taylor Duncan joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why and how he founded the organization, the purpose it serves, playing at historic Rickwood Field, goals for the future, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #alternative #baseball #autism #disability #alabama #georgia #alternative #rickwoodfield #mlb #braves #Atlanta #ATL #AtlantaBraves #community #integration #IED #perception

Montgomery Catholic (Ala.) High School head football coach Kirk Johnson joins The Writer's Block to talk about his Knights' Class 5A state championship win over Moody (Ala.) High School, the offseason ahead, 2025 outlook, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #montgomery #Catholic #football #highschoolfootball #kirkjohnson #knights #alabamafootball #sports #sportspodcast #podcast #footballpodcast #highschoolsports

New Prattville (Ala.) High School head football coach Bobby Carr joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about being introduced as the new Prattville head coach, his upbringing, coaching career and style, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #prattville #alabama #highschoolfootball #football #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #footballpodcast

Author Jon Finkel joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about his new book, "Generation Griffey: Rankfest," which is all about ranking various aspects from the 1990s -- TV, movies, pop culture, sports, music, and more! If you're a dude who grew up in the '90s, this podcast and Finkel's new book are for you! Everything from Lil Penny to "Basic Instinct" to Allen Iverson to Bagel Bites! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. Follow Jon Finkel: x.com/@Jon_Finkel and www.jonfinkel.com. #thewritersblock #author #book #books #bookstagram #1990s #90s #nostalgia #PennyHardaway #Shaq #MichaelJordan #bagelbites #movies #tv #sports #sportspodcast #podcast #music #culture #KenGriffeyJr #Griffey #Braves #RedSox #Boston

Miles Holcomb, the former Southside-Gadsden and Tuscaloosa County head football coach, joins The Writer's Block podcast from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to talk about his return to Southside-Gadsden as a teacher and coach. Holcomb talks about why he decided to return closer to his roots, the importance of that decision, and what he'll be involved in moving forward. Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #gadsden #podcast #tuscaloosa #football #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #southside #baseball #highschoolbaseball #trussville

Cullman (Ala.) High School head basketball coach Stu Stuedeman joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about his time so far at Cullman, area tournament play in Alabama high school basketball, the Boston Celtics, traveling, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #cullman #basketball #highschoolsports #sports #highschoolbasketball #sportspodcast #celtics #dodgers #chiefs #NBA #Boston #History #Greenville #MountainBrook #basketballgame #basketballshorts #basketballislife

American Baseball Foundation Executive Director Casey Grammer joins the podcast to talk about the foundation's mission, upcoming Leadoff Dinner featuring speaker Goose Gossage, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #baseball #cooperstown #goosegossage #yankees #padres #MLB #RickwoodField #collegebaseball #sheltonstate #faulkner #Trussville

Briarwood Christian (Ala.) School head football coach Matthew Forester joins The Writer's Block to talk about his team finishing 5-5 after an 0-5 start, the mindset shift during the season, how teams stay bought in when they know the playoffs are out of reach, preparing for 2025, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #briarwood #podcast #Christian #faith #BriarwoodChristian #football #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #alabama #alabamafootball

Mountain Brook (Ala.) High School Athletic Director Andy Urban and Southside Gadsden (Ala.) High School head football coach Ben Stewart join the podcast to preview the Nov. 8 Class 6A first-round playoff game between their programs, to talk about their connection through coaching, and, surprisingly enough, fireworks.

Prattville (Ala.) High School head basketball coach Jason Fisher joins The Writer's Block to talk about his rise to the head coaching position at his alma mater, the introduction of the shot clock in Alabama high school basketball, studying the game, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #thewritersblock #podcast #basketball #celtics #prattville #highschoolbasketball #Alabama #sports #sportspodcast #highschoolsports #cbb #collegebasketball #troy #auburn #brucepearl #nba #Boston #Atlanta #AtlantaHawks #Hawks #TraeYoung

Rickwood Field head groundskeeper Jabreil Weir joins The Writer's Block to talk about how he came into his role at America's oldest baseball park, preparing for the Tribute to the Negro Leagues game, his responsibilities, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #thewritersblock #podcast #rickwoodfield #williemays #birmingham #clay #baseball #mlb #mattadams #jacquejones #twins #braves #cardinals #majorleaguebaseball #hbcu #bham #alabama #historicplaces #history #Rickwood #Giants #HankAaron #ReggieJackson #RedSox

Mountain Brook (Ala.) High School head basketball coach Tyler Davis joins The Writer's Block to talk about the upcoming high school basketball season, the introduction of the shot clock in Alabama high school basketball, the success of the Boston Celtics, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #thewritersblock #podcast #mountainbrook #basketball #highschoolbasketball #NBA #Celtics #Boston #LeBronJames #JaysonTatum #BostonHistory #alabama #cbb #collegebasketball #Creighton #Birmingham #sports #sportspodcast #highschoolsports

Oxford (Ala.) High School offensive coordinator Shea Monroe joins The Writer's Block to talk about the Yellow Jackets' undefeated season thus far, winning the region championship, his coaching journey, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #thewritersblock #podcast #oxford #highschoolfootball #football #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #footballcoach #MasonMims #KeenanBritt #Louisville #LouisvilleFootball #SouthCarolina #ALabama #Georgiafootball #ALabamaFootball #Loganville #offense

Moody (Ala.) High School Principal Dr. Christopher Walters joins The Writer's Block to talk about his journey to leading his school, uniqueness about Moody, construction of a new high school, and much more! #TheWritersBlock #podcast #moody #highschool #construction #alabama #interview #MoodyFootball #Trussville

Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.) High School strength and conditioning coach Brandon Herring joins The Writer's Block to talk about military history, the Civil War, leadership, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #strength #conditioning #strengthandconditioning #CivilWar #StonewallJackson #RobertELee #war #UlyssesGrant #WW2 #WW1 #leadership #military #UAB #Trussville #football #softball #Braves #baseball

Moody (Ala.) High School head football coach Jake Ganus joins The Writer's Block to talk about the season so far, where he finds motivation, coaching techniques, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #moody #alabama #football #alabamafootball #georgiafootball #georgia #highschoolsports #highschoolfootball #sports #sportspodcast

Moody (Ala.) High School strength and conditioning coach Cam Willis joins The Writer's Block to talk about his journey to becoming a strength and conditioning coach, other jobs he's worked along the way, why he does this job, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #moody #Alabama #football #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #strengthandconditioning #strengthtraining #strength #conditioning #nutrition

Moody (Ala.) High School defensive back Sidney Walton joins The Writer's Block to talk about his senior season so far, committing to #Tennessee, gameday superstitions, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #Tennessee #Vols #TennesseeFootball #Tennesseevols #Moody #Alabama #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #football #footballrecruiting #sports #sportspodcast

Moody (Ala.) High School linebacker Kaleb Goff joins The Writer's Block to talk about the season thus far, growing up in Moody, which linebacker he looks up to, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #sports #sportspodcast #football #moody #alabama #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #footballrecruiting

Moody (Ala.) High School quarterback Charlie Johnston, a Georgia Southern commitment, joins The Writer's Block to talk about his senior season so far, rivalry games, pregame superstitions, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #sports #sportspodcast #Moody #Alabama #GeorgiaSouthern #Georgia #GASouthern #footballpodcast #footballrecruiting #Leeds #Alabama #Tennessee #ZachBryan #music #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports

Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.) High School head baseball coach Jeff Mauldin joins The Writer's Block to talk about his election into the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Mauldin will be inducted into the Hall on Dec. 12, 2024, at the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Convention at the Hyatt Regency in Birmingham. #thewritersblock #podcast #baseball #Trussville #hewitt #highschoolsports #highschoolbaseball #video #interview #halloffame #Dodgers #Braves #Yankees #MLB #Clay #Pelham #AHSAA #sports #sportspodcast

Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School quarterback Aaron Frye and wide receiver Jabari Staples join The Writer's Block to talk about the Cougars' 14-13 overtime win at Thompson (Ala.) High School, the upcoming Mountain Brook game, best players in Clay-Chalkville history, superstitions, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #alabama #clay #football #alabamafootball #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #footballrecruiting #footballshorts #recruiting #NIL

Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School head football coach Stuart Floyd joins The Writer's Block for a record THIRD appearance to talk about the Cougars' 14-13 overtime win at Thompson (Ala.) High School and to preview the Class 6A, Region 6 showdown with Mountain Brook (Ala.) High School this Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. #thewritersblock #footballcoach #podcast #sports #sportspodcast #clay #ClayChalkville #Chalkville #highschoolsports #highschoolfootball #football #AaronFrye #Thompson #MountainBrook

Spain Park (Ala.) High School quarterback Brock Bradley joins The Writer's Block to talk about growing up playing football, Spain Park's season so far, his commitment to Clemson, pregame music rituals, and much more! #TheWritersBlock #podcast #interview #hoover #SpainPark #football #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #alabamafootball #Clemson #ClemsonFootball #ClemsonTigers #ACC #ACCFootball

Montgomery Catholic (Ala.) High School head football coach Kirk Johnson joins The Writer's Block to talk about the 2024 season so far, winning the Class 4A state championship in 2023, building a program, inspiring players, the state of college football, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #TheWritersBlock #podcast #interview #football #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #writing #Montgomery #Alabama #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #Clemson #KirbySmart #DaboSwinney #MackBrown #footballcoach

Homewood (Ala.) High School Band drummer Jack Mitchell joins The Writer's Block to talk about playing drums in a gyroscope at halftime shows, his love of drumming, favorite music and drummers, his viral moment, and more! #THeWritersBlock #podcast #drums #drum #drummer #drumming #band #homewood #Football #halftime #halftimeshow #viralvideo #Rush #Tool #Alabama #interview

Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School senior baseball player Nicholas Youngblood joins the podcast to talk about his baseball journey, goals for the future, playing at historic Rickwood Field, motivation, tattoos, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #thewritersblock #podcast #baseball #highschoolbaseball #Clay #ClayChalkville #Alabamabaseball #sports #highschoolsports #tattoos #RickwoodField #Rickwood #collegebaseball #mlb #Yankees #RedSox #FenwayPark #Boston #NewYork #majorleaguebaseball